(An Autonomous College of the Manonmaniun Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli) Reaccredited with ‘A’ (3.38) by NAAC (Under the Management of H.R

SRI PARASAKTHI COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, COURTALLAM (An Autonomous College of the Manonmaniun Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli) Reaccredited with ‘A’ (3.38) by NAAC (Under the Management of H.R. & C.E. Dept.)

54th COLLEGE DAY ANNUAL REPORT “Education is not the filling of a Pail, but the Lighting of a Fire” -William Butler Yeats

A good education is not filling of an empty bucket but it should be sharp like a match stick to lit a fire that can engulf ignorance. Such an education is offered by our Institution to the students hailing from this rural area. Courtallam, the land of majestic waterfalls and healing waters has nestled in it, our esteemed institution, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, primed and promoted with an intention of providing quality education, very particularly to the First-Generation learners. Our institution stands as the symbol of the remarkable foresight, meticulous planning and relentless efforts of two Eminent Visionaries Thiru.A.R.Subbiah Mudaliar, Founder Correspondent and Miss.S.Bagirathi, Founder Principal. The stupendous generosity of Maharaja of Trivancore who donated 18 acres of land for this institution is worth mentioning.

Our college functions under the Management of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (H.R. & C.E.) Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. The Commissioner of the H.R. & C.E. Department is the President of the College Committee. The administrative functions are carried out by the Joint Commissioner, H.R. & C.E. Tirunelveli, who is the Secretary of the College and the academic matters are looked after by the Principal.

Taking our session further and to begin with the Annual day, I on behalf of everyone present here, whole heartedly welcome the dignitary of the priceless function today, the Guest of Honour, our Secretary, Mr.A.T.Paranjothi, Joint Commissioner, H.R. & C.E. Department, a well-known administrator and educationist. His systematic and scientific approach to the problems add feather to his dynamic leadership. A warm welcome to you, Sir.

I also extend a warm welcome to all the teaching and non teaching faculty, students including rank holders, parents, guests, press persons, and one and all assembled here.

With the enviable blessings of Goddess Parasakthi, I deem it a great privilege to present the 54th College Day Report of our renowned institution.

GROWTH TRAJECTORY OF OUR COLLEGE

The institution which had 114 students in its inception has grown with 1832 students in regular mode and 1522 student in self finance mode. The strength of 12 teachers at the beginning has touched a total of 78 teachers in regular stream and 63 teachers in self finance stream. Among the teachers in regular stream, 61 are Doctorate degree holders and 42 of them are approved research guides of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. In self finance stream, 10 teachers are Doctorate degree holders and one faculty member is the approved research guide of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. The institution at present has 11 U.G courses, 5 P.G. courses and 1 M.Phil course in the aided stream and 6 UG courses, 5 P.G courses in the self finance mode. In addition, the institution has 6 Research Centres. ICAR centre is also functioning in the college. The academic related administration work is being carried out by 24 non-teaching staff under regular stream and 16 non teaching staff under Self Finance stream. The cooperation and commitment of the faculty has made quality enhancement and quality sustenance possible, making the institution progress steadily. MILE STONES IN THE ANNALS OF THE INSTITUTION

The progress of the institution is highlighted here by spotlighting the mile stones we have passed over the years.

1964 - Inception of the College 1964 – 65 - Pre University Course 1965 – 66 - Economics, Tamil (U.G.) Mathematics, Chemistry (UG) 1966 – 67 - Botany (U.G.) 1970 – 71 - Zoology (U.G.) 1971 – 72 - English (U.G.), Tamil (P.G.) 1972 – 73 - Botany (P.G.) 1975 – 76 - History (U.G.) 1978 – 79 - Conferment of Autonomy 1979 – 80 - Physics (U.G.) 1980 – 81 - Commerce (U.G.) 1981 – 82 - Dairy Science (P.G.) 1984 – 85 - Commerce (P.G.) 1986 – 87 - Computer Science (U.G.)., Tamil – M.Phil., 1988 – 89 - Zoology (P.G.) 1989 – 90 - Tamil -Ph.D.,

1994 – 95 - Vocational Stream – Mathematics & Zoology February 2004 - Accredited by NAAC with B++ 2005 – 2006 - Introduction of CBCS for U.G

2008 – 2009 - Restructuring CBCS for U.G Introduction of CBCS for P.G Self Finance B.Com (CA) & M.Sc.(Mathematics) Satellite Course - B.B.A.& B.C.A.

2009 – 2010 - Up gradation of Department of Commerce as Research Centre Self Finance M.A (English) Satellite course B.Sc (IT),

December 2010 - Submitted Re-accreditation Report to NAAC 2010 – 2011 - Self Finance - B.B.A., B.C.A & B.Sc., (IT) September 2011 - Reaccredited by NAAC with ‘B’ (2.82) March 2012 - Inspection Committee’s visit to upgrade Department of Botany and Zoology as Research Centres

July 2012 - Visit of Hon’ble Minister & the Commissioner – 2 Crores sanctioned for improving infrastructure

September 2012 - Up gradation of Departments Botany, Zoology Mathematics as Research Centres.

October 2012 - UGC Expert Committee Inspection for Extension of Autonomy

2013 - Autonomy Extension up to 2018.

2014 - Submitted the proposal to start the Self Finance Courses - B.Sc (Mathematics), M.A (History), M.Sc (Mathematical Economics) and M.Com., from the academic year 2015 – 2016.

2015 – 2016 - All the above four courses have been started.

October 2016 - Visit of the NAAC Peer Team for Re-accreditation (III Cycle). November 2016 - Re -accredited with ‘A” grade (3.38) by NAAC February 2017 - Applied for permanent Affiliation to MS University March 2017 - Visit of Inspection commission for permanent affiliation to MS University

2017 - Renewal of Recognition of Research Centre of Commerce, up to the year 2019.

2017 - Renewal of Recognition of Research Centres of Tamil, Mathematics, Botany & Zoology up to the year 2020.

2017 - Proposal submitted to start MSc., (IT) course (Under Self Finance)

2018 - Rs.95 lakhs has been sanctioned by DST under FIST Scheme. For improving teaching & research facilities of Science Departments.

2018 - Department of English is elevated as Research Centre.

2018 - Permanent Affiliation of courses by MS University for the period of 10 years.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS BOARD OF STUDIES MEETINGS

Board of Studies Meetings was held by five departments to redesign the existing curricula during this academic year. They are the Departments of Tamil, Commerce, B.B.A., B.C.A., and B.Sc. (IT). The course structure of M.Sc. (IT) to be introduced in the ensuing year has also been approved.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL Academic Council met on 31.10.2017. Awards Committee meeting was held on 12.06.17 and 03.01.2018.

ACADEMIC AUDIT Internal academic audit has been conducted on 21.09.2017 and 22.09.2017 for all the departments by the audit committee constituted with senior faculty members of our college. External academic audit has been carried out by Dr.K.Sahayaraj, D.Sc., Head and Associate Professor of Zoology, St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai for all the science departments on 11.10.2017. Dr.S.Ganesan, Head and Associate Professor of Economics, ANJA College, Sivakasi carried out the external audit for the arts departments on 13.10.2017. Recommendations for implementation in the ensuing years were made.

STAFF COUNCIL

The staff council consisting of the Principal, Heads of the Departments, the Senate member, IQAC coordinator and the Staff Club Secretary met 10 times during this academic year.

IQAC

IQAC has organized a practical session on “Stress Management through Yoga” for the Adminstrative Staff Members. Further, a training session on “Heartful meditation” was conducted along with the Staff Club for the Teaching and Non-Teaching Faculty. A meeting with External Members of the Committee was held to discuss the plan of action to be carried out in the college. It was decided to implement the scheme “Collect used Ball Pens”, by Eco Club through students acting as Quality Circle members. An awareness programme on “EPF-Aadhar-PAN card Linkage” was organized for the Self Finance faculty, administrative members and supporting staff addressed by the Commissioner of EPF. A proposal has been sent to UGC for conducting National Level conference on the topic “Higher Education : Gen.Next”.

RESULTS Choice Based Credit system is being followed from the academic year 2005-2006. Students are given an option of choosing one non-major elective / skill based elective core paper each semester from any of the 16 departments. Every semester an extra credit paper (self study mode) is offered by each department. Students may take up a paper from any department to earn extra credit. Systematic teaching, regularized continuous internal assessment and remedial coaching have enabled the institution to fetch good results. Analysis of result of UG Examination, April 2017, revealed that Department of English, Physics, Zoology, and Computer Science have produced more than 95% results. The Departments of Economics, Tamil, Commerce and Mathematics have produced more than 90% results.

Among the PG Departments, Botany, Zoology, History, Tamil and Mathematical Economics have produced 100% results. The Department of Commerce has produced more than 95% result.

I TO VI Semester consolidated Result of Part I, II, III, IV & V of B.A./B.Sc. /B.Com. (2014-2017) I to IV Semester Consolidated Result of M.A./M.Sc. & M.Com. (2015-2017) REGULAR COURSES No. No. No. Percentage Subject Code Registered Appeared Passed of pass B.A. HISTORY 57 57 40 70.18 ECONOMICS 52 52 49 94.23 ENGLISH 62 62 59 95.16 TAMIL 59 59 56 94.92 B.Com. 60 60 56 93.33 Total 290 290 260 89.66 B.Sc. MATHEMATICS 45 45 42 93.33 PHYSICS 39 39 38 97.44 CHEMISTRY 37 37 28 75.68 BOTANY 39 39 31 79.49 ZOOLOGY 37 37 36 97.30 COMP. SCIENCE 46 46 44 95.65

Total 243 243 219 90.12 P.G. Courses M.A. TAMIL 23 23 22 95.65 M.Com. 24 24 23 95.83 M.Sc. BOTANY 16 16 16 100.00 M.Sc. ZOOLOGY 19 19 19 100.00 M.Phil., Tamil 13 13 13 100.00

Total 95 95 93 97.89

SELF FINANCE COURSES U.G. Courses B.A. ENGLISH 115 115 108 93.91 B.Com CA 114 112 89 79.46 B.B.A. 61 60 51 85.00 Total 290 287 248 86.41 B.C.A. 45 44 44 100.00 B.Sc. I.T. 42 42 41 97.62 Total 87 86 85 98.84 P.G. Courses M.A. HISTORY 14 14 14 100.00 M.A. ENGLISH 19 19 17 89.47 M.Sc. MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS 11 11 11 100.00 M.Com. 12 12 10 83.33 M.Sc. MATHS 20 20 18 90.00 Total 76 76 70 92.11

LIBRARY The library is computerized and Barcode system for the transaction of books is practiced since 2010. Access to internet and INFLIBNET is being provided to students and scholars. Books added during this academic year are 1410 thus taking the total number of books to 65019. Six Journals are newly subscribed and as of now 128 Journals are available for reference. The amount spent on library resources is Rs.2,63,000/-

The newly subscribed Journals are  Resonance  Legume – An International Journal  Journal of Literature and Aesthetics  The week  Reedhea (Botany)  Research Journal of English Language and Literature

UGC GRANTS During the year 2017-18, our college received a sum of Rs.53,33,164/- (Fifty Three lakhs and thirty three thousand and one hundred sixty four only.

Details Amount (Rs.)

Autonomous Grant (2015-16) Rs.20,00,000 Autonomous Grant (2016-17) Rs.14,48,174 34,48,174

Merged Schemes (Building) 7,00,000

Minor Research Project Mrs.M.Selvi, Asst. Prof in Botany 1,00,000 Mrs.I.Pandidevi, Asst.Prof. in Economics 9,990

Tamilnadu State Council 10,000

XII Plan –FDP substitute salary 50,000

XII Plan – FDP contingency 15,000

XI Plan-Construction of “Indoor Sports Training Facilities Category – I” 10,00,000

CONSTRUCTION WORK BY MANAGEMENT FOR ENHANCEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE – 2017 -2018

Sl.No. Name of Work Amount Source 1. Providing Flooring arrangement to Hostel Building 30,00,000/- College Development Fund 2. Construction of Ladies &Gents Toilet Near Indoor 8,10,000/- Commissioner Fund Sports Training Facilities

3. Additional Toilet facilities in Hostel Building 12,30,000/- College Development Fund 4. Modernization of Office Room Building 4,95,000/- College Fund

5. Special repair works to Flooring and Roofing, Working 4,90,000/- College Fund table arrangements of Office Building.

6. Construction of Additional 3 Class rooms overt 39,00,000/- SF Fund existing Ground Floor in S.F.block

Ongoing Construction 1. Modernization of Examination Section by providing 4,90,000/- College Fund working table arrangements, roofing and flooring

2. Re-Construction of Compound Wall near Gober Gas 3,70,000/- College Fund Plant for Hostel students

3. Providing Working Table arrangements to S.F. Office 4,76,300/- College Fund Room

4. Providing double flapped open well cover 4,95,000/- College Fund arrangements to Hostel students supply open well and Krishnavasam inner Staff Quarters Open well

5. Providing Electrification arrangements to the newly 30,000/- College Fund constructed Toilet for Ladies & Gents near Indoor Sports Training Centre

6. Providing Water supply & sanitary arrangements to 65,000/- College Funds the newly constructed Toilet for Ladies & Gents near Indoor Sports Training Centre 7. Providing Flood Lamp arrangements to Indoor Sports 9,70,000/- College Development Building Fund Future Plan 1 Special repairs to Compound Wall near Canteen 1,60,000/- College Fund

2 Conversion of A.C.roof into R.C.C. Roof over the First 30,00,000 Commissioner Fund Floor Class rooms and Lab for Zoology Department

ENDOWMENT To recognize the talents of students and to motivate them, Prize endowments are being newly created by faculty members every year.

Sl. Name Purpose Amount No. 1. Dr.R.Drusilla Victoria For those who are working as cooks in the 15,000/- Professor & H.O.D. of Hostel, who have completed nearly 10 years Zoology (Rtd) of service and do not get other benefits when they retire.

2. Tmt.R.Muthulakshmi, 1. To the student who is good at Studies, 20,000/- Asso.Prof. & Head, Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Department of English, 2. To the student who has secured the highest (Rtd) total in core and allied papers (I-V Semesters) 3. To the student who is good at games and sports. 3. Dr.S.Muthulakshmi, 1. A best outgoing student (UG) having no 20,000/- Asso.Prof. & Head, arrears best in sports and recommended Dept.of Botany, (Rtd) by Dr.D.Savithiri. 2. A best outgoing UG student – III B.Sc.,Botany who secures highest total in I – V semesters and more than 75% attendance. 3. PG – II M.Sc.,Botany as above 4. Dr.S.Mariammal, The Best NCC Cadet - Cash Award 20,000/- Associate Professor in Dairy Science 5. Mrs.K.Sivagama Sundari Physically challenged students – I Year if not 20,000/- M/o. K.Kavitha, II year or III Year

SCHOLARSHIP Several scholarship schemes have been implemented by the Central and State governments to enable students to pursue higher education. During this academic year, 1199 students received scholarships to the tune of Rs.50,24,308/- as detailed below. No. of Amount Sl.No. Name of the Scholarship Students Rs. 1. Adi-Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Scholarship 438 24,68,792

2. Higher Education Special Scholarship (HESS) 77 5,80,000 3. Beedi Workers Children’s Scholarship 412 12,36,000 4. Minority Welfare Scholarship 58 2,32,000 5. BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship 197 4,27,516 6. Merit Scholarship 16 44,000 7. Collegiate Education Scholarship for Full-time 1 36,000 Ph.D. scholars Total 1199 50,24,308

Academic Endeavour Seminar Organisin presentation g seminar Guest Seminar Talent Orientation Depart Publication Resourc / Lectures Field Participatio Inter show/ / Refresher ments s e person Workshop Arranged Trip n National Training course national / Exhibition Tamil 22 42 - - 3 2 4 1 2 - English 3 - 11 8 - 4 - 2 2 - History - 3 4 - 2 1 - - - - Economics 7 2 - 5 12 1 1 1 - 2 Commerce - - 4 7 - 1 4 2 - 1 Maths 2 13 12 1 - 1 --- - - Physics 5 - - 6 1 3 2 2 1 1 Book-1 Chemistry 6 - - 2 - 2 - 1 1 1 Botany 9 2 - 2 3 1 1 1 2 5 Zoology 5 11 - 3 2 6 - 3 2 5 Computer 5 - 2 - - 2 4 - 2 - Science Dairy 2 ------2 Science Maths (SF) - - 2 2 ------Computer 8 - 3 5 ------Science (SF)

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Extension is now accepted as the Third Dimension equal in importance to teaching and research. Our institution sensitizes students about their responsibility towards the society through various extension programmes thus contributes towards social renaissance. The following table summarizes the details of extension activities undertaken by various departments.

Extension Activity Committee Report

Sl. Nature of Activity Place Date Organised by No. of No. Beneficiaries 1. Survey among Courtallam 27.07.2017 Department of Public Tourists Visiting Economics Courtallam 2 Awareness Sri Parasakthi 06.10.2017 Department of 96 HSC students Programme on C.A. College for Commerce from Tenkasi and A.C.S. courses Women, Educational to HSC students Courtallam District 3. Exhibition portraying Government 19.01.2018 Department of School Students Key concepts in High School, Physics Physics Vedamputhur 4. Demonstration of TKD School, 21.07.2017 Department of School Students Physics Courtallam Physics Experiments 5. Talent Exam in Sri Parasakthi 30.12.2017 Department of 193 school Chemistry College, Chemistry students Courtallam 6. Popularisation of Sri Parasakthi 11.01.2018 Department of 193 school Science Activities College, Chemistry students Courtallam 7. Preparation of Small Sri Parasakthi 12.01.2018 Department of Our College Scale Industries College, Chemistry students Products Courtallam 8. Exhibition on Sri Parasakthi 09.10.2017 Department of 1425 school and Medicinal Plants College, Zoology college students Courtallam 9. Health Camp Sri Parasakthi 01.02.2018 Department of 294 students College, Zoology Courtallam

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL

Tamil Literary Association was inaugurated on 18.09.2017. The Department has organized a one day Seminar on “Muthamizh vizha karutharangam ” on 30.01.2018 and a one day Workshop on “Internet Tamil” on 07.10.2017. Three special guest lectures were arranged. The students of PG and M.Phil courses have presented 34 research papers in “Viyalavattam”. First year PG students were taken to Daily Thanthi office at Tirunelveli from 12.02.2018 to 21.02.2018 for Journalism Training Programme.

The faculty members of this Department have presented 42 research papers. Dr.S.Mahalakshmi has attended three workshops. Dr.M.Maheswari has been recognized with “Kalvi Semmal Award -2017” by Kaviarasar Kalai Tamil Sangam, Paramathi, Vellore. Dr.M.Maheswari, Dr.Parvathi and Dr.S.Vijila Nesamani have acted as a resource persons in various forums. The faculty members of this department Mrs.M.Suthana and Mrs.S.Kalamari have been awarded with Ph.D. degree during this academic year. Dr.S.Paravathi has produced 3 Ph.D. scholars. Dr.V.Thilagam and Mrs.K.Kowsalya have participated in a workshop on Research Methodology conducted by Gandhigram University. Eleven faculty members took part in a workshop organized by St.Xavier’s College Palayamkottai from 05.06.2017 to 09.06.2017. Eight faculty members of this department have attended “Iniya Tamil Workshop”. Orientation course was attended by Dr.S.Pandimadevi & Dr.S.Eswari. The renewal of recognition of Research centre of Tamil made up to the year 2020.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

The English Literary Association was inaugurated on 01.09.2017. As an extended part of Literary Association a Literary Club “Meraki” has been established and inaugurated by the Principal and 30 competitions to showcase the creativity of students were conducted. The department has organized one day International Seminar on “Globalization on Second Language Acquisition, Teaching and Learning” on 23.09.2017 and conducted a State Level Workshop on “Soft Skills” on 13.12.2017 and 14.12.2017. A talent show “Enthusia” was organized in Intra Collegiate level and at Inter Collegiate National Level. To strengthen the EQ of students, various National and International Days were observed. The department has a proposal of conducting one day International Conference on “English Literature – A tool for upliftment” and carrying out an extension activity “Teaching for Spastic Children” during this month.

Dr.S.Karthika and Dr.M.P.Anuja have been recognized as Approved Guides of M.S.University. Dr.S.Karthika has presented 6 papers in International Conferences, published 5 papers in UGC approved international journals and attended one workshop and an orientation programme. Mrs. A.S.Radha, Mrs.K.Nisha, Dr.M.P.Anuja, Mrs.S.Shanmugakani, Ms.S.V.Sundari have presented one paper each in International Seminar. Ms.S.V.Sundari has published 2 papers in international journals and Dr.M.P.Anuja attended one day orientation to the Research Supervisors organized by M.S.University. Mrs.A.S.Radha, Mrs.K.Nisha, Dr.R.Karthika,Ms. S.V.Sundari attended one day National workshop on “Electronic resources for effective learning, teaching and research" I am happy to inform that the PG Department of English is elevated as a Research Centre in January 2018.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

The History Association was inaugurated by Dr.Ramesh Kumar, Associate Professor of History, Rajapalayam Raju’s College, Rajapalayam on 11.10.2017. The Association has organized a programme on “Paintings through the Ages in TamilNadu and an awareness programme on “Blue whale game and Crime against Women”. Quiz competition on the theme “Freedom struggle” was conducted. A one day National level workshop on ‘Challenges to Democracy in India” has been organized on 23.02.2018. The department celebrated Kamaraj birth day and Founder’s day. First year students were taken to Keeladi for Archeological Field trip.

Dr.S.Amirthavalli is an external expert in Board of studies of M.S.University and subject expert in Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli. She acted as a resource person in national level seminar and also presented a paper there. Dr.S.Kanagammal acted as a resource person in an International Seminar and presented 4 papers. She has presented 2 papers in National level Seminar. Dr.S.Kanagammal has been nominated as a Doctoral Committee member in M.S.University, Tirunelveli. She is the approved guide of Mother Theresa university, Kodaikanal and M.S.university, Tirunelveli. Dr.H.Rasi acted as a Doctoral Committee Member in M.S.University, Tirunelveli and Thiruvalluvar College, Papanasam.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Economics Association was inaugurated on 21.09.2017 by Dr.R.Asokan, Associate Professor of Economics, Government Arts College for Women, Selam. It has organized one day state level training on Women Enterpreneurship on 6.10.2017 and two guest lectures. Dr.S.Kayarkanni has participated 3 state level seminars and presented one paper

14 in national conference. She has to her credit 4 international publications and received “Best Social Service” award from Indian Human Welfare & Vigilance organization. She acted as resource person in 12 programmes and recognized as a member of Doctoral Committee for Ph.D. programme for research scholars of Ecomomics of M.S.University, S.T.Hindu College, Naercoil and M.D.T.Hindu College, Tirunelveli. Moreover, she is the external expert, Board of Studies in Economics, M.S.University. She is the question paper setter in Economics in different institutions. Ms.P.Mathumathi has presented one paper in National Conference. She is a Member in Board of Studies in Economics of Sadakathullah Appa College and a Question paper setter in Economics of various institutions. Dr.I.Pandi Devi has completed a Minor project funded by UGC. Mrs.M.Santhi and Dr.I.Pandi Devi have been the question paper setters in Economics. Environment club of this department has organized 8 programmes and Population Education Cell conducted 8 programmes.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Commerce Association was inaugurated by Dr.K.Jayakodi, Associate Professor of Commerce, Saraswathi Narayanan College, Madurai on 01.09.2017. The Department has organized 4 guest lectures. As a part of extension activity, the Department has conducted an “Awareness Programme on CA and ACS Courses to school students” and 96 students from 9 schools participated. A two day training programme has been organized by the department on 13th and 14th February 2018 and sixty students underwent the training in preparing paper carry bags, kumkum, phenoyl and candle. Besides this, the department has organized one day International Conference on “Social Entrepreneurship – An Emerging Trend”. An Inter Collegiate Cultural Fest “Cachet com 2018” is proposed to be conducted on 13th of this Month. Second year U.G students were taken to Vikas Textiles at Rajapalayam as a field trip.

Dr.K.Thiripurasundari, Principal has produced 3 Ph.D.scholars during this academic year. She has published 3 papers in International Journals and presented one paper in International Conference. Dr.N.Rajeswari has published 2 papers in international journal and presented one paper in international Conference. Dr.R.Malini has published 2 papers in International Journals. Dr.R.Sriandal Esakkirani and Dr.V.Jaisudha Devi have been recognized as Approved Guides of M.S.University. Dr.R.Sriandal Esakkirani has presented one paper in an International Conference. The renewal of recognition of Research Centre of Commerce has been made up to 2019.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Mathematics Association was inaugurated on 22.09.2017 by Dr.M.Marudai, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Bharathidasan university,Trichy. Seventeen PG students participated in the state level workshop on “NET Training Programme”, organized by A.P.C.Mahalakshmi College, Tuticorin. Dr.S.Jeyalakshmi, Dr.Selvi and Mrs.N.Durgadevei have published 3 papers each in International Journals. Dr.S.Jeyalaksmi and Dr.Selvi have presented 3 and 4 papers respectively in International Conferences. Dr.S.Jeyalaksmi is a Member of Board of Studies in Mathematics in Sadakathullah Appa College. Dr.R.Selvi acted as the member of Doctoral Committee six times and produced one Ph.D scholars. She is a member in the editorial board for “Sohag Journal of Mathematics”. Dr.P.Chitradevi served as a resource person in state level seminar and acted as Quiz master. Mrs.K.Suguna Devi and Mrs.S.Usha Devi in self finance stream have published three research papers in International journal.. The renewal of recognition of Research Centre of Mathematics was made up to 2020.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS The department has organized one state level seminar, two guest lectures and two demonstrations. The days of social acclaim such as “Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Memorial Day” was observed to pay tribute for our Former President and Scientist. Further, “Energy Conservation Day” was celebrated and street play highlighting the relevance of conservation of energy was performed. Rally was conducted to create awareness on Blue Whale Game. As a part of extension activity, Science Exhibition was arranged twice at Government High School, Vedhamputhur and at T.K.D.School, Courtallam. The final year students interacted with the school children. Further, students were taken for an educational tour to Radio Astronomical Centre, Ooty and for a Motivational tour to Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Memorial Block, Rameswaram. V.M.Bharathi Devi, II B.Sc., and K.Divya Lakshmi have received “Young Scientist Guide Teacher Award” in the 25th National Science Congress 2017. Dr.S.Chitra has published three research articles in International Journals and Dr.M.Umadevi and D.Ananthajothi each has published one article in International Journals. Dr.S.Chitra has a book published by Kavya Publishers entitled “Rathinaviyal Oru Arimugam”, to her credit. She was invited as a Resource Person at an International Conference held at Potsdam, Germany and is a Member in Editorial Board of “Journal of Physics and Applications”. She also served as a Member in Doctoral Committee of M.S.University and attended four academic enrichment programmes. Dr.M.Uma devi is at present, the Member in Advisory and Review Board of “Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Science and Technoloy” and a member in the Review Board of “Advance Science, Engineering and

Medicine”. She also underwent one week course on “Recent Advances in Material Research”.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Inauguration of Chemistry Association took place on 13.09.2017 and special lectures by eminent personalities have been arranged. “Chemfest” – a Cultural event and a One Day Workshop on “Promoting Chemistry students as Entrepreneurs” were organized. The department celebrated “Youth Inspiration Day” and has observed “National Science Day”. Students’ knowledge in Chemistry is enriched through programmes like “Recitation of Periodic Elements”, and “General Quiz” organized on every sixth day order. 61 students participated in “CONTECH -17/18 (Test- National Level) organized by the Association of Chemistry Teachers, that operates under the care of Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai on 25.01.2018. As a part of extension activitiy, the department has conducted “Chemistry Talent Exam-2017” for the higher secondary school students wherein 193 students from 13 Government and 7 Matriculation schools in Tenkasi Educational District participated. A two day programme on Popularization of Science Activities sponsored by TNSCST has also been organized to High School students in Tenkasi Educational District. A workshop on Preparation of Small Scale Products to Self Help Groups was conducted. Students were taken for a field visit to Vasantham Polymer.

Dr.M.R.K.Hemalatha and Dr.L.Muthulakshmi have published one paper in International Journals. Dr.M.Sudha underwent Staff Training conducted by M.S.University. Dr.V.Dhanam and Dr.L.Muthulakshmi have participated in one state level seminar. Dr.L.Muthulakshmi, Dr.R.Shanmuga Kala, Dr.M.Sudha and Mrs.M.R.K.Hemalatha have participated in one International Workshop.

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

Botany Association was inaugurated on 13.09.2017. Dr.S.Karuppasamy, Associate Professor of Botany, Madura College, Madurai delivered a special lecture on “Biodiversity and Conservation” on this occasion. The department has organized a state level seminar on “Biology of untapped floristic forms” on 05.01.2018. The students of Botany participated in intercollegiate competition organized by St.Xavier’s college, Palayamkottai and won I and II prize in “Art form Waste” and “Poster presentation” respectively. B.Sivasankari (II M.Sc.,) presented a paper in State level seminar. The department has arranged study tours and fields trip to UG and PG students.TNSCST students’ project has been sanctioned to Dr.V.Manimekalai and Dr.K.Parani.

Dr.V.Manimekalai has been recognized as a member of Doctoral Committee for Ph.D. programme in M.S.University and St.Mary’s College, tuticorin. She was invited as a resource person by IQAC of Pioneer Meenakshi Womens College , Sivagangai . Dr.M.Anitha was invited as a resource peron in a State level seminar. Dr.Parani acted as a Chairpereson in a National seminar. Dr.M.Selvi, Mrs.S.Indira Rani presented a paper in National Seminar.Mrs.S.Bangajavalli and Mrs.S.Indra Rani participated in two state level seminars and Dr.B.kamatchi Kala took part in international seminar. Dr. K.Ambli attened a lecture organized by District Science Centre. Dr.M.Sermakani and Refresher course was attended by Dr.M.Anitha & Mrs..S.Bangajavalli.

The renewal of recognition of Research Centre of Botany was made up to 2020.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Zoology Association was inaugurated on 04.09.2017. The department has organized a national seminar on “Pain Management through Ayurveda” and an international seminar. “Zoo-Fest 2018 was celebrated at inter collegiate and intra collegiate level. Besides, it also conducted a workshop on “Advanced techniques in Vermibiotechnology” and organized programmes like Ayurvedic Health camp and guest lecture and Ethic food festival. The Department celebrated “Science day celebration" on 14.02.2018. An amount of Rs.95 lakhs was sanctioned to the Department of Zoology & Botany together from DST – FIST for the infrastructure development of our college. The P.G. students have been taken for lab visit at CMST Centre, Rajakkamangalam and AVN Arockia hospital, Madurai. 5 Field trips were arranged for students. Dr. M.Maruthi Kalaiselvi published one paper in International Journal and presented 5 papers. She has been invited as a subject expert for Doctoral Committee and external examiner for M.Phil in St.Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai. She acted as a resource person once. Dr.Maruthi kalaiselvi, Dr.Senthil Kumari and Dr.K.Vasanthi have been recognized as a member of Doctoral Committee for Ph.D. programme in M.S.University. One research scholar was awarded Doctoral degree under her guidance of Dr. M.Maruthi Kalaiselvi. Dr.Senthil Kumari has produced one Ph.D. scholar during this academic year. Dr.Senthil Kumari, Dr.T.Saratha. Dr.K.Vasanthi, Dr.B.Esakkiammal each has presented one paper in National Conference on “Pain management through Ayurveda”. Dr.K.Vasanthi published two papers in International Journals. Dr.B.Esakkiammal Published a paper in online international journal of Scire Science. Dr.B.Esakkiammal and Dr.N.Shanthi Priya attended Refresher course. Dr.C.Perungkottur selvi acted as resource person. Dr.Maruthi kalaiselvi and Dr.K.Vasanthi each produced one Ph.D. Regarding students achievement, Muthulakshmi III B.Sc awarded first cash prize of Rs.1000, for best paper presentation. B.Usha II M.Sc., Zoology published two papers in International Journal. 3 UG

18 students presented paper in Science club. The renewal of recognition of Research centre of Zoology made upto the year 2020.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science Association was inaugurated on 22.12.2017 before which three guest lecturer were arranged for the students.A Stater level Seminar on “Computing Techniques” and a Workshop –PHP have been organized by the department. Dr.K.Rajalakshmi, Head of the Depatment attended two workshops and De.N.Sivajothi has presented two papers in International Confernce. Ms.P.Radhika and S.Sivasankari of III B.Sc. Computer Science won II Prize in Tech Quiz held at Thiruvalluvar College, Papanasam.

DEPARTMENT OF DAIRY SCIENCE

The department has arranged an in plant training at Aavin, Madurai for I PG student from 19th to 28th February 2018. The Final year PG students visited RBS Dairy, V.K.Puthur, Surandai and M/S Raja Biscuits, Pavoorchatram. Students participated and won prizes in SPC Zoo – Fest and secured Ist place in Rangoli and Poster presentation. Enthusia’17 was attended by the students and N.Siddic Nisha secured III prize in Pencil sketch, S.Sivamani Devi & T.Selvi secured III Prize in Rangoli. I am happy to inform that A.Rajalakshmi, Alumnae of the Department has been recruited as Deputy Manager (Quality Control) in Aavin, Erode recently.

Dr.P.Kalyani and Dr.S.Mariammal participated in National Seminar on “Pain Management through Ayurvedha” on 09th October 2017 organized by PG & Research Department of Zoology.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION During the academic year 2017-2018 the following students represented Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in various games and participated in the Inter University Tournaments held in various places. S.No. Games Name Class 1. Kho - kho C.Pushpavathi II B.Sc. Maths K.Santhiya II BA English 2. Volley Ball M.Sangari II BA English 3. Basket Ball V.Muppudathi III BA English K.Siva Nandhini Devi III B.Sc.,Comp.Sci. 4. Hockey K.Chitra Devi II B.Sc. Maths 5. Ball Badminton P.Srimathi II M.Sc. Botany S.Essakiammal I M.Sc. Botany

Adding value to the college, Miss.R.Divya Bharathi II B.C.A.got Silver medal in the State Level Boxing Tournament held at Kumara Guru College, Coimbatore. The following students of our college won Chief Ministers’ Trophy in the District Level Competitions held at Anna Stadium, Tirunelveli. S.No. Name Class Event Position 1. T.Anitha I B.Sc. (Botany) Hurdles Second 2. S.Divya II BBA Discuss throw Second 3. C.Pushpavathi II B.Sc(Maths) Triple Jump Third 19 students participated in State Level CM Trophy Ball Badmiton, Kadadi, Volley Ball, Basket Ball and Boxing tournaments held in various places across the State. Our Basket Ball team won the Chief Ministers Trophy in the District Level and the Volley Ball and Badminton team emerged as runners. Five students participated and won prizes in Saral Mini Marathon competition held at Courtallam.

Our college has organized District Level Chess Tournament on 17.02.2018 and 18.02.2018 in which 10 students of our college participated and won 8 prizes ‘under the age of 25’ category. Volley Ball team of our college got the 4th place in National level PSN Trophy and a cash award of Rs.5000/- was given to the players. In the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Meet held at Dr.M.G.R.Stadium, Madurai, M.Pechiammal, II BBA got Silver Medal in Long Jump.

Dr.D.Savithiri attended one refresher course in Physical Education during the year. She has participated in an International Conference and presented a paper in a State Level Seminar.

SELF FINANCE DEPARTMENTS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Mrs.Kamini@Muthukrishnammal and Mrs. S.Mahadevi were awarded with Doctoral Degree during this academic year. Mrs.M.Murugeshwari passed in SET examination. Dr.Kamini took part in a workshop . Mrs.A.Geethanjali has participated in an International Seminar and P.Ramalakshmi has presented 2 papers. Mrs.P.Rathi, besides the presentation of two papers , published 2 articles in UGC referred journals. Mrs.G.Soundarya Kodi has presented 7 papers and Ms.K.Sankari, Ms.Mahadevi and Ms.M. Murugeshwari participated in one workshop. The department has won the overall shield in “Enthusia-2017” an intra- collegiate event conducted by the Department of English.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

One day training programme was conducted on the topic “Advanced Java Programming” by ECCI Academy, Palayamkottai. Ms.V.PownMuniammal published an article in International Journal and participated in three National workshops. Ms.C.Gomathi, and Ms.R.K.V.Svetha have participated in one National workshop. Ms.A.Padma published two papers in International Journal, presented a paper in International Conference and participated in National workshop. Ms.M.HariharaLakshmi published two papers in International Journal and presented two papers in International Conference. Ms.B.RamaLakshmi, and N.JothiMoorthi have participated in one National workshop.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

Ms.M.Athilakshmi, III B.Com, has won the “Best NSS Volunteer Award” at University level for the year 2017. As part of “Swachh Bharat” campaign , the students of NSS took part in a cleanliness drive at Courtallam Main Falls and Min Nagar.Two Awareness programmes on “Indane Safety” and “ Eye Donation” were organized inside the campus.Pledge has been taken by NSS students on “National Unity Day”“Integrity Pledge” being promoted by the Central Vigilance Commission was taken by students to achieve a corruption-free society followed by speech by Inspector, Courallam Police Station. Orientation Course was attended by three Programme Officers of NSS. “Joy of Giving” week was celebrated in our college and gifts were given to the management employees. 1400 students were participated in Vivekananda Kendra examination conducted in our college on 20.12.2017. And 14 students have attended the Vivekananda Camp at Kanyakumari from 21.02.2018 to 25.02.2018. Fuel conservation awareness programme to the NSS volunteers was organized by Indane gas Agency, Tenkasi on 12.02.2018. The Awareness programme on Environment protection will be held on 06.03.2018.

NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC)

I am proud to announce that L/Cpl S.Divya has participated in the Basic Mountaineering Course in Uttar Kashi, Uttrakand . She is the only female cadet representing Tamilnadu in the camp and secured “A” grade and is recommended for Advanced Mountaineering Course. Apart from the regular camps, cadets took part in NIC camp held at Warangal, Andra Pradesh and Vallam, Tanjavur as well as Zonal Shooting Camps held at Madurai and Namakkal.

One candidate took part in Army attachment camp held at Bangalore. Rallies were organized by NCC to create awareness on “Swaach Abiyan” and “ Dengue “ besides a

21 guest lecture on “Life Support Training”. “B” Certificte Examination has been taken up by 51 cadets and “C” Certificate Examination was attended by 19 cadets.

ICAR –BIOCONVERSION TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) scheme of All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Energy for Agriculture and Agro based Industries (ICAR – AICRP on EAAI) is functioning at Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam since 1977. At present the centre is pursuing research on  BIO ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM PAPER MILL SLUDGE  SOLAR DISTILLATION SYSTEM WITH NANO FLUIDS  DESIGN OF HIGH RATE REACTOR FOR VARIOUS INDUSTRIA EFFLUENTS  ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE

Further, this centre has constructed a 6M3 Deenbandu Solid State Biogas Plant at an old age home located in the premises of AUM PRANAV ASHRAM at Ilangi during the month of March 2017. The gas produced from this plant helps to replace 6 LPG cylinders per month thus resulting in a savings of Rs.4000/- for the Ashram.

The annual progress report for the year 2017 – 2018 was presented by Dr.T.Karuppayee at XXIth annual workshop on “All India Coordinated Research Project on Energy for Agriculture and Agro based Industries” held at Tamil Nadu Agriculture University Coimbatore, held between 17th -19th January 2018. Besides this a Quinquennial Report covering the period 2012 – 2017 was also presented by Dr.T.Karuppayee with Tamilnadu Agriuculture University, Coimbatore during June 2017.

The paper titled “Design and Development of Solar Tunnel Dryer with control system with large scale drying of Agro products”, was published in “International Journal of Agriculture Science” by Dr.G.Saravanapriya, Research Engineer of ICAR Centre.

FOUNDER’S DAY AND FOUNDER PRINCIPAL’S DAY

To renew the vision of our Founders Mr.A.R. Subbiah Mudaliar and Selvi.S.Bagirathi, our college celebrated the Founder’s Day with zest and fervor. Mrs. P.Gowri, Associate Professor of English (Retired) lighted the lamp and gave the memorial address. Mrs. V.R.Algammal, Office Superintendent recalled the hard work put forth by the founders towards the establishment of this Institution. Winners of the competitions held in this connection have been recognized in the function. Endowment established to the tune of

Rs.32,500/- by our retired Former Principal Dr.O.Anandavalli and Professor Selvi.S.Kalaivani to celebrate this function needs a special mention.

CAREER AND COUNSELLING CELL

The Cell has organized three Training Sessions to prepare the students for Placement on the topics, “Resume Guide for Students”, “A Spotlight on Life Skills” and “Interview Skills”. Besides this, an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme was conducted for the Final year students in liason with Central Palmgur and Palm Products Institute, Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Chennai. The Computer Science and IT students were given with Guest lecture on “Enhancing Job prospects through International Certified Courses” and the Commerce Students were addressed on the topic “Career opportunities through Tally Software”.

Competency based Skill Development Training in four sectors Viz., Beauty and Wellness, Electronics and Computer Hardware, Telecom and Tourism & Hospitality has been arranged for the Final Year students through PMKK Centre, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli. Five hundred students will be undergoing training free of cost and the eligible candidates will be provided with a Skill Card and Certificate by National Skill Development Corporation, Government of India. Further, the students are intimated about campus interviews organized by other colleges and arrangements are being made to conduct the one in the campus during March. I am happy to inform that six of our students out of 19, have been selected in the campus interview organized by JP College of Arts and Science, Ayigudi.

LIBRARY CLUB  Observed “Librarian Day” commemorating the 125th birthday of Dr.S.R.Ranganathan who is known as the “Father of Library Science in India”.  Organized INFLIBNET N-LIST training programme for PG students and Research scholars.  Conducted essay writing and elocution competitions underlining the importance of Library.  Undertook Book reviews by learned faculty and students.

ROAD SAFETY PATROL Students were inducted into the Road Safety Patrol in regulating traffic near our college during morning and evening hours. They also evinced interest in participating in a rally organized to create awareness among the public about their “Right to Vote” on 20.10.2017. The rally that was started from Gandhi Statue, Tenkasi was flagged off by

Mr.Murugan, Thasildar. Another rally to commemorate “National Voters Day”, urging people to franchise their votes in the public election has also been arranged on 25.01.2018.

ELECTORAL LITERACY CLUB

As per the direction from the District Collector, Electoral Literacy Club consisting of the Principal, two senior faculty members and students has been inaugurated in our campus on 25.01.2018. The members of this club was aksed to create awareness of the importance of elections and voting. Students of the Club took the oath in the presence of Mr. K.Aravind, Special Tahsildar (Election) and Mr. R.Murugan, Tahsildar, Tenkasi to strengthen democracy by taking part in the elections. Our college is the First College of this area to inaugurate the Electoral Literacy Club.

YOUTH RED CROSS

Awareness programme on “HIV/AIDs” has been organized and Dr.C.Rajesh Kannan, Government Hospital, Shencottah, inaugurated the programme. International Youth Day 2017 dedicated to celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice and sustainable peace was celebrated by Youth Red Cross in our campus. Deliberations on the topic “Dengue Fever and Preventive Measures” were arranged. Moreover, the importance of “Rally for River” – a breakthrough campaign launched by Isha Foundation to save the Life lines of this country has been highlighted by Youth Red Cross Members. Every second day order, the Youth Red Cross students involve in creating awareness on Cleanliness.

COLLEGE UNION Student union, the nurseries of leadership, is functioning effectively in our college. Election to the college student union was held on 02.08.2017 and students excepting the first year students, cast their votes through E-Voting system. The College Union was inaugurated by Dr.R.Venkat Raman, Principal, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi on 30.08.2017.

ORIENTATION

An orientation programme was organized for the freshers on 26.07.2017 and the Prinicipal highlighted the importance of value-based education. The Department Heads elaborated the opportunities available in the campus. Freshers were wished to have a fruitful learning experience.

PUBLICATIONS The Research Committee collect and compile the research work of the faculty members. “Bouquet of Blossom”, a compilation of the Research Papers published and presented by the faculty members is released every year during college day.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACIVITY COMMITTEE The students were encouraged to take part in competitions organized by external agencies. This year, the Poetry Recitation event held by Murasoli Trust has been attended by students and Ms.S.Jeyarani, III B.A.English secured I Prize and A.Raja Nivetha, III B.Sc. Maths secured II Prize at State level. Ms.P.Meena, II B.Com., secured third place in the Quiz competition held at District level by BSNL. V.Bagavathi, I M.A. English won II prize in elocution competition organised by District Rural Development Authority. M.Indira, I.B.Com secured II place in the Verse Writing and A.Raja Nivetha of III B.Sc., Mathematics got III place in Elocution competitions held at district level in commemoration of Dr.MGR centenary celebration.

HEALTH CARE CENTRE

The Health Care centre is a vital influencer of student health. Many preventive care aspects have been taken by the centre during this academic year.

It has organized a camp focusing on creating “Awareness about Dengue” in association with Government Hospital, Shencottah and Rotary Club of Sakthi, Courtallam. It was conducted in the campus on 01.09.2017 and Nivavembu Kudineer, a Siddha Medicine recommended for prevention and management of all types of viral infections / fevers was distributed to all our students. Following this, the gathering was addressed by Dr.Rajesh Kannan and Dr.A.Kala, Dr.S.Hariharan.

Under the head “Varunnkal Nalam Kappom” a four – part series that began with a lecture on “Women and Health” followed by a lecture that discussed “Dengue Fever – Symptoms and Treatment. “ The final two lectures were on “Home Made Remedies & Health Care” and “Nature gift to maintain Health”.

STUDENTS WELFARE COMMITTEE

Awareness Programme on “Dengue” was arranged on 06.11.2017. Students were imparted with awareness on “Central Government Insurance Schemes” by the Manager of Pandian Grama Bank, Melagaram.

ANTI RAGGING COMMITTEE Anti Ragging Committee organized a meeting on September 11th 2017 to create awareness on the Blue Whale Games. Mrs.Janaki, Inspector of Police, Corutallam highlighted the evils of the game and advised the students to stay away from such dangerous games.

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATION The automation work of the examination section was completed and implemented from 2011 onwards. Newly designed final consolidated statement of marks with security measures will be issued to the outgoing student from this academic year onwards. The examination is going to be modernized for which the plan has been approved. I appreciate the services of Controller of Examination and Deputy controllers.

HOSTEL There are 250 students in the hostel. Parents/Visitors are permitted to visit their wards on 2nd and 4th Sunday on production of their ID Card. The inmates are provided with a healthy and caring atmosphere. Mess is running on dividing system in our hostel. Apart from studies, they are engaged in conducting poojas and celebrate religious functions with fervor. Another best practice in our hostel is “Sathya Angadi”. The things required by hostel students will be kept in a room along with the price list. Students do the transactions with no one to monitor. It is functioning very well for the past six years.

In addition to the existing facility of Coin phone system, a high tech device of Reliance Smart Card Pay Phone has also been installed in the hostel. This facility has been introduced in the hostel in this year. The user can use this phone to call two Parents numbers by using open Reusable IC-Cards.

“Heartfulness Meditation”, to fine-tune the heart with the mind to master oneself has been arranged for the inmates of the hostel. The post of night watchman (Mr.C.Ramesh) has been created to ensure safety of students. A full-time Matron Ms.R.Sivagami has also been appointed to take care of inmate’s welfare. Mrs.Radha, the Head Cook is retiring voluntarily from her service. An expert in preparing delicious dishes and made hostellers forget about their mother’s cooking at home, Mrs.Radha deserves kudos.

TYPEWRITING & M.S. OFFICE TRAINING

To equip the students with vocational skills, training in typewriting and COA is offered to hostel students from 3.30-7.30 p.m every day. During the odd semester, 199 students underwent training and took up the examination and during the even semester 71 students

26 are undergoing training. I am happy to state that our Typewriting institution has been recognised by the Tamil Nadu Government in this academic year and 4 of our students have been selected for the Government services. 18 Students took up examination on Computer Office Automation Course and passed out.

AMENITIES

COLLEGE CANTEEN

The management of the canteen is directly under the control of College Administration. The contract of the canteen will be renewed every year. At present the canteen is run by Hotel Tamilnadu. Students use canteen facility for their lunch and evening tea with snacks.

PRINTING PRESS & CO-OPERATIVE STORE

The printing press is functioning in the college premises for the past 41 years. It undertakes the work of printing application forms, invitations,certificates and registers. Book binding is also being done here. The Co-operative store sells stationeries and other essentials to the students for the past four years.

FUNCTIONS AND FESTIVALS Along with academics, students are given exposure to our rich tradition and culture through various celebrations. . Vilakku Pooja is arranged every Friday for Hostel inmates. . Dussehra is celebrated with “Kolu” for nine days in a grand manner. . Sri Andal Kalyanam is celebrated with all gradeur and splendor on the last Friday of Margazhi. . Thai Pongal is celebrated at department level.

PARENT – TEACHER ASSOCIATION

PTA composed of parents and teachers intended to facilitate parental participation is meeting on a regular basis once or twice per term to discuss student’s progress. During 2017-2018, PTA meeting was held at college level to inform the parents about the opportunities available in the campus for academic excellence of students. Over 1000 parents participated in the event. Later they were given with the details of their ward’s performance in the respective Departments. The Office Bearers of the PTA met on

16.09.2017 and passed a resolution to donate the required amount needed for the construction of additional toilets for students. This year one Record Clerk Ms.Saroja is appointed for PTA to collect fees from the students. Every year, three non-teaching staff are paid from PTA funds. Coin Box Telephone has been installed and maintained by PTA. I express my sincere gratitude to our Parent – Teacher association for their contribution for the development of the College.

ALUNMAE ASSOCIATION

A fund of Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only) has been donated for the construction of health care centre for students during this year. The existing amenities provided by alumnae association viz., provisioning of Xerox facility and Coin Box telephone facility in hostel is being continued. Besides this, funds are provided for printing of Student’s Address Book and maintenance of college website. I sincerely thank our Alunmae Association for their constant support.

To conclude, I wish to record my sincere thanks to our Commissioner, H.R. & C.E. Dept. who rendered valuable support and encouragement for the development of our institution.

I must mention my deep sense of thanks to energetic Secretary of our College for his unrelenting support to all our endeavors.

I also express my deep sense of gratitude to all the members of Educational Society, College Committee and Governing Body for their cooperation for the smooth functioning of the college.

I also extend my thanks to the entire teaching and non-teaching faculty for their enormous coordination and contribution in the growth of our institution. I would like to take this opportunity to place on record our hearty thanks to Parents and Alumina who have been providing constant support to us. Finally I thank our beloved students who have been the back bone in each and every academic accomplishment of our college.

Thank You Very Much!