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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 As 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 Life Nobly Lived 2 NEWSLETTER 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 3 Life Nobly Lived Reflections 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 'Kerala Fusion' a semi-classical performance led by Manobin C.M., Anjali 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, Revathi, 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) Life Nobly Lived 4 NEWSLETTER 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 Life Nobly Lived 5 Reflections 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.