econ a recollection of 2016 – 17 department activities

ECONa recollection of

department of

economics’ activities :

2016 – 17

1ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous)

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION

Twin themes of economics:

Scarcity & Efficiency

What does Economics teach?

•To realize the available resources are scarce.

How to apply Economics in our life?

•Utilize the resources carefully to get maximum satisfaction, but with

minimum cost.



The college & Department of Economics: a brief history

St. Albert’s College is an autonomous college situated at the heart of

Cochin city, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and is functioning

under the Management of Archdiocese of Verapoly. The seeds of this hub of

higher learning had sawn when St. Albert’s High School commenced its

functioning in 1892. On 18th August, 1898 the school got the recognition of

Madras University. The Madras University upgraded St. Albert’s High School to a

second grade College in 1946.

The College began to function on the 16th July 1946 in the old High

School building with 150 students in the Intermediate class. Degree courses in

Botany, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Economics were introduced in 1947. The

classes were shifted to the new building just opposite to the old school building in

1951.

In 1958, when the Kerala University Act came into force, the affiliation

was shifted to Kerala University. In 1983, when the Mahatma Gandhi University

was established, the College became affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.

In 2009, the college was awarded ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. In 2010, the College

was recertified for ISO 9001: 2008 by TUV Rheinland. The College has also been

selected under FIST scheme of DST and Star College program of DBT.

MA Economics Course was sanctioned by Kerala Government as an aided

course and started in 2013.

In 2016 March, UGC granted Autonomous status to the college. In 2016

NAAC reaccredited the College with ‘A’ Grade for the 2nd time.



VISIONA Research oriented, socially

committed, leading Economics Department in the State of Kerala

striving for the holistic development of the students

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MISSIONTo stimulate the academic

environment for promotion of quality in teaching-learning and research.

ST. ALBERT’S COLLEGE (Autonomous)DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS PUBLICATION

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Established in 1946 with the pre-universitycourse

• Degree Course in Economics was introduced in1947

• Post Graduate degree Course in Economicsstarted in 2013 - 14

• The Department has a long history of organizingseminars, workshops and invited lecturersevery year

• 7 permanent faculties: Young and dynamicdepartment in the College. 5 Faculty membersare appointed in 2014.

• A Department with Maximum Rank HolderFaculty Members in the College

•230 students - one of the largest number of

students compared to other regulardepartments.



The former staff members



Prof. LESLIE PALLATHAssociate Prof. of Political Science

1974 - 2007PRINCIPAL (2003 -2007)

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The present staff members (2016 – 17)

FRANCIS M.C. M.A.,DIM, PGDMM, B.Ed.

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

Assistant Professor (2014 onwards)

BENLY B.

M.A.(Pol.Sci.) M.A. (Pub.Adm)Assistant Prof. in Political Science(2013 onwards)

(Head of the Department in 2014 – 16)

T.G. JOHN, M.A.Assistant Professor (1995 onwards)

(Head of the Department in 2013 – 14)

NEERAJA JAMES, M.A.Assistant Professor

(2014 onwards)

LINDA GEORGE, M.A.Assistant Professor

(2014 onwards)

JINCY JOSEPH K., M.A. PGDCA, B.Ed.Assistant Professor

(2014 onwards)


ASHA MARIYA THOMAS, M.A.Assistant Professor

(2014 onwards)

SALMA T.S., M.A. M.Ed.Guest Lecturer in History

2016 - 17

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STUDENTS ENROLLED(2016 -17)

COURSES BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

I BA ECONOMICS 26 44 70

II BA ECONOMICS 25 44 69

III BA ECONOMICS 24 33 57

I MA ECONOMICS 3 14 17

II MA ECONOMICS 0 17 17

Total 78 152 230




Proud Econs

SHRUTHI PRADEEP III BA

• Represented Kerala in the Republic Day Camp held in New Delhi, 2016.

• Represented India in the Youth Exchange Programme held in Moscow, Russia.

MEBIN S. III BA

• Selected as the Best Cadet and participated in the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi 2016

• Selected for International Youth Exchange Program held in Vietnam



Proud Econs

GEO JOSE I BA• Gold Medal @ 32nd National Junior Athletics Championship held at Coimbatore

• Gold Medal @ All India Inter University Athletics Championship held at Coimbatore

• Gold Medal @ 27th South Zone Junior Athletics Championship held at Karimnagar



Proud Econs

SONU MILTON II BAUNIVERSITY WINNER – INSTRUMENTS

MUSIC

Dance Competiton Winners:Management Fest @ Saintgits, Pathamuttam, Kottayam



Proud Econs

Meharunnisa P.S., III BA Apoorva S, III BA

Shruthi Pradeep,III BA Rasni M.A.II MA

Campus placement byConcentrix Daksh Services Pvt. Ltd.



Proud Moments/programs of EconINTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

International SeminarIn association with Social Works

department

on

“Economics and Well Being”

by: Ms. DEBRA EFROYMSON,

Social Activist & Environmentalist from Bangladesh

on23rd AUGUST, 2016 at 11:30 am

@ Seminar Hall, New Annexe

Ms. DEBRA EFROYMSON, Social Activist & Environmentalist from Bangladesh,

presented her views on environment protection for the Economic well being of the society

and the world. All the students from Economics and Department of Social Work attended

the seminar. The program was organized in association with Department of Social Work. It

was an inter-department collaboration program. Vote of thanks to the speaker was done by

Ms. Radhi, II BA student.



Proud Moments/programs of EconSEMINAR

Empowering teaching Econometrics

15th & 16th, OCT., 2016@ Ashirbhavan, Ernakulam

Organized by Kerala Economic Association – Co-support by Department of Economics.

Program organization support was given

by the PG Students of the Department



Seminar on

“Effective Public Policies for

Effective Governance”

by: Dr. Dhanuraj, Chairman, CPPR

on28th OCTOBER, 2016 (FRIDAY)

at 11:30 am@ Room No: 105

Centre for Public Policy Research is one of the leading Research

organization in Kerala, involved in Public Policy Research

surveys and programs. Department of Economics is in academic

association with CPPR.

Dr. Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR presented the topic on

Effective Public Policies for Effective Governance. The seminar

was attended by III BA and PG students of the department.




An interactive session

“PINK HEALTH”

An Initiative to Promote Health

Awareness among Women

by Dr. PraiseyRachel Mathew

City Hospital, Ernakulam

on31st OCTOBER, 2016

(MONDAY) at 11:30 amRoom No: 105

The program named “Pink

Health” was an interactive

session to Promote Health

Awareness among girl

students of the college. The

program was organized by the

Department and supported by

Women Cell of the College.

Dr. Praisey Rachel Mathew,

Resident Medical Officer form

City Hospital, Ernakulam

interacted with the students.





Seminar on

“inflation

targeting: A New

Era in India’s

Monetary Policy”by: Ms. Deepthi,

CPPRon

4th November, 2016 (FRIDAY) at 11:30 am

@ Room No: 105

Centre for Public Policy Research is one

of the leading Research organization in

Kerala, involved in Public Policy

Research surveys and programs.

Department of Economics is in academic

association with CPPR. This was the

second seminar in connection with the

CPPR association.

Ms. Deepthi, Research Associate of

CPPR presented the topic on “Inflation

targeting: A New Era in India’s

Monetary Policy”. The presentation gave

a picture on the changes in Monetary

policy due to government policy changes.

The seminar was attended by III BA and

PG students of the department.

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Seminar onECONOMICS OF

DEMONETIZATIONBy

Dr. N. AJITHKUMAR(Renowned Economist and

Former Principal, Cochin College)

13th December 2016Dr. N. Ajith Kumar is the former Principal of

Cochin College. He is one of the leading Economist

and spokesman in media on economic issues and

sports. The Seminar on Demonetization was

benefitted to the stakeholders of the college. He

explained the reasons, pros and cons of the

government policy on demonetization.



Dr. (Prof.) Kochurani

Joseph is the Head of the

Department of Economics,

Bharath Matha College,

Trikkakara. She is one of

the leading Economist and

spokesman in media on

economic issues.

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Proud Moments/programs of EconEntrepreneurial Development Program



Practical session on

Jelly candle making

On 9th DECEMBER, 2016 Friday, Room No: 312, at 2 pm

Jelly candle

making program

was an initiative

of the

department for

developing

entrepreneurial

ability, especially

for girl students.

It was a free

practical

training

program. It was

organized for

women

empowerment.

The beneficiary

students

organized a mini

stall in Albertian

Expo in Jan

2017.


PSC Coaching is an extension activity of the Department. The program was inaugurated by

the Principal, Dr. M.L. Joseph. The coaching given by the department to all streams of the

students of the college at free of cost. It was a 100 hours practical session on reasoning, GK,

and numerical ability. 50 plus students of the college benefitted from the program

Proud Moments/programs of EconPSC Coaching Inauguration

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MOU : Coconut Development BoardSurvey on coconut productivity

The paid Filed investigators are:

Kenaz K.J., Christeen, Vishnu

Prasrad & Stefin Peter joseph

(III BA)/

Nikita Gualbert, Anagha Ganesh

(II BA)

Febin Francis, Sooraj, Brian

John, (I BA)

Principal Investigator:

Prof. Francis MC

Proud Moments/programs of Econ MoU/Govt. Project - Survey



Skill Development based MoU with

Berger Paints. The company promised to

provide practical training workshops on

interior designing and painting for the

department students at free of cost. It is

an initiative for entrepreneurial

development of the students.

Proud Moments/programs of EconMoU with Berger Paints

Entrepreneurial Development ProgramInterior Desigining & Painting

Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Moot Court

MOOT COURTin connection with Human Rights Diploma Course of the

department

Human Rights Diploma Course is a UGC

Sponsored Diploma Course. It is a University

sanctioned Certificate program. II BA

Economics and I BA English students are the

major stakeholders of the Course. Moot

Court practical is a part of the curriculum of

the program. Ist Moot Court is conducted on

15th March, 2017 under the guidance of Prof.

Meenakumary S., Govt. Law College,

Ernakulam.



Proud Moments/programs of Econ :inter-collegiate paper presentation

competition



Proud Moments/programs of Econ - EXPO

Albertian International Expo: department stalls

Department was actively

involved in Albertian

International Expo by organizing

5 different stalls. Department put

stalls on Market Forms (III BA),

Government Programs & Jelly

Candle Making (II BA), BRICS

(II MA) Career Stall (IMA) and

I BA students grabbed Third

prize in College level model

competition for their

Environment Friendly City

Management Model.

Prof. Francis M.C., HOD giving the

Rs. 3000 award to Ms. Rupa Nair, I BA



Proud Moments/programs of Econ - EXPO

Albertian International Expo: department career stall

For more details visit:

CAREER STALL

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

ST. ALBERTS’ COLLEGE

Career stall of the

Department provided the

information on career

avenues of the subject

Economics. Money Tree

was the attraction item of

the stall. The leaflets on

family budget and

investment methods to be

a crorepati were given to

the visitors of the career

stall of the department.

The stall was organized by

I MA Students.



Proud Moments/programs of Econ:Cultural Fest

Econ: Cultural Extravaganza

Econ was the Cultural Celebration of the department. 120 plus students of the department were participated in the programs

like Rangapooja, Thiruvathira, Kathak, Dolak, Margamkali, Modern Oppana, Mime, Fusion dance, Cinematic Dance,

Instumental music and Musical performance. Prof. Asha Mariya Thomas was the convenor of the program. The team spirit of

the department students made program a successful one and received appreciation from all corners.



Proud Moments/programs of Econ:Cultural Fest

Econ: Cultural Extravaganza

Proud Moments/programs of Econ:Onam celebration 8th September, 2016

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Onam was celebrated by the

department with pookkalam,

thiruvathira, variety of

games and the grand Onam

Sadhya. The whole

department were in a merry

festive mood with songs,

dances and memorable

selfies.


Christmas celebration

Department star

Department actively

participated in

Christmas celebrations

of the college. Students

prepared the star for

the competition

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Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Christmas celebration


College sports: 3.2.2017

Spirit of Tug of war – I BA Students

Hau Lun Thang, (student from North

East) III BA student of the department,

won prize in 400m race.

Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Sports

III BA field tripCoorg, Chicmangaloor,

Wynad12th Jan.,- 16th Jan., 2017

Proud Moments/programs of Econ:Tour – III BA

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II MA : field trip

Mysore/Bangalore/Coorg/Chicm

angaloor 23rd

Feb, - 28th Feb., 2017

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Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Tour – II MA


II BA Tourism Club : field trip – Vagamon11th March

2017

Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Tour – Tourism Club II BA



I MA : curriculum enrichment

nature visit –Illikka kallu 25th

March, 2017

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Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Tour – I MA



The leaflets prepared by the department for “family financial discipline awareness”which was distributed to the visitors of the Albertian International Expo 2017

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Outgoing 2014 – 17 BA Batch

Proud Moments/programs of Econ: Group photo III BA

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