Annual Report 2015-16

In the name of ALLAH, I present the annual report of Ansar Women’s College for the academic year 2015-2016. First of all, I thank Allah the Almighty for the best academic achievement of the college. Ansar Women’s college, affiliated to the University of Calicut established in the year 2002 is run by Ansari Charitable Trust. At present we have 12 UG and 4 PG Courses. We have 1034 Students, 76 Teachers and 15 Non-teaching staff. This team of energetic students and dedicated staff members are the backbone of our prestigious institution. We have a spacious library with 10754 books including 6 newspapers, 11 journals, 20 periodicals & 6 Departmental Journals published by the college. The automation of the library is progressing. The college has a website- ansarwomenscollege.com. Congratulations to the department of Computer Science for developing and updating the website. With God’s blessing we have the powerful leadership of Ansari Charitable Trust to lead us. Thus, our mission of transforming every student into a full-fledged citizen having both moral and academic values is progressing.

ACHIEVEMENTS New Courses BSc. Psychology and BCom Taxation were introduced during this academic year.

MoU’s and Collaborations We have signed 3 MoU’s and has made agreement with 4 institutions to collaborate in the fields of knowledge and resource sharing.

Scholarships Scholarship Cell updated the information related to various Scholarships. 174 students received various Government Scholarships like Post Metric, Central Sector, Lakshwadeep, SC/ST Scholarship. 336 students received various Scholarships and Free ships from the Institution.

University Examination Results 2014-15 of various courses BSc. Computer Science scored 86.21%, BCA scored 90.47%, BA English scored100%, BSc Physics scored 64.5%, BCom scored 100%, BBA scored 90%, MSc Physics scored 100%, MCom. scored 98%, MSc Computer Science scored 100%, & BSc. Mathematics scored 79% I congratulate all the students and teachers for their contributions to this institution.

D Zone winners College Team won Second Prize for Mappilapattu. • Najwa- S6 BCA • Sadiya –S4 BCom Finance • Shifa –S6 BCA • - S2 BCom Tax • Rizna- S2 BBA • Thahaseen – S6 BCom CA Aiswarya K A, S2 BBA won Second prize for Poster Making. Aysha Thasneem, S4 BCA won Third prize in Urdu Essay Writing. Sana Abulaise, S2 BSc. Physics won Second prize in Pencil Drawing.

Placement in Wipro 1. Liji.A.P VI Sem BSc.CS 2. Manju VI Sem BSc.CS 3. Reshmi.K.P VI Sem BSc.CS 4. Reshmila.P.K VI Sem BSc.CS 5. Savitha.K VI Sem BSc.CS 6. Reshma.M VI Sem BCA 7. Sreepriya.M VI Sem BCA 8. Haritha.K.R VI Sem BCA 9. Hamsheena.K.V VI Sem BCA 10. Nefy Hameed VI Sem BCA 11. Ardra VI Sem BSc.Physics

Prizes for Inter-collegiate Programmes • Hinsha, VI Sem BCA won I Prize in Paper Presentation Competition at LF College, Guruvayur. • Sana Abullaise and Fathima Thanseeha of S2 BSc. Physics won Third Prize in Seminar presentation at Christ College, Iringalakuda. • Ashwathy.T.V and Dhanya.K of VI Sem Physics won First prize in Intercollegiate Collage Competition conducted at MES College, Valanchery. • Bahira Maisoon(VI Sem BA MC) and Mohsina Mohideen Shah(IV Sem BA English) won Second Prize with cash award in Quiz competition conducted by Systematic Voter Education & Electoral Participation in Thrissur Collectorate • Sana Abullaise(II Sem BSc.Physics) won Second Prize with cash award in Pencil drawing competition conducted by Systematic Voter Education & Electoral Participation in Thrissur Collectorate. • Attended UGC sponsored class on “How to teach effectively” in AMU, Malappuram • Ms.Shamla, Mr.Arif, Ms.Busheera and Ms.Shaheena attended the class from 27th Jan to 2nd Feb 2016 Winners 1. Best NSS Volunteer : Aisha Namitha (II Sem Maths) 2. Kala Thilakam : Anjana.P (II Sem BCom Taxation) 3. Sargha Prathibha : Irfana Issath (VI Sem BCom CA) 4. Sports Champion : Shinsa K.M (II Sem BA MC) 5. Winner of Arts : Royals Ist Runner up : Seekers II Runner up : Sparkers 6. Winner of Sports : Strikers Ist Runner up : Warriors IInd Runner up : Challengers & Seekers 7. Best Department : Department of Commerce & Management Studies 8. Best Teacher : Ms.Sulaikha (Lecturer in Computer Science) 9. Best Club : Ashwas & Eco club 10. Best Wall magazine : I Prize : S6 BA English & S6 BA MC II Prize : S4 BBA & S4 BCom Finance III Prize : S2 BSc.Physics , S4 CS & S4 BCA Morning prayer : Manjusha (S6 BA MC) 11. Best NSS Volunteer : Aysha Nimitha (S2 Maths) 12. Best class activity : S4 BCom Finance (Organic farming), S4 BA MC & S6 BA MC (Short film and Newspapers) 13. Best Media activity : Department of BA Mass Communication 14. Preparation of College CD : Ms.Fazeera Razak (Lecturer in CS) 15. Sports winner- staff : Ms.Shaheeda 16. Best Library visitor-Staff : Ms.Bulkees (Lecturer in Arabic) 17. Best Library Visitor-Student : Liyana Thabassum.V (S2BSc.Maths) 18. Best Association activity : Puzzle club activity of Maths Dept. 19. Prayer Monitoring and best practices : MS Department 20. Best conduct of Women cell activities : Ms. Sajda Khalid (Lecturer in English) 21. College website formation and updation : Ms.Saji Tossy (Lecturer in CS) 22. Winning prizes in Intercollegiate competitions : Department of Physics 23. Best in Environmental protection & vegetable gardening : Department of English

Best Outgoing Students - 2015-16

Department Class Name S6 Bcom CA Sruthi Chandran S6 Bcom Finance Fasna.c.K Commerce & Management S6 BBA Nesla.K.V/Mubeena.K.Bava Studies S4 Mcom Sanju Sathyan Mathematics S6 Maths Fahisa.P.M Physics S4 Msc.Physics Soumya.K.P S6 Physics Athulya.S English S6 English Thasna nalakath Shamsudin MA English Arathi.M Manjusha.P.M/ Bahira Mass communication S6 MC Maisoon CS S6CS Reshmi.K.P S6 BCA Sreepriya.M MSc.CS Nasreen

Certificate Programmes offered by various Departments Sl. No. Name of Certificate programs offered Course Code 1 Vedic Mathematics AWVM 2 Data Entry Operator AWDO 3 Multimedia AWMM 4 Language Skills AWLS 5 Home Science AWHS 6 Convergent Media Studies AWCMS 7 Natural Disaster Reduction AWNDR 8 Waste Management AWWM 9 Counselling and Guidance AWCG

Fresher’s Day Fresher’s Day was conducted on ------. First year students had exhibited their talents by various cultural activities.

College Union Election was conducted as per the University notification on 15th September.

College Union and Arts Festival Inauguration Inauguration of the College Union “Estrellas”, Fine Arts and New Courses was held on 13th Oct 2016 in the honorable presence of Chief Guest Mr.Yahia.P (Operations Manager, Royal Engineering College, Akkikavu) and Ms.Shika(Playback Singer). Mr.Yahia.P congratulated our institution for conducting the college election in the presidential way and also empowered the students with his valuable words. Ms. Shika entertained the audience with her melodious music

Union members Chairperson Helna Fathima (S6.BBA) Vice Chairperson Nesla K.V(S6.BBA) Secretary Sumayya K (S6.B.Com Finance) Joint Secretary Rizwa Nisar (S4.B.Com CA) Arts Club Secretary Mubeena K Bava (S6.BBA) Magazine Editor Sharmila Viragini (S4.BBA) General Captain Irfana Issath (S6.B.Com CA) UUC Dilshana Sirajudheen(S4.B.Com Finance)

Association Secretaries BA English Thansy (S6.BA English) BA MC Joffy K Johnson (S4. BA MC) Physics Haseena Mohammed Sager (S4.BSC.Physics) Mathematics Shahna M (S4. BSc.Mathematics) Computer Science Reshma M (S6.BCA) Management Studies Ameena (S6 BBA) commerce Shima C Mohan (S6. B.Com. CA) Psychology Sherin (S2 Psychology)

Parent Teacher Association PTA meeting was held on 7th July and Executive body was formed. Orientation class for both parents and teachers was held. The open house meeting was conducted on 27th July 2015. Parents of first year students attended the meeting in connection with the formation of the executive body. The Executive Committee meeting was held on 18th Sep 2015. The academic & non-academic activities were discussed in the meeting. The parents ensured their full support and cooperation for the smooth and effective functioning of the college.

Fine Arts

Hostel Ninety-six students were accommodated in the college hostel during this academic year. Ms. Sabira and Ms. Nusaiba were working as Dorm Parents. Two Ayahs were there to assist them. The hostel students had gone on a two-day trip to Mysore. Hostel day and Farewell to Seniors by Juniors was held on 16th February 2016.

Journal Publications In the Academic year 2015-16 each Department of the college published their Journals with the articles of both students and faculty members. The entire layout and DTP have been done by the departments. The Department of Computer Science had published two volumes of their journals this year.

Alumni Meet of the students of the batch 2002 to 2015 was held on 8th October 2016. Ms. Sreeja P (Asst. Professor Department of Commerce and Management Studies, S.N.G.S College, Pattambi) was the chief guest of the day. The program started with a prayer followed by a welcome song by the college Music Club. An Executive Committee was selected to put forward the Alumni activities in the coming years.

Annual Sports Meet Annual Sports Meet was conducted on 15th February 2016. The meet was inaugurated by Dr.Nisar (Director, Ansar Hospital, Perumpilavu; Football Player and Athlete.)

Study Tour During this year a study tour was conducted to Mysore & Kodak comprising 27 students & 4 staff.

Staff Tour: A staff tour was conducted on 13th February to Eranakulam.

Food Fest Flavours Fest was conducted on 12th November by the College Union in collaboration with Ashwas club. Rs.31,173 was collected as profit. The maximum amount was collected by BSc.Psychology (Rs.2,241) and BCom Tax (2910 Rs/-). Ashwas Club collected 3500 Rs/-

Relief Works: We have collected money to make some beneficial work for the student community, for marriage of poor people, pain & palliative care, house constructions, accident relief etc. Contributed 87,000 Rs/- to Madyamam Health Care, 10,000 Rs/- to Chennai Flood Relief, 7,500 Rs/- to VMV Orphanage, 1,450Rs/- to Nirmala Sadan Orphanage, 6,500Rs/- to Indian Blind Association, 33,340Rs/- to Vision 2016, 75,000 Rs/- for House construction, (One Lakh Project) 5,000 Rs./- to a deserving family in Nayadi colony by NSS, Distributed relief kits to 27 families by NSS.

Total Amount: 2,25,790 Rs/- (Two Lakh, Twenty Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety rupees only)

College Day College day was celebrated on 3rd March 2016. Dr Bineetha Ranjith (Ideal Star Singer) inaugurated the function. Best Outgoing Students were awarded during the function.

Department Highlights DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Seminar On September 16th the puzzle club was inaugurated and a seminar on the topic “Ancient Mathematics” was handled by Mr. T. Unnikrishnan (V.E.O Chovallor).

A Seminar was held on November 11th on the topic “Mathematics Through Algebra and Analysis” by Professor Dhanya Mukundhan, Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.

NET COACHING PROGRAMME In accordance with the Association Inauguration, a NET coaching session has been commenced by Dhanya Mukundan. The Department of Mathematics offered Coaching Sessions on Paper 1 that is intended to prove the skills Relating to reasoning, general expertise and paper 2 that is , with an aim to improve the knowledge of students in their respective areas.

Remedial Coaching Remedial Coaching was started from 3rd October to the students of Physics and Computer Science.

Certificate Programme To get an awareness about Vedic Mathematics, Mathematics Department conducted a Certificate programme in " Vedic Mathematics ". A total of 53 students enrolled for the examination comprised 50 MCQs out of which 4 students failed. These 4 students cleared the examination successfully after a retest.

Mathematics Quiz Competition Department of Mathematics conducted a Mathematics quiz on 25th November 2015.And the winners were awarded.

National Mathematics Day The Department of Mathematics celebrated National Mathematics Day on 22nd December. The students created a presentation on Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Study Tour The study tour as per the curriculum was an exposure trip to a place of educational or historical importance. Department of Mathematics organized tour to Nilambur Teak museum and bio-resources Nature park.

Collage Making A Collage competition was conducted on 12ᵗʰ August 2015 as a part of Independence Day celebration.

Career Guidance Programme The Department conducted a career guidance programme “Time for Change " on 11ᵗʰ December 2015. It made them aware of their strength and weakness and the skills and knowledge that are required to achieve their goals in future. The class was handled by Shiju (Asst. Professor, Sreekrishnapuram Engineering College, Palakkad).

MATHEMATICAL JOURNAL A releasing ceremony of the first volume of Mathematics Journal was held on 3ʳᵈ March 2016.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science Association was inaugurated on 11th November 2015. A seminar was handled by Mr.Saleel Hassan-Junior Principal of AES) The Department conducted programs along with Internet Club in connection with Digital

India Week on 13th July, 2015. The Department Released 1st Volume of Department Journal on 15th July, 2015 by Mr. Noor Mohammed, IT Head, Member of ACT

NET Coaching NET coaching center of CS Department was inaugurated on 1st August. The classes were charted on Saturdays.

Department Activities • The Department conducted a 3D show on 12th November in connection with food fest to raise funds for the National Seminar. • Orientation class for the first-year parents about the impact on social media by the students was conducted in the second week of December on the open day of first year. • The Department conducted Program in commemoration of Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam. Related to that there was a PowerPoint presentation and dedicated a poem of their own as a tribute to him. • The Department conducted programs in connection with Hiroshima day. Related to that there was a story about Sadako Suzuki and its narration. • A Workshop on Latest Software’s and a guest talk on the latest technologies in Computer Science were arranged in the second week of December. • Computer awareness class for non-teaching staff members was arranged on the first week of January. • An awareness class for teaching staff other than CS department was conducted in the last week of January

Independence Day An Oil Painting competition was held in connection with Independence Day.

Career Guidance Technical Career Guidance session was arranged on 14th December. Resource persons from KELTRON handled the sessions.

Campus Placement 14 students (CS, BCA) participated in Wipro Campus Recruitment Drive conducted by St. Aloysius College, Thrissur on 29th September. Among 10 students (CS, BCA) got placement in Wipro (WASE, WISTA, GIS). They have got the letter of intent as Project Engineer.

Industrial Visit Industrial visit was conducted for the final year (BCA,CS,MSc CS) to Babtra Technologies on 12th October. They have got classes about latest trends in software and information about Which company needed for the freshers. The team also visited Planetarium, Calicut.

Seminars attended and Paper presentation • 30 Students & 2 faculty members attended two days National Seminar held at St. Mary’s College, Thrissur on 8th and 9th October on the topic Data Mining in Cloud Computing. One student did a paper presentation on the topic Ethical Hacking. • MSc. CS students and faculties attended a one-day workshop on Latex Software organized by Computer Applications and Department of Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur on 11th July 2015. • 3 PG students presented papers in a UGC sponsored National Seminar “Emerging Research Trends in Computer Science” at Little Flower College, Guruvayoor on 12/08/2015. Faculty members and students also attended the program.Their articles were published in the respective college, NCERT Journal. • Haeena, Sanfiyath and Nasreen of IV Sem MSc.CS presented Papers in the National Seminar at LF College, Guruvayur. • Faculty members attended National Seminar at Vimala College, Thrissur on 28th September on the topic Data Security in E-Commerce and Cloud Applications. • The Department Released 2nd Volume of Department Journal. Jb. K V Mohammed, released the Journal in the presence of MP. Jayadevan.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS • A manuscript magazine ‘Electica’ was released on 15th July by S3 BSC Physics students. • A Slide show by S5 BSc. Physics students on the life of Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam was arranged on 28th July.

• A Collage competition was conducted as a tribute to Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam on 4th August.

• Student’s made a Video presentation in accordance with Hiroshima day on 7th August. • Ozone Day • Maryam Abdul Azeez of S5 BSc. Physics conducted a seminar in accordance with Ozone day. • 30/9/2015- BSc students participated in Intercollegiate competition (collage, quiz, and seminar) held at MES College Valanchery and students of S5 BSc. Physics won first position in collage competition. • 10/10/2015- department tour for s5 BSc. Physics. • PG students attended the National seminar on material science at Sri. Vyasa NSS, Vadakanchery on 29th and 3th October. • Physics Association was inaugurated on 18th January. Mr.Suresh (Retired Professor- PSMO College, Thirurangadi)inaugurated the programme and handled a seminar in Electronics.

• The Department seminar presentation was conducted by students on 12th February. • Physics Department Journal was published on 5th March.

NET Coaching NET Coaching was arranged for the PG students on the topic Quantum Mechanics on 15th October. Faculty members of the Department handled the sessions.

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM Computer Science Association Inauguration and Department Seminar was conducted on 6th October by Dr. Lalmohan, Asst.Professor Media Studies, Malayalam University

• 5th semester BA Mass communication students visited an Advertising agency.

• Quiz competition was conducted as part of Hiroshima day observation • The Department presented a review of 'Wings of Fire', commemorating Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam • Released two big screen PSA’s by department students of Ansar Women’s College • The Department Hosted and actively participated in a Media Debate conducted by Kunnamkulam Press Club

Independence Day Memory test was conducted as a part of Independence Day

Media seminar was conducted by KA Saifudheen, Senior Sub Editor, . He released the Newspaper (VOY, Volume 1) by the Department.

Press Visit Conducted ‘Oruma’ Press visit at Thrissur by the 1st year BA MC and BA English students.

Department Tour Conducted Department study tour to Athirappilly and Thumburmuzhi for the purpose of natural photography.

The students did field work for reporting purpose.

Film Festival VANGUARD 3 Conducted two days film festival (VANGUARD 3) and guest talk by Dr. Muneer Valappil, Board of Studies Chairman of Journalism in Universities of Calicut and Kannur. He released film festival bulletin (Vanguard Frames). Department journal ‘Copyleft’ was also released.

The Department conducted a photography exhibition. Short film (e-lokam) was release by the final year students as a part of extension activities. Students and faculties of MC presented Papers on various topics .

Video editing class was conducted to all Mass Communication students. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Bridge Course The Department conducted bridge course for the first-year students. The main aim of the bridge course was to bridge the gap of knowledge and learning of the students coming from various streams.

Language Skill Acquisition Programme As a part of soft skill development, we had conducted a class on Language Skill Acquisition. Special focus was on Listening Skill. This Programme was started with the session handled by Dr C G Syamala, Assistant Professor, Mercy College Palakkad on 13th October 2015. Telephone Game, The Sound Box, Spelling Game…etc. were included to improve Listening Skill.

Certificate Programmes The Department offered Certificate programme in Language Skills. 96 students successfully completed the programme.

Remedial Coaching Individual attention was given to the students who have fallen behind in their studies. Faculty members had given special coaching to those students after college hours.

Career Guidance and training for competitive examinations. Career Guidance on Job Opportunities in the Field of English Literature and Media. NET coaching session was arranged on 29th September. Prof. Bhagyalakshmi, Retd. Professor, Government College, Kuttanellur was the resource person.

Reader’s Day Reader’s Day was observed by PG Department of English on 5th September 2015. The function was inaugurated by Dr. Mahmood Shihab, Principal, Ansar Training College.

Independence Day Celebration In connection with Independence Day, Department conducted a cartoon drawing competition on the topic ‘Challenges faced by India after Independence’. Miss Hinsha (V semester BCA) and Thasna Nalakath (V semester BA English) won prizes. A photography exhibition was conducted at Bethany St. John’s English School, Kunnamkulam on 13th August 2015. Our faculty members Ms. Sameera Muhammed Hydrose, Ms. Sangeetha K G and students of First semester BA English attended the programme.

Onam Celebration: As a part of Onam programmes on 31st August 2015, Department of English conducted Bottle Filling competition. Ms. Farshana Sherin (1st BBA), Reema (1st BBA), Aneesha (1st BCom Finance) and Sukrutha K S (1st BCom Finance) won prizes.

NET coaching As per the action plan we have conducted NET coaching inauguration and one day seminar on 29th September 2015. Prof. Baghyalakshmi, Retd. Professor, Govt. College, Kuttanellur inaugurated the function. A Seminar was conducted on the topic The Study of Perspectives on English Literature from Old English Period to Post- Modernism. She gave an overall idea of the different aspects of literary works starting from the age of Chaucer to that of Eliot and his contemporaries.

One Day Seminar A seminar was conducted by the faculty members and students of the Department on

Skill Enhancement in Paper Presentations: A Probe into Literary Theories on 30th September, 2015 in the Audio-Visual Lab. Sajda Khalid Assistant Professor presented a paper on “Marginalization in Arundadhi Roy’s God of Small Things” and Mary Liya C S Assistant Professor presented a paper on “Dalit Literature: An Echo of Black Literature”. Two UG students -Thasna Nalakath and Shahna R M presented papers, on the respective topics “Post-colonial Literature” and “Close Reading”. The sessions were really informative.

On 30th September a National Seminar was conducted at MD College, Pazhanji on Mapping Boarders Discourses on Marginalisation. Sajda Khalid (Asst. Professor) presented a paper on ‘Marginalization and Social exclusion in Roy’s God of Small Things’. Ms. Mary Liya C S (Asst. Professor), K M Fathima Nasrin, Nesma Abdulla, Safeeda from Third semester BA English attended the seminar.

Study Tour: Study tour of the final year students was conducted on 9th October 2015 to . Seventeen students and eight faculty members participated. The trip was really interesting and informative to students as well to the teachers.

Association Inauguration & An Intensive Workshop on Creative Skill Development Association Inauguration & An Intensive Workshop on Creative Skill Development ‘The Psychology of Story Telling’ was conducted on 5th January 2016. Dr. P J Kochuthressia, Retd. Professor, Little Flower College, Guruvayoor and President of Kerala Counsellors forum inaugurated the function and led the workshop. Department Journal Litt. Almanac and Manuscript Magazine of students, ESCRITOR was also released.

Food Festival College conducted Food Festival on 12th November 2015. PG Department also arranged a food stall.

Madhyamam Sandhvanam S2 BA English students collected a total of 9,250/- and won the award for maximum contribution.

FEMINA 2016 was organized by the Department to select the female icon of Ansar in connection with International women’s day.

EXTENSION ACTIVITY

ONE BOOK-ONE STUDENT: ‘A Mini Library’ -The Post Graduate Department of English had conducted a very innovative and allowing scheme in the previous years. The students took the initiative and did a follow up of the One Book One Student Campaign on 9th March, 2016 at LMUPS Perumpilavu. Selected Books and Novels had been distributed in the previous visit. The young aspiring "Shakespeares" of LMUPS had written book reviews based on their reading of the books distributed in the last visit. These reviews were collected and appreciated. Many fun games and activities were conducted and a quality time was spent with the young kids. 42 students and 5 staff members participated.

DEPARTMENT OF MORAL SCIENCE The Department of Moral Science and Value Education stood for the holistic development of student community. Variety of programmes were conducted by the department during this academic year.

Environmental day Environment day was observed on 5th June. Craft making competition was conducted as a part of this.

Ramazan Many programmes were conducted as a part of Ramazan. • Marhaba Ramazan was conducted on 8th June • Quran Hifz-Amma Juz on 29th June. • Quran Quiz-Surat Ashuara on 18th July • Quran Recitation competition was conducted on 19th August.

Independence Day Caption making competition was conducted on 14th August as a part of Independence Day celebration.

Paper Presentation: Paper presentation of students was conducted on 8th October in order to build confidence in students. • Debate: On 7th January a Debate was conducted by the department on the topic Indian Democracy. • Seminar: A seminar on Natural calamities and Human Intervention was conducted on 13th January. • Quran Quiz: Quran Quiz Surat Al-Waqia was conducted on 18th January. • Special School Visit: The members of MS Club visited Ansar Special School on 10th February. It was a novel experience to the students. • A Talk on Haram and Halal of Relationships was organized on 29th February. Journal Release A Journal was released on 10th March by the Department and MS Club.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Departmental Activities • Mehandi Competition was conducted on 8th July in connection with Eid. • In rememberance of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Quiz Competition based on the life of Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam as conducted on 29th July.

• In accordance with Hiroshima day Documentary presentation highlighting the impact of post war was screened on 6th August. • In connection with Independence Day Flag Making Competition was held on 13th August. • As part of Onam celebration, Musical chair and Ball passing was conducted on 31st August. • Seminar on ‘Social Commerce’ by Dr.E.R.Sivaprasad was conducted on 7th September. • As part of co-curricular activities, our students participated in quiz competition conducted by Lion’s Club on 7th September. • A General Quiz was conducted by the Department on 28th September. • Department Journal (Vol.1) was released on 13th October. • Industrial visit • Industrial visit to Athirapally was conducted on 17th November. • Quiz club inauguration and Product launch by various classes was conducted on 19th October. Mr.Mehmood Shihab Principal, ATCW inaugurated the function. • Mind power conducted by Mr.K.P. Jabir Moosa on 31st December. • International conference was held on 14th November as a part of academic activities. • The Department conducted a Management Quiz was conducted on 4th January. • The students attended National Seminar on IFRS conducted at Pattambi Govt. College on 28th January.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Independence Day Department of Psychology, had conducted Malayalam Versification competition in connection with Independence Day on 17th August 2015.

Suicide Prevention Day The Department had conducted Department wise poster making competition in connection with Suicide Prevention Day on 9th September 2015. Department of Psychology had presented Street Play in relation with suicide prevention day on 12th September 2015. It makes the society to understand the problems and consequences of suicide attempt and to change their view points in the area of suicide.

Institutional Visit The Department had arranged an institutional visit to Ansar Special School on 10th February 2016 and also spent the whole day with the children in the school. They were given motivation talks by the Psychology students and entertained them with small activities.

Seminar Students of the Department of Psychology have attended a National Seminar on ‘Psychology: The way to Professional and Personal Enrichment’ held at Christ College, Irinjalakuda on 19th and 20th February 2016. The Department conducted a Seminar on the topic “Psychological skills of a Psychologist” On 16th March 2016 by Dr. Sherin V George, Anomalistic Psychologist, Assistant Professor in Sree Sankaracharya University, Kalady, Kerala.

Department Journal The Department of Psychology had released a Manuscript magazine ‘ESPRIT’,done by the students in the department on 16th March 2016.

Soft skill training on importance of communication skill On 13 November 2015 to acknowledge the importance of communication skill, the Department of Psychology, organized a soft skill training on the topic importance of communication skills. Both UG and PG students have attended the class. The chief guest Ms. Sithara Ashraf, spoke on the importance of the communication skills, how to apply them in our daily life and the communication difficulty faced by the youth. The program was beneficial for the students.

EXTENSION PROGRAMMES

ASHWAS -A Charity Wing of Ansar “We Rise by Lifting Others”

ASHWAS since its inception has been organizing programmes which inculcate humanistic value among generations. Through these programmes the prime objective is to shape young minds to be good volunteers in the field of pain and palliative care. With this intention we invited Adv. Rema Regunandan (Vice President, Haemophilia Society Kunnamkulam Chapter) to give an awareness seminar on the same. She advised the students to spread the message to the society that even though haemophilia is not purely curable, the patients must be treated carefully to bring back to their normal life. She delivered this message while inaugurating the activities of ASHWAS club as 15th July 2015. She handed over the materials collected by the students to Sudeesh Mekkottil, representative of the Goodwill store of Alpha Palliative Care Unit, Thrissur. The program was named ‘One man’s Trash, Other’s Treasure’ and the collected fund was handed over to a needy one.

• Human Welfare Foundation is a project initiated by Prof Siddique Hassan with a vision to help the homeless and those suffering from poverty in North India. The college associated with this VISION 2016 project and handed over an amount of Rs 33,340 / to the authorities. Prof Siddique, passed the message to students that Charity work should not be on sympathy, it’s the duty on our side and Right of the downtrodden. • On Hiroshima day, the club arranged a food corner for the purpose of raising fund for the activities of ASHWAS wing and collected an amount of Rs.4694/- as profit. • As part of fund raising the club organized an organic vegetable stall and a corner of salted items and received a profit of Rs.1950. • The club also conducted a food fest in association with College Union for the purpose of charity works and got a profit of Rs.31110/

• Collected an amount of Rs.6500/-for buying 1300 flags distributed by IAB- Indian Association for the Blind. This is a voluntary donation aimed at supporting the education and rehabilitation of visually challenged people.

Visits ASHWAS team visited an orphanage named “Nirmala Sadan”, Kecheri- a caring unit of abandoned children on 7th December, distributed groceries and donated clothes for them.

Team members visited an old age home named Pope Paul Mercy Home and spend quality time with them. Students entertained them with games and songs.

Moved by the plight of the people of Chennai because of flood, ASHWAS club members decided to contribute for the welfare of people. The students also urged their faculty members to join the cause and they responded positively and contributed an amount. In all the students collected Rs.10000/- and distributed. On December 14th, our club organized an orphanage visit to Thanal VMV Orphanage Thrissur. Eight volunteers participated in the event. They interacted with the children and Rs 6500/- was donated.

Old Age Home Visit Club members visited Dheena Bandhu, Akkikavu along with the college union members on 10th February 2016. Union provided blankets for everyone there and provided a day meal for them as a token of love.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME In the academic year 2015-16, NSS conducted a series of activities with the aim of developing the capabilities of students and to increase their social responsibility. The NSS unit of Ansar Women's college unit 137 has a strength of 100 volunteers.

NSS Unit inauguration The inauguration of the activities of the academic year was held on 18th September 2015 by raising the slogan ‘Not me but you’. The Chief guests of the programme were Major Gopalakrishnan k P (Retd. National Coordinator ARDSI, Mr. Aju Aloshious, project officer- DRCC Kottapadi, Dr. Koshi George T, IMA President. A seminar on Alzheimer’s Day was also organized.

NSS Seven Days Camp The Camp started from 19th September was inaugurated by Shobhana U P, President, Kadavallur Grama Panchayath. A one-day trip was also arranged at the end of the Camp. NSS Volunteers actively participated in the camp.

Trauma Care NSS unit organized a Trauma care Day on 13th August 2015. Dr.Fathima from Ansar Hospital was the chief guest. The programme committee conducted a First Aid class at Nayadi colony. The session includes the precautionary measures and first aid for accidents.

International Youth Day In connection with International Youth Day, NSS unit conducted a Flash mob on 12th August 2015 at Perumbilavu centre. More than 35 volunteers participated. The main aim of the program was to empower youth to take responsibility and to lead the country in future.

Food Kit Distribution NSS volunteers distributed food kits at Nayadi colony on 15th September 2015.The food kit includes rice, sugar, tea powder etc. 32 NSS volunteers participated in the program. The colony needs more care and attention in entire Panchayath. Such activities from the NSS team motivate others to help people of backward communities.

BMI Checking NSS unit conducted a BMI checking programme on 2nd September at Nayadi colony. The programme was inaugurated by Panchayath President Mrs.Shobana UP. An awareness class was conducted on the topic"Health and Wellness". An interactive session was conducted to clarify doubts and to share their experiences. The objective of the programme was to build a healthy environment and to promote healthy food habits.

Premarital counselling NSS unit organized a Premarital counselling on 12th October for helping the younger generation to build a strong and healthy family. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Surumi Mamu, Gynecologist from Ansar Hospital. The programme was very useful for the students.

Road Safety Week NSS unit organized a Rally on 14th March 2016 at Perumbilav centre in connection with Road Safety Week. The program was inaugurated by Principal Dr. P K Yaqoob. The volunteers distributed flowers and chocolates to those who used helmets while driving. They also issued leaflets about traffic rules to those who violated the rules.

Candle Making Workshop NSS unit organized Candle Making Workshop for the Kudumbashree members in the area on 10th December 2015.The program was inaugurated by Principal Dr. P K Yaqoob. The Kudumbashree members participated in the program with the NSS volunteers. The candles prepared by the participants were distributed at Nayadi colony under the leadership of NSS program officer Ms. Shameema. The main objective of the program was to empower the women to generate their own income.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic In connection with World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic, NSS unit observed the Traffic Day on 16th November 2015.The unit conducted awareness sessions and mass rallies to make the drivers aware of traffic rules and regulations. The students in the rally carried placards and slogans. The volunteers actively participated in the program.

E-waste management NSS unit conducted an awareness class and a rally based on the topic "E-waste management" at Perumpilavu. The program was inaugurated by the Principal Dr. P K Yaqoob. The focus of the program was to spread awareness in society about the disadvantages of plastic usage and steps for E-waste management.

Youth Week Observation NSS unit organized seminar in the wake of Youth Week on 3rd May 2016.The program was conducted in Akkikavu centre at 10 AM. The program was inaugurated by Mr. Ramesh(district coordinator of NSS). The chief guest made the students aware on the importance of youth in building the nation. The program concluded with a group song 'We are the world'. The program elevated youth spirit.

Workshop on Digital India NSS volunteers of Ansar Womens College conducted a Workshop based on Digital India Program for the people of Nayadi Colony, Kottol on 25th October 2015. Students taught basic functions and operations of computer. They also gave directions to use Microsoft word. Most of the inhabitants acknowledged their satisfaction in sharing their basic computer knowledge. The workshop really helped them in attaining new information.

Clubs and Cells Clubs and organizations are a big part of college life. They promote personal and professional development of a student. Clubs and Cells enhance the overall collegiate experience. The vigilant monitoring of Women Development Cell, Anti-Ragging Cell, Sexual Harassment Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Minority Cell, SC/ST, OBC Cell and Moral Committee helped a lot in maintaining peaceful atmosphere in the campus.

Women Cell The KSWDC – Women Development Cell of Ansar Women’s College has been active in the college in this academic year. A total of 60 students and five teachers are active in conducting the programmes held by the WDC. The students show a keen interest in the activities and their participation is indeed noteworthy. The various seminars conducted by the WDC have helped in imbibing in the students and teachers an awareness of their rights as well as enlighten them about the dilemma faced by women in our society today. The support and enthusiasm shown by the staff, students and management has been exemplary. • Two Women Cell members – Irfana Issath and Roshna K Anwar had attended the three-day International Conference on “Gender, Governance and Inclusion” held at KTDC Samudra, Kovalam, and Trivandrum from November 12 to 14, 2015 organized by the Gender Park. • The WDC had released a booklet “SAKSHAM”- A Guide to Reforms in Women Legislations, mainly focusing on the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013.

• Two students Irfana Issath and Roshna K Anwar attended the 3-day International conference • From 12th -14th November 2015. Two staff members along with two students of Women Cell attended two day National Seminar on Marginalization. Ms Sajda Khalid (Women Cell coordinator) presented a paper on the topic “Marginalization of Women in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things”. • 14 Women Cell members including 2 participated in the First Aid Training workshop given by KSWDC with Indian Red Cross. The training was given at Sahithya Academy Hall Thrissur. The training was given on 22nd and 23rd June 2015. • 5 Women Cell members have been selected as ‘Gender Champions’ in the college, who shall act as responsible leaders to facilitate an enabling environment within their institutions where girls are treated with dignity and respect.

ECO CLUB Eco Club activities of the academic year 2015-16 was inaugurated on 5th June 2015(World Environmental Day) by Prof. Mahmood Shihab (Principal, Ansar Training College). The chief guest and Principal Dr. P K Yaqoob planted Lakshmi taru and Mullatha(medicinal plants) on that occasion. 134 students took membership in the club. Ms. Juby Sooraj, Ms. Kashmeela E T, Ms. Sangeetha K G (Dept. of English) and Ms. Soumya (Dept. of Commerce) were the teacher’s in charge and Miss Fareeda(VSem B Com) was elected as Student Coordinator.

• 22nd June 2015 was observed as Harvest Festival. Tapioca planted by Eco club members was harvested. It was a good sale of 31 kits and collected Rs. 620 for the same. • On 25th June 2015, we purchased saplings for Rs. 2400 for the beautification of Campus. The eco club members are actively tendering them. • The final year members of Eco club painted the flower pots on 1st July to change the face of the campus. • Eco club conducted Nature Photography Competition and Environmental Awareness Programme on 14th July 2015. Rev. Pathros OIC (Principal, Bethany St. John’s English School) inaugurated the function. Wild Life Photographer Mr. Manoop Chandran was also present. • Eco club outreach programme to KFRI Peechi was conducted on 6th August 2015. 34 students and 3 staff members participated. The trip provided valuable information to our students and developed interest for research in this field. • An Essay writing competition was held by Eco club on the topic ‘Development and environmental disaster’ to develop an awareness among the students to protect nature. • As part of the food festival Eco Club opened a stall and made a collection of Rs 1140 and a profit of Rs 279 was handed over to Aswas.

Career Guidance & Placement Cell Career Guidance classes and participation of students in placement Drive are arranged by the Career Guidance and Placement Cell of the college.

Puzzle Club The Mathematics Department of Ansar Women's College inaugurated the puzzle club under the Department on 16th September 2015 By Mr. T. Unnikrishnan (VEO, Chowannur Panchayath). In connection with the club, every Monday, a puzzle is pinned up on the college notice board and the participants drop their answers in a box provided.

Literary and Cultural Forum Literary and Cultural Forum aims to develop analytical and creative thinking skills. It offers opportunities to appreciate different types of literature and to improve their own literary skills. The Literary and Cultural Forum conducted various activities in the academic year 2015-16. In order to enhance the various skills and talents of the students the club conducted essay writing, recitation and quiz.

Essay Writing Competition was conducted on the topic: "Women and Media" on 15th July 2015. 30 students participated in the event and the winners were: 1st prize : Safa Fazal-S2 BA English 2nd prize : Fathima Ahsana Yakoob-S3 MA English 3rd prize : Muhsina Moideen Shah-S3 BA English

English Recitation Competition was conducted on 21 August 2015 as part of the Poet’s Day Observation. The winners were: 1st prize Arathi M-S3 MA English 2nd prize Mehjabeen N.A-S3 BA English

A Quiz competition was conducted on 1st march 2016 based on the Life and Works of Shakespeare. The winners were: 1st prize : Mehjabin N.A - S5 BA English 2nd prize : Fathima Ahsana Yakoob - S3 MA English. Yoga Club The Club organized a Yoga Training programme as a part of International Yoga Day.

Reader’s Forum The Reader's forum conducted a Book Fair on 9th and 10th March.The fair lasted for two days. Books by eminent writers were available at a discount of 5-25%.

Reader’s Day The Reader’s Forum conducted Vayanadinacharanam on 19th July. The Chief Guest of the event was Mr. P. Surendran. A Quiz competition was held on the day about literature.

Gandhi Jayanthi The Reader’s Forum conducted a program on 1st October, in connection with “Gandhi Jayanthi”. An Essay Writing Competition was conducted on the topic “Mahatma Gandhi: A True Peacemaker”. The Essay Writing competition was conducted both in English and Malayalam.

Music Club ‘Rythm of Ansar’, the Music Club organized a music treat ‘Walk down the corridors of nostalgia’, for the Alumni Meet 2015-16.

Folk Song On the occasion of Eco club wall magazine release on 14th July 2015 students performed a folk song with a socially relevant theme of saving the eco system for future generation. Fresher’s Day On fresher’s day the members of music club entertained the students with their melodious voice.

Talents Day Everyone has a unique talent or skill at which they truly excel. Members of Music Club participated in it to showcase their talents.

Celebrations Independence Day

Proposal to be submitted for NAAC Accreditation Institution is getting ready for NAAC Accreditation Process. An awareness class on NAAC was also conducted.

CONCLUSION

I am thankful to the State Government, University of Calicut, Management Committee Members of the Ansari Charitable Trust, Staff and Students for the active support and cooperation for the smooth functioning of the institution. Thanks to Allah Almighty for the blessings showered upon the institution in its march towards the fulfillment of visionary dreams of the founders. I hope that this prestigious institution will continue its journey towards its remaining goals with added momentum in the coming years.

Dr. P K Yaqoob Principal