Principal’s Report 2013-2014

Dear Members of the Managing Board, Staff, Parents, Alumni and Students,

I am happy to present the report of our activities and achievements during the academic year 2013-2014 before you.

I. Strength:

The following is the staff - students’ strength of the college as on 31-12-2013.

UG : 1399 PG : 579 2185 Ph.D. Research Scholars : 207 Regular Teachers : 104 Guest /Adhoc Teachers : 26 Non Teaching staff : 49 Adhoc Technical staff : 06

The academic year 2013-2014 has been a very successful year in terms of curricular and co- curricular activities and achievements. We have started 3 new UG Programmes namely (i) BCA and (ii) B.Com. with Computer Applications under Self-financing stream and (iii) B.Sc. Sports Studies under UGC Innovative Programme during this academic year. Also M.G.University has sanctioned affiliation to start M. A. History Programme under aided stream during 2014-15. In August 2013, UGC sanctioned 2 Career Oriented Certificate/Diploma Programmes namely (i) Certificate in Data Analysis using Statistical Softwares and (ii) Diploma in Hindi Translation and Documentation. In May 2014, UGC has approved our proposal to start 2 Vocational Degree Programmes namely (i) B. Voc. Sustainable Agriculture and (ii) B. Voc. Food Processing Technology as well as 2 Vocational Diploma Programmes namely (i) Renewable Energy and (ii) Computer Hardware, Networking and Computing under Community College Scheme.

This academic year is marked by huge infrastructure development initiatives in our college. We were able to complete the construction of the new Student Amenities Centre and Canteen, thanks to the generous support of our staff, PTA and management. We have completed the renovation works of roofing the B-building with Tata tufford aluminium sheets. The college chapel also was renovated and blessed on 28th February 2014. The construction works of the proposed indoor stadium and swimming pool was inaugurated on 13 December 2013. The construction works of new toilets are ongoing. May I request the sincere support and cooperation of all stakeholders in the timely completion of the new infrastructure development, which will take us to newer heights.

This year the college was singularly fortunate to have the prayerful presence of more than 200 Catholic Bishops from all parts of India in our campus from 4th to 12th February 2014. The historic 31th Plenary session of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) hosted by the Diocese of Palai was inaugurated in our college ground on 5 February 2014 by Arch Bishop Most Rev. Salvatore Penakio, Apostolic Nuncio in the presence of all the cardinals and Catholic Bishops in India. The public reception to the delegates of CBCI meeting was also held in our college ground on 7th February 2014 in the presence of the Chief Minister and many Union/State ministers and other leaders and the public.

1 Many internationally reputed researchers and experts like Prof. Dr. Walter Russel Mead, Yale University, USA, Prof. Dr. J. D. Kalbfleisch, University of Michigan, USA, Dr. B. K. Sinha, University of Maryland, USA; Dr. Guido Knapp, IASOR, Germany visited our campus and delivered invited talks in seminars, international conferences and workshops. Dr. Sashi Tharoor, Union Minister for Human Resource Development visited our college on 12-9-2013 for the 63rd Foundation Day celebrations and inspired our staff and students.

Our student Arjun Lal won the coveted Kalaprathibha title in the M.G.University Youth Festival 2013-14 held at Ernakulam. The results in the National level examinations were very good with over 40 UGC-CSIR NET-JRF winners in 2013-14. Thanks to the hard work of our Career Guidance and Placement Cell in developing soft skills including Proficiency in English, Communication skills, Creative writing skills, ICT skills, Group Discussions and interviews, the results in the campus recruitment were record breaking. During this year 52 students were selected in campus recruitments for appointment by South Indian Bank Ltd and Federal Bank Ltd. The college was selected as a partner institution for the ASAP Training program of the Govt. of Kerala in 2013 and we offered training programs for 3 batches of students in June, July 2013. The ASAP team has ranked our college as Rank I with five star status based on 10 parameters. Our student Ms. Indu Peter was the overall top scorer in the online English Language test conducted by British Council as part of ASAP. Three of our students won prizes in the National level on the spot Essay Competition conducted by the Ministry of Statistics, Govt. of India as part of National Statistics Day celebrations.

A number of co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities and orientation/awareness programmes were organized for students. The SC/ST Cell and Scholarship cell in our college is taking special care to ensure that maximum number of our students are getting scholarships and stipends. Our students have brought laurels to the college by winning 18 University Ranks during the final year examinations held in April/May 2013. The following tables show the achievements of our students during this academic year.

II. University Ranks of Examinations held in 2013. Academic achievements (A short description) : Sl.No. Course Name Rank/Grade 1. B. Sc. Chemistry Jayakrishnan K.R. Rank I (All A+) 2. B.Sc. Physics George Joseph Rank I (All A+) 3. B. A. Politics Jayakrishnan R. Rank I (All A) 4. M. A. English Indu Peter Rank I 5. Do Swapna Mary Varghese Rank III 6. Do Theresa John Rank VI 7. M.A. Politics Ajas V.M. Rank II 8. Do Maheshkumar G. Rank X 9. M.A. Malayalam Ashli Thomas Rank II 10. Do Mini Mariya Thomas Rank V 11. M.Sc.Physics Sunil Sebastian Rank IV 12. M.Sc.Statistics Renu S. Nair Rank IX 13. M.Sc. Applied Microbiology Liya Antony Rank I 14. Do Asha S. Rank II 15. Do Swathikrishna R. Rank III 16. M.Sc.Biostatistics Ambily Nadaraj Rank I 17. Do Winnie Philip Rank II 18. Do Sojet Sebastian Rank III

2 A Victory Day was celebrated on 16th August 2013 to felicitate our students who brought laurels in the university examinations and campus placements.

Results of the University Examinations held in April/May 2013 COURSE Total Total GRADE RANK % Pass appeared Passed A+ A B+ B C+ C VI SEM B.A .Economics 42 32 2 5 5 10 10 7 76.19 B.A .Politics 38 33 - 1 9 17 6 5 I 86.84 B.A .English 25 23 4 4 10 4 1 2 92.00 B.A. Malayalam 15 13 - - 4 6 3 1 86.67 B.A. Voc. History 20 10 - - 2 2 6 9 50.00 B.A. Comm.English 32 29 - 5 10 12 2 90.63 B. Sc .Mathematics 20 18 1 6 9 2 - - 90.00 B.Sc. Physics 35 33 1 2 13 10 6 1 - I 94.28 B. Sc .Chemistry 31 26 1 2 9 10 4 - 5 I 83.87 B. Sc .Botany 14 13 1 6 5 1 1 92.85 B .Sc .Zoology 12 6 2 3 1 3 50.00 B.Com 58 54 11 23 16 2 2 3 93.10

Distinction First SECOND RANK % Pass

M.A. Economics 22 19 19 86.36 M.A. Politics 20 9 7 2 II & X 45.00 M.A. English 24 23 18 1 I,III&VI 95.83 M.A. Hindi 19 11 8 3 57.89 M.A. Malayalam 12 10 10 II&V 83.33 M.Sc. Mathematics 16 13 6 7 81.25 M .Sc. Statistics 14 13 9 4 IX 92.85 M. Sc. Physics 16 14 1 13 IV 87.50 M. Sc. Chemistry 19 11 5 6 IX 57.89 M .Sc. Botany 12 10 3 7 83.33 M.Sc. Bio-Statistics 21 21 7 14 I.II,&III 100.00 M .Sc. BioTechnology 5 2 2 40.00 M .Sc. Appl. Microbiology 14 13 9 I.II,&III 100.00 M.Com 18 17 2 12 3 94.44

III. UGC-CSIR JRF/NET Examination, Scholarships etc. Department of Physics UGC NET/JRF Year of study Year of pass 1 Babu K. Thomas NET 2002 2013 2 Nelson Kuriakose NET 2011 2013 3 Emmanuel Tom NET 2014 2013 Department of Economics 4 Anjana S. Nair NET 2011 2014 Department of Chemistry 5 Anu M. Sunny NET 2006 2013 6 Anisha Joy NET 2007 2013 7 Agesh K.G. NET 2008 2013 8 Amal Jose Baby JRF 2010 2014 9 Aby Simson NET 2013 2014 Department of Statistics 3 10 Jeena Joseph JRF 2004 2014 11 Jismi Mathew JRF 2010 2014 Department of Commerce 12 Dinoy Mathew NET 2012 2013 13 Jithin Xavier NET Result Awaiting 2013 Department of Political Science 14 Mahesh Kumar NET 2013 2014 Department of Mathematics 15 Jilumol M.M. NET 2010 2013 Department of Hindi 16 Bindu P.V. NET 2001 2013 Department of English 17. Paul Mathews NET 2011 2013 18. Anu Jose NET 2012 2013 19. Ani Mathew NET 2011 2013 20. Chinchu Rose James NET 2011 2013 21. Richu Mathew NET 2011 2013 22. Steve Vincent NET 2007 2013 23. Prince Joseph NET 2010 2013 24. Juno Jose NET 2012 2013 25. Sreenath V .S JRF 2012 2013 26. Anu Francis JRF 2010 2013 27. Navitha Elizabeth Jose NET 2006 2013 28. Theresa John NET 2013 2013 29. Indu Peter NET 2013 2013 30. AnilaViswas NET 2013 2013 31. Febi Abraham NET 2014 2014 32. Ambili Mohan NET 2014 2014 Department of Malayalam 33. Mini Maria Thomas NET 2013 2013 34. Sony Johny NET 2012 2013 35. Abhilash Dominic NET 2012 2013 36. Sindhu Sebastian NET 2010 2014 37. Athira K R NET 2014 2014 38. Manu George NET 2012 2014 39. Rosmin Maria Joseph NET 2012 2014 40. Lakshmi Radhakrishnan NET 2007 2013

IV. Recruitment of Staff

This year we recruited 8 Assistant Professors and 4 non-teaching staff. The following are the teaching staff members newly recruited during 2013-14.

(i) Tinjumol Mathew (Mathematics) (ii) Tinchu P. James (Politics) (iii) Siju Joseph (Malayalam) (iv) Manesh Varghese John (History) (v) James Varghese (Commerce) (vi) Jinu Mathew (Commerce)

4 (vii) Sanish Lukose (Physical Education - UGC Inno. Program) (viii) Bintu T. Kalyan ( do )

The following are the new non-teaching staff recruited.

(i) Shinu Joseph (ii) Sinimol Chandran (iii) Jojo K. (iv) Jayesh Raveendran

May I extend them a very cordial welcome to our college and wish them a successful career here by empowering our students and enriching the campus community as a whole with their sincere service and noble values.

V. Awards/Recognition to staff and students:

This year our staff got a number of recognitions and awards. Dr.V.V.Georgekutty, our IQAC Coordinator was appointed as the Controller of examinations of University of Calicut. Our Principal Dr.K.K.Jose was nominated to the Research Council for Science and Engineering of KSCSTE. Dr.K.K.John, HOD of Economics was nominated by Govt. of Kerala as a member of the committee for preparing the draft proposals of the Kerala State during 12th Plan as well as to the 12th Finance Commission. Our faculty member in Botany Dept namely Dr. Dennis Thomas was on an academic visit to the Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland under INSA Exchange Programme during April-July 2013 and to University of Hokkaido, Japan during April-June 2014. Many of our teachers were nominated to the university bodies as members of Boards of Studies for PG/UG syllabus revision.

Our student Ms. Smruthy Mohan of II BA English Communication Studies participated in a one year study program in USA under an Indo-US Exchange Programme during August 2013-May 2014 and she had came back after successfully completing the program. Mr. George Mathew, III B. Sc. Physics, Jayakrishnan K.R. III B. Sc. Chemistry and Jayakrishnan R. of III BA Politics were university level top scorers in the university examinations scoring A+ for all courses of study. Our students Ms. Anjaly Sankar, Ms. Neethu Ann Jose and Mr. Jomy Jose won prizes in the National level Statistics Essay writing competition organized by MOSPI, Govt. of India. Many of our students won several prizes in intercollegiate competitions. Hearty Congratulations to all for their achievements.

VI. Achievements in Co-curricular Activities

(i). Achievements in Cultural and Literary Events This year also our students participated in the M. G. University Youth Festival 2014 held at Ernakulam and won many prizes including Kala Prathibha title. Mr.Arjun Lal of III DC English won First prizes in Clay Modelling and Collage, while Prince T. Jose won First and second prize in Film Review and Malayalam Essay Writing. Ms. Chandini Anand won second prize in Kavyakeli and A Grade in Aksharaslokam. Ms. Ashly Thomas of I MA English won First Prize in Elocution in English in the South Zone Inter University Youth Festival held at Bangalore. The Commerce students won overall championship in many Commerce/Management Fests and competitions held at different colleges. The students of Economics department also won overall championship in many Economics Fests and Quiz programmes held in various colleges. Students of English, Malayalam, Maths, Physics, Chemistry also won many prizes at intercollegiate level competitions.

Many of our students won prizes in intercollegiate competitions in Quiz, Debate, Speech, English Quiz, Mathematics Quiz, Statistics Quiz, Chemistry Quiz, Physics Quiz, Economics Fest, Commerce 5 Fest, Management Fests, Malayalam Fest, English Literary Fest, etc. conducted at various colleges. Maria George, Febi Abraham, Prince T. Jose, Jomin Johny, Joby John, Arjun Babu, Chris Bastin Tom, Alwin Jose, Stephy Maria Jose, Renjith Mohan, Adarsh Simmy Manuel, Jebin Thomas, Vishnu K.Vijayan, Saranya Sampath, Jithin Xavier, Abhijith P.S., Anand Willson, Rahul R Nair, Sreejith Chandran, Suresh T.S., Jins Joseph, Tomin Baby, Toshiro Tom, Aby V. Joseph, Jepson George, Paul P. Sam, Jithin Xavier, Albin Mathew, Arun Krishna, Shijo Joy, Aravind Sankar, Bibin Raj, Jobin Joseph, Alphin T. Kallany, Ananthu Purushothaman, Sony Jacob, Josvin Johny, Vineeth Joy, etc are some of the students who won prizes at intercollegiate level.

(ii) Achievements in Sports and Games.

This academic year was very fruitful and eventful for the college in terms of sporting activities and achievements. Apart from the conduct of the Bishop Vayalil Trophy Volleyball Tournament in memory of our founder patron Bishop Mar Sebastian Vayalil the college organized numerous other programmes for the well being of the college students as well as for the well being of the society. The college Athletic & Cross-country team secured overall third position in the M.G. University Intercollegiate Athletic Championship, held at Ernakulam. College Volleyball secured third place in the M.G. University Championship. College Power-lifting team secured second place in the M.G. University Championship. The following are some of our achievements during 2013-14.

During the year many of our students were selected to represent the State and University in the national championships. We won third place in MG University Athletic Meet and Kerala College Games. Our Volley Ball team won Baselios Trophy, K.E.Trophy, Bishop Vayalil Trophy and were runners-up in Tharayil Trophy Volleyball Tournaments. Our coach Dr.George Emmanuel and Prof. Ashish Joseph were Manager and Asstt. Manager of MG University Team for All India Inter- University Competitions held in Panjab.

Our student Sumesh K.S., Anoop D., Anoop John, Anish G., Sathyan S., Shafeeque K.S.,Vishnu A.B., Sooraj Sasi., Manoj Babu won coveted prizes in athletics at Kerala College Games, MG University, and All India Inter University levels. Vishnu K.Vijayan brought laurels in Power Lifting where as Danial Zacharias and Nithin Thomas bagged success in Swimming. Our volley ball team members Nadirsha, Rijas, Nisam, Ansal, Athul etc represented MG University and Kerala State Youth Volleyball teams at national level. More details are given separately. Other activities that were organized are:-

1. Summer coaching camp in the game of Volleyball, Cricket, Football and Badminton for the children of the nearby locality. 2. 36th Bishop Vayalil South India Intercollegiate volleyball tournament for Men & Women held during 5-12 September 2013. 3. Inter Departmental Soccer Mania Football Tournament was organized in February 2014 and the team of Dept. of English won the Trophy. 4. Annual Sports and Games Meet in which competition for Teaching, Non-teaching staff and students were conducted. The teams from II BCom; I BCom; English Dept; Maths Dept won first prizes in Cricket, Football, Basketball and Volleyball respectively. The Chess Champion is Sachin Mathew Thomas. 5. Tug of War competition for students and staff. 6. MG University Zonal Chess Championship was hosted in August 2013. 7. Regular Coaching camp for college students in Volleyball, Football and Athletics etc. 8. Coaching camp for M. G. University Athletics Team. 9. Friendly Games in Cricket, Football and Volleyball held between Staff and Students 10. Friendly match in football held between staff of St. Thomas College Palai and St.George College Aruvithura on 18th March2014.

6 VII . Research Activities/ Ph.D. Awardees (2013-2014)

Our faculty and research scholars have published more than 65 research papers in reputed national / international journals and about 50 research papers in regional level journals and conference / seminar proceedings. The following research scholars were awarded Ph.D. during this year. Hearty congratulations to them.

Research Scholars:-

Sl.No. Name Subject Guide 1 Jane A. Luke Statistics Dr.K.K.Jose 2 Bindu Abraham Do do 3 Sr.Mariamma K.D. Do do 4 Bindu P.P. Do Dr.Sebastian George 5 Anjaly Jose Mathematics Dr.Sunil C.Mathew 6. Ullas Thomas Do do 7 Lovelymol Sebastian Do Dr.M.S.Samuel 8 Rajalekshmi V.G. Do do 9 Jestly Jacob Physics Dr.Vincent Mathew 11 Fr.Shaji John Politics Dr.M.M.Mathew 12 Joseph M.J. English Dr.H.Sadasivan Pilla 13 Rejani V.A. Hindi Dr.K.M.Mathew

Scholarships & Fellowships:-

The following research scholars were awarded fellowships by DST/CSIR/UGC/Coconut Development Board/ M.G. University during 2013-2014.

Sl.No. Name Subject Agency 1 Manu Mariam Thomas Statistics DST 2 Prince Thomas Physics DST 3 Anju Elsa Tom Physics DST 4 Ajith R. Physics CSIR 5 Savad K.A. Commerce UGC 6 Dennis Cherian Commerce UGC 7 Rakhi Commerce UGC 8 Remya Sivadas Statistics UGC 9 Dhanya P. Bio-Chemistry MGU 10 Aravind Gopal Bio-Chemistry MGU 11 Rejani V.A. Hindi MGU 12 Kochurani Joseph Hindi MGU 13 Pratheesh George Mathematics MGU 14 Arun Salim English MGU 15 Vysak A. Bio-Chemistry CDB 16 Jicku Martin Jacob do CDB

Our students are getting scholarships and fee concessions under various schemes like Minority scholarship, Central Sector scholarships, Post-Matric Scholarship, KSHEC Scholarship, Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship of UGC, UGC Scholarship for financially deprived, Muslim Scholarship, Hindi Scholarship, University Merit Scholarship, Sports Scholarships, Suvarna Jayanthi Scholarship, KPCR Fee Concession, etc. More than 60% of our students are getting scholarships, fee 7 concessions and stipends. Besides these PTA, Alumni Association, College level Endowments, etc provide a number of scholarships to encourage students. Also free noon meal program is instituted for poor students.

VIII. Research Projects:

The following teachers have been sanctioned new research projects during this year. Sl. Name Subject Project Amount Period No. 1 Dr.Babu Jose Commerce MRP 55,000 2013-2014 2 Sri.Tejil Thomas Do MRP 50,000 do 3 Sri. Binoy Chacko Do MRP 85,000 do 3 Dr. Thomas V. Mathew Chemistry MRP 1,90,000 do 4 Sri.Sajeev Martin George Chemistry MRP 1,40,000 do 5 Sri.Princemon Jose Malayalam MRP 90,000 do 6 Smt.Soumya Jose Do MRP 50,000 do 7 Sri.Bince Mani Botany MRP 1,30,000 do 8 Sri.Bobby Simon Commerce MRP 85,000 do 9 Sri.Joben K. Antony Economics MRP 1,00,000 do 10 Sri. Alan Zacharias Do MRP 1,00,000 do 11 Sri.Sijo Mathew Politics MRP 1,25,000 do

IX. UGC Plan Grants (XII Plan)

Various grants were sanctioned by UGC under different heads, as detailed below.

1. UGC General Development Grant- Rs.97.00 Lakhs 2. Sports Facilities - Rs.5.00 Lakhs 3. UGC B.Voc. Programmes - Rs.185.00 Lakhs 4. UGC Voc. Diploma/Community College- Rs.136.50 Lakhs 5. DST-FIST to Science Depts- Rs.46.50 Lakhs 6.IQAC Office – Rs.3.00 Lakhs

X. Seminars/Conferences:- The following grants were received for the conduct of seminars/ conferences/ workshops in the various departments during this year.

Sl.No. Department Funding Agency Amount allocated. Rs. 1 Statistics CSIR 50,000.00 2 Do DST 1,00,000.00 3 Do UGC 2,00,000.00 4 Physics UGC 1,50,000.00 5 Dr.P.J.Thomas Centre PCRC 1,00,000.00 6 Do KSCSTE 25,000.00 7 History UGC 1,70,000.00

This year we conducted an International Conference organized by Dept of Statistics and Biostatistics on Stochastic Modeling and an International Workshop on Meta Analysis. Dr. P. J. Thomas Centre for Social Sciences Research organized a National Seminar on Petroleum Conservation and Oil Pricing. The Dept. of Malayalam organized a Two Week Workshop on Dramma which led to the formation of a campus theatre namely ‘Electra’. More than 15 One day Workshops and Seminars as 8 well as 30 invited talks by reputed experts were organized by various departments. The Malala Day for World Peace was celebrated on 3 August 2013. The inauguration of the one month Anti- Alcoholic Awareness Programme was also organized in collaboration with the Pala Diocesan Madhya Viruddha Samithy. The AIDS Day celebrations at District Level was organized in collaboration with the District Medical Office, NGO’s, Hospitals and Nursing Schools on 1 December 2013 with a Rally, Blood Donation Camp, Awareness Programmes etc. The Jana Maithry Vanitha Jagratha Samithy and the Police Department organized various awareness programmes for Women Empowerment. There were many awareness programmes and rally as part of our campaign for donating blood and organs. The students of Blood Donors Cell and NSS made excellent service in donating blood to more than 500 needy patients in nearby hospitals. The ED Club was very active and organized many programmes like quiz, seminars, exhibition towards entrepreneur development. The National Science Day was celebrated with a series of programmes like Quiz Competitions, Poster Design Competitions, Project Competitions, Invited Talks by eminent scientists in February 2014.

XI. College Union/ Co-curricular Activities

A number of extracurricular programmes for nurturing the talents of our students were organized. Dr. Baby Thomas, HOD Malayalam was the staff advisor to the college union and Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurackal was the staff coordinator of the Arts and Literary Forum. This year the Arts Club activities were inaugurated by famous Film Star and our student Miya (Gimi George) on 10th January 2013. The Arts Festival was held on 3rd March 2014 with the massive participation of all. Mr. Prince T. Jose and Ms. Ashly Thomas won the Kalaprathibha and Kalathilakam titles at college level. A Campus Theatre ‘Electra’ and Music Troup ‘Rubber Band’ were formed by the Arts Club. The students participated in the M. G. University Youth Festival held at Kottayam and Natakolsavam held at Ranni and won several prizes. Mr. Joby John and Ms. Maria George coordinated the programmes of the Arts Club under the leadership of the staff coordinator Dr. Ison V. Vanchipurackal and other faculty members.

Sri. Davis K. Markose, III B.Sc.Chemistry acted as the Sports Secretary and organized all competitions in sports and games with the help of student volunteers and staff coordinators. The inter house games competitions in Cricket, volleyball and football were held during March 2014 and the Sports Fest 2014 was held during 6-8 March 2014. Mr. St. Thomas Competition, Two wheeler fancy dress competition, two wheeler slow race etc were also organized with the massive participation of students. A Blood Donation Campaign Rally was organized in collaboration with Pala Blood Forum. A number of traffic awareness programmes were organized for students. The Malayalam Association organized Malayala Manka and Malayala Maman competitions as part of Onam Celebrations. Christmas and Onam were celebrated in a befitting manner at department level with the full participation of staff and students.

The College Day was celebrated on 17th March 2014. Noted Film Star Asif Ali was the chief guest and Dr. P. P. Chandrashekhara Pillai, Principal, Pampa DB College, Parumala delivered the Keynote address. There were variety entertainment programmes and ganamela which was enjoyed by all. The mementos and scholarships were presented to students who won prizes in various competitions conducted by the college union.

An editorial board with Prof. Princemon Jose, Dept. of Malayalam as Staff Editor and Ms. Maria George as Student Editor, Prince T .Jose and Arjun Lal as sub-editors was constituted for the smooth publication of the college magazine in time. The department level associations were also very active during this year.

XII. N.S.S./N.C.C.

9 The National Service Scheme is functioning under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The over all objective of the scheme is to serve the community while undergoing instruction in an educational institution. The NSS ensures the development of the personality and leadership qualities of the students through involvement in community services and nation building. Prof. Joben K.Antony and Prof. Mathew Thomas were the Programme Officers of the NSS Unit. There were more than 200 NSS volunteers. There is a Creative Cultural Forum to nurture the talents of the volunteers. The annual 7 days work camp was held at Kollappally in collaboration with V-Sib Sandhya Social Service Society Pala during Onam Holidays and the volunteers constructed roads and grounds in that locality. There were various awareness programs, mini work camps, personality/leadership development programmes, adoption of schools, developing libraries, sponsoring uniforms and umbrellas to poor students, legal awareness, anti-ragging campaign, eye donation campaign, blood donation, staging street dramas, anti-narcotic campaign etc.

Our NSS Unit won overall championship in the NSS Cultural Fest held at the University level. The NSS has been very active and successful in giving proper guidance to students in making them responsible citizens with devotion and commitment to the society. Under the leadership of the NSS Programme officers, the Bhoo Mitra Sena is also working in the college to conduct awareness programmes and work camps to protect the environment and the biodiversity. They collaborate with the public in the Save Meenachil River campaign. The ASAP skill development program campaign and registration is done under the leadership of NSS.

N.C.C. has Army and Naval units. Prof. George Joseph and Dr.P.D.George serve as ANO’s of Army and Naval Units. There are more than 200 cadets in total. The Pre Republic Day Camp was hosted by our unit during 26 September- 8 October 2012. The unit organized awareness programme and a Cycle Rally against alcohol and abuse of drugs. The Independence Day and Republic Day were celebrated in a befitting manner. An Inter collegiate All Kerala NCC Quiz Competition Expeditio 2014 was organized by the NCC Unit on 7 March 2014. Two of our N.C.C. Cadets Mr. Manu Thomas, II BA Politics and Mr. Joby Varghese I BA Politics participated in the Republic Day Parade at New Delhi during January 2014. Many cadets participated in various training programmes and annual camps held at different places.

XIII. Career Guidance and Counseling Activities:

The college is having the services of four teachers as Career Counsellors. They are Dr. K.V. Thomas (Commerce), Mr. Tomy Cherian (English), Dr.Seemon Thomas(Statistics) and Dr. C.K. James (Hindi). After attending a 3-week course at the Institute for Career Studies at Lucknow, they have been certified as professional Career Counsellors. Students and parents can contact them for information regarding career choices, professional courses, eligibility criteria, future prospects etc. They will also conduct career orientation programmes. Programmes for career guidance and personality development is conducted for all the students by the career guidance centre. Coaching for Bank Tests, UGC NET/JRF examination are also offered. Career fests are organized every year. A number of students were recruited for various jobs under campus placement scheme. More than 200 students got selection to various nationalized/scheduled banks as Probationary Officers and Clerks. 45 students were recruited by South Indian Bank as Bank Clerks by way of Campus Recruitment. They have offered to contribute a month’s salary to the college for the poor students fund as well as solar energy project.

XIV. Women’s Forum

The Women’s Forum was very active this year. Ms. Ashna Jose was the President, Ms. Ashly Thomas was Vice President, Ms. Elizabeth Jose was Secretary and Ms. Harsha Benny was the Joint Secretary. There were a number of activities like personality contest, Karate Training, Yoga Classes, Life Guidance Programmes, Traffic Awareness programmes, etc. The Vanitha Jagratha Samithy of 10 Pala Police also organized many Women Empowerment Programs and Awareness Classes on Women Rights in collaboration with the forum. The Women’s Day celebrations were held on 10th March 2014 with Personality contests and other competitions. Ms. Reshma Sarah Easo won Miss St. Thomas title and Ms. Saranya Sampath won Malayala Manka title. The valedictory function was held on 24 March 2014. Dr. Brincy Tojo, Professor in Malayalam at Devamatha College Kuravilangad was the Chief Guest. They also published a manuscript magazine Jwala.

XV. Endowment/Memorial Lectures/Quiz Programmes.

There were a number of Endowments/Memorial Lectures. 1 Prof. P.C. Joseph Memorial Lecture by Dr. Bimal K. Sinha, University of Maryland, USA held on 4-1-2014. 2) Prof. K. Ramakrishna Pillai Quiz held on 16-2-2014. 3) Prof. Mathew T. Matheikal Mathematics Quiz held on 8-2-2012. 4) Dr. P. J. Thomas Memorial Lecture held on 5 September 2013 by Sri. K.M.Chandrasekhar IAS, former Cabinet Secretary of India. 5) Sri. George Thomas Kottukappally Lecture held on 2-1-2014 by H.E. Arch Bishop Thomas Menamparampil. 6) Bishop Mar Sebastian Vayalil Memmorial Talk held on 4 January 2013 7) Scientia Intercollegiate Science Quiz held on 7-1-2014 8) Intercollegiate NCC Quiz held on 7-3-2014 9)Prof. Antony Simon Lecture by Dr. N. Sathyamurthy and Dr. Zakir Thomas held on 24-02-2014. 10) Intercollegiate Quiz on Handicraft held on 28-2-2014. 11) National Science Day Quiz held on 25-2-2014 12) All Kerala Quiz by Alumni Association held on 28-1-2014 13) Kasturba Gandhi Keraleeyam Quiz held on 29-11-2013 14) Physics Quiz held on 3-1-2014 15) Kasturba Gandhi Lecture by Rev.Fr.Alexandar Paikada CMI held on 29-11-2014 .

XV. Parent Teacher Association:

The P.T.A. is very active for ensuring campus discipline and under the leadership of PTA various development programmes were initiated. Class room renovation, campus road construction and tarring, renovation of college buildings, providing facilities for Sports and Games etc. are some of its activities. The class wise P.T.A. meeting was held on 28-10- 2013.Three executive meetings were held. The annual general body was held on 7-3-2014. Sri. Jose Varghese and Adv. O. V. Joseph were elected as the new President and Secretary of PTA for the period 2013-15. A number of proficiency prizes for toppers in each class were sponsored by P.T.A. The activities of Dr. P.J. Thomas Foundation are co-sponsored by the P.T.A. May I thank all executive committee members for their support and encouragement in the activities of PTA for the smooth functioning as well as infrastructural renovation of the college.

XVI. Faculty of Religion:

The Faculty of Religion organized retreats and value education classes for all students. Catechism classes for Catholic students and Moral classes for Non-Catholic students were organized during this year also. Holly Qurbana was celebrated on every First Friday. The annual retreats and spiritual enlightening classes were held for all Degree and PG students. October devotion and rosary for 10 days were regularly conducted in October this year. The Christmas Celebrations were held at Department level. The Diocesan level Overall Trophy for Catechism was won by the college team and that for Moral Instruction by IGNOU study centre in our college. There are more than 50 faculty 11 members in the Faculty of Religion. I thank all members of the Faculty of Religion for their sincere service.

XVII. Extension Centers/Civil Service Institute/IGNOU Study Centre.

This year Civil Service Institute had achieved marvelous results and received national level recognitions. During 2013-14, more than 25 students were successful in the Civil Services Examination from this institute. There are one year, two year programmes for preliminary exam as well as add-on programmes. A residential 6 month’s programme is also conducted for mains. Our teachers are honorary faculty members there. Dr. Joseph Vettickan is the Principal.

IGNOU Study Centre offers B.Com. M.Com., BPP and German Language Certificate programmes to more than 250 students under convergence and distance education schemes. Hearty congratulations to the IGNOU Team for their commitment and effective leadership. The Kasturba Gandhi Quiz, IGNOU students Forum activities etc provide good exposure to the students. Dr.V.V. Georgekutty, the coordinator was appointed as the Controller of Examinations at Calicut University. Prof. Tejil Thomas is the new coordinator of the IGNOU Study centre.

XVIII. Programmes during 2013-2014.

The following Major Programmes were conducted during the academic year 2013-2014.

REPORT OF ACTIVITIES DURING 2013-2014

03/06/2013 College re-opens, College buildings blessed. 04/06/2013 Staff Meeting. 05/06/2013 PTA Executive meeting. Cognizant Technology Solutions- Training Program ‘Evolve’ by Mr. Thiagi. 06/06/2013 ASAP Training for First batch started - Inauguration by Sri. Kuriakose Padavan. 07/06/2013 Holy Mass on First Friday. 08/06/2013 Federal Bank Campus Interview. 13/06/2013 Blood Donation Awareness Rally - Dy. SP. Sri Biju K. Stephen inaugurated. 16/06/2013 Funeral of Rev. Fr. Thomas Ettackakunnel. 20/06/2013 Campus Community Partnership Programme of NSS, Bhoomithra Sena works with Pala Municipality in tree planting and environment awareness campaign. 21/06/2013 Inauguration of One Month Awareness Programme of KMVS Pala against Alcohol and Drug abuse - Inaugurated by Dr. A.V. George, Vice Chancellor, M.G. University. 24- Spiritual Empowering and Value Education Program for II DC and IIIDC by Rev. 25/06/2013 Fr. Jacob Chakkathara. 26/06/2013 Valedictory of ASAP training camp. 01/07/2013 Meeting on ISO Certification. 05/07/2013 I DC classes commence today. 09/07/2013 Funeral of Sri. Varghese Joseph, Athlete. 15/07/2013 Spiritual Renewal Program for I DC students. 19/07/2013 Management Quota meeting for I DC.

12 27/07/2013 Kerala Botanical Association - M.Sc. Project Competition. 31/07/2013 I PG - II Semester exam begin. 02/08/2013 NSS Advisory Committee Meeting. 03/08/2013 Malala Day for World Peace observed. Sri. Jose K. Mani M.P., Dr. A.V. George, Vice Chancellor were Chief guests. 04/08/2013 Prof. J. Chandramohanan passed away. 07/08/2013 Inauguration of Commerce Forum activities by Dr. M.C. Dilipkumar, Vice Chancellor, Sree Sankara Sanskrit University. 12/08/2013 Newly constructed Student Amenities Centre and Canteen blessed by H.E. Bishop Mar Joseph Kallaragattu in the presence of Mar Jacob Muricken and other Vicar Generals. 13/08/2013 National Youth Day and 150th Birth Day of Swami Vivekananda celebrated by NSS and Sri. Ramakrishna Math - Dr. Sheena Shukkoor, Pro -VC inaugurated. 16/08/2013 Victory Day and Reception to Campus recruiters in Federal Bank and South Indian Bank. 19/08/2013 Inauguration of German Association by Dr. Sayid, Goethe Centre, Thiruvanathapuram. 20/08/2013 Inauguration of History Association. 20/08/2013 Talk by Prof.Dr.Walter Russel Mead, USA on Indo-US cooperation in South East Asia by USEFI. 21/08/2013 Sri. C.J. Varkey, former Lab. Assistant expired. 27/08/2013 Release of book by Dr. Thomas Scaria, Malayala Sahithya Charithram. 05/09/2013 I PG classes commence today. National Seminar on Petroleum Conservation and Oil Pricing sponsored by PCRI . Dr. P.J. Thomas Centre inaugurated by Sri. K.M. Chandrsekhar IAS,Deputy Chairman, Kerala Planning Board and former Cabinet Secretary of India. 10/09/2013 Chemistry Association inaugurated by Dr. Sr. Elsa Tom. 11/09/2013 Begins International German Language Day Celebrations. 11/09/2013 Inauguration of Physics Association by Rev. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel CMI. 12/09/2013 Alumni Award distribution and Foundation Day celebration inaugurated by Dr. Sasi Tharoor, Union Minister for HRD. Onam Celebrations and Bishop Vayalil All Kerala Volleyball Tournament Finals. 12/9/2013 NSS Camp for 7 days at Kollappally- V-Sib, Sandhya Social Service Society 26/09/2013 NCC Pre Republic Day Camp begins. 30/09/2013 Statistics Association Inauguration, Reception to Rony Jose Kokkad ISS - Sri. James Mathew ISS, Director, Chief Guest. 02/10/2013 SAS workshop for Biostatisticians by Biostatistics Resource Centre at CMC Vellore - 05/10/2013 - Dr. Jayaseelan, Dr. Saravanan, Dr. Tuny Sebastian. 05/10/2013 Valedictory of NCC Camp. 07/10/2013 DAAD Workshop by Ms. Shilpa Pandeswer on opportunities for German study. M.G. Uty. Inter Zone Chess Competition held at STC Pala. 08/10/2013 Blood Grouping Camp by Blood Donors Club and Microbiology Dept. 09/10/2013 Sports Infrastructure Development Committee Meeting.

13 11/10/2013 Inauguration of Hindi Association. 12/10/2013 NCC Camp for R.D. Camp - Phase II 17/10/2013 Ten days October Devotion Rosary starts. 28/10/2013 Staff interview for the selection of Asst. Professors. 01/11/2013 Kerala Piravy Day - Holy Mass Celebrated. 05/11/2013 Famous novelist Prof. Joseph Mattam expired. 09/11/2013 Workshop on survival Data analysis by Dr. Anil C. Mathew. 15/11/2013 NSS Legal Clinic. 18/11/2013 Spiritual Renewal Program for I & II PG students. 19/11/2013 CBCSS Semester I exams. begin. 22/11/2013 Drama Workshop by School of Drama, Dept. of Fine Arts and Calicut University started. 27/11/2013 World AIDS Day Celebrations - meeting convened. 28/11/2013 Inauguration of ‘Electra’- Campus Theatre,by Malayalam Dept. Prof. M. T. Tharyan Lecture by Dr. Cyriac Thomas, NCMEI,NewDelhi. 29/11/2013 Kasturba Gandhi Quiz inauguration by Very. Rev. Msgr. Philip Njaralakkattu. Kasturba Gandhi Lecture by Rev. Dr. Alexander Paikada CMI, Managing Editor, Deepika. 30/11/2013 Retirement of Non-teaching staff Sri. Tomy Paul and Sri. C.T. Jose- send-off. 02/12/2013 Kottayam District level celebration of World AIDS Day by Sri. K.M. Mani, Minister for Finance and Law. 03/12/2013 Women Empowerment Program by Vanitha Jagratha Samithy and CI of Police. 04/12/2013 Interaction of students with a German team. 07/12/2013 Commerce Fest- Com Arena 2013- Inter collegiate Festival. 09/12/2013 Women’s forum inauguration. Dr.V.V.Georgekutty relieved to join as Controller of Exams at Calicut University. 13/12/2013 Blessing of foundation stone and inauguration of construction works of Sports Complex - Mar Joseph Kallarangattu, Mar Joseph Muricken, Mar Joseph Pallickaparampil and Sr. K.M. Mani, Minister for Finance and Law. 14/12/2013 Physics Alumni Meet ‘Fusion 2013’. 18/12/2013 Commerce Manual released, Certificates of Add on Course distributed. 19/12/2013 Inauguration of Botany Association. 20/12/2013 Christmas Celebrations at Department level. 22/12/2013 All India Radio’s Christmas Celebrations in Kerala inaugurated in the College auditorium by Sri. K.M. Mani and Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangattu. 24/12/2014 Reception to Dr. V. V. Georgekutty at Bishop’s House Pala 27/12/2013 Grand Alumni Meet by M.A. Politics 1987-1989 batch. 01/01/2014 Audit by Accountant General’s Office, Ph.D. Course work inaugurated by Dr. Mathew Joseph. 02/01/2014 Sri. George Thomas Kottakappally Lecture by H.E. Mar Thomas Menamparampil on ‘ Empowering Youth for Peace and Progress’. 03/01/2014 Inauguration of ICSM 2014 and IWMA 2014 organized by Statistics Department-

14 International Conference. Inter class quiz completion by Physics Association 06/01/2014 Prof.K.Ramakrishna Pillai Statistics Quiz; Talk on ‘Opportunities for Overseas Education’ by Monarch, Pala. 07/01/2014 ‘Scientia’ – Intercollegiate Quiz by Chemistry Association. 08/01/2014 PTA Executive Meeting. 09/01/2014 ‘Management Opportunities’- workshop by SJCET MBA department. 11/01/2014 Meeting - Chemistry Alumni Association. Janamaithri Police - Awareness program on Traffic Rules and Women Empowerment. 17/01/2014 Seminar on Open Courses. Football Mania-Five a-side matches started. 20/01/2014 National Seminar on Opportunities in Official Statistics organized by MOSPI & NSSO FOD, Thiruvanathapuram – inaugurated by Dr.Subratha Dhar ISS. 24/01/2014 Awareness Program against Drug Abuse by Kerala State Youth Welfare Board - Shone George inaugurated. 28/01/2014 All Kerala Quiz Competition organized by the Alumni Association. 30/01/2014 Annual General Body Meeting - College Co-operative Society. 31/01/2014 Mind Power and Yoga Class by Brahmakumaris. 05/02/2014 Inauguration of 31th CBCI Plenary Meeting in our college ground pandal. 07/02/2014 Public Reception to delegates of CBCI Meeting. 3 cardinals, Papal Nuncio, Chief Minister and 5 State & 3 Union ministers present. 12/02/2014 Concluding Valedictory of CBCI Meeting. 21/02/2014 International Language Day Celebrations. 22/02/2014 Hindi Alumni Meet. 23/02/2014 Batch gathering of B.Sc. Chemistry 1964 -1967. 24/02/2014 Prof. Antony Simon Lecture Series inaugurated by Dr. Zakir Thomas, Director, CSIR and Dr. Sathyamurthy N., Professor Physics, Pondicherry Central University. 25/02/2014 Intercollegiate Eco Fest Competition , Inauguration of ‘Energy Club’ and Release of Brochure on sports complex by Dr. Pukazhenthi, Sports Director. 26/02/2014 Commerce Eve – STAC Alumni Scholarships given Rapid Action Force Training by Santhwanam. 28/2/2014 Newly renovated college chapel blessed by Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangattu 28/02/2014 National Science Day Celebrations - Prof. Jacob Philip, CUSAT. Exhibition and quiz on Handicraft by Entrepreneurship Development Club. 03/03/2014 ASAP Festival and registration. 06/03/2014 Annual Sports Meet. Youth Festival 2013-2014 inaugurated by Miss Miya (Gimi George), Film Star. 07/03/2014 NCC Quiz, Weapon Exhibition and Mock Way. Annual GB meeting of PTA - Scholarships distribution, Proficiency Prizes etc. 08/03/2014 Meeting of B.A. Economics batch 1964-1967; Maths Alumni Meet, Reception to Dr.V.V.Georgekutty, Controller of Examinations, Calicut University, English Day Celebrations.

15 12/03/2014 Meeting of Faculty of Religion - Sri. T.K. Jose IAS Chief guest. 13/03/2014 Non-teaching Staff interview, Intercollegiate German Fest. 14/03/2014 NSS Annual Meeting and prize distribution, ASAP interview. 15/03/2014 Meeting of Retired Teachers Association. 17/03/2014 College Day Celebrations-Film Star Sri. Asif Ali and Dr. P.P. Chandrasekhara Pillai - Chief guests. 18/03/2014 Managing Board Meeting. 19/03/2014 Patron’s Day Celebrations. 23/03/2014 Statistics Alumni Meet. 24/03/2014 Women’s Day Celebrations inaugurated by Prof.Dr. Brincy Tojo 27/03/2014 Send off by Alumni Association to retiring teachers. 29/03/2014 Send off by Non-teaching staff. 31/03/2014 Blessing of Biochemistry Lab, Send-off to retiring teachers and Annual get-together. Dr.K.K.Jose Kanichukattu (Principal), Dr.K.K.John (HOD English) and Dr.K.K.Jose (HOD Politics) retire from service. 1/4/2014 Rev.Fr.N.V.Joseph Njarakkattil appointed as Principal. Prof.V.T.Thomas and Prof.Tommy Cherian appointed as Vice-Principals. 21/4/2014 Sports Alumni Meet and reception to our alumnus Sri.T.C.Mathew, Secretary, Kerala Sports Council & Chairman, National Cricket Academy of India 19/5/2014 UGC approves our proposal for 2 B.Voc. Programmes and 2 Voc. Diploma Courses under Community College Scheme 28/4/2014 Malayalam Alumni Meet

XIX. Alumni Association Activities:

The Alumni Association was very active during this year. The Alumni Association conducted a Quiz programe in memory of three founding fathers namely Menamparampil Pappachan, John Nechikkattu and M.A.Zacharias on 28-01-2014. The Founding Fathers Trust Award of the Alumni Association in memory of Bishop Mar Sebastian Vayalil was awarded to Sri.Santhosh Joseph, Director, Maria Sadanam, Pala, a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre by Dr.Sashi Tharoor on 12-09-2013 in the presence of Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangattu. The George Thomas Kottukapally Memorial Lecture was delivered by H.E.Mar Thomas Menamparampil, former Arch Bishop of Gauhati.

The Departmental Alumni Associations were also very active this year. ‘Fusion 2013’ meeting of the Physics Alumni Association was held on 14-12-2013. Hindi Alumni Meet was held on 22-02-2014 and that of Chemistry Dept. was held on 23-2-2014. Politics alumni met on 27-12-2014 and Economics Alumni met on 8-3-2014.The Maths Alumni met on 8-3-2014 and the Statistics Alumni met on 23-03-2014.Sports Alumni Meet was held on 21-4-14 and Malayalam Alumni met on 28-4- 14. The Kuwait Alumni Association PASTCOS has been very active and they have published a directory of its members. They have instituted scholarships for payment of Rs.30000/- every year to meritorious students selected on merit-cum-means basis. The STAC, Dubai has been paying Rs.25000/- every year towards scholarships.The Indian Jeevakarunya Trust of our alumnus Joseph Chandi working in USA pays Rs.30000/- to poor students. Dr.P.J.Thomas Palackavayalil endowment pays Rs.1.00 lakh every year to meritorious science students. Prof.Antony Simon endowment also enables to pay Rs.30000/- every year to poor meritorious students.

16 XV. Journals and Magazines from the Campus.

There were eight journals/publications from the campus. (i) STARS International Journal (Sciences) ISSN: 0973 - 7804 and (ii) STARS International Journal (Humanities and Social Sciences) ISSN: 0973 - 7812 (iii) College News Letter (iv) The Thomist (v) Sodh Kshitij (vi) Malayala Sabdam (vii) The Spectator (viii) Manuscript Magazine of Women’s Forum.(Spandanam). XXI. Tributes to the departed

This year our student and sports star Sri. Varghese Joseph of II DC Malayalam left us for heavenly reward on 9 July 2013, following an accident. We place on record our deep condolence on his untimely death and pray for his soul. Our former staff members Rev. Fr. E. J. Thomas Ettakunnel (Physics Dept and C.R. Hostel Warden), Prof. K. K. Abraham (HOD English), Prof. Joseph Mattam (Malayalam Dept.) and Prof. J. Chandramohanan (HOD Maths) were called for eternal reward during this year. Our non teaching staff members Sri. C. J. Varkey and Sri. M. Joseph also left us. All of them had worked most sincerely for the development of our college and students in various capacities. Let us remember them gratefully and pray for the repose of their souls.

XXII. Farewell to the retired

This year 4 of our eminent Professors retired from service after more than 30 years sincere service. They are Dr. K. K. Jose Kanichukattu (Principal and former HOD of Statistics); Dr. K. K. John (HOD Economics), Dr. K. K. Jose (HOD Politics) and Dr. Joy Jacob (HOD Statistics). They have enriched our campus and rendered invaluable service to the students and academic community in various capacities. Sri. Tomy Paul (Administrative Asstt.) and Sri. C. T. Joseph (Lab Asstt.) of the non-teaching Staff also retired this year after more than 30 years of devoted service. May I wish all of them a very active and fruitful retirement life.

XXIII. Words of Gratitude

On this occasion I gratefully remember the co-operation and goodwill extended by the Members of the Managing Board; Members of the faculty and non-teaching staff; students; parents, media and the public. Special thanks are due to H.E. Mar Joseph Kallarangatt, Patron of the College, H. E. Mar Jacob Muricken, Manager of the college; H. E. Mar Joseph Pallickaparambil, former Patron, Very Rev. Msgr. Dr. K. M. Joseph Kollamparambil, Pro- Manager and all members of the managing board for their encouragement, support and valuable advices and guidance. I sincerely thank Rev. Fr. Joseph Njarakkattil, Vice Principal; Rev. Fr. Mathew Kavanadimalayil, Bursar and Rev. Dr. James John, Hostel Warden for their help and support. Above all I thank Almighty God and our heavenly Patron St. Thomas for the abundant blessings received during the last academic year.

31-5-14 Principal

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