ECON a recollection of department of economics’ activities : 2016 – 17

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 1 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Twin themes of economics: Scarcity & Efficiency

What does Economics teach? •To realize the available resources are scarce.

How to apply Economics in our life? •Utilize the resources carefully to get maximum satisfaction, but with minimum cost.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 2 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION The college & Department of Economics: a brief history St. Albert’s College is an autonomous college situated at the heart of Cochin city, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and is functioning under the Management of Archdiocese of Verapoly. The seeds of this hub of higher learning had sawn when St. Albert’s High School commenced its functioning in 1892. On 18th August, 1898 the school got the recognition of Madras University. The Madras University upgraded St. Albert’s High School to a second grade College in 1946.

The College began to function on the 16th July 1946 in the old High School building with 150 students in the Intermediate class. Degree courses in Botany, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Economics were introduced in 1947. The classes were shifted to the new building just opposite to the old school building in 1951.

In 1958, when the University Act came into force, the affiliation was shifted to Kerala University. In 1983, when the Mahatma Gandhi University was established, the College became affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.

In 2009, the college was awarded ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. In 2010, the College was recertified for ISO 9001: 2008 by TUV Rheinland. The College has also been selected under FIST scheme of DST and Star College program of DBT.

MA Economics Course was sanctioned by Kerala Government as an aided course and started in 2013.

In 2016 March, UGC granted Autonomous status to the college. In 2016 NAAC reaccredited the College with ‘A’ Grade for the 2nd time.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 3 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION VISION A Research oriented, socially committed, leading Economics Department in the State of Kerala striving for the holistic development of the students

MISSION To stimulate the academic environment for promotion of quality in teaching-learning and research.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 4 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Established in 1946 with the pre-university course • Degree Course in Economics was introduced in 1947 • Post Graduate degree Course in Economics started in 2013 - 14 • The Department has a long history of organizing seminars, workshops and invited lecturers every year • 7 permanent faculties: Young and dynamic department in the College. 5 Faculty members are appointed in 2014. • A Department with Maximum Rank Holder Faculty Members in the College •230 students - one of the largest number of students compared to other regular departments.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 5 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION The former staff members

Prof. LESLIE PALLATH Associate Prof. of Political Science 1974 - 2007 PRINCIPAL (2003 -2007)

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 6 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION The present staff members (2016 – 17)

FRANCIS M.C. M.A.,DIM, PGDMM, B.Ed. HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT Assistant Professor (2014 onwards)

T.G. JOHN, M.A. BENLY B. NEERAJA JAMES, M.A. ASHA MARIYA THOMAS, M.A. Assistant Professor (1995 onwards) M.A.(Pol.Sci.) M.A. (Pub.Adm) Assistant Professor Assistant Professor (Head of the Department in 2013 – 14) Assistant Prof. in Political Science(2013 onwards) (2014 onwards) (2014 onwards) (Head of the Department in 2014 – 16)

LINDA GEORGE, M.A. JINCY JOSEPH K., M.A. PGDCA, B.Ed. SALMA T.S., M.A. M.Ed. Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Guest Lecturer in History (2014 onwards) (2014 onwards) 2016 - 17

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 7 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION STUDENTS ENROLLED(2016 -17)

COURSES BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

I BA ECONOMICS 26 44 70

II BA ECONOMICS 25 44 69

III BA ECONOMICS 24 33 57

I MA ECONOMICS 3 14 17

II MA ECONOMICS 0 17 17

Total 78 152 230

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 8 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Econs

SHRUTHI PRADEEP III BA • Selected as the Best Cadet and participated in the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi 2016 • Selected for International Youth Exchange Program held in Vietnam

MEBIN S. III BA • Represented Kerala in the Republic Day Camp held in New Delhi, 2016. • Represented in the Youth Exchange Programme held in Moscow, Russia.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 9 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Econs

GEO JOSE I BA • Gold Medal @ 32nd National Junior Athletics Championship held at Coimbatore • Gold Medal @ All India Inter University Athletics Championship held at Coimbatore • Gold Medal @ 27th South Zone Junior Athletics Championship held at Karimnagar

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 10 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Econs

SONU MILTON II BA UNIVERSITY WINNER – INSTRUMENTS MUSIC

Dance Competiton Winners: Management Fest @ Saintgits, Pathamuttam, Kottayam

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 11 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Econs

Campus placement by Concentrix Daksh Services Pvt. Ltd.

Meharunnisa P.S., III BA Apoorva S, III BA

Shruthi Pradeep,III BA Rasni M.A.II MA

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 12 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

International Seminar In association with Social Works department on “Economics and Well Being” by: Ms. DEBRA EFROYMSON, Social Activist & Environmentalist from Bangladesh on 23rd AUGUST, 2016 at 11:30 am @ Seminar Hall, New Annexe

Ms. DEBRA EFROYMSON, Social Activist & Environmentalist from Bangladesh, presented her views on environment protection for the Economic well being of the society and the world. All the students from Economics and Department of Social Work attended the seminar. The program was organized in association with Department of Social Work. It was an inter-department collaboration program. Vote of thanks to the speaker was done by Ms. Radhi, II BA student.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 13 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ SEMINAR

Empowering teaching Econometrics 15th & 16th, OCT., 2016@ Ashirbhavan, Organized by Kerala Economic Association – Co-support by Department of Economics. Program organization support was given by the PG Students of the Department

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 14 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ SEMINAR

Seminar on “Effective Public Policies for Effective Governance” by: Dr. Dhanuraj, Chairman, CPPR on 28th OCTOBER, 2016 (FRIDAY) at 11:30 am @ Room No: 105 Centre for Public Policy Research is one of the leading Research organization in Kerala, involved in Public Policy Research surveys and programs. Department of Economics is in academic association with CPPR. Dr. Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR presented the topic on Effective Public Policies for Effective Governance. The seminar was attended by III BA and PG students of the department.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 15 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ SEMINAR

An interactive session The program named “Pink Health” was an interactive “PINK session to Promote Health Awareness among girl HEALTH” students of the college. The An Initiative to program was organized by the Promote Health Department and supported by Awareness among Women Cell of the College. Women

by Dr. Praisey Dr. Praisey Rachel Mathew, Rachel Mathew Resident Medical Officer form City Hospital, City Hospital, Ernakulam Ernakulam interacted with the students. on 31st OCTOBER, 2016 (MONDAY) at 11:30 am Room No: 105

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 16 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ SEMINAR

Centre for Public Policy Research is one of the leading Research organization in Kerala, involved in Public Policy Research surveys and programs. Department of Economics is in academic association with CPPR. This was the second seminar in connection with the CPPR association. Ms. Deepthi, Research Associate of CPPR presented the topic on “Inflation targeting: A New Era in India’s Monetary Policy”. The presentation gave a picture on the changes in Monetary policy due to government policy changes. The seminar was attended by III BA and Seminar on PG students of the department. “inflation targeting: A New Era in India’s

Monetary Policy” 18 by: Ms. Deepthi, CPPR on 4th November, 2016 (FRIDAY) at 11:30 am @ Room No: 105

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 17 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ SEMINAR Seminar on ECONOMICS OF DEMONETIZATION By

Dr. N. AJITHKUMAR (Renowned Economist and Former Principal, Cochin Dr. N. Ajith Kumar is the former Principal of College) Cochin College. He is one of the leading Economist 13th December 2016 and spokesman in media on economic issues and sports. The Seminar on Demonetization was benefitted to the stakeholders of the college. He explained the reasons, pros and cons of the government policy on demonetization.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 18 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ SEMINAR

Dr. (Prof.) Kochurani Joseph is the Head of the Department of Economics, Bharath Matha College, Trikkakara. She is one of the leading Economist and spokesman in media on economic issues.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 19 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ Entrepreneurial Development Program

Practical session on Jelly candle making On 9th DECEMBER, 2016 Friday, Room No: 312, at 2 pm

Jelly candle making program was an initiative of the department for developing entrepreneurial ability, especially for girl students. It was a free practical training program. It was organized for women empowerment. The beneficiary students organized a mini stall in Albertian Expo in Jan 2017.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 20 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ PSC Coaching Inauguration

PSC Coaching is an extension activity of the Department. The program was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr. M.L. Joseph. The coaching given by the department to all streams of the students of the college at free of cost. It was a 100 hours practical session on reasoning, GK, and numerical ability. 50 plus students of the college benefitted from the program

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 21 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ MoU/Govt. Project - Survey MOU : Coconut Development Board Survey on coconut productivity

The paid Filed investigators are: Kenaz K.J., Christeen, Vishnu Prasrad & Stefin Peter joseph (III BA)/ Nikita Gualbert, Anagha Ganesh (II BA) Febin Francis, Sooraj, Brian John, (I BA) Principal Investigator: Prof. Francis MC ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 22 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ MoU with Berger Paints Entrepreneurial Development Program Interior Desigining & Painting

Skill Development based MoU with Berger Paints. The company promised to provide practical training workshops on interior designing and painting for the department students at free of cost. It is an initiative for entrepreneurial development of the students.

Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Moot Court MOOT COURT in connection with Human Rights Diploma Course of the department

Human Rights Diploma Course is a UGC Sponsored Diploma Course. It is a University sanctioned Certificate program. II BA Economics and I BA English students are the major stakeholders of the Course. Moot Court practical is a part of the curriculum of the program. Ist Moot Court is conducted on 15th March, 2017 under the guidance of Prof. Meenakumary S., Govt. Law College, Ernakulam.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 23 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ : inter-collegiate paper presentation competition

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 24 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ - EXPO Albertian International Expo: department stalls

Department was actively involved in Albertian International Expo by organizing 5 different stalls. Department put stalls on Market Forms (III BA), Government Programs & Jelly Candle Making (II BA), BRICS (II MA) Career Stall (IMA) and I BA students grabbed Third prize in College level model competition for their Environment Friendly City Management Model.

Prof. Francis M.C., HOD giving the Rs. 3000 award to Ms. Rupa Nair, I BA

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 25 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ - EXPO Albertian International Expo: department career stall Career stall of the Department provided the information on career avenues of the subject Economics. Money Tree was the attraction item of the stall. The leaflets on family budget and investment methods to be a crorepati were given to the visitors of the career stall of the department. The stall was organized by I MA Students.

For more details visit: CAREER STALL DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ST. ALBERTS’ COLLEGE

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 26 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Cultural Fest Econ: Cultural Extravaganza

Econ was the Cultural Celebration of the department. 120 plus students of the department were participated in the programs like Rangapooja, Thiruvathira, Kathak, Dolak, Margamkali, Modern Oppana, Mime, Fusion dance, Cinematic Dance, Instumental music and Musical performance. Prof. Asha Mariya Thomas was the convenor of the program. The team spirit of the department students made program a successful one and received appreciation from all corners.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 27 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Cultural Fest Econ: Cultural Extravaganza

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 28 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: celebration 8th September, 2016

Onam was celebrated by the department with pookkalam, thiruvathira, variety of games and the grand Onam Sadhya. The whole department were in a merry festive mood with songs, dances and memorable selfies.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 29 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Christmas celebration Christmas celebration

Department actively participated in Christmas celebrations of the college. Students Department star prepared the star for the competition

Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Sports College sports: 3.2.2017

Hau Lun Thang, (student from North East) III BA student of the department, won prize in 400m race.

Spirit of Tug of war – I BA Students

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 30 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Tour – III BA

III BA field trip Coorg, Chicmangaloor, Wynad 12th Jan.,- 16th Jan., 2017

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 31 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Tour – II MA

II MA : field trip Mysore/Bangalo re/Coorg/Chicm angaloor 23rd Feb, - 28th Feb., 2017

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 32 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Tour – Tourism Club II BA

II BA Tourism Club : field trip – Vagamon 11th March 2017

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 33 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Tour – I MA

I MA : curriculum enrichment nature visit – Illikka kallu 25th March, 2017

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 34 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Group photo III BA Outgoing 2014 – 17 BA Batch

The leaflets prepared by the department for “family financial discipline awareness” which was distributed to the visitors of the Albertian International Expo 2017

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous) 35 DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION St. Albert’s College അറ ന്‍റെ ജ ത

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