Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women (Affiliated to the University of Madras) Self Study Report – Volume I Submitted to National Assessment and Accreditation Council First Cycle - 2013-14 S. No. Contents Page 1 Introduction 5 2 Profile Of the College 6 3 Criterion – I Curricular Aspects 17 4 Criterion – II Teaching - Learning and Evaluation 40 5 Criterion – III Research, Consultancy and Extension 86 6 Criterion – IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 129 7 Criterion – V Student Support and Progression 151 8 Criterion – VI Governance, Leadership and Management 186 9 Criterion – VII Innovations and Best Practices 211 Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 Steering Committee Chairperson Dr. Hanifa Ghosh, Principal Members Dr. S. Sridevi, Associate Professor of English & Coordinator Dr. R. Meenakshi, Vice Principal & Head, Department of Physics Ms. R. Rajalakshmi, Dean of Students & Head, Department of Commerce Ms. Beena Thomas, Head, Department of English Ms. K. Swarna, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Accounting & Finance Ms. Mercy Silvester, Head, Department of Corporate Secretaryship Ms. N. Anuradha, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. K.Preetha, Assistant Professor of Tamil & NSS Programme Officer Dr. Sumuki Padmanabhan, Librarian Ms. S.Sumathy, Physical Director Ms. Praveena Peter, Technical Staff 2 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 Working Committees Profile of the Institution o Dr. Hanifa Ghosh, Principal o Dr. S. Sridevi, Associate Professor of English o Mrs. S. Kavitha, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Criterion I. Curricular Aspects o Dr. Hanifa Ghosh, Principal o Dr. S. Sridevi, Associate Professor of English Criterion II. Teaching-Learning and Evaluation o Ms. Beena Thomas, Associate Professor & Head, Department of English o Ms. V.K. Smitha, Assistant Professor of English o Ms. P. Gowthami, Assistant Professor of English Criterion III. Research, Consultancy and Extension o Ms. K. Swarna, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Accounting & Finance o Ms. M. Priyadarshini, Assistant Professor of English o Dr. Deva Prasanna, Assistant Professor of Commerce Criterion IV. Infrastructure and Learning Resources o Ms. Mercy Silvester, Associate Professor of Corporate Secretaryship o Dr. Sumuki Padmanabhan, Librarian Criterion V.Student Support and Progression o Ms. R. Rajalakshmi, Dean of Students & Head, Department of Commerce o Ms. A. Sathiya, Assistant Professor of Computer Science 3 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 Criterion VI. Governance, Leadership and Management o Dr. R. Meenakshi, Vice Principal & Head, Department of Physics o Ms. V. Vanishree, Assistant Professor of Commerce o Ms. R. Kavitha, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Criterion VII. Innovations and Best Practices o Dr. Lakshmi Jagannathan, Associate Professor of Physics & Science Coordinator (Rtd.) o Ms. N. Anuradha, Assistant Professor of Chemistry 4 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 INTRODUCTION Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women is the first self-financing college to be affiliated to the University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1985 by Dr Elizabeth Thomas under the T. Thomas Educational Trust. The Trust which runs five schools in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Kottayam, Kerala was established in 1964 by the educationist, Mr. T. Thomas as a private trust and it became a public trust in 2003. The executive trustees are appointed by the High Court of Tamil Nadu and at present the Chairman is Hon. Justice J Kanakaraj, Retired Judge of the High Court and the Managing Trustee and Correspondent is Mr. L. Palamalai, a retired IAS Officer. The present Management has worked with total commitment, transparency and integrity and within a decade has scripted the success story of all the institutions under the trust, particularly the college which has established itself as a premier institution in North Chennai. Situated just off the busy Madhavaram High Road, the beautiful campus is protected from the hustle and bustle that surrounds it and is a haven of peace. The plants in full bloom and the carefully nurtured crotons are a feast to the eyes. Today the College has 9 UG Courses, 2 PG Courses and 2 M.Phil Courses. The student strength is 1740 and the faculties on roll are about 70 out of which more than 60% have been approved by the University. A CII-Certified Soft skill Trainer cum Placement Officer and a qualified Counsellor are also a part of the faculty. The College works hard to empower its students through its development programmes. As the college was established to reach out to girl students from the North Chennai region which is the industrial belt of Chennai and less developed than the rest of Chennai, we continue to give preference to these girls, many of whom are first generation learners. Though they may come to us with average scores in their Higher Secondary Exams, we take pride in transforming them into highly successful individuals who are on par with their peer group from the elite colleges. 5 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 B. Profile 1. Name and address of the College Name: Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women Address: 16, St. Mary’s Road, Maryland, Sembium, Perambur, Chennai - 600 011. City: Chennai State: Tamil Nadu Phone: 044 - 25375753 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cttewc.com 2. Details for communication Designation Name Tel. No. Mobile Fax No. E-mail Principal Dr.Hanifa 044 - 9444436959 044- [email protected] Ghosh 43531770 25375753 Vice - Dr.Meenakshi 044-26267052 9444142346 - [email protected] Principal IQAC Dr. S.Sridevi 044- 9940519005 - [email protected] Co-ordinator 255666562 3. Status of the Institution Affiliated College Constituent College - Any Other (specify) - 4. Type of Institution a. By Gender i. For Men - 6 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 ii. For Women iii. Co-education - b. By Shift i. Regular ii. Day - iii. Evening - 5. Is it a recognized minority institution? Yes - No 6. Source of funding Government - Grant-in-aid - Self-Financing 7. Details of College a. Date of establishment of the College 27 - 06 - 1985 b. University to which the College is Affiliated/or which University of Madras governs the College c. Details of UGC recognition (Enclosed the photocopy of recognition u/s 2 (f) of the UGC Act) Under Section College Code , Month & Year, Remarks (if any) Category i) 2(f) S.No.46 - 136027 As per Directory of Colleges March, 2007 (2003-04) Volume II Private, Non-Aided, Urban, PG, UGC, Bureau of Information and Women Statistics 7 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 ii) 12(B) - Yet to be recognized d. Details of recognition - approval by statutory - regulatory bodies other than UGC Under Section - Recognition - Day, Month and Validity Remarks Clause Approval details Year - - - - - 8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges? Yes No - If yes, has the college applied for availing the autonomous status? Yes - No 9. Is the college recognized? a. By UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? Yes - No b. For its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes - No 10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts Location Urban Campus Area in sq. mts. 12976.75 sq.mts Built up area in sq.mts. 3421.68 sq.mts. 8 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 11. Facilities available on the campus Auditorium - seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Sport Facilities i. Play ground ii. Swimming pool - iii. gymnasium - Hostel - Cafeteria First aid Health Centre - Facilities like Banking, Post Office & Book Shop - Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff Animal House - Biological waste disposes - Generator or other facility for management-regulation of electricity and voltage Solid Waste Management facility - Waste water Management - Water Harvesting 9 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 12. Details of programmes offered by the College (2012-2013) Medium Sanctioned Number of Name of the Entry S.No Level Duration of Student students Course Qualification instruction Strength admitted English 3 years Plus Two English 50 35 Mathematics 3 years Plus Two English 50 29 Physics 3 years Plus Two English 32 19 Computer 100 100 Science 3 years Plus Two English Computer Under 50 49+*1 i) Applications 3 years Plus Two English Graduate Business 70 70+*1 Administration 3 years Plus Two English B.Com (G) 3 years Plus Two English 140 140+*1 B.Com (CS) 140 76 3 years Plus Two English B.Com (A& F) 3 years Plus Two English Post MA English 2 years UG English 40 17 ii) Graduate M.Com 2 years UG English 40 19 Commerce 1 Year PG English 12 2 iii) M.Phil English 1 Year PG English 12 3 iv) Ph.D. - - - - - - *Note: Seats allotted under Vice-Chancellor’s Free Education Scheme 13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No - If yes, How many? 13 14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any? Yes No - Number 4 - (B.Com (A&F), BCA, M.Phil Commerce, M.Phil English) 10 C T T E Empowering women through education, ethics and economic development Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women 2013 15. List the departments Particulars UG PG Research Science Mathematics, Physics, Computer - - Science, Computer Applications Arts English MA M.Phil Commerce B.Com (G), B.Com (CS), Business M.Com M.Phil Administration, B.Com (A& F) 16.