Smt. P. N. Doshi Chronicles ///// The College News Letter November‘15 – May ‘16 Striking an ‘A Grade’ Hat-Trick at the Third NAAC Accreditation Our college was assessed and reaccredited for the third time by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, India (NAAC) from March 10- 12, 2016. The peer team members were: Dr. Sudharani Pandey (Chairperson) – Ex Vice Chancellor, Uttarakhand University. Dr. Usharani Narayan (Member Coordinator) – Professor, PG Department of Journalism, Mysore University. Sister Dr. Serena (Member ) – Principal, Sophia College of Women’s Education, Ajmer. The committee met the stakeholders, members of the management, Madam Principal, College staff, Students, Alumni and Parents. The committee also visited the administrative office, laboratories and offices of various programs and facilities, to scrutinize the services provided by the college. Keeping its legacy of academic and administrative excellence, the college was re- accredited with A Grade. The committee appreciated the effective working of library, office, staff research activities and add-on courses offered by college. It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there 1 is strength.” — Maya Angelou Smt. P.N. Doshi Chronicles The College News Letter November‘15 – May ‘16 NATIONAL SEMINAR ON ‘SMART CITIES’ NATIONAL CONFERENCE - DYNAMICS OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIP IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD Faculty of Home Science -Department of Human development organized a two day National Conference On ‘Dynamics Of Family Relationship In The Contemporary World’ on January 29 -30 2016. The conference being multidisciplinary in nature provided a multi dimensional perspective on family relationship in the contemporary world. The national conference was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri. Prakashbhai Mehta, State Cabinet Minister for Housing, Labor and Mining, Government of Maharashtra. In his address Shri. Mehta discussed how family as a unit evolved and stressed on the fact that the Faculty of Commerce organized a National level seminar on success and well Smart Cities on December 11, 2015. The seminar was being of individuals inaugurated by chief guest Shri. Nitinbhai Shah, Chairman and depend on the Managing Director, Allied Digital Services Ltd. Trustees Shri. family. Chamanbhai Vora and Smt. Meenaben Khetani, Guest of Honor Smt. Kusum Dharmshi, Principal Dr. S Kumudhavalli, Vice-Principals Dr. Ashok Salve, Dr. Leena Raje, Dr. Poonam Dr. Reeta Sonawat, Singh and Ms. Manisha Pandit were also present in the Professor & Head, Department of Human Development, SNDT inaugural session. Women's University, in her keynote address discussed about the contemporary family in a dynamic society and focus on Dr. S. Kumudhavalli in her welcome speech expressed the strategies and social connections for better relationships. aptness of Smart City in Digital India. She articulated an Various research papers were presented by faculty and opinion that the seminar will elaborate the concept of smart students on different topics related to theme family city project. Guest of honor Smt. Kusum Dharamshi dynamics. congratulated the organizers for selecting a relevant topic of the seminar. Key note speaker Shri. Nitinbhai Shah expressed In the valedictory session Dr. S. Kumudhavalli, Principal of that the Smart Cities will be all inclusive and it will change the college addressed the audience and said that it is important perception of people towards life style with the use of to understand dynamics of family relationship in the information and communication technology. contemporary world to optimize In the seminar, 26 research papers were presented on various the quality of themes such as Inclusive Growth, Socio economical Impact, relationships. Environmental issues related to smart city project. The seminar was attended by 120 students, teachers and The national researchers from various universities and states. conference was a rich vein of Mr. Kirit Somaiya was invited as chief guest for the information for valedictory function. He expressed that public participation in professionals, smart city project will have a great impact and he urged all researchers and participants and students present in the seminar to join hands students in the for smart city project to make it a reality. field of Human Development, Sociology and Psychology. “We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity life would be very boring.” Catherine Pulsifer 2 Smt. P.N. Doshi Chronicles The College News Letter November‘15 – May ‘16 The Cycle Sojourn of Sensitization Our students and teachers joined in lighting the torch and carried forward the same to S.N.D.T Women's University Campus, Pune. The participants also visited Maharshi Karve’s Kutir, his Samadhi and Museum to commemorate the founding of S.N.D.T. Women’s University. The safari started its return journey on January 24, 2016 from Pune along with the participants of the Torch Rally. On the way it was greeted by the ‘Lion Club of Lonavla and Khandala’, Residents of Panvel and ‘All India Jain Association’, Ghatkopar Branch who appreciated the efforts of the girl On the occasion of centennial year of S.N.D.T. Women’s University, college has organized ‘Cycle Safari’ from Mumbai to Pune and back from January 21 to 26, 2016 with a theme 'Save the Girl Child'. Total 21 students participated in the rally. No sooner the flag off was done by A.C.P.- Mr. A.S. Dhanawade at 7.30 am, the rally took off from Ghatkopar (college). The rally reached on January 23, 2016 at about 10:30 am at Pune by covering a distance of about 175 kms. students for spreading social message of 'Save the Girl Child.' On the way to Pune, the rally was welcomed by the ‘Lions The rally reached the college on January 26, 2016 i.e. on Club of Lonavla and Khadka’ who felicitated the participants Republic Day where a grand welcome was accorded by the and boosted their efforts. Similarly it was welcomed by NGO principal, teachers, staff and students. By participating in this ‘Manashakti’ at Lonavla. On January 23, 2016 at Maharshi safari, students gained experience of an adventure sports Karve Kutir, Pune, participants of cycle safari joined the which helped them to enhance their self esteem and self opening ceremony of ‘Torch Rally’ organized on occasion of confidence and got a chance to be exposed to real life. The centennial year by the Students Welfare Department of event was largely covered by the media. S.N.D.T. Women’s University. Considering the noble theme of safari, the Marathi News paper ‘Lokmat’ has interviewed the participants and detailed report of the rally was published in the news paper on January 24, 2016. The details of Cycle Safari were published in the other news papers like Sakal (Marathi), Nav Bharat Times (Hindi), Voice of Ghatkopar & Batuk Samachar (Gujrati) and in few web papers. The coverage for the safari was also given by TV Channels like- ‘ABP Majha’ and ‘TV9’ by highlighting the event in their news bulletins. “Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.” Malcolm Forbes 3 Smt. P.N. Doshi Chronicles Activities and Faculty Achievements of Arts Section Smt. Devilaben Department of Post-graduate Studies in Department of Psychology Psychology Organized its annual Community Outreach Program, Organized a one day workshop on, ‘Neuro Linguistic ‘SAHAYOG’ on December 16, 2015. The theme for the Programming’ for MA I and II students on February 12, 2016. interaction was, ‘Sensitizing Students: Role of Teachers as The resource person for the workshop was Mr. Umesh Models.’ Soman, Trainer from the Centre of Excellence, Mumbai. Organized its annual Intercollegiate, Research Convention for Organized an interactive session on, ‘The role of Psychology undergraduate students, ‘TRISHOOL 2016’ themed, ‘Pro- and Palliative Care’ for Students from PG and UG, on February social Behavior: Survival of the Kindest’ on January 8, 2016. 13, 2016. The resource person for the session was our alumni The convention saw participation from 14 teams of young Ms. Savita Goswami, Clinical Psychologist at the Tata budding psychologists from all over the city. Memorial Hospital, Parel. Department of Sociology, History and Foundation course Smt. P N Doshi College of Arts Organized a visit to the Exhibition on Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Department of Economics Coins and Antiquities at the Chatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalay, for the FYBA students on December 17, 2015. Students from the department participated in the International Economics Convention titled, ‘CSR in France’ Organized a visit to Bhaja Caves, Lohagad Fort, for FY BA hosted by H.R.College, Churchgate on December 10-12, 2015. students on January 29, 2016. Organized a visit to Janakalyan Bank, Ghatkopar for students Organized a lecture on Time Management and Personality of FYBA on December 15, 2015 and February 22, 2016. Development by Adv. Kumar Kapasi for FY BA students on February 22, 2016. Organized a skit performance by S.Y B.A students, themed, ‘Go Green Diwali ‘on November 08 -09, 2015 at various Organized an interactive session on Aptitude and Personality locations. Testing with Ms. Kavita Nikam, Department of Postgraduate Studies in Industrial Psychology, for FYBA students on March Organized a student led Posters Exhibition on ‘Clean and 3, 2016. Green Mumbai’ from November 22 - 24, 2015. Organized an interaction on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse Organized an exhibition on the theme, ‘Clean and Green with Dr. Asha Menon, Department of Human Development, Mumbai’ for parents of current students on February 20, for FYBA students on March 25, 2016. 2016. Department of Marathi Department of Hindi Organized a two day national seminar themed ‘Navvadottar 50 students participated in ‘Vidyarthi Sahitya Sammelan Strilikhit Marathi Sahitya’ on January 6 - 7, 2016. Renowned 2015-16’, organized by SNDT Women’s University, resource persons and academicians from SNDT Women’s Churchgate, on February 6-8, 2016. University, University of Mumbai and Goa, as well as students 30 students participated in a National Seminar titled, ‘Women from various colleges, participated in the seminar.