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MOTHER TERESA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY KODAIKANAL ANNUAL REPORT June 2018 – May 2019 Edited by : Dr.A.Muthu Meena Losini Assistant Professor Department of English Mother Teresa Women‘s University Kodaikanal Technical Assistance by : Mrs.T.Amutha Technical Assistant Department of Physics Mother Teresa Women‘s University Kodaikanal MOTHER TERESA WOMEN‟S UNIVERSITY (Accredited with „B‟ Grade by NACC) KODAIKANAL – 624 101 This is the Annual Report for the period June 2018 – May 2019 of the Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal. The report gives all Academic, Administrative and other relevant details pertaining to the period June 2018 – May 2019. I take this occasion to thank all the members of the Executive Council, Academic Committee and Finance Committee for all their participation and contribution to the growth and development of the University and look forward to their continued advice and guidance. Dr.G. Valli Vice Chancellor INTRODUCTION The Executive Council has great pleasure in presenting to the Academic Committee, the Annual report for the period June 2018- May 2019 as per the requirement of the section 26 of Chapter IV of Mother Teresa Women‘s University Act 1984. The report outlines the various activities which have paved for the growth and development of the University through the period June 2018 – May 2019 in the areas of Teaching, Research and Extension; it provides a detailed account of various Academic Achievements, Introduction of new Innovative Courses, Conduct of Seminar/ Workshop/ Conferences at Regional, National and International levels and its extension activities. OFFICERS AND AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR - HIS EXCELLENCY HON‘BLE Banwarilal Purohit Governor of Tamil Nadu PRO – CHANCELLOR -HONOURABLE THIRU. K. P. Anbalagan VICE – CHANCELLOR - Dr. G.Valli REGISTRAR - Dr.A.Suganthi, FINANCE OFFICER - Tmt.D.Karthiyayini CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATION - Dr.S.Paul Mary Deborrah MOTHER TERESA WOMEN‟S UNIVERSITY (Accredited with „B‟ Grade by NACC) Kodaikanal – 624 101 Tamil Nadu The Mother Teresa Women‘s University aims to empower women at all levels. It has the pride of being the Third Women‘s University in India, and the only Women‘s University in Tamil Nadu. Vision Mother Teresa Women‟s University tirelessly strives to work towards the empowerment of women to achieve a society of equal status between men and women. Mission The mission of the University is to promote women‘s education at all levels in the State, to be a pioneer in the field of women empowerment, women‘s studies courses and research and to impart education of international standards. The University has made commendable progress in its three frontiers of teaching, research and extension. The University since its inception in 1984 has steadily climbed from peak, from strength in its academic activities, setting new research goals, and undertaking innovative extension work and training. It will continue to serve as an apex body to promote women‘s equality through monitoring, extension, and research activities. It strives to strengthen its untiring and worthy task of empowering and developing the status of women nationwide. The University offers courses in the disciplines of Computer applications, Biotechnology, Physics, Visual Communication, MBA, Home Science, Education, Economics, Tamil Studies, Historical Studies, Tourism Management, Mathematics, Chemistry, Sociology, Commerce, English and, Women Studies. These courses carry a specific curriculum designed with an orientation on women and gender studies. The traditional content has radically been transformed in keeping with the current trends to equip the intellectual needs of the modern women of present times. The Science courses run by the University has a specific orientation to empower women in emerging areas of science and technology. The Staff have published in reputed journals, attended International and National seminars, Workshops and conferences and presented papers in addition to attending Orientation and Refresher Courses. Major and Minor Projects have been funded by different financial bodies such as the UGC, ICSR, MHRD, ICSSR and DEC, the Centre for Women‘s Studies. Entrepreneurial Development Centre, the NSS, CSS, YRC and RRC have carried out extension and skill training activities throughout the year. VICE CHANCELOR Dr.G.VALLI Chief Guest address given by our Hon‘ble Vice-Chancellor on Eye Donation Awareness Camp conducted on 17th July 2018 at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal organized by Lions Club of Sivakasi Cracker City and NSS of Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal. National Seminar on Materials Science and Applications (NSMSA 2018) on 30.07.2018. Two Day International Conference ―Budding Trends in multidisciplinary Research” organized by Department of Education, Mother Teresa Women‘s University held on 8 & 9th September 2018. Vice-Chancellor had been the Chief Guest and delivers the Graduation Day address on the Graduation Day of University College of Engineering, Dindigul and University College of Engineering, Ramanathapuram held at Regional Campus, Anna University, Keelakuilkudi, Madurai on 1st October 2018 at 4 pm. Valedictory Address & Prize Distribution by the Vice Chancellor on ―National Science Day & Mathematics Day on 7th & 8th December 2018 held at Nadar Saraswathi College of Arts and Science, Theni. International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemistry-2018 Organized by Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal on 19.01.2018. One Day Workshop on SPSS at Mother Teresa Women‘s University Research And Extension Centre, Coimbatore on 21.02.2018. Two-days International Workshop on ‗Cloud for Educational Institutions‘ on 21.6.2018 and 22.6.2018 Organized by Mother Teresa Women‘s University One Day Colloquium on Research Methodology and Literary Theories on 12th July 2018. International Conference on Energy Materials-2019 (ICEM-2019)‖ organized by the Department of Physics of MTWU on 09-01-2019. International Conference on ―Women in Contemporary Society: Chances and Challenges‖ on January 11, 2019 collaboration with SFR College for Women, Sivakasi. One day Workshop on Writing Research Article at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal on 12th January. International Conference on ―Innovation in English Language, Literature and Culture‖ on January 29, 2019 at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Research & Extension Centre, Keelakuilkudi, Madurai. One day Workshop on Employability Skills and Career Guidance at Mother Teresa Women‘s University, Kodaikanal on 13th February 2019. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS GRABS AWARDS 2018 Achievement Award for Excellence in Administration from GRABS Educational Charitable Trust, Chennai. Life Time Achievement in science from Venus International Foundation Centre for Advanced Research and design in July 2018. Educational Excellence Award from Indo Global Chamber of Commerce IGCCIA – April 2018. World Tamil Achievers Award – 2018 Received Best Educationalist Award from Lions Club International ****** DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Faculty Dr.A.Usha Raja Nanthini Associate Professor & Head i/c Dr.C.Thamaraiselvi Assistant Professor Dr.M.Razia Assistant Professor Dr.D.Illakkiam Assistant Professor Courses Offered M.Sc., Biotechnology M.Sc., Botany M.Phil., Biotechnology M.Phil., Botany Ph.D., Biotechnology Ph.D., Botany Research Guidance S.No Name of Faculty No of No scholars scholars awarded 1. Dr.A.Usha Raja Nanthini 13 - 2. Dr.C.Thamarai selvi 5 1 3 Dr.M.Razia 4 1 Individual projects – Ongoing S. Name of Title of Projects Total Sanctioned No Faculty Durat Amount No ion 1. Dr.A.Usha Raja Identification, Barcoding of 3 1,06,72,915/- DST Nanthini Palani Hills Basidiomycetes years Ref.No. and Mycosynthesis of DST/SSTP/TN biodegradable packing /104/2017- material alternative to 2018 Sytrofoam. Dt. 23.03.2018 Seminar / Workshop / Conference / Training / Guest Lectures organized: Seminar / Title of the Programme Date National / Workshop / International Conference / Training Training Two days Hands on training on Nexus 20 & University and Stardrop 21.08.2018 level Seminar One day International workshop on 03.12.2018 International ―Tiny Seeds: Tremendous Research‖ Conference Two days International Conference on 25 & International Contemporary Research trends in 26.01.2019 Mycology & Mycotechnology Research Fellowships From Funding Agencies S.No Name Designation Duration Funded by Date of Receiving Sanction Amount Monthly (Rs.) 1. Ms.Namitha JRF 3 years DST-Project 23.03.2018 16,000 Name of the faculty : Dr. A .USHA RAJA NANTHINI Research Guidance by Individual Faculty: M.Phil Name of the Faculty Enrolled Awarded 2018-19 2018-19 Dr.A.Usha Raja Nanthini 1 (botany) 1 PhD Name of the Faculty Enrolled / Ongoing 2018-19 Dr.A.Usha Raja Nanthini 6 Fund received from Funding Agency for organizing Seminar / Workshop / Conference / Project: Name of the Faculty Purpose Amount Date Name of the Funding (Rs) Agency Dr.A.Usha Raja Research 1,06,72,915 23/03/2018 DST Nanthini Project Seminar / Workshop / Conference / Training participated & presented Title of the Programme Date National / Organized by S.No International 1 Skill Vigyan in Life science 17.07.2018 State level TNSCST and Biotechnology 2. International conference on 29-31.08.2018 International Thiruvalluvar Recent advances in University Biomedical Technology 3. International conference on 21-23.09.2018 International AIMST Recent trends in Science &Technology 4. International symposium on 19-21.11.2018 International National fungal Fungal biology culture