7.1.9. Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

Year : 2014-2015

Annual Training Camp for SD/SW/JD/JW NCC Cadets

The NCC Cadet R.Abhimanyu attended Combined Annual Training Camp for SD/SW/JD/JW

rd th NCC Cadets at HKRH College Uthamapalayam from 3 ​ to 12 ​ June 2014. ​ ​ Participation in the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy participated in the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) conducted by Tamil Nadu State Council for

th Higher Education at Loyola College, Chennai on 9 ​ June 2014. ​ Camp for CATC-CUM-IGC-TSC(Boys) 2014

Cadets M.Kathiresh and S.Amalachandran attended the camp for CATC-CUM-IGC-TSC(Boys) 2014 at Alagappa University College of Physical Education Karaikudi from 21st to 30th June ​ ​ 2014. Participation in the Training Programme on Environmental Impact

Assessment

Rev.Dr.M.J.M.Mahalingam, Associate Professor, Department of Rural Development Science participated in the UBCHEA (United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia) sponsored Training Programme on Environmental Impact Assessment held at the Centre for ​ th th Environmental Studies, Lady Doak College, Madurai from 9 ​ to 12 ​ July 2014. ​ ​

Participation in the Training Programme on Environmental Impact

Assessment

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration participated in the Training Programme on Environmental Impact Assessment sponsored by ​ UBCHEA (United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia) at the Centre for

th th Environmental Studies, Lady Doak College, Madurai from 9 ​ to 12 ​ July 2014. ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Principles of Peace on Raising Public Minded Leaders for Building Nations of Peace

Mr.A.Arockia Maria Micheal Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science participated in the Educators Workshop on Principles of Peace on ​ Raising Public Minded Leaders for Building Nations of Peace at University of Madras,

th th Chennai from 12 ​ to 13 ​ July 2014. ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Principles of Peace on Raising Public Minded Leaders for Building Nations of Peace

Dr.A.Michael Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics participated in the Educators Workshop on Principles of Peace on Raising Public Minded Leaders for Building ​ ​ Nations of Peace organised by UPF and the Department of Psychology, the University of

th th Madras, Chennai on 12 ​ & 13 ​ July 2014. ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Principles of Peace on Raising Public Minded Leaders for Building Nations of Peace

Dr.B.Kalidoss, Mr.A.Vignesh Kumar, Mr.Keba Immanuvel and Mr.S.Aloysius Albert, Assistant Professors, Department of English have participated in the Educators Workshop on Principles of Peace on Raising Public Minded Leaders for Building Nations of Peace at ​ th th University of Madras, Chennai from 12 ​ to 13 ​ July 2014. ​ ​

Presided over the Education Development Day

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History presided over the Education Development Day and enriched the participants at St.Joseph’s Matriculation

th Higher Secondary School, Madurai on 15 ​ July 2014. ​ Inauguration of Students’ Council

The Students’ Council of the college was formally inaugurated on 23rd July 2014. ​ Shri.V.V.Rajan Chellappa, Honourable Mayor, Madurai Corporation, Madurai was the Chief Guest. Inaugurating the Council, he invited all the students in particular the members of the Students’ Council holding various responsibilities to imbibe the leadership traits by grabbing all the opportunities that come their way. In his address he also commended the committed and unstinted yeomen service of the Jesuit community in the realm of education in general and in particular their whole spirited service in this rural locale. Rev.Dr.Xavier Vedam, S.J., Principal in his presidential address said that Arul Anandar College has its own legacy and the students leaving its portals after being graduated must bear testimony to it.

Best Paper Presenter for her paper on Tamil Language Teaching and Learning in ICT Enhanced Scenario of Education

Ms.S.Jaslin Presilda, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil has been awarded with the title Best Paper Presenter for her paper on Tamil Language Teaching and Learning in ​ ​ ICT Enhanced Scenario of Education in the National Seminar by Manonmaniam Sundaranar

th st University, Tirunelveli on 30 ​ & 31 ​ July 2014. ​ ​ Capacity Building Training Programme for Women Panchayat Leaders

A two-day Capacity Building Training Programme for Women Panchayat Leaders of Madurai

st nd District was held on 1 and​ 2 August 2014. Tmt. Mathumathi, Assistant Director of Rural ​ ​ Development (Panchayats), Madurai was the resource person. Morethan 35 Women Panchayat ​ Presidents actively participated in the Two-day Capacity Building Training Programme.

Participation in the Human Values Development Programme (HVDP)

Ms.V.Mallika, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics participated in the Human ​ Values Development Programme (HVDP) organised by All India Association for Christian ​ th th Higher Education held at Kodaikanal from 4 ​ to 7 ​ August 2014. ​ ​

Participation in the six-day Training Programme for College Teachers on Psycho-Educational Skills

Dr.V.Nirmal Rajkumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics participated in the six-day Training Programme for College Teachers on Psycho-Educational Skills organized by ​ the District Administration, Madurai District & MANASA, Madurai at The American College,

th th Madurai from 6 ​ to 12 ​ August 2014. ​ ​ Resource Person in the inaugural function of Physics Association on Options for the Holistic Development of Science Students

Dr.I.Kulandaisamy, Associate Professor, Department of Physics rendered his expertise on Options for the Holistic Development of Science Students at the inaugural function of Physics

th Association at Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli on 11 ​ August 2014. ​ Resource Person in the seminar on Managerial Excellence

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration acted as a resource person and delivered a lecture on Managerial Excellence at Pannaikadu Veerammal ​ th Paramasivam College, K.Singarakottai, Dindigul on 17 ​ August 2014. ​ Paper Presentation on The Role of Social Media in Higher Education with the Aid of Priceless Scheme Laptop given by Tamil Nadu Government

Ms.I.Juliet Shanthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Application presented a paper on The Role of Social Media in Higher Education with the Aid of Priceless Scheme ​ Laptop given by Tamil Nadu Government in the International Conference on Social Media ​ for Service Sector organized by Department of MBA, MCA & PG.IT at Fatima College,

th st Madurai on 20 ​ & 21 ​ August 2014. ​ ​

One-Day Awareness Programme on National Patriots

The Department of Foundation Course jointly with Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai organized a one-day Awareness Programme on the renowned national patriots Rev.R.R.Keithan Gandhian Constructive Worker and Barristor George Joseph, Gandhi’s Coworker on 25th August ​ 2014. Rev.Dr.K.Amal Kulandaisamy, S.J., Rector, Rev.Dr.A.Antony Pappuraj, S.J., Secretary, in their felicitation highlighted on the Gandhian values and principles emulated by the national patriots. Rev.Dr.Xavier Vedam, S.J., Principal, in his presidential address reiterated the need for inculcating the Gandhian values in the minds of the youth. Dr.M.P.Gurusamy, Secretary, Gandhi Museum, Madurai spoke elaborately on the life of Rev.R.R.Keithan. Dr.S.Jayaraj, Research Officer, Gandhi Museum threw light on the exemplary life of Barristor George Joseph and his association with Mahatma Gandhi. Dr.M.A.Jothi Rajan, Head, Department of Foundation Course thanked the gathering.

Resource person in the National Level Seminar on Labourers in Farm Economy

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Economics acted as the resource person in the National Level Seminar on Labourers in Farm Economy held at Jamal Mohamed College,

th th Tiruchirapalli on 25 ​ & 26 ​ August 2014. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on The Role of Self Help Group in the Empowerment of Women in the Rural

Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimai Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science presented a paper entitled The Role of Self Help Group in the Empowerment of ​ Women in the Rural in the International Conference on e-Business A Paradigm Shift in the ​ Contemporary Scenario at ASAN Memorial College of Arts & Science, Chennai on 27th & 28th ​ ​ August 2014.

CATC/ATC IGC sports camp-2014 Cadets N.Vijaya Meenakshi, G.Arunraja and R.Abimanyu attended CATC/ATC IGC sports

th rd camp-2014 at Govt Arts College, Udumalapet from 25 ​ to 3 ​ September 2014. ​ ​ All India DOON Trek 2014

Cadets C.Victor Infant, K.Nagaraj and S.Amalachandran participated in all India DOON Trek 2014, from 1st to 17th September 2014 conducted by UK Bn NCC (NCC group Headquarters ​ ​ Dehradun) on behalf of NCC Directorate Uttarakhand.

National Scheme Mega Camp 2014

Ms.S.Karthika, the NSS volunteer participated in the National Scheme Mega Camp 2014 from

th th 5 to16 September​ 2014 at Jain Vishwa Bharti Institute, Rajasthan organized by NSS Regional ​ ​ Center, Jaipur & Jain Vishwa Bharti Institute, Ladnun.

Participation in the workshop on Learner –Centered Teaching: Theory and Practice

Ms.P.Revathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology participated in one-day workshop on Learner –Centered Teaching: Theory and Practice at ​ th School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 9 ​ September 2014. ​

ChairPerson in the National Seminar on Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Retail Sector

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics acted as the ChairPerson in the National Seminar on Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Retail Sector ​ organized by the Department of Economics, Devanga Arts College, Aruppukottai on 11th & 12th ​ ​ September 2014.

Paper Presentation on Implications of FDI in Indian Retail Sector and FDI in Indian Economy since 1991- An Empirical Analysis

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics presented papers titled Implications of FDI in Indian Retail Sector and FDI in Indian Economy since ​ 1991- An Empirical Analysis in the National Seminar on Foreign Direct Investment in Indian ​ ​ Retail Sector organized by the Department of Economics, Devanga Arts College, Aruppukottai

th th in collaboration with Surabhi Trust, Kariapatti on 11 ​ & 12 ​ September 2014. ​ ​ Overseas Contribution in the Fifth International Initiative for Promoting Political Economy (IIPPE) Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy rendered his expertise in the Fifth International Initiative for Promoting Political Economy (IIPPE) Conference, held at University of Naples ‘L’ Orientale’, from 16th to 18th September 2014, ​ ​ Naples, Italy.

Orientation Programme on Holistic Formation

The centre conducted an orientation programme on Holistic Formation to the 1st year girl ​ students of shift I and shift II on 19th September 2014 Rev.Fr.Godwin Rufus S.J., was the guest ​ ​ speaker.

Paper Presentation on An Enquiry into the Nature, Causes and Effects of Parallel Economy in India

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics presented a paper titled An Enquiry into the Nature, Causes and Effects of Parallel Economy in India in ​ the National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Money Market held at Kandaswami ​ ​ ​ th th Kandar’s College, Velur on 19 ​ & 20 ​ September 2014. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Financial Liberalization and its Impacts on Indian Economy

Ms.V.Mallika, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics presented a paper titled Financial Liberalization and its Impacts on Indian Economy in the National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Money Market held at Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur on ​ ​ ​ th th 19 ​ & 20 ​ September 2014. ​ ​ Resource person in the National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Money Market

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics rendered his resource in the National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Indian Money Market held at ​ th Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur on 20 ​ September 2014. ​ Paper Presentation on Usage on Internet Media in Techno Scenario for Youth

Ms.S.Jaslin Presilda, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil presented a paper on Usage on Internet Media in Techno Scenario for Youth in the UGC International Seminar on ​ Empowering Youth in Higher Education to Combat Social Iniquities organized by St.Justin’s ​ th th College of Education, Madurai on 25 ​ & 26 ​ September 2014. ​ ​

Participation in the Workshop on Gender Equity

Ms.I.Juliet Shanthi, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Application participated in the intercollegiate one-day Workshop on Gender Equity organized by Center for ​ th Women’s Studies, Lady Doak College, Madurai on 30 ​ September 2014. ​ NCC National Games

Cadet N.Vijaya Meenakshi represented the NCC Directorate at the NCC national games

th th held in New Delhi from 7 ​ to 19 ​ October 2014. ​ ​ Guest Lecture on Reproductive Health and Adolescent Problems

A guest lecture on Reproductive Health and Adolescent Problems was organized for II

th year students on 8 ​ October 2014. ​ ChairPerson in the National Symposium on Ways to Achieve Green Environment and its Impact on Indian Economy

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics has acted as the Chairperson and delivered a lecture in the National Level Symposium on Ways to Achieve ​ ​ ​ Green Environment and its Impact on Indian Economy organized by the PG Department and Centre for Research in Economics, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Perungudi on 9th & 10th ​ ​ October 2014.

Paper Presentation on Ways to Achieve Green Environment and its Impact on Indian Economy

Dr.A.Michael Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics has presented a paper on Environment and its Impacts in the National Level Symposium on Ways to Achieve Green ​ ​ ​ Environment and its Impact on Indian Economy organized by the PG Department and Centre for Research in Economics, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Perungudi on 9th & 10th October ​ ​ 2014. NSS Day

The NSS Day was observed on the campus on 12th October 2014. Dr.M.Nallakaman, ​ Coordinator, NSS, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai was the chief guest. In his address he spoke on the need and importance of service to humanity.

Resource person for the Human Rights Awareness Programme

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History served as the resource person for the Human Rights Awareness Programme and spoke on the topic Human Rights Issues Today organized by the Department of History, The Standard Fireworks

th Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi on 16 ​ October 2014. ​ Guest lecture on Children in Difficult Circumstances

Dr.S.Arul Prasad, Associate Professor, Department of Rural Development Science delivered a guest lecture on Children in Difficult Circumstances at Pasumpon Muthuramalinga

th Thevar College, Usilampatti on 17 ​ October 2014. ​ Overseas Presentation on The Impact of Selected Yoga Sana and Meditation on Psychological Variables of Yoga Teachers

Dr.M.A.Jothi Rajan, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimai Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science participated and presented a paper titled The Impact of Selected Yoga Sana and ​ Meditation on Psychological Variables of Yoga Teachers in the 15th Asian Bioethics ​ ​ Conference (ABC15) on Ethics, Human Security & Sustainability Knowledge and Practices in Asia Pacific organized by Kusunoki Kaikan, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan from 7th ​ th to 9 ​ November 2014. ​

Participation in the six-day Training Programme for College Teachers on Psycho-Educational Skills

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics participated in the six-day Training Programme for College Teachers on Psycho-Educational Skills organized by ​ the District Administration, Madurai District & MANASA, Madurai at The American College,

th th Madurai from 24 ​ to 29 ​ November 2014. ​ ​

Awareness programme on Contemporary Food Habits and Health Issues

An Awareness programme on Contemporary Food Habits and Health Issues of Adolescent Girls

th was conducted on 29 ​ November 2014. The women inmates of the hostel were the beneficiaries. ​

Paper Presentation on Violations of Labour Rights Issues Under Sumangali Thittam in Textile Industries in Tamil Nadu

Mr.A.Arockia Maria Michael Raja, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science participated and presented a paper entitled Violations of Labour Rights ​ Issues Under Sumangali Thittam in Textile Industries in Tamil Nadu in the two-day International Interdisciplinary Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management and Social ​ Science jointly organized by the Department of Social Work & Department of Business

th th Administration, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur on 5 ​ & 6 ​ December 2014. ​ ​

One-day Camp

The NSS volunteers participated in the one-day camp at St. Joseph’s School for the Blind,

th Madurai on 6 ​ December 2014. ​

Film Festival on Gender Justice

The Centre for Women’s Studies also held Film Festival on Gender Justice on 18th December ​ ​ ​ 2014.

Participation in the 56th Annual Conference on Indian Society of ​ Labour Economics (ISLE)

Dr.M.James Antony, Associate Professor, Department of Economics has participated at the 56th Annual Conference on Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) organised by the ​ ​ Department of Management, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranchi and Institute of

th th Human Development, Eastern Regional Centre, Ranchi from 18 ​ to 20 ​ December 2014. ​ ​ One-Day State Level Seminar on Media and Human Rights

The Department of History organized a one-day State Level Seminar on Media and Human Rights on 19th December 2014. The aim of the Seminar was to throw light on the issues ​ ​ and challenges of the electronic media and its role in upholding the values of human rights. Thiru.A.Kathir, Executive Director, EVIDENCE (a Non Governmental Organization) Madurai was the Chief Guest for the inaugural session and delivered the keynote address. In his address, he said that the significance and contribution of the media in a democratic nation like India is noteworthy and at the same time media should not misuse its power for marginal gains. Thiru.K.Arumugam, Director, Social Justice, Madurai spoke on the challenges in the beats for a human rights reporter. Rev.Dr.Stephen Martin, Director, Vaigarai Publishers, Dindigul highlighted the trends in mainstream media. The two technical sessions were followed by a group discussion on human rights awareness as promoted by recent celluloid. Rev.Dr.Xavier Vedam, S.J., Principal delivered the presidential address. Rev.Dr.K.Amal Kulandaisamy, S.J., Rector and Rev.Dr.A.Antony Pappuraj, S.J., Secretary offered their felicitations. Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Head & Associate Professor, Department of History presented the dynamics of the Seminar while welcoming the gathering. Dr.J.Martin, Dr.T.Kala and Mr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professors of History organized the event. Mr.Anals A.Francis, student secretary of the association proposed a vote of thanks.

Paper Presentation on Water Management in India in the National Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges

Dr.B.Kalidoss, Assistant Professor, Department of English presented a paper on Water ​ Management in India in the National Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging ​ Trends, Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of Business Administration, Arul

th Anandar College on 20 ​ December 2014. ​

Paper Presentation on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges

Mr.A.Vigneshkumar, Assistant Professor, Department of English presented a paper on E-Waste Management In India in the National Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – ​ Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of Business

th Administration, Arul Anandar College on 20 ​ December 2014. ​ Paper Presentation on A Study on Service Quality Gap with Special Reference to Life Insurance Companies in Kanyakumari District

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled A Study on Service Quality Gap with Special Reference to Life ​ Insurance Companies in Kanyakumari District in the National Conference on Managing for ​ ​ Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of

th Business Administration, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 20 ​ December 2014. ​

Paper Presentation on E-Human Resource Management - An Emerging Concepts

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled E-Human ​ Resource Management - An Emerging Concepts in the National Conference on Managing for ​ ​ Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of

th Business Administration, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 20 ​ December 2014 ​

Paper Presentation on Role of Banking Sector in Today's Environment in the National Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges

Mr.P.V.Muthu Perumal and Ms.T.Susma Assistant Professors, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Role of Banking Sector in Today's Environment in the ​ National Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges ​ organized by the Department of Business Administration, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on

th 20 ​ December 2014. ​

Paper Presentation on Factors Influencing the Satisfaction of Workers in Fireworks Industries – Virudhunagar District

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Mr.R.Viswanathan, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology and Management presented a paper titled Factors Influencing the Satisfaction of Workers in ​ Fireworks Industries – Virudhunagar District in the National Conference on Managing for ​ ​ Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of

th Business Administration, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 20 ​ December 2014. ​

Paper Presentation on Challenges in Global Marketing

Ms.T.Susma and Mr.G.Vigneshwaran, Assistant Professors, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Challenges in Global Marketing in the National ​ Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges organized ​ by the Department of Business Administration, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 20th ​ December 2014.

Paper Presentation on Social Media and its Role in Marketing in the National Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges

Mr.G.Vigneshwaran and Mr.P.V.Muthu Perumal Assistant Professors, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Social Media and its Role in Marketing in the ​ National Conference on Managing for Tomorrow – Emerging Trends, Issues and Challenges ​ organized by the Department of Business Administration, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on

th 20 ​ December 2014. ​

Facilitator in the programme titled Enhancing Civic Knowledge and Building up Good Citizenship

Mr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor, Department of History has served as the facilitator in the programme titled Enhancing Civic Knowledge and Building up Good Citizenship jointly organized by Center for Women’s Studies, Arul Anandar College and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development under its Youth-led Development Outreach Programme (YDP) in higher Educational Institutions in consonance with the National Youth

nd th policy 2014 from 2 ​ to 4 ​ January 2015. ​ ​ Facilitator in the programme titled Enhancing Civic Knowledge and

Building up Good Citizenship

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration has served as a facilitator in the programme titled Enhancing Civic Knowledge and Building up ​ Good Citizenship jointly organized by Center for Women’s Studies, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Chennai from

nd th 2 ​ to 4 January​ 2015. ​ ​ Participation in the State Level Seminar on Violation of Human Rights and Women Rights

Mr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor, Department of History participated in the one-day State Level Seminar on Violation of Human Rights and Women Rights at Devanga Arts ​ th College, Aruppukottai on 6 January​ 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on Modern Attitudes to Cosmic Revelations

Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy presented a research paper titled Modern Attitudes to Cosmic Revelations in the National Seminar organised ​ th by Satya Nilayam Institute and Chennai Philosophical Forum, Chennai on 9 ​ January 2015. ​

State Level Seminar on Governance and Development

The Department of Economics organized a one-day State Level Seminar on Governance ​ and Development on 9th January 2015. Dr.Venkatesh Athreya, M.S.Swaminathan Research ​ ​ Foundation, Chennai inaugurated the Seminar and addressed the students. Dr.Vinish Kumar Kathuria, Professor in Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai chaired the technical session on ‘Governance in the Era of liberalisation’. The staff and students from various colleges presented research papers. The department also conducts competitions every year for the students of Economics of the Southern Region. The prizes are sponsored by Malcom & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust, Chennai a nonprofit organization interested in promoting teaching and research in Economics. The competitions like Essay writing and Elocution were conducted on 8th January 2015. Sixty Seven participants from 14 colleges of the Southern Region of Tamil ​ Nadu took part actively in these competitions.

Rev.Dr.Xavier Vedam, S.J., Principal presided the Seminar. Rev.Dr.K.Amal Kulandaisamy S.J, Rector delivered the valedictory address and distributed prizes to the winners. Earlier Dr.N.Murali, Head and Associate Professor, Department of Economics welcomed the gathering and Dr.M.John Peter, convener of the Seminar proposed the vote of thanks.

National Service Scheme Mega Camp 2015

T.Karuppasamy II B.Com and C.Vanitha II Mathematics have participated in the National Service Scheme Mega Camp 2015 from 19th January to 30th 2015 held at Majuli College, Majuli ​ ​ and Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh Assam organized by NSS Regional Centre, Guwahati and Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh.

Deliverance of a guest lecture on Human Rights Violation-Global Scenario

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History delivered a guest lecture on Human Rights Violation-Global Scenario at N.M.S.S.Vellaichamy Nadar ​ st College of Education, Nagamalai, Madurai on 21 ​ January 2015. ​ Participation in the State Level Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility

Dr.S.Arul Prasad, Associate Professor, Department of Rural Development Science has participated in the State Level Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility at St.Xavier’s

nd College, Palayamkottai on 22 ​ January 2015. ​ Deliverance of a guest lecture on Governance and Economic Development

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Economics has delivered a guest lecture on Governance and Economic Development organized by the Department of Economics for the ​ ​ students of III B.A., Economics at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 29th January ​ 2015.

Participation in the National Seminar on Innovations in Student-Centered Teaching-Learning Process

Ms.S.Jaslin Presilda, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil participated in the NAAC sponsored National Seminar on Innovations in Student-Centered Teaching-Learning Process ​ in 21st Century organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC) at St.Xavier’s College, ​ th th Palayamkottai on 29 ​ & 30 ​ January 2015. ​ ​ Resource person in the National Seminar on Madurai-The Pluralistic Hub of the Indian Freedom Struggle

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History rendered his resource on Madurai-The Pluralistic Hub of the Indian Freedom Struggle in the three-day ​ National Seminar on Subaltern Freedom Fighters in Madras Presidency at Rajapalayam Rajus’ ​ th th College, Rajapalayam on 29 ​ to 30 ​ January 2015. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Marketing Strategies of Booking Industry

Ms.T.Susma and Mr.P.V.Muthu Perumal, Assistant Professors, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Marketing Strategies of Booking Industry in the ​ National Conference on Indian Marketing Trends and Challenges at Arul Anandar College, ​ ​ th th Karumathur on 29 ​ & 30 ​ January 2015. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on CRM-A Focus on BSNL

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa and Mr.G.Vigneshwaran, Assistant Professors, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled CRM-A Focus on BSNL in the National Conference on ​ Indian Marketing Trends and Challenges at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 29th & 30th ​ ​ ​ January 2015.

Deliverance of a guest lecture on Governance and Economic Development

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Economics has delivered a guest lecture on Governance and Economic Development organized by the Department of Economics for the ​ ​ students of III B.AEconomics at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 29th January ​ 2015.

Participation in the National Seminar on Innovations in Student-Centered Teaching-Learning Process

Ms.S.Jaslin Presilda, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil participated in the NAAC sponsored National Seminar on Innovations in Student-Centered Teaching-Learning Process ​ in 21st Century organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC) at St.Xavier’s College, ​ th th Palayamkottai on 29 ​ & 30 ​ January 2015. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Violation of Human Rights in Shobasakthi’s Traitor

Mr.P.Veerasamy, Assistant Professor, Department of English Literature presented a paper titled Violation of Human Rights in Shobasakthi’s Traitor in the National Seminar on ​ Contemporary Trends in English Literature at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Nagamalai

th Pudukottai, Madurai on 6 ​ February 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on Nuclear Power Plans and People’s Security – A Survey

Dr.J.Martin, Assistant Professor, Department of History presented a paper titled Nuclear ​ Power Plants and People’s Security – A Survey in the National Seminar on Human Right ​ ​ Issues in Indian Context at V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on 10th ​ February 2015.

Paper Presentation on Urbanization and Food Security in India-A Growth Analysis

Dr.N.Murali, Associate Professor, Department of Economics presented a paper titled Urbanization and Food Security in India-A Growth Analysis in the international conference on Changing Urban Scenario: Opportunities and Challenges at Fatima College, Madurai on 17th ​ February 2015.

ChairPerson in the session on Ethnic Consciousness

Mr.S.Jesurajan, Associate Professor, Department of English chaired a session on Ethnic ​ Consciousness in the National Conference on Identity and Ethnicity in Contemporary ​ Literature organized by the Department of English, The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College ​ for Women, Sivakasi in collaboration with School of English and Foreign Language and ​ Department of English and Comparative Literature, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on

th 19 ​ February 2015. ​ Resource person in the National Science Mela & Awareness Film Festival 2015

Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy has served as the resource person & evaluated the exhibits in the National Science Mela & Awareness Film

th th Festival 2015 at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 19 ​ & 20 ​ February 2015. ​ ​

Deliverance of a guest lecture on Role of Economic Planning in India

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Economics has delivered a guest lecture on Role of Economic Planning in India organized by S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, ​ th Nagamalai, Maduari on 25 ​ February 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on Foreign Direct Investment: The Concept of Make in India

Mr.J.Keba Immanuvel, Assistant Professor, Department of English Literature presented a paper titled Foreign Direct Investment: The Concept of Make in India in the National Seminar ​ on Innovative Trends in Computing and Technology at Arul Anandar College on 25th ​ ​ February 2015.

Paper Presentation on Micro Credit and Women’s Empowerment

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Micro Credit and Women’s Empowerment in the National Seminar on ​ Innovative Trends in Computing & Technology and Management at Arul Anandar College,

th Karumathur on 25 ​ February 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on An Analysis on Economic Empowerment of Women Self Help Groups Members in Keeladi Panchayat of Sivagangai District

Dr.V.Nirmal Rajkumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics presented a paper titled An Analysis on Economic Empowerment of Women Self Help Groups Members in ​ Keeladi Panchayat of Sivagangai District in the National Seminar on The Role of NGOs in ​ Empowering SHGs Women: Issues & Achievements at St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on

th th 26 ​ & 27 ​ February 2015. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Women Empowerment Through Self Help Groups in Madurai Town

Dr.A.Michael Raj and Ms.V.Mallika, Assistant Professors, Department of Economics have presented a paper titled Women Empowerment Through Self Help Groups in Madurai ​ ​ Town in the National Seminar on The Role of NGOs in Empowering SHGs Women: Issues & ​ th th Achievements at St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 26 ​ & 27 ​ February 2015. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Degradation of Education, Values in Chetan Bhagat’s Revolution 2020

Mr.M.Saravanapandian, Assistant Professor, Department of English presented a paper titled Degradation of Education, Values in Chetan Bhagat’s Revolution 2020 in the ​ International Seminar on Commonwealth Literature in English at Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars ​ th Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 27 ​ February 2015. ​ Resource person in the National Seminar on Impacts of Urbanisation in India

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics acted as the resource person in the National Seminar on Impacts of Urbanisation in India at Kandaswami ​ th th Kandar’s College, Velur-Namakkal on 6 ​ & 7 ​ March 2015. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on A Bird’s Eye View on Urbanisation and its Various Dimensions of India

Ms.V.Mallika, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics presented a paper titled A ​ Bird’s Eye View on Urbanisation and its Various Dimensions of India in the National Seminar on Impacts of Urbanisation in India at Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur-Namakkal on 6th ​ ​ th & 7 ​ March 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on FDI in Higher Education: Reality & Myth

Mr.A.Vignesh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of English Literature presented a paper titled FDI in Higher Education: Reality & Myth in the International Conference on ​ Education in India: Challenges and Perspectives at Annai Fathima College of Arts & Science,

th Thirumangalam on 7 ​ March 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on FDI in Higher Education: Boon or Bane

Ms.R.S.Sabeetha, Assistant Professor, Department of English Literature presented a paper titled FDI in Higher Education: Boon or Bane in the International Conference on ​ Education in India: Challenges and Perspectives at Annai Fathima College of Arts & Science,

th Thirumangalam on 7 ​ March 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on Human Rights and Poverty Eradication in India

Dr.A.Michael Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics presented a paper titled Human Rights and Poverty Eradication in India in the National Seminar on Human Rights in ​ Rural Economic Development organized by Department of Economics at Arul Anandar ​ th th College, Karumathur on 12 ​ & 13 ​ March 2015. ​ ​ Resource person in the workshop on The Recent Development in Economics

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics shared his expertise with the participants of the workshop on The Recent Development in Economics ​ th organized by Department of Economics, The Madura College, Madurai on 13 ​ March 2015. ​

Paper Presentation on Role of NGOs in Disaster Management

Rev.Dr.Maria Joseph Mookkan Mahalingam, S.J., Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science presented a paper titled Role of NGOs in Disaster Management in ​ the National Seminar on Economic Impact on Post Tsunami and Post Thane Cyclone in Bay ​ th of Bengal at Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur on 20 ​ March 2015. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on Effects of Physical Exercise & Yogic Practice on Selected Psychological Variable Among Male Diabetic Patients

Mr.L.Karuppiah, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education presented a paper titled Effects of Physical Exercise & Yogic Practice on Selected Psychological Variable ​ Among Male Diabetic Patients in the National Seminar on Sound Body Mind Fitness Through ​ ​ Yoga & Sports organized by Department of Physical Education G.T.N. Arts College, Dindigul

th th on 25 ​ & 26 ​ March 2015. ​ ​

Resource person in the National Seminar on Incentives and Subsidies in India

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics served as resource person and delivered a lecture on Incentives and Subsidies in India in the National ​ Seminar on Indian Economy-Issues & Impacts held at St.Mary’s College, Thoothukudi on 26th ​ ​ March 2015. Year : 2015-2016

Deliverance of a speech on How to be an Inspiring Teacher?

Mr.S.A.Deva Prince, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry has delivered a speech on How to be an Inspiring Teacher? during the orientation programme held at Annai ​ ​ th Velankanni College, Tholayavattam on 12 ​ June 2015. ​

Resource Person in the seminar on Women Achievers-Yesterday and Today

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History offered his expertise on Women Achievers-Yesterday and Today at V.V.Vanniaperumal College for ​ th Women, Virudhunagar on 27 ​ June 2015. ​

Participation in the Camtech- India

Dr.M.A.Jothirajan, Associate Professor, Department of Physics participated in the

th th Camtech- India held at G.E.John F. Welch Technology, Bangalore on 27 ​ & 28 ​ June 2015. ​ ​

Resource Person in the seminar on Career Guidance

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History shared his resource on Career Guidance at St.Joseph’s Development Trust, Genguvarpatti on 5th July ​ ​ 2015.

Inauguration of Students’ Council ​

The Students’ Council of the college was formally inaugurated in July 2015. Inaugurating ​ the Council, he invited all the students in particular the members of the Students’ Council holding various responsibilities to imbibe the leadership traits by grabbing all the opportunities that come their way. In his address he also commended the committed and unstinted yeomen service of the Jesuit community in the realm of education in general and in particular their whole spirited service in this rural locale. Resource person for the Yoga Training Camp

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration acted as the resource person for the Yoga Training Camp to all the II year Youth Red Cross ​ th volunteers at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 25 ​ July 2015. ​ Awareness Programme on Gender issues

The Centre for Women’s Studies, a UGC supported programme commenced its activities by conducting an awareness programme on Gender issues on 7th August 2015.The students were ​ sensitized on gender issues and the causes leading to gender discrimination. Dr.Sugantha Ramamoorthy, Associate Professor of Economics and Coordinator, Centre for Women’s Studies, Lady Doak College, Madurai was the resource person.

Inter Gp Athletics Trials for NCC National Games -2015-National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Cadets R.Jeya Priya, T.Santhana Kumar and N.Vijaya Meenakshi participated in the Inter Gp Athletics Trials for NCC National Games -2015 held at 11 BN TSPF, Mottal Malai Camp,

th th Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar from 7 ​ to 11 ​ August 2015 and won prizes in the events. ​ ​ IGC Sports Camp

Cadets R.Abimanyu, M.Manickam, S.Sathasivam and R.Sethupathi successfully

th th completed the IGC Sports Camp, Pudhucherry from 10 ​ to 19 ​ August 2015. ​ ​ Resource Person in the seminar on Soft Skills

Sr.Dr.C.Mary Lowrencia, Assistant Professor, Department of English rendered her resource at a seminar on Soft Skills held at St.Aloysius College of Education, Rayappanpatti on ​ th 13 ​ August 2015. ​ Resource Person in the seminar on Challenges before Indian

Economy

Dr.N.Murali, Associate Professor, Department of Economics has offered his expertise on Challenges before Indian Economy for students of Business Administration at Senthamarai ​ th College of Arts & Science, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai on 15 ​ September 2015. ​

National Games Training Camp

Cadets T.Santhakumar, N.Vijayameenkshi, R.Jeyapriya and R.Abimanyu attended CATC National Games Training Camp at YMCA College of Physical Education, Nandanam, Chennai

th th from 15 ​ to 24 ​ September 2015. ​ ​ Geneva Convention Day

Geneva Convention Day was observed by YRC on 16th September 2015. Dr.M.George Joseph, ​ Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy was the guest speaker. All India Thal Sainik Camp

Cadet C.Gayathri attended All India Thal Sainik Camp held at Delhi from 18th to 29th ​ ​ September 2015.

Resource Person in the seminar on Holistic development of Science Students

Dr.I.Kulandaisamy, Associate Professor, Department of Physics acted as the resource person and spoke on Holistic development of Science Students at Department of Physics, ​ rd Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Velur on 23 ​ September 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on Challenges for Social Entrepreneurship in the Rethinking Development: Strengthening the Grassroots

Ms.T.Susma, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Challenges for Social Entrepreneurship in the Rethinking Development: ​ Strengthening the Grassroots in the national conference on Social Entrepreneurship at Arul ​ rd Anandar College, Karumathur on 23 ​ September 2015. ​

Paper Presentation on Factors Affecting the growth of Entrepreneurship in SSI and Role of Women Entrepreneurship in India

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented papers titled Factors Affecting the growth of Entrepreneurship in SSI and Role of Women ​ ​ Entrepreneurship in India in the national conference on Social Entrepreneurship at Arul ​ rd Anandar College, Karumathur on 23 ​ September 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on Women Entrepreneurship in the Rethinking Development: Strengthening the Grassroots

Mr.G.Vigneshwaran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Women Entrepreneurship in the Rethinking Development: ​ Strengthening the Grassroots in the national conference on Social Entrepreneurship at Arul ​ rd Anandar College, Karumathur on 23 ​ September 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on A Study on Impact of Social Responsibility in

Entrepreneurship an Indian Perspective

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled A Study on Impact of Social Responsibility in Entrepreneurship an ​ Indian Perspective in the national conference on Social Entrepreneurship at Arul Anandar ​ rd College, Karumathur on 23 ​ September 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on Women Entrepreneurship

Ms.N.Veera Parameswari, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education presented a paper titled Women Entrepreneurship in the national conference on Social ​ rd Entrepreneurship at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 23 ​ September 2015. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on Perception of Leadership Styles & Job Satisfaction of Physical Education Teacher in Madurai

Mr.L.Karuppiah, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education presented a paper titled Perception of Leadership Styles & Job Satisfaction of Physical Education Teacher in ​ Madurai in the national conference on Social Entrepreneurship at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur ​ rd on 23 ​ September 2015. ​ NSS Day

The National Service Scheme aims at the development of the personality of students ​ through community service and inculcates a spirit of voluntary service among them through ​ sustained community interactions that cements the bond between the institution and the society. The NSS has carried out a good number of activities during the academic year 2015-16. It began its activities by observing NSS Day on the campus on 24th September 2015. Dr.M.Nallakaman, ​ Coordinator, NSS, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai was the chief guest. In his address he spoke on the need and importance of service to humanity.

Paper Presentation on Trending Global E-Commerce Revolution: The

Need to Think Globally and Act Bilaterally

Mr.S.Aloysius Albert, Assistant Professor, Department of English Literature presented a paper titled Trending Global E-Commerce Revolution: The Need to Think Globally and Act ​ Bilaterally in the national conference on Online.Comm held at Arul Anandar College, ​ ​ ​ th th Karumathur on 25 ​ & 26 ​ September 2015. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Ethics in Higher Education

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimai Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science presented a paper titled Ethics in Higher Education in the MUTA 3rd ​ ​ Academic Conference and Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Higher Education at Sree

th Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai, Kanyakumari on 26 ​ September 2015. ​

Participation in the MUTA 3rd Academic Conference and Seminar on ​ Contemporary Issues in Higher Education

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History participated in the MUTA 3rd Academic Conference and Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Higher ​ ​ Education at Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai, Kanyakumari on 26th ​ September 2015. Participation in the MUTA 3rd Academic Conference and Seminar on ​ Contemporary Issues in Higher Education

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Economics has participated in the MUTA 3rd Academic conference and seminar on Contemporary Issues in Higher Education at ​ ​ th Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai, Kanyakumari on 26 ​ September 2015. ​ Participation in the MUTA 3rd Academic Conference and Seminar on ​ Contemporary Issues in Higher Education

Dr.I.Kulandaisamy, Associate Professor, Department of Physics has participated in the MUTA 3rd Academic Conference and Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Higher Education ​ ​ th at Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai, Kanyakumari on 26 ​ September 2015. ​ Participation in the MUTA 3rd Academic Conference and Seminar on ​ Contemporary Issues in Higher Education

Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy has participated in the MUTA 3rd Academic conference and seminar on Contemporary Issues in Higher ​ ​ Education at Sree Ayyappa College for Women, Chunkankadai, Kanyakumari on 26th ​ September 2015.

Paper Presentation on Effect of Exercise on Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Obese Female College Students

Ms.N.Veera Parameswari, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education presented a paper titled Effect of Exercise on Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Obese ​ Female College Students in the national seminar on Fit and Healthy India - Vision 2023 at

th th Alagappa University of Physical Education, Karaikudi on 28 ​ & 29 ​ September 2015. ​ ​ Participation in the national seminar on India’s Position in the Global Economy

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor, participated in the national seminar on India’s Position in the Global Economy at The Madura College, Madurai on 30th September ​ 2015. State Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Archaeology

The Department of History organized a one-day State Level Seminar on Recent Trends ​ in Archaeology on 30th September 2015. Dr.N.Athiyaman, Professor & Head, Department of ​ ​ Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil University, Tanjore delivered the keynote address. Thiru.Amarnath Ramakrishnan, Archaeologist, Excavation Branch, ASI, Archaeological Survey of India, Bangalore, Dr.Santhalingam, Rtd, Assistant Director, State Archaeology Department, Tamil Nadu and Dr.D.Sankaran, Associate Professor & Head, PG & Research Department of History, S.T.Hindu college, Negorcoil were the resource persons for the sessions and spoke on the topics, ‘The Recent Excavations in Keeladi and the Significance of the Finds Unearthed’, ‘The Evolution of Tamil Script through Ages’ and ‘The Newly Emerging Field of Space Archaeology and the use of Satellites in the Explorations’. Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, S.J., Principal presiding the Seminar, expected the participants to obtain maximum use of the programme. Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History explained the dynamics of the Seminar. Rev.Dr.K.Amal Kulandaisamy, S.J., Rector and ​ ​ Rev.Dr.A.Antony Pappuraj, S.J., Secretary appreciated the department’s venture and wish the ​ ​ programme a success. Dr.T.Kala, and Mr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professors, Department of History, Arul Anandar College chaired the sessions. B.Nagendran, Student Secretary, History Association said the vote of thanks. Dr.J.Martin, Assistant Professor was the Convener of the Seminar.

Award for making a Village Panchayat Open Defecation Free in Madurai

Dr.A.Duraisingam, Coordinator, NSS was given the award for making a Village Panchayat Open Defecation Free in Madurai on 2nd October 2015. G.Vinitha, M.AnandaValli ​ and P.Manimegalai received an award for their special contribution in making a village panchayat Open Defecation Free in Madurai District from the District Collector on 2nd October ​ 2015.

Participation in the state level seminar on Recent Trends in Indian Financial Market

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration participated in state level seminar on Recent Trends in Indian Financial Market at ​ th Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 7 ​ October 2015. ​ Participation in the national seminar on Women Empowerment-Milestones & Challenges

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor, participated in the national seminar on Women Empowerment-Milestones & Challenges held at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College,

th Madurai on 8 ​ October 2015. ​ NCC National Games

Cadets T.Santhanakumar, R.Abimanyu, R.Jeyapriya and N.Vijaya Meenakshi

th participated in NCC National Games held at New Delhi on 8 ​ October 2015. ​ Paper Presentation on The Socio-Economic Conditions of Rag Pickers in Tirupur City, Tamilnadu

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimai Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science presented a paper titled The Socio-Economic Conditions of Rag Pickers in ​ Tirupur City, Tamilnadu in the conference on Bioethical Challenges and Responses to the New Global ​ rd th Knowledge Economy at St.Paul University, Quezon City, Philippines from 3 ​ to 8 ​ November 2015 ​ ​ ​ Participation in the Special Winter School Programme

Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal participated in the Special Winter School Programme ​ conducted by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala,

th th Kariavattom, Trivandrum from 29 ​ October to 18 ​ November 2015 and obtained ‘A’ grade. ​ ​ Participation in the national conference on Ecological Approaches towards Diet for Green Planet (EADGP)

Dr.V.Janahiraman, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science ​ ​ participated in the national conference on Ecological Approaches towards Diet for Green ​ Planet (EADGP) held at Pallotti Institute of Lay Leadership Animation & Research, Pillar Salai,

th st Madurai on 20 ​ & 21 ​ November 2015. ​ ​ National Integration Camp

Cadets T.Ramprakash and K.Nallasamy attended the National Integration Camp held at

st th Mats University Campus Gullu, Arang from 1 ​ to 12 ​ December 2015. ​ ​

Resource in the seminar on Ethno-Ethical–Perspective of Research

Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal has rendered his expertise on Ethno-Ethical–Perspective of Research to the participants of Refresher Course in Social Sciences organized by UGC-Human Resource Development Center, Bharathiar University,

th Coimbatore on 7 ​ December 2015. ​ Awareness Programme on Net Security and Women

In association with National Legal Rights Protection Council (NLPC), Madurai, the Centre conducted an Awareness Programme on Net Security and Women on 16th December ​ 2015. Ms.S.Anusha, Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras high Court and Mr.J.Ranjith Kumar, International Athlete and Coach Secretary, NLPC, Madurai were the guest speakers.

Participation in an interaction with the students on the Role of Students Today in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Tamil Nadu

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration participated in an interaction with the students on the Role of Students Today in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Tamil Nadu organized by Peoples Watch, Madurai on 18th ​ December 2015. National Integration Camp-I

Cadets N.Viajayalakshmi, R.Rajeshpandi, J.Samson Samuvel and T.Reka completed the

th st National Integration Camp-I at Alappuzha, Kerala from 20 ​ to 31 ​ December 2015. ​ ​ State Level Blood Donation Camp Organizer Award to NSS

The NSS of the college has also received the State Level Blood Donation Camp Organizer Award on 7th October 2015. The award is instituted by Tamil Nadu State Aids Control ​ Society, Chennai. S.Jenitha participated in the 20th National Youth Festival held at Raipur ​ th th Chhattisgarh between 12 ​ and 16 ​ January 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Adverse Effect of Industrialization on Elders: A Gandhian Remedy

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy presented a paper titled Adverse ​ Effect of Industrialization on Elders: A Gandhian Remedy in the Gandhigrama 2016 The Many

th st Sided Splendour of Mahatma Gandhi at Andhra University from 16 ​ to 21 ​ January 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Physical Fitness Leads to a Healthy Life

Dr.J.Vanitha, Assistant Professor, Director of Physical Education presented a paper titled Physical Fitness Leads to a Healthy Life in the national seminar on Role of Yoga and ​ Technology in Enhancing Sports Performance and Populace Health held at Urumu

th th Dhanalakshmi College, Thiruchirapalli on 28 ​ & 29 ​ January 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on A Study on Quality of Work Life of ​ Management School Teachers with Special Reference to Madurai District

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled A Study on Quality of Work Life of Management School Teachers with Special ​ ​ Reference to Madurai District in the international conference on Corporate Social ​ Responsibility and Sustainable Development held at Rani Anna Government College for

th Women, Tirunelveli on 29 ​ January 2016. ​ Participation in the national seminar on Strengthening Transparency in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) A Quality Assurance Measure

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor, Department of Economics participated in the national seminar on Strengthening Transparency in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) A ​ Quality Assurance Measure organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St.Joseph’s

th College of Commerce, Bangalore on 29 January​ 2016. ​ Resource Person in the seminar on India from within

Mr.P.Antony Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science ​ rendered his resource on India from within at Maruthu Muthu Trust, Tiruchirapalli from 29th ​ ​ th January to 14 ​ February 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on Aesthetics of Violence: Road to Political Change: A Reading of Michael Ondaatje’s in the Skin of Lion

Mr.S.Jesurajan, Associate Professor, Department of English presented a paper titled Aesthetics of Violence: Road to Political Change: A Reading of Michael Ondaatje’s in the Skin of Lion in the international conference on Canadian Studies at St.Joseph’s College, ​ st Tiruchirapalli on 1 ​ February 2016. ​ Guest lecture on Women Entrepreneurship

Ms.S.Rajeswari, Assistant Professor of Commerce delivered a guest lecture on Women ​ nd Entrepreneurship at Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai on 2 ​ February 2016. ​ ​

Awareness Programme on Rain Water Harvesting

The NCC of the college conducted an Awareness Programme on Rain Water Harvesting on 3rd February 2016. More than 100 NCC Cadets actively took part in the programme and ​ created awareness among the villagers of Kovilankulam Panchayat.

Participation in the workshop on Women Connect for Leadership and Change

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor, participated in the workshop on Women ​ Connect for Leadership and Change held at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Youth Development

rd th (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur from 3 ​ to 8 ​ February 2016. ​ ​

One-day Orientation Programme on First Aid and Red Cross Society

On 6th February 2016 a one-day orientation programme on First Aid and Red Cross ​ ​ Society was conducted. Dr.P.Pattinathar, YRC District Organizer, Vivekananda College ​ presented the keynote address. Nearly 150 first year YRC volunteers participated and got benefited by this programme. Deliverance of a Lecture on Distorted and Forgotten History

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History has delivered a lecture on Distorted and Forgotten History organized by PG & Research Department of ​ th History, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Madurai on 9 ​ February 2016. ​ Participation in the seminar on Extension Activities: Challenges and Opportunities in Tamil Nadu Jesuit Colleges

Mr.A.Arockia Maria Michealraja, Mr.P.Antony Raj and Mr.A.James, Assistant Professors, ​ Department of Rural Development Science took active part in a two-day seminar on Extension ​ Activities: Challenges and Opportunities in Tamil Nadu Jesuit Colleges held at St.Joseph’s ​ th th College, Thiruchirapalli on 12 ​ & 13 ​ February 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the Extension Activities: Challenges and Opportunities

Mr.P.Antony Raj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science participated in the Seminar on Extension Activities: Challenges and Opportunities at St.Joseph’s College, ​ th th Thiruchirapalli on 12 ​ & 13 ​ February 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the seminar on Value Building is Nation Building

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration participated in the seminar on Value Building is Nation Building at Sastra University, ​ th Thanjavur on 13 ​ February 2016. ​

Participation in the Seminar on Mentoring and Counselling organized by Mentoring & Counselling

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor of Economics participated in a two-day Seminar on Mentoring and Counselling organized by Mentoring & Counselling, Arul ​ th th Anandar College, Karumathur on 19 ​ & 20 ​ February 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the Seminar on Mentoring and Counselling organized by Mentoring & Counselling

Mr.S.Arunprasad, Assistant Professor of Information Technology & Management participated in the two-day Seminar on Mentoring and Counselling organized by Mentoring ​ th th & Counselling at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 19 ​ & 20 ​ February 2016. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the seminar on Mentoring and Counseling

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration participated in the two-day seminar on Mentoring and Counseling organized by Department of ​ Mentoring & Counseling, Arul Anandar College, Karuamthur and Jesuit Madurai Province,

th th Higher Education Commission, Madurai on 19 ​ & 20 ​ February 2016. ​ ​ Chairperson for a session in the national seminar on Christianity and Public Sphere-Critical Explorations

Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy has chaired a session in the national seminar on Christianity and Public Sphere-Critical Explorations held ​ nd rd at University of Madras, Chennai on 22 ​ & 23 ​ February 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Symbiotic Structural Piety Under the Old Mission Jesuits in Tamil Nadu

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor, Department of History presented a paper titled Symbiotic Structural Piety Under the Old Mission Jesuits in Tamil Nadu in the 14th ​ ​ international conference on Humanities and Social Science (HUSOC) held at Flora Grand ​ nd rd Hotel, Deira, Dubai on 22 &​ 23 ​ February​ 2016. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Green Marketing: Practices and its Impact on Environmental Safety

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration presented a paper titled Greenmarketing: Practices and its Impact on Environmental Safety in ​ ​ the national conference on Innovations in Big Data Search Mining & Management held at ​ ​ th Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 26 ​ February 2016. ​ Resource Person in the Seminar on Youth-Led Sustainable Development Programme (YLSDP)

Mr.P.Antony Raj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science rendered his resource at Youth-Led Sustainable Development Programme (YLSDP) organised by Arul ​ Anandar College, Karumathur in association with Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Youth Development,

th Sriperumbudur, Chennai in AAC on 26 ​ February 2016. ​ Participation in the workshop on Classroom Management

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration participated in the workshop on Classroom Management at Vijay Institute of Management, ​ th Dindigul on 27 ​ February 2016. ​ Participation in the Workshop on Classroom Management

Mr.S.Arunprasad, Assistant Professor of Information Technology & Management participated in a Workshop on Classroom Management at Vijay Institute of Management, ​ th Dindigul on 27 ​ February 2016. ​ Resource Person for the youth-Led Sustainable Development Programme (YLSDP)

Dr.V.Janahiraman, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science was ​ ​ the resource person for the youth-Led Sustainable Development Programme (YLSDP) sponsored by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development(RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur held at

th Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 28 ​ February 2016. ​ Deliverance of a special address on History – Forgotten and Distorted History

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor of History delivered a special address on ​ History – Forgotten and Distorted History at M.V.Muthiah Govt Arts College for Women,

st Dindigul on 1 ​ March 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on Marginalisation of Women as Property: A

Study on Wole Soyinka;s Play The Lion and the Jewel

Mr.J.Keba Immanuvel, Assistant Professor of English Literature presented a paper titled Marginalisation of Women as Property: A Study on Wole Soyinka;s Play The Lion and the Jewel in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature at Arul Anandar ​ nd College, Karumathur on 2 ​ March 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on Train –To Pakistan: A portrayal of Communal violence Aftermath of Partition

Dr.B.Kalidoss, Assistant Professor of English Literature presented a paper titled Train ​ –To Pakistan: A portrayal of Communal violence Aftermath of Partition in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 2nd ​ ​ March 2016.

Paper Presentation on Impact of Oppression and Racial Discrimination in J.M.Coetzee’s Life and Times of Micheal

Mr.S.Chandra Sekar Pandiyan, Assistant Professor of English Literature presented a paper titled the Impact of Oppression and Racial Discrimination in J.M.Coetzee’s Life and ​ Times of Micheal in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature at Arul ​ nd Anandar College, Karumathur on 2 ​ March 2016. ​

Participation in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature

Mr.M.Saravanapandi, Assistant Professor of English Literature participated in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature at Arul Anandar College, ​ nd Karumathur, on 2 ​ March 2016. ​ Chairperson in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature

Mr.S.Jesurajan, Associate Professor of English chaired the plenary session in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature at Arul Anandar College, ​ nd Karumathur on 2 ​ March 2016. ​ Chairperson in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Impacts in Literature

Mr.P.Veerasamy, Mr.J.Keba Immanuvel and Dr.B.Kalidoss, Assistant Professors of English Literature chaired the technical sessions in the National Seminar on Socio-Cultural ​ nd Impacts in Literature at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 2 ​ March 2016. ​ ​ Women's Day

The centre observed Women's Day on 5th March 2016. Ms.S.Jegadeeswari, Dean for ​ women students welcomed the gathering. Ms.S.Palaniammal, Co-coordinator, People’s Watch, Madurai was the Chief Guest of the day. She addressed the gathering on the Rights of Women. Various cultural programmes were performed by the students. A debate had been arranged for the women students on the topic “The Portrayal of Women in Tamil Cinemas''. ​ ​ Mr.Chinnappa, Manager, Senthamizh College, Madurai was the moderator for the event. Convenor Rev.Sr.Dr.C.Mary Lawrencia distributed prizes for the students. Ms.Jothi, Student’s Secretary, Women’s Association proposed the vote of thanks.

Chairperson in the National Seminar on Women Writers in English: Across the Globe

Mr.S.Jesurajan, Associate Professor of English chaired a session in the National Level Seminar on Women Writers in English: Across the Globe at Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ ​ th Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 9 ​ March 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on Caste System and its Impact on India Today

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics presented a paper titled Caste System and its Impact on India Today in the National Conference on Caste in ​ ​ th Contemporary India at St.Aloysis Degree College, Bangalore on 12 March​ 2016.​ ​ ​ ​ Participation in the State Level Workshop on Personality Development and Foundation Courses

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration participated in the State Level Workshop on Personality Development and Foundation Courses at Loyola ​ th th College, Chennai on 11 ​ & 12 ​ March 2016. ​ ​ Resource Person in the International Seminar and Workshop on ICT in Education and Research: Innovations, Trends and Issues

Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, S.J Principal rendered his resource at an International Seminar and Workshop on ICT in Education and Research: Innovations, Trends and Issues at ​ th St.Charles College of Education, Thirunagar, Madurai on 12 ​ March 2016. ​ Chairperson in the session on Madurai’s Economy Through the Ages

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor of History chaired a session on Madurai’s Economy Through the Ages in the National Seminar on Wonder that was Madurai ​ th at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Nagamalai on 14 ​ March 2016. ​

Deliverance of a special lecture on Yoga and Moral Education to Youth

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration delivered a special lecture on Yoga and Moral Education to Youth in the 7-day special camp at Subbulakshmi ​ th Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai on 27 ​ March 2016. ​ Participation in the National Level Seminar on Structural Changes and Social Welfare Measures in State Budget

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration participated in the National Level Seminar on Structural Changes and Social Welfare Measures in State Budget ​ th th at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 29 ​ & 30 ​ March 2016. ​ ​ Deliverance of a guest lecture on How To Motivate the Students

Mr.S.A.Deva Prince, Assistant Professor of Chemistry delivered a guest lecture on How ​ To Motivate the Students at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College of Education, Nagamalai on 6th May ​ 2016.

Staff Achievements

The Jesuit Management has honoured the following members of teaching & non-teaching staff and students for the Award of Excellence during 2015-16.

S.No Name of the Award Name of the Awardee

1 Fr.Chacko Valiavetti Award Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor for the Best Teacher Department of Business Administration 2 Fr.J.L.Gnanarethinam Award Dr.S.Valanarasu, Assistant Professor for Research, Projects &Publications in Department of Physics Science 3 Fr.K.C.George, S.J Award Ms.B.Saraswathi for the best Non-Teaching Staff Typist, Controller of Examination 4 Fr.J.S.Jeyapathi, S.J Award Mr.M.Chandran II, MA Economics for the Most Outstanding PG final year Student 5 Meritorious Publication Award 1. Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Economics 2. Dr.K.S.Joseph Wilson, Associate Professor, Department of Physics 3. Dr.A.Shanmugaraju, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics 6 Best Department for Extension through Department of History (Shift-I) ARISE Department of Physical Education ( Shift-II)

Year : 2016-2017

Paper Presentation on Efficiency of Plantain Flower Powder Incorporated Iron Rich Health Mix on Selected Anemic Dysmenorrhea Adolescent Girls

Ms.P.Revathi, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology presented a paper titled Efficiency of Plantain Flower Powder Incorporated Iron Rich Health Mix on Selected Anemic Dysmenorrhea Adolescent Girls in the International Conference on Food Nutrition and Health ​ th th (ICFNH-2016) at Indian Dietetic Association, Kilakarai on 7 ​ & 8 ​ June 2016. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the International Yoga Day Celebration

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration participated in the International Yoga Day Celebration conducted by National Service Scheme at Madurai

st Kamaraj University, Madurai on 21 ​ June 2016. ​ International Yoga Day celebration

At the commencement of the Academic Year, the NSS students participated in the

st International Yoga Day celebration held at Madurai Kamaraj University on 21 ​ June 2016. ​ ​ Deliverance of valedictory address in a National Seminar on ICT in Rural Areas: Building the knowledge society at Grass Root Level

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor of Economics delivered the valedictory address in a National Seminar on ICT in Rural Areas: Building the knowledge society at ​ rd th Grass Root Level at Kandaswami Kandar College, Velur on 23 ​ & 24 ​ June 2016. ​ ​ ​ Resource Person for the orientation programme on Understanding the Learners

Mr.S.A.Deva Prince, Assistant Professor of Chemistry acted as a resource person for the orientation programme on Understanding the Learners at Annai Velankanni College, ​ th Tholayavattam on 25 ​ June 2016. ​ Orientation to Student Council Members

A two-day Orientation programme was organised on 18th & 19th July 2016. Mr.A.Victor ​ ​ and Mr.S.Peter, Assistant Professors, Department of Human Excellence, Loyola College, Chennai were the resource persons. All the elected students council members participated in this programme and got benefited.

Inauguration of Students’ Council

The Students’ Council of the college was legitimately inaugurated on 20th July 2016. ​ Mr.M.M.Krishnan, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Theni was the Chief Guest. The Students’ Council members (eleven), 15 Department Secretaries, three Association Secretaries and 27 Part V Secretaries took the oath. The chief guest invited the students to go beyond the hurdles of life and come with flying colours.

Awareness programme on Youth Enrichment An Awareness programme on Youth Enrichment was conducted on 25th July 2016 for ​ ​ first year UG girl students. Rev.Fr.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, S.J., Principal, presided and spoke on the importance of the programme for youth and women's education. Ms.M.Priya Percy, Director, Oasis Institute of Personal & Professional Development, Madurai delivered the Keynote address. Ms.K.Nisha, I year student proposed the vote of thanks Participation in the National Seminar on Religions in Society in India Today

Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor of Philosophy participated in the National Seminar on Religions in Society in India Today at Loyola College, Chennai from 28th to 30th ​ ​ ​ July 2016.

Participation in the Soft Skill Training Programme

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaja, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science participated in the Soft Skill Training Programme at Annai Velankanni Polytechnic College, ​ rd th Panruti from 3 ​ to 5 ​ August 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the Orientation Training Programme

Mr.T.Manoj Prabakaran, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Applications participated in the Orientation Training Programme at Avinashilingam Institute for Home ​ rd th Science and Higher Education for Women University, Coimbatore from 03 ​ to 09 ​ August 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the Seminar on Implications of New Educational Policy: A Discourse

Mr.R.Kadher Farook, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management participated in a one-day Seminar on Implications of New Educational Policy: A Discourse ​ th organized by IQAC at Fatima College, Madurai on 10 ​ August 2016. ​ Participation in the Consultation on Enhancing the Productivity and

Profitability of Pulses for Addressing Food and Nutritional Security

Mr.S.Jegan Karuppiah, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science participated in the Consultation on Enhancing the Productivity and Profitability of Pulses for Addressing ​ Food and Nutritional Security at M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai on 7th & 8th ​ ​ August 2016.

Resource Person in the seminar on Importance of Livestock Rearing & Millet Cultivation Techniques

Mr.S.Jegan Karuppiah, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science rendered his resource on Importance of Livestock Rearing & Millet Cultivation Techniques at Vaigai ​ th th Training Centre, Andipatti on 8 ​ & 9 ​ August 2016. ​ ​ Deliverance of key-note address on Tourism and Inter-Cultural Amity in the State Level Workshop on Travel Management

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor of History has delivered the key-note address on Tourism and Inter-Cultural Amity in the State Level Workshop on Travel ​ th Management at Sadakathulla Appa College, Tirunelveli on 18 ​ August 2016. ​ ​ Yoga Training Programme

The Youth Red Cross of our college conducted a one-day Yoga Training ​ Programme for all II year YRC students on 25th August 2016. Mr.P.Ramachandran, ​ Assistant Professor of Business Administration was the resource person.

Resource person for the Yoga Training Camp

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration served as the resource person for the Yoga Training Camp to all the II year Youth Red Cross volunteers at ​ th Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 25 ​ August 2016. ​ Intercollegiate Cultural Competitions (SPRINGS 2k16)

The women students of Aided and Shift II showcased their potentials in the intercollegiate Cultural Competitions (SPRINGS 2k16) at Fatima College, Madurai on 27th ​ August 2016 and won the Overall Championship and a Rolling Trophy. Nearly 24 colleges all over had participated in the mega cultural fete. Dean for women students Ms.S.Abirami orchestrated the students and brought laurels to the college.

Participation in the Workshop on Value Addition, Evaluation and Employability Issues

Mr.A.Stephen Jeyaraj, Assistant Professor of Commerce has participated in the Workshop on Value Addition, Evaluation and Employability Issues at Madurai Kamaraj ​ st University, Madurai on 31 ​ August 2016. ​

State Level Seminar on Prohibition in India

The Department of History organised a two-day State Level Seminar on Prohibition in ​ India on 30th & 31st August 2016. On the opening session, Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Head, ​ ​ ​ Department of History welcomed the gathering and explained the dynamics of the seminar. Rev.Fr.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, S.J., Principal, in his presidential address highlighted the bad impacts of consuming alcohol. Rev.Fr.Dr.K.Amal Kulandaisamy S.J, Rector and Rev.Fr.Dr.M.Albert William S.J, Secretary felicitated the gathering. Dr.S.Subramaniya Pillai, Principal, Arignar Anna College, Kanyakumari District, delivered the key note address on Gandhian Views on ​ Prohibition. The first session of the seminar was presented by Dr.A.Muthamizh Selvan, ​ Member - Advisory Board, Periyar E.V.R Nagammai Educational and Research Trust, Ambathur, Chennai. In the second session, Dr.C.Eugine Franco, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Commerce, St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, gave a thought provoking lecture on The Commercial Perspectives of Liquor Trade in the Independent India. In the first ​ ​ session of the second day, Rtd. Prof. Arunan, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai enlightened the gathering on initiatives taken by various political parties on prohibition. The second day also witnessed different personalities speaking on various topics. The sessions were chaired by Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor & Head, Department of History, Mr.A.James, Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Development Science, Dr.J.Martin, Dr. P.Nallathambi and Dr.T.Kala, Assistant Professors, Department of History was the convener of the Seminar. Students and teachers from other colleges participated in the seminar. Mr.G.Prathap, Student Secretary, History Association delivered the vote of thanks.

Paper Presentation on Dietary Paradigm to Fight Influenza

Ms.Poornima Jeyasekaran, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology presented a paper titled Dietary Paradigm to Fight Influenza in the International Conference on New ​ ​ ​ Horizons, Emerging Challenges and Recent Paradigms in Food Mediated Immunity and

st their Role in Human Health and Longevity at The American College, Madurai on 31 August​ ​ st to 1 ​ September 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on An Analysis on the Effects of Environmental Disaster using combined Disjoint Block Triangular FCM

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics presented a paper titled An ​ Analysis on the Effects of Environmental Disaster using combined Disjoint Block Triangular FCM in the National Seminar on Recent Trends in the Applications of Mathematical ​ ​ th th Sciences(RTAMS-2016) at Vellalar College for Women, Erode on 8 ​ & 9 ​ September 2016. ​ ​ ​

Deliverance of a lecture on “Christian Heritage Architecture in Madras”

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor of History gave a lecture on “Christian Heritage Architecture in Madras” in the Prof.Ashok Mehta Endowment Lecture at ​ ​ nd Loyola College, Chennai on 22 ​ September 2016. ​ Resource person in the National Seminar on Survival of the Fittest: Employability Skills for Economics Graduates (SOF-ESEG 16)

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor of Economics rendered his resource at a National Seminar on Survival of the Fittest: Employability Skills for Economics Graduates ​ rd (SOF-ESEG 16) at St.Mary’s College, Thoothukudi on 23 ​ September 2016. ​ ​ NSS Day

The NSS of the college celebrated the NSS day on 24th September 2016. ​ ​ ​ Dr.S.Rajesekaran, State NSS Officer, Chennai was the Chief Guest and Dr.K.Jeyakodi, Advisory Committee Member, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai gave the keynote address in the NSS day celebrations. Nearly 400 NSS volunteers of our college actively participated in this programme.

Paper Presentation on Estimate of green Cost for Implementing Green Approaches in the Production Sectors to Create Green and Clean Environment using Inventory Model

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics presented (in absentia) a paper titled Estimate of green Cost for Implementing Green Approaches in the Production Sectors to ​ Create Green and Clean Environment using Inventory Model in the International Conference on Environmental Impact in Manufacturing, Biotechnology and Construction -2016 at San ​ th th Diego, USA on 24 ​ & 25 ​ September 2016. ​ ​

Chairperson in the International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference at Thailand

Dr.K.S.Joseph Wilson, Associate Professor of Physics chaired a session in the International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference at Thailand from 26th to 30th September ​ ​ 2016.

Paper Presentation on The Self of the Tribal for a Philosophy of Liberation

Dr.S.Lourdunathan, Associate Professor of Philosophy presented a paper titled The Self ​ of the Tribal for a Philosophy of Liberation in the National Seminar on Philosophy of ​ Sustainability: Revisiting the Tribal Lift & Culture in the North East India at North Eastern

th th Hill University, Shillong on 28 ​ & 29 ​ September 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Revitalization of Innovative Instructional Strategies for Environmental Education

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary and Mr.R.Kadher Farook, faculty of AAC participated in the Workshop on Revitalization of Innovative Instructional Strategies for Environmental ​ th Education at Lady Doak College, Madurai on 29 ​ September 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Crisis Management Expository HR Strategies

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor of Business Administration presented a paper titled Crisis Management Expository HR Strategies in the International Conference on Managing ​ th th Disaster-a Strategic Perspective at Fatima College, Madurai on 29 ​ & 30 ​ September 2016. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Role of Public Relation in Crisis Management

Mr.G.Vigneshwaran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration presented a paper titled Role of Public Relation in Crisis Management in the International Conference on ​ ​ Managing Disaster-a Strategic Perspective at Fatima College, Madurai on 29th & 30th ​ ​ September 2016. Chairperson in the State Level Seminar on Water Resource Management: Concerns and Outlook

Mr.V.Michael Venish, Assistant Professor of Economics has chaired a session in the State Level Seminar on Water Resource Management: Concerns and Outlook at Thiagarajar ​ ​ th College, Madurai on 30 ​ September 2016. ​ Geneva Convention Day

Geneva Convention Day was conducted for the II year students of YRC on 7th ​ October 2016. Dr.M.George Joseph, Dean for Academic Affairs shared the importance of this day. Mr.A.Stephen Jeyaraj, YRC Coordinator arranged these programmes.

Paper Presentation on Justice and Peace: Implications from/for Faith and Theology

Dr.S.Lourdunathan, Associate Professor of Philosophy presented a paper titled Justice ​ and Peace: Implications from/for Faith and Theology in the International Conference at

th th Graduate School of Theology, Hanshin University, Seoul, Korea from 10 ​ to 18 ​ October 2016 ​ ​ Digital India programme

Fifteen NSS volunteers participated in the Digital India programme held at Madurai ​ st Kamaraj University on 21 ​ October 2016. ​ Participation in the University Workshop on Digital India

Dr.A.Duraisingam, Librarian participated in the University Workshop on Digital India ​ ​ st at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 21 ​ October 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on Awareness and Utilization of E-Resource by Students in the Affiliated Colleges of Madurai Kamaraj University

Dr.A.Duraisingam, Librarian presented a paper titled Awareness and Utilization of ​ E-Resource by Students in the Affiliated Colleges of Madurai Kamaraj University in the National Conference on Electronic Resources and Academic Libraries: Exploring New ​ Trends, Technologies, Practices, Services and Management (NCERAAL 2016) at

st nd St.Xavier’s College of Education, Palayamkottai on 21 ​ & 22 ​ October 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the Refresher Course in Women’s Studies

Ms.A.Sahaya Josephine Mary, Assistant Professor of English participated in the Refresher Course in Women’s Studies at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 2nd to 22nd ​ ​ ​ ​ November 2016. Participation in the Refresher Course in Social Sciences (Interdisciplinary) on the theme Contemporary Theories and Methodology in Social Sciences

Dr.D.Antony Singh Dhas, Assistant Professor of Economics participated in the Refresher ​ Course in Social Sciences (Interdisciplinary) on the theme Contemporary Theories and ​ Methodology in Social Sciences at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 2nd to 22nd ​ ​ November 2016. Participation in the Refresher Course in Basic Sciences on the theme Interdisciplinary Avenues for Advancement in Basic Sciences

Dr.S.Rayappan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry participated in the Refresher Course in Basic Sciences on the theme Interdisciplinary Avenues for Advancement in Basic Sciences at ​ ​ nd nd Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 2 ​ to 22 ​ November 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the Refresher Course in Ecology & Environmental Studies (Multi –Disciplinary) on the theme Recent Trends in Ecology & Environmental Studies

Dr.A.Duraisingam, Librarian participated in the Refresher Course in Ecology & Environmental Studies (Multi –Disciplinary) on the theme Recent Trends in Ecology & ​ Environmental Studies at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 2nd to 22nd November ​ ​ ​ 2016. Paper Presentation on Job Performance of Women Employees in Private Sector Banks in Madurai District Ms.Rajeswari S, Assistant Professors of Commerce presented a paper titled Job Performance of ​ Women Employees in Private Sector Banks in Madurai District in the 3rd National Conference ​ ​ on Management Challenges & Strategies for Competitiveness at Hallmark Business School, ​ th Trichy on 5 ​ November 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on Outflow of Foreign Direct Investment from India-Recent Trends and Patterns

Ms.Arockia Juliet.P, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Outflow of ​ Foreign Direct Investment from India-Recent Trends and Patterns in the 3rd National ​ Conference on Management Challenges & Strategies for Competitiveness organised by ​ th Hallmark Business School, Trichy on 5 ​ November 2016. ​ Deliverance of a guest lecture on Pricing Strategy and Market Situation in Economics

Dr.V.Nirmal Rajkumar, Assistant Professor of Economics has delivered a guest lecture on Pricing Strategy and Market Situation in Economics for the MBA students at Institute of ​ th Cooperative Management, Madurai on 9 ​ November 2016. ​ Paper Presentation on Higher Education in the Digital Era and

Innovative Teaching Learning Process Dr.Martin S, Assistant Professor of Chemistry participated in the NAAC Sponsored Southern Regional Level Seminar on Higher Education in the Digital Era: Innovative Teaching ​ Learning Process and presented a paper titled Higher Education in the Digital Era and ​ Innovative Teaching Learning Process organised by Sri Sarada College of Education, Salem

th th on 10 ​ & 11 ​ November 2016. ​ ​

Deliverance of a guest lecture on Skill and Entrepreneurship Development through Cooperative

Dr.V.Nirmal Rajkumar, Assistant Professor of Economics has delivered a guest lecture on Skill ​ and Entrepreneurship Development through Cooperative as a part of 63rd Cooperative Week ​ ​ th Celebration at Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai on 15 ​ November 2016. ​ Participation in the training programme on Feminist Capacity Building on Women and Development

Ms.Abirami S, Dean-Women Students successfully completed the training programme on Feminist Capacity Building on Women and Development organised by SANGAT, New Delhi ​ th th and EKTA, Madurai from 7 ​ November to 16 ​ November 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Make in India a Variant of Modern Colonisation

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor of Economics presented a paper titled Make in India a Variant of Modern Colonisation in the XXXVII Annual Conference at Erode ​ th th Arts and Science College, Erode on 19 ​ & 20 ​ November 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Real Wages of Agricultural Labourers in Tamil Nadu-Variation and Growth Analysis

Dr.N.Murali, Associate Professor of Economics presented a paper titled Real Wages of ​ Agricultural Labourers in Tamil Nadu-Variation and Growth Analysis in the 58th Annual ​ conference on Indian Society of Labour Economics(ISLE) at Indian Institute of Technology, ​ th th Guwahati from 24 ​ & 26 ​ November 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Growth of Employment and Structural Changes in Wages in the Manufacturing Sector in India

Dr.M.James Antony, Associate Professor of Economics presented a paper titled Growth ​ of Employment and Structural Changes in Wages in the Manufacturing Sector in India in the 58th Annual conference on Indian Society of Labour Economics(ISLE) at Indian Institute of ​ ​ th th Technology, Guwahati from 24 ​ & 26 ​ November 2016. ​ ​ Human Rights Violation and Necessity of Affirmation of Human Rights in Indian Soil The Foundation Course Unit has organised a programme on “Human Rights Violation ​ and Necessity of Affirmation of Human Rights in Indian Soil” on 29th November 2016. ​ ​ Dr.S.Lourdunathan, Associate Professor was the resource person. Staff Orientation Programme

A Staff Orientation Programme was organised on 1st December 2016 in which ​ Dr.M.A.Jothirajan, Associate Professor spoke on The Relevance of Bioethics in our times, and ​ ​ Dr.S.Lourdunathan, Associate Professor spoke on Critique into the Human Rights Discourse. ​ nd Participation in the 2 ​ meet on Wellness Club ​ Ms.Revathi P, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology participated in the 2nd meet on ​ nd Wellness Club at Alpha Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai on 2 ​ December 2016. ​ ​ Lecture on Recent Environmental Issues and Health Education Mr.Ramachandran P, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management has delivered a Lecture on Recent Environmental Issues and Health Education to the participants ​ of Middle School Headmasters and B.T. Assistants of Usilampatti Block, organised by Sarva

rd Shiksha Abhiyan(SSA), Usilampatti, Madurai on 3 ​ December 2016. ​

SEMINAR ON “DEMONETISATION: ISSUES AND IMPLICATIONS”

One Day UGC Sponsored Seminar on Demonetization: Issues and Implications was ​ organized by the Department of Economics, Arul Anandar College on 14th December 2016. The ​ Chief Guest Sri.S.Peter Alphonse, Former M.P. and M.L.A spoke on the above. He said that our Prime Minister has done, that other countries have not done. That is what is called Demonetisation. He also stated that demonetization is mainly to curb Black Money, counter feet money and to arrest the use of Black Money by terrorist. The total value of the currency demonetized during British period was only Rs.45 crores which made no harm to the public. But now almost everybody got affected. He cited with many examples to make the audience understand the concept, issues and its implications. Paper Presentation on Reverence for Life: A Complete Value System Rev.Fr.Dr.Elphinston Kishore T, Assistant Professor of Philosophy presented a paper titled Reverence for Life: A Complete Value System in the National Seminar on To be Home in Our ​ ​ Common Home: Religio - Philosophical and Ecological Explorations organised by Department of Christian Studies Department of Applied Geology and Satya Nilayam Research

th th Institute, Chennai held at University of Madras on 14 ​ & 15 ​ December 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Interface Between Eco-Philosophy of Skolimowski and Hinduism

Dr.Arulappan M, Assistant Professor of Philosophy presented a paper titled Interface Between ​ Eco-Philosophy of Skolimowski and Hinduism in the National Seminar on To be Home in Our ​ ​ Common Home : Religio - Philosophical and Ecological Explorations organised by Department of Christian Studies Department of Applied Geology and Satya Nilayam Research

th th Institute, Chennai held at University of Madras on 14 ​ & 15 ​ December 2016. ​ ​ Awareness Programme on Understanding of Human Rights and Women Rights

The Women’s Studies Centre of Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, organized an Awareness Programme on Understanding of Human Rights and Women Rights on 15th ​ ​ December 2016 for the first year girl students. Rev.Dr.Basil Xavier,S.J., Principal of our college ​ presided over the programme and encouraged the students with his inspirational talk on the importance of safety measures for girls from violence. Mr.Ganesan, People’s Watch, Madurai, explained the basic human rights and women rights and the reservation system in government offices which affects the basic human rights. Paper Presentation on Profit Maximization of E-inventory Model

Considering the Capital Challenges of E-Commerce Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics presented a paper titled Profit ​ Maximization of E-inventory Model Considering the Capital Challenges of E-Commerce in the National Conference on Present Scenario in Graph Theory organised by the PG ​ Department of Mathematics, Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai on 16th December ​ 2016. Special lecture on “What is Freedom?” Dr.Antony Paul Gnanasekar R, Associate Professor of History delivered a special lecture on “What is Freedom?” in the Intercollegiate competitions on Human Rights: Problems and ​ th Solutions at V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on 16 ​ December 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on A Study on the Risk Factors of Insomnia

Causing Health Disasters using Fusion Method Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics presented a paper titled A Study on the ​ Risk Factors of Insomnia Causing Health Disasters using Fusion Method in the International Conference on Mathematical Computer Engineering (ICMCE-2016) organised by the School ​ ​ th th of Advanced Sciences, VIT University, Chennai on 16 ​ & 17 ​ December 2016. ​ ​ Sparkling Indian Award

Dr.Jothi Rajan M.A, Associate Professor of Physics was conferred the Sparkling Indian ​ Award for his contribution in the field of education in the seminar on Global Brotherhood and Peace on 19th December 2016, New Delhi by the former governor of Sikkim, Shri.Ch.Randhir ​ Singh.

Indian Global Golden Award

Dr.Jothi Rajan M.A, Associate Professor of Physics was conferred the Indian Global ​ Golden Award for his contribution to promote greater friendship and India-International ​ Co-operation in the seminar on Global Brotherhood and Peace on 19th December 2016, New ​ Delhi by the former governor of Sikkim, Shri.Ch.Randhir Singh.

Participation in the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in Entrepreneurship

Ms.Abirami S, Dean-Women Students participated in the Faculty Development Programme (FDP) in Entrepreneurship organised by Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (T.N) ​ ​ th st during 19 ​ to 31 ​ December 2016. ​ ​ Participation in the National Seminar on Herbs for Holistic Health

Ms.Revathi P, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology participated in the National Seminar on Herbs for Holistic Health organised by the PG Department of Zoology & Human ​ th Nutrition and Nutraceuticals, Fatima College, Madurai on 20 ​ December 2016. ​

Participation in the National Seminar on Herbs for Holistic Health

Ms.Surya M, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology participated in the National Seminar on Herbs for Holistic Health organised by the PG Department of Zoology & Human ​ th Nutrition and Nutraceuticals, Fatima College, Madurai on 20 ​ December 2016. ​ Awareness Programme on Women and Law

Women's Studies Centre organized an Awareness Programme on Women and Law on ​ 21st December 2016 for III year UG Girl Students. Mr. T. Lajapathy Roy B.A.B.L., Senior ​ Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, was the Chief Guest of the day. He delivered a talk on the important laws available for women. Ms. S. Anusha, B.A.B.L., Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Programme Organizer, National Legal Protection Council was one of the resource persons of the day screened a short film on "Women Empowerment".

Inaugural Address A Tribute to Indian Freedom Fighters ​ ​ Dr.Antony Paul Gnanasekar R, Associate Professor of History delivered the Inaugural Address A Tribute to Indian Freedom Fighters at the History Day 2016 programme organised ​ st by the Department of History, Lady Doak College, Madurai on 21 ​ December 2016. ​ Valedictory Address on Role of the Youth in the Protection of the Valuable Traditions of India-Seven day National Service Camp Dr.Antony Paul Gnanasekar R, Associate Professor of History served as the Chief Guest and delivered the Valedictory Address on Role of the Youth in the Protection of the Valuable ​ Traditions of India on 29th December 2016 in the valedictory function of the seven day National ​ Service camp organised by National Service Scheme (NSS). Seven day National Service camp Seven day National Service camp organised by National Service Scheme (NSS) between

rd th 23 ​ to 29 ,​ December, 2016 at Karumathur, Madurai. ​ ​

Deliverance of a Guest Lecture on Creating Knowledge Sharing Culture in DTP

Mr.Kadher Farook R, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management served as a Resource Person and delivered a Guest Lecture on Creating Knowledge Sharing Culture in ​ DTP organised by the Department of Information Technology, Madurai Sivakasi Nadar Pioneer ​ th Meenakshi Women’s College, Poovanthi on 26 ​ December 2016. ​

Paper Presentation on Black Money in India Dr.Maria John Kennedy M, Associate Professor of Economics presented a paper titled Black ​ Money in India in the State Level Seminar on Demonetisation 2016: Implications Over the ​ Economy of India at V.H.N. Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 30th December ​ 2016. Paper Presentation on An Understand of Gender Disparity-Less Travelled Ms.Abirami S, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science presented a paper titled An ​ Understand of Gender Disparity-Less Travelled Path in the National Seminar on Gender Parity and Women Employability in Present Scenario organized by Department and centre for

rd Women’s Studies, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal on 3 ​ January 2017. ​ Workshop on Preventive Care & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases for Marginalised Social Groups K.Kalpana Devi, final year student of Rural Development Science participated in the workshop on Preventive Care & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases for Marginalised Social Groups jointly organised by Fatima College, Madurai and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute

th th of Youth Development, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Sriperumbudur from 5 ​ to 7 ​ January 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Demonetisation and its Discontents

Dr.Maria John Kennedy M, Associate Professor of Economics presented a paper titled Demonetisation and its Discontents in the National Seminar on Demonetization in India – ​ th Prospects and Challenges at the Madura College, Madurai on 6 ​ January 2017. ​ ​

Lecture on: Achievements of Human Rights Council

Dr.Martin J, Assistant Professor of History served as a Chair Person in the National Seminar on Evaluation of Human Rights and Challenges to Contemporary Society and delivered a lecture on: Achievements of Human Rights Council at a Glance at St.Joseph’s College of Arts ​ th th & Science Cuddalore on 6 ​ & 7 ​ January 2017. ​ ​ Poster Presentation on Miracle Drink for LCHF Diet –Coconut Milk

Dr.Mabel Josheline C, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science poster presented the paper titled Miracle Drink for LCHF Diet –Coconut Milk in the UGC sponsored State Level ​ Seminar on Therapeutic Potential of Low Carb High Fat Diet-an Overview organised by the ​ Department of Home Science, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women

th (Autonomous), Madurai on 7 ​ January 2017. ​

Poster Presentation on Ancient Becomes Modern-The Paleo Diet Ms.Revathi P, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology poster presented the paper titled Ancient Becomes Modern-The Paleo Diet in the UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on ​ Therapeutic Potential of Low Carb High Fat Diet – and Overview organised by Sri ​ th Meenakshi government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Madurai on 7 ​ January 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Complex is Better While Talking about Carbs – Prebiotics Ms.Poornima Jeyasekaran, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology presented a paper titled Complex is Better While Talking about Carbs – Prebiotics in the State Level Seminar on ​ Therapeutic Potential of Low Carb High Fat Diet –an Overview at Sri Meenakshi ​ th Government College for Women, Madurai on 7 ​ January 2017. ​ Participation in the National Level Short Term Hands on Training on Recent Advances in Marine Ecotoxicological Testing-RAMETOX 2015

Dr.Savitha Devi N, Assistant Professor of Chemistry participated in the National Level Short Term Hands on Training on Recent Advances in Marine Ecotoxicological ​ th Testing-RAMETOX 2015 held at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 7 ​ January 2017. ​ ​

Resource Person and Moderator for the paper Presentation in the

State Level Seminar on Alternative Education in Contemporary India Dr.ThomasWilliam A, Associate Professor of Rural Development Science served as a Resource Person and Moderator for the paper Presentation in the State Level Seminar on Alternative

th Education in Contemporary India at St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 12 ​ January 2017. ​

Republic Day Parade

S.Ram kumar and Arun kumar(NSS) participated in the Republic Day Parade , Chennai

th th from 16 to​ 26 ​ January 2017. ​ ​ Deliverance of a Special Lecture on Establishment & Management of Dairy Farming Services

Dr.Malrakannan S.P, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science delivered a Special Lecture on Establishment & Management of Dairy Farming Services at Voluntary ​ th Association for Peoples Service-VAPS, Madurai on 18 ​ January 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on Goods and Service Tax Bill Ms.Ramya K, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Goods and Service Tax ​ Bill in the National Conference on Goods and Services Tax held at V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar ​ th College, Virudhunagar on 19 ​ January 2017 ​ Army Attachment Camp at Secunderabad

The NCC students, R.Rajesh Pandi NO.14/SD/25817, C.Arunpandian NO.14/SD/25804, R.Deepak Raj NO.15/SD/25808, N.Manikandan NO./15/SD/25816 and B.Mathankumar NO.15/SD/25817 participated in the Army Attachment Camp at Secunderabad from 20th January ​ th to 30 ​ February 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on Symbolic Silence of Cordelic : Feministic Reading of Shakespeare’s King Lear Dr.Jesurajan.S, Head & Associate Professor of English presented a paper titled Symbolic Silence ​ of Cordelic : Feministic Reading of Shakespeare’s King Lear in the National Seminar on Women in Shakespeare : A Rereading at Mother Teresa Women’s University College,

th Kodaikanal on 25 ​ January 2017. ​

Republic day celebration

The NCC of the college conducted the Republic day celebration at Arul Anandar College,

th Karumathur on 26 ​ January 2017. ​

Republic Day programme at MKU

The Republic Day programme was held at Madurai Kamaraj University on 26th January ​ 2017 and our NSS volunteers participated.

National Youth Exchange Programme-2017

N.Arun Prakash II year student of Rural Development Science participated in the four day National Youth Exchange Programme-2017 organised by Yuvasamithi, Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP), and All India Peoples Science Network (AIPSN) held in Kannur Dt,

th th Kerala from 26 ​ to 29 ​ January 2016. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on An Investigation of the Risk Factors Inducing

Insomnia using Fuzzy Weighted Multi Expert Neural Expert System Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics presented a paper titled An Investigation ​ of the Risk Factors Inducing Insomnia using Fuzzy Weighted Multi Expert Neural Expert System in the National Conference on Mathematical Techniques and their Application-2017 ​ organised by the Department of Mathematics, SRM University, Kattankulathur during 27th &28th ​ ​ January 2017.

Poster Presentation on Aseptic Milk Packaging Ms.Revathi P, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology presented a poster titled Aseptic Milk Packaging at UGC sponsored National Seminar on Hurdles to Horizon – ​ Emerging trends in Food Technology organized in the Department of Food Science and

th Technology Arul Anandar College on 28 ​ January 2017. ​ Poster Presentation on Application of different preservation techniques in preservation of fish Dr.Cynthia S.J, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology presented a poster titled Application of different preservation techniques in preservation of fish at UGC sponsored National Seminar on Hurdles to Horizon – Emerging trends in Food Technology organized in ​ th the Department of Food Science and Technology Arul Anandar College on 28 ​ January 2017. ​ Poster Presentation on 1. Expensive caviar delicacy- an edible black gold 2. Healthier choice: a1 milk or a2 milk? 3. Seafood production and its distribution in India

Ms.Poornima Jeyasekaran Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology presented posters in the following topics: 1. Expensive caviar delicacy- an edible black gold 2. Healthier choice: ​ a1 milk or a2 milk? 3. Seafood production and its distribution in India at UGC sponsored ​ National Seminar on Hurdles to Horizon – Emerging trends in Food Technology organized in ​ th the Department of Food Science and Technology, Arul Anandar College on 28 ​ January 2017. ​ Chairperson in the seminar on Demonetisation

Dr.Nirmal Rajkumar V, Assistant Professor of Economics acted as a Chairperson in the seminar

th on Demonetisation at Claret Bhavan Seminary, Karumathur on 30 ​ January 2017. ​ ​ ​ Deliverance of a Guest Lecture on Study Skills, Memory Techniques in the soft skill training programme Dr.Mege V.S, Assistant Professor of Commerce has delivered a Guest Lecture on Study Skills, ​ Memory Techniques in the soft skill training programme organised by Mentor Care at Arul

th Anandar College, Karumathur on 30 ​ January 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Tame the Technology for Sustainable Development Rev.Fr.Dr.Elphinston Kishore T, Assistant Professor of Philosophy presented a paper titled Tame the Technology for Sustainable Development in the International Conference on Society, ​ Environment and Development at Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Taminadu on 2nd & ​ rd 3 ​ February 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Innovation & Implementation of Information

Technology in Hospital Management Ms.Rajeswari.S & Mr.Kaleeswarn K, Assistant Professors of Commerce presented a paper titled Innovation & Implementation of Information Technology in Hospital Management in the National Conference on Innovation and Implementation of Information Technology in ​ Global Business organised by the Department of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7th February ​ 2017. Paper Presentation on Innovation & Implementation of Information

Technology in Hospital Management Ms.Arockia Juliet P, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Innovation & ​ Implementation of Information Technology in Hospital Management in the National Conference on Innovation and Communication Technology on Human Resource ​ th Management organised by Department of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Study on Importance of Information Technology in Education Dr.Sahayaraj Alexander A, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Study on ​ Importance of Information Technology in Education in the National Conference on Innovation and Communication Technology on Human Resource Management organised

th by the Department of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7 ​ February 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on Role of Information Technology in Business Growth

Ms.Virgin Arockia Mary M, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Role of ​ Information Technology in Business Growth in the National Conference on Innovation and ​ ​ Communication Technology on Human Resource Management organised by the Department

th of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7 ​ February 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Information Technology in the Banking Sector:

Opportunities Threats and Strategies Mr.Stephen Jeyaraj A, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Information ​ Technology in the Banking Sector: Opportunities Threats and Strategies in the National Conference on Innovation and Communication Technology on Human Resource ​ Management organised by the Department of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7th February ​ 2017. Paper Presentation on Information Technology in Tourism Ms.Ramya K, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Information ​ Technology in Tourism in the National Conference on Innovation and Communication ​ Technology on Human Resource Management organised by the Department of Commerce,

th AAC, Karumathur on 7 ​ February 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Innovation & Implementation of Information

Technology for the Business and its Impact on Cyber Crimes Dr.Mege V.S, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Innovation & ​ Implementation of Information Technology for the Business and its Impact on Cyber Crimes in the National Conference on Innovation and Communication Technology on Human ​ Resource Management organised by the Department of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7th ​ February 2017. Paper Presentation on Impact of Information Technology in Global Business Mr.Viswanathan R, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Impact of ​ Information Technology in Global Business in the National Conference on Innovation and ​ ​ Communication Technology on Human Resource Management organised by the Department

th of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7 ​ February 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Innovation & Implementation of Information

Technology in Hospital Management Mr.Kaleeswarn K, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Innovation & ​ Implementation of Information Technology in Hospital Management in the National Conference on Innovation and Innovation and Communication Technology on Human ​ Resource Management organised by the Department of Commerce, AAC, Karumathur on 7th ​ February 2017.

Poster Presentation on Functional Properties of Health Mix for

Oestoporotic Adults Dr.Mabel Josheline C, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science poster presented the paper titled Functional Properties of Health Mix for Oestoporotic Adults in the National Level ​ Seminar on Nutritional Management in Metabolic Syndrome at Sri S Ramasamy Naidu ​ th Memorial College, Sattur on 8 ​ February 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on Managerial Effectiveness of Executive – A

Study of Manufacturing Companies in Madurai District Ms.Rajeswari S, Assistant Professor of Commerce presented a paper titled Managerial ​ Effectiveness of Executive – A Study of Manufacturing Companies in Madurai District in the National Seminar on Contemporary RM Practices for Excellence in Business Performance at ​ th St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai on 8 ​ February 2017. ​

GUINNESS RECORD ATTEMPT

VIGNESH KUMAR V.T. student of III year Physics, Arul Anandar College attempted ​ ​ a Guinness Record of Greatest Distance Cycled (without holding) on 09.02.2017 in the college ​ grounds. He successfully completed the attempt by cycling a distance of 122 km nonstop for 6:53:23 hours. The previous record in the similar category is held by Mr. Eric of USA who cycled (without holding) a distance of 37.5km in one hour in 2009. According to Mr.V.T. Vignesh Kumar attempted this record to create awareness among the students and general public on the issue of ‘Global Warming’. He said that this attempt would motivate people to use bicycles and less use of fuel based vehicles. Mr. Solai E. Raja, Vice President, TN Olympic Association congratulated Vignesh Kumar on attempting this Guinness record. Mr. S.Murugan, NIS, District Sports and Youth Welfare Officer, participated in this programme. Mr. T.R.Balaji, Mr.N.Sivakumar, Ms.B. Jegajothi and Ms.Sarojini of Sports Authority of TN provided the technical support for the programme. Members of the College Management Rev. Dr. K.Amal SJ, Rector, Rev. Dr. Albert William SJ, Secretary and Rev. Dr. Basil Xavier SJ felicitated on the occasion. The college authorities are awaiting the formal recognition of the record from the Guinness Records authorities. Dr. S.P. Malar Kannan and Dr.J.Vanitha coordinated the event. Paper Presentation on Population Growth in India and China an Econometric Approach Dr.James Antony M, Associate Professor of Economics presented a paper titled Population ​ Growth in India and China an Econometric Approach in the National Conference on Recent ​ Advances in Mathematical Sciences – 2017(RAIMS-2017) at Government Science College,

th th Bangaluru on 9 ​ & 10 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ Resource person in the Seminar on Magical Masters Mr.Aloysius Albert, Assistant Professor of English Literature served as a Resource person in the Seminar on Magical Masters of 20th ERA at Senthamarai College of Arts and Science, Madurai ​ ​ th on 11 ​ February 2017. ​ National Integration Camp - Vijayapura

M.Pandi Meena (NSS) participated in the National Integration Camp, Vijayapura, from

th th 13 to​ 19 ​ February 2017. ​ ​

Deliverance of a Guest Lecture on Impact of Demonetisation in India

Dr.Maria John Kennedy M, Associate Professor of Economics delivered a Guest Lecture on

th Impact of Demonetisation in India at Sourashtra College, Madurai on 16 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ Deliverance of a Lecture on Possibilities of Liberation Theologies of

Tamils Rev.Dr.Maria Joseph M.Mahalalingam, Assistant Professor of Rural Development has delivered ​ a Lecture on Possibilities of Liberation Theologies of Tamils to the students of Georges ​ –Augusts University, Gottingen, Germany in the School of Performing Arts, Madurai Kamaraj

th University on 17 ​ February 2017. ​ Educational Policy Programme for Youth from Tamil Nadu

A.Muthu pandi, R.Ajith kumar and K.Santhi (NSS) participated in the Educational Policy

th rd Programme for Youth from Tamil Nadu, Sriperumbudur from 20 ​ to 23 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Implementation of Wireless Sensor Networks inhuman-Computer Interaction – An Overview Mr.Justin Kennedy R, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Application presented a paper titled Implementation of Wireless Sensor Networks inhuman-Computer Interaction – An ​ Overview in the National Conference on Future Research Perspectives in computer Science ​ st nd and Information Technology at AAC, Karumathur on 21 ​ & 22 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ ​

Paper Presentation on Cloud ERP Implementation in Higher Education Mr.Johnson B, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Application presented a paper titled Cloud ERP Implementation in Higher Education in the National Conference on Future ​ Research Perspectives in computer Science and Information Technology at AAC,

st nd Karumathur on 21 ​ & 22 ​ February 2017. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on A Study on Big Data Architecture in Security Perspective Ms.Juliet Shanthi I, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Applications presented a paper titled A Study on Big Data Architecture in Security Perspective in the National Conference on ​ Future Research Perspectives in computer Science and Information Technology at AAC,

st nd Karumathur on 21 ​ & 22 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on A Review on Various Network Threats and Security Mechanisms in Cryptography Ms.Josephine Therese R, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Application presented a paper titled A Review on Various Network Threats and Security Mechanisms in Cryptography ​ in the National Conference on Future Research Perspectives in computer Science and ​ st nd Information Technology at AAC, Karumathur on 21 ​ & 22 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on A Reliability Analysis of Data Centre Network Mr.Saravanan M and Mr.Arul Prabhu P, Assistant Professors of Computer Science & Application presented a paper titled A Reliability Analysis of Data Centre Network in the National Conference on Future Research Perspectives in computer Science and Information ​ st nd Technology at AAC, Karumathur on 21 ​ & 22 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on A Review on Security Techniques in Network Mr.Arul Prabhu P and Mr.Saravanan M, Assistant Professors of Computer Science & Application presented a paper titled A Review on Security Techniques in Network in the ​ National Conference on Future Research Perspectives in computer Science and Information ​ st nd Technology at AAC, Karumathur on 21 ​ & 22 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ ​

Paper Presentation on A Survey on Future Perspective of Big Data in Health Care Dr.Amala Nirmal Doss S.A, Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Application presented a paper titled A Survey on Future Perspective of Big Data in HealthCare in the National ​ Conference on Future Research Perspectives in computer Science and Information ​ st nd Technology at AAC, Karumathur on 21 ​ & 22 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Human Rights Violations Against Dalits in India Dr.Nallathambi P, Assistant Professor of History presented a paper titled Human Rights ​ Violations Against Dalits in India in the National Seminar on Human rights Violation – Issues ​ Related to the Downtrodden at Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai on 23rd & 24th ​ ​ February 2017. Paper Presentation on Human Rights Education-A Study Dr.Kala T, Assistant Professor of History presented a paper titled Human Rights Education-A ​ Study in the National Seminar on Human rights Violation – Issues Related to the ​ rd th Downtrodden at Mannar ThirumalaiNaicker College, Madurai on 23 &​ 24 ​ February 2017. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on TQM Measures in Higher Education Ms.Jerlin Rupa P, Assistant Professor of Business Administration presented a paper titled TQM ​ Measures in Higher Education in the National Seminar on Total Quality Management in ​ Higher Education at Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, Madurai on 23rd & ​ ​ th 24 ​ February 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Keep your Eye on Fortified Egg for more Protective Effect Ms.Revathi P, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology presented a paper titled Keep ​ your Eye on Fortified Egg for more Protective Effect in the State Level Seminar on Vegetarian ​ and Non Vegetarian diet-Panacea for Modern Lifestyle Diseases at V.V.Vanniaperumal

th College for Women, Virudhunagar on 24 ​ February 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness and The Benefits of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Mr.Arunprasad S, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management presented papers titled Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness and The Benefits of ​ ​ Emotional Intelligence in the Work place in the International level Conference on Recent ​ Trends in Digital Marketing in the Global Business Sourashtra College, Madurai on 24th ​ February 2017. Deliverance of a Guest Lecture on Personal Hygiene and Food Hygiene

Ms.Revathi P, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology delivered a Guest Lecture on Personal Hygiene and Food Hygiene at Government of Indian. Ministry of Women’s & Child

nd Development, Food & Nutrition Board, Madurai on 2 ​ March 2017. ​ Resource Person in the Soft Skill training Programme Dr.Sebastian Mahimai Raj A, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science served as a Resource Person in the Soft Skill training Programme at Annai Velankanni Polytechnic ​ nd th College, Anguchettypalayam from 2 ​ to 4 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Relevance of Ambedkar’s Ideal Democracy Dr.Arulappan M, Assistant Professor of Philosophy presented a paper titled Relevance of ​ Ambedkar’s Ideal Democracy in the International Seminar on Bharath Rathna Babasaheb ​ Dr.Bhimrao Ramji Amberkar’s Wisdom of ‘Buddha Dhamma’ as an Essential Ingredient

nd th of an Ideal Democracy” at University of Madras, Chennai from 2 ​ to 4 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Digital Management Mr.Arunprasad S, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management presented a paper titled on Digital Management in the National level Conference on Impact of ​ ​ Digitalization in Future organized by the Department of Information Technology and

rd Management, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur held on 3 ​ March 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Growth and Impact of Digitalization in India Mr.Ramachandran P, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management Presented a paper titled Growth and Impact of Digitalization in India in the National Level Conference ​ rd on Impact of Digitalization in Future at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 3 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Hob- by – Hob Message Authentication and Source Privacy in WSN Mr.Gopinath P, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management Presented a paper titled Hob- by – Hob Message Authentication and Source Privacy in WSN in the ​ National Level Conference on Impact of Digitalization in Future at Arul Anandar College, ​ rd Karumathur on 3 ​ March 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on The Future of Digitalization Mr.Albert Irudayaraj J, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management Presented a paper titled The Future of Digitalization in the National Level Conference on ​ rd Impact of Digitalization in Future at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 3 ​ March 2017. ​ ​

Deliverance of a Guest Lecture on Environmental Sanitation Ms.Poornima Jeyasekaran, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology delivered a Guest Lecture on Environmental Sanitation at Government of India. Ministry of Women’s & Child ​ rd Development, Food & Nutrition Board, Madurai on 3 ​ March 2017. ​

Deliverance of a Guest Lecture on Poem as Toll of Education Mr.Karunanidhi M, Assistant Professor of Tamil has delivered a Guest Lecture on Poem as Toll ​ of Education in the Workshop on Poems & Stories as Tools of Education at Lakshmi College of ​ th Education, Gandhigram on 4 ​ March 2017. ​ Participation in the Workshop on Open Education Resources (OER)

Mr.Jegan Karuppiah S, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science participated in the Workshop on Open Education Resources (OER) organised by Commonwealth of Learning at ​ ​ th th M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai from 6 ​ to 8 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ Deliverance of inaugural address in the Interdisciplinary National Workshop on Intrinsic Competition of Indian Market Dr.Maria John Kennedy M, Associate Professor of Economics has delivered the inaugural address in the Interdisciplinary National Workshop on Intrinsic Competition of Indian Market

th held at Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam on 7 ​ March 2017. ​

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

International Women’s Day was celebrated in Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 8th ​ ​ March. Ms Thilaga Bama, an acclaimed Tamil Poet and Novelist delivered a keynote address on the need for rural women empowerment and emancipation in all spheres of life. She encouraged the students to actively involve themselves in the women related issues. As part of the Women’s Day Celebrations, an array of competitions were conducted. The chief guest gave away the prizes and the certificates to the winners. Convener of the programme proposed the vote of thanks. Best Researcher Award

Ms.J.Helen, Assistant Professor of Tamil was awarded the Best Researcher Award by ​ th Team Trust, Rani Anna Government College for Women on 8 ​ March 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Demonetisation an Overview

Ms.K.Ramya, Assistant Professor of Commerce, presented a paper on Demonetisation an ​ Overview in the National Seminar on Impact of Demonetisation on Indian Economy at Fatima ​ th College, Madurai on 10 ​ March 2017. ​

Participation in the Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill Development in Chemistry

Dr.Savitha Devi N, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry participated in the Workshop on Entrepreneurship Skill Development in Chemistry at School of Chemistry, Madurai ​ th th Kamaraj University, Madurai on 10 ​ & 11 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on The Dutch Relation with Travancore during the Period of Marthandavarma Dr.Martin J, Assistant Professor of History presented a paper titled The Dutch Relation with ​ Travancore during the Period of Marthandavarma in the 37th Annual Session of the South ​ Indian History Congress at the Department of History, Periyar University, Salem from 10th to ​ th 12 ​ March 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Role of Muslims of Tamilnadu in the Freedom Struggle with Special Reference to Home Rule Movement Dr.Nallathambi P, Assistant Professor of History presented a paper titled Role of Muslims of ​ Tamilnadu in the Freedom Struggle with Special Reference to Home Rule Movement in the 37th Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress at the Department of History, Periyar ​ th th University, Salem from 10 ​ to 12 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on From Exile to Exodus: A Re-reading of Noahs Ark of the Covenant Mr.Keba Immanuvel J, Assistant Professor of English presented a paper titled From Exile to ​ Exodus: A Re-reading of Noahs Ark of the Covenant in the National Seminar on Literature of ​ the Exiles: Cultural Depletion and Cultural Mix at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 13th ​ March 2017. Paper Presentation on Moses-A Leader of the Exiles Sr.Dr.Mary Lowrencia C, Assistant Professor of English presented a paper titled Moses-A ​ Leader of the Exiles in the National Seminar on Literature of the Exiles: Cultural Depletion ​ th and Cultural Mix at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 13 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ Deliverance of a Lecture on Eclectic and Diverse Cultural Identities of the Exiles Dr.Jesurajan S, Head & Associate Professor of English Spoke on Eclectic and Diverse Cultural ​ Identities of the Exiles in the National Seminar on Literature of the Exiles: Cultural Depletion

th and Cultural Mix at Arul Anandar College, KArumathur on 13 ​ March 2017. ​ Deliverance of inaugural address on the topic Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian Freedom Struggle A Subaltern Perspective

Dr.Antony Paul Gnanasekar R, Associate Professor of History has delivered the inaugural address on the topic Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian Freedom Struggle A Subaltern ​ th Perspective in the PG History Association, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 15 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ Inaugural address on Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian Freedom Struggle A Subaltern Perspective Dr.Antony Paul Gnanasekar R, Associate Professor of History has delivered the inaugural address on the topic Role of Tamil Nadu in Indian Freedom Struggle A Subaltern ​ th Perspective in the PG History Association, S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil on 15 ​ March 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the Faculty Development Program on Goods & Services Tax Ms.P.Arockia Juliet and Ms.K.Ramya, Assistant Professors of Commerce, participated in Faculty Development Program on Goods & Services Tax at Thiagarajar College, Madurai on ​ ​ th 25 ​ March 2017. ​ Deliverance of Valedictory address on Tamil Identity revealed-A Keeladi Survey

Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Head and Associate Professor of History delivered the Valedictory address on Tamil Identity revealed-A Keeladi Survey in the National Level ​ th Seminar at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Nagamalai on 28 ​ March 2017. ​

Tamil Debate Programme NALLA PESUNGA NALLATHAYE PESUNGA - Best speaker award

Punitha, final year student of Rural Development Science Participated in the Tamil Debate Programme NALLA PESUNGA NALLATHAYE PESUNGA organized by Kalaignar ​ TV and bagged the best speaker award.

Appreciation Certificate from the NCC Group Commander

Mr.J.Robert Dhiliban, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics received an Appreciation Certificate from the NCC Group Commander, Trichy for his commendable contribution to duty and selfless service toward NCC activities.

Deliverance of keynote address on Twenty Five Years of Economic Reforms in India

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor of Economics, delivered a keynote address on Twenty Five Years of Economic Reforms in India at M.S.S Wakf Board College, Madurai on

th 10 ​ April 2017. ​

Year: 2017-2018

Participation in the Workshop on Innovative Techniques in Teaching and Learning for Professionals-US Perspective

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, participated in the Workshop on Innovative Techniques in Teaching and Learning for Professionals-US Perspective at

rd Mangalam college of Engineering, Kottayam, Kerala on 3 ​ June 2017. ​ Deliverance of a talk in the International Conference on Science, Social Science Agriculture and Management (ICSSAM 2017)

Dr.K.S.Joseph Wilson, Associate Professor of Physics, delivered a talk in the International Conference on Science, Social Science Agriculture and Management (ICSSAM 2017) ​ organised by Birla Institute Applied Sciences, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand (India) from 12th to 14th ​ ​ June 2017. Participation in the Mass Yoga Demonstration

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, participated in the Mass Yoga Demonstration Organized by the World Community Service ​ st Centre, Madurai on 21 ​ June 2017. ​ Yoga Day

st The Department of Physical Education celebrated Yoga Day on 21 ​ June 2017. ​ ​ ​ ​

rd Resource Person in the 3 ​ International Yoga Day on Yoga for Youth Empowerment ​

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management rendered his resource on Yoga for Youth Empowerment on 3rd International Yoga Day at ​ ​ nd Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for Women, Madurai on 22 ​ June 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on An Analysis on the consequential Impacts of Gender Mainstreaming in Educational Institutions for Gender Equity Management

using Fuzzy Clustering

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on An Analysis on the ​ consequential Impacts of Gender Mainstreaming in Educational Institutions for Gender Equity Management using Fuzzy Clustering in the 2nd International Conference on ​ Opportunities & Challenges in Management and Social Sciences organised by Indian

th Academicians and Researchers Association on 30 ​ June 2017. ​ Participation in the World Union of Jesuit Alumni (WUJA) 2017 congress in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Rev.Dr.M.Anabarasu S.J., Director of AAC Alumni Association participated in the World Union of Jesuit Alumni (WUJA) 2017 congress in Cleveland, Ohio, USA from June 28th to July 2nd ​ ​ 2017.

INAUGURATION OF STUDENTS COUNCIL ​ ​

As a unique programme of our College to create polling awareness to students, Election of Students’ Secretaries of various associations was held through electronic poll on 7th July 2017. ​ The Dean of Students Dr.S.Rayappan conducted the election and organised the inauguration of the Students’ Council.

The inauguration and swearing in function of the Students Council was held on 14th July ​ 2017. The newly elected women’s representative (Shift II) D.Josephine Sheela, welcomed the gathering. Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier S.J., the Principal presided over the meeting. Rev.Dr.Amal Kulandaisamy S.J., the Rector and Rev.Dr.S.Mani Valan S.J., the Secretary felicitated the programme.

The Chief Guest of the function was Hon.Justice Mr.K.Vivekanandan, Judge-District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Usilampatti. In his address, he insisted that the students must develop interest in politics to become the future leaders of our nation and for this he urged the students to behave in a self-disciplined manner and work for the welfare of the society. He distributed the credentials to all the newly elected representatives of the students. The function came to a close with the vote of thanks proposed by Mr.J.Joseph Xavier, Secretary of Fine Arts.

Paper Presentation on Growth and Instability Analysis of Grape Exports of

India with Special Reference to Tamilnadu

Ms.K.Ramya, Assistant Professor of Commerce, presented a paper on Growth and Instability ​ Analysis of Grape Exports of India with Special Reference to Tamilnadu in the Research ​ Colloquium organised by Research Department of Commerce, Vivekananda College,

th Thiruvedagam on 8 ​ July 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Climate Change: Venerability Assessment and Adaptation

Mr.V.Micheal Venish, Assistant Professor of Economics, presented a paper on Climate Change: ​ Venerability Assessment and Adaptation in the National Level Seminar on Climate Change, ​ Environment and Agricultural Development in India-CCEADI-2017 at G.T.N.Arts College,

rd th Dindigul on 13 ​ & 14 ​ July 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the V State Level Games -2017

M.Raman, Department of Physical Education, participated in the V State Level Games -2017 held at Adhiyamaan Engineering College, Hosur and won the second position in the event

th th Kabadi on 15 ​ & 16 ​ July 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the National Seminar on Religious Institutions and Social Engagement

Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate Professor of Philosophy, participated in the National Seminar on Religious Institutions and Social Engagement at IDCR, Loyola College, Chennai from 27th to ​ th 29 July​ 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on An Analysis of the Short Coming of Weather Forecast by IMD over Developed Countries using Neutrosophic Fuzzy Weighted Multi Expert Artificial Neural Network System

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on An Analysis of the ​ Short Coming of Weather Forecast by IMD over Developed Countries using Neutrosophic Fuzzy Weighted Multi Expert Artificial Neural Network System in the National Conference on

th Emerging Trends in Mathematics at A.V.V.M Sri Pushpam College, Poondi on 28 ​ July 2017. ​ ​ th Participation in the 99 ​ Orientation Programme at UGC-H.R.D.C ​

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor of Economics, participated in the 99th Orientation ​ ​ Programme at H.R.D.C.(UGC-Academic Staff College), University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad ​ th nd from 6 ​ July to 2 ​ August 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the Regional Consultation on Farming System for Nutrition

Mr.S.Jegan Karuppiah, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the Regional Consultation on Farming System for Nutrition at M.S.Swaminathan Research

th th Foundation, Chennai from 7 ​ to 9 ​ August 2017. ​ ​ Participation in a Workshop on Strategies for Repairing Abnormalities in the Competence of English Learners

Mr.P.Kalaivanan, Assistant Professor of English, participated in a Workshop on Strategies for ​ Repairing Abnormalities in the Competence of English Learners at V.V.Vanniaperumal

th College for Women, Virudhunagar on 9 ​ August 2017 ​ st 71 ​ Independence Day celebration ​

Youth Red Cross Volunteers of Arul Anandar College participated in the 71st ​ th Independence Day celebration held at MKU on 15 ​ August 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on . . ​இயைகேயா இையத வா ேஜ ஸி மரபாவி அைழ

Fr.Dr.Elphinstone Kishore, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on , ​ இயைகேயா இையத வா ேஜ.ஸி. மரபாவி அைழ in the Professors Conference on Gandhian Thought at N.M.S.Sermathai Vasan College for ​ th Women, Madurai on 18 ​ August 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Analysis of the Need of Green Economics using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps with Hexagonal Weights

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on Analysis of the Need of Green Economics using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps with Hexagonal Weights in the International Conference on Modern Technologies in Engineering and Science ​ (ICMTES)-2017 organised by Knewton Institute of Research in Engineering and Technology,

th th Andhra Pradesh, India on 18 ​ & 19 ​ August 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership

Dr.M.Joseph Selvaraj, Associate Professor of Economics, participated in a two day Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership conducted by Jesuit Higher Education Commission,

th th Trichy on 25 ​ & 26 ​ August 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership

Dr.A.Shanmugaraju, Assistant Professor of Physics, participated in the Workshop on Ignatian ​ Spirituality and Leadership organised by Jesuit Higher Education Commission, Trichy on 25th ​ ​ th & 26 ​ August 2017. ​ Participation in the Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership

Dr.S.Rayappan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, participated in a Workshop on Ignatian ​ Spirituality and Leadership organised by Jesuit Higher Education Commission, Trichy on 25th & ​ th 26 ​ August 2017. ​

Participation in the Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor of Economics, participated in a two day Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership conducted by Jesuit Higher Education Commission,

th th Trichy on 25 ​ & 26 ​ August 2017. ​ ​

Participation in the Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, participated in a Workshop on Ignatian Spirituality and Leadership organised by Jesuit Higher Education Commission, ​ th th Trichy on 25 ​ & 26 ​ August 2017. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the VII National Rural Games -2017

M.Raman, Department of Physical Education, participated in the VII National Rural Games -2017 event Kabadi held at Adhiyamaan Engineering College, Hosur and won the third position

th th on 25 ​ & 27 ​ August 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on An Investigation of the Impediments Faced by Women Research Scholars using Fuzzy Matrix

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a Paper on An Investigation ​ of the Impediments Faced by Women Research Scholars using Fuzzy Matrix in the State Level Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Mathematics at Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars’ ​ th Senthikumara Nadar College, virudhunagar on 30 ​ August 2017. ​ Deliverance of a lecture on Postcolonialism : Concept of Resistance, Representation and Negotiation

Dr.S.Jesurajan, Head and Associate Professor of English delivered a lecture on Postcolonialism ​ : Concept of Resistance, Representation and Negotiation in the State Level Seminar on New Trends in Literary Theories and Criticism at St.Antonys College of Arts & Sciences for Women,

st Dindigul on 31 ​ August 2017. ​

Deliverance of a Guest lecture on The Upper Garment Agitation in South Travancore

Dr.T.Kala, Assistant Professor of History delivered a guest lecture on The Upper Garment ​ Agitation in South Travancore at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Nagamalai, Madurai on 31st ​ August 2017. Participation in the State Level Symposium on New Trends in Literary Theories and Criticism

Mr.A.Johnson Amirtharaj and Mr.P.Kalaivanan, Assistant Professors of English, participated in a State Level Symposium on New Trends in Literary Theories and Criticism at St.Antony’s ​ ​ st College of Arts and Science for Women, Thamaraipadi, Dindigul on 31 ​ August 2017. ​ Resource Person in the Seminar on Developing Positive Attitude, Goal Setting, General Motivation and Memory Techniques

Fr.Dr.A.Sebastin Mahimai Raj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science served as resource person on Developing Positive Attitude, Goal Setting, General Motivation and ​ th Memory Techniques at Nirmala Institute of Technology, Kanyakumari on 8 ​ September 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the Faculty Development Programme on Personality Development

Dr.A.Shanmugaraju, Assistant Professor of Physics, participated in the Faculty Development Programme on Personality Development at Solamalai College of Engineering, Madurai on 11th ​ ​ ​ September 2017.

Paper Presentation on An Application of Chaos Theory in the Formulation of Industrial Strategies for Environmental Sustainability

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a Paper on An Application of Chaos Theory in the Formulation of Industrial Strategies for Environmental Sustainability in ​ the National Conference on Dynamical Systems and Chaos at Government Arts College, ​ th th Coimbatore from 11 ​ to 13 ​ September 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Technology Advancement in Online Banking

Mr.G.Vigneshwaran, Department of Business Administration, presented a paper on Technology ​ Advancement in Online Banking in the International Conference on Global Talent

th Management in the Digital Era at Fatima College, Madurai on 13 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Talent Management in Higher Education Sector

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, presented a paper on Talent ​ Management in Higher Education Sector in the International Conference on Global Talent ​ th Management in the Digital Era at Fatima College, Madurai on 13 ​ September 2017. ​ ​ Chief Guest in the Vaigai Magalir Iyakkam (VMI) meeting Rev.Fr.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, S.J Principal was the Chief Guest in the Vaigai Magalir Iyakkam

th (VMI) meeting at Andipatti on 13 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Cross Culture Marketing

V.Maria Alias Jeya Prakash, Department of Business Administration, presented a paper on Cross Culture Marketing, and won II prize in the International Conference on Global Talent

th Management in the Digital Era at Fatima College, Madurai on 13 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on A Waste Management Model for the Production Sectors to Promote Environmental Sustainability

Dr.J.Xavier Adaikalaraj, Head and Associate Professor, Dr.Nivetha Martin and Ms.W.Sahaya Divya, Assistant Professors of Mathematics, presented a paper on A Waste Management Model ​ for the Production Sectors to Promote Environmental Sustainability in the National Seminar on Recent Development in Pure and Applied Mathematics at Karpagam University, ​ th Coimbatore on 15 ​ September 2017. ​

Paper Presentation on Lacks of Learning Outcomes of Our Higher Education Creates Social Entrepreneurship as a Social Innovator: A Mathematical View using Rough Sets

S.Abineswaran and A.Vivek Department of Mathematics, presented a Paper on Lacks of Learning Outcomes of Our Higher Education Creates Social Entrepreneurship as a Social Innovator: A Mathematical View using Rough Sets in the National Seminar on Recent Development in Pure and Applied Mathematics at Karpagam University, Coimbatore on 15th ​ September 2017.

Paper Presentation on Lacks of Learning Outcomes of Our Higher Education Creates Social Entrepreneurship as a Social Innovator: A Mathematical View using Rough Sets

Dr.M.Gilbert Rani, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on Lacks of Learning Outcomes of Our Higher Education Creates Social Entrepreneurship as a Social Innovator: A Mathematical View using Rough Sets in the National Seminar on Recent Development in Pure ​ th and Applied Mathematics at Karpagam University, Coimbatore on 15 ​ September 2017. ​ ​ Resource person for the Workshop on Organic Farming Techniques

in the Application of Science and Technology in Rural Areas (ASTRA) Dr.C.Mabel Joshaline, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science served as resource person for the Workshop on Organic Farming Techniques in the Application of Science and ​ Technology in Rural Areas (ASTRA) programme at Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women,

th Periyakulam on 16 ​ September 2017. ​ Visit of UNESCO Chair, Paris

UNESCO Chair (Vocational Training and Practices), Paris visited our college on 20th September ​ 2017.

Deliverance of a lecture on Coral Reefs of Gulf Mannar – Diminishing or Resiling

Dr.J.Jerald Wilson, Assistant Professor of Food Science and Technology delivered a lecture on Coral Reefs of Gulf Mannar – Diminishing or Resiling in the Workshop on Conservation of Coastal and Marine Resources by Building Resilient People Institutions at Madurai Symposium

st 2017, Thamukkam Arangam, Madurai on 21 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on GST in India

Ms.S.Henri Rita Mary, Assistant Professor of Economics, presented a paper on GST in India: ​ Problem and Prospects in the State Level Seminar on Impact of GST on Indian Economy at ​ ​ ​ nd Ayya Nada Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 22 ​ September 2017. ​ Best Paper Presenter Award in the State Level Seminar on Impact of GST on Indian Economy

A.Pakiaraj, Department of Economics, received the Best Paper Presenter Award in the State Level Seminar on Impact of GST on Indian Economy at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal

nd College, Sivakasi on 22 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Possible Impact of GST on the Living Standards of People in India

M.Maha Lakshmi, Department of Economics, presented a paper on Possible Impact of GST on the Living Standards of People in India in the State Level Seminar on Impact of GST on

nd Indian Economy at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 22 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on A Bird Eye View on GST in India

S.Prabha Devi, Department of Economics, presented a paper on A Bird Eye View on GST in India in the State Level Seminar on Impact of GST on Indian Economy at Ayya Nadar

nd Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 22 ​ September 2017. ​

Participation in the District Level Speech Competition at Tamilnadu Forest Department, Madurai

R.Haribalakrishnan Department of Food Science and Technology, participated in the District Level Speech Competition at Tamilnadu Forest Department, Madurai and won the first

rd prize on 23 ​ September 2017. ​

Resource Person in the Seminar on Information Technology Growth and Effect

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management shared his resource on Information Technology Growth and Effect at AAC organized by the ​ th Department of Tamil on 27 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Ailing Indian Agriculture

B.Pakiaraj, Department of Economics presented a paper on Ailing Indian Agriculture in the State Level Intercollegiate Students’ Seminar at Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 28th ​ September 2017.

Paper Presentation on A Critical Assessment of Implementations of New Economic Policy-1991

M.Nandhini, Department of Economics, presented a paper on A Critical Assessment of Implementations of New Economic Policy-1991in the State Level Intercollegiate Students’

th Seminar at Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 28 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Agricultural Productivity in India: Trends during Five Year Plans

K.Vanjimalar & M.Mahalakshmi, Department of Economics, presented a paper on Agricultural Productivity in India: Trends during Five Year Plans in the State Level

th Intercollegiate Students’ Seminar at Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 28 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Irrigated Agriculture in Tamilnadu Pattern and Scope for Diversification

S.Arun, Department of Economics, presented a paper on Irrigated Agriculture in Tamilnadu Pattern and Scope for Diversification in the State Level Intercollegiate Students’

th Seminar at Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 28 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Challenges Faced by the Agriculture Sector in Developing Countries W.S.R.T India

J.Ramapriya, Department of Economics, presented a paper on Challenges Faced by the Agriculture Sector in Developing Countries W.S.R.T India in the State Level Intercollegiate

th Students’ Seminar at Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 28 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Challenges Faced by the Agriculture Sector in Developing Countries W.S.R.T India

M.Mahalakshmi, Department of Economics, presented a paper on Agricultural Sector in Developing Countries W.S.R.T India in the State Level Intercollegiate Students’ Seminar at

th Thiagarajar College, Madurai on 28 ​ September 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Grape Cultivation in Indian Theni District

M.Sabeena & P.Surya Department of Economics, presented a paper on Grape Cultivation in Indian Theni District in the State Level Intercollegiate Students’ Seminar at Thiagarajar

th College, Madurai on 28 ​ September 2017. ​ Resource Person in the State Level Seminar on Impact on on-line Purchasing Mr.R.Kadher Farook, Head and Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management rendered his resource on Impact on on-line Purchasing in the State Level Seminar on ​ Consumerism: Initiatives and Challenges at Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College,

th Uthamapalayam on 5 ​ October 2017. ​

Best Poster presentation award (III) in the National Seminar cum Workshop on Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Techniques

A.M.S.Arulanantham, Ph.D Scholar, Department of Physics, received the Best Poster presentation award (III) in the National Seminar cum Workshop on Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Techniques at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai held during 5-6 October 2017.

Participation in the State Level Wildlife Elocution Tamil Group ‘B’

R.Haribalakrishnan Department of Food Science and Technology, participated in the State Level Wildlife Elocution Tamil Group ‘B’ and won the first prize at Tamilnadu Forest

th Department, Madurai on 8 ​ October 2017. ​ Deliverance of a Guest lecture on Impact of GST

Dr.Nirmal Rajkumar, Assistant Professor of Economics, delivered a guest lecture on Impact of ​ th GST at Sourashtra College, Madurai on 13 ​ October 2017. ​ ​

Participation in the seminar on GST and its impact

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, participated in the seminar on GST and ITS IMPACT at V.H.N.S.N. College, Virudhunagar on ​ th 13 ​ October 2017. ​ Participation in the India-Nepal Rural Games at Dashrath Rangshala

M.Raman, Department of Physical Education, participated in the India-Nepal Rural

th th Games at Dashrath Rangshala and won the first position on 27 ​ &28 ​ October 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the workshop on Stress and Coping Skills in the Context of Higher Education

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, participated in the workshop on Stress and Coping Skills in the Context of Higher Education ​ Organized by the Centre for Educational Research, Madurai Kamaraj University, on 7th ​ November 2017. th Participation in the 100 ​ Orientation Programme at UGC-H.R.D.C ​

Fr.Dr.A.Irudayaraj, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, participated in the 100th Orientation ​ ​ Programme at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad,

th th Hyderabad from 11 ​ November to 8 ​ December 2017. ​ ​ th Participation in the 100 ​ Orientation Programme at UGC-H.R.D.C ​

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, participated in the 100th Orientation ​ ​ Programme at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Hyderabad,

th th Hyderabad from 11 ​ November to 8 ​ December 2017. ​ ​

th Participation in the 100 ​ Orientation Programme at UGC-H.R.D.C ​

Mr.S.Anthony Raj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the 100th ​ Orientation Programme at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of

th th Hyderabad, Hyderabad from 11 ​ November to 8 ​ December 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on A Comparative Analysis of CRISP and Fuzzy Eco-Conscious Inventory Models

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on A Comparative ​ Analysis of CRISP and Fuzzy Eco-Conscious Inventory Models in the International Conference on Mathematical Impacts in Science and Technology BIT MIST 17 at Bannari Amman ​ th th Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam on 17 ​ & 18 ​ November 2017. ​ ​ Deliverance of a lecture on Reflexology: Health in your hands and Foot

Rev.Dr.A.Irudayaraj, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, delivered a lecture on Reflexology: ​ Health in your hands and Foot in the 100th Orientation Course at UGC-Human Resource ​ th Development Centre, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad on 5 ​ December 2017. ​

Participation in the NSS orientation Training

Dr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor of History, participated in the NSS orientation Training ​ at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women University,

th th Coimbatore from 5 ​ to 11 ​ December 2017. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Analysis on the Challenges of Rural Marketing in India using Hexagonal Neutrosophic Associative Fuzzy Cognitive Maps

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a Paper on Analysis on the ​ Challenges of Rural Marketing in India using Hexagonal Neutrosophic Associative Fuzzy Cognitive Maps in the International Conference on Advances in Applicable Mathematics at ​ ​ th th Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 7 ​ & 8 ​ December 2017. ​ ​ Participation in the International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Environment and Biomedical Application (AFMEEB-2017)

Dr.S.Martin, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, participated in the International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials for Energy, Environment and Biomedical Application

th & th (AFMEEB-2017) at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 11 ​ 12 ​ December 2017. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the XXIX Statutory Conference and National Seminar on Reforms in Higher Education: Challenges & Opportunities

Dr.M.Joseph Selvaraj and Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate professors of Economics, participated in the XXIX Statutory Conference and National Seminar on Reforms in Higher Education: ​ th th Challenges & Opportunities at Maharashtra from 18 ​ to 20 ​ December 2017. ​ ​ ​ Deliverance of guest lecture on Equality of Women in Education

Dr.D.Jenifa, Assistant Professor of History, delivered a guest lecture on Equality of Women in ​ th Education at St.Charles College of Education, Madurai on 19 ​ December 2017. ​ ​

PAPER PRESENTATION on பழதமிழ ஆைடகைல

Dr.S.Ganesh, Assistant Professor Tamil, presented a paper on பழதமிழ ஆைடகைல in the ​ National Seminar in the at AAC, ​தமிெசவிய இலகியகளி ​கைலயிய கைலஞக th Karumathur on 20 ​ December 2017. ​ Paper Presentation on Ranking the Problems of Customer Relationship Management using Linguistic Mean Delphi Approach

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on Ranking the ​ Problems of Customer Relationship Management using Linguistic Mean Delphi Approach in the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mathematical Sciences (NCETMS-2017) at S.A. ​ ​ nd Engineering College, Chennai on 22 ​ December 2017. ​ Participation in the State Level Workshop on Sports Injuries

Dr.A.Muthukumar, Dr.N.Veeraparameswari, Mr.C.Sivanandhaprabhu and Mr.G.Peter Micheal Raj, Assistant Professors of Physical Education participated in the State Level Workshop on

th th Sports Injuries at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on 26 ​ & 27 ​ December 2017. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the workshop on NPTEL

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professors of Mathematics, participated in the workshop on

nd NPTEL at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai on 2 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the International Workshop on Rewiring Anaerobic Microbial Process for Energy and Environment

Dr.C.Mabel Joshaline and Dr.P.Ananthi, Assistant Professors of Rural Development Science, participated in the International Workshop on Rewiring Anaerobic Microbial Process for ​ rd Energy and Environment at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 3 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ Deliverance of guest lecture on Perception

Mr.S.Arun Prasad, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, delivered a

th guest lecture on Perception at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai on 4 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ ​

Guest Lecture on Youth Empowerment and Meditation

A guest lecture was held on 05th January 2018 in Arul Anandar College on Youth ​ Empowerment and Meditation. The resource persons were Mr.M.Ramaya and Mr.Rajinivel. Mrs.K.Amutha.

Paper Presentation on Determination of the Vulnerable Age Group of Women Getting Affected by Thyroid Cancer Dr.J.Xavier Adaikalaraj, Head, Associate Professor and Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on Determination of the Vulnerable Age Group of Women ​ Getting Affected by Thyroid Cancer in the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Systems ​ ​ th th and Control at Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 5 ​ & 6 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ ​

Workshop on Biodiversity

Nature Club conducted a Workshop on Biodiversity on 6th January 2018, Dr.P.Ramesh, ​ ​ ​ ​ Nethaji Snake Trust, Usilampatti was the resource person. One day Camp One day Camp was held on 06.01.2018 at M K University. The programme officers of National Service Scheme AAC, Dr.Muthukumar, Mrs.Sahayathivya and MKU coordinator Dr.Pandi guided the students for planting trees. Resource person in the National Conference on Cosmotheandric

Vision at Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth(JDV) Dr.M.George Joseph, Associate professor of Philosophy, served as resource person in the National Conference on Cosmotheandric Vision at Jnana-Deepa Vidyapeeth(JDV), Pune on ​ th th 8 ​ & 9 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Determination of Effective Measures to Turn off Customer Attrition using Vikor Method with Ordinal Interval Numbers

Dr.J.Xavier Adaikalaraj, Head and Associate Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on Determination of Effective Measures to Turn off Customer Attrition using Vikor Method with Ordinal Interval Numbers in the International Conference on Computing Sciences (ICCS 2018) ​ th th at Loyola College, Chennai on 8 ​ &9 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Development and Sensory Evaluation of Plantain Flower Incorporated Iron Rich Health Mix Ms.P.Revathi, Head, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, presented a (Oral) paper on Development and Sensory Evaluation of Plantain Flower Incorporated Iron Rich ​ Health Mix in the International Conference on Omics Technologies in Nutritional Research ​ th th (OTNR-2018) at DKM College for Women, Vellore on 10 ​ & 11 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Food Engineering & application

Ms.Thejaswini, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, presented a (Poster) paper on Food Engineering & application in the International Conference on Omics Technologies in ​ ​ Nutritional Research (OTNR-2018) at DKM College for Women, Vellore on 10th & 11th ​ ​ January 2018. Paper Presentation on Development and Standardization of Beta Carotene Rich Jam

Ms.S.Uthaya Geetha, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, presented a (Oral) paper on Development and Standardization of Beta Carotene Rich Jam in the International ​ ​ Conference on Omics Technologies in Nutritional Research (OTNR-2018) at DKM College ​ th th for Women, Vellore on 10 ​ & 11 ​ January 2018. ​ ​ Deliverance of guest lecture on Conservation and Management of Marine Resources in Gulf of Mannar

Dr.J.Jerald Wilson, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, delivered a guest lecture in the Workshop on Conservation and Management of Marine Resources in Gulf of Mannar ​ th at G.Venkataswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti on 11 ​ January 2018. ​ Participation in the National Level Seminar on Applications of Quantum Mechanics and Nanomaterials for Energy Storage

Mr.K.Ganesan and Dr.M.Easuraja, Assistant Professors of Chemistry, participated in the National Level Seminar on Applications of Quantum Mechanics and Nanomaterials for ​ Energy Storage at Arulmigu Palaniandavar College of Arts and Culture, Palani on 24th January ​ ​ 2018. Paper Presentation on A Study on Stress among School Teachers with Special Reference to Madurai District Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, presented a paper on A Study ​ on Stress among School Teachers with Special Reference to Madurai District in the National Conference on Social Issues: Changes and Challenges: Interdisciplinary View) at Fatima ​ th College, Madurai on 25 ​ January 2018. ​ Republic day celebration Republic day celebration was held on 26.01.2018 at M K University. The programme officers of AAC Dr.Duraisingam, Mr.ManojPrabhakaran, Dr.Muthukumar and Mrs.Henry Rita Mary accompanied the 70 NSS students. STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON SECULARISM IN INDIA – A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

The Department of History organised a one-day State Level Seminar on Secularism in ​ India – a Historical Perspective on 30th January 2018. In the inauguration session, Dr.J.Martin, ​ Head, Department of History welcomed the gathering. He explained the dynamics of the seminar and introduced the Speaker. Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, S.J., Principal, in his Presidential Address, appreciated the department for choosing the current topic for the seminar. Rev.Dr.Amal Kulandaisamy, S.J., Rector, and Rev.Dr.S.Mani Valan, S.J., Secretary, felicitated the gathering. Dr.Bernard D Sami, Senior Fellow LISSTAR, Loyola College, Chennai delivered the KeyNote Address on how secularism was inserted in our Indian Constitution. The First session was chaired by Dr.T.Kala, Assistant Professor of History, and Dr.M.Abdul Samad, Associate Prof. & Head, Department of Tamil, Hajee Karutha Rowther Howdia College, Uthamapalayam spoke on Communalism A Threat to National Integration. The Second session was chaired by Dr.D.Jenifa, Assistant Professor of History, and Dr.D.Jawahar, Prof. of Christian Ministry, Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Arasaradi, Madurai, delivered a speech on Secularism Practices and Challenges. The Third session was chaired by Dr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor of History, and Dr.R.Abbas, Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of History of M V Muthiah Govt. Arts College for Women, Dindigul spoke on Religion in Politics. Dr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor of History as the Convener of the Seminar had planned meticulously and organized the seminar very efficiently. Students and Teachers from other institutions participated in good numbers.

Paper Presentation on Optimization of Inventory Model with the Incorporation of the Associated Costs of Product Innovation

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Ms.R.Yogarani and Ms.J.Jenthia Sironmani, Assistant Professors of Mathematics, presented a paper on Optimization of Inventory Model with the Incorporation of ​ the Associated Costs of Product Innovation in the National Conference on Mathematical ​ Applications in Algebraic Graph Theory, Optimization Technique and Network Theory

nd (NCMA 2018) at Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal on 2 ​ February 2018. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Application of Ifsmt in the Decision Making Process of Waste Management Techniques for the Industrial Sector Dr.Nivetha Martin and Ms.W.Sahaya Thivya, Assistant Professors of Mathematics, presented a paper on Application of Ifsmt in the Decision Making Process of Waste Management Techniques ​ for the Industrial Sector in the National Conference on Mathematical Applications in ​ Algebraic Graph Theory, Optimization Technique and Network Theory (NCMA 2018) at

nd Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal on 2 ​ February 2018. ​ Poster Presentation on Impacts of Air Pollution on Human Health Ms.P.Revathy, Head, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, presented a (Poster) paper on Impacts of Air Pollution on Human Health in the National Conference on Impacts of ​ ​ Pollution on Health and Restoration of Quality Environment Through Biotechnology

nd rd Applications at The American College, Madurai on 2 ​ & 3 ​ February 2018. ​ ​ ​ Chair person in the National Conference on Impacts of Pollution on Health Restoration of Quality Environmental Through Biotechnology Applications Dr.A.Sundararaj, Associate Professor of Rural Development Science, has served as chair person in the National Conference on Impacts of Pollution on Health Restoration of Quality ​ Environmental Through Biotechnology Applications at The American College, Madurai on ​ nd rd 2 ​ & 3 ​ February 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the Three day Trainers of Training (ToT) on Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management participated in the Three day Trainers of Training (ToT) on Entrepreneurship Awareness ​ Programme at Madurai Kamaraj University, from 2nd to 4th February 2018. ​ Deliverance of guest lecture on Face & Iris Recognition

Mr.R.Kadher Farook, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Information Technology and Management, delivered a guest lecture on Face & Iris Recognition at S.Vellaichamy Nadar ​ rd College, Madurai on 3 ​ February 2018. ​ One Day Camp - NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)

One day camp was held on 03.02.2018 at Moonu samy temple in Karumathur. The programme officer of AAC Dr.Duraisingam ,Mr.Muthukumar and Mr.Manoj Prabhakaran.to guide a student for field work. There are 115 members of students participated in one day camp.

Deliverance of guest lecture on The Scenario of Human Resources in India Dr.M.Joseph Selvaraj, Associate professor of Economics, delivered a guest lecture on The ​ th Scenario of Human Resources in India at Fatima College, Madurai on 5 ​ February 2018. ​ ​ One Day Programme on Physiological and Psychological Health Issues Related to Girls-Mentor Care One Day Programme on Physiological and Psychological Health Issues Related to Girls

th on 5 ​ February 2018. Dr.R.Amirtham was the resource person. ​ Workshop on “Ethically Bootstrapping Career While At College” One day workshop on “Ethically Bootstrapping Career While At College” in the final year students on 6th February 2018. Mr.Dubramani, Deputy Commissioner Labour, Madurai and ​ Mr.R.Sathish Kumar, Director General, Pentapollis Foundation India was the resource person.

As per the instruction Joint Director of Collegiate Education, Madurai and proceedings dated on 08th January 2018, our College organized a workshop on “Ethically Bootstrapping ​ ​ Career While at College” for shift II final year students on 6th February 2018. ​ Rev.Fr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj, Convener, gave a welcome address. Rev.Dr.Amal Kulandaisamy, S.J. Rector, Rev.Dr.S.Mani Valan S.J. Secretary, Dr.S.Michael John Peter, Deputy Principal offered their felicitation. Presidential address was given by Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal. Mr.Subramani Deputy Commission of Labour and Mr.R.Sathish Kumar Director General, Pentapolis Foundation, India, were the chief guests. Several topics (like Understanding the domain acumen, Effective communication, Team work, Negotiation and problem solving and Character and behavioural building) were dealt and shared with the outgoing students (shift II) of college. Mr.Raja Mannar gave a valedictory address. Mr.R.Kadher Farook gave a vote of thanks. Deliverance of guest lecture on Subaltern Studies

Dr.S.Jesurajan, Head and Associate Professor of English, delivered a guest lecture on Subaltern ​ th Studies at Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Theni on 8 ​ February 2018. ​ ​ Special Orientation Programme-“Social Analysis on Human Rights-

Issues and Challenges: The Need of Our Times” A special orientation programme organized by the Department of Foundation Course on the theme “Social Analysis on Human Rights- Issues and Challenges: The Need of Our ​ th Times” on 9 February​ 2018 for the faculty members handling FC classes. Rev.Dr.K.Amal ​ Kulandai Samy S.J. Rector was the resource person. Chair person in the National Conference on Social Issues: Changes and Challenges Dr.S.Arul Prasad, Associate Professor of Rural Development Science, was the chair person in the National Conference on Social Issues: Changes and Challenges at Fatima College, Madurai ​ th on 9 ​ February 2018. ​

Paper Presentation on A Study on Utilization of ESI Benefits by College Employees with Special Reference to Women Subscribers, Madurai City Mr.A.Stephen Jeyaraj, Assistant Professor of Commerce, presented a paper on A Study on ​ Utilization of ESI Benefits by College Employees with Special Reference to Women Subscribers, Madurai City in the National Seminar on Opportunities and Challenges in Contemporary ​ Management Practices at The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed to be University,

th st Gandhigram on 20 ​ & 21 ​ February 2018. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Trends in Agriculture Export of India

Ms.K.Ramya, Assistant Professor of Commerce, presented a paper on Trends in Agriculture ​ Export of India in the National level seminar on Paradigm Shift in Indian Economy Hopes ​ st and Challenges at Ananda College, Devakottai on 21 ​ February 2018. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on Impact of Strategic Planning on Organizational Performance

Mr.S.Arun Prasad, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, presented a paper on Impact of Strategic Planning on Organizational Performance in the International ​ Seminar on New Paradigms of Managerial Excellence at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, ​ rd Madurai on 23 ​ February 2018. ​ Paper Presentation on Self-Finance College Employee’s Perception about EST Mr.A.Stephen Jeyaraj, Assistant Professor of Commerce, presented a paper on Self-Finance ​ College Employee’s Perception about EST in the international conference on Commerce, ​ Economics and Management – An Interdisciplinary Perspective at Mangayarkarasi College

th of Arts and Science for Women, Madurai on 26 ​ February 2018. ​

One day Field work

The Youth Red Cross (YRC) organized a One day field work at Primary Health centre, ​ Chellampatti on 2nd March 2018. Dr.Anantha Jothi and Dr.Raja Durai, Block Medical Officers, ​ inaugurated the work. Fifty five YRC volunteers took part in cleaning the campus.

Participation in the State Level Seminar on Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Dr.A.Shanmugaraju, Assistant Professor of Physics, participated in the State Level Seminar on Quality Assurance and Accreditation organized by IQAC, Loyola College, Chennai on 2nd ​ March 2018.

Participation in the State Level Seminar on Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Dr.S.Arul Prasad, Associate Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the State Level Seminar on Quality Assurance and Accreditation organized by IQAC, Loyola College, ​ nd Chennai on 2 ​ March 2018. ​ Participation in the State Level Seminar on Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Mr.R.Justin Kennedy, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science & Application, participated in the State Level Seminar on Quality Assurance and Accreditation ​ nd organized by IQAC, Loyola College, Chennai on 2 ​ March 2018. ​ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

International Women’s Day was commemorated at Arul Anandar College, Karumathur on 5th March, 2018. Mr.P.Samuthirakani, an acclaimed Director cum Actor was the Chief guest. ​ In his keynote address, he said that womanhood ought to be celebrated throughout the year and not just on 8th March. He applauded Jesuit Management’s initiative in admitting women students ​ and thereby opening the threshold for their empowerment. He further entreated the young women students to actively involve themselves in issues concerning women. Rev.Dr.S. Basil Xavier, S.J., Principal in his presidential address invited the women students to emerge as confident and courageous women armoured to face the challenges in the patriarchal society. Rev.Dr.K.Amal Kulandaisamy, S.J., Rector, Rev.Dr.Mani Valan S.J., Secretary and Dr.S.Michael John Peter, Deputy Principal felicitated on the occasion. The chief guest gave away the prizes and the certificates to the winners. Dr M Joseph Selvaraj, Vice Principal welcomed the gathering. Ms.S.Abirami, Dean of Women Students and Convener of Women’s day celebration proposed the vote of thanks. National Leprosy Eradication Programme A special camp was organised from 5.3.2018 to 10.3.2018 at Alagusirai near Karumathur. Paper Presentation on Solidarity with Nature: A Hindu Perspective Dr.T.Elphinston Kishore, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Solidarity with ​ Nature: A Hindu Perspective in the International Seminar on Inter Reflections on Humanism ​ th Ecology and Global Harmony at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 6 ​ March 2018. ​ ​ One day Sensitisation programme on Intergenerational Bonding among youths The Thatha Paatti Club organised One day Sensitisation programme on Intergenerational ​ Bonding among youths on 8th March 2018. Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Associate Professor ​ in History (Rtd) and Mr.Ram Prabhu, Advocate-District Court, Madurai were the resource persons. Mr.S.A.Deva Prince, Assistant Professor in Chemistry organised this programme.

One Day Orientation on Drug Addiction-YRC

Also, One day orientation on Drug Addiction for I and II year YRC volunteers on 10th ​ ​ March 2018. Mr. James Asst. Professor of RDS, served as the resource person. Mr.A.Stephen Jeyaraj, Youth Red Cross Coordinator organized the above programmes. Participation in the State Level Seminar on The Role of IQAC in

Enhancing the Quality Sustenance of Higher Education

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, participated in the State Level Seminar on The Role of IQAC in Enhancing the Quality Sustenance of Higher Education at

th S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai on 17 ​ March 2018. ​ Participation in the State Level Seminar on The Role of IQAC in Enhancing the Quality Sustenance of Higher Education

Dr.M.Gilbert Rani, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, participated in the State Level Seminar on The Role of IQAC in Enhancing the Quality Sustenance of Higher Education at ​ th S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai on 17 ​ March 2018. ​ Paper Presentation on ​ மணிேமகைலயி மாடவிய

Ms.S.Manimegala, Assistant Professor of Tamil, presented a paper on மணிேமகைலயி ​ மாடவிய in the National Seminar on தமி இலகியகளி மாட ேமைம at Kanchi ​ ​ th Mamunivar Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Puducherry on 19 ​ March 2018. ​ ​ Training programme on Legal Awareness and women’s Empowerment

Training programme on Legal Awareness and women’s Empowerment was organised by the Arise unit of IT&M at Jeyaraj Nagar on 22nd March 2018. Mr.Mutharasu, Founder of Wendri ​ Foundation, TOT Trainer, Madurai and Mr.Illaiyaraja, Assistant Professor, Department of School of Management, Kamaraj University, Madurai were the resource persons.

Paper Presentation on சிலபதிகாரதி அற

Ms.S.Manimegala, Assistant Professor of Tamil, presented a paper on சிலபதிகாரதி அற in ​ the National Seminar on தமி இலகியகளி அற at R.V.S.Kumaran Arts and Science ​ th College, Dindigul on 27 ​ March 2018. ​ Paper Presentation on Ranking the Problems of Corporate Manpower Planning and its Solutions using Electre Method

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on Ranking the ​ Problems of Corporate Manpower Planning and its Solutions using Electre Method in the International Conference on Recent Trends in Multi-Disciplinary ​ Research(ICRTMDR-2018) at V.O.Chidambaram College, Thoothukudi on 19th & 20th April ​ ​ 2018. Paper Presentation on Inventor Model with the Unification of the Cost Parameters of Total Quality Management (TQM) Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper on Inventor Model ​ with the Unification of the Cost Parameters of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the National Conference on BEAT 2018 at PSNA College of Engineering & Technology, Dindigul on 20th ​ ​ April 2018.

Resource Person in the Awareness on Life Skill Education

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, served as Resource person in the Awareness on Life Skill Education at Holy Cross Social Centre, ​ th Samayanallur on 27 ​ April 2018. ​ Staff Achievements - Awards and Honours

Dr.J.Jerold Wilson, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology was honoured with Best Young Scientist Award by Pearl Foundation, Madurai in December 2017.

The following staff members received awards from the College

1. Dr.S.Lourdunathan - Best Teacher Award 2. Dr.A.Thomas William - For Research, Projects and Publications in Arts 3. Dr.K.S.Joseph Wilson- For Research, Projects and Publications in Science 4. Dr.A.Shanmugaraju - Award for Publications 5. Dr.S.Valanarasu - Award for Publications 6. Dr.S.P.Malarkannan - Award for Publications 7. Dr.C.Mabel Joshaline - Award for Publications

Year : 2018-2019

Special Orientation programme on Personality Development: A Psycho Spiritual Cum Social Outlook - Foundation Course

The Department of Foundation Course organised a special Orientation programme on Personality Development: A Psycho Spiritual Cum Social Outlook on 10th June 2018. ​ Rev.Dr.Francis Thamburaj S.J., Associate Professor of Computer Science & Application, AAC, Karumathur was the resource person.

Participation in the international conference on “The Big Hope 2 Young Leaders Congress” Dr.A.Shanmugaraju, participated in the international conference on “The Big Hope 2

th th Young Leaders Congress” at Liverpool Hope University, England during 13 ​ to 20 ​ June 2018. ​ ​ Yoga day celebration

st Yoga day celebration was organized by NSS on 21 ​ June 2018. ​ One day camp for cleaning the campus

One day camp for cleaning the campus was organized by NSS on 21st June 2018 for the ​ nd 2 ​ year students. ​

Participation in Deusto University, Bilbao, Spain, on "Transforming ​ Our World Together" Rev.Dr.S.Paul Pragash, Vice Principal and Head of English Literature, participated in Deusto University, Bilbao, Spain, on "Transforming Our World Together" organized by IAJU

th th (International Association of Jesuit Universities) between 8 ​ & 12 ​ July 2018. ​ ​

STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES-Students’ Election ​

The Students’ Council Election was conducted on the campus on 13th July 2018 as part of ​ healthy practices of the college and to give awareness on the voting rights. The electronic voting was formally inaugurated by Mr Solai M Raja, Vice President, Tamil Nadu Olympic Association, Tamil Nadu and Rev. Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal in his felicitations wished the students for fair and smooth conduct of the election. Nearly 3150 students cast their votes and elected their representatives in a democratic manner. The election for the posts of Fine Arts Secretary, Sports Secretary and Women Secretary were held separately for Shift I and Shift II this academic year. Previously, the candidates were permitted to present their election manifestos in the presence of the Core Committee and students on 12th July 2018. A. John Bosco, III B Sc ​ Mathematics and K.Thayalan, III B Sc Physical Education were elected as Fine Arts Secretary for Shift I and Shift II respectively. M.Mutheeswaran III B Sc Computer Science and M.Anbarasan III B Sc Physical Education were elected unanimously as Sports Secretary for Shift I and Shift II. Dr. M. Joseph Selvaraj was the Jury of Appeal. Mr.J.Robert Dhilipan and Dr.S.Ganesh functioned as the Chief Electoral Officers and the Asst. Electoral Officer respectively. Dr.S.Arul Prasad and Dr.A.Duraisingam were the Micro Observers. Dr. S. Rayappan, Dean for Students organized and monitored the event. Two Day Orientation for the Members of Students’ Council A two day Orientation programme was organized for the newly elected members of the Students’ Council on 19th and 20th July 2018. Rev Dr Francis Thamburaj S.J., Convener, Soft ​ ​ Skills Development Committee coordinated the programme. A team of 16 teachers from various departments offered their expertise and resources to the young buddies in evolving themselves as leaders. At the inauguration Rev.Dr.S. Basil Xavier S.J., Principal, Rev. Dr.Amal Kulandaisamy S.J., Rector, Rev. Dr. S. Mani Valan S.J., Secretary, felicitated the new office bearers and entreated them to possess the traits of a good leader and serve their community. Dr. S. Rayappan, Dean for Students organized the event.

One-day Awareness programme on Character Formation - Mentor Care ​ One-day Awareness programme on Character Formation for 1st year students was held on ​ 20th July 2018. Dr.K.Dolarose Mary, Principal/Counsellor, Director, ARD, Madurai was the ​ resource person. Paper Presentation on Relevance of Secular Ethics of Thirukkural

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Relevance of Secular ​ Ethics of Thirukkural in the National Seminar on The Philosophy of Thirukkural at Tamil ​ rd th University, Thanjavur during 23 ​ to 25 ​ July 2018. ​ ​ Deliverance of a lecture on NGO: Basics and Opportunities Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, delivered a lecture on NGO: Basics and Opportunities at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 24th ​ ​ July 2018. Deliverance of a lecture on Folklore and NGO: Basics and Opportunities Mr.P.Anthony Raj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, delivered a lecture on Folklore and NGO: Basics and Opportunities at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 24th ​ July 2018.

One day Awareness Programme on Road safety

The Youth Red Cross (YRC) organized a one day Awareness Programme on Road ​ th safety for I and II year YRC volunteers of shift I on 25 July​ 2018. Mr.Suresh, Regional ​ Transport Officer, Madurai South and Mr. Sridharan Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade – I Usilampatti were the resource persons.

Participation in the workshop on Human Rights: An Introspection

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj and Mr.P.Anthony Raj, Assistant Professors of Rural Development Science, participated in the Workshop on Human Rights: An Introspection ​ th th organized by AAC & People’s Watch, St.Xavier’s Arangam, Madurai on 25 ​ & 26 ​ July 2018. ​ ​ INAUGURATION OF STUDENTS’ COUNCIL

The Students’ Council was formally inaugurated on 26th July 2018. Honourable. ​ B.Udhayakumar, Minister for Revenue, Government of Tamil Nadu was the Chief Guest and Honourable P. Neethipathi, MLA Usilampatti Constituency and Mr Solai M Raja, Vice President, Tamil Nadu Olympic Association, Tamil Nadu were the Guest of Honours. In his address the Chief Guest appealed to the students to imbibe the qualities of a good leader and set themselves as examples for everybody. The Chief Guest also administered the oath to the new office bearers. Rev. Dr. S. Basil Xavier S.J., Principal, Rev. Dr. K.Amal S.J., Rector, Rev. Dr. S. Mani Valan S.J., Secretary, offered their felicitations. J.Bowjiya Christina, III B A English Literature, Women Students Representative welcomed the gathering. A. John Bosco, III B Sc Mathematics , Fine Arts Secretary for Shift I proposed the vote of thanks. Swachh Bharat Awareness Program - Rotaract Orientation programme was organised on Swachh Bharat Awareness Program at AAC, Karumathur on 14th August 2018. Mr. Thamarai Kannan BDO, Chellampatti was the resource ​ person.

Independence Day celebration

Fifty Five NSS volunteers took part in the Independence Day celebration at MKU, ​ ​ th Madurai on 15 ​ August 2018. ​ Resource Person in the scientific Workshop on Global Warming Consequences on the Coral Reef Status Especially the Scleractinian Corals of Southeast Coast of India

Dr.J.Jerald Wilson, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, served as resource person and rendered training for underwater coral reef survey at the scientific Workshop on Global Warming Consequences on the Coral Reef Status Especially the Scleractinian Corals of Southeast Coast of India at Regional Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research

th th Institute, Mandapam Camp, Ramnad from 18 ​ to 20 ​ August 2018. ​ ​ Moderator in the National Seminar on Religions, Food and Health Dr.M.George Joseph, Head and Associate Professor of Philosophy, served as moderator in the National Seminar on Religions, Food and Health at Loyola College, Chennai from 22nd to 23rd ​ ​ ​ August 2018.

Participation in the IDCR National Seminar on Religions, Food and Health Dr.M.George Joseph, Head and Associate Professor of Philosophy, participated in the IDCR National Seminar on Religions, Food and Health at Loyola College, Chennai from 22nd to 23rd ​ ​ ​ August 2018. Best paper award

Mr.S.Sebastian, Assistant Professor of Physics received “Best paper award” in the 2nd ​ ​ International Conference on Recent Trends in Applied Science and Technology

rd th (ICRTAST-2018) at Periyar University, Salem from 23 ​ to 25 ​ August 2018. ​ ​ Awareness programme on Child abuse and Child Rights

Awareness programme on Child abuse and Child Rights was arranged at AAC, Karumathur on 27th August 2018. Rtn. A. Purusothaman, Past Dist. Governor was the resource ​ person.

One day Awareness Programme on Road safety

One day Awareness Programme on Road safety for I and II year YRC volunteers of shift ​ th II was held on 28 Augu​ st 2018. Ms. T.Anitha Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade – I Usilampatti ​ was the resource person.

One-day Orientation programme on Problem Solving Skills - Mentor Care ​ Orientation programme on Problem Solving Skills (Slow Learners – 1st year UG) was ​ held on 29th August 2018. Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Prof. Dept of Philosophy, AAC, ​ Karumathur was the resource person. th Participation in the 4 ​ Wellness Club meeting ​ Ms.P.Revathi, Dr.J.Jerald Wilson, Mr.M.Prasanth and Ms.N.Gayathri, Assistant Professors of Food Science & Technology, participated in the 4th Wellness Club meeting at ​ ​ st Alpha Hospital & Research Centre, Madurai on 31 ​ August 2018. ​ ேபராசிரிய ரனா வி - 2018

ைனவ. ஆ.ேஜாச சாலி ஆேராகியதா, தமிைறதைலவ அவக ேபராசிரிய ரனா வி - 2018 கவியரச கைல தமிழ சக, நாமக சாபாக ஆசிரிய தினமான ெசடப 5, 2018 அ வழகபட.

Participation in the National Conference on Quality Sustenance in

Higher Education Institutions Dr.M.Gilbert Rani, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, participated in the National Conference on Quality Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions at Lady Doak College, Madurai on ​ th th 6 ​ & 7 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the National Conference on Quality Sustenance in

Higher Education Institutions Mr.R.Justin Kennedy, Head and Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Application, participated in the National Conference on Quality Sustenance in Higher Education ​ th th Institutions at Lady Doak College, Madurai on 6 ​ & 7 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the National Conference on Quality Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions

Dr.S.Valanarasu, Assistant Professor of Physics, participated in the National Conference on Quality Sustenance in Higher Education Institutions at Lady Doak College, Madurai on 6th & ​ th 7 ​ September 2018. ​ Orientation Programme on Environmental awareness - Foundation Course

The Orientation Programme on Environmental awareness was arranged on 15th ​ September 2018. Mr.Krishnan, Assistant HM of Primary School, Kombaithozhu was the resource person.

Deliverance of a lecture on Environmental Economics

Mr.V.Micheal Venish, Assistant Professor of Economics, delivered a lecture on Environmental ​ Economics at Manonmaniam Sundaranar Constituent Model College, Nagalapuram on 17th ​ September 2018. Chair Person in the seminar on Technological Transformation – A Boom or Threat for Entrepreneurship Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology & Management, chaired a session in the seminar on Technological Transformation – A Boom or Threat for ​ Entrepreneurship at V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar on 19th September ​ 2018.

Participation in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on

Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education

Dr.M.George Joseph, Head and Associate Professor of Philosophy, participated in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on Democratic Secular and State funded Higher ​ nd rd Education at MDB Community Hall, Nagercoil on 22 ​ & 23 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ ​

Participation in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on

Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, participated in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education at MDB ​ nd rd Community Hall, Nagercoil on 22 ​ & 23 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on

Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education

Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor of Economics, participated in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education at MDB ​ nd rd Community Hall, Nagercoil on 22 ​ & 23 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on

Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education

Dr.S.Rayappan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, participated in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education at MDB ​ nd rd Community Hall, Nagercoil on 22 ​ & 23 ​ September 2018. ​ ​

Participation in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on

Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj and Mr.P.Anthony Raj, Assistant Professors of Rural Development Science, participated in the MUTA XXIV General Conference and Seminar on Democratic Secular and State funded Higher Education at MDB Community Hall, Nagercoil

nd rd on 22 ​ & 23 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ Deliverance of a lecture on Ethno-Ethical Perspectives of Research Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal, delivered a lecture on Ethno-Ethical Perspectives of ​ th Research at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 24 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ Deliverance of CADAR endowment lecture on Development of Economic Theory from Symmetric to Asymmetric Information

Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor of Economics, delivered CADAR endowment lecture on Development of Economic Theory from Symmetric to Asymmetric Information ​ th at St.Joseph’s College, Trichy on 24 ​ September 2018. ​ NSS day celebration ​

NSS day celebration was held at AAC, Karumathur on 24th September 2018. ​ Mr.M.Pandi, NSS Co-ordinator, Madurai Kamaraj University was the Chief guest for this programme.

Participation in the Financial Management Training

Rev.Dr.Maria Augustine, Treasurer & Expert Consultant in BBA, participated in the Financial ​ Management Training organized by Centre for Pastoral Management at Jnana Deepa

th th Vidyapeeth from 24 ​ to 28 ​ September 2018. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on The Emerging Role of ICT in Higher Education System and Analyse the impact of Social Media in Higher Education

Mr.S.Pandikumar, Assistant Professor of Information Technology & Management, presented a paper on The Emerging Role of ICT in Higher Education System and Analyse the impact of ​ Social Media in Higher Education in the National Conference on Enhancing Employability ​ th Through Enterprise Education at AAC, Karumathur on 25 ​ September 2018. ​ ​ Awareness Programme on Four “H” for Women” (Healthy Life, Healthy Diet, Healthy Body and Healthy Family)

The Women's Studies Centre organised an Awareness Programme on Four “H” for ​ Women” (Healthy Life, Healthy Diet, Healthy Body and Healthy Family) on 26th September ​ ​ 2018. Forty two women Staff members got benefited from the Programme. Ms.P.Magdalene ​ Virjini, Assistant Professor, Research Centre of Home Science, Fatima College, Madurai and Dr. ​ Yazhini, MBBS, Medical Officer, RNTCP, Madurai were the resource persons. ​ ​ Participation in the Regional meeting of All India Association for Christian Education (AIACHE) Dr.A.Thomas William, Dean and Associate Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the Regional meeting of All India Association for Christian Education ​ th (AIACHE) at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirapalli on 27 ​ September 2018. ​ ​

Guest lecture on “Human Anatomy”

A guest lecture on “Human Anatomy” on 28th September 2018. Seventy Non Major ​ ​ ​ ​ Elective students got benefited from the Programme. Mr.S.Murali Krishnan, Senior Research ​ Fellow, National Centre of Excellence (MHRD), Thiagarajar College, Madurai was the resource person.

Paper Presentation in API-JEC International Conference on ​ Educational Frontiers 2018

Dr.S.Arul Prasad, Associate Professor of Rural Development Science, presented a paper in API-JEC International Conference on Educational Frontiers 2018 at the Ateneo de Manila

rd th University during 3 ​ to 5 ​ October 2018. ​ ​ Paper Presentation in API-JEC International Conference on ​ Educational Frontiers 2018

Dr.A.Shanmugaraju, Assistant Professor of Physics, presented a paper in API-JEC International Conference on Educational Frontiers 2018 at the Ateneo de Manila University

rd th during 3 ​ to 5 ​ October 2018. ​ ​ One-Day Orientation Programme One-Day Orientation Programme for I year YRC volunteers was organised on

th 5 October2018.​ Ms.S.Rajeswari, Head and Assistant Professor of Commerce was the resource ​ person. Mr.A.Stephen Jeyaraj, Youth Red Cross Coordinator organized the above programmes. Orientation Programme on The Role of Personality Development towards creating Self-Awareness and Building Society Understanding - Foundation Course

The Orientation Programme on The Role of Personality Development towards creating

th Self-Awareness and Building Society Understanding was held on 10 ​ October 2018. ​

Resource person for the Nutrition Awareness program Dr.K.U.Pavitra Krishna, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, was the resource person for the Nutrition Awareness program at St.Joseph’s College, Trichy on 11th October ​ ​ 2018. Tree plantation camp at AAC

th Nature Club conducted a Tree plantation camp at AAC, Karumathur on 15 ​ October 2018. ​ Deliverance of a lecture on Food Preservation in the Workshop on Food Technology Ms.P.Revathi, Head and Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, delivered a guest lecture on Food Preservation in the Workshop on Food Technology at The American College, ​ th Madurai on 16 ​ October 2018. ​ Participation in the National Seminar on Digitisation of Higher Education for Quality Enhancement of Teaching-Learning and Research: Challenges and Opportunities Mr.R.Justin Kennedy, Head and Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Application, participated in the National Seminar on Digitisation of Higher Education for Quality ​ Enhancement of Teaching-Learning and Research: Challenges and Opportunities at

nd rd Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellor on 22 ​ & 23 ​ October 2018. ​ ​ Resource person for Soft Skills training for the students

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, was the resource person for Soft Skills training for the students at Nirmala Institute of Technology,

th th Manalikarai during 7 ​ to 10 ​ November 2018. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on A Study on Consciousness of Subaltern:

Merleau-Ponty’s Perspective

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on A Study on ​ Consciousness of Subaltern: Merleau-Ponty’s Perspective in the National Seminar on Phenomenlogy of Mind and Consciousness: Indian & Western Perspective at University of

th th Madras, Chennai on 14 ​ & 15 ​ November 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the Refresher Course in Tamil, theme: தமி பிறைறக Dr.G.Gurusamy, Assistant Professor of Tamil, participated in the Refresher Course in Tamil, theme: தமி பிறைறக at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai from 16th ​ th November to 6 ​ December 2018. ​ Participation in the Refresher Course in Economics (Social Science) (IDC), theme: “Major Issues of Inclusive Growth in India” Dr.Kala, Assistant Professor of Department of History, participated in the Refresher Course in Economics (Social Science) (IDC), theme: “Major Issues of Inclusive Growth in

th th India” at Madurai Kamaraj University, from 16 ​ November to 6 ​ December 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the Refresher Course in Economics (Social Science)

(IDC), theme: “Major Issues of Inclusive Growth in India” Dr.V.Nirmal Rajkumar, Assistant Professor of Department of Economics, participated in the Refresher Course in Economics (Social Science) (IDC), theme: “Major Issues of Inclusive

th th Growth in India” at Madurai Kamaraj University, from 16 ​ November to 6 ​ December 2018. ​ ​

Participation in the National Conference on Excellence in Higher Education-Explore Enhance Elevate

Dr.N.Murali, Head and Associate Professor of Economics, participated in the National Conference on Excellence in Higher Education-Explore Enhance Elevate organised by ​ rd th IQAC, Loyola College, Chennai on 23 ​ & 24 ​ November 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the National Conference on Excellence in Higher

Education-Explore Enhance Elevate Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor of Economics, participated in the National Conference on Excellence in Higher Education-Explore Enhance Elevate organised by IQAC, Loyola

rd th College, Chennai on 23 ​ & 24 ​ November 2018. ​ ​ Participation in the National Conference on Excellence in Higher

Education-Explore Enhance Elevate Dr.D.Antony Singh Dhas, Assistant Professor of Economics, participated in the National Conference on Excellence in Higher Education-Explore Enhance Elevate organised by ​ rd th IQAC, Loyola College, Chennai on 23 ​ & 24 ​ November 2018. ​ ​ Orientation Programme on The Reality of Modern Problems and the Necessity to Build Social Concerns among Students - Foundation Course

The Orientation Programme on The Reality of Modern Problems and the Necessity to Build Social Concerns among Students was held on 28th November 2018. Rev.Dr.A.Irudayaraj, ​ Head- FC and Mr.P.Ramachandran, Coordinator FC, organised the programmes.

Participation in the International Conference on Intercultural Social Work

Dr.S.Arul Prasad, Associate Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the International Conference on Intercultural Social Work at Manipal Academy of Higher ​ th th Education, Manipal on 29 ​ & 30 ​ November 2018. ​ ​

Resource person in the session on The Way forward: Ideas and Prospects Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal, led the session on The Way forward: Ideas and Prospects at ​ th Satya Nilayam, Chennai on 8 ​ December 2018. ​ Participation in the seminar on Exploring Tamizh Philosophy Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal, participated in the seminar on Exploring Tamizh Philosophy ​ th at Satya Nilayam Research Institute on 8 ​ December 2018. ​ Paper Presentation on Effect of Health Mix Supplementation of Health Status of the Selected Adolescent Girls Ms.P.Revathi & Ms.N.Gayathri, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, presented a paper on Effect of Health Mix Supplementation of Health Status of the Selected Adolescent Girls ​ in the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches in Social Sciences, ​ Humanities and Sciences at Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur on 14th December ​ ​ 2018. Paper Presentation on The Mother Nature and the Future Generations Breathe Within Us Rev.Dr.T.Elphinston Kishore, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on The ​ Mother Nature and the Future Generations Breathe Within Us in the seminar on Future ​ Generations: Responses and Responsibilities at Satya Nilayam, Chennai on 14th & 15th ​ ​ December 2018. Paper Presentation on Growth of Real Wages and Consumer Price Index of Agricultural Labourers in Tamil Nadu Dr.N.Murali, Head & Associate Professor of Economics, presented a paper on Growth of Real ​ Wages and Consumer Price Index of Agricultural Labourers in Tamil Nadu in the 60th Annual ​ Conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics at Indira Gandhi Institute of ​ th st Development Research, Mumbai, on 19 ​ to 21 ​ December 2018. ​ ​ th Participation in the 60 ​ Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour ​ Economics at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Dr.I.Jeyaraj, Associate Professor and Dr.D.Antony Singh Dhas, Assistant Professor of Economics, participated in the 60th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Labour ​ ​ Economics at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai on 19th to 21st ​ ​ December 2018.

st Participation in the 101 ​ annual Conference of the Indian Economic Association ​ Dr.N.Murali, Head & Associate Professor of Economics, participated in the 101st annual ​ Conference of the Indian Economic Association at VIT, Vellore during 27th to 29th December ​ ​ ​ 2018. Paper Presentation on Role of Muslims in the Indian National Movement in Tamilnadu with special reference to Khilafat Movement

Dr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor of History, presented a paper on Role of Muslims in the ​ Indian National Movement in Tamilnadu with special reference to Khilafat Movement in the ​ rd th seminar at Loyola College, Andhra on 3 ​ & 4 ​ January 2019. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Yoga-its Signification as a Source of Healthy Living Rev.Dr.A.Anto Nelson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Yoga-its ​ Signification as a Source of Healthy Living in the International Congress on Renaissance in ​ Sports-Strategies, Challenges and Choices at National College, Trichy on 6th to 10th January ​ ​ 2019. Republic Day celebration at MKU Fifty Five NSS volunteers took part in the Republic Day celebration at MKU, Madurai on

th 26 ​ January 2018. ​ Republic Day celebration - NCC

th Republic day was celebrated on 26 January​ 2019. Rev.Dr.K.Amal, S.J., Rector, hoisted ​ the National flag. Mr.Kannan, Retired Headmaster, gave the Republic day message. Certificates were distributed to the meritorious cadets. The cadets performed a special parade. NATIONAL SEMINAR ON GANDHIAN PERSPECTIVES ON INCLUSIVE SOCIETY A two-day National Seminar on Gandhian Perspectives on Inclusive Society was ​ organized by the Department of Philosophy on the eve of the 150th year death anniversary of

th th Mahatma Gandhi commenced on 29 &​ 30​ January 2019. The inaugural session of the seminar ​ ​ began at 9 am on 29th January with invocation of God’s blessings by department choir. ​ Dr.M.George Joseph, the Head of the Department welcomed the gathering. The seminar was inaugurated with an address by Dr.V.Alagirisamy, Chairperson, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. Dr.S.Basil Xavier S.J., the Principal delivered the presidential address. In his presidential address, he said that Gandhi valued and promoted secularism and that secular ideology of our country is now threatened by the fundamentalist forces. He insisted that at this juncture our country needs religious harmony, secularism, justice, equality, liberty and fraternity as Gandhi envisaged. In his felicitation, Rev. Dr.K.Amal, S.J., Rector said that the democratic space available in India for inclusive society has gradually been challenged and substituted with fascist ideologies by organs of exclusion. Dr.M.George Joseph introduced the invited Speaker Shri.K.M.Natarajan, Chairman, Tamil Nadu Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, Madurai. In his speech, Shri Natarajan registered that Gandhi wanted that the constitution of post colonial India should not be based on religious principles but on secular guiding principles such as Sarvodaya, Panchayatraj and Swaraj. The First session was chaired by Rev.Dr.Vincent Sekhar SJ, Associate Professor (Rtd.), Department of Philosophy, Karumathur. The chairperson introduced both the presenters and invited them to present their papers. Dr.R.Antony Paul Gnanasekar, Former Head, Department of History, Arul Anandar College presented his paper on Holistic Freedom through Inclusivity: The ​ Experiment of Dalit Empowerment through Harijan Seva Sanghs in Tamil Nadu – An Appraisal. The Next paper presenter was Dr.S.Segar, Asst. Professor of Philosophy, Madras Christian College, Chennai on Mahatma Gandhi on Women Emancipation. He explained Gandhi’s ​ ​ philosophical teachings and political acts towards women liberation. The second session was chaired by Rev.Dr.Lourdu Xavier OSM. Dr.M.Balaji, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Tagore Arts College, Puducherry presented the paper on Relevance of Sarvodaya Principles in the Contemporary Society. Dr.M.Arulappan, Asst. Professor Arul Anandar College presented the second paper on Negligence of Elderly People in ​ the Age of Industrialization: A Gandhian Remedy. In his presentation, Dr.M.Arulappan suggested that Dharma (Duty) can be a Gandhian remedy for the negligence of elderly people in our age. The guided discussion started at 2.15 pm and was moderated by Dr. M. George Joseph, Head, Department of Philosophy for the better understanding and benefit of the students’ community. On the second day of the seminar, the third session was chaired by Dr. T. Elphinston Kishore, Asst. Professor, Arul Anandar College. The two paper presenters were Rev. Dr. Anto Nelson, Asst. Professor, Arul Anandar College on Satyagraha: An Outcome of Inclusive Nature ​ of Gandhian Thought and Ms. Peris Latika Dass and Ms. Akshita Maheswari, Asst Professors ​ from Sophia Girl’s College, Ajmer presented their paper on Assimilation of the Depressed ​ Classes in Indian Mainstream: The Gandhian Perspective. In the second half of the third session, Dr.M.P.Gurusamy, Secretary, Gandhi Museum, Madurai presented the plenary speech. The fourth session was chaired by Rev. Fr. S. Stanislaus, Asst. Professor, Arul Anandar College. The paper presenters were Dr. E. Ravikumar, Head i/c, Asst Professor, Department of Saiva Siddhanta Philosophy, Madurai Kamaraj University on Gandhian Ethics and Mr.Anish Chakravarty, Asst. professor, Department of Philosophy, Gargi ​ College, New Delhi on Reflections on MK Gandhi’s Philosophy on Human-Self. ​ ​ The fifth session was chaired by Rev. Fr. L. Backiaraj, Asst. Professor, Arul Anandar College. There were three paper presenters namely Rev. Dr. A. Irudayaraj CMF, Asst. Professor, Arul Anandar College on Gandhi as Mahatma: Critical Inquiry, Ms. DivyasmaPanwar, Research ​ ​ scholar on Gandhi’s Relevance in the 21st Century and Dr. S. Thanigaivelan, Asst. Professor, ​ ​ Annamalai University on The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi: East and Western Perspectives. ​ ​ The session paved the way for healthy debate among scholars and participants. The seminar came to an end with valedictory function. Dr. M. Arulappan thanked the gathering. Besides the resource persons, there were around 150 professors, scholars and students from in and around our college in the seminar on both the days. Paper Presentation on Gandhi as Mahatma: A Critical Inquiry from the Perspectives of B.R.Ambedkar

Rev.Dr.A.Irudayaraj, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Gandhi as ​ Mahatma: A Critical Inquiry from the Perspectives of B.R.Ambedkar in the National Seminar on

th th Gandhian Perspectives on Inclusive Society at AAC, Karumathur on 29 ​ & 30 ​ January 2019. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Gandhi as Mahatma: Satyagraha: An Outcome of Inclusive Nature of Gandhian Thought

Rev.Dr.A.Anto Nelson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Satyagraha: An ​ Outcome of Inclusive Nature of Gandhian Thought in the National Seminar on Gandhian ​ ​ th th Perspectives on Inclusive Society at AAC, Karumathur on 29 ​ & 30 ​ January 2019. ​ ​ ​

Paper Presentation on Negligence of Elderly people in Age of Industrialization: A Gandhian Remedy

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Negligence of Elderly ​ people in Age of Industrialization: A Gandhian Remedy in the National Seminar on Gandhian ​ th th Perspectives on Inclusive Society at AAC, Karumathur on 29 ​ & 30 ​ January 2019. ​ ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Socio Economic Implications of Linking Aadhaar with Banks with Special Reference to Madurai Dt

Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa & Ms.K.Mangayarkarasi, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, presented a paper on Socio Economic Implications of Linking Aadhaar with Banks with Special ​ Reference to Madurai Dt in the International Conference on Emerging Trends and ​ st Challenges-2018 at NPR Arts & Science College, Natham on 31 ​ January 2019. ​ ​ Deliverance of a lecture on Energy Consumption of Smartphone Apps: Hidden Secrets

Mr.S.Pandikumar, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Applications, delivered a lecture on Energy Consumption of Smartphone Apps: Hidden Secrets at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal ​ th College, Sivakasi on 6 ​ February 2019. ​ Participation in the Role of IPR in Innovation Management and Academia-Industry Collaboration Dr.J.Jerald Wilson, Assistant Professor of Food Science & Technology, participated in the National Workshop on Role of IPR in Innovation Management and Academia-Industry ​ th Collaboration at Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai on 7 ​ February 2019. ​ ​ Participation in the Role of IPR in Innovation Management and

Academia-Industry Collaboration Mr.R.A.Vinoth Kumar, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Application, participated in the National workshop on Role of IPR in Innovation Management and Academia-Industry ​ th Collaboration at Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai on 7 ​ February 2019. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on An Inspirational Women for Today’s World

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, presented a paper on An Inspirational Women for Today’s World in the International Conference on ​ Multifaceted Empowerment of Women in the Society at Madonna Arts and Science College

th for Women, Viraganur on 8 ​ February 2019. ​ Paper Presentation on Teaching Effectiveness of Women Teachers in

Relation to their Emotional Intelligence

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology & Management, presented a paper on Teaching Effectiveness of Women Teachers in Relation to their Emotional ​ Intelligence in the International Conference on Multifaceted Empowerment of Women in the ​ th Society at Madonna Arts and Science College for Women, Madurai on 8 ​ February 2019. ​ ​ Chair person in the session on Multifaceted Empowerment of Women in the Society

Rev.Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimairaj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, Chaired a session International Conference on Multifaceted Empowerment of Women in the Society at ​ ​ th Madonna Arts and Science College for Women, Viraganur on 8 ​ February 2019. ​ Paper Presentation on Significance of Ecological Approach to Mental Health

Rev.Dr.A.Anto Nelson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Significance of ​ Ecological Approach to Mental Health in the 3rd International conference on Future of Mental ​ ​ Health: Importance of Integrated Approach at Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences,

th th Dindigul from 8 ​ to 10 ​ February 2019. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on An Analysis of Forign Exchange Reserves in India Dr.M.Maria John Kennedy, Associate Professor of Economics, presented a paper on An Analysis ​ of Forign Exchange Reserves in India in the International conference on Transformation of ​ India into High Growth Economy Needs Policies Challenges and Opportunities at Erode

th th Arts and Science College, Erode, 9 ​ & 10 ​ February 2019. ​ ​

Participation in the Youth Symposium on Ending Child Marriage

Dr.S.Jegan Karuppiah, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the Youth Symposium on Ending Child Marriage at Stella Maris College, Chennai on 12th ​ February 2019.

Resource person in the National conference on Coral Reefs: threats and Conservation (CRTC-2019) Dr.J.Jerald Wilson, Assistant Professor of Food Science and Technology, resource person in the National conference on Coral Reefs: threats and Conservation (CRTC-2019) at The ​ th American College, Madurai on 12 ​ February 2019. ​ B & C Certificate Examinations

This year, 47 second year cadets appeared for the NCC ‘B’ Certificate examination held

th th at GTN Arts College, Dindigul, on 16 ​ & 17 ​ February 2019. ​ ​ Presided a session in the International seminar on The Role of

Religious Literatures in the Biodiversity Conservation Rev.Dr.A.Irudayaraj, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presided a session in the International seminar on The Role of Religious Literatures in the Biodiversity Conservation at Madurai

st Kamaraj University, Madurai on 21 ​ February 2019. ​ Paper Presentation on The Role of Major Religions towards Biodiversity Conservation

Rev.Dr.A.Irudayaraj, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on The Role of Major ​ Religions towards Biodiversity Conservation in the International seminar on The Role of ​ Religious Literatures in the Biodiversity Conservation at Madurai Kamaraj University,

st Madurai on 21 ​ February 2019. ​ B & C Certificate Examinations

25 Third year cadets appeared for the NCC ‘C’ Certificate examination held at GTN Arts

rd th College, Dindigul on 23 ​ & 24 ​ February 2019. ​ ​ Moderator in the State level seminar on Demographic Dividend and

Economic Growth in India Dr.V.Nirmal Rajkumar, Assistant Professor of Economics, moderated in the State level seminar on the session Demographic Dividend and Economic Growth in India at Thiagarajar College, ​ th Madurai on 25 ​ February 2019. ​

Deliverance of a lecture on Introduction to Soft Skills Dr.S.Arul Prasad, Associate Professor of Rural Development Science, delivered a lecture on

st Introduction to Soft Skills organised by NSS at AAC, Karumathur on 1 ​ March 2019. ​ ​ One day Zonal Level Orientation Programme for programme officers

The Youth Red Cross Coordinator of Arul Anandar College participated “One day Zonal Level Orientation Programme for programme officers “on 7th March 2019 at Madurai Kamaraj ​ University, Madurai.

Election Awareness Programme - Rotaract

th The Rotaract organised Election Awareness Programme on 7 ​ March 2019. ​ INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY -2019

th The Centre for Women’s Studies observed the International Women’s Day on 8 March​ ​ 2019. Ms. K.Balabharathi, Former Member of Legislative Assembly graced the occasion as the chief guest. In her address, she spoke on the origin and history of observance of Women’s Day. She claimed that education is the real key for women empowerment. Dr.T.Kala, Director in charge, Centre for Women’s Studies & Assistant Professor of History welcomed the gathering. The presidential address was delivered by Rev. Dr. S. Basil Xavier, S.J., Principal. He was proud that the strength of girl students in the college has drastically increased in the recent years. Rev. Dr. K. Amal, S.J., Rector offered felicitation and blessed the gathering. He insisted that liberation of women can be achieved when there is an equal amount of contribution from both men and women. Rev. Dr. S. Mani Valan, S.J., Secretary in his felicitation insisted the students to imbibe the qualities of courage and determination to fight against inequalities and subjugations citing examples from history. Ms. A. Sahaya Josephine Mary, Dean for Women Students and Assistant Professor of English proposed a vote of thanks.

ELECTION AWARENESS RALLY AND CAMPAIGN

The Second year RDS students organized an ‘Election Awareness Rally’ at Karisalpatti village

th on 14 ​ March 2019. They prepared the placards with the different awareness messages for the ​ voters. Here are some of the awareness messages written on the placards.

“Do not sell your votes”

“Voting is your right”

“Do set any money or materials from politicians”

“Do not forget to cast your vote”

th “The election date is 18 ​ April 2019 ​ The students gathered at the entrance of the village. Some important instructions to be followed during the rally were given by the Faculty in – Charge of ARISE programmes, Department of RDS. 52 students participated in the rally.

The rally started at 3.30 pm and passed through the main village. The students were raising the election awareness slogans during the rally. Afterwards, students visited every household in the village for the election awareness campaign. They appealed to the voters of the village not to sell their voters for money and not to forget to cast their votes on the election date.

Participation in the National Workshop on Emotional Intelligence of Teachers in Higher Education Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology & Management, participated in the National Workshop on Emotional Intelligence of Teachers in Higher ​ th Education at RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul on 15 ​ March 2019. ​ ​ Zonal Level Orientation Training Programme

The Two YRC Volunteers of our College attended a three day Zonal Level Orientation Training Programme From 18th to 20th March 2019 at School of Youth Red Cross Society, Madurai ​ ​ Kamaraj University, Madurai. Participation in the National Integration Camp as NSS Programme Officer Dr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor of History, participated as NSS Programme Officer in the National Integration Camp at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru, organized by

th th Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Govt. of Karnataka, during 18 ​ to 24 ​ March ​ ​ 2019.

Paper Presentation on Ecocentric Ethics of Interconnected Reality Rev.Dr.T.Elphinston Kishore, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper on Eco-Centric Ethics of Interconnected Reality in the National Seminar on Environmental Issues: ​ Protection, Conservation and Management at Annamalai University, Annamalainagar on 22nd ​ rd & 23 ​ March 2018. ​

Deliverance of a guest lecture on Starting a Small Scale Industry Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, delivered a guest lecture on Starting a Small Scale Industry at S.Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai on ​ th 26 ​ March 2019. ​ Deliverance of a guest lecture on Employment Opportunities for the Economics Students

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, delivered a guest lecture on Employment Opportunities for the Economics Students at S.Vellaichamy ​ th Nadar College, Madurai on 27 ​ March 2019. ​

Polling Officers in General Elections to Lok Sabha 2019 Tamilnadu All teaching and Non-teaching staff of AAC acted as polling officers in the General Election to Lok Sabha 2019 Tamilnadu which was held on 18th April 2019.

Paper presentation on An Integrated Inventory Model with Shortages and Screening Process Under Conditions of Permissible Delay in Payments and Analysis of the Risk of Ebola Virus Disease: Fuzzy VIKOR Method Based on the Possibility Theory Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented papers on An Integrated ​ Inventory Model with Shortages and Screening Process Under Conditions of Permissible Delay in Payments and Analysis of the Risk of Ebola Virus Disease: Fuzzy VIKOR Method Based on ​ the Possibility Theory in the International Conference on Engineering and Natural Science ​ st nd ​ (ICENS) at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1 ​ & 2 ​ May 2019. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the All India NCC Girls Trekking Expedition -2019 Cadets J.Jeyashri, P.Sophiya and P.Mahalakshmi participated in All India NCC Girls th th Trekking Expedition -2019 from 6 to​ 13 ​ May 2019 at Ooty, Nilgri. ​ ​ Participation in ATC cum Shooting Training I /Tal Sainik Camp ​ (TSC) selection camp The Second year Cadet Kishore participated in ATC cum Shooting Training I /Tal Sainik

th st Camp (TSC) selection camp from 12 ​ to 21 ​ May 2019 at Bishop Heber HSS, Trichy. ​ ​

Year : 2019-2020

International Yoga Day

The National Service Scheme celebrated International Yoga Day at Madurai Kamaraj

th University on 20 ​ June 2019. ​ INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY 2018 International Yoga Day was organized and celebrated by the NCC unit of our college on 21 June 2019. Rev Dr. S.Basil Xavier S J, Principal addressed the cadets. Dr.Vanitha, Physical Director, AAC and Mr.Robert Dhilliban, NCC Officer I/C guided the cadets to perform Yoga. Participation in the Women’s Conference on Women’s Empowerment to Enterprises Dr.T.Kala, Assistant Professor of History, participated in the Women’s Conference on

th Women’s Empowerment to Enterprises at ACPR, AAC, Karumathur on 26 ​ June 2019. ​ ​ INAUGURATION OF STUDENTS’ COUNCIL

The Students’ Council of the college was legitimately inaugurated on 25th July 2019. ​ Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier S.J., Principal delivered the presidential address. In his address, he elucidated the quality of leaders. Rev Dr.John Pragasam S.J., Rector, Rev.Dr.S.Mani Valan S.J., Secretary offered their felicitations and Dr.S.Michael John Peter, Deputy Principal, honoured the Chief Guest with memento and shawl. Mr.Salai Vadam Fine Arts Secretary (Shift-II) introduced theChief Guest. The Chief Guest Dr.M.Santhanam Former Head, Department of Tamil, Arul Anandar College said that the students should show interest to politics which may help the students to become good leaders. Rev.Dr.John Pragasam S.J., Rector administered oath to the new student council members. Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier S.J., Principal and Dr.M.Santhanam distributed the certificates to the elected members. Dr.G.Gurusamy, Dean of Students organized this function. Mr.Nahul Adithya, Fine Arts Secretary for (Shift I) proposed the vote of thanks.

Participation in the Yoga Classes Dr.A.Irudayaraj & Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professors of Philosophy, participated in

th th the Yoga Classes at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from 16 ​ to 26 ​ July 2019. ​ ​ ​ ​ Kargil Vijay Diwas Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated on 26 July 2019. Dr.Nirmalrajkumar, Assistant ​ Professor, Department of Economics was the resource person.He motivated the NCC cadets on National Integration. The Painting competition was organized for the cadets on Patriotism.

PRE COMMISSIONED COURSE (PRCN) Lt. Arockia Maria Michealraja, Associate NCC Officer completed 90 days Pre

rd Commissioned Course (PRCN) from 03 June​ 2019 to 31 August 2019 at Officers Training ​ Academy (OTA), Kamptee, Nagpur. He secured second place and won a silver medal. He was commissioned as Associate NCC Officer in the rank of Lieutenant.

Participation in the session on Youth and Sustainable Development:

Interaction with Prof.M.S.Swaminathan Fr.S.Jayaseelan and Dr.S.Jegan Karuppiah, Assistant Professors of Rural Development Science, participated in the session on Youth and Sustainable Development: Interaction with ​ Prof.M.S.Swaminathan at M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai on 7th to 9th ​ ​ August 2019. Independence day programme

There are 37 NSS volunteers participating in the Independence day programme held at

th Madurai Kamaraj University on 15 ​ August 2019. ​ Independence Day celebration

The NCC of the college conducted the Independence Day celebration on 15 August 2019. Dr.O.Ravi, the Controller of Examinations, Madurai Kamaraj University hoisted the National flag and delivered the Independence Day message. Dr.A.Duraisingam, PRO organized the programme in a grand manner. The cadets performed a special parade.

RULA Award

Dr.C.S.A.Raj, Assistant Professor of Physics received RULA Award on 15th August ​ ​ 2019.

Deliverance of a Motivational Speech

Dr.M.Gilbert Rani, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, delivered a Motivational speech ​ for the mathematics students at V.V.Vannniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar on 17th ​ August 2019. Paper Presentation on Exploration of Myths in Lord Ganesha for

Contemporary Utility in Religion Dr.A.Anto Nelson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper titled Exploration of Myths in Lord Ganesha for Contemporary Utility in Religion in the National Seminar on Exploring Religious Myths and Their Contemporary Relevance at AAC, ​ nd rd Karumathur on 22 &​ 23 ​ August 2019. ​ ​ Chair Person in the session on Presiding Details of Knowledge in Sanatana Dharma

Dr.M.George Joseph, Head & Associate Professor of Philosophy, Chaired a session on Presiding Details of Knowledge in Sanatana Dharma in the National Seminar on Exploring

nd rd Religious Myths and Their Contemporary Relevance at AAC, Karumathur on 22 &​ 23 August ​ ​ 2019. Chair Person in the session on Exploring Religious Myths for Contemporary Times

Rev.Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal, Chaired a session on Exploring Religious Myths for ​ Contemporary Times in the National Seminar on Exploring Religious Myths and Their

nd rd Contemporary Relevance at AAC, Karumathur on 22 &​ 23 ​ August 2019. ​ ​

Chair Person in the session on Religious Myths and Constructs of Nation, Nationalism, and Nation-State

Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Chaired a session on Religious Myths and ​ Constructs of Nation, Nationalism, and Nation-State in the National Seminar on Exploring

nd rd Religious Myths and Their Contemporary Relevance at AAC, Karumathur on 22 &​ 23 August ​ ​ 2019. Deliverance of a Lecture on ேதசிய கவி ெகாைக-2019

Dr.A.Joseph Charlie Arockia Doss, Head and Assistant Professor of Tamil, delivered a lecture

th on ேதசிய கவி ெகாைக-2019 at வி.ஜி.எ.மகா, Dindigul on 25 ​ August 2019. ​ Participation in the programme on Concept Development for Climate Change Project Dr.S.Jegan Karuppiah, Assistant Professors of Rural Development Science, participated in the programme on Concept Development for Climate Change Project at Madurai from 26th ​ ​ ​ th to 30 ​ August 2019. ​ Paper Presentation on Teaching Effectiveness of College Teachers in Relation to their Emotional Intelligence

Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, presented a paper titled Teaching Effectiveness of College Teachers in Relation to their ​ Emotional Intelligence in the International Seminar on Startup India-Challenges and ​ st Opportunities at E.M.G.Yadava Women’s College, Madurai on 31 ​ August 2019. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on Creating Channels for Employability through Lifelong Learning: An Impact case study of Arul Anandar College Dr.S.Jegan Karuppiah, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, presented a paper titled Creating Channels for Employability through Lifelong Learning: An Impact case ​ study of Arul Anandar College in the 9th Pan-commonwealth Forum at Edinburgh, Scotland ​ ​ ​ th th from 9 ​ to 12 ​ September 2019. ​ ​ Awareness Programme on Human Rights and Social Justice for Women The Women's Studies Centre & Dean for Women Students organized an awareness programme on Human Rights and Social Justice for Women On 10th September 2019. It was ​ ​ ​ ​ arranged for all the girl students of Shift II. Ms. J. Jenisha Mary,Women's Secretary, III Year Girls Students welcomed the gathering. Rev. Fr. S. Basil Xavier S.J., Principal offered felicitation. Mr. A. Kathir, Executive Director, EVIDENCE (NGO), Madurai was the Guest Speaker. The focus of the event was to create awareness among the women students on the basic human rights and the laws and acts safeguarding the rights of women. Ms.M.Pandeeswari, Assistant Professor, Dept. of RDS, Director Women's Studies Centre proposed the vote of thanks.

Paper Presentation on Knowledge and Practices of Tribal Women on Reproductive Health care-A Sociological Study with Special Reference to Kodaikanal Hills Ms.M.Pandeeswari, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, presented a paper titled Knowledge and Practices of Tribal Women on Reproductive Health care-A Sociological ​ Study with Special Reference to Kodaikanal Hills in the International Conference on Women, ​ th th health and Safety in India at Alagappa University, Karaikudi on 19 &​ 20 ​ September 2019. ​ ​ ​ NSS Day Celebration

The NSS Day Celebration was on 24th September 2019. Dr. Pandi, MKU, NSS ​ Coordinator was the resource person.

Participation in the National Seminar on Splendours in the Historical

Art Monuments of Madurai Region Dr.T.Kala, Assistant Professor of History, participated in the National Seminar on Splendours in the Historical Art Monuments of Madurai Region at Madurai Kamaraj ​ th University, Madurai on 26 September​ 2019. ​

Participation in the National Workshop on Current Affairs in

Sociology: Issues, Dimensions and Prospective Ms.M.Pandeeswari, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the National Workshop on Current Affairs in Sociology: Issues, Dimensions and Prospective ​ th at Periyar University on 27 ​ September 2019. ​

Paper Presentation on Expanding Inequality in India Dr.D.Antony Singh Dhas, Assistant Professor of Economics, presented a paper titled Expanding Inequality in India in the National Seminar on Recent Trends on Indian Economy ​ at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Constituent Model College, Nagalapuram on 12th ​ October 2019. Deliverance of a Lecture on பதிரிைககளி ெமௗன கைலய Dr.A.Joseph Charlie Arockia Doss, Head and Assistant Professor of Tamil, delivered a lecture on பதிரிைககளி ெமௗன கைலய in the தமி இலகிய ேபரைவ at Pasumpon th Muthuramalinga Thevar College, Melaneelithanallur on 12 ​ October 2019. ​ Lecturer for the Endowment lecture programme on Business Communication Dr.C.Mary Lowrencia, Assistant Professor of English, acted as a lecturer for the Endowment lecture programme on Business Communication at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on ​ th 16 ​ October 2019. ​

Paper Presentation on Sector Wise Contribution of GDP in India Dr.D.Antony Singh Dhas, Assistant Professor of Economics, presented a paper titled Sector Wise Contribution of GDP in India in the National Level Seminar on Indian Economy: ​ Current Issues and Remedial Measures at Aditanar College of Arts and Science,

th Virapandianpatnam on 16 ​ October 2019. ​

Paper Presentation on Socio-Economic Implications of Linking Aadhaar with Banks with Special Reference to Madurai District Ms.P.Jerlin Rupa, Head & Assistant Professor, Ms.K.Mangayarkarasi, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, presented a paper titled Socio-Economic Implications of ​ Linking Aadhaar with Banks with Special Reference to Madurai District in the International Conference on Transformation of Business Management, Economy in Digital Era at ​ th Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for Women, Madurai on 19 ​ October 2019. ​ Felicitation in the seminar on தமிழரி கணிதவிய Dr.A.Joseph Charlie Arockia Doss, Head and Assistant Professor of Tamil, felicitated the gathering in the seminar தமிழரி கணிதவிய at Anugraha Social College, Dindigul on 25th ​ October 2019.

Paper Presentation on Globalisation: A Threat for Inclusive Growth Dr.D.Antony Singh Dhas, Assistant Professor of Economics, presented a paper titled Globalisation: A Threat for Inclusive Growth in the National Conference on Economic ​ Transformation for Inclusive Growth and Development at Vijaya Jyothi Degree College,

th Bangaluru on 26 ​ October 2019. ​ Served as a resource person on Western Logic: Traditional and

Symbolic Logic Dr.M.Arulappan, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Served as a resource person on Western Logic: Traditional and Symbolic Logic at St.Joseph’s Capuchin Philosophical ​ th College, Kotagiri on 15 ​ November 2019. ​ Participation in EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT (EBSB) a ​ ​ National Integration Camp

Cadets S.Hemavarshini (17MAT267), K.Mayavanam(18CHE121), P.Nivetha (18MAT147) and S.Joshua Augastine (18CSC130) participated in EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA ​ ​ BHARAT (EBSB) a National Integration Camp in Muzaffarpur, Bihar from 18th to 29th ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ November 2019.

Resource person in the seminar on International Congress on Gandhian Thought Speaker Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, resource person on International ​ nd Congress on Gandhian Thought Speaker Fatima College, Madurai on 22 ​ November 2019. ​ ​ Awareness Programme Women and Legal Rights The Women's Studies Centre & Dean for Women Students organized an awareness programme on Women and Legal Rights. It was arranged for all the girl students of Shift II on ​ ​ 27 November 2019. Adv. S.Selva Gomathi, Managing Trustee, SOCCO Trust, Madurai, Dr .Savithri, Assistant Professor of English, Shri Meenakshi College, Madurai and Adv. Bala Sundari, Juvenile Justice Board, Madurai were the keynote speakers. The programmed was sponsored by the SOCCO Trust, Madurai in view of the International Day for the Elimination ​ of Violence against Women observed on 25 November.The aim of the programme was to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subjected to, domestic violence and other. Human Solidarity Day with a mega Signature Campaign The Human Solidarity Day was celebrated along with Part V students with a mega Signature ​ ​ Campaign to promote Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation in the context of Fundamentalism and ​ th Casteism on 29 ​ November 2019. ​ ​ Chaired a session in the seminar on Revitalizing Indian Philosophy in

st 21 ​ Century ​ Dr.A.Irudayaraj, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, chaired a session in the seminar on Revitalizing Indian Philosophy in 21st Century at Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai during 5th ​ ​ th to 7 ​ December 2019. ​ Paper Presentation on Boosting Green Economy via Greening

Manufacturing Sectors Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a paper titled Boosting ​ Green Economy via Greening Manufacturing Sectors in the National Conference on Business ​ Opportunities Issues and Challenges in BRICS Countries at G.T.N.Arts College, Dindigul on

th 12 ​ December 2019. ​ Chair Person in the National Conference on Business Opportunities

Issues and Challenges in BRICS Countries Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Chair Person in the National Conference on Business Opportunities Issues and Challenges in BRICS Countries at G.T.N.Arts College, ​ th Dindigul on 12 ​ December 2019. ​ Resource person in the seminar on NHRC Training Programme on Rights of Women

Dr.Nivetha Martin, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, resource person on NHRC Training ​ th Programme on Rights of Women at G.T.N.Arts College, Dindigul on 12 ​ December 2019. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Celebrating Local Wisdom: Wisdom of the Weak Dr.S.Basil Xavier, Principal, presented a paper titled Celebrating Local Wisdom: Wisdom ​ of the Weak in the National Seminar on Celebrating Native Wisdom: Stories as Philosophies ​ ​ th at Satya Nilayam Institute of Philosophy & Culture, Chennai on 14 ​ December 2019. ​ ​

Paper Presentation on Transient Life in the Transitory World Dr.A.Anto Nelson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper titled Transient ​ Life in the Transitory World in the National Seminar on Celebrating Native Wisdom: Stories ​ as Philosophies at Satya Nilayam Institute of Philosophy & Culture, Chennai on 14th December ​ ​ 2019. Served as a resource person on Christmas programme

Dr.C.Mary Lowrencia, Assistant Professor of English, resource person on Christmas

st programme at AAC, Karumathur on 21 ​ December 2019. ​ Participation in Army Attachment Camp ​

The third year Cadets S.Satheesh Kumar (17ENG225) and J.Nelson (17COM239) ​ attended the Army Attachment Camp (AAC) held at Secunderabad from 31 Dec 2019 to 14 Jan 2020.

Participation in the MUTA 5th Academic Conference and Seminar on ​

People’s Education Policy Dr.M.George Joseph, Head and Associate Professor of Philosophy, participated in the MUTA 5th Academic Conference and Seminar on People’s Education Policy at St.John’s ​ ​ th College, Palayamkottai on 4 ​ January 2020. ​ Participation in the MUTA 5th Academic Conference and Seminar on ​ People’s Education Policy

Dr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor of History, participated in the MUTA 5th ​ Academic conference and seminar on People’s Education Policy at St.John’s College, ​ th Palayamkottai on 4 ​ January 2020. ​ Deliverance of a guest lecture on Innovative Practices on Motivational Skills Mr.P.Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Management, delivered a guest lecture on Innovative Practices on Motivational Skills at V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar ​ th College, Virudhunagar on 10 ​ January 2020. ​

Seven day special camp

The National Service Scheme of our college organized a seven day special camp at

th th Karumathur from 10 ​ to 16 ​ January 2020. ​ ​

Participation in Army Attachment Camp ​

The third year Cadets Kavaskar (17COM136), Yagavan(17PED171) and Indrajith ​ ​ ​ (17ENG208) are attended Army Attachment Camp (AAC) held at 19 Rajput, Mehindpatanam, ​ ​ ​ ​ th th Hyderabad from 10 ​ to 24 ​ January 2020. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Lifelong Learning

Dr.A.Sebastian Mahimai Raj, Assistant Professor of Rural Development Science, participated in the Workshop on Lifelong Learning organised by ACPR at AAC, Karumathur ​ th on 11 ​ January 2020. ​

Participation in the Workshop on Lifelong Learning Dr.R.Gnanasekaran, Assistant Professor of English, participated in the Workshop on

th Lifelong Learning organised by ACPR at AAC, Karumathur on 11 ​ January 2020. ​ ​ Participation in the National Youth Festival at Lucknow J.Akalya, Department of Computer Science and Applications, participated in the NSS

th Programme in the National Youth Festival at Lucknow from 12 ​ to 16 January 2020. ​ Participation in the Republic day Parade at Chennai

V.Ram Prasanth and P.Praveen Kumar, participated in the Republic day Parade at

th th Chennai from 17 ​ to 26 ​ January 2020. ​ ​ Guest lecture on Netaji's lifestyle

The YRC unit organized a guest lecture on Netaji's lifestyle on 21st January 2020. All the ​ YRC Volunteers of Shift I and Shift II participated. Mr. Voltaire was a special guest at the event.

Paper Presentation on Beyond Secularism towards Integration Dr.M.George Joseph, Head & Associate Professor and Dr.A.Anto Nelson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper titled Beyond Secularism towards Integration in the ​ National Seminar on Mobility for Sustainability at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on ​ rd 23 ​ January 2020. ​ Participation in the National Integration Camp at Bangalore

Nirexia Shree, Department of Physics, participated in the National Integration Camp at

th th Bangalore from 24 ​ to 30 ​ January 2020. ​ ​ Republic Day programme

The NSS volunteers participated in the Republic Day programme held at Madurai

th Kamaraj University on 26 ​ January 2020. ​ Participation in Republic Day Parade & Prime Minister’s Rally in Rajpath, New Delhi

The cadet Syamikha Kani (18ENG255) II B.A English Literature attended the Republic Day parade on 26th January 20120 at New Delhi. She participated in the Prime Minister’s Rally ​ in Rajpath, New Delhi. REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATION

The Republic day was celebrated on 26th January 2020. Rev Dr. John Pragasam S.J, ​ Rector, hoisted the National flag and gave republic day message. The NCC cadets performed a silent Drill. Certificates were distributed to the meritorious cadets.

Deliverance of a guest lecture on வளலா பாடகளி ைசவ சமய

ம சித மரக Dr.A.Joseph Charlie Arockia Doss, Head and Assistant Professor of Tamil, delivered a guest lecture on வளலா பாடகளி ைசவ சமய ம சித மரக at Madurai Kamaraj ​ th University, Madurai on 30 ​ January 2020. ​ Paper Presentation on Women’s Attire in India Dr.D.Jenifa, Assistant Professor of History, presented a paper titled Women’s Attire in ​ India in the 40th Annual session of the South Indian History at Annamalai University, ​ ​ st nd Chidambaram on 31 ​ January to 2 ​ February 2020. ​ ​ Participation in the Workshop on Outcome-Based

Education-Evaluation Dr.T.Elphinston Kishore, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, participated in the Workshop on Outcome-Based Education-Evaluation at Lady Doak College, Madurai on 10th ​ ​ February 2020.

Paper Presentation on Current Economic Slowdown Dr.D.Antony Singh Dhas, Assistant Professor of Economics, presented a paper titled Current Economic Slowdown in the International Seminar on Monetary Policy Debates – The ​ th th Slowdown Scenario at NSS College, Ottapalam on 12 &​ 13 ​ February 2020. ​ ​ ​ Participation in the State level seminar on Historical and Cultural

Records Dr.P.Nallathambi, Assistant Professor of History, participated in the State level seminar on Historical and Cultural Records at Thiravium College of Arts & Science for Women, ​ th Periyakulam, Kailasapatty on 17 ​ February 2020. ​ Deliverance of a lecture on Five Trillion Economy-A Road Ahead

Dr.N.Murali, Associate Professor of Economics, delivered a lecture on Five Trillion ​ Economy-A Road Ahead at Virudhunagar Hindu Nadar Senthikumara Nadar College,

th Virudhunagar on 18 ​ February 2020. ​ Chief Guest for the Conference on தமிநா கைல இலகிய ெபமற Dr.A.Joseph Charlie Arockia Doss, Head and Assistant Professor of Tamil, was the Chief Guest

rd for the Conference on தமிநா கைல இலகிய ெபமற at Dindigul on 23 ​ February 2020. ​ ​ Paper Presentation on Charvaka: An Uncompromising Ethical System Dr.T.Elphinston Kishore, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper titled Charvaka: An Uncompromising Ethical System in the International Seminar on Religious ​ Literatures and Ethical Concepts at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 25th February ​ 2020.

Paper Presentation on Ethics of Love in Christianity Dr.A.Anto Nelson, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, presented a paper titled Ethics of ​ Love in Christianity in the International Seminar on Religious Literatures and Ethical ​ ​ th Concepts at Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai on 25 ​ February 2020. ​ ​ Best Scientist Award

Dr.A.Shanmugaraju, Assistant Professor of Physics received the Best Scientist Award in ​ the IMRF’s 103rd International Conference on Advances in Physical Sciences Thailand 2019 at ​ th the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand on 27 ​ May 2019. ​