Whole Criterion

Annual Report for the year 2009-2010 Criterion – I CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Curriculum design and development

1.101 Curriculum design is aligned with the Institutional goals and objectives

All the academic programmes have been designed on the campus so as to accommodate the Institutional goals. In this regard, Value Added Courses and Certificate Courses were introduced in addition to the University curriculum. These value added courses were framed with great care by the Curriculum Development Cell (CDC) of our College. In this context, mention must be made about the two innovative University Certificate Courses, ‘Certificate Course in Industrial Safety’ and ‘Certificate Course in Matches and Fireworks’, designed by the CDC of Sri Kaliswari College to meet the requirements of the rural community in and around Sivakasi.

To enhance job opportunities of our students, a tie-up with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi, is made and certificate courses in Two-wheeler mechanism and Hardware mechanism were arranged. To satisfy the local needs, the Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science is offering ‘Diploma in Catering Operations’ (DCO), with 100% placement assurance.

A certificate course on ‘Macro Media Flash’ was conducted during the odd semester. Similarly, a certificate course on ‘3D Studio Max’ was also conducted during the even semester.

The Department of Commerce offered a certificate course on ‘Tally 9.0’.

To provide additional qualification for our students, the college has a tie-up with Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, to conduct following participatory online programmes.

Participatory Programmes with the Distance Education Division of Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore S. Name of the course Staff B.Com. B.Com. B.Sc. BCA BBA DCO No. offered (R) (CA) (IT) 1 PG Diploma in Microbial 1 ------Biotechnology 2 Diploma in Marketing -- 1 -- -- 3 4 -- Management 3 Diploma in Hotel -- 1 3 1 2 2 1 Management & Catering Science 4 Diploma in Computerised -- 15 4 -- 1 -- -- Accounting

20 Certificate courses were offered during the odd semester. Hindi is given as a one year course to complete Parikshaya & Spoken Hindi. 25 Certificate courses are offered during the even semester. From the even semester of this academic year, we have introduced seven new VAC courses such as IAS Preliminary English, IAS General Studies, Web Animation, Prepress designing, PHP and Women Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow.

The college research committee monitors the research activities on the campus to ensure that the needs of industries in and around Sivakasi are duly met in accordance with our institutional goals.

A tie-up programme – CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Training Programme with MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College was started on 20.11.2009. This course was offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi. 12 students of our college underwent CCNA Training Programme.

A certificate course in Photography was conducted by the Department of Physics for the benefit of the 21 students.

Enrichment courses for non-computer (MS Office for B.Sc.(Biotech), B.A. (Tamil), M.A.(Tamil)) students are conducted by the Department of Computer Science.

Courses offered UG Courses PG Courses Research Certificate Courses Diploma Programmes Courses B.Com. (R) M.Com. M.Phil. (Com) • Computer • Gandhian B.Sc. (CS) M.Sc. (CS) M.Phil. (BT) Application Thought B.B.A. M.Sc. (PC) • Communicative B.Sc. (IT) M.Sc. (BT) and Functional B.Com. (CA) M.Sc (Mat) English B.C.A. MA (Tam) • Advertising, Sales B.Sc. (BT) MBA Promotion & B.Sc. (Mat) Sales B.A. (Tam) Management B.Sc. (Phy) • Industrial Safety B.Sc. (HMCS) • Matches & B.Sc. (Che) Fireworks • Gandhian Thought • Journalism • French

1.102 Curricula Developed / adopted have relevance to the regional / national developmental needs.

The college is affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. The syllabi framed by the Boards of Studies in Madurai Kamaraj University are being followed for the UG, PG, M.Phil., Certificate and Diploma courses. Besides, as per the local needs we conduct various value added courses. 20 Certificate courses were offered during the odd semester. Hindi is given as a one year course to complete Parikshaya & Spoken Hindi. 25 Certificate courses are offered during the even semester. From the even semester of this academic year, we have introduced seven new VAC courses such as IAS Preliminary English, IAS General Studies, Web Animation, Prepress designing, PHP and Women Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. The Department of Computer Science is offering an enrichment course in Fundamentals of Computer for the non-computer students (I & II PG Tamil) during the regular college hours. The Department of Computer Application is offering the same course for II UG Biotechnology and II UG Tamil during the regular college hours. The course was conducted for the I UG Tamil during

the weekends. An MoU was signed with the Distance Education Division of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, to conduct participatory programmes in our college. Under this participatory programme, One PG diploma course and three diploma courses were conducted during the academic year 2009-2010. 38 students and one teaching staff Dr.A.M.Vairamuthu, Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, have enrolled their names for different courses. A tie-up programme with MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College was started on 20.11.2009. In this course, 12 students of our college underwent CCNA Training Programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi. Ours is the only college conducting a certificate course on ‘Matches and Fireworks’ in the whole of Tamilnadu. Every year more than 20 students are benefited by this course. For the benefit of the local industries, the certificate course on “Safety Methods to be followed during the manufacture of Fireworks and Matches” was conducted between 14.09.2009 and 25.09.2009. 15 number of foremen from 8 factories were benefited.

1.103 Curriculum design is suitable for meeting the overall development of the students

The Institution offers • AICTE approved MBA Programme with Marketing, Finance, Systems and Human Resource Management as electives To meet the local industrial needs, we offer • The Certificate Course in Industrial Safety • The Certificate Course in Matches and Fireworks • Safety Methods to be followed during the manufacture of Fireworks and Matches To make the learners become job creators, we offer

• Communicative & Functional English (two batches with 60 students each) • Spoken English (40 students) • Two-wheeler mechanism and Hardware mechanism • Diploma in Catering Operations • Certificate course in Photography • Certificate course in French • Tally • DTP • Cyber Commerce • Electricity and Electrical appliances • HTML & XML • ASP.Net • E-Commerce • Visual Basic • VB.Net • Retail Marketing • 3D Max/ Flash • Advertisement and Sales Marketing • Multimedia • Basic concepts in Share marketing • Principles of Taxation • Certificate course in Hindi To mould them into good citizens and good leaders, we offer • Value education, environmental based education and Certificate and Diploma courses in Gandhian Thought To improve the communication skill of the students regular language lab classes were conducted for the PG students and the final year UG students. It helps to improve their aptitude in reading, listening, writing and speaking.

To improve the concentration power of the students, meditation classes were conducted regularly to the student community of Sri Kaliswari College.

1.104 Employability is a major consideration in the design and development of the curriculum.

To enhance the employability in matches, fireworks and printing industries the following value added courses are offered. • Certificate course in Industrial Safety • Certificate course in Matches and Fireworks • Certificate course in Safety Methods to be followed during the manufacture of Fireworks and Matches • Macromedia Flash • Web Animation • PHP • Prepress designing • Tally • DTP • CCNA Training Programme To enhance the entrepreneurial skills, the following certificate courses offered • Elements of Taxes • Mushroom cultivation • Advertising, Sales Promotion and Sales Management • Consumerism • Cyber commerce • Entrepreneurship • Stock market practices • Basic Catering Management To enhance the employability in the public sector, the following certificate courses are offered • Electricity and Electrical Appliances

• VB.Net • Java Script • Foundation of physical education and health education • Library Information Services and Systems • MS Office • Spoken English • Introduction to Information Technology • Oracle • HTML & XML • Nutrition • Multimedia and its applications • Spoken English

To enhance the employability in Government services, the following courses are offered • IAS General Studies • IAS Preliminary English • gad;ghl;Lj; jkpo;

1.105 Developing global competencies is evident in the curriculum design

The highest priority is given to accommodate the changing global trends in the curriculum in the following ways: • By adopting CBCS pattern for first year and second year UG and PG courses • By offering ‘Communicative English’ course through Language Lab to improve the communication skills of all the final year UG students and all the PG students • By taking up research projects by BCA, B.Com.(CA), M.Sc.(CS), II MA (Tamil), B.Sc.(HM & CS) and BBA keeping in mind the global trends

• By introducing a course ‘English for Competitive Examinations’ for all final under-graduate and post-graduate students using language lab • By conducting regular classes to improve the General Knowledge of the students • By conducting regular classes for environmental awareness • By conducting enrichment courses I & II for non-computer students • Inplant training given to Post Graduate Tamil students. • Mini Project – Journal Publication is given to the students undergoing Journalism course • Practical Training is given to the students undergoing B.Sc.(Hotel Management & Catering Science) on Continental, Mexican, Japanese, Sri Lankan cuisines. • CCNA Training Programme is offered as a tie-up programme with MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, to help the students employed in the global market

To equip the students to meet the global demands, the College provides • Computer training to all students • Free internet facility to post graduate students, research scholars and the teaching staff. The students use the internet for browsing / E- mail. • Using CDs for computer aided teaching • E-assignments • Helping the students to create E-mail ID • Tie-up with ICWAI to undergo professional examinations • The Holistic Development Cell conducted group discussions on various topics and tests on arithmetic ability, reasoning, general knowledge, general English etc. to the final year students. All the outgoing students of various departments are empowered through this, to meet the experts of the interview board. • Soft skill development programmes 8

• Mock interviews conducted in the language lab • Personality development programmes

1.106 Curriculum has aspects on value based education

The Institution promotes value based education in the following ways: • Offering choice based Value Added Courses apart from the regular curriculum . • Promoting values through a Certificate course on ‘Gandhian Thought’ • Enrolling students for the examination in ‘The Ideals of Swami Vivekananda and Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’ organised by the Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari • Motivating and enrolling students to appear for the Examination in ‘Gandhian Thought’ conducted by The Valliammal Institution (745 students enrolled for CGT, 30 for DGT), Gandhi Museum, Madurai and Gandhi Study Centre, Chennai • Motivating and enrolling students to appear for the Examination in Thirukkural conducted by Ulaga Thirukkural Peravai • Gandhian Thought Test conducted by SAP Charitable Trust, Chennai • Yoga and Meditation classes • Special Yoga classes for the girls hostel students • Special gymnastic classes for the boys hostel students

1.109 Faculty takes initiative (formally / informally) in curriculum development process

Though the curriculum prescribed by the University is followed for all courses, the College plays a significant role in the curriculum development process in the following ways:

• By representing in the Academic Council of the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai S.No. Name of the Staff Name of the University Period 1. Dr.(Mrs)S.Kanmani Madurai Kamaraj University Permanent 2. Mr.M.Anbalagan Madurai Kamaraj University 09.02.2010 to 08.12.2013 • By attending the Academic Council Meetings regularly and thereby assisting the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, in framing the syllabi and other proceedings

• The Principal became a member in the Senate of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 18.03.2010. She attended the Senate meetings and played her part in the proceedings of the Senate. Details of Academic Council and Senate Meetings S.No. Date Name of the faculty Nature 1 27.08.09 Principal Academic Council 2 27.08.09 Mr.M.Anbalagan Meeting 3 18.03.10 Principal 4 18.03.10 Mr.M.Anbalagan 5 26.03.10 Principal Senate Meeting

• By serving as members of the Boards of Studies in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, other Universities and Autonomous Colleges. S. Name of the Staff Subject Institution Period No 1 Mr.P.Srinivasan Hotel Madurai Kamaraj 2006-2010 Management & University, Madurai Catering Science 2 Mrs.J.Premalatha UG Commerce S.F.R. College for 2009-2012 Women, Sivakasi 3 Ms.N.Dhanya Commerce V.V.V. College, 2009-2011 Virudhunagar

• By framing the curriculum and model questions for the following University offered Certificate Courses i) ‘Industrial Safety’ ii) ‘Matches and Fireworks’

• By designing the following additional Value Added Certificate Courses (VAC) through the Curriculum Development Cell (CDC) of the Institution to meet the requirements of the learners Creative Literature Consumerism Cyber Commerce Introduction to Information Technology Oracle / Sql Server HTML & XML Basic Catering Management Nutrition Arithmetic Ability Maths-ability through problem solving Foundation of Physical Education and Health Education Library Information Services and Systems Multimedia and its applications Electricity and Electrical Appliances Chemistry in day-to-day life • A Board of Studies meeting by external experts was conducted on 28.11.2009, and approved the syllabi of the IAS Preliminary English, IAS General Studies, Web Animation, Prepress Designing, PHP, Women – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow value added certificate courses to be offered to UG students by various departments of Sri Kaliswari College for the even semester 2008-2009. The details of the subject experts are as follows:

• Dr.S.Pari Parameswaran, Youth - IAS – General Studies and Welfare Department, M.K. University, gad;ghl;Lj;jkpo; - II Madurai • Mr.V.Venkatesh Babu, Assistant - Prepress designing, PHP Professor, Department of Computer & Web Animation

Science, A.N.J.A. College, Sivakasi • Dr.R.Baskaran, Professor, School of - Easy Multiplication Maths, M.K. University, Madurai • Dr.Sugantha Ramamoorthy, Director, - Women – Yesterday, Centre for Women Studies, Lady Today & Tomorrow Doak College, Madurai • Dr.K.Rajaram Pandian, Assistant - IAS – Preliminary English Professor, V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar • On 7 th December, 2009, a Board of Studies meeting was conducted to approve the syllabus for Stock Market Practices and Entrepreneurship. Dr.Neelamegam, Director & Advisor, Department of Management Studies, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar, was the su bject expert. The views and modifications of the syllabi suggested by the experts were implemented. • Mr.P.Srinivasan, Head, Department of Hotel Management and Catering Science, was appointed as an Expert by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli as a Commissioner for the approval of new courses under extension learning programme at Carnival Institution, Aranthangi on 19.08.2009 and at The Park Academy Institution, Trichy on 18.09.2009. • A Curriculum Designing and Development Cell is formed to take steps to tie-up with (i) Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi (ii) MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi (iii) Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore (iv) ICWAI

1.2 Academic flexibility

1.201 Institution offers a number of program options leading to different degrees, diplomas and Certificates ( UG / PG / Diploma Certificate)

• The Institution is offering twelve under-graduate programmes, seven post-

graduate programmes and two M.Phil. programmes. 100% flexibility is followed for the students to select their non-major elective and value added certificate and diploma courses Flexibility in choosing non major elective – Odd semester

S. Non Major B.Com. B.Sc. BBA B.Sc. B.Com. BCA B.Sc. B.Sc. B.A. B.Sc. B.Sc. B.Sc. No. Elective (R) (CS) (IT) (CA) (Mat) (BT) (Tam) (Phy) (HM& (Che) CS) 1 Business -- 2 ------14 -- -- 38 1 -- -- Accounting 2 Business -- 20 -- -- 7 30 3 -- 7 ------Administration 3 Introduction to 3 -- 15 -- 10 -- 21 ------Information Technology 4 Introduction to 13 -- 25 -- 9 -- 15 17 -- 6 -- 9 Information Technology 5 Infectious 22 -- 7 1 12 2 ------7 Diseases 6 Fundamentals -- 4 1 -- 9 ------12 -- 23 of Mathematics 7 ,yf;fpa 15 8 1 7 16 13 ------tuyhW 8 Basic 12 -- 14 1 10 1 6 4 ------Physics-I 9 Industrial 23 1 -- -- 12 5 -- 23 1 23 -- -- chemistry 10 Basic 1 3 12 3 7 4 ------Catering Services 11 Introduction to 50 -- 25 -- 5 ------Computer and Office Automation 12 Retail -- 22 -- 12 -- 24 -- -- 9 ------Marketing

Flexibility in choosing non major elective – Even semester

S. Non Major B.Com. B.Sc. BBA B.Sc. B.Com. BCA B.Sc. B.Sc. B.A. B.Sc. B.Sc. B.Sc. No. Elective (R) (CS) (IT) (CA) (Mat) (BT) (Tam) (Phy) (HM&CS) (Che)

1 Introduction to 17 -- 47 -- -- 13 14 -- 3 1 -- 3 Internet 2 Drugs and -- 5 ------26 2 3 -- 4 -- -- Cosmetics 3 Retail -- 1 -- 5 -- 7 3 -- 38 2 -- -- Marketing 4 Hotel 7 4 10 -- 15 -- -- 4 ------Reception Management 5 Web 54 -- 12 -- 12 -- 12 -- 5 3 -- 2 Programming 6 Entrepreneurial -- 22 -- -- 4 -- 7 1 7 1 -- -- Development 7 Web 9 -- 18 -- 23 -- 4 -- -- 1 -- -- Programming 8 Statistics and 6 6 -- 3 ------4 13 -- 22 Operation Research 9 Basic Physics - 2 -- 5 -- 4 5 2 5 ------II 10 Retail -- 22 -- 12 -- 38 -- 9 -- 6 -- -- Marketing 11 Gene to 19 1 9 -- 7 ------1 -- -- 13 Protein 12 ,yf;fpa 23 -- 8 7 22 1 2 9 ------tuyhW

Flexibility in choosing the VAC for odd semester

S. Name of the B.Com. B.Sc. BBA B.Sc. B.Com. BCA B.Sc. B.Sc. B.A. B.Sc. B.Sc. B.Sc. No. VAC courses (R) (CS) (IT) (CA) (Mat) (BT) (Tam) (Phy) (HM& (Che) offered CS) 1 gad;ghl;Lj; 9 3 9 -- 3 7 -- 6 6 -- -- 2

jkpo; - I 2 Spoken -- 2 1 -- 8 -- 1 -- 4 ------English 3 Electricity 4 -- 5 3 -- -- 2 ------5 and Electrical Appliances 4 Elements of -- 2 4 2 -- 9 -- -- 1 ------Taxes 5 VB.Net 6 -- 7 6 18 2 3 -- -- 8 -- -- 6 DTP 7 15 11 2 1 13 ------7 Basic -- -- 2 1 1 ------Catering Management 8 Mushroom 5 ------1 1 ------1 cultivation 9 Yoga for -- -- 16 5 -- 2 -- -- 2 ------boys 10 Yoga for girls 5 3 2 -- 2 10 ------11 Hindi 26 22 8 4 12 38 3 -- 5 1 20 2 12 Karate 16 4 6 3 7 4 ------13 Java Script 10 14 -- 11 1 8 ------14 Macromedia 31 9 30 3 16 8 ------2 -- -- Flash 15 Easy 1 9 11 5 -- -- 22 -- -- 1 -- -- Multiplication 16 Foundation 3 1 10 ------6 of Physical Education & Health Education 17 Library 6 20 15 -- 6 1 -- -- 1 ------Information Services & Systems 18 M.S. Office 18 7 8 1 -- 4 -- -- 2 ------19 Tally 9.0 20 2 18 3 4 ------2 ------20 Advertising & 14 6 11 8 9 1 5 ------Sales Promotion

Flexibility in choosing the VAC for even semester S. Name of the VAC B.Com. B.Sc. BBA B.Sc. B.Com. BCA B.Sc. B.Sc. B.A. B.Sc. B.Sc. B.Sc. No. courses offered (R) (CS) (IT) (CA) (Mat) (BT) (Tam) (Phy) (HM& (Che) CS) 1 gad;ghl;Lj; 17 4 4 -- 11 13 4 1 12 ------jkpo; - II

2 Spoken English 3 5 -- 3 -- 3 2 -- -- 3 1 -- 3 Electricity and 11 6 5 -- 1 10 ------Electrical Appliances 4 Consumerism -- 11 23 4 -- 7 6 -- 1 ------5 Cyber 4 -- 43 -- -- 5 4 ------Commerce 6 Introduction to 8 5 20 -- 12 9 1 ------Information Technology 7 IAS – General -- 4 50 -- 12 -- 30 -- -- 3 -- 1 Studies 8 IAS – 6 -- 4 1 3 13 -- -- 3 1 -- -- Preliminary English 9 Oracle 8 10 -- -- 5 10 ------10 HTML & XML 10 5 2 6 10 5 -- -- 5 5 -- -- 11 Yoga for boys 19 1 8 ------2 ------12 Yoga for girls 6 -- 1 -- -- 1 1 -- 6 4 -- -- 13 Nutrition 18 12 4 ------2 -- 4 2 -- -- 14 Entrepreneurship -- 18 -- 12 5 3 ------3 15 Women – 40 9 14 -- 3 -- 2 -- 1 ------yesterday, today & tomorrow 16 Role of 19 3 7 -- 7 7 1 -- -- 4 -- -- Chemistry in day-to-day life 17 Karate -- -- 18 3 -- -- 1 -- 4 ------18 Stock market 31 3 -- -- 9 4 2 -- -- 5 -- -- practices 19 Easy 3 10 11 4 6 5 5 -- -- 5 -- -- Multiplication 20 Library 12 8 6 4 13 1 4 -- 7 2 -- 1 Information Services and Systems 21 Multimedia and -- 8 3 36 1 1 9 -- 1 6 -- -- its applications 22 PHP -- 7 -- 1 -- 23 ------23 Web Animation 25 13 14 14 16 16 ------2 -- -- 24 Tally 9.0 30 -- 9 ------25 Advertising & 14 6 11 -- 8 9 1 5 ------Sales Promotion • We offer 12 UG courses, 7 PG courses, 2 research programmes, 8 certificate courses and one diploma course of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Refer ‘courses offered’ table in 1.101) • Enrichment courses for non-computer students

• Diploma in Catering Operations

Both the arts and science students are eligible to undergo the above courses. The UG students are allowed to undergo courses in private computer centres also. Courses undergone by the students outside the campus Off-campus courses undergone by Kaliswarians Name of the Course No. of students Name of the Course No. of students DCA 30 Multimedia 6 HDCA 19 Typewriting 7 DTP 12 Hindi 9 DCO 1 M.Sc. (Psy) 1 DVC 1 Foxpro 1 DCS 1 DOM 1 DCTED 1 PGDCT 2 PGDCA 6 Networking 7 CA 3 IT Foundation 1 HDCT.Net 1 Flash 2 VB.Net 8 Photoshop 1 DACP 1 HTML 1 DMM 2 MS Word 2 DIT 1 PGD in Yoga 1 ACA 1 Ethical Lacking 3 C 6 Sanskrit 1 C++ 5 CGT 1 Corel 2 PCP 1 Oracle 1 3D Max 1 Linux 1 EEE 1 ASP.Net 5 Page maker 1 Animation 6 Smart Pro 1 MS Office 25 Designing 6 Tally 28 CCNA 12

Off-campus Examinations passed by our students Name of the Examination No. of students MAT 39 CAT 11 TANCET 19 Bank Competitive Examination 114

1.202 The curriculum offers a number of elective options

CBCS pattern is followed this year for first year and second year UG and PG courses. There is 100% flexibility in choosing the non-major elective subject by the UG students.

UG Non-major elective subject – Department-wise Course Name Department Odd Even Tamil mbg;gilj; jkpo; mbg;gilj; jkpo; rpwg;Gj; jkpo; - ePjp rpwg;Gj; jkpo; - ,yf;fpa ,yf;fpak; tuyhW ,jopay; jkpo; ,yf;fpa tuyhW English Spoken English Commerce Business Accounting Retail Marketing (Regular) Commerce (CA) Business Accounting Retail Marketing Management Business Administration Entrepreneurial Development Studies Computer Science Introduction to Computer Introduction to Internet Office Automation Information Introduction to Web Programming Technology Information Technology Computer Web Programming Application Mathematics Fundamentals of Statistics and Operations Mathematics Research Biotechnology Infectitious diseases Genes to Protein Chemistry Industrial Chemistry Drugs and Cosmetics Physics Basic Physics-I Basic Physics-II Hotel Management Basic Catering Service Hotel Reception & Catering Science

PG Non-major elective subject – Department-wise Course Name Department Odd Tamil Ngr;Rf;fiy Commerce Insurance Management Management Studies

Computer Science Open Source Software Mathematics Business Statistics Biotechnology Modern Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry

1.204 Options are available for students to take additional / supplementary / enrichment courses along with their regular curricula (Eg. UG degree + a certificate/ PG degree + diploma)

Students are permitted to undergo additional courses like • Diploma in Gandhian Thought through distance mode of education of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai • Programme for ICWAI qualifying examinations in association with Madurai Chapter of Cost Accountants • Programmes like Tally, .Net, DTP, Flash, 3D Max, ASP .Net etc. • Consumerism • Cyber C ommerce • Introduction to Information Technology • Oracle / Sql Server • HTML & XML • Basic Catering Management • Nutrition • Easy Multiplication • Mathsability through problem solving • Foundation of Physical Education and Health Education • Library Information Services and Systems • Multimedia and its applications • Certificate Course in Journalism • Certificate Course in ‘Industrial Safety’ • Certificate Course in ‘Matches and Fireworks’ • Diploma Course in Gandhian Thought • Diploma in Catering Operations

• Two-wheeler mechanism • Hardware mechanism

1.205 Number of Value added courses offered ( Eg. A course on entrepreneurship, personality development etc.)

The college offers as many as forty four Value Added and Job Orientated Certificate Courses to all the first year, second year and third year under- graduate students giving them a wide range of choice to select according to their interest and aptitude. The duration of a certificate course is one semester (60 contact hours). A student of Sri Kaliswari College leaves the Institution with atleast two Certificate Courses in addition to his/her degree at the time of the completion of the course.

The following are the forty four Value Added Courses offered by the Institution: S.No. Name of the VAC course offered Odd Semester Even Semester 1 gad;ghl;Lj; jkpo; - I gad;ghl;Lj; jkpo; - II 2 Spoken English Spoken English 3 Electricity and Electrical Appliances Electricity and Electrical Appliances 4 Elements of Taxes Consumerism 5 VB.Net Cyber Commerce 6 DTP Introduction to Information Technology 7 Basic Catering Management IAS – General Studies 8 Mushroom cultivation IAS – Preliminary English 9 Yoga for boys Oracle 10 Yoga for girls HTML & XML 11 Hindi (one year course) Yoga for boys 12 Karate Yoga for girls 13 Java Script Nutrition 14 Macromedia Flash Entrepreneurship 15 Easy Multiplication Women – yesterday, today & tomorrow 16 Foundation of Physical Education & Role of Chemistry in day-to-day life Health Education 17 Library Information Services & Karate Systems 18 M.S. Office Stock market practices 19 Tally 9.0 Easy Multiplication 20 Advertising & Sales Promotion Library Information Services and Systems 21 Multimedia and its applications

22 PHP 23 Web Animation 24 Tally 9.0 25 Advertising & Sales Promotion

100% flexibility is in practice for the students to select their VAC courses.

1.207 choice- based credit system and semester system initiated in the Institution

Semester system is followed in twelve under-graduate programmes, seven post-graduate programmes and two M.Phil. programmes. CBCS system is followed since 2008-2009 for UG and PG courses.

Flexibility in choosing non major elective (Refer 1.202)

Both the arts and science students may undergo any one of the certificate courses or the diploma courses • Certificate Course in Journalism • Certificate Course in ‘Industrial Safety’ • Certificate Course in ‘Matches and Fireworks’ • Computer Application • Communicative & Functional English • Advertising, Sales Promotion & Sales Management • French • Certificate in Gandhian Thought • Diploma in Gandhian Thought Number of students doing certificate courses

S. Certificate

No. Courses BBA BCA BCA Total Total B.Sc. B.Sc. B.Sc. B.Sc. (IT) B.Sc. (BT) B.Sc.(BT) M.Sc.(CS) M.Sc.(CS) B.Sc. (CS) (CS) B.Sc. B.A. (Tam) B.A. (HM & CS) CS) & (HM B.Com. (R) (R) B.Com. B.Sc. (Mat) B.Sc. M.A. (Tam)M.A. B.Sc. B.Sc. (Phy) B.Sc. B.Sc. (Che) B.Com. (CA) B.Com. 1 Computer 17 7 18 1 -- -- 9 -- 2 1 ------Application 21

2 Communicative 11 19 36 5 11 24 1 -- 2 2 -- 1 -- -- 112 & Functional English 3 Advertising, 14 6 12 5 8 9 1 ------55 Sales Promotion & Sales Management 4 Industrial 3 -- 3 ------1 -- 19 -- -- 26 Safety & Management 5 Matches & 2 -- 5 ------3 -- 40 -- -- 50 Fireworks 6 Certificate in 131 61 117 22 89 79 45 29 59 30 19 39 -- -- 720 Gandhian Thought 7 Journalism 24 9 4 1 -- 9 1 ------2 -- -- 50 8 French 9 Diploma in ------21 -- 4 ------25 Gandhian Thought

1.3 Feedback on curriculum

1.301 Feedback from students

At the end of the academic year, feedback on the existing curriculum was obtained from the outgoing students by administering a questionnaire. The students suggest i) To organize more number of programmes to improve their communication skills ii) To organize more number of campus interviews iii) To provide more career guidance programmes to know more about job opportunities iv) To provide internet facilities at free of cost 1.302 Feedback from alumni

In the alumni meeting conducted on 20.02.2010, feedback Proforma was circulated, and their opinion on the curriculum which they had undergone was collected.

• They need more project guidelines • To improve ladies hostel facility • Inter-collegiate participation should be encouraged • Infrastructure and curriculum is good • To conduct more role play, case studies, group discussion and mock interview to develop skill • They need more internet facility • They expect more extra curricular activities • They asked to improve the lab exercise and expect friendly relationship with staff members • They asked to develop communication skills of the students.

1.303 Feedback from parents

The feedback from parents was obtained at the time of Parent – Teacher Association Meetings. • Strict discipline maintained in the college and good infrastructure are highly appreciable • Bus has to be provided to Vembakkottai (Department of Physics) • Parents asked to arrange Spoken Hindi, English to the students • Parents asked the college to permit their wards to attend the selection o police/army camp • Asked to arrange more number of campus interviews, more coaching classes for poor students • Parents asked separate internet facility during the college hours

1.304 Feedback from employers

Employer’s feedback was available through informal sources at the time of Industrial visit, campus interviews and personal contact.

1.4 Curriculum update

1.401 Frequency of curriculum revision

The University revised the syllabi once in three years / five years for all courses. The last revision of syllabi was made for those who joined in June, 2008. Choice Based Credit System is introduced in this academic year at the UG and PG level.

1.402 National and International curriculum modules are referred for curriculum update

The last revision of syllabi was need -based and as per UGC guidelines. • A Board of Studies meeting by external experts was conducted on 28 th November, 2009, and 7 th December, 2009, and approved the syllabi of the value added certificate courses (Refer 1.205) to be offered to UG students by various departments of Sri Kaliswari College for the even semester 2009-2010. The views and modifications of the syllabi suggested by the experts were implemented.

1.403 Curriculum has emerging thrust areas including interdisciplinary areas

The Institution offers the following interdisciplinary courses as they provide rich potentiality for research activities and job opportunities. (Refer Tables in 1.202)

1.404 Faculty takes initiative in the curriculum revision, based on feedback from stakeholders

The feedbacks obtained from students, alumni and parents were collected and transmitted to update the syllabi of certificate, diploma courses offered by us. The feedback for regular curriculum is collected and valuable suggestions are intimated to the University.

1.5 Best practices in curricular aspects

Best practices in curricular design and development / academic flexibility / feedback on curriculum / curricular update / or any other quality initiative the Institution practices

• The choice based Value added courses designed by our college curriculum development cell are offered to all UG students to supplement the University prescribed syllabus. • Additional certificate and diploma courses are offered by the college to enhance the employability of our rural based students and to satisfy the needs of local industries. 1. The Certificate Course in Industrial Safety 2. The Certificate Course in Matches and Fireworks 3. Diploma in Catering Operations • The overall personality development of all learners is taken care of by providing value added courses and value based education • The feedbacks obtained from students, parents, alumni and employers were consolidated and representations were made in the proper forum for further action. • Tie-up with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi • Tie-up with ICWAI • Tie-up with MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi * * * * *

Criterion – II

TEACHING – LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Admission process and student profile

2.101 Wide publicity and transparency in the admission process

The admission process is highly transparent and made in consonance with the state policy. The students were selected for admission through the following procedures: • By advertising in leading newspapers, website and local cable TV • By participating in educational fairs • By displaying advertisements regarding the courses offered in the catchment area • By erecting hoardings to attract public attention at vantage points • By following the proceedings of the Director of Collegiate Education, Chennai • By strictly following the Government Reservation Policy • Distributing phamphlets containing the profile of the college and fees structure to the +2 students and public • By advertising through Kodai FM Radio • Launching a separate website for the college (www.kaliswaricollege.org) • Forming a steering committee to guide the students select their suitable courses • Fee structure is published in both the Prospectus and the College Calendar • An Admission Committee is formed which functions from the date of publication of results for the +2 students • The selected list is exhibited in the notice board on the basis of the merits and the government rules Details about Education fairs participated in the year 2009-2010 Date Name of the Conducted by Deputed staff Programme members details 01.05.2009 Advertisement Kodai FM -- to 31.05.2009 11.02.2010 n[apj;Jf; Dinamalar – Daily Newspaper, Co-sponsor fhl;LNthk; Madurai Venue : Kammavar Kalyana Mandapam, Sivakasi

2.102 Admission process is systematically administered based on predetermined criteria

• By inviting applications from the eligible candidates at +2 level • By constituting Admission Committee to assist the Principal in processing the application forms • By constituting a Steering Committee to periodically monitor the admission process Admission committee for 2009-2010: Dr.S.Kanmani, Principal - Chairperson Dr.A.Subramanian, Vice-Principal - Member Mr.S.Alagappan, H.O.D. of Chemistry - Member Dr.R.Narayana Prakash, Director in Biotechnology - Member Mr.V.Chandrabose, H.O.D. of English - Member Mrs.Pichaikani Prabakaran, H.O.D. of Maths - Member Dr.K.Natarajan, Director in Management Studies - Member Ms.R.Muthulakshmi, H.O.D. of Computer Application- Member Mr.R.Murugan, Head i/c, PG Commerce Department- Member (Representing SC/ST)

Steering committee for 2009-2010: Dr.(Mrs.)S.Kanmani, Principal - Chairperson Dr.A.Subramanian, Vice-Principal - Member Mr.S.Alagappan, H.O.D. of Chemistry - Member Dr.R.Narayana Prakash, Director in Biotechnology - Member Mr.V.Chandrabose, H.O.D. of English - Member Mrs.Pichaikani Prabakaran, H.O.D. of Maths - Member Ms.R.Muthulakshmi, H.O.D. of Computer Application- Member Dr.K.Natarajan, Director in Management Studies - Member Mr.M.Anbalagan, H.O.D. of Commerce - Member Mrs.M.Murugeswari, H.O.D. of Management Studies- Member

Mrs.N.Nalayini, H.O.D. of Commerce (CA) - Member Mrs.S.Jeyaseeli Subavavathi, H.O.D. of I.T. - Member Ms.S.Jeyashree, H.O.D. of Tamil - Member Ms.R.Ramakrishnaveni, H.O.D. of Computer Science - Member Mr.G.Krithiga Subramanian, H.O.D. of Physics - Member Mr.P.Srinivasan, H.O.D. of HM & CS - Member Mr.S.Saravanan, H.O.D. of Biotechnology - Member • By scrutinizing applications by the admission committee members • By taking into consideration the performances in the entrance test for P.G. and M.Phil. courses • By sending Interview Call letters to the applicants • By conducting personal interview

2.103 Admission process caters to access and equity considering the applicable norms including applicable reservation policies

For admission to all degree courses the rules and regulations of the Government of Tamilnadu and the reservation policy are strictly followed. Special care is taken to admit disadvantaged communities such as SC/ST, first generation learners from rural and economically backward sections, athletes, handicapped and socially backward classes. The particulars of admission for the academic year 2009-2010: No. of Applications Sold - 2770 No. of Applications Received - 1289 No. of students admitted - 959 (i.e., 495 Boys and 464 Girls) Course-wise break-up is given below: Courses Admitted strength Boys Girls Total B.Com. (R) 74 75 149 B.Com. (CA) 43 55 98 B.B.A. 103 34 137 B.Sc. Computer Science 29 37 66

Courses Admitted strength Boys Girls Total B.Sc. Information Technology 20 9 29 B.C.A. 44 42 86 B.Sc. Mathematics 15 35 50 B.Sc. Biotechnology 13 20 33 B.Sc. Chemistry 24 23 47 B.Sc. Physics 11 24 35 B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering 21 1 22 Science B.A. Tamil 36 33 69 M.Com. 7 5 12 M.Sc. Computer Science 3 9 12 M.Sc. Mathematics 1 10 11 M.Sc. Pharmceutical Chemistry 1 2 3 M.Sc. Biotechnology 2 4 6 M.A. Tamil 0 4 4 M.Phil. Commerce 6 12 18 M.Phil. Biotechnology 3 8 11 M.B.A. 39 21 60 Total 495 463 958

Community-wise Break-up is as follows:

Community Boys Girls TOTAL Overall percentage OC 6 7 13 1.36 % BC 258 285 543 56.62 % MBC/DNC 134 103 237 24.71 % SC/ST 99 67 166 17.31 %

Children of Ex-servicemen – 13 (on the home) Children of Refugees – 1 (on the home) Differently abled students - 11

2.104 Institution ensures due representation from different strata gender to locale a) Women

The ratio of women to men is on the increase in the College and exceeds the prescribed minimum of 30:70. The ratio of women to men for the academic year 2009-2010 is 464:495. b) Differently-abled All the diffrently-abled students who applied for a seat in the Institution are given chance. Eleven differently-abled students have been studying on the campus on the whole. c) Economically Weaker Sections of the Society The economically weaker sections of the society are given access to higher education • By granting fee-concession to the needy by the besides the government scholarships S.No. Name of the students Concession 1 D.Eswaran, B.Com.(CA) 75% (odd & even) 2 D.Sheeba, M.Sc.(Maths) 100% (odd & even) 3 A.Malarvizhi, B.Sc.(BT) 100% (odd & even) 4 Vijayalakshmi, M.A.(Tamil) Hostel fees (odd) 5 S.Arunachalam, M.Phil.(BT) 100% (even)

• The Management has donated books worth Rs.1,52,444.00 • Our alumni association is giving loan without interest to S.Jeyanthi of BCA (Rs.8,400/-) which she is paying back by her part-time job after college hours. • The Staff Club is sponsoring to meet the needs of the poor students S.No. Date Donor Reason Amount 1 19.08.09 Mrs.Pitchaikani D.Sheeba, Rs.475/- Prabakaran II B.Sc.(Maths) Head, Department of - Exam fees for odd Mathematics semester 2 19.08.09 Mrs.S.Amutha Rani, K.Arokiya Mary, Rs.3030/- Lecturer in Commerce III B.Com.(R) - semester fees 3 17.02.10 Department of To BBA students in order Rs.900/- Management Studies to carry out mini project (UG)

2.2 Catering to diverse needs

2.201 Assess the students’ learning level after admission and conduct appropriate remedial classes 30

The students’ knowledge, skills and needs are assessed before the commencement of the teaching programme in the following manner by: • Conducting Bridge courses to the first year UG students by the Department of English, Tamil and all the other departments before the commencement of regular classes • Conducting Entry level tests and Exit level tests in English, Tamil and all the other subjects to all first year under-graduate students. Based on the performance of students, slow learners are identified and remedial classes are arranged for them • Conducting special English tests to the first year UG students by the Department of English. Based on this, remedial classes are conducted to slow learners in addition to the regular college hours • Special classes conducted after regular class hours and on leave days. • Special coaching classes conducted for English • Remedial classes conducted for socially and economically weaker section for specific subjects

2.202 Adopt appropriate strategies for advanced learners The advanced learners are encouraged • To take seminars in regular classes • To prepare models and charts pertaining to their subjects • To participate in group discussions, brainstorming sessions, games, quizzes, etc. • To present papers in seminars, conferences, symposiums, workshops, inter-collegiate programmes etc. • To participate in various inter departmental programmes and competitions • To carry out summer projects • To do mini projects other than the regular curriculum

• To give training for competitive examinations for admission to courses like MCA, MBA, ICWAI and other competitive examinations • Permitted to earn while learning after the regular college hours • They were given projects • They have published on-line magazine • They took classes for the slow learners to improve their aptitude S. Name of Name of the students Topics are discussed No. Team leaders 02.08.10 17.08.10 02.09.10 21.09.10 1 C.Sharon M.Abinaya Management Nature of Financial Principles of Rose R.Anitha Function Economics Accounting Management A.Ayyammal K.Banupriya J.Dayana Chellathai 2 Y.Banupriya M.Dayoni Communication Concepts of English – Principles of V.Jeyaselvi process accounting Grammar Management P.Kavitha R.Lakshmi Narasu K.Mangayarkarasi 3 S.Karthika K.Manjudevi Law of Elasticity of Cost Elasticity of M.Pandeeswari Demand Demand Relationship Demand V.Pradeepa N.Rajalakshmi M.Subharani M.Rekha

4 S.Jayashree P.Suriya Planning – Journal & Trial Balance Principles of S.Thamaraiselvi process Ledger Organization B.Usharani M.Vijayalakshmi G.Sivakani R.Bhuvaneswari 5 P.Mahesh A.Arun Thangamani Single column Trial Balance Scientific Vaniga kumar P.Karthikeyan & double Management Kadithangal R.Dhanasekaran column cash S.Issac Devanesan book A.Ahil R.Karuppasamy Prabu P.Maharaja L.Kuppusamy 6 S.Kannan P.Manikandan Introduction to Monopolistic Schools of Trading & Babu S.Manikandan internet competition management Profit & Loss R.Muthukumar thought Account E.Mariselvam R.Muthu saravanan S.Nagarajan

P.Ponselvan L.Poolithurai 7 E.Vimalkumar M.Rajkumar Revision – Basis of Contribution Non-Trading S.Ramkumar financial departmentation of Henry Accounting G.Rajabalaji accounting Fayol R.Rampradeesh T.Ranjithkumar M.Sabarimalai S.Selvaraja J.Sadham Hussain P.Selvakumar 8 K.Chakkara N.Vijayakumar Accounting Demand Final Span of varthy R.Vanamoorthi theory forecasting Accounting Management V.Variramuthu C.Karuppasamy K.Mariselvam P.Jothielavarasan M.Ganeshkumar

Table showing summer-projects undertaken by the students during 2009-2010 Student Course Place G.Rajalakshmi II B.Sc.(Biotechnology) IAS, Hyderabad

Table showing mini-projects undertaken by the students during 2009-2010 Student Topic A.Mahalakshmi Isolation of Actinomycetes from wester ghats against eye R.Rohini pathogents S.Saravanan T.Vicorathisayam Anti oxidant assay of both smokers and non smokers R.Kavitha Anti microbial activity of tannery effluents R.Thambiran Soft drinks analysis R.Lenin S.Balasubramanian A.S.A.Mohamed Rizwana Coparison of rhizophore effect of Bt and non Bt cotton G.Karthick Extra Cellular purification and extraction of pectin enzyme use in Aspergillus niger Nisha Elizabeth Micro progagation Azadirachta indica M.Sharmila geetha lakshmi G.Rekha Immuno modulatory effect of Bendi extract of Rhumatoid M.Latha arthritis J.Sumathi Effect of CCL4 induced mice treated by plant extract of B.Shylaja Phillanthus niruri

2.203 conduct tutorial classes

The tutorial classes are conducted for the UG and PG students once in a week during 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. (after regular college hours) Table showing the details of work assigned and implemented in the tutorial classes during 2009-2010 Courses Nature of work assigned and Implemented Tamil Assignments to promote competency in English and Tamil languages English Communication skills Commerce Accountancy practicals Chemistry Equation deriving and problem solving Mathematics Solving problems of higher objective Management Studies Case analysis Physics Formulae and Problem solving Pharmaceutical Chemistry Problem solving Biotechnology Learning methods HM & CS Case studies in situation handling MBA Problem Solving Computer Application Developing programming Skills Information Technology Developing programming Skills Computer Science Developing programming Skills

2.204 The Institution is blessed with a mechanism for mentoring students

The academic progress of each student is monitored in the following ways: • By preparing the academic progress report along with students’ attendance and sending the same to the parents at the end of each cycle test. • Discussion classes are conducted as soon as the model examinations are over for two days for all the students • Library hours are allotted for the students to improve their subject knowledge and reading habits • Periodical language lab classes are allotted for the final year UG and all the PG students to improve their English competency • To improve the concentration power and Emotional Quotient (EQ) of the students meditation classes are regulary conducted • Classs teachers are appointed for each and every class • Counselling tutors are made available for a batch of 20 to 25 students

• Remedial classes are taken for those students who failed in the model examinations before the study holidays start • By organising ward meetings once in every month (VI hour of the last VI Day Order) to discuss the academic performance of the students in class tests and cycle tests and academic problems related to students (Refer 2.203) • By providing proper counselling to enhance the skill and knowledge of the students • Internet awareness programmes are conducted for all the first year UG students • Enrichment courses regarding computer knowledge are conducted for the non-computer students • By giving home assignments to develop students’ skills and knowledge • By monitoring the attendance of students; if attendance is poor, parents are invited and a discussion is held by the Vice-Principal along with the students to improve his/her percentage of attendance • By convening Parent-Teacher association meetings and taking steps for the academic progress of the students • Personal problems of the students are identified through the grievance letters box and rectified • Academic audit regarding completion of syllabus is regularly done every month with the acknowledgement of the HOD in each department. At the end of the semester students feedback are obtained regarding the same. • E-assignments • Seminars • Problem solving capacity • Class tests • Quiz programmes • Group Discussions • Questioning in between the lectures

2.3 Teaching learning process

2.301 The teaching programme schedule and methodologies are planned and organized in advance

The Institution plans and organises the teaching learning evaluation schedule to fit in with the total scheme in the following ways: ••• By convening the College Council, the decision making authority of the Institution, well ahead of the beginning of an academic year to prepare the teaching learning evaluation schedule planned in advance ••• To conduct refresher and counselling courses to the teaching and non- teaching staff to enhance the skill and knowledge before the beginning of each semester by the Faculty Academic Forum ••• To work a minimum of 90 days / a maximum of 94 days per semester without cancelling any lecture hours (excluding model exam and cycle tests) ••• To prepare and distribute the academic calendar before the commencement of each academic year and strictly follow it ••• To prepare schedules for comprehensive teaching plan, guest lectures, tour, field trip etc. ••• To unitise the syllabus and distributing them into a number of lectures based on the teaching plan ••• To maintain the portions covered registers monitored by the Head of the Department and the Principal ••• To get feedback from students for covering the entire syllabus/ practicals ••• To monitor analytical results in practicals at the end of each practical class ••• To allot language lab hours to III UG and all PG students to improve their English knowledge ••• To provide internet awareness to the students ••• To teach the students using models, OHP and LCD ••• To conduct seminars and association activities to enrich the students

••• To offer value added courses and certificate courses ••• To tap the talents through Talent Shows, Exhibition and Cultural activities ••• To encourage students to participate in inter-collegiate programmes ••• To honour the University Toppers Gold coins and cash awards are proposed ••• To alot language lab classes to I & II UG students

2.302 Experimental learning methodologies for participative learning are used

The lecture method is supplemented with other teaching methods to provide much scope for learner–centered activities. They are as follows:

The Table showing the various Learner-centered activities carried out by various departments during the year 2009-2010 S.No. Programme Subject 1 On the spot study B.Sc. (Hotel Management & Catering Science), B.Sc. (Chemistry), B.B.A., B.Com.(R), and B.Com.(C.A) 2. Mini Project B.Sc. (Biotechnology) 3. Project B.B.A., B.Com.(C.A), B.C.A., and B.Sc.(I.T.), B.Sc. (Hotel Management & Catering Science), M.Sc. (Biotechnology) M.Sc. (Computer Science), M.Com., M.Phil. (Commerce) and M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) M.Phil. (Biotechnology), M.B.A. 4. Industrial B.Sc.(Hotel Management & Catering Science), Training B.B.A., B.Com. (C.A) and M.A. (Tamil) 5. Case study B.B.A., M.B.A. 6. Field study B.B.A., M.B.A. 7. Industrial visit B.B.A., B.Com.(R), B.Com.(CA), B.Sc.(Chemistry), B.Sc. (Hotel Management & Catering Science), M.B.A. 8. Text Book 12 books publications 9. Practical B.Sc.(Chemistry), B.Sc. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Biotechnology), B.Sc.(Physics), B.Sc.(Computer Science), M.Sc. (Computer Science), B.C.A., B.Sc.(Information Technology) and M.Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) 10. Seminars, For all Departments Assignments, Group Discussions, Quiz

S.No. Programme Subject programmes and Interactive sessions

• By organising guest lectures, seminars and symposia through the eleven associations of our College (Appendix – I) • By participating and presenting papers in national seminars and conferences (Appendix – II) • By arranging special lectures inviting experts from various fields through Faculty Academic Forum • By training the students to prepare/find the reagents/solutions by themselves and to operate the instruments, in the programming language by LCD presentations and demonstration by faculty members • By using the language lab optimally to promote communication skill • Two sets of cycle tests for each semester are conducted regularly on Wednesdays for two hours for the II and III year UG students. For I UG and I PG students two sets of periodic tests for one hour are conducted so that continuous internal assessment may be sent to the University for 25 marks. For the II PG students also continuous internal assessment is sent for 25 marks. Out of the total of 25 marks, 15 marks are allocated for written tests, 5 marks are allocated for quiz or seminar and 5 marks are allocated for assignments. A model exam for all I, II and III UG students and I & II PG students is conducted for each semester. Progress reports are sent to the Parents at the end of each set of cycle tests, periodic tests and the model exams.

2.303 Educational technologies are effectively used (Audio visual aids)

Apart from chalk and talk method, the following modern teaching aids are used in classroom instructions. • Liquid Crystal Display Projector (LCD) • Over Head Projector (OHP)

• Computers • Educational CDs • Digital Library • Models • Charts • Slides • Specimen • Tape-recorder • Display of newspaper cuttings • Language Lab and assignments • E-assignments • E-learning • DELNET facilities • Internet facilities

2.304 Problem-solving approach as a teaching methodology is adopted

All Science and Arts departments adopt the problem solving approach as a powerful tool in teaching-learning process. • Problem solving techniques are used during regular hours • Home work and problem assignments are given regularly • Mini project and Project works are carried out by students • VAC courses - Arithmeticability and Mathsability through problem solving are offered to Maths major students • Case study as part of the curriculum • Job training projects are arranged during the vacation • Deciphering Poetic meter and pattern by students in Tamil Poetry

2.305 Computer aided information retrieval and teaching methodology is

adopted

Students and faculty keep pace with the recent developments in the subjects in the following manner: • By training the students to surf the internet and download the data • By teaching the subject through LCD presentations • By assigning e-assignments • By publishing research articles • By pursuing research and higher studies • Retrieval of information through DELNET • E-learning a) Computers • Every Department is equipped with a computer and a printer • Each staff and student of MBA department is provided with a laptop b) Internet/ Information Technology • Free internet facility is provided to all the staff and research scholars c) Computer Aided Packages Computer aided packages are used to make the learning process easier and interesting. Every department is equipped with computer aided packages

2.306 Library resources are effectively used to augment teaching learning process

• Students make use of 2 international journals and a record number of 63 national magazines which are available in LRC. • New books & journals are added to the Library every year. 793 new books and 5 new journals have been added this academic year • DELNET Library System is also available and used and 12 books have been borrowed • 435 Magazines sponsored by the Staff Club for the benefit of the student community to improve their communication skill in English

• Separate book bank for SC/ST (106 text books for various disciplines) in the General Library • A book bank is being created and developed by Alumni Association also Number of Books in Department Library (2009-2010) S. Departments No of books added Total no. of No 2009-2010 books 1. Tamil 10 236 2. Bio – technology 30 169 3. Mathematics 25 369 4. Commerce 6 297 5. Computer Science 5 78 6. Pharmaceutical Chemistry - 135 7 M.B.A. 249 1781

Magazines and Journals in Library (2009-2010) S.No Department Purchased journals & magazines during 2009 – 2010 1. Tamil 1. Makkal Sinthanai 2. Kala Suvadu 3. Kalai Kathir 4. Sentamil 5. Sentamil Selvi 6. Thisai Ettum 2 English 1. The Journal of Indian Writing English 3 Commerce & 1. Economic and Political weekly Management 2. E-Business 3. Business World 4. Marketing Mastermind 5. Business Today 6. Finance India 7. Indian Management 8. HRM Review 9. Search 10. The Accounting World 11. Tamil Thozhil Ulagam 12. Charted Accounts Today 13. Business Economics Facts for you 14. Fortune India 15. Indian Journal of Marketing 16. IJMR 17. IJOMAS 18. Vikalpa 19. IBA Bulletin 20. RBI Bulletin 21. Industrial Economist 22. The Indian Banker 41

S.No Department Purchased journals & magazines during 2009 – 2010 4 Computer 1.Tamil Computer Science, 2.PC Quest Information 3.Information Technology Technology and 4.Electronics for You Computer 5. Digit Applications 6. Express Computer 7. Data Quest 8. Sadhana 5 Biotechnology 1. Current Science 2. Biology Today 3. Down to Earth 4. Thozhil Nudpa Thotta Kalai 5. Advanced Biotech 6. Tamilaga Vivasaya Ulagam 7. Indian Green File 8. Agro Bios News letter 9. Indian Journal of Microbiology 10. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology 11. Indian Journal of Biophysics and Biochemistry 12. Bioinformatics in India 13. Journal of Bioscience 14. Journal of Science Education 15. Natural Product Radiance 16. Journal of Natural Remedies 17. Medicinal and aromatic Plants abstracts 18. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 19. Teri News Fire 20. Terra Green 21. Journal of Earth System Science 22. Indian Journal of Genetics 23. Indian Journal of Biotechnology 6 Chemistry & 1. Chemistry Today Pharmaceutical 2. Indian Drugs Chemistry 3. Scientific American India 4. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 5. Indian Sciences Abstracts 6. Journal of Chemical Science 7. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 8. Indian Journal of Chemistry Section – A 9. Indian Journal of Chemistry Section – B 10. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 11. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 12. International Journal of Chemical Sciences 13. Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 14. Advances in Pharmacology and Toxicology 15. International Journal of Pharmacology and Biological 7 Mathematics 1. Mathematics Today 2. Mathematics News Letter

S.No Department Purchased journals & magazines during 2009 – 2010 3. Proceedings Mathematical Sciences 4. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics 8 Physics 1. Physics for you 2. Pramana : Journal of Physics 3. Journal of Astro Physics and Astronomy 4. PRAYAS 5. Indian Pure and Applied Physics 6. Bulletin of Material Science 9 Hotel 1. Hotel and Food Services Management & 2. Express Hospitality Catering 3. Upper Crust Science 4. FHRAI 10 General 1. India Today 2. Employment News 3. CSR 4. GK Today 5. Emaigal 6. The Sports Star 7. National Geography 8. Kissan World 9. Tamilaga Arasu 10. Sivakasi Times 11. Dhinamalar 12. Dhinathanthi 13. Dhinakaran 14. Dhinamani 15. Dhinapoomi 16. The Hindu 17. The New Indian Express 18. Business Line 19. Vedanta Kesari Total 103

Number of Periodicals added during the academic year 2009-2010 S.No. Department Suggested new Journals and Magazines during 2009-2010 1 Tamil 1. Theeranathi 2 English 1. Reader’s Digest 2. The Week 3 Commerce 1. Public Opinion 2. Nanaya Vikadan (Tamil) 4 Management 1. Indian Journal of Finance 5 Physics 1. Employment Service (Tamil) Total

Book Bank utility outside the campus

S.No. Name of the Book Bank No. of students 1 Metha Jain Book Bank, Sivakasi 128 2 Book Bank Trust 16 3 Book Bank, Sivakasi 8 4 Government Library, Virudhunagar 2 5 Government Library, Sivanadanoor (Tenkasi Taluk) 1 6 Government Library, Azhappapuram 1 7 Thiruthangal Library 1 8 Branch Library, Sattur 1

The College Library functions from 09.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. on all working days. It is also functioning during semester holidays.

2.307 Use laboratory equipment / field experiences effectively to maximize the teaching – learning process

• The laboratories are well equipped with sufficient quantities of test and measuring instruments, chemicals, glassware and electrical wiring with circuit breakers • All the lab instruments are kept in working condition • Any equipment which is not in working condition will be repaired • Students are allowed to do experiments individually • Computer laboratories are fully air conditioned and the computers are networked through servers • Separate system is provided to each student for computer practicals • Practical classes are conducted regularly as per the time table • Periodic tests are conducted to evaluate the practical skills of students • The final year Biotechnology students do group projects using the facilities available • The Department of Chemistry is using its laboratory for testing fireworks chemicals for industries and outsiders as per Government norms • Access to internet is available to PG students to enrich their knowledge • Two hours per week are allotted to the M.Sc.(Biotechnology), M.Sc.(Computer Science) and M.Com.(CA) students

• The Institution adopts the advanced software in the laboratories, library and the office • All the final year UG students and the PG students are trained in the language lab to enhance their communication skill • Students are sent for industrial visits /industrial training / educational tour/ exhibitions/ trade fair • B.Sc. (HM & CS) students visit various hotels for in-sevice training • Students are trained in camps at press (M.A. (Tamil)) • An animal house and a fish pond are maintained for the Biotechnology and the Pharmaceutical Chemistry students to learn effectively

2.308 Use wide range of techniques, materials and experiences to engage student interests

• The knowledge gained by each faculty by participating in each seminar / workshop / refresher course/ orientation/ conference/ symposium is shared with the respective students as well as the other members of the teaching faculty in the department • The knowledge gained by each faculty by extensive reading is shared with the students in their classrooms • Latest developments and findings which the staff members come across are put-up in the department / general notice boards so that the students may be benefited by them • Several tie-up programmes with other Technical Institutions are conducted to fulfill the interest of the students – Two-wheeler Mechanism, Hardware Mechanism and CCNA programmes • The tie-up programme with Dreams Education, Sivakasi, is conducted to fulfill the interest of the students in animation technology • Eminent experts and experienced professors / readers from various reputed Institutions / Universities / Industries at national and international levels are frequently invited through an array of associations functioning

inside the campus to enrich and update the knowledge of students and staff • Government aided programmes – Ten days conference sponsored by Centre for Classical Research Tamil are also conducted to enlighten the students • Interests of the students are fulfilled by allocating specific library hours for light reading • Modern animated pictures related to Biotechnology are downloaded and screened to increase the interest of the students • Each staff and student of MBA course is provided with a laptop • Each department is furnished with OHP • Research departments are furnished with LCD projectors • The Biotechnology department is provided with separate internet facility • Students are trained to prepare the reagents used in the laboratory • All the final year UG and PG students are trained in the language lab to enhance their communication skill • Animation technology like Macromedia Flash and 3D-Max are offered by the Department of Information Technology • Students are encouraged to organize and participate in the association activities like guest lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops and group discussions • Career guidance is given to the students through the Career Guidance Cell. Coaching for Competitive Examinations is given through the Cell Vegetable Carving classes arranged to satisfy the students’ interest Flower Arrangement & Decoration, Boquette Making arranged to satisfy the students’ interest Bakery classes arranged to satisfy the students’ interest Cooking classes arranged to satisfy the students’ interest • Modern multimedia techniques are used in classrooms

• Freshers are taught to create their own E-mail ID and prepare E-assignments • To increase the interest of the students in Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science several event management programmes – vegetable carving, flower arrangements, theme lunch and food festival are conducted • Demonstration by PG students for the UG students regarding hardware • Talent shows for mathematical models, bakery display and chart display • Organising quiz programmes by the students for the students • Organising seminars/ paper presentations by the students for the students • Notable articles in magazines and journals explained and taught for the students • SPSS packages used to improve research methodology • Maps used for effective teaching and learning (Department of Tamil and Department Hotel Management & Catering Science) • A Green House has been set-up to carry out plant related studies • A Mega Exhibition for two days was conducted for the school children and the public in and around Sivakasi by the Kaliswarians. Students were engaged in preparing and explaining all the models and charts thereby enhancing their talents and knowledge. • On the basis of the feedback from the visitors of the Mega Exhibition, a project was carried out by the BBA students as self-evaluation • Students are encouraged and guided to participate in inter-collegiate/ district level/ state level meets conducted by various Institutions in Tamilnadu

2.4 Teacher quality 2.401 Percentage of teachers with Ph.D. qualification

No. of Ph.D. qualifications - 13 It works out to 9.8% during 2009-2010. No. of staff Registered for Ph.D. - 17

Mr.C.Ravishankar, Lecturer in Tamil was awarded Doctorate on 01.12.2009, Ms.S.Jeyashree, Lecturer in Tamil and Mr.R.Murugan, Lecturer, PG Department of Commerce have submitted their thesis. Mr.V.Sudhakar, Lecturer in PG Department of Management Studies and Mrs.Valli Devasena, Lecturer in PG Department of Commerce were awarded Ph.D. Mr.G.Ganesan, Lecturer in Information Technology and Mr.B.Surendar, Lecturer in Commerce (CA), Ms.C.M.Malarvizhi and Ms.P.Mala Lecturers in Mathematics, were awarded M.Phil. degree Ms.G.Anbuselvi and Ms.D.Madhumathi Lecturers in Computer Application, Ms.K.Kasthuri, Lecturer in Computer Science and Mrs.M.Devi Kamatchi, Lecturer in Management Studies (UG) are doing M.Phil. course Ms.B.Ezhilmary, Lecturer in Computer Application and Ms.M.Benita, Lecturer in Management Studies (UG) have submitted her M.Phil. dissertation. Faculty pursuing Ph.D. S.No. Name of the staff Department Pursuing Course 1 Mrs.A.Roopa Devi Tamil Ph.D. 2 Mr.J.B.Sam Selva kumar Tamil Ph.D. 3 Mrs.M.Sujatha Biotechnology Ph.D. 4 Ms.N.Hemalatha Biotechnology Ph.D. 5 Mr.S.Saravanan Biotechnology Ph.D. 6 Ms.M.Meena Commerce Ph.D. 7 Mr.K.Sathish Commerce Ph.D. 8 Mr.M.Gurusamy Commerce MBA & Ph.D. 9 Mrs.S.Jeyaseeli Subavathy Information Technology Ph.D. 10 Mrs.R.Krishnaveni English Ph.D. 11 Ms.S.Murugeswari Management Studies Ph.D. 12 Mr.S.Mariappan Management Studies Ph.D. 13 Mr.M.Ramamoorthy Commerce (CA) Ph.D. 14 Mr.R.Velmurugan Management Studies Ph.D. (PG) 15 Mr.P.K.Balamurugan Management Studies Ph.D. (PG) 16 Mrs.S.Amutha Rani Commerce MBA & Ph.D. 17 Mrs.S.Saraswathi Commerce MBA & Ph.D.

2.402 Percentage of teaching positions filled against sanctioned posts

100%

2.403 Adherence to UGC /State Govt. / University norms with reference to teacher qualifications for recruitment

With reference to teacher qualifications for recruitment, we follow the UGC / State/ University norms. 132 members are on the staff of this college. Of them 126 are lecturers, 3 are teaching assistants, 3 are guest lecturers and 3 are part-time lecturers. 13 faculty are doctors with Ph.D. degree, 69 faculty are PG with M.Phil. qualification, 10 faculty are undergoing M.Phil. programme. 58 teaching faculty and 6 non-teaching faculty are newly appointed.

2.404 Faculty recruitment process is systematic and rigorous When there is a vacancy for teaching staff, the Institution is following the undermentioned systematic and rigorous approach for recruitment. • Applications are called for through advertisements in newspapers stating the basic qualification required • Applications received are screened by the duly constituted selection commiitee on the basis of the candidates’ academic qualifications and experience and then the selected candidates are called for personal interview • A selection committee comprising the Secretary, the Principal, Vice- Principal, HOD and a University subject expert is constituted. • After the personal interview, the suitable candidate for the existing vacancy is selected as per the recommendation of the selection committee.

Substitutes are recruited following the same procedure that we adopt for recruiting staff for regular vacancies.

Part-time lecturers have been appointed for Part - I Hindi, French and Karate as per the details given below:

S.No. Name of the Staff Programme/Subject 1. Mrs.A.Shymala Selvan, M.A.,M.Phil., French Mr.Meenakshi Sundaram, M.A.,M.Phil., and Mr.A.Arivan, M.A.,(Ph.D.,) 2. Mr.KAS.O.Marimuthu, M.A., Hindi 3. Mr.V.R.Appadurai Karate

For VAC course subjects, the subject experts are appointed on a part-time basis to keep the students and faculty abreast of the recent developments in the following fields. They are paid, on hourly basis. Table showing subject experts appointed

S.No. Name of the Staff Programme/Subject 1. Mr.S.Mariappan Yoga and Meditation 2 Mr.KAS.O.Marimuthu Hindi 3 Mrs.A.Sudha Kumari Hindi 4 Mrs.T.Seemathi Hindi 5 Mrs.S.Sankari Hindi 6 Mrs.S.Jothi Hindi 7 Mrs.P.Jeyamala Yoga (for girls) 8 Mr.S.Mariappan Yoga (for boys)

2.405 Faculty development programs are initiated and utilized

Tables showing the activities of Faculty Academic Forum for the academic year 2009-2010 S.No. Date Resource Person Topic Beneficiaries 1 08.06.09 Mr.T.Dhanasekaran Orientation Teaching faculty & Visiting Faculty, Department Programme in the PG 09.06.09 of Management Studies, Sri Department of Kaliswari College, Sivakasi Management 2 Prof.Samuel Joseph Studies Associate Professor Department of Management Studies, Karunya University, Coimbatore 3 Dr.D.Ramkumar Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, American College, Madurai 4 Mr.Joseph Devadasan Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, American College, Madurai

S.No. Date Resource Person Topic Beneficiaries 5 11.06.09 Mr.Md.M.A.Khan Attitudinal All the teaching Assistant Manager, Human Change faculty Resource Development Cell, Reserve Bank of India, Chennai 6 12.06.09 Dr.(Mrs.)M.Thenmozhi Excellence in Teachers with Professor, Department of Teaching less than 3 Management Studies, years of Indian Institute of experience and Technology Madras, newly appointed Chennai Teachers team All the HODs building 7 13.06.09 Dr.Sr.B.J.Queensly Jayanthi Road map to All the teaching Controller of Examinations, success & faculty Reader in Commerce, extra ordinary Jayaraj Annapackiam achievements College for Women, The art of Faculty in the Periyakulam dealing with hostels people 8 15.06.09 Mrs.T.Saroja Modern teaching All the teaching Principal, Women University techniques faculty College of Education, Mother Teresa University for Women, Kodaikanal 9 28.01.10 Dr.R.Palanisamy Stepping All the HODs Department of Zoology, towards Yadava College, Madurai Autonomy 10 30.01.10 Dr.P.Chelladurai Effective All the teaching Co-ordinator, Youth Welfare teaching - a faculty Department, Madurai paradigm shift Kamaraj University, Madurai 11 26.03.10 Dr.S.Perumalsamy About Autonomy All the teaching Emeritus Professor & faculty Former HOD, Department of Economics, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore 12 14.04.10 Dr.M.Arunagiri Responsibilities All the teaching Former Principal of the teaching faculty Thiagarajar Arts College, faculty in Madurai Autonomy

Besides the orientation programme and assessment programme, the faculty attended the workshop, symposium, conference and seminars frequently to improve themselves and update their knowledge. Registration fees and TA are met by the Management. (Appendix II)

Department of Mathematics frequently attended the cluster of colleges programme conducted by various colleges affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. A similar programme was conducted in Sri Kaliswari College also. (Appendix I)

2.406 Incentives/ awards/ recognitions are received by faculty • Ms.Anbu Niya Jeba Soundar, Lecturer, Department of Information Technology, received gold medal for University first rank in PG of MCA (2006- 2009) from the Governer Surjith Singh Barnala on 09.01.2010. • Ms.A.Pandilakshmi, Lecturer, Department of Commerce (CA), received the ‘Best Teacher Award’ by IMS, Madurai. • Dr.A.Vairamuthu, Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology, received ‘Best Exnora Co-ordinator’ award on 28.02.2010 awarded by Civic Exnora, Sivakasi • The teaching faculty who produced university first rank holders are honoured on the college day dais. They were presented Gold coins by our magnanimus management. • The teaching faculty who produced University rank holders from II to X rank are honoured on the college day dais. They were presented Gift cheques by our magnanimus management. • The teaching faculty who have published books related to the syllabus prescribed by the University are honoured with cash awards. • The teaching faculty who have published research papers in international and national magazines are honoured with cash awards. • The faculty (both teaching and non-teaching) who have 100% attendance are awarded Gold coins. • The teaching faculty who produce 100% pass results in all the subjects they handled are honoured on the college day dais with cash awards.

2.407 Faculty demonstrate creativity and innovation in teaching methodology

Teaching innovations made in the academic year 2009-2010 are as follows: ••• Teaching through computer assisted language lab with CDs for British and American accents ••• Encouraging the students to submit the assignments through e-mail ••• Encouraging the students to have email id for ‘e-learning’ ••• Using audio-visual aids to supplement chalk and talk method ••• Preparation of models and charts are also encouraged among the students for better understanding of the subjects ••• Apart from the regular curriculum, a mini project was carried out by the BBA students in a successful manner ••• Live demonstration are given through multimedia projector to learn the concepts easily (I.T.) ••• Language Lab to improve communication skill ••• OHP sheets prepared as per the need ••• Powerpoint presentation prepared as per the need ••• Demonstration for flower arrangement, bakery, vegetable carving and cooking by the faculty in the Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science for all the interested students

2.5 Evaluation process and reforms

2.501 Provision for continuous evaluation and monitoring student’s progress

The Institution continuously monitors the students’ performance and prepares them for final exams in the following ways: • By conducting entry & exit level test for all first year UG students • class tests, two cycle tests, one model examination for all theUG, PG & M.Phil. students • Slow learners are identified and remedial classes are conducted

• By giving assignments and seminars every semester • By making available Madurai Kamaraj University question for all papers to students • By conducting tutorial meeting once in a month to discuss the academic progression and personal problems of students. On the basis of the interaction, remedial steps are taken • By counselling about 25 students by each staff member under mentoring system to look after their welfare • By giving revision with previous University question papers before the model test • By discussing students’ performance in the model examination • Remedial classes are conducted for slow learners • By organising class seminars to improve the students’ communicative skills. Post-graduate and M.Phil. scholars are trained by these seminars for viva-voce • Progress reports and attendance are sent to the parents periodically • By conducting Parents-Teachers meetings once in a semester about the student’s progress • Sick students and students who availed O.D. during cycle tests are allowed to write re-test • Transperancy in evaluation • Continuous Internal Assessment for first and second year UG and all PG students sent to the University

2.502 Conducts mid-term / semester evaluation All the first and second year UG and PG students have both internal and external assessments • Internal marks 25% for all first and second year UG & all PG students • There is no internal assessment for third year UG students. However, the college conducts centralised cycle tests and model tests to assess the performance and prepare them for the University Examinations 54

• As soon as the practicals are completed it is assessed immediately • For practical – 40% internal test and 60% external • Skill based evaluation test conducted for final year students of all the disciplines

2.503 Declares results within two months of the examinations

Our college is affliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. The Examinations are conducted as per the schedule given by the University. We send the continuous internal assessment foil cards to the Controller of Examinations before the commencement of the University Examinations and thereby assisting the University to publish the results within two months. 2.504 Reforms in examination procedures and processes are evident

• To calculate the continuous internal assessment cycle tests are conducted on every Wednesday. The schedule of the examinations are published in the college calendar which is issued to the students at the beginning of the academic year • Both the cycle tests and University Public Examinations are conducted as per the rules and regulations formed by the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. • One Invigilator for 25 students • The ratio of external examiners to the Internal examiners is always maintained as 1:7 • Drinking water supplied inside the hall • The examination halls are opened five minutes before the commencement of the examination • Appointment of the supporting faculty and the non-teaching faculty are strictly followed • Differently-abled students are given seats in the ground floor to write their examinations • If the situation warrants, Scribbler is provided

• Students are allowed to enter the examination hall only upto 30 minutes after the commencement of the examination • Analysis of the question paper is done by the class teacher only after 30 minutes of commencement of the examination

2.505 Examination processes are transparent and realizable

• As far as the continuous internal assessement is concerned the calculation is transparent to the satisfaction of the students • Signature of the student is obtained for the internal assessment of each paper thereby acknowledging the transperancy • The question papers received from the University are kept confidential and opened by the Chief Superintendent in front of the external examiners just 15 minutes prior to commencement of the examinations • The hall numbers and seating arrangement are put-up in the notice board in advance • In each examination hall the details about Register Numbers of the students assigned for the hall and the subject codes of the particular paper to be conducted are written in the black board • To budget the time for the students, a bell goes at the interval of every half-an-hour. There is a warning bell five minutes prior to the last bell

2.506 Security of the evaluation system is ensured

Evaluation procedures are followed by the Controller of Examinations in Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. The question paper analysis is done by the course teacher after 30 minutes of the commencement of the examination and the report is submitted to the Principal. Questions out of syllabus and any mistakes in problems are immediately reported to the Controller of Examinations for consideration during evaluation.

2.507 Student grievances regarding evaluation results are addressed

The grievance redressal meeting is conducted by the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, during the third Wednesday of every month. There is a co-ordinator within our campus to assist the students to attend the meeting to rectify their grievances.

Redressal of grievances regarding evaluation is met in the following ways: • By providing the facility to apply for revaluation for cycle and model test • By conducting a re-test for absentees who were sick / participated in inter-collegiate programmes/ games off campus • Retest is conducted for the whole class in case of poor performance • By distributing the valued answer scripts of cycle tests and model test to the students to rectify the discripancy in valuation before entering the marks in the mark register. • Transparency is followed in the valuation • By giving information about the evaluation process at the beginning of the semester • By stating the method of internal assessment • By intimating the results of the cycle tests and model test and university examinations to parents • By informing the availability of the facility to obtain a photo-copy of the valued answer scripts for the university examinations • If the results are withheld, the same will be represented to the authorities of the University during the grievance redressal cell meeting • Duplicate hall tickets are provided in the case of the students who lost their hall tickets • Suggestions box is installed to air the students’ grievances

2.6 Best Practices in teaching learning & evaluation Best Practices in Admission process / catering diverse needs / Teaching – learning Process / Teacher quality / Evaluation process and reforms / or any other quality initiative the institution practices.

• Admission process is very open and transparent • Providing higher education to rural students • Free application and prospectus are given to socially backward students • SC/ST students are admitted more in number than the prescribed percentage • Identification of slow learners by conducting Entry Test. Special steps are taken to enhance their skill and knowledge. • Fast learners do project work, present papers in seminars/symposia and attend workshops • Free internet facility is provided to research scholars and the teaching faculty • The registration fee is paid by the Management for the staff to attend and to present papers in seminars/ conferences/ workshops • The students’ skill and result in the practicals are monitored at the end of each practical hour • Students submit their assignments through e-mail • Students’ academic performance is monitored through Cycle Tests/ Model Examinations and the progress of stuents is duly informed by post. • There is no cancellation of classes • Tutorial meeting with the class teacher is conducted once in a month to hear their grievances and counsel them to excel in their performances • Apart from the regular working hours, the college works for some extra time, for value added courses and remecial teaching • Students’ attendance is monitored regularly and suitable steps are taken to minimise their absence. The parents are intimated about their ward’s absence and a counselling meeting is conducted by a committee consisting of Principal, Vice-Principal, HOD, counselling tutor, parent and the student • Incentives are given by the Management in various forms to improve the quality on the campus

• Incentives to 100% attendance (students) • Incentives for 100% marks scorer in theory • Incentives for University rank holders • Incentives for teachers / non-teaching staff with 100% attendance in the calendar year • Incentives for teachers for publishing books, papers in international journals • Incentives for producing University rank holders • Free internet facility for teaching faculty and PG students • Separate laptop for staff and students of MBA course • Free Registration fee for attending state/ national/ international seminars, symposium, workshops, inter-collegiate programmes • Remedial classes for slow learners • Encouraging the fast learners to present papers and attend seminars in the state/ national level seminars, workshops, symposia etc. • The best library user (student) is honoured in the college day dais • Prizes are given to those rural students hailing from economically weak sections and panchayat schools and scoring more than 80% in ther University examinations • Those students hailing from Tamil medium schools are honoured by giving a prize if they score high marks in Part-II English • Creating e-mail id and and assigning e-assignments • Modern teaching techniques i.e., usage of OHP and LCD presentations are encouraged • Student winners of various competitions connected with the curriculum are provided with TA/ DA for attending other college programmes • In addition to the permitted books, an extra of two books are issued to the socially backward students • An additional book shelf is available for the SC/ST students’ use • ‘Rural stars’ identified and prizes given

• First generation learners excelling in their performance are encouraged and given prizes

Criterion III

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.101 Institution facilitates faculty to undertake research by providing research funds (seed money)

The Institution promotes faculty participation in research in the following ways: • By setting up a separate research committee to promote research culture among the members of staff • By giving an increment of Rs.1,000/- to the staff with Ph.D. • By encouraging the staff to pursue M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes • Pursing - M.Phil. – 11 Ph.D. - 17 • By meeting the registration fee and TA for presenting papers in the national and international seminars, conferences, and symposia (Rs.31,632.00) • By meeting the expenditure (stationery) for publishing research articles • By organising programmes to know the recent trends in various disciplines (Appendix – I) • The Research Committee released the journal ‘Trends in Kalis Research’ by Dr.Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 10 th June, 2010. • The Research Committee released ‘Kalis Gleanings’ on 07.04.2010 by Dr.C.Vinayaga Sundaram, Associate Professor in Commerce, ANJA College, Sivakasi

• By permitting the faculty members to participate and to present papers in semi nars and conferences • Financial assistance to staff members for attending seminars and workshops - Rs.31,632.00 • No. of paper presented by staff – 57 (Appendix IV) By providing financial assistance to publish a research journal • ‘Trends in Kalis Research’ - Rs.4,160.00 • ‘Kalis Gleanings’ - Rs.8,240.00 • By providing chemicals and instrumentation facilities at free of cost • Free internet facility for researchers among the teaching faculty The Institution promotes participation of the staff in research through the academic programmes in the following manner: • By updating the library with recently published magazines, journals and books (Rs.1,41,771.00) • By organising programmes for honing the research aptitude of the staff (Appendix I) • By providing well equipped infrastructure and lab facilities • By organising state and national level seminars, conferences, and symposia • By motivating the staff to attend and present papers in the national and international seminars, conferences and symposia (Appendix II) • Financial assistance from Centre for Semmozhi to conduct Semmonzhi Tamil National Seminar – Rs.1,11,000.00

3.102 Provision for research facilities in terms of laboratory equipment, research journals and research incentives

The research activities in the Institution are catalysed by the availability of modern infrastructure. The following major research facilities in a developed condition are available on the campus. Laboratory facilities:

• Well equipped Biotechnology laboratory • Animal tissue culture laboratory • Microbial Culture Maintenance facility • Plant tissue culture laboratory • Pharmaceutical laboratory • Industrial chemical testing laboratory • Animal house • Green House • Computer Science Laboratory • Bioinformatics Laboratory The major research instruments available on the campus: Bio-safety laminar flow Slit-fermenter walk in cold room Central instrumentation with ultra freezers PCR ELISA readers Gel-documentation system Lyophilizer Refrigerated microfuge Nicon fluorescent and phase UV and visible spectrophotometer Flame Photometer Photo electric colorimeter Analgesiometer Rotorod Electro Convulsometer Plethesmograph Polarimeter Sherrington Rotating Drum Dissolution apparatus

Disintegration apparatus Spectrometer Incubator Laminar Air flow Chamber Clinical centrifuge, Microwave Oven, Magnetic Stirrer Transilluminator Conductivity meter pH meter, Potentiometer Orbital Shaker Mechanical Shaker Refractometer Cryobath Vacuum pump Heating mantle Melting point apparatus Temperature controlled water bath Double Distillation Unit Deionizer

CO 2 incubator Fume cupboard The number of Journals/Magazines subscribed: (General Library) Journals/ Magazines Total International level Journals 2 National level Journals 101 Journals & Magazines 58

The number of Journals/Magazines subscribed: (MBA Library) Newly subscribed Journals/ Magazines (2009-2010) International level Journals 2 National level Journals 6 National Magazines 11 Total 19

• Online DELNET Library

Research Incentives: Our Management is extending financial support by way of offering incentives to the staff members and students to promote research on the campus, • By setting up a separate research committee to promote research culture among the staff • By giving an increment of Rs.1,000/- for staff with Ph.D. • By encouraging the staff to do M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes • By permitting them to do research projects for their M.Tech. degree • By meeting the registration fee and TA for presenting papers in the national and international seminars, conferences, and symposia (Rs.31,632.00) • By providing the facility of Sabbatical leave for pursuing research activities abroad • By organising programmes to know the recent trends in various disciplines • By permitting the faculty members and students to participate and to present papers in seminars and conferences • By offering M.Phil. programmes in Commerce and Biotechnology to promote research culture among students • By publishing a research journal ‘Trends in Kalis Research’ • Free internet lab facility to M.Phil. scholars and staff members • By providing chemicals and instrumentation and animals (rat and rabbit) used as research tools by M.Sc. and M.Phil. Biotechnology students at free of cost

3.103 Encourage and promote research culture (e.g. Teaching work load remission, opportunities for attending conferences etc.)

• The Institution permits the staff to go on O.D. leave for presenting papers in seminars outside the campus

• Sabbatical leave is also provided to them • By meeting the registration fee for presenting papers in the national and international seminars, conferences, and symposia for staff members (Rs.31,632.00) • Remission of work load

3.104 Initiate research by collaborating with other research organisations/ industries

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3.105 Faculty recognition for guiding research

Many members of staff of this Institution are qualified to guide research work. The following members of staff are recognized as guides of M.Phil. and Ph.D. programme of their parent University and other Universities. Dr.S.Kanmani - Dept. of Tamil Dr.A.Subramanian - Dept. of Mathematics Dr.R.Narayana Prakash - Director of Biotechnology Dr.S.Chandra Bose - Dept. of Management Studies (PG) Dr.D.Sangaiya - Dept. of Tamil Dr.K.Sadeeshkumar - Dept. of Commerce (PG) Mrs.N.Nalayini - Dept. of Commerce (CA) Mr.R.Murugan - Dept. of Commerce (PG)

3.106 Establishing research committees for promoting and directing research

A Research Committee has been constituted to facilitate and monitor research activities of the staff and students.

Members of the Research Committee: Shri. A.P. Selvarajan, Secretary - Patron

Dr. (Mrs) S.Kanmani, Principal - Chairman Dr. A. Subramanian, Vice-Principal - Member Dr. R. Narayana Prakash - Convenor Dr. A. Sujatha - Member Dr.J.Arokia John Paul - Member Dr.A.M.Vairamuthu - Member Dr. D. Sangaiya - Member Dr. K. Sadeesh kumar - Member Dr. S. Chandra Bose - Member

The functions of the committee are: • To motivate the staff and students to undertake research projects • To mobilize resources from the funding agencies • To monitor the research activities on the campus • To conduct seminars for students and staff members • To conduct national / international level symposia / conferences / workshops • To publish the research journal ‘Trends in Kalis Research’ every year • To publish the research journal ‘Kalis Gleanings’ and ‘Trends in Kalis Research’ (ISSN 0974-701X) every year

3.107 Establishment of specific research units / centers

• A separate Animal Tissue Culture Lab is established • A Medicinal Plants Research Cell is functioning • Green House 3.2 Research and publication output

3.201 Significant faculty involvement in research

No. of publications (national & international level) - 20 (Appendix – IV & V)

Research oriented books published - 12

3.202 Recognised research centres (National & International, eg. UGC, SAP, DST,DBT, UNESCO, UNICEF)

Not Applicable

3.203 Significant number of major and minor research projects

• Project proposal submitted to Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai entitled “Studies on biodiversity of earthworms and their efficiency in different habitats of Virudhunagar District” by Dr.J.Arockia John Paul and Dr.R.Narayana Prakash on 30 th December, 2009. • Project proposal submitted to Biotechnology Consortium, New Delhi, entitled “Transfer of vermiculture and vermicomposting technology to rural women population of Virudhunagar District” by Dr.J.Arockia John Paul and Mr.S.Saravanan on 11 th August, 2009. • Project proposal submitted to Biotechnology Consortium, New Delhi, entitled “Self employment training on the production of spawn edible mushrooms and their recipes for SC/ST population” by Dr.A.M.Vairamuthu and Mr.A.Xavier Vargeese Raja on 11 th August, 2009. • Dr.A.Sujatha, Lecturer in Department of Commerce (UG), submitted a proposal for the amount of Rs.400,000/- ‘Socio-economic conditions of women workers – an empirical study of women workers of Sivakasi fireworks industries’ to the Ministry of Labour, is under processing.

3.204 receives significant quantum of research grants from external agencies

Financial assistance from Centre for Research in Chemmozhi Tamil - to conduct Chemmozhi Tamil National Seminar – Rs.1,11,000.00

3.205 Output in terms of M.Phil., Ph.D. students is significant

M.Phil. Biotechnology degree awarded to eleven scholars. M.Phil. Commerce degree awarded to 15 scholars.

3.206 The institution has received research recognition and awards (including patents)

Many members of staff of this Institution are qualified to guide research work. The following members of staff are recognized as guides of M.Phil. and Ph.D. programme of their Parent University and other Universities. Dr.S.Kanmani - Dept. of Tamil Dr.A.Subramanian - Dept. of Mathematics Dr.R.Narayana Prakash - Director of Biotechnology Dr.S.Chandra Bose - Dept. of Management Studies (PG) Dr.D.Sangaiya - Dept. of Tamil Dr.K.Sadeeshkumar - Dept. of Commerce (PG) Mrs.N.Nalayini - Dept. of Commerce (CA) Mr.R.Murugan - Dept. of Commerce (PG)

3.207 The institution‘s research has contributed to the industry’s requirements/ Productivity

The analytical section of the Department of Chemistry analyzed the raw materials from the Fireworks industries in and around Sivakasi and submitted the report to enhance the quality of their products. No. of Industries who sent their samples - 7 No. of samples analyzed - 24

3.208 Research facilities are enhanced through research projects

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3.209 Significant number of research articles published in reputed /refereed journals

No. of publications (national & international level) - 20 (Appendix – V)

3.210 Published books and proceedings based on research work

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• Department of commerce conducted an international conference on ‘Global Business – Challenges and Opportunities’ 27th & 28 th May, 2010. The proceedings are published as a book ‘Global Business – Challenges and Opportunities’ by Agasthiar Noolagam, Trichy (pp 540)

3.211. Citation Index / Impact Factor

1. John Paul.J.A., Brindha.M., Saravanan.M, Karmegam.N, 2008. Enhancement of Microbial load by vermi-composting of making earthworm Perionyx ceylanensis and Perionyx excavatus in different substrates. Indian Journal of Applied Microbiology, 8:15-18. 2. Karmegam.N., John Paul.K.A., and Daniel.T., 2003. Vermi-composting, Potential of some earthworm species in south India. In: Environmental Challenges of the 21 st Century (Ed. Arvind kumar) APH Publishing Corp., New Delhi, India. (pp.599-611). (two times)

3. John Paul.K.A., and Daniel, T., 2007. Environmental Impact assessment of municipal solid waste dumpsite through water quality. Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 21, (7:617-619) (one time)

3.3 Consultancy

3.301 Publicize the expertise available for consultancy services

The Institution publishes the expertise available for consultancy services through wide displays and on website.

3.302 Render consultancy services to industries

Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science – Rs.400.00 (Taste-n-Taste – Outer catering service at Coimbatore)

Consultancy by the Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Chemistry S.No. Date Name of the Factory Sample Amount 1 10.11.09 ARD Fireworks, Sivakasi 5 625.00 2 20.11.09 ARD Fireworks, Sivakasi 2 250.00 3 08.12.09 Yuvaraj Chemicals 2 250.00 4 24.12.09 Amman Enterprises 2 275.00 5 14.12.09 Sunflower Chemicals 1 125.00 6 07.12.09 Sri Dharani Steel (water 1 -- analysis) 7 18.12.09 Yuvaraj Chemicals (nitric acid) 1 125.00 8 29.12.09 Yuvaraj Chemicals 2 250.00 9 24.12.09 Sri Dharan Steel 1 -- Total 17 1900.00

Consultancy by the Analytical section S.No. Name of the Factory Sample Amount 1 Sunflower Chemicals (P) Ltd. 5 625.00 2 Sri Paul Sticks 2 250.00 3 Sri Dharan Steel 2 -- 4 Rajco water 2 -- Total sample 11 875.00

Consultancy Services by the Department of Information Technology

S.No. Date Customer Name Type of Service Quantity 1 27.08.09 V.Amalarasi Toner Refilling 1 2 15.09.09 Sri Kaliswari College, 4 3 03.10.09 Sivakasi Toner Refilling & 2 Drum replacement 1 4 07.10.09 Toner Refilling, 1 Drum replacement & 1 Daughter Plade 1 5 30.10.09 Toner Refilling & 5 Drum replacement 1 6 30.12.09 Toner Refilling, 5 Drum replacement, & 4 Daughter Plade 2 7 09.03.10 Toner Refilling, 4 Drum replacement, & 2 Daughter Plade 2

Consultancy Services by the Department of Commerce (UG) & Commerce (CA)

S.No. Date Service Offered Type of Service Beneficiaries / revenues 1 29.09.09 Sri Ramakrishna – Book exhibition & Vivekanandha Peravai, 30.09.09 Sivakasi 2 07.12.09 Tamilnadu Book House, Book exhibition & Tirunelveli 08.12.09 3 10.12.09 Mr.A.Shenbagamoorthy 237 B.Com.(R) Branch Manager, Union students have Bank of India, Sivakasi opened savings account 4 11.10.09 Sri Kaliswari Fireworks II & III B.Com.(R) & Rs.31,600/- to at Hosur, Bangalore, BBA students went to 17.10.09 Tambaram & T.Nagar Hosur and Chennai for Deewali sales 5 01.04.10 Sri Kaliswari Fireworks, 25 II B.Com.(R) and Lunch and & Sivakasi 15 I B.Com.(R) travelling 02.04.10 students held in allowances Practical exposure on stock taking and verification

3.303 Render consultancy services to the government

• 53 NSS volunteers regulated the devotees at Srivilliputhur Andal Car Festival on 24.07.2009 and 25.07.2009. • 41 NSS volunteers regulated the devotees at Srinivasa Perumal Temple near Srivilliputhur on 19.09.2009 and 26.09.2009. • Vermibed construction and vermicomposting training has been given to the college students of Thiruvarur at Department of Zoology, Thiru Vi Ka Government Arts College, Thiruvarur on 22.02.2010 • Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science – Rs.400.00 (Taste-n-Taste – Outer catering service at Coimbatore) • Part of extension activity of the Department of Hotel Management and Catering Science faculty Mr.R.Venkatraman, delivered a special lecture on ‘Art of food handling’ to Government School noon organizer, Rajapalayam, at Virudhunagar Union Office. Through this workshop more than 100 staff members from Virudhunagar union and Kariapatti union were got benefited.

3.304 Render consultancy services to Non- Government organizations / community/ Public

• Vermibed construction and vermicomposting training has been given to the college students of Thiruvarur at Department of Zoology, Thiru Vi Ka Government Arts College, Thiruvarur on 22.02.2010 • Demonstration of laboratory equipments has been given to G.S. Hindu Higher Secondary School students, Srivilliputhur, on 05.09.2009. • Vermicomposting training has been given to Chidambarapuram village people on 08.09.2009. • 28 Exnora students of Biotechnology have participated in the removal of plastics in Shenbagathoppu forest on 4 th October, 2009. • Consultancy service offered by Department of Chemistry to 13 industries in and around Sivakasi

• Consultancy service offered by Department of Information Technology to the parent institution – 7 • By arranging to open Savings Bank Account by Union Bank of India through the Department of Commerce to our students • Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science – Rs.400.00 (Taste-n-Taste – Outer catering service at Coimbatore)

3.305 Resources (financial and material) generated through consultancy services

3.306 Mutual benefits accrued due to consultancy

Revenue generated through consultancy service: Department of Chemistry - Rs.2,775.00 Department of Biotechnology - Rs.3,700.00 Department of Information Technology - Rs.400.00 (for filling the toner) Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science – Rs.400.00 (Taste-n-Taste – Outer catering service at Coimbatore) Department of Information Technology by toner refilling and service, a sizable amount (Rs.30,000.00 approximately) is saved for the college.

3.4 Extension activities

3.401 Promotion of extension activities

(Appendix VI)

3.402 Organize need- based extension programme

All the second and third year B.Sc. (Chemistry) students and five staff members went to 23 fireworks factories in and around Sivakasi to given an awareness to workers about the safety measures in Sri Kaliswari Fireworks factories. The staff members details are given below: S.No. Name of the staff Month and year 1 Mr. S. Alagappan 30.07.2009 2 Mrs. L.T. Parvathi 30.07.2009 3 Ms. K. Rathna Perumal 30.07.2009 4 Ms. J. Porkodi 30.07.2009 5 Mr. P. Deivanayagam 30.07.2009

The Institution organised need based extension programmes after visiting village. (Appendix VI)

3.403 Participation of students and faculty in extension programs

All the students and faculty joined in the extension programme. • The Principal acted as a Selection Committee member to select a Principal for Devangar Arts College, Arupukottai, on 30.05.2010. • She also attended the meeting with the Virudhunagar District Collector at Srivilliputhur in connection with the car festival on 23.06.2009. • On 07.07.2009, she attended the meeting with the Virudhunagar District Collector at the Collectors’ Office, Virudhunagar, to assist the tree saplings plantation programme.

The Institution ensures social justice and empowerment to under privileged sections in particular, women and children in the following ways: • By establishing Gender Cell • By organizing legal awareness programmes for women • By creating health awareness among physically weak students • By giving counselling on personal health and legal problems • By promoting self-help groups activities • Vermibed construction and vermicomposting training has been given to the college of students of Thiruvarur at Department of Zoology, Thiru Vi Ka Government Arts College, Thiruvarur on 22.02.2010. • 110 students from Eco Club, Exnora and NSS participated in environmental global warming awareness rally on 17.12.2009. • Final year UG, PG and M.Phil. students of Biotechnology participated in the Australian Educational Fair conducted by Mentor Consultancy, Chennai, at Hotel Sangam, Madurai, on 10.09.2009. • 28 Exnora students of Biotechnology have participated in the removal of plastics in Shenbagathoppu forest on 4 th October, 2009 and Exnora students collaborated with Civic Exnora of Sivakasi in extension services for creating awareness on global warming on 9 th September, 2009. • Vermicomposting training has been given to Chidambarapuram village people on 08.09.2009. • As an extension activity programme, three staff members and five students of the Department of Hotel Management and Catering Science, provided an awareness on ‘Good Practices’ and ‘Healthy food’ to the Panchayat Primary School students of adopted village Chidambarapuram on 20 th October, 2009. Highly nutritive food was served as a lunch to around 35 students, along with the lecture on the topic and also few charts were donated with the content of the same. • Staff and students of Department of Computer Science visited Anbu illam, Virudhunagar on 16 th October, 2009.

• Staff and students of Department of Commerce (CA) visited Annai Saradha Anbu illam, Sivakasi on 15 th August, 2009. • Staff and students of Department of Commerce (UG) planted tree saplings in Government Hospital, Sivakasi on 16.12.2009 • Staff and students of Department of Commerce (UG) visited Old Age Home at Virudhunagar on 6 th January, 2010. • Staff and students of Department of Commerce (UG) cleaned a temple at Chidambarapuram village on 11 th February, 2010. • Staff and students of Department of Physics visited Primary school in Chidambarapuram on 10.11.2009 to create an awareness of saving electricity among the school students • On the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27 th September, 2009, the Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science celebrated by distributing pamphlets to the public as an awareness and the signature in a declaration form to support and to protect Incredible India and the enchanting Tamilnadu as a part of Eco-Tourism. The first copy of the pamphlet was distributed by the Dr.R.Soundarajan, Tourism Co- ordinator of Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, at Madurai Railway Station. Around 10,000 copies were widely distributed by students/ staff team to Virudhunagar district and to Madurai city like Airport, Gandhi Museum, Mannar Thirumalai Naiker Mahal, Alagar Kovil and to all leading star hotels. • Part of extension activity of the Department of Hotel Management and Catering Science faculty Mr.R.Venkatraman, delivered a special lecture on ‘Art of food handling’ to Government School noon organizer, Rajapalayam, at Virudhunagar Union Office. Through this workshop more than 100 staff members from Virudhunagar union and Kariapatti union were got benefited. • Part of extension activity under the Department of Hotel Management and Catering Science faculty Mr.R.Venkatraman, delivered a special lecture on ‘How to provide nutrition and Hygiene food to Government

school noon meal organizer on 6 th February, 2010, at Rajapalayam Union Office. • Provided computer fundamentals and Internet awareness programme organized for school students. 20 students participated from various schools. • For the benefit of the local industries, the certificate course on “Safety Methods to be followed during the manufacture of Fireworks and Matches” was conducted between 14.09.2009 and 25.09.2009. 15 number of foremen from 8 factories were benefited.

3.404 Organize NSS/NCC activities

The Institution promotes the participation of the students and faculty in extension activities of NSS, YRC, RRC, Rotaract, Jaycees, Eco club, Consumer Club, Leo Club, etc. • By enrolling the students as volunteers or members • By selecting the students as president, secretary, etc • By appointing the staff as co-ordinators and members • By planning the activities of each unit at the beginning of every academic year • By reviewing the activities of each unit at the end of every academic year • By organising programmes regularly (Appendix VII)

3.405 Awards and recognition received for extension activities

• Our M.Phil. scholar S.Kannan has received Arignar Anna Award 2010 by Government of Tamilnadu for his bravery for saving the life of a child on 26.01.2010. • Dr.A.M.Vairamuthu received best staff co-ordinator award by Civic Exnora, Sivakasi on 28.02.2010.

• Mr.P.Sasikumar, I M.Sc.(Biotechnology) received best Exnora student award by Civic Exnora, Sivakasi on 28.02.2010 • The PST of Leo Club namely P.Muthupetchi, T.Nagajothi and A.Giftcy Agenline received appreciation award for their service. • Award for conducting blood donation camp (boys) at KMKA Matriculation School, Thiruthangal • Award for conducting blood donation camp (girls) on 22.07.2009 at Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi by Lions Club of Sivakasi

3.406 Impact of extension activities on the community: evaluation, review and upgrading the extension programmes

The impact of the extension activities on the community is as follows: • Creating awareness on deadly diseases like AIDS, malnutrition, safe drinking water and emphasising the necessity of healthy and hygienic life style among the rural populace • Minimizing road accidents through the establishment of traffic signs and rule boards displayed at the crowded areas of the town • Reducing occurrence of accidents out of ignorance through the Programmes on ‘safety measures’ for the employees of fireworks • Helping Self-help Groups to become entrepreneurs • Helping the public to keep the area pollution free through environmental programmes • To enhance the revenue of Chidambarapuram village people, tree saplings are planted (Guava, Sappota etc.). • Road cleaning camp was conducted (to remove non-degradable plastics and polythene) • Extension activities organised by the department is highly appreciated by the community. 28 Exnora students of Biotechnology has participated in the removal of plastics in Shengagathoppu forest on 4 th October, 2009.

• On behalf of Exnora of our college the power had been switched off for 9 minutes at 9.00 pm on 09.09.2009 at our campus to create awareness on Global warming. • Provided computer fundamentals and Internet awareness programme organized for school students. 20 students participated from various schools.

3.407 establish partnerships with industry, community and NGOs for extension activities

• Blood donation camp organized jointly with Lions Club, Sivakasi & Blood Bank Government Hospital, Sivakasi, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. • Department of Biotechnology Exnora students are having partnership with ‘Pasumai Bharatha Eyakkam’, Srivilliputhur for maintaining greenery of Shenbagathoppu forest on 04.10.2009. • Extension activities (Appendix VI)

3.5 Collaborations

3.501 Institution level / local

• CCNA course with MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi • The exclusive feature of Department of Mathematics is the Cluster College Programme. All the eleven colleges offering M.Sc. Mathematics jointly organize this programme under the heading ‘Virudhunagar District Cluster of Colleges Joint Faculty Programme’. HODs of these colleges meet and chart out the programme for each month and PG students of each college accompanied by faculty members attend the programmes every month. The programmes include guest lectures, quiz programmes, seminars by faculty & students and one day programme etc. • BSNL, Virudhunagar

• Virudhunagar District Cluster of Colleges Programme (Appendix – I) • Entrepreneurship Development Cell collaborated with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi and conducted ‘Two-wheeler mechanism’ classes • The Department of Commerce has signed an MoU with ICWAI Chapter of Madurai • The Department of Commerce collaborated with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi and conducted the course ‘Hardware Mechanism’ • The Chemistry Department has collaboration with Industry and Fireworks through consultancy services. 1. WETWO FIREWORKS 2. SUNFLOWER CHEMICALS 3. ANAND TRADERS 4. YUVARAJ CHEMICALS 5. CLASSICAL INDUSTRIES 6. RAJESWARI FIREWORKS 7. SRI KALISWARI FIRE WORKS • Bharathi ilakiya Sangam, Sivakasi • Exnora, Sivakasi Name of the student Project Title Company Name & Place Year S.Antony Preethi Anti-money Laundary Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 Ltd., Madurai K.Ganga Secure Blue Chip Technologies April, 2010 Parameswari communication Pvt. Ltd., Madurai without encryption P.Jeevitha Internet file sharing Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 system Ltd., Madurai A.Krishna Soruba Online national polling Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 using fingerprint Ltd., Madurai authentification S.Malarkodi Asynchronous Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 messaging between Ltd., Madurai web services P.Ponbrindha E-COPS Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 Ltd., Madurai V.Priya Credit card fraud Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010

detection Ltd., Madurai P.Raja Shyamala Vivekananda Kendra Vivekanandra Kendra April, 2010 devi Rural Development Rural Development, Programme Website Thoothukudi V.Saktheeswari Security for browsers Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 Ltd., Madurai S.Sathiya Multiparty Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 authentication Ltd., Madurai R.Shyamala Hardware tracking Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 system Ltd., Madurai J.Veeralakshmi Workflow automation Grian Technologies Pvt. April, 2010 Ltd., Madurai B.Marimuthu Singlepoint webportal Nimis Software Solutions, April, 2010 for all consumer Coimbatore needs C.Manikandan Watermaking in 2D Spiro Technologies & April, 2010 images Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Chennai G.Periyasamy Online insurance Nimis Software Solutions, April, 2010 Pandian management system Coimbatore

3.502 National/State

• The Department of Commerce is having collaboration with Indian Institute of Cost and work Accountants. National level seminars – CICT (Tamil) & Biotechnology • A batch of five students from the Department of Hotel Management and Catering Science were sent to Lotel Hotel, Chennai, for industrial exposure training for a period of three months. • Participatory programme with Bharathiar University, Coimbatore • ICWAI, Madurai • BSNL, Virudhunagar • HCL, Chennai • Centre for Research and Classical Tamil, Chennai • National Service Scheme – 3 units • RRC • YRC

3.503 International collaboration

NIL

3.504 Industry /Service sector / Agriculture

• The Department of Chemistry collaborated with eight Industries for sample analysis. Industries benefited are: 1. ARD Fireworks, Sivakasi 2. Yuvaraj Factory, Madurai 3. Amman Enterprises, 4. Sunflower Chemicals, Sivakasi 5. Sri Dharani Steels, Sivakasi (water analysis) 6. Seven Star Enterprises 7. Vadivel Fireworks, Sivakasi 8. Durai Fireworks, Sivakasi 9. Sri Kaliswari Fireworks, Sivakasi • Lions Club, Sivakasi • Rotary Club, Sivakasi • Jaycees Club, Sivakasi

3.6 Best practices in research consultancy and extension

Best practices promotion of research/ Research and publication output/consultancy Extension activities Collaborations/ or any other quality initiative the institution practices.

• By establishing a separate research cell to monitor and promote research activities on the campus. • Research Division of our college encourages the staff to publish their research articles in ‘Trends in Kalis Research’. • Registration fee and TA to participate / present papers in National, International Conferences and workshops is met by the Management.

• Free Internet access is provided to the staff and M.Phil. Scholars to foster the research culture. • A special incremental incentive of Rs.1,000/- is granted to Ph.D. Degree holders. • A special incremental incentive of Rs.500/- is granted to M.Phil. Degree holders. • Leave on Duty is granted to participate and to present papers in seminars/ conferences/ workshops. • Publishers of books, both students and staff members are honoured with mementos on the occasion of College Day celebrations. • Incentives for publishing books • A separate Research Cell has been established in the Department of Commerce • We subscribe to various International costly journals for the benefit of research scholars/ staff/ students. • Lab facilities and costly chemicals are made available at free of cost to pursue research by the staff and students. • Funds are provided by the Management to carry out the extension activities and research programmes • Free transport facilities are made available to carry out the extension activities. • By having linkage with various service organisations to serve the society at large • Permitting the teaching faculty to indulge in higher studies (MBA, M.Tech.) and research programmes (M.Phil. and Ph.D.) • Our college has started a new on-line magazine and a website to enrich the knowledge and research in various disciplines • Only college conducting seminar regarding fireworks safe and fireworks workers welfare for the benefit of fireworks workers • Analysing fireworks samples for the development of fireworks industry

• Maintaining the transparency in intimating and encouraging the teaching faculty and the students to indulge in research, consultancy and extension activities. • Adopted the village Chidambarapuram and conducted various activities for the welfare of the people Criterion IV

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 Physical facilities

4.101 The Institution provides necessary facilities or classrooms (furniture and fixtures)

Classroom • Spacious and well ventilated rooms fitted with ceiling fans and tube-lights • Comfortable desks and benches with back support • Provided with Glass boards/ black boards and provision for LCD and OHP • Air-conditioned classrooms for MBA students Table showing the area and number of classrooms Main Block: Area of the Classroom No. of Classrooms in Square feet (Sq. ft.) 630 21 238 4 397.5 3 459.51 3 270 2 531.38 2 596.58 2 661.78 1 331.14 1 300.58 1 30’ x 266 2 30’ x 33’ 4 14.5’ x 30.5’ 1 new classrooms 16 for BBA & BCA Total 63

MBA Block: Area of the Classroom No. of Classrooms in Square feet (Sq. ft.) 840 3 1068 3 225 1 298.5 1 328.5 1 300 1 657 1 316.41 1 Total 12

4.102 The Institution provides necessary facilities for laboratories (Furniture, fixtures, equipment and good laboratory practices)

Laboratories • A separate computer laboratory with 46 laptops for MBA block is set up with Wi-Fi internet connection • Computer Laboratory with internet: (6,247 sq ft) There are air conditioned centralised computer laboratories with 343 computers connected with LAN through hub on the campus. • A separate internet centre is dedicated to the teaching staff for internet surfing. • Four more internet centres are available for the benefit of the students • Three laser printers and nine dot matrix printers • 6 KVA capacity UPS – 4 • Servers - 9 • Electronics Laboratory: (978 sq ft) The Laboratory is well equipped to carry out Electronics and Microprocessor experiments for Computer Science, Computer Applications and Information Technology students. The Laboratory is furnished with equipment like CRO, Function Generator, IC Trainer kits for analogue and digital experiments and 8085 & 8086 Microprocessor kits. With the available facilities, Electronics and Microprocessor based project

works are carried out by the students. To avoid short circuit as a precaution, trip circuit is used in the physics lab for safety measure.

• Biotechnology Laboratory: (5,496 sq ft) There are three spacious laboratories for biotechnology. One for plant tissue culture, another for instrumentation and the other for animal cell culture. The labs are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities which include microbial culture maintenance facility, bio-safety laminar flow, slit- fermenter and walk-in cold room. The following are the advance lab equipment constantly in use. 1. Ultra freezers 2. PCR 3. ELISA readers 4. Gel-documentation system 5. Lyophilizer 6. Refrigerated microfuge 7. Nikon 50i epi fluorescent unit with dark field phase contrast fluorescent and phase contrast microscope 8. 10 computers with internet facility

9. CO 2 incubator 10. Four fire extinguishers 11. Separate animal house and separate fish tank 12. 1 laser printer, 1 server and 1 UPS • Physics Laboratory: (1,440 sq ft) The Laboratory is well equipped to carry out major and ancillary physics practical. Solar Photo Voltaic kit to study solar radiation at a specific location is also available. The frequently used equipment are Students’ Spectrometer, Travelling Microscopes, Ballistic Galvanometers, Spot Galvanometers, IC Trainer kits, Regulated Power supplies and Newton’s Ring apparatus.

• Chemistry Laboratory: (1,850 sq ft) The Lab is well equipped to analyse the percentage of purity of chemicals and to estimate the strength of solutions. The lab has equipment like double distilled water glass apparatus, pH meter, Potentiometer, Flame photometer, mechanical shaker, centrifuge tube, deioniser, automatic air oven, Fume cupboard, electric water bath, one fire extinguisher etc. It has a separate section to • analyse water samples • test the purity of raw materials and the finished products used in matches and fireworks industries. • Pharmaceutical Laboratory: (1,850 sq ft) Pharmaceutical Chemistry Lab is well equipped with the following instruments for doing practical, project and research in the fields of Organic synthesis, Drug synthesis, Antibacterial activity, Anti- inflammatory activity, CNS activity using Digital Actophotometer, Analgesiometer, Rotorod, Electro-Convulsometer, Plethesmograph, Polarimeter, Sherrington Rotating Drum, Dissolution apparatus, Disintegration apparatus, Visible Spectrometer, Incubator, Laminar air flow Chamber, Flame photometer, Clinical centrifuge Microwave oven, Magnetic Stirrer, UV – viewer chamber, Photo electric colorimeter, Conductivity meter, pH meter, Potentiometer, Orbital Shaker, Mechanical Shaker, Refractometer, Cryobath, Vacuum pump, heating mantle, melting point apparatus, Temperature controlled water bath, Double Distillation Unit, Deionizer, Fume cupboard and one fire extinguisher. • Hotel Management and Catering Science Lab: Front Office (630 sq.ft) A well furnished room with a decorated receptionist cabin and modern furniture. Bakery & Confectionery: (630 sq.ft) It has an imported German oven and a Dough mixer with marble working tables.

Basic Training Kitchen: (1,923.6 sq.ft) It is equipped with modern working tables, electric oven, salamander, juicer, coffee maker, microwave oven, table top wet grinder, blender, electric deep fryer, pasta machine and separate Butchery table. Guest Room : (630 sq.ft) The Guest room is well furnished with the washing machine, detachable bathroom with WC, double bed and television and DVD player. Training Restaurant : (1,278.9 sq.ft) It is a modern training restaurant in a 1,278.9 sq. ft room with a bar and pantry with equipment like Bain-marie, spoon sterilizers, guerdon trolley and plate warmer. Separate gas bank Fire extinguishers - 2 Quantity Advanced Training Kitchen : (978 sq.ft) Quantity Advanced Training Kitchen is furnished with all the equipment that are necessary for the preparation of quality food. • Language Laboratory: Air conditioned Language lab has twenty computers with a server. It is equipped with Re-net software, a computer aided audio visual and head phones. • Library: (4,751 sq. ft) Well furnished reading rooms Reprographic section Internet DELNET one Cease fire

4.103 Provides sports facilities for students /faculty

The physical and infrastructure facilities available for the sports and physical education are the following:

Courts: • Cricket field • 55 yards circumference • Foot-ball field

• Track field - 200m For boys For Girls Standard volley ball court (2Nos.) Standard volley ball court (1 No) Badminton court Ball badminton court Kabadi court Kabadi court Kho – kho court Kho – kho court Tennikoit court Tennikoit court Basket ball court (with free zone)

Indoor games Table tennis (2) Carrom Chess Gym – open and indoor Instruments available in Physical Education Department Dumbbells Lezium Wands

4.104 The Institution has necessary facilities for general computer education of students

The Institution has a centralised Computer Centre. At the end of each semester, time schedule allotting PC to students of various departments is prepared well in advance. Computer Centre is kept open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Computing facility including internet are provided free of cost to the staff and research scholars. Internet facility is available to under-graduate students at a very nominal cost of Rs.10/- per hour.

90 systems with three UPS and 48 batteries were purchased for Computer Laboratory (3 servers and 87 nodes) For PG Department of Management Studies, 3 systems, 2 Black Laser Printers, 1 colour Laser Printer with one UPS and 6 batteries were purchased. Old server in the new lab was replaced by new Unix Server.

4.105 Infrastructural facilities are augmented from time to time

The academic growth of the Institution has been spectacular since its inception. To keep pace with the academic growth the following steps were taken during the year under review: • Sufficient resources were allotted to meet additional facilities required without compromising on the quality of education • Sixteen additional classrooms with all facilities to house the additional sections in the III year UG course were constructed. (30’ x 24’ = 4 Nos.; 30’ x 25’ = 3 Nos.; 30’ x 30’ = 4 Nos.; 30’ x 32’ = 2 Nos.; 30’ x 35’ = 1 No.; 30’ x 14’ = 1 No.; 8’ x 17’ = 1 No.) • Two additional buses and one van were provided for transport • Additional Chemicals and apparatus were also provided at a cost of Rs.86,284.15/- • Computer Science Lab is used to conduct animation classes, Flash, DotNet course, HTML, Javascript, Multimedia, Oracle, Swing, DTP, MS- Office, Tally, computer awareness to rural students and non-computer students by Computer Science Department • A separate hall (A/c) (30’ x 21’ = 630 sq ft) is used for examination wing and to conduct council meeting, board of studies meeting, college committee meeting and NAAC meeting. • Parking sheds for two-wheelers, cycles and buses • Separate room for the doctor visiting the campus daily

4.106 Infrastructure facilities are being utilized optimally

On working days the infrastructure is optimally used as follows: The classrooms and labs are used for conducting University Certificate and Diploma courses, Value added courses designed by the Curriculum Development Cell of Sri Kaliswari College and tie-up programmes with private computer institutions and Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi, after the regular academic activities Infrastructure facilities were utilized after regular class hours and during vacation for conducting contact seminar for MBA (Distance Education by Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai) Library was kept open during vacation also Organizing National Symposiums and Conferences Our college and Virudhunagar District Chess Association jointly organiz ed a State Level Chess Tournament at our college campus from 25.05.2009 to 30.06.2009. Our College and JCI Cricket Club organized JCI SPL T20 Cricket Tournament at our college Cricket Ground from 26.07.2009 and 01.08.2009. M.K. University 'D' Zone Inter Collegiate Cricket Tournament was held at our college cricket ground, from 19.08.2009 to 22.08.2009. Arulmigu Kalasalingam College, Krishnankoil was the winner and SRNM College, Sattur, was the runner. We have organized the M.K. University Cricket Tournament for the past four years. Our college teams have participated in the various tournaments held at various venues both in M.K. University Colleges and other institutions League matches for cricket were conducted on the college ground TNPSC Examinations were conducted within the campus on 11.04.2010 The Conference hall was used for the Government Health Officer meeting with Doctors on 24.03.2010

The Conference hall was used for Chartered Accountants’ meeting for two days 01.08.2009 and 02.08.2009. The Conference hall was used for Alumni meeting of the S.H.N.V. Boys Higher Secondary School, Sivakasi, was conducted on 24.01.2010. Orientation programme for PG assistants in higher secondary schools for the Department of Chemistry was conducted within the campus on 16.09.2009. In the Kamarajar 107 th year Tamilnadu State Youth Carrom Competitionship, our sports equipments: Synco carrom board – 3, stand – 6, light shadow – 6, 100 W bulbs – 11, wire with holders – 11, armless chairs – 100 were used in the competition held at Muslim Kalyana Mandapam, Sivakasi on 29.09.2009 and 30.09.2009

4.107 additional facilities for sports and extra curricular activities (Gym, swimming pool, auditorium etc.) are provided

• A/C Conference Hall : 1,802.78 sq ft • Seminar Hall : 1,802.78 sq ft • Pandal and Dais constructed for parents-teachers meeting, convocation, sports day and college day for 80’ x 120’ sq. ft. • Gymnasium Open Gym – parallel bars Pull ups bar indoor gymnasium – multi gymnasium

4.108 Adequate facilities for Women

The Institution provides the following facilities: • Separate Non Resident Student Centres • Separate rest rooms with canteen facility

• A Physical Directress is appointed • Separate courts for girls – Volley ball, Kho-Kho, Ball badminton and Tennikoit • Girls Hostel (ground) Table tennis and Ball badminton court • Additional rooms in girls hostel – eleven rooms 4.109 Appropriate facilities for differently abled students

• Classrooms and exam centre are provided at the ground floor for the convenience of the differently abled. • A separate cell is constituted to take care of the interests of the differently abled. • One western type toilet facility was available for both physically challenged boys and girls each • In the girls hostel, a differently abled girl was given the nearest room to the gate. She was taken to the regular classes daily by cycle with the help of a non-teaching faculty . Lunch is being brought to her and another boy to their table from the hostel • Desks with the slope are used for the convenience of differently abled students

4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure

4.201 The Institution has a maintenance budget for the physical facilities through existing / mobilized resources

The Institution maintains infrastructure in good working condition by appointing a team of engineers, technicians and unskilled labourers . The Estate Maintenance Department looks after the repair and maintenance of the college properties. The total budget allocation and actual expenditure incurred for the maintenance during the year 2009-2010 is as follows: Budget allocation - Rs.14,50,000/- for infrastructure Actual expenses - Rs.14,18,884/-

4.202 Utilizes the funds allocated for maintenance

The total budget allocation and actual expenditure incurred for maintenance during the year 2009-2010 are as follows:

Table showing allocation of Budget and Actual Particulars Budget Actual Equipment 1,40,000 1,30,350 Computers 11,20,000 11,10,889 Transport 4,10,000 4,04,630 Repair 6,00,000 6,16,415 Chemicals 2,50,000 2,56,840 Glassware and apparatus 1,60,000 1,54,104

4.203 Adequate systems for maintaining and utilizing physical facilities

• The maintenance and repair work is carried out by Estate Maintenance Department headed by a qualified Civil Engineer with plumbers and electricians. • The Institution has a workshop for designing, maintaining and repairing furniture. This workshop functions under the Estate Maintenance Department of the Institution. • A separate shed is allocated for carpentry work

4.204 Adequate systems for maintaining and utilizing library and information facilities

• Open access system is followed for lending books • The issue of books is computerized with bar code scanner and only ID card holders can borrow books • The reference book section is maintained • A separate periodical section with reading room is available • The damaged books are sent for binding • Physical stock verification is carried out annually 94

• The Semester Exam Questions papers are bound • Valuable Journals are preserved in binding form in the Library • Separate Issue Registers are maintained for the staff and students • DELNET facility is available • Access to British Council Library available • Educational CDs are available - 511 • Textbook CD and Journals CD – 495 + 230 = 755 • Books are lent from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm • LIPS software (Library Information Processing System) for Library use (books issue, books written, periodicals entry, numbers entry, stock verification, OPAC, history of transaction, book circulation & book reservation) • Seven separate department libraries for post-graduate departments • User orientation, internet access • Circulation service, photo copying and printing service, current awareness service, clipping service and online public access catalogue available

4.205 Adequate systems for maintaining computer and network facilities

The routine work of maintenance of computers and the network facilities is undertaken by appointing lab technicians. The UPS, printers and A/C machines are maintained through AMC. Lab technicians are appointed to service computers, printers and network connections. The service of lab equipment not under the purview of AMC is carried out on call basis.

4.3 Library as a learning resource

4.301 Number of titles of books in the library

There has been a gradual increase in the number of books every year and at present it has a total volume of 18,160 (this year) books.

Table showing the number of books purchased and amount spent so far Year Number of volumes Amount in Rs. 2000-2007 16,497 45,27,818.72 2007-2008 541 42,920.64 2008-2009 372 67,949.85 2009-2010 750 64,685.50 Total 18,160 47,03,374.71

4.302 Number of journals (national+ international) and other library resources (i.e CDs/ Cassettes etc.)

Similarly, t he number of journals subscribed has also been increased from 104 to 105.

Table showing total number of National & International Periodicals subscribed Year National International Total Cost in Rs. Upto 2007 105 8 113 1,28,429 2007-2008 115 9 124 1,14,458 2008-2009 114 3 117 79,487.50 2009-2010 103 2 105 77,085.50

4.303 Library resources are augmented every year with newer editions and titles

New titles added during the year 2009-2010 - 11

4.304 Effective and user-friendly library operations (issue of books, getting the necessary references, etc)

The following facilities are available in the Library: • For research scholars : The free print of catalogue is available on request • Computers: The library is fully computerised with the bar code facility through the computers. On-Line Public Access is available through computers • Internet: Internet facility is available in the library and students can access after getting permission from the librarian • Inter Library Loan (ILL) :

The College Library has been enrolled as a member in the following organizations: DELNET (12 books have borrowed during the academic year 2009-2010) The Library collection meets the requirements of the users in the following ways: • By ensuring the availability of University prescribed text books • By procuring reference books recommended by University syllabus • By providing resources for preparing for competitive examinations • By providing books, journals and newspapers to enrich student’s general knowledge • By procuring books for research scholars • By providing books for soft skill development To ensure easy access, use and security of material, the following system is being adopted: • Books are arranged in the Dewey Decimal Classification • Library is fully computerized and automated with Bar Coding • On line public access catalogue is available Open access system is provided in the library for the staff and students Library is kept open between 9.00 A.M. and 6.00 P.M. Number of Books lent to M.Phil. Scholars – 4 Number of Books lent to PG. students – 3 Number of Books lent to UG students – 2 Number of Books lent to staff members – 10 An addition of +2 books are lent to SC students CDs are issued on requisition to the HODs to use them for the students • To avoid uncontrollable crowd during the lunch break and during the recess period, a time schedule is prepared for the students to issue/ return the books in specific days as follows:

Day Order Course (9.30 AM to 5.30 PM) I B.B.A., B.Com. (CA)., B.Com.(R), M.Com., M.Phil., B.A.(Tamil) and M.A. (Tamil) II B.Sc.(CS), B.Sc.(IT), B.Sc.(BT), B.C.A., M.Sc.(CS), M.Sc.(BT) and M.Phil.(BT) III B.Sc.(Mat), B.Sc.(Phy), B.Sc.(Che), B.Sc.(HM & CS) and M.Sc.(Mat) IV B.B.A., B.Com. (CA)., B.Com.(R), M.Com., M.Phil., B.A.(Tamil) and M.A. (Tamil) V B.Sc.(CS), B.Sc.(IT), B.Sc.(BT), B.C.A., M.Sc.(CS), M.Sc.(BT) and M.Phil.(BT) VI B.Sc.(Mat), B.Sc.(Phy), B.Sc.(Che), B.Sc.(HM & CS) and M.Sc.(Mat)

4.305 Reading room facility for faculty and students Two reading rooms for faculty and students • One reading room for periodical section • The other for Reference section

4.306 Reprographic facilities

This facility is available on payment of a concessional rate of fifty paise per page.

4.307 Internet facility for information retrieval • The Internet service is available to the students and staff. • The student can access the internet after the regular college hours. • The staff members can access during their free hours. • There is an online public access catalogue. • The software packages and utilities in CDs are available in the Library

4.308 Library Advisory committee and its effective functioning

The library is assisted by an advisory committee which consists of the following members: Dr.S.Kanmani, Principal - Chairman Mrs.A.Veni Krishna Bharathi (Librarian) - Convener Ms.B.Dhanalakshmi (Management Studies-UG)- Member Ms.A.Pandilakshmi (Commerce-CA) - Member

Ms.T.Ramalakshmi (Commerce-UG) - Member Mr.R.Damodharan (Hotel Management) - Member Ms.R.Maheswari (Mathematics) - Member Mr.R.Umamaheswaran (Physics) - Member Mrs.L.T.Parvathi (Chemistry) - Member Ms.B.Ponni (Information Technology) - Member Ms.V.Santhi (Computer Science) - Member Ms.D.Mahalakshmi (English) - Member Ms.N.Hemalatha (Biotechnology) - Member

The functions of the committee are: • To provide the best service to students and faculty members • To watch keenly the college news and other important notifications published in newspapers and pass on the information to the department concerned, students, the Management and the administrative staff • To advise on procurement of the latest books and relevant journals and their proper display • To monitor the overall activities of the library and increase the facilities depending on the need of the staff and students • There is a magazine review committee which monitors the uses of periodicals Magazine review committee members Mrs. Geetha - Assistant Librarian Mrs. Muthulakshmi - Lecturer in Tamil Mrs. Santhi - Lecturer in English Mr. B. Surendar - Lecturer in Commerce-CA Mr. S. Sivasankar - Lecturer in Management Studies Ms. B. Ponni - Lecturer in Information Technology Ms. P. Pasupathy - Lecturer in Mathematics Ms.G. Angeline Nesa Thangam- Lecturer in Biotechnology

Mr. P. Deivanayagam - Lecturer in Chemistry Mr. G.Krithiga Subramanian - Lecturer in Physics Mr.M.S. Rajmohan - Lecturer in HM & CS Mr. Rajesh - Lecturer in Computer Science

4.309 Computerization of library and networking with other libraries

An Audio system is available with headphones. Students can play the cassettes which are available on the rack. It has an online public access catalogue. • Inter Library Loan (ILL) The college library has been enrolled as a member in the following organizations: British Council Division Library: Ten tickets are available per head for the staff to borrow books from British council division library DELNET: This facility is made available to both students and the staff. The list of journals and articles available through DELNET is made known to the students and staff.

4.4 ICT as learning resources

4.401 Has adequate / up to date computer facilities

The facilities available to the faculty to prepare computer aided teaching/learning materials are as follows: • A computer facility in every department • Eight department are provided with printers • Six separate Internet connections for students, staff, office, library and research scholars • LCD facility for teaching • Well equipped Seminar hall and Conference hall with LCD facility • 511 Educational CDs

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• 13 Pen Drives – one for each department (4 GB for computer departments and 2 GB for non-computer departments)

4.402 Provides access to computers for the faculty

The Institution is committed to provide effective and contemporary computer education to the faculty in the following ways: • By providing a computer and a printer facility to each and every department • By permitting all staff to use the facility available in the computer centre • By establishing an internet centre exclusively for the staff • By giving a separate internet line at the computer centre and biotechnology laboratory for students • Online Public Access Catalogue section helps the faculty to reserve their warranted books themselves. They get their reserved books on the noted date and at noted time • Language lab software • Library software • Dolphin software solution for administrative purpose (students attendance, mark statement, staff attendance, staff leave particulars, fee collection, students data, faculty data etc.)

4.403 Provides access to computers for the students

The Institution has four Computer Centres. At the end of each semester, time schedule allotting PC to students of various departments is prepared well in advance. The staff members are allowed to use the lab whenever it is free. The Computer centre is kept open from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Computing facility including internet are provided free of cost to the research scholars. Internet facility is available to under graduate and post graduate students at a very nominal cost of Rs.10/- per hour.

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• By introducing a paper on fundamentals of computer with two hours practical per week to all non- computer major students like students of Tamil and Biotechnology. • By allotting two hours per week to M.A. (Tamil) and B.Sc. (Hotel Management and Catering Science) students to get trained in browsing the internet. • By providing computer facility to students of Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Commerce with Computer Applications, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Business Administration, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Hotel Management and Catering Science who have at least one computer allied paper in their regular curriculum.

4.404 Provides internet facility for faculty and students

• Free Internet facility for the staff and research scholars • Provides Internet facility to the UG students at a nominal rate of Rs.10/- per hour • Other PG students are utilising the internet facility available in the computer lab at free of cost • M.Phil. (Biotechnology) students are using free internet in Biotechnology lab • The MBA students are given free internet facility through Wi-Fi internet connection

4.405 Institution has a website facility, updated regularly

College Website: www.kaliswaricollege.org The website is updated regularly.

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4.5 Other facilities

4.501 Staff rooms

Separate staff room for each and every department with all facilities like lights, fans, tables with drawers & cupboards, chairs, racks, bureaus, computers all departments and printers for some departments. 4.502 Common rooms for students

• A/C conference hall at the ground floor • A seminar hall at the first floor • Vehicle parking shed for students • Students store • Two canteens • Xerox centre • Two PCO, STD facilities • Mini Gym • Mineral Water Plant • Power Plant • Language Laboratory • NSS • Estate maintenance

4.503 Rest room and toilets

• Non-Resident Students Centre (Boys) • Non-Resident Students Centre (Girls) • Number of Toilets – 7 (centres) for girls, 7 (centres) for boys • Western type toilet was available for both boys and girls for physically challenged students • Separate toilet for staff members

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4.504 Health centre

Dr.P.Ponmoorthyraja, MBBS., visits the college on all working days. Free medicine and consultation for students and the staff The Health Centre has a bed with first aid materials. Information Manual about blood donors Health camp conducted from 04.03.2010 to 06.03.2010 for I UG students Two incinerators one in girls hostel and another in girls toilet (main block) were installed

4.505 Vehicular parking

Separate parking place for two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

4.506 Hostels Separate Hostels for boys and girls. Hostels are housed in two storeyed buildings built with all modern facilities imbibed in them. Boys’ hostel • The number of rooms in (17’6” x 18’0”) 316.8 sq ft : 65 • The number of inmates : 202 • The number of staff : 6 A separate hostel block for PG students is being constructed Girls’ hostel 11 additional rooms • The number of rooms in (18’0”x17’6”) 316.8 sq ft with attached toilet : 62 • The number of inmates : 135 • The number of staff : 14 The facilities provided in the hostel are as follows: • News papers

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• ‘The Hindu’ is provided at concession rate to each room in the boys and girls hostel • Gas cooking • Steam cooking • Purified Mineral water plant • Reading room • Recreation facilities such as television, Tennikoit court and Ball Badminton court • Indoor games • Health care - Dr.P.Ponmoorthyraja, MBBS, visits the boy’s hostel thrice a week and the girl’s hostel thrice a week from 5.30 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. • Freezer and Fridge • Generators (separate) • A Beautician visits the girls’ hostel during Sundays. • A Dhobi visits both the hostels daily • A flower vendor visits the girls’ hostel daily

4.507 Guest houses

One guest room is available in the main block with furniture.

4.508 Canteen

Two canteens are available.

4.509 Communication facilities (Telephone ; STD; ISD)

• Telephone and STD facilities are available in both the hostels and the college office. • Two STD connections are provided for the benefit of the day scholars also.

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• FAX and E-mail facilities are available in the college office. • One Post box is available in the college. • Intercom facility with 32 terminals is available to facilitate the inter- departmental activities and the official proceedings. • Group ID for alumni and teaching faculty

4.510 Electricity and lighting

• An uninterrupted power supply is ensured with two power generators of total 200 KV capacities in the Institution. • Separate generators for the boy’s hostel and girl’s hostel are also provided. • Sufficient tube lights inside the classrooms, laboratories and library (517 tube lights, 150 + 13W CFL lamps). • Sufficient lights in the corridors and sodium vapour lamps (14 sodium lamps and 5 metal lamps) for the roads inside the campus. • 465 fans inside the classrooms, staff rooms, laboratories and library. • Split Air conditioners – 25, Generalised A/C – 3 (Lab I & II and A/C conference hall) are available inside the campus. • Lightning arrestor for the safety of the building is also installed

4.511 Transport

• Nine transport buses are available for the students and the staff from Virudhunagar, R.R.Nagar, Sattur, Vembakottai, Srivilliputhur, Rajapalayam, and Sivakasi. • Three two-wheelers are available for the non-teaching faculty who indulge in purchase of things for college

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4.512 landscape (approach roads /gardens and general ambience)

The college is situated 8 kms North of Sivakasi on the main road connecting Sivakasi and Virudhunagar. Though it is a dry barren area, the campus is green with trees and lawns to maintain greenery. To maintain the garden and to provide uninterrupted water supply, there are 6 bore wells and 4 water tanks. The architecture of the buildings gives a palatial look.

4.6 Best practices in development of infrastructure and Learning resources Best practices in Physical facilities for learning/ Maintenance of infrastructure/ Library as learning resource/ ICT as learning resources / other facilities / or Any Other quality initiative the Institution practices.

• Well ventilated laboratories and classrooms • Exclusive A/c classroom, seminar hall and group discussion hall for MBA students • Individual laptop for MBA students • Instrumentation centre for Biotechnology • Safety precautions by providing twenty five fire extinguishers in all laboratories and power room • Uninterrupted power and mineral water supply • Security guard service is available to the college and hostels for 24 hours • Free Mineral water supply to all the students, the staff in the college and hostels • Steam cooking in the boys’ hostel • Free medicine and consultation for the students and staff in the college and the hostels • Each student is provided a separate computer for doing practical at a time

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• A Language Lab with twenty computers and software is used by the students of all the disciplines • Free Internet facility to the staff and research scholars • Free transport facility for the teaching and non-teaching faculties • Free transport facility for students to carry out Co-curricular and Extra- curricular activities • Transport facilities are available to students at nominal cost • A separate Estate Maintenance Department is functioning inside the campus to maintain the infrastructure • A separate hostel block for PG students is being constructed • Two separate toilets for physically challenged – one for boys and one for girls • A separate examination wing is formed to regularise the cycle and model test • Additional transport facilities provided • Additional classrooms provided • 14 mobile jammers were installed inside the campus (Rs.13,500/- each) were installed to restrict the usage of mobile phones

Criterion V

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 Student progression

5.101 Monitors student progression

The progress of the students is monitored at various levels as follows:

• A bridge course is conducted as soon as the classes commence for the first year UG students.

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• An entry and exit level tests are being conducted for English, Tamil and major subjects to know their standard • A staff member who is handling a class is nominated to be in-charge of the class. Besides, a counselling tutor is assigned to a group of about twenty students to discuss their problems which hinder their progress. Tutorial classes are also arranged periodically. • After every test, the progress made by the students is monitored and reported to the parents in the progress card. Remedial measures are taken in consultation with the parents in-person/ through phone. Two hours per week are allotted for coaching the slow learners after the regular college hours. • Students’ attendance is monitored every fifteen days. Details about the attendance are reported to the parents while sending the mark statement. Frequent absentees are given counselling to maintain regularity in attendance. • A students’ affairs committee is constituted to look into the grievances/ to monitor the students’ progress/ to maintain discipline. • For holistic development of the students the following cells and committees are functioning effectively: Physically Challenged Students’ Care Wing Planning Forum Quiz Forum Career Guidance Cell Eco Club Study Circle Human Resource Development Cell Entrepreneurship Development Cell Gender Cell Placement Cell Humour Club Keep Fit Circle

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Library Management Committee Magazine Review Committee An array of eleven Departmental Associations Consumer Club Alumni Association Staff Club SC/ ST Development Cell Parent - Teacher Association On 24 th June, 2009, Parents Teachers meeting was conducted for all the parents of first year students on the campus. The parents met the teaching faculty in the specific departments also. Whenever a situation arises to consult the parent about the absenteeism and regularity of the student to improve his/her performance in the tests, the parents are called to meet the Principal, HOD of the specific department and the class teacher/tutor of the student by post/telephone. Innumerable visits are a regular happening on the campus. Alumni Association On 28 th November, 2009, the V alumni association day was celebrated. On behalf of this association, fine arts day was celebrated on 19 th January, 2010. Prizes worth Rs.1575/- were distributed to the winners. The office bearers meeting was conducted on 27 th December, 2009. They celebrated Teacher’s Day and provided educational loan without interest to two students. Jeyanthi, III BCA, received loan for Rs.4,500/- without interest Alumni book bank is also available to issue books to the UG students. R.Manimuthu, an alumnus of our campus donated 80 kgs of rice for the NSS camp conducted in Muthulapuram village. During the alumni meeting feedbacks regarding extra curricular activities were collected and steps were taken to implement them.

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D.Isaac Daniel, J.Kishore Saravanraj, alumni of Department of Computer Applications conducted a workshop on ‘Software Engineering’ on 27 th February, 2010. On 14.08.2009, the Department of Management Studies (UG) organised a workshop on ‘Corporate strategy in HR’. Mr.C.Ponmozhian, an alumnus, addressed the gathering. On 25-08-2009, a guest lecture on ‘Non-Verbal Communication’ was organised by Alumni Association. Mr.V.Vijay Sankar, an alumnus, was the resource person.

5.102 Makes efforts to reduce the drop-out rate

The efforts taken to reduce drop-out rate are as follows: Apart from Government scholarships, some of the students got financial support from other trusts i. 6 students were benefited by Sri Kaliswari Trust, Sivakasi ii. 9 students were benefited by Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai Dharma Fund, Chennai iii. 2 students were benefited by National Educational Trust scholarships iv. 3 students were benefited by State Scholarship v. Two students were benefited by B.S. Abdul Rahman Foundation Scholarship vi. One student was supported by Collectorate Scholarship vii. One student was supported by Sri Kaliswari Fireworks, Sivakasi viii. One student was supported by Sri Kaliswari Tube Works, Sivakasi ix. 10 students were benefited by Beedi Workers Scholarship x. Two students were benefited by Ladies Association, Virudhunagar xi. One student was benefited by Nadar Mahajana Sangam, Madurai

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xii. One student was benefited by Muthaliar Sangam xiii. One student was benefited by Subbarayalu Reddiyar Trust xiv. One student was benefited by Employee Union xv. One student was benefited by Police Department scholarship, CST Scholarship, MBC Scholarship, Workers Compensation Fund, Udal Ulaippor Nala Variam, Weaver, Senai Thalai Uravinmurai CITU, Reddiar Association, Sattur, Sri Ram Institute, Bangalore Some of our students got financial support from the Staff Club of Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi i. B.Sheeba, II B.Sc. (Maths) got support from Mrs.Pitchaikani Prabakaran (Rs.4,075/-) ii. J.Rajasekaran, II B.Sc.(IT) got support from Mrs.G.Rekha, Ms.V.Amalarasi, Ms.B.Ponni, Ms.S.Anbu Niya Jeba Soundar iii. K.Arokia mani, III B.Com.(R) got support from Mrs.S.Amutha Rani (Rs.3,030/-) iv. Manikandan, III BBA, got support from Mrs.M.Murugeswari v. Jeyanthi, III BCA, got support from Department of Computer Applications The Alumni Association gave prizes worth Rs.1,575/- were distributed to the winners of fine arts competitions. • Counselling is given to the students by the class teacher, the HOD, counselling tutor, the Vice-Principal and the Principal to continue their studies • Around 106 books and 435 magazines were donated to the library by the Staff Club for the SC/ST students. The books are issued and maintained by the SC/ST Development Cell and Librarian. • ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme (B.Sathishkumar, III BBA – Sri Kaliswari Trust, Sivakasi) is implemented for the benefit of the poor students • Besides more than 40 students are part -time employees in various private factories/ presses/ industries after college hours

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5.103 percentage progression to higher studies From UG to PG, from PG to research

Department UG to UG to PG to Percentage B.Ed. PG Research Commerce (R) -- 36 -- 64.2 Commerce (CA) -- 28 -- 71.7 Tamil 13 12 1 80.6 Management Studies -- 36 -- 86.8 Physics 3 5 -- 66.6 Maths 10 3 -- 41.1 Information Technology 1 33 -- 97.1 Computer Science 4 9 -- 37.1 Computer Applications 4 40 -- 100 Biotechnology 2 22 4 61.9 Hotel Management and -- 1 -- 0.9 Catering Science Chemistry & 2 6 -- 100 Pharmaceutical Chemistry

5.104 Average Institutional academic performance in relation to the university average

The performance of students in the University Examinations has been consistently very good since the inception of the Institution. The results of the academic year 2009-2010 are no exception. We have secured cent percent results in two courses (M.Sc. (Maths) & M.Phil. (Biotechnology).

University Examination Results – April, 2009 No. of Students Class Courses % Appeared Passed First Second Third UG Courses B.A (Tamil) 26 8 31 7 1 - B.Sc (Maths) 45 31 69 29 2 - B.Sc (Physics) 15 12 80 9 2 1 B.Sc (Chemistry) 19 5 26 5 - - B.Sc (B.T) 41 39 95 32 7 - B.Sc (H.M & C.S) 25 21 84 14 7 - B.Sc (I.T) 43 35 81 34 1 - B.Sc (C.S) 46 35 76 34 1 - B.C.A 44 41 93 36 5 - B.Com (C.A) 42 39 93 26 13 -

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No. of Students Class Courses % Appeared Passed First Second Third B.Com (R) 67 45 67 6 29 10 B.B.A 61 53 87 19 24 10 PG Courses M.A (Tamil) 12 8 67 8 - - M.Sc (Maths) 6 6 100 6 - - M.Sc (P.C) 10 8 80 8 - - M.Sc (B.T) 30 29 97 29 - - M.Sc (C.S) 13 13 100 13 - - M.Com 12 9 75 7 2 - Research Courses M.Phil (B.T) 6 6 100 6 - - M.Phil (Commerce) 10 9 90 9 - -

Class Toppers – University Examinations 2008-2009 (outgone students) Name Degree Marks K.Mahalingam B.Com.(R) 1761/2600 M.Gowsalya Devi BBA 1878/2600 N.Jawahar Karthick B.Sc.(IT) 2498/3000 P.Sudha B.Sc.(CS) 2511/3200 B.Jayachitra BCA 2857/3400 A.Jayakumar B.Com.(CA) 2067/2600 E.Sangeetha B.Sc.(BT) 2297/3000 S.Rameshkumar B.Sc.(Maths) 2528/3000 S.Ponsaravanan B.A. (Tamil) 1652/2200 A.Ramalakshmi B.Sc.(Phy) 2519/3000 A.SamPrasad B.Sc.(HM & CS) 2684/3600 R.Subashini B.Sc.(Che) 2382/3000 J.Gloda Margret Sheeba M.Sc.(CS) 2284/2500 M.Muthamilarasan M.Sc.(BT) 1579/2000 B.Priya M.Sc.(Mat) 1387/2000 S.Mariammal M.A. (Tamil) 1309/1600 I.Grace Julia M.Com. 1215/1600 S.Rajalakshmi M.Sc.(PC) 1559/2000

University Rank Holders (outgone students) - 2008–2009

Name Degree Rank Part III – Major E.Sangeetha B.Sc.(BT) II R.Aruna Devi B.Sc.(BT) III P.Sudha B.Sc.(CS) VI

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N.Jawaharkarthick B.Sc.(IT) I K.Jothilakshmi B.Sc.(IT) III A.Sam Prasad B.Sc.(HM & CS) III B.Jayachitra BCA I S.Mariammal M.A. (Tamil) III M.Muthamilarasan M.Sc.(BT) III J.Golda Margret Sheeba M.Sc.(CS) III A.Jayakumar B.Com. (CA) II E.Kanagamanivel B.Com. (CA) X M.Gowsalya Devi BBA I A.Induja BBA VII G.Kanagalakshmi Part – I Tamil IX

5.105 Facilitate progression to employment

A Placement Cell is actively functioning in the Institution. It arranges on- campus interviews for our students. Placement training is given through seminars on group discussion, communication skills and facing interviews. Students are encouraged to attend off-campus interviews. (Appendix III)

• CCNA course with MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi • Entrepreneurship Development Cell collaborated with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi and conducted ‘Two-wheeler mechanism’ classes • The Department of Commerce collaborated with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi, and conducted the course ‘Hardware Mechanism’ • PG Diploma in Microbial Biotechnology, Diploma in Marketing Management, Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Science and Diploma in Computerised Accounting in collaboration with Distance Education of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore • Training was arranged to four students of Diploma Catering Operations at Lotel Hotel, Chennai • Training arranged for B.Sc. (HMCS) students at Hotel The Park, Chennai, Hotel The Carlton, Kodaikanal and The Richmond Hotel, Chennai

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• Training given to stock verification in Sri Kaliswari Group of Industries, Sivakasi

5.2 Student support

5.201 Ensures institutional information access and dissemination

The prospectus is updated annually. A hand book/ students diary published and distributed to all the students. The prospectus provides clearly the following details: • Postal, E-mail and Website address of the College with phone and fax numbers • Brief history of the College • Vision and Mission of the College • List of various courses offered • Fee structure • Perspectives and Practices • Special features • Placement and Career Guidance Cell • Laboratories and Library with photos • Hostel Facilities and Health Centre • Conveyance • Eligibility norms for specific courses • Information on documents to be produced during Admission • Cost of the Application • Infrastructure available The contents of the handbook are given below: • Postal, E-mail and Website address of the College with phone and fax numbers • Objectives • Prayer • National Anthem

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• Profile of the College • Pledge to the Nation, Pledge against Untouchability • College Crest • College Motto & College Flag • Vision and Mission of the Institution • Guidelines to the Students • Members of the Trust • Members of the College committee • List of Teaching Staff • List of Non-Teaching Staff • Courses offered • Curriculum design • Prizes and Awards • Scholarships • Fees Details • College Rules • Rules and regulations for taking leave • Code of conduct • The Library and the rules followed there • College calendar with day order details and holidays • Class time table formats • Test performance record • Time table for cycle tests, VAC tests and model examinations • No Dues Slip

5.202 Adequate student welfare measures (scholarships, free ships, insurance etc.)

The financial aids available to the students: S.No. Name of the Scholarship No. of students Amount in Rs. 1 Tamilnadu Educational Trust, Chennai 1 4000.00 2 Farmers Scholarship 247 510500.00

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3 B.S. Abdur Rahman Zakaat Fund 1 4000.00 Foundation 4 SC/ST Post Matric Scholarship 281 769885.00 5 Minorities Scholarship 5 24250.00 6 Chief Minister Merit Scholarship 1 1500.00 7 SC/ST Higher Education Scholarship 5 32500.00 8 Sitaram Jindal Foundation 3 9000.00 9 Beedi Workers Children’s Scholarship 5 15000.00 Total 544 1370635.00

Above all the Management of the Institution provides financial support services to encourage economically weaker students to complete their courses. They are as follows:

S.No. Name of the student Class Amount in Rs. Semester 1 D.Eswaran B.Com.(CA) 5175.00 Odd 2 A.Malarvizhi B.Sc.(BT) 7400.00 Odd 3 D.Sheeba M.Sc.(Maths) 2450.00 Odd 4 D.Eswaran B.Com.(CA) 4601.25 Even 5 A.Malarvizhi B.Sc.(BT) 7000.00 Even 6 D.Sheeba M.Sc.(Maths) 1850.00 Even 7 S.Arunachalam M.Sc.(BT) 13000.00 Even 8 V.Vijayalakshmi M.A.(Tamil) 3250.00 (Hostel fee)

The Institution takes the responsibility of helping the poor students. Being a self-finance college the Management, the teaching faculty and the students themselves share the load of uplifting the students who are needy.

Occasional get-together was arranged to discuss the common issues and specific problems in the staff club. Some of the teaching faculty came forward to extend financial help to the economically weak students. On 19 th August, 2009, Mrs.Pitchaikani Prabakaran, Head, Department of Mathematics, contributed Rs.475/- which was used for paying examination fees of Sheeba, II M.Sc. (Maths). Mrs.S.Amutha Rani, Lecturer, Department of Commerce (UG), donated Rs.3,030/- to the Staff Club which was used for paying fees to Arokiyamary of III B.Com.(R).

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Around 106 books and 435 magazines were donated to the library by the Staff Club for the SC/ST students. The books are issued and maintained by the SC/ST Development Cell and Librarian. On behalf of the alumni association, fine arts day was celebrated on 19.01.2010. Prizes worth Rs.1,575/- were distributed to the winners. Students got financial help from many banks:

Financial aid from banks S.No. Name of the Scholarship No. of students 1 State Bank of India 2 2 Indian Overseas Bank 3 3 Union Bank of India 2 4 Central Bank of India 1 5 Bank of India 1 6 Canara Bank 1 7 ICICI Bank 1

Apart from Trusts, our students got financial assistance from other sources as given below:

S.No. Name of the Scholarship No. of students benefited Amount 1 Farmers Scholarship 192 Rs.4,19,000 2 SC/ST Scholarship (renewal) 148 Rs.4,34,840 3 SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship 131 Rs.3,31,820 (fresh) 4 Post-Matric Scholarship 5 Rs.24,250 5 B.S.Abdul Rahman Foundation 1 Rs.4,000 Scholarship 6 Minority Scholarship 5 Rs.24,250 7 Farmer Scholarship (fresh) 44 Rs.91,500 8 Chief Minister Merit Scholarship 1 Rs.1,500 9 Higher Education (SC/ST) 5 Rs.32,500 10 Sitaram Jindal Foundation 1 Rs.3,000 Scholarship

Our students are getting scholarships not only through college but also from other trusts. List of the students benefited is given below: i. 6 students were benefited by Sri Kaliswari Trust, Sivakasi ii. 9 students were benefited by Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai Dharma Fund, Chennai

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iii. 2 students were benefited by National Educational Trust scholarships iv. 3 students were benefited by State Scholarship v. Two students were benefited by B.S. Abdul Rahman Foundation Scholarship vi. One student was supported by Collectorate Scholarship vii. One student was supported by Sri Kaliswari Fireworks, Sivakasi viii. One student was supported by Sri Kaliswari Tube Works, Sivakasi ix. 10 students were benefited by Beedi Workers Scholarship x. Two students were benefited by Ladies Association, Virudhunagar xi. One student was benefited by Nadar Mahajana Sangam, Madurai xii. One student was benefited by Muthaliar Sangam xiii. One student was benefited by Subbarayalu Reddiyar Trust xiv. One student was benefited by Employee Union xv. One student was benefited by Police Department scholarship, CST Scholarship, MBC Scholarship, Workers Compensation Fund, Udal Ulaippor Nala Variam, Weaver, Senai Thalai Uravinmurai CITU, Reddiar Association, Sattur, Sri Ram Institute, Bangalore

5.203 Adequate counselling services

• For the development of the students, tutorial classes were arranged. One member of staff was nominated to be in-charge of each class. Besides the class teacher, a counselling tutor was assigned for a group of about twenty students to discuss their problems which hinder their progress. • All the teaching faculty in the Institution participate in academic counselling. The sixth session of last VI Day Order of every month was

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exclusively earmarked for this purpose. Generally they discuss with students their studies, discipline, and other related problems. • Tutorial meetings are conducted at regular intervals - once in a month. The students are counselled regarding their academic performance and their holistic development. The following table illustrates the dates and the proceedings of the tutorial meetings. Personal problems are always heard by the counselling tutor in person and necessary actions are taken regarding financial aid and moral support.

Periodic meetings for counselling during the year 2009-2010 S.No. Date Proceedings 1 31.07.09 Cluster college programmes and encouragement given to participate in extra-curricular activities 2 31.08.09 Dress code, sanitation and other general instructions 3 23.09.09 Performance in the cycle tests, cleanliness maintained during the lunch break 4 23.10.09 Guidelines regarding University Examinations 5 23.12.09 Self discipline 6 22.01.10 Personal memorandum collection 7 25.02.10 Courtesy is the best ornament 8 22.03.10 Instructions relating to the Model examinations and University examinations

5.204 Adequate placement services

(Annexure III) The services provided to the students through placement and counselling are as follows: • Providing career counselling through personalities from various fields Career Guidance Cell Activities S.No. Date Topic Chief guest 1 27.08.09 Airhostess and Flight Ms.J.Jeya Stewards training Trainer, Franklin Institute of Air Hostess Training 2 04.01.10 IAS & IPS and Civil Mr.K.Jegadeesan , IPS,DGP Service Examination New Delhi 3 Career prospects in Logistics

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The Holistic Development Centre arranged a group discussion for all the final year UG students and I & II Year PG students to prepare them for campus interview in the Language Lab by Mrs.R.Krishnaveni, Lecturer in English. Group Discussions S.No. Date Class Topic 1 06.07.09 II MBA Railway Budget 2 07.08.09 I & II M.Sc.(BT) Free and compulsory education in India 3 08.08.09 III B.Sc.(Mat) Is it necessary to introduce special trains for ladies only during office hours? 4 08.08.09 I & II M.Sc.(CS) Should there be any communal difference in India? 5 10.08.09 I & II M.Sc.(PC) Global warming 6 10.08.09 III B.Sc.(BT) The strategies to control swine flue 7 11.08.09 III B.Sc.(CA)-‘B’ The strategies to prevent swine flue 8 12.08.09 III B.Sc.(Phy) Opening many professional institutions in Tamilnadu 9 14.08.09 III B.Sc.(IT) Rural development programmes 10 17.08.09 II M.Sc.(Mat) Are all movies guiding or misguiding the youth? 11 18.08.09 III B.Sc.(BT) The strategies to save power 12 18.08.09 III B.Sc.(Mat) The strategies to save petrol 13 02.09.09 III BBA Water management 14 14.09.09 II M.Sc.(Mat) Should we buy Chinese goods? 15 28.09.09 III B.Sc.(HMCS) Is fast food good for health? 16 17.10.09 III B.Com.(R)-‘A’ To market any product which is essential? Quality or Advertisement?

Personality Development Programmes S. No. of No Date Batch Student Topic Resource Person . s 1 23.07.09 III BBA-‘A’ 59 2 31.07.09 III BBA-‘B’ 58 3 07.08.09 III B.Sc.(BT) 67 Mrs.M.Murugeswari III B.Sc.(Mat) HOD i/c, Department 4 17.08.09 III B.Sc.(IT) 74 of Management III B.Sc.(Phy) • Goal setting Studies III B.Sc.(Che) • Human 5 21.08.09 III B.Sc. (HMCS) 52 relation and III BA (Tam) • How to face 6 31.08.09 III B.Com.(R)-‘A’ 51 the interview Mr.G.Krithiga 7 07.09.09 III B.Com.(R)-‘B’ 69 • Presentation Subramanian 8 15.09.09 III B.Sc.(CS) 86 skill HOD i/c, Department 9 03.10.09 III BCA 82 of Physics 10 05.10.09 III B.Com.(CA) 49 Total 664

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Rotary Club of Sivakasi Central arranged a few programmes for the support of students to improve service mentality.

Rotaract Club activities S.No. Date Activity Venue Students indulged 1 21.07.09 Installation of office bearers Sri Kaliswari College, -- Sivakasi 2 24.09.09 Pattaka 2009 Master Printers 20 Association, Sivakasi 3 RYLA camp Yercaud 6 4 15.08.09 Distributed national flag Sivakasi town 6 5 18.02.10 Personality improvement – Sri Kaliswari College, 120 Rtn.PhP.PP.Maharaj, Sivakasi Auditor, Sivakasi

Jaycees Club Activities S. Date Particulars Topic Other Detail No. Organized one day Team Chief Guest: guest lecture Management Jc.R.Arumugam 1 15.09.09 programme to Our & Goal Jc.H.Aditan College Junior Jaycees Setting Members Going to participate - Facial - Facial Painting Junior Jaycees Carnival Painting (2 A.Ajay III B.Com.(CA) (inter College prizes) M.Rajesh III B.Com.(CA) 2 13.09.09 competition) function - Clay - Clay Modeling and got 4 prizes Modeling (2 J.Anitha, III B.Com.(CA) prizes) S.Yogalakshmi III B.Com.(CA) Our Junior Jaycees Face the Chief Guest: Students going and 21.08.09 future Jc.M.Venkadesan participate seminar JFM.P.Tenzing 3 & programme in SFR Jc.Sudha Prasanna 22.08.09 College, Sivakasi JFM.B.K.Rama Chandran (Organized by Jaycees Club) Organized three days 8 teams Winner – Arulmigu 26.07.09 inter college Cricket Cricket Kalasalingam College, 01.08.09 4 tournament tournament Krishnankoil & Runner – SRNM College, 02.08.09 Sattur Organize 3 inter - Fabric Fabric Painting 5 25.01.10 department competition Painting I prize to our college students. - Facial P.Selvaj I B.Sc. (BT)

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S. Date Particulars Topic Other Detail No. Painting II prize - Dance for G.Vigneshwaran I B.Com(CA) Tune III prize E.Abraham Edward Samuel III B.Com(CA) Facial Painting I prize N.Karthikeyan III B.Com(CA) R.Jeya Madhavan,III B.Com(CA) II prize A.Ajay III B.Com.(CA) A.Shyam Sundar III B.Com.(CA) Dance for Tune I prize S.Renuga Devi III BCA II prize N.Maheswari III B.Com(CA) III prize C.Kanimozhi @ Shrmila I B.Sc. (BT) I prize M.Balavignesh, II B.Com.(CA) Inter department Dance for II prize 6 21.02.10 competition to our tune K.Ramkumar, III BBA college students. III prize Rajkumar, III BBA Leo Club Acitivities S.No. Date Activity Chief Guest Topic Venue 1 15.12.09 Meeting Lion Indoctrination Sri Kaliswari M.Ramamoorthy College, Sivakasi 2 23.12.09 Meeting Lion Lionism Lions POP.Ramasamy Matriculation School, Sivakasi 3 29.12.09 Meeting Lion Lady Nagaraj Leadership Sri Kaliswari 4 16.02.09 Workshop Mr.Murugesan Road Safety College, Sivakasi Traffic Circle Inspector, Sivakasi 5 31.03.10 Leadership Mr.Arumugam Meet the Sri Kaliswari programme Member of challenge College, Sivakasi Jaycees Club, Sivakasi

5.205 Provide health services optimally

• Mini Gym is provided to develop the physique of students

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• Open Gym is used by the hostellers • Gymnastics, Yoga classes and meditation classes were conducted • Time table for meditation classes • Dr.P.Ponmoorthyraja, MBBS., visits the college on all working days. Whenever the need arises, students are also taken to the Doctor • Dr.P.Ponmoorthyraja, MBBS., visits the college boys’ hostel and girl’s hostel regularly • Separate rest rooms with all facilities available on the campus • Red Ribbon Club is functioning effectively Red Ribbon Club Activities S.No. Date Program Topic Resource Person Venue 1 11.08.09 Guest Lecture Better Dr.V.K.Kathiravan -- childhood Dr.K.Venkata Subramaian 2 30.12.09 Training Celebrating life Mr.S.Sivanmoorthi -- programme RRC District Manager, Virudhunagar 3 15.12.09 Advisory -- Mr.S.Sivanmoorthi -- Committee RRC District Meeting Manager, Virudhunagar 4 02.08.09 Essay Breast feeding -- NPSSRK competition is natural – Rotary nurture it Matric. Hr. Sec. School 5 09.02.10 Essay writing/ ------poster making 6 15.02.10 Awareness AIDS Mrs.Muthumari, Sri programme awareness HIV +ve Kaliswari and signature Ramachandar, College, campaign Counsellor Sivakasi

• Mineral water is supplied to all the students, teaching and non-teaching staff members, to hostels and to canteens for drinking and cooking • Periodical games classes are conducted. Well maintained play grounds, volley ball courts, ball badminton courts, cricket ground, TT court are available. • In the girls’ hostel two courts are available for tennikoit and shuttlecock 125

• Annual Sports Meet was conducted on 23 rd January, 2010. • First-aid kit is available with the Department of Physical Education • Medical check-up for the whole first year students conducted for three days (04.03.2010 to 06.03.2010). • Sugar check-up camp for teaching and non-teaching staff was conducted on 05.08.2009 by Dr.Gnanamoorthy, Sivakasi, at our campus.

5.206 Make the campus safe for students with adequate security and lighting

• Uninterrupted power supply was provided • Sufficient tube lights inside the classrooms, laboratories, library and inside the campus • Twenty-five fire extinguishers are available in specific places inside the campus • Lightning arrester is installed in the main building • Security guards are employed for round the clock service • Fencing is erected around the campus • Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers and Miniature Circuit are provided for safe handling of mains/ switches/ plugs • ID cards are provided and out passes / gate passes are issued to the students who have to leave the campus in between the college hours • Students coming by two-wheelers are advised to wear helmet and produce their licence in the gate • Enough street lights (14 sodium vapour lamps, 5 metal lights and 50 tube lights) were installed inside the premises • Windows of all the college buses have the iron mesh coverings for safety measures in the transport

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5.3 Student activities

5.301 Organize student cultural activities

• Department-wise Talent show was conducted during the month of August, 2009. • INFOSEA’ 2009 – an inter-collegiate cultural meet was organised by the Department of Information Technology on 25.09.2009. • On 19 th January, 2009, the Alumni Association organized a 'Fine Arts Competition' for all the students of our college. Our students actively participated. Prizes worth Rs.1,575/- were distributed to the winners. • On 21 st February, 2010, the College Day was celebrated. Various cultural programmes like skit in English, mimicry and dance were conducted. • In addition to the inter-collegiate programmes organised within the campus chances are given to participate in inter-departmental competitions within the campus to bring out the hidden talents • Talented and enthusiastic students are frequently participated inter- collegiate competitions and exhibitions conducted outside the campus. They are given adequate materials including laptops for their presentation and executing their talents (Appendix IX) • Inter-disciplinary programmes are conducted occasionally to enrich the knowledge of the students community (Appendix VIII) • The Humour club arranged a programme inviting Kalaignanar TV fame Mr.Karupasamy on 01.09.2009.

5.302 Access to and use of recreational / leisure time activities to students

• Playgrounds, courts, gymnasium, reading room, magazine section (Daily newspaper – 10, Weekly magazine – 4, Digest – 3), Television in the hostel, FM radio, Dish antenna are available. Beautician course, embroidery, yoga, handicraft, mehandi, self defence techniques, Bharata Natiyam, music and keyboard classes were conducted

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• Students are taken to various destinations on picnics and study tours (Appendix X) • Students are allowed to participate in the inter-departmental competitions (Appendix VIII) • In the website www.papyrusclubs.com, our students have launched three issues in the name 'The Rocking Crackers' so far. The student editors and reporters from various departments (M.Jothiswara Ruban, S.Balaji Prabhu, P.Manickam, A.Gautham of III B.Sc.(CS)) typed, edited and attached the student articles and college news in the website. The teacher co-ordinator Ms.S.Femina, Lecturer, Department of English, scrutinized those articles, gave a final touch and published them on 22.12.2009, 28.01.2010 and 22.03.2010.

Enrichment courses

S.No. Period Course Beneficiaries 1 02.12.09 Car driving 20 to 29.12.09

2 09.01.10 Beautician course 13 to 25.01.10 3 05.01.10 Keyboard 5 to 28.01.10 4 29.12.09 Mehandi 19 to 08.01.10 5 MS Office 120 6 14.09.09 Photography Certificate 21 23.09.09 Course (five days) 02.10.09 07.10.09 12.10.09

5.303 Sports and games facilities to students i) indoor ii) out door

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• Table tennis – 2 courts • Carrom • Chess

Out door games o Standard volley ball court (3Nos.) - 36m x 25m, 9684 sq ft o Basket ball court(with free zone) - 30m x 18m, 5810 sq ft o Ball badminton court (2 courts) - 24m x12m, 3098 sq ft o Cricket field - 55 yards circumference,

1,26,025 sq ft o Tennikoit court (2 courts) - 40 ft x 18 ft, 720 sq ft o Badminton court - 13.40m x 6.10m, 679.52 sq ft o Kho – kho court - 29m x16m, 4992 sq ft o Foot ball field - 60m x 115m,74,269 sq ft o Track field - 200m o Kabbadi court - 12.50mx10m, 1345 sq ft

5.304 Students participation in institutional sports events

Table showing students’ participation in inter-collegiate sports during the year 2009-2010

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S.No. Date Name of the Game participated Venue No. of students participated 1 24.07.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone Chess Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal 4 Tournament College, Sivakasi

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2 26.07.09 District level Inter-collegiate Sri Kaliswari College, 14 & 1.08.09 T20 cricket Tournament Sivakasi 3 28.07.09 M.K. University Inter-collegiate M.K. University, Madurai 4 to Chess Tournament 30.07.09 4 28.07.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone Ball V.H.N.S.N College, 8 Badminton Tournament virudhunagar 5 12.08.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone V.H.N.S.N College, 10 Basketball Tournament virudhunagar 6 19.08.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone Cricket Sri Kaliswari College, 14 to Tournament Sivakasi 21.08.09 7 28.08.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal 10 Handball Tournament College, Sivakasi 8 03.09.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal 12 and Kabaddi Tournament College, Sivakasi 04.09.09 9 18.09.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone Kho S.B.K.College, 12 Kho Tournament Aruppukottai 10 24.09.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal 12 to Volleyball Tournament College, Sivakasi 25.09.09 11 29.09.09 Tamil Nadu State Level Youth Muslim Kalyana 4 & Carrom Championship Mandapam, Sivakasi 30.09.09 12 08.10.09 M.K. University ‘D’ zone S.R.N.M College, Sattur 5 & Badminton Tournament 09.10.09 13 04.02.10 “PSN TROPHY” 2010 kabaddi PSN group of 12 to tournament institution,Tirunelveli 06.02.10

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S.No. Date Name of the Game Venue No. of participated students participated 1 27.08.09 Virudhunagar District Ayya Nadar Janaki 10 Block Level Women Ammal College, Kabaddi tournament Sivakasi 2 17.09.09 Madurai Kamaraj Madurai Kamaraj 12 & University Inter-collegiate University ground, 18.09.09 Kho-Kho Tournament Madurai 3 07.10.09 Madurai Kamaraj MK University ground, 8 to University Inter-collegiate Madurai 09.10.09 BallBadminton Tournament

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4 14.10.09 Virudhunagar District SFR College, 12 Level Women Kho-Kho Sivakasi tournament 5 29.09.09 Tamil Nadu State Level Muslim Kalyana 4 & Youth Carrom Mandapam, Sivakasi 30.09.09 Championship 6 04.02.10 “PSN TROPHY” 2010 PSN group of 12 to kabaddi tournament Institution, Tirunelveli 06.02.10

5.4 Best practices in student support and progression

Best practices in student progression /student support/ student activities/ or any other quality initiative in the institution.

• Cycle Tests and Model Examinations were conducted and evaluated within a week • Monitoring the students’ progress in tutorial meetings • Progress cards were sent to the parents after each cycle test and model exam • Marks obtained in the University Examinations by each student were intimated to the parents by post • Special guest lectures by experts in the field were arranged for the benefit of students • Credit of attendance was given to fast learners for presenting papers and participating in seminars • Incentives for students with cent percent attendance are given and they were honoured in the College Day Dais • Gold Medals to students who obtained University ranks • Cash awards were given to the winners of inter-collegiate competitions • Meritorious first generation learners from remote rural areas were identified and felicitated on College Day as ‘Rural Stars’ • Financial assistance was provided by the Management/ Clubs/ Associations/ Industries in and around Sivakasi

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• Financial assistance to economically poor students by the Management/ Alumni Association/ Staff Club • Free term fees, free hostel mess fees, concession in term fees and free meals were provided by the Management to the needy students • Free medical treatment and medicines were provided to the students. • Free general medical check-up camp for I year UG and PG students • Two-wheeler and four-wheeler driving training were given • Job oriented courses - Two-wheeler mechanism and Hardware mechanism were given in collaboration with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi • Transport facility at a nominal rate for students • Free Internet facility to research scholars and at a nominal rate for all students • Separate Laptop, seminar hall, A/C classroom and group discussion hall were provided to MBA students • Special meetings were conducted to improve the performance of slow learners • Counselling was given to students to the wholesome development of their personality • Tutorial classes were arranged for the development of the students • After every test, the progress made by the students was monitored and reported to the parents by post. • Remedial measures were taken in consultation with the parents in person/ through phone. • Two hours per week were allotted to improve the standard of slow learners after the regular college hours. • Students’ attendance was monitored and reported to the parents along with the mark statement. • Counselling was given to the frequent absentees to maintain regularity in attendance.

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• A students affairs committee was constituted to look into the grievances and to maintain discipline. • On-line magazine published by the students themselves • The following cells and committees were functioning effectively for the holistic development of the students: Examination Wing Curriculum Development Cell Holistic Development Centre Publication Section Physically Challenged Students’ Care Wing Planning Forum Quiz Forum Career Guidance Cell Eco Club Study Circle Human Resource Development Cell Institutional Animal Ethical Committee Entrepreneurship Development Cell Gender Cell Placement Cell Parent-Teacher Association An array of eleven Departmental Associations Staff Club Alumni Association Consumer Club • Separate PCs are provided for the students for the website design and developed by the students themselves they were honoured on the college day dais students who designed the college website and those who actively publish the website magazines were honoured on the college day dais

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Students who performed well in the class tests and prove themselves to be sincere hard workers and regular are honoured by giving books as prizes. Students who come from the rural area as first generation learners and acquire more than 80% percent in the university examinations are honoured as rural stars and they are given books as prizes. Students who finish their school studies in Tamil medium and continue their college studies in our institution and acquire more than 60% in part-II English are honoured by giving books as prizes. The best library user is found out and recognized by giving a prize. The best student who actively participated in non-curricular activities at the maximum level is honoured in the college day dais with cash award. The best student who actively participated in non-curricular activities and has got maximum number of prizes is honoured in the college day dais with cash award. Students with special interest and who exhibit their talents in specific fields are recognised and honoured on the college day dais with cash awards. The Institution lends a helping hand to uplift the students who are economically poor. Government scholarships are distributed to the needy students (refer 5.202). Our wards are getting loans from various banks both nationalized and private banks (refer 5.202). A news bulletin is released once in six months as 'Kalis News'. A college magazine is published once in a year. The winners of the inter-collegiate competitions are given their registration fees and the T.A. at the end of the academic year.

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Criterion VI

GOVERNENCE AND LEADERSHIP

6.1 Institutional vision and leadership

6.101 Vision, mission and goals of the institution in tune with the objectives of higher education The Vision of the Institution is ‘To impart Quality Higher Education to produce highly talented youth capable of developing the nation’ The Mission of the Institution is • Ensuring quality in all aspects of the activities • Developing the latent skills of the rural youth • Providing value based education – to instil courage and confidence • Nurturing the entrepreneurial skills of the rural youth • Fostering competency among the students to meet global challenges • Imbibing social awareness and social responsibilities

6.102 Demonstration of effective leadership in institutional governance

• The Secretary of our College Managing Committee makes periodic visits to the Institution to ensure that the infrastructure and other facilities are adequate to impart quality higher education in this remote area. • The academic, co-curricular and extra curricular activities of the Institution are planned ahead and carried out systematically by the Head of the Institution in consultation with the heads of the departments. • The Secretary is briefed of the proceedings of the Institution by the Principal and the valuable suggestions by the Secretary are sought to run the Institution effectively.

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• Academic performance of the teaching faculty scrutinized by the subject expert under video coverage is viewed by the Secretary and action is taken accordingly. • A committee is formed for admission of students as per the norm of the Government and the University • The college committee met with the University Representative Dr.K.Shripathi Kandula, Professor & Head, Department of Immunology, School of Biological Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, to discuss and finalise the budget for the academic year 2009-2010 and the future plans of the Institution. He took part in the board of studies meeting conducted for the value added courses on 28.11.2009. • Animal Ethical Committee conducted a meeting on 10.10.2009 with CPCSEA nominee Mr.Arunjunai Rajan, Lecturer, ANJA College, Sivakasi, to minimise the usage of animals • There are class representatives to convey the grievances of the students to the Grievance Redressal Cell on the campus

6.103 Management by fact, information and objectives

• The Management acts on the basis of the facts and information furnished by the Head of the Institution • By providing adequate infrastructural facilities, adequate members of staff, adequate fund to carry out curricular and extra-curricular activities • Easy accessibility of Secretary to carry out our activities on the campus • Guiding the staff by e-mail communication • Financial assistance to the staff and students • Up-to-date information and counselling given by the Secretary for the academic growth of the students community, teaching faculty and non teaching faculty

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6.104 Reforms in education (structure and resources)

• MBA course with four electives was started in separate block with A/C class rooms, computer centre, separate library and conference hall • Additional seats were provided in all UG courses • Certificate Course in French and Diploma Course in Gandhian Thought and Diploma Course in Catering Operations were introduced. • From the even semester of this academic year, we have introduced seven new VAC courses such as IAS Preliminary English, IAS General Studies, Web Animation, Prepress designing, PHP and Women Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow. • 100 % flexibility is in practice for the students to select the VAC course of their choice • Each MBA student is allotted a laptop • Six additional rooms were built to accommodate additional sections • Additional rooms were built in hostels • A green house was set-up for rearing medicinal plants • A tie-up programme with MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College was started on 20.11.2009. In this course, 12 students of our college are undergoing CCNA Training Programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi • Separate robing room for boys and girls of Hotel Management & Catering Science department • The Academic Audit Committee was formed to ensure the quality of education on the campus • To improve the quality of teaching, the Faculty Academic Forum organised orientation programmes not only for the newly appointed teachers but also for the experienced ones from 11 th June, 2009 to 15 th June, 2009. An exclusive orientation programme was organized for the staff members of the PG Department of Management Studies

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6.105 Valuing employees (faculty and non teaching staff)

• The academic competence of the teaching staff was scrutinized by subject experts and valuable suggestions were offered for better performance • Feedback was obtained from the students about teaching faculty, completion of the syllabus and the standard of teaching • Feedback was obtained from the staff about the HOD • Feedback was obtained from the HOD about the staff • Feedback was obtained from the Principal about the HOD and the other teaching faculty • Confidential feedback was obtained from the non-teaching staff about the teaching faculties and vice-versa by the Secretary • Feedback from the alumni and parents were collected about the teaching faculty, infrastructure and VAC courses

6.2 Organizational arrangements

6.201 Structural organization as per norms

Flow chart showing the Organisational structure of the Institution

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College Managing Committee

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Principal

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College Council Office Conveners of various Committee Superintendent quality circles

Head of the Non-Teaching Staff Department

Teaching Staff

Members of Sri Kaliswari Trust: Thiru.A.S.Rajappan - Chairman Thiru.A.S.Chinna Nadar - Member Thiru.A.N.Palanichamy - Member Thiru.A.N.Shenbagamoorthy - Member Thiru.A.P.Selvarajan - Member

Objectives of Sri Kaliswari Trust: a) To establish, organise, maintain and run a Charitable Institution for providing relief to the poor and needy by organising free/ subsidised food and clothing. b) To establish, organise, maintain Institutions like orphanages, homes, for the benefit of children in aiding their educational environmental and cultural uplift and rehabilitating them properly in the society. c) To establish, manage and run institutions for the benefit of the destitute women and aged persons ensuring their special security and in aiding their educational, cultural and social uplift. d) To establish, manage and administer educational institutions, like schools, colleges, technical institutions etc. on modern lines to impart sound education to children, youth and grownups as the times would require it.

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e) To establish, organise and administer medical Institutions like hospitals, clinics, laboratories, to treat all diseases on modern lines utilising the latest techniques and advancement. f) To establish, organise and run scientific research Institutions and to carry out extensive and intensive studies of all or any of the objects mentioned above. g) To carry out charity activities, distribute alms, presentations, donations, contributions, stipends, scholarships, loans and to do all other things to help the poor and the needy as the resources of the trust would permit. h) To acquire, construct, maintain, places of public utility, particularly community centres, etc., for the social, cultural and spiritual advancement and benefit of the people at large. i) To establish, manage, administer, carry on and conduct all other activities, educational charitable, social and cultural activities and do all such other things as are incidental and conducive to enlarge the scope and activities of the trust and its objectives. j) The Trust shall carry out the objectives within India. k) The Trust shall not carry out any business activity. l) The Trustees shall not be paid any remuneration, share in profits or otherwise, except any payments by way of reimbursement of actual expenses incurred in the course of carrying out the activities of the trust.

Members of the College Managing Committee: Thiru.A.S.Rajappan - President Thiru.A.N.Shenbagamoorthy - Vice-President Thiru.A.P.Selvarajan - Secretary Thiru.A.N.Ramasamy - Treasurer Thiru.A.S.P.Arumugaa Selvan - Joint Treasurer Thiru.A.S.Chinna Nadar - Member Thiru.A.N.Palanichamy - Member Thiru.A.N.Annamalaichamy - Member Dr.(Mrs.) S.Kanmani, (Principal) - Member 140

Dr. K. Shripathy Kandula, - University Representative Professor & Head Dept. of Immunology, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. (01.04.2009 to 31.03.2011)

The functions of the College Managing Committee are: • Planning the ways and means to achieve the vision of the Institution • Planning and executing certain procedures to improve the quality of the teaching faculty. • Guiding and streamlining to take administrative decisions • Approving the college budget and providing funds to run the Institution and carry out co-curricular and extra-curricular activities • Deciding the infrastructural development as per the requirement • Approving the courses to be introduced as per the suggestions given by the Principal • Honouring the staff – both teaching and non teaching and students for their achievements in academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

The functions of the College Council are: • All kinds of Peace Committee procedures to be discussed and actions to be taken • Organization and execution of all important functions at the college level • Redressal of grievances of students and both teaching and non- teaching staff members and parents • Periodic reporting about the development of the College to the Secretary

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• Governing and monitoring the activities of the various committees • Framing the rules and regulations, and code of conduct for the students and the faculty and amending them with prior approval from the Secretary • Planning the introduction of new courses • Monitoring the syllabus completion as per the plan given by the departments • Getting the syllabus completion reports from the faculty and the students • Result analysis, work adjustments, feedback collection, college calendar preparation • Planning inter-disciplinary programmes • Executing inter-departmental competitions • Conducting cycle tests and model examinations • During emergency/ crisis/ critical situations the council discuss the matter and decisions are taken after consulting all the members

6.202 Informal arrangements and committees

The meetings held and the decisions made during last year are given here under: • Finance: The Proposals and the budgets for each department for the academic year were received and the total budget was prepared and sent to the college committee of Management. It convened a meeting at the beginning of the academic year. This year the committee met on 08.06.2009. The members discussed and approved the budget. Short term budget for organising seminars and conferences was approved by the Management as and when the proposal was submitted by the department. • Infrastructure:

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At the end of every academic year, the proposal for infrastructural developments pertaining to new courses to be introduced is submitted by the College Council to the College Managing Committee and it meets and discusses to approve the proposal.

• Faculty: Whenever there is a vacancy for teaching staff, the concerned head of the department would inform the Principal and the Management. The Management, in consultation with the Principal, grants permission to fill-up the vacancy. It is the convention of the Institution to have faculty meetings under the banner of Faculty Academic Forum. The matters to be discussed with and conveyed to faculty are carried out in the meetings. The Management meets the faculty through this forum four times in an academic year. Principal – Faculty meetings, Management- Faculty meetings and all other programmes and meetings relating to faculty are held through this forum. Every meeting is held under the presidentship of the Principal. A staff club is functioning to develop good relationship among all the faculties and to facilitate easy conveyance of message. • One picnic was arranged for the teaching faculty sponsored by the Management to Munar. • Academic Research Committee: The Institution has a committee for developing and monitoring academic research activities of the institution. The following faculty members are actively involved as Academic Research Committee members. Dr.(Mrs) S.Kanmani, Principal - Chairman Dr. R. Narayana Prakash - Convenor Dr. A. Subramanian, Vice-Principal - Member Dr. D. Sangaiya - Member Dr. S. Chandrabose - Member Dr. K. Sadeeshkumar - Member

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Dr. A.M. Vairamuthu - Member Dr. J. Arockia John Paul - Member Dr. A. Sujatha - Member Dr. A. Valli Devasena - Member Dr. M. Gurupandi - Member Dr. N. Saravana Amutha Kumari - Member

Besides the research committee there are seventeen quality circles and an array of eleven associations.

Sri Kaliswari College

Curricular General Non-curricular Wing Body Wing

1. Initiating future vision circle 2. Human relation bridge circle 1. Estate Maintenance circle 3. Study circle 2. Homely residence circle 4. Keep fit circle 3. Faculty improvement circle 5. Publications circle 4. Student support services 6. Public relation circle 5. Admission circle 7. Tapping the hidden talents circle 8. Holistic development circle 9. Knowledge enriching circle

Academic Centre Buffer Zone Non -academ ic Centre

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• Various committees and cells are coming within each circle. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES CAMPS The Youth Red Cross Unit of Sri Kaliswari College organised a sugar check-up camp for the teaching and non-teaching staff of our college. Besides donating blood in blood donation camps our students donate blood for urgent surgery. A doctor visits our campus daily during lunch break. Sick students get free medical aid. On 02.10.2009, the Youth Red Cross Unit of Sri Kaliswari College was honoured with a shield by Dr.T.Ayyanar, Medical Officer, Sivakasi, for the blood donation camp conducted on the campus of KMKA Matriculation School, Thiruthangal. Various extension activities are also carried out in orphanages/ old age homes and the Centre for Destitutes and hapless by Youth Red Cross unit. The Red Ribbon Club is funded by the state government and a series of activities by the same enlightens the students about the serious illness, AIDS, by the human immuno virus. The Red Ribbon Club also conducted a blood donation camp along with NSS units on 11 th February, 2010. The citizen consumer club created consumer awareness among the students. The co-ordinator gave special lectures to the public in NSS camps. Workshop, special lecture and DVD presentation are conducted for the students' benefit. Institutional Animal Ethical Committee is functioning effectively so that research may be carried out in the department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in a standard way with atmost care. Prof.R.Dinakaran Michael, Director, Centre for Fish Immunology, Lady Doak College, Madurai, and Government Nominee, visited the campus on 10.10.2009 and the meeting was held to minimize wastage of lives. Two tie-up programmes namely two-wheeler mechanism and hardware mechanism with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi,

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are taken care of by the Entrepreneurial Development Cell. The co-ordinator and the student members attended a workshop. A guest lecture was arranged by him for the rural public. There is an MoU already signed by the Eco Club of Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi and WWF, Rajapalayam. Student members are given a special awareness lecture by Mr.T.S.Subramaniya Raja, Secretary, WWF, Rajapalayam, and Mr.S.A.Raj, Wild Life Warden, Srivilliputhur, on 01.07.2009 about Global Warming. Extra Curricular Activities Various extension activities are organised by the Gender Cell in Sri Kaliswari Fireworks, Sivakasi by the Gender Cell. Enrichment courses are also offered for the female students. Skill Development courses are conducted for the benefit of Kaliswarians after 4.00 pm. Driving licences are issued to those students who complete the car driving course. The Holistic Development Cell conducted group discussions on various topics and tests on arithmetic ability, reasoning, general knowledge, general English etc. to the final year students. All the outgoing students of various departments are empowered through this, to meet the experts of the interview board, after they won in the written test. A training programme was also conducted during this academic year. Date Activity Topic/ Purpose Chief guest/ Trainer 24.08.09 Aptitude To improve arithmetical Mr.Rajeshkumar to training ability Mr.Rajaram 27.08.09 programme Trainer & Consultant Parivartan, Sivakasi

The students who had undergone the training programme were assigned the responsibility of taking classes to their juniors i.e., II year students. Two students were sent to each class and they took classes in the arithmetic ability. These sessions were held on the dates 12.09.2009, 22.09.2009 and 30.09.2009 (i.e., during V day order VI hour). The classes were monitored by the staff in-charge at that time. A test was given by the

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trainer students to the student learners. The staff in-charge reported about the students’ view. The result of the test shows that all the students were able to secure 50% & above. The Human Resource Development Cell conducts training programmes for the outgoing students periodically to improve their personality.

6.203 Decentralization and participative management

The College Management Committee has authorised the Secretary to act on behalf of the Committee. The Secretary is the overall authority of the Institution. The Principal is vested with all administrative and academic powers. The Principal together with the College Council decides the academic activities of the Institution. For effective functioning of the College, the Principal delegates certain administrative and controlling powers to Heads of Departments. The Office Superintendent is vested with the power to look into the functioning of the office. The Principal, the Chief-warden, delegates powers to the wardens to look after the day-to-day affairs of the hostel and inmates. The Principal, the Chairperson of all committees functioning in the Institution, empowers the convenors of the committees to execute the activities. Various committees and cells are organised by the respective co- ordinators in the teaching faculty in consultation with the Principal.

6.206 Effective functioning of Grievance cell

A grievance box has been installed for the benefit of the students, so that they may express their grievances. The box is opened once in a week and appropriate steps are taken to solve their problems. Grievances and suggestions are heard in the tutorial meetings also. • Revision of bus fare • Revision of hostel menus • Additional drinking water pots

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• Additional buses • Grievances met by the students in the computer laboratories were rectified by framing proper time schedule and implementing revised laboratory rules • Quality of food on the campus was maintained • Hall arrangements and seating arrangements for differently abled students to write the cycle tests and model examinations are some of the grievances redressed by the Grievance Cell.

6.207 Cell for preventing sexual harassment

The Gender Cell and the Students Affairs Committee are ready to take care of the gender problems. Anyhow no such complaint is received inside the campus. Occasional programme are conducted by the Gender Cell. Thereby we receive no complaints. Gender equality is maintained among the faculty and the students on the campus.

6.3 Strategy development and deployment

6.301 Perspective plan documents

• Report on work load for each semester is received from the heads of the departments and the vacancies are filled-up duly. • At the commencement of each semester, work plan is prepared by each department and submitted to the Principal for the effective functioning of the academic, non-academic and association activities. • Separate time tables are prepared for odd and even semesters. • Academic calendar is prepared before the commencement of the academic year. • Occasional committees are formed for specific functions like college day, sport day, convocation etc.

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• Annual responsibilities for the teaching faculties are assigned at the beginning of each academic year. Responsibilities for the non-teaching faculty and supporting faculty are assigned at the beginning of each semester.

6.302 Strategic action plan and schedules for future development

• To construct additional classrooms in anticipation of the additional sections in Computer Science, Commerce, BBA and BCA. • To construct an Audio-Visual room. • To enhance the number of college buses • To conduct two-wheeler mechanism and hardware classes • To conduct 3D Flash and Animation classes in collaboration with Dreams Education • To conduct participatory programmes of Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore • To get driving licence for the students • To conduct more enrichment courses

6.303 Deployment with systems perspective

Department requirements and activities were discussed at department level. The proceedings were forwarded to the Secretary through the Principal. The Secretary concedes the requirements and routed them through the Principal. Similarly all other committees/ cells/wings also adopt the same procedure.

6.304 Institutional approach to decision making

• All the academic and administrative decisions were taken after discussion in the council meeting. • The minute s of the meeting are forwarded to the Secretary for his notice • Seventeen council meetings were conducted during the year 2009-2010

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6.4 Human resource management

6.401 Institutional initiatives in planning the man power (teaching and non teaching staff)

The work load of each department was assessed for the academic year 2009- 2010 as per the University norms. The detailed report of the work load and the need for staff recruitment were sent to the Head of the Institution well in advance. Based on the requirement, teaching and non-teaching staff members were appointed. No. of teaching staff newly appointed - 24 (9 men, 15 women) No. of non-teaching staff newly appointed - 8 (4 men, 4 women)

6.402 Institutional initiatives to fill up vacancies

Whenever there is a vacancy for teaching staff, • Applications are called for through advertisements in newspapers stating the basic qualifications required • Applications received are screened on the basis of the candidates’ academic qualifications and experience by the Principal and the HOD and then the selected candidates are called for personal interview • The selection committee comprises the Secretary, Principal, Vice- Principal, a subject expert and the HOD. • After the personal interview, a suitable candidate for the existing vacancy is selected as per the recommendation of the Selection Committee. • To fill-up the vacancy for the non-teaching faculty and supporting faculty, applications are received from the persons and an interview was conducted in the presence of Office Superintendent and the Principal. Eligible persons are selected and appointed.

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6.403 Compliances of GOI/ State Govt. policies on requirement (access, equity, gender sensitivity and differently-abled)

Appointments are made purely on the basis of merit. The number of staff members serving this Institution for the year 2009-2010: Teaching staff Male staff - 50 Female staff - 80 Differently-abled staff - 2 Non-teaching staff Male staff - 40 Female staff - 32 Differently-abled staff - 2

6.404 Conducts self appraisal of teaching and non- teaching staff

Self-appraisal forms duly filled-in by staff members and verified by the respective HODs were collected at the end of the academic year. The Institution appraises the performance of the teaching staff on the basis of the self-appraisal reports.

6.405 Conducts performance appraisal regularly

The performance appraisal is conducted regularly at the end of every academic year.

6.406 Specific complaints/ legal enquiry about the Institution functioning

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6.407 Continuously makes efforts to improve the overall organizational effectiveness, capabilities, development, action and review

• The Principal attended a two days workshop on ‘Competency building for the Principals of Colleges of Education, Arts & Science’ conducted by the Centre for Educational Research, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 21 st & 22 nd August, 2009. • She attended a two days seminar on the theme, ‘Dynamics of College Administration’ conducted by Centre for Educational Research, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, on 4 th & 5 th March, 2010.

Table showing the plan proposals initiated and implemented S.No. Plans Proposed Plans Implemented 1 To launch B.A. (English) Got affiliation course 2 To launch M.Com. (CA) Got affiliation course 3 To launch M.Sc. Subject to affiliation (Chemistry) course 4 To introduce career To enrich the courses in VAC, the syllabi were enrichment courses in VAC modified and approved by the VAC Board of Curriculum Studies. During this year IAS Coaching General Studies – I IAS Coaching General Studies – II IAS Preliminary English gad;ghl;Lj; jkpo; - I gad;ghl;Lj; jkpo; - II were implemented. 5 To setup CD Library. We have setup a CD Library. The Library has 512 subject CDs and a good number of Journals and Magazine CDs. 6 To make all the Number of workshops / guest lectures Departments to effectively conducted – 128 participate in research Number of conferences / symposia activities conducted – 9 Number of books published – 10 Number of papers presented in National / International journals – 18 Number of papers presented outside the college – 57 7 To have placement Number of on-campus – 11 programmes in association Number of students selected on on-campus with local industries – 90 Number of off-campus – 9

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S.No. Plans Proposed Plans Implemented Number of students selected on off-campus – 29 8 To conduct academic Academic Audit were conducted in the auditing by inviting subject Department of Management Studies and experts Mathematics by inviting subject experts The Principal and the Vice-Principal cross checked periodically the work done by the staff with the student’s class notes 9 To have a separate cell for Done consultancy services 10 To have a common Steps are being taken to construct a common instrumentation centre instrumentation centre 11 To ask the staff members to Mrs.Pitchaikani Prakabakaran and Dr.A.Sujatha apply for major and mini have applied for mini projects. projects 12 To conduct more Chidambarapuram village was adopted and programmes in the adopted various programmes were conducted such as village Drawing competition for school children Tree saplings plantation Re-cycling of waste through vermicomposting Conducted cultural programmes Materials to assist ABL method Internet awareness programme Orientation Programme to school teachers Charts regarding ‘Good practices to lead a healthy life’ To handle the electrical appliances and how to save electricity Books, chairs, notebooks, pens, sewing machine were donated 13 Adopt more villages Steps are being taken 14 To extend the Library The Library hour is extended to 5.50 pm working hours for the benefit of hostel students 15 To have the record of Done student’s bio-data and progress in book form 16 Vision plan for the next ten Done years 17 Steps to be taken to Done improve the University results in certain subjects 18 To appoint a full-time Done Placement Officer 19 Audio visual room Under construction 20 Internet facility for hostel Steps are in progress to implement the internet students facility on the campus in a phased manner 21 To increase transport One mini bus and two vans were added to the

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S.No. Plans Proposed Plans Implemented facilities transport facilities 22 Separate Administrative Under construction block

6.408 Conducts programme for professional development of staff

Faculty Academic Forum organised faculty improvement programmes to update the knowledge and expertise of the teaching staff.

Orientation S.No. Date Resource Person Topic Beneficiaries 1 08.06.09 Mr.T.Dhanasekaran Orientation Teaching faculty & Visiting Faculty, Department Programme in the PG 09.06.09 of Management Studies, Sri Department of Kaliswari College, Sivakasi Management 2 Prof.Samuel Joseph Studies Associate Professor Department of Management Studies, Karunya University, Coimbatore 3 Dr.D.Ramkumar Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, American College, Madurai 4 Mr.Joseph Devadasan Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, American College, Madurai 5 11.06.09 Mr.Md.M.A.Khan Attitudinal All the teaching Assistant Manager, Human Change faculty Resource Development Cell, Reserve Bank of India, Chennai 6 12.06.09 Dr.(Mrs.)M. Thenmozhi Excellence in Teachers with Professor, Department of Teaching less than 3 Management Studies, years of Indian Institute of experience and Technology Madras, newly appointed Chennai Teachers team All the HODs building 7 13.06.09 Dr.Sr.B.J.Queensly Jayanthi Road map to All the teaching Controller of Examinations, success & faculty Reader in Commerce, extra ordinary Jayaraj Annapackiam achievements

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S.No. Date Resource Person Topic Beneficiaries College for Women, The art of Faculty in the Periyakulam dealing with hostels people 8 15.06.09 Mrs.T.Saroja Modern teaching All the teaching Principal, Women University techniques faculty College of Education, Mother Teresa University for Women, Kodaikanal 9 28.01.10 Dr.R.Palanisamy Stepping All the HODs Department of Zoology, towards Yadava College, Madurai Autonomy 10 30.01.10 Dr.P.Chelladurai Effective All the teaching Co-ordinator, Youth Welfare teaching - a faculty Department, Madurai paradigm shift Kamaraj University, Madurai

To assess the quality of the teaching faculty, faculty assessment programmes were also conducted. • To assess the quality of the teaching faculty, a faculty assessment programme was conducted by the IQAC. The academic audit committee with Dr.R.Neelamegam, Emeritus Professor, AICTE, Department of Management Studies, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar, as external expert visited the Department of Management Studies (UG) on 07.12.2009 and assessed the lectures inside the classroom. The report was given in- person to the respective teachers. • The Academic Audit Committee with Mr.G.Jayamaran, HOD of Maths, SBK College, Arupukkottai, as external expert visited the Department of Mathematics on 02.12.2009. The assessment report was given in-person to the members. • The IQAC members occasionally cross check the work done report of the staff members with the class notes taken by the students. • In the Department of Commerce, a self-assessment programme was conducted within the department under the supervision of Mr.M.Anbalagan, HOD of Commerce (UG) on 30.10.2009. • An orientation programme was conducted by the Study Circle for all the certificate and diploma course teachers of Gandhian Thought on the

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campus. Dr.Andiappan, Head, Department of Gandhian and Ramalinga Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, and Dr.Natarajan, Education Officer, Gandhi Museum, Madurai, were the resource persons.

6.5 Financial management and resource mobilization

6.501 Budgetary provisions for academic and administrative activities (including maintenance)

Annual Income for the year 2009-2010 - Rs.3.37 crores Total Expenditure for the year 2009-2010 - Rs.3.29 crores

6.502 Optimal utilization of budget

Total Budget for the year 2009-2010 - Rs.3.5 crores Utilisation of the budget - Rs.3.3 crores

6.503 Monitoring financial management practices through internal audit

The Institution has only an internal audit system. There has not been any audit objection so far.

6.504 Regularity in external audit

Being a self-financed Institution, there is no provision for external audit.

6.505 Institutional initiatives for mobilization of resources

Financial resources are mobilized only through Sri Kaliswari Trust. Donations were not collected from any other source.

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Table showing the fee structure for various courses for the academic year 2009-2010

per per Courses fee Fee Total n Feen Special Special Deposit Caution Caution semester* semester* Lab fee*Lab Uni. Ent. Uni. Ent. Tuition fee fee Tuition ance fee ance fee Mainten- Admissio & Recog. &Recog. B.Com. (R) 25 3700 400 350 200 100 225 5000 B.Com. (CA) 25 3700 400 2250 200 100 225 6900 B.B.A. 25 4600 400 350 200 100 225 5900 B.A. (Tamil) 25 2000 400 --- 200 100 225 2950 B.Sc. (C.S) 25 2800 400 2250 200 100 225 6000 B.Sc. (I.T) 25 3700 400 2250 200 100 225 6900 B.C.A. 25 3700 400 2250 200 100 225 6900 B.Sc. (Maths) 25 2000 400 --- 200 100 225 2950 B.Sc. (Physics) 25 2000 400 1000 200 100 225 3950 B.Sc. 25 2000 400 4050 200 100 225 7000 (Biotechnology) B.Sc. 25 5000 400 7500 200 100 225 13450 (HM & CS) B.Sc. 25 2000 400 1000 200 100 225 3950 (Chemistry) M.Com. 25 2400 400 --- 300 200 225 3550 M.Sc. (C.S) 25 3500 400 3750 300 200 225 8400 M.Sc. 25 8550 400 15000 300 500 225 25000 (Biotechnology) M.Sc. (Pharma. 25 4000 400 5350 300 500 225 10800 Chemistry) M.Sc. (Maths) 25 350 400 -- 300 200 225 1500 M.A. (Tamil) 25 350 400 -- 300 200 225 1500 MBA 100 10000 500 2500 250 1300 350 15000 M.Phil. 25 3750 400 -- 300 200 225 4900 (Commerce) M.Phil. 25 5000 400 8000 300 500 225 14450 (Biotechnology) * Per Semester

The fees are revised annually.

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6.6 Best Practices in governance and leadership Best practices in Institutional vision and leadership/ Organizational arrangements/ Strategy development and deployment / Human Resource Management / Financial Management and Resource Mobilization / or any other quality initiative the institution practices.

The Institution has a noble vision and perspective to provide quality education especially to the rural people in and around Sivakasi. This ambition has become a reality because of the great efforts taken by the Management in the form of • Providing adequate financial resources for infrastructure and all constructive academic programmes • Recruiting sufficient number of staff to impart knowledge to the students community • Constituting separate committees with the Principal as chairperson, a senior staff member as Convenor and the staff as members • Discussing all matters pertaining to the development of the Institution with the members of various committees • The students are involved in executing departmental activities • Nominal course fee is collected from the students

The faculty is involved in decision-making process in the following manner: • By taking all vital academic decisions in the College Council consisting of the Principal and all Heads of Departments • By planning academic and department activities in staff meetings and department staff meetings respectively and executing them as per the decision taken • By delegating authorities and responsibilities to the staff as convenors, co-ordinators and members in various committees • By giving due representation to staff members in all decision making bodies and committees

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Criterion VII

INNOVATIVE PRACTICES

7.1 Internal quality assurance system

7.101 System structure

Members of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell: Sri.A.P.Selvarajan, Secretary - Patron Dr.(Mrs.) S.Kanmani, Principal - Chair Person Dr.A.Subramanian, Vice-Principal - Co-ordinator Mr.G.Krithiga Subramanian, HOD i/c of Physics - Member Prof.S.Alagappan, HOD of Chemistry - Member Prof.Pitchaikani Prabhakaran, HOD of Mathematics - Member Prof.V.Chandrabose, HOD of English - Member Mr.M.Anbalagan, HOD of Commerce - Member Mrs.Murugeswari, HOD i/c of Management Studies - Member Prof.E.Gorden, Sivakasi - Advisor

7.102 System Functions

• To enhance academic quality • To monitor the administrative procedure and academic activities on the campus

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• To introduce innovation in teaching and learning process • To introduce more enrichment programmes to cater to the needs of the local community • To offer suggestions to remove drawbacks • To conduct extra curricular activities effectively after regular working hour • Verification of syllabus coverage and syllabus completion • Assessment of the quality of the teaching faculty 7.103 Students participation in quality enhancement / quality assurance

Students were involved in • Doing project work and thesis writing • Presenting papers in national and international seminars, conferences, and symposiums • Taking part in organising state/ national seminars, conferences and symposiums • Organising the association meetings • Presenting their feedback regarding the completion of the syllabus, performance of staff, quality of laboratories, library and infrastructure • Members in various committees of hostels and various cells and forums on the campus • Giving suggestions for the already prevailing value added courses and new ones • Fast learners indulged in presenting papers and seminars arranged for the slow learners • Talented students teach various fine arts to the ignorant students

7.104 Institutional initiatives in institutionalizing and internalising best practices and innovation

The Institution strives hard to achieve the goals and objectives by taking all measures to create a conducive atmosphere for effective teaching – learning.

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Nineteen Quality Circles are formed to monitor the activities and to promote academic excellence on the campus by • Maintaining a calm atmosphere on the campus • Taking all initiatives for an excellent infrastructure augmentation to match the academic growth • Equipping all departments with state-of-the-art equipment • Utilising the available resources in an optimal way • Encouraging staff members to pursue higher studies, to attend seminars, workshops, conferences, symposiums, faculty development programmes and to undertake consultancy services • Decentralizing the power and responsibilities in all academic and administrative work in a scientific way • Providing student support services like curricular support services, co- curricular support services, financial support services, non-financial support services, career support services, welfare support services etc. • Maintaining discipline on the campus as well as in the hostel • Conducting department association meetings to share the knowledge gained by any faculty member who has attended conference/ seminar/ workshop/ symposia. • Honouring the teaching faculty who have 100% attendance in the academic year. • Honouring the teaching faculty and students who have published books on the college day stage. • Honouring the teaching faculty who have published papers in international Journals • The teaching faculty who produced university first ranks are honoured on the college day dais. They were presented with Gold coins by our magnanimous management. • The teaching faculty who produced university rank holders from II to X rank are honoured on the college day dais. They were presented gift with cheques by our magnanimous management. 161

• The teaching faculty who have published books related to the syllabus prescribed by the University/ research oriented are honoured with cash awards. • The teaching faculty who have published research papers in international and national magazines are honoured with cash awards. • The faculty (both teaching and non-teaching) who have 100% attendance are awarded Gold coins. • The teaching faculty who produce 100% pass results in all the subjects they handled are honoured on the college day dais with cash awards. • A news bulletin ‘Kalis News’ published and released once in 6 months • A research journal ‘Trends in Kalis Research’ was published once in a year • The students who secure 100% marks in theory papers were given cash rewards • First generation learners from rural areas who secure more than 80% in the University examinations were recognised and given prizes on the college day dais • Students from Tamil medium schools who perform well in the Part-I English examination were recognised and given prizes on the college day dais • Annual Sports day, College day and Convocation day celebrated regularly every year • Free medical aid was given to one physically challenged student • On-line magazine publishers among the students appreciated and given prizes on the college day dais • Best participation award was given to one for the most active student who participate in many co-curricular and extra-curricular activities • Best winner award was given to the most active student who won maximum prizes inside and outside the campus

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• OD, registration fee and TA were given to the teaching faculty who participate and present papers in the inter-collegiate/ state level/ national level/ international level conferences • Medical camps arranged for all the new entrants inside the campus • Awards were given for best NSS volunteers and best library users • Students who designed a website for the college were appreciated and given prizes on the college day dais • Loan without interest was provided for the financially weak student from the alumni fund • Staff club giving financial aid to the needy students to minimise the drop- outs • Guiding and assisting students to get loans from various banks and from various private funding agencies

7.105 Continuously add value to students through enhancement in quality of education.

Enhancing the quality of education by • Introducing as many as 45 Value added courses • Introducing as many as 20 Certificate Courses in the odd semester • Introducing as many as 25 Certificate Courses in the even semester • Hindi is given as a one year course to complete Parikshaya and Spoken Hindi • From the even semester of this academic year, seven new VAC courses such as IAS Preliminary English, IAS General Studies, Web Animation, Prepress designing, PHP and Women Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow are introduced. • Conducted Sathya Sodhanai competitive examination on 25.09.2009 by National Educational Trust, Chennai • Conducting Tutorial meetings regularly once in a month • Introducing computer enrichment courses for non-computer students

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• Enhancing communication skills, by giving training to students in the language laboratory • Conducting career enrichment programmes such as jewel making, embroidery, glass painting and cloth embossing • Two-wheeler mechanism and Hardware mechanism in collaboration with Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi • Two cycle tests and one model examination were conducted periodically during each semester for both CBCS and non-CBCS students • Progress reports were sent after completion of each cycle test • Parents – Teachers meeting were arranged whenever necessary for the weak students and irregular students • Frequent absenteeism were informed to the parents and action taken as per the need • Feedback received from the students regarding the performance of the teaching faculty, syllabus coverage and syllabus completion. Immediate actions were taken to rectify their problems • Maintaining the lab facilities and other infrastructure on the campus by receiving feedback from the students, parents and alumni • Counselling meetings were arranged to discuss and implement the procedures to improve the quality of teaching • Conducting bridge course to freshers on the campus for English, Tamil and major. • Conducting entry test and exit test for the students to maintain their progress as well as the quality of teaching • Assessing the quality of teachers by conducting academic audit

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7.2 Inclusive practices

7.201 Practices to facilitate inclusion and academic performance of socially disadvantaged groups.

The following activities are carried out to improve the academic performance of the socially disadvantaged groups by: • Conducting remedial classes for SC/ST students • Allowing them to borrow an additional number of two books from the Library at a time (totally five) • Providing extra coaching for those with arrears in the previous Semester Examinations • One application form given at free of cost • A separate cell for SC/ST developments is functioning inside the campus. The cell canvass among the students to undergo two-wheeler mechanism course 477 students got financial aid to the tune of Rs.12,09,910/- through various Government scholarships ii. 192 students got Rs.4,19,000 as farmers scholarships iii. 148 students got Rs.4,34,840 as SC/ST scholarships (renewal) iv. 132 students got Rs.3,31,820 as SC/ST Post-Matric scholarships v. 15 students got Rs.24,250 as Post-Matric scholarships Two students got financial aid from the State Bank of India Three students got financial aid from the Indian Overseas Bank Two students got financial aid from the Union Bank of India A student each got financial aid from the Central Bank of India, the Bank of India, the Canara Bank and the ICICI Bank Apart from Government scholarships, some of the students got financial support from other trusts xvi. 6 students were benefited by Sri Kaliswari Trust, Sivakasi xvii. 9 students were benefited by Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai xviii. 2 students were benefited by National Educational Trust scholarships

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xix. 3 students were benefited by State Scholarship xx. One student was by Collectorate scholarship xxi. One student was by Sri Kaliswari Fireworks, Sivakasi xxii. One student was by Sri Kaliswari Tube Works, Sivakasi xxiii. 10 students were benefited by Beedi Workers scholarship xxiv. Two students were benefited by Ladies Association, Virudhunagar xxv. One student was benefited by Nadar Mahajana Sangam xxvi. One student was benefited by Muthaliar Sangam xxvii. One student was benefited by Subbarayalu Reddiyar Trust xxviii. One student was benefited by Employee Union xxix. Two students were benefited by B.S. Abdul Rahman Foundation Scholarship xxx. One student was benefited by Police Department scholarship, CST Scholarship, MBC Scholarship, Workers Compensation Fund, Udal Ulaippor Nala Variam, Weaver, Senai Thalai Uravinmurai CITU, Reddiar Association, Sattur, Sri Ram Institute, Bangalore Some of our students got financial support from the Staff Club of Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi vi. B.Sheeba, II B.Sc. (Maths) got support from Mrs.Pitchaikani Prabakaran vii. J.Rajasekaran, II B.Sc.(IT) got support from Mrs.G.Rekha, Ms.V.Amalarasi, Ms.B.Ponni, Ms.S.Anbu Niya Jeba Soundar viii. K.Arokia mani, III B.Com.(R) got support from Mrs.S.Amutha Rani ix. Manikandan, III BBA, got support from Mrs.M.Murugeswari x. Jeyanthi, III BCA, got support from Department of Computer Applications The Alumni Association granted interest free loans to the tune of Rs.4,500/- and prizes worth Rs.1,575/- were distributed to the winners.

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7.202 Special initiatives to promote empowerment of students from rural / tribal area

The following are the activities carried out to promote empowerment of students from rural area by: • Conducting career enrichment programmes such as jewel making, embroidery, glass painting, cloth embossing and keyboard playing • Enhancing communication skills by training students in the language lab • Identifying the first generation meritorious learners and honouring them as the ‘Rural Stars’ on the occasion of College day celebration. • Plying nine college buses to remote rural areas at nominal fare. • Extending financial assistance to rural students like Examination fees/ bus fare/ train fare/ supplying stationery and also through ‘earn while you learn’ scheme • Students from G.S. Hindu Higher Secondary School, Srivilliputhur, visited the Biotechnology laboratories on 26 th and 27 th August, 2009. • Fundamental knowledge in computer was given to rural students at free of cost

7.203 Institutional sensitivity towards gender and differently-abled wards.

• Legal awareness programmes • Computer literacy programmes • Self-employment programmes • Women’s day celebrations • Personality development programme. • SC/ ST Development Cell • Differently-abled students are accommodated in ground floor itself for taking the test for their convenience

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7.204 Incremental academic growth of the students admitted from disadvantaged sections

Totally 104 SC students who have completed the undergraduate and postgraduate course during the academic year 2009-2010. Out of them 41 students have secured first class. Among those, 22 students have secured second class marks and 10 students have secured third class in their Degree Examinations. Besides they have undergone four Value Added Certificate Courses offered by the Institution and passed them also.

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7.3 Stakeholder relationships

7.301 Societal perception of stakeholders (includes – parents, alumni and others)

Parent- Teacher meeting: • By interacting with parents to apprise them of their children’s performance on the campus • By briefing them of various measures taken in the interest of the students • By responding to the Parent’s positive suggestions for the betterment of their wards No. of meetings held at various levels: College level - 1 Department level - 2 Boys’ hostel - 2 Girls’ Hostel - 1 Frequent meetings separately with parents & teachers by HODs, Vice- Principal and Principal The functions of Alumni Association were:

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• To collect e-mail addresses of our alumni to know their positions • To take suitable steps to assist the economically poor students of our college (loan without interest) • To conduct intra-collegiate competition to enhance the skill of the students • To donate the old books to the Department Library • To help the final year students for better placement and for higher studies • Teachers day celebration • On 28 th November, 2009, the V alumni association day was celebrated. On behalf of this association, fine arts day was celebrated on 19 th January, 2010. Prizes worth Rs.1,575/- were distributed to the winners. • The office bearers meeting was conducted on 27 th December, 2009. • They celebrated Teacher’s Day and provided educational loan without interest to two students. • Jeyanthi, III BCA, received loan for Rs.4,500/- without interest • Alumni book bank is also available to issue books to the UG students. • R.Manimuthu, an alumnus of our campus donated 80 kgs of rice for the NSS camp conducted in Muthulapuram village. • During the alumni meeting feedbacks regarding extra curricular activities were collected and steps were taken to implement them. • D.Isaac Daniel, J.Kishore Saravanraj, alumni of Department of Computer Applications conducted a workshop on ‘Software Engineering’ on 27 th February, 2010. • On 14.08.2009, the Department of Management Studies (UG) organised a workshop on ‘Corporate strategy in HR’. Mr.C.Ponmozhian, an alumnus, addressed the gathering. • On 25-08-2009, a guest lecture on ‘Non-Verbal Communication’ was organised by Alumni Association. Mr.V.Vijay Sankar, an alumnus, was the resource person. 169

7.302 Focus on social responsibilities

Students are involved in helping the society by, • Donating blood and identification of blood group • Planting saplings • White-washing the school building • Repairing the damaged road • Offering career guidance to the higher secondary school students in and around Sivakasi • Regulating the devotees during the (i) car festival function at Srivilliputhur – On 24.07.2009 & 25.07.2009 (53 NSS volunteers) (ii) Thiruvannamalai temple festival in the month of Purattasi - 58 NSS volunteers were involved in the process of regulating the devotees in Thiruvannamalai Temple at Srivilliputhur on 19 th & 26 th September, 2009. • Erecting Bus timing information at Sivakasi Bus stand and Traffic rule hoardings in various terminals of Sivakasi • Adopted a village Chidambarapuram • Awareness programme on world tourism day • Construction of toilet for the orphanage • 9th September, 2009 – ‘99999’ programme (world environment day celebration awareness) – switching off all the lights on the campus for nine minutes • Cleaning orphanage and old age homes 7.303 Evidences for student satisfaction

Feedbacks were obtained from the final year students regarding the completion of the syllabus, performance of the staff, the quality of laboratories, library and infrastructure. A good number of students have expressed their satisfaction. x * * * * *

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