UNIVERSITY COLLEGE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034
SELF STUDY REPORT
SUBMITTED FOR REACCREDITATION
TO
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE - 560 072
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NAAC Re-Accreditation Committee University College, Thiruvananthapuram
Dr. B. S. Mohanachandran (Principal) Patron (Ex-officio)
Dr. R. Anilkumar (Dept. of Geography) General Convenor
Dr. K. P. Jaikiran (Dept. of Geology) Co-ordinator, IQAC
Members
Dr.S. Unnikrishnan Nair - (Vice-Principal)
Sri. G. Rajeev - (Dept. of Chemistry)
Sri. K. Gopalakrishnan - (Dept. of English)
Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla - (Dept. of English)
Dr. Francis Sunny - (Dept. of Zoology)
Dr. Philip Samuel - (Dept. of Statistics)
Sri. M.B. Salim - (Dept. of Geography)
Sri. P. Surendran - (Dept. of Physical Education)
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Contents Page No.
PREFACE
Part I - INSTITUTIONAL DATA 01 - 44
Profile of the Institution
Criterion wise input
Profiles of the departments
Part II - EVALUATIVE REPORT 45 – 400
Stand out facts
Executive summary
Criterion wise evaluative report
Evaluative report of Departments
Declaration by the Principal
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PREFACE University College, Thiruvananthapuram (estd.1866) occupies a position of eminence among the colleges in the state of Kerala and that of a hallowed alma mater among the millions of students, including luminaries like the late Dr K R Narayanan, the former President of India and Dr. G Madhavan Nair, former Director, Indian Space Research Organisation. The college, situated in the heart of Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala is unique in more than one respect: more than sixty per cent of its teachers are research degree holders; the college has fourteen research departments offering M.Phil. and PhD; and its student strength of 3200* includes enrolment from all social classes. Thus, University College can be deemed both a „university‟ and a „college.‟ Currently accredited with a B+ grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, the college has also been accorded „College with Potential for Excellence‟ status by the University Grants Commission. University College is the only government college in Kerala to have been recognized thus. Since the last visit of NAAC to this college, it has tried its best, financial and other constraints notwithstanding, to tune itself into the changing paradigms of education. This report reflects the nature of our earnest efforts to strive towards academic perfection through socialist as well as secular means. It presents the continual reflection of this heritage institution to learn from the past, act in the present and prepare for the future.
Thiruvananthapuram Dr B S Mohanachandran 9 December 2009 PRINCIPAL
The details given herein pertain to the year 2008 – 2009.
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Part I Institutional Data
A) Profile of the College
1. Name and address of the college:
Name: H .H The Maharajas University College
Address: University College , Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram
City: Thiruvananthapuram District: Thiruvananthapuram
State: Kerala Pin code: 695034
Website: www.universitycollege.co.in
2. For communication:
Office
Area/ Name Tel. No. Fax No. E-mail STD code Principal: 0471 2457830 0471- mohanachandranbs_ Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran 2572177 [email protected] Vice Principal: 0471 2457830 0471- [email protected] Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair 2572177 Steering Committee 0471 2457830 0471- anilprayag@ Coordinator: 2572177 gmail.com Dr. R. Anil Kumar
Residence
Area/ Name Tel. No. Mobile No. STD code Principal 0471 2540393 9447380032 Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran Vice Principal 0471 2464246 9446089046 Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair Steering Committee Coordinator 0471 2329989 9847252472 Dr.R Anil Kumar
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3. Type of Institution: a. By management i. Affiliated College ii. Constituent College
b. By funding i. Government ii. Grant-in iii. Self-financed
iv. Any other (Specify the type)
c. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women
iii. Co-education
4. Is it a recognized minority institution?
Yes No
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) (Provide the necessary supporting documents)
5. a) Date of establishment of the college: Date Month Year 1866
b) University to which the college is affiliated (If it is an affiliated college) University of Kerala or which governs the college (If it is an constituent college)
6. Date of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks (dd-mm-yyyy) (If any) i. 2 (f) 1956 ii. 12 (B) 1956 (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
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7. Does the University Act provide for autonomy of Affiliated/ Constituent Colleges?
Yes No If yes, has the college applied for autonomy? Yes No
8. Campus area in acres/sq.mts: 10Acres 60.270cents
9. Location of the college: (based on Govt. of India census)
Urban Semi-urban Rural Tribal Hilly area Any other (specify)
10. Details of programmes offered by the institution: (Give last year‟s data)
Name of the Entry Medium Sanctioned Number Sl. Programme Programm e Duration Qualification of Student of No Level / Course instruction Strength students admitted Under B.A. / B.Sc. Plus 2 or i) Graduate / 3 years Equivalent English 770 905 M.A. / 4 ii) Post M.Sc. /. Semesters Degree English 336 328 Graduate iii) M.Phil 1 year PG English 55 55 3 years PG or English 39 iv) Ph. D. M.Phil Certificate 1year Plus 2 or English 10 10 v) course Equivalent UG Diploma 1year Plus 2 or English 25 22 vi) Equivalent vii) PG Diploma 1.Tourism English Any Other and Travel (specify) viii) Management Add on 2. Course Functional
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Arabic 3. spoken Arabic English
English (Additional rows may be inserted as per requirement)
11. List the departments:
Science Departments: (For eg. Chemistry, Botany, Physics …) Chemistry,Physics,Maths,Botany,Zoology,Statistics, Geology,Geography Arts (Language and Social sciences included) Departments: Economics,History,IslamicHistory,Philosophy,Politics,Malayalam,English,Hindi, Sanskrit,Tamil, Arabic, French , Psychology Commerce Departments: Nil Any Other (Specify) Departments: Physical Education
12. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled ) (a) including the salary component = Rs. 31,189.20 (b) excluding the salary component = Rs. 739.80
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B) Criterion-wise Inputs
Criterion I: Curricular Aspects
1. Does the College have a stated Vision? yes No yes No Mission? yes No Objectives?
2. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No If yes, how many? NA
Fee charged for each programme (include Programme Fee Certificate, Diploma, Add-on courses etc.) Sl.No. ( B.sc., charged B.Com. etc.) in Rs. 1. N.A N.A 2. N.A N.A 3. N.A N.A 4. N.A N.A
3. Number of Programmes offered under a. annual system 20
b. semester system 22
c. trimester system Nil
4. Programmes with * a. choice based credit system Yes No Number
b. Inter/multidisciplinary approach Yes No Number
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c. Any other, specify Yes No Number
5. Are there Programmes where assessment Yes No Number of teachers by students is practiced?
6. Are there Programmes taught only by Yes No Number visiting faculty?
7. New programmes introduced during the last five years UG Yes No Number PG Yes No Number Others (specify) Yes No Number 3
8. How long does it take for the institution N. A
to introduce a new programme within the existing system?
9. Does the institution develop and deploy Yes No action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum?
10. Was there major syllabus revision during Yes No Number the last five years? If yes, indicate the number.
11. Is there a provision for Project work etc. Yes No Number in the programme? If yes, indicate the number.
12. Is there any mechanism to obtain feedback on curricular aspects from
a. Academic Peers? Yes No
b. Alumni? Yes No
c. Students? Yes No
d. Employers? Yes No
e. Any other? Yes No
University of Kerala has decided to restructure the Degree programmes in the colleges to a choice based credit system w.l.f june.2010 11
Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
1. How are students selected for admission to various courses? a) Through an entrance test developed by the institution b) Common entrance test conducted by the University/Government c) Through interview d) Entrance test and interview e) Merit at the previous qualifying examination
f) Any other (specify) (If more than one method is followed, kindly specify the weightages)
2. Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered for admission during the previous academic year
Open category SC/ST category Any other (specify) Programmes Highest Lowest Highest Lowest Highest Lowest (UG and PG) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) BSc Maths 84%& 40% & 60% & 35% & 58% & 38% & MSc 99% 50% 65% 45% 70% 52% BSc 86.83% & 58.7% & 80% & 56.5% & 86.83% & 81.3% & Chemistry 94.5% 81.4% 86.8% 47.5% 85.8% 70.2% MSc BSc 86.4% & 79.5% & 73% & 58% & 62% & 56% & Geography 87.9% 73.8% 67.4% 57.9% 67.6% 62% MSc BSc Physics 92% & 75% & 75% & 45% & 74% & 62% & MSc 97% 86% 76% 65% 86% 80% MSc Statistics 95% 87.5% 82% 60% 82.7% 80%
BA 86% & 56% & 58% & 39% & 57% 50% Philosophy 62% 42% 54% 36% 52% 40% MA BA Politics 86% & 35% & 70% & 35% & 48% 44% MA 63% 43% 55% 40% 61% 45% BA Islamic 71% & 53% & 55% & 35% & 53% 45% history 57% 48% 41% 35% 54% 47% MA MA 65% 57% 46% Psychology
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BA 84% & 62% & 76.1% & 35% 57% 42% & Economics 75.6% 42% 70.7% &37.37% 71% 45.7% MA BA History 65% & 42% & 55% & 35% & 50% & 35% & MA 61% 43% 55% 40% 55% 43% BA 80% & 48% & 70%& 55% & 67% 45% Malayalam 82.5% 46.8% 73.8 35% 66% 42% MA BA Tamil 70% & 40% & 60% & 38% & 67% 49% MA 75% 50% 65% 45% 71% 45% BA Sanskrit 37% & 55% & 45% 40% 50% 57% MA 77% 55% 64% 52% 74% 50% BA Hindi 81% & 52% & 62% & 46% & 68% & 50% & MA 72% 62% 60% 51% 66% 53% BA Arabic 69% & 58% & 54.3% 53% & 59% MA 87.3% 52.9% 72% BA English 86.36% & 53.12% & 47.47% & 41.83% & 80% 62% MA 77.96% 68.86% 55.55% 43.41% 72% 51%
3. Number of working days during the last academic year 200
4. Number of teaching days during the last academic year 200
5. Number of positions sanctioned and filled Sanctioned/ Filled Teaching 215 215 Non-teaching 61 61 Technical
6. a. Number of regular and permanent teachers (gender-wise) Sel.Grade lecturer M 67 F 37 Readers M 11 F 5 Sr. Grade M 13 F 5 lecturers M 34 F 31
Lecturers
b. Number of temporary teachers Lecturers – M 4 F 8 (gender-wise) Full- time
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Lecturers – Part- M Nil F Nil time
Lecturers M F (Management appointees) - Full time Lecturers M F (Management appointees) - Part time Any other M F
Total M F 7
c. Number of teachers From the same 212 State 3
From other States
* M – Male F – Female
Number % 7. a. Number of qualified/ permanent teachers and their 203 94.41% percentage to the total number of faculty b. Teacher: student ratio 1:15
c. Number of teachers with Ph.D. as the highest 92 42.79 qualification and their percentage to the total faculty strength d. Number of teachers with M. Phil as the highest 51 23.72 qualification and their percentage to the total faculty strength e. Percentage of the teachers who have completed UGC, 56 NET and SLET exams f. Percentage of the faculty who have served as resource 68 persons in Workshop/ Seminars/ Conferences during the last five years g Number of faculty development programmes availed by 1 2 3 4 5 teachers (last five years) UGC/ FIP programme 9 Refresher: 15 Orientation: 13 Any other (specify) 1
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h Number of faculty development programmes organized by the college during the last five years Seminars/ workshops/symposia on curricular 1 2 3 4 5 development, teaching- learning, assessment, etc. 7 6 4 5 12
Research management
Invited/endowment lectures 2 2 6 9
Any other (specify) 2 2 3 2 5
Number % 8. Number and percentage of the courses where 22 100% predominantly the lecture method is practiced
9. Does the college have the tutor-ward system? yes No If yes, how many students are under the care of a teacher? 15 each
10. Are remedial programmes offered? Yes No Number
11. Are bridge courses offered? Yes No Number
12. Are there Courses with ICT-enabled Yes No Number 4 teaching-learning processes?
13. Is there a mechanism for: a. Self appraisal of faculty ? Yes No b. Student assessment of faculty performance? Yes No c. Expert /Peer assessment of faculty performance? Yes No 14. Do the faculty members perform additional administrative Yes No
work? If yes, the average number of hours spent by the faculty per week 57 Hours
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Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 1. How many teaching faculty are actively involved in research? (Guiding student research, managing research projects etc.,) Number % of total 55 25%
2. Research collaborations a) National Yes No
If yes, how many? 12
b) International If yes, how many? Yes No 2
3. Is the faculty involved in consultancy Yes No work? Consultancy is mainly If yes, consultancy earnings/ offered on a voluntary basis
year (average of last two years may be given)
4. a. Do the teachers have ongoing/ completed research yes No projects? If yes, how many? On 24 going 9
Completed b. Provide the following details about the ongoing research projects
Major 531 UGC & projects Yes No Number 14 Agency Amt. 800 KGSTE 0
Minor UGC 992 Yes No Number 19 Agency Amt. projects &KGSTE 000
College Yes No Number 1 Amount Projects
Industry Not Yes No Number Industry BARC Amt. sponsored relea
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sed Any other No (specify) No. of student Amount sanctioned by Yes No Number 3 4,0000 research the College projects
5. Research publications: International journals Yes No Number 12 National journals – refereed papers Yes No Number 96
College journal Yes No Number 15
Books Yes Number 42 No DVD Yes Number 2 Abstracts Yes No Number 7
Any other (specify) Yes No Number 2 Awards, recognition, patents etc. if any Patents 6 Awards 4
6. Has the faculty a) Participated in Conferences? Yes No Number 161 b) Presented research papers in Yes No Number 100 Conferences?
7. Number of extension activities organized in collaboration with 2 other agencies/NGOs (such as Rotary/Lions Club) (average of last two years)
8. Number of regular extension NSS NCC programmes organized by NSS and 4 3 NCC (average of last two years)
9. Number of NCC Cadets/units M 133 F 77 Units 2
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10. Number of NSS Volunteers/units M F Units 4
Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
1. (a) Campus area in acres 10.62
(b) Built up area in Sq. Meters 9500sq.m
(*1 sq.ft. = 0.093 sq.mt)
2. Working hours of the Library (a) On working days 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
(b) On holidays
8.30 am to (c) On Examination days 5.30 am
3. Average number of faculty visiting the library/day 40 (average for the last two years)
4. Average number of students visiting the library/day 200
(average for the last two years)
5. Number of journals subscribed to the institution 53
6. Does the library have the open access system? Yes No
7. Total collection (Number)
a. Books 148302 b. Textbooks 32115 c. Reference books 19323 d. Magazines 319 e. Current journals 32 Indian journals 62 Foreign journals 10
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f. Peer- reviewed journals 2 g. Back volumes of journals 1385 h. E-resources 10 CDs/ DVDs 88 Databases 1 Online journals 1 (We use open access journals) Audio- Visual resources 16 8 Number of books/journals / periodicals added during the last two years and their total cost The year before last Last Year Total Cost Total Cost Number Number (Rs.) (Rs.) Text books 864 555616 1112 561915 Reference Books 303 520000 287 233000 Other books 251 130000 116 79270 Journals/Periodicals 48 17230 12 12750 Encyclopedia 2 8500 2 9400 Any other(specify)
9. Mention the 3000Sq.ft Total carpet area of the Central Library (in sq. ft) 22 Number of departmental libraries 1000sq.ft Average carpet area of the departmental libraries 50 Seating capacity of the Central Library ( Reading room) 10. Status of Automation of the Library not initiated fully automated
partially automated
11. Percentage of library budget in relation to the total budget 20%
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12. Services/facilities available in the library (If yes, tick in the box) Circulation Clipping Bibliographic compilation Reference Reprography Computer and Printing Internet Inter-library loan Power back up Information display and notification User orientation /information literacy Any other (specify)
13. Average number of books issued/returned per day 717
14. Ratio of library books to the number of students enrolled 1:56
15. Computer Facilities
Number of computers in the college 109
Number of Departments with computer facilities
Central computer facility ( Number of terminals ) 27
Budget allocated for purchase of computers during the last 1476923 academic year Amount spent on maintenance and upgrading of computer 558500 facilities during the last academic year Dialup Broadband Others (Specify)
Internet Facility, Connectivity
109 Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility
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16. Is there a Workshop/Instrumentation Yes No Available Centre? from the year
*17. Is there a Health Centre? Yes No Available from the year
18. Is there Residential accommodation for Faculty ? Yes No
Non-teaching staff ? Yes No
19. Are there student Hostels? Yes No
If yes, number of students residing in hostels -
Male Yes No Number
Female Yes No Number
20. Is there a provision for
a) Sports fields Yes No
b) Gymnasium Yes No
c) Womens‟ rest rooms Yes No
d) Transport Yes No
e) Canteen/Cafetaria Yes No
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f) Students centre Yes No
g) Vehicle parking facility Yes No
College utilizes the nearby health centre facility
Criterion V: Student Support and Progression
1. a Student strength (Provide information in the following format, for the past two years)
Student UG PG M.Phil Ph.D Diploma / Self- Enrolment Certificate Funded M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T Number of 08- 09 students from 1510 the same State 881 2391 195 510 705 13 47 60 50 82 132 13 26 39 13 16 29 where the college is 07- located 08 30 1222 733 1955 206 380 586 21 27 48 54 75 129 11 25 36 13 17
Number of 08- 09 students from 14 6 20 7 13 20 1 1 1 1 other States
07- 08
7 8 15 5 10 15
Number of NRI students
Number of 08- foreign students 09 1 2 3
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M – Men, F- Female, T-Total b. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average for the last two batches) Number %
184 8.2% UG PG 50 7.9%
2. Financial support for students: (last Year) Number Amount
Endowments: 17 19500
Freeships:
Scholarship (Government) 45 162500 Scholarship (Institution) 4 31500 Number of loan facilities: Any other financial support 15 (Specify)
3. Does the college obtain feedback from students on their Yes campus experience? No
4. Major cultural events (data for last year ) Events Organized Participated Yes No Number Yes No Number Inter-collegiate 200
Inter-university 177
National 5
Any other (specify)
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5. Examination Results (data of past five years)
Results UG PG M. Phil
05 06 07 08 09 05 06 07 08 09 05 06 07 08 09
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pass Percenta 78 81 76 77 80 88 91 89 90 92 100 100 100 100 100 ge
Number of first 184 198 181 199 159 189 205 199 215 228 58 60 59 60 58 classes
Ranks (if 4 1 3 10 6 18 20 27 22 any)
6. Number of overseas programmes on campus and Number Amount Agency income earned: nil
7. Number of students who have passed the following examinations during the last five years NET 40 12 14 11 13 SLET 26 2 1 3 1 CAT TOEFL GRE GMAT Civil services (IAS / IPS/IFS)
Defence Entrance 40 14 15 15 10 Other services 17 Any other (specify)
8. Is there a Student Counselling Centre? Yes No
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9. Is there a Grievance Redressal Cell? Yes No
10. Does the college have an Alumni Yes No Formed Association? in the year
11. Does the college have a Parent-teachers Yes No Formed Association? in the year
Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership
1. Has the institution appointed a permanent Principal? Yes No
If Yes, M.Com,Ph.D denote the qualifications
If No, for how long has the position been vacant? N.A
2. Number of professional development programmes held for the Non-teaching staff (last two years) IMG Trivandrum offers this training regularly for the staff
3. Financial resources of the college (approximate amount) – Last two year‟s data 2007-2008 2008-2009 Grant-in-aid (Plan fund) 17,60,850/- 26,56,500/- Fee from aided courses 23,69,420/- 23,75,510/- Donation 7,63,030/- 8,16,800/- Fee from Self-funded courses - - Any other (specify) UGC- 40,00,000/- UGC- 30,00,000/- CPE – 30,00,000/- BSR – 50,00,000/-
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4. Statement of Expenditure ( for last two years) Item Before last last year (Rs) (Rs) spent on the salaries of faculty 83173771 87563033 spent on the salaries of non-teaching employees including 5868793 6830089 contractual workers spent on books and journals 300000 1021116 spent on Building development 21,0000 200000 spent on hostels, and other student amenities 87500 8500 spent on maintenance - electricity, water, telephones, 1541454 1063785 infrastructure spent on academic activities of departments - laboratories, green house, animal house, field trips etc. spent on research, seminars, etc. 50,000 spent on miscellaneous expenditure 200000 225000
Note: The institution may provide the details regarding the above table as per the heads of accounts being maintained. However, care may be taken to cover the above items.
5. Dates of meetings of Academic and Administrative Bodies during the last two Last year Year before last years: Governing Body Internal Admn. Bodies (mention only three most 26 meetings 25 meetings important bodies) College Council IQAC, PTA Any other (specify)
6. Are there Welfare Schemes for the academic community? Loans: Yes No
Medical allowance Yes No Any other (specify) Yes No
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7. Are there ICT supported / Computerised units/processes/activities for the following? a) Administrative section/ Office Yes No
Yes No b) Finance Unit c) Student Admissions Yes No
d) Placements Yes No
e) Aptitude Testing Yes No
f) Examinations Yes No
g) Student Records Yes No
5. What is the percentage incremental academic growth of the following category of students for the last two batches?
Category At Admission On completion of the course Batch I Batch II Batch I Batch II SC 15 15 14 14 ST 5 5 3.5 3.5 OBC 17 17 15 16 Women 48 49 47 47.5 Physically 3 3 3 3 challenged General 50 50 48 48 category Any other 10 10 9 9 (specify) BPL Note; As the reservation for admission is based on the Govt. rules there is no yearly change
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department ARABIC 2 Year of Establishment 1942 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 9 7 4 Number of Administrative Staff 1 5 Number of Technical Staff Nil 6 Number of Teachers and Students 9 152 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) BA-1:6,MA- 1:2,MPhil-1:1 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students BA-1:14,MA- 1:3,MPhil-1:2 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 2 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last BA-2006, MA-2001, MPhil-2007 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 4 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the BA-70%,MA- University average? 100%,MPhil-100% 13 University Distinction/ Ranks BA III Rank, MA-I , II & III Ranks 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 7 articles 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Nil 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 9 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 1 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 9 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay Nil 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay Nil 21 Number of inventions and patents N.A 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 4 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 3603 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 1 25 Number of Computers 3 26 Annual Budget Nil
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department BOTANY 2 Year of Establishment 1924 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 11 11 4 Number of Administrative Staff NIL 5 Number of Technical Staff 4 6 Number of Teachers and Students 11 164 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1794:40 PG-156:12 MPhil-20:5 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students UG-1:40 PG-1:12 Mphil-1:5 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 1 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2007 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 2 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG-7904% University average? PG-100% Mphil-100% 13 University Distinction/ Ranks I rank -1 II rank-1 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 49 papers in journal 38 seminar papers 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Fellow-ISESC 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 7 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) NIL 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 3 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 6 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay Major-1 23lakhs Minor-1 88000 21 Number of inventions and patents 2 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 4 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 3874 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 4 25 Number of Computers 6 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department CHEMISTRY 2 Year of Establishment 1884 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 15 13 4 Number of Administrative Staff Nil 5 Number of Technical Staff Nil 6 Number of Teachers and Students 15 180 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) Bsc-1:16 Msc-1:16 M.Phil-1:6 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:12 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 2 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last Bsc-2006 Msc-2007 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 5 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the Bsc-75% University average? Msc-69% M.Phil-100% 13 University Distinction/ Ranks Msc-Ist rank in 2008 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 32 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Nil 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 10 13 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) Nil Nil 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated Nil Nil 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 1 6880 0 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2 1650 00 21 Number of inventions and patents Nil Nil 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 5 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 5000 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 2 25 Number of Computers 6 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department ECONOMICS 2 Year of Establishment 1948 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 13 13 4 Number of Administrative Staff - 5 Number of Technical Staff - 6 Number of Teachers and Students 13 274 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 25-100 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:21 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 10 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 5 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the PG-99% University average? UG-75% 13 University Distinction/ Ranks 1 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 30 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 2 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 4 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 4 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 4 8780 00 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 1 2000 0 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 3 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 5611 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 4 25 Number of Computers 1 26 Annual Budget -
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department ENGLISH 2 Year of Establishment 1914 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 22 22 4 Number of Administrative Staff 1 5 Number of Technical Staff Nil 6 Number of Teachers and Students 22 175 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) BA-1:30,MA- 1:10,MPhil-1:9 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students BA-1:30,MA- 1:2,MPhil-2:1 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 1 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last BA-1995,MA- 2001,MPhil-2008 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 1/8 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the BA-80%,MA- University average? 100%,MPhil-90% 13 University Distinction/ Ranks MA-I & V th rank 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 24 articles /10 bts 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Nil 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 10 - years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) Nil 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 12 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 1 2.6lak hs 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2 95,00 0 21 Number of inventions and patents N.A 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 6 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 8435 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals Nil 25 Number of Computers 4 26 Annual Budget Nil
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department FRENCH 2 Year of Establishment 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 2 1 4 Number of Administrative Staff - 5 Number of Technical Staff - 6 Number of Teachers and Students 1 30 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) - 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students - 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other - institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) - 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the - University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks - 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) - 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) - 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 1 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) - 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay - 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay - 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years - 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 1500 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals - 25 Number of Computers 1 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department GEOGRAPHY 2 Year of Establishment 1976 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 10 9 4 Number of Administrative Staff Nil 5 Number of Technical Staff 1 6 Number of Teachers and Students 9 129 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1:13,PG-1:14 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:13 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other Nil institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last UG-2007,PG-2007 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 2 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG 2008-96% University average? PG 2008-90% 13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG 2008-III,PG- I,II,III rank 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 1 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Nil 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five Nil years) 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated Nil 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay Nil 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay Nil 21 Number of inventions and patents Nil 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 10 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 1441 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals - 25 Number of Computers 12 26 Annual Budget -
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department GEOLOGY 2 Year of Establishment 1953 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 8 8 4 Number of Administrative Staff Nil 5 Number of Technical Staff 1 6 Number of Teachers and Students 8 61 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) Bsc-1:30 Msc-1:5 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:7.6 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last Bsc 2005 Msc 2007 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 2 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 97% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks Bsc I,II,III rank 2008 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 4 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Ph D-1 Diploma rank-1 Positions in project- 2 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 16 1 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) Nil 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 3 - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 1 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 1 21 Number of inventions and patents Nil 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years Nil 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 1100 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 3 25 Number of Computers 4 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department HINDI 2 Year of Establishment 1951 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 12 11 4 Number of Administrative Staff Nil 5 Number of Technical Staff 1 6 Number of Teachers and Students 203 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 203:560 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 16:66 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 2 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) Nil 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks I st rank in 2007 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 20 articls 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 8 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 2 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 1 2500 0 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 1 4000 0 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 4 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 16000 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 5 25 Number of Computers 2 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department HISTORY 2 Year of Establishment 1900 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 12 12 4 Number of Administrative Staff 1 5 Number of Technical Staff NIL 6 Number of Teachers and Students 12 256 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:40 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other NIL institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 3 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 70% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks 2 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) Books-15 Articles-2 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 10 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) NIL 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated NIL 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 2 10lak hs 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay NIL 21 Number of inventions and patents NIL 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 12 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 5500 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 2 25 Number of Computers 1 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department ISLAMIC HISTORY 2 Year of Establishment 1946 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 7 7 4 Number of Administrative Staff 0 5 Number of Technical Staff 0 6 Number of Teachers and Students 7 176 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 1:10 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:25 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other NIL institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005/2006 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 3 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 90% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks MA-I rank in 1997 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 10 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) NIL 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 6 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five 1 years) 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated NIL 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay NIL 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay NIL 21 Number of inventions and patents NIL 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years NIL 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 2000 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 5 25 Number of Computers 4 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department MALAYALAM 2 Year of Establishment 1910 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 12 4 Number of Administrative Staff 0 5 Number of Technical Staff 2 6 Number of Teachers and Students 12 220 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1:11 PG-1:4 M.Phil-1:9 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:18 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 10 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last UG-1998 PG-2001 M.Phil-1:9 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 6 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks PG-I,III rank in 2009 PG-I, II rank in 2008 PG-I rank in 2007 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 3 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 4 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 12 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) NIL 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 12 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 2 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay NIL 21 Number of inventions and patents 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 15 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 22646 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 10 25 Number of Computers 2 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department MATHEMATICS 2 Year of Establishment 1866 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 10 10 4 Number of Administrative Staff NIL 5 Number of Technical Staff NIL 6 Number of Teachers and Students 10 205 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 1:12 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:20 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other NIL institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 2 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 97% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks NIL 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 4 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) NIL 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 2 4 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) NIL 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated NIL 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay NIL 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay NIL 21 Number of inventions and patents NIL 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years NIL 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 6000 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 2 25 Number of Computers 21+1 laptop 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department PHILOSOPHY 2 Year of Establishment 18 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 10 10 4 Number of Administrative Staff 1 5 Number of Technical Staff NIL 6 Number of Teachers and Students 10 224 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:22 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 2 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2008 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 2 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG-II rank in 2005 PG-III rank in 2007 &2006,I ,II rank in 2008 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 3 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 21 Number of inventions and patents 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 5 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 47 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 5 25 Number of Computers 3 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 Year of Establishment 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 2 2 4 Number of Administrative Staff Nil 5 Number of Technical Staff 1 marker vacant 6 Number of Teachers and Students 2 All stude nt 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 1:5 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students Nil 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other N.A institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last N.A 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) N.A 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the - University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks - 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) - 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) - 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 1 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) - 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay - 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay - 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years - 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 9 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 1 25 Number of Computers 1 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department PHYSICS 2 Year of Establishment 1907 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 14 14 4 Number of Administrative Staff 1 5 Number of Technical Staff 14 6 Number of Teachers and Students 14 187 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1:45,PG- 1:13,MPhil-1:13 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:13 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 13 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2006 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 2 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the Same as that of University average? University average in the last year (UG) 13 University Distinction/ Ranks Nil 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 15 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 3 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 2 2 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 6 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated Nil 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 2 9 lakhs &50000 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay Nil 21 Number of inventions and patents 4 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 3 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 5732 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 3 25 Number of Computers 7 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department POLITICAL SCIENCE 2 Year of Establishment 1953 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 9 9 4 Number of Administrative Staff - 5 Number of Technical Staff - 6 Number of Teachers and Students 9 235 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 25-120 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:26 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 5 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2006 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 6 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG-70%,PG-99% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG 2008-I rank,PG 2007-I & II rank 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 75 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) UGC award 2006 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 9 2 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) - 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 4 1950 00 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay - 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 10 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 6000 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals Journal-4 Periodicles-1 25 Number of Computers 2 26 Annual Budget Nil
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department PSYCHOLOGY 2 Year of Establishment 1995 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 5 5 4 Number of Administrative Staff Nil 5 Number of Technical Staff Nil 6 Number of Teachers and Students 5 13 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 10:60 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 5:10 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 3 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2001 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) - 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the :98% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks III rank in 2008 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 2 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Nil 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 2 2 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) - 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay - 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay - 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 7 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 600 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals - 25 Number of Computers 3 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department SANSKRIT 2 Year of Establishment 1884 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 10 9 4 Number of Administrative Staff 1 5 Number of Technical Staff NIL 6 Number of Teachers and Students 9 55 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 65:55 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:9 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other NIL institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2003 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 2 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 70% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG-2 PG-2 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 3 books 9 Articles 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Nil 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 9 9 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 1 NIL 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated NIL 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay NIL 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay NIL 21 Number of inventions and patents NIL 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years NIL 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 10050 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 4 25 Number of Computers 1 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department STATISTICS 2 Year of Establishment 1990 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 7 7 4 Number of Administrative Staff - 5 Number of Technical Staff - 6 Number of Teachers and Students 7 30 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 15:90 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 7:300/1:43 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other - institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005-2006 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) - 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 100% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks First 3 ranks 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 10 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 1 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 5 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 1 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay - 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 1 5500 0 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years - 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 932 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 7 25 Number of Computers 2 26 Annual Budget
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department TAMIL 2 Year of Establishment 1944 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 9 9 4 Number of Administrative Staff - 5 Number of Technical Staff - 6 Number of Teachers and Students 9 50 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 50:250 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:6 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 5 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last - 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 3 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the 100% University average? 13 University Distinction/ Ranks 4 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 3 (books) 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 1 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 9 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 7 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated - 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 3 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2094100 21 Number of inventions and patents - 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 5 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 12447 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 228 25 Number of Computers 1 26 Annual Budget -
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Profile of the Departments
Responses 1 Name of the Department ZOOLOGY 2 Year of Establishment 1922 3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 11 4 Number of Administrative Staff NIL 5 Number of Technical Staff 2 6 Number of Teachers and Students 11 155 7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1:15 PG-1:4 M.Phil-1:4 8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 11:155 9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other 7 institutions 10 The year when the curriculum was revised last UG-2005 PG-2009 11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 4 12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the UG-90% University average? PG-100% Mphil-100% 13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG-III rank in 2008 14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 9 15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) NIL 16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five 4 years) 17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) NIL 18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated NIL 19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay NIL 20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2 28lak hs 21 Number of inventions and patents NIL 22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 3 23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 3828 24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 4 25 Number of Computers 9 26 Annual Budget
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University College: Stand-out Facts
University College, Thiruvananthapuram (estd.1866) was built to impart English education to the common folk of the erstwhile Travancore by H.H. Sri Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma Maharaja. Mr. John Ross, a scholar of repute was appointed Principal of the college. Today, after more than a century of dedicated service to the state, the College stands tall for having produced thousands of luminaries that includes a President, Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, Civil Servants, IT doyens, teachers, poets, writers and artists. Located in the heart of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, the College stands in a plot of about 10.62 acres and provides a unique and serene ambience. Offering 18 under graduate, 20 post graduate, 12 Mphil and 14 PhD programmes, the College is undoubtedly vibrant academically. Its architecture, location, history and resourcefulness have made University College a spot not to be missed in the city, if not in the state. The curricular aspects, methods of teaching, learning and evaluation, paradigms of research, consultancy and extension, availability of infrastructure and learning resources, nature of student support and progression, governance and leadership, and quality of innovative practices of the College are dealt with in detail in the Criterion-wise Report.
University College has a staff strength of 215, of whom more than sixty per cent are research degree holders. The College has fourteen research departments, 55 research guides and 141 research scholars. Thus, University College is both a „University‟ and a „College‟.
The College is the only one in the state government sector to have been accorded „College with Potential for Excellence‟ status by the University Grants Commission.
Established in 1866, the College is the oldest in the state. It is centrally located and has rare architectural splendour that is a blend of gothic and sarazine elements. The Government of Kerala has declared it a heritage structure and steps are afoot to keep its façade pristine.
In 1925 Mahatma Gandhi visited the College and addressed the students – a rare and unique honour .
Its student-strength of 3200 comprises pupils from all social classes, mostly from the lower strata. Since the selection procedure to all the courses is based on merit alone, the percentage of financially challenged but meritorious students is the highest in this College.
The innumerable luminaries who have passed out from this institution is proof of its worthy tradition as well as academic brilliance.
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The College is only one in the state that offers both M.Phil. and Ph. D. degrees.
The institution has research linkages with leading national research laboratories
It is a Centre of Excellence for many disciplines
Four departments of the institution have been upgraded with DST-FIST support.
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Executive Summary
CRITERION 1: Curricular Aspects
The description of the curriculum design and development of University College, Trivandrum begins with its mission and vision statements. The mission of the college is to mould the students of the institution into well meaning citizens through a series of carefully crafted and socially committed patterns of instruction.
The statement stresses the institution‟s ambition to keep pace with the changing needs of the times even while building a rich corpus of talent banking on the glory and tradition of the college. The statement also states that the avowed objective of the college is to provide quality education to students from all strata of the society.
The scope and spectrum of these central statements are often hindered by the nature of functioning of the college. University College, being one in the government sector and affiliated to the University of Kerala, has to conform to the norms set down by the State in matters of administration and to those set down by the University in matters of instruction. The resultant lack of autonomy is a hindrance to growth. Be that as it may, the College tries its best to introduce new courses and to improve teaching strategies.
Whenever the College gets a chance to update its syllabi, it does so. The recent introduction of IT-based modules for the Physics and Mathematics students is proof of this perspective. Also, the college has an Online Education and Research Centre that acts as a conduit for students to get in touch with the latest happening s in their respective fields.
It has already been mentioned that the College does have a few constraints. In spite of these, the College maintains lead because many of its staff members are also there in many of the academic bodies of the University also. This helps in procuring for the College a better slot in matters of Courses and funds.
The range of programmes offered at the College is limited (18 UG, 20 PG, 12 MPhil and 14 PhD departments). However, of late, the College has introduced three add-on courses along with its conventional range. Functional English, Functional Arabic, and Tourism and Hospitality are the three UGC-funded initiatives now being run.
Foreign students do not get enrolled usually, but whenever the affiliating University issues a directive for admission, such students are also admitted. The curriculum does not envisage constant monitoring of the curriculum through student feedback. The academic events that include seminars, symposia and exhibitions and held in the College are well-attended. This is deemed to be positive feedback from both the parents as well as the students.
The visit by the NAAC team to the College and the subsequent granting of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) status by the UGC are the two major as well as recent events held. These two have made the institution more visible amidst peers.
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The links of the College with major research institutes (listed under distinctive features), advanced academic initiatives as major/minor research projects funded by FIST are other features worthy of mention.
Criterion II: Teaching – Learning – Evaluation.
The appointment of teachers to the College is done through the Government‟s official recruiting agency – The Kerala Public Service Commission. Selection of students is made strictly on merit. Reservation norms are applicable to students from the disadvantaged sections of the society.
The teachers of the College take up academic assignments – that of examiners, resource persons, consultants and coordinators. The tutorial system helps students to overcome learning issues; interpersonal communication, parent-mediated communication in the presence of teacher and student, quizzes, personality development initiatives are frequently done. Although mentoring is not the usual practice, teachers do play an active role in helping students resolve issues related to both academic and personal issues.
The College functions based on the Calendar set for it by the University of Kerala to which the College is affiliated. Its library is well-equipped and is complemented by the departmental libraries. Modern teaching methods using the Internet, LCD and laptop computers are increasingly employed in the classrooms. The Online Education and Research Centre help the students to speed up and facilitate research. Edusat facility also helps.
Teachers have attended 127 Refresher Courses; 42 have availed themselves of Faculty Improvement Programme; 44 per cent of the teachers have acted as Resource Persons.
Academic progress is assessed through class tests. Grievances can be redressed through a Redressal Cell.
Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
Research is vibrant in the campus with more than 140 research fellows and more than Rupees 2.75 Cr being made available for it. Faculty is encouraged for research by the Research Committee of the College. The OERC acts as an academic rendezvous for the research scholars.
Funding for research is limited since the College is in the government sector. However, the fact that more than fifty per cent of the teachers here are research degree holders is proof of the potential for research in the campus. University College is both a „University‟ (in terms of its research departments, doctorate degree holders and research fellows) and a „College‟ (in terms of its intake of students, especially from the disadvantaged sections).
Modernised research laboratories, molecular biology laboratories, latest equipment, and Internet connection in all the departments are the major facilities currently available. The College is also associated with King Faizal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia. 55 research guides, 14 research departments, 22 major research projects and 123 publications in refereed journals make the College not only prominent but also unique. 53
The College‟s broad area of consultancy services includes preparation, instruction, training and translation. Histopathology of slides, identification of plant specimens and rock samples, floriculture and mushroom culture consultancy, preparation of project proposals are some of the other areas of consultancy.
NSS and NCC have active units in the College. The former has four units and the latter, all the wings including Army, Air Force and Navy.
NSS units of the college have organized several campaigns for its members as well as the general public. Community initiatives like legal awareness campaigns, health and hygiene clinics, AIDS classes and blood donation camps form part of the regular activities of the National Service Scheme units of the College.
Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources
University College has an ample campus; its rooms are well-furnished and the functional spaces well laid and lit. Departments are networked, enjoy connectivity and have independent department libraries for augmenting teaching/learning. www.universitycollege.co.in , the official website of the College has links to all the major wings. The site is updated annually. Sometimes changes are effected more often based on the necessity and gravity of the information to be uploaded.
The Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) set up with funds from the University Grants Commission facilitates student-research. The General Library is well-stocked and provides access to journals too. The Library has reprographic facilities both for students and teachers. A knowledge portal www.unicollibrary.synthasite.com is being maintained for the benefit of the staff and the students. Since it was a major recommendation of NAAC to computerize the library, the College had initiated steps to do this. Now the library is computerised and steps are being taken to make its services available online. The library has also started the first phase of digitization. Software for University Library (SOUL) has since been procured for the purpose.
The various academic and co-curricular cells of the College add momentum to its tenor of functioning. The Anti Ragging Cell, Women‟s Study Unit, Career Guidance and Placement Cell and Redressal Cell have definite roles to perform and contribute to the tradition of this institution.
1215 girl students from all social classes study here. The College sees to it that they are provided with all basic amenities.
The College Council, the apex body of the institution is in charge of the developmental and the administrative matters. It meets periodically to take stock, audit and execute whatever is needed for keeping the College in a state of good repair. The State Government‟s related departments too put in their share for this.
Criterion V : Student Support and Progression
Of the 2718 students admitted to the College in 2007 – 08, 1955 were for the degree, 586 for post graduate, 48 for MPhil and 129 for PhD course. The ratio of male to female for the 54 degree and post graduate course is around 1:2, that for MPhil it is 1:1 and for PhD, 1: 1.5. The student strength of those from the SC, ST and OBC is 1604 which is more than fifty per cent of the total intake of the College.
All the teaching departments of the College have tutorial sessions which are utilized for counseling and mentoring. Various kinds of scholarships, endowment awards, merit scholarships and prizes instituted by the College do motivate the students to excel in their studies. Class PTA meetings is a unique feature of this institution and this gives an opportunity for the teachers to interact with the parents/guardians of each student to discuss academic as well as personal issues.
The pass percentage is commendable. In 2007 – 08, 52 per cent of those who passed the graduate exams opted for higher studies, 20 per cent for employment, 12 for self employment and six for other means of living. In the same year, 25 per cent of those who passed the PG exams opted for higher studies, 45 for employment, 15 for self-employment and 15 for mother means.
Students who appear for competitive examinations like UGC-CSIR, NET, etc are helped by the teaching staff during their free time. The college has a full-fledged IAS Coaching Centre that offers guidance for the country‟s most prestigious Civil Services Examinations at affordable rates both to the students of the institution as well as to those from outside. Interactions of students with rank holders, meritorious alumni contribute a lot to the academic framework of learning.
The annually updated college calendar is a great source of information for the students as well as the teachers. It contains the academic calendar for the year, list of the teaching staff, rules of admission, list of scholarships, prizes and awards and details regarding the working of the College. The details can also be had from the College web site: www.universitycollege.co.in
Among the student welfare measures of the institution, one can list its auxiliary units. The College canteen, Women‟s Study Cell, NSS and NCC units, Legal Literacy Cell and Student Grievance Redressal Cell are some of the measures worthy of note.
Although foreign students are not regularly admitted to the College, whenever the University issues a directive for admission, students are enrolled. Language and culture issues are only temporary setbacks since the state has a high degree of literacy and is well known for its tolerance and adaptability. These cultural traits are a real boon for the foreign students who come here for instruction.
The Placement and Guidance Cell of the College offer the students facilities for improving their employability factors. Campus recruitment programmes were a regular of the College. Although the global meltdown has had its effect on the quantum of recruitment, in the recent past IT majors like Infosys, TCS, Wipro and ITC have recruited talent from the College. Others like AIG and Tata have also come to the College in search of employables.
It has been mentioned earlier that Kerala is a model state, inter alia, in literacy. Women enjoy a very high percentage of literacy (according to the 2001 census, it is 87.86 per cent) and this is reflected in the intake of girl students (even from the financially
55 challenged classes of the society) as well as in the facilities offered to them inside the College. The separate guidance and counseling centre, the spacious waiting room and even the reservation in seats for some of the courses is an indication of the top priority given to the education of girls here. From 2004 to 2008, more than ten programmes were held with a view to improve the standing of women in the society and to make the future women citizens aware of their rights and responsibilities. The College has constituted a committee for prevention of harassment to girl students inside the campus.
The Grievance Cell of the College functions in a decentralized manner, each department having one headed by the head of the department. The Staff Council also has a decisive role to play in enforcing discipline as well as redressing student grievances. Since the introduction of the Continuous Assessment method for the post graduate classes, student complaints, hearing and redressing have become formalized.
Although the curriculum does not envisage a module for imparting instruction in computer skills, the College has its own mechanism to do this. The Computer Centre as well as the Online Education and Research Centre offer the students ample exposure to computer skills, both conventional and web based.
Considering the current nature of jobs and employment strategies, the college introduced three add-on courses to prepare the students for top-of-the-echelon jobs. It has to be noted that the introduction of the courses was the result of a recommendation made by the NAAC peer team during their first visit to the College. Community orientation programmes like field visits, organizing awareness camps and blood donation campaigns are regularly taken up by the four units of the College NSS wing.
The Alumni Association of the College holds its meetings in the campus itself. Headed by alumni of eminence, the Association has helped the College in many ways. There are also departmental alumni associations. These meetings often discuss both the plans for prospering of the association as well as of the College. The University College Alumni Senior Citizens association (UCASA) has participated in several development activities of the College.
In a College as vast as University College, Physical Education does have a major role to play. The Department of Physical Education prepares students to participate in events on a regular basis. The College has enough space for playgrounds too. In fact, the College has won in 2008 championships for handball, fencing and water polo.
The Student Union of the College is constituted of a democratically elected student body comprising Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, University Union Councilors, Treasurer and representatives from each department. The major activities of the Union include organizing co-curricular activities that will add to the image of the institution.
Among the best practices of the College one can list Merit day (the College secures, on a regular basis, most of the ranks for the pg examinations of the University of Kerala), Geoforum of the Department of Geology and the Literary Club of the Department of English.
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Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership.
The Vision statement of the College states that it shall mould students into well-meaning citizens through carefully crafted designs of education. Its Mission statement asserts that the institution shall spare no pains to change with the needs of the times and that it shall learn from the past, assimilate the present and plan for the future.
Being a College in the government sector, it has to function in conformity with the guidelines laid down by the Government Policy on Higher Education. Checks and balances envisaged by academic and administrative bodies like the College Council and the Academic Council shall have a decisive role to play in the nature of functioning of University College. The curricular and cocurricular activities implied in the vision statement are carried out through the regular ancillary units of the College like the NSS and the NCC.
The Principal is the administrative head and he is assisted by the Vice Principal. The College Council is an apex body in both academic and administrative matters. The members of the Council are elected from among the staff members. The governance of the College is not fully computerized although efforts are on to complete it in good time. The departments are networked and each department has been given connectivity.
The administrative functions of the College are carried out more in a participatory manner than in a decentralized one. The departments are given restricted autonomy – in the matter of fixing work schedules and engaging classes.
The College does not have a Grievance Cell for its employees. However, being a Government College, any such issues of grievance coming up are routed through the Principal to the authorities concerned for necessary action.
The staff meets at least four times every year. Such meetings are convened by the Principal. In the event of an emergency such as the conduct of election/examination, the meeting is convened to discuss logistics.
The College can avail itself of all the welfare measures implemented by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala. Currently these include Faculty Improvement Programme, education and computer loans.
The modus operandi of selection of teaching staff is done in a centralized manner by the Public Service Commission, the recruiting wing of the Government. Selection procedures are based on norms set on parameters of merit, community, income and age. All the aspirants will have to take a competitive examination and the short listed ones, an interview. Guest faculty, if needed, can be appointed by the Principal after adhering to norms set for the purpose by the Government.
Criterion VII: Innovative Practices
Since the visit of the NAAC team to the College, it has constituted an Internal Quality Assurance Cell to sustain as well as monitor its spectrum of activities. IQAC meets regularly, takes stock of finished and ongoing projects and envisages future projects, all with an objective of foregrounding the institution as a lead college. With the implementation of the Cluster Scheme by the Government of Kerala which 57 conceptualizes the idea of several colleges pooling their resources for better utilization, University College, with its rich resource of qualified manpower, stands a good chance of being acknowledged as a „College with Proven Excellence.‟
The Research Committee of the College has a significant role to play since more than 110 of its staff members are doctorate degree holders and more than fifty in the last leg of their research. The IQAC also monitors the quality initiatives of all the teaching departments and meets at least twice a year to evaluate and suggest academic/research plans.
The University of Kerala (to which University College is affiliated) has an Academic Staff College (ranked No.1 by the UGC) that runs orientation/refresher courses regularly for the teaching staff. It is obligatory for the staff to undergo a fixed number of both the courses to be eligible for promotion. As many as eight teachers have figured in the Google Scholar list.
The Online Student Support offered by the Department of Geology is worthy of mention - http://groups.google.co.in/group/gsi-examtrivandrum. This serves as a platform for interaction between alumni, teachers and students. The Drama Club and the Literary Club of the Department of English organize programmes regularly. The Department also conducts poster exhibitions , the last one being one on literature Nobel laureates .
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Criterion I : Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development
1.1.1 State the vision and mission of the institution and how it is communicated to the student, teachers, staff and other stakeholders?
Vision of the institution
To mould students of the institution into well-meaning citizens of the nation through a socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented paradigm of learning. To empower the students to aspire for significantly contributing to the nation‟s development through socialist and secular strategies of instruction.
Mission Statement
The institution shall always strive to stride forward and keep pace with the changing needs and spirit of the times. It shall not lounge on its glorious past.
The college shall continue to foster talent and build on its rich repository of fame and prestige.
The institution shall continue to uphold its commitment to the nation in general and to the society in particular and perpetually strive to carry this out through a series of carefully crafted, tested and systematically executed steps of actions.
University College shall spare no effort to continue to spread and further its academic potential and effulgence by providing conducive academic ambience for all classes of students and teachers.
The institution shall signify learning from the past, assimilating the present and planning for the future.
The College council and Staff council are two important academic bodies of the institution, the various meetings of which plan programmes and discuss key issues in tune with the vision and mission of the institution. Academic and administrative decisions of the College council are communicated properly to the staff through the Department staff councils and to
59 the students through the group tutors. Co curricular bodies also carry out the function of communicating the core values of the institution through their routine activities.
1.1.2 How does the mission statement reflect the institution‟s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution‟s tradition and value orientation?
University College, Thiruvananthapuram has a history of over 133 years and figures like a leading light in the education scene of the state. The mission of the college, naturally, is two- fold: to sustain its pioneer-status and secondly, to tune into the pace of the modern world with inputs that are innovative, resourceful and beneficial to the general public. Thus, the college still runs conventional degree and post graduate courses and alongside offers an array of others that makes its students employable as well as communicative.
1.1.3 Are the academic programmes in line with the institution‟s goals and objectives? If yes, give details on how the curricula developed/adopted, address the needs of the society and have relevance to regional/national and global trends and developmental needs?(access to the Disadvantaged ,Equity, Self development, Community and National Development ,Ecology and environment value orientation, Employment,ICT introduction Global and National demands and so on.
The various kinds of academic programme in University College are in line with the institution‟s goals and objectives. The curriculum prepared by the University of Kerala (to which the college is affiliated) is well transacted to the students after serious preparation as well as critical thought by the teachers concerned. Being an affiliated institution, the radius of its autonomy is limited and this hinders, in more ways than one, its readiness to tune itself into the latest trends in education or into keeping up with global demands.
1.1.4 How does the curriculum cater to inclusion/integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in the curriculum, for equipping to compete in the global employment market?
The department of Physics, Mathematics and Statistics updated the PG syllabus by introducing Information Technology and related areas .More attention is now given to basic
60 network analysis as applied to Information Technology .The college also has an Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) set up with UGC funds granted when the college was bestowed with Centre with Potential for Excellence status. Both the revamping of the syllabus and the setting up of the OERC will definitely upskill the students of the college and enable them to compete globally.
1.1.5 Specify the initiatives and contributions of the institutions in the curriculum design and development process.(Need assessment, development of information database, feedback from faculty, student alumni, employees and academic peers and communicating the information and feedback for appropriate inclusion decision in statutory academic bodies, Membership of BOS and by sending agenda items, etc.)
As has been mentioned under 1.1.3, the scope of the college to directly participate in the range of activities mentioned is limited. However, the college, being one of the largest in the state (if not in the whole of India) with 215 resource persons and more than 3200 students, it does have a few elected people in the august bodies of administration and policy making of the University of Kerala, Education department of the Government of Kerala and the Government of India and the college transacts its needs, feedback and request for funds to these bodies.
Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 What are the range of programme options available to learners in terms of Degree, Certificates and Diplomas?
The College offers a number of traditional courses like B.Sc, B.A, M.Sc, M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D .There are 18 Departments for UG and 20 for PG with 12 M.Phil and 14 PhD programmes. The College offers seven languages too under the second language segment.
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Since 2007, the College has been conducting Add-on courses in Communicative English, Functional Arabic and Tourism and Hospitality. The courses are defined in such a way that after the successful completion of the first year of study the participants are given Certificate, at the end of the second, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma at the end of the third.
1.2.2 Give details on the following provision with reference to academic flexibility, value addition and course enrichment:
A] Core option B] Elective option C] Add- on course D] Interdisciplinary course E] Flexibility to the students to move from one disciplinary to another F] Flexibility to pursue the programme with reference to in the time frame (flexible time for Completion) A] & B] the College offers programmes in a wide range of disciplines. The Core and Elective options offered are as follows:
The College provides instruction for the B.A/ B.Sc and M.A/M.Sc.Degree courses in the following branches of study. 1. B.A and B.Sc Part1-English PartII-Additional language-Tamil, Malayalam, Sanskrit, French, Hindi and Arabic. Part III-Optional Subjects.
CORE OPTIONS ELECTIVE OPTIONS (UG LEVEL) (UG LEVEL) Group 1 History B.A Economic and Politics Group 1(a) Islamic History Indian History and General Economics Group 2 Politics Economics and World History
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Group 3 Economics Politics and Indian History Group 4 Philosophy Aesthetics and Comparative Religion Group 5 (a) English History of England and World History
Group 5 (b)Malayalam language and Sanskrit and Kerala Culture Literature Group 5 (c) Sanskrit language and Literature Outlines of Indian Culture Group 5 (d) Hindi language and Literature Indian Culture and Correspondence Group 5 (e) Tamil language and Literature History of South India and Tamil Culture Group 5 (f) Arabic language Tareekhul Islam wa Thaqaafatuhu B.Sc Group 1 Mathematics Physics and Statistics Group 2 Physics Mathematics and Chemistry/Statistics Group 3 Chemistry Physics and Mathematics Group 4 Botany Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry and Zoology Group 5 Zoology Chemistry/Bio-chemistry Group 6 Geology Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics Group 7 Geography Geology and Statistics M.A Economics History Islamic History Philosophy Politics Psychology Malayalam English Hindi Sanskrit Tamil Arabic
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M.Sc Mathematics Physics Chemistry Botany Zoology Geology Geography Statistics M.Phil Mathematics Physics Chemistry Botany Zoology Economics History Philosophy Malayalam English Hindi Arabic
C] Most of the electives offered with the core options are interdisciplinary in nature . D] Students are permitted to shift from one discipline to another with permission from the University and in accordance with the University norms. E] The courses are to be completed within the time frame specified.
1.2.3 Give details of the programmes and other facilities available for international students (if any).
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So far, the College has not introduced any programme for international students. However, being an affiliated college and bound by the rules of the Government/University on this regard, the college has played host to many foreign students enrolled under cultural exchange schemes.
1.2.4 Does the institution offer any self-financed programmes? If yes, list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary, etc.
Since the institution is a government college, self-financing courses have not been introduced.
1.3 Feedback on Curriculum 1.3.1 How does the college obtain feedback on curriculum form A) Students? B) Alumni? C) Parents? D) Employers/Industries? E) Academic Peers? F) Community?
The college obtains feedback on curriculum from student‟s alumni, parents, employers, academic peers, and the community by conducting seminars and via mass media initiatives.
1.3.2 How are the above feedback analyzed and the outcomes/suggestions used for continuous improvement, and communicated to the affiliating University for appropriate inclusion?
The feedback obtained is discussed in the Department level staff council meetings. The feedback is communicated to the University for appropriate action through the staff members who are part of the Board of Studies in the particular subjects. As part of the introduction of
65 the semester system at the degree level by the University of Kerala, the College took the lead in organising and disseminating the details of the programme to other colleges in the district. The several workshops arranged in connection with the re-organisation of the syllabus was well-attended. 1.4 Curriculum update
1.4.1 What is the frequency and the basis for syllabus revision and what is the major revision made during the last two years?
The syllabus revision is a triennial exercise done by the state Universities, the appellate bodies to take decision on such matters. During the last revision, IT- based topics (including Nanotechnology) were introduced.
1.4.2 How does the institution ensure that the curriculum bears a thrust on core values adopted by NAAC?
The curriculum of the institution is proposed by the University of Kerala which conforms to the core values adopted by NAAC.
1.4.3 Does the institution use the guidelines of statutory bodies (UGC/AICTE/State Council of HE and other bodies) for developing and/ or restructuring the curricula? Yes 1.4.4 How are the existing courses modified to meet the emerging /changing National and global trends?
The college has many members of its faculty in the Board of Studies of the University and other such conclaves of consequence. The formal and informal interaction within the college by these members with other staff helps them to stay abreast of the latest in education. The social, economic and cultural milieu of the state plays an important role in the re-defining of syllabi. Although the fact of affiliation and the necessity to conform to certain laid parameters do hinder periodic revision, the college does manage to include topics and introduce subjects worthy of relevance.
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1.5 Best Practices in Curricular Aspects
1.5.3 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the institution during the last five years in the curricular aspects?
The limitations imposed because of affiliation have already been mentioned under other queries. However, the College has had two important events worthy of mention in the last five years: the visit by NAAC and the granting of College with Potential for Excellence status by UGC. The College deems both an acknowledgement of its standing by the country‟s apex academic bodies. The setting up of an Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Consultancy Services and Online Education and Research Centre have really contributed to the sustenance and enhancement of quality of the institution. During the last five years, the college could also provide good impetus to research activities in all disciplines.
1.5.4 What best practice in „Curricular Aspects‟ have been planned/implemented by the institution?
The institution endorses the importance of research in all disciplines. The Science students are encouraged to take up projects from various institutions like NIIST, Rajeev Gandhi Biotechnology Lab, Centre for Earth Science Studies, Sree Chithira Thirunal Institute of Medical Science, etc. The syllabus-based workshops and seminars organized annually on a national basis enable both the students and teachers to interact with peers from the various parts of India.
Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken on them
The institution may start need based and value addition certificate, diploma, PG diploma programmes at the earliest.
The institution has started three Add on courses for the Degree Programmes. These are Functional Arabic, Tourism and Travel Management. Similarly, the institution has a new Department for Biochemistry and it is in the process of development.
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The college may set up sub committees for resource generation, placement of students, consultancy activities etc.
The college has instituted a Student Placement Cell in accordance with the recommendations of the peer team and this cell is functioning since the last five years. The institution offers consultancy, mostly on voluntary basis by the faculty members, in the areas of content development for school education, soft skill development, plant species and rock/mineral specimen identification.
Value education, vocational subjects/courses need to be introduced. Programmes in Information Technology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Mass Media and Communication, Performing Arts may be started in a phased manner to meet the demands of the fast changing educational scenario.
Being an affiliated college under the University of Kerala in the Government Sector, introduction of new programmes, the institution has limited role in the designing of new programmes. However, the faculty members who are part of the various decision making bodies in the Government and the University are actively campaigning for the introduction of new generation courses to suit the changing educational scenario.
Courses to serve the travel and tourism industry will be timely and complementary to the State‟s efforts.
The institution has started a course on Tourism and Travel management on add on mode for the graduate students.
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Criterion II : Teaching- Learning – Evaluation
2.1 Admission Process and Student Profile.
2.1.1 How does the institution ensure wide publicity to the admission process?
The University of Kerala (to which the college is affiliated) gives publicity to the admission process through its website and news papers. College also ensures publicity to the admission process through its website and advertisement in regional/ national newspapers. Students can apply for any course of their choice and based on qualification. The application forms will be issued at a nominal cost to the applicants from the date of the publication of the results of the qualifying examination.
2.1.2 How are the students selected for admission to the following courses? Give the Cut- off percentage for admission at the entry level ?
a) General
1. Professional 2. Vocational
The institution is an Arts and Science College offering general programmes aimed at developing in Students fundamental knowledge in different domains relating to Arts and Sciences. At present there are no Vocational Courses that are being offered by this College.
Admission to various courses are based on merit in the qualifying examination except for M.phil course for which the admission is based on 50:50 credits to qualifying examination and an entrance examination conducted by the college. The process of admission in UG level is fully computerized. A College level Admission committee constituted by the college council monitors the admission process.
There are some restrictions on the admission of girl students. They are admitted to all PG, MPhil and PhD programme and in 10 UG Courses. In the remaining 8 UG Courses only 30% seats are reserved for Girl students. There is no cut-off percentage for admission to degree courses. A minimum of 50% marks for the qualifying examination is necessary for the admission to the PG and M.Phil courses in the general category, but with relaxation to SC/ST candidates.
2.1.3. How does the Institution ensure transparency in the admission process?
The college strictly follows the rules laid down by both the University and the government of Kerala to ensure transparency in the admission procedure. Duly filled in application forms are sorted, indexed on the basis of norms supplied by the University
69 and the rank list published. The UG rank list is prepared by the admission committee of the college and the department admission committee publishes the list for PG and M.Phil courses. The Admission Committee for Under Graduate programme uses computers and a specially designed software for carrying out the admission process.
2.1.4 How do you promote access to ensure equity?
a) Students from disadvantaged community
b) Women
c) Differently-abled
d) Economically-weaker sections
e) Sports persons
f) Any other (specify)
The college adheres to the reservation policy laid down by the government to provide admission to students from disadvantaged sections of the society. 50% of the seats on General Merit, 15% seats reserved for SC, 5% for ST, 20% for OBC and 10% seats for BPL section. Sportsperson, Physically challenged persons and sections of linguistic minority also get their due share in admission. The college reserves one seat each in the UG and PG programs for students with outstanding records in sports and games.
Reservation of Seats for disadvantaged sections :
One percent of the seats in degree courses is reserved for the physically handicapped, viz. the deaf and the orthopedically handicapped with provision for interchange of seats if candidates are not available. The physically handicapped candidates should produce a certificate from a Civil Surgeon indicating the percentage of their disability.
15 % of the sanctioned number of seats shall be reserved for SC applicants and 5% for ST candidates. 5% of the total seats in PG & M Phil courses are reserved for S.E.B.C. candidates subject to the condition that the annual income of the parent/guardian is below Rs.42,000/-.There may be a possibility that a few seats reserved either for SC and ST may remain unfilled. In such cases, the unfilled seats reserved for SC will be filled up from among ST candidates and vice versa.
Reservation - Sports Quota :
One seat in each degree course is reserved for outstanding performance in sports and games. One seat for every 20 seats in P.G course is also thus. Where the number of seats in less than 20 for a subject, the seats may be pooled together, treating. M.A. and M.Sc separately. Where the number of seats is still less than 15 after such pooling all the P.G. courses may be pooled together. A minimum of one seat will be allowed if there are not sufficient seats.
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The applicants for sports seat should have represented at least the District Sports Zone. Preference will be given to those who have represented at the National and State level. The applicant will have to produce the certificate from the Hony. Secretary of the State Association of the event concerned.
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs
2.2.1 Is there a provision for assessing the students' knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme? If yes, give details on the strategies of the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the incoming students for enabling them to cope with the programme to which they are enrolled.
At present there is no common programme to assess a student's knowledge and skills before the commencement of the course. Immediately after the commencement of classes, the tutors concerned will have interactive sessions with the students to identify their knowledge and skills as well as their drawbacks in academic and extracurricular activities and will give due attention and guidance to improve them.
2.2.2 How does the institution identify slow and advanced learners? Give details on the strategies adopted for facilitating slow and advanced learners
The following strategies are adopted to facilitate slow learners.
1. Reduce distractions by providing a quiet, private place to work. 2. Add variety of academic routine. Do active things 3. Work on materials that is somewhat challenging but allows success. Work that is too hard or too easy is a turn-off 4. Make learning fun and comfortable. Provide meaningful, concrete activities rather than abstract. 5. Tutorial and remedial classes for slow learners and advance assignments for gifted learners 6. Parents of slow learners invited to discuss the progress with their wards.
2.2.3 Does the institution have a provision for tutorials for the students? If yes, give details.
There are four to five hours per week as tutorial. Various activities like counseling for students, career guidance, debates, quizzes and personality development programmes are conducted to motivate and inspire the students.
2.2.4 Is there a provision for mentoring of students or any similar process? If yes, give details.
Active support from former professors and alumni help a lot in mentoring the students. Planned mentoring and tutor ward system exist for academic and personal development.
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Mentoring has helped in cultivating a better attitude towards Departments, improved academic performance and more positive relationships with friends and family.
2.2.5 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students?
Tutorial sessions and personal attention inside and outside the campus helps to cater the needs of differently-abled students.
2.3 Teaching -Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the institution plan and organize the teaching-learning and evaluation?
University College is affiliated to Kerala University and has to adhere to the academic calendar published by the University. At the beginning of each academic year, faculty meetings are held in all the departments and an academic programme (based on the academic calendar of the university) for the year/semester is prepared in consultation with the Principal.
2.3.2 What are the various teaching- learning methods (lecture method, interactive method, project-based learning, computer-assisted learning, experiential learning, seminars and others) used by the teachers? Give details.
Members of the faculty encourage the students to acquire knowledge in different ways. Thus interactive learning takes place thorough field work, study tours, group discussions, outdoor-camps, quizzes, workshops, audiovisual methods and so on. Group discussion, debates and seminars are conducted in both the UG and PG classes in which students present papers.
Extension lectures by academic scholars and literary personalities, folk performances and lecture demonstrations of classical art forms are offered to the students every year.
2.3.3 How learning is made student-centric? What are the institutional strategies, which contribute to acquisition of life skills, knowledge management skills and lifelong learning?
At present the college has a teacher-centered-pedagogy in graduate level. At the PG level, there is a shift to student-centered-pedagogy with the active participation of students in project works, field trips, seminars and discussions.
2.3.4 How does the institution ensure that the students have effective learning experiences?
(Use of modern teaching aids and tools like computers, audio-visuals multi-media, ICT, CAL, Internet and other information /materials)
Computer assisted learning has been introduced in some departments. Facilities such as LCD Projector, OHP, Computer and the Internet are being used for teaching and
72 learning in the departments where such facilities are available. The setting up of a Language Laboratory and Edusat Centre has helped the students to keep pace with modern technology in the teaching-learning process.
2.3.5 How do the students and faculty keep pace with the recent developments in the various subjects?
To keep abreast of the new developments in the respective areas of specialization, teachers, PG & M.Phil students and researchers were encouraged to attend seminars/workshops/conferences and to attend refresher/orientation courses organized by other universities and institutions of the country and abroad (details are given in the department profile).
2.3.6 Are there departmental libraries for the use of faculty and students? If yes, how effectively are they used for the enhancement of teaching and learning?
There is a general library which caters to the needs in general of the students and the staff. At present the General Library is housed in the Chemistry-Geography block. Library is open to all students and members of staff of the college. Apart from the central library, there are also exclusive department libraries. Sectional Libraries are attached to the Departments and are under the control of a Faculty Member of the Department concerned.
2.3.7 Has the institution introduced evaluation of the teachers by students? If yes, how is the feedback analyzed and implemented for the improvement of teaching?
Each department has a system for the evaluation of teachers by students, through a feedback mechanism. This is carried out at the end of the course in UG level and at the end of second and fourth semesters in PG level. Based on the report from such feedbacks, appropriate action will be initiated by the principal to improve the quality of teaching. A report is prepared based on the feedback of the students on curriculum, course contents and other aspects of teaching-learning and appropriate action is taken to improve the quality of the academic programme.
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 How are the members of the faculty selected? Does the college have the required number of qualified and competent teachers to handle all the courses? If not, how does the institution cope with the requirements?
The faculty members are appointed by the Public service Commission of Kerala as per the norms laid down by the U.G.C., the state government and the University. A pass in the NET is essential for applying for the post of lecturer (Exemptions do apply for M.Phil and Ph.D holders of specified period as recognized by the above bodies). The process involves a written examination followed by an interview of the successful candidates in the examination. Many of the teachers are university rank holders and quite a few are PhD/ .M. Phil holders even before the appointment.
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Presently [academic year 2009-2010], the college has sufficient faculty strength. If the required number of faculty is not available, the college has provision for appointing guest faculty on a temporary basis. These temporary appointments are done strictly on the basis of merit and the vacancies are notified through local news dailies.
2.4.2 How does the college appoint additional faculty to teach new programmes/ modern areas of study (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? How many such appointments were made during the last three years?
The principal appoints guest lecturers as per the guidelines of the government and U.G.C. to handle new programmes where permanent posts are not sanctioned by the Government.
Less than 5% of the total faculty strength was appointed as guest faculty during the last three years.
2.4.3 What efforts are made by the management for professional development of the faculty? (eg: research grants, study leave, deputation to national/ international conferences/ seminars, training programmes, organizing national/ international conferences etc)? How many faculty have availed these facilities during the last three years?
During the last five years, University College teachers attended 127 refresher/orientation programmes and 42 of them have availed themselves of FIP for higher studies. More than 44% of them have acted as resource persons in various seminars/workshops/refresher courses. The college as a whole had organized 39 state/national level seminars/workshops, etc. (For department wise split up, refer to profile of the respective departments). Experts from other academic institutions were invited to share their experience and expertise with the teachers and students. More than 50 such lectures were conducted during the last two years. The institution encourages participation of the members of the faculty to actively participate in national and international conferences/seminars/workshops. Faculty members have presented papers about their research work in conferences held outside India.
2.4.4 Give details of the awards/ recognitions received by the faculty during the last five years?
Many faculty members of the institution have been able to achieve key accomplishments including six patents, four awards, role in international professional bodies and meritorious performance in academic programmes. Dr. Sobhana Warrier, Dept. of Physics has to his credit four U.S. patents and Dr. C. Mohankumar, Dept. of Botany has two patents. Dr.M. Nainar, Dept. of Tamil received the Thiruppur Tamil Sanghom Award, Dr. A Joseph Sornaraj, Dept. of Tamil got the Chintanai Selvar Award of the Tamil Sanghom, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, Dr. V. Muraleedharan Nair, Dept. of Politics received the UGC Doctoral Award, Dr. M.A. Siddeek, Dept. of Malayalam received the FOKANA-Univ. of Kerala award for best research thesis and Dr. Dominique J. Kattoor, Dept of Malayalam received the Kerala State award for Dubbing Artiste in the Children‟s Film Festival. Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar, Dept. of Geology has been made the South Asia Representative of the Stuttgart Active Alumni Group, University of Stuttgart, Germany and Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Dept. of Geology got
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Dr.K.P. Jaikiran has chaired a session and also presented a paper in the International Conference on Informatics and New Media in Education held in Sombor, Serbia, 2009. In the same year he presented a paper in the Transdisciplinarity Conference held in the Geographical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Sunny Francis, Dept. of Zoology chaired a session in the Intl. Conference in Hyderabad in 2008. He was also elected as the Executive Member of the SRBCE. Dr. T.E. Gireesh, Dept. of Physics presented paper in Intl. Conference in Greece (2008) and Dr. Babu, Dept. of Mathematics presented paper in an Intl. Conference in China (2008).
2.4.5 How often does the institution organize training programmes for the faculty in the use of?
a) Computers
b) Internet
c) Audio Visual Aids
d) Computer-Aided Packages
e) Material development for CAL, multi-media etc.
Short- term courses were organized for providing basic computer awareness to the faculty which was enthusiastically welcomed.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How are the evaluation methods communicated to the students and other institutional members?
Students and other institutional members are given general instructions regarding the evaluation methods. The periodic instructions issued by the university are promptly communicated to the students. Such instructions are read in the classrooms and the copy of the same is displayed on the students' notice board. The tutors are entrusted with the duty of providing awareness among the students regarding this.
2.5.2 How does the institution monitor the progress of the students and communicate it to the students and their parents?
Academic progress of the students is assessed through a series of class tests, seminars, assignments, model examinations. The results are communicated to the parents through PTA meetings. Internal assessment marks are published on the notice board at the end
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of each year (for UG courses) or semester (for PG courses). Continuous assessment mark sheet has to be signed by the students before forwarding to the University.
2.5.3 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances regarding evaluation?
Students are free to submit their complaints, if any, to the Grievances Reddressal Cell in the department, consisting of Heads of Departments and senior faculty members. If their complaints are not dealt with satisfactorily in the Cell, they can appeal to the college level committee. Further justice, if needed, can be had from the University level committee.
2.5.3 What are the major evaluation reforms initiated by the institution/affiliating University? How does the institution ensure effective implementation of these reforms?
Setting of question papers, valuation of answer books and publication of results are carried out by the University. University is the sole authority for the implementation of reforms in examination and evaluation. Individual colleges do not have a direct role in this regard. However, faculty members who are part of the academic bodies of the University actively campaign for reforms in evaluation. The Continuous evaluation system for the P.G courses of the institution has been effected in this manner.
2.6 Best Practices in Teaching -Learning Process
2.6.1 Detail any significant innovations in teaching /evaluation /learning introduced by the institution?
Academic calendar is prepared prior to the commencement of the academic year based on the academic calendar of the University. Course content is planned in the beginning of the academic year Motivation programme for the students in the beginning of the academic year is regularly held Project work and study tour form part of UG & PG curricula Remedial courses is conducted during free hours Monthly evaluation in M.Phil course and Research programmes
Geology and Zoology Departments have setup Audio-Visual labs and teachers use this facility to deliver lecturers that utilize multimedia to explain complex concepts which require visualization. Additionally, OHP and Paxiscope are used in the Audio- Visual class room.
Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken on them No specific observations have been made in this criterion by the previous NAAC peer team
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Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Is there a Research Committee to facilitate and monitor research activity? If yes, give details on its activities, major decisions taken (during last year) and composition of the Committee.
The Research Committee of the college encourages and motivates its teachers to take up research projects and to foster a philosophy of research among the students and the staff. The committee renders help to prepare proposals. The committee is also involved in synchronizing and facilitating research activities carried out by the members of the faculty by providing access to relevant information regarding, inter alias, funding agencies. The Principal of the college is presently the Chairman of the committee and the Heads of all Research Departments all research guides are its members. Scrutiny and selection of various application for FIP programme and proposals for projects submitted by the members of the faculty are done by the committee. In addition to research committee at college level, most of the researches Departments have their own departmental research committees. University College currently has:
ongoing research projects worth Rs.2.5 Cr and funded by national/international agencies
more than 140 research scholars actively engaged in various stages of research.
3.1.2. How does the institution promote faculty participation in research? (Providing seed money, research grants, leave, other facilities )
University College has an Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) established under the CPE scheme of UGC that complements the research activities done by both the faculty and the students. It provides e-journals, books and access to subscribed sites. The college does not provide any seed money or research grants since the paradigm of its functioning does not envision such initiatives. But the faculty is encouraged for their research participation by granting study leave and by providing infrastructural facilities. The college encourages the faculty to submit research proposals to various funding agencies. A Faculty Development and Research Cell functions in the college to motivate faculty and students, to under take projects, to organize and present papers in national and international seminars.
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3.1.3. Does the institutional budget have a provision for research and development? If Yes, give details.
Being a Government college, the institution does not have its own budget. The State Government allocates funds for education research and development. The College can only extend its facilities to promote research, which it does interminably.
3.1.4 Does the institution promote participation of students in research activities? If yes, give details.
The institution does promote participation of students in research activities. Student participation in research is encouraged in all departments through research projects that form part of the evaluation process both at the UG and PG level. For the PG program, research projects carry credit equivalent to a full course in the curriculum. The students are encouraged to do this project in other institutes also. The research aptitude is inculcated among the PG students through project work. Currently the project work is taken up as an academic pursuit within the college. All the M Phil students of the various research departments of the college are constantly apprised of the need and significance of advanced research with an aim to pursue them to take up doctoral research in the institution itself.
Details.
Binitha R.N of the Department of Zoology won the Young Scientist Award in the Kerala Environmental Science Congress in 2007. Keerthi B Nair of the Department of Geology underwent Internship Training at the Indian Academy of Science during its Summer Internship Programme at National Geophysical Research institute, Hyderabad in 2007. Jishnu B K and S V Sarath Prasanth underwent Internship Training in geomagnetism at Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Bombay in 2008 Raicy, M.C. of the Department of Geology underwent Internship Training in the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow.
3.1.5. What are the major research facilities developed in the campus?
The fact that University College, Thiruvananthapuram has 215 staff members of whom more than sixty per cent are research degree holders endows the college with a status that is not only unique but also prestigious. Its 14 research departments,55 research guides, 140 research scholars, and 60 M.Phil students mark this institution out as both a „University‟ and a „College.‟ The funds received by the college from august bodies like the UGC, FIST have helped it maintain its taut tempo of research.
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Major research facilities developed in the campus include:
Major Research grant other than individual research projects a. FIST facility of DST Govt. of India Zoology 17 lakhs 2004 Geology 28.5 lakhs 2007 Chemistry 41 lakhs 2009 Physics 35 lakhs 2009 b. SARD facility of Govt. of Kerala Botany 17 lakhs 2005 Zoology 20.65 lakhs 2006
1. Modernization of research laboratories of Science Department at par with the Research Laboratories of nearby Research Institute by utilizing funds from FIST programme of DST, Govt. of India, SARD facility of KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, PG, CPE and BSR assistance from UGC, Plan and Nonplan fund from the Government of Kerala, and assistance provided for the Major and Minor Research projects.
2. The institution has well equipped Molecular biology laboratories in the Botany and Zoology Departments
3 The Science Departments have sophisticated instruments such as
UV visible spectrophotometer double beam [Perkin Elmer, USA] , High Speed refrigerated centrifuge [ Eppendorf, Germany], Ultra low deepfreezer -860C [NBS, USA], Thermomixer {Eppendorf, Germany}, PCR machine [Eppendorf , Germany & MJ, USA], Electrophoretic unit & Blotting [ GE Health care, USA] , PCR cooler [[Eppendorf , Germany] Binocular research microscope with digital camera [Leica, Germany] Stereo microscope with digital camera [Labomed, USA] FT –IR spectrophotometer Gouy balance Millipore RNAase free water purifier Vaccum coating unit Nanovoltmeter & ammeter Imported Rock thin sectioning machine & rock cutter Ultrasonic cleaner Automatic Sediment sieve system Advanced Peterological microscopes
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4. Purchased of new books & Journals utilizing funds form different sources
Apart from the regular annual purchase of books and journals using governmental funds, the college procures books/journals making use of funds received from various sources including UGC. The selection of books is done by an expert committee of the college.
3.1.6. Give details of the initiatives taken by the institution for collaborative research (with national/ foreign Universities/ Research/Scientific organizations / Industries / NGOs).
The institution encourages the faculty to establish collaborative research work with research institutions and Departments of Universities.
The various Departments in the institution have collaborate research work with following research Institutions
International collaboration
1. King Faisal Centre for Research & Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia
National Collaboration
1. Various Departments of University of Kerala 2. VSSC, Trivandrum 3. NIIST, Trivandrum 4. RRC, Trivandrum 5. RGCB, Trivandrum 6. SCTIMST, Trivandrum 7. CUSAT, Cochin 8. IIT, Bombay
3.2 Research and Publication Output
3.2.1 Give details of the research guides and research students of the institution (Number of students registered for Ph. D. and M. Phil., fellowship/scholarship, funding agency, Ph. Ds and M. Phils awarded during the last five years, major achievements, etc.)
Name of No of No of No of No of No of Department Research students Students Students Students guides registered Awarded Registered Awarded for Ph. D Ph. D for M. Phil M. Phil Zoology Five Nine Five Five/ year 25 Physics Two Twenty three Seven Five/ year 24 Chemistry Two Nine Six Five/ year 25 Botany Four Seven One Five/ year 25 Mathematics One Three Five/ year 25
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Hindi Five Twenty one Five Five/ year 25 English Three Two Five/ year 25 History Five Ten Five/ year 25 Economics Three Twelve Three Five/ year 25 Philosophy Two Seven Two Five/ year 25 Malayalam Two Ten Five/ year 25 Arabic One Four Five/ year 18 Politics Six Sixteen Two Nil Nil Psychology* One Five Two Nil Nil Statistics* One One Nil Nil Nil Geography* Two Fourteen Three Nil Nil Tamil Eight Twenty one Three Nil Nil
3.2.2 Give details of the following: a) Departments recognized as research centers: Fourteen
Zoology, Physics, Mathematics Chemistry, Botany, English, Malayalam, Hindi, History, Economics, Philosophy, Arabic, Tamil and Politics b) Faculty recognized as research guides 55 (Fifty five)
Department Name of research guide No of students Registered awarded / submitted Zoology 1. Dr. Francis Sunny 6 1 2. Dr. Susha Dayanandan 2 3. Dr. DA Evans 2 4. Dr. V S Sugunan 5 3 5. Dr. George Thomas Physics 6. Dr. S. Unnikrishnan 6 1 7.Dr. T E Girish 8 3 8. Dr. K. Raju 4 9. Dr. Sobhana Warriar [Retired] 5 3
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Chemistry 10. Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair 9 4 11. Dr. Sadasivan 12. Dr. Sreedhar Botany 13. Dr. Oomen P Saj 1 14. Dr. T S Swapana 15. Dr. Murugan 5 16. Dr. T C Kishore Mohan 1 Philosophy 17. Dr. V Sujatha 5 2 18. P. Radhaarani Politics 19. Dr. R K Surehkumar 5 2 20. Dr. V Swayamprabha 3 21. Dr. Vikraman Achariy 2 22. Dr. G. Radhakrishna Kurup 3 23. Dr. P C Prasannakumar 2 24. Dr. Muraleedharan Nair 1 Hindi 25. Dr. P J Sivakumar 6 3 26. Dr. M S Vinayachandran 6 2 27. Dr. B. Ashok 4 28. Dr. Ganesh M 4 29. Dr. K I Sreekala 1 History 30. Dr. T Thulaseedharan Assary 1 31. Dr. M Noorjam Beevi 2 32. Dr. P F Gopakumar 1 33. Dr. Jadeeja [Retired] 5 34.Dr. Johnson P 1 Tamil 35. Dr. A Joseph Sornaraj 5 3 36. Dr. R Rema Devi 1 82
37. Dr. Nisha Raffi 2 38 Dr. T Vijalalakshmi 4 39. Dr. Meeran Pillai [Retired] 2 40. Dr. Vethasagayakumar [Retired] 3 41.Dr. Nainar [Retired] 1 42.Dr. Rajendran 3 Malayalam 43.Dr. B V Sasikumar 5 44. B Balanandan 5 Economics 45. Dr. R. Pushpakumari 6 2 46. Dr. V Surendran Nair 1 47. Dr. R Raveedran Pillai 5 1 English 48. Dr. Beena Gopinath 1 49. Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla 1 50. Dr. N Subha Arabic 51. Dr. Illyaskutty [Retired] 4 Psychology* 52. Dr. Rita Krishnan 5 2 Geography* 53. Dr. T Neelakantan 5 54. Dr. R Anilkumar 9 4 Statistics* 55. Dr. Philip Samuel 1 * Not recognized as research department
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Details provided in the department profile d. Ongoing Faculty Research Projects (minor and major projects, funding from the Government, UGC, DST, CSIR, AICTE, Industry, NGO or International agencies)
Total Major Completed Ongoing projects 14 3 11 Total Major Completed Ongoing projects 19 6 13 Total major/minor Completed Ongoing Projects 33 9 24
Details of Research projects
Name of the Dept Type of Present Status Sponsor & Name of teacher Project & Amount sanctioned Zoology 1 Ongoing KSCSTE, Govt 1. Dr. Francis 2 Major Rs 20.65 lakhs of Kerala Sunny 1 Completed UGC, New Rs 7.33 lakhs Delhi English 1 Minor Ongoing UGC, Bangalore 2. Dr. Chandra Mohan Chemistry 3. Dr. M L Ongoing UGC, Bangalore Harikumaran Nair 1Minor 1 Major Rs 6 Lakhs UGC, ongoing 4. Dr. Sreedhar
Physics 5. Dr. P R Sobhana 1 Major Ongoing KSCSTE, Govt Wariar 1 Minor RS 9.8 of Kerala 6. Dr. T E Girish lakhsOngoing UGC, Bangalore Philosophy 7. Dr. V Sujatha 1 Major Completed UGC 8. Dr. Radha Rani 1 Minor Ongoing UGC Politics 9. Dr. V 1Minor ongoing UGC, Bangalore Muralleedharan Rs0.5 lakhs Nair 1 Minor ongoing UGC, Bangalore
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10. Dr. PC Rs 0.4 lakhs Prasannakumar 1 Minor Completed UGC, Bangalore Rs0.5 lakhs 11. Dr. V 1 Minor Rs0.25 lakhs UGC, Bangalore Swayamprabha
12. Dr. T Rajan Geology 13. Dr. Gangadhar 1Major On going KSCSTE, Govt. Rs3.50 lakhs of Kerala Geography 14. Dr.R. 1 Major Completed UGC, New Delhi Anilkumar Statistics 15. Dr. Philip 1Minor Completed Samuel Rs 0.55lakh UGC, Bangalore Hindi Completed UGC, Bangalore 16. Dr. M S 1Minor Rs 0.25 lakh Vinayachandran Minor Completed UGC, Bangalore 17. Dr. J Babu Rs0.50 lakh
History 18. Dr. A Jadeeeda 1 Major Ongoing UGC, New Delhi Rs 2.28 lakhs 19. Dr. M. Noorjam 1 Minor Ongoing UGC, Bangalore Beevi Rs 0.4 lakh Tamil 20. Dr. 1 Major Ongoing UGC, New Delhi Vethasaygayakumar Rs 1 Major Ongoing UGC, New Delhi 21. Dr. M M Rs Meeran Pillai 1 Major Ongoing UGC, New Delhi
Rs 22. Dr. M. Nainar 1 Major RS 4.38 lakhs UGC, New Delhi
ongoing 23. Dr. Nisha Raffi Economics 24. Dr. J Ebeneson 1 Major Ongoing UGC, New Delhi Rs739000 25. Dr. R Puspa 1 Minor Completed UGC, Bangalore Kumari Rs 0.32 lakh 2 Minor 1 Completed UGC, Bangalore 26. Dr. K C Rs 0.2 lakhs 85
Mathew 1 Ongoing Rs 0.7 lakh UGC, Bangalore 1 Minor Completed Rs 0.35 lakh UGC, New Delhi 27. Dr. R 1 Major Ra4.70 lakhs Raveedran Pillai ongoing Botany Rs 1.5 lakhs 28. Dr. Swapana 1 Minor ongoing UGC, Bangalore
e) Ongoing Student Research Projects (title, duration, funding agency, total funding received for the project).
Feroz M [Philosophy] – Ethics of Recombinant DNA 2004 Completed ICPR Leena KR [Philosophy ] – Ethics of Euthanasia – 2004 Completed ICPR Rajani S [botany] - Medicinal plant 2009 ongoing
3.2.3. What are the major achievements of the research activities of the institution (findings contributed to subject knowledge, to the Industry needs, community development, patents, etc.)?
The Department of Zoology, under the leadership of Dr. Francis Sunny, and utilizing the financial assistance from DST, UGC and KSCSTE studied the impact of sewage effluents on fresh water fish. The team revealed that the effluents seriously affect various physiological activities such as intermediary metabolism, osmoregulation in fish through disrupting the endocrine system. The effluents also resulted in ovotestis in fish and demonstrated self- fertilizing capacity of the ovotestis for the first time. The team also gave valuable information on the hazards of using plastic bottles and other plastic material based on their studies in fish.
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran and Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar of the Dept. of Geology carried out a research in developing a Tool kit for overhauling Higher Education in a multidisciplinary approach. The work was presented at the Transdisciplinarity Conference 2009 in Switzerland. The team had previously carried out a work, „Virtual Field Geology – Application of Multidimensional Knowledge packages in Education which was presented at an International Conference on Informatics, Educational Technology and New Media in Education in Sombor, Serbia. This got published in the International Journal „Infomedia‟.
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3.2.4 Is there research papers published in refereed journals by the faculty? If yes, give details for the last five years including citation index and impact factor.
Yes. Total number of Publications in referred journals for the last five years : 122
Name of faculty Department No of Impact factor
Publications Dr. Francis Sunny Zoology 6 >1 Dr. V S Sugunan Zoology 1 >1 Dr.M L Hari Kumaran Nair Chemistry 14 < 1 Dr. T C Kishore Mohan Botany 14 < 1 Dr. K. Murugan Botany 18 < 1 Dr. V Sujatha Philosophy 1 < 1 Dr. S. Rajendran Tamil 5 < 1 Dr. Nisha Raffi Tamil 6 < 1 Dr. R Rema Devi Tamil 3 < 1 Dr. Jadeeda History 2 < 1 Dr. M. Noorjam Beevi History 3 < 1 Dr. J Siva Kumar Hindi 5 < 1 Dr.M S Vvinayachandran Hindi 7 < 1 Dr. Sreekala I Hindi 2 < 1 Dr. Ganesh M Hindi 2 < 1 Dr. Rita Krishnan Psychology 1 < 1 Dr. K P Jaikiran Geology 2 < 1 Dr.N Shinu Geology 1 >1 Dr. G Radhakrishna Kurup Political Science 4 < 1 Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair Political Science 7 < 1 Dr. R K Suresh kumar Political Science 5 < 1 Dr.V Swayamprabha Political Science 2 < 1 Dr. Sobhana Warriar Physics Dr. T E Girish Physics 5 >1 Dr. Unnikrishan Nair Physics 2 < 1 Dr. Philip Samuel Statistics 7 < 1
3.2.4. Give Details of publication of faculty
Books Dr. R Anil Kumar Geography 1 Dr. V Sujatha Philosophy 2 Dr. Francis Sunny Zoology 1 Dr. V. S Sugunan Zoology 1 Sri. E. Kuhni Krishnan Zoology 2 Dr. S Rajendran Tamil 1 Dr. S Thulaseedharana Assary History 1 Dr. P J Sivakumar Hindi 1
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Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair Political Science 6 Dr. R K Suresh Kumar Political Science 3 Dr. Ravichandran English 2
DVD
Dr.K.P. Jaikiran & Geology 2 Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar
Articles
Dr. R K Suresh Kumar Political Science 12 Sri. E Kunhikrishanan Zoology 6 Sri. D Mohana Kumar Zoology 6 Dr. K.P. Jaikiran Geology 3 Conferences/ Seminars proceedings
Dr. M L Harikuamaran Nair Chemistry 3 Dr. TC Kishore Kumar Botany 13 Dr. K Murugan Botany 21 Dr. Francis Sunny Zoology 15 Dr. V S Sugunan Zoology 12 Sri. E KunhiKrishanan Zoology 12 Sri. K. Aravind Krishnan Zoology 4 Smt. Aruna Devi C Zoology 2 Dr. T Neelakantan Geography 7 Dr. V Sujatha Philosophy 2 Dr. S Rajendran Tamil 8 Dr. D Sivan Kutty History 3 Dr. P J Sivakumar Hindi 6 Dr. Sreekala i Hindi 1 Dr. Ganesh M Hindi 2 Dr. K P Jaikiran Geology 2 Sri. E V Manoj Geology 3 Dr. G Radhakrisha Kurup Political Science 4 Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair Political Science 4 Dr. Philip Samuel Statistics 3 Dr. Rita Krishnan Psychology 2
3.3 Consultancy
3.3.1 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the Institution during the last five years (free of cost and/or remunerative). Who are the beneficiaries of such consultancy?
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The areas in which consultancy services are offered include:
1. Preparation of curriculum 2. Resource Person services 3. Training for Competitive examinations including Civil Services 4. Translation services (of text books and related materials) 5. Soft skills development
The following consultancy services are also provided: All the consultancy services are open to the public and the students of the neighboring schools and colleges.
Identification of animal and plant specimens Consultancy on floriculture and mushroom cultivation Consultancy on preparation of biological projects, teaching aids. Consultancy on preparation of project proposal Consultancy on preparation of SE & UC of Research Project Consultancy on histopathology of micro slides Consultancy on biological techniques for research work Consultancy on Psychological testing Rock and mineral sample identification
3.3.2 How does the institution publicize the expertise available for consultancy services?
This is done through media and through academic/government bodies of relevance. Websites such as www.egeolabs.com (Consultancy in the field of e content development for education) are also used for this.
3.3.3 How does the institution reward the staff for the consultation provided by them?
Although the institution does not have an official platform for recognition of such services, the same, being done purely as a matter of service to the public, does get mention in the media and other informal bodies.
3.3.4. How does the institution utilize the revenue generated through consultancy services?
Consultancy is mainly offered on a voluntary basis.
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3.4 Extension Activities
3.4.1 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in
Extension activities? (NSS, NCC, YRC and other NGOs)
Students and teachers of this college actively participate in extension activities.
Students of Psychology have participated in a research survey by All India Radio Faculty of Psychology engaged in counseling
The Army and Naval wing of the college are very vibrant. Cadets of the college have been selected to participate in competitive activities at the national level. Several students have attained entry into the armed services as commissioned officers.
The NSS unit of the college has secured several prizes and trophies for the commendable services rendered to the community. A wide range of activities like community development, social work, health and hygiene, eye and blood donation, campus cleaning and beautification, AIDS awareness, etc. are regularly conducted by the college. The college organizes lectures, competitions, etc. to promote extension activities.
NSS volunteers and NCC cadets are given grace marks for admission to the various courses.
3.4.2. What are the outreach programmes organized by the institution? How are they integrated with the academic curricula?
The institution organizes its outreach programs through the NSS and the NCC. The NCC cadets of the college have been in the forefront of activities. They have participated in social service activities like blood donation, eye donation motivation, anti-leprosy drive, AIDS awareness campaigns, etc. Some of our students have actively participated in the "Suchithwa Keralam-Sundara Keralam", movement organised by the Government of Kerala.
Besides there are efforts from the members of faculty to carry out outreach programmes.
3.4.3 How does the institution promote college-neighborhood network in which students acquire attitude for service and training, contributive to community development?
The annual ten-day camp of the NSS units of the college is usually held in villages where the students take part in community development activities like laying new roads, building new houses, organizing public health awareness campaigns, blood donation campaigns,etc. Some of the students are engaged in literacy programmes both in governmental and non- governmental organizations.
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3.4.4 What are the initiatives taken by the institution to have a partnership with University / Research institutions / Industries / NGOs etc. for extension activities?
Proposals are submitted for approval by the UGC and other administrative bodies before actually engaging in extension activities.
3.4.5 How has the local community benefited by the institution? (Contribution of the institution through various extension activities, outreach programmes, partnering with NGOs and GOs)
Students of the nearby institutions are given awareness classes on a variety of topics like public hygiene, student discipline, civic sense and legal awareness. Teachers of the college provide professional assistance for the conduct of literacy and other academic campaigns.
3.4.6 How has the institution involved the community in its extension activities?
(Community participation in institutional development, institution-community networking, ettc)
The activities of the National Service Scheme and the NCC units have a community interface. Community representatives are actively involved in these and thereby the needs of the community are properly addressed through the various programmes of these bodies.
3.4.7 Any awards or recognition received by the faculty / students / Institution for the extension activities?
The University College, Trivandrum got the institutional award of the State Government for Blood Donation for the year 2006. This was in recognition of its efforts in voluntary blood donations made for the poor and underprivileged sections of the society who approach Govt. Hospitals for medical aid. Volunteers of the National Service Scheme have received recognition for their community work. Shri. Rahul, Dept of English received a best volunteer award at a National Youth Camp held in Chennai during 2007. Several volunteers of the college have been selected to participate in National camps in different parts of the country.
The cadets of the NCC units have also received recognition over the past five years. Miss. Pooja, Dept. of Geography was selected as the best cadet in a NCC Naval Camp held during 2007. A Senior cadet of the NCC Army unit of the College got the title of Lieutanant in 2008.
3.5 Collaborations
3.5.1 Give details of the collaborative activities of the institution with the following organizations:
Most of the departments are having collaborate research work with Departments of Universities in Kerala and other Research institutions in India
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. local bodies/ community . Local Panchayaths are involved in student projects, especially surveys and resource mapping of the students in the Departments of Geography and Economics. . State offered The teaching and research departments of the institution have research linkages with organizations in the State such as the TBGRI, CESS, CDS and almost all departments of the University of Kerala. . National The institution has linkages with the NIIST, VSSC, IIT Bombay and the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology. . International . King Faisal Centre for Research & Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia
Joint work and a publication with Faculty member of the Faculty of Education, University of Novisad, Sombor, Serbia.
Industry
. Service sector: In collaboration with the Health Dept. institution extends the whole hearted support for the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme. Blood Donation is also done whenever a situation demands it.
3.5.2 How has the institution benefited from the collaboration?
(a) Curriculum development
(b) Internship
(c) On-the-job training
(d) Faculty exchange and development
(e) Research
(f) Consultancy
(g) Extension
(h) Publication
(i) Student Placement
Curriculum development being within the purview of the University, the linkage does not benefit the college much in that area. Collaborations afford more opportunities for associate ships, attending seminars, workshops etc which aid in faculty development and exchange. Naturally linkages boost research by opening up avenues for collaborative work and result in the publications of co-authored papers.
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3.5.3 Does the institution have any MoU/ MoC / mutually beneficial agreements signed with
A) Other academic institutions
B) Industry
C) Other agencies:
No, the institution has not signed any agreements with any of the above category of institutions.
3.6 Best Practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.6.1 What are the significant innovations / good practices in Research, Consultancy and
Extension activities of the institution?
14 Departments recognized as Research centers and have collaboration with National level research institute.
12 Departments offer M. Phil courses, The only institution offers M. Phil Courses apart from Universities in the State
Most of the Research guides have publication of articles in refereed journals by most of the faculty having citation index and impact factor >1.
Some of the faculty members have citation index 13.
Faculty members presented paper / chaired scientific session in the international seminars abroad and In India. Faculty member take up major/ minor research projects
Research in Knowledge Management in Higher Education that has led to important works.
Students presenting paper in Science Congress and other National / International conferences. Significant contributions by teachers in the field of research, which helped them to publish papers in reputed International Journals.
Evaluative observations in the earlier report and the action taken on them
With the huge amount of research findings generated, it would be a fruitful exercise to consolidate the same on the basis of an appropriate framework. It is highly commendable that some research products find application at the empirical level. But efforts are needed in the dissemination of the research findings.
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The Research Committee of the College has as its prime agenda the setting up of a framework of research based on the high standards of tradition built up by the institution. It has been stated that the College presently has 55 research guides, 22 major research projects, 14 research departments and 141 research scholars. Thus the research parameters of the College are rich and varied. The IQAC would soon launch a web based knowledge dissemination system for disseminating abstract of the works carried out by students/research scholars and teachers of the institution.
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Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 What are the infrastructure facilities available for:
(a) Academic activities?
Besides the adequate number of rooms for conducting classes, the departments have seminar halls equipped with LCD projectors and computers. The laboratories are well-equipped and the college has an advanced molecular biology laboratory in the Department of Botany. Apart from these the following facilities too augment the academic activities:
Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) with sufficient computers to enable Post Graduate and M.Phil Students and research scholars to carry out their project work well and in good time. Edusat enabled hall enables the students to participate in country wide class rooms aired through satellite. The general library as well as the department libraries caters well to the reference needs of the student community. Computer laboratories with internet connection and networked departments are of benefit to the students. Langauage Laboratory for enhancing the language competencies in students. Career Guidance and Placement Cell motivates and guides the students to procure employment after studies. Grievance Redressal Cell addresses problems faced by the students An IAS Coaching Centre trains students for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Well-maintained botanical garden.
(b) Co-curricular activities?
National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) units provide students with opportunities for personality development and to promote the cause of nation building.
Womens‟ Study Unit is a platform available for students and staff to undergo informal education and training in different fields.
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Anti- Ragging Cell of the College is quite organizes programmes to impart awareness about the adverse effects of ragging.
The Alumni Association of the College gives opportunities to the former students to take part in the developmental activities of the college.
(c) Extra –curricular activities and sports?
The College has good facilities for Extra curricular activities and sports.
Nature club, Drama club and Weekly forums for student personality development provide avenues for extra curricular activities.
The College has facilities for giving training to students in the following sports and games:
Handball Volley ball Ball Badminton Kabaddi
4.1.2 Enclose the Master Plan of the college campus indicating the existing physical infrastructure and the projected future expansions.
a. Existing infrastructural facilities
The College, located in the heart of Trivandrum city, has a total area of 10.62 acres spread out in two blocks on either side of the arterial M.G Road. There are a total of 16 blocks of buildings housing the 23 Teaching Departments and a General Library. There are a total of 86 class rooms apart from laboratories, libraries and computer rooms. Other physical infrastructural facilities of the college include an Online Education and Research Centre with a total of 30 computers that are connected to the internet, an air conditioned hall with studio facilities for participating in Edusat programmes, two auditoriums of which one has a capacity to seat more than 250 persons and rooms for NCC, NSS and Naval units. Facilities for students‟ amenities include a canteen, ladies waiting block housed in a two storied building with four rooms and toilets and a room for the College Union.
b. Projected future expansion
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subject to evaluation reports of the Public Works Department, Government of Kerala, and the department responsible for construction activities of Government buildings. Efforts are afoot to construct a Fitness lab as well as Nets for cricket for students and staff.
4.1.3 Has the institution augmented the infrastructure to keep pace with its academic growth? If yes, specify the facilities and the amount spent during the last five years.
Yes, the College has raised the level of infrastructure to keep pace with its academic growth. These include:
In the area of e enabling education and educational administration, the college has spent Rs. 48.50 lakhs for purchasing computers, software and computer peripherals. The college has now a modern language laboratory that has been constructed at a cost of Rs 8.00 lakhs and having 11 computers New computer labs have been set up in the departments of Mathematics, Statistics and Geography with a total expenditure of Rs. 15 lakhs. A fully air-conditioned hall with Satellite Connectivity has been constructed for enabling participation in Edusat programmes. General Library has been upgraded by the acquisition of computers, printers and photo copy machine.
Towards raising the level of student amenities in the College, the infrastructural facilities have been improved as mentioned below:
Improvement of the facilities in the ladies waiting room Construction of a new levorotary for boys
4.1.4 Does the institution provide facilities like common room, separate rest rooms for women students and staff?
Yes, the institution has a two storied building having four rooms, toilets and rest facilities for women students and staff.
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4.1.5 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is optimally utilized?
The house committee of the institution deals with the utilization of space for academic and co curricular activities. The institution also caters to the academic needs of different institutions such as the Institution of Distance Education, University of Kerala.
4.1.6 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of the differently-abled students?
The institution, at the planning stage itself, considers all aspects of convenience in the new infrastructure for different categories of persons, including the differently-abled.
4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure
4.2.1 What is the budget allocation for the maintenance of (last year‟s data)
a. Land b. Building being a Government institution the Public Works Dept. takes care of the land and building development. c. Furniture Rs. 4.7 lakhs d. Equipment Rs 90 lakhs e. Computers Rs 7.2 lakhs f. Vehicles Nil
4.2.2 How does the institution ensure optimal utilization of budget allocated for various activities?
The College Council is the apex body of the institution that plans and executes developmental activities. The CDC (College Development Committee) chaired by the District Collector meet periodically to ensure that the budget allocated for Development is utilized properly.
4.2.3 Does the institution appoint staff for maintenance and repair? If not, how are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipment maintained?
The institution is owned by the Government of Kerala and hence the major maintenance and repair works are carried out through the Public Works Department of the Government. However, minor and most urgent repair works are done using the available PTA and CDC funds by appointing ad hoc workers. The computers of the OERC and those of the Departments that are part of the LAN are maintained through an annual maintenance contract with an approved agency utilizing the PTA funds.
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4.3 Library as a Learning Resource
4.3.1 Does the library have a Library Advisory Committee? What are its major responsibilities?
Yes, there is a Library Advisory Committee for the College in which there are 22 members of the College Council including the Librarian. The Committee plans developmental activities of the library including library expansion, purchase of new books and periodicals and library reforms.
4.3.2 How does the library ensure access, use and security of materials?
The General Library has a total of 28, 352 books of which 3082 belong to the reference category. The books are available for students for reading and borrowing. Computer in the Library with internet connection is also available for the use of the students. The books are kept in rooms with sufficient security and the team of staff takes care of them. Besides, the library offers several add on services such as email alerts about subject specific articles and papers to the teaching staff.
4.3.3 What are the various support facilities available in the library? (Computers, internet, band width, reprographic facilities etc.)
The library has a total of 6 computers which are connected to a broad band Internet. There is a photocopying machine and computer printer.
4.3.4 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, important journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on new books and journals during the last five years.
The library has a Purchase Committee which acquires books for the General library and the Department libraries. The selection of current titles and other reading materials is made by subject specialists of the individual departments. A total of Rs. 42.65 lakhs has been spent for the purchase of new books during the last five years.
4.3.5 Give details on the access of the on-line and Internet services in the library to the students and faculty? (Hours, frequency of use, subscriptions, licensed software etc.).
Library offers internet services to students and staff. There are no specified hours for internet usage in the library. However, students are encouraged to use the internet facilities during lunch hours and other non class hours.
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A Knowledge Portal, www.unicollibrary.synthasite.com is being maintained by the Librarian for the benefit of students and staff. This portal serves as a gateway for the dissemination of open source journals and e books that are classified on the basis of subject.
4.3.6 Are the library services computerized? If yes, to what extent?
The library is computerized and efforts are on to deliver library services in an online manner. Email alerts about subject specific articles and papers are provided by the library for the benefit of faculty members. The library has initiated the process of digitization of books. As a pilot phase the library has started digitizing heritage books under a 1 Lakh project utilizing the plan funds.
The library is in the process of converting its Catalogue of books into a digital mode, a step in the direction of automation of library services. For this „Software for University Library‟ (SOUL) has been acquired and the work in this direction is on.
4.3.7 Does the institution make use of INFLIBNET / DELNET/IUC facilities? If yes, give details.
No the library does not provide these facilities at present.
4.3.8 What initiatives are taken by the library staff to enrich the faculty and students with its latest acquisitions?
General Library assists the Departmental Libraries in the procuring of new books. Subject specific books that are purchased by the Departments are displayed in the Department libraries as new arrivals.
4.3.9 Does the library have interlibrary borrowing facility? If yes, give details of the facility
No the library doesn‟t have that facility.
4.3.10 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually- and physically- Challenged persons?
The library doesn‟t have any special arrangements for the mentioned class of persons at present.
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4.3.11 List the infrastructural development of the library over the last two years
The library has over the last two years acquired computers and reprographic facilities.
4.3.12 What other information services are provided by the library to its users?
Other than whatever listed above, the General library assists the faculty and students in accessing the online versions of subject specific books and journals.
4.4 ICT as Learning Resources
4.4.1 Does the Institution have up-to-date computer facility? If yes, give details on the available hardware and software (Number of computers, computer-students ratio, stand alone facility, LAN facility, configuration, licenced software etc.)
Teaching departments, libraries and office have up to date computer facility. Moreover, there is an Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) having 30 computers, two printers, one scanner and an LCD projector and a language laboratory with 11 computers with necessary softwares. Computers of the teaching Departments and the office are interconnected using LAN with the Server placed in the OERC. The Windows and Server softwares are licenced. There are a total of 102 computers and the computer-students ratio is 1:31.
4.4.2 Is there a central computing facility? If yes, how is it utilized for staff to students?
The Online Education and Research Centre serves as a central computing facility for the college which offers computing and internet services to staff and students. CD writing and printing of downloaded documents is another facility being offered by the OERC. The LCD projector in the OERC is used for giving demonstration classes to staff and students in computer skills.
4.4.3 How are the faculty facilitated to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning materials? What are the facilities available in the college for such efforts?
The IQAC organizes programmes to motivate teachers to prepare computer aided teaching/learning materials, mostly using open softwares and tools. The OERC also supports these endeavors by providing infrastructural support. The Department of Geology, for example has a fully developed Audio-Visual laboratory which is effectively used for Teaching/Learning activities. Teachers engage Multimedia classes for teaching concepts that involve complex visualizations and Post Graduate student Seminar presentations take place in the laboratory using computer and LCD projector.
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4.4.4 Does the Institution have a website? How frequently is it updated? Give details.
The College has a website www.universitycollege.in which is updated annually.
4.4.5 How often does the institution plan and upgrade its computer systems? What is the provision made in the annual budget for update, deployment and maintenance of the computers in the institution?
Most of the updating and maintenance of the computers are done with the help of special funds ear marked for the purpose by the Director of Collegiate Education and the Government of Kerala. The PTA provides assistance to the teaching Departments for carrying out minor maintenance and updation works of its computers.
4.4.6 How are the computers and their accessories maintained? (AMC etc.)
The Computers of the OERC, the Language laboratory and the Department computers that are part of the LAN are serviced and maintained through an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) signed with Tech Vendors, Trivandrum.
4.5 Other Facilities
4.5.1 Give details of the following facilities:
a) Capacity of the hostels (to be given separately for boys and Girls) There is no separate hostel for the College. The students mostly avail themselves of the hostel facilities of the University of Kerala (For Girls) and the Govt. of Kerala (For Boys). b) Occupancy N.A. c) Rooms in the hostel N.A. d) Recreational facilities
The two auditoriums provide venues for recreational activities for students and staff. The Staff Club of the College, comprising the Teaching faculty organizes get together in connection with annual festivals and retirement of teachers. Talks, Cultural programmes and feast are part of such functions. The Student union organizes cultural programmes such as Arts Fest, Film Fest and special celebrations to mark national festivals.
e) Sports and Games (Indoor and Outdoor) facilities The College has a large play ground in the front separate courts for Volley ball, Hand ball Ball Badminton Kabaddi. For Indoor games and other events the
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students utilize the nearby University Stadium. The College play ground is utilized for sports and games competitions.
f) Health and Hygiene (Health Care centre, Ambulance, Nurse, Qualified Doctor) (full time/ part time etc.) The College doesn‟t have separate facilities for Health Care as its Staff and Students are entitled to use the well equipped University Health Centre that is in the adjacent compound across the road. Efforts are on to establish a new Fitness lab for the staff and students within the college premises.
The National Service Scheme and the National Cadets Corps units of the College engage in health care activities such as voluntary blood donation (the college is one of the active blood donating institutions of the city) and organizing health awareness programmes.
4.5.2 How does the institution ensure participation of women in intra-and inter- institutional sports competitions and cultural activities?
The College has a Women‟s Study unit that promotes participation of women in main stream activities of the College. Some of the programmes such as the Annual Legal Literacy Classes are held in association with the Women‟s Study unit. Besides, the unit organizes its own programmes aimed at Women empowerment, Self employment and Cultural development.
For sports and games the Department of Physical Education facilitates participation of students in general. In the various events like foot ball, hand ball, swimming, hockey etc. special attention is given to ensure participation of adequate number of girl students.
4.5.3 Give details of the common facilities available with the Institution (Staff room, day care centre, common room for students, rest rooms, health centre, vehicle parking, guest house, Canteen, telephone, internet cafe, transport, drinking water etc.).
The institution offers common facilities to lady staff and girl students for rest, a Canteen for staff and students, PTA room with facilities for photocopying and telephone and a play ground.
4.6 Best Practices in Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.6.1 What innovations/best practices in „Infrastructure and Learning Resources‟ are in vogue or adopted/adapted by the institution?
The institution has adapted best practices such as the usage of Educational Technology in its academic activities, computerized attendance system, computerized admission system for
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Undergraduate Programs, use of Edusat facilities for enriching Teaching/Learning (Teachers of the College serve as resource persons for Edusat Classes) and the use of Online Education and Research Centre for learning and research.
4.7. For Re-accreditation
4.7.1 Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken on them
a. Existing infrastructure and manpower both in Arts and Science Departments may be fully utilized for developing interdisciplinary areas such as Mass Media, Journalism, teaching of Functional Arabic, Environmental Science, Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology, Industrial Chemistry, Informatics etc. Initially Government Support could be sought to the Development of strong competencies in these upcoming areas.(Peer Team Report, 2003)
The institution has started three Add on courses for the Degree Programmes. These are Communicative English, Functional Arabic and Tourism and Hospitality. Similarly, the institution has a new Department for Biochemistry and it is in the process of development.
b. Computerization of the Library and administration need to be carried out expeditiously.
Both the Library and administration have been computerized. The Library offers various services to the students and staff such as Email alerts about Current contents in specific areas and internet browsing. A project is on to digitize the books belonging to the Heritage Category. Efforts are on to automate library services too.
The administration is now computerized as well as connected to the LAN. Office staff is being trained in Office automation in order to accelerate the process of change.
4.7.2. What are the other quality sustenance and enhancement measures undertaken by the institution since the previous Assessment and Accreditation with regard to Infrastructure and Learning Resources?
The College constituted an Internal Quality Assurance Cell soon after it got accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The prime agenda of the Cell was to act in conformity with the suggestions proposed by the peer team. The setting up of a Research Committee, starting of three successful add-on courses, making available the Internet to all research scholars, computerization of the library, setting up of a formal redressal mechanism and setting up of sub-committees for resource generation and consultancy services are some of the major initiatives taken up in pursuance of the recommendations of NAAC. While the
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College is deeply indebted to the peer team and the Accreditation Council in particular, the staff and students of this 133-year old institution wish that it will continue to generate ample patronage from august academic bodies.
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Criterion V : Student Support and Progression
5.1 Profile
5.1.1 Profile (General, SC/ST, OBC) of students for the last two batches
2008-09 Course Total Male Female SC ST OBC Degree 2264 1486 728 P.G. 653 175 478 M.Phil 90 24 66 Ph.D 132 50 82
2007-08 Course Total Male Female SC ST OBC Degree 1955 1222 733 407 44 766 P.G. 586 206 380 74 17 219 M.Phil 48 21 27 11 0 18 Ph.D 129 54 75 25 0 36
5.1.2 What are the efforts made by the Institution to minimize the drop out rate and facilitate course completion by the students?
All the teaching departments offer counseling to the students through their interactions outside the class hours in the tutorial sessions. The economically backward students get the benefit of financial assistance of the Government in the form of scholarships. Various endowment prizes and merit awards instituted in the different departments offer the students a motivation to excel in their studies. Class PTA meetings organized at the department level address issues such as student absenteeism and underperformance. 5.1.3 On an average, what percentage of the students progress to further studies and for employment? Give details for the last two years (U.G to P.G to Ph.D and/ or to employment?
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Under Graduate level
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Self Other Employment 2007-08 52% 20% 12 % 6% 2006-07 54% 18% 16% 12%
Post Graduate level
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Self Other Employment 2007-08 25 % 45 % 15 % 15% 2006-07 20 % 48% 20 % 12%
5.1.4 How does the institution facilitate the placement of its outgoing students? What proportions of the graduating students have been employed? (Average of the last five years)
A Placement Cell functions in the college and assists students in appearing for job interviews and examinations by the private and multinational companies in India. The Cell also supports students by giving counseling and through personality development initiatives. Timely information about different job openings in different sectors of the Indian job market is provided to students through circulars at the departmental level. Though exact proportion cannot be mentioned, it can be said that a sizeable proportion of the Post Graduates get employed in various organizations.
5.1.5. How does the institution facilitate and support students for appearing and qualifying in various competitive examinations/ Give details of the number of students coached, appeared and qualified in various competitive examinations. (Average of the last five years) (UGC-CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, CAT, GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, Civil Services Exam etc)
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Individual departments support students in preparing for UGC-CSIR NET examinations by conducting orientation classes during the tutorial sessions. The College has a Coaching Centre dedicated for training students for appearing in the UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary)Examination in which about 90-100 students are trained every year in two batches. Students are also assisted in appearing for the examinations like GATE. Interactions of students with meritorious alumni are also organized by the departments as motivational exercise.
5.1.6. Give a comparative analysis of the institutional academic performance with reference to other colleges of the affiliating University and the University average. (Pass percentage, distinctions, gold medals, and University Ranks)
Under Graduate
Year Pass University pass Ranks Percentage percentage 2008-09 80.00 68.51 7 2007-08 77.00 71.31 10 2006-07 66.00 74.90 3 2005-06 81.00 72.75 1 2004-05 78.00 74.53 5
5.2 Student Support
5.2.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus, handbook and other student information material annually? If yes, what is the information disseminated to students through these publications?
The College publishes an annual calendar and prospectus with information on the various departments, courses being offered, their intake and other infrastructural facilities available. The information about the college and its departments is also available in the college website www.universitycollege.in.
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5.2.2 Does the institution provide financial aid to students? If yes, specify the type and number of scholarships/freeships given to the students during the last academic year by the institution (other than those provided by the social welfare departments of the State or Central Governments)
Apart from the Government scholarships and fee concessions, there are departmental initiatives to help indigent students. Endowment awards too have been instituted by several departments.
5.2.3 Give details of schemes for student welfare? (Insurance, subsidized canteen facilities, special diets, student counseling support, „earn while you learn‟ scheme, etc.).
The College, being a public institution has several student welfare schemes. There is a college canteen that provides food at subsidized rates for students. The Women‟s Study Unit has over the last five years organized functions aimed at the welfare of girl students. These included training in artificial flower making, life skills development, legal counseling and personality development. The National Service Scheme units of the College organizes programmes aimed at development of student personality through annual camps, special initiatives such as „legal literacy‟ classes conducted on an annual basis and training programme.
The job oriented add - on courses (Communicative English, Tourism and Hospitality, and Functional Arabic) offered at the degree level is aimed at imparting professional skills to students. Students of the college are sent to various outside- the- campus competitions such as quizzes, debates and the like. The Army and Navy wings of the NCC unit of the college also conduct co-curricular programmes every year.
The National Service Scheme has now four units in the College and has a total capacity of 400 volunteers. Annual events of the NSS such as the Legal Literacy classes for graduate Students and the annual ten-day special camps are aimed at developing student personalitiy. Besides, volunteers get opportunities to attend state and national camps organized by the NSS. In the National Camp held in Chennai during January, 2008, Mr. Rahul, volunteer secretary of the College unit was selected Best Participant. Programme Officers and 109
Volunteer Secretaries of the NSS take active role in the organization of various events in the College.
5.2.4 What types of support services are available to overseas students?
Although the College does not have a regular admittance of overseas students, they do get enrolled occasionally. When they do, the main setbacks they face are related to language and culture. This is overcome by assistance given from the Departments during the early student days in integrating into the mainstream. The College, on its part, extends hospitality by facilitating accommodation as well as offering customized training modules.
5.2.5 Give details of the placement and counseling services for the students?
The student Placement and Guidance Cell offers facilities for students to improve their job skills as well as to acquire employability factors. The Cell, upon request from prospective employers, organizes campus recruitment programmes. The Cell has organized several such drives during the last five years and 85 students were placed in multinational companies. IT majors like Infosys, TCS, Tata AIG, Wipro and ITC have recruited final year graduate students from the College through campus interviews.
5.2.6 How does the institution encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills among the students?
Although the College does not have any specific initiative aimed at improving entrepreneurial skills, the Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) of the College prepares students for venturing into profitable pursuits.
5.2.7 Does the faculty participate in academic and personal counseling? If yes, please give details of services provided during the last academic year?
The faculty members engage students in counseling to discuss, and resolve academic and personal issues. The Staff Council discusses issues regarding student participation in academic activities. The Student Grievance Cell offers a platform for personal counseling of
110 students. The class PTA meetings are specially meant for addressing personal issues of students and interacting with their parents or guardians.
5.2.8 Is there a separate guidance and counseling centre for women students? If yes, enumerate the activities of the centre.
There is a separate guidance and counseling centre for girl students. The various programmes organized during the last five years are: Sl. No. Date Programme Nature of Resource programme person 1. March 2004 Women Empowerment Seminar Smt. Sugatha kumari 2. October, 2004 Legal Campus Clinic Counseling Addl. Sub Judge, Shri. S.S. Vasan 3. November, „Life Skill Lecture Dr. Sarada 2005 Development for Rajeevan Women Empowerment‟ 4. November, Artificial flower Training Dr. Valsala 2005 making programme kumari 5. February, 2006 Violence against Lecture Dr. T.N. Seema women 6. October, 2007 Women and Society Talk Dr. B. Sandhya IPS 7. November, Women and Law Talk Advt. Geena 2007 Kumary 8. December, Dowry System Discussion Smt. 2007 A.G. Oleena 9. October, 2007 Women and Society Talk Dr. B. Sandhya IPS 10. March, 2008 International Women‟s Talk Smt K.K. Shylaja Day MLA
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5.2.9 Is there a cell/committee constituted for prevention/action against sexual harassment of women students? If yes, detail its constitution and enumerate its activities (issues addressed during the last two years)
Yes, the College has constituted a committee for the prevention of harassment of women students. A lady faculty member is the Convener of the Committee and nominated faculty members assist the Convener. The cell attends to any specific complaints in this regard. The Heritage institution upholds highest values of Kerala Culture and there has not been incidences in this direction.
5.2.10 Does the institution have a grievance redressal cell? If yes, what are its functions? Detail the major grievances addressed during the last two years.
Every department has a grievance cell led by the Head of the Department. Student complaints are addressed to the Head who then passes it on to the staff council. Serious issues are discussed in the staff meetings and the rest are sorted out in an informal manner. Student feed back about teachers and teaching is collected regularly and forms the basis for quality improvement. Since the post graduate courses are semesterised, Continuous Assessment (CA) has been made compulsory. Any complaint/grievance on the granting of credits under CA is also dealt with by the department Cell.
However, under special circumstances the College Council sets up special bodies to resolve serious issues that affect students and college.
5.2.11 Is there a provision for acquiring computer skills/literacy for all students in the curriculum? If yes, give details on how it is imparted, and level of proficiency.
The Curriculum doesn‟t provide for the acquisition of computer skills for all students. However, the College has a Computer Centre that caters to the needs of the student community. The computer operator employed by the College PTA gives special assistance to students reaching the centre in basic computing skills and also in internet browsing. Besides, the tutorial sessions organized at the department level give opportunities to students for acquiring these skills.
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5.2.12 What value-added courses are introduced by the institution to develop life skills; career training; community orientation; good citizenship and personality development of students?
Add -on courses offered at the degree level on Communicative English, Tourism and Hospitality, and Functional Arabic equip students with skills needed for better placement.
Field visit to jail and rehabilitation centers by students and teachers of the Department of Philosophy in the year 2008 was an exercise aimed at inculcating social responsibility in students. Distribution of food to the inmates using the funds donated by our alumni was another worthy exercise.
Annual ten - day camps of the NSS as well as the training camps of the Army and the Navy wings of the NCC give special emphasis to developing a good value system in students. Personality development is another aim of such programmes.
5.2.13 How does the institution ensure safety and security of the students, faculty and the institutional assets?
The College has constituted a Discipline Committee comprising senior members of faculty to invigilate the campus on a regular basis. It has two aims: one, to ensure the regular conduct of classes; and two, to persuade students to make use of leisure time constructively.
Of late, the Government has taken into cognizance the collection of archivable material including authentic paintings in the campus. The onus of security of this heritage institution now lies with the Government. 5.3 Student Activities
5.3.1 Does the institution have an Alumni Association?
The college has an alumni association whose meetings are mostly organized in the college campus itself. Many alumni participate including senior citizens. The meetings also discuss steps to be taken for the development of the College. These suggestions are conveyed to the
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College Council through the Principal. Besides, there are also department- wise alumni associations, of which the ones maintained by the Physics and Chemistry Departments are notable.
The University College Alumni Senior Citizen‟s Association (UCASA) is a registered body (Reg. No. T 4035/06) and its current office bearers are:
President : Mr. S. Ayyappan Nair IAS (Rtd) Vice President : 1. Mr. S. sukumaran Potti 2. Capt. N.N. Nair (Rtd) Secretary : Col. N.J. Sankar (Rtd) Treasurer : M. S. A. Azeem
The website of the association is www. Universitycollegealumnisca.web.com
During the last two years the alumni association has participated in several developmental activities of the College. This included financial assistance to meritorious students and assistance towards the beautification of the college campus.
Details of the top ten alumni occupying prominent positions
The top ten alumni of the institution who hold prominent positions include:
1. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, President International Academics of Astronautics ( Former Chairman, ISRO ) 2. Shri. T.P. Sreenivasan Ambassador, Indian Embassy, Washington D.C. 3. Dr. P.K. Iyengar, Indian Nuclear Scientist
4. Padmasree Thanu Padmanabhan Dean, IUCAA, Pune
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8. Shri. K. Jacob Punnoose IPS Director General of Police, Kerala State 9. Shri. Shaji N. Karun Noted Film Director (National Awardee) 10. Professor E. D Jemmis Director, ICER, Trivandrum
Details of the contribution of alumni to the growth and development of the institution.
Eminent alumni are invited by the various departments to share their experience for motivating students. Alumni contribute to the growth and development of the institution through generously supporting the various activities of the institution. Their contribution in the beautification of the Centenary auditorium is a case in point. Similarly alumni meets in the College also provides a platform for discussion of developmental issues of the institution. The office bearers of the alumni association has close links with the college administration in giving suggestions for reforms and volunteering support for developmental activities.
5.3.2 How does the institution encourage the students to participate in extra curricular activities including sports and games? Give details on the achievement of students during the last two years. (Institution level, Inter University/Inter state/National/International)?
The staff advisor of the College takes initiative in the overall welfare of students. Besides, the college gives charge to faculty members to support students who participate in quiz programmes, arts fests and sports competitions. A senior faculty member in charge of quiz and debate selects students for various inter collegiate and state level competitions. Many students of the college have won prestigious quiz competitions. The College gives special attention to the students participating in the University Youth festivals. Two faculty members including one lady lecturer are appointed as accompanying teachers to support the student participants. Also, the PTA spends considerable sum for the student expenses incurred in connection with such events. Miss. Ritu Prakash of the final B.A. English secured the maximum points in the Kerala University Youth Festival of 2007 and was got the prestigious Kalathilakam title.
The Department of Physical Education organizes special training camps to prepare students for sports and games both within and outside the state. The College Hand ball team has won the South India Inter University Hand Ball competitions organized at Trivandrum in 2008
115 and University level competitions in St. Cyril‟s College, Adoor in 2007. Mr. Rajeshkumar of II B.Sc Geology has won a National level title in the competitions in fencing held during December 2008. Mr Abhiram of I B.Sc Zoology represented the State and the University in Water polo at the national level and won First prize. Besides, several students from the college have won sports awards and recognitions.
Miss. Binitha A.N. Research Scholar, Department of Zoology won the Young Scientist Award at the State level in 2007.
5.3.3 How does the institution involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material?
A faculty member is given charge of guiding and supporting students in the publishing of a college magazine. College magazines published annually give opportunities to students to express their literary skills.
Besides, individual departments also encourage students in literary activities. The Exhibition of famous writers organized by the students of the Department of English in the year 2008 was with the active support of the department faculty, both in terms of financial assistance and creative support.
The annual ten day camps being organized by the National Service Scheme units of the College devote special attention in this regard. Students with the guidance of the Programme officers publish wall papers on all camp days describing the camp activities in a creative fashion.
5.3.4 Does the College have a student council or any similar body? Give details on its constitution, major activities and funding.
The College has a democratically elected student union which looks after student welfare through its various programmes. The College Union comprises a Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, Treasurer, Arts Club Secretary and Representatives from the Departments. Besides, there are two University Union Councillors who represent the College students in the Kerala University Union. The major activities of the union include organizing of debates, 116 discussions and talks on relevant issues involving local leaders, ministers and people from the literary field, Arts Fest of two days that give opportunities to students to express their talents, film fest and the College Day. Staff Advisor and other faculty members assist students in the holding of competitions. College union receives funds for its various programmes from the donations from students and faculty as well as from the PTA. University Union also supports the College Union in organizing different programmes.
5.3.5 Give details of the various academic and administrative bodies and their activities (academic and administrative), which have student representations in them.
The College upholds democratic values and there is representation of all stake holders in the day to day activities. Student representation is given in most of the bodies including the Discipline Committee, Anti Ragging cell and the Advisory Committee of the NSS
5.3.6 Does the institution have a mechanism to seek and use data and feed back from its graduates and from employers, to improve the growth and development of the institution?
Graduates of the institution often visit their alma mater and interact with the faculty. This is a source of general feed back on the academic programmes and co curricular activities. Such feed backs are utilized by most faculty members in the fine tuning of the academic activities.
Employers have an interface with the Placement Cell and this gives opportunities for feed back about the quality of the graduates, their employability etc. Such feed backs are often discussed in the academic bodies of the institution for corrective measures.
5.6 Best Practices in Student Support and Progression 5.6.1 Give details of institutional best practices towards Student Support and Progression Alumni, during their visit to the departments where they studied are involved in awareness programmes for junior students. The Geoforum of the Department of Geology takes special
117 interest in involving alumni in sharing their experiences for the benefit of the existing students. The Student Acheivers‟ Day organized on 10 December 2008 by the Geoforum in the Department of Geology is a case in point. Former students who got selected in various professional organizations at national and international levels were invited and asked to share their experiences. They were also given mementos by the department.
Faculty members of the Department of Geology have set up innovative mechanisms for student support. Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar maintains an online student support group [email protected] that offers placement assistance for alumni and students through blog posts and email alerts. Dr. K.P. Jaikiran through his online group at http://groups.google.co.in/groups/gsi-examtrivandrum offers voluntary assistance to former and existing students.
The Literary club, Drama club and the Debating club of the Department of English in which students and teachers are involved is a notable venture in the direction of student support and progression.
Medical support given to needy students by the Department of History is a different exercise aimed at student support. Volunteers of the National Service Scheme take part in voluntary blood donation to needy patients in Government Hospitals. The College got the Blood Donors Award of the State Government for the year 2007.
Evaluative observations made in the previous NAAC assessment report and how they have been acted upon
1. A formal grievance redressal mechanism for students needs to be established… The College now has Greivance redressal cells at the college and department level. At the College level this has been tied up with the Anti Ragging cell comprising a committee with Principal as the Chairman. The cell receives complaints from students and acts upon the merit of the case. In the case of a complaint or a grievance the concerned department committee is asked to report within a week about the issue. The Council then places it before its meeting to take appropriate action. The Department committees acts in tandem with the College level cell and has the Head as the convenor and all faculty members as members. In September,
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2008 the college organized an anti - ragging awareness campaign through these cells in which legal experts took classes.
2. Student evaluation of Teachers could be mandatory…. The Departments have now a formal mechanism to collect feed back from the students in a printed format. Teacher evaluation of students is conducted during the final year of the academic programs and the assessment sheets are collected by the Head of the Departments. The Head then summons individual teachers and apprise him/her of his/her performance as assessed by the students.
3. A student Advisory Bureau could be established for advising students about the courses/programmes in India and abroad….. The College has established a Student help desk to advise students about opportunities in higher education. This desk also helps students in getting information about examinations, both at the University and at the National level.
4. Establishment of a formal placement cell could also be explored…. The College has a Placement and Guidance Cell with a faculty member as its Convenor. The Cell has been able to arrange campus interviews by leading national and multinational companies and over 85 students have got placement over the last five year period. Besides, the cell also conducts awareness classes for the students on placement opportunities.
5. The College needs to activate Alumni Association at an early date…. There is an active Alumni Association for the college which holds frequent meetings. The office bearers interact with the Principal and the members of the IQAC on issues relating to the state of the College. These suggestions are given due weightage, are discussed and acted upon.
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Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1 Vision of the institution
To mould students of the institution into well-meaning citizens of the nation through a socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented paradigm of learning. To empower the students to aspire for significantly contributing to the nation‟s development through socialist and secular strategies of instruction.
Mission Statement
The institution shall always strive to stride forward and keep pace with the changing needs and spirit of the times. It shall not lounge on its glorious past. The college shall continue to foster talent and build on its rich repository of fame and prestige. The institution shall continue to uphold its commitment to the nation in general and to the society in particular and perpetually strive to carry this out through a series of carefully crafted, tested and systematically executed steps of actions. University College shall spare no effort to continue to spread and further its academic potential and effulgence by providing conducive academic ambience for all classes of students and teachers. The institution shall signify learning from the past, assimilating the present and planning for the future.
6.1.1 Give details on how the institution
1. ensures that the vision and mission of the institution is in tune with the objectives of the Higher Education policies of the nation?
The College is a Government institution and functions in accordance with both State and Union Government policies on Education. The administrative bodies of the institution and the statutory supervisory bodies of the University and Government have established a system of checks and balances to ensure that the vision and mission are achieved. The most noteworthy of such bodies are the College Council, the Academic Council of the University of Kerala (to
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2. translates its vision statement into its activities?
The Curricular and Co-curricular activities of the institution which are directed towards the total development of the student personality are properly carried out and monitored by the teaching departments and the bodies such as the NSS, NCC (Army and Navy), Women‟s Studies Unit and the various clubs of the college.
6.1.2 Enumerate the Management‟s commitment, leadership-role and involvement for effective and efficient transaction of the teaching-learning processes.
The College is managed by a collegium of officials and teachers from the government and from within the institution. The Principal is the administrative head responsible for the management of the institution within the campus. With the support of the college administration and the College Council, the Principal ensures the involvement of all stakeholders in the effective and efficient transaction of the teaching-learning processes.
6.1.3 How do the management and the Head of the institution ensure that responsibilities are defined and communicated to the staff of the institution?
The administrative functions of the institution are carried out by the Head of the Institution through a consortium of committees at the College and Department levels. Powers are delegated to these different bodies for the smooth functioning of academic and administrative activities with the Principal in a supervisory role. The College Council, Staff Council, Department Staff Councils and the Parent Teacher Association assist the Head of the institution in various activities. Responsibilities are well defined and communicated to the staff through office communications and periodic meetings of the various committees. Efforts are on to fully utilize the Local Area Network of the institution for paperless communication (as far as administratively possible).
6.1.4 How does the Management/Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the management, to review the activities of the institution?
Department Staff Councils discuss the student feedback and overall academic performance in meetings which are promptly and properly recorded. The College Council and the PTA discuss feedback and academic progress, and the minutes of these meetings are recorded and available for review.
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6.1.5 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff for improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
Meetings of the College Council, Staff Council, PTA, Advisory Committee of the NSS and the Staff Club, presided over by the Principal, are the platforms on which all stakeholders are encouraged to contribute effectively for academic growth.
6.1.6 Describe the leadership role of the Head of the institution, in governance and management of the institution.
The Principal is the administrative and academic head of the institution who liaises with the Government and the administrative bodies of education in the State and with the staff and students of the institution. S/he establishes a rapport with these stakeholders for effective administration of the college.
6.2 Organizational Arrangements
6.2.1 Give the organizational structure and details of the academic and administrative bodies of the institution. Give details of the meetings held, and the decisions taken by these bodies, regarding finance, infrastructure, faculty recruitment, performance evaluation of teaching and non-teaching staff, research and extension activities, linkages and examinations held during the last two years.
Principal
Vice Principal
Administrative Co-Curricular Academic bodies bodies bodies
NSS, NCC: Army, Women’s SU, College Council Staff Council Administration Committees Navy Clubs
Head of Faculty CDC, PTA Dopartments
The College administration is carried out by the Principal with the help of various bodies such as the office, the College Council, the College Development Council, and the Staff Council. Principal delegates duties and responsibilities to these bodies for effective administration.
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The College Council is an advisory board that helps the Principal in his academic and administrative functions. It is composed of the Principal, the Heads of Departments, the Librarian and s/elected faculty. The Council meets periodically to decide upon major academic and administrative issues. The minutes of the Council meetings are circulated among the departments.
The Parent Teacher Association consists of elected members of staff and parents with the Principal as its President and an elected Parent member as the Vice President. The General Body of the PTA meets annually and the Executive Committee members meet periodically to transact business. The PTA fund is utilized for student welfare and for the development of the departments. The College Development Committee, with the District Collector as its Chairman holds periodic meetings to discuss infrastructural development and maintenance of the institution.
The National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps (Army and Navy units), the Women‟s Study Unit, and the various clubs of the college help in the all-round personality development of the students.
6.2.2 To what extent is the administration decentralized? How does the institution collaborate with different sections/departments and personnel of the institution to improve the quality of its educational provisions?
The administrative functions of the institution are carried out in a participatory manner through committees. Major administrative decisions of the institution are taken in the meetings of the College Council and the College Development Committee. Teaching departments are given autonomy in decisions regarding academic programmes. Teaching, evaluation and feed back systems are developed by individual departments taking into consideration the local as well as the global situation.
6.2.3 Does the institution have effective internal coordination and monitoring mechanisms? If yes, specify.
Internal co ordination and monitoring is ensured through a network involving the College Council, Staff Council and the administration. A two way flow of information takes place between these bodies.
6.2.4 Does the institution have a Grievance Redressal Cell for its employees? If yes, what are its functions? List the number of grievances redressed during the last two years.
The Principal is the appellate authority of the institution and all employee grievances received by the Principal are placed before the College Council which decides upon the issue based on facts. The minutes of the College Council are an authentic record of all such grievance redressal. Employee grievances are discussed and settled in an amicable way and there has not been any serious instance of employee dissatisfaction in the institution.
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6.2.5 How many times does the management meet the staff in an academic year? What are the major issues discussed during the last meeting?
Staff meetings are normally held twice or thrice in an academic year. However, in extraordinary circumstances such as that of a new Principal taking charge or of a serious issue affecting the entire college, special meetings are convened. In the last such staff meeting convened in October 2009, matters relating to the newly formed cluster of colleges were discussed.
6.2.6 Is there a Cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff? How effective is the functioning of the Cell?
In compliance with the directives of the Government based on the Supreme Court judgment, the College has set up a cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff. A senior lady faculty member is the convener of the cell and it is geared to prompt and effective action when required.
6.3 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.3.1 Describe the procedure of developing the perspective institutional plan. How are the Teachers, Students and Administrators involved in the planning process?
The institution, being affiliated to the University of Kerala, has a somewhat limited role in developing the perspective institutional plan. The College develops plans to comply with the broad guidelines issued by the University and the Government from time to time for the successful conduct of academic programmes. The College Council is the supreme planning body of the institution which discusses and develops institutional plans to match those of the University and Government. Developmental issues of the institution are discussed in the College Development Committee with the District Collector as its Chairman.
6.3.2 How are the objectives communicated and deployed to all levels, to ensure individual employee‟s contribution for the institutional development?
All administrative decisions of the College Council are taken keeping in view the stated Vision and Mission of the institution. The objectives of the various academic activities are communicated through meetings and office circulars.
6.3.3 List the different committees constituted for the management of different institutional activities? Give details of the meetings held and the decisions taken, regarding academic management, finance, infrastructure, faculty, research, extension and linkages, and examinations held during the last two years.
As described earlier, the administrative system is to a great extent decentralized and works through various committees. The IQAC has been set up in accordance with directives to promote quality initiatives in teaching, learning, administration and student support. The
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6.3.4 Has the institution an MIS in place, to select, collect, align and integrate data and information on the academic and administrative aspects of the institution?
The administration is progressing in the path of achieving complete office automation. All organs of the institution such as the academic system, the administration and the student support system are now part of a Local Area Network. It is expected that the institution would be able to route its data and information handling system, (which at present is largely manual in nature), through a Management Information System in the course of six to nine months.
6.3.5 Does the institution use the various data and information obtained from the feedback, in decision-making and performance improvement? If yes, give details.
Student feedback, feed back from Class PTA and general PTA meetings and the inputs of the teaching departments to the College Council are considered in deciding measures to improve academic performance and administrative management.
6.3.6 What are the institution‟s initiatives for promoting co-operation, sharing of knowledge, innovations and empowerment of the faculty? (Skill sharing across departments, creating/providing conducive environment, etc.)
Faculty members co operate in the areas of student development and student support, sharing expertise acquired through local, national and international training programmes. Teaching departments actively encourage interdisciplinary knowledge-seeking, utilizing faculty from other departments. IQAC takes the initiative in organizing programmes to enable faculty members to share their experience and training.
6.4 Human Resource Management
6.4.1 What are the mechanisms for performance assessment (teaching, research, service) of faculty and staff? (Self–appraisal method, comprehensive evaluation by students and peers). Does the institution use the evaluations to improve teaching/ research of the faculty and service of the faculty by other staff? If yes, how?
The institution makes good use of the self appraisal method and comprehensive assessment by students to assess the performance of the faculty and staff. The feed back is communicated to the teachers and staff so that they may make necessary changes in their performance. Department staff meetings address specific issues in teaching-learning pointed out by the students and arrive at a consensus regarding the corrective measures required.
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6.4.2 What are the welfare measures for the staff and faculty? (mention only those which affect and improve staff well-being, satisfaction and motivation)
The strategies adopted by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala for faculty welfare include monetary and Career Advancement benefits for those with higher qualifications such as M.Phil and Ph.D as well as opportunities for those who wish to improve their qualifications. There are also government schemes in place to provide loans for those who wish to buy/construct houses or to purchase computers. At the institutional level, the College Council motivates faculty members through prompt appreciation of exceptional merit and talent and by providing opportunities for self expression. The Staff Club of the College is committed to faculty welfare and it offers a platform for the talented and the aspiring.
6.4.3 What are the strategies and implementation plans of the institution, to recruit and retain faculty and other staff who have the desired qualifications, knowledge and skills?
University College, as a Government institution, is governed by the exemplary recruitment policies and procedures of the Kerala State Public Service Commission in accordance with U.G.C norms and conditions and the rules laid down by the State Government and the University of Kerala from time to time. Faculty members are selected through a competitive examination and interview conducted by the Public Service Commission. To fill short term gaps in faculty positions that arise due to spells of leave or other causes, the institution recruits guest faculty from qualified postgraduates with requisite skills, in accordance with Government rules and procedures.
6.4.4 What are the criteria for employing part-time/adhoc faculty? How are the recruitment conditions of part-time/adhoc faculty different from that of the regular faculty? (E.g. salary structure, workload, specialisations).
When the need for guest faculty arises, the institution advertises in local and national news papers. Walk in interviews are held on the designated date and candidates are selected on the basis of merit. While the regular faculty receives emoluments on an incremental pay scale fixed by the Government, the guest faculty is paid a consolidated sum taking into account only the number of teaching hours engaged by them.
6.4.5 What are the policies, resources and practices of the institution that support and ensure the professional development of the faculty? (E.g. budget allocation for staff development, sponsoring for advanced study, research, participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. and supporting membership and active involvement in local, state, national and international professional associations).
The institution promotes professional development of the faculty to the greatest possible extent. The Plan fund is utilized for professional development, enabling the teaching departments to organize seminars, conferences and workshops. Faculty members of the institution actively participate in national and international seminars and conferences within India and abroad. The institution encourages faculty members to enrol for or provide resources for training programmes and workshops. Most of the teaching staff are members of national and international professional bodies.
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6.4.6 How do you assess the needs of the faculty development? Has the institution conducted any staff development programmes for skill upgradation and training of the staff? If yes, give details. There are relevant rules in place regarding attendance at seminars, conferences, refresher and orientation courses, and other training programmes. The need for such training is assessed by Heads of Departments who recommend members of the faculty for such programmes. The Government suggests the names of senior faculty who need to be trained for administrative positions when promotions are due. The College has organized seminars, workshops, conferences and refresher courses in various disciplines for its staff as well as for the faculty of other institutions in the state.
6.4.7 What are the facilities provided to faculty? (Well-maintained and functional office, infrastructure and other space to carry out their work effectively etc.,) Faculty members are given reasonably adequate facilities for their academic work. While there are separate rooms for Heads of Departments and even for the faculty of certain departments, most of the departments have one or two common rooms for the faculty. All staff members including non teaching staff are provided necessary furniture such as table, chair and locker/shelf. Provision has been made in staff rooms for internet connectivity through the LAN facility.
6.5 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.5.1 Does the institution get financial support from the Government? If yes, mention the grants received in the last three years under different heads. If no, give details of the sources of revenue and income generated during the last three years?
Yes, Separate statements for plan and non-plan funds in the last three years are given below.
Plan fund for last three years. NO. Heads 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 1 Study Tour 56000 37500 2 Faculty 80000 50000 Development 3 Matching Grant 246400 247600 284000 4 34 other charges 450000 5 Student Amenities 87500 85000 6 Minor works 210000 200000 7 Accreditation of 29750 250000 College by NAAC 8 Purchase of 300000 1025000 lab/library 9 EDUSAT 50000 10 Maintenance of ply 75000 ground and other sports furniture 11 Heritage scheme 7500000 600000
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Non-Plan for last three years No. Heads 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 1 Electricity charges 919796 178600 85000 2 Water charges 303084 358000 96000 3 Materials & 22392 5000 supplies 4 Telephone charges 18574 19840 9000 5 Other charges 29037 7000 6 Tour T A 20000 1490 1000 7 Transfer T A 10000 7000 1500 8 Salaries G.A=4707651/- G.A=10404424/- G.A=7201750/- N.A=2887195/- N.A=4171066/- N.A=4436126/- 9 Medical 170304 10000/- Reimbursement
6.5.2 What is the quantum of resources mobilized through donations? Give information for the last two years.
PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and CDC(college Development Council)
CDC Collection from PTA Collection from Matching Grant Students Students Sanction 2007-2008:- 284000/- 2007-2008:- 247600/- 2008-2009:- 284000/- 2008-2009:- 284000/-
6.5.3 Is there adequate budget to cover the day-to-day expenses? If no, how is the deficit met?
Yes , to a great extent it is possible to meet the day to day expenses with the amount sanctioned by the Government. Some minor contingency expenses are met with the funds of PTA.
6.5.4 What are the budgetary resources to fulfill the institution‟s mission and offer quality programmes? (Budget allocations over the past two years (provide income expenditure statements)
Plan Non-Plan 2007-2008:- 2007-08:- 8510850/- 10969354/- 2008-09:- 2008-09:- 2656500/- 7406250/-
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6.5.5 Are the accounts audited regularly? If yes, give the details of internal and external audit procedures and the audit reports for last two years.
Yes. Since the College is a Government institution the accounts are audited by the Collegiate education Department of Government of Kerala and Accountant General of India.
6.5.6 Has the institution computerized its finance management systems? If yes, give details.
The Account Section of the College has already been computerized. Steps are being taken to computerise the administrative section of the college
6.6 Best Practices in Governance and Leadership
6.6.1 What are the significant best practices in Governance and Leadership carried out by the institution?
The responsibility of Governance and Leadership rests with the Government of Kerala and the Department of Collegiate Education. The Institutional leadership promptly responds to any major policy decisions and innovative programmes formulated by the above governing bodies. The concept of Cluster of Colleges for sharing of resources and expertise can be cited as a latest example of a best practice formulated by the Government of Kerala. The University College has been in the fore front of realization of this practice and the institutional leadership has taken a key role in this. The institution is the lead college in the Trivandrum cluster of colleges and the Principal of the College is its Chairman.
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Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and the action taken on them
1. The College will do well if it is granted academic autonomy
The issue of academic autonomy for affiliated colleges is a topic of debate in the state as elsewhere and the faculty members who are part of decision making bodies of the Government as well as the University have raised this issue appropriately. The new concept of Cluster of Colleges implemented in the State of Kerala is a step in granting partial academic autonomy to the colleges. The University College, Trivandrum leads the Trivandrum Cluster and the institution has taken several initiatives to introduce new programmes in the institution as part of the Cluster activities.
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2. Other quality sustenance and enhancement measures undertaken by the institution Since the previous assessment and accreditation with regard to Organisation and Management.
The Institutional management has taken several steps for quality sustenance and enhancement. This includes the establishment of a Placement Cell for assisting students in getting employment, IQAC for promoting quality initiatives, Women Study unit for giving adequate weightage to women staff and girl students in the institutional programmes, a Language laboratory for effective language teaching, an Edusat centre for the reception and participation in Satellite based educational programmes and the Online Education and Research Centre for promoting the use of ICT in teaching, learning and research. In terms of Organisational development the institution has initiated important reforms. This includes the professional management of admission procedures by the application of computers and specially designed softwares tailor made for the institution, establishment of a Public Information Cell by nominating a senior faculty member as the Information Officer and Administrative Assistant of the College as the Asst. Public Information Officer and the streamlining of the student attendance through computers and software developed for the purpose.
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Criterion VII : Innovative Practices
7.1 Internal Quality Assurance System
7.1.1 What mechanisms have been developed by the institution for quality assurance within the existing academic and administrative systems?
The College Council headed by the Principal, the tutorial groups within the teaching departments, department staff meetings and assessment and feedback of students are the important mechanisms developed for quality assurance. The College has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell and a Research Committee to ensure Quality.
7.1.2 What are the functions carried out by the above mechanisms in the quality enhancement of the institution? Almost all academic and non academic matters relating to the institutions are discussed and reviewed by the College Council. These include conduct of the academic activities, utilization of development funds, discipline and co curricular activities. The Council takes appropriate decisions from time to time to raise the academic standards of the institution within the administrative framework. The IQAC monitors quality initiatives of the Teaching departments and meets twice in a year to evaluate the teaching/learning practices within the institution. The Research Committee headed by a Convenor monitors and suggests reforms for the research activities within the institution. 7.1.3 What role is played by students in assuring quality of education imparted by the institution?
Students actively take part in the academic activities, especially in utilizing the advanced facilities in the Online Education and Research Centre, Library and the Teaching departments to raise the quality of learning. The feed back provided by the students on teaching and effectiveness of curricular transactions contribute considerably towards ensuring quality of education.
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7.1.4 What initiatives have been taken up by the institution to promote best practices in the institution? How does the institution ensure that the Best Practices have been internalized?
The IQAC and the Research Committee encourages departments to innovate in the areas of teaching/learning and research. Best practices that evolve in these areas are discussed in the council meetings and the staff meetings of the institution. Faculty members are encouraged to take part in national and international seminars, conferences and workshops to get acquainted with the latest developments in their respective domains. Faculty members who undergo training get opportunities to share their experiences in the department staff meetings. IQAC also organizes programmes to facilitate the dissemination of such acquired expertise and knowledge.
The Online Student Support being offered by a faculty member of the Department of Geology is worth mentioning here. The Google group, http://groups.google.co.in/group/gsi- examtrivandrum serves as a platform for interaction between students, professional alumni and teachers. An online mock interview was organized for the UPSC Geologists Examination Interview in 2008 in which former students from different parts of the country (working as project fellows and research scholars) participated.
The Department of English has instituted several innovative practices for student development. This includes a Literary Club and a Drama Club which organizes frequent programmes. Poster exhibitions of literary figures with detailed information about their works and achievements conducted annually by students and teachers provide an innovative learning experience.
7.1.5 In which way has the institution added value to the quality enhancement of students? The institution has established several mechanisms to add value to the quality enhancement of students. The Geoforum of the Department of Geology ( Friday meetings which help students in soft skill development), Debate club of the Department of English and Quiz club of the College give special attention to quality
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7.2 Inclusive practices 7.2.1 What practices have been taken up by the institution to provide access to students from the following sections of the society: a) Socially-backward b) Economically-weaker and c) Differently-abled For 7.2.1 a,b and c - The institution is owned by the State Government. It strictly adheres to the reservation policy laid down by the government to provide access to students from the disadvantaged sections of the society. In both U.G and P.G programmes, seats are allocated to the SC, ST, OBC, and Differently abled. More over the SC & ST and the OBC enjoy fee concessions and avail government scholarships and grants.
7.2.1 What efforts have been made by the institution to recruit 1) Staff from the disadvantaged communities? Specify? a) teaching b) non-teaching
Teaching and Non teaching staff are recruited by the Kerala State Public Service Commission, in accordance with the norms that have been laid down regarding reservation of posts for the disadvantaged communities. Hence their representation is ensured in the different posts in the institution.
7.2.2 What special efforts are made to achieve gender balance amongst students and staff?
In the UG programmes where there only male students were admitted rules have been formulated in 2003 to admit girl students not exceeding 30% of the seats. Merit and reservation norms forms the basis of student admissions to different programmes. It is observed that the institution has a good gender balance amongst the students and staff.
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7.2.3 Has the institution done a gender audit and/or any gender-related sensitizing courses for the staff/ students? Give details. The institution has gender specific data about the students and staff. For example, in the year 2007-08 there were 1503 boys, 1215 girls, 177 male staff and 97 female staff. The Women’s Study unit of the College organizes various programmes aimed at women empowerment and skill development among the girl students and lady staff.
7.2.4 What intervention strategies have been adopted by the institution to promote the overall development of students from rural/ tribal backgrounds?
Tutorial sessions are utilized by group tutors to assess the overall academic progress of the students. Special problems faced by students in learning and other academic activities are addressed in these sessions. Students from rural/tribal backgrounds who have adjustability problems in terms of curriculum transactions or related issues are taken care of by the concerned group tutors.
7.2.5 Does the institution have a mechanism to record the incremental academic growth of the students admitted from the disadvantaged sections?
Teaching departments monitor the academic progress of students during every term by class tests, and group tutor reports. This takes into account all sections of students.
7.2.6 What initiatives have been taken by the institution to promote social-justice and good citizenship amongst its students and staff? How have such initiatives reached out to the community?
Co curricular activities carried out through the NSS, NCC, Navy and Women‟s Study unit promote the cause of value education in students. Similarly the National festivals and National Days are celebrated by the entire community of the institution which includes students, teachers and non-teaching staff. The annual special camps being organized by the National Service Scheme units of the college select rural areas as their venues and
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7.3 Stakeholder relationships
7.3.1 How does the institution involve all its stakeholders in planning, implementation and evaluation of the academic programmes?
The institution is affiliated to the University of Kerala and hence it has a limited and indirect role in the planning of the academic programmes. Members of the Faculty who are part of the various bodies of the University including the Syndicate, the Senate, the Academic Council and the various Boards of Studies involve in planning, implementation and evaluation of academic programmes. Stakeholders of the institution do involve themselves in the implementation and evaluation of academic programmes through various bodies such as the College Council, Staff Council, Departmental Committees and the PTA which review the performance of the different programmes of the institution.
7.3.2 How does the institution develop new programmes to create an overall climate conducive to learning?
The institution promotes innovations in the Teaching-Learning processes that take place from time to time to enable effective learning. Use of educational technology in the process is an example for this. The tutorial system takes care of the differently-abled learners by providing them additional opportunities for learning.
7.3.3 What are the key factors that attract students and stakeholders, to the institution and result in stakeholder satisfaction?
The College, established in the year 1866 is a Heritage institution in the heart of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. The institution is owned by Government and it functions in a fair, just and judicious manner thereby has earning the trust of the society. The College has contributed considerably to development of the human resource of the Country. Alumni of
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3.4 How does the institution elicit the cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure overall development of the students, considering the curricular and co-curricular activities, research, community orientation and the personal/ spiritual development of the students?
Curricular transactions are made effective by the co operation of the teachers, students and the non teaching staff. The periodic meetings of the College Council, Staff Council, Department Staff Committees and IQAC discuss about the academic progress and the implementation of different programmes as well as motivates the stake holders. Advisory Committee of the National Service Scheme is a body that meets to make the community service programmes effective.
7.3.5 How do you anticipate public concerns in your current and future programme offerings and operations?
Meetings of the PTA and the IQAC give opportunities for people other than from the institution to air their views and opinion regarding the academic programmes and co curricular activities. These suggestions are considered by the College administration while making suitable amendments to the academic transactions.
7.3.6 How does the institution promote social responsibilities and citizenship roles among the students? Does it have any exclusive programme for the same?
Value education is imparted through the different Co curricular programmes being organized by the National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps and Indian Navy units. The Community programmes such as Health Survey, Environmental awareness campaign and Socio economic surveys being organized during the vacations provide opportunities for students to develop social networking skills.
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7.3.7 What are the institutional efforts to bring in community-orientation in its activities?
The institution promotes voluntary blood donation of students to poor patients of local hospitals, provides financial support through voluntary contributions to the poor and needy who approach the authorities, and responds to the calls of the state government in giving financial assistance to disaster victims (such those affected by the Tsunami of 2004). The institution participates in the various campaigns of the City Corporation directed towards environmental management and health care. These are the various efforts being done by the institution towards Community service.
7.3.8 How does your institution actively support and strengthen the neighborhood communities? How do you identify community needs and determine areas of emphasis for organizational involvement and support?
The National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps and the Indian Navy units are the organs of the institution through which it interacts with the community. Programme Officers of the NSS are in liaison with the Panchayat authorities and they design the co curricular activities to suit the demands of the society. The institution also maintains contact with various organizations that work for community development. These include the Kerala State AIDS Control Society, the Indian Medical Association, Red Cross, Blood donors forum and the District Legal Services Authority. Legal literacy campaigns are organized every year in the institution with the support of the District Legal Services Authority.
7.3.8 How do the faculty and students contribute in these activities? Faculty and students have an active role in these activities as they organize the programmes, liaise with the organizations and work on a voluntary basis. Members of the faculty are part of the Advisory Committee of the National Service Scheme and they attend meetings, annual special camps and special programmes of the NSS. The annual ten day camp of the year 2007-08 which was organized in a sub urban Panchayat area Focused upon Environmental Awareness Campaign. An Environmental status map of selected areas of the Panchayat was prepared by the
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NSS Volunteers. Entire student community participates in major programmes directed towards health care and Environmental awareness.
7.3.9 Describe how your institution determines student satisfaction, relative to academic benchmarks? Do you update the approach in view of the current and future educational needs and challenges?
Teaching departments elicit student responses at the end of every academic programme through meetings, and Feed back forms. The questionnaire given to the students addresses key issues such as student rating of the effectiveness of the programmes and their suggestions. These help the institution to benchmark its programmes. Faculty members who are part of the decision making bodies of the University of Kerala for academic programmes suggest modifications in approach in view of the changing needs and challenges.
7.3.10 How do you build relationships?
to attract and retain students to enhance students performance and to meet their expectations of learning
The institution has a well experienced faculty that strives constantly to impart quality education to the Students. Students of the College are mostly from middle class and poor families who cannot afford expensive education of private colleges. They approach the institution which is a Heritage institution of the State which has a proven track record in academic performance. Class PTA meetings help teachers maintain contact with the parents and keep them informed of their wards‟ performances. The institution is people friendly and hence parents and the general public have free access for information and assistance. Modern facilities such as the Online Education and Research Centre, Language Laboratories and Audio Visual laboratories enable Students to meet challenges of the present day world.
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7.3.11 What is your complaint management process? How do you ensure that these complaints are resolved promptly and effectively? How are complaints aggregated and analyzed for use in the improvement of the organization, and for better stakeholder-relationship and satisfaction?
General complaints received by the Principal regarding serious discipline issues are dealt by the College Council which authorizes a sub committee headed by a senior faculty member to probe and report. Action is taken on the basis of the report as a solution to the issue. Specific complaints of students are placed before the Staff Council of the concerned departments where the members discuss and find a solution. Complaints that demand a corrective action in the academic activities are given due weight age by acting upon the same.
For Reaccredidation
1. How are the core values of the NAAC reflected in the various functions of the College?
The core values of the NAAC such Nation building, developing global competencies in students, adoption of technology, quest for excellence and Value education are embedded in almost every function of the institution. This Heritage institution through its offering of quality education at a very affordable price for the underprivileged sections of the society has helped in accelerating the pace of national development by bringing a large section of the population to the professional mainstream. The fact that even students belonging to the weaker sections and coming from rural areas could make it to the International Academic circles is sufficient proof of this. The institution spares no effort in upgrading its technological base for the advantage of the students and staff. The community orientation and voluntary social service promoted by the institution helps in giving a value orientation to the students.
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DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC
Website: http://www.arabicuniversitycollege.yolasite.com/
1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty
Sl. Name Designation Qualification Exper No ience 1 M. Sainudeen Sel. Gr. Lecturer M.A. 28 2 Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi Sel. Gr. Lecturer M.A., M. Phil. Ph. D. 25 3 N. Shamnad Lecturer M.A., M.Ed. 3 4 T. Abdul Jaleel Lecturer M.A., B.Ed. 2 5 Anvar Koyamburavan Lecturer M.A. 2 6 Dr. K. Mohammed Ali Askar Lecturer M.A., Ph. D. 2 7 E. Abdul Latheef Lecturer M.A 2 8 K. P. Abdul Latheef Guest Lecturer M.A., B.Ed. 1 9 Mohammed Salahudeen Kaderi Guest Lecturer M.A. 1
2. Student Profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc.
A. General Courses
Sl. No Programme Male Female SC ST OBC Rural Urban Total
1 I B.A. 19 19 - - 38 30 8 38 2 II B.A. 27 12 3 1 35 33 6 39 3 III B.A. 21 20 9 - 32 33 8 41 4 S1/S2 M.A. 10 2 - - 11 10 2 12 5 S3/S4 M.A. 4 9 - 1 12 10 3 13 6 M.Phil. 3 2 - - 5 5 - 5 7 Ph. D. 4 - - - 4 3 1 4 TOTAL 88 64 12 2 138 124 28 152
B. Add-on Courses in Functional Arabic
2009-2010 Mal SC ST OBC Rural Urban Tota Female e l Certificate course in 7 4 - - 11 9 2 11 Modern Arabic with computer applications
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3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes
Add-on Courses in Modern Arabic were introduced in 2007. Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in communicative and commercial Arabic have been offered by the department. M.A. Arabic course has been changed to semester system with syllabus modification. The syllabi of the course have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory for awarding P.G. and M.Phil. Degrees. Undergraduate Course in Arabic is to be restructured during the 2010-2011 academic year. The faculty has been associated with the restructuring and modification of syllabi and curriculum as members of U.G. and P.G. board of studies. A five day workshop has been organized by the department for designing the undergraduate course in Arabic on 16-20 March, 2009. The workshop recommended a complete reshuffling of the present undergraduate programme.
4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during 2008-2009
Degree PG M. Phil Ph. D. Students Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female I Class 9 10 - 5 3 2 4 - II Class 4 4 ------III Class 1 1 ------Failed ------Dropouts 1 4 ------Not appeared 7 - 1 - - - - -
5. Learning Resources of the Department like library, computers, laboratories and other such resources
Item Total No. Enhancement in last five years Library 3603 books and 23 journals 150 Books and 10 journals and and periodicals in Arabic periodicals Computer 3 Personal computers with 1 computer with printer and scanner printer and scanner Internet 1 1 Internet connection for browsing Overhead Projector 1 Audio Cassette Player 1 Computerized Library 1 1 Computerized Library Cataloguing system Cataloguing system language Software 4 4 English-Arabic Machine 1 1 Translation System Arabic Word Processing 3 3 practice programs
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6. Teaching Methods in practice
In addition to the lecture method, various teaching methods like group discussions, presentations, seminars are being used for learning process. Computers are used as a learning tool and supporter for add-on courses in functional Arabic. Students were also given exposure to the lectures of eminent personalities by organizing seminars and lectures. Study tours are carried out annually to assist the students in their visual perception. Projects and dissertations related to language and literature study are employed for P.G. and add-on courses.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
All classes including B.A., M.A. and M.Phil. were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Counseling programmes for female students are conducted by the departmental women's cell. Individual attention was given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of Faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past ten years.
Name Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences 1.Workshop for revising PG Syllabus of University of Kerala M. Sainudeen 2.Workshop for preparing new syllabus of Add-on courses 3.International Seminar on Qur'an and Science at university of Calicut 4.National Seminar on Comparative Literature at Govt. college, Kariavattom on 12-13 March 2008 5.National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and Context at department of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28 & 29 March, 2008. 6.Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August 2008 7.Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University college, on 16-20 March, 2009 8.Orientation on UG Methodology courses, at Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, on 09 October, 2009. 9.International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9 September, 2009. 10. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009. 11. Five day Orientation camp on Informatics, at Science & Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram, on 26-30 October, 2009. 142
Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi 1. Orientation course at Academic staff college, university of kerala on 27 Sep-24 Oct, 2001. 2. International Seminar at Mambad M.E.S. College, University of calicut 3. Seminar on Women empowerment at university college, on 29 March, 2008. 4. National Seminar on Arabic literature at women's college, Tvm on 17-19 January, 2005. 5. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and Context at Dept. of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28-29, March 2008. 6. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August 2008 7. Research Seminar on 'social life as depicted in Hadith literature' at dept. of Arabic, University of Calicut on 15/04/1995. 8. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University college, on 16-20 March, 2009 9. Orientation on UG Methodology courses, at Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, on 09 October, 2009. 10. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009. 11. Five day Orientation camp on Informatics, at Science & Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram, on 26-30 October, 2009. N. Shamnad 1. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and Context at Dept. of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28- 29, March 2008. 2. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August 2008 3. Workshop on Encyclopedic writing at state institute of encyclopedic publications, Trivandrum on 24 september 2008 4. International seminar on Democratic and secular education at University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 4-6 December, 2008. 5. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University college, on 16-20 March, 2009 6. International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9 September, 2009. 7. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009.
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T. Abdul Jaleel 1. National Seminar on Islam in Kerala at Press Club, Trivandrum on 23 January 2008 1. 2.National Seminar on Comparative Literature at Govt. college, Kariavattom on 12-13 March 2008 2. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and Context at department of Arabic, University of kerala on 28 & 29 March, 2008. 3. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August 2008 4. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University college, on 16-20 March, 2009. 5. International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9 September, 2009. 6. Five day orientation on Informatics on College of Applied Sciences, Edappal on 22-26 September, 2009. 7. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009.
1. Orientation course at Aligarh Muslim university in Anvar Koyamburavan March 2006. 2. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and Context at department of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28 & 29 March, 2008. 3. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August 2008. 4. International seminar on Democratic and secular education at University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 4-6 December, 2008. 5. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University college, on 16-20 March, 2009 6. International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9 September, 2009. 7. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009 Dr. K. Mohammed Ali 1. National Seminar on Arabic language and Literature at Askar Govt college Kasargodu 2. Workshop on Cinematography : different lighting methods in 2003, November at Kerala Kalapeedam and Malayala Kalagrammam , Mahe
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3. Workshop on Art Appreciation in September 2004 at Lalitha Kala Academy 4. 4. International seminar on Democratic and secular education at University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 4-6 December, 2008. 5. 5. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009 E. Abdul Latheef 1. International Seminar on Qur'an & Science at Dept. of Arabic, RUA College. Farooq college 2. International Seminar on Contribution of Arabic Language to the modern civilization on 19/08/2008 at Govt. college Kasargodu 3. Two day National seminar on Secular and Democratic Education on 12-13/03/2009 at University of Kerala, Kariavattom 4. Five day workshop on restructuring the UG programme in Arabic on 16-20/03/2009 at Dept.of Arabic, University College, Thiruvananthapuram 5.International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9 September, 2009. 6. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic K. P. Abdul Latheef National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic Mohammad Salahudeen National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary Kaderi Arabic literature at Department of Arabic
9. Participation of Teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research.
Name Other academic activities
M. Sainudeen 1. Chairman, Board of Studies, BA Arabic(Pass), University of Kerala 2. Member, Academic Council, University of Kerala (1997-2000) 3. Member, Board of Studies in M.A. Arabic, University of Kerala (1997 onwards ) 4. Member, UG Board of Studies in Arabic, MG University 5. Member, Board of Question Paper Setters, MG, Kannur and Calicut Universities & Higher Secondary Directorate (Various years) 6. Chairman/Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG & PG , University of Kerala (Various years) 7. Subject Expert in Arabic, Course Restructuring Committee/Workshop, Kerala and MG Universities.
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1. Member, Board of Studies, B.A. Arabic (Pass), Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi University of Kerala 2. Chairman/Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG & PG, University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examiners, M.Phil/Ph.D Dissertation in Arabic, Calicut University (Various years) 4. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic, Calicut University ( Various Exams. & years) 1. Member, Board of Studies, B.A. Arabic (Pass), N. Shamnad University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG & PG, university of Kerala 3. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic, Calicut University 4. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G. Arabic, M.G. University 5. Co-ordinator , Add-on Courses in Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, 2008 - 1. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic, T. Abdul Jaleel Calicut University 2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G. Arabic, M.G. University 3. Member, Kerala Arabic Teachers Examination Board
1. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic, Anvar Koyamburavan Calicut University 2. 2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G. Arabic, M.G. University Dr. K. Mohammed Ali 1. Member, Expert committee in Arabic, M.G. University Askar 2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, Higher Secondary Education. 3. Member, Kerala Arabic Teachers Examination Board
E. Abdul Latheef 1. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic, Calicut University 2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, Higher Secondary Education. 3. Member, Kerala Arabic Teachers Examination Board
10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions
1. Research Collaboration with King Faizal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2. Authorized Translator of Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and Ministry of Home, Govt. of Kerala
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3. Collaboration with KELTRON for developing language related tools like word processing softwares as a part of the AKSHAYA project of Kerala IT Mission.
11. The Thrust areas of the departments
1. Functional and Commercial Arabic 2. Translation 3. Keeping touch with current trends in contemporary Arabic literature and related areas
12. Publication of the Faculty
Name of Faculty Item/ Books/ Journal/ Articles
M. Sainudeen 1. A Text book of modern prose and poetry, Capital Publishers, Calicut 2. Article titled "Trends in the contemporary Arabic Short Story", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009. 3. Encyclopedic articles in Vishwa sahitya Kosam, Vol 3,4, State Institute of Encyclopedic Publications, Govt. of Kerala
Dr. Zeenath Beevi 1. Research Paper titled "Social Life as depicted in Hadith Literature", University of Calicut, 1995 2. Article titled "Encouragement of knowledge on the light of hadith literature", Al Thaqafa, New Delhi 3. Article titled "Islamic reform in prohibiting liquor", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009
N. Shamnad 1. Article titled "Structuralism in contemporary Arabic critical reading", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009. 2. Encyclopedic articles in Vishwa sahitya Kosam, Vol 6, State Institute of Encyclopedic Publications, Govt of Kerala 3. Article titled "Biruda padyapadhati anivaryamaya parishkaranam" published in Madhyamam daily on 09/07/2009
T. Abdul Jaleel 1. Article titled "Arabic journalism in Kerala", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009. Dr. K. Mohammed Ali 1. Jubran Khalil Jubran – Jeevitha Katha ( a book on
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Askar Jubran‟s biography} is under publication by Current Books , Thrissure E. Abdul Latheef 1. Mulakhasu ilm ul Faraid, Prescribed Text book, University of Calicut. 2. Tafseerul Ayil Qur'an, Prescribed Text book, University of Calicut. 3. Mulakhasu Thfseer ul ayathul Qura`an, Prescribed Text book, University of Calicut. 4. hArticle titled "Arab women critics", in Majalla al- Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009. K. P. Abdul Latheef 1.Article titled "Use of technology in Education", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009 Mohammed Salahudeen 1. Article titled "Influence of Islam in Arabic elegy", in Majalla Kaderi al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009
13. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college
1. Active participation of the students and faculty of department in the various activities of the college 2. Participation in the social service and civic activities of the college
14. Methods of continuous student assessment
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of test papers, assignments, group discussions, field trips, projects and seminars in each subject. Various competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a mechanism to give exposure to general awareness.
15. Placement record of the past students
A. Placement of Students: 2004-2009
Degree PG M. Phil Ph. D. Students Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Govt. sector - - 8 1 6 3 1 - Pvt. Sector 10 - 2 - 2 3 4 - Autonomous ------Self Employed 20 - 5 - 2 - - - Others 25 5 10 - 2 - - -
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B. Student Achievements: 2004-2009
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Students Male Fem Male Fem Male Fem Male Fem Male Fem U.G. Rank - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 - P. G. Rank - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 UGC NET 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - Sports - - 1 - - - 1 - 1 - Training ------Extra Curricular ------
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years:
1. During the period between 2004 to 2009, the P. G. Students of the department secured 5 university first ranks and 100 % success rate in M.A. Arabic degree examination 2. The outstanding performance by the B. A. Students in achieving 5 ranks at university level during the last five years. 3. Research activities are being done by the department through seminars and group discussions. 4. Four Students are qualified UGC (NET) and are engaged in research pursuing PhD in different University research centers. 5. Active participation of the students of the department in extra curricular activities and other social programmes 6. The department offers UGC's career oriented add-on courses in Functional Arabic for the last three years. 7. The department functions as a nexus and consultancy between the Arab countries and local job aspirants. 8. It provides more than 20 national and international Arabic periodicals and journals. 9. Effective tutorial system is functioning in the department under class groups and group tutors. 10. Special orientation classes for UGC NET and other competitive examinations. 11. The departmental library has a computerized cataloguing system of books and journal articles.
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18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that: NIL
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology. 2. The department will organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and invited Lectures
A detailed plan of action is given below: a. Curricular activities
1. The department is planning to take up new programmes in undergraduate, post graduate and research levels. 2. New Curriculum for the Undergraduate programme in Arabic: The department of Arabic hosted a five day workshop conducted by the Board of studies in Arabic (Pass) and formulated a restructured curriculum for the undergraduate programme in Arabic as per the guidelines given by the Kerala State Higher Education Council 3. New Syllabi for M.A. Arabic Course: The syllabi for the P.G. course in Arabic has been revised for the 2010 admission to M.A. Arabic course 4. New course: The department is planning to offer a Certificate course in Translation as a part of the soft skill development programme of the college. b. Add-on Courses
The department has been offering UGC's career oriented add-on courses in Functional Arabic. They are Certificate course in Modern Arabic with Computer Applications, Diploma Course in Functional Arabic and Advance Diploma course in commercial Arabic. The course has been conducting successfully for the last four years. The department is planning to expand the scope of the course with adequate curricular changes.
C. Library Up gradation:
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E. Extension activities for public and students
1. Conduct of seminars and symposium in various subjects and issues related to contemporary Arabic literature and culture. 2. Department facilities of library will be made available to students from other institutions and the students of the Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala. 3. Coaching classes for UGC NET and other competitive examinations like that of Kerala Public Service Commission. 4. Preparation and supply of study materials and tools for Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala. 5. Functions as a nexus between the Gulf countries and local public job aspirants. 6. Translation and attestation works of documents related to travel, business, academic, commercial, legal, medical, governmental and diplomatic fields. 7. Women‟s Cell and counseling programmes for female students
20 . Consultancy Collaboration with KELTRON for developing language related tools like word processing softwares as a part of the AKSHAYA project of Kerala IT Mission. Authorized translators of the Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and Ministry of Home, Govt. of Kerala.
21. Other highlights of the Department
Department Website : The department of Arabic has been maintaining a website of its own with the following URL: http://arabicuniversitycollege.yolasite.com/. It is a free website developed by the faculty which shows light on all the aspects and activities of the department.
National Seminar on "Post Modern Trends in Contemporary Arabic Literature" : The department of Arabic organized a one day national seminar on October 21, 2009 with the financial assistance of the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala. The seminar focused on the post modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature. Eight research papers were presented in the seminar using PowerPoint facilities. More than 150 people from different parts of the state were participated in the seminar.
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Alumni Association: The department formed an Alumni association of old students and former teachers on 14th November, 2009.
Workshop for designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic: The department of Arabic has hosted a five day workshop on 16-20 March 2009 conducted by the Board of studies in Arabic (Pass) and formulated a restructured curriculum for the undergraduate programme in Arabic as per the guidelines given by the Kerala State Higher Education Council. The syllabi will came in to force from the 2010 admission onwards.
Department Journal : The Department started proceedures to register a standard journal in Arabic on behalf of the department with the title : " Majalla al-Asima".
Symposium on Palestine resistance poetry : The Department has organized a symposium on Palestine resistance poetry and Mahmud Darwish on 19th August 2008.
Arabic Association : The department has formulated an Arabic Association of students with various programmes and the association is actively engaged in different curricular and non academic activities of the department. The newly elected Association has already organized different programmes like quiz competition, Essay writing, etc.
Remedial coaching: The department has been conducting remedial coaching for backward students by utilizing the facilities in the department. Remedial teaching is being organized on working days, after the regular teaching hours of the college or before the starting of classes whichever is convenient for the students. However remedial teaching is being organized during the holidays and vacations for those students who are genuinely in need of such intensive coaching.
Coaching class for UGC NET Examination: The faculty of the department is carrying out the coaching class for UGC NET examination in Arabic for the P G students of the department during extra hours and holidays.
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Orientation class for PSC competitive examinations: The department is conducting orientation classes for PSC competitive examinations in Arabic for Degree, P G and M. Phil. students of the department during holidays.
Internet browsing and communication facility: The department provides facility for internet browsing and communication for the students of the department.
Computer awareness programme: The department provides facility for the creation of basic awareness on computer by extending the available facility to the students of the department and for P.G. students the facility is made available for their project report preparation. Overhead projector aided teaching: The faculty at the department utilizes the modern technological advancements in teaching in addition to the lecture mode of teaching. Over head projector is used to improve the teaching process.
Extension Lectures: The Faculty members of the department had given lectures on different topics for the students of Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala during 2006-2008.
Departmental Students Grievance Redressal Cell: Department is having an actively working grievance redressal cell and a body of the faculty is coordinating the activities of the grievance cell. Students are freely approaching the cell for their problems in and out of the campus, problems they are facing during travel, in their studies etc. and the faculty members of the cell are effectively solving the problems.
Study Tours: The department organizes study tour programmes of different duration for the students of degree and PG classes in order to give the students an exposure to different geographical areas. Consultancy Services: The faculty of the department is giving consultancy services of translation work of the Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and Ministry of Home, Govt. of Kerala. The department collaborated with Keltron for developing language and word processing tools in Arabic as a part of the AKSHAYA project of Kerala IT Mission.
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Computerized Library Catalogue System: The departmental Library has automated a computerized cataloguing and indexing system of the library books and journal articles. The system has been used for cataloguing the various journal entries under hundreds of titles which will be an efficient source for research activities of the department.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl. No. Name Designation Qualification Experience
1. Dr. Radhika A. Lecturer M.Sc, Ph. D 3 ½ years
Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc
The department offers only subsidiary Biochemistry for Zoology and Botany main students; hence the details of students are not available.
Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The present course is running based on the syllabus which was revised on 2004. From the next academic year onwards the syllabus has been thoroughly revised under CBCSS
Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Not available
Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources: Total number Item Enhancement in last five years
Library 125 books 20 books
Computer 1 computer 1 computer
PH meter, Colorimeter-2, Electronic Colorimeter-1 Laboratories balance, Hot air oven, Centrifuge and Spectrophotometer.
LCD/ Internet connection for browsing – 1 Internet connection for browsing – 1 Internet Con./Laptop / Digital camera
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Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Using conventional teaching aids in classrooms. Practical demonstrations and experiments are done in the laboratory. Moreover the students are given assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students: Tutorial hours are utilized for the academic and personal counseling of students
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years:
Seminars/Conferences/Symposia/Workshops attended and Publications during the past 5 years
1. XV International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, Ox-LDL and expression of macrophage specific functions: Lysosomal degradation dependent/independent pathways, Abstract no.p728, Citation: Atherosclerosis Supplements, Vol.10, Issue 2. June 14-18th 2009, Boston, MA, USA (Abstracted). 2. 21st Kerala Science Congress. Upregulation of macrophage specific functions mediated by modified proteins. 28-31st January 2009, Kollam (Abstracted) 3. 21st Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research, 8-10th December 2008, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu (Paper Presentation) 4. 76th annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemist India [SBC (I)], Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, November 25-27th 2007 ( Poster Presentation) 5. Symposium on “Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism”, Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27-28th, 2007(Paper Presentation). 6. Symposium on Molecular Diagnostics, Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 24th-25th March 2006. 7. International Conference on “Antioxidants & Free radicals in Health-Nutrition & radio protectors” and IV Annual Conference of the society for free Radical research in India (SFRR). St. Johns National academ6y of Health sciences, Bangalore, 10-12th January 2005 (Paper Presentation). 8. “Symposium on Bioethics” conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi and Kerala State Institute of Health and Family Welfare, TVPM, July 10-13th 2005. 9. 73rd Annual meeting of the society of Biological Chemist India (SBC (I)) held at G.B. pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar, November 21-24th 2004 (B.S. Narasinga Rao-Best Presentation Award). 156
10. 28th All India Cell Biology Conference and Symposium on Genome Biology, organized by the Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB) at the National Center for Human Genome Studies & Research, Punjab University, Chandigarh, December 1-3rd ,2004 (Paper Presentation). 11. XVII Annual Conference of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research & International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, December 21-23rd, 2004, Trivandrum.
List of Publications (Journal full papers & Abstracts)
International -4
1. Ox-LDL and expression of macrophage specific functions: Lysosomal degradation dependent/independent pathways, Abstract no.p728, Citation: Atherosclerosis Supplements, Vol.10, Issue 2. June 2009. 2. A Radhika, SS Jacob, PR Sudhakaran. Influence of oxidatively modified LDL on Monocyte-macrophage differentiation. Mol Cell Biochem, 305:133-143, 2007. 3. Sudhakaran PR, Jacob SS, Radhika A: Monocyte-macrophage differentiation in vitro: Fibronectin-dependent Upregulation of certain macrophage specific activities. Glycoconj J. 24(1): 49-55, 2007. 4. A. Radhika, VB Sameer Kumar, PR Sudhakaran. Production of Extracellular Superoxide dismutase (EC-SOD) by Monocyte-macrophage in culture, Proceedings of 73rd Annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (SBC (I)) abstract no-36, Nov 2004. 5. A Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Oxidant stress and production of Superoxide dismutase (SOD) by Monocyte-macrophage in culture. Abstract no; 73: pg-71, Proceedings of the Annual conference of Society for Free Radical Research, 2005. 6. A Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Production of Matrix metalloproteinases by Monocyte- macrophage: modulation by modified proteins. Abstract no. 27, 2007. 7. Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Upregulation of MMP-9 production in Monocyte by oxidized LDL. Proceedings of SBC (I), abstract no: 26, 2007. 8. "Upregulation of macrophage-specific functions by oxLDL: Lysosomal degradation dependent/independent pathways. (Communicated to Atherosclerosis-2009).
Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
1) Member Board of Studies (Biochemistry-2009 onwards) 2) Active participation in framing syllabus for UG Courses, BSc Regular & Restructured Courses in Biochemistry (2009 onwards) 3) Member Board of examiners (UG-2006 onwards)
Membership in Scientific Societies
1. Life Member of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research(ISAR) 2. Life member of Kerala Academy of Science (KAS) 3. Annual Member of Indian Science Congress (ISC) 4. Member Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB) 5. Member Society of Biological Chemists (India) SBC(I)
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6. Member Society for Free Radical Research
Collaboration with other departments and institutions:
Nil
Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
None
Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
None
Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of monthly test papers and assignments
Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placements
Not available
Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years:
Teacher attained Ph.D in Biochemistry (2009)
Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that:
None
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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY 1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty Sl. Name Designation Qualification Experien No ce Years 1. Sri. K.RAJEEV, Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc. ; M. Phil. 28 2. Sri.TK.DINESH KUMAR Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc. 27 3. Sri. R. GOVINDAPILLA Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc. ; M. Phil. 27 4. Dr.V.BABU Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 26 5. Sri.V.A. SASEENDRA Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; L.L.B. 25 BABU 6. Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 23 7. Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ Reader M. Sc.; PhD 23 8. Dr.I.MINI Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 21 9. Dr. SUBRAMANIYAN S. Sr. Gr. Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD; 8 10. Dr. SANDHIA G. S. Sr. Gr. Lecturer M. Sc; M. Phil; PhD 6 11. Dr.T.S.SWAPNA Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 13
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2009- 10) Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep B. Sc. Botany 132 92 40 33 99 Nil
M. Sc. Botany 27 1 26 6 21 Nil
M.Phil 5 1 4 3 2 Nil
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The PG syllabus was revised in 2007. K. Rajeev, Head of the Department of Botany was a member of the PG Board which effected the revision. New emerging areas in life sciences such as Bioinformatics and Nano Biotechnology were added in the syllabus. Steps for restructuring the Degree course by the introduction of the credit and semester system was initiated by Higher Education Council and University of Kerala in 2008. Dr. Kishor Mohan Reader in Botany was the coordinator for the restructuring of B.Sc. Botany course. K Rajeev, Head of the Department of Botany, Dr. Murugan Reader in Botany, Dr. I Mini, Dr. Subramaniyan S. and Dr. Swapna were the other members of this Department to take part in the163 restructuring task. The restructuring will be effected from 2010 in the Kerala University. The faculty has
159 been associated with the modernization curricula of B.Sc. and M.Sc. Botany courses by serving as members of board of studies of both PG and UG. 4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years: Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate No. 2004 - 05 40 31 6 B Sc 2005 - 06 40 33 5 2006 - 07 40 32 4 2007- 08 40 31 5 2008 – 09 40 32 4 2004 - 05 12 12 0 2005 - 06 12 12 0 M Sc 2006 - 07 12 12 0 2007- 08 12 12 0 2008- 09 12 12 0 5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources: Item Total number Enhancement in last five years
Library 3874 books and 4 subscribed journals 240 books 4 computers 1 printer Computer 6 computers and 2 printers 1 printer with with scanner scanner The Botany Department possess equipments which UV- VIS Spectroscope -1, include, Thermocycler, UV- VIS Spectroscope, Deep freezer -1, Deep freezer, Cold Centrifuge, Gel Doc, Electrophoretic apparatus Vertical and Horizontal Cold Centrifuge - 1, with Power packs, Colorimeters, pH meters, Hot air Laboratories Soxhlet apparatuses - 3, ovens, Soxhlet apparatuses, Glass distillation units, Autoclave, Laminar air flow chambers, 4 Electronic Electronic Balances - 2, Balances,. Glass distillation unit, Binocular Over Head Projector - 2 Microscopes, Stereo microscope, soil pH meter, DO meter, binocular, Rotary evaporator, Flame Refrigerators - 2 Photometer, Turbidity meter, Conductivity meter, Muffle Furnace, Microkjeldal, Sand bath, Water bath, Double Distillation units, Micro photography equipment, Refrigerators, Mini-centrifuge, DNA sequencer, Millipore water purifier, Over Head Projector and Generator Two Laboratories are air conditioned LCD/ Internet LCD projector – 1 LCD projector – 1 Con./Laptop/ Internet connection to Computer Lab, Library Internet connection– 3 Digital and HoD's room. Digital camera - 1 camera Digital camera - 1
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. The University College Herbarium is the Herbarium well known herbarium of the erstwhile 500 preserved specimens Travancore state possessing accessions from has been raised over the different parts of India, South India, in last five years particular and is recognized as a reference centre for Taxonomic research by Botanic Survey of India (Ministry of Environment, Govt. of India), other Universities of India and The Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, England. Plant collections as far back from 1887 have been deposited here in with a total of 13,690 accessions on record till date. Duplicate herbarium sheets of several collections have been generously contributed for constituting the herbarium for Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram. Flowering plants have been arranged as per well known Bentham & Hooker system within 200 families. This centre has provided the basic support for publication of important flora like „Flora of Presidency of Madras‟ (J.S. Gamble, 1925), „Flowering plants of Travancore‟ (M. Rama Rao, 1914), and „The Forest Trees of Travancore‟ (T. F. Bourdillion, 1908), as well as several Ph.D thesis. Eminent Botanists like T.F. Bourdillion, A.Meebold, M.Rama Rao, K. Vencoba Rao, Dr. A. Abraham, Dr. S.P. Joseph, Prof. K. Chandrasekharan Nair and Prof. K. Rajappan have contributed substantially to the development of this Herbarium. The Madras Herbarium, Coimbatore and Culcutta Herbarium (Botanical Survey of India) have contributed materials to the University College Herbarium. Museum The department maintains a museum of 150 preserved specimens preserved specimens and it has more than 500 were raised during the plant specimens preserved in formalin. last 5 years Permanent The department maintains a stock of 200 preserved slide slides permanently preserved slide specimens and it specimens were raised counts to about 1000 slides. during the last 5 years 6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method: Overhead projectors and LCD projector are used as teaching aids in classroom teaching. LCD Projectors are used for M. Phil., M. Sc. and UGC CSIR NET Classes. As part of curriculum, field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their visual perception. Seminars and the lectures by eminent scientists in the field of Botany and Biotechnology
161 were organized for the benefit of students. Routine practical demonstrations are done in the laboratories of the department. Moreover the students are given small project works, assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process. Research students such as M. Phil and Ph.D. students are asked to maintain discipline. Fortnightly seminars by the Post graduate and research scholars are organized to update and motivate the students. 7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students: Tutors are allotted for all classes including PG and UG. They are also given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. Teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Individual attention is given for the students in their personal and academic problems. 8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years:
Name Refresher Seminar/ workshops/ Conferences courses Sri. K.RAJEEV, attendedTwo refresher 1. National Seminar on Plant Genomics at courses Dept. of Botany University of Kerala, 0n 2008 2.Worksop on restructuring of BSc. Degree courses 2009 Feb Sri. TK. DINESH 1. 2007 Jan. One Day seminar on Plant KUMAR Taxonomy organized by University of Kerala and Indian Botanical Society Kerala Chapter 2. 2008 One Day seminar on ethnobotany, Dept. of Botany University of Kerala 3. Worksop on restructuring of BSc. Degree courses 2009 Feb Dr.V.BABU Eight Seminars Sri. R. 1. State level Seminar on Biotech and GOVINDAPILLA Bioquest – Kerala 2004 Trivandrum. 2. Recent Trends in Molecular Biotech. 10 Jan 004 3. Nat. Sem cum Workshop in Botany for College teachers.05-06 TVPM Sri.V.A.SASEENDRA Six semiars BABU Dr.S.R.Deepthi Three seminars Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ Three seminars Dr.I.MINI Four Seminars
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Dr.SUBRAMANIYAN 1. Attended the 1. One day symposium conducted by S. Orientation Association of Microbiologists of India Programme in Trivandrum Chapter at Regional Research Multidiscipline at Laboratory (CSIR) Trivandrum. 2002 Jan Academic Staff 2. Attended the L.V. Vaidyanathan memorial College, talk on „Biodiversity of Silent Valley‟ at Thiruvananthapur Silent Valley National Park. 05 am from June 5 th 3. Attended a one day seminar on the „Status to July 2nd 2002. of Silent Valley National Park‟ in 2. Refresher course connection with the 20th year of declaration in Environmental as National Park. 2006 Science from 4. Attended a two-day National Seminar on 03.08.05 to „Biodiversity and conservation – 24.01.05 at Bioconserve 2006‟ at Govt. Victoria Academic Staff College Jan 2006 College, 5. Attended the L.V.Vaidyanathan memorial University of talk on „Biotechnology‟ in Dec. 06. Kerala, 6. Attended a one day Seminar with Software Thiruvananthapur Demonstration on Computer Aaided Drug am. Design (CADD). 05/05/2006, by Centre for 3. Refresher course Bioinformatics, Univ. of Kerala, TVPM in 7. Attended a one day Seminar “EMERGING BIOINFORMATI TRENDS IN MICROBIAL CS from TECHNOLOGY” 10 Feb 2007 by PSGR 17.01.06 to College Coimbatore 07.02.06 at 5. 2008 Attended a one day Seminar Academic Staff “BIOPERL”, on 2008 by Centre for College, Bioinformatics, Univ. of Kerala, TVPM University of 6. Worksop on restructuring of BSc. Degree Kerala, courses 2009 Feb Thiruvananthapu ram 4. Refresher course in Life sciences 2008 December
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Dr. SANDHIA G. S. 1. Attended the 1.Attended a two-day National Seminar on Orienta-tion „Biodiversity and conservation – Programme in Bioconserve 2006‟ at Govt. Victoria Multidiscipline (IT College,Palakkad Oriented) at 2. Attended the L.V. Vaidyanathan memorial Academic Staff talk on „Biodiversity of Silent Valley‟ at College, Silent Valley National Park. 2005 Thiruvana- 3. Attended a one day seminar on the „Status nthapuram from 4th of Silent Valley National Park‟ in Jan to 31st January, connection with the 20th year of 2005. declaration as National Park 4. Attended the L.V. Vaidyanathan memorial talk on „Biotechnology‟ in Dec. 2006. 5.Attended the two-day National seminar on „Science, Technology and Environment‟ organized by the Post graduate department of Zoology at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad. Dr.T.S.SWAPNA Nil 1.National seminar on GM crops and food security at Sastha Bhavan, Pattom TVM on 17-11-09 2. International seminar on democratic and secular education organized by Govt of Kerala , Kerala University Campus, Kariavattom-4-12-08 to 6-12-08 3.Ethnobotany and III Annual general body meeting of IBS Kerala chapter organized by IBS, Kerala chapter, Dept Botany, Univ. Kerala, 31st October 2008
9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research: Sl. Name Other academic activities No. 1. K. Rajeev 1. Member PG Board of studies University of Kerala 2. Member PG Board of studies University of Calicut 3. Coordinator Darwin bicentenary celebrations TVPM and Kollam 4. Chairman Biology text book Committee for standards IX to XII SERT Govt. of Kerala. 5. Coordinator Nature Club University College TVPM. 2. Sri .T. K.DINESH 1. Elected member of Academic Council Uni. Of KUMAR Calicut 02-06 2. Member UG Board of studies University of Kerala 3. Elected member of Faculty of Science Univ. of Kerala 06-09 4. Fellow of Indian Botanical Society, Joint Secretary IBS Kerala Chapter
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3. Dr.V.BABU 1.Membr of Ind. Botanical Soc and Secretary of Kerala Chapter 2.Question Paper Setter Calicut University PG and UG 3.Member of Board of Studies – Faculty of Science KU 4.Member Indian Society for Phytomorphology 4. Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI 1. Member of Board of Examiners for M. Sc. 5. Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ 1.Question Paper setter University of Calicut . 2.Science columnist in various dailies and periodicals 3.Presented several speeches through AIR and Door Darhan .6 Dr.I.MINI 1. Member of Board of PG and UG examinations 7. Dr. 1.Compulsory Social Service Coordinator 2003- 2005 SUBRAMANIYAN S. 2.Carrier guidance Committee member 2002-2005. 3.Participated in centralized valuation B. Sc. Botany 2003- 2004 4.Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2003 – 2006 5. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. 2007. 6.Presented Lecture on GENE CLONING in connection with the Inauguration of Botany Association, Government College Chittur on 8th December 2006 7.Guided M. Sc. BIOINFORMATICS Student of Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore 2007 8.Member, PG Board of studies, Calicut University 9. Resource person for SRG training (for HS teachers)07-09 10. Dr. SANDHIA G.S. 1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2005 – 2009 2.Member of Board of Examiners MSc, Calicut University 08 11. Dr.T.S.SWAPNA 1. Member of Organizing committee of a National Seminar at Trivandrum
10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum Sree Chithira thirunal Res. Inst. TVPM TBGRI Palode 11. The thrust areas of the Department: 1. Plant Molecular Biology 12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
Type & topic of the project Present status Sponsor
SARD Project KSCSTE (23 Lakhs) Completed KSCSTE Govt. of Kerala TVM KSCSTE Project (Rs. 8.63 Lakhs) Ongoing KSCSTE Govt. of Kerala TVM KSCSTE Project UGC Minor Project (Rs. 1.2 Lakhs) Ongoing UGC Project UGC Minor Project (Rs. 88000) Ongoing UGC Project
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13. Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
Sl. Faculty Item / journal/ books/articles No 1 Sri. K.RAJEEV, 1. Mariamma Cherian, K. Rajeev and N. Omanakumari. “Ursolic acid-a cytotoxic triterpenoid of Coleus Zeylanicus (Benth) Cramer and Hyptis suaveolens (L)Poit”. J. Cytol. Genet: 9, 93-99 2. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2005. Chromosomal variations in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 66-67. Tenth all India conference on Cytology and genetics. Organised by, Society of Cytologists and geneticists, India. 3. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2006. Ajmalicine production in in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 35-36. International Conference on Ethnopharmacology and Alternative Medicine. Organised by national Society for Ethnopharmacology at Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala. 4. Jijoy Joseph, George Titus, Rajeev, K., Mariamma Cherian and Roschen sasikumar. 2006. Investigation of endosymbiont theory using genome signatures. In Abstracts p. 201-203. XVIII Kerala Science Congress. Organised by KSCSTE, Jan. 2006. Thiruvananthapuram. 5. Rajeev, K. and G. M. Nair. 2007genetic diversity in the indigenous medicinal herb Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don as revealed by RAPD analysis. Abst p. 22. Nationl Symp on plant genome. Feb. 2007. BHindu Univity, Varanasi.
2 Dr.V.BABU 1. Babu, V., Ganga Devi. T., and Subramonium, A. Antihyperglycaemic activity of Cassia kleinii leaf extract in glucose fed normal rats and alloxan induced rats. Ind. J. pharmacol.,2002.34:409-415. 2. Babu, V., Ganga Devi. T., and Subramonium, A. Antidiabetic actvity of ethanol ext of Cassia kleinii leaf ext in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats and isoln of an active principle & toxicity evaln of the extract. Ind. J. pharmacol.,2003. 35:290-296. 3. Gayathri, G. and Babu, V. Pharmacognostic analysis of Azima tetracantha Lam.(2009). Phytomorphology. 59(1&2). 47-50.
3 Sri.V.A.SASEEND1. One Paper accepted in Anthropologist RA BABU 4 Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI 1. Ayana Ravi, Remya R and Deepthi, S R. (2008). Antimicrobial activity studies on Cissuc quadrangularis L. Ind. J. Bot. Research 4 (2): 201-204.
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2. Deepthi S R, Remya R and Thankamani V. (2008). Antibacterial activity studies and phytochemical screening on methanol extract of Alstonia scholaris R. Br. Res. J. Biotech. 3(4): 40-43. 3. Remya R, Shabana, M and deepthi S R.. Bioactivity studies on Nerium odorum Soland. Ind. J. Bot. Res. (accepted) 4. Deepthi S R, Remya R and Thankamani V.. Antifungal activity studies anfd phytochemical scrrening on the methanol extract of Alstonia scholaris. Fitotherapia (communicated).
5 Dr.OOMMEN 1. Oommen P. Saj and John E. Thoppil, Cytotoxic studies and P.SAJ Exploration of Essential Oil in Two species of Corymbia.J. Cytol. Genet. 7 (NS) : 131- 139 (2006). 2. Oommen P. Saj and John E. Thoppil Exploration of essential oil of Beaufortia sparsa R.Br. , GEOBIOS 34: 13- 16 (2007). 3. Oommen P. Saj, Rony K. Roy and S S.V. Chem. Composition and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oil of Feijoa Sellowiana O.Berg. , Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2 (1) 227- 230 (2008). 4. Ayana Ravi and Oommen P. Saj. Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial studies on “ AROGYAPACHA” , Kerala Ginseng ( Trichopus zeylanicus ssp. Travancoricus Burkill. Ex. Narayanan) Leaf extract. Mansa M.M., Abstracts( National Symposium ) Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Trivandrum p. 81-82 (2008). 5. Ayana Ravi and Oommen P. Saj. Antimicrobial activities of the Leaf, Bark and Fruit pericarp extracts of Terminalia bellerica. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 3 (1) 239- 242 (2009). 6. Chitra P and Oommen P.Saj Morphogenetic and Antimicrobial studies on Andrographis echioides J. of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 4 (1) (2009) (In Press)
1. Radhika C G, Mini I andGanga Devi T (2004). Studies on Abiotic 6 Dr. I. MINI parameters in a tropical fresh water lake- Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Pollution Research 23 (1) : 49-63. 2. Mini I, Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T (2003). Hydrological studies on a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, South India. Pollution Research 22 (4) : 617- 626. 3. Mini I, Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Distribution of photosynthetic pigments in a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river, Thirunvanathapuram. South Kerala. The Ekologia 7(1-2): 45- 48 4. Mini , C G Radhika and T Ganga Devi. (2003). Hydrological studies on a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, South India. Pollution Research 22 (4) : 617- 626.
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5. Mini, I Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Distribution of photosynthetic pigments in a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river, Thirunvanathapuram. South Kerala. The Ekologia 7 (1-2): 45- 48 6. Mini, I Jayaraman P R and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Nutrient dynamics in the sedimentary environment of a lotic ecosystem, Vanapuram river, Thirunvananthapuram, Kerala, South India. Indian Joural of Ecology and Ecoplanning 15 (1-2) : 125-134. 7. Mini I and Ganga Devi T Dynamics of trace metals in Vamanapuram river South Kerala India Pollution research ( communicated) 8. Saranya K L , Salini C and Mini I.. Bioorganics and allelopathic potential of an invasive weed Mikania scandens L. Indian Journal of Phytological Research (Communicated) 9. Jayaraman P R, Mini I, Vasudevan Nair T and Ganga Devi. T (2003). Dynamics of Biogeoorganics in the sediments of a lotic ecosystem Karamana river, Kerala South India International Joural of Ecology and Environmental sciences 29 :137-150. 10. Radhika, C G Mini I and Ganga Devi T (2004). Studies on Abiotic parameters in a tropical fresh water lake- Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Pollution Research 23 (1) : 49-63.
7 Dr. Subramanian S 1. Subramaniyan, S., Sandhia, G.S,, Prema, P. Control of xylanase production without protease activity in Bacillus sp. by selection of nitrogen source Biotech Letts- 23 (5), 369 - 371. (2001) 2. Subramaniyan, S. and Prema, P. (2002) Biotechnology of Microbial Xylanases: Enzymology, Molecular Biology and Appln. CRIT. REV.in Biotech 22(1),33-64.
3. Subramaniyan S. and Anusha, K. M. (2007) Rooting of angiosperm Phylogeny A bioinformatic study. Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb- 2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS College.org 4. Subramaniyan, S. and Divya, V. Xylanases from a MTCC culture Bacillus subtilis 1790 and a comparative study of Xylanases from other microorganisms. Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb- 2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS College.org 5. Subramaniyan, S. and Prema P. (2009) Purification and Characterization of Xylanases from Bacillus pumilus Enzyme and Microbial Technology (Communicated).
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8 Dr. G S Sandhia 1. Lalit Arya, SANDHIA G. S., Malik S.S. and Sanjeev Kumar Singh (2001) Identification of Sorghum hybrids using RAPD markers. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources 14: 229-230. 2. SANDHIA G. S. and Lalit Arya (2001) Principles of DNA isolation and purification. In: Training manual on “PCR based techniques for plant DNA fingerprinting” 13-17&65- 76, NBPGR, New Delhi.
3. Arya L, Sandhia G S, Singh S K, Rana M K, Malik S S (2006)
Analysis of Indian sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] cultivars and lines using RAPD markers J. Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology 15 (2) 4. 5.Sandhia G S. and Jijesh M. Protease from a MTCC culture Bacillus subtilis 1790 in different low cost media. Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb- 2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS College.org 5. Sandhia, G. S. Subramaniyan, S. and Prema P. (2009) Production and characterization of Alkaline proteinases from Bacillus SGP-26 Bioresource Technology. (Communicated).
9 Dr. Swapna, T. S 1.Swapna, T. S. Salt stress induced changes on enzyme activities during different developmental stages and of Rice (Oryza sativa Linn). Indian Journal of Biotechnology. 2 pp 251-258 (2003) 2.Swapna, T. S., Binitha, M and Manju T.S. (2004) In vitro multiplication in Kaempferia galanga Linn. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 118(1-3): 233-41. 3.Swapna T S and Sabu. A.(2005) Salt stress in rice and the biotechnological approaches for inducing tolerance. In Biotechnology: Current perspectives and Potential Applications. Ed. P.C. Trivedi. Pp 57 – 71. 4.Swapna, T. S. Callus induction and regeneration of plants from anther cultures of rice: Impact of carbon sources and cold shock of inflorescence. Brazilian Archives in Biology and Technology. (Communicated). 5.Swapna, T.S. Esterase as a molecular marker for salt tolerance in regenerated plants. Current Science (Communicated).
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10 Dr. Kishore Mohan 1. Kishor Mohan T C Pillai RSN and Mohankumar C (2004) Activity of Lignin Biosynthesis enzymes During Fibre ring and Shell formation of oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) fruit- Tenera variety. International Journal of Oil Palm, 3&4: 11-15 2. Kishor Mohan T C and C Mohankumar (2004) Biochemical changes in the Cell Wall of Oil Palm Fruit Mesocarp during Development and Post-harvest storage. J. Food Sci. Technol., 41 (2): 191-193 3.Gayathri, V Renjima, K Murugan and T C Kishor Mohan (2006). Changes in the Nutritional, Antinutritional and Antioxidant Char during Devet and Ripening of Jamaica Cherry (M calabura) J.Phytol.Res. 19(2): 157-164 4. Murugan, K Kishor Mohan T C, Shilpa L. Satheesh and Sajitha Rajan S. (2006) Nutritive and Antinutritive Characteristics of Selected Wild Plants from South India. J.Phytol.Res. 19(2): 227- 231 Publications of the faculty,5. Sajitha for the Rajan past S, fiveShilpa years Satheesh continuation L, Kishor MohanPRESENTATION T C and Murugan / PUBLICATIONSK (2007) Value in NATIONAL of ethnic foods SEMINARS in meeting antioxidant needs: the wild plant connection. J Food Sci Technol, 44(4): 394-396 6. Sandeep B S, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C (2008) 1. Murugan K, MohankumarBiochemical C (2001) Ecophysiological Analysis of the Nutraceuticalfeatures of Lumnitzera Characteristics racemosa in the a Fruit Mesocarp of Palmyra Palm (Borassusth flabellifer L.) J Food mangrove resistant to salineSci Technol conditions. (Communicated) Proceedings of 13 Kerala Science Congress, Thrissur, 521-524. 7. Archana C S, Remya Krishnan, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C (2008) Changes in the nutraceutical potential of Ceylon Olive 2. Murugan K, Mohankumar(Elaeocarpus C (2002) Cinnamyl serratus L.) alcohol at NADPH different - dehydrogenase, stages of fruit an maturation.J.Phytol Res ( Communicated) indicator of detecting plants based on their habitat. Proceedings of 14th Kerala Science 8. Gayathri T, Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K (2007) Purification Congress, Kochi. 459-462.and Characterization of Polygalacturonase-3 from Jamaica Cherry 3. Anil Kumar, Murugan K( Muntingiaand Mohan calaburakumar C (2002)Linn). StressJ. Plantinduced Biochemistry features of basin & mangroves: a case for habitatBiotechnology dependent.16(2): conservation 127-130 -16th Kerala Science Congress, Calicut 9. Jeejamol, C.. Anil Kumar VB, Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K 4. Murugan K and Mohan (2007). kumar CImpact (2003).Mineral of fungicide Composition Contaf 5E on andactive its oxygen regulation species in mangroves 90th Indian Scienceand Antioxidant Congress, Bangalore,enzymes in VignaJanuary, unguiculata 2003 (L.) Walp.,J .Curr. Sci.10 (2): 647-652 5. Manasa M G and Murugan K (2003) Richness and diversity of ants at Dhoni hills, 10. Murugan K and Kishor Mohan TC (2007) Amelio-rative Palakkad of Southern Western Ghats 90th Indian science congress, Bangalore, 2003 mechanism of NaCl stress in Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. Indian J 6. Sajitha S. Rajan, Shilpa satheesh L , Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K. Evaluation of of Plant physiol. 12 (4): 373-377. antioxidant value from ethnic food plants consumed by the tribals of Chittor district. 11. Anil kumar V B, Jeejamol C, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C (2007) Biochemical analysis of the nutraceutical characteristics in Barbados cherry170 (Malpighia glabra L.) J.Phytol Res.20(2): 237- 242 12. National seminar on Medicinal Plants at Rajeev Gandhi Center For Biotechnology, Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala 2006. 7. Murugan K , Harish S R, Sumitha S (2005). Antioxidant and Nutritive Value Associated with Fruit Development and Maturation in Capsicum annuum L. var. Jwalamukhi 93rd Indian Sci. Congress 2005, Hyderabad 8. Murugan K (2005) Micropropagation for the rapid multiplication of Tylophora indica (Burm.f.) Merr. – a medicinal plant. 93rd Indian Sci. Congress 2005, Hyderabad 9. Harish SR and Murugan K (2005). Biochemical survey of defense mechanism in bryophytes: some observations.18thKerala Science Congress, January 2005, Thiruvananthapuram. 10. Deepak RP, Renjima V, Murugan K Antioxidant Potential of Hemigraphis colorata (Blume) H.G.Hallier and Rhinacanthus nasutus (Linn). Kurz. – a search Kerala Science Congress kannur, Kerala, 2007 11. Swapna, T.S. Effect of carbon sources and growth regulators in androgenic callus formation and green plant regeneration in rice. Paper presented in “Biohorizon” the 6th 176 National Symposium on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, held at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. March 12-13, 2003. 12. Swapna, T.S. Effcet of carbon sources and cold shock of inflorescence in anther culture of rice. Paper presented in “Biohorizon” the 6th National Symposium on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, held at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. March 12-13, 2003 13. Swapna, T.S and Manju, T.S. Rapid in vitro multiplication of Hemidesmus indicaus – a valuable medicinal plant. Presented in the International conference on “Emerging frontiers at the interface of chemistry and biology” Trivandrum, April 28 – 30. 2003. 14. Swapna, T.S and Binitha, M. In vitro induction of somatic embryogenesis and multiple shoots in Kaempferia galanga. Presented in the International conference on “Emerging frontiers at the interface of chemistry and biology” Trivandrum, April 28 – 30. 2003. 15. Swapna, T.S, Isozyme marker for salt tolerance in rice. Presented in International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum, India on April 2001. 16. Swapna, T.S, Effect of maltose, sucrose and growth regulators in androgenic callus formation and green plant regeneration in rice, Presented in International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum, India on April 2001. 171
17. Swapna, T.S, Effect of salt stress on enzyme activity in callus and different developmental stages of rice, Presented in International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum, India on April 2001. 18. Swapna, T.S and Nambisan, P. Variations in esterase banding pattern in rice at different developmental stages and under stress. Presented in National Symposium in Recent trends in Biotechnology held at Karnataka Agricultural University on January 1997. 19. Shilpa satheesh, Sangeetha G, Murugan K and Rajeev K, Callus cultures of Coccinia indica W & A as a source of trypsin protease inhibitors- a potential insecticidal and antitumour agent, National seminar “From Chromosome to genomes- challenges and prospects”, Thiruvanathapuram, 2008. 20. Bobby. T.Edwin & C.Mohankumar. Molecular identifications of Proutista moesta as the vector and the phylogenetic analysis of KWD phytoplasma. Extended Abstracts XVIII Kerala Science Congress(2006) 481-483. 21. D.K. Sathish & C.Mohankumar. Identification of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) varieties using RAPD markers Extended Abstracts XVIII Kerala Science Cong. (06). 22. Sunukumar.S.S, Murugan.K. & Mohankumar.C. Variability in amplification of Phytoplasma in Kerala wilt Diseased Coconut palms. Proceedings of the 20th Kerala Science Congress (2008). 284-287. 23. Reeja Rajab, Murugan K and Mohan kumar C, Intraspecific DNA polymorphism in Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The natural sweetener by RAPD and DDRT, PP 46-47, 2008, XVIII Swadeshi Science Congress, Thiruvananthapuram 24. I Mini & T Ganga Devi . Seasonal fluctuations in the macro and trace elements in a submerged aquatic lithophyte- Tristicha ramosissima willis associated with Vamanapuram river, Thiruvananthapuram Kerala at 6th Indian Environmental Science Congress held at ThirunanathapuramMay 2007. 25. A S Reshmi C G Radika, I Mini & T Ganga Devi Cadmium a mounting Danger on Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district ,Kerala at 6th Indian Environmental Science Congress held at ThirunanathapuramMay 2007. 26. Deepthi S R, Soorya R , Ajith R and Thankamani V.. Antimicrobial activity of leaf and stem bark extract of Alstonia scholaris R Br. National seminar on medicinal plants organized by Pharmacognosy Unit, Ayurveda College, Tvpm. March 8-9, 2000 27. Deepthi S R, Scott William and Thankamani V. Phytochemical screening of the stem bark extract of Alstonia scholaris R Br. National Seminar on phytochemicals and 172
Nutrition organized By Centre for development of Science and Technology on 8 January 2001. 28. Deepthi S R, Sasidharan V K, Rajamma V and Thankamani V Antibacterial, antifungal and pesticidal activities of leaf, stem bark extracts of Alstonia scholaris R Br. 13 th Kerala Science Congress, 29-31 January 2001. organized by State committee on Science technology and Environment. 29. Deepthi S R, Scott William and Thankamani V. Bioactivity studies and phytochemical scrrening on leaf, stem bark, root bark of Alstonia scholaris. 17 th Kerala Science Congress, 29-31 January 2005. organized by State committee on Science technology and Environment. 30. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2005. Chromosomal variations in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 66-67. Tenth all India conference on Cytology and genetics. Organised by, Society of Cytologists and geneticists, India. 31. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2006. Ajmalicine production in in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 35-36. Internatl Conf on Ethnopharmacol and Alternative Medicine. Organised by national Society for Ethnopharmacology at Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala. 32. Jijoy Joseph, George Titus, Rajeev, K., Mariamma Cherian and Roschen sasikumar. 2006. Investigation of endosymbiont theory using genome signatures. In Abstracts p. 201- 203. XVIII Kerala Science Congress. Organised by KSCSTE, Jan. 2006. Thiruvananthapuram. 33. Rajeev, K. and G. M. Nair. 2007genetic diversity in the indigenous medicinal herb Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don as revealed by RAPD analysis. Abstracts p. 22. National Symposoum on plant genome. Feb. 2007. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. 34. Reshmi A S, Radika C G, Mini I Ganga Devi T Cadmium a mounting Danger on Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district ,Kerala at 6th Indian Environmental Science Congress held at ThirunanathapuramMay 2007. 35. Subramaniyan S. and Prema P. (2002) One day symposium conducted by Association of Microbiologists of India Trivandrum Chapter at Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR) Trivandrum. 2002 Jan 36. Subramaniyan (2007) Industrial Application of Microbial Xylanases Paper presented at One Day Seminar by Dep. Microbial Tech. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women Coimbatore Feb 10th 2007 173
37. Subramaniyan and Vijitha V. (2008) Effect of phytoextracts on Rhizoctonia solani (Sheath Blight Pathogen) at One Day Seminar by Dep. Microbial Tech. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women Coimbatore Jan 2008 14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college: a. HOD of Dept. Sri. Rajeev K was the convenor of Darwin Bicentenary celebrations Trivandrum Chapter b. Identifiction of Taxonomical Materrials, c. Provides Facility for Project work for B. Sc. Botany , B.Sc. Biotechnology and PG d. Water Quality Analysis e. Many students of the Department are members of National Service Scheme and are involved in commendable social service 15. Methods of continuous student assessment: The Department regularly conducts Seminars and Test papers prescribed by the University for Continuous Assessment. Assignments in each subject are given to both B.Sc. and M.Sc. students. The results are published and genuine grievances are rectified.
16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the dept to the student placements
Degree Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2004-05 10 5 9 2005-06 9 7 8 2006-07 7 6 8 2007-08 7 6 7 2008-09 7 5 5 PG Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others
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17. Significant achievements of the department faculty and students during the past
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UGC CSIR NET Coaching Classes The department has successfully organized UGC CSIR NET Coaching Classes for Life Sciences under the Continuing Education sub-centre, University College. Coaching Programme of Government of Kerala for Gifted students in science was organized by Department of Botany. Department Publishes a half yearly science magazine Ph.D awarded 1) Mr. Kishor Mohan 2) Mr. Murugan K 3) Miss. Sharmila L B 4) Smt. Subhashini J 5) Mr. Boby T Edwin 6) Mr. Sathish D K 7) Mr. Thomas Bennan (Thesis submitted) 8 Mr. P R Jayaraman 9 Mr. V Babu 10 Mrs. Mini I 11 Mrs. Arathy M S 12 Mrs. C G Radhika 13 Mrs. Prasannakumari A A 14 Mrs. T R Jayakumari Ph. D. Synopsis Submitted 1Mrs. Jayasree Sukumar 2 Pradeep Sankar Rank Holders 2006, M.Sc Sajitha Rajan S I rank 2006, M.Sc Shipa Satheesh L IV Rank 2009 MSc Pratheesh IV rank Patents Dr. C.Mohankumar, has filed two patents based on the findings of his research group. 1. Novel method for the extraction and purification of stevioside from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, a non-carbohydrate sweetner (File No.01436/2006) Major Findings Elaeis guineensis RAPD marker tnrp-28 genomic sequence for the identification of Tenera variety. GenBank accession No. EF635500 through GenBank submission www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Stevia rebaudiana ent-kaurenoic acid 13-hydroxylase gene was identified and the new sequence got a GenBank accession No. EU722415 through GenBank submission by www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Sequence of Kerala wilt disease Phytoplasma gene was identified with GenBank accession No. AY 158660 through GenBank submission by ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Invited talks 1. Prof. Trevor Hocking, University of Wolverhampton, UK presented a talk related to Genetically modified plants and its impact in society on 29/06/2007 2. Dr.A.Sasidharan memorial Lecture series started with an inaugural talk by Dr. Christopher Augur, University of Paul Cezanne, Marseille, France on Water Hyacinth – A potential raw material for production of Bioethanol 3. The Department in collaboration with Kerala Biodiversity Board and Sasthra sahithya Parishad planned to celebrate Charles Darwin Bicentenary Celebration for one year from 12/ 02/ 2009. The programme includes seminars, quiz, essay writing and painting competition across Thiruvananthapuram district by participating students from plus two to college level. Sri. K Rajeev, Head of the Department is the joint convener of the all Kerala committee of Charles Darwin Bicentenary Celebrations. Refresher Courses/Workshop To enrich the faculty, the department has organized refresher courses and workshops for the selected members of the teaching faculty for the all the colleges of University of Kerala, M.G.University and University of Calicut. The list of refresher courses is conducted as follows. 1.Tissue culture training programme from 13-5-1994 to 27-5-1994 sponsored by department of industries and commerce, Govt. of Kerala. 2.Refresher course in Botany sponsored by the Directorate of collegiate education. Govt. of Kerala, March 6th- 27th 1998. 3.Refresher course in Botany sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala. December 1998. 4.Workshop on, „Tools and Technique in Applied Biology‟ from January 3rd-8th 2002 was organized by Plant Biochemistry Unit, Department of Botany, University College, Thiruvananthapuram sponsored by Science Technology and Environmental Committee, Govt. of Kerala. 5. Research Programme In the field of Plant Science research, department has twin focus- Plant Biochemistry- Molecular Biology and Environmental Biology. The Plant Biochemistry Molecular Biology Unit of Department of Botany has been focusing research activities in the following areas
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1. Biodiversity of Bryophytes and its biochemical and Physiological adaptations to tolerance in relation to dehydration and dehydration stress. 2. Trypsin protease inhibitors from Cucurbitaceae and its antimicrobial, insecticidal and antitumour properties 3. Bioethanol production from Pistia and Salvinia 4. Molecular and biochemical specificities to oxidative stress tolerance in Mangroves
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that: NIL
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The department intends to establish full fledged laboratories in Microbiology and Phytochemistry to conduct research projects
2. Renovation of Biotechnology and Physiology Laboratories has been initiated. 3. Department intends to extend internet facility to Department Library. 4. Department intends to start add on course on Tissue culture and Microbiology. 5. Department intends to equip the seminar hall with an audio system and to furnish it with Jefferson Chairs, so that students can comfortably attend and take note in classes and seminars. 6. Department has initiated two more green houses in its Botanical garden 7. Botany Department has the charge of Nature Club of the College which plans to plant selected rare trees in the campus 8. Department intends to subscribe more number of scientific journals 9. Department intends to create its on Web Site 10. Botany Department has initiated steps to provide selected study materials to the students through internet 11. The department will organize State Level and National Seminars 12. Botany Department intends to conduct more workshops in Plant Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Tissue Culture 13. The department intends to establish a well equipped Laboratory facility for Microbiology/Plant Pathology 183 14. Apart from the existing projects the Faculty of the Department will approach various funding agencies to attain the above mentioned goals.
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15. Modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology will be used to improve teaching standards. 16. Department plans to renovate its Environmental Biology Laboratory and Library 17. The department intends to Establish a Bioinformatics Laboratory
20. Any other highlights Coaching class for UGC-CSIR NET Examination: The faculty of the department is carrying out the coaching class for UGC-CSIR NET examination in Life Sciences for the P G students of the department during holidays Remedial coaching: Department teaching staff members are engaged in remedial coaching Internet browsing and communication facility: Department provide facility for internet browsing and communication for the students of the department. Liquid crystal display and overhead projector aided teaching: The faculty at the department utilizes the modern technological advancements in teaching in addition to the lecture mode of teaching. Most of the modern topics are dealt with LCD display utilizing power point presentations and class room lectures are assisted by Over head projectors. Alumni of P G Department of Botany: An active community of the old students of the department is meeting frequently at the department. In fact five out of 11 staff are themselves alumni of this department. The Alumni is actively engaged in the developmental programmes of the department. Each alumnus is conscious about the his or her responsibility in endeavors leading to the academic excellance of the College. Training programmes : 184 Short-term training programmes have been organized for the students of the department in Mushroom cultivation and cultivation of Orchids and Anthurium. Conduct of seminars and workshops: In the year 2009 Botany department Organized seminar in association with National Science day in the area of Bioinformatics
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3 day Work shop was organized by department of Botany on the restructuring of B.Sc. Botany curriculum and was attended by several teachers from various Colleges affiliated to University of Calicut Medicinal plant Repository: Department is carrying out a conservation programme for medicinal plants and presently the students of the department maintains 125 different rare medicinal plants in pots. Botanical Garden: The department maintains live plant specimens in the botanic garden in the campus and utilizes the specimens in the teaching programme of the department. Extension Lectures: Members of Department of Botany are often invited as resource persons for various lectures in and around Trivandrum Department Grievance Cell: Established a Department Grievance cell Activities of Botany Association: Botany association in association with Nature club organizes Quizz programmes, and Filed trips to various places. Field Studies: As the subject of Botany requires field studies, department organizes study tour programmes of different durations for the students of various classes. In this programme, field visits to neighbouring states are also included in order to give the students an exposure to ecological and vegetational patterns of such areas.
Consultancy Services: The faculty of the department is giving consultancy services in the identification of plant/fungal specimens, in floriculture and mushroom cultivation and also in the preparation 185 of biological projects, teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections, photographs and slides for projection. The students of neighbouring schools, colleges have used these services. Nature Club: Department is coordinating the activities of the Nature club registered with World Wide Fund for conservation of Nature and Natural resources. Students of various departments are the members of the club. They actively participate in nature conservation and related the awareness programmes.
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1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl. Name Designation Qualification Specialization Experience No. 1. Dr. Ajaikumar. N. Sel. Gr. M.Phil, Ph.D. Organic 29 Lecturer Chemistry. 2. Dr.Moly Marceline.C. Sel. Gr. Ph.D Physical 27 Lecturer Chemistry. 3. Peethambaran Achari.M.N. Sel. Gr. M.Sc. Organic 27 Lecturer Chemistry 4. Jacob Raj Sel. Gr. M.Phil Inorganic 28 Lecturer Chemistry 5. John.T.J. Sel. Gr. M.Phil Inorganic 27 . Lecturer Chemistry 6. Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph Sel. Gr. Ph.D Organic 27 Lecturer Chemistry. 7. Prasanna Chandran Pillai.T. Sel.Gr. M.Sc. Inorganic 29 Lecturer Chemistry 8. Dr. Sreedhar. M.K. Sel. Gr. Ph.D Organic 25 Lecturer Chemistry 9. Dr. Harikumaran Nair. M.L. Reader Ph.D Inorganic 27 Chemistry 10 Rajeev. G. Sel. Gr. M.Phil Inorganic 28 Lecturer Chemistry 11 Lalitha. K.P. Sel. Gr. M.Phil Physical 21 Lecturer Chemistry 12 Dr. Sadasivan. V. Sel. Gr. M.Phil, Ph.D Physical 21 Lecturer Chemistry 13 Dr.Thara. G.S Sel. Gr. Ph.D Organic 16 Lecturer Chemistry 14 Lekha. V.S (Deputation under Lecturer M.Sc. Inorganic 7 FIP) Chemistry 15 Dr. Ambadas. G. Lecturer Ph.D Physical 6 Chemistry
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2006-07) Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep B. Sc. 126 82 44 19 107 Nil Chemistry M. Sc. 32 5 27 3 29 Nil Chemistry
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
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The Post Graduate course in Chemistry has been changed to semester system from 2003 onwards. The syllabi of the M. Sc programme have again been modified by introducing the modern areas of the discipline in 2007. The modified topics of study in each area are in accordance with the unified syllabi of UGC. Modern topics like computational chemistry, green chemistry etc. and its application have been introduced. The elective subject in the fourth semester has been modernized. Submission of dissertation is made compulsory for giving opportunities for research experience. Visit to a Research and Development Centre is also mandatory. The undergraduate programme has also been modernized with the modification of the syllabi. Modern subjects like computer application have been introduced. Some of the members of the faculty have been associated with the modernization of the course and curriculum as members of board of studies of both PG and UG and ass members of faculty of science of the University of Kerala.
1. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate No. 2003 50 74 17 2004 50 76 8 2005 50 78 8 B. Sc. 2006 50 77 9 2007 50 76 7 2008 50 80 9 2003 14 80 Nil 2004 14 81 Nil 2005 14 79 Nil M. Sc. 2006 14 80 Nil 2007 14 79 Nil 2008 16 81 Nil M.Phil. 2003 5 100 % Nil 2004 5 100 % Nil 2005 5 100 % Nil 2006 5 100 % Nil 2007 5 100 % Nil 2008 5 100 % Nil
2. Learning resources of the Department like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources:
Item Total number Enhancement in last five years Library Computer 8 computers, one laser printer, one dot- 7 computers matrix printer and a scanner.
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Laboratories The department possess minor Electronic balance (three 4 equipments such as pH meters, digits and two 3 digits) Colorimeter, Electronic balances, Micro pH meter -2 wave oven, Refrigerator, Centrifuge, Potentiometer -2 Over Head Projector, Refractometer -2 VIS Spectrophotometer, refractometer, Conductivity meter -4 conductivity meter, Potentiometer etc. Air oven -1 LCD/ Internet LCD projector – 1 Con./Laptop/ LCD projector – 1 Internet connection for Digital camera Internet connection for browsing – 1 browsing – 1
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Overhead projector and LCD projector are being used in classroom teaching. The seminar presentation of the M. Sc and M. Phil students are done in power point is compulsory.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who were benefited during the past five years:
Name Refresher Seminar/ Others courses workshops/conferences attended Dr. N Ajaikumar Total – 4 1. Project oriented Workshop Within 5 in Chemistry for College Teachers from 23/11/2004 to years-Nil 25/11/2004 at Govt. Womens College Trivandrum. 2. International Seminar on Polymers for Advanced
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Technologies from 14th to 17th December 2004 (MACRO 2004) at Trivandrum. 3. Workshop on Computaional Chemistry Portal from 18th to 19th March 2005 at IIIT-K Trivandrum. 4. National Seminar on Recent Development in Spectroscopy and Nanochemistry from 20th & 21st October 2005 at SNGS College Pattambi. 5. National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry on 24th & 25th March 2006 at Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi. 6. National Symposium on Computational Chemistry from 14th to 15th December 2006 at Mar Ivanios College Trivandrum. 7. National Workshop on One and Two Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy from 23rd to 24th February 2007 at Madurai Kamaraj University, Maduari. 8. National Seminar on Molecular Materials on 24th and 25th March 2009 at SNGS College. Dr. C Moly Marceline National seminar in Chemistry, 2008 in Govt. Arts College, Trivandrum
Sri. M N Peethambaran National Workshop on One and Two Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy from 23 to 24 February 2007 at Madurai Kamaraj University Maduari. Sri. Jacob Raj
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Sri. T J John Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph .1. Workshop on Computaional Chemistry Portal from 18th to 19th March 2005 at IIIT-K Trivandrum. 2. National Symposium on Computational Chemistry from 14th to 15th December 2006 at Mar Ivanios College Trivandrum 3. National seminar in Chemistry, 2008 in Govt. Arts College, Trivandrum
Sri T Prasannachandran Pillai 1. National Seminar on Chemistry from 14 to 15 December 2008 at Mar Ivanios College Trivandrum. 2. Workshop for College Chemistry students and Teachers–Dec 2007 Dr. M K Sreedhar Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair 1. National seminar in Chemistry, 2008 in Govt. Arts College, Trivandrum 2. Attended Two days workshop for quality improvement seminar for research guides in University of Kerala, 2008 Sri Rajeev G Smt. Lalitha K P Dr. V Sadasivan Refresher 1. Workshop on Computaional Chemistry course at the Portal from 18th to 19th ASC, March 2005 at IIIT-K Trivandrum.. University of 2. National Workshop on
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Kerala, One and Two Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy from 23 July.2007 to 23 February 2007 at Madurai Kamaraj University Maduari. Dr.G S Thara Refresher Workshop for semesteristion course at the and grading of B.Sc ASC, Chemistry, March 2009 University of Kerala, Nov.2006 Smt. Lekha V S Dr. G Ambadas
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
Sl. Name Other academic No. activities 1 Dr. Ajaikumar. N 6. Member Faculty of Sciences, University of Kerala. 7. Member board of Studies, Polymer Chemistry, University of Kerala. 8. Member Faculty of Science Calicut University (1999-2002) 9. Member Board of Studies in Chemistry (Pass) Calicut (1999-2002) University. 10. Chairman Board of Examiners of S2 M Sc Chemistry Examination June 2007 of the University of Kerala. 11. President, University College Chemistry Alumni Association. 2 Dr. Moly Marceline. C. 1. Chairperson Board of Examiners of S2 M Sc Chemistry Examination June 2005 of the University of Kerala. 2. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc.
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2006, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2008, University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examination, Final BSc. 2008, University of Kerala 3 Sri. Peethambaran. M. N. 1. Member, Board of Examination, S2 and S3 MSc. 2005, University of Kerala 2.Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2006, University of Kerala 3.Member, Board of Examination, S1 MSc. 2007, University of Kerala 4.Member, Board of Examination, S3 MSc. 2008, University of Kerala 4 Sri. Jacob Raj 1. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2005, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, S1 MSc. 2006 University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2007, University of Kerala 4.Member, Board of Examination B.Sc, 2008 5.Chairman, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2008, University of Kerala 5 Sri. John. T. J. 1. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2005, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, S1 MSc. 2006 University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2007, University of Kerala 4.Chairman, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2008, University of Kerala
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6 Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph 1. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2005, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2006, University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2007, University of Kerala 7 Sri. Prasannachandran Pillai. T. 1. Member, Board of Examination, S2 M Sc. 2007, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, BSc.Chemistry(Main) 3. Member, Board of Examination, B Sc.Chemistry (Restructured)
8 Dr. Sreedhar. M. K. Principal Investigator, UGC projects 9 Dr. Harikumaran Nair. M. L. 1. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2005, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2006, University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2007, University of Kerala 4. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2008, University of Kerala 5. Member, PG Board of studies in Chemistry, University of Kerala 6. Fellow of the Indian Chemical society, Kolkata 7.Fellow of the Institution of Chemists, Kolkata 8.Chartered Chemist of India 9.Member M.Phil Board of Examiners in Chemistry, 2008, University of Kerala 10 Sri. Rajeev. G. 1. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2005, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2006,
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University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2007, University of Kerala 4. Member, Board of Examination, S1 MSc. 2009, University of Kerala 11 Smt. Lalitha. K. P. 12 Dr. Sadasivan. V. 1. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2005, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2006, University of Kerala 3. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2007, University of Kerala 4. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc. 2008, University of Kerala
13 Dr. Thara. G. S. Member, Board of Exam, S4 MSc 2007 Member of Pass Board, UG 14 Lekha. V. S. (On deputation under FIP) 15 Dr. Ambadas. G. 1.Member, Board of Examination, BSc.Chemistry(Main) 2009 2. Member, Board of Examination, BSc.Chemistry(Restructured) 2009.
12. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Nil 13. The thrust areas of the Department :
Inorganic Chemistry; Coordination Chemistry.
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12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
Type & topic of the project Present status Sponsor
Synthesis, Characterization and UGC. Biological Studies of Oxomolybdenum(V) and Minor project Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair Dioxomolybdenum(VI) Progressing (Principal Investigator) Complexes. 2006-2008 (Duration 2 years)
Cost Effective Techniques for Minor project UGC the Retrieval of Toxic Metal Completed Dr. M K Sreedhar (Principal ions from Aqueous Systems. 2006-2008 (Duration 2 years) Investigator) and T J John (Co-investigator)
Polyoxo Metalate Nanosorbent Major project UGC for Environmental Remediation Duration 3 years Dr. M K Sreedhar (Principal May 2009 onwards. Investigator) and G Rajeev (Co-investigator)
13. Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
Faculty Item / journal/ Total No. National Inter- books/articles national M. L. Harikumaran 1.M. L. Harikumaran Nair* Nair and V. L Siji Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal and Antimicrobial studies of oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxomolybdenum (V) complexes with 2,3Dimethyl- 1-phenyl-4-(5-chloro-2- hydroxy-4- methylphenylazo)-5- pyrazole, J. Indian Chemical Society, 85, June 2008 pp. 589-594 2.M. L. Harikumaran Nair* and M. S Pramila Synthesis and Characterisation of oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxomolybdenum (VI) complexes of 2,3-Dimethyl-
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1-phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5- bromobenzylideneaamino)pr yazole-5-one Gladis Asian Journal of Chemistry20, No 4, 2008 pp. 2504-2514 3.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*, M. S Pramila Gladis and A. Sheela Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal studies of dioxouranium (VI) complexes of Schiff bases derived from 2,3-Dimethyl-1- phenyl-4-aminopyrazole-5- one J. Indian Chemical Society 84, September 2007 pp. 861-866 4. M. L. Harikumaran Nair* and A. T Mariamma Synthesis and Spectral analysis of some Ru (III) complexes of azo dyes derived from 1-phenyl-2-,3- dimethyl-4-aminopyrazole-5- one, Asian Journal of Chemistry19, No.6 2007 pp. 4653-4660 5. A. Sheela, M. S. Pramila Gladis and M.L..Harikumaran Nair* Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal, Electrochemical and antibacterial Studies of oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxomolybdenum (VI) complexes with 2,3- dimethyl-1-phenyl-4-(5- chloro-2-hydroxy- benzyledeneamino)- Pyrazole-5-one analysis of some Ru (III) complexes of azo dyes derived from 1- phenyl-2-,3-dimethyl-4- amino - pyrazole-5-one J. Indian Chemical Society84, April 2007 pp.329-32 6. M. L. Harikumaran Nair* and K. R. Kumari Nisha Synthesis, spectral and anitimicrobial studies of some oxomolybdenum (V)
190 and dioxomolybdenum (VI) complexes of a Schif base derived from 1-Phenyl-2,3- dimethyl-4-amino-5- pyrazolone Asian Journal of Chemistry19, No. 6, 2007 pp. 4487-4494 7. M. L. Harikumaran Nair* and A. T Mariamma Synthesis and characterisation of Thorium- 4-complexes of 2,3-dimethy- 1-phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5- methylphenylazo)pyrazole-5- one, Asian Journal of Chemistry18, No. 4, 2006 pp. 2983-2988 8. M. L. Harikumaran Nair* and K. R. Kumari Nisha Synthesis and characterisation of dioxotungsten(VI) complexes of azo dyes derived from 1- phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4- amino-5-pyrazolone, Asian Journal of Chemistry17, No. 3 2005 pp. 1729-1735 9.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*, George Mathew and M.R. Sudarsana Kumar Synthesis and characterisation of some new Cu (II) complexes of azo dyes derived from 1,2- dihydro-1,5-dimethyl-2- phenyl-4-amino-3H- pyrazole-3-one, Indian Journal of Chemistry44A, January 2005 pp. 85-89 10. Sali Thomas and M. L. Harikumaran Nair* Synthesis and spectral studies of some novel ozovanadium (IV) complexes of 2,3-dimethyl-1- phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5- chlorophenylazo) pyrazole-5- one, Asian Journal of Chemistry17,No..4 2005 pp. 2657-2662 11. Sheela and M.L Hari Kumaran Nair*
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Synthesis, spectral and anti bacterial studies of dioxotungesten (v) Complxes of 2,3 dimethyl - 1 - phenyl - 4 - (2- hydroxy - 4 methoxy phenyl azo) Pyrazol - 5 - one Asian J. of Chemistry Vol. 19 No. 4 (2007) PP 2866-2872 12.George Mathew and M.L. Harikumaran Nair * Synthesis, spectral and anti bacterial studies of some Hg (II) chelates of azodyes derived from 4 - amino - 2,3 - dimethyl - 1 phenyl Pyrazol - 5 – one, Asian J. of Chemistry Vol. 17 No. 1 (2005) PP 323-328 13. George Mathew and M.L. Harikumaran Nair* Synthesis, spectral and cyclic volta mmetric studies of some Ru (III) complexes of azodyes derived from 4 - amino antipyrine Asian J. of Chemistry Vol. 16 No. 3-4 (2004) PP 1875-1880 14. M.L. Harikumaran Nair* and* George Mathew Synthesis, spectral, biological and cyclic voltammetric studies of some Ni (II) complexes of azodyes derived from 4 - amino anti pyrine J. Indian Chemical Society Vol.82 Oct 2005 PP 1-6 15.Sali Thomas and M.LHarikumaran Nair * Synthesis and characterisation of some new oxovanadium (IV) complexes of 2-3 - dimethyl -1 phenyl - 4 - (2- hydroxy 5- methyl phenylazo) - 5 - pyrozolone Proceedings of XVIth Kerala Science Congress02-01 , 29 - 3 Jan 2004 Kozhikode P 627 16.George Mathew and M.L. Harikumaran Nair *
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Synthesis and characterisation of some new Cu(II) complexes of 1 phenyl - 2,3 - dimethyl - 4 - (2- hydroxy - 5- methyle phenylazo) - 5 - pyrozolone Proceedings of XIVth Kerala Science Congress02-24, 29- 31 Jan 2002, Kochi pp 128- 130 17.M.L Harikumaran Nair and C.P Prabhakaran * Synthesis and spectral studies of some oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxo molybdenum (VI) complexes of 1, 2 - dihydro - 1,5 - dimethyl - 2 - phenyl - 4 - (2,4 - dihydroxy phenylazo) - 3 - H - pyrazol - 3 one, Indian J. of Chemistry Vol. 39 J Sep 2000 PP 989- 992 18.M.L Harikumaran Nair and C.P Prabhakaran * Synthesis and spectral analysis of oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxo molybdenum (VI) complexes of Sehiff bases derived from 1, 2 - dihydro - 1,5 - dimethyl - 2 - phenyl - 4 - (2,4 - dihydroxy phenylazo) - 3 - H - pyrazol - 3 one, Indian J. of Chemistry Vol. 37A May 1998 PP 452- 455 19.C.P Prabhakaran * and M.LHarikumaran Nair Oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxo molybdenum (VI) complexes of Schiff bases derived from Isonicotinic acid hydrazide, J. Indian Chemical Society Vol. 75 Jan 1998 PP7-10 20.M.L Harikumaran Nair and C.P Prabhakaran * Synthesis and spectral studies of oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxo molybdenum (VI) complexes of Alpha - nitrozo
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- Beta - naphthol J. Teach. Research - in Chemistry3(2) , 25-30 1996 21.M.L Harikumaran Nair and C.P Prabhakaran * Synthesis and spectral studies of oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxo molybdenum (VI) complexes of Anti pyrine and 4 - amino anti pyrine Proceedings of IXth Kerala Science Congress06-06 Jan 1997 PP 298-300 22.C.P Prabhakaran * and M.LHarikumaran Nair Synthesis and spectral analysis of oxomolybdenum (V) and dioxo molybdenum (VI) complexes of Schiff bases derived from 1, 2 - dihydro - 1,5 - dimethyl - 2 - phenyl - 4 - (2,4 - dihydroxy phenylazo) - 3- H - pyrazol - 3 one, Indian J. of Chemistry Vol. 35A Sept. 1996 PP 771- 774 23.M.L Harkikumaran Nair* and Shamla Synthesis, spectral and thermal studies of Cu (II) complexes of an azodye derived from 1 - phenyl - 2,3 - dimethyl - 4 - amino - pyrazol - 5 - one Accepted on 22/10/08 J. Indian Chemical Society 24.M.L Harkikumaran Nair* and Shamla Synthesis, spectral thermal and antibacterial studies studies of Cu (II) complexes derivedb from 1-phenyl - 2,3 - dimethyl - 4 - amino - pyrazol - 5 - one J. Indian Chemical Society (Revised and submitted on 20/09/ 08
V Sadasivan V Sadasivan and M Alaudeen A study on the arylazo coupling reaction of
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bis(acetylacetone)ethylenedia mino copper(II) and bis(acetylacetone)ethylenedia mino nickel(II), J. Indian Chemical Society., Vol. 83, (11), 1145-1148, 2006. V Sadasivan and M Alaudeen, Synthesis and crystal structure of zinc(II) complex of 5-(2,3-dimethyl-1-phenyl- 3-pyrazolin-5-one-4- ylhydrazono) hexahydropyrimidine-2- thioxo-4,5,6-trione, Indian Journal of Chemistry, Vol.46A, ,1959-1962, 2007
14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the College:
15. Methods of continuous student assessment: Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of monthly test papers, assignments in each subject and by periodical open seminars. B Sc students are given class seminars and M Sc students are having both class seminars as well as open seminars. Quiz competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a whole in order to give exposure to general awareness.
16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placements
Degree
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others
2004 10 5 9 2005 9 7 8 2006 7 6 8 2007 7 6 7 2008 7 5 5
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Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others
2004 2 4 5 2005 4 5 3 2006 2 2 4 2007 3 4 2 2008 4 3 3
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years:
1. During the academic year 2005-06, First rank in M Sc Examination was secured by Sivalakala. S. 2. The outstanding performance by the B Sc students in achieving 80 % first class in 2007- 08. 3. Six Ph.D. degrees were produced during the last five years. 4. Eight students were qualified in CSIR-UGC (JRF/NET) Examination and are engaged in research leading to PhD in various prestigious institutions. 5. Organized visits to major R& D Centers and Industries to motivate the UG and PG students. 6. Two minor and one major projects were sanctioned to the faculty in the last three years. 7. During the year 2007-08 First rank in M Sc Examination was secured by Jayalatha.T 8. The department quiz team stood first in several intercollegiate quiz and all kerala quiz competitions in chemistry in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that: NIL
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1) The main objective of the Department is to promote research and training in various advanced fields of chemistry. 2) The Faculty of the Department will approach various funding agencies to get sufficient funds for the improvement of the infrastructure of the department.
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3) The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology. 4) The department intends to organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and invited Lectures. b. Curricular activities
1) The department is planning to revise thoroughly the syllabus of the M. Phil programme. 2) The department wishes to provide coaching to PG students appearing for UGC/NET examinations. 3) Our department has already been recognized as a centre for financial support by FIST. Using the financial support, we are planning to upgrade our laboratories with sophisticated instruments. Also we have a plan to collaborate with the nearby research institutions.
3. Library up gradation: 1. Subscription of national and international research journals 2. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Chemistry 3. Computerized cataloguing system b. Research 1. Construction of a research wing with following facilities Physical Chemistry Lab Organic Chemistry Lab Inorganic Chemistry Lab Preparation room Instrumentation room 3. Handling of research projects from various funding agencies by the faculty members 4. Improvement of technical facilities using sophisticated equipments for the proposed research wing c. Extension activities for public and students 1. Conduct of workshops for teachers to cope up with the modern trends in chemistry. 2. Conduct of seminar in modern areas like Nano chemistry, Superconductors, Computational Chemistry, Cheminfomatics etc. 3. Facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be made available to students from other institutions as well. 4. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET
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20. Any other highlights
The department is having a strong , alumni association which participates in all activities of the department. We organize intercollegiate quiz competitions every year and eight endowments are being distributed to the students on the basis of merit. Our quiz team has won several prizes in intercollegiate and state level competitions.
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1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty SI. Name Designation Qualification Experie No nce 1 Dr.R Pushpakumari Reader M.A,M.Phil,PhD 28 2 Dr.K C Mathew Sel.Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,PhD,LLB 28 3 Shri.J Ashraf Rawther Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A 27 4 Dr.V Surendran Nair Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,PhD 24 5 Shri .S Gopalakrishnan Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,Bed 24 6 Dr. R Raveendran Pillai Reader M.A,LLB,PhD 24 7 Smt.K Sudha Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A 22 8 Dr. R Prakasan Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,PhD 20 9 Shri.M Basheer Sr. Scale Lecturer M.A,LLB,Diploma in 12 Journalism 10 Smt.V. Seethalekshmy Lecturer M.A,Bed 3 11 Sri. M P Abraham Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,Bed 3 12 Smt. N Sunija Beegam Lecturer M.A,Bed 2 13 Smt.M C. Sheela Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,Bed 1
2. Student Profile according to Programmes of Study, Gender, Region etc. 2008-2009 Course Total No: Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep BA 206 137 69 53 150 3 Economics MA 53 36 17 17 34 2 Economics M.Phil 5 2 3 - 5 - Economics PhD 10 7 3 - 10 - Economics
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3. Changes made in the Course or Programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes: PG Course:
Semester system has been introduced at the PG level with modifications in the syllabi as per UGC guidelines .Papers with contemporary relevance have been included in the revised syllabus. Submission of the project report as part of the course work has been made mandatory. UG Course:
Discussions are being held for restructuring the UG courses and for introducing the Grading system. A workshop was held under the auspices of the Board of Studies in Economics, University of Kerala at Kariavattom from 2-3-09 to 6-3-09 for restructuring the syllabus of BA Economics. The Board decided to introduce Credit and Semester system from the Academic Year 2009 onwards and accordingly framed the syllabus as per UGC guidelines. It was also decided to introduce grading system for the BA Degree courses.
Contribution of the faculty to these changes
Dr.R Prakasan, Member, PG Board of Studies, Shri.S Gopalakrishnan, Member, UG Board of Studies have actively participated in the various Board meetings and Shri. Gopalakrishnan and Dr. K.C. Mathew attended the workshop on restructuring of Degree course.
4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five years. Course Year Total No Success rate Failure Drop out rate BA 2003-04 59 45 10 4 2004-05 59 43 9 7 2005-06 61 50 7 4 2006-07 66 55 5 6 2007-08 58 40 10 8 MA 2003-04 25 23 - 2 2004-05 25 23 - 2 2005-06 24 23 - 1 2006-07 22 18 2 2 2007-08 23 17 3 3 M.Phil 2003-04 5 5 - - 2004-05 5 5 - - 2005-06 5 5 - - 2006-07 5 5 - - 2007-08 5 5 - -
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Research 2003-04 Recognized as - - - Scholars Research - - - Centre in 2004- - - - 2004-05 05 - - - 2005-06 2 - - 2006-07 10 2007-08 10
5. Learning Resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories and other such resources: Item Total No: Enhancement in last 5 Years Library 5626-3 journal (as on 4-2-09) 508 books and 3 journals Computer and OHP 3 Computers, OHP+1 Printer 2 Computers + 1 Printer Boards Black boards + White boards -
6. Teaching Methods and Practice, other than the Lecture Method:
1) Group Discussion 2) Seminars 3) Field Work 4) Talk by eminent personalities 5) Assignments 6) Project Work
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students:
Tutors are assigned for UG and PG classes. Students are getting timely guidance, counseling and other assistance from their respective tutors. Individual attention is given to students which are reflected in the academic performance of the students as also in extra curricular activities.
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8. Details of Faculty Development Programmes and Teachers benefited during the past five years: Name Refresher Seminars/Workshops Others Courses /Conference Dr.R Pushpakumari - 1. Talk on Poverty conducted Attended Seminars at Christian College, conducted at the Kattakada, 2007 Dept on the 2. Discussion on Global following areas: Financial Crisis at S.N 1. Environmental College, Chempazhanthy, Concerns of Kerala Varkala,2008 Economy by poetess 3. Discussion on Migrant Sugathakumari, Workers and Impact on Kerala 2007 Economy at CDS, 2008 2. Kerala Economy by RVG Menon, „08 3. Global Financial Crisis, 2008. Dr. K C Mathew - 1. International Seminar on 5. Talk on Global Democratic and Secular Financial Crisis at Education at Kerala University Govt.Arts College Campus in December, 2008 Tvpm, August, 2008 2.. Five Day Workshop on -Apart from the Restructuring BA. Degree above, attended 15 Courses, Higher Education similar academic Council, Kariavattom, March programmes in the 2009 last five years 3. National Seminar on Future of Indian Agriculture, Dept: of Eco., Kariavattom, Feb, 2009 4. National Seminar on „Cyber Crimes, Cyber Laws and Cyber Security, Tvpm, February, „09
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Shri.J. Ashraff 1. Attended ICSSR Summer Rawther Programme at CDS, Tvpm 2. Attended National and International seminars Dr.V Surendran Nair 1. International Conference on 5. National Seminar “Fifty Years of Kerala‟s Devt; on Governance and Issues, Strategies and Options Development; 15th to 17th Feb, 2006 Lessons and 2. National Seminar on Experiences of Towards Self sufficient Kerala Kerala, 8th to 10th Feb 5 and 6 2007 Dec 2005 3. National Seminar on 6. Attended National Economics of Tourism at Seminar on Govt. Arts College, Tvpm, Decentralization and Feb.2005 Globalization, Govt: 4. National Seminar on Social College, Resistance in the Age of Nedumangad, Tvpm, Globalization, 23rd Feb 2005 Nov. 04
S. Gopalakrishnan 1. Attended a Workshop on - Restructuring of Syllabi and Semesterisation of Degree Course conducted by Board of Studies (Pass) of University of Kerala at Kariavattom 2-6 Feb 2009 2. Attended Seminar on Gandhian Economics at Government Arts College, Tvpm,2008 3. Talk on Spiritual Philosophy at University College, Tvpm, 2006
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Dr.R. Raveendran 1. Presented a paper on - Pillai Kerala‟s Development Paradigm held at Government College, Nedumangad 2. Presented a Paper on Financial Crisis organized by Department of Commerce, Government College, Nedumangad 3. Presented Paper on Peace and National Integrity held under the auspices of Gandhi Peace Foundation , Tvpm K Sudha 1. Attended Lecture Series 3. Availed of held by ICHR on Economic Teacher Fellowship History by Dr.K.G. Panicker under the UGC TF and Dr. Irfan Habib in 2005 Programme under X 2. Presented a Paper on Social Plan from 2004 to and Economic Implications of 2007 for doing PhD Ageing held at IMA under the on the topic “Scio- auspices of Kerala Statistical Economic Institute on 24-10-2005 Transformation and the Problems of Elderly Women. A Case Study” Thesis to be submitted in 2009 Dr.R. Prakasan Awarded PhD Degree on the topic “Economic Impact of Banking Section Reforms on Weaker Sections: A study on Fishermen Community in Kerala” 2008.
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Sri.M. Basheer Rejoined service on 18-5- 2008 after availing of Leave Without Allowance for 14 years
V. Seethalekshmi 1. Attended a 1. Attended Workshop by 5. Computer training Refresher Higher Sec: Education Board programme Course in for Question paper setting conducted by Economics from 24-9-08 to 25-9-2008 Information Kerala conducted by 2. Workshop on Statistical Mission. ASC, Uty. of software package for Social 6. Training Program Kerala from Science Research held at Govt. on Project 1-8-2006 to College, Chalakudy on 19th Management 22-8-2006 and 20th March 2007 organized by Centre 3. Seminar on Development as for Management Deprivation at Govt: College Development, Tvpm for Women on 7th and 8th March 2007 4. National Seminar on Eco- tourism and Local level Development on 27th and 28th Nov:2007 at S.N College Kollam M.P Abraham 1. Attended 1. PhD Thesis Refresher entitled Course in “Agricultural Labour Economics Market - A Study of from 4-9-07 to Emerging Trends in 25-9-07. Kuttanad”. 2.Attended Submitted in 2008, Orientation University of Kerala Course in
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Muti- Discipline, 23-9-06 to 20- 10-06 N. Sunija Beegum 1. Attended a Grading Course in Higher Secondary Dept: in January and November 2006. 2. Attended a Workshop on Question Paper Setting for Higher Secondary Examination from 24-9-2008 to 27-9-2008. 3. Doing research on the topic “Problems and Patterns of Financing Higher Education in Kerala”. Kerala University M.C. Sheela 1. Attended a Grading Course in Higher Secondary Dept. in Jan and Nov: 2006 2. Doing research on the topic “Education, Skill Formation and Occupational and Social Mobility among the SC Women in Kerala” in Kerala University (part time).
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research:
Dr. R. Pushpakumari, HOD is serving as member of several interview boards and panel of subject experts. Dr.R. Prakasan and Shri.S. Gopalakrishnan are members of University Board of Studies. Dr. K. C. Mathew is coordinator of UGC Sponsored Add on Course in Tourism and Hospitality conducted in the Department.
10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions:
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Department of Economics have already submitted proposal for conduct of Prof. V.R Pillai Annual Lecture on Trends and Perspectives of Indian Economy .
11. The thrust areas of the Departments :
The thrust areas of study and research in the Department include Environmental Economics, Labour Economics, Health economics, rural development studies, Women studies and studies on weaker sections.
12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last 5 years:
Type & Topic of the Present Status Amount Sponsor Project 1. Rehabilitation of the Ongoing Rs 7,39,000 UGC Major Research Marginalized in the 2007 to 2010 Project- Principal Abandoned Tea Investigator Plantations-A Case Dr.J Eabenson (Retd) Study of Idukki Dist: in Kerala 2. A Case Study of the Completed in 2008 Rs 32,000 UGC Minor Research Impact of Solid Waste Project Treatment Plant on a Dr. R Pushpakumari Rural community in Vilappilsala-Kerala 3. Urban Completed in 2007 Rs.20,000 UGC Minor Research Infrastructure: A Case Project Study of SWM in Dr. K C Mathew Thiruvananthapuram Ongoing Rs.70,000/- UGC Minor Research 4. Role and 2007-2009 Project Effectiveness of Community based SWM: Kerala‟s Experience.
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5. Economic Completed in 2008 Rs 35,000/- UGC Minor Research Implications of I T on Project International Trade in Dr. R. Raveendran the Developing Pillai Context of India”
13. Publications of the faculty for the past 5 years: Faculty Item/Journal/Books/Articles Total National Internati No: onal Dr.R. Pushpakumari Research Articles 1. Urban solid waste management; alternative approaches. (2006) University College Journal of Politics and Society,Vol.2, Nos 2&3, General Articles 1. Food crisis and inflation (2008) Yojana, Vol.36,No.12 2. Women & child welfare, (2007) Yojaua,Vol.36,No.8 3.Budget, (2008) Yojaua,Vol.36, No:8 4. Women emancipation movements, (2007),Yojana Vol.36, No:1 5. Role of Planning Commission in national development, (2005), Yojana, Vol.33, No:6 6. Wangaari Maathai, (2005) Yojana, Vol.33. No:7 7. Central budget and social sector, (2005), Yojana, Vol. 33, No.8
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Dr. V. Surendran 1. Democratic Decentralization Nair (Book Review) Journal of Politics and Society, University College, Vol:2.,Oct: 2006 2. Social Security in India- An Overview Article in the Review of Social Science, Kerala Academy of Social Science, Vol. VIII Jan-June 2007 3. Social Security; Emerging Challenges in the Book by APH Publishing Coy, New Delhi 4. Emerging Trends in Growth and 4 Employment in India. Article in the Review of Social Science, Kerala Academy of Social Science Vol:IX, Jan-June 2008 Dr. R. Reveendran 1. Article on India‟s External Sector Pillai and WTO; Some Implications, Review of Social Science , Kerala 1 Academy of Social Sciences, Jan- June 2005 Dr. K.C. Mathew Abandoned Tea Plantations in Kerala: A Contextual Analysis (Accepted for publication)
14. Participation of the Department in the extension activities of the college:
1. Active participation of the students of the department in the cleaning of the premises and department in the year 2004. 2. A talk on personality development and stress management by Sanathana Goswami Engineer, Laser Technology, Moscow University on 28-6-07 followed by an interdepartmental interaction.
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3. Talk on environmental protection and awareness by Smt. Sugathakumari on 16-3-2006. The students actively participated in the discussion.
15. Methods of continuous student assessment: Continuous student assessment is done every term by the conduct of test papers, both objective and descriptive in each subject at the UG level. At the PG level internal assessment is conducted strictly in accordance with the University calendar. Seminars, assignments and tests are conducted periodically.
16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placement. DEGREE Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2003-04 30 4 11 2004-05 25 6 12 2005-06 30 5 15 2006-07 20 5 30 2007-08 27 2 11
There was no campus recruitment in the year 2007-08 due to global recession
POSTGRADUATE CLASS
Year of Pass Higher Studies Employment Others 2003-04 5 10 8 2004-05 6 2 15 2005-06 4 4 15 2006-07 5 8 5 2007-08 6 6 5
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17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past 5 years:
Renjith T B and Adith S, III BA students (2007-2008) were offered employment by Infosys: BPO III BA students of the department conducted a sample survey at Vilappisala to study the impact of the solid waste treatment plant (May 2006) on the rural people. The survey was undertaken under the guidance of Dr.R.Pushpakumari, faculty of the department who was awarded a Minor Research Project by the UGC. Two Major Research Projects and four Minor Research Projects have been sanctioned to the faculty members. The students of Add on Course, accompanied by Dr.K C Mathew, the faculty in charge, went on a study tour to Wayanad during X‟Mas holidays. Sri. R Prakasan, faculty member, was awarded PhD during the current academic year; Shri.M.P.Abraham has submitted his PhD thesis & waiting the result. Shri. K.C. Mathew, faculty member has been awarded PhD in the year2008 Smt.K Sudha & Shri S Gopalakrishnan rejoined the service after FIP 18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that: Nil
19. Plans of action of the department for the next 5 years:
1. To make efforts to boost studies and research in the thrust areas such as environmental economics, labor economics, rural studies, women studies and study on weaker sections. 2. The make optimum use of the financial assistance provided by the UGC and the state government in improving infrastructure. 3. To achieve improvement in professional competence of the faculty and introduce innovative and effective practices. The department will conduct more seminars, lecture series and training programmes in the coming years.
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A detailed plan of action is given below: a. Curricular activities (BA & MA) 1. Effective implementation of tutorial system. 2. Better evaluation and continuous assessment of students through assignment and test papers. b. Library facilities 1. Subscription of standard journals 2. Computerized cataloguing system. 3. Purchase of more subject related books. c. Research
The department is recognized research centre & has facilities to provide guidance to more students d. Extension activities for public & students
1. To conduct workshops and lectures by eminent personalities in the subject. 2. To conduct sample surveys to study environmental impact of chemical factories on society. 3. To create awareness among students regarding the impact of urban solid waste management through surveys. e. Consultancy 1. Consultancy on preparation of project related to Economics.
20. Any other highlights: Remedial coaching to students belonging to poor socioeconomic background Alumini of PG department of Economics. UGC sponsored Add on course Field studies & organized study tours.
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I. FACULTY
Highe r Sl. Experi Name Designation Qualif Specialization Age Sex No ence icatio n 1 Dr.Chris George * Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Comp.Literature 29 53 F Dr.S.R.Chandramohan 2 Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Post.Col.Literature 29 52 M * Dr.M.B.Geethakumari 3 Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Gandhian Thought 28 54 F * 4 D. Premlal Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Literary Theory 28 52 M M.Phi 5 S. Bindu Lect.Sl.Gr. Indian English Fiction 28 53 F l M.Phi 6 K. Gopalakrishnan Lect.Sl.Gr. English Lang.&Lit. 27 53 M l M.Phi 7 Jyoti Nair*** Lect.Sl.Gr. Indian Fiction 27 52 F l M.Phi 8 Moncy Abraham Lect.Sl.Gr. Feminist Literature 27 54 F l 9 Dr.Thomas Kuruvilla Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Fiction 26 48 M M.Phi 10. N. Jayakumar Lect.Sl.Gr. Linguistics,Comp.Lit. 26 50 M l M.Phi 11 Sudha Devi Nair Lect.Sl.Gr. Modern British Drama 25 50 F l 12 Dr.Beena Gopinath Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Indian English Fiction 27 51 F
13 Annamma George Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Drama 26 52 F
14 K.V. Usha Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A English Lang.&Lit. 25 54 F
15 R.S. Krishnanand Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Poetry&Psychology 25 51 M Dr.Reghunathan Pillai 16 Reader Ph.D Mod.Fiction,Lit.Theory 27 53 M ** M.Phi 17 K.B. Laila Lect.Sl.Gr. Indian.Eng.Writing 24 50 F l M.Phi 18 L.Vijayalekshmi Lect.Sl.Gr. English Lang.&Lit. 22 54 F l M.Phi 19 G. Vijayalekshmi Lect.Sl.Gr. English Lang.&Lit 20 44 F l 20 Dr. N. Subha Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Comp.Literature 20 50 F
21 Ragini Nair Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Fiction 20 50 F Teaching of English, 22 Ravichandran. C Lecturer M.A 2 38 M Criti. 23 Dr.K. Vijayakumar Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D ELT 27 54 M
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Dr(Capt)J.Vijayakuma 24 Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Indian Writing 29 53 M r M.Phi 25 N.M. Babu Lecturer American Literature 2 46 M l 26 Dr. Sree S.V Lecturer Ph.D Narratology 3 33 F M.Phi 27 Alpha Manjooran Lect.Sr.Scl. Translation Studies 13 52 F l
* Promoted as Principal ** Deputed as Joint Commissioner,Entrance Exams. *** Transferred
1. PUBLICATIONS BY THE FACULTY
A1 ARTICLES
Authors National Sl. hip Name of the Faculty Title of the Work Name of the Journal /Internat No. Single/J ional oint 1 Dr.Beena Gopinath (1)“Defiant Deviance” Samyuktha. A jounal of National Single Arundati Roy‟s Women‟s Studies “The God of Small Vol.IV (i) Things” Jan 2004, 90-127 National Single (2)Versatility of The New Frontier; Narration; New Literatures in Point of View in English Arundhati Roy‟s „The No.2, 2006, 70-88 God of Small Things”
2 Dr.Shubha. N (1)”Hindi Drama of the English Update National Single Post Independence Jan 2008 Period- A Brechtian Reading” Samyukta: A Journal of National Single (2)”Mirabai and Divine Women‟s Studies Romanticism”
3 Gopalakrishnan.K “Plato Through Theory” English Update 2006 National Single
4 Dr.K.Reghunathan (1)”Applicational of Abstract of Dissertation Calicut Single Pillai Structuralism” Uty
(2)‟The Visionary Diaspora: The National Single Symphony in Haslok‟s Australasian The Country Without Experience Music English Activities National Single (3)Spatial Criticism: Update
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Reorientation of Time July 2009 and Space National Single (4)”Ravi Varma‟s Hindustani Innovator Language of Vol3.1. 2007 Nationalism” National Single Journal of Literature (5)”Ian McEvan: The and Aesthethetics. Dark Histories of the Vol.5 Contemporary World” 1 and 2. 2005
5 Dr. Chris George (1)”A Critique of Asif National Single Currimbhoy‟s Inqulab”
(2)A Comparative Study National Single of Paper Wheat and Therivu Nadakam
6 Dr.Thomas “Graham Greene‟s Last English Update National Single Kuruvilla Word”
7 N.Jayakumar (1)Literature and Cinema National Single
(2)Neo Realism in National Single Malayalam Cinema
(3)The Legends of National Single Khasak: A Review
(4)A Brief History of National Single Malayalam Cinema
8 Dr.M.B.Geethakuma Impact of Gandhian Natioanl Single ri Thought on Indian Fiction
9 Dr.K. Vijayakumar (1)The Role of Affective Journal of Indian National Single Factors in the Teaching Education, NCERT, and Learning of English New Delhi as a Foreign Language.
(2)The Role of Fixed The English Classroom National Single Expressions in the RIE, Bangalore Learning and Teaching in English JIE, NCERT, New National Single (3)English for Specific Delhi Purposes in the Indian Context
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National Single (4)Cognitive Styles and The English Update, Strategies: a Second Trivandrum Language Perspective.
(5)Reading related Study JIE, NCERT, New National Single Skills in English Delhi
(6)How to Improve National Single Reading Skills? The English Classroom RIE, Bangalore (7)General Study Skills National Single in English JIE, NCERT, New Delhi (8)Discourse, a Priority National Single Area for College Students JIE, NCERT, New Delhi National Single (9)Writing Skills- an Integrated Approach JIE, NCERT, New National Single (10)Teaching and Delhi Learning in the Cyber Sultan Qaboos Age University Journal, Muscat
1. PUBLICATIONS BY THE FACULTY
A2 BOOKS
Whether Authorshi recogniz Sl.No Name of p ed by Name of the Faculty Title . Publisher Single/Joi the nt Universi ty 1 Dr.S.R.Chandramohan (1)Pravasathinu Single Sesham;a Collection of Short Stories (2)Attappadiyile Single Adivasippattukal
2 Dr. Subha. N Effective Writing M.G.University Joint Yes Kottayam
3 Ravichandran. C (1)Adaminte Palavum D.C. Books Single Ramante Sethuvum Trivandrum
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(2)Nasthikanaya D.C. Books Single Daivam Trivandrum
D.C. Books Joint (3)Mruthyyuvinte Trivandrum Vyakaranam
4 L.Vijayalakshmi The Blossom in Memory (Translation)
5 Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla Admirable Plays
6 K. Gopalakrishnan (1)English for M.G.University Yes Commerce(ed.) (prescribed text)
(2)Spirit of the M.G.University Yes Times(ed.) (prescribed text)
(3)Themes
2. STUDENTS‟ PROFILE ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY, GENDER, REGION Etc. DURING 2008-09
Programme Total No. Male Female urban Rural I BA 51 25 26 30 21 II BA 39 22 17 36 3 III BA 41 17 24 39 2
131 Total I MA 27 7 20 II MA 22 6 16
49 Total M.Phil 5 1 4 Ph.D 6 Grand Total 191 Students/Scholars
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3. CHANGES MADE IN THE COURSE OR PROGRAMMES DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS AND THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THE FACULTY FOR THOSE CHANGES
Add on Courses,(certificate and Diploma) in Communicative English were introduced. The curriculum for the above was designed by the faculty. Members of the P.G and Pass Board of the University co-operate in the syllabus revision work.
4. LEARNING RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT LIKE LIBRARY, COMPUTER AND OTHER RESOURCES
Enhancement in the last 5 Sl.No. Item Total No. years 1 Library Books 8435 976 2 Computer 15 3 O.H.P 1 4 Public Address System 1 5 L.C.D. Projector 1
5. TRENDS IN SUCCESS RATE AND DROP OUT RATE OF STUDENTS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS.
Programme Year Total No. Success Rate Drop out Rate 2003-04 40 28 6 2004-05 40 31 5 BA 2005-06 40 29 6 2006-07 42 38 4 2007-08 51 35 4 2003-04 25 24 1 2004-05 25 22 2 MA 2005-06 25 25 2006-07 25 24 1 2007-08 25 23 2 2003-04 5 5 2004-05 5 4 1 M.Phil 2005-06 5 5 2006-07 5 5 2007-08 5 5
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6. TEACHING METHODS IN PRACTICE OTHER THAN LECTURE METHOD
The average workload in terms of actual content lectures per teacher, per week is 16 hours; each teacher has 4 hours tutorial when he/she interacts with the students, gives special attention to weak students, guides and counsels them. Special training in pronunciation , accent and vocabulary is given with the help of the Language Laboratory. Students are made to participate in Seminars and debates. Assignments are given regularly to enhance their writing skills.
7. PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL COUNSELLING OF STUDENTS. Every class is divided into small groups and each group has a mentor. The mentor listens to the grievances of his/her students and places them before the Department Grievance Cell. Interfaces are held regularly between teachers and students. Weak students are given special attention. Financial assistance too is given wherever necessary.
MANUSCRIPT PERIODICAL BY THE DEPARTMENT “Rhapsody” an initiative of the UG students was in circulation for about two years
POSTER EXHIBITION Students organized a Poster Exhibition on Nobel Prize Winners last year. Students from all neighbouring colleges visited the exhibition that lasted for 3 days.
SEMINAR A Seminar “Dew Drops” was conducted by the students under the guidance of Teachers on Public Speaking and Personality Development. Dr.D. BabuPaul I.A.S, Dr. Gopala Pillai, Sri. Ravichandran C. were the resource persons.
POETRY CLUB The Department‟s Poetry Club gives training in recitation to the students. Dr. Ayyappa Panikker‟s death anniversary was commemorated by the reading of his poems by our students. All the teachers give constant support and guidance to these activities.
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DRAMA CLUB Drama club gives training to the students to participate in theatre activities such as reading, rehearsing and staging plays. The play “Refund” was staged by our students in connection with the College Union Inauguration.
LITERARY CLUB The Literary Club of the College organizes co-curricular activities on every Friday. These include debates, quiz competitions, talks, presentations and film screenings. All the students off the Department are members of the Club.
MERITORIOUS STUDENTS 1. Krishnakumar of M.A won the Indo-Canadian Shastri Fellowship for training in Canada. 2. Nayanatara fo M.A. won the Mathrubhumi award for her short story. 3. Sreekuttan of B.A was elected as the Kala Thilakom of Kerala University Youth Festival. 4. Arati Radhakrishnan of the first year B.A.participated in the Republic Day Parade for the year 2008. 5. Meera Baby bagged the second rank for M.A. examination. 6. Vidu Vijayan won the third rank for M.A. examination. 7. Anoop.S.R.won the first rank for M.A. Examination. 8. Vani.R. won the first rank for M.A. examination.
8. DETAILS OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AMD TEACHERS WHO BENEFITED Whether Institute that Sl. Seminar/Conference/ paper Name of Faculty Period conducted the No. Workshops presented programme or not 1 Dr. Chris George 1. Canadian Literature 24-09-92 Centre for Canadian No Studies 2. International 11-01-93 to No Workshop on Canadian 01-02-93 UGC and Shastri Studies Indo-Canadian Studies 2 Dr.M.B.Geethakumari 1.Theatre, Film and 18-09-08 to UGC No Literature 19-09-08
2.Women, Ecology and 17-01-08 to Govt. of Kerala No 220
Literature 18-08-08
3.National Integrity 19-11-07 Gandhi Smarak Nidhi No Day
3 D. Premlal 1.Online Education and 18-12-08 University College No Research
2.National Workshop 18-08-05 to All Saint‟s College, No on lLterature and 19-08-05 Trivandrum Media
4 S. Bindu 1.Women 29-03-04 University College, No Empowerment Tvpm 18-12-04 No 2.Online Education and University College, Research Tvpm 16-03-09 to No 3.Restructuring the 20-03-09 Undergraduate University College, Programme Tvpm
5 K. Gopalakrishnan 1.Literary Criticism Apr 2005 IDE, University of Yes 2. Hypertext in the Kerala Classroom Nov 2005 Yes National Seminar at 3.Literary Theory Apr 2006 MG College,TVM Yes 4. Literary Tradition May 2007 IDE, University of Yes 5. Foucault, the July 2007 Kerala Yes Theorist December IDE, University of 6. Foucault, the 07 Kerala Yes Theorist December Govt.College, 07 Thrissur Yes 7. Theories of Derrida April 08 Yes June 08 ASC, TVM Yes 8. Hypertextuality June 08 9. Hypertext as ASC, TVM Yes Decoloniser ASC, TVM 10. Theories of August 08 Govt.College, Foucault Madapally Yes Research Forum, 11. Exploring Modern Sep 08 Institute of English Yes Literary Consciousness Nov 08 Yes Nov 08 Govt.Victoria Yes Dec 08 College, Yes 12. After Theory Dec o8 Palakkad 13. Everday Life Yes Theory ASC, TVM 14. Everyday Life Feb 08 ASC, TVM Yes Theory Research Forum,IE 15. Art of Writing Sep 08 DB College, Yes 16. Subaltern Literature sasthamcotta Oct 08 St Xavier‟s College, Yes
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17. Postcolonial Palayamcotta Perspectives Mar 09 Yes May 09 Scott Christian yes 18. Diaspora July 09 Colllege, Nagercoil Yes Consciousness St Xavier‟s College, Palayamcotta 19. Writing for Nehru College of Pleasure Arts and Science, Kanhangad 20. ICT in the SCERT, Kerala Classroom IMK, TVM 21. Communication Institute of English, Skills University of Kerala 22. Popular Culture
6 Moncy Abraham 1.Orientation Course on 28-01-02 to Centre for Canadian No Canadian Native 30-01-02 Studies, University of Studies Kerala 29-03-04 No 2.Women University College, Empowerment 18-12-04 Tvpm No
3.Online Education and University College, Research 16-03-09 to Tvpm No 20-03-09 4. Restructuring the Undergraduate University College, Programme Tvpm
Whether Institute that Sl. Seminar/Conference/ paper Name of Faculty Period conducted the No. Workshops presented programme or not 7 Dr.Thomas Kuruvilla 1.Australian Studies 2004 Australian study No Centre 2.Mahabharatra and 2005 No Shakuntalam Marthoma College, Thiruvalla 3.Sanskrit Poetics 2008 No Sanskrit College, Tvpm 8 N. Jayakumar Restructuring the 16-03-09 to University College, No Undergraduate 20-03-09 Tvpm Programme
9 Sudha Devi Nair.M Restructuring the 16-03-09 to University College, No Undergraduate 20-03-09 Tvpm Programme
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10 Annamma George Restructuring the 16-03-09 to University College, No Undergraduate 20-03-09 Tvpm Programme
11 Dr.K.Reghunathan Pillai 1.International 09-07-04 to Centre for Australian No Conference of AASA 10-07-04 Studies
2.CLAI VIII Biennial 22-03-05 to No International 23-03-05 Veer Narmad Conference University, Surat 25-11-07 No 3.Workshop on UGC Information Communication Technologies 18-01-07 to No 20-01-07 Jadavpur University, 4. CLAI VIII Biennial Kolkata International 18-07-08 to No Conference 19-07-08 UGC
5.Comparative 07-08-08 to No Literature 08-08-08 UGC
6.Contemporary Trends in Literary Criticism
12 K.B. Laila 1.Marginal Culture and Mar 2003 UGC No Canadian Experience
2.Dalit Writings 29-03-04 to Centre for No 30-03-04 Comparative Literature, University 3.Canada-Quebec Mar 2004 of Kerala Divide UGC No Mar 2005 4.Influence in Nyaya Govt. Sanskrit No Philosophy College, Trivandrum
Whether Institute that Sl. Seminar/Conference/ paper Name of Faculty Period conducted the No. Workshops presented programme or not 5.Kollam Through Mar 2006 UGC No Centuries 04-12-08 to University of Kerala No 6 Democratic and 06-12-08 Secular Education
13 L. Vijayalekshmi Restructuring the 16-03-09 to University College, No Undergraduate 20-03-09 Tvpm Programme
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14 G. Vijayalekshmi 1.Globalisation and 16-03-2007 UGC No Higher Education
2.Anthropology and 24-01-06 UGC No Literature: Canada and India 25-09-96 University of Kerala No 3.Australian Studies
15 Dr. Shubha .N 1.Hindi and July 2008 UGC Yes Comparative Literature
2.Neo Literary ttends Augu 2008 Govt. Sanskrit No College, Trivandrum
3.Women Nov 2007 UGC Yes Empowerment Nov 2005 St.Thomas College, No 4.English for Specific Anchal Purposes
16 Ragini Nair 1.Literary Theory 01-03-2008 IDE, University of No Kerala 2. Restructuring the 16-03-09 to No Undergraduate 20-03-09 University College, programme Tvpm 22-10-09 to No 3.Programme on 23-10-09 English Curriculum SSA
17 Ravichandran. C 1.Communicative 08-02-2007 Govt. Sanskrit No English College, Thrippunnithura 25-09-07 No 2.Pareekshith Govt. Sanskrit Thampuran Lecture College, Thrippunnithura
18 Capt. Dr. J. Vijayakumar 1.Comparative 2005 M.G. University, No Literature Kottayam 2007 No 2. Comparative CIEEL, Hyderabad Literature 2008 No Gov.College, 3.National Seminar Kanjiramkulam Whether Institute that Sl. Seminar/Conference/ paper Name of Faculty Period conducted the No. Workshops presented programme or not 19 N.M. Babu 1.Workshop on Theatre Dec 2008 Dept of Canadian No Studies Kannur University 2. Restructuring the 16-03-09 to No Undergraduate 20-03-09 University College,
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Programme Tvpm Feb 2007 Yes 3.Media Language Govt. Brennen College Thalasseri 20 Alpha Manjooran 1.Refresher Course 23-07-09 to Academic Staff Mini 12-08-09 College Project Kariavattom Presented
2.National Seminar on 08-10-09 No “The Emerging Trends Govt. College, in English” Kanjiramkulam Communication No 3.Hrudayakumari Govt. Women‟s Endowment Lecture by College Meera Nanda on Trivandurm Enlightment Values Yes 4.Workshop on 20-11-09 Research Methodology Mar Ivanious in lLterature in English College, Trivandrum 21 Dr. Beena Gopinath 1.International 17-03-03 to Canadian Studies, Workshop on 19-03-03 University of Kerala “Marginal Cultures and the Canadian Experience” 16-12-03 to Canadian Studies, 17-12-03 University of Kerala 2.International Seminar on “The Canada Quebec Divide: A Multidisciplinary 14-05-04 to Centre for continuing Appraoch 15-05-04 Education, Kerala
3.”BEC Trainer Training Programme” 30-07-05 St.John‟s College, Yes of the British Council Anchal
4.Seminar on “Developing Language Skills in Communicative English in the New 28-02-07 Yes Scenario of Govt. College, globalization and 28-01-09 to Kanjiramkulam Business Process 29-01-09 Outsourcing” Govt.College, Kasargod 5.Seminar on “Trends in Communicative 16-03-09 to English” 20-03-09 6.National Seminar on “Mapping linguistic 225
identity, Global and Local Perspective in Language and Literature” University College, Tvpm 7. Restructuring the Undergraduate Programme 22 Dr.K.Vijayakumar 1.Integrating Online 29-03-06 Sultan Qaboos Yes Courses into Regular University Stream Muscat 30-03-2007 Yes 2.Prospects of Off Sultan Qaboos Campus Academic University Centers of Indian Muscat Universities in Oman 21-09-99 Yes
3.The Power Plays of ECMIT, Dubai Shakespeare 13-04-0 Yes
4.Speech Anxiety in ECMIT, Dubai Public Speaking 12-06-01 Yes
5.Paralinguistic ASTC Center of Features of 17-06-03 M.G.University, Yes Communication Sharjah
6.Writing Across 28-02-07 ASTC Center of Yes Curriculum M.G.University, Sharjah
7.The Wash-back 1997 Yes Effect of Question ASTC Center of Patterns on Curriculum M.G.University, 2002 Sharjah Conducted 8.ESP and its Effects on Teaching 2005 Sharjah College, Conducted 9.The Use of Sharjah Multimedia in the 2003 Conducted Teaching of English 2003 Polyglot Institute, Conducted 10.CV Preparation Muscat
11.Film Appreciation 2007 MECIT, Muscat conducted
12.English for Specific Govt. College for Purposes Women, Trivandrum Govt. College for 13.Emotional Women, Trivandrum Intelligence ASTC, Sharjah
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9. PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN TEACHING AND RESEARCH Sl.N Name Activities o 1 Dr. Chris George Member, Syllabus Revision Committee for Higher Secondary Education BEC Trainer, Examiner, MA Board 2 Dr.M.B.Geethakumari Member, Indian Council for Canadian Studies Member, Gandhi Peace Foundation 3 D.Premlal Member, PG Board of Studies, University of Kerala 4 K.Gopalakrishnan Course Consultant, IGNOU; Interview Trainer, State Civil Service Academy; Member, CFRDE 5 Moncy Abraham Member, PG Board of Studies, University of Kerala 6 Dr. Thomas Kuruvila Member, CFRDE 7 N.Jayakumar Member, Board of Studies, University of Kerala Member, CFRDE 8 Sudha Devi Nair Member, Canadian Studies 9 Dr. Beena Gopinath Subject Expert in English for Selecting teachers for FIP under XI Plan. Member, Forum of English Teachers, Govt. Women‟s College, Trivandrum. 10 Dr. K. Reghunathan Member, Faculty of Arts Pillai Member, Executive Committee, Cluster of Colleges. 11 Dr. Shubha. N Member, PG Board of Studies. IDE, University of Kerala 12 Capt.Dr.J.Vijayakumar Member, CLAI Member, Faculty of Arts Member, Board of Studies (pass) University of Kerala 13 N.M.Babu Member, Board of Studies (UG), Kannur University Faculty, Institute of Management in Government. English Language Trainer, British Council.
10. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS
To enhance the social awareness and to foster value based education, students are given opportunities to interact with teachers of the other departments. Dr. K. P. Jaikiran of the Geology department gave a talk on his travel to Europe.
11. THRUST AREA To develop proficiency in English language and enhance the sensibility to appreciate literature.
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12. DETAILS OF ONGOING PROJECTS AND PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS
Nature Fundin Sl.N Ongoing/ of the Principal Investigator Title of the Project g o completed Project agency 1 Major Dr.S.R.Chandramohan Dalit Literature in Kerala: Its ongoing UGC Philosophy and rRle in National Integration 2 Minor Dr.B.S.Jamuna A Comprehensive Study of completed UGC Gender, Identity, Space in Tribal Societies and Representation in lLterature and Media in Kerala 3 Minor Dr.Beena Gopinath A Study of Special Language completed UGC Skills required for IT enabled Services Like Medical Transcription and Allied Services. 4 N.M.Babu Electronic Media completed self
13. PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT IN EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Our students engage remedial classes for weak students of the neighbouring schools. They donate blood to the poor patients of Govt.hospitals.
14. METHODS OF CONTINUOUS STUDENT ASSESSMENT Semester system was introduced at the PG level in the year 2001. Since then continuous assessment is being made by evaluating the student‟s attendance, assignments, seminars and test papers. M.A and MPhil students submit projects/dissertations at the end of their course; their viva-voce examination is based on the projects. UG students too are given assignments and test papers regularly. For better interaction with the students, P.T.A meetings are held regularly, and the parents are kept informed of their wards‟ progress. UG students too have viva-voce examinations for their Communicative English paper.
15. PLACEMENT RECORD OF THE STUDENTS No.of students doing Year Class No. students placed higher studies BA 20 5 2003 MA 8 12 BA 18 6 2004 MA 7 14
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BA 12 10 2005 MA 8 13 BA 17 10 2006 MA 7 12 BA 14 12 2007 MA 10 10 BA 12 11 2008 MA 14 8
16. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OR FACULTY OR STUDENTS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS Ph.D PROGRAMME AND AWARDS Sl.N Name of Faculty Title of the Work o 1 Dr.Mohan Mathew Graham Green‟s Women: A Psychological Study Based on His Fiction. 2 Dr.K.G.Sreekumaran Black Icons: The Semiotic Vision of Jayanta Mahapatra. Nair 3 Dr.Chris George Angelology in Milton‟s Paradise Lost and the Bible. 4 Dr.Beena Gopinath Arundhati Roy‟s The God of Small Things: Language as a Skin on Thought. 5 Dr.Shubha. N From Antiquity to Contemporaneity : A Comprehensive Approach to Bharata, Brecht and Karnad 6 Dr.Capt J.Vijayakumar Image of the Underdog in the Early Novels of Anand and Thakazhy. 7 Dr.Sree S.V The Ever Becoming Time in the Fame Breaking Texts of Post modern American Fiction.
17. PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS
1. New research projects will be undertaken. 2. Greater attention will be given to the activities of the literary club. 3. Computerization of the Department Library will be done. 4. Seminars and workshops will be conducted.
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl. No. Name Designation Qualification Experience in Years Sel. Gr. 1. R. Thulaseedharan Pillai M.Sc., M.Phil 28 Lecturer Sel. Gr. 2. Dr. T. Neelakantan M.Sc., PhD. 24 Lecturer (HEAD) 3. Dr. R. Anilkumar Reader M.A., B.Ed., PhD. 24 Sel. Gr. 4. J. Anilkumar MA 20 Lecturer Sel. Gr. 5. Dr. B. Rajasekharan M.A., PhD. 16 Lecturer Sel. Gr. 6. M.B Salim MA 15 Lecturer Sel. Gr. 7. Hema S Menon M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil 14 Lecturer Senior Scale 8. Bindu Somanathan M.A., B.Ed. 13 Lecturer Sel. Gr. 9. K. Mani M.A. M.Ed. 16 Lecturer
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2008-09) Programm Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadvee e p B.Sc. 34 22 12 6 28 1 I Year B.Sc. 31 14 17 3 28 1 II Year B.Sc. 29 14 14 13 16 1 III Year M.Sc. 19 7 12 2 17 1 I Year M. Sc. 16 6 10 5 11 1 II Year
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The Post Graduate course in Geography has been changed to semester system with modification in the syllabi with effect from 2001 admission. Modifications of the syllabi are done on the basisi of the UGC curriculum. Modern subjects like Geographic Information System, Remote Sensing and Computer applications have been introduced. Importance has
230 been give to field study and dissertation. Dissertation works are done in collaboration with institutions like Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala, the Center for Earth Science Studies and State Land Use Board. M.Sc. Syllabii have been modified in the year 2004 and 2007takinfg into account the recent trends in Geography. The undergraduate programme has also been modernized in 2007 with modification of syllabus.
All the faculty members were actively associated with the restructuring and modification of both UG and PG programmes.
4. Trends in success and drop out of students during the past five Years:
Total Programme Year Success Drop out No. 2004-05 36 35 2005-06 30 30 B.Sc. 2006-07 30 28 2 2007-08 30 28 1 2008-09 30 28 2 2004-05 15 12 3 2005-06 15 14 1 M.Sc. 2006-07 15 15 2007-08 17 17 2008-09 16 15 1
5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources:
Item Total number
1441 books , 49 Back volumes of journals Library
13 computers (of which 3 are not working), 5 printer(of Computer which 2 are not working) and 2 scanners (One is not working), 1 External CD writer The department possesses survey equipments like Chain, Prismatic Compass, Plane Table, Dumy Level, Theodolite and Indian Clinometer. Other modern equipments include Mirror Stereoscope, Digital Planimeter, Global Positioning Laboratories System etc. Department also has INTERGRAPH GIS software, ERDAS Digital Image Processing Software , Digital Satellite Data and about 600 topographic maps of various parts of the country prepared by Survey of India.
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LCD/ Internet Internet connection – 1 Con./Laptop/ Digital Digital camera Movie Camera - 1 camera
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Laptop computers are used as teaching aids in classroom teaching. In addition to this, study tours are conducted annually for final year B.Sc and Final year M.Sc. students to give them field exposures to various aspects of Geography. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent scientists in the field of GIS and Remote Sensing by organizing guest lectures. Training programmes on Open Source GIS Software were organized in collaboration with Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala in the year 2007 for PG students. M.Sc students of the department also participated in workshops and seminars organized by the Census of India, Cenetr fro Earth Science Studies and Center for Environment Develeopment. Moreover the students were given assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years: NIL
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
Sl. Name Other academic activities No. 1. 12. Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of Kerala– 2003 to 2008 13. Chairman M.Sc Examination Board ,University of Kerala – 2008-2009 14. Member B.Sc. Examination Board, University of R. Thulaseedharan Kerala – 2006 Pillai 15. Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of Calicut– 2005 to 2007 16. Question Paper Setter – Kalady Sree Snkaracharya University and Aligargh Muslim University at B.Sc. level
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17. Question Paper Setter – Higher Secondary Board, Kerala 18. Member Board of Studies in Geography – University of Kerala – 2005-2008 19. Member Board of Studies in Geography – University of Calicut – 2004 onwards 20. Member Board of Studies in Geography – University of Kannur – 2004-2007 21. Member Board of Studies in Geography – Sree Sankaracharya University Kalady – 2006 onwards 22. Member Academic Council, University of Kerala – 2003-2007
2. 1. Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of Kerala– 2003 to 2008 2. Chairman M.Sc Examination Board ,University of Kerala – 2006-2007 3. Member B.Sc. Examination Board, University of Kerala – 2003-2008 4. Chairman B.Sc Examination Board ,University of Kerala – 2007-2008 Dr. Neelakantan 5. Question paper setter, University of Calicut 6. Question Paper Setter – Higher Secondary Board, Kerala 7. Member Board of Studies in Geography – University of Kerala – 2005-2008 8. Member Board of Studies in Geography – Sree Sankaracharya University Kalady – 2006 onwards
1. Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of 3. Kerala– 2003 to 2008 2. Chairman M.Sc Examination Board ,University of Kerala – 3. Member B.Sc. Examination Board, University of Kerala – 2003-2008 4. Chairman B.Sc Examination Board ,University of Kerala – 2005-2006
5. Question paper setter, University of Calicut Dr. R. Anil Kumar 6. Question Paper Setter – Higher Secondary Board, Kerala 7. Chairman Board of Studies in Geography, University of Kerala – 2008 onwards 8. Member Board of Studies, University of Kerala 9. Member Board of Studies, University of Calicut 10. Member, Research Council, University of Kerala.
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1.Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. University of Kerala 2. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. University 4. of Kerala
3. Chairman Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of
Kerala
4.Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board, J. Anil Kumar Kerala 5. Member Board of Studies, University of Kerala 6. Member Board of Studies, University of Calicut
5. 1. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. University of Kerala Question Paper setter – University of Calicut Dr. B. Rajasekharan
6. 1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. University of Kerala 2006-2008 2. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. University of Kerala 2004 – 2008 3. Chairman Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of Kerala 2008 M.B. Salim 4.Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board, Kerala 5. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur- 2005-2007 6. Member Board of Studies in Geography – Sree Sankaracharya University Kalady – 2006 onwards
7. 1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2005 – 2008 2. Chairman Board of Examiners for B.Sc.2007 3. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc, University of Kerala– 2003-2008 4. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc, University Hema S. Menon of Calicut– 2006 & 2007 5. Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board, Kerala 6. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur- 2005-2007
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8 1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc., University of Kerala 2007 & 2008 2. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc University Bindu Somanathan of Kerala– 2005-2008 3. Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board, Kerala 9. 2. Chairman Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of Kerala - 2007 3. Member Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of Calicut and University of Kannur – 2006, 2007, 2008 4. Question paper Setter - University of Calicut and K. Mani University of Kannur -2007, 2008 4. Member Board of Studies, University of Kerala 5. Member Faculty of science,University of Kerala 6. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur
10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Center for Earth Science Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Center for Environment and Development, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State Land Use Board and Census of India
11. The thrust areas of the Department: 1. GIS and Remote Sensing
12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
13. Publications of the faculty, during the past five years Dr. R. Anil Kumar : “Land Use Changes of Udumbanchola Taluk, Idukki District, Kerala :An Analysis with the Application of Remote Sensing Data” , Journal of India Society of Remote Sensing, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2006
14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
15. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of monthly test papers, assignments and seminars in each subject.
16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placements
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Degree
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2004 10 6 2005 12 2006 8 2007 10 2008 12
PG
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others
2003 2 15 2004 2 12 2005 4 10 2006 1 10 14 doing B.Ed. 2007 1 Degree course 10 doing B.Ed. 2008 3 2 Degree course
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years:
1. During the past five years the B.Sc. students of the department secured Second Rank in 2007, Third Rank in 2006 and 2008. M.Sc. students secured First Rank from 2005-2008. 2. Two Students from Germany were admitted to M.Sc. and successfully completed the course work in Geography in 2006 3. Three M.Sc. Students were selected for Internship at the Center for Earth Science Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, for doing their dissertation. 4. 3.Students have qualified for UGC – JRF-NET Examinations 5. Organizing frequent field visits and visit to research centers to motivate the students. 6. Active participation of the students of the department in extra curricular activities, sports etc. and environmental awareness programmes.
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18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that:
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The thrust area of the Department that is, GIS and Remote Sensing will be given prime attention. 2. The Faculty of the Department will approach various funding agencies to attain the above mentioned. 3. The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology. 4. The department will organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and invited Lectures 5. The department proposes to start M.Phil. Course in Geography and a Certificate Course in GIS & Remote Sensing
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Faculty Profile
a. Teaching Staff
Sl. No. Name of the faculty Designation Qualification No. of years member of service 1 K. Viswambharan Sel. Grade M.Sc Lecturer 2. Biju Longhinos Lecturer M.Sc 3. Dr. K.P. Jaikiran Lecturer M.Sc, Ph.D. PGDEPMA 4. E.V. Manoj Lecturer M.Sc, M.Phil 5. Dr. K. Gangadhar Lecturer M.Sc, Ph.D 6. R.Pradeep Kumar Lecturer M.SC, M.Phil 7. N. Shinu Lecturer M.Sc 8. Anjana A. V. Panicker Lecturer M.SC, M.Phil
Awards Recognition received by the faculty (Last five years)
Dr. A.P. Pradeep Kumar, Lecturer has been nominated as the South Asian Representative of the Stuttgart Active Alumni Group, Germany.
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Lecturer was awarded Ph.D Degree in Geology by the University of Kerala in 2004.
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Lecturer secured first Rank in the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Planning Management and Administration Course of the University of Kerala, 2006.
Shri. E.V. Manoj has been nominated to the Executive Council of Mining Engineers‟ Association of India (Tamil Nadu & Kerala Chapter).
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National/International Seminars attended by the faculty
Workshops Name Institution Course Period Remarks where held
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran CMMACS DST-SERC 13-24 Feb 06 Bangalore School
- do - CESS DST Brain 28-30, Dec 05 Trivandrum storming workshop
- do - CACEE International 15-17, Dec, 06 Trivandrum Workshop
Dr. K. Gangadhar CESS, DST Training 1-20, Aug. 05 Trivandrum Programme
E.V. Manoj State Inst of One day 24.09.2008 Encyclopedia Workshop Trivandrum
N. Shinu CUSAT, Basics of 1-5, Nov, 04 Cochin Vector GIS
- do- NGRI, National 26-30, June 06 Hyderabad Course on ICP-MS
- do - CUSAT Geoshere- 20-21 July, 07 Cochin Biosphere Workshop
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Seminars Name Institution where Seminar Period Paper held presented
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran Dept. of Geology National Seminar 10-11, University of Kerala on Evolution of March, Yes Trivandrum South Indian 2008 Shield -do- Dept. of Geography One day Seminar 5 June 2008 Yes Govt. College, on Climate Kariavattom, Tvm
Dr. K. Gangadhar Dept. of Geology National Seminar 28-29 No. University of Kerala on Coastal Zone Jan 2004 Trivandrum
- do - Dept. of Geography National Seminar 15-03-2006 No. Govt. College, on Geo Kariavattom informatics
- do - KSCSTE, Seminar on World 5 June, No. Trivandrum Environment Day 2007
E.V. Manoj Swadeshi Science International Yes Movement, Seminar „Prithvi 19-28 Feb Trivandrum 05‟ 2005
- do - Govt. Womens‟ Seminar on World Yes College, Trivandrum Environment Day 5 June 2008 2008
- do – Mining Colloquium on 13-10-2006 Engineers‟Association, Mineral Chennai Potentialities
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Student Profile
Class Strength SC ST OBC
I DC 18 3 Nil 6
II DC 13 2 Nil 5
III DC 13 2 Nil 5
I PG 9 1 Nil 5
II PG 8 2 Nil 4
Demand ratio
Year No. of Seats No. of Applications Demand Ratio B.Sc 2007-08 14 425 1:30 2006-07 14 505 1:36 2005-06 14 434 1:31 M.Sc 2007-08 8 42 1:5 2006-07 8 38 1:5 2005-06 8 40 1:5
Ratio of Teachers to Students
B.Sc - 1:5 M.Sc - 1:1
Performance of students in national level competitive examinations Year UPSC Geologists UGC/CSIR Examination 2007-08 5 2006-07 2 2005-06 Nil
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Success rate of students (With respect to the University Average)
University Rank B.Sc Degree 2007-08 Miss. Aparna Sagar First Rank – 91.00% (University Record) Miss. Divya G.S.- Second Rank Miss. Anisha K.- Third Rank 2006-07 Nil 2005-07 Nil
M.Sc Degree 2007-08 Miss. Vipina V. P. 2006-07 Miss. Kripa G.P. 2005-06 Miss. Anju V.R. 2004-05 2003-04
Curriculum revision during the past two years and the contribution by the faculty
B.Sc - 2005 M.Sc - 2007
Two members of the faculty who are members of the Board of Studies (Under Graduate) Geology and the others were actively involved in the framing of the B.Sc Geology curriculum, the major part of which took place in the Department of Geology, University College. Two faculty members who are also members of the P.G. Board of Studies were actively involved in the revision of the M.Sc Geology curriculum.
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Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years
Year 2006-07 2007-08 B.Sc – Drop outs 1 Nil Distinction 4 6 M.Sc – Drop outs Nil Nil Distinction 2 3
Learning resources of the department a. Books
No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of Funds No. of No. of Books reference Books General Books - Students Teachers books related Books purchase Source availing the availing the to d during facilities facilities subject the last 5 years 1. 1100 170 1075 25 165 State 119 11 Plan fund 2. UGC
Number of Journals being subscribed - Two
B. Computers
Number of computers - Four Scanner - One Printers - Three
C. AV Equipment LCD Projector - One Paxiscope - One Mike with amplifier (portable) - One OHP - One
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D. Laboratory Equipments Microscopes - Fifteen Stereoscopes - Four Sieve Shaker - One Rock thin sectioning machine - One Sonic cleaner - One GPS machines - Three Video Camera - One Still Camera - One
Modern Teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching-learning The Department has an Audio-Visual laboratory and it is made use of in the teaching-learning processes. The Post Graduate student seminar presentations and special classes are Power point based and take place in the AV Lab utilizing the LCD projector. Similarly, the B.Sc degree classes also make use of this facility.
Online tutorials available in the internet are utilized at times for explaining complex concepts that require a great deal of visualization by the learners.
Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students The group tutor system practiced in the department takes care of the various needs of the student community. Problems faced by the students, both academic and personal are addressed by this meeting. Class PTA meetings give tutors an opportunity to present these problems and get them redressed.
Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have benefited during the past two years One faculty member, Shri. Biju Longhinos has completed his FIP during the last academic year i.e., 2006-07. The thesis submission would take place soon.
Faculty members of the department actively participate in the Refresher courses being organized by the Academic Staff Colleges, Summer Schools and other courses of the UGC and the DST (See the table given in the Faculty profile).
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Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities including teaching, consultancy and research
Shri. K. Viswambharan and Dr.K. Gangadhar are members of the Board of Studies in Geology (Undergraduate level) and they actively take part in the discussions regarding the academic activities.
Dr. S. N. Kumar (Who moved to the University Department in 2008) and Dr. K.P. Jaikiran are members of the P.G. Board of Studies and they are involved in the academic deliberations regarding the Post Graduate studies.
Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, after completing his Ph.D in Geology in 2004 has registered for a part time research in the Faculty of Management of the University of Kerala.
Dr. K. P. Jaikiran, Shri. E.V. Manoj and Dr. K. Gangadhar are Resource persons for the various academic activities in connection with the Higher Secondary Geology education in the State.
Shri. Biju Longhinos is one of the Co ordinators of the Kerala State Schools Gifted Children coaching programme.
Collaboration with other departments/institutions at the State, National and International levels and their outcome during the past two years
The Department has active collaboration with the State level autonomous research institutions such as the Centre for Earth Science Studies, Akkulam, Trivandrum and the Central Government institutions such as the Geological Survey of India and the Central Ground Water Board in the training of students during their M.Sc dissertation works. Students of the past have availed the student grants of the State Government and worked in these laboratories for their project work.
Priority areas of Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty, during the last two years
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The Department is not a recognized research centre and yet faculty members undertake their own research registering in other centres. Shri. Biju Longhinos is currently a Research Scholar (Part time) of the Cochin University of Science and Technology and Dr. K.P. Jaikiran is a Research Scholar (Part time) of the Faculty of Management, University of Kerala. Dr. K. Gangadhar has an ongoing project on the Environmental Impact Assessment studies of the Kottayam-Kumarakom areas, funded by the Kerala State Science Technology and Environment Department, Government of Kerala.
Faculty Publications (Last Five years) Name of Name of article Name of the National/ Single faculty/student journal with International author/Joint full reference
K.P.Jaikiran Knowledge Current Science, National Single Management in Vol. 95 , no.2 Geological Sciences 2008
- do - Occurrence of high Journal of National Joint fluoride in Ground Applied Water in Nuagon Hydrology, Vol. block, Orissa XVI, pp 8-10. 2003
E.V. Manoj Complete Proceedings of Seminar Volume Single Mechanisation of the International Mining operations Seminar „Prithvi 2005‟, Feb 19- 28 2005, Trivandrum
N. Shinu Tsunami of Dec 26, Marine International Joint 2004 on the south Geology, Vol. west coast of India: 242 pp. 155- Post tsunami 168, 2007 geomorphic and sediment characteristics
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Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placement
Former Post Graduate students of the Department has joined the following organizations:
Geological Survey of India as Geologist (Class I Post) (Three students) Shell Petroleum as Geologists – (Two students) Kerala State Land Use Boards as Project Staff (Two students) Centre for Earth Science Studies as Project Staff (Three students)
The alumni have a strong bond with the department and they seek the assistance of faculty members in getting placement. During the past three years the faculty members have been giving assistance to the students in appearing for the Union Public Service Commission Geologists Examination and Personality Tests (Mock interviews). Similarly, the faculty members guide students in preparing for other competitive examination too. Student support activities Assistance is provided to the alumni for various national level competitive examinations such as the UGC/CSIR NET Examination and the UPSC Geologists‟ Examination. There is a strong link between the alumni and the faculty for such exchanges. GEOFORUM, a body constituted for Student Personality Development meets every Friday at 1.00 p.m. in the Department. Alumni of the Department often delivers talks on the various aspects of personality development. This body has been in existence since the past 13 years. Professionals from the field of Geology interact with the students and faculty through invited talks being arranged in the Department.
Plan of action of the department for the next five years
Teaching –
The newly acquired facilities by the department such as the advanced camera fitted microscopes and internet facility would elevate the teaching learning process to a new level. Petrology and mineralogy lab sessions could be made more meaningful by linking AV facilities with the microscope. Similarly, availability of internet in the department has enabled students to access information at greater speeds.
Laboratory In the next five years the department would acquire self sufficiency in the various laboratory analytical procedures for which the students depend on the near by laboratories at present. 247
Research The Department would soon become a Research Centre as it now possesses most of the basic facilities needed for research.
GIS laboratory The Department would soon develop a GIS laboratory after the Network laboratory that has already been sanctioned under the DST-FIST Scheme becomes functional. This would enable students to carry out high quality dissertation work by applying Geo informatics Technology.
Library The Department library is on a growth track by acquiring new books and advanced facilities such as computers. Over the next five years the library would be well equipped with modern books, electronic learning materials and journals.
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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty:
SL.NO. Name Designation Qualification Experience 1 Dr.P J Sivakumar Reader MA, M Phil, 27 PhD 2 H.Pushyaleksmi Sel. Gr,Lecturer MA, M Phil 27 Amma 3 M S Jayamaohan Sr. Scale Lecturer MA, M Phil 26 4 Dr.M S Sel. Gr,Lecturer MA, BEd, PhD 22 Vinyachandran 5 Dr. Prakash A Lecturer MA, M Phil, 4 PhD, LLB 6 Dr.B Asok Lecturer MA, PhD, DLT, 4 DME, PGDJ, PGDT 7 Dr.Shamli M M Lecturer MA, BEd, PhD, 4 PGTJ 8 Dr.Sudha A S Lecturer MA, M Phil, 4 PhD, Bed 9 Dr. Ganesh M Lecturer MA, M Phil, 4 PhD, Bed, PGDTJ 10 Sheela Kumari L Lecturer MA, M Phil, Bed 4 11 Dr. Sreekala K I Lecturer MA, M Phil, 4 PhD, BEd
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2006- 07)
Programme Totl No Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadweep BA 131 52 79 26 105 5 MA 55 7 48 15 40 1 M Phil 5 - 5 2 3 - PhD 18 2 16 8 10 -
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
Semester system for PG course was introduced along with other subjects from 2001. The syllabus was modified in 2005; Dissertation was made compulsory with a view to inspire the students for research . Two
249 faculty members took part in the modernization of syllabus as members of the Board of studies for both PG and UG.
4.Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate BA 2004 42 40 2 2005 43 39 4 2006 42 41 1 2007 42 38 4 2008 42 40 2 MA 2004 25 25 - 2005 25 25 - 2006 25 25 - 2007 25 24 1 2008 25 25 -
5.Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources:
Item Total No Enhancement in last five years Library 16000 books and six subscribed 1000 books and 3 journals and one journals, one news paper news paper Computer Three computers with two printer Two computers and one printer and one scanner Internet Internet connection for browsing – 1 Internet connection for browsing – 1
6.Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
The students especially the PG students are provided with the Lectures of retired teachers and eminent scholars, who come from other universities. More over students were given assignments and seminars for the enhancement of knowledge in particular area.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students: All class teachers including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
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8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years: SL.NO. Name Refresher Seminars/workshops/Conference Others course 1 Dr. P J Sivakumar 1. UGC National seminar at Govt. Sanskrit College. 8, 19 July 2008 2. UGC National seminar at Hindi Department, Kariavattom, Kerala University. 27& 28 August 2008 3. National seminar at Sanskrit Department, university College on 27 & 28 Nov.2008 4. International seminar at Kerala University Campus Kariavattom on 4th to 6th Dece.2008 5. National seminar at Hindi Department , Kariavattom 9, 10, 11 Dece.2008 6. workshop-Quality improvement in research at Kerala university 2 Dr. M S 1. National seminar held on 24th Vinayachandran &25th Nov. 19998 at MG College, TVM 2. Two day national seminar on Hindi fiction at Govt. Women‟s College, TVM sponsored by DCE (2, 3 Dec.2004) 3. National seminar Hindi academy New Delhi at DBHPS TVM (15th june 21st 2005) 4. National seminar on post modernism in Hindi fiction held on
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9th & 10th Jan. 2008 (Dece.) 5. National seminar at Calicut university held from 3.9.2008 to 5.9.2008 sponsored by scientific and Technical terminology commission, New Delhi. 6. National seminar at SN College Kollam held on 3rd & 4th Nov. 2008 (UGC sponsored) 7. Workshop on management development programme for college teachers from 5th & 9th Jan. 2004 at MG, TVM 8. Workshop on quality improvement in research held on 28th & 29th sept.2007 at the Dept. of English, university of Kerala 9. International Seminar at Kerala University Campus Kariavattom on 4th & to 6th Dece.2008. 3 Dr. Prakash . A 1. Two day National seminar on Postmodernism in Hindi fiction , paper presented titled Dalit Chetana Adhunik Hindi, Upanayasom mein at 9th & 10th Jan.2008 2. UGC national seminar held at Govt.Sanskrit College, TVM paper presented „Dinker and Iyappa Panicker ke kurukshethra‟. Thulana pat dt.18th , 19th July 2008 3. Two day National seminar on Modern Hindi Criticism held at dept.
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of Hindi , paper presented „Hindi Alochana Disha Evam‟ dt.27th , 28th August2008 4. Two day national seminar on the literary contribution of Hindi and South Indian languages to the freedom sruggle and national consciousness held at Dept. of Hindi organized by Central Hindi institute at 20, 21 Feb. 2008 5. Workshop attended-sub. „Indian Literature‟ Govt. College for women, TVM dt.20th , 21th Nov.2008 6. International seminar at Kerala University Campus Kariavattom on 4th to 6th Dece.2008 4 Dr. Shamli M M Participated national seminars presented papers and participation the workshops conducted by SCERT. 5 Dr. Sudha A S 1. National seminar on Hindi Sahitya ke varthman Govt.Brenan College- 9.12.05 2. National Seminar on Transilation, Govt.Brenan College Thalaserry 16th & 17th Jan.2007 3. National seminar on Hindi fiction , University College , TVPM 9th & 10th Jan.2008 4. National seminar on Women and Health University of Kerala 3,4,5th March2008.
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9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
SL.No. Name Other academic activities 1 Dr.P J Sivakumar 1. NSS programme officer for 5 years 2. Member, Board of question paper setting for University of Calicut, Kannur University, Cochin University, M G University Kottayam, Higher secondary education Kerala 3. R.P of SCERT and Academic Staff College, University of Kerala. 4. Member, Academic Council, university of Kerala 5. Sub editor-Sangrathan (Hindi Monthly journal)
2 Jay Mohan M S 1.Chairman BOS Hindi Pass. 3 Dr. M S 1. Editor Hindi Monthly Sangrathan, published from Vinayachandran TVPM 2. Member, Board of studies (PG) University of Kerala. 3. Member, Board of question paper setting for University of Calicut , Kannur University , Cohin University , MG University Kottayam , Hogher secondary education Kerala & Kerala Public service commission 4. R.P of SCERT 5. Research guidance ,n Mdurai Kamraj University. 6. Former member, Faculty of oriental studies, University of kerala. 7. Former member, Board of studies (pass) University of Kerala
4 Dr. Ganesh M 1. Staff club Secretary (2005-2006) 2. NSS Programme Officer (2007 onwards)
5 Dr. B Asok 1. Visited Kurukshetra University & University of Delhi and gave lectures under the UGC Programme.
10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions:
Nil
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11. The thrust areas of the Department:
Post 60 Hindi Literature
12.Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years:
Type & topic of the project Present status Sponsor 1. Dalit Sahitya: Hindi & Completed and Submitted UGC Principal Investigator: Malayalam minor Project 2008 Dr. J Babu (Retd) 2. Contribution of Literary Being Completed UGC Principal Investigator: journalism in Hindi & Malayalam (Kerala) Dr. M S Vinayachandran
13.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years:
SL Faculty Item/Journal/Books/Articles Total National International .NO. No. 1 Dr.P J 1. Rajesh Jain ka Natak Sivakumar „Virus‟-Sangrathan Jan-Feb 06 2. Pachasothar Hindi Geethi Natya Sangrathan Sept.-Oct 07 3. Natakkar K T Muhammad (Editorial) 4. Aadhunik Hindi Geethi Kavya- Sangrathan Feb.2007 5. Swathanthrayottar Hindi Natakon mein Rajanaithik prabhav 2 Jayamohan M S Daud-Sangrathan, Panch Aangnovala Ghar – Sangrathan, NeeluNeelimaNilofer- sangrathan,,Rang de Basanthi Chola-Sangrathan, Khasiram Kotwal-Sangrathan 3 Dr. M S 1. sarg Chetana Ki Vinayachandran ganga Matha- (editorial) Sangrathan 2004 2. PG Vasudev Puraskar Sammanith (Report) Sangrathan March 2006
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3. Saraswathi Samman Se Sammanith Malayalam Ke Priya Kavi Sangrathan April 2006 4. Malayalam Ke Veena Poov Ko Sow varsh Ho Gaye , Sangrathan My 2007 5. Guru Pooja Samman Samaroh (report) Sangrathan Sept.2007 6. Malayalam Ke Sultan Ki Janma shati- Sangrathan March 2008 7. Madhushala ke gayak kavi Bacchan- Sangrathan, May 2008 8. Hindi patrapravarthanthille variveicham-keral bharthi 2005 9. Tambu (Transilated)- Sangrathan 10. Cheers (Transilated) Sangrathan 11. Bhedia (Transilated)- Sangrathan 12. Hndi Malayalam Sahityak Patrakaritha 4 Dr. Prakash A 1.Articles publuished in Sangrathan July 2008, Sangrathan Dece.2008 and Keral jyothi Dece.2008 5 Dr. Shamli M M 1. Yugbodhi Natakkar Sanker Shesh-Sangrathan June 2006 2. Significance of idioms in Hindi research journal 3. Book published – Sanker Shesh Hndi Ke Prathinidhi Natakkar 4. Hindi pragativadi Kavithavon mein Bimbvad- Sangrathan Dece.2008 5. Kharonde mein adhunik visangattiyan-Sangrathan March 2009
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6. Radio talk on Modern Hindi Dramma-Naye Natakon ka nayapan 6 Dr. Sudha A S 1. Vah Ek Kshan-Poem- sangrathan Nov.2005 2. Gunahon Ke Devta- Kathayaparak Sameeksha-Keral Jyothi-2009 3. Samnvya Ke Sadhak Kakakaleekar- Sangrathan Nov.2008 7 Dr. Ganesh M 1. Shyli Ke Director- Benipuri-Keral jyothi- Nov.2006 2. Kaaljayi aalochana mulyon k chintak- Dr.Devraj- Sangrathan-Nov.2006 8 Dr. Sreekala K I 1. alochanatmak Adhyayan Nayi Kahani-Keral Jyothi- Dec.2004 2. Kamleshwar Ke Raja Nirbansia Ek Vivechanatmak adhyayan-Sangrathan July 2007
14.Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:
1. MA students participated in the quiz programme conducted by the census department, Govt. of India on 28.1.2009 2. MA students participated in the Prof.K.R.Muralidharan nair memorial quiz competition conducted by the Hindi department on 19.2.2009
15. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of monthly test papers for UG & PG students. Class seminars & Quiz competitions were also conducted.
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16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placements:
DEGREE
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2004 12 5 3 2005 14 4 4 2006 12 6 3 2007 8 4 4 2008 10 6 5
PG
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2004 3 4 5 2005 4 5 3 2006 4 4 1 2007 2 3 - 2008 3 2 -
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years:
1. Three Endowments- (a) Dr. K. Bhaskaran Nair Memorial Endowment (b) Dr. K. K . Krishnan Namboothiri endowment (c) Prof.K. R. Muralidharan Nair memorial Endowment are distributed to the students BA & MA Classes who secure the highest marks in their final year examinations from the Department.
2. Vishnu maya III BA student got Ist Rank in BA Final Year Hindi Exam 2004
3. Shabana Beegum III BA student got Ist Rank in BA final year Hindi Exam 2005
4. Remya. S II MA student got Ist rank in MA Hindi final year exam 2005
5. Vishnu Maya II MA student got Ist rank in MA Hindi Final year exam 2006
6. Shabana Beegum II MA student got I st Rank in MA Hindi Final year exam 2007
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7. MA students got first prize in the Inter collegiate Quiz competition conducted by Nirala Hindi Academy, Attingal
8. I MA students got consolation prize in the Inter collegiate Quiz Competition conducted by census Dept. Govt. of India
9. II MA students got IIIrd prize in the Prof.K.R..Muralidharan nair memorial quiz competition conducted by the Hindi Department 2009
10. Vishnu Maya .U of this Dept. got Univerity of Kerala Endowment (Prof.Chandrahasan prize for Hindi and the Raosahib Udarshiromani T. Padmanabha Rao medal-2004-06
11. II MA students got Second prize in the Patriotic Song Competition (state level Hindi fortnight celebration -2007) conducted by Kerala Hindi Prachar sabha
12. Research activities are being done by the Department through group discussion and Seminars
13. The research students of the department published a manuscript journal named „Gavaksh‟.
14. The research students formed a research association & conducted book exhibition and other programmes
15. Three faculty members are associated with the publication of Hindi journal „sangrathan‟ published by Hindi Vidyapeeth (Recognized by Universities of Kerala)
16. Our department conducted Two days National seminar on Post Modernism on 9th & 10th of Jan. 2007 Sponsored Govt.of Kerala.
17. Golden jubilee of the Department was celebrated on 11th Jan. 2007
18. Four faculty members have applied for minor projects.
19. The students of this Department have actively participated in extra Curricular activities, Sports, NSS, NCC etc
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20. The Department is a recognized research center by the University of Kerala.15 Full time & 3 part time researchers are engaged in research.
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that:
Hindi Department was identified as one among the five best Departments of the college by NAAC-2003
19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
1. The thrust area of the department is „Post 60 Hindi Literature‟.
2. The faculty will try their level best to improve teaching standards.
3. The department will organize seminars, workshops, and training programmers and invite eminent professors with the help of funding agencies like UGC and state Government.
20. Detailed plan of action is given below:
A. Curricular activities
1. The Dept. Plan to start a new course-BA Functional Hindi
2. Library upgradation
1. Subscription for new journals including research journals
2. Purchase of updated books of Hindi Literature.
3. Computerization of Library
B. Research
1. Separate room with all facility will be provided to the research students.
2. More students will be admitted in the Department for the research .
C. Extension activity for public and students:
1. Inter Department literal will be conducted with the participation of public & Students
D. Consultancy: NIL
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21. Any other highlights :
1. Remedial coaching- Hindi Dept. is having students from educationally backward communities in Kerala as well as students from Lakshadweep. In order to equip them with the new semester system Dept. is planning to conduct remedial coaching by utilizing the facilities in the Department. 2. The Department is conducting coaching class for NET. 3. Internet browsing & ommunication facilities is provided to the faculty & students. 4. Computer awareness programme is conducted for PG & M Phil students to equip them to utilize computers for their project report preparation. 5. Alumni of the Hindi Dept are actively engaged in the developmental programme of the Department. 6. An Inter collegiate Quiz programme in memory of Prof.K.R. Muralidharan Nair was conducted in the department. 7. Hindi Department Golden jubilee year award sponsored by Dr. K Sukumaran (Former Principal of Govt.Arts College) was given to the first rank holder in the IVth Sem Hindi MA Exam to Kumari Vineetha. U (Govt.Womens College) 8. Department Grievance Cell is actively functioning with HOD as Convener & Two Faculty Members. The students feel free to approach Cell to solve their problems.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty SL.No Name Designation Qualification Experience
1 Dr.A.Jadeeda Reader MA, PhD 30 years 2 Sri.P.K.Raveendran Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA 28 years 3 Sri.E.Kumar Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA 19 years 4 Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi Reader MA, M.Phil, 28 years PhD 5 Dr.Thulaseedharan Assary Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA, PhD 28 years 6 Smt.P.S.Sumam Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA, M.Phil 28 years 7 Sri.S.Raimon Sr.Gr.Lecturer MA, M.Phil 27 years 8 Dr.D.Sivankutty Reader MA, PhD 27 years 9 Sri.N.Rajagopal Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA,LLB 27 years 10 Sri.T.Sanal Kumar Sr.Gr.Lecturer MA 24 years 11 Sri.C.Raveendran Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA 20 years 12 Dr.P.Ambika Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA,PhD 15 years
2. Students profile according to programme of study gender, region, etc 2008-2009 (currently only P.G programme is offered in the Department)
Programme Total Male Female Urban Rural Lakshade No: ep BA 196 160 36 140 56 02 MA 40 14 26 13 27 Nil M.Phil 05 4 1 2 3 Nil
The entry level competencies of the students are very poor. Most of the students hail from downtrodden families. Several students even go for labour to earn themselves and their family while continuing students. The socio-economic status and language standard of the students therefore far behind the average level. However the students are proficient in grasping things expressing their views and sharing ideas as a result of continued evaluation
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2. Changes made in the courses or programme during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes. The courses of under graduate and post graduate have been semesterised in accordance to the changes in the pattern of education. The faculties also involved in the process of changes and contribute a lot to the preparation of revised syllabus as members/conveners/chairman in the Board of studies and other related committees. The students have to submit assignments and projects and conduct seminars in the light of revised syllabus. As a result the students aptitude to the programmes glittered up , shaped themselves their mind as wee as body to meet the challenges of contemporary competitions and fostered a sprit of inquiry to the unknown.
3. Trends in success and drop out rate of students during the past two years.
Programmes Year Total No: Success rate Drop out rate BA 2006-07 55 28 27 2007-08 58 30 28 MA 2006-07 15 15 Nil 2001-08 16 16 Nil M.Phil 2006-07 05 05 Nil 2007-08 05 05 Nil
4. Learning resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories and other resources. The learning resources of the Department have to be renovated. The Department has a computer , printer ,scanner and a C.D . System which are not in working condition . Though the Department library has more than 5000 books there is no sound arrangements of books and computerized catalogue system .However the students and research scholars have enough learning resources in the Department library where kept adequate primary and secondary sources. Besides, the students and research scholars get accessibility to refer more resources from the near by University and public libraries.
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5. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method. The faculty members acquainted fully with the modern teaching techniques especially handling computers and LCD projectors and Browse Internet for wide range of information . Steps have already been taken to impart education by power point presentation. The Department has already submitted a proposal to the UGC to allot funds to purchase L.C.D monitor/projector and Laptops. However the PG and M.Phil students have been enlightened to use internets and brows fresh information for academic purposes.
6. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students. The faculty members are actively participating in various academic activities both in and outside the campus. They are afreshing their knowledge by reading new „arrivals‟ browsing wide range of information from internet and attending seminars. The afreshed knowledge has been shared with the students grasping the Students environmental and material bases. The students have been counseled personally to understand their issues and boost them up to main stream. The implementation of tutorial system made possible close interaction of students and teachers for their betterment. 7. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past two years. SL. Name Refresher Seminars/workshop/conference Others No /orientati on courses 1 Dr.A.Jadeeda - Attended the several seminars and Principal workshops investigator in as major research project of the UGC 2 Sri.P.K.Ravee - Organised national seminats in - ndran 2007 at G.C.NDD –Attended two seminars 3 Sri.E.Kumar - Participation in the national Research almost seminars at G.C.NDD completed on
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F.I.P 4 Dr.Noorjam I.T.Orient Participation on several seminars Training Beevi ation for 1 and workshops relating to womens programme at the month in Empowerment History congress & institute of 03/09 National seminar at G.C.NDD management & a minor Research project investigator 5 Dr.Thulaseed - Participation in the national - haran Assary seminar organized at NDD,AKG.center TVPM & International seminar at Mascot Hotel TVPM organized by Department of Archaeology. 6 Sri.S Raimon - Research almost completed on F.I.P 7 Dr.D.Sivankut I.T.Orient Participation of International - ty ation for 1 seminars at Mascat hotel,TVPM month in organized by Department of 3/09 Archeology 8 Sri.T.Sanal - Participation in International - Kumar seminar at NDD and K.C H.R. Trivandrum 9 Sri.C.Raveend I.T.Orient Organised an International seminar - ran ation for 1 & Participated in 4 seminars month in 3/09 10 Dr.Ambika - Participated in the inter national - seminar at NDD
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8. Participation / contribution of teachers to the academic and other activities including teaching, culture & research.
Sl No. Name Academic activities Other activities 1 Dr.A.Jadeeda Research guide Life member of the member of K.C.H.R society for Disabled ,syllabus revision & women‟s committee,Viva Association Board M.Phil exams & Co-ordinator of M.Phil committee,Kerala University 2 Sri.E.Kumar - Placement officer & career councilling co-ordinator 3 Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi Research guide - member of PG board of studies , chairman PG board of examinations, question paper setter ,subject expert,selection committee of teachers in F.I.P & examiner Curriculam subject committee SCERT.
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4 Dr.Thulaseedharan Research - Assary guide,member Academic council,PG.board of studies & State Archives council & member of M.Phil monitoring committee,Kerala University 5 Smt.P.S.Sumam Member ,UG board - of studies 6 Sri.S.Raimon Life member South Member of the Indian congress , Association of III Association of Indian world studies archives & was the Director Archives Department. 7 Dr.Sivankutty Research guide - 8 Sri.N. Rajagopal Member PG Board - Kozhikodu University &faculty member , Kerala University 9 Sri.T.Sanal Kumar Member of U.G & - PG Board of studies , SCERT expert committee for the revision of curriculum to the standards from Vth to X 10 Sri.C.Raveendran - Best P.O of N.S.S
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9. Collaboration with other Departments/ Institutions at the state, National and International levels and their outcome during the past two years. The Department has collaboration with other Department at the state level and some faculty members were in charge of such Department especially at Gazetters and Archives Departments. The faculty members and the PG/M.phil students have close association with Archaeology. Archives, Gazatters Departments and Edusat in academic matters .These Departments have vital resource materials to enquire/to fresh up and research by faculty/research scholars/students. 10. Thrust area of the Department. NIL
11. Priority areas for Research & details of the on going projects important and not worthy publication of the faculty during past Two year. As the Department is a research center having PG & M.phil courses priority has been given to research activities at different areas useful to present and future generation. All the faculty members are research guide to PG Students .The details of the on going projects and publications are as follows. A). On going projects:- SL.NO. Name Type & Topic of the Project 1 Dr.A.Jadeeda Major Research project entitled “The Role of social movements in the transition of Travancore in to a civil society” with from 25/3/08
2 Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi Minor research project entitled “History of Land Reforms and the social changes in modern Kerala”
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B) Publications:-
Sl.No Name Journal/books/Articles 1 Dr.A.Jadeeda 1. An article titled “Significance of Ijtihad in Socio-Reform movements (Vijnana Kairali) 2. Columnist in a leading Malayalam journal 3. Two books are under publications. 2 Dr.Noorjam Beevi 4. Article titled “the disappearance of a Rural Social formation in Travancore during the 20th century “,journal of South Indian History University of Calicut ,03/2006
3 Dr.Thulaseedharan 1. article titled “the press during the Assary liberation struggle ,Vijnana Kairali,11/07 2. article titled “The Revolt of 1858- 59 in South Travancore the birth pangs of the formation of civil society” Vijnanakairali 3/2008 3. article titled “Looking at the other side of the Flemish carpet.Role of Sir.C.P.RAmaswam Aiyar in Travancore [ 1931-1947] K.C.H.R,3/2006 4. A book titled “Colonialism Princely states & struggle for Liberation.Travancore 1938-48 A.P.H publishing corporation ,New Delhi 3/2009
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4 Sri.S.Raimon 6. As Director of Archives published many manuscripts and monographs. The latest are the “Role of press in the freedom movement in Kerala and Development of commercial banking in Travancore.
5 Sri.T.Sanal Kumar 1. A book titled “Pracheena samskarangal” published by Chintha publishers,TVPM,01/08
12. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the Department to aid student placements during past five years. The students who pass out from the Department seek job opportunities both in and outside the state .No dropouts are seen among the M.Phil Students and all of them got entered in to the various service sectors . But in UG Level & P.G level 20% to 30% of the strength discontinues studies due to reason like family problems/marriage/employment. Those who continue studies got through the examinations and about 20 % of them opt higher studies and 10% got employment at various service sectors
The Placement record DEGREE Years of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2003-04 08 06 41 2004-05 07 11 37 2005-06 12 14 39 2006-07 10 16 39 2007-08 08 12 38
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PG Years of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2003-04 02 10 10 2004-05 03 6 9 2005-06 02 9 8 2006-07 02 4 9 2007-08 05 05 6
M. Phil Years of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2003-04 1 04 Nil 2004-05 - 05 Nil 2005-06 1 04 Nil 2006-07 - 05 Nil 2007-08 - 05 Nil
13. Plan of action of the department of the next five years. The thrust area of the Department for the next five years is the generation of individual potentialities of both faculty and students communities availing the presents technologies to explore the past for the society /nation. The future of society and human being lay in the proper understanding of the past and its correct presentation highlighting values and weaknesses. In order to develop the potentialities the material and physical foundations of the faculty and the student community to be improved. The action plan of the Department for the next five years proposes to cover up all such issues.
A Bird view of the Action Plan 1. Re-Structuring of syllabus to cope with the contemporary issues & situations –steps have already been taken by Government to implement credit and semester system. 2. Modenisation of the Department library with sufficient additions of maps and books & computerization. Computer cataloguing of books also proposed. 3. Setup of museum in collaboration with department of Archives & Archaeology. 4. I.T.Orientation to faculty members.
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5. Organization of seminars both National and international. 6. L.C.D.projector & White Boards to class rooms 7. Computers to staff room to make available the updated information to faculty and students 8. Subscription of reputed national and International research journals and purchase of updated books. 9. Undertaking of various research activities and publication of articles and books. 10. Field visits and study of micro & macro level aspects of antecedents and cultural targets of society.
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DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC HISTORY
1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
Sl NO Name Desigation Qualification Experience 1 M Abdul Sel.Gr. Lecturer M.A(Arabic),M A 23 Years majeed (Isl.History),B.Ed 2 M Abdul Samad Sel. Gr. M.A(Arabic),M A 18Years Lecturer (Isl.History),B.Ed 3 Mohammed Ali Sr.Scale M.A(Arabic),M A 8Years Jhinnah Sahib I Lecturer (Isl.History),UGC/JRF 4 A P Alavi Bin Sr.Scale M .A (History),M.A 11 Years Mohammed Bin Lecturer (Isl. Ahamed Hist.),UGC/NET,M Ed. ,LLB 5 Shajeer S S Lecturer M.A,UGC/ 4Years NET,M.Phil 6 Vacant 7 Vacant
2 Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2006- 07)
Programme Total No. Female male Urban Rural Lakshadeep
B.A 69 16 53 25 44 0
M.A 8 1 7 1 7 0
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The M.A Islamic History has been changed to semester system with modification of the syllabi in 2001.Five years later in 2006 the syllabus revised thoroughly to make it upto dated and world class by the combined effort of the faculty members Mr.M Abdul Samad and Mr. Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I as members of board of studies in Islamic History of University of Kerala.
Mr.M Abdul Samad and Mr. Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I did a similar effort in the previous year in 2005 to revise the outdated syllabus (since 1993)in B A Islamic History.
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In 2009 All the faculty members participated in the comprehensive syllabus revision exercise conducted in all subjects under the auspices of Kerala State Higher Council. Mr.Abdul Majeed, Mr. M Abdul Samad,Mr. Muhammad Ali Jhinn ah Sahib I And Mr. A P Alavi Bin Mohamed Bin Ahamed had participated in the workshops of Kannur, Calicut and Kerala Universities. Mr.Shajeer had participated in the workshop conducted by Kerala University.
4.Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme Year Total No Success Rate Dropout Rate B.A 2005 144 74.55 10.1 2006 143 82 6 2007 146 76 9 2008 141 75 5 2009 160 69 8
M.A 2005 28 100 0 2006 23 100 0 2007 15 100 0 2008 12 95 5 2009 12 100 0
5.Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources
Item Total Numbers Enhancement in last five years Library 1802 250 Computer 3 1
6.Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method Apart from lecture method demonstration, panel/group discussion, micro teaching, seminar, assignment, project, field trips, symposium, map study etc are in vogue.Multimedia facilities and internet resources are widely used.For map study Google earth is a major tool. The department arrange classes of eminent historians and professors.
7.Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students Every batch in B A and M A has class tutors. Tutors are giving guidance for academic, personal and moral counseling to students. All teachers have tutorial charges and are actively
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8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years:
SL Name Refresher Seminars/Workshops/Conference Others NO Courses 1 M.Abdul Majeed - 1.National seminar on state and society in South India Trivandrum,05-07Nov 2008 2.International Seminar on Muziris Heritage Project: Archeological Research At Pattanam 2007-2008 Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008 2 M. Abdul Samad - 1.National Seminar on state and Society in South India TVPM,05- 07 Nov2008 2. International Seminar on Muziris Heritage Project: Archeological Research At Pattanam 2007-2008 Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008 3 Muhammed Ali - 1.National Seminar on state and Jhinnah Sahib I Society in South India TVPM,05- 07 Nov2008 2. International Seminar on Muziris Heritage Project: Archeological Research At Pattanam 2007-2008 Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008 4 A. P Alavi Bin - 1.National Seminar on state and Mohamed Bin Society in South India TVPM,05- Ahamed- 07 Nov2008
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2. International Seminar on Muziris Heritage Project: Archeological Research At Pattanam 2007-2008 Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008 5 Shajeer S - 1.Convenorof the D C sponsored One N.S.S Day Seminar on „Media and Programme Civilization‟, Ernakulam, March2007 Officer-staff Editor,College magazine 2007- 2008,B A/B Sc Admission committee member
9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
SL. NO Name Other Academic activities 1 M.Abdul Majeed 1.Chairman,P G Exam Board II&IV Semester 2009
2.As Resource person for re structuring under graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur Universities 2 M Abdul Samad 1.Chairman, B A Exam Board2009 March
2. .As Resource person for re structuring under graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur Universities 3 Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I As Resource person for re structuring under graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur Universities 4 A P Alavi Bin Mohamed Bin .As Resource person for re structuring under Ahamed graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur Universities 5 Shajeer S 1.As Resource person for re structuring under graduate course in Kerala University.
2.Additional Chief Superintent Off-Campus
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Examination of M G University April-May2007
3.Invigilator of university and Various other Examinations
10.Collaboration with other departments and institutions:
Inter disciplinary Interaction with departments of History, Economics, Arabic, Malayalam, Hindi& English
11.The thrust areas of the Department:
Contemporary West Asia, Medieval India, Kerala culture, Islamic Political thought and Islamic Economics.
12.. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years:
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13.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years:
SL Name Item/Journal/Books/Articles Total National International NO 1 Shajeer S Article struggle for Positive 1 1 - Discrimination-A Travancore Experience
17. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college: Mr. Abdul Majeed is the member of Discipline Committee Mr.Shajeer is the N S S Programme Officer of the college.
15. Methods of continuous student assessment: Attendance, Monthly Test, Quiz Competition, Assignments, Seminar, Micro Teaching, Co- curricular activities.
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16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placements:
B.A
Year Of Pass Higher Studies Employment Others 2005 16 5 19 2006 17 7 16 2007 13 6 21 2008 11 6 23 2009 11 12 17
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Year Of Pass Higher Studies Employment Others 2005 3 6 3 2006 4 6 4 2007 2 5 5 2008 4 2 3 2009 2 2 4
17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years:
Bagged First Ranks For M. A Islamic History in Kerala University since1997.
18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that:
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19.Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
Make it a world class Research Department with M.Phil, Ph.D,Certificate and Diploma Courses Make a Bibliographical Encyclopaedia covering all Islamic books published in Kerala till then. Publish a new journal „Indus Islamicus‟ Develop the library into a depository of all Islamic books available in Malayalam. To attract foreign students make syllabus uptodated
20.Any other highlights:
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
1. Faculty profile , adequacy and competency of faculty SL.No Name Designation Qualification Experience 1 Dr.E Krishnan Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc,PhD 30 2 Smt.SR Komalakumari Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc 28 3 Sri E Antony Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc,MPhil 30 4 Dr.T G Sarachandran Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , Ph D 27 5 Smt A N Padmakumari Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , MPhil 25 6 Sri. P Chandrasekaran Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , MPhil 24 Asari 7 Smt.M M Assuma Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc 28 Beevi 8 Smt. S S Anithakumari Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , MPhil 17 9 Dr.S Babu Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , Ph D 13 10 Sri.K Manilal Lecturer MSc , MPhil 4
2. Student profile according to programmes of study gender,region etc (2007-08) Programme Total No Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep BSc Maths 50 34 16 28 21 1 MSc Maths 25 2 23 10 15 0 MPhil 5 0 5 3 2 0 Maths
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes. The post graduate course in Mathematics has been changed to semester system with modification of the syllabi. The topic of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Application papers like C# is included in the second semester. Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure.
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4.Trends in Success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five year.
BSc Mathematics Year Total No. Success rate Drop out rate 2003 50 35 15 2004 50 34 16 2005 50 32 18 2006 50 37 13 2007 50 38 13 2008 50 32 18
MSc Mathematics Year Total No Success rate Drop out rate 2003 25 20 5 2004 25 19 6 2005 25 21 4 2006 25 21 4 2007 25 18 7 2008 25 20 5
MPhil Mathematics Year Total No Success rate Drop out rate 2003 5 5 0 2004 5 5 0 2005 5 5 0 2006 5 5 0 2007 5 5 0 2008 5 5 0
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5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources:
Library Department of Mathematics owns one of the oldest libraries in the state .It was Prof.R Srinivasan who organized the library in the department. Our library has a rich collection of old classical books in Mathematics. A good collection of classical books in the history of Mathematics is also available in this library. At present there are about 8000 books in the department library. Also, there is a good stock of back volume of Mathematical reviews and other research journals such as 1. Duke Mathematical Journal 2. Proceedings of London Mathematical Society 3. London Journal of Mathematics 4. Japan Journal of Mathematics 5. Annals of Mathematics 6. Bulletin of American Mathematical society 7. American Journal of Mathematics 8. Proceeding of American Mathematical Society 9. Mathematical reviews etc
Astronomical Museum Once the Trivandrum observatory was a part of university College and Professor of Mathematics was in charge of the Observatory. Thus this department owns a good number of astronomical instruments that were used for the study of courses in astronomy as well as in the Observatory. These instruments have been arranged and displayed in the Department . Students of the new generation get a touch of history of Mathematics and mathematical instruments through this display.
Computer Lab The computer lab was installed in the year 1998 at present there re 21 personal computers and one Laptop computer in the department. The computers were purchased using the fund from the Government of Kerala and university Grants Commission in the 9th,10th,11th, 5 years plans and BSR scheme.
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Both Graduate and Post Graduate class have courses in computer programming. They use the computer Lab for the practical in their computer programming course. Learning aids like DLP, overhead projector, scanner and laser printers are also available in the computer lab.
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method: Over head projector and LCDs are using as teaching aids in classroom teaching. 7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students: Apart from preparing the students for their End Semester examination (ESA) conducted by the University,all the teachers are entrusted with their internal evaluation by continuou assessments (CA) necessitated with the introduction of semester system . The CA for each paper consisits of seminars ,assignments,lass tests and attendance . A group of students is assigned a teacher as tutor and the tutorial hours provide ample opportunity for each student to interact with their respective tutors. All clases including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academi and personal counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge. They effectively promote the overall performance of students. Individual attention is given to the students in their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years: 8.1 Resource Persons for Seminars/workshops/Trainings/ASCs Faculty members in this department served as resource persons in seminars/workshops/academic Staff Colleges. The details of the services given for the last 5 years are given below. SL. Name Seminar Workshop Training Refresher/Orientatio No n 1 Dr.E Krishnan 25 25 12 15 2 Dr.T G Sarachandran 3 6 1 0
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8.2 Participation for Seminars/Workshops The following teachers of the department have attended seminars/workshops SL .No Name Seminars Workshop Total 1 Dr.E Krishnan 5 5 10 2 Smt.S R Komala kumari 1 0 1 3 Sri.E Antony 3 2 5 4 Dr.T G Sarachandran 5 4 9 5 Smt.A N Padmakumari 3 2 5 6 Sri P Chandrasekaran Asari 4 5 9 7 Smt M M Assuma Beevi 2 3 5 8 Smt. S S Anithakumari 2 2 4 9 Dr.S Babu 5 6 11 10 Sri.K Manilal 4 3 7
9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
9.1 Examination Work All the faculty members have fully co-operated with the University of Kerala in the conduct of examination as invigilators,examiners,and question settors. The following teachers have occupied the positions assigned by the University in examination works in the last five years. SL No Name Position held 1 Dr.E Krishnan Chairman,Question paper setting (SERT) 2 Sri.E Antony Chairman,Question paper setting, Preparation of textbooks 3 Dr.T G Sarachandran Chairman,Question paper setting, Preparation of textbooks 4 Sri.P Chandrasekharan Asari Question paper setter
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9.2 Memberships in Academic Bodies Over the past five years the following teachers from the department are elected / nominated by the University to its various bodies.
SL No Name Position held 1 Dr.E Krishnan Chairman, Board studies 2 Sri E Antony Member, Board studies 3 Dr.T G Sarachandran Chairman, Board studies 4 Sri P Chandrasekharan Asari Member, Board studies 5 Smt.M M Assuma Beevi Board member, PG Board
10.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
SL No Faculty Item/Journal/book/articles 1 Dr.E Krishnan 1. Semigroup of finite rank operators.Bulletin of Calcutta Mathematical Society,82,Pp 223- 240 (1990) 2. The semigroup of finite rank operators,Forum Math., 5(1993),Pp 313-368. 3. Some thought on the teaching of Geometry,Indian Journal of Mathematics education,Vol 21,No.3,July 2001, Pp27-28. 4. A new Mathematics curriculam for Kerala schools-An overview,Proceeding of International Seminar on Aryabhateeyam. 2 Dr.T G Sarachandran 1. On linear Diophantine equations,Indian Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical sciences,Vol 4,No.1,june 2008, Pp 33-35
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3 Dr.S Babu 1. MAP/(PH,PH)/1Queue with self generation of priorities and non-preemptive service,European Journal of Operations Research (EJOR); Volume 195;Page Nos. 174-185;2008 2. MAP/(PH,PH)/c Queue with self generation of priorities and non-preemptive service, Journal of Stochastic analysis and Applications (JSAA) ; Volume 26; Page Nos.1250-1266;2008.
11.Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
The Department intends to give an impetus to the teaching research activitie in Mathematical science. Taking in to consideration the anticipated developments in Mathematical science over a couple of decades , the Department intend to host a series of national /International seminars in current research areas . Computational software like Matlab,Mathematica etc.need to be installed in the computers to provide high performance computational facilities to Post Graduate , MPhil and Research students . The computer lb need to be upgraded to cope with the current developments . The post graduate and M.Phil clas rooms are to be provided with Lptop,DLP projector and display screens (digital class rooms) . The library needs renovation . subscription (including on-line subscription) to academic journals and purchase of latest books in the discipline are necessary. Overall modification of the classrooms and staff rooms ,with adequate provision for drinking water and allied facilities are some of the basic needs.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and competence of faculty
Sl. No: Name Designation Qualification Experience
1 Dr. V. Sujatha Reader M.A., Ph.D 27 years
2 S. Jayasunder Sl. Gr. Lecturer M.A, 21 years
3 S.A. Shajahan Sl. Gr. Lecturer M.A. 19 years
4 Dr. T.K. Sanitha Lecturer M.A., Ph.D 2 years
5 Binu G. Bheemnath Lecturer M.A.,M.Phil 2 years
6 Dr. S. Radharani Lecturer M.A., Ph.D 2 years
7 Joby Cherian Lecturer M.A.,M.Phil 2 years
B.Ed 8 Sajeena S Lecturer 1 years M.A.,M.Phil
M.A., 9 Dr. Asha K. B. Lecturer 1 years M.Phil Ph.D
10 Purnima J. Prakash Lecturer M.A.,M.Phil 1 month
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2. Students profile according to programme of study, gender, region etc. during 2008-2009
Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural
(i) B. A.
1st year 67 42 25
2nd year 62 41 21
3rd year 53 25 28
Total 182 108 74 50 132
(ii) M. A.
1st year 16 6 10
2nd year 16 9 7
Total 32 15 17 12 20
(iii) M. Phil 5 2 3 2 3
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3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past 5 years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes.
Emphasis on Value - based Education
(i) With the view to promote value – based education, our curriculum has included new papers on “Applied Ethics” and “Environmental Ethics” both at the U.G. and P.G. levels.
(ii) With the financial aid from the Department Alumni Association, the students and teachers of this Department had organised a “social service club” which under took service activities such as preparing food for distribution to bystanders of patients while visiting hospitals, distributing the basic necessities of life to the inmates while visiting rehabilitation centres etc.
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4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past 5 years
Programme Year Total No. Success rate Dropout rate
(i) B.A 2003/04 50 26 7 2004/05 50 25 5 2005/06 53 27 4 2006/07 62 30 3 2007/08 67 32 4
(ii) M.A. 2003/04 20 17 3 2004/05 20 16 4 2005/06 18 15 2 2006/07 17 16 1 2007/08 16 14 2
(iii) M.Phil 2003/04 5 „A‟ Grade-5 Nil 2004/05 5 ,, -4 1 2005/06 5 ,, -5 Nil 2006/07 5 ,, -5 Nil 2007/08 5 ,, -5 Nil
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5. Learning Resources of the Department like Library, Computers and other resources
Item Total No. Enhancement in the last 5 years
(i) Library 4772 books 607 books and 2 journals and 5 journals
(ii) Computers with printers 3 2
(iii) O.H.P 1
(iv) Public Address System 1 1
(v) Photo copier 1 1
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6. Teaching Methods in practice other than the Lecture method
Our curriculum has included new papers on Applied Ethics and Environmental Ethics in addition to the existing papers on Moral Philosophy. To help students what they learn as theory, a practical value education programme has been undertaken by the staff of this department under the auspicious of the Department Alumni Association. The Activities undertaken during 2008 included students visit to:
(i) Asha Bhavan, a rehabilitation centre for women at Poojappura which rehabilates mentally challenged persons discharged from mental hospitals. (ii) Govt. school for mentally challenged children (of age group 5 years to 15 years) at Pangappara. (iii) Open Jail at Kattakkada which houses more than 200 inmates who have been reformed.
These visits and the interaction of the students with the unfortunate section of our community were intended to inculcate social awareness and responsibility in students.
7. Participation of Teachers in Academic and personal counselling of students
Tutors have been entrusted with the duty of giving guidance to students with respect to their personal as well as academic matters. The activities include:
(i) Towards “women empowerment” three financially backward women students are provided with study materials every year the expenses of which are met by the Department Alumni. The students who received the aid during 2008 are:
1. Sreelekha V. (II B.A.) 2. Achu A.R. (II B.A.) 3. Sindhu S. (M.Phil)
(ii) Additional support for weak students:
Two classes per week (after working hours) are devoted for engaging the weak students who need additional help .The teachers who engaged the classes during 2007-08 are:
1. Dr. K.B. Asha : Engaged I B.A. 2. Dr. Radharani : ,, II B.A. 3. Mrs. S. Sajeena : ,, III B.A. 4. Dr. T.K. Sanitha : ,, I M.A. 5. Dr. V. Sujatha : ,, II M.A.
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(iii) Classes for NET
Classes for NET are engaged after working hours for 2 days in a week (1 hour each), on Wednesday and Friday.
Teachers who engaged the Participants classes during 2007-08 ______
1. Dr. V. Sujatha 1.Shinemon P.K. 2. Dr. P. Radharani 2. Aswathy G.S. 3. Mrs. S. Sajeena 3. Vijimol 4. Lekha L.K. 5. Karthik H.B. 6. Sindhu S. 7. Rekha P. 8. Jinu Kunjumon
(iv) Manuscript Periodical by the students
A manuscript periodical (annual), “Thinker” was started in 1951 as a medium of expression for the students of Philosophy by Prof. A.S. Narayana Pillai, the former Head of the Dept of Philosophy. The literary talents, artistic tastes and speculative thoughts of the students are reflected in it. With the co-operation and valuable suggestions from the teachers, the students still continue to release the periodical every year. Last year, i.e., in 2007, the “Thinker” came out with its message of Environmental protection; it was released by the well-known poet and Environmentalist Smt. Sugathakumari, a former student of this Department. In 2008, the Thinker was released on 1-12-08.
(v) Endowment prize
An award was instituted by the old students and staff of the Dept. of Philosophy volunteered by Dr. P.L. Santhakumari, former Head of the Department of Philosophy, in the year 2000 in honour of Dr. A.S. Narayana Pillai. Prize money and certificates are awarded every year to the outgoing P.G. and U.G. students who secure the highest marks in the University Examination.
Award winners from 2003 onwards
Year Name and Details
1. 2003 (i) Nobin K. Philip [U.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University) (ii) Manjula R. [P.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University)
2 2004 (i)Rakesh Krishnan [U.G.] (ii) (Sudha S. Nair) [P.G.]
3. 2005 (i) Aneesh Kumar S. [U.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
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(ii) Shine K. R. [P.G.]
4. 2006 (i) Lekshmi Rekha S. [U.G.] (ii) Nobin K. Philip [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
5. 2007 (i) Vijimol G. [U.G.] (ii) Aneesh Kumar S. [P.G.]
6. 2008 (i) Anju S. Krishnan [U.G.] (ii) Rency A. [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
8. Details of Faculty Development Programmes and Teachers who benefited during the last 5 years
(i) Participation in Seminars/Conferences
Name of Seminar/ Period Institute Whether paper faculty Conferences Conditioning presented or not the programs 1. Dr. V 1. International 2006 University Yes, “Saivism Sujatha seminar on of Madras in Kerala” Saivism
2. International July – Aug Sri Mata Yes, Seminar 2007 Vaishno Devi “Kashmir - University Saivism” Jammu
3. International Dec-2007 Sri Yes, Seminar Venkateswara ”On Bhakti Cult” University Tirupati
4. Conference Jan- 2005 Indian Yes, international Social Science “Shallow Congress Ecology”
5. Conference Dec 2008 Bhartiya Yes National Mahila Presidential Darsanika speech on parishad Epistemology
6. National 27-28 Dept. of Seminar on Nov – Sanskrit, Attended “Influence of 2008 University Darsana on College, Ayurveda” TVPM
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2. Binu G. Bheemnath 1. National Feb. 2007 Brennen Attended Seminar on the college, Ethical Thalassery Paradigm Shift in Science
2. National March Govt. College Attended seminar on 2008 for Women, Ethical TVPM concerns in environmental sustainability
3. Radharani P. 1. National Oct – 2004 ICPR Yes Seminar Philosophy pf Value Oriented Education
2. National ICPR Yes, Seminar Place of Anekandavada in Contemporary Indian Thinkers
3. National ICPR Yes, Seminar The contemporary Relevance of the Philosophy
4. National ICPR Yes, The Seminar interrelation of Philosophy, Science, and Culture
5. International ICMR Yes, Seminar Deep Ecology Movement
6. National ICPR Yes, Ethics and Applied Philosophy
7. International IPC Yes, Ramanuja‟s Bhakthimarga
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IWPC 8. Conference Dec - 2008 Bharatiya Yes, National Mahila Status of Darsanika Religious Parishad Language
9. International Dec – IWPC Yes 2005
10. National Session IPC Yes 1993
11. National Session IPC Yes 1992
12. National Session IPC Yes 1990
13. National 2006 Malayala Yes Manorama
14. National 2008 CD-ROM Participated Dept. of Sanskrit University College
Dr. L. Vijai 1. Seminar on Nov – University of Yes, International 2003 Madras Life and Philosophy Day Teachings of Socrates
2. National Jan – 2004 Jamia No Hamdard New Delhi
3. National Feb – 2004 Auroville Spoke in the Foundation Panel Discussion Pondicherry On Philosophy of Sri. Aurobindo
4. IPC Dec – Madhona Yes, 2004 College Aurobindo‟s Four Madras fold order of Knowledge
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5. National Feb – 2005 University of Yes, Kerala Phenomenological Karyavattam explorations into the self in the Adhyasa Bhashya of Sankaracharya
6. National Mar – University of Yes, 2006 Madras Ronals Barthes semiotics of culture
7. National Jan – 2007 University of Not presented Madras paper
8. Seminar on Mar – Amrita Yes, India‟s 2007 Vishnu India‟s contribution to Vidyapeetom contribution to the the world Kollam world: Philosophy and Culture
9. National Jul, Aug - Sri Matha Yes, Tantric 2007 Vaisna Devi Dimensions in University non- dualism of Jammu Sri Aurobindo
10. Lecture Sep – 2007 Savidhya Yes, Seminar College Towards an Bangalore Advaitic theory of consciousness
11. IPC Session Sree Yes, 82 Venkateswara Philosophy of Oct – 2007 University ISKCON Tirupati
12. Nov – University of Yes, International 2007 Kerala Indian theories of Philosophy Day consciousness (Panel discussion)
13. National Dec – Sree Yes, Seminar 2007 Venkateswara Sri Chaitanya- University Mahaprabhu: Tirupati God‟s incarnation as a devotee
14. IPC 83rd Oct – 2008 Gujarati Yes,
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session Vidyapeed The philosophical Ahmedabad significance of the Gayathri Vidya
Yes, 15. National Nov – Saavidya Ethical debates on Seminar – 2008 College Privacy and cyber ICPR Bangalore crime
No 1. National Mar – Govt. College Joby Cherian Seminar 2008 for Women TVPM Yes, 2. National Feb – 2007 Brennen Nano technology- Seminar College some ethical Thalassery issues
_ Dr.Sanitha T.K. 1. National 23-25 Jan Jamnia Seminar – 2004 Hamdard University _ 2. International 19 – 23 rd Auroville Seminar Feb – 2004 Foundation centre, Pondicherry
Attended Sajeena S. 1. National 27 – 28, Dept. of Seminar Nov – Sanskrit, 2008 University College Attended 2. International 4-6th Dec – Kerala Seminar 2008 University Democratic and Campus, Secular Karyavattam Education Attended Asha K. B. 1. National 27-28th Dept. of Seminar Nov - Sanskrit, 2008 University College
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(ii) Ph.D Programme of the Department and the Awards during the last 5 years
Name of the Scholar Topic Name of the Year of Award Guide
1. Vinitha Mohan “Concept of Dr. S. Omana 2004 of Self in J. Krishnamurthy”
2. C. S. Radhika “Advaita in Dr. M. Sukumaran 2005 Atmopadesa Satakam”
3. N.M. Faizal “Critical Realism of K. Popper” Dr M. Sukumaran 2005
4. G. Krishnankutty “Concept of Self in Aurobindo” Dr. M. Sukumaran 2006
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9. Participation of Teachers in Academic Activities other than Teaching and Research
Sl. Name Other Academic Activities No. 1. Dr. V. Sujatha (i) Member of Faculty of Indology, Sree Sankaracharya University, Kalady, Kerala
(ii) Chairperson, Board of Examiners, University of Kerala from 2005 onwards
(iii) Question paper setter for M.G. University for U.G. and P.G. viva from 2004 onwards
(iv) External Examiner for P.G. viva of M.G. University from 2004 onwards 2. S. Jayasunder (i) Chair person, Board of Examiners, University of Kerala during 2007 3. S. A. Shajahan (i) Member, Syndicate, Sree Sankaracharya University, Kalady, Kerala
(ii) Asst. State Commissioner, Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides
(iii) Warden, Govt. college hostel for men, Trivandrum
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10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions
To foster value-based education, staff and students of this department keep contacts with the authorities of Govt. rehabilitation centres, (i) Asha Bhavan, Poojappura (ii) Open Jail, Kattakada (iii) Govt. School for Mentally challenged children at Pangappara, in arranging extension activities and classes for our students.
11. Thrust Area of the Department
Moral Education: practice as well as theory
12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the past 5 years
No. Nature Principal Title of the Project Duration Funding of the Investigator Agency Project 1 Major Dr. V. Sujatha A Comparative 3 years UGC Study of Bhartrhari and Derrida with 2004-2007 Special Reference to their Conceptions of Sphota and Differance. 2. Minor Feroz M. Ethics of 2004 Indian (Under the Recombinant DNA Council of supervision of Technology Philosophical Dr. V. Sujatha) Research 3. Minor Leena K. Ethics of 2004 Indian R.(Under the Euthanasia Council of supervision of Philosophical Dr. V. Sujatha) Research
13. Publications of the faculty for the past five yeas (1) Articles
1. Name of Name of the Name of the National/ Authorship the Article Journal with International (Single/ Faculty Volume, Pages (Specify) Joint)
1. Dr. V. “Post Modernism Review of National Single Sujatha and Global Social Sciences, Culture 2003, Vol. IV
2. Dr. L. a. Essays on National Single Vijai “Phenomenologic Vedanta al Pages 109-124
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Explorations into the Self in the Adhyasa-Bhasya National Single of Sankara”
b. “On Proceedings of consciousness: 77th session of Sankara and Indian Aurobindo” Philosophical Congress
3. Dr. a. “Hinduism and Journal of International Single Radharani Natural Dharma Environment” 2001. Vol. 31
b. “Sudhadvaita: Journal of International Single A Solace to an Dharma ordinary to an 2004 ordinary Bhakta”
c. “The Fact and Prabudha International Single Mystery of Evil” Bharta Oct - 2005
d “Hinduism and Prabudha International Single Gandhiji” Bharta Oct - 2006
e. “The Vedantic Published book National Single Ideas in the Essays on Modern World” Vedanta
(2) Books
No Name of the Name of the Publisher Authorship Whether Faculty Book recognised by the University 1. Dr. V. “Ezhuthachan‟s M-M Single Recognised and Sujatha Cintarantnam” Publishers, accepted for TVM publication by the University of Kerala. 2. Dr. V. “Comparative M-M Sujatha study of Publishers, Single Result of UGC Derrida and TVM Major Research Bhatrahari” Project.
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14. Participation of the Department in Extension Activities
Two new papers have been included in curriculum on Applied Ethics and Environmental Ethics in addition to the existing papers on Moral Philosophy. To help students what they learn as theory, a practical value education programme has been undertaken by the staff of this department under the auspicious of the Department Alumni Association. The Activities undertaken during 2008 included students visit to:
(i) Asha Bhavan, a rehabilitation centre for women at Poojappura which rehabilates mentally challenged persons discharged from mental hospitals. (ii) Govt. school for mentally challenged children (of age group 5 years to 15 years) at Pangappara. (iii) Open Jail at Kattakkada which houses more than 200 inmates who have been reformed.
These visits and the interaction of the students with the unfortunate section of our community were intended to inculcate social awareness and responsibility in students.
15. Methods of Continuous Student Assessment
We have been following the semester system at the P.G. level from 2001 onwards. As a result, with greater and better interaction between students and teachers, we are successfully working out the system with its schedule of assignments, seminars and tests. In addition to 16 theory papers (with internal assessment for each paper), the P.G. students have their dissertation work and finally the viva-voce.
In 2006, a new item, namely, book review was introduced for M. Phil in addition to assignment, seminar and tests.
16. Placement Record of past students and contribution of the Department to the students placement
Year of pass Higher Studies Employment Others
2003 12 8
2004 11 13
2005 14 14
2006 16 11
2007 15 7
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Mr. S. Aneesh Kumar of the III semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. Scholarship of the University of Keele, United Kingdom in 2007.
2008 17 10
Mr. Nobin K. Philip of IV semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. scholarship of the University of Wales, United Kingdom in 2008.
17. Significant Achievements of the Department or Faculty or Students during the past 5 years
(i) Ph.D Programme and Awards of the Department
Name Year of Award
1. Vinitha Mohan 2004
2. C.S. Radhika 2005
3. N.M. Faizel 2005
4. G. Krishnankutty 2006
(ii) Major projects of the UGC has been completed in 2008.
(iii) Two minor projects of the IPCR have been completed in 2004.
(iv) Mr. S. Aneesh Kumar of the III semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. Scholarship of the University of Keele, United Kingdom in 2007.
(v) Mr. Nobin K. Philip of IV semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. scholarship of the University of Wales, United Kingdom in 2008.
(vi) Sanitha T.K., Lecturer has been awarded Ph.D.
(vii) The Department received the P.G. Development Assistance under the X plan.
(vii) Staff and students visited three rehabilitation centres in 2008, as part of value education programme under the auspices of the Department Alumni Association.
(viii) “Social Service Club” was instituted by the Students under the guidance of teachers.
(ix) Release of manuscript periodical “Thinker” every year by the students.
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(x) Rank holders
Year Name and Details
1. 2003 (i) Nobin K. Philip [U.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University)
(ii) Manjula R. [P.G.] (3rd rank holder of the University)
2. 2005 (i) Aneesh Kumar S. [U.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
3. 2006 (i) Nobin K. Philip [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
4. 2008 (i) Rency A. [P.G.] (2nd rank holder of the University)
18. Remarks about the Department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that.
There were no remarks.
19. Plan of action of the Department for the next 5 years.
(i) Extension activities will be continued to foster social awareness and responsibility in students. (ii) New Research projects will be undertaken by the Staff Dr. Radharani has already got sanction for a minor project of the U.G.C. (iii) Additional attention will be given to continuous assessment of the U.G. since semesterization at the U.G. level has been completed. (iv) Students activities such as release of manuscript periodical, students, service cell, and additional support for weak students and classes for the N.E.T will be continued with better motivation. (v) Department library- computerisation would be completed during 2009.
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1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty
S.No. Name Designation Qualification Experience 1 Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair Lecturer (Sel. M Sc., P.hD 30 yrs Gr.) 2 Dr.P R Sobhana Wariar Reader M Sc.Ph.D 30 yrs 3 K.Madhusoodhanan Lecturer (Sln. M Sc, M Phil, 28 yrs Pillai Gr.) 4 Dr. K Raju Lecturer(Sel. M Sc, Ph.D 26 yrs Gr.) 5 Dr. G Gopakumar Lecturer (Sel. M Sc, Ph.D 26 yrs Gr.) 6 David George Lecturer (Sel. M Sc 26 Yrs Gr.) 7 K Krishnakumar Lecturer (Sel. M Sc 26 yrs Gr.) 8 Dr. T E Girish Lecturer(Sel. M Sc, Ph.D 23 yrs Gr.) 9 Dr. M Laila Lecturer (Sel. M Sc, Ph.D 22 yrs Gr.) 10 V Manikantan Nair Lecturer (Sr. M Sc, M.Phil 18 Scale) 11 R G Abhilash Kumar Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr 12 R S Suraj Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr 13 G Madhu Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr 14 R U Amarnadh Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr
2. Student profile according to programmes of study , gender, region etc.(2007-08)
Programmes Total no. Male Female Within the NRI Lakshadweep state B Sc I year 50 33 17 50 Nil Nil B Sc II year 50 33 17 50 Nil Nil B Sc III year 38 17 21 38 Nil Nil M Sc I Sem 16 3 13 15 Nil 1 M Sc III 16 3 13 15 Nil 1 Sem M.Phil 5 1 4 5 Nil Nil
3. Changes made in the course/programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes The University has introduced the following changes: a) Semester system introduced for the PG courses in 2000 b) Internal assessment introduced in 2000 c) Syllabus changed for B.Sc in 2006 & M.Sc in 2006
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The main contributions of the Department are the following a) 12 members are in the board of examinations in various courses of B Sc (Main and Sub.) and M. Sc b) Dr. S.Unnikrishnan Nair, served as a member of the Board of studies(PG) Dr. P R Sobhana Warier – Member board of studies (Nano Science and Technology) and Dr. G Gopakumar – Member board of studies (Pass).
4. Trends in success rate and drop rate of students during the past five years
YEAR Success Success Success Drop Rate Drop Rate Drop Rate UG Rate PG Rate UG PG Rate M.Phil M.Phil 2007-2008 79.5% 78.8% 100% ZERO ZERO ZERO (29 / 44) ( 1 1/14) (5/5) 2006-2007 100 % 87% 100% ZERO ZERO ZERO (37 / 37) (13 /15) (4/4) 2005-2006 100% 100% 100% ZERO ZERO ZERO (35 / 35) (14 /14) (5/5) 2004-2005 100% 100% 100% ZERO ZERO ZERO (32 /32) (15 /15) (5/5) 2003-2004 100% 100% 100% ZERO ZERO ZERO (28 / 28) (15 /15) (5/5)
5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, laboratories and other such resources ITEM Total Number Enhancement in last five years LIBRARY 3 Journals + 5640 Books 260 books Computer 17 5 LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS Vacuum Coating Unit 1 1 High Temperature Furnace 1 1 Storage Oscilloscope 1 - Michelson‟s Interferometer 1 1 Spectrograph 1 1 Planck‟s Constant Apparatus 1 1 e/m Apparatus 2 1 Millikan‟s Oil drop apparatus 2 1 CRO 10 4 Function Generator 6 2 Spectrometer 8 3 Carry foster‟s Bridge 4 0 Telescope 10 4 Ballistic Galvanometer 3 1 Sodium Vapor Lamp 6 2 Microprocessor 4 2
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6. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method
a) Seminars are arranged by all students on separate topics at P.G. level. The seminars are evaluated by a team of three members and results were used for internal assessment of the students. b)Lectures have been arranged by eminent personalities. c)Assignments and problem sessions are given on different topics of syllabus for the P.G and U.G level. d)Test papers have been conducted regularly
e)A study tour is conducted for the final year U.G. students.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students
a) Students-dropout has been reduced by identifying weaker students with the help of PTA meetings regularly conducted for the U.G classes b) Guidance are given for preparing NET examination. c) During tutorial hours personal counseling of the students is done.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during past five years
NAME REFRESHE SEMINAR/ FIP OTHERS R WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES COURSES ATTENDE D Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair Resource person refresher - course Dr.P.R.Sobhana Warier 1. National Conference on Recent Trends in Optoelectronic and Laser Technology-NCOL 2007. 2.Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth and Nanoscience- CRYSTAL-NANO-2007. Dr. T E Girish 1.2006) Non radial solar wind flows and geomagnetic activity changes during 1973-2003, in N.Gopalaswamy and A.Bhatacharyya (eds), proc.ILWS
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workshop held in Goa, India, 2. (2005), Evidence for the effect pf CME‟s on the non radial solar wind flows and IMF Bz component observed near earth, Proc.Second AOGS annual meeting , Singapore, 3. (2004), A Holistic Approach to Calculus, Proc.International Conf. Teach Calculus, University of Kerala,Trivandrum India. M Laila - Ava iled FIP R G Abhilash Kumar Academic - staff - college, University of Kerala R S Suraj Academic staff college, - University of Kerala R U amarnadh Academic staff college, University of Kerala G Madhu Academic staff college, University of Kerala
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research a) Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair , Convenor College Leve M.Phil Committee. b) Dr G Gopakumar – Member discipline committe. c) R G Abhilash Kumar – Member college level Edusat committee
10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions
a) Dr T Padmanabhan, Dean, IUCAA delivered a talk on “Dark Matter” in 2005.
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b) Prof. G Sivasankara Pillai. Former professor of the dept. given a talk on the “Contributions of C V Raman “ in 2007. c) Prof M K Prabhakaran Nair, former professor of the dept. delivered a lecturer on “Physic and Philosophy” in 2006 d) Dr A J Micheal , former professor given a talk on “Importance of Mathematics in Physics”
1. Details of Seminars/ Workshops conducted Academic Year Date(s) and Title of the Sponsoring/collaborating Venue seminar/workshop agency
20-3-2004 National Seminar on Kerala State Council for Dept. of Nanotechnology and Science Technology & 2003-04 Physics Non-linear Physics Environment
18-12-2004 Seminar on Online In Collaboration with the Education Centre for Online Education, University College
15-2-05 National Seminar- Collaboration with APT “Einstein‟s Quest Kerala for Light” 2004-05 28-2-05 National Seminar on Kerala State Council for Einstein and Science Technology & Relativity – Environment Celebrating National Science Day and World Year of Physics 21-3-2005 Seminar on In collaboration with Relativity and The Kerala Sasthra Quantum Mechanics Sahithya Parishad
2006-07 17-1-2007 National Seminar- To honour retiring Gravity faculty members
(Note: - All Teachers, Pg & M.Phil students of the department participated in the above Seminars)
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11. The thrust areas of the department a) Concentrating on the academic oriented activities to produce better results. b) The emphasis is being given to develop well equipped research laboratories. c) Starting of multidisciplinary courses in UG & PG level
12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the last five years: 1(a) Research Projects (i) UGC Minor project (Rs.50000) – Project coordinator Dr. T E Girish (completed) (ii) Major project of KSCSTE ( Rs. 9 Lakhs) – Project coordinator Dr. P.R Sobhana Wariar, Project fellow- Ratheesh Kumar (Ongoing) (b) Patents Generated Dr. P R Sobhana Wariar, Reader in Physics has US patent on Four materials – SmBa2SbO6, EuBa2Sb O6, NdBa2SbO6 and YBa2SbO6
2. Details of Research Scholars Name of Research Guide Name of Research Area of Remarks Scholars Research Dr. P R Sobhana Wariar 1. Kavitha V T Material Fulltime 2. RatheehKuamr V Sciences Fulltime Prt-time 3. Manikantan Nair Fulltime V 4. Suresh m K Dr. T.E Girish 1. P E apen Atmospheric Prt-time Physics &Bio- Fulltime 2. Aranya S Physics Prt-time
Prt-time 3. Sony K S Prt-time 4. Samson K Baby
5. Nisha N G Dr. K Raju
Dr. S.Unnikrishnan Nair
Dr. S. Mohanan 1. G.Krishnakumar Optoaccoustic Prt-time (Former HOD, Rtd.) 2. Chandini Sam Study Prt-time 3. K.Krishnankutty & Prt-time
Photolumnicenc Prt-time 4. Ashitha T A e Prt-time 5. Lathika Devi S K
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13. Publications of the faculty for past five years
ITEM Total No. National International Journal 15 5 10 Books 2 2 - Articles 1 1 - Dissertations 29 24 M.Phil 5 Ph.D
14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college
15. Methods of continuous student assessment.
Continuous assessment is done by conducting seminars, problem solving sessions and by giving assignment and test papers on every paper by the respective teachers 16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placements
Degree
Year of Pass Higher Studies Employment Self Others Employment 2003-04 5 4 6 2004-05 4 3 7 2005-06 3 3 9 2006-07 3 2 7 2007-08 4 2 5
PG
Year of Pass HigherStudies Employment Self Employment Others
2003-04 - 2 5 2004-05 1 3 3 2005-06 1 4 6 2006-07 2 3 4 2007-08 - 4 5
17 Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years
Faculty
a) S. Unnikrishnan Nair awarded PhD in 2004 b) G Gopakumars awarded Ph.D in 2005 c) M Laila awarded Ph.D in 2008
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18 Remarks about the department in the first assessment report , if any, and action taken on that
19 Plan of action of the department for the next five years a). To make the Department a Centre of Excellence b). To improve research facilities with the introduction of latest equipments c). To improve the result in U.G & P.G
d). To enhance the placement opportunity e). Assist students to get higher education opportunity in National Institute
20. Any other highlights
21.List of Publications in SCI journals (2004 -2008)
1. Felix Pereiera,B and TE Girish (2008) Non radial solar wind flows and IMF Bz during 1973-2003, Planet Space Sci, in Press. 2. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju and Hema Tresa Varghese , A Noval thermo acoustic analysis to detect photochemical reaction of Salbutamol, Int. J.Chem.Sci:6(2),2008,1081-1092. 3. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, S.U.K.Nair, P.R.S warier and J Koshy, Synthesis and Characterization of Ba2SmSbO6 Nanoparticles, Modern Physics Letters B,21,No.19 1227-1234 (2007) 4. T.E.Girish and P.E Eapen (2008) Geomagnetic and sunspot activity associations and ionospheric effects in lighting activity at Trivandrum near dip equator, J.Atmos.Sol.Terr. Physics, 70,2222-2232. 5. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, P.R.S warier and J Koshy, Synthesis and Characterization of Ba2YSbO6 nanoparticles through a modified combustion process, Material letters., 61,4924-4927 (2007). 6. T.E.Girish, S.Aranya and N.G Nisha (2007) Photovoltraic power generation using Albedo and Thermal radiations in satellite orbits around Planetary bodies, Sol.Energy Mat.Cells,91,1503-1504. 7. G.Gopakumar, K.Raju, G.Krishnakumar, Hema Tresa Varghese and Yohannan Panicker, Vibrational Spectroscopic studies and AB Initio calculations of Benzyl Selenocynate, Int. J.Chem.Sci:5(5),2007,2019-2026
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8. K.Raju,G.Gopakumar,G.Krishnakumar, Hema Tresa Varghese and Yohannan Panicker, Vibrational Frequencies and Structural Determination of 2-Chlorohexane, Int. J.Chem.Sci:5(5),2007,1986-1994. 9. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju and Yohannan Panicker, Thermo acoustic analysis to study the effect of sunlight on disodium hydrogen citrate,Mat.Sci.Res. India, Vol.4(2),465-470 (2007) 10. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju,Hema Tresa Varghese and Yohannan Panicker,A Noval thermo-optic analysis to detect photochemical reaction of salbutamol, Mat.Sci.Res. India, Vol.4(2),481-486 (2007) 11. T.E.Girish (2006) Nighttime operation of photovoltaic systems in Planetary Bodies, Sol.Energy Mat. Sol.Cells, 90,825-831. 12. T.E.Girish (2006) Some suggestions for photovoltaic power generation using artificial light illumination, Sol.Energy Mat.Sol.Cells, 90, 2569-2571. 13. S.U.K.Nair, P.R.S.Wariar, and J.Koshy, Ba2ErNbO6 : A new perovskite ceramic substrate for Bi(2223) superconducting thick films (Tc(0) =110K),Bull.Mater.Sci.Vol.28(2005), 39-41. 14. Felix Perira and T.E Girish (2004) , Sun spot cycle dependent changes in the distribution of GSE latitudinal angles of IMF observed near 1 AU, Geophys. Res. Lett, 31, L09801, doi:10.129/2003 GLO18924. 15. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, P.R.S warier and J Koshy, Synthesis,Characterization Sintering and dielectric properties of nanostructured perovskite type oxides Ba2GdSbO6: Bull.Mater Sci. Manuscript no BOMS-S-07-00231 – Ba2GdSbO6 (In Press) 16. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, V.T.Kavitha, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, P.R.S warier and J Koshy, Synthesis, Characterization and dielectric properties of nanocrystalline Ba2DySbO6 perovskite; J.of Alloys and compounds :DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.08.013 (In Press)
List of Publications in Conference Procedings during last five years 1. T.E.Girish and KS Sony ( 2008) ,Vibrational spectroscopy and search for extraterrestrial life , in : AIP Conf Proc No.142008 , 1075,pp196-199. 2. T.E.Girish and S.Aranya (2007) in Procedings of the IMRC 2007 Symposium, Xavier Mathew (ed) Cancum Mexsico. S4 P 79.
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3. C.Vijayakumar, R.Pazhani, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, and P.R.S warier , Sr2(SmSb)O6 , National Conference on Recent Trends in Optoelectronic and Laser Technology-NCOL 2007. 4. C.Vijayakumar, R.Pazhani, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, S.Akhila and P.R.S warier , Procedings on Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth and Nanoscience- CRYSTAL-NANO-2007. 5. T.E.Girish (2006) Non radual solar wind flows and geomagnetic activity changes during 1973-2003, in N.Gopalaswamy and A.Bhatacharyya (eds), proc.ILWS workshop held in Goa, India,ILWS-IIG publication. 6. B.F.Pereira and T.E.Girish (2005), Evidence for the effect pf CME‟s on th non radial solar wind flows and IMF Bz component observed near earth, Proc.Second AOGS annual meeting , Singapore, ST01-58-ST-AO 183. 7. T.E. Girish and C. Radhakrishnan Nair (2004), A Holistic Approach toCalculus, Proc.International Conf. Teach Calculus, University of Kerala, Trivandrum India. 8. Dr.T E Girish and Dr.G.Gopakumar were sanctioned an award of One thousand Swiss Francs each by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to participate in the IAU symposium “Universal Heloiphysical Process” to be held in Ioannia Greece during September 2008.
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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
1. Faculty profile – adequacy and competence of faculty.
Sl.No. Name Designation Qualification Experience 1 Dr.V. Muralidharan Nair Reader M.A,M.Phil., 27 years Ph.D 2 Dr. R.K.Suresh Kumar Reader M.A, Ph.D 27 years 3 Dr.V.Syayamprabha Reader M.A, Ph.D 26 years 4 Dr.N.Vikraman Achary Reader M.A, M.Phil, 26 years Ph.D 5 R. Vijayan Lecturer (Sel. Grade) M.A 26 years 6 Dr. T. Rajan Lecturer (Sel. Grade) M.A, L.L.B, 24 years Ph.D 7 Dr.G.Radhakrishna Kurup Reader M.A, Ph.D 24 years 8 Dr.P.C. Prasanna Kumar Lecturer (Sel. Grade) M.A, M.Phil., 23 years Ph.D 9 S.L. Sreekumar Lecturer M.A 6 years
2. Student profile – entry level competencies, status
Programme Total No. Mal Female Urban Rural Lakshadweep e B.A. Pol. Science 70 31 39 24 46 -- M.A. Pol. Science 25 16 9 18 6 1
3. Changes made in the course during the past two years and the contribution of the faculty.
The PG course in Political Science has been changed to semester system. The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Modern subjects like New Social Movements, Globalisation, Women Studies, Mass Media, Decentralised Planning and South Asian studies are selected. The core subject in each semester have been modified. Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure. Field studies and associated submission in each semester have been made compulsory.
The undergraduate programme has also been modernized with modification of syllabus. Project work has also been introduced for undergraduate programme. The faculty has been associated with the modernization as members of Board of studies of both PG and UG.
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4. Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years
Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate B.A 2007 70 60 10 2008 70 62 8 M.A 2007 25 23 2 2008 25 24 1
5. Learning resources of the department
Item Total No. Enhancement in last 2 years Library Books - 5500 Books - 1600 Journals - 5 Journals - 3 Computer Computer with printer & Computer with printer & Scanner - 1 Scanner – 2 Nos.
6. Modern teaching methods
Field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their visual perception. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent academicians and social scientists by organizing seminars, commemoration lectures etc. Moreover, the students were given small project works, assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students.
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the overall performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
8. Details of faculty development programme of teachers during the past two years.
Name Refresher courses Seminar / Workshop 1. Dr. N. Vikraman Achary -- Workshop on Restructuring of course 2. R. Vijayan -- -do- 3. S.L. Sreekumar 2 courses ----
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9. Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities
Sl.No. Name Activities 1 Dr. R.K. Suresh Kumar - Chairman of Board of Examination (PG) 2. Dr. V. Swayamprabha - Member of Board of Examination (PG)
3. Dr. N. Vikraman Achary - Member of Board of Studies Madras University &Kerala University(UG) Member of Board of Examination (PG)
4. R. Vijayan - Chairman of Board of Examination (PG) Member of Board of Studies (PG) Faculty in IAS & UGC Coaching scheme under Govt. of Kerala
5. Dr. T. Rajan - Member of Board of Exams (PG) Member of Board of Studies (Kerala)
6. Dr. G. Radhakrishna Kurup - Member of Board of Exam (PG) Member of Board of Studies (PG)
7. Dr. P.C. Prasanna Kumar - Member of Board of Exam (PG) Faculty in IAS Coaching scheme
10. Collaboration with other departments at the State, National and International levels.
During the past two years the department have send students and teachers to various institutions at State and natural level for attending Seminars/ debates. The collaboration with the prominent institutions like Centre for Development Studies, Indian Institute of Public Administration (Kerala), other Universities in and outside Kerala. We also invited eminent scholars from other universities and states to share their experience.
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11. Priority areas for research and ongoing projects, publications of the faculty during past two years.
Sl.No. Name Topic of Project
1. Dr. R.K.Suresh Kumar Development, Politics & Society 2. Dr. V. Muralidhar Nair Impact of a soft drink faculty on rural community (UGC sponsored)
3. Dr. V. Swayamprabha PRI and Empowerment of women in Kerala
4. Dr. T. Rajan Women in Kerala, A Human Rights perspective
5. Dr. P,C.Prasannakumar Participatory Development
12. Placement record of the past students and the contributions of the department to and student placements.
The overall performance of students in examination is impressive. Many students from the department have acquired placements in various institutions in outside the state. Our past students are working as lectures in different colleges in the States. Some students are now in the Central Services. Most of the past students are doing their research works and six of them took doctorates. The department provides all aid and facilities for getting placements for students.
13. Plan of action of the department for the next five years.
1. The trust area of the department, that is, enabling the students to understand the working of political institutions and organization and to reflect constructively on social and political issues, will be given prime attention. 2. The faculty of the department will approach various finding agencies to attain the above mentioned goals. 3. The faculty will try to improve teaching methods by incorporating modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology. 4. The department will organize seminars, workshop, training programmes and invite eminent academicians. 5. Laying the foundation for starting M.Phil programme in the department.
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6. Planning to upgradation of Library – subscription of esteemed national and international research journals. Purchase of updated books of all sub-disciplines of Political Science – To introduce computerized cataloging system in library. 7. To start coaching classes for students for UGC/NET/Civil Services Examination. 8. Remedial coaching to students from socially and educationally backward community – Remedial coaching will be organized on working days, after the regular teaching hours. 9. Compulsory social service – Social service has been made compulsory for the undergraduate students – Motivate the students to engage in cleaning up of the campus, blood donation, organize nature club, environment protection activities etc. 10. To be a center for political studies with special reference to Kerala Politics.
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DEPARTEMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
1 Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty
SL. no Name Designation Qualification Experience 1 DR. Rita Krishnan Reader M.A, PhD 27 years 2 Smt. Annie Marie Patricia Sel. Grade. Lect. M.A, BEd 24 years 3 Dr. Annie Marie Merlyn Sr. Grade .Lect. M.A, MEd, 21 years PhD 4 Smt. Lekha Ganesh Sr. Grade .Lect. M.A, M.Phil 18 years 5 Sri. A. K. Suresh Lecturer M.A 2 years
2. Students profile according to programme of study gender, region etc 2008- 2009(currently only P.G programme is offered in the Department)
Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadweep M.A 16 3 13 10 6 - Psychology (8+8)
3. Changes made in the courses or programme during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes. The post graduate course in Psychology has been changed to semester system with modification of the syllabi .The syllabi has been revised to make it more practical and skill oriented and focused primarily to help students to gain and develop skill to make them future professionals in the field .The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Recently developed fields of Psychology like Neuropsychology and Health psychology information technology and its application in Psychology have been introduced .The specialization subject in the third semester has been made flexible with opportunity for students to choose from an option of three specializations. Dissertation /project work has been made compulsory, thus giving opportunities for research exposure .Training and placement in reputed institutions related to the chosen specialization has also been made mandatory. The faculty member have been associated with modification of syllabi and other matters associated with improvements of the courses programmes as member of board of studies of both UG and PG.
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4. Trends in success and drop out rate of students during the past five year.
Programme Year Total No. Success rate Drop out rate 2003 10 9 1 2004 9 8 1 M.A Psychology 2005 10 10 - 2006 10 10 - 2007 10 9 1 2008 9 9 -
5. Learning resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories, and other resources.
Item Total Number Enhancement in the last five year Library 650 books 250 books Computer 2 Computers with printer Nil
Laboratories The Department has currently one laboratory for the two PG classes. The laboratory has some of the very popular international and national testing tools and questionnaires. It also has some very sensitive equipments for measuring intelligence, perception, attention, memory etc. The laboratory also has a T.V, one CD player, 2 overhead projectors and a refrigerator and a complete set of public address system and 2 slide projectors.
6. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method. Overhead projector is used as teaching aid in the classroom teaching. Students are also encouraged to use the OHP for seminar presentations. In addition field studies are carried out frequently to assist students in the visual perception and understanding of concepts learned in the theory classes. Eminent scholars specialized in specific fields are also invited for lectures, to expose the students to broaders areas of interest . Students are also encouraged to participate in national and international seminars organized by different agencies. Apart from these students are also given assignment and seminars to enhance the learning process.
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7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students. Tutors are allotted for both the PG classes. Tutors are given necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of students. Teachers in the Department of tutorial charge are effectively engaged in the overall performance of students. Individual attention is given for the students, for both their academic and personal problems. Apart from these the teachers are also engaged in counseling work and help students of other department scope with their academic and personal problems.
8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years. Names Refresher Others course/Seminar/Workshop/Conference Dr. Rita Krishnan 1. Co-ordinated and conductor a workshop on Projective techniques ,23rd -25th Nov. 2004 2. Resource person for workshop on counseling Psychology –Training in counseling skills 13th -17th Dece.2004 3. International conference in stress, 1. Presented a paper on Mahatma Gandhi, Kashi vidyapith personality and stress at varanasi Feb. 22nd -24th 2005. this conference. 4. National seminar on Learning 2. Presented a paper on disabilities 29th -30th March 2008 Neuropsychological 5. National conference and workshop on under pinnings in Autism Autism 9th 7 10th April 2008 Dr. Annie Marie 1. International workshop on Hurman 1. Participated in the Merlene knowledge and deep intelligence: research methology Transition to connectedness ,6th &7th training course 26th-28th Nov .2007 April2005 2. International seminar on cognitive 2. Presented a paper on restructuring -14th & 15th Decem.2007 cognitive restructuring linking with classroom 3. International conference on building competencies and life budges for wellness through counseling skills. and Psychotherapy 9th -11th Jan.2008 4. International conference on Quality 3. Presented a paper on enhancement in Educational Quality enhancement in communication 29th-30th march 2008 educational 5. Participated in national seminar on communication capacity building in teacher education 25th &26th Octo.2007 6. National seminar on teacher education 4. Presented a poster at –changing scenario of teacher education the seminar on
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27th &28th Octo.2007 integrating ICT in to 7. Two day national seminar on quality teaching learning process research in education 25th &26th points to ponder Feb.2008 8. National seminar on best practice in IT-enabled teacher education and knowledge management 17th & 18th Octo.2008 Sri. A. K. Suresh 1. Attended a refresher course/orientation programme for college teachers on IT from 24-2-2009 - 22-3-2009
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9. participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research.
Sl. No. Name Other academic activities Dr. Rita Krishnan 1. Member board of studies (pass) Kerala University (2004) 2. Member board of studies (PG) Kerala University 2007-2010 3. Member board of studies (PG) M.G University 2002- 2005 4. Chairperson board of studies (pass) Kerala University 2007 to present. 5. Chairman BA &MA board of Examiners of Kerala University during various academic years. 6. Question paper setter for M.G university PhD, PG,PG Diploma, MA& BA examination during various years 7. Question paper setter for Autonomous Deemed University –Lady Doaks 1 college Madurai and Bharatiar University Madurai 8. Examiner for evaluation of PhD thesis of MG university and Sree Sankara University Kaladi Psychologist in the interior board for recruitment of teachers in Sainik school Trivandrum 9. Subject expert for the PSC selection of Psychologist for polygraph unit, TVPM and for selection of Lectures in private colleges. 10. Resource person for question Bank project conducted by staff selection commission Bangalore. 11. Resource person for reconstructing syllabi (Psychology) for semesterization of MA
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&BA courses in Kerala university 12. Member of committee for the revision and restructuring of M.Phil course syllabi in the MG University Kottayam 13. Consultant Psychologist and counselor at Hindustan latex limited , Peroorkada TVPM 2003-2005 14. Consultant counselor in the family court TVPM from 1993-1999 15. Life member of Kerala Manashatra parishad , Kerala Psychological society and Kerala academy of social sciences. Smt. Annie Marie Patricia 1. Member of the board of examiners for PG examination from 2006- 2009. 2. Chairperson for the I 2 semester examination 2008 3. Life member of Kerala Psychological society , Kerala Manashatra parishad and IAEWP. Dr. Annie Marie Merlene 1. Member board of Examiners for the various PG & UG Examinations. 2. Chairperson for the Ist &III rd semester examination during march 2005, 2007 & 2008 . 3 3. Member board of studies (pass) Kerala University from 2007 to present. 4. Life member of Kerala Psychological society, Kerala manashtra parishad, University womens association & IAEWP . Smt. Lekha Ganesh 1. Chairperson I semester examination 2008. 2. Member board of 4 examiners for the different semester examinations from 2007 Nov. to present.
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Sri. A. K. Suresh 1. Member in the panel of examiners for higher secondary examination. 5 2. Member board of examiners for the III rd semester and I semester examination 2008.
10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions. The Department in collaboration with institutes like Sree Chitra thirunal institute for medical sciences, Institute for cognitive and communicative Neurosciences (ICCONS) , NISH Hindustan latex& the Government Mental Health centre Peroorkada provides training and placements for students (PG) in the II and IV semesters . The students submit a report on the basis of their training and the respective institutes also provide a attendance certificate to this effect.
11. Thrust area of the Department. Testing, Counseling and career guidance.
12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the past five years. NIL
13. Publication of the faculty for the past five years. Faculty Item/Journal/books/articles Total No. National International Swapna. R. and Krishnan. Rita-Effects of certain behavioral management strategies on the interactive and communicative skills in Autistic children. The Psyche space ,vol2, No.2 pg.32-39
Pandey M, Saritha G P, Devi N, Thomas BC , Hussain B M, Dr. Rita Krishnan R: Distress anxiety Krishnan and depression in patient undergoing chemotherapy . World journal, Surgical oncology 2006 ,4:68
Pandey M, Devi N, Thomas B.C , Vinod kumar .N, Krishnan .R, Ramdas K. Distress overlaps with anxiety and depression in patient with head and neck cancers. Psycho oncology,2007 16;582-86 324
Pandey M, Devi N, Ramdas k, Krishnan .R, Kumar. V Higher distress relates to poor quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer. International journal of oral maxillotac surg.2009 (In pres) Thomas. B C, Devi.N, Saritha G P, Rita K, Ramdas K., Hussain B M,R Ajnish K R, Pandey M: Reliability and cross cultural validity of Malayalam Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) Indian journal of Medical research ,2005,122(5)395-9
Hussain B M, Saritha G P ,Devi N, Thomas B C, Rita Krishnan ,Ramdas K, Ranjan& Pandey M: Effect of chemotherapy on the distress and quality of life of cancer patients. Blood 2004,104,Abstracts Dr. Rita 25296 Krishnan Pandey M, Devi N, Ramdas K, Krishnan R, Thomas B,: Distress anxiety and depression in patients with 8 2 6 head and neck cancer undergoing treatment with curative intent. Psycho oncology: 2006:15 (suppl.2) 5359(Abstract 842)
Pandey m, Saritha GP, Devi N, Thomas B, Hussain B M , Krishnan R, Distress anxiety and depression in cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy ,Psycho oncology 2007,6. 5-98 (PX- 12)
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14. Participation of the Department in the extension activities of the college. The staff and students of the department organized on exhibition in the Psycho Fest 2004 at the VJT Hall on 5th and 7th October 2004 which was widely appreciated by the student community and the public. The staff and students also organized a Psychology exhibition Oasis 2008 during January 2008 .The testing assessment and counseling sessions conducted as the part of the exhibition was very widely appreciated with demand for more of its kind in the future. The students also actively participated in the cleaning of the campus as a part of the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations
15. Methods of continuous student assessment. Continuous student assessment at the Department level is done periodically by conducting monthly test papers, assignments in each subjects and periodical open seminars. The students are also encouraged to report case histories and present the case histories for open discussion and interpretation.
16. Placement record of past students and contribution of the Department to the students placement .
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others 2003 2 4 - 2004 - 2 - 2005 - 3 - 2006 2 2 - 2007 2 2 - 2008 3 3 -
17. Significant achievements of the Department or faculty or students during past five years 1. During the 2003-2204 all the students passed the PG examination with one of the students securing the second rank in the university. During 2005-2006 also the Department had cent percent pass and one of students securing the third rank in the University. During 2006-2007 the Department saw one of its finest years, with cent pass for the final year examination bagging the first three ranks in the University. During the year 2008 also one of the students of the Department bagged the III rank in the University. 2. Research activities are independently carried out by the faculty members through seminars, workshop and PhD guidance
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3. Students qualifying for national test like NET pursue PhD in the different Department of the Universities in the state. 4. Students and faculty members also participate in academic activities organized by other institutions and Departments and also actively participate in the extra-curricular activities of the Department.
18. Remarks about the Department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that. NIL 19. Plan of action of Department for the next five years. In the coming five years the Department plans to extend the activities of its career guidance cell and womens study cell , the Department also plans to activate the centre for students support and progression which has been inactive for sometime now. The counseling services rendered by the Department will also be made more extensive to benefit both the student community of the college and the public .So also the grievance cell attached to the Department will also be expanded to deal with the general and specific problems of the college and community. Testing, assessment and guidance services will be made available in the Department and the teachers will periodically get updated to render these services through periodic training. The Departments plans to modernize the laboratory and expand the library facilities in the future five years.
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DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT
1. Profile Of Faculty Sl. Name Designation Educational Area of Remarks No Qualification Speciali- zation Sel. Gr. M. A., B. Ed., 1 Dr. R. Nirmala Nyaya HOD Lecturer Ph. D. Sel. Gr. M. A., B. Ed., 2 Dr. T. G. Shylaja Sahitya Lecturer Ph. D. On deputation Sel. Gr. 3 Dr. K. Rajendran M. A., Ph. D. Sahitya in the Higher Lecturer Secondary Edn.
M. A. (Mal & Sanskrit - Doing 4 Smt. K. Krishnamma Lecturer Skt.), B. Ed., General Research M. Phil. Sr. Scale Sanskrit - 5 Dr. S. Malini M. A., Ph. D Lecturer General Submitted M. A., B. Ed., Sanskrit - 6 Smt. K. Vasantha Lecturer thesis for Ph. M. Phil General D.
M. A., M. Ed., M. Phil. (San), Sanskrit - 7 Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari Lecturer M. Phil. (Ed.), General Ph. D M. A. (Skt & Sanskrit - Doing 8 Sri. K. Retheesh Lecturer Ved) B. Ed., General & Research M. Phil Vedanta M. A., B. Ed., Sanskrit - 9 Dr. G. Ushakumari Lecturer M. Phil., Ph. D General M.A., B. Ed., Sanskrit - 10 Dr. K. S. Bindusree Lecturer Ph. D General
2. Profile of students
Programme Sanctioned Strength for Marginal Increase each programme B. A. 10 6
M. A. 10 Nil
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I B. A. 16
II B. A. 12
III B. A. 13
I M. A. 2
II M. A. 6
In addition to this, students of B. A. Degree in Malayalam are having a Subsidiary paper on Sanskrit and Post Graduate Degree in Malayalam and Hindi are having an Elective Paper on Sanskrit in the III and IV Semester. Moreover, students of First and Second year B. A. and B. Sc are offered three papers on Sanskrit as Part II Second Language.
2. 2. Profile of students related to sex, locality and caste Programme Number of Male Female Urban Rural SC/ ST students I B. A. 16 13 3 4 12 3
II B. A. 12 8 4 3 9 3
III B. A. 13 10 3 4 9 3
I M. A. 2 1 1 1 1 1
II M. A. 6 2 4 2 4 NIL
2. 3. Trends in success and drop out rate during the last five years Year Programme Number of Success rate Drop out students 2003 BA 2 2 NIL MA 5 5 NIL 2004 BA 3 3 NIL MA 5 5 NIL 2005 BA 5 5 NIL MA 2 2 NIL 2006 BA 8 5 3 MA 9 6 3 2007 BA 11 10 1 MA 8 7 1 2008 BA 13 13 NIL MA 6 6 NIL
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3. Library Library is the adjunct of the teaching faculty of the Department. It serves as an appendage of class room learning. The library of the Sanskrit Department is one of the oldest libraries in the University College having a large number of reference books, rare classical books, scripts and some transcripts of classical works. Even though the Department is not a research centre, the library is capable to accommodate the needs of researchers, students and academicians. 3. 1. Enhancement of learning resources like library and computer in the last five years Item Number Enhancement in the last five years
Library Books 8012 512
Computer 2 1
4 Academic activities The Department imparts education in Degree and Post Graduate level since 1884 and 1939 respectively. This is the only institution in which Post Graduate Course in Sanskrit Language and Literature (General) is offered under University of Kerala. The main activities of the Department are concentrated in teaching, research, brain-storming, conducting examinations, seminars, etc. Teachers used to engage in spreading Sanskrit education by conducting free spoken Sanskrit classes to make people proficient in functional Sanskrit. The post graduate course in Sanskrit has been changed to semester system with modification of syllabi. It has been revised to make suitable for the changing world scenario by introducing Computer Application in Sanskrit and Manuscriptology. In order to get research experience at post graduate level, research leading to submission of dissertation has been made compulsory. The faculty members have participated in the restructuring programme of graduate course to semester system and associated with the modification of syllabi.
5. Research activities The following faculty members are doing research leading to Ph. D. Degree on part-time basis in the Department: 1. Smt. K. Krishnamma is conducting research on “Lexical Items of Kumara Sambhava” under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Maheswaran Nair, professor (Rtd), Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.
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2. Smt. K. Vasanta has submitted the thesis for awarding Ph. D., entitled “Sun-Cult in Bhavisya Purana” under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Syamala Devi, professor, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala. 3. Sri. K. Retheesh is doing research on”Cosmology: a Comparative Study Based on Vishnupurana and Sankhyakarika” under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Syamala Devi, professor, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.
6. Participation of teachers in academic and counseling of students A teacher is a tutor of Student so that he has to collect information about his social environment from which he comes to the college. Each teacher of the Department is acting as tutor of a prescribed number of students in the tutorial system that introduced in the higher education to assess the caliber of the student and to help to solve his personal and social problems in a cordial manner. He or she gives necessary guidance for academic matters and also gives attention to personal problems through counseling of student. In order to coordinate the activities of tutorial system in the Department, a committee is constituted with Sri. K. Retheesh as Convener, Smt. K. Krishnamma and Dr. G. Ushakumari as members. It collects facts from tutors about students, analyzes them and prepares report that includes family background, educational standard, disablement in learning, remedial measures, etc. Tutors take responsibility for arranging remedial classes for students, who are backward in learning.
7. Co-ordination and Conduct of National Seminar The Department of Sanskrit organized and conducted Two Day National Seminar on 27th & 28th November 2008, sponsored by the Director of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala, on the subject “Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”. It was organized with six sessions including Inaugural and Valedictory Sessions. About 250 delegates including Sanskrit scholars, medical practitioners, students and others, who are interested in the subject, registered their name and made the seminar successful event. Renowned Scholars of Sanskrit and Ayurveda presented papers that gave an insight on the impact of Darsanas on Ayurveda from different perspectives. Those medical practitioners, who presented papers, stated that Darsanas helped the adaptation of Ayurveda to become a system of medicine. Sanskrit 331 scholars explained different aspects of Darsanas and commented that Darsanas were the source material for the development of Ayurveda as a medical system. Dr. S. Malini acted as the coordinator of the Seminar. 8. Attendance in faculty development programme that benefited to teachers during the last five years Sl. Name Refresher Course/ Seminar/ workshop/ Presentation of No. etc. paper 1. Dr. R. Nirmala 1. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology” , 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM 2. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005, TVPM 3. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM 4. Seminar on “Relevance of Astrology in Modern Society”, 28th Feb, 2005, TVPM 5. National Seminar on “Inference in Nyaya Philosophy” 1st March 2005, TVPM 6. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM 7. National Seminar on “Environmental Environment Vision in Sanskrit Literature”, 6th to 8th Protection and Feb 2008, Pattambi Sustainable Development in the Arthasastra 8. National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 9. Supervised and assisted in conducting Presided over the the two day National Seminar on inauguration Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th session and and 28th Nov 2008, tvpm introduced the subject 9. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom.
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2. Dr. T. G. 1. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology” Shylaja , 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM 2. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005, TVPM 3. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM 4. National Seminar on “Inference in Nyaya Philosophy” 1st March 2005, TVPM 5. National Seminar on “Scientific Literature in Sanskrit” 16th and 17th January 2006, Palakkad 6. Refresher Course in Literary Criticism, 10th to 31st March 2006, ASC, TVPM 7. National Seminar on “Sanskrit in the Technological Age” 26th and 27th October 2006, Trichur 8. National Seminar on “Contribution of Bhashadarpanam – Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and Famous Criticism Literature” 28th and 29th June, 2007, Book of Attur Karyavattom Krishnapisharati 9. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM 10 National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 11 National Seminar on “Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov 2008, TVPM 12`. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom. 3. K. Krishnamma 1. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology” , 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM 2. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005, TVPM 3. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM
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4. National Seminar on “Inference in Nyaya Philosophy” 1st March 2005, TVPM 5. National Seminar on “Traditional Arts of Kerala: Post-Structuralistic Theory”, 28th to 30th March 2005, Sasthankotta 6. National Seminar on “Scientific Literature in Sanskrit” 16th and 17th January 2006, Palakkad 7. Refresher Course in Literary Criticism, 10th to 31st March 2006, ASC, TVPM 8. National Seminar on “Contribution of Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and Literature” 28th and 29th June, 2007, Karyavattom 9. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM 10. National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 11. National Seminar on Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov 2008, TVPM 12. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom. 4. Dr. S. Malini 1. Indian Philosophical Congress, National The Philosophical Seminar, October 2003, Bihar Basis of the Vedic Gods 2. National Seminar on “Vedic Studies”, The Concept of December, 2003, Pondichery Ushus in Rig Veda 3. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology” , 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM 4. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005, TVPM 5. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM 6. National Seminar on “Inference in Nyaya Philosophy” 1st March 2005, TVPM
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7. National Seminar on “Traditional Arts of Kerala: Post-Structuralistic Theory”, 28th to 30th March 2005, Sasthankotta 8. National Seminar on “Scientific Literature in Sanskrit” 16th and 17th January 2006, Palakkad 9. Refresher Course in Literary Criticism, 10th to 31st March 2006, ASC, TVPM 10. National Seminar on “Contribution of Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and Literature”, 28th and 29th June, 2007, Karyavattom 11. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM 12. National Seminar on “Environmental Attitude of Ancient Vision in Sanskrit Literature”, 6th to 8th People towards Feb 2008, Pattambi Nature 13. National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence of Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 14. Coordinated and conducted two day National Seminar on Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov 2008, TVPM 15. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom. 5. Smt. K. 1. National Seminar on “Influence of Vasantha Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 2. National Seminar on “nfluence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov 2008, TVPM. 3. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom. 6. Dr. C.N. 1. Orientation Course, 9th Nov to 6th Dec Vijayakumary 2007, ASC, TVPM
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2. National Seminar on “ContemporaryMarxism and Trends in Literary Criticism” , 7th and 8thBhagavatgita August, 2008, TVPM 3. National Seminar on “Ecological Ecological Vision Concept in Sanskrit Literature”. 14th and in Bhagavata 15th October 2008, Pattambi. 4. National Seminar, Changanasseri Kalidasasya Kalpanavaibhavah 5. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM 6. National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 7. National Seminar on “nfluence of Concept of Agni in Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov Ayueveda and other 2008, TVPM Systems of Indian Philosophy 8. Three day International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom. 7. Sri. K. Retheesh1. Orientation Course, 9th Nov to 6th Dec 2007 ASC, TVPM. 2. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM 3. National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 4. National Seminar on “Comparative Literature in Hindi”, 18th and 19th July 2008, TVPM 5. National Seminar on “Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov 2008, TVPM 6. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom. 8. Dr. G. 1. Orientation Course, 27th December Ushakumary 2007 to 23rd January 2008 ASC, TVPM 2. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM
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3. National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 4. National Seminar on “Comparative Literature in Hindi”, 18th and 19th July 2008, TVPM 5. Oriental Sanskrit Conference, 28th to Concept of Nada in 30th July 2008, Kurukshetra Music 6. National Seminar on “Ifluence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov 2008, TVPM 7. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom. 9. Dr. K.S. Bindu 1. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions Sree of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM 2. National Seminar on “Influence of Jyothisha in Modern Society and “Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms” 26th and 27th March 2008, TVPM 3. Orientation Course, 24th June to 24th July 2008, ASC, TVPM 4. National Seminar on Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th and 28th Nov 2008, TVPM 5. International Seminar on “Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom.
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research
Sl. No. Name Other academic activities
1. Dr. R. Nirmala 1. Chairman BA and MA Board of Examination of Kerala University during various academic years. 2. Chairperson, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
2. Dr. T. G. Shylaja 1. Chairman BA and MA Board of Examination of Kerala University during various academic years. 2, Question paper setter for SCERT 3. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA
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course in Sanskrit General to Semester System 4. Member, Text Book Committee, SCERT
3. K. Krishnamma 1. Member BA and MA Board of Examination of Kerala University during various academic years 2, Question paper setter for SCERT 3. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System 4. Member, Text Book Committee, SCERT
4. Dr. S. Malini 1. Chairman MA and Member BA and MA Board of Examination of Kerala University during various academic years 2, Question paper setter for SCERT 3. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System 4. Member, Text Book Committee, SCERT
5. Smt. K. Vasantha 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
6. Dr. C.N. 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA Vijayakumary course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
7. Sri. K. Retheesh 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
8. Dr. G. Ushakumary 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
9. Dr. K.S. Bindu 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA Sree course in Sanskrit General to Semester System
10. Publication of BOOKS by the faculty for the last five years Sl. No. Name Title and Publisher
1. Dr. T. G. Shylaja 1. Rasavikalpavum Bhavavyanjakavum (Prabhat Book House, Thiruvananthapuram); 2. Bharateeya Kavya Sastra Nikhantu (Chinta Publishers, Tiruvananthapuram); and 3. Natya Prayogangal (Kerala Language Institute, Thiruvananthapuram.
2. Dr. S. Malini 1. Ravivarma Kulasekhara – The Dramatist (Published by the Author)
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3. Dr. C.N. 1. Balakathamrtam (Isavasyam Publishers, Vijayakumary Thiruvananthapuram); 2. Onappudava (Isavasyam Publishers, Thiruvananthapuram Publishers); and 3. Subhashitam (Isavasyam Publishers, Thiruvananthapuram Publishers).
11. Publication of articles by the faculty for the last five years ARTICLES Sl. No. Name Title of the article and name of journal
1. Dr. R. Nirmala 1.“Statecraft of Kautilya and Machiavelli” in the University College Journal of Politics and Society (Tiruvananthapuram); and 2. “Environment Protection and Sustainable Development in the Arthasastra” in the Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Vision in the Sanskrit Literature, Edited and published by P. G. & Research Department of Sanskrit, Sree Neelakanta Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi.
2. Dr. T. G. Shylaja 1.“Women Characters in Malayalam Novels” in the University College (Thiruvananthapuram); 2.“Bhashadarpanam – Famous Criticism Book is of Attur Krishnapisharati” in the Contribution of Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and Literature, (Ed.) Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala, (Thiruvananthapuram) and 3.“Feministic Approach in Literary Criticism” in the Government Sanskrit College, (Thiruvananthapuram).
3. Dr. S. Malini 1.“The Philosophical Basis of the Vedic Gods” in The Indian Philosophical Congress – Abstract; and 2. “Attitude of Ancient People towards Nature” in the Proceedings of the National Seminar on Environmental Vision in the Sanskrit Literature, Edited and published by P. G. & Research Department of Sanskrit, Sree Neelakanta Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi.
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4. Dr. C.N. 1. “Ashtavaidya Parampara in Kerala” (Ed.), S. S. U. Vijayakumary S., Kaladi.
12. Method of continuous assessment of students Continuous student assessment at the Department level is carried out periodically by conducting monthly test papers, evaluation of proficiency and accomplishment of assignments in stipulated time and appraisal on the presentation of periodical open seminars.
13. Participation in the extension activities during the last five years The members of the faculty are closely associated with various community activities in spreading the values of national integration, secularism, universal brotherhood, rationalism and scientific temper. They are enthusiastically participating in the community literacy activities. Dr. G. Ushakumari is acting as the Programme Officer of National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of the University College, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari is actively involving in spreading Sanskrit Language to make proficiency in communication by conducting teachers training camps and free spoken Sanskrit classes in different parts of the State. She was awarded „Paitrkaratnam‟ by the Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage. With the encouragement of the teachers of the Department, the students of Sanskrit participated in a cultural programme in connection with the Onam festival, which included the recitation of Sanskrit poems and staging of Sanskrit One Act Play, and was broadcasted in the All India Radio. Voice of Dr. T. G. Shylaja, Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari, Dr. G. Ushakumari and Dr. K. S. Bindusree is aired in the cultural programme of All India Radio such as Subhashitam, Sanskrit speeches, etc. A Sanskrit Day Celebration was organized and conducted in the University College with public meeting, seminar and literary competitions. Dr. G. Ushakumari participates in the music concerts and stage performance and Dr. K. S. Bindusree is talented in dance performance. 14. Administration of Department activities and maintenance of discipline Department Council, under the HOD with teaching staff, takes decisions on academic and co- curricular activities and coordinates all activities of the departments. It acts as a forum for discussion and deliberation to arrive into conclusion to form decision. It often meets to discuss various problems that may arise in the institutions. In addition to the teaching staff, the person in-charge of the Department Library is too invited to participate in certain meetings of the Council. Apart from taking decision, it provides supervision, guidance and direction for all activities of the Department.
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Students of the Department are expected to behave themselves within and outside the college in accordance with the best standard of manners and behavior. For the maintenance of disciple among students of Sanskrit, a Discipline Committee is constituted with Dr. T. G. Shylaja as Convener, Sri. K. Retheesh and Dr. G. Ushakumari as members. Main functions of the Committee are to watch over the discipline of students, to make them aware about the need for maintenance of discipline within and outside class, to make them conscious to behave in standard manner, to take care for their attendance in class-room learning, to avoid possible unruly scene in friendly behavior, etc. Students are facing a lot of problems in their daily life. In order to ventilate their grievances, a Grievance Redressal Cell is constituted with Smt. K. Krishnamma as Convener, Smt. K. Vasantha and Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari as members. It acts as a forum to enquire causes of distress, aggregate statements of students, assess the situation, analyze facts, and arrive into conclusion that helps the Department Council to take decision. It is an avenue for students to solve their predicaments that may arise within and outside the campus.
15. Activities of Career and Guidance Cell for enabling competency in students Majority of the students of Sanskrit belong to poor family and marginalized sections and they need special care for their future. In order to make them aware about the competitive job- market, to bring out their full potentialities and to enable them competent to lead a creative living a Career and Guidance Cell of this Department is constituted with Dr. S. Malini as Convener, Dr. T. G. Shylaja and Dr. K. S. Bindusree as members. It conducts counseling for needy students and gives guidance for career and vocation. It organizes discussions, seminars and guest lectures to create awareness among them on the emerging trend in the new job-market.
16. Students welfare activities A Students‟ Welfare Committee comprised of Smt. K. Vasantha (Convener), Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari and Dr. K. S. Bindusree monitors the welfare activities of the Department. It coordinates activities in connection with material wellbeing that include the distribution of benefits in cash and kind to the neediest students.
17. Promotion of creative literary activities of students In order to foster the literary ability and creative activities of students of students, a Literary Club functions under the supervision and guidance of Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari with the 341 assistance of Smt. K. Krishnamma and Dr. K. S. Bindusree. It serves as a forum for developing communicative skill and proficiency in Sanskrit language and a workshop for creative writing. It conducts seminars, debates and competitions on various items. Students used to publish their creative writing in the manuscript and transcript of Department Magazine, under the supervision and editorship of Smt. K. Krishnamma. 18. Encouragement on the activities of environment protection The sustainable development is possible only in the foundation of environment protection with the slogan of „going back to the nature‟. In order to protect the nature from over exploitation, students are to be awakened to lead a peaceful life mingled with nature and conservation of eco-system. They are to be made aware about the importance of preservation of nature by their practical experience to keep the beauty of the campus, to maintain the College tidy, clean and healthy, to abstain from disfiguring the walls by sticking notices, scribbling, spitting in open space, and other similar uncultured activities and by beautification of campus. In order to make them conscious about their role in the protection of environment, a Nature Club Is organized under the leadership of Dr. K. S. Bindusree (Convener), Smt. K. Vasantha and Dr. T. G. Shylaja. It conducts classes, seminars, discussions, and competitions on conservation of eco-system and preservation of environment and undertakes activities related to cleaning and beautification of campus.
19. Fostering harmonious relationship among teachers, students and parents The Parent Teacher Association in the University College is a three-tier system - PTA of the College, Department and Class. The Department PTA of Sanskrit, under the Head of the Department, is functioning to foster and promote harmonious relationship among the members of the faculty, students and guardians of the students, to create conducive environment for the smooth functioning of the Institution, to maintain good discipline, to uphold good academic standards, and to institute scholarship, prizes and medals for the benefit of students, who are showing a high proficiency in Sanskrit. Dr. G. Ushakumari is acting as the Secretary to the PTA. Class PTAs are functioning under the leadership of Tutors of the classes concerned to monitor the cordial relations and activities. 20. Relation with old students and retired teachers from the Department The Alumni Association of the Department of Sanskrit is constituted as a forum for former students to meet and to make the proverb “old is gold” meaningful. It gives valuable advice, guidance and assistance for the functioning and activities of the Department. It functions
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21. Significant achievements of the Department for the last five years The Department has made remarkable achievements in the academic field through students, teachers and well wishers of Sanskrit education. 1. The Department is always recognized with rank holders of BA and MA. During the academic year 2007 – 2008, it achieved the best result with cent percent pass in the BA and MA final year examinations and bagging all ranks of BA and MA in the University Year Programme Pass I Class I Rank II III Rank Percentage Rank 2003 B. A. 100 1 1 MA 100 4 1 1 1 2004 BA 80 2 1 MA 100 4 1 1 1 2005 BA 100 3 1 MA 100 2 1 1 2006 BA 100 4 1 MA 100 6 1 1 1 2007 BA 100 7 1 MA 100 1 1 2008 BA 100 9 1 1 1 MA 100 6 1 1 1
2. The faculty members carried out research activities under the supervision of research guides and obtained Doctorate Degree from competent Universities. They also carried out research work independently and published books and articles. They are actively participating in seminars, workshop etc. 3. Students and faculty members are contributing their share in the academic activities, extra curricular activities, extension service and community development. 4. Faculty members assist the students to prepare NET and enroll their name for higher studies including M. Phil and Ph. D.
22. Remarks about the Department on the first assessment report, if any, and action taken on that.
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23. Plan of action of the Department for the next five years The Department is planning to extend the activities Career and Guidance Cell to get benefit for the students. It plans to conduct classes for NET in the coming years. It will endeavor to conduct seminars, symposiums, debates etc, to improve the quality education. It expects to expand the activities of Nature Club to make aware on the conservation and preservation of nature and environment protection. In order to promote research and provide opportunity for higher studies, the Department strives to start M. Phil course in Sanskrit. The skill, instinct and ability of students are to be boost up through creative writing. Faculty members are ready to render assistance for this and for development of personality. Faculty members are whole heartedly welcoming the quality improvement in higher education.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty At present there are 7 faculty members in the department. The details of the faculty members are given below.
Sl Name Designation Total Qualifi Remarks . Teaching cation N Exp.(Year o s) 1 Dr. J Sreekumar Lecturer 27 M.Sc. I rank in (Sel. Grade) Ph.D M.Sc. 2 Dr. Philip Samuel Reader 28 M.Sc. Approved Ph.D Research Guide 3 Smt. J. Saraswathy Lecturer 17 M.Sc. II rank in (Sel. Grade) M.Phil M.Sc. 4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M Lecturer 11 M.Sc. (Sr. Scale) 5 Dr. Sheela K.L Lecturer 11 M.Sc., III rank in (Sr. scale) M.Phil M.Sc. Ph.D 6 Sri Prasad S Lecturer 2 M.Sc. III rank in M.Sc. Doing research (part-time) 7 Sri Shibu D.S Lecturer 1 M.Sc. Doing research (part-time)
2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2006- 07) Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep M. Sc. 29 3 26 4 25 Nil Statistics
The M.Sc. course is being conducted in Semester System ( 4 semesters of duration 5 months each) from the academic year 2001- ‟02 onwards. The strength of the students for M.Sc. programme is 15 and so the total number of students in the department is 30. A graduate in Statistics or Mathematics with aggregate minimum marks of 55% in the main and subsidiaries is eligible for admission to the M.Sc. course in Statistics ( with usual relaxation for reserved categories). The one-third seats are reserved for graduates in Statistics.
Prior to the introduction of semester system for M.Sc. course, annual system was followed and six batches have completed the course under this system.
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Most of the students passed out are well placed or doing higher studies.
The students of the department elect their association secretary every year. The students who served as association secretary are Shanavas(2002-‟03), Abhilash (2003-‟04), Preeth V.S (2004-‟05), Aby Jones ( 2005- ‟06). Apart from organizing routine functions such as Welcome to the Freshers and Farewell to the Outgoing batch, they have been arranging technical talks in the subject.
2.1 Students from Weaker Sections
Majority of students admitted to the department are from economically and socially backward classes. The following table gives the distribution of the students in the last five years. Sl. Year % of students No. From backward class 2 2003-„04 66.7 3 2004-„05 81.8 4 2005-„06 64.3 5 2006-„07 71.4 6 2007-„08 71.4
3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:
The Post Graduate course in Statistics has been changed to semester system with modification of the syllabi. The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Application papers like “ Statistical methods and Computer applications” are included in the fourth semester. Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure.
The faculty has been associated with the modernization as members of board of studies of both PG and UG.
4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:
Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate No. 2001 15 13 2 2002 15 14 1 2003 15 10 5 M Sc 2004 15 15 0 2005 15 14 1 2006 15 12 3 2007 15 - 0
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5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories and other such resources: Item Total number Enhancement in last five years
Library 957 books and 6subscribed journals 208 books and 6 subscribed journals 11 computers and 1 Computer 13 computers with 2 printers printer
LCD/ Internet Internet connection for browsing – 1 Internet connection Con./Laptop/ LCD – 1 for browsing – 1 Digital camera Laptop – 1
9. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:
Overhead projector and LCDs are using as teaching aids in classroom teaching. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent scientists in the field of Statistics by organizing seminars/ workshops. In addition, students are using computers and Statistical packages for practical experiences. Moreover the students were given small project works, assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students: Apart from preparing the students for their End Semester Examinations (ESA) conducted by the University, all the teachers are entrusted with their internal evaluation by continuous assessments (CA) necessitated with the introduction of semester system. The CA for each paper consists of seminars, assignments, class tests and attendance. A group of students is assigned with a teacher as tutor and the tutorial hours provide ample opportunity for each student to interact more with their respective tutors. Also, the teachers are always interested to enlighten the students about their prospects and opportunities in professional and academic career. All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their personal and academic problems.
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8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years:
8.1. Resource Persons for Seminars/ workshops / Trainings / ASCs.
Faculty members in this department served as resource persons in seminars /workshops/ Academic Staff Colleges. The details of the services given for the last 5 years are given below. Sl. Name Semi Work- Train- Refresher/ Total No. -nar shop ing Orientatio n/ Summer School 1 Dr. J. Sreekumar 1 1 2. Dr. Philip Samuel 1 4 5 3. Somasekharan Pillai M 2 4 2 5 13
8.2. Participation for Seminars/ workshops
All the teachers of the department have attended several seminars / workshops. The following list shows the details for the last five years. Sl. Name Seminar Workshop Total No. 1 Dr. J Sreekumar 4 1 5 2. Dr. Philip Samuel 6 1 7 3. Smt. J. Saraswathy 4 3 7 4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M 1 2 3 5 Dr. Sheela K.L 6 1 7 6 Sri Prasad S 1 1 7 Sri Shibu D.S 1 1 2
9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:
9.1. Examination Works
All the faculty members have fully co-operated with the University of Kerala in the conduct of examination as invigilators, examiners and question setters. The following teachers have occupied the positions assigned by the University in examination works in the last five years.
Sl. Name Position held No. 1 Dr. J Sreekumar 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics in Univ. of Kerala
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2. Chairman, Board of Ph.D qualifying Exams., M.G. University 3. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics, M.G. University 4. Question Paper Setter for Statistics, M.G. University 5. Question Paper Setter for Statistics, University of Calicut 6. Question Paper Setter for Statistics, University of Kerala. 7. Examiner for project evaluation and Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc. Statistics, University of Kerala.
2 Dr. Philip Samuel 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics, University of Kerala 2. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics, M.G. University 3. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics, University of Calicut 4. Question paper setter in Statistics, University of Kerala 5. Question paper setter in Statistics, University of Calicut 6. Examiner for Ph.D qualifying Exam. Is Statistics, University of Calicut. 7. Examiner for M. Phil degree in Statistics, University of Calicut. 8. Examiner for project evaluation and Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc. Statistics, University of Calicut. 9. Examiner for project evaluation and Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc. Statistics, University of Kerala.
3 Smt. J. Saraswathy 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics 2. Question Paper Setter for Statistics, M.G. University. 3. Question paper setter in statistics, University of Kerala 4. Examiner for project evaluation and Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc. Statistics, University of Kerala.
4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics 2. Question paper setter in statistics/Operations Research, University of Kerala
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3. Question Paper Setter for Statistics, M.G. University
5 Dr. Sheela K.L 8. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc. Statistics 9. Question Paper Setter for Statistics, M.G. University
9.2. Memberships in Academic Bodies
Over the past five years, the following teachers from the department are elected/ nominated by the University to its various bodies.
Sl. Name Position held No. 1 Dr. J Sreekumar 1. Member, Board of Studies(UG- Statistics) (2004 to 2007) 2. Chairman, Board of Studies(UG- Statistics) (2007- „08) 3. Member, Board of Studies(PG- Statistics) (2004, 2008) 4. Member, M.Phil Monitoring Committee (2005 to 2008) 5. Member, Academic Council, Univ. of Kerala (2006 – ‟08) 2 Dr. Philip Samuel 1. Member, Board of Studies(UG- Statistics) (2003- „04)
5 Dr. Sheela K.L 1. Member, Board of Studies (UG- Statistics) 2. Member, Board of Studies(PG- Statistics) (2003- „04
9.3 Membership in Professional Bodies
Almost all teachers of the department are associated with various professional bodies and the details are given below.
Sl. Name Professional Body Positions held No. 1 Dr. J Sreekumar 1.Member, Kerala Statistical Association(KSA) 2 Dr. Philip Samuel 1.Life Member, Kerala General Statistical Association(KSA) Secretary, KSA 2. Life member of Indian (2005 to 2007) Society for Probability &
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Statistics 3 Smt. J. Saraswathy Member, Kerala Statistical Association(KSA)
4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai Member, Kerala Statistical M Association(KSA)
5 Dr. Sheela K.L 1. Member, Kerala Statistical Association(KSA). 2. Member, Indian Association for the Study of Population.
14. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Nil 15. The thrust areas of the Department: Order Statistics; Statistical methods
12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years
Type & topic of the project Present status Sponsor On order statistics of INID Completed Minor project UGC Period 2005 - 2007 U-shaped random Principal Investigator: Dr. Philip Samuel variables”
13. Publications of the faculty, for the past five years
Sl Author Name of the article Journal/ Year Status . Proceedings/ N Seminars/ o conference 1. Dr.Phili i)Estimation of parameters of Bulletin of 2003 Published p triangular distribution by order Calcutta Samuel statistics Statistical Association 2003 -do- ii) Some characterizations of a -do- Pareto distribution by generalized order statistics 2004 -do- JOKSA iii) Characterization of a Pareto distribution by conditional 2006 -do- expectation of generalized order JOKSA statistics iv) Recurrence relations for the 2008 -do- moments of order statistics of Statistical independent rvs. With different U- Papers
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shaped distribution 2008 -do- v) Characterization of distributions by conditional expectation of -do- 2007 In press generalized order statistics vi) Recurrence relations for the JISAS moments of order statistics from a 2008 -do- beta distribution vii) Estimation of location and Calcutta scale parameters of Pearson type statistical family of distributions Bulletin viii) The adjusted nonlinear unbiased estimation of a symmetric distribution 2. Dr Infant and Child Mortality in Population 2008 Published Sheela India- District level estimates Foundation of K..L India
The following members of the Dept. presented papers in Seminars/ conferences over the last five years. The details given below.
Sl. Name Conference/ Year No. Workshop 1 Dr. Philip samuel i) XXIV Annual Conference of 2004 ISPS ii) National Seminar on Order 2004 Statistics and Concomitants iii) National Seminar on SP. Distribution Theory & OS 2006 2 Dr. Sheela K.L i) International Seminar on 2004 Demographic Changes and Implications ii) Emerging Social Sector 2006 Programme Environment: Role of population Scientists iii) Seminar on Statistics& 2008 Research Methods
18. Methods of continuous student assessment:
Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of monthly test papers, assignments in each subject and by periodical open seminars. BSc students are given class seminars and MSc students are having both class seminars as well as open seminars. Quiz competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a whole inorder to give exposure to general awareness.
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19. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the student placements
PG
Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others
2001 0 11 2 2002 4 5 5 2003 1 7 2 2004 5 7 3 2005 6 4 4 2006 5 6 1
20. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five years:
Achievements of Students
The results of the M.Sc. programme and the names of students secured I st rank at University level are given below: last 6 batches are given below:
Sl. Year Percentage % of students Student secured I Rank. No. of pass Secured First class 1 2002-„03 100 92.3 Pravida Raja 2 2003-„04 100 100 Abhilash.K 3 2004-„05 91 91 Preeth V.S 4 2005-„06 100 100 Sreekala C 5 2006-„07 100 100 Sreelakshmi Raj 6 2007-„08 91 91 Soumya P
Of the first- rank holders, Mrs. Pravida Raja is working at IIM, Ahammedabad as a Faculty Associate, Abhilash K is servicing in a Govt. Dept., Preeth V.S, is working as a Research officer in the Dept. of Economics & Statistics, Govt. of Kerala, Sreekala C., working in Banking sector as an officer, Sreelekshmi Raj doing Ph.D at Dept. of Statistics, Cochin University of Science & Technology(CUSAT) and Soumya P is working in IT sector. In the period 2003 – 2007, three students awarded UGC/CSIR JRF and many are qualified
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NET/SET. Those who were awarded the UGC/CSIR fellowship are Sri Prasad.S, Sri. Vinesh kumar B ( 2001- 2003 batch), and Smt. Veena T.G ( 2002 – 2004 batch). 16.2. Award/ Recognition/ Fellowships
Dr. Philip Samuel is serving as a Reviewer for Mathematical Reviews, a division of the American Mathematical Society since March, 2005. He is serving as a referee for Journal of Kerala Statistical association (JOKSA) from 2003. Also, he served as a referee for an e- journal, Prob-Stat Forum in 2008. Dr. Philip Samuel is served as an associate editor for JOKSA from 2003 to 2006 and was the Managing Editor in 2007.
Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M served as a member of the Committee of Expert Statisticians constituted by the Govt. of Kerala in 2008 to study the “normalization procedure for comparing marks in the various streams at the Plus-II level for giving weightage in Engineering admission.
Smt. Sheela K.L had been selected for the fellowship under FIP for completing the Ph.D
work. She completed the work in time and was awarded Ph.D in April, 2008.
16.3. Seminars/ Workshops conducted
The department has organised several seminars/ workshops. The department conducted 6 seminars/workshops during the period 1998 to 2002 sponsored by various agencies. The details of seminar conducted during the last five years are given below.
Sl. Date Topic Sponsoring Resource Persons No. agency 1 26.2.2005 Seminar on Recent STEC, Govt. of 1. Dr. R. N. Pillai advances in Statistics Kerala 2. Dr. T.S Krishnan Research Moothathu (Silver jubilee 3. Dr. Yageen Conference of Kerala Thomas statistical association) 2. 13 – 15 Three day workshop UGC 1. Dr. T.S Krishnan July 2006 in Non-parametric Moothathu inference for college 2. Dr. Yageen teachers Thomas 3.Dr. K.K. Jose
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17. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and
action taken on that: NIL
18. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:
At present the department is not a research center. The department is decided to apply to the university of Kerala to approve the department as a Research Centre. Also, we are waiting the sanction to start M.Phil course in Statistics. The department is planning to take up new short term and training programmes for undergraduate, post graduate and research students/ scholars. This will help to equip the faculties and research scholars of other disciplines for their research activities. The department is planning to start coaching classes for students who are appearing for the UGC/CSIR NET/JRF examinations in mathematical sciences jointly with the department of Mathematics. We decided to conduct workshops in statistical computing for teachers and research scholars in different disciplines.
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1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy And Competency Of Faculty
Name of Faculty Designation Contact Address with Year Qualification Total members email &mobile no joined Service Dr.S.Rajendran Reader& Ragendhu 28.3.8 M.A , M.Phil, 21 Head Mudivilakom,Vazhuthur 7 Ph.D Neyyatinkara post Tiruvandram [email protected] m 9446506128 Dr.A.Joseph Reader Palakadu House, 12.2.8 M.A, B.ED, 20 SornaRaj Mathilakam 8 Ph.D Marthandam (po) 09442163380 Smt.C.Baby Lecturer Karthika,CRA-127, 8.2.06 M.A., M.Phil 2 Shakeela Pettah (p o),Tvpm-24. B.Ed [email protected] 9847518856
Mr.N.A.Arunagiri Lecturer North vellachimavilai 8.2.06 M.A.,M.Phil 2 Arasu Moodu Madichal (po) KK Dist-629163 Tamilnadu 09994005757 Dr.R.Remadevi Lecturer Krishna kripa , 10.2.0 M.A. B.Ed, 2 Tc.1911694 6 M.Phil, Ph.D Kesavadev Road Poojapura,Tvpm 9446271868 Mr.K.Manickaraj Lecturer Arnakal Estate, 23.8.0 MA,B Ed, 2 Vandiperiyar 6 BLISC Idukki. kmanickaraj@gmail 9961447779 Dr.Nisha Raffi Lecturer NISHANTC 32/54(1) MA, M.phil, 2 IAS colony KRWA105A 24.8.0 Ph.D.and Kavaloor Lane 6 B.Ed Vattiyoorkkav.p.o TVPM-13 Dr.T.Vijayalaksh Lecturer G.R.Sadanam 22.1.0 M.A, M.Phil, 2 mi Kokkottela p.o 7 Ph.D, LLB Aryanad,TVPM [email protected]. in
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Mr.S.P.Srinivasan Lecturer TC 38/2582, 2007 M.A,B.ED, 1 Chembakasserry lane M.Phil Aryasala,chala p.o TVPM-695036 [email protected]
Bio-Data‟s
Dr.S.Rajendran HOD of this Department. He has done his research in University of Kerala under the guidance of Dr.C. Subramania Pillai on “Folklore of Muthuvan tribes of Idukki District”. Approved Research guide in University of Kerala, 3 Research scholars were awarded Ph.D and 2 Scholars are now doing research under his guidance. Published 25 articles in various journals and periodicals.Authored a book named “Muthuvan Ina Pazhamkudikal”. Dr.Joseph Sornaraj Working as a Reader in this department. He has done his research in University of Kerala under the guidance of Dr. K. Kuttalam Pillai on “Kanyakumari Mavatta vattara novelkalil pinpulam”. Approved Research Guide in University of Kerala, 3 Research scholars were awarded Ph.D and 4 Scholars are now doing research under his guidance. Published 18 articles in various journals and periodicals. Smt. Baby Shakeela Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. M.M. Meeran Pillai,on the topic „Folklore of Ezhava community in Kanyakumari District‟ in University of Kerala. She has published seven articles in various journal and participated seven conferences. Sri. N.A. Arunagiri Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. K. Kanchana,on the topic „The poetics of Kannadadhasan‟s poetry‟ in University of Kerala. He has attended nine national seminars, one orientation course and published seven essays in various leading journals. Dr. R.Remadevi Working as Lecturer in this department. She has done his research in University of Kerala under the guidance of Dr. K.Kuttalam Pillai on “Sivasankari‟s Novels – A critical study‟.
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Approved Research guide in University of Kerala. One student is doing research under her guideship. She has published three research papers in leading journals. Sri. K. Manickaraj Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. A.Joseph. Sornaraj on the topic „Children‟s literature in Tamil and Malayalam – A comparative study‟ in University of Kerala. He has published six articles in Tamil and Malayalam, and translated one Malayalam book in to Tamil named, “Kathakalum Kathakalude Kathakalum”. Dr. Nisha Raffi Working as Lecturer in this department. She has done his research in University of Kerala under the guidance of Dr.C. Subramania Pillai on the topic “A crtitical analysis and evaluation of Tamil syllabi and text books for the lower and upper primary level in Kerala”. Approved Research guide in University of Kerala and two students are doing research under her guideship. She has published six research papers in standard journals. Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi Working as Lecturer in this department. She has completed her research in 2001 under the guideship of Dr. P.Doctor Nazeemdeen on „ Folk medicines and practices of tribes in Palakkad District‟. She is an approved research guide in Kerala University. She has authored two books and published six research articles in various recognized journals. She has attended one IT oriented orientation course, certificate course in linguisitics and attended many seminars and workshops. She is a law graduate too. Mr. S.P. Srinivasan Working as Lecturer in this department. He is doing research under the guide ship of Dr. Gloria Sundaramathy on “Modes of Description in Pathupattu‟. He has attended many conferences and seminars. He published 5 research articles in various journals. Has attended one IT oriented orientation course
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Publication of Faculty Members of the last five years
Name of the Title of research paper Name of Year Teacher Journal
1. Pen viduthalaikku Barathiyin Aayvukovai 2008 Panku 2. Kalainjarin Tamil Mozhi Kalainjar padaippulakam 2008 ppattru Dr.S.Rajendran 3. Muthvan Makkalin Kathal Ilangomandram, University 2008 Padalkal of Kerala 4. Muthuvan makkalum sila Aaiuvkovai 2007 Nambikaikalum 5. Valluvarin Kadavul Sarntha Journal of Scott Christian 2006 Nambikaikal College 6. Muthuvan pazhangudi Journal of Scott Christian 2005 makkalin pazhamozhikal College 7. Oral history of muthuvan and Folklore in the new 2004 their migration millennium research Indian 8. Muthuvan Pazhamgudi press Makkalin Kilai Maravukal Aaivukovai 2004
1. Kalainjarin Kadavul Kolkai Kalainjar padaippulakam 2008 2. Aranvaliyuruthal Oru Parvai Velam 2008 3. Samayavakupukal Oru Parvai Aaiuvkovai 2008 Dr. A. 4. Intraya Kalvimurai JosephSornaraj 5. Saattan Entra Karuthakam – Payana Ilakkiya Ithal 2008 Oru Aaivu Aaiuvkovai 2007
1. Samuthaya Kavinjar Kavimazhai 2005 Kannadasan 2. Ezhavarkalin Vazhakkarukal Jnalathamil 2007 3. Thiru Naryana Guruvum Aalayangalum Aaivukovai 2007 Smt. Baby Shakeela 4. Malayala Marumalarchi Kavinjarkalil Narayana Jnalathamil 2008 Guruvin Thakkam 5. Siddharkalum Maruthuvamum KAAS, Nagarcoil 2008
1. Attanathi Athimanthi Kaviyarasar Kannadasan 2003 Pathirappadaippu Ninaivukazhakam, 2. Attanathi Athimanthiyil Kerala University 2004 Mr. Arunagiri Uvamayiyal 3. Attanathi Athimanthiyil All India conference of SRF 2007 Uruvakam
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Aaivukovai, All India Tamil 4. Kannadasan Uruvakap Teacher Association 2008 payanpathil Parappana 1. Sivasankari novelkalil Pothai All India Tamil Teacher 2007 Ozhippu Chinthanaikal Association, Aaivukovai 2. Palangal Navalkalil Penkal Nilai Jnalathamil All India Tamil 2007 Dr. Remadevi 3. Nerkodukal Chirukathaikalil TeacherAssociation, Samooka prachinaikal Aaivukovai 2008
1. Kuzhanthai padalkalil Journal of Bharathiyar 2006 Bharathiyum Bharathidasanum University 2. Poovai Amuthanin Uyir Uravu Kappiyathil Aids Tamil Ilakkiyappadaippial 2004 Mr.K. Manickaraj Vizhippunarvu cheythikal 3. Tamil Kuzhanthai Padalkal Oru Aaivu Aaivukovai 2003
1. Bharathidasan Kavithai Aaivukovai 2008 Mozhinadai 2. Thuraimurughan novelil Aaivukovai 2008 Dr. Nisha Raffi neithal marapu 3. Erumozhi chuzhalil Aaivukovai 2007 thaimozhikalvi
1. Innal tharum Irula Jnalathamil 2008 Nambikkaikal 2. IravalarkalinThandivaithal Jnalathamil 2007 Nambikkai 3. Iravalarkalin Panpattu Matram Ilangomantra Aaivukovai 2007 Dr.T.Vijayalakshmi 4. Pennin Pethamai 5. Irula Maruthuvarkal Keralathamil 2007 All India Tamil Teacher 2006 Association, Aaivukovai
1. Pathuppattil Palai ISTS 2004 Varunanaikal 2. Sanga Ilakkiathil yaanai- KPTAM 2003 kuriyeettuppadimam Mr. S. P. Srinivasan
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2. Student Profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc
B.A Tamil Started as two year Degree course in 1944 under the Madras University in the period of Vidvan C . Pannirukai Perumal Mudaliar. Later extended to three year degree course under University of Kerala in the period of Prof. C. Jesudhasan. University sanctioned strength is 10. A marginal increase upto 2 is allowed to each year. Number of Students (2006-2008)
Year Course Total students Male Female Urban Rural 2006 B.A 12 4 8 2 10 2007 ” 12 5 7 4 8 2008 ” 12 4 8 1 11
B.A/ B.Sc Second Language Number of students Year I B A I B Sc Total 2006 15 12 27 2007 17 13 30 2008 16 11 27
M.A. Tamil M. A. Tamil was started in 1996, sanctioned strength of the course in Kerala University is 10. A marginal increase up to five is allowed every year. It has been changed to semester pattern from 2001 onwards .
Year Course Total students Male Female Urban Rural 2006 M.A 10 4 6 2 8 2007 ” 10 5 5 4 6 2008 ” 10 4 6 3 7
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Ph.D Research Tamil Research was started in the year 1943 under the Travancore University. Vidwan C. Pannirukai Perumal Muthaliar was the first research guide. Prof. C. Jesudasan was the first student registered in the centre subsequently in 1967 under Prof. C. Jesudhasan and followed by Dr. K. Kuttalam Pillai. 29 scholars have got doctorate degree through the departments so far. There are five seats for Ph.D research under each research guide. Now a total of 15 students, of whom 5 are part time doing their research. 3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past two years and the contribution of the faculty to those changes The post Graduate course in Tamil has been changed to semester system with modification of the syllabi. The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Modern subject like functional Tamil and manuscriptology has been introduced. The specialization subject in the fourth semester has been modernized. Submission of disserted has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure, Field studies and associated submissions in each semester have been made compulsory.
The undergraduate programme has been modernized with modification of syllabus. HOD of this Dept. has been headed the UG Board of studies for last five years and some of the faculty members also participated in modernization of syllabus for UG and PG.
4.Trends in success and dropout rates of students during the past two years
Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate
B.A 2006 15 13 2
B.A 2007 13 13 0
B.A 2008 15 14 1
M.A 2006 15 15 0
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M.A 2007 15 14 1
M.A 2008 15 14 1
5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers and other resources
Total number Item Enhancement in last five years
Library 12400 books and 5 subscribed 1239 books and 3 subscribed journals journals
Computer 2 computers with printer and scanner 1 computer with printer and scanner
LCD/ Internet Internet connection for browsing – 1 LCD projector – 1 Con./ Digital Digital camera - 1 Internet connection for browsing – camera Public Address System-1 1 Digital camera - 1 Public Address System-1
6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method: In addition to this, field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their visual perception. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent Professors and well known writers in Tamil. In addition, National seminars, commemoration lectures and training programmes in the department. Moreover the students were given small project works, assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.
7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counselling of Students:
All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the
363 over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their personal and academic problems. 8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past five years:
Name Refresher/Orientation Courses /Seminar / conferences
Dr.S. Rajendran 1.Folklore Workshop of South Indian society at Bharathiar University,Coimbatore 2.Seminar on textbook preparation at SCERT,Trivandrum 3.Seminar on comparative literature at Govt College,Kariavattom. 4.National seminar on South Indian Folklore at Dept. of Tamil, University of Kerala 5.National seminar on Journalism and Mass communication at Dept. of Tamil, University of Kerala 6.National Seminar on new trends in Tamil Literature at Govt. College, Chittur, Palakkad 7.Tolkappiyam, Kerala Paniniyam Oru Parvai at University college, Tvm 8.Sundharanarin Akathinai Kotpadukal at Syvaprakasa Sabha, Tvm 9.National Seminar on New trends in Modern Tamil Literature,Tvm 10. Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum
Dr.A.Joseph Sornaraj 1.Workshop-Preparations of Text Books at SCERT, Tvpm 2.Member of Malpractice Prevention Squad, Kerala University. 3.Board of Studies Member, Kerala University. 4.Curriculam Committee Member, H S E, Govt of Kerala. 5.National Seminar on Tamil Literary Theories at Palakkad 6.Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum. 7.InternationalNational seminar on Democratic And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
Smt.C.Baby Shakeela IT Orientation Programme at UGC -Academic Staff College,Trivandrum.
National Seminar on Kannadhasan-3
National Seminar on Gnalathmil-2
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Tholkappiar Mantram-1
Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum
InternationalNational seminar on Democratic And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
Sri.N.A.Aruna Giri Orientation Course at Madurai Kamaraj University National Seminar on Tamil Research Methodology National Seminar on Womenism in Tamil Literature University College Trivandrum. National Seminar on Tamil Journalism and Mass Communication at Chittoor College ,Palkkad. National Seminar on New Trends in tamil Literature at University College Trivandrum National Seminar on Tamil Malayalam Grammer and Grammatical Works ,University of Kerala, Kariavattom. Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum Dr.R.Remadevi IT Orientation Programme at Academic Staff College,Trivandrum. Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum. InternationalNational seminar on Democratic And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
Sri.K.Manickaraj 1.Text Book Workshop at SCERT,Trivandrum. 2.IT Orientation course at UGC -Academic Staff College,Trivandrum. 3.Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum 4.InternationalNational seminar on Democratic And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum 5.National Seminar on New trends in Modern Tamil Literature,Tvm 6. External Evaluation team member for the Adult and Continuing Education and Extension at Srikakulan District, Andhra Pradesh 7.Participated as Resource Person for the National Level B Balshree Competition Camp at Jawahar Balabhavan, Trivandrum o on 2007&2008.
Dr.Nisha Raffi IT Orientation Programme at UGC -Academic Staff College,Trivandrum.
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Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum
InternationalNational seminar on Democratic And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum
1.Certificate in Linguistics Course of ISDL Thumba TVPM Dr.T.Vijayalashmi 2.IT Orientation Programme at Academic Staff College,Trivandrum
3.Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at University College ,Trivandrum 4.“Fossils Workshop” for FolkloreBharathiyar University Coimbatore 5.Tranlation Workshop Tamil Ilakkiya Sangappalakai Kural Peedam,Kodampakkam, Chennai 6.International seminar on Democratic and secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum 7.National seminar on Tamil Malayalam -Comparative Literature Dept of Tamil University of Kerala,Kariavattom 8.National Seminar on Social and cultural research Ambetkas Institute of legal studies Trivandrum 9.National Conference on Folklore Tamil University Tanjavur,TamilnaduEast Mediterranean and Dravidian Culture ISDL Thiruvananthapuram
Sri.S.P.Srinivasan 1.Manuscriptology Orientation course 2.Orientation Course at Madurai Kamaraj University 3.National Seminar on Tamil Research Methodology 4.National Seminar on Womenism in Tamil Literature University College Trivandrum. 5..Published a Research book entitled “ Sanga Ilakkiathil Akavunarvu : Uyirinap Payanpaadu – Narrinai” April - 2005 6.National seminar on Tamil Malayalam -Comparative Literature Dept of Tamil University of Kerala,Kariavattom
9. Collaboration with other Departments/institutions, at the state level, National and International levels and their outcome during the past two years : Nil
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10. Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and noteworthy publications of the faculty, during past two years Priority Areas: Literary Criticism and Folklore
11. Details of Ongoing projects in the Department
Topic of the Project Amount & Type & Present Name of Sponsor Status Principal Investigator Encyclopaedia of Tamil Literary Rs 8,87,600 Major Project, Dr. M. Vetha Criticism U G C Work is on progress Sagaya Kumar Reconstruction of Social Rs 6,13,500 Major Project, Dr. M.M Meeran History of Travancore Through U G C Work is on progress Pillai Folklore A Historical & Cultural study of Rs 5, 93,000 Major Project, Dr. M. Nainar Personal names in Kerala. U G C Work is on progress
Research Progress Of The Last Five Years
Ph.D Awarded
Name of Research Name of the Topic of the Research Year of Guide Research Award Scholar Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar A. Sajan Elements of modernism in the 2003 works of Sundara Ramaswamy Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar Jaqulin. S.T. The contribution and pre- 2004 independence Tamil journals to the development of scientific Tamil Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar V.S. Radha Mathava Iyer‟s fiction – 2008 A critical study
Dr. M. Nainar S. Pasumathi Ponneelan Novelkalin Yathartham 2005
Dr. M. Nainar D. Pathmavathy Naalu Manthiri Kkathai 2007 Pathippu Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj R.S. Rajasree Kannis Pinichattu padalkal oru 2006 Aaivu ( Kanyakumari District) Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj Sheeba. S. Christian minor prabhandas – 2007 A literary study
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Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj Saheema. R The folklore of Pentacost 2008 Christians in Kanyakumari District. Dr. S. Rajendran T. Little Mary Oral ballad of Vilavankodu 2008 Collection, edition and study.
Dr. S. Rajendran S. Selvakumar Expatriate Tamil writings – A 2008 study
Dr. S. Rajendran M. Sasi Nadar Impact of Malayalam in 2008 Kanyakumari District – regional novels Dr. K. Sugatha Kamala Angel Villupattus in Palode area of 2007 Bright Kanyakumari District
Research In Progress
Name of Name of the Topic of research Area of Year of Research Research research joining Guide Scholar Dr. VethaSagaya Santhosh Kumar A critical study of Journalism 2000 kumar (part time) Ayodhyadasar‟s Literary thoughts ,, Santhi. P. The impact of History 2001 (part time) second world war in Tamil literature Dr. Nainar L.Mathivanan Treatment of Neithal Sangam 2002 concept in coastal novels Literature ,, Flora Peter Tamil women‟s Folklore 2005 folklore or Peerumedu Taluk of Kerala Dr. Meeran Saravana Kumar. Contribution of Kerala to History of 2006 Pillai S. Tamil Literature Literature ,, Sugatha Comparative study of Comparative 2008 Kumari.M.L. Kalingathuparani and Literature Syedpadaipor Dr. S. Rajendran T. Chandran A research in workers Folklore 2000 (Part time) lifestyle In tea plantation in Devikulam Taluk ,, Thulasirajan The works of Jayakandan Comparative 2002 (part time) and Kesavadev – Literature A comparative study Dr. Joseph K. Manickaraj Children‟s literature Comparative 2002 Sornaraj in Tamil and Malayalam Literature
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,, K. Benady Children character in History of 2001 Post-independence Literature short stories ,, Rajesh Philosophy of life in Philosophy 2002 Tamil Novels ,, S. Aruchamy Folklore of Paraya Folklore 2007 community in Palakkad District – A study Dr. Ramadevi Delbin. A. Kalachuvadu literary Modern 2008 magazine – A study from Literature 2000-2008
Dr. Nisha Raffi Chithra. S. Short stories of Comparative 2008 A. Madhavan and Literature Mukunthan – A comparative study ,, G. Edwin Ezhil A study of Rotarical Literature 2008 Arasi view of Vairamuthu poems.
13. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid student placements Sl. No Name Post Institution/College 1 Dr.Sajan Lecturer Nasamani Memorial College, Marthandom
2 Dr.Jaquline Lecturer Noorul Islam College, Nagarcoil
3 Dr.Selvakumar Lecturer Annamalai University
4 Mr.Burgmonds Lecturer Annamalai University
5 Mr.K.Manickaraj Lecturer University College
6 Mr.Arunagiri Lecturer University College
7 Mrs. Rajam Lecturer Annamalai University
8 Mr.Benady Lecturer Chittur College, Palakkad
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RANK CHART DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Year Course Name Rank
M.A. Jaculine. Ist J.Sakunthala IInd 2003
B.A. Albert Ist M.A. Shini. S. Ist Muthulakshmi IInd 2004 B.A. Arul S Ist M.A. Jensi Roslet.S Ist Bindhu Merlin. S. IInd 2005 B.A. Thamayanthi Ist M.A. Kingsly Deva Jose. Ist C. IInd 2006 Nisha. S.
B.A. M.A. Kalpana. S. Ist John Prakash. A.K. IInd 2007 B.A. M.A. Vidya. N. Ist Adlin Beula. Y.N. IInd 2008
B.A. Vel Kuttalam Ist
STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR NET/UGC
Sl.No. Name NET/JRF Year
1 S.T. Jacqulin NET 2002
2 Pasumathi NET 2003
3 Santhi NET 2003
4 Ratha Jayalakshmi NET 2003
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5 K. Manickaraj JRF-NET 2004
6 Saravanakumar.S NET 2005
7 Aruchami. S NET 2007
8 Adlin Beula NET 2007
14. Any Other Highlights
National Seminars Conducted From 2002-2008
1. National seminar on “Humanism in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education on 20th and 21st March 2004. 2. National seminars on “Kerala constribution to Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education on 28th and 29th of March 2005. 3. National seminars on “Feminism in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala on 28th and 29th of March 2006. 4. National seminars “ New Trends in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala on 13th and 14th of March 2007.
ONE DAY SEMINARS In connection with the retirement farewell of Dr. M. Vetha Sagayakumar, Dr. M. Nainar, Dr. M.M. Meeran Pillai, the Department had conducted the following one day seminars: 1. Seminar on Modern Literature on 30th March, 2005. 2. Seminar on New Trends in Modern Tamil Literature on 30th March, 2006 3. Seminar on Literary genres on 30th March 2007.
Research Forum For developing the research ability of the students and staff of the department, Dept. of Tamil regularly conducting weekly research forum on every Wednesday. All the students, research scholars and teaching staff participated and presented research articles in the forum. A separate register for this research forum is available in the department in which the topic of the article, name of the presenter and the list of the participants are entered. Book Review Session
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To introduce the new arrivals in the field of Tamil literature to the student and staff, the department has arranged a book review session on every Monday. In this session latest books and journals are reviewed by the teachers and students. Criticism and discussion in this regard are very helpful to the scholars and students to update their literary knowledge and present literary trend.
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Padaipparangam Padaipparangam was constituted by the department of Tamil for developing the creativity of the staff and students of the department. Sri. Neela Padmanabhan, Veteran Writer, poet and Sahithya Academy Award winner inaugurated the Arangam on 30th of March 2007. In this Arangam, seventeen poems were presented by the staff and students of the department. Six short stories were presented by students. And also a Pattimantram (debate session) was conducted by the students, Padaiparangam is regularly conducted on first Friday of every month.
Publications The Department itself, the staff and the research students have published books, souvenirs and seminar papers etc. A collection articles entitled “Vanchi” was brought in 1978 under the editorship of veteran Tamil Scholar Prof. C. Jesudhasan, the then UGC Awardee, through the Research centre. During the 125th year of the college celebration in 1991, an anthology of seminar paper was produced with the assistance of Saiva Prakasa Sabha of Trivandrum. In the year 1994, in connection with Golden Jubilee celebration of Tamil B.A., the Department published a special souvenir containing the articles of the seminar conducted.Collection of four national seminar papers were has been published on 2006.Now the department has been publishing a monthly “ Ilancheral”.
Computer Centre The department has a mini computer centre with the assistance of UGC plan grant and is arranged in the Head‟s room. A multimedia computer with scanner and printer is available. Computer awareness is included in the tutorial system and is taught to the students in the tutorial and free hours by the staff.
Tamil Association A Tamil Association is working in the department with the B.A. and M.A. Tamil main students as members, head of the department as patron and the permanent staff as advisers. The Secretary is elected through election among the Tamil main students. The association conducts many literary and cultural functions like welcoming the new comers, Inaugural function, farewell to the final year students and valedictory function etc. The birth days of Bharati and Bharathidasan, the famous Tamil poets are commemorated by various literary
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Extra Curricular Activities 1. Literary competition: The students are encouraged to participate in Velli Ambalavana Munivar Memorial prize competition, His Highness Maharaja of Travancore Thevaram prize competition, Thiruvalluvar memorial prize competition conducted by the University of Kerala annually. Many students have won prizes in these events. The students also took part with enthusiasm in Mahakavi Bharati‟s birth anniversary competition conducted by Saiva Prakasa Sabha, Trivandrum. They have won prizes for essay writing, oration and light music etc. 2. Cultural Events: Pongal, the famous Tamil festival is celebrated every year in January with traditional fervor. Onam, Kerala‟s regional festival is celebrated with Athappookalam, Ooonjal and Sadhya. Deepavali is celebrated with crackers and sweets. Christmas is celebrated with the decoration of glittering stars, Christmas tree and the procession of santhacruse. Idul Fitr Celebrations are also conducted with the distribution of sweets etc. In all this colorful celebrations the students and staff take part with much interest and enthusiasm 3. Sports and Games. Many of our Students were participated in the sports and games in college and university level. Mariappan, III B A Student got II prize in Kabady at University level. 4. Social Service: Mr. S.P. Srinivasan and Mr. K. Manickaraj, Lecturers of this department are working as the programming officers in N.S.S. Many B.A. students enrolled in N.C.C. and N.S.S. and participated in various camps conducted yearly.
Awards & Ranks Teachers and students of this department have got awards and ranks at national, regional and university level. Smt. Baby Shakeela, Lecturer received the best research paper award for the year 2008 for her research article in Jnalathamil. Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Lecturer of this department has been awarded first rank in Linguistics certificate course conducted by International School of Dravidian Linguistics. Award consists of three volumes of Dravidian Encyclopedia and presented by Prof. Dr. V.I. Subramaniam.
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Sri. Saravanakumar. S., Research scholar of this department got first prize in Velli Ambalavana Munivar Memmorial prize, Muthumozhi Melvaippu in 2004, conducted by University of Kerala. He also got first prize in story writing and essay writing in Tamil conducted by the University of Calicut. He also got first prize in light music, in 2007 and first prize in elocution (2007) conducted by Saiva Prakasa Sabha, Thiruvananthapuram. Mr. Aruchamy.S, Research scholar in this department got the prize in elocution conducted by Palakkad Tamil Sangam in 2006. Kumari. K. Aruna Devi, II M.A. student of this department got first prize in elocution competititon conducted by Tamil Sangam in 2008.Kumari. Swapna, III Degree student of our department got first prize in elocution competition conducted by saiva prakasa sabha in 2007. Ilakkiya Selvan of II Degree student of our department got second prize in elocution competition conducted by Tamil Sangam, Thiruvananthapuram, 2007.
15. Plan of action of the Department for the next five years
1. Since this Department will approach various funding agencies to attain the above mentioned aim.
2. The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology
3. The Department will organize Seminars, Workshops, Training programmes and invited
Lectures.
A Detailed plan of action is given below a) New Courses: Department faculties have planned to introduce some Diploma and new courses in connection with this department. They are,
1) Functional Tamil
2) Inscriptions study
3) Manscriptology
4) Tamil Lexicography
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5) Syndicate of University of Kerala has approved the application for starting Tamil
M.Phil degree course in this department. The Government sanction for the same is on
processing. So the department will start M.Phil Tamil course on next academic year
positively. b) Library upgradation: 1. Subscription of esteemed national and international research journals 2. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Botany 3. Computerized cataloguing system ) Museum : Rare books and portraits are available in this department . The department has planned to start a museum to preserve these items. d) Research:
1.Construction of research wing with following facilities..
a. A well equipped seminar hall.
b. LCD Projector with Monitor.
c. Starting of Language Lab.
2.Handling of Research Projects from various agencies by the faculty members e) Extension activities for public and students
1. Conduct of workshops for teachers about manuscriptlogy and Inscriptions. 2. Conduct of seminar on Folklore. 3. Conduct of workshop about Modern Theatre Arts. 4. Department facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be made available to students from other institutions. 5. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET 6. Preparation and supply of teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections, CDs, photographs and slides for projection
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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
FIST-DST & SARD – KSCSTE Sponsored
FACULTY
No Name Qualification(s) Experience Remarks M. Sc; M. Phil; Ph. 26 years 1 Dr. Francis Sunny Research Guide D 24years 2. D Mohanakumar M. Sc; M. Phil
19 years 3. E. Kunhikrishnan M. Sc, D.E.L
K. Aravind M. Sc, LLB, DCPL, 14 years 4 Krishanan DEL Dr. Susha M. Sc; M. Phil; Ph. 5* 7 years Research Guide Dayanandan D 6 Dr. Evans D A M. Sc; Ph. D 5 years Research Guide 7 Dr. George Thomas M. Sc; Ph. D 5 Years Research Guide 8 Dr. Sugunan V S M. Sc; Ph. D 4 years Research Guide 9 Aruna Devi C M. Sc 3 Years 10 Sajeeb Khan M. Sc 3 Years 11 Ayana Gayathri RV M. Sc 3 Years
Recent Honours
The Department was identified under FIST program of DST, Govt. of India during 2003-04 & allotted Rs17 lakhs as first installment. UGC has sanctioned Rs 7.33 lakhs for a Major Research Project entitled “Endocrine disrupters as a major concern for physiological homeostasis” in 2004. Principal investigator – Dr. Francis Sunny KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala has recently sanctioned Rs 20.65 lakhs under SARD scheme in 2006 – Project Coordinator- Dr. Francis Sunny Within last 5 years, 3 students were awarded Ph. D degree, 25 M. Phil degree and about 60 Research Articles were published in reputed International and National Journals.
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20 Research Papers published in Peer International Journals having impact factor more than 3 and were indexed in the International Reference site PUB MED. One paper is published in the international journal proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, New York [PNAS] having impact factor 10.5. One paper is having 20 citations and four having 10 citations
STUDENT PROFILE
Students are admitted to B. Sc, M. Sc, M. Phil and Ph. D Courses strictly on merit basis and as per the rules and regulations of Govt. of Kerala and University of Kerala. For M. Phil course selection is made on the basis of a written examination. Students are admitted to Ph. D course based on the availability of the seats.
Details of seats available for admission to various classes
Class Mer SC/ST LM PH Sports SEBC/OB Total it C B. Sc 28 8 2 1 1 12 52 M. Sc 7 3 Nil Nil 1 4 13 M. 4 1 Nil Nil Nil 05 Phil
Details of students in various classes
Class Male Female Total I B. Sc 38 14 52 II B. Sc 20 13 33 III B. Sc 23 10 33 I M. Sc 02 13 15 II M. Sc 01 09 10 M. Phil Nil 05 05 Research Scholars Nil 07 07
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Results of University examination since 2005
No. of Total Total Stude Seco Thir No. of First % of Ran Class Streng nts nd d Year Student class Pass k th appea class class s Passed red
B. Sc 40 35 33 20 8 05 83 Nil M. Sc 12 12 11 10 1 Nil 92 Nil 2005 M. 05 05 05 All secured ” A” 100 Phil Grade
B. Sc 40 36 34 23 08 03 85 Nil
M. Sc 12 12 12 12 Nil Nil 100 Nil 2006 M. 05 05 05 All secured ” A” 100
Phil Grade B. Sc 40 34 33 24 7 02 33 Nil
M. Sc 12 12 9 9 Nil Nil 75 Nil 2007 M. 05 05 05 All secured ” A” 100 Phil Grade
B. Sc 40 32 29 24 3 2 91 3RD M. Sc 12 10 10 10 Nil Nil 100 Nil 2008 M. 05 05 05 All secured ” A” 100 Phil Grade
RANKS SECURED BY STUDENTS DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS
Aravind SS : Third Rank, B. Sc Zoology, 2008
Ranks Secured by students from other colleges currently studying in this Dept.
Mini V S, M Phil student First Rank, Kerala University, M Sc Zoology, 2008
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STUDENTS QUALIFIED NET/UGC/CSIR FELLOWSHIP
Pravitha Hyarunisa Ajitha Vinod Jayalekshmi Adhira Nayar
Priorty AREA of research, on going research projects and publications
This department has been recognized as a Research Center by the University of Kerala; The Department is conducting regular M. Phil Course in Zoology and provides facilities for Research Scholars to do research at molecular level. The Department has competent faculty members to supervise research work. The Department has separate Research laboratories for Staff and Students and a common instrumentation room. Some of the major equipments and facilities available in the department include different types of dissection microscopes and compound microscopes such as phase contrast, interference and polarized light microscopes with photo micrographic facilities. In addition, a cryostat and a micromanipulator are available in the Department. Analytical instruments available includes such as UV - VIS spectrometer, High speed refrigerated centrifuge, Electrophoresis unit, Double distillation unit, Electronic precision balance, Laminar Air flow, Cryostat Microtome, Rotary Microtome, Deep freezer, Oven, Flame photometer, Different types of pH meter, Oxygen analyzer, Densitometer, Water baths, Oxygen supply unit, Soil mesh etc. The Department has been conducting Research programmes in the following thrust areas. Environmental Endocrinology Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Ecology, Wild life and Biodiversity Entomology
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Major Research Projcts
Project No. 1 Principal Investigator Dr. Francis Sunny Funding agency UGC Amount received Rs7.33 lakhs Title of the Project Endocrine disruptor as a concern for physiological homeostasis in fish Period of Project 2004-07 Project No. 2 Project coordinator Dr. Francis Sunny Funding agency KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala Amount received Rs 20.65 lakhs Title of the Project Environmental endocrinology and future research paln Period of Project 2006 – 09
An overview of the research activities carried out by the faculty
ENVIRONMETAL ENDOCRINOLOGY - DR. FRANCIS SUNNY
Steroid hormones have been known to be involved in various physiological responses with a primary focus on the classical Genomic aspects of action. However, rapid actions of steroids, which are insensitive to transcription and translation inhibitors, are recognised recently. They are termed Nongenomic actions and are brought about mostly by membrane receptors. Nongenomic action of steroids has not been reported previously in any teleosts. During the past seven years research work was mainly concentrated on the modes of action, both genomic and nongenomic action of steroid hormones in a fresh water fish, Oreochromis mossambicus.
Different experiments were conducted to study the Genomic action of steroid hormones on enzymes of intermediary metabolism in liver and osmoregulation in gill of the freshwater Tilapia, O. mossambicus. The role of cortisol on gill epithelium, that of steroids on total brain Na+- K+ ATPase activity and on plasma proteins in a freshwater fish O. mossambicus were also investigated. The mechanism of action of hormones is separately studied by employing protein synthesis inhibitors like actinomycin D and puromycin. Nongenomic steroid effect is
381 so far not attempted in any poikilotherm, especially in teleosts. Short-term rapid effects of steroids are studied both in vivo and in vitro on enzymes of osmoregulation and lipogenesis. The mode of action was studied by employing actinomycin D prior to hormone treatment.
It is evident that steroid hormones influenced intermediary metabolism and osmoregulation in this fish by two different mechanisms of action (Sunny & Oommen, 2000; 2001; 2002a, b). The nongenomic action of steroids on osmoregulation is the first of this kind in a fish (Sunny & Oommen, 2001; 2002) and that of steroids on lipid metabolism is the first report in a vertebrate (Sunny et al., 2002a). It can be inferred that the Genomic and Nongenomic actions of steroids interact producing synergistic effects. The combination of the dual mechanisms endows Steroids with considerable diversity, range and power in regulating various physiological functions in O. mossambicus. The results of the research work were published in International and National Journals as scientific publications and reviews and presented in National level symposia.
Current Thrust Area The current thrust area of research is the effect endocrine disruptors – particularly, the estrogenic chemicals present in the sewage effluents of Parvathyputhenar, the polluted river of Trivandrum city, bisphenol A and polychlorinated compounds on freshwater fish. Recent studies revealed that the sewage effluents of Parvathyputhenar contain estrogenic compounds in and strongly suggests that the concentration of sewage effluent in this river is a major causal factor leading to the detected „estrogenic‟ effects in the fish. The results of the present study are highly pertinent in the context of increased level and effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals identified in the aquatic system day by day.
• The study offer valuable suggestions, that the induction of vitellogenin and the occurrence of ovotestis in male fish, and the activities of enzymes studied act as potential biomarkers for the estrogenic compounds in the polluted river. • Histological examination of testes revealed marked reduction in testicular mass and severely affected the development of testis resulting in the impairment of spermatogenesis and lobular structures, increased interstitial fibrosis, accumulation of yellow brown pigmented cells (MMCs).We could identify some oocytes in the testis and traced cleavage up to 16 cell stage. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on self-fertilization of oocytes in the testis.
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The results of study revealed that exposure to sewage effluents could impair fish reproduction, intermediary metabolism, osmoregulation, immune response and lesions in the liver. This impairment to the experimental model reflects the necessity for sewage treatment before final disposal of these effluents to water drainages reaching the polluted river, Parvathyputhenar.
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION – E. KUNHIKRISHNAN
Conservation of biodiversity and the natural habitats has become a major concern in the international arena in the new millennium. India is considered to be one of the twelve- megadiversity countries. The Western Ghat has been recognized as one of the Biodiversity Hotspots in the world harbouring unique flora and fauna, majority of which are highly endangered. Kunhikrishanan was at first interested in the Ecology of the wild animals in the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. Later, he studied the Shola Ecology in the Eravikulam National Park in the high altitudes of the southern Western Ghat. These provided him an opportunity to understand the rich diversity of the flora and fauna in the region. Gradually his interests widened and started photo-documentation of animals and plants. Now he has a collection of photographs, which include many rare species such as the balsams Impatiens munnarensis, I. anamudica, which are supposed to be 'extinct'. There is a collection of photographs of about 200 species of butterflies of the Western Ghats many of which appeared in the 'Butterflies of Peninsular India' published by The Indian Academy of Science and University Press under the leadership of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The amphibian and reptilian photographs have been published in the 'Hand book of Reptiles and Amphibians of India' written by J. C. Daniel and published by Bombay Natural History Society. At present he is engaged in the Ecology and Biogeography of the endemic butterflies, amphibians and reptiles of the Western Ghats.
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PH. Ds AWARDED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Name of Title of the Thesis Year Supervising teacher Student Studies on Herpobdelloidea Deepa indica Kaburaki and Paraclepsis 2000 Dr. S. Sreekumar Chandran vulnifera Harding Annelida: Hirudinoidea) from south India Regulation of digestive enzyme secretion by neuropeptide with S.Jaya emphasis on structure-activity 2002 Dr. S. Sreekumar FIP relationship in Opisina arenosella (Lepidoptera: Cryptophasidae) Sobitha Rani Studies on Myxosporean 2004 Dr. S. Sreekumar FIP parasites of Fishes of Kerala Manju 2006 Dr. Jayasree Nair
Sewage effluents as a concern RN Binitha for physiological homeostasis 2008 Dr. Francis Sunny
List of publications by faculty members
Francis Sunny, Annamma Jacob & Oommen V Oommen 2003. Genomic effect of glucocorticoids on enzymes of intermediary metabolism in Oreochromis mossambicus. Endocrine Research, Mercel Dekker, Inc. 29(2), 119-132.
Francis Sunny & Oommen V Oommen 2004, Effects of steroid hormones on total brain Na+ - K+ ATPase activity in Oreochromis mossambicus, Indian J Exp Biol. 42(3):283-7..
Francis Sunny & Oommen V Oommen 2004. Scanning electron microscopic evaluation of effect of cortisol on chloride cells of Oreochromis mossambicus. Indian J Exp Biol. 42(4):398-402.
Oommen O. V., Francis Sunny., Smita, M., George, J. M., Sreejith, P., Beyo, R. S., Divya, L., Vijayasree, A. S., Manju, M., Johnson, C and Akbarsha, M. A. 2005. Endocrine regulation of metabolism, oxidative stress and reproduction: Physiological implications
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of functional interactions. Chapter, Proc. XXIII National Symp. Reprod. Biol. Comp. Endocrinol. 2005
P Sreejith, R S.Beyo, G Prasad, Francis Sunny & Oommen O V (2007). Thyroid status alters gill ionic metabolism and chloride cell morphology as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy in a teleost Anabas testudineus (Bloch): short and long term in vivo study. Indian J. Exp. Biol. 45, 1015-1021.
Chapter in Book.
Oommen O.V, Sunny F, Smita M, George J M, Sreejith P, Beyo R S, Divya L, Vijayasree A S, Manju M, Johnson C & Akbarsha M A (2007) Endocrine regulation of metabolism: Physiological implications of functional interactions (Ed.S.K. Maitra), M/S Daya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi - 110 035, India pp 320-345.
LEARNING RESOURSES OF THE DEPARTMENT
LIBRARY
Department takes great pride in our library, which is one of the oldest libraries in the state. The books available in the various branches of Zoology are unsurpassed in their quality and rarity. Library parted off from the General College Library and commenced its separate existence from 1922 onwards. It started with a modest number of about 120 volumes. Most of the books were having a generalized concept of biology and had a poetic and philosophical charm in their presentations. It may be noted that among the first 120 volumes, 50 volumes were the prestigious Fauna of British India, indicating the vision of our founding teachers. From the year 1922 to 1923 there was a steady addition of books to the library. The complete set of Treate de Zoologue by Delaque and Herward and the LMBC Memoirs Monographs Series (26 Volumes) were purchased during this period. The first consignment of Journals arrived during 1931. The complete volumes of the Records of the Indian Museum Vol. I to Vol. XXXI (from 1926 to 1930) and the Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (Volumes from 1924 to 1930) were added to the collection. Along with these the Annals and Magazines of Natural History (Volumes for the period form 1926 to 1930), Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science (volumes for the period form 1924 to 1927), Memoirs of Indian Museum (volumes for the period form 1924 to 1929) Quarterly Review of Entomology etc. were also subscribed to.
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The books purchased during the period from 1947 to 1960 give a clear indication of the kind of Research activities going on in the Department. Almost all the prestigious Journals in Zoology available were subscribed and the trend continued up to 1975. During the late 70‟s the amount earmarked as subscription for Journals were allotted to the University Library under the University of Kerala as it was claimed a larger number of the student community could make use of these Journals. A major syllabi revision both at the UG and PG levels also occurred during this time. This change in the curriculum is well reflected in the kind of books purchased during the period. Though from 1975 onwards the annual fund allocation to the Department Library was meager, we have always strived to keep abreast with the ever-expanding frontiers of scientific knowledge. At present the library has a collection of about 4000 volumes of textbooks. The books represent all classical fields of Zoology. Modern subjects like Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biostatistics and books on Computer Applications are also available. The library can boast of certain rare editions like the Indian Insect Life by Lefroy (1902), Some South Indian Insects by Fletcher (1914), The Nidification of the Birds of the Indian Empire by Stuert Baker (1932), Life and Letters of T. H. Huxley, complete works of J. Huxley (some volumes of which were autographed by the author during his visit to the Department) to mention a few. In spite of these entire one often feels that the number of books annually purchased is inadequate. Besides it is high time that the library is modernized with computerized facilities for browsing and indexing and with enough terminals for Internet access and also to view the interactive educational CD‟s that are flooding the market. Many books in the library are very old and rare. They must be urgently copied with scanners and written on to CDs so that they could be preserved for posterity, because they are the foundations on which the edifice of modern biology is built.
MUSEUM
The Department Museum has specimens preserved wet, dry, stuffed, and mounted on slides and a collection of models and skeletons. Almost all-major groups of animals are represented in the museum.
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An array of imported scale models in plaster of Paris is available for the students. The complete anatomy of human body, some animals and models of embryology are also available. The osteology section contains a good collection of Pisces, amphibian, reptilian and avian skeletons. Complete skeletons or skulls of almost all mammalian families are displayed in the museum. Many of skeletons are donations from the Natural History Museums of London and Paris. Complete mounted skeletons of Platypus, Kangaroo, Goat, Sheep, Dolphins etc can evoke curiosity in the viewers. The mounted skeleton of the baby whale in the museum is a testimony to the student – teacher relationship and the commitment of the students to their studies, because the students themselves transported the whole skeleton from Tutucorin Coast to Trivandrum during a study tour. The Department Museum can claim a unique place among the Zoological Museums of Colleges as it possesses one of the largest collection of fossil specimens and minerals.
COMPUTER LAB The department has air-conditioned computer lab with one server, 6 PCs with net work facility. All computers are provided with internet connection.
LABORATORIES The department has well equipped laboratories for UG main and subsidiary classes, separate laboratories for I and II year PG students. Modernized separate laboratories with low roof, floor tiled and air conditioners for M. Phil students and research scholars were recently established with the help of fund received from, UGC, DST and KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala for doing all types of molecular biology experiments, biochemical enzymes assays, histology, histochemistry, electrophoresis, western blotting etc.
OTHER RESOURCES
Remedial coaching: The Department is having students from educationally backward community of Munnar and Attappadi regions of Kerala as well as the students from the Union territory, Laccadive Islands. As the students from these sectors find it difficult to cope up with the new curriculum, the department is planning to conduct remedial coaching by utilizing the facilities in the
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department. Remedial teaching is being organized on working days, after the regular teaching hours of the college or before the starting of classes whichever is convenient for the students. However remedial teaching is being organized during the holidays and vacations for those students who are genuinely in need of such intensive coaching. Coaching class for UGC-CSIR NET Examination: The faculty of the department with the help of other life science departments planning to conduct coaching class for UGC- CSIR NET examination in Life Sciences students of the College. Internet browsing and communication facility: Department provide facility for internet browsing and communication for the PG, M. Phil students and research scholars of the department. Computer awareness programme: Department is planning to provide facility for the creation of basic awareness on computer by extending the available facility to the students of the department and for P G students the facility is made available for their project report preparation and power point presentation. Department Alumni: An active community of the old students of the department is meeting frequently at the department. The Alumni is actively engaged in the developmental programmes of the department. The community maintains interaction through the website „Unizoa‟ at www.orkut.com. Conduct of seminars and workshops: The Department of planning to organize few State level / National seminars. Conduct of Dr. Padmanabha Iyer memorial Quiz competition: Every year, department organizes Dr. Padmanabha Iyer memorial Quiz competition. Department Grievance Cell: Department is having an actively working grievance cell and one of the faculty is coordinating the activities of the grievance cell. Students are freely approaching the grievance cell. Students‟ library: The UG students of this department maintaining a student‟s library. Nature Club („Ecofriends‟): Department is coordinating the activities of the Nature club registered with World Wide Fund for conservation of Nature and Natural resources. Students of Botany and Zoology department are the members of the club and they actively participate in the awareness programmes on nature conservation. WWF is coordinating the activities and supply the reading materials required for the students in creating awareness on biodiversity conservation.
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Seminar hall The department has a well equipped seminar hall with LCD and OHP facilities.
MODERN TECAHING METHODS PRACTICED
Liquid crystal display and overhead projector aided teaching: The faculty of the department utilizes the modern technological advancements in teaching in addition to the lecture mode of teaching. Most of the modern topics are dealt with LCD display utilizing power point presentations and class room lectures are assisted by over head projectors. PG and M. Phil students utilize the LCD facility for presenting their seminars while research scholars utilize the facility for presenting their research work.
PARTICIPATION/ CONTRIBUTION OF TEACHERS TO ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
REFRESHER COUSES
DR. FRANCIS SUNNY
. Ecology :13 to17 March 1989 . Physiology : 26 –2-1991 to 21-3-1991 . Biotechnology :29-7-1993 to 19-8-1993 . Cell physiology : 27 12-1994 to 171-1995 . Cytogenetics :22 –3-1996 to 12 4-1996
E KUNHIKRISHANAN
. Environmental Biology : Jun-July, 1992 . Cell physiology :27 -12-1994 to 17-1-1995 . Biodiversity : 28-1-1999 to 18-2-1999 . Environmental Science :13-3-2002 to 4-4-2002
ARAVIND KRISHNAN
. Life Science : 4-7-2002 to 25-7-2002
SEMINAR, SYMPOSIUM, WORKHSHOP ATTENDED/ PAPER PRESENTED
DR. FRANCIS SUNNY SRBCE National Symposium : Trivandrum 1998
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Entomocongress International : Trivandrum 2000 14th International Congress of Comparative endocrinilogy: Sorrento, Italy,2001 SRBCE National Symposium : Baroda 2001 Workshop on Semester system Trivandrum 2001 SRBCE National Symposium : Tiruchirappalli 2002 Human Genome Project : Trivandrum 2002 Environmental Science : Pathanapuram 2002 SRBCE National Symposium : Varanasi, 2003 SRBCE National Symposium : Chennai, 2004 Online Education & Research Trivandrum 2004 National Level training conflict management Trivandrum 2004 SRBCE National Symposium : Santhiniketan, 2005 International Symposium on translational research Trivandrum 2005 SRBCE National Symposium Roorkie 2006 National workshop on Gene Expression Analysis Chennai 2006 SRBCE Inter National Symposium : Trivandrum 2007 SRBCE Inter National Symposium : Thruchiapally 2008
E Kunhikrishanan . IAS Annual meeting : Goa, 2000 . Bird census workshop : Mudumalai, 2001 . Nilgiri biospere workshop : Coimbatore, 2001 . Spider workshop : Parambikulam,2001 . Bird Survey : Bandipur, 2002 . Ecologue :Thekkady, 2002
ARAVIND KRISHNAN . Human Genome project Seminar : Trivandrum, 2002 . Trends in Biotechnology :Trivandrum, 2002
DR. EVANS DA
National conference ICMR 1989 National conference ICMR 1990 National Seminar 2000 International Symposium 2002 National Seminar 2005
ARUNA DEVI C
SRBCE National Symposium Trivandrum 2007 CUBS Seminar Trivandrum 2007 National Seminar 2007
SAJEEB KHAN
National seminar 2007 National Seminar 2008
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AYANA GAYATHRI R V
Biodiversity conservation 2008 Palakkad
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PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
Enhancement of the exiting facilities in the research lab to the level of molecular taxonomy and gene expression The faculty is planning to submit research proposals to various funding agencies Improvement in teaching standars by incorporating modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology The department will organize seminars, workshop, training programmes and invited lectures
Curricular activities The department is planning to take up new programmes in undergraduate, post graduate and research levels. Library upgradation:
4. Subscription of peer revived national and international research journals 5. Computerized cataloguing system Museum: Renovation of the existing museum of preserved rare animal specimens with additional materials and effective display for enhanced learning process Setting up of an Animal house: The department is planning to set up a repository well equipped animal house to rear mouse, rat & guinea pig Research 5. Handling of research projects from various funding agencies by the faculty members 6. Improvement of technical facilities using sophisticated equipments for the proposed research wing. Extension activities for public and students 3. Conduct of workshops for teachers in disciplines of Environmental endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry 4. Conduct of seminar in Biodiversity conservation 5. Conduct periodical training in 6. electrophoresis techniques 7. DAN/RNA isolation 8. statistical analysis
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4. Department facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be made available to students from other institutions. 7. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET 8. Preparation and supply of teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections, CDs, photographs and slides for projection
Consultancy Identification of animal specimens Consultancy on molecular biology techniques Consultancy on preparation of research projects, teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections, photographs and slides for projection.
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I certify that the Data included in this Self-Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge. This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussion, and no part thereof has been outsourced. I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR during the peer team visit.
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