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CE-2/November 2017 e-ISSN: 2320-2955/p-2249-2569 Special Edition Conference Edition (An International Registered UGC Approved Research Journal) Organised By Govt. Arts College (A), Salem-7, TN, INDIA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, ENGINEERING & PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (An International Registered UGC Approved Research Journal) CE-02 November,2017 A National Conference On “Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges” Organised By “Govt. Arts College (A), Salem-7, Tamil Nadu, INDIA” Held On “November 30, 2017” Impact Factor “3.491” “THINK BEYOND TO CREATE MIRACLES” Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 2 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chief Patron: IQAC – Chairman: Dr.M.Sakunthala, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Principal, Government Arts College (A), Salem-7. Organizing Secretary: IQAC – Coordinator: Advisory Board member (IJHEPS): Dr. V. Kundhavi, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of English PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE Dr.K. Thamizharasi, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of English Dr.J. Premalatha, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of Tamil Dr.V. Thirukumaran, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of Geology Dr.T. Gangadharan,Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of English Dr.P. Mythily, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of English Dr.R. Sheelabanu, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of English Prof.K. Anbazhagan, M.A., M.Phil., Asso. Prof. of English Dr.K. Akilandeswari, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of Computer Science Dr.S. Senthil,Ph.D., Asst. Prof. of Chemistry Mrs. K. Gomathi, M.A., M.Phil., Asst. Prof. of English Ms.P. Nithyakalyani, M.A., M.Phil., Asst. Prof. of English Dr.A. Vijaya, Ph.D., Head - Computer Applications Dr.A. Kangaiammal, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. of Computer Applications Dr.M.E. Raja Saravanan, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. of Physics Mr.J. Partheban, M.A., M.Phil., Asst. Prof. of English MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dr.G. Venkatesan, Ph.D.,Head - of Statistics Mr.K. Karthik, Bursar, IQAC Member-Administration Dr.P. Muthusamy, Ph.D., Controller of Examinations HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENTS: Dr.S. Gunasekaran, Ph.D., Head - of Tamil Dr.V. Anbarasi, Ph.D., English Mr.K. Sivaram, M.sc., M.Phil., Mathematics Dr.R. Renuka, Ph.D., History Prof.K. Mangaiarkkarasi, M.Sc., M.Phil., Physics Dr.C. Umarani, Ph.D., Chemistry Dr.A. Martha Leema Rose, Ph.D., Botany Dr.P. Vasanthi, Ph.D., Zoology Prof.M. Jayabalan, M.Sc., M.Phil., Geology Prof.A. Raja, M.Sc., Geography Dr.V. Veeramuthu, Ph.D., Political Science Prof.K. Ragu, M.A., M.Phil., Human Rights Dr.V.S. Renukanthan, Ph.D., Economics Dr.S. SureshBabu, Ph.D., Co-operation Dr.T. Thirupathi, Ph.D., Commerce Dr.N. Saravana Devi, Ph.D., Business Administration Prof.M. Thangavel, M.Sc., Computer Science Dr.V. Sengamalai, Ph.D., Physical Director Mr.S. Louis, M.Sc., MLISC., B.Ed., Librarian Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 3 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) NAAC Committee Members: Mr.M. Valavan, M.Sc., M.Phil., Asst. Prof. of Statistics Dr.S. Shanmugasundaram, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. of Mathematics Dr.M. Syed Ibrahim, Ph.D.,Asst. Prof. of Commerce Dr.S. Saravanakumar, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. of Business Administration Dr.P. Arul, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of Geography Dr.A. Thennarasu, Ph.D., Asso. Prof. of History Mr.P. Seenivasan, M.A., M.Phil., Asst. Prof.of Co-operation MEDIA: Dr.N.Bhadhusha, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. of Chemistry Prof. P.Shanmugavel, Asso. Prof. of English About the College Government Arts College (Autonomous), Salem-636007 is situated in the heart of Salem city which lies in the north west of Tamil Nadu. It caters to the needs of people seeking higher education in Salem and in neighbouring districts. This oldest institution of the State was established in 1857 by Sir Alexander Arbuthnot as an Anglo Vernacular. The institute was elevated to Second Grade College in 1879. For 52 years from 1885 to 1937, this college functioned under the aegis of Salem Municipal Administration. It was one of the two likewise institutes all over India during that time. Re-accredited by NAAC with B++ level, it was accorded Autonomous status from the academic year 2007. At present, this college offers 19 UG and 16 PG courses and also 10 M.Phil and 8 Ph.D research programmes. About IQAC The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is a part of the Institution's system and works towards realisation of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions. For this, during the post-accreditation period, it will channelize all efforts and measures of the institution towards promoting its holistic academic excellence. The work of the IQAC is the first step towards internalization and institutionalization of quality enhancement initiatives. Its success depends upon the sense of belongingness and initiates participation in all the constituents of the institution. It will not be yet another hierarchical structure or a record-keeping exercise in the institution. It will be a facilitative and participative voluntary system/unit/organ of the institution. It has the potential to become a vehicle for ushering in quality enhancement by working out planned interventionist strategies to remove deficiencies and enhance quality like the “Quality Circles” in industries. Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 4 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) SALEM – 636007, TAMILNADU Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 5 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 6 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 7 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 8 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Dr. M. Sakunthala, Ph.D., Principal, Government Arts College (A) Salem – 636007, Tamilnadu. MESSAGE I’m delighted to learn about this National Seminar on Higher Education: Issues, Development. Opportunities & Challenges organized by the IQAC team of Govt. Arts College (A), Salem-7. Education is essential for the progress of a human being .Higher education is the golden ticket for a healthy life. The rewards of higher education are infinite. Some of them include attractive employment opportunities & greater life satisfaction. Higher education broadens the horizon of knowledge & instils self-confidence in the individual. Besides refining character, it fosters self- reliance & enriches the learners enormously. Higher education also improves social cohesion, social mobility as well as political stability. My hearty congratulations to the college IQAC team for organizing this worthy Seminar at the right hour. I also hope that this Seminar would prove beneficial to the contemporary young learners, researchers and delegates from far and wide. I heartily welcome the distinguished delegates and erudite scholars to our pristine institution which has been steadily creating records in imparting higher education to the semi-urban learners in and around the Salem district. I am sure the researchers & academicians will deliberate on complex issues involved in higher education & come out with some concrete solution to create an ethically strong educated community that would steer the nation forward. Dr. M. Sakunthala, Ph.D., Principal. Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 9 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Dr. K. Kumarasamy Syndicate Member, Periyar University, Salem. I'm immensely glad to know that the PG & Research Dept. of English, GAC, Salem-7 is organizing a One Day National Seminar on 30.11.2017. Higher education plays a vital role in the growth of a nation. Yet, issues & challenges in the field of Higher Education remains largely unexplored area in the research. Higher education is the passport for a prosperous career. It improves the overall quality of one's life & prepares youngsters for a competitive edge in the career market. I congratulate the PG & Research Dept of English for coming forward to take up the theme Higher Education: Issues, Development, Opportunities & Challenges in order to improve the quality of Higher Education. I wish the seminar a grand success. Higher Education- Issues, Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges 10 (Published By: IJHEPS, Delhi, Home Page-www.ijheps.org) Professor. N.C.Chandrasekar, Former Principal, Former Syndicate Member (Madras &Periyar Universities), Kandasamy Kandar’s College, Velur, Namakkal District. Tamil Nadu. Education, particularly Higher Education, is viewed as a panacea for all evils and a magic wand that will make a host of problems, including the gender disparities to disappear. Institutes of Higher Education, through their curriculum, are expected to provide knowledge, know-how, wisdom and character to the students. The creative zeal of the students must be encouraged by the authorities of Higher Education by providing suitable courses as there is variety among students on the basis of their aptitudes, creativity, abilities and cultures. The main aim of Higher Education should be to make a student fetch him/her a suitable job which is in accordance with their acquired knowledge and skills. More than all it should make him appreciate his own culture and make him a good citizen. If we do not look at the collapse of Higher Education closely, not only will we be leading to a new brain drain but a collapse of aspirations. Higher Education is in need of radical reforms. The main focus of Higher Education should be on enforcing higher standards of transparency, strengthening of the vocational and doctoral education conduits and professionalization of the Education sector through stronger Institutional responsibility that would help in working around the complexities. In the Higher Education process, there is a total lack of the concept of human development and nation building.