St. Paul's College NAAC Re-accredited Institution with 'A' Grade NEWSLETTER (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University) Vol. 50 Issue-2 June 2016 Kalamassery-683 503

Reflections

A s this issue of 'Reflections' reaches its readers, St. Paul's College, Kalamassery is basking in the glory of a well deserved achievement –the award of an 'A' grade (with grade point 3.14) by the National Assesment and Accreditation Council, or 'NAAC' as it is better known. For the Pauline family, it is not a mere achievement, it is the fruit of long, hard labour; the realization of their power to dream big and the crystallization of a cherished wish. St. Paul's College officially put itself up for the process of accreditation with the submission of the Letter of Intention to the UGC office. With the strong support of the Manager, Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal, the able leadership of the Principal Dr. Edwin Xavier, the energetic NAAC

The NAAC Peer team members handing over the assessment report to the college Principal convenor Dr. V. J. Peter and the acumen of the IQAC coordinator Dr. Reena J. Andrews, the teaching and non teaching staff were divided into seven teams. Each team was assigned the stupendous task of collecting, processing and analysing the data required for each of the seven criteria comprising the Self Study Report. As the name suggests, this report showcases the College, and a lot depended on how this turned out. From then on, it was a frenzy of activity. Academics could not be compromised on, the Golden The NAAC Peer team with the IQAC coordinator, Manager, Principal and NAAC Co-ordinator. Jubilee celebrations were on full Reflections

Peer team members in the Principal's office In the exhibition hall In the NCC office swing and the preparation of the report requires precision beautification, maintenance, exhibitions to be arranged, and skill. As usual, the Pauline family was more than up to people to be contacted, details to be fine tuned... the list was the task and a soft copy of the SSR was uploaded on the never ending! UGC site, followed by three hard copies that were sent by And finally, the Day was almost here - on the evening of the post in May 2015. th 27 of December, 2015, the NAAC peer team arrived. The It was a sort of anti-climax-for what followed was months of team comprised three distinguished gentlemen from the interminable waiting with nothing more than an Higher Education Community - Prof. Mohd. Muzammil, acknowledgement of receipt from the UGC. Doubt and Vice Chancellor, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra was despair were slowly raising their heads when one fine the chairman of the NAAC Peer team. Prof. M. Krishnaiah, December morning, it was hastily confirmed - the NAAC Coordinator, UGC- SVU centre for MST Radar Applications Peer Team would visit the College on the 28th , 29 th and 30th of & Coordinator, M.Sc Electronics, Sri Venkateshwara December 2015. University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh was the Member Coordinator. Prof. Jezer Jebanesan, Former Principal, Scott Once again, the Pauline family was plunged into a frenzy of Christian College (Autonomous), Nagarcoil was the activity - files and records to be updated, last minute

Interaction with the students Exit Meeting

With the Pauline family

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Council. The peer team was very much impressed by the cultural extravaganza put up by the students and they congratulated the students on their brilliant performance. Gentlemen to the core, the team were a study in professionalism and efficiency. At the exit meeting on the third day, they remarked that they were impressed by the college's performance and Meeting with the Patron potential, and they were member of the Peer team. From the moment they arrived, it especially touched by the warmth of the Pauline family. was business for them as they huddled into discussions with the NAAC convenor and the IQAC coordinator and What followed was a long wait - impressed team or not, the finalized their itinerary. proof of the pudding lay in the grading! And a wonderful pudding it turned out to be in January 2016, it was declared The NAAC Peer team arrived at the college on the morning on the UGC website that St. Paul's had come through in of the 28th to a rousing reception that included the students' flying colours – an 'A' grade with a score of 3.14! The cheers and a salute from the College NCC Team. They campus was in a celebratory mood - with congratulations wasted no time in starting their job - the meetings and pouring in and the Pauline family patting itself on the back! presentations of the Principal and the IQAC were carried out in quick succession. This was followed by a quick look at an But as they say, the reward for a job well done is the exhibition arranged to highlight and showcase the opportunity to do more. We at St. Paul's have many more milestones and achievements of the College and its various mountains to conquer, many more unheard melodies to clubs and cells. Over the three day visit, the peer members hear and our quest for excellence continues, in this life lived displayed sharpness, a power of observation and an nobly… attention to detail. They quietly went about their business - inspecting the facilities, verifying claims, checking records, noting achievements, visiting offices, departments, research facilities and laboratories and interacting with all the stakeholders - the management, staff, students, parents and alumnae. They also interacted with the patron of the College, Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Kallarakkal, and the Governing

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Cultural Evening

As part of NAAC visit, a Cultural Evening was organized on 28th December, 2016 by the Cultural Committee. The programme showcased the best talents of St. Paul's on stage. One of the highlights of the event was ' Fusion' a semi-classical performance led by Manobin C.M., Johnson, Aditya Unni and Anjali. A Music Medley was performed by singers K. Sajitha, Renjitha, Shigma, Aarita, Bestmon on the guitar, Eeby on the drums and Lipin on the Keyboard. Haritha J. Das of II BSC Maths performed Mohiniyattam. Mayooranritham, a dance of life celebrating nature, was performed by Haritha P.V., Keerthi Krishnakumar, art form of Latin Christians absorbed Greeshma, , Sophy and from the Portuguese missionaries was Anjana Ajith. The highlight of performed by Jackson K.M., Prabhin the event was Chavittunatakam Paul, Jojo Johny, Lijo P.G., Godwin or stamping drama, a traditional Tomy and Godwin P.S.

Dr. Edwin Xavier, Principal and Dr. M.S. Geetha, Happy Retirement Head, Department of Hindi bid farewell to St. Paul's College after many years of selfless service. The college acknowledges their service and wishes that their years ahead be filled with rich rewards of joy and fulfilment.

Dr. Edwin Xavier Dr. M.S. Geetha (from 20-09-1984 to 31-05-2016) (from 28-10-1983 to 31-03-2016)

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Orientation for Teachers Solar Implementation programme A one day Orientation Programme for teachers of St. Paul's was organised on 20- 05-2016 at the Little Flower Institute, Kalamassery. The programme was Shri. Aryadan Muhammed, Hon. inaugurated by Fr. Joby Aseethuparambil, Director, Little Flower Institute. The Minster of Electricity, inaugurated morning session was full of activities and games. In the afternoon, Fr. Felix Solar Implementation programme Chakkalakal addressed the teachers and reminded them that the NAAC 'A' Grade aided by MPLADS Scheme of Prof. gives us more responsibilities. The announcement of the new Principal, Vice K. V. Thomas M.P. on 8th January Principals and Dean of Discipline was done by Fr. Joseph Padiyaramparambil, 2016. This solar unit of seven the Vicar General, Arch Diocese of Verapoly in the Valedictory function. kilowatts will make the college digital library and the college office work on the renewable energy source. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal, Dr. Edwin Xavier, Mr. George Valluvassery and Dr. Rajeshmon spoke on the occasion.

New Responsibilities

Release of the newsletter

Dr. V. J. Peter, Head, Department of Physics is appointed as the new Principal of St. Paul's College. Dr. Rose Philo, Head, Department of Chemistry and Dr. Sobhana Michael, Head, Department of Hindi are appointed as Vice- Principals. Mr. Jose Xavier, Head, Department of Physical Education is the Dean of Discipline.

The release of the newsletter was officially done on 8th January 2016 by Prof. K. V. Thomas by handing over a copy to Shri. Aryadan Muhammed.

Dr. Rose Philo Dr. Sobhana Michael Mr. Jose Xavier

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IQAC The IQAC organised a career orientation talk for final year graduate and post graduate students of the College. Mr. Varghese George, ASAP Programme Manager was the speaker. Communicative English Trainer (CET) is the new job role (NSQF Level 4) th developed by ASAP to cater to the needs of the industry for 11 March 2016. Prof. Anjana Sankar, Master communicative English trainers. This job role concentrates mainly trainer, ASAP and Associate Professor, Sree on four main focus areas of communication trainers viz; Language Sankara College, Kalady and Mr. Varghese Skills, Trainer Skills, Soft Skills and ICT Skills. He motivated the George, ASAP Programme Manager conducted students to attend the CET interview that was being conducted by the interview. A total of 66 students from various ASAP. Selected candidates will be eligible to attend the 21-day colleges registered for the event. 58 students training Camp, at the successful completion of which, they will be attended the first round of group discussion certified and posted as Communicative English Trainers. conducted in 6 batches. After the first round a total of 39 students were short listed for the ASAP CET (Communicative English Trainer) Zonal personal round. 37 students were shortlisted for Interview at St. Pauls College the 21 days residential camp that was scheduled The IQAC took the initiative to facilitate the ASAP CET during the month of April 2016 to June 2016 at (Communicative English Trainer) Interview at St. Pauls College on various ASAP TPI institutions.

Students' Achievement Nimitha K Asharf secured First rank in II M.Sc. Catherin Rini of III BSc Physics Mathematics Examination of M. G. University 2015- 16 participated in the 18th Fr. Christle and secured 8th rank in II M.Sc. Memorial All Kerala Inter Collegiate Mathematics Examination of M. G. University 2015-'16. debate competition held at St. Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Carmelgiri, Alwaye on 14-01-2016 and won best speaker award. Benin Tom Jose of III B.Sc. Mathematics secured first prize in the Catherin Rini 'Mathematics teacher in You' competition held at M.E.S. College, Marampally. Nimitha K Ashraf Ramya Krishnan Haritha J. Das of II B.Sc. Maths won Deepa Das of III B.A. Economics and Ms. Grace Maria 'A' grade in Barathanatyam and Joseph of II MA Economics secured the Federal Bank Best Keralanadanam competitions in the Outgoing Economics Student Award 2016 instituted by Arts Festival of M.G.University. Alumni association of the Department of Economics. Francis Joy of II BSc Chemistry and Aswin Roy of II BSc Physics won Rumaiz Ibrahim of II M.Sc. Mathematics won II place in Haritha the Thasneem Memorial Seminar presentation Second Prize in Intercollegiate Quiz competition held at U.C. College, Aluva. competition, Energy Quest-2016, organised by BPCL, on Jan 30th 2016. Rumaiz Ibrahim of II M.Sc. won the title of 'Miss Riya Richard got second prize in State Karate Mathematics' in the competition held at St. Teresa's Championship 2016. college, Ernakulam.

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External Mentoring A series of talks were arranged for the students of St. Paul's college as part of WWS activities. Dr. Mary Matilda took a class on 'Behaviour Skills' for First Year Students on 14.02. 2016. Mr. K. Vijayan, Employment Officer, District Employment Exhange, Kakkanad spoke on 'Education Counselling and Career Prospects Today' on 27.02.2016. On 05.03.2016 Mr. K. Vijayan took a class on 'Choosing the Right Career - Motivation for Career Building'. Ms. Bhagya Mary B Manuel, Life Skills Trainer, Roldant Rejuvenation, Mind Behaviour Studio, Kalamassery led a session on 'Life Skills' on 11.03.2016. Dr. G. Rangarajan, Former HOD of Dept. of English, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam took a class on 'Communication Skills Enhancement and Vocabulary Building' for Second Year Students on 12.03.2016. On 20.3.2016, Psy. Vipin V Roldant, Chief Consultant Psychologist, Sunrise Hospital, Kakkanad, Kochi trained the students on 'Setting Goals'. Innovative Practices Meet the Great Achievers As part of internal acvtivities, the WWS participants participated in Meet the Great Achievers - The Metro Man, E. Sreedharan on February 24, 2016 at St. Teresa's CUSAT (18th Feb) and Dr. Rajesh M.R. Regional Director, Autonomous College, Ernakulam. They also visited Central IGNOU, Regional Centre, Kaloor (16th March). Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Ernakulam in the Motivational visits to academic institutions afternoon. Walk with a Scholar team visited Cochin University of st On 21 March 2016, the WWS had a one hour face to face Science and Technology on 18.02.2016. The team interaction with Prof. M. K. Sanu, Kendra Sahithy Akademi members participated in a One Day Attachment Award Winner and a protean personality who has enriched Programme there. literature through his versatile writings. Visits to Mithradam at Chunangamveli and the Startup The students were also enriched through their interaction village, Kinfra Hitech Park, Kalamassery and Indira Gandhi with Dr. K. Babu Joseph, former Vice Chancellor, Cochin National Open University regional campus at Kaloor, Kochi th University of Science and Technology (29 Feb), Dr. George were also organized. Peter Pittappillil an entrepreneur and researcher in Seminar Participation Renewable Energies and Founder of Mithradam (2nd March) Five students Adithya Unni, Ayana Paul, Tejaswini, and Dr. K.R. Nair, Director, Centre for Science in Society, and Dency Paul participated in the Indian A c a d e m y o f S c i e n c e sponsored Lecture workshop on 'Frontiers in Nanoscience and Technology' conducted at St. Xavier's College, Aluva, Ernakulam on 18th Feb, 2016.

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was enriched by the presents of Rev. Fr. Feliex Seminars Organised Chakkalakkal, Manager, St. Paul's College, Dr. Edwin Xavier, Prof. Justine George and Prof. Seminar on E-commerce Sumitha Franklin. Department of Commerce, St. Paul's College organised UGC Recent Trends in Chemistry Sponsored National Seminar on E-commerce with focus on E-Business and E-Banking on 4th and 5th of February 2016. Prof. K.V. UGC sponsored National Seminar on 'Recent Trends in Chemistry - RTIC-2016' was organised by Thomas MP inaugurated the seminar. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal, th th College Manager, Dr. Victor George, Registrar, KUFOS, Dr. Edwin the department on 13 & 14 of March 2016. Xavier, Principal, Mr. Gibin Jacob, Head, Department of About 100 students and teachers, research scholars Commerce and Ms. Teresa Stephen, Seminar Convenor spoke on from different institutions attended the seminar. the occasion. Dr. Rajathakumar, Dr. R. Vasanthagopal Mr. Motty Joseph and Mr. Maxwell were the resource persons for the two day seminar.

Workshop for Young Investors Department of Mathematics organized a financial Seminar on Indian Economy education workshop for the young investors of the Post Graduate Department of Economics, St. Paul's College, department on 9.02.2016. Dr. Saliamma Job, Kalamassery organised UGC sponsored two day National Seminar Trained resource person, financial programme on the theme “Indian Economy in the 21st Century: Emerging Issues NISM-National Institute of Securities and and Challenges” on 18th and 19th February 2016. The seminar was Management, SEBI was the resource person. inaugurated by Dr. V. M. Victor George, Registrar, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Panagadu. The inaugural session Seminars/Conferences attended by faculty

Mr. Justine George, Ms. Sumitha Franklin and Mr. Francis Assissi attended a talk by Dr. Arvind Subramain, (the Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Government of India) on “A Discussion on Indian Economy and The Economic Survey 2015-16, which is organized in association with the Department of Economics, Christ College Irinjalakuda on 17th June 2016 at Christ College, Irinjalakuda.

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Mr. Nevil Stephen participated in the international Dr. Sobhana Michael attended a two day seminar workshop on 'Virtual Internationalization: Making Effective organized by plan@ earth on 21-22 Jan 2016 on the topic Use of New Technologies to Enhance the Student “Carbon Climate and Consevation” at Town hall, Experience' held at University of Kerala on 18 and 19 Ernakulam. January 2016. Dr. Sobhana Michael attended a workshop at Renewal Mr. Texin Joseph attended International Symposium on Center, Kaloor conducted by Periyar River Protection 'Concurrent Methodologies in Organic Synthesis' organised Council on the topic “Protection of Periyar and by Institute for intensive research in basic science on Feb Muvattupuzayar”. 2016. Dr. Sobhana Michael attended a workshop organized by Mr. Texin Joseph attended International Seminar on th DTPC, Ernakulam at Bolgati Convention Center on Feb 27 'Negeshi Coupling reactions and Interaction with Nobel 2016 on the topic “Waste Management”. Laureate Prof. Ei-ichi Nageshi' organised by KSCSTE on 16th Feb 2016. Dr. Sobhana Michael attended a seminar on 22nd march Dr. Rose Philo K.J. and Mr. Texin Joseph attended 2016 at Mangalavanam organized by Periyar River work shop in connection with the syllabus revision of Protection Council and Kerala Forest Department. Chemistry (UG) programme under CBCSS 2016 held on Ms. Valentine D'cruz participated in the one day 25/2/2016 to 26/2/2016 at St. Thomas College, Pala. workshop on UG curriculum restructuring in Mathematics Ms. Meera Jacob attended UGC sponsored national held on 29t h February 2016 at Nirmala College, seminar, “Molecular Approach to Current Avances in Muvattupuzha. Chemistry”, December 2015. Ms. Valentine D'cruz participated in the one day Dr. Asha E Thomas attended UGC Sponsored National workshop on PG curriculum restructuring in Mathematics Seminar on "Mathematical Modeling and its Applications" held on 9th March 2016 at N.S.S Hindu college, th th held at Union Christian College, Aluva on 14 and 15 Chanaganassery . January 2016. Ms. Savitha K. S. attended an international conference Dr. Sobhana Michael attended a three day international on "Algorithms and Discrete Applied Mathematics" at Kerala seminar organized by the Hindi dept. of CUSAT on 15-17 University, Trivandum during 16-18, February 2016. Dec 2015 on the topic 'Hindi Bhasha, Swathw, Vinimay aur Prathirodh'. Ms. Savitha K S & Dr. Manju K. Menon attended a talk Dr. Salia Rex participated in a two-day National Seminar on Cryptography by Prof. Benny Chor, School of Computer on “The aesthetic semiotics of classics as movies” organised Science, Telaviv University, Israel at the Department of by Department of English and Foreign Languages, CUSAT Mathematics, CUSAT on 07/01/2016. rd th on 3 and 4 March 2016. Ms. Savitha K.S. attended a talk on "Graph Theory" and Mr. Shiju C.R. attended two day National Seminar on "Matrices - A Two Way Street" by Dr. Wasin So, Department “Urban Infrastructure Development in Kerala: of Mathematics and Statistics, San Jose State University, Opportunities and Challenges” at Maharaja's College, California on 29.03.2016 at CUSAT. Ernakulam on 2nd and 3rd February, 2016. Dr. Manju K. Menon attended UGC Sponsored National Mr. Shiju C.R. and Mr. Christy George participated in a Seminar on Mathematical Modeling with special emphasis Curriculum & Syllabus Restructuring Workshop for on Graph Theory, Fuzzy Mathematics & Stochastic Commerce at Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on 24th st modelling at U C College, Aluva during January 14-15, February and 1 March, 2016. 2016. Dr. Sobhana Michael participated in a workshop of Prof. Sumitha Franklin participated in the National Curriculam Restructuring of the undergraduate courses of rd th seminar on "Migrant Labourers in Kerala : Implications on Hindi on 3 and 9 of March 2016 at M G University. Economy" organized by the Research and postgraduate Mr. Siby K. M. participated in a training programme for Department of Economics, Maharaja's college, Ernakulam, NSS programme officers conducted at the office of the sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Superintendent of Police, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Government of Kerala on 10th & 11 th February 2016. Bureau, Central Range, Ernakulam on 1st july 2016.

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International Seminars within the Country Ms. Nisha V.M. and Mr. Nevin John attended a two day seminar on Recent Trends in Algebra during 4-5 February Ms. Tresa Sunitha George presented a paper entitled 2016 at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. “Compatibilising efficiency of SEBS-g-MA on the mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of Ms. Sumitha Franklin and Ms. Smiji A. J. participated organoclay reinforced Polystyrene/Polyethylene in the Terenial Conference organised by Xavier Board of nanocomposites” in the international conference on Higher Education on the topic “Challenges and 'Advances in Polymer Technology' at Department of Opportunities in Higher Education” at Sahrdaya College of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, CUSAT. Engineering, Kodakara, Thrissur from 5th may 2016 to 8th Ms. Tresa Sunitha George presented a paper entitled may 2016. “Effect of send g ma as compatibiliser of PS /pe blend” in the international conference on 'Advances in Mathematics Paper Presentation Material Science and Nanotechnology for Engineering and Industrial Applications'. FISAT. 7, 9 Jan 2016. Ms. Meera Jaccob presented a paper entitled “Synthesis by the Faculty of Thiogycerol functionalised Cadmium Telluride Quantum International Conference outside the Country Dot for the Determination of Mercury Ion” in the international conference on Materials for the millennium, Mr. Binil Kumar presented a paper titled “Freedom of MATCON 2016. Expression and Representation of Religion in Bollywood Films” at the international conference on 'The Cultures of New India' at Brighton University, England on 30th January National 2016. Mr. Nevil Stephen presented a paper titled “Are We Successful in Infusing Technology in Class” at UGC sponsored national seminar on 'Tecno-Pedegogy and Knowledge Management: The Transitional Gateway of Digital Instructional Space' conducted by Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram on 18 and 19 March 2016. Mr. Francis Assisi presented a paper titled “Inclusive Development Rather Than Inclusive Growth” in the seminar 'The Development Question in a Developing Economy: Can Strategies of Past and Present Give a Future' organized by Department of Economics, University of Kerala, Trivandrum on 4th and 5th May 2016. Dr. Asha E Thomas presented a paper titled “Green Business-Key for Sustainable Growth in Emerging Mr. Siby K. M. presented a paper titled “Responsible Countries: A Study on Kerala State, India” at the IRES Fishing in Kerala: It's Need of an Hour” at Farook college, international conference held at Singapore on 13th February Kozhikode on 29 May 2016 in connection with the second 2016. annual conference of Kerala Economic Association based on the theme “Migration, Development and Society”. Mr. Shiju C.R. presented a paper on “Total Quality Management in Higher Education with Special Reference to Major Universities in Kerala” at 'National Conference of Researchers' at The Cochin College, Kochi on 5th April, 2015. Ms. Smiji A. J. presented a paper titled “Financial Inclusion in India: Importance and impact”, in the national seminar organised by Dept. of Economics of St. Pauls college on 19th February 2016.

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Ms. Savitha K. S. presented a paper titled "(l, k) Dr. Rose Philo K. J., Rahana M. A., Sugunan S., Domination in the Mycielskian of a Graph" at the UGC "Preparation and Characterization of Ce-Si-SBA-15 sponsored national seminar on 'Discrete Mathematics' at Modified With Iron" International Journal of Chemical St. Paul's College, Kalamassery during December 15-16, Synthesis and Chemical Reactions, vol. 2, Issue 1(2016). 2015. Ms. Savitha K.S. and Prof. A. Vijayakumar. “Some Mr. Gibin Jacob presented a paper on “online banking by Network Topological Notions of the Mycielskian of a the private sector banks in rural area” in the national Graph”, AKCE International Journal of Graphs and seminar organised by Post Graduate department of Combinatorics, Volume 13,Isssue 1, April 2016, 31-37. th commerce, MES college, Marampally on 15 December Dr. Asha E. Thomas (2016), “Green Business-Key for 2015. Sustainable Growth in Emerging Countries : A Study on Kerala State, India”, International Journal of Management and Applied Science, Vol.2,No.5, pp 219-240, ISSN:2394- 7926. Internship Dr. Asha E. Thomas (2016), “Green Business-Key for Mr. Binil Kumar M. R., Asst. Professor of English has Sustainable Growth in Emerging Countries : A Study on been selected for the National Internship 2015-16 under Kerala State, India”, Proceedings of the IRES International the FLAIR scheme of the Department of Higher Conference held at Singapore, pp 15-17, ISBN: 978-93- Education, Government of Kerala. He completed the 85973-33-8 internship at the Centre for English Studies, School of National Language, Literature & Cultural Studies, Jawaharlal Mr. Gibin Jacob and Golroy Rozario. “Women, Nehru University, New from 8th to 29th February Entrepreneurs Under Employment Generation Scheme in 2016. Dr. Udayakumar, Professor, JNU was his mentor Kerala”, Pauline journal of Research and Studies : special during the internship. issue ISSN 2347-3843. Mr. John Mathew. "A Study on the Problems Faced by Small Scale Industries with Special Reference to Non- Export units in Eloor", Pauline Journal of Research and Studies, (Special Issue): ISSN 2347-3843 Ms. Teresa Stephen and Ms. Lisie Stephen [2016], "A Study on Service Quality with special reference to Public Sector and Private sector Banks in Ernakulam District", Proceedings of the UGC sponsored two day national seminar on 'Emerging Trends in Indian Banking Sector' 15th and 16th December 2015 Volume [1] March 2016, ISBN- 978-93-85567-62-9. Ms. Teresa Stephen and Ms. Lisie Stephen [2016], Relantionship among Service Quality, Customer Publications Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty : with Special Reference to Public Sector and Private Sector Banks in Ernakulam International District, peer reviewed Proceedings of the national seminar Mr. Justine George. “Is Foreign Portfolio Investment on 'Modern Trends in Banking' . ISBN: 978-93-5235-999-8. Beneficial to India's Balance of Payments?: An Exploratory Analysis” in Theoretical and Practical Research in Economic Fields, A Bi-annual Journal published by ASERS group of Orientation Publishers, Russia. Mr. Gibin Jacob participated in the orientation Mr. Justine George. “A Review of Scientific Approach in conducted by the UGC- Human Resource the Methodology of Social Science Research: Contributions Developement centre, University of Calicut from of Kuhn, Poper and Lakatos”, MPRA. Paper No. 70513. 24/02/2016 to 22/03/2016.

Life Nobly Lived 11 Reflections Consultancy Work Member of Academic Bodies Dr. Asha E Thomas was a judge for the 'SARGAM 2016', Mr. Nevil Stephen was the member of Screening The Cochin University Inter Collegiate Arts Festival Committee of United States-India Education Foundation organised by Cochin University of Science and Technology, (USIEF) for the selection of 2017 Teaching Excellence Kochi from16th to 20 th March 2016. Awards held at Kolkata on April 2016. Dr. Asha E. Thomas has been the co-organiser for Mr. Nevil Stephen was a member of Global Energy international workshop on 'Virtual Internationalisation' held Parliament. th th on 18 and 19 January 2016 at University of Kerala. Dr. Asha E Thomas is question paper setter and external Dr. Asha E Thomas was a panelist in Manorama News evaluator of MG University, Kerala University, Cochin Channel for Financial Budget Analysis on 4th February University of Science and Technology and three 2016. Autonomous Colleges. Ms. Teresa Stephen is the question paper setter in the Faculty as Resource Person various examinations of UG and PG students of MG Mr. Nevil Stephen conducted a course on Soft Skills at University, Kottayam. Govt. Women's Polytechnic College as part of their Mr. Shiju C.R. is the question paper setter and external curriculum “Finishing School for Polytechnic College”. evaluator of different colleges. Dr. Manju K. Menon was a speaker at the UGC sponsored Dr. Asha E Thomas is the member, Board of Studies, national seminar on 'Mathematical Modeling with Special St. Albert's College, Ernakulum. Emphasis on Graph Theory, Fuzzy Mathematics & Dr. Rose Philo K.J. is the deputy Chairman of B.Sc. Stochastic Modeling' at U C College, Aluva during January Chemistry (CBCSS) V and VI semester centralised 14-15, 2016. valuation. Dr. Manju K. Menon was a chief guest in the inaugural Ms. Tresa Sunitha George is the examiner of Kerala ceremony of Maths Club Activities at Aquinas College, university and Cochin University of Science and Cochin and delivered a talk on the 'Puzzles in Mathematics' Technology. on 9/2/16. Dr. Asha E Thomas was the resource Person on 26th November 2015 for two day national seminar on “The MRP Marketing of Financial Services: Opportunities and Mr. Shiju C.R., Department of Commerce was Challenges in Modern Eon” held at Government College sanctioned a Minor Research Project of UGC on topic Attingal and handled a session on 'Prospects of Indian “Mapping Quality Management in University Financial Services Sector - A Global View'. Education-Teachers perspective”. Mr. Texin Joseph delivered a talk on 'Everyday Chemistry' in 'Gifted Children Programme' conducted at Nirmala High School, Aluva organised by Ernakulam District Education Member of Editorial Board Office. Dr. Rose Philo K.J. is the editorial board member of Pauline Journal of research and studies, International Award journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics and Mr. Nevil Stephen won International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry. the Second Best Faculty Dr. Asha E Thomas is the editorial board member of Parliamentary Award in International Journal of Management and Social Science, the All India Student ISSN: 2321-1784, Impact Factor- 3.259 E n e r g y Pa r l i a m e n t Mr. Nevil Stephen is the editorial board member of conducted at Kerala State Pauline Journal of Research and Studies, The Pauline Secretariat Assembly Hall Journal of Social Sciences and St. Paul's College Golden th on 25 February 2016. Jubilee Souvenir.

12 Life Nobly Lived NEWSLETTER Association Activities Department of Economics Field Visit 2016 Prof. Antony Issac Debate Competition 2016 Economics department conducted field visit at Coir Museum, Alaphuzha on 24th march 2016. Economics department conducted All Kerala Intercollegiate Debate Competition for Prof. E. Antony Issac Ever Rolling Trophy on” മാറു േദശീയത ഇയുെട രാജസുരും വളർും ആവിശം : th ആ/ അല” on 11 March 2016. Govt Law College Ernakulam won the ever rolling trophy.

Inauguration of Career Oriented programme – Professional Tour Guide Mr. Suhas IAS inaugurated the career oriented Union Budget Analysis 2016 programme 'Professional Tour Guide' sanctioned by Economics department conducted Union Budget UGC to the Department of Economic on 10th February Analysis 2016-17 on 17th march 2016. The talk was 2016. delivered by Prof. Muraleedaran Nair, Retd. Professor of Economics, Maharajas College, Ernakulam.

Maths club Activities Department of Chemistry Students of each class of the department conduct their Chemistry department celebrated National Science day th activities regularly on the days allotted to them. The on 27 February 2016. Students from different activities include paper presentation, fun games, puzzle departments participated in competitions like quiz, games, skit, video presentation, quiz competitions etc. essay, and painting conducted by the chemistry club. The students of the department cleaned the campus, Chemistry club along with ENCON club also celebrated Library and class rooms as one of the activities of Maths National Sparrow Watch Day and World Forest day to club. The newsletter “Infinity” was released by the inculcate the concern about the world, nature and college principal on 21-3-16. environment in the minds of students. Department of Chemistry organised Foodie chem, a food festival.

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Department of English Career Training Workshop A workshop on “Making Career Choices” was organized on 5th March for Final UG and PG classes of the department of English. Mr. K. Vijayan, Employment Officer, District Employment Exchange, Kakkanad led the workshop.

Educational Tour BA English second year students were taken on a visit to science park, Cochin University of Science and Technology on 18.02.16. They were enriched by the different experiments and exhibits presented from a layperson's point of view.

Publication The Department published Healing Garden: A Handbook of Medicinal Herbs in a ceremony organized on 08.01.2016. Minister for Electricity and Transport (Government of Kerala) handed over the first copy of the book to the Manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal. Ms. Deepa George, Asst. Prof. Dept. of English, Maria John and Gabriel Ben (Students II BA English) comprise the editorial board. Extension Activity Students of the department participated in the Maths club day celebration of Rajagiri school of Eng. College. Department of Commerce II M.com students visited Thenmala Eco tourism project as a part of their Extension programme on th th Department of English 28 and 29 February 2016. The students of III B.A. English concluded their ten-day teaching Department of Chemistry programme at Govt. L. P. School Pallilankara under the guidance of Students and faculty of Department of Chemistry Dr. Salia Rex on 8th February 2016. The sessions provided celebrated Christmas with the inmates of Vimukthi enriching experiences for our students and the young school Special school students. A training programme for children. the preparation of value added products was Department of Maths arranged for students. II M. Sc. & I B.Sc. students of Department of Maths attended the Maths fest held at St. Xavier's college, Alwaye. I M.Sc. students visited Pallilamkara Govt. School and entertained the students with some games to improve their interest in Mathematics.

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Enrichment Programme for Students SCHOLARSHIPS Nodal officer for scholarships Ms. Valentine D'cruz reports Department of Chemistry that in the academic year two of the major scholarships - Department of Chemistry arranged a special lecture for Post metric scholarships and Central sector - have been M.Sc. students on 'Computational Chemistry' by Dr. Ebin, transferred from DCE, Government of Kerala to National Associate Professor, S. H. College, Thevara. Scholarship Portal of Central Government. The department also conducted invited talks by Students have faced some difficulties in applying for these Dr. Ananthapadmanabhan on 'Quantum mechanics' on two scholarships. However 328 students have availed 15/12/15, Dr. T.O. Varghese on 'Biopolymers' on different scholarships under UGC, DCE, CBSE and 13/03/2016 and Dr. N. Manoj on 'Fluorescence Sensors' on KSHEC. The total amount dispersed is about 33 lakhs. 14/03/2016.

The NCC unit of St. Pauls College began its activities NCC parade displaying our cadets' synergetic for the year 2016 with regular parade. All the cadets performance. The chief guests of the event were participated in the blood donation camp. 35 regular Dr. Edwin Xavier and manager Fr. Felix Chakkalakal. parades were conducted in the college campus The principal hoisted the National Flag. Medals for during the academic year and the regular parades proficiency were distributed to the cadets by the were completed by the end of February. principal and he motivated students by making them The College celebrated 67th Republic day with grand aware of importance of the day. From our unit 17 cadets attended the 'B'- certificate examination, 11 cadets attended 'C' certificate examination and 13 cadets attended 10 day residential Annual Training Camp at refinery school Ambala- mugal.

Life Nobly Lived 15 Reflections ENCON CLUB Harvest As a part of observance of Oil and Gas Conservation Fort night (OGCF) by BPCL, all over India from Jan 16 to 31, Department of the ENCON CLUB of St. Pauls College also joined the Economics same in a befitting manner to make the students aware conducted the about the need and importance of energy conservation . harvesting feast of The theme chosen for this year was “Clean Fuel Healthy tapioca and yam People”. An oil and gas conservation pledge was taken by cultivation the students. A banner depicting the need of energy conservation was displayed. The club also conducted quiz, essay writing (Theme: Need for Clean Fuels for Air Pollution) and painting (Theme: Energy Efficient Smart City) competitions for the students as a part of OGCF - 2015 celebrations. Cash p r i z e a n d m e r i t cer tificates were issued by BPCL, Kochi.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Jesus Youth DEVELOPMENT CLUB The Jesus Youth members and students ushered the spirit of Christmas, amidst the busy schedules of NAAC visit in ED club co-ordinators Ms. Teresa Stephen, December 2015.They set the Christmas crib and Santa Ms. Sumitha Franklin and Mr. Stalin organized a three Claus who gifted the Manager, the guests and staff hand- day Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp in co- crafted Christmas cards. ordination with KITCO at St. Paul's College, Kalamassery from 10 to 12 February 2016. Main aim of the programme was to create a culture of entrepreneurship in students. Various talks were conducted to make them aware about the opportunities in the field of entrepreneurship. An industrial visit has also been arranged for the students. A visit to Siji Enterprises, Kalamassery motivated the students a lot. Around 100 students participated and the venture was a great success.

AICUF Thresia Soumya of II B.Com Tax won the Ist prize in Rampshow held at Vimalalaym, Ernakulam for the Women's Day celebration.

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NSS

As part of the programmes of St. Paul's college, NSS in collaboration with Malabar Gold & Diamonds Volunteers commenced a campus farming initiative in and Kerala State Social Security Mission on the campus and started cultivating cowpea. The 18/01/2016 and 19/1/2016. harvesting of cowpea was inaugurated by Dr. Edwin NSS volunteers conducted four one day camps at Xavier, Principal, St. Paul's College, Kalamassery. College and took the initiative to clean the campus, NSS Volunteers celebrated AIDS Day by conducting a remove the plastic wastes and take part in campus rally in the campus and spread awareness among farming. NSS volunteers attended four students. Awareness classes were organised at the intercollegiate camps conducted at various colleges seminar hall. NSS conducted an awareness class on of MG University, Kottayam. The NSS volunteers “the rising pollution in Periyar River and its aftermaths” donate blood regularly and maintain a by Dr. Martin from CUFOS. blood group repository of students. The volunteers of NSS raised a fund of Rs.36100/- from the campus to extend a helping hand to the mother of a student. The volunteers visited the hospital to hand over the sum to the patient who was suffering from meningitis. NSS organized a medical camp for early detection of life style diseases

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World Forestry Day The Nature Club conducted a seminar on World Forestry Day on 21st March in collaboration with Social Nature Club Forestry Ernakulam. Prof. Seetharaman well known environmentalist inaugurated the Seminar. Shri. S. Unnikrishnan, Dy. Conservator of Forest, Shri. Martin Lovel, Assistant Conservator of Forest, Manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chackalackal, Principal and cordinator addressed the students. World Water Day The club members and the coordinator attended a Ten Nature Club members and the teacher coordinator s e m i n a r a t M a n g a l a Va n a m c o n d u c t e d Dr. Sobhana Michael participated in a Seminar on by Forest department and Periyar River Protection 'Carbon, Climate and Conservation' conducted by Council. Six colleges from the city participated in the Plan@ Earth at town hall Ernakulam from 21 to 22 Jan seminar. Prof. Sitaraman and Dr. Nirmala 2016. The members participated in a mime Pandmanabhan addressed the gathering. competition and won 1st prize and five thousand rupees Workshop on Waste Management cash award. DTPC conducted a workshop on Waste Management Twelve Nature Club members along with the for Tourism club members at Convention Centre coordinator participated in a workshop on 'Warning Bolgatti on 27th February. Four club members and the against the disaster of Periyar-Muvattupuzhayar' teacher coordinator Dr. Sobhana Michael participated organized by Periyar River Protection Council at in the workshop. The sub collector Subhash IAS Renewal Centre, Kaloor on Feb 12th 2016. addressed the participants.

Xavier Board of personnel and material resources. This will promote the much desired unity, and integrity among our institutions. A Xavier Board is the only association of all the catholic working ecumenical relationship with non-catholic colleges institutions of Higher Education in India. The Xavier Board will help advance this unity and integrity in the sector of wishes to foster institutions of excellence in academic higher education in India. sphere, acceptance of value systems, access to the poor and marginalized, autonomy in administration and The Manager, Rev, Fr. Felix Chakalakkal, Principal, Dr. V. J. Peter, Ms. Sumitha Franklin, Ms. Smiji A. J. from St. Paul's management, possibly leading to autonomous institutions nd and (Deemed) Universities. The Xavier Board member College participated in the 22 Triennial conference of institutions are open to all, irrespective of their caste or Xavier Board of Higher Education from 5 to 8 May at creed. Sharing the same vision enables the member Sahrdaya College, Thrissur on the theme 'Challenges and institutions to co-operate effectively among themselves Prospects in Higher Education – Opportunities for through exchange programmmes, networking, and sharing Innovation and Networking'.

18 Life Nobly Lived NEWSLETTER Career Cell Job Fest- Niyukthi 2016 National Employment Service (Kerala) organized a mega job fest - Niyukthi 2016 at St. Paul's College, Kalamassery on 30- 01-2016. This was a big opportunity for job seekers of Ernakulam Zone in Kerala. Sri. K.V. Thomas MP inaugurated the fest. District Collector Sri. M.G. Rajamanikyam and Smt. Asha Sanil, District Panchayat President spoke on the occasion. of the 11200 candidates registered, 8600 participated and 4000 got selection in different companies. Around 200 companies participated in the fest. Career Cell was involved in the conduct of the programme.

Training Programme A training programme on 'Career Orientation and Interview Preparation' was organized for final year students on 5th and 6th January. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with Guruvayoorappan Institute of Management, Coimbatore and the faculty from the Institute led the training sessions.

Road Safety Week Celebrations

The inauguration of the state level Road Safety Week Celebrations was held at St. Paul's College on 9th January 2016. Prof. K.V. Thomas MP inaugurated the programme.The college street play team led by the college union chairman Krishnakumar staged street plays in and around the city of Ernakulam for a week from 9th to 15 th January. The Road Safety Club of the college organized an awareness programme on safe driving practices. Mr. Vinodkumar N., Motor Vehicles Inspector led the session on 22nd January 2016.

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT CELL

The Women Empowerment Cell organized a 'Cancer initiated many steps already in Awareness Talk' in association with Cancure Foundation promoting gender equality in their on 8th March 2016. The objective of the class was to bank. spread a message among young girls and ladies about Dr. Mohanan Nair Medical Advisor Cancer. The talk was attended by over 100 students and Cancure then proceeded to give the faculty of the college. Dr. Manju K. Menon, welcomed talk on cancer. The presentation was the gathering and also thanked the Cancure Foundation in two parts 1) Risk factors and 2) for the support they rendered. Dr. Edwin Xavier, Prevention of cancer. He spoke at Principal in his presidential address stated that a class of length about the factors that cause Cancer and the need this nature is appropriate since there is confusion in the to detect cancer early even before symptoms appear. minds of the people on this dreaded decease. He also Doctor gave a list of tests that can be done at different expressed his happiness in having a good delegation of stages for male and female. Cancure at their campus. Mr. Vinu Varghese, President The cell organized Women's Day celebrations on 8th of Cancure Foundation in his address expressed his March in connection with the International Women's pleasure to be in the beautiful campus of this college. Day. The Cell has taken initiative to select the best female While briefing on the activities of the Foundation, he student of our college. We collected a list of top ten urged the students to be volunteers and thereby be a part students from each department and the final ten were of this movement. Mr. R. Muthuvel DGM, SBI in his selected by conducting a written test and an interview. Women's day message informed that their bank has Ms. Fathima Bayan, III B.Com. was selected as the best female student. Ms. Shilpa K B, I B.Sc. Physics and Ms. Rumaiz Ibrahim, II M.Sc. Mathematics were the runners up. The College Union supported the conduct of Womens' day in an appreciable manner. Several cultural activities were also there on that day.

Advanced website for college library An improved modern website has been designed for the New Institutional Repository and digital archive has been college library, incorporating all the web based information developed in the college library using 'D Space' software resources and services links accessible from a single point. which serves as a platform for preserving digital content of The major library services and facilities through website are: the institution. · E-Resources Access (N-LIST) Each department has been provided with enough space · Digital Reference Service and faculty members can upload their teaching notes, · Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) journal publications and many more in this space and · Institutional Repository (D Space) students can access it. Previous University exam question · e-Pathshala papers are scanned and uploaded to the digital archive, · Shodhganga-Electronic Thesis and Dissertations which enables the students to access them online. · NPTEL The college library website can be accessed at Besides, the website provides links to many open access E- . Resources.

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The Arts Fest of the college titled Chilanka 2k 15-16 was inaugurated by famous film director Mr. Lal Jose on 27-01-2016. Well known actor Mr. Amith Chakkalakal and film director Mr. Renjith Sankar graced the occasion with their presence. The festival continued for two days.

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College Day celebrations CHAITRAM 2K16 was inaugurated by Prof. M.K. Sanoo, renowned writer in Malayalam. District Collector Sri. M. G. Rajamanikyam IAS was the chief guest. Ms. Dhanya Raman, social activist graced the occasion with her presence. Dr. Edwin Xavier, college principal presented the annual report. The prizes for the winners in the Arts Festival and special prizes were distributed by Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal, college manager. Chavittunatakam and Thiruvathirakali were performed by the students in connection with college day celebrations. C o l D l A e Y g e

22 Life Nobly Lived NEWSLETTER DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION M G University Inter Collegiate Cricket Tournament Annual Sports In the past 25 years the college cricket team has made a name for itself in the The department of Physical university and national arena. This year we ended up qualifying in M. G. University Education conducted its annual I n t e r - C o l l e g i a t e sports meet in March 2016. In the t o u r n a m e n t s i n annual sports programme, 320 which about 120 students participated in various teams contested. sport competitions at various levels. Ameer Sheeshan and Moreover, inter department Allan Saju of St. tournaments in cricket and football Paul's were elected as were also conducted. m e m b e r s o f t h e University team. Syed Mushtaq Ali T h e y w e r e a l s o Tournament chosen to play the Inter District cricket St. Paul's stadium was selected as tournament in Kerala the venue for the National Senior State. Syed Mushtaq Ali T 20 matches. Five states from different parts of National Senior women T 20 India such as Jarkhand, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan St. Paul's stadium was selected as the venue for the National Senior women T 20 apart from the host team Kerala matches. Five states from different parts of India such as Tamil Nadu, Baroda, played on our ground. Our college Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan apart from the host team Kerala played in our witnessed many international ground. St. Paul's College ground also hosted Under 16 Inter District Tournaments cricketers like Yuvaraj Singh, and Under 23 State championship. Harbajan Singh, Cheteshwar Pujara, Sanju Samson etc. playing Archbishop Dr. Joseph Kelanthara Inter on our ground. Collegiate Football Tournament This year department of Physical Education jointly with the college union organized an all Kerala inter collegiate 5-a-side football tournament. Eleven college teams participated. A cash prize of Rs 7000/- & Rs 3000/- were given to the winner and runner-up respectively.

Inter Collegiate Football Tournament: The footballers made us proud bringing two trophies (Uzhavoor St. Stephans Cup & St. Alosius Eduthua Cup) this year by defeating all the prominent teams. Special thanks to coach Sri. Vipin Anto for preparing our boys to this level.

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Sandeep Patil visits St. Pauls Former Indian cricketer Mr. Sandeep Patil made a visit to our college. He spent time in the Physical Education department and in the college ground.

Red Bull campus cricket 2016 Our college secured the runner up position in Red Bull campus 2016. Allan Saju was awarded the man of the match award in the semifinal match.

Professors' Cricket Department of Physical Education, St. Paul's college hosted Professors' Cricket this time with SH College, Thevara. The Heartian-Paulian cup was won by FISAT, Angamali. St. Paul's became the runner up. Mr. Texin Joseph was selected as the best batsman of the tournament and Mr. Binu P. C. was the best bowler of the tournament.

From the Editorial Board...... We feel extremely happy to bring out the eighth edition of Reflections showcasing the activities of the college from December 2015 to May 2016. The support shown by the heads of the departments and the faculty in giving the inputs for the newsletter is appreciable. We express our sincere thanks to the Manager, Principal, the College Council, the teaching and Non Teaching Staff and the students for the support they have rendered. A special thanks to Dr. Reena J Andrews, IQAC Co-ordinator and Ms. Pramada Ramachandran, IQAC member for their help and support.

Editorial Board: Binil Kumar and Justin George Design by: Shine Job

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