university college thiruvananthapuram - 695 034

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034

SELF STUDY REPORT

SUBMITTED FOR REACCREDITATION

TO

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE - 560 072

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NAAC Re-Accreditation Committee

University College, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. B. S. Mohanachandran (Principal)

Patron (Ex-officio)

Dr. R. Anilkumar (Dept. of Geography)

General Convenor

Dr. K. P. Jaikiran (Dept. of Geology)

Co-ordinator, IQAC

Members

Dr.S. Unnikrishnan Nair - (Vice-Principal)

Sri. G. Rajeev - (Dept. of Chemistry)

Sri. K. Gopalakrishnan - (Dept. of English)

Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla - (Dept. of English)

Dr. Francis Sunny - (Dept. of Zoology)

Dr. Philip Samuel - (Dept. of Statistics)

Sri. M.B. Salim - (Dept. of Geography)

Sri. P. Surendran - (Dept. of Physical Education)

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Contents

Page No.

PREFACE

Part I - INSTITUTIONAL DATA 01 - 44

Profile of the Institution

Criterion wise input

Profiles of the departments

Part II - EVALUATIVE REPORT 45 – 400

Stand out facts

Executive summary

Criterion wise evaluative report

Evaluative report of Departments

Declaration by the Principal

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PREFACE University College, Thiruvananthapuram (estd.1866) occupies a position of eminence

among the colleges in the state of Kerala and that of a hallowed alma mater among the

millions of students, including luminaries like the late Dr K R Narayanan, the former

President of India and Dr. G Madhavan Nair, former Director, Indian Space Research

Organisation. The college, situated in the heart of Trivandrum, the capital city of

Kerala is unique in more than one respect: more than sixty per cent of its teachers are

research degree holders; the college has fourteen research departments offering M.Phil.

and PhD; and its student strength of 3200* includes enrolment from all social classes.

Thus, University College can be deemed both a „university‟ and a „college.‟

Currently accredited with a B+ grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation

Council, the college has also been accorded „College with Potential for Excellence‟

status by the University Grants Commission. University College is the only

government college in Kerala to have been recognized thus.

Since the last visit of NAAC to this college, it has tried its best, financial and other

constraints notwithstanding, to tune itself into the changing paradigms of education.

This report reflects the nature of our earnest efforts to strive towards academic

perfection through socialist as well as secular means. It presents the continual

reflection of this heritage institution to learn from the past, act in the present and

prepare for the future.

Thiruvananthapuram Dr B S Mohanachandran

9 December 2009 PRINCIPAL

The details given herein pertain to the year 2008 – 2009.

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Part I

Institutional Data

A) Profile of the College

1. Name and address of the college:

Name: H .H The Maharajas University College

Address: University College , Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram

City: Thiruvananthapuram District: Thiruvananthapuram

State: Kerala Pin code: 695034

Website: www.universitycollege.in

2. For communication:

Office

Name Area/

STD code Tel. No. Fax No. E-mail

Principal:

Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran

0471 2457830 0471-

2572177

mohanachandranbs_

[email protected]

Vice Principal:

Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair

0471 2457830 0471-

2572177

[email protected]

Steering Committee

Coordinator:

Dr. R. Anil Kumar

0471 2457830 0471-

2572177

anilprayag@

gmail.com

Residence

Name Area/

STD code Tel. No. Mobile No.

Principal

Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran

0471 2540393 9447380032

Vice Principal


0471 2464246 9446089046

Steering Committee Coordinator

Dr.R Anil Kumar

0471 2329989 9847252472

http://www.universitycollege.in/

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3. Type of Institution:

a. By management i. Affiliated College

ii. Constituent College

b. By funding i. Government

ii. Grant-in

iii. Self-financed

iv. Any other

(Specify the type)

c. By Gender i. For Men

ii. For Women

iii. Co-education

4. Is it a recognized minority institution?

Yes No

If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other)

(Provide the necessary supporting documents)

5. a) Date of establishment of the college:

Date Month Year

1866

b) University to which the college is affiliated (If it is an affiliated college)

or which governs the college (If it is an constituent college)

6. Date of UGC recognition:

Under Section Date, Month & Year

(dd-mm-yyyy)

Remarks

(If any)

i. 2 (f) 1956

ii. 12 (B) 1956

(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)

University of Kerala

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7. Does the University Act provide for autonomy of Affiliated/ Constituent Colleges?

Yes No

If yes, has the college applied for autonomy?

Yes No

8. Campus area in acres/sq.mts:

9. Location of the college: (based on Govt. of India census)

Urban

Semi-urban

Rural

Tribal

Hilly area

Any other (specify)

10. Details of programmes offered by the institution: (Give last year‟s data)

Sl.

No

Programme

Level

Name of the

Programm e

/ Course

Duration

Entry Qualification

Medium of

instruction

Sanctioned

Student

Strength

Number

of

students

admitted

i)

Under

Graduate

B.A. / B.Sc.

/

3 years

Plus 2 or

Equivalent

English

770

905

ii)

Post

Graduate

M.A. /

M.Sc. /.

4

Semesters

Degree

English

336

328

iii) M.Phil 1 year PG English 55 55

iv) Ph. D. 3 years PG or

M.Phil

English 39

v) Certificate

course

1year Plus 2 or

Equivalent

English 10 10

vi) UG Diploma

1year Plus 2 or

Equivalent

English 25 22

vii) PG Diploma

viii)

Any Other

(specify)

Add on

Course

1.Tourism

and Travel

Management

2.

English

10Acres 60.270cents

8

Functional

Arabic

3. spoken

English

Arabic

English

(Additional rows may be inserted as per requirement)

11. List the departments:

Science

Departments: (For eg. Chemistry, Botany, Physics …)

Chemistry,Physics,Maths,Botany,Zoology,Statistics, Geology,Geography

Arts (Language and Social sciences included)

Departments:

Economics,History,IslamicHistory,Philosophy,Politics,Malayalam,English,Hindi,

Sanskrit,Tamil, Arabic, French , Psychology

Commerce

Departments: Nil

Any Other (Specify)

Departments: Physical Education

12. Unit Cost of Education

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of

students enrolled )

(a) including the salary component = Rs. 31,189.20

(b) excluding the salary component = Rs. 739.80

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B) Criterion-wise Inputs

Criterion I: Curricular Aspects

1. Does the College have a stated

Vision?

Mission?

Objectives?

yes No yes No

yes No

2. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No

If yes, how many? NA

Fee charged for each programme (include

Certificate, Diploma, Add-on courses etc.)

Sl.No.

Programme

( B.sc.,

B.Com. etc.)

Fee

charged

in Rs.

1. N.A N.A

2. N.A N.A

3. N.A N.A

4. N.A N.A

3. Number of Programmes offered under

a. annual system

20

b. semester system 22

c. trimester system Nil

4. Programmes with

* a. choice based credit system

Yes No Number

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b. Inter/multidisciplinary approach

Yes No Number

c. Any other, specify Yes No Number

5. Are there Programmes where assessment

of teachers by students is practiced?

Yes No Number

6. Are there Programmes taught only by

visiting faculty? Yes No Number

7. New programmes introduced

during the last five years

UG

PG

Others (specify)

Yes No Number

Yes No Number

Yes No Number 3

8. How long does it take for the institution

to introduce a new programme within the

existing system?

N. A

9. Does the institution develop and deploy

action plans for effective implementation

of the curriculum?

Yes No

10. Was there major syllabus revision during

the last five years? If yes, indicate the

number.

Yes No Number

11. Is there a provision for Project work etc.

in the programme? If yes, indicate the

number.

Yes No Number

12. Is there any mechanism to obtain

feedback on curricular aspects from

a. Academic Peers? Yes No

b. Alumni? Yes No

c. Students? Yes No

d. Employers? Yes No

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e. Any other? Yes No

University of Kerala has decided to restructure the Degree programmes in the colleges

to a choice based credit system w.l.f june.2010

Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

1. How are students selected for admission to various

courses?

a) Through an entrance test developed by the institution

b) Common entrance test conducted by the

University/Government

c) Through interview

d) Entrance test and interview

e) Merit at the previous qualifying examination

f) Any other (specify)

(If more than one method is followed, kindly specify the weightages)

2. Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered

for admission during the previous academic year

Programmes

(UG and PG)

Open category SC/ST category Any other (specify)

Highest

(%)

Lowest

(%)

Highest

(%)

Lowest

(%)

Highest

(%)

Lowest

(%)

BSc Maths

MSc

84%&

99%

40% &

50%

60% &

65%

35% &

45%

58% &

70%

38% &

52%

BSc

Chemistry

MSc

86.83% &

94.5%

58.7% &

81.4%

80% &

86.8%

56.5% &

47.5%

86.83% &

85.8%

81.3% &

70.2%

BSc

Geography

MSc

86.4% &

87.9%

79.5% &

73.8%

73% &

67.4%

58% &

57.9%

62% &

67.6%

56% &

62%

BSc Physics

MSc

92% &

97%

75% &

86%

75% &

76%

45% &

65%

74% &

86%

62% &

80%

MSc Statistics

95% 87.5% 82% 60% 82.7% 80%

BA

Philosophy

MA

86% &

62%

56% &

42%

58% &

54%

39% &

36%

57%

52%

50%

40%

BA Politics

MA

86% &

63%

35% &

43%

70% &

55%

35% &

40%

48%

61%

44%

45%

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BA Islamic

history

MA

71% &

57%

53% &

48%

55% &

41%

35% &

35%

53%

54%

45%

47%

MA

Psychology

65% 57% 46%

BA

Economics

MA

84% &

75.6%

62% &

42%

76.1% &

70.7%

35%

&37.37%

57%

71%

42% &

45.7%

BA History

MA

65% &

61%

42% &

43%

55% &

55%

35% &

40%

50% &

55%

35% &

43%

BA

Malayalam

MA

80% &

82.5%

48% &

46.8%

70%&

73.8

55% &

35%

67%

66%

45%

42%

BA Tamil

MA

70% &

75%

40% &

50%

60% &

65%

38% &

45%

67%

71%

49%

45%

BA Sanskrit

MA

37% &

77%

55% &

55%

45%

64%

40%

52%

50%

74%

57%

50%

BA Hindi

MA

81% &

72%

52% &

62%

62% &

60%

46% &

51%

68% &

66%

50% &

53%

BA Arabic

MA

69% &

87.3%

58% &

52.9%

54.3% 53% &

72%

59%

BA English

MA

86.36% &

77.96%

53.12% &

68.86%

47.47% &

55.55%

41.83% &

43.41%

80%

72%

62%

51%

3. Number of working days during the last academic year

200

4. Number of teaching days during the last academic year 200

5. Number of positions sanctioned and filled Sanctioned/ Filled

Teaching

Non-teaching

Technical

215 215

61 61

6. a. Number of regular and permanent teachers (gender-wise)

Sel.Grade lecturer

Readers

Sr. Grade

lecturers

Lecturers

M 67 F 37

M 11 F 5

M 13 F 5

M 34 F 31

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b. Number of temporary teachers

(gender-wise)

Lecturers –

Full- time M 4 F 8

Lecturers – Part-

time M Nil F Nil

Lecturers

(Management

appointees) -

Full time

M F

Lecturers

(Management

appointees) -

Part time

M F

Any other M F

Total M F 7

c. Number of teachers From the same

State

From other States

212

3

* M – Male F – Female

Number %

7. a. Number of qualified/ permanent teachers and their

percentage to the total number of faculty 203 94.41%

b. Teacher: student ratio 1:15

c. Number of teachers with Ph.D. as the highest

qualification and their percentage to the total faculty

strength

92 42.79

d. Number of teachers with M. Phil as the highest

qualification and their percentage to the total faculty

strength

51 23.72

e. Percentage of the teachers who have completed UGC,

NET and SLET exams 56

f. Percentage of the faculty who have served as resource

persons in Workshop/ Seminars/ Conferences during the

last five years

68

g Number of faculty development programmes availed by

teachers (last five years)

1 2 3 4 5

UGC/ FIP programme

Refresher:

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15

14

Orientation:

Any other (specify)

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1

h Number of faculty development programmes organized by the college during

the last five years

Seminars/ workshops/symposia on curricular

development, teaching- learning, assessment, etc.

1 2 3 4 5

7 6 4 5 12

Research management

Invited/endowment lectures 2 2 6 9

Any other (specify) 2 2 3 2 5

Number %

8. Number and percentage of the courses where

predominantly the lecture method is practiced 22 100%

9. Does the college have the tutor-ward system?

If yes, how many students are under the care of a teacher?

yes No

15 each

10. Are remedial programmes offered? Yes No Number

11. Are bridge courses offered? Yes No Number

12. Are there Courses with ICT-enabled

teaching-learning processes? Yes No

Number 4

13. Is there a mechanism for:

a. Self appraisal of faculty ? Yes No

b. Student assessment of faculty performance? Yes No

c. Expert /Peer assessment of faculty performance? Yes No

14. Do the faculty members perform additional administrative

work? If yes, the average number of hours spent by the faculty

per week

Yes No

57 Hours

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Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension

1. How many teaching faculty are actively involved in research? (Guiding student

research, managing research projects etc.,)

Number % of

total

55 25%

2. Research collaborations

a) National

If yes, how many?

Yes No

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b) International

If yes, how many?

Yes No

2

3. Is the faculty involved in consultancy

work?

If yes, consultancy earnings/

year (average of last two years may be

given)

Yes No

Consultancy is mainly

offered on a voluntary

basis

4. a. Do the teachers have ongoing/ completed research

projects?

yes No

If yes, how many? On

going

Completed

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b. Provide the following details about the ongoing research

projects

Major

projects Yes

No Number 14 Agency

UGC &

KGSTE Amt.

531

800

0

Minor

projects Yes

No Number 19 Agency UGC

&KGSTE Amt.

992

000

College

Projects Yes

No Number 1 Amount

Industry

sponsored Yes

No Number Industry BARC Amt. Not

relea

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sed

Any other

(specify) No

No. of

student

research

projects

Yes

No Number 3 Amount sanctioned by

the College 4,0000

5. Research publications:

International journals Yes No Number 12

National journals – refereed papers Yes

No Number 96

College journal Yes

No Number 15

Books

DVD

Yes

Yes

No

Number

Number

42

2

Abstracts Yes

No Number 7

Any other (specify) Yes No Number 2

Awards, recognition, patents etc. if any Patents 6

Awards 4

6. Has the faculty

a) Participated in Conferences? Yes No Number

b) Presented research papers in

Conferences?

Yes No Number

7. Number of extension activities organized in collaboration with

other agencies/NGOs (such as Rotary/Lions Club) (average of

last two years)

2

8. Number of regular extension

programmes organized by NSS and

NCC (average of last two years)

NSS NCC

4 3

9. Number of NCC Cadets/units M 133 F 77 Units 2

161

100

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10. Number of NSS Volunteers/units M F Units 4

Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

1. (a) Campus area in acres 10.62

(b) Built up area in Sq. Meters 9500sq.m

(*1 sq.ft. = 0.093 sq.mt)

2. Working hours of the Library

(a) On working days 8.30 am to

5.30 pm

(b) On holidays

(c) On Examination days

8.30 am to

5.30 am

3. Average number of faculty visiting the library/day

(average for the last two years) 40

4. Average number of students visiting the library/day

(average for the last two years)

200

5. Number of journals subscribed to the institution 53

6. Does the library have the open access system? Yes No

7. Total collection

(Number)

a. Books 148302

b. Textbooks 32115

c. Reference books 19323

d. Magazines 319

e. Current journals

Indian journals

Foreign journals

32

62

10

18

f. Peer- reviewed journals 2

g. Back volumes of journals 1385

h. E-resources

CDs/ DVDs

Databases

Online journals

Audio- Visual resources

10

88

1

1

(We use open access journals)

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8 Number of books/journals / periodicals added during the last two years and their total

cost

The year before last Last Year

Number Total Cost

(Rs.) Number

Total Cost

(Rs.)

Text books 864 555616 1112 561915

Reference Books 303 520000 287 233000

Other books 251 130000 116 79270

Journals/Periodicals 48 17230 12 12750

Encyclopedia 2 8500 2 9400

Any other(specify)

9.

Mention the

Total carpet area of the Central Library (in sq. ft)

Number of departmental libraries

Average carpet area of the departmental libraries

Seating capacity of the Central Library ( Reading

room)

3000Sq.ft

22

1000sq.ft

50

10. Status of Automation of the Library

not initiated

fully automated

partially automated

11. Percentage of library budget in relation to the total budget 20%

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12. Services/facilities available in the library (If yes, tick in the

box)

Circulation

Clipping

Bibliographic compilation

Reference

Reprography

Computer and Printing

Internet

Inter-library loan

Power back up

Information display and notification

User orientation /information literacy

Any other (specify)

13. Average number of books issued/returned per day

717

14.

15.

Ratio of library books to the number of students enrolled

Computer Facilities

1:56

Number of computers in the college

Number of Departments with computer facilities

109

Central computer facility ( Number of terminals ) 27

Budget allocated for purchase of computers during the last

academic year 1476923

Amount spent on maintenance and upgrading of computer

facilities during the last academic year 558500

Internet Facility, Connectivity

Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility

109

Dialup Broadband Others (Specify)

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16. Is there a Workshop/Instrumentation

Centre?

Yes No

Available

from the

year

*17. Is there a Health Centre? Yes No

Available

from the

year

18. Is there Residential accommodation for

Faculty ? Yes No

Non-teaching staff ? Yes No

19. Are there student Hostels? Yes No

If yes, number of students residing in hostels

-

Male Yes No Number

Female Yes No Number

20. Is there a provision for

a) Sports fields

Yes

No

b) Gymnasium Yes No

c) Womens‟ rest rooms Yes

No

d) Transport Yes No

e) Canteen/Cafetaria Yes

No

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f) Students centre

Yes No

g) Vehicle parking facility Yes

No

College utilizes the nearby health centre facility

Criterion V: Student Support and Progression

1. a Student strength

(Provide information in the following format, for the past two years)

Student

Enrolment

UG PG M.Phil Ph.D Diploma /

Certificate

Self-

Funded

M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T M F T

Number of

students from

the same State

where the

college is

located

08-

09

1510

07-

08

1222

881

733

2391

1955

195

206

510

380

705

586

13

21

47

27

60

48

50

54

82

75

132

129

13

11

26

25

39

36

13

13

16

17

29

30

Number of

students from

other States

08-

09

14

07-

08

7

6

8

20

15

7

5

13

10

20

15

1

1

1

1

Number of

NRI students

Number of

foreign students

08-

09

1

2

3

22

M – Men, F- Female, T-Total

b. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average for the last two batches)

Number %

UG

184 8.2%

PG 50 7.9%

2. Financial support for students: (last Year) Number Amount

Endowments: 17 19500

Freeships:

Scholarship (Government)

Scholarship (Institution)

Number of loan facilities:

Any other financial support

(Specify)

45 162500

4 31500

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3. Does the college obtain feedback from students on their

campus experience?

Yes

No

4. Major cultural events (data for last year )

Events Organized Participated

Yes No Number Yes No Number

Inter-collegiate

200

Inter-university

177

National

5

Any other

(specify)

23

5. Examination Results (data of past five years)

Results UG PG M. Phil 2004-0

5

2005-0

6

2006-0

7

2007-0

8

2008-0

9

2004-0

5

2005-0

6

2006-0

7

2007-0

8

2008-0

9

2004-0

5

2005-0

6

2006-0

7

2007-0

8

2008-0

9

Pass

Percenta

ge

78 81 76 77 80 88 91 89 90 92 100 100 100 100 100

Number

of first

classes

184 198 181 199 159 189 205 199 215 228 58 60 59 60 58

Ranks (if

any) 4 1 3 10 6 18 20 27 22

6. Number of overseas programmes on campus and

income earned: Number Amount Agency

nil

7. Number of students who have passed the following examinations during the last five

years

NET

SLET

CAT

TOEFL

GRE

GMAT

Civil services

(IAS / IPS/IFS)

Defence Entrance

Other services

Any other (specify)

40 12 14 11 13

26 2 1 3 1

40 14 15 15 10

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8. Is there a Student Counselling Centre? Yes

No

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9. Is there a Grievance Redressal Cell? Yes

No

10. Does the college have an Alumni

Association? Yes

No Formed

in the

year

11. Does the college have a Parent-teachers

Association? Yes

No Formed

in the

year

Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership

1. Has the institution appointed a permanent Principal?

Yes

No

If Yes,

denote the qualifications

If No,

for how long has the position been vacant?

2. Number of professional development programmes held for the

Non-teaching staff (last two years)

IMG Trivandrum offers this training regularly for the staff

3. Financial resources of the college (approximate amount) – Last two year‟s data

2007-2008 2008-2009

Grant-in-aid (Plan fund) 17,60,850/- 26,56,500/-

Fee from aided courses 23,69,420/- 23,75,510/-

Donation 7,63,030/- 8,16,800/-

Fee from Self-funded courses - -

Any other (specify) UGC- 40,00,000/-

CPE – 30,00,000/-

UGC- 30,00,000/-

BSR – 50,00,000/-

M.Com,Ph.D

N.A

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4. Statement of Expenditure ( for last two years)

Item Before last

(Rs)

last year

(Rs)

spent on the salaries of faculty 83173771 87563033

spent on the salaries of non-teaching employees including

contractual workers

5868793 6830089

spent on books and journals 300000 1021116

spent on Building development 21,0000 200000

spent on hostels, and other student amenities 87500 8500

spent on maintenance - electricity, water, telephones,

infrastructure

1541454 1063785

spent on academic activities of departments - laboratories, green

house, animal house, field trips etc.

spent on research, seminars, etc. 50,000

spent on miscellaneous expenditure 200000 225000

Note: The institution may provide the details regarding the above table as per the heads of

accounts being maintained. However, care may be taken to cover the above items.

5. Dates of meetings of Academic and

Administrative Bodies during the last two

years:

Last year

Year before last

Governing Body

Internal Admn. Bodies (mention only three most

important bodies) College Council IQAC, PTA

26 meetings 25 meetings

Any other (specify)

6. Are there Welfare Schemes for the academic community?

Loans: Yes

No

Medical allowance

Any other (specify)

Yes

No

Yes No

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7. Are there ICT supported / Computerised

units/processes/activities for the following?

a) Administrative section/ Office

b) Finance Unit

Yes No

Yes No

c) Student Admissions Yes No

d) Placements Yes No

e) Aptitude Testing Yes No

f) Examinations Yes No

g) Student Records

Yes No

5. What is the percentage incremental academic growth of the following category of students

for the last two batches?

Category At Admission On completion of the course

Batch I Batch II Batch I Batch II

SC 15 15 14 14

ST 5 5 3.5 3.5

OBC 17 17 15 16

Women 48 49 47 47.5

Physically

challenged

3 3 3 3

General

category

50 50 48 48

Any other

(specify) BPL

10 10 9 9

Note; As the reservation for admission is based on the Govt. rules there is no yearly change

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Profile of the Departments

Responses

1 Name of the Department ARABIC

2 Year of Establishment 1942

3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 9 7

4 Number of Administrative Staff 1

5 Number of Technical Staff Nil

6 Number of Teachers and Students 9 152

7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) BA-1:6,MA-

1:2,MPhil-1:1

8 Ratio of Teachers to Students BA-1:14,MA-

1:3,MPhil-1:2

9 Number of research scholars who had their master‟s degree from other

institutions

2

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last BA-2006, MA-2001,

MPhil-2007

11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 4

12 Success Rate of students (What is the pass percentage as compared to the

University average?

BA-70%,MA-

100%,MPhil-100%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks BA III Rank, MA-I ,

II & III Ranks

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 7 articles

15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Nil

16 Faculty who have Attended National and International Seminars (last five

years)

9

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 1

18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 9

19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay Nil

20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay Nil

21 Number of inventions and patents N.A

22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years 4

23 Number of Books in the Departmental Library, if any 3603

24 Number of Journals/Periodicals 1

25 Number of Computers 3

26 Annual Budget Nil

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Responses

1 Name of the Department BOTANY



4 Number of Administrative Staff NIL

5 Number of Technical Staff 4


7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1794:40

PG-156:12

MPhil-20:5

8 Ratio of Teachers to Students UG-1:40

PG-1:12

Mphil-1:5


institutions

1

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2007



University average?

UG-7904%

PG-100%

Mphil-100%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks I rank -1

II rank-1

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 49 papers in journal

38 seminar papers

15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Fellow-ISESC


years)

7

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) NIL


19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 6

20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay Major-1

Minor-1

23lakhs

88000

21 Number of inventions and patents 2





26 Annual Budget

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Responses

1 Name of the Department CHEMISTRY



4 Number of Administrative Staff Nil



7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) Bsc-1:16

Msc-1:16

M.Phil-1:6

8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:12


institutions

2

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last Bsc-2006

Msc-2007



University average?

Bsc-75%

Msc-69%

M.Phil-100%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks Msc-Ist rank in 2008

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 32



years)

10 13

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) Nil Nil

18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated Nil Nil

19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 1 6880

0

20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2 1650

00

21 Number of inventions and patents Nil Nil





26 Annual Budget

30


Responses

1 Name of the Department ECONOMICS



4 Number of Administrative Staff -

5 Number of Technical Staff -


7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 25-100



institutions

10




University average?

PG-99%

UG-75%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks 1


15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) 2


years)

4


18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated -


00


0

21 Number of inventions and patents -





26 Annual Budget -

31


Responses

1 Name of the Department ENGLISH






7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) BA-1:30,MA-

1:10,MPhil-1:9

8 Ratio of Teachers to Students BA-1:30,MA-

1:2,MPhil-2:1


institutions

1

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last BA-1995,MA-

2001,MPhil-2008

11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) 1/8


University average?

BA-80%,MA-

100%,MPhil-90%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks MA-I & V th rank

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 24 articles /10 bts



years)

10 -

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) Nil


19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 1 2.6lak

hs

20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2 95,00

0

21 Number of inventions and patents N.A



24 Number of Journals/Periodicals Nil



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Responses

1 Name of the Department FRENCH

2 Year of Establishment





7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) -

8 Ratio of Teachers to Students -


institutions

-


11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) -


University average?

-

13 University Distinction/ Ranks -

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) -

15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) -


years)

1

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) -


19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay -

20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay -


22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years -


24 Number of Journals/Periodicals -


26 Annual Budget

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Responses

1 Name of the Department GEOGRAPHY






7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1:13,PG-1:14



institutions

Nil

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last UG-2007,PG-2007



University average?

UG 2008-96%

PG 2008-90%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG 2008-III,PG-

I,II,III rank




years)

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five

years)

Nil

18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated Nil

19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay Nil


21 Number of inventions and patents Nil





26 Annual Budget -

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Responses

1 Name of the Department GEOLOGY






7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) Bsc-1:30

Msc-1:5

8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 1:7.6


institutions

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last Bsc 2005

Msc 2007



University average?

97%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks Bsc I,II,III rank 2008


15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) Ph D-1

Diploma rank-1

Positions in project-

2


years)

16 1

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) Nil

18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated 3 -


20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 1

21 Number of inventions and patents Nil

22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years Nil




26 Annual Budget

35


Responses

1 Name of the Department HINDI





6 Number of Teachers and Students 203

7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 203:560



institutions

2


11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) Nil


University average?

13 University Distinction/ Ranks I st rank in 2007

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 20 articls

15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years)


years)

8




0


0






26 Annual Budget

36


Responses

1 Name of the Department HISTORY




5 Number of Technical Staff NIL


7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)



institutions

NIL




University average?

70%


14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) Books-15

Articles-2



years)

10


18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated NIL

19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 2 10lak

hs

20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay NIL

21 Number of inventions and patents NIL





26 Annual Budget

37


Responses

1 Name of the Department ISLAMIC

HISTORY









institutions

NIL

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005/2006



University average?

90%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks MA-I rank in 1997


15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) NIL


years)

6

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five

years)

1


19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay NIL



22 Number of Ph. D theses guided during the last two years NIL




26 Annual Budget

38


Responses

1 Name of the Department MALAYALAM


3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 12





PG-1:4

M.Phil-1:9



institutions

10

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last UG-1998

PG-2001

M.Phil-1:9



University average?

13 University Distinction/ Ranks PG-I,III rank in 2009

PG-I, II rank in 2008

PG-I rank in 2007




years)

12





21 Number of inventions and patents





26 Annual Budget

39


Responses

1 Name of the Department MATHEMATICS









institutions

NIL




University average?

97%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks NIL




years)

2 4









25 Number of Computers 21+1 laptop

26 Annual Budget

40


Responses

1 Name of the Department PHILOSOPHY






7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications)



institutions

2




University average?

13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG-II rank in 2005

PG-III rank in 2007

&2006,I ,II rank in

2008

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years)



years)

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years)

18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated


20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay

21 Number of inventions and patents





26 Annual Budget

41


Responses

1 Name of the Department PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

2 Year of Establishment



5 Number of Technical Staff 1 marker vacant

6 Number of Teachers and Students 2 All

stude

nt


8 Ratio of Teachers to Students Nil


institutions

N.A

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last N.A

11 Number of students passed NET/SLET etc. (last two years) N.A


University average?

-

13 University Distinction/ Ranks -

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) -

15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) -


years)

1










26 Annual Budget

42


Responses

1 Name of the Department PHYSICS






7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) UG-1:45,PG-

1:13,MPhil-1:13



institutions

13




University average?

Same as that of

University average

in the last year (UG)

13 University Distinction/ Ranks Nil




years)

2 2


18 Number of teachers engaged in consultancy and the revenue generated Nil

19 Number of Ongoing projects and its total outlay 2 9 lakhs

&50000


21 Number of inventions and patents 4





26 Annual Budget

43


Responses

1 Name of the Department POLITICAL

SCIENCE






7 Demand Ratio (No. of seats : No. of applications) 25-120



institutions

5




University average?

UG-70%,PG-99%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG 2008-I rank,PG

2007-I & II rank


15 Awards and recognition received by faculty (last five years) UGC award 2006


years)

9 2




00





24 Number of Journals/Periodicals Journal-4

Periodicles-1



44


Responses

1 Name of the Department PSYCHOLOGY









institutions

3




University average?

:98%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks III rank in 2008




years)

2 2










26 Annual Budget

45


Responses

1 Name of the Department SANSKRIT









institutions

NIL




University average?

70%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG-2

PG-2

14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 3 books

9 Articles



years)

9 9

17 Number of National and International seminars organized (Last five years) 1 NIL









26 Annual Budget

46


Responses

1 Name of the Department STATISTICS







8 Ratio of Teachers to Students 7:300/1:43


institutions

-

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last 2005-2006



University average?

100%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks First 3 ranks




years)

5





0






26 Annual Budget

47


Responses

1 Name of the Department TAMIL









institutions

5

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last -



University average?

100%


14 Publications by faculty (last 5 years) 3 (books)



years)

9




20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2094100






26 Annual Budget -

48


Responses

1 Name of the Department ZOOLOGY


3 Number of Teachers sanctioned and present position 11





PG-1:4

M.Phil-1:4



institutions

7

10 The year when the curriculum was revised last UG-2005

PG-2009



University average?

UG-90%

PG-100%

Mphil-100%

13 University Distinction/ Ranks UG-III rank in 2008




years)

4




20 Research projects completed during last two & its total outlay 2 28lak

hs






26 Annual Budget

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University College: Stand-out Facts

University College, Thiruvananthapuram (estd.1866) was built to impart English

education to the common folk of the erstwhile Travancore by H.H. Sri Ayilyam

Thirunal Rama Varma Maharaja. Mr. John Ross, a scholar of repute was appointed

Principal of the college. Today, after more than a century of dedicated service to the

state, the College stands tall for having produced thousands of luminaries that includes

a President, Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, Civil Servants, IT doyens, teachers,

poets, writers and artists.

Located in the heart of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram, the College stands in a

plot of about 10.62 acres and provides a unique and serene ambience. Offering 18

under graduate, 20 post graduate, 12 Mphil and 14 PhD programmes, the

College is undoubtedly vibrant academically. Its architecture, location, history and

resourcefulness have made University College a spot not to be missed in the city, if not

in the state.

The curricular aspects, methods of teaching, learning and evaluation, paradigms of

research, consultancy and extension, availability of infrastructure and learning

resources, nature of student support and progression, governance and leadership, and

quality of innovative practices of the College are dealt with in detail in the

Criterion-wise Report.

University College has a staff strength of 215, of whom more than sixty per cent

are research degree holders. The College has fourteen research

departments, 55 research guides and 141 research scholars. Thus, University

College is both a „University‟ and a „College‟.

The College is the only one in the state government sector to have been

accorded „College with Potential for Excellence‟ status by the University Grants

Commission.

Established in 1866, the College is the oldest in the state. It is centrally

located and has rare architectural splendour that is a blend of gothic and sarazine

elements. The Government of Kerala has declared it a heritage

structure and steps are afoot to keep its façade pristine.

In 1925 Mahatma Gandhi visited the College and addressed the students – a rare

and unique honour .

Its student-strength of 3200 comprises pupils from all social classes, mostly from

the lower strata. Since the selection procedure to all the courses is based on merit

alone, the percentage of financially challenged but meritorious

students is the highest in this College.

The innumerable luminaries who have passed out from this institution is proof of

its worthy tradition as well as academic brilliance.

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The College is only one in the state that offers both M.Phil. and Ph. D.

degrees.

The institution has research linkages with leading national research

laboratories

It is a Centre of Excellence for many disciplines

Four departments of the institution have been upgraded with DST-FIST

support.

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Executive Summary

CRITERION 1: Curricular Aspects

The description of the curriculum design and development of University College,

Trivandrum begins with its mission and vision statements. The mission of the college is to

mould the students of the institution into well meaning citizens through a series of carefully

crafted and socially committed patterns of instruction.

The statement stresses the institution‟s ambition to keep pace with the changing needs of the

times even while building a rich corpus of talent banking on the glory and tradition of the

college. The statement also states that the avowed objective of the college is to

provide quality education to students from all strata of the society.

The scope and spectrum of these central statements are often hindered by the nature of

functioning of the college. University College, being one in the government sector and

affiliated to the University of Kerala, has to conform to the norms set down by the State in

matters of administration and to those set down by the University in matters of

instruction. The resultant lack of autonomy is a hindrance to growth. Be that as it may, the

College tries its best to introduce new courses and to improve teaching strategies.

Whenever the College gets a chance to update its syllabi, it does so. The recent

introduction of IT-based modules for the Physics and Mathematics students is proof of this

perspective. Also, the college has an Online Education and Research Centre that acts as a

conduit for students to get in touch with the latest happening s in their respective fields.

It has already been mentioned that the College does have a few constraints. In spite of these,

the College maintains lead because many of its staff members are also there in many of the

academic bodies of the University also. This helps in procuring for the

College a better slot in matters of Courses and funds.

The range of programmes offered at the College is limited (18 UG, 20 PG, 12 MPhil and 14

PhD departments). However, of late, the College has introduced three add-on courses along

with its conventional range. Functional English, Functional Arabic, and Tourism and

Hospitality are the three UGC-funded initiatives now being run.

Foreign students do not get enrolled usually, but whenever the affiliating University

issues a directive for admission, such students are also admitted. The curriculum does not

envisage constant monitoring of the curriculum through student feedback. The

academic events that include seminars, symposia and exhibitions and held in the College are

well-attended. This is deemed to be positive feedback from both the parents as well as the

students.

The visit by the NAAC team to the College and the subsequent granting of College with

Potential for Excellence (CPE) status by the UGC are the two major as well as recent events

held. These two have made the institution more visible amidst peers.

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The links of the College with major research institutes (listed under distinctive features),

advanced academic initiatives as major/minor research projects funded by FIST are other

features worthy of mention.

Criterion II: Teaching – Learning – Evaluation.

The appointment of teachers to the College is done through the Government‟s official

recruiting agency – The Kerala Public Service Commission. Selection of students is made

strictly on merit. Reservation norms are applicable to students from the

disadvantaged sections of the society.

The teachers of the College take up academic assignments – that of examiners, resource

persons, consultants and coordinators. The tutorial system helps students to overcome

learning issues; interpersonal communication, parent-mediated communication in the

presence of teacher and student, quizzes, personality development initiatives are

frequently done. Although mentoring is not the usual practice, teachers do play an active role

in helping students resolve issues related to both academic and personal issues.

The College functions based on the Calendar set for it by the University of Kerala to which

the College is affiliated. Its library is well-equipped and is complemented by the

departmental libraries. Modern teaching methods using the Internet, LCD and laptop

computers are increasingly employed in the classrooms. The Online Education and

Research Centre help the students to speed up and facilitate research. Edusat facility also

helps.

Teachers have attended 127 Refresher Courses; 42 have availed themselves of Faculty

Improvement Programme; 44 per cent of the teachers have acted as Resource Persons.

Academic progress is assessed through class tests. Grievances can be redressed through a

Redressal Cell.


Research is vibrant in the campus with more than 140 research fellows and more than Rupees

2.75 Cr being made available for it. Faculty is encouraged for research by the Research

Committee of the College. The OERC acts as an academic rendezvous for the research

scholars.

Funding for research is limited since the College is in the government sector. However, the

fact that more than fifty per cent of the teachers here are research degree holders is proof of

the potential for research in the campus. University College is both a

„University‟ (in terms of its research departments, doctorate degree holders and research

fellows) and a „College‟ (in terms of its intake of students, especially from the

disadvantaged sections).

Modernised research laboratories, molecular biology laboratories, latest equipment, and

Internet connection in all the departments are the major facilities currently available. The

College is also associated with King Faizal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi

Arabia. 55 research guides, 14 research departments, 22 major research projects and 123

publications in refereed journals make the College not only prominent but also unique.

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The College‟s broad area of consultancy services includes preparation, instruction,

training and translation. Histopathology of slides, identification of plant specimens and rock

samples, floriculture and mushroom culture consultancy, preparation of project

proposals are some of the other areas of consultancy.

NSS and NCC have active units in the College. The former has four units and the latter, all

the wings including Army, Air Force and Navy.

NSS units of the college have organized several campaigns for its members as well as the

general public. Community initiatives like legal awareness campaigns, health and hygiene

clinics, AIDS classes and blood donation camps form part of the regular activities of the

National Service Scheme units of the College.

Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources

University College has an ample campus; its rooms are well-furnished and the functional

spaces well laid and lit. Departments are networked, enjoy connectivity and have

independent department libraries for augmenting teaching/learning.

www.universitycollege.in , the official website of the College has links to all the major

wings. The site is updated annually. Sometimes changes are effected more often based on the

necessity and gravity of the information to be uploaded.

The Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) set up with funds from the

University Grants Commission facilitates student-research. The General Library is

well-stocked and provides access to journals too. The Library has reprographic facilities both

for students and teachers. A knowledge portal www.unicollibrary.synthasite.com is being

maintained for the benefit of the staff and the students. Since it was a major

recommendation of NAAC to computerize the library, the College had initiated steps to do

this. Now the library is computerised and steps are being taken to make its services available

online. The library has also started the first phase of digitization. Software for University

Library (SOUL) has since been procured for the purpose.

The various academic and co-curricular cells of the College add momentum to its tenor of

functioning. The Anti Ragging Cell, Women‟s Study Unit, Career Guidance and

Placement Cell and Redressal Cell have definite roles to perform and contribute to the

tradition of this institution.

1215 girl students from all social classes study here. The College sees to it that they are

provided with all basic amenities.

The College Council, the apex body of the institution is in charge of the developmental and

the administrative matters. It meets periodically to take stock, audit and execute whatever is

needed for keeping the College in a state of good repair. The State

Government‟s related departments too put in their share for this.

Criterion V : Student Support and Progression

Of the 2718 students admitted to the College in 2007 – 08, 1955 were for the degree, 586 for

post graduate, 48 for MPhil and 129 for PhD course. The ratio of male to female for the


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degree and post graduate course is around 1:2, that for MPhil it is 1:1 and for PhD, 1: 1.5.

The student strength of those from the SC, ST and OBC is 1604 which is more than fifty per

cent of the total intake of the College.

All the teaching departments of the College have tutorial sessions which are utilized for

counseling and mentoring. Various kinds of scholarships, endowment awards, merit

scholarships and prizes instituted by the College do motivate the students to excel in their

studies. Class PTA meetings is a unique feature of this institution and this gives an

opportunity for the teachers to interact with the parents/guardians of each student to discuss

academic as well as personal issues.

The pass percentage is commendable. In 2007 – 08, 52 per cent of those who passed the

graduate exams opted for higher studies, 20 per cent for employment, 12 for self

employment and six for other means of living. In the same year, 25 per cent of those who

passed the PG exams opted for higher studies, 45 for employment, 15 for

self-employment and 15 for mother means.

Students who appear for competitive examinations like UGC-CSIR, NET, etc are helped by

the teaching staff during their free time. The college has a full-fledged IAS Coaching Centre

that offers guidance for the country‟s most prestigious Civil Services

Examinations at affordable rates both to the students of the institution as well as to those from

outside. Interactions of students with rank holders, meritorious alumni contribute a lot to the

academic framework of learning.

The annually updated college calendar is a great source of information for the students as

well as the teachers. It contains the academic calendar for the year, list of the teaching staff,

rules of admission, list of scholarships, prizes and awards and details regarding the working

of the College. The details can alos be had from the College web site:

www.universitycollege.in

Among the student welfare measures of the institution, one can list its auxiliary units. The

College canteen, Women‟s Study Cell, NSS and NCC units, Legal Literacy Cell and Student

Grievance Redressal Cell are some of the measures worthy of note.

Although foreign students are not regularly admitted to the College, whenever the

University issues a directive for admission, students are enrolled. Language and culture

issues are only temporary setbacks since the state has a high degree of literacy and is well

known for its tolerance and adaptability. These cultural traits are a real boon for the

foreign students who come here for instruction.

The Placement and Guidance Cell of the College offer the students facilities for

improving their employability factors. Campus recruitment programmes were a regular of

the College. Although the global meltdown has had its effect on the quantum of

recruitment, in the recent past IT majors like Infosys, TCS, Wipro and ITC have recruited

talent from the College. Others like AIG and Tata have also come to the College in search of

employables.

It has been mentioned earlier that Kerala is a model state, inter alia, in literacy. Women

enjoy a very high percentage of literacy (according to the 2001 census, it is 87.86 per cent)

and this is reflected in the intake of girl students (even from the financially

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challenged classes of the society) as well as in the facilities offered to them inside the

College. The separate guidance and counseling centre, the spacious waiting room and even

the reservation in seats for some of the courses is an indication of the top priority given to the

education of girls here. From 2004 to 2008, more than ten programmes were held with a

view to improve the standing of women in the society and to make the future women citizens

aware of their rights and responsibilities. The College has constituted a committee for

prevention of harassment to girl students inside the campus.

The Grievance Cell of the College functions in a decentralized manner, each department

having one headed by the head of the department. The Staff Council also has a decisive role

to play in enforcing discipline as well as redressing student grievances. Since the

introduction of the Continuous Assessment method for the post graduate classes, student

complaints, hearing and redressing have become formalized.

Although the curriculum does not envisage a module for imparting instruction in

computer skills, the College has its own mechanism to do this. The Computer Centre as well

as the Online Education and Research Centre offer the students ample exposure to computer

skills, both conventional and web based.

Considering the current nature of jobs and employment strategies, the college introduced

three add-on courses to prepare the students for top-of-the-echelon jobs. It has to be noted

that the introduction of the courses was the result of a recommendation made by the NAAC

peer team during their first visit to the College. Community orientation

programmes like field visits, organizing awareness camps and blood donation campaigns are

regularly taken up by the four units of the College NSS wing.

The Alumni Association of the College holds its meetings in the campus itself. Headed by

alumni of eminence, the Association has helped the College in many ways. There are also

departmental alumni associations. These meetings often discuss both the plans for prospering

of the association as well as of the College. The University College Alumni Senior Citizens

association (UCASA) has participated in several development activities of the College.

In a College as vast as University College, Physical Education does have a major role to

play. The Department of Physical Education prepares students to participate in events on a

regular basis. The College has enough space for playgrounds too. In fact, the College has

won in 2008 championships for handball, fencing and water polo.

The Student Union of the College is constituted of a democratically elected student body

comprising Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, University Union Councilors,

Treasurer and representatives from each department. The major activities of the Union

include organizing co-curricular activities that will add to the image of the institution.

Among the best practices of the College one can list Merit day (the College secures, on a

regular basis, most of the ranks for the pg examinations of the University of Kerala),

Geoforum of the Department of Geology and the Literary Club of the Department of

English.

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Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership.

The Vision statement of the College states that it shall mould students into well-meaning

citizens through carefully crafted designs of education. Its Mission statement asserts that the

institution shall spare no pains to change with the needs of the times and that it shall learn

from the past, assimilate the present and plan for the future.

Being a College in the government sector, it has to function in conformity with the

guidelines laid down by the Government Policy on Higher Education. Checks and

balances envisaged by academic and administrative bodies like the College Council and the

Academic Council shall have a decisive role to play in the nature of functioning of University

College. The curricular and cocurricular activities implied in the vision statement are carried

out through the regular ancillary units of the College like the NSS and the NCC.

The Principal is the administrative head and he is assisted by the Vice Principal. The College

Council is an apex body in both academic and administrative matters. The members of the

Council are elected from among the staff members. The governance of the College is not

fully computerized although efforts are on to complete it in good time. The departments are

networked and each department has been given connectivity.

The administrative functions of the College are carried out more in a participatory

manner than in a decentralized one. The departments are given restricted autonomy – in the

matter of fixing work schedules and engaging classes.

The College does not have a Grievance Cell for its employees. However, being a

Government College, any such issues of grievance coming up are routed through the

Principal to the authorities concerned for necessary action.

The staff meets at least four times every year. Such meetings are convened by the

Principal. In the event of an emergency such as the conduct of election/examination, the

meeting is convened to discuss logistics.

The College can avail itself of all the welfare measures implemented by the Department of

Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala. Currently these include Faculty

Improvement Programme, education and computer loans.

The modus operandi of selection of teaching staff is done in a centralized manner by the

Public Service Commission, the recruiting wing of the Government. Selection

procedures are based on norms set on parameters of merit, community, income and age. All

the aspirants will have to take a competitive examination and the short listed ones, an

interview. Guest faculty, if needed, can be appointed by the Principal after adhering to norms

set for the purpose by the Government.

Criterion VII: Innovative Practices

Since the visit of the NAAC team to the College, it has constituted an Internal Quality

Assurance Cell to sustain as well as monitor its spectrum of activities. IQAC meets

regularly, takes stock of finished and ongoing projects and envisages future projects, all with

an objective of foregrounding the institution as a lead college. With the

implementation of the Cluster Scheme by the Government of Kerala which

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conceptualizes the idea of several colleges pooling their resources for better utilization,

University College, with its rich resource of qualified manpower, stands a good chance of

being acknowledged as a „College with Proven Excellence.‟

The Research Committee of the College has a significant role to play since more than 110 of

its staff members are doctorate degree holders and more than fifty in the last leg of their

research. The IQAC also monitors the quality initiatives of all the teaching

departments and meets at least twice a year to evaluate and suggest academic/research plans.

The University of Kerala (to which University College is affiliated) has an Academic Staff

College (ranked No.1 by the UGC) that runs orientation/refresher courses regularly for the

teaching staff. It is obligatory for the staff to undergo a fixed number of both the courses to

be eligible for promotion. As many as eight teachers have figured in the Google Scholar list.

The Online Student Support offered by the Department of Geology is worthy of mention -

http://groups.google.co.in/group/gsi-examtrivandrum. This serves as a platform for

interaction between alumni, teachers and students. The Drama Club and the Literary Club of

the Department of English organize programmes regularly. The Department also conducts

poster exhibitions , the last one being one on literature Nobel laureates .

http://groups.google.co.in/group/gsi-examtrivandrum

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Criterion I : Curricular Aspects

1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.1 State the vision and mission of the institution and how it is communicated

to the student, teachers, staff and other stakeholders?

Vision of the institution

To mould students of the institution into well-meaning citizens of the nation through a

socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented

paradigm of learning.

To empower the students to aspire for significantly contributing to the nation‟s

development through socialist and secular strategies of instruction.

Mission Statement

The institution shall always strive to stride forward and keep pace with the changing

needs and spirit of the times. It shall not lounge on its glorious past.

The college shall continue to foster talent and build on its rich repository of fame and

prestige.

The institution shall continue to uphold its commitment to the nation in general and to

the society in particular and perpetually strive to carry this out through a series of

carefully crafted, tested and systematically executed steps of actions.

University College shall spare no effort to continue to spread and further its academic

potential and effulgence by providing conducive academic ambience for all classes of

students and teachers.

The institution shall signify learning from the past, assimilating the present and

planning for the future.

The College council and Staff council are two important academic bodies of the institution,

the various meetings of which plan programmes and discuss key issues in tune with the

vision and mission of the institution. Academic and administrative decisions of the College

council are communicated properly to the staff through the Department staff councils and to

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the students through the group tutors. Co curricular bodies also carry out the function of

communicating the core values of the institution through their routine activities.

1.1.2 How does the mission statement reflect the institution‟s distinctive characteristics in terms

of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution‟s tradition and

value orientation?

University College, Thiruvananthapuram has a history of over 133 years and figures like a

leading light in the education scene of the state. The mission of the college, naturally, is two-

fold: to sustain its pioneer-status and secondly, to tune into the pace of the modern world with

inputs that are innovative, resourceful and beneficial to the general public. Thus, the college

still runs conventional degree and post graduate courses and alongside offers an array of

others that makes its students employable as well as communicative.

1.1.3 Are the academic programmes in line with the institution‟s goals and objectives? If yes,

give details on how the curricula developed/adopted, address the needs of the society and have

relevance to regional/national and global trends and developmental needs?(access to the

Disadvantaged ,Equity, Self development, Community and National Development ,Ecology and

environment value orientation, Employment,ICT introduction Global and National demands

and so on.

The various kinds of academic programme in University College are in line with the

institution‟s goals and objectives. The curriculum prepared by the University of Kerala (to

which the college is affiliated) is well transacted to the students after serious preparation as

well as critical thought by the teachers concerned. Being an affiliated institution, the radius of

its autonomy is limited and this hinders, in more ways than one, its readiness to tune itself

into the latest trends in education or into keeping up with global demands.

1.1.4 How does the curriculum cater to inclusion/integration of information and

communication technology (ICT) in the curriculum, for equipping to compete

in the global employment market?

The department of Physics, Mathematics and Statistics updated the PG syllabus by

introducing Information Technology and related areas .More attention is now given to basic

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network analysis as applied to Information Technology .The college also has an Online

Education and Research Centre (OERC) set up with UGC funds granted when the college

was bestowed with Centre with Potential for Excellence status. Both the revamping of the

syllabus and the setting up of the OERC will definitely upskill the students of the college and

enable them to compete globally.

1.1.5 Specify the initiatives and contributions of the institutions in the curriculum design

and development process.(Need assessment, development of information

database, feedback from faculty, student alumni, employees and academic peers

and communicating the information and feedback for appropriate inclusion

decision in statutory academic bodies, Membership of BOS and by sending

agenda items, etc.)

As has been mentioned under 1.1.3, the scope of the college to directly participate in the

range of activities mentioned is limited. However, the college, being one of the largest in the

state (if not in the whole of India) with 215 resource persons and more than 3200 students, it

does have a few elected people in the august bodies of administration and policy making of

the University of Kerala, Education department of the Government of Kerala and the

Government of India and the college transacts its needs, feedback and request for funds to

these bodies.

Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 What are the range of programme options available to learners in terms of

Degree, Certificates and Diplomas?

The College offers a number of traditional courses like B.Sc, B.A, M.Sc, M.A, M.Phil and

Ph.D .There are 18 Departments for UG and 20 for PG with 12 M.Phil and 14 PhD

programmes. The College offers seven languages too under the second language segment.

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Since 2007, the College has been conducting Add-on courses in Communicative English,

Functional Arabic and Tourism and Hospitality. The courses are defined in such a way that

after the successful completion of the first year of study the participants are given Certificate,

at the end of the second, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma at the end of the third.

1.2.2 Give details on the following provision with reference to academic flexibility,

value addition and course enrichment:

A] Core option

B] Elective option

C] Add- on course

D] Interdisciplinary course

E] Flexibility to the students to move from one disciplinary to another

F] Flexibility to pursue the programme with reference to in the time frame (flexible

time for Completion)

A] & B] the College offers programmes in a wide range of disciplines. The Core

and

Elective options offered are as follows:

The College provides instruction for the B.A/ B.Sc and M.A/M.Sc.Degree courses in the

following branches of study.

1. B.A and B.Sc

Part1-English

PartII-Additional language-Tamil, Malayalam, Sanskrit, French, Hindi and

Arabic.

Part III-Optional Subjects.

CORE OPTIONS

(UG LEVEL)

ELECTIVE OPTIONS

(UG LEVEL)

Group 1 History B.A

Group 1(a) Islamic History

Group 2 Politics

Economic and Politics

Indian History and General Economics

Economics and World History

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Group 3 Economics

Group 4 Philosophy

Group 5 (a) English

Group 5 (b)Malayalam language and

Literature

Group 5 (c) Sanskrit language and Literature

Group 5 (d) Hindi language and Literature

Group 5 (e) Tamil language and Literature

Group 5 (f) Arabic language

Politics and Indian History

Aesthetics and Comparative Religion

History of England and World History

Sanskrit and Kerala Culture

Outlines of Indian Culture

Indian Culture and Correspondence

History of South India and Tamil Culture

Tareekhul Islam wa Thaqaafatuhu

B.Sc

Group 1 Mathematics

Group 2 Physics

Group 3 Chemistry

Group 4 Botany

Group 5 Zoology

Group 6 Geology

Group 7 Geography

Physics and Statistics

Mathematics and Chemistry/Statistics

Physics and Mathematics

Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry and Zoology

Chemistry/Bio-chemistry

Physics/Chemistry and Mathematics

Geology and Statistics

M.A

Economics

History

Islamic History

Philosophy

Politics

Psychology

Malayalam

English

Hindi

Sanskrit

Tamil

Arabic

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M.Sc

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Geology

Geography

Statistics

M.Phil

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Economics

History

Philosophy

Malayalam

English

Hindi

Arabic

C] Most of the electives offered with the core options are interdisciplinary in

nature .

D] Students are permitted to shift from one discipline to another with permission

from the University and in accordance with the University norms.

E] The courses are to be completed within the time frame specified.

1.2.3 Give details of the programmes and other facilities available for international

students (if any).

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So far, the College has not introduced any programme for international students. However,

being an affiliated college and bound by the rules of the Government/University on this

regard, the college has played host to many foreign students enrolled under cultural exchange

schemes.

1.2.4 Does the institution offer any self-financed programmes? If yes, list them and

indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission,

curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary, etc.

Since the institution is a government college, self-financing courses have not been

introduced.

1.3 Feedback on Curriculum

1.3.1 How does the college obtain feedback on curriculum form

A) Students?

B) Alumni?

C) Parents?

D) Employers/Industries?

E) Academic Peers?

F) Community?

The college obtains feedback on curriculum from student‟s alumni, parents, employers,

academic peers, and the community by conducting seminars and via mass media initiatives.

1.3.2 How are the above feedback analyzed and the outcomes/suggestions used for

continuous improvement, and communicated to the affiliating University for

appropriate inclusion?

The feedback obtained is discussed in the Department level staff council meetings. The

feedback is communicated to the University for appropriate action through the staff members

who are part of the Board of Studies in the particular subjects. As part of the introduction of

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the semester system at the degree level by the University of Kerala, the College took the lead

in organising and disseminating the details of the programme to other colleges in the district.

The several workshops arranged in connection with the re-organisation of the syllabus was

well-attended.

1.4 Curriculum update

1.4.1 What is the frequency and the basis for syllabus revision and what is the major

revision made during the last two years?

The syllabus revision is a triennial exercise done by the state Universities, the appellate

bodies to take decision on such matters. During the last revision, IT- based topics (including

Nanotechnology) were introduced.

1.4.2 How does the institution ensure that the curriculum bears a thrust on core values

adopted by NAAC?

The curriculum of the institution is proposed by the University of Kerala which conforms to

the core values adopted by NAAC.

1.4.3 Does the institution use the guidelines of statutory bodies (UGC/AICTE/State

Council of HE and other bodies) for developing and/ or restructuring the

curricula?

Yes

1.4.4 How are the existing courses modified to meet the emerging /changing National

and global trends?

The college has many members of its faculty in the Board of Studies of the University and

other such conclaves of consequence. The formal and informal interaction within the college

by these members with other staff helps them to stay abreast of the latest in education. The

social, economic and cultural milieu of the state plays an important role in the re-defining of

syllabi. Although the fact of affiliation and the necessity to conform to certain laid

parameters do hinder periodic revision, the college does manage to include topics and

introduce subjects worthy of relevance.

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1.5 Best Practices in Curricular Aspects

1.5.3 What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken

by the institution during the last five years in the curricular aspects?

The limitations imposed because of affiliation have already been mentioned under other

queries. However, the College has had two important events worthy of mention in the last

five years: the visit by NAAC and the granting of College with Potential for Excellence status

by UGC. The College deems both an acknowledgement of its standing by the country‟s apex

academic bodies. The setting up of an Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Grievance Redressal

Cell, Consultancy Services and Online Education and Research Centre have really

contributed to the sustenance and enhancement of quality of the institution. During the last

five years, the college could also provide good impetus to research activities in all disciplines.

1.5.4 What best practice in „Curricular Aspects‟ have been planned/implemented by

the institution?

The institution endorses the importance of research in all disciplines. The Science students

are encouraged to take up projects from various institutions like NIIST, Rajeev Gandhi

Biotechnology Lab, Centre for Earth Science Studies, Sree Chithira Thirunal Institute of

Medical Science, etc. The syllabus-based workshops and seminars organized annually on a

national basis enable both the students and teachers to interact with peers from the various

parts of India.

Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken on them

The institution may start need based and value addition certificate, diploma, PG

diploma programmes at the earliest.

The institution has started three Add on courses for the Degree Programmes. These are

Functional Arabic, Tourism and Travel Management. Similarly, the institution has a new

Department for Biochemistry and it is in the process of development.

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The college may set up sub committees for resource generation, placement of students,

consultancy activities etc.

The college has instituted a Student Placement Cell in accordance with the

recommendations of the peer team and this cell is functioning since the last five years.

The institution offers consultancy, mostly on voluntary basis by the faculty members, in

the areas of content development for school education, soft skill development, plant

species and rock/mineral specimen identification.

Value education, vocational subjects/courses need to be introduced. Programmes in

Information Technology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Mass Media and

Communication, Performing Arts may be started in a phased manner to meet the

demands of the fast changing educational scenario.

Being an affiliated college under the University of Kerala in the Government Sector,

introduction of new programmes, the institution has limited role in the designing of new

programmes. However, the faculty members who are part of the various decision making

bodies in the Government and the University are actively campaigning for the

introduction of new generation courses to suit the changing educational scenario.

Courses to serve the travel and tourism industry will be timely and complementary to

the State‟s efforts.

The institution has started a course on Tourism and Travel management on add on mode

for the graduate students.

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Criterion II : Teaching- Learning – Evaluation

2.1 Admission Process and Student Profile.

2.1.1 How does the institution ensure wide publicity to the admission process?

The University of Kerala (to which the college is affiliated) gives publicity to the

admission process through its website and news papers. College also ensures publicity

to the admission process through its website and advertisement in regional/ national

newspapers. Students can apply for any course of their choice and based on

qualification. The application forms will be issued at a nominal cost to the applicants

from the date of the publication of the results of the qualifying examination.

2.1.2 How are the students selected for admission to the following courses? Give

the Cut- off percentage for admission at the entry level ?

a) General

1. Professional

2. Vocational

The institution is an Arts and Science College offering general programmes aimed at

developing in Students fundamental knowledge in different domains relating to Arts

and Sciences. At present there are no Vocational Courses that are being offered by this

College.

Admission to various courses are based on merit in the qualifying examination except

for M.phil course for which the admission is based on 50:50 credits to qualifying

examination and an entrance examination conducted by the college. The process of

admission in UG level is fully computerized. A College level Admission committee

constituted by the college council monitors the admission process.

There are some restrictions on the admission of girl students. They are admitted to all

PG, MPhil and PhD programme and in 10 UG Courses. In the remaining 8 UG Courses

only 30% seats are reserved for Girl students. There is no cut-off percentage for

admission to degree courses. A minimum of 50% marks for the qualifying examination

is necessary for the admission to the PG and M.Phil courses in the general category, but

with relaxation to SC/ST candidates.

2.1.3. How does the Institution ensure transparency in the admission process?

The college strictly follows the rules laid down by both the University and the

government of Kerala to ensure transparency in the admission procedure. Duly filled in

application forms are sorted, indexed on the basis of norms supplied by the University

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and the rank list published. The UG rank list is prepared by the admission committee of

the college and the department admission committee publishes the list for PG and

M.Phil courses. The Admission Committee for Under Graduate programme uses

computers and a specially designed software for carrying out the admission process.

2.1.4 How do you promote access to ensure equity?

a) Students from disadvantaged community

b) Women

c) Differently-abled

d) Economically-weaker sections

e) Sports persons

f) Any other (specify)

The college adheres to the reservation policy laid down by the government to provide

admission to students from disadvantaged sections of the society. 50% of the seats on

General Merit, 15% seats reserved for SC, 5% for ST, 20% for OBC and 10% seats for

BPL section. Sportsperson, Physically challenged persons and sections of linguistic

minority also get their due share in admission. The college reserves one seat each in the

UG and PG programs for students with outstanding records in sports and games.

Reservation of Seats for disadvantaged sections :

One percent of the seats in degree courses is reserved for the physically handicapped,

viz. the deaf and the orthopedically handicapped with provision for interchange of seats

if candidates are not available. The physically handicapped candidates should produce a

certificate from a Civil Surgeon indicating the percentage of their disability.

15 % of the sanctioned number of seats shall be reserved for SC applicants and 5% for

ST candidates. 5% of the total seats in PG & M Phil courses are reserved for S.E.B.C.

candidates subject to the condition that the annual income of the parent/guardian is

below Rs.42,000/-.There may be a possibility that a few seats reserved either for SC and

ST may remain unfilled. In such cases, the unfilled seats reserved for SC will be filled

up from among ST candidates and vice versa.

Reservation - Sports Quota :

One seat in each degree course is reserved for outstanding performance in sports and

games. One seat for every 20 seats in P.G course is also thus. Where the number of

seats in less than 20 for a subject, the seats may be pooled together, treating. M.A. and

M.Sc separately. Where the number of seats is still less than 15 after such pooling all

the P.G. courses may be pooled together. A minimum of one seat will be allowed if

there are not sufficient seats.

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The applicants for sports seat should have represented at least the District Sports Zone.

Preference will be given to those who have represented at the National and State level.

The applicant will have to produce the certificate from the Hony. Secretary of the State

Association of the event concerned.

2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs

2.2.1 Is there a provision for assessing the students' knowledge and skills before

the commencement of the programme? If yes, give details on the strategies of the

institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the incoming students for enabling them

to cope with the programme to which they are enrolled.

At present there is no common programme to assess a student's knowledge and skills

before the commencement of the course. Immediately after the commencement of

classes, the tutors concerned will have interactive sessions with the students to identify

their knowledge and skills as well as their drawbacks in academic and extracurricular

activities and will give due attention and guidance to improve them.

2.2.2 How does the institution identify slow and advanced learners? Give details on

the strategies adopted for facilitating slow and advanced learners

The following strategies are adopted to facilitate slow learners.

1. Reduce distractions by providing a quiet, private place to work.

2. Add variety of academic routine. Do active things

3. Work on materials that is somewhat challenging but allows success. Work that

is too hard or too easy is a turn-off

4. Make learning fun and comfortable. Provide meaningful, concrete activities

rather than abstract.

5. Tutorial and remedial classes for slow learners and advance assignments for

gifted learners

6. Parents of slow learners invited to discuss the progress with their wards.

2.2.3 Does the institution have a provision for tutorials for the students? If yes, give

details.

There are four to five hours per week as tutorial. Various activities like counseling for

students, career guidance, debates, quizzes and personality development programmes

are conducted to motivate and inspire the students.

2.2.4 Is there a provision for mentoring of students or any similar process? If yes,

give details.

Active support from former professors and alumni help a lot in mentoring the students.

Planned mentoring and tutor ward system exist for academic and personal development.

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Mentoring has helped in cultivating a better attitude towards Departments, improved

academic performance and more positive relationships with friends and family.

2.2.5 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students?

Tutorial sessions and personal attention inside and outside the campus helps to cater the

needs of differently-abled students.

2.3 Teaching -Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the institution plan and organize the teaching-learning and

evaluation?

University College is affiliated to Kerala University and has to adhere to the academic

calendar published by the University. At the beginning of each academic year, faculty

meetings are held in all the departments and an academic programme (based on the

academic calendar of the university) for the year/semester is prepared in consultation

with the Principal.

2.3.2 What are the various teaching- learning methods (lecture method, interactive

method, project-based learning, computer-assisted learning, experiential learning,

seminars and others) used by the teachers? Give details.

Members of the faculty encourage the students to acquire knowledge in different ways.

Thus interactive learning takes place thorough field work, study tours, group

discussions, outdoor-camps, quizzes, workshops, audiovisual methods and so on. Group

discussion, debates and seminars are conducted in both the UG and PG classes in which

students present papers.

Extension lectures by academic scholars and literary personalities, folk performances

and lecture demonstrations of classical art forms are offered to the students every year.

2.3.3 How learning is made student-centric? What are the institutional

strategies, which contribute to acquisition of life skills, knowledge management

skills and lifelong learning?

At present the college has a teacher-centered-pedagogy in graduate level. At the PG

level, there is a shift to student-centered-pedagogy with the active participation of

students in project works, field trips, seminars and discussions.

2.3.4 How does the institution ensure that the students have effective learning

experiences?

(Use of modern teaching aids and tools like computers, audio-visuals multi-media, ICT,

CAL, Internet and other information /materials)

Computer assisted learning has been introduced in some departments. Facilities such as

LCD Projector, OHP, Computer and the Internet are being used for teaching and

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learning in the departments where such facilities are available. The setting up of a

Language Laboratory and Edusat Centre has helped the students to keep pace with

modern technology in the teaching-learning process.

2.3.5 How do the students and faculty keep pace with the recent developments in

the various subjects?

To keep abreast of the new developments in the respective areas of specialization,

teachers, PG & M.Phil students and researchers were encouraged to attend

seminars/workshops/conferences and to attend refresher/orientation courses organized

by other universities and institutions of the country and abroad (details are given in the

department profile).

2.3.6 Are there departmental libraries for the use of faculty and students? If yes,

how effectively are they used for the enhancement of teaching and learning?

There is a general library which caters to the needs in general of the students and the

staff. At present the General Library is housed in the Chemistry-Geography block.

Library is open to all students and members of staff of the college.

Apart from the central library, there are also exclusive department libraries. Sectional

Libraries are attached to the Departments and are under the control of a Faculty

Member of the Department concerned.

2.3.7 Has the institution introduced evaluation of the teachers by students? If yes,

how is the feedback analyzed and implemented for the improvement of teaching?

Each department has a system for the evaluation of teachers by students, through a

feedback mechanism. This is carried out at the end of the course in UG level and at the

end of second and fourth semesters in PG level. Based on the report from such

feedbacks, appropriate action will be initiated by the principal to improve the quality of

teaching. A report is prepared based on the feedback of the students on curriculum,

course contents and other aspects of teaching-learning and appropriate action is taken to

improve the quality of the academic programme.

2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 How are the members of the faculty selected? Does the college have the

required number of qualified and competent teachers to handle all the courses? If

not, how does the institution cope with the requirements?

The faculty members are appointed by the Public service Commission of Kerala as per

the norms laid down by the U.G.C., the state government and the University. A pass in

the NET is essential for applying for the post of lecturer (Exemptions do apply for

M.Phil and Ph.D holders of specified period as recognized by the above bodies). The

process involves a written examination followed by an interview of the successful

candidates in the examination. Many of the teachers are university rank holders and

quite a few are PhD/ .M. Phil holders even before the appointment.

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Presently [academic year 2009-2010], the college has sufficient faculty strength. If the

required number of faculty is not available, the college has provision for appointing

guest faculty on a temporary basis. These temporary appointments are done strictly on

the basis of merit and the vacancies are notified through local news dailies.

2.4.2 How does the college appoint additional faculty to teach new programmes/

modern areas of study (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? How many such

appointments were made during the last three years?

The principal appoints guest lecturers as per the guidelines of the government and

U.G.C. to handle new programmes where permanent posts are not sanctioned by the

Government.

Less than 5% of the total faculty strength was appointed as guest faculty during the last

three years.

2.4.3 What efforts are made by the management for professional development of

the faculty?

(eg: research grants, study leave, deputation to national/ international conferences/

seminars, training programmes, organizing national/ international conferences

etc)? How many faculty have availed these facilities during the last three years?

During the last five years, University College teachers attended 127

refresher/orientation programmes and 42 of them have availed themselves of FIP for

higher studies. More than 44% of them have acted as resource persons in various

seminars/workshops/refresher courses. The college as a whole had organized 39

state/national level seminars/workshops, etc. (For department wise split up, refer to

profile of the respective departments). Experts from other academic institutions were

invited to share their experience and expertise with the teachers and students. More than

50 such lectures were conducted during the last two years. The institution encourages

participation of the members of the faculty to actively participate in national and

international conferences/seminars/workshops. Faculty members have presented papers

about their research work in conferences held outside India.

2.4.4 Give details of the awards/ recognitions received by the faculty during the

last five years?

Many faculty members of the institution have been able to achieve key

accomplishments including six patents, four awards, role in international professional

bodies and meritorious performance in academic programmes. Dr. Sobhana Warrier,

Dept. of Physics has to his credit four U.S. patents and Dr. C. Mohankumar, Dept. of

Botany has two patents. Dr.M. Nainar, Dept. of Tamil received the Thiruppur Tamil

Sanghom Award, Dr. A Joseph Sornaraj, Dept. of Tamil got the Chintanai Selvar

Award of the Tamil Sanghom, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, Dr. V. Muraleedharan Nair,

Dept. of Politics received the UGC Doctoral Award, Dr. M.A. Siddeek, Dept. of

Malayalam received the FOKANA-Univ. of Kerala award for best research thesis and

Dr. Dominique J. Kattoor, Dept of Malayalam received the Kerala State award for

Dubbing Artiste in the Children‟s Film Festival. Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar, Dept. of

Geology has been made the South Asia Representative of the Stuttgart Active Alumni

Group, University of Stuttgart, Germany and Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Dept. of Geology got

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first rank in the Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Planning and Management from

the University of Kerala in 2006.

Dr.K.P. Jaikiran has chaired a session and also presented a paper in the International

Conference on Informatics and New Media in Education held in Sombor, Serbia, 2009.

In the same year he presented a paper in the Transdisciplinarity Conference held in the

Geographical Institute, University of Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Sunny Francis, Dept. of

Zoology chaired a session in the Intl. Conference in Hyderabad in 2008. He was also

elected as the Executive Member of the SRBCE. Dr. T.E. Gireesh, Dept. of Physics

presented paper in Intl. Conference in Greece (2008) and Dr. Babu, Dept. of

Mathematics presented paper in an Intl. Conference in China (2008).

2.4.5 How often does the institution organize training programmes for the faculty

in the use of?

a) Computers

b) Internet

c) Audio Visual Aids

d) Computer-Aided Packages

e) Material development for CAL, multi-media etc.

Short- term courses were organized for providing basic computer awareness to the

faculty which was enthusiastically welcomed.

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 How are the evaluation methods communicated to the students and other

institutional members?

Students and other institutional members are given general instructions regarding the

evaluation methods. The periodic instructions issued by the university are promptly

communicated to the students. Such instructions are read in the classrooms and the copy

of the same is displayed on the students' notice board. The tutors are entrusted with the

duty of providing awareness among the students regarding this.

2.5.2 How does the institution monitor the progress of the students and

communicate it to the students and their parents?

Academic progress of the students is assessed through a series of class tests, seminars,

assignments, model examinations. The results are communicated to the parents through

PTA meetings. Internal assessment marks are published on the notice board at the end

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of each year (for UG courses) or semester (for PG courses). Continuous assessment

mark sheet has to be signed by the students before forwarding to the University.

2.5.3 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances regarding evaluation?

Students are free to submit their complaints, if any, to the Grievances Reddressal Cell in

the department, consisting of Heads of Departments and senior faculty members. If

their complaints are not dealt with satisfactorily in the Cell, they can appeal to the

college level committee. Further justice, if needed, can be had from the University level

committee.

2.5.3 What are the major evaluation reforms initiated by the

institution/affiliating University? How does the institution ensure effective

implementation of these reforms?

Setting of question papers, valuation of answer books and publication of results are

carried out by the University. University is the sole authority for the implementation of

reforms in examination and evaluation. Individual colleges do not have a direct role in

this regard. However, faculty members who are part of the academic bodies of the

University actively campaign for reforms in evaluation. The Continuous evaluation

system for the P.G courses of the institution has been effected in this manner.

2.6 Best Practices in Teaching -Learning Process

2.6.1 Detail any significant innovations in teaching /evaluation /learning

introduced by the institution?

Academic calendar is prepared prior to the commencement of the academic year

based on the academic calendar of the University.

Course content is planned in the beginning of the academic year

Motivation programme for the students in the beginning of the academic year is

regularly held

Project work and study tour form part of UG & PG curricula

Remedial courses is conducted during free hours

Monthly evaluation in M.Phil course and Research programmes

Geology and Zoology Departments have setup Audio-Visual labs and teachers use this

facility to deliver lecturers that utilize multimedia to explain complex concepts which

require visualization. Additionally, OHP and Paxiscope are used in the Audio- Visual

class room.

Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken

on them

No specific observations have been made in this criterion by the previous NAAC peer

team

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3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Is there a Research Committee to facilitate and monitor research activity? If

yes, give details on its activities, major decisions taken (during last year) and

composition of the Committee.

The Research Committee of the college encourages and motivates its teachers to take up

research projects and to foster a philosophy of research among the students and the staff.

The committee renders help to prepare proposals. The committee is also involved in

synchronizing and facilitating research activities carried out by the members of the

faculty by providing access to relevant information regarding, inter alias, funding

agencies. The Principal of the college is presently the Chairman of the committee and the

Heads of all Research Departments all research guides are its members. Scrutiny and

selection of various application for FIP programme and proposals for projects submitted

by the members of the faculty are done by the committee. In addition to research

committee at college level, most of the researches Departments have their own

departmental research committees. University College currently has:

ongoing research projects worth Rs.2.5 Cr and funded by national/international

agencies

more than 140 research scholars actively engaged in various stages of research.

3.1.2. How does the institution promote faculty participation in research? (Providing

seed money, research grants, leave, other facilities )

University College has an Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) established

under the CPE scheme of UGC that complements the research activities done by both the

faculty and the students. It provides e-journals, books and access to subscribed sites. The

college does not provide any seed money or research grants since the paradigm of its

functioning does not envision such initiatives. But the faculty is encouraged for their

research participation by granting study leave and by providing infrastructural facilities.

The college encourages the faculty to submit research proposals to various funding

agencies. A Faculty Development and Research Cell functions in the college to motivate

faculty and students, to under take projects, to organize and present papers in national and

international seminars.

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3.1.3. Does the institutional budget have a provision for research and development?

If Yes, give details.

Being a Government college, the institution does not have its own budget. The State

Government allocates funds for education research and development. The College can

only extend its facilities to promote research, which it does interminably.

3.1.4 Does the institution promote participation of students in research activities?

If yes, give details.

The institution does promote participation of students in research activities. Student

participation in research is encouraged in all departments through research projects that

form part of the evaluation process both at the UG and PG level. For the PG program,

research projects carry credit equivalent to a full course in the curriculum. The students

are encouraged to do this project in other institutes also. The research aptitude is

inculcated among the PG students through project work. Currently the project work is

taken up as an academic pursuit within the college. All the M Phil students of the various

research departments of the college are constantly apprised of the need and significance

of advanced research with an aim to pursue them to take up doctoral research in the

institution itself.

Details.

Binitha R.N of the Department of Zoology won the Young Scientist Award in the

Kerala Environmental Science Congress in 2007.

Keerthi B Nair of the Department of Geology underwent Internship Training at the

Indian Academy of Science during its Summer Internship Programme at National

Geophysical Research institute, Hyderabad in 2007.

Jishnu B K and S V Sarath Prasanth underwent Internship Training in geomagnetism

at Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, Bombay in 2008

Raicy, M.C. of the Department of Geology underwent Internship Training in the

Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow.

3.1.5. What are the major research facilities developed in the campus?

The fact that University College, Thiruvananthapuram has 215 staff members of whom

more than seventy-five per cent are research degree holders endows the college with

a status that is not only unique but also prestigious. Its 14 research departments,55

research guides, 140 research scholars, and 60 M.Phil students mark this institution out as

both a „University‟ and a „College.‟ The funds received by the college from august

bodies like the UGC, FIST have helped it maintain its taut tempo of research.

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Major research facilities developed in the campus include:

Major Research grant other than individual research projects

a. FIST facility of DST Govt. of India

Zoology 17 lakhs 2004

Geology 28.5 lakhs 2007

Chemistry 41 lakhs 2009

Physics 35 lakhs 2009

b. SARD facility of Govt. of Kerala

Botany 17 lakhs 2005

Zoology 20.65 lakhs 2006

1. Modernization of research laboratories of Science Department at par with the

Research Laboratories of nearby Research Institute by utilizing funds from FIST

programme of DST, Govt. of India, SARD facility of KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, PG,

CPE and BSR assistance from UGC, Plan and Nonplan fund from the Government of

Kerala, and assistance provided for the Major and Minor Research projects.

2. The institution has well equipped Molecular biology laboratories in the Botany and

Zoology Departments

3 The Science Departments have sophisticated instruments such as

UV visible spectrophotometer double beam [Perkin Elmer, USA] ,

High Speed refrigerated centrifuge [ Eppendorf, Germany],

Ultra low deepfreezer -86

0C [NBS, USA],

Thermomixer {Eppendorf, Germany},

PCR machine [Eppendorf , Germany & MJ, USA],

Electrophoretic unit & Blotting [ GE Health care, USA] ,

PCR cooler [[Eppendorf , Germany]

Binocular research microscope with digital camera [Leica, Germany]

Stereo microscope with digital camera [Labomed, USA]

FT –IR spectrophotometer

Gouy balance

Millipore RNAase free water purifier

Vaccum coating unit

Nanovoltmeter & ammeter

Imported Rock thin sectioning machine & rock cutter

Ultrasonic cleaner

Automatic Sediment sieve system

Advanced Peterological microscopes

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4. Purchased of new books & Journals utilizing funds form different sources

Apart from the regular annual purchase of books and journals using governmental funds,

the college procures books/journals making use of funds received from various sources

including UGC. The selection of books is done by an expert committee of the college.

3.1.6. Give details of the initiatives taken by the institution for collaborative

research (with national/ foreign Universities/ Research/Scientific organizations /

Industries / NGOs).

The institution encourages the faculty to establish collaborative research work with

research institutions and Departments of Universities.

The various Departments in the institution have collaborate research work with following

research Institutions

International collaboration

1. King Faisal Centre for Research & Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia

National Collaboration

1. Various Departments of University of Kerala

2. VSSC, Trivandrum

3. NIIST, Trivandrum

4. RRC, Trivandrum

5. RGCB, Trivandrum

6. SCTIMST, Trivandrum

7. CUSAT, Cochin

8. IIT, Bombay

3.2 Research and Publication Output

3.2.1 Give details of the research guides and research students of the institution

(Number of students registered for Ph. D. and M. Phil., fellowship/scholarship,

funding agency, Ph. Ds and M. Phils awarded during the last five years, major

achievements, etc.)

Name of Department

No of Research guides

No of students registered for Ph. D

No of Students Awarded Ph. D

No of Students Registered for M. Phil

No of Students Awarded M. Phil

Zoology Five Nine Five Five/ year 25

Physics Two Twenty three Seven Five/ year 24

Chemistry Two Nine Six Five/ year 25

Botany Four Seven One Five/ year 25

Mathematics One Three Five/ year 25

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Hindi Five Twenty one Five Five/ year 25

English Three Two Five/ year 25

History Five Ten Five/ year 25

Economics Three Twelve Three Five/ year 25

Philosophy Two Seven Two Five/ year 25

Malayalam Two Ten Five/ year 25

Arabic One Four Five/ year 18

Politics Six Sixteen Two Nil Nil

Psychology* One Five Two Nil Nil

Statistics* One One Nil Nil Nil

Geography* Two Fourteen Three Nil Nil

Tamil Eight Twenty one Three Nil Nil

3.2.2 Give details of the following:

a) Departments recognized as research centers: Fourteen

Zoology, Physics, Mathematics Chemistry, Botany, English, Malayalam, Hindi, History,

Economics, Philosophy, Arabic, Tamil and Politics

b) Faculty recognized as research guides 55 (Fifty five)

Department

Name of research guide No of students

Registered awarded / submitted

Zoology

1. Dr. Francis Sunny 6 1

2. Dr. Susha Dayanandan 2

3. Dr. DA Evans 2

4. Dr. V S Sugunan 5 3

5. Dr. George Thomas

Physics

6. Dr. S. Unnikrishnan 6 1

7.Dr. T E Girish 8 3

8. Dr. K. Raju 4

9. Dr. Sobhana Warriar [Retired] 5 3

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Chemistry

10. Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair 9 4

11. Dr. Sadasivan

12. Dr. Sreedhar

Botany

13. Dr. Oomen P Saj 1

14. Dr. T S Swapana

15. Dr. Murugan 5

16. Dr. T C Kishore Mohan 1

Philosophy

17. Dr. V Sujatha 5 2

18. P. Radhaarani

Politics

19. Dr. R K Surehkumar 5 2

20. Dr. V Swayamprabha 3

21. Dr. Vikraman Achariy 2

22. Dr. G. Radhakrishna Kurup 3

23. Dr. P C Prasannakumar 2

24. Dr. Muraleedharan Nair 1

Hindi

25. Dr. P J Sivakumar 6 3

26. Dr. M S Vinayachandran 6 2

27. Dr. B. Ashok 4

28. Dr. Ganesh M 4

29. Dr. K I Sreekala 1

History

30. Dr. T Thulaseedharan Assary 1

31. Dr. M Noorjam Beevi 2

32. Dr. P F Gopakumar 1

33. Dr. Jadeeja [Retired] 5

34.Dr. Johnson P 1

Tamil

35. Dr. A Joseph Sornaraj 5 3

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36. Dr. R Rema Devi 1

37. Dr. Nisha Raffi 2

38 Dr. T Vijalalakshmi 4

39. Dr. Meeran Pillai [Retired] 2

40. Dr. Vethasagayakumar [Retired] 3

41.Dr. Nainar [Retired] 1

42.Dr. Rajendran 3

Malayalam

43.Dr. B V Sasikumar 5

44. B Balanandan 5

Economics

45. Dr. R. Pushpakumari 6 2

46. Dr. V Surendran Nair 1

47. Dr. R Raveedran Pillai 5 1

English

48. Dr. Beena Gopinath 1

49. Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla 1

50. Dr. N Subha

Arabic

51. Dr. Illyaskutty [Retired] 4

Psychology*

52. Dr. Rita Krishnan 5 2

Geography*

53. Dr. T Neelakantan 5

54. Dr. R Anilkumar 9 4

Statistics* 55. Dr. Philip Samuel 1

* Not recognized as research department

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c. Priority area of Research

Details provided in the department profile

d. Ongoing Faculty Research Projects (minor and major projects, funding from

the Government, UGC, DST, CSIR, AICTE, Industry, NGO or International agencies)

Total Major

projects Completed Ongoing

14 3 11

Total Major

projects Completed Ongoing

19 6 13

Total major/minor

Projects Completed Ongoing

33 9 24

Details of Research projects

Name of the Dept & Name of teacher

Type of Project

Present Status & Amount sanctioned

Sponsor

Zoology

1. Dr. Francis Sunny

2 Major

1 Ongoing

Rs 20.65 lakhs

1 Completed

Rs 7.33 lakhs

KSCSTE, Govt of Kerala

UGC, New

Delhi

English

2. Dr. Chandra Mohan

1 Minor Ongoing UGC, Bangalore

Chemistry

3. Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair

4. Dr. Sreedhar

1Minor

1 Major

Ongoing

Rs 6 Lakhs

UGC, Bangalore

UGC, ongoing

Physics

5. Dr. P R Sobhana Wariar

6. Dr. T E Girish

1 Major

1 Minor

Ongoing

RS 9.8 lakhsOngoing

KSCSTE, Govt of Kerala

UGC, Bangalore

Philosophy

7. Dr. V Sujatha

8. Dr. Radha Rani

1 Major

1 Minor

Completed

Ongoing

UGC

UGC

Politics

9. Dr. V Muralleedharan

1Minor

ongoing

UGC, Bangalore

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Nair

10. Dr. PC Prasannakumar

11. Dr. V Swayamprabha

12. Dr. T Rajan

1 Minor

1 Minor

1 Minor

Rs0.5 lakhs

ongoing

Rs 0.4 lakhs

Completed

Rs0.5 lakhs

Rs0.25 lakhs

UGC, Bangalore

UGC, Bangalore

UGC, Bangalore

Geology

13. Dr. Gangadhar

1Major

On going

Rs3.50 lakhs

KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala

Geography

14. Dr.R. Anilkumar

1 Major

Completed

UGC, New Delhi

Statistics

15. Dr. Philip Samuel

1Minor

Completed

Rs 0.55lakh

UGC, Bangalore

Hindi

16. Dr. M S Vinayachandran

17. Dr. J Babu

1Minor

Minor

Completed

Rs 0.25 lakh

Completed

Rs0.50 lakh

UGC, Bangalore

UGC, Bangalore

History

18. Dr. A Jadeeeda

19. Dr. M. Noorjam Beevi

1 Major

1 Minor

Ongoing

Rs 2.28 lakhs

Ongoing

Rs 0.4 lakh

UGC, New Delhi

UGC, Bangalore

Tamil

20. Dr. Vethasaygayakumar

21. Dr. M M Meeran Pillai

22. Dr. M. Nainar

23. Dr. Nisha Raffi

1 Major

1 Major

1 Major

1 Major

Ongoing

Rs

Ongoing

Rs

Ongoing

Rs

RS 4.38 lakhs

ongoing

UGC, New Delhi

UGC, New Delhi

UGC, New Delhi

UGC, New Delhi

Economics

24. Dr. J Ebeneson

25. Dr. R Puspa Kumari

1 Major

1 Minor

Ongoing

Rs739000

Completed

Rs 0.32 lakh

UGC, New Delhi

UGC, Bangalore

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26. Dr. K C Mathew

27. Dr. R Raveedran Pillai

2 Minor

1 Minor

1 Major

1 Completed

Rs 0.2 lakhs

1 Ongoing

Rs 0.7 lakh

Completed

Rs 0.35 lakh

Ra4.70 lakhs

ongoing

UGC, Bangalore

UGC, Bangalore

UGC, New Delhi

Botany

28. Dr. Swapana

1 Minor

Rs 1.5 lakhs

ongoing

UGC, Bangalore

e) Ongoing Student Research Projects (title, duration, funding agency, total funding

received for the project).

Feroz M [Philosophy] – Ethics of Recombinant DNA 2004 Completed ICPR

Leena KR [Philosophy ] – Ethics of Euthanasia – 2004 Completed ICPR

Rajani S [botany] - Medicinal plant 2009 ongoing

3.2.3. What are the major achievements of the research activities of the

institution (findings contributed to subject knowledge, to the Industry needs,

community development, patents, etc.)?

The Department of Zoology, under the leadership of Dr. Francis Sunny, and utilizing the

financial assistance from DST, UGC and KSCSTE studied the impact of sewage effluents

on fresh water fish. The team revealed that the effluents seriously affect various

physiological activities such as intermediary metabolism, osmoregulation in fish through

disrupting the endocrine system. The effluents also resulted in ovotestis in fish and

demonstrated self- fertilizing capacity of the ovotestis for the first time. The team also

gave valuable information on the hazards of using plastic bottles and other plastic

material based on their studies in fish.

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran and Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar of the Dept. of Geology carried out a research

in developing a Tool kit for overhauling Higher Education in a multidisciplinary approach.

The work was presented at the Transdisciplinarity Conference 2009 in Switzerland. The team

had previously carried out a work, „Virtual Field Geology – Application of Multidimensional

Knowledge packages in Education which was presented at an International Conference on

Informatics, Educational Technology and New Media in Education in Sombor, Serbia. This

got published in the International Journal „Infomedia‟.

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3.2.4 Is there research papers published in refereed journals by the faculty? If

yes, give details for the last five years including citation index and impact factor.

Yes. Total number of Publications in referred journals for the last five

years : 122

Name of faculty Department No of Impact factor

Publications

Dr. Francis Sunny Zoology 6 >1

Dr. V S Sugunan Zoology 1 >1

Dr.M L Hari Kumaran Nair Chemistry 14 < 1

Dr. T C Kishore Mohan Botany 14 < 1

Dr. K. Murugan Botany 18 < 1

Dr. V Sujatha Philosophy 1 < 1

Dr. S. Rajendran Tamil 5 < 1

Dr. Nisha Raffi Tamil 6 < 1

Dr. R Rema Devi Tamil 3 < 1

Dr. Jadeeda History 2 < 1

Dr. M. Noorjam Beevi History 3 < 1

Dr. J Siva Kumar Hindi 5 < 1

Dr.M S Vvinayachandran Hindi 7 < 1

Dr. Sreekala I Hindi 2 < 1

Dr. Ganesh M Hindi 2 < 1

Dr. Rita Krishnan Psychology 1 < 1

Dr. K P Jaikiran Geology 2 < 1

Dr.N Shinu Geology 1 >1

Dr. G Radhakrishna Kurup Political Science 4 < 1

Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair Political Science 7 < 1

Dr. R K Suresh kumar Political Science 5 < 1

Dr.V Swayamprabha Political Science 2 < 1

Dr. Sobhana Warriar Physics

Dr. T E Girish Physics 5 >1

Dr. Unnikrishan Nair Physics 2 < 1

Dr. Philip Samuel Statistics 7 < 1

3.2.4. Give Details of publication of faculty

Books

Dr. R Anil Kumar Geography 1

Dr. V Sujatha Philosophy 2

Dr. Francis Sunny Zoology 1

Dr. V. S Sugunan Zoology 1

Sri. E. Kuhni Krishnan Zoology 2

Dr. S Rajendran Tamil 1

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Dr. S Thulaseedharana Assary History 1

Dr. P J Sivakumar Hindi 1

Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair Political Science 6

Dr. R K Suresh Kumar Political Science 3

Dr. Ravichandran English 2

DVD

Dr.K.P. Jaikiran & Geology 2

Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar

Articles

Dr. R K Suresh Kumar Political Science 12

Sri. E Kunhikrishanan Zoology 6

Sri. D Mohana Kumar Zoology 6

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran Geology 3

Conferences/ Seminars proceedings

Dr. M L Harikuamaran Nair Chemistry 3

Dr. TC Kishore Kumar Botany 13

Dr. K Murugan Botany 21

Dr. Francis Sunny Zoology 15

Dr. V S Sugunan Zoology 12

Sri. E KunhiKrishanan Zoology 12

Sri. K. Aravind Krishnan Zoology 4

Smt. Aruna Devi C Zoology 2

Dr. T Neelakantan Geography 7

Dr. V Sujatha Philosophy 2

Dr. S Rajendran Tamil 8

Dr. D Sivan Kutty History 3

Dr. P J Sivakumar Hindi 6

Dr. Sreekala i Hindi 1

Dr. Ganesh M Hindi 2

Dr. K P Jaikiran Geology 2

Sri. E V Manoj Geology 3

Dr. G Radhakrisha Kurup Political Science 4

Dr. V Muraleedharan Nair Political Science 4

Dr. Philip Samuel Statistics 3

Dr. Rita Krishnan Psychology 2

3.3 Consultancy

3.3.1 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the Institution

during the last five years (free of cost and/or remunerative). Who are the

beneficiaries of such consultancy?

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Faculty members of several departments offer consultancy services on a voluntary basis.

The service cannot be implemented on financial basis due to procedural snags and

frequent transfers of faculty.

The areas in which consultancy services are offered include:

1. Preparation of curriculum

2. Resource Person services

3. Training for Competitive examinations including Civil Services

4. Translation services (of text books and related materials)

5. Soft skills development

The following consultancy services are also provided: All the consultancy services are

open to the public and the students of the neighboring schools and colleges.

Identification of animal and plant specimens

Consultancy on floriculture and mushroom cultivation

Consultancy on preparation of biological projects, teaching aids.

Consultancy on preparation of project proposal

Consultancy on preparation of SE & UC of Research Project

Consultancy on histopathology of micro slides

Consultancy on biological techniques for research work

Consultancy on Psychological testing

Rock and mineral sample identification

3.3.2 How does the institution publicize the expertise available for consultancy

services?

This is done through media and through academic/government bodies of relevance.

Websites such as www.egeolabs.com (Consultancy in the field of e content development

for education) are also used for this.

3.3.3 How does the institution reward the staff for the consultation provided by

them?

Although the institution does not have an official platform for recognition of such

services, the same, being done purely as a matter of service to the public, does get

mention in the media and other informal bodies.

3.3.4. How does the institution utilize the revenue generated through consultancy

services?

Consultancy is mainly offered on a voluntary basis.

http://www.egeolabs.com/

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3.4 Extension Activities

3.4.1 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in

Extension activities? (NSS, NCC, YRC and other NGOs)

Students and teachers of this college actively participate in extension activities.

Students of Psychology have participated in a research survey by All India Radio

Faculty of Psychology engaged in counseling

The Army and Naval wing of the college are very vibrant. Cadets of the college have

been selected to participate in competitive activities at the national level. Several students

have attained entry into the armed services as commissioned officers.

The NSS unit of the college has secured several prizes and trophies for the commendable

services rendered to the community. A wide range of activities like community

development, social work, health and hygiene, eye and blood donation, campus cleaning

and beautification, AIDS awareness, etc. are regularly conducted by the college. The

college organizes lectures, competitions, etc. to promote extension activities.

NSS volunteers and NCC cadets are given grace marks for admission to the various

courses.

3.4.2. What are the outreach programmes organized by the institution? How are

they integrated with the academic curricula?

The institution organizes its outreach programs through the NSS and the NCC. The NCC

cadets of the college have been in the forefront of activities. They have participated in

social service activities like blood donation, eye donation motivation, anti-leprosy drive,

AIDS awareness campaigns, etc. Some of our students have actively participated in the

"Suchithwa Keralam-Sundara Keralam", movement organised by the Government of

Kerala.

Besides there are efforts from the members of faculty to carry out outreach programmes.

3.4.3 How does the institution promote college-neighborhood network in which

students acquire attitude for service and training, contributive to community

development?

The annual ten-day camp of the NSS units of the college is usually held in villages where the

students take part in community development activities like laying new roads, building new

houses, organizing public health awareness campaigns, blood donation campaigns,etc. Some

of the students are engaged in literacy programmes both in governmental and non-

governmental organizations.

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3.4.4 What are the initiatives taken by the institution to have a partnership with

University / Research institutions / Industries / NGOs etc. for extension activities?

Proposals are submitted for approval by the UGC and other administrative bodies before

actually engaging in extension activities.

3.4.5 How has the local community benefited by the institution? (Contribution of

the institution through various extension activities, outreach programmes,

partnering with NGOs and GOs)

Students of the nearby institutions are given awareness classes on a variety of topics like

public hygiene, student discipline, civic sense and legal awareness. Teachers of the

college provide professional assistance for the conduct of literacy and other academic

campaigns.

3.4.6 How has the institution involved the community in its extension activities?

(Community participation in institutional development, institution-community

networking, ettc)

The activities of the National Service Scheme and the NCC units have a community

interface. Community representatives are actively involved in these and thereby the needs

of the community are properly addressed through the various programmes of these

bodies.

3.4.7 Any awards or recognition received by the faculty / students / Institution for

the extension activities?

The University College, Trivandrum got the institutional award of the State Government

for Blood Donation for the year 2006. This was in recognition of its efforts in voluntary

blood donations made for the poor and underprivileged sections of the society who

approach Govt.

Hospitals for medical aid. Volunteers of the National Service Scheme have received

recognition for their community work. Shri. Rahul, Dept of English received a best

volunteer award at a National Youth Camp held in Chennai during 2007. Several

volunteers of the college have been selected to participate in National camps in different

parts of the country.

The cadets of the NCC units have also received recognition over the past five years. Miss.

Pooja, Dept. of Geography was selected as the best cadet in a NCC Naval Camp held

during 2007. A Senior cadet of the NCC Army unit of the College got the title of

Lieutanant in 2008.

3.5 Collaborations

3.5.1 Give details of the collaborative activities of the institution with the following

organizations:

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Most of the departments are having collaborate research work with Departments of

Universities in Kerala and other Research institutions in India

local bodies/ community . Local Panchayaths are involved in student projects,

especially surveys and resource mapping of the students in the Departments of

Geography and Economics.

State offered The teaching and research departments of the institution have

research linkages with organizations in the State such as the TBGRI, CESS, CDS

and almost all departments of the University of Kerala.

National The institution has linkages with the NIIST, VSSC, IIT Bombay and

the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology.

International . King Faisal Centre for Research & Islamic Studies, Saudi Arabia

Joint work and a publication with Faculty member of the Faculty of Education, University

of Novisad, Sombor, Serbia.

Industry

Service sector: In collaboration with the Health Dept. institution extends the

whole hearted support for the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme. Blood

Donation is also done whenever a situation demands it.

3.5.2 How has the institution benefited from the collaboration?

(a) Curriculum development

(b) Internship

(c) On-the-job training

(d) Faculty exchange and development

(e) Research

(f) Consultancy

(g) Extension

(h) Publication

(i) Student Placement

Curriculum development being within the purview of the University, the linkage does not

benefit the college much in that area. Collaborations afford more opportunities for associate

ships, attending seminars, workshops etc which aid in faculty development and exchange.

Naturally linkages boost research by opening up avenues for collaborative work and result in

the publications of co-authored papers.

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3.5.3 Does the institution have any MoU/ MoC / mutually beneficial agreements

signed with

A) Other academic institutions

B) Industry

C) Other agencies:

No, the institution has not signed any agreements with any of the above category of

institutions.

3.6 Best Practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.6.1 What are the significant innovations / good practices in Research, Consultancy

and

Extension activities of the institution?

14 Departments recognized as Research centers and have collaboration with National

level research institute.

12 Departments offer M. Phil courses, The only institution offers M. Phil Courses apart

from Universities in the State

Most of the Research guides have publication of articles in refereed journals by most of

the faculty having citation index and impact factor >1.

Some of the faculty members have citation index 13.

Faculty members presented paper / chaired scientific session in the international seminars

abroad and In India. Faculty member take up major/ minor research projects

Research in Knowledge Management in Higher Education that has led to important

works.

Students presenting paper in Science Congress and other National / International

conferences. Significant contributions by teachers in the field of research, which helped

them to publish papers in reputed International Journals.

Evaluative observations in the earlier report and the action taken on

them

With the huge amount of research findings generated, it would be a fruitful exercise to

consolidate the same on the basis of an appropriate framework. It is highly commendable

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that some research products find application at the empirical level. But efforts are needed

in the dissemination of the research findings.

The Research Committee of the College has as its prime agenda the setting up of a

framework of research based on the high standards of tradition built up by the institution.

It has been stated that the College presently has 55 research guides, 22 major research

projects, 14 research departments and 141 research scholars. Thus the research

parameters of the College are rich and varied. The IQAC would soon launch a web based

knowledge dissemination system for disseminating abstract of the works carried out by

students/research scholars and teachers of the institution.

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Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 What are the infrastructure facilities available for:

(a) Academic activities?

Besides the adequate number of rooms for conducting classes, the departments have seminar

halls equipped with LCD projectors and computers. The laboratories are well-equipped and

the college has an advanced molecular biology laboratory in the Department of Botany. Apart

from these the following facilities too augment the academic activities:

Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) with sufficient computers to

enable Post Graduate and M.Phil Students and research scholars to carry out

their project work well and in good time.

Edusat enabled hall enables the students to participate in country wide class

rooms aired through satellite.

The general library as well as the department libraries caters well to the

reference needs of the student community.

Computer laboratories with internet connection and networked departments

are of benefit to the students.

Langauage Laboratory for enhancing the language competencies in students.

Career Guidance and Placement Cell motivates and guides the students to

procure employment after studies.

Grievance Redressal Cell addresses problems faced by the students

An IAS Coaching Centre trains students for the UPSC Civil Services

Examination.

Well-maintained botanical garden.

(b) Co-curricular activities?

National Cadet Corps (NCC) and National Service Scheme (NSS) units provide students with

opportunities for personality development and to promote the cause of nation building.

Womens‟ Study Unit is a platform available for students and staff to undergo informal

education and training in different fields.

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Anti- Ragging Cell of the College is quite organizes programmes to impart awareness

about the adverse effects of ragging.

The Alumni Association of the College gives opportunities to the former students to take part

in the developmental activities of the college.

(c) Extra –curricular activities and sports?

The College has good facilities for Extra curricular activities and sports.

Nature club, Drama club and Weekly forums for student personality development provide

avenues for extra curricular activities.

The College has facilities for giving training to students in the following sports and games:

Handball

Volley ball

Ball Badminton

Kabaddi

4.1.2 Enclose the Master Plan of the college campus indicating the existing physical

infrastructure and the projected future expansions.

a. Existing infrastructural facilities

The College, located in the heart of Trivandrum city, has a total area of 10.62 acres spread

out in two blocks on either side of the arterial M.G Road. There are a total of 16 blocks of

buildings housing the 23 Teaching Departments and a General Library. There are a total of

86 class rooms apart from laboratories, libraries and computer rooms. Other physical

infrastructural facilities of the college include an Online Education and Research Centre

with a total of 30 computers that are connected to the internet, an air conditioned hall with

studio facilities for participating in Edusat programmes, two auditoriums of which one has

a capacity to seat more than 250 persons and rooms for NCC, NSS and Naval units.

Facilities for students‟ amenities include a canteen, ladies waiting block housed in a two

storied building with four rooms and toilets and a room for the College Union.

b. Projected future expansion

The College experiences scarcity of space for new constructions. However, there are

plans to convert the tiled block in the Southern part into a two storey building and

also to construct an additional floor above the Islamic History block. These are

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subject to evaluation reports of the Public Works Department, Government of

Kerala, and the department responsible for construction activities of Government

buildings. Efforts are afoot to construct a Fitness lab as well as Nets for cricket for

students and staff.

4.1.3 Has the institution augmented the infrastructure to keep pace with its

academic growth? If yes, specify the facilities and the amount spent during the

last five years.

Yes, the College has raised the level of infrastructure to keep pace with its academic

growth. These include:

In the area of e enabling education and educational administration, the

college has spent Rs. 48.50 lakhs for purchasing computers, software and

computer peripherals.

The college has now a modern language laboratory that has been

constructed at a cost of Rs 8.00 lakhs and having 11 computers

New computer labs have been set up in the departments of Mathematics,

Statistics and Geography with a total expenditure of Rs. 15 lakhs.

A fully air-conditioned hall with Satellite Connectivity has been constructed

for enabling participation in Edusat programmes.

General Library has been upgraded by the acquisition of computers, printers

and photo copy machine.

Towards raising the level of student amenities in the College, the infrastructural facilities

have been improved as mentioned below:

Improvement of the facilities in the ladies waiting room

Construction of a new levorotary for boys

4.1.4 Does the institution provide facilities like common room, separate rest rooms for

women students and staff?

Yes, the institution has a two storied building having four rooms, toilets and rest facilities for

women students and staff.

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4.1.5 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is

optimally utilized?

The house committee of the institution deals with the utilization of space for academic and co

curricular activities. The institution also caters to the academic needs of different institutions

such as the Institution of Distance Education, University of Kerala.

4.1.6 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the

requirements of the differently-abled students?

The institution, at the planning stage itself, considers all aspects of convenience in the new

infrastructure for different categories of persons, including the differently-abled.

4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure

4.2.1 What is the budget allocation for the maintenance of (last year‟s data)

a. Land

b. Building being a Government institution the Public Works Dept. takes care of

the land and building development.

c. Furniture Rs. 4.7 lakhs

d. Equipment Rs 90 lakhs

e. Computers Rs 7.2 lakhs

f. Vehicles Nil

4.2.2 How does the institution ensure optimal utilization of budget allocated for various

activities?

The College Council is the apex body of the institution that plans and executes developmental

activities. The CDC (College Development Committee) chaired by the District Collector

meet periodically to ensure that the budget allocated for Development is utilized properly.

4.2.3 Does the institution appoint staff for maintenance and repair? If not, how are the

infrastructure facilities, services and equipment maintained?

The institution is owned by the Government of Kerala and hence the major maintenance and

repair works are carried out through the Public Works Department of the Government.

However, minor and most urgent repair works are done using the available PTA and CDC

funds by appointing ad hoc workers. The computers of the OERC and those of the

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Departments that are part of the LAN are maintained through an annual maintenance contract

with an approved agency utilizing the PTA funds.

4.3 Library as a Learning Resource

4.3.1 Does the library have a Library Advisory Committee? What are its major

responsibilities?

Yes, there is a Library Advisory Committee for the College in which there are 22 members of

the College Council including the Librarian. The Committee plans developmental activities

of the library including library expansion, purchase of new books and periodicals and library

reforms.

4.3.2 How does the library ensure access, use and security of materials?

The General Library has a total of 28, 352 books of which 3082 belong to the reference

category. The books are available for students for reading and borrowing. Computer in the

Library with internet connection is also available for the use of the students. The books are

kept in rooms with sufficient security and the team of staff takes care of them. Besides, the

library offers several add on services such as email alerts about subject specific articles and

papers to the teaching staff.

4.3.3 What are the various support facilities available in the library? (Computers,

internet, band width, reprographic facilities etc.)

The library has a total of 6 computers which are connected to a broad band Internet. There is

a photocopying machine and computer printer.

4.3.4 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, important

journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on new books

and journals during the last five years.

The library has a Purchase Committee which acquires books for the General library and the

Department libraries. The selection of current titles and other reading materials is made by

subject specialists of the individual departments. A total of Rs. 42.65 lakhs has been

spent for the purchase of new books during the last five years.

4.3.5 Give details on the access of the on-line and Internet services in the library to

the students and faculty? (Hours, frequency of use, subscriptions, licensed

software etc.).

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Library offers internet services to students and staff. There are no specified hours for internet

usage in the library. However, students are encouraged to use the internet facilities during

lunch hours and other non class hours.

A Knowledge Portal, www.unicollibrary.synthasite.com is being maintained by the Librarian

for the benefit of students and staff. This portal serves as a gateway for the dissemination of

open source journals and e books that are classified on the basis of subject.

4.3.6 Are the library services computerized? If yes, to what extent?

The library is computerized and efforts are on to deliver library services in an online manner.

Email alerts about subject specific articles and papers are provided by the library for the

benefit of faculty members. The library has initiated the process of digitization of books. As a

pilot phase the library has started digitizing heritage books under a 1 Lakh project utilizing

the plan funds.

The library is in the process of converting its Catalogue of books into a digital mode, a step

in the direction of automation of library services. For this „Software for University Library‟

(SOUL) has been acquired and the work in this direction is on.

4.3.7 Does the institution make use of INFLIBNET / DELNET/IUC facilities? If yes,

give details.

No the library does not provide these facilities at present.

4.3.8 What initiatives are taken by the library staff to enrich the faculty and students

with its latest acquisitions?

General Library assists the Departmental Libraries in the procuring of new books. Subject

specific books that are purchased by the Departments are displayed in the Department

libraries as new arrivals.

4.3.9 Does the library have interlibrary borrowing facility? If yes, give details of the

facility

No the library doesn‟t have that facility.

4.3.10 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually- and

physically- Challenged persons?

The library doesn‟t have any special arrangements for the mentioned class of persons at

present.

http://www.unicollibrary.synthasite.com/

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4.3.11 List the infrastructural development of the library over the last two years

The library has over the last two years acquired computers and reprographic facilities.

4.3.12 What other information services are provided by the library to its users?

Other than whatever listed above, the General library assists the faculty and students in

accessing the online versions of subject specific books and journals.

4.4 ICT as Learning Resources

4.4.1 Does the Institution have up-to-date computer facility? If yes, give details on the

available hardware and software (Number of computers, computer-students ratio,

stand alone facility, LAN facility, configuration, licenced software etc.)

Teaching departments, libraries and office have up to date computer facility. Moreover, there

is an Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) having 30 computers, two printers, one

scanner and an LCD projector and a language laboratory with 11 computers with necessary

softwares. Computers of the teaching Departments and the office are interconnected using

LAN with the Server placed in the OERC. The Windows and Server softwares are licenced.

There are a total of 102 computers and the computer-students ratio is 1:31.

4.4.2 Is there a central computing facility? If yes, how is it utilized for staff to students?

The Online Education and Research Centre serves as a central computing facility for the

college which offers computing and internet services to staff and students. CD writing and

printing of downloaded documents is another facility being offered by the OERC. The LCD

projector in the OERC is used for giving demonstration classes to staff and students in

computer skills.

4.4.3 How are the faculty facilitated to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning

materials? What are the facilities available in the college for such efforts?

The IQAC organizes programmes to motivate teachers to prepare computer aided

teaching/learning materials, mostly using open softwares and tools. The OERC also supports

these endeavors by providing infrastructural support. The Department of Geology, for

example has a fully developed Audio-Visual laboratory which is effectively used for

Teaching/Learning activities. Teachers engage Multimedia classes for teaching concepts that

involve complex visualizations and Post Graduate student Seminar presentations take place in

the laboratory using computer and LCD projector.

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4.4.4 Does the Institution have a website? How frequently is it updated? Give details.

The College has a website www.universitycollege.in which is updated annually.

4.4.5 How often does the institution plan and upgrade its computer systems? What is the

provision made in the annual budget for update, deployment and maintenance of

the computers in the institution?

Most of the updating and maintenance of the computers are done with the help of special

funds ear marked for the purpose by the Director of Collegiate Education and the

Government of Kerala. The PTA provides assistance to the teaching Departments for

carrying out minor maintenance and updation works of its computers.

4.4.6 How are the computers and their accessories maintained? (AMC etc.)

The Computers of the OERC, the Language laboratory and the Department computers that

are part of the LAN are serviced and maintained through an Annual Maintenance Contract

(AMC) signed with Tech Vendors, Trivandrum.

4.5 Other Facilities

4.5.1 Give details of the following facilities:

a) Capacity of the hostels (to be given separately for boys and Girls)

There is no separate hostel for the College. The students mostly avail

themselves of the hostel facilities of the University of Kerala (For Girls) and the

Govt. of Kerala (For Boys).

b) Occupancy N.A.

c) Rooms in the hostel N.A.

d) Recreational facilities

The two auditoriums provide venues for recreational activities for students and staff.

The Staff Club of the College, comprising the Teaching faculty organizes get together

in connection with annual festivals and retirement of teachers. Talks, Cultural

programmes and feast are part of such functions. The Student union organizes cultural

programmes such as Arts Fest, Film Fest and special celebrations to mark national

festivals.

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The College has a large play ground in the front separate courts for Volley ball,

Hand ball Ball Badminton Kabaddi. For Indoor games and other events the

students utilize the nearby University Stadium. The College play ground is

utilized for sports and games competitions.

f) Health and Hygiene (Health Care centre, Ambulance, Nurse, Qualified Doctor)

(full time/ part time etc.)

The College doesn‟t have separate facilities for Health Care as its Staff and

Students are entitled to use the well equipped University Health Centre that is in

the adjacent compound across the road. Efforts are on to establish a new Fitness

lab for the staff and students within the college premises.

The National Service Scheme and the National Cadets Corps units of the College

engage in health care activities such as voluntary blood donation (the college is

one of the active blood donating institutions of the city) and organizing health

awareness programmes.

4.5.2 How does the institution ensure participation of women in intra-and inter-

institutional sports competitions and cultural activities?

The College has a Women‟s Study unit that promotes participation of women in main stream

activities of the College. Some of the programmes such as the Annual Legal Literacy Classes

are held in association with the Women‟s Study unit. Besides, the unit organizes its own

programmes aimed at Women empowerment, Self employment and Cultural development.

For sports and games the Department of Physical Education facilitates participation of

students in general. In the various events like foot ball, hand ball, swimming, hockey etc.

special attention is given to ensure participation of adequate number of girl students.

4.5.3 Give details of the common facilities available with the Institution (Staff room, day

care centre, common room for students, rest rooms, health centre, vehicle parking,

guest house, Canteen, telephone, internet cafe, transport, drinking water etc.).

The institution offers common facilities to lady staff and girl students for rest, a Canteen for

staff and students, PTA room with facilities for photocopying and telephone and a play

ground.

4.6 Best Practices in Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.6.1 What innovations/best practices in „Infrastructure and Learning Resources‟ are in

vogue or adopted/adapted by the institution?

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The institution has adapted best practices such as the usage of Educational Technology in its

academic activities, computerized attendance system, computerized admission system for

Undergraduate Programs, use of Edusat facilities for enriching Teaching/Learning (Teachers

of the College serve as resource persons for Edusat Classes) and the use of Online Education

and Research Centre for learning and research.

4.7. For Re-accreditation

4.7.1 Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and action taken

on them

a. Existing infrastructure and manpower both in Arts and Science Departments may be fully

utilized for developing interdisciplinary areas such as Mass Media, Journalism, teaching of

Functional Arabic, Environmental Science, Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology,

Industrial Chemistry, Informatics etc. Initially Government Support could be sought to the

Development of strong competencies in these upcoming areas.(Peer Team Report, 2003)

The institution has started three Add on courses for the Degree Programmes. These are

Communicative English, Functional Arabic and Tourism and Hospitality. Similarly, the

institution has a new Department for Biochemistry and it is in the process of development.

b. Computerization of the Library and administration need to be carried out expeditiously.

Both the Library and administration have been computerized. The Library offers various

services to the students and staff such as Email alerts about Current contents in specific areas

and internet browsing. A project is on to digitize the books belonging to the Heritage

Category. Efforts are on to automate library services too.

The administration is now computerized as well as connected to the LAN. Office staff is

being trained in Office automation in order to accelerate the process of change.

4.7.2. What are the other quality sustenance and enhancement measures undertaken by

the institution since the previous Assessment and Accreditation with regard to

Infrastructure and Learning Resources?

The College constituted an Internal Quality Assurance Cell soon after it got accredited by the

National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The prime agenda of the Cell was to act in

conformity with the suggestions proposed by the peer team. The setting up of a Research

Committee, starting of three successful add-on courses, making available the Internet to all

research scholars, computerization of the library, setting up of a formal redressal mechanism

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and setting up of sub-committees for resource generation and consultancy services are some

of the major initiatives taken up in pursuance of the recommendations of NAAC. While the

College is deeply indebted to the peer team and the Accreditation Council in particular, the

staff and students of this 133-year old institution wish that it will continue to generate ample

patronage from august academic bodies.

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Criterion V : Student Support and Progression

5.1 Profile

5.1.1 Profile (General, SC/ST, OBC) of students for the last two batches

2008-09

Course Total Male Female SC ST OBC

Degree 2264 1486 728

P.G. 653 175 478

M.Phil 90 24 66

Ph.D 132 50 82

2007-08

Course Total Male Female SC ST OBC

Degree 1955 1222 733 407 44 766

P.G. 586 206 380 74 17 219

M.Phil 48 21 27 11 0 18

Ph.D 129 54 75 25 0 36

5.1.2 What are the efforts made by the Institution to minimize the drop out rate and

facilitate course completion by the students?

All the teaching departments offer counseling to the students through their interactions

outside the class hours in the tutorial sessions. The economically backward students get the

benefit of financial assistance of the Government in the form of scholarships. Various

endowment prizes and merit awards instituted in the different departments offer the students

a motivation to excel in their studies. Class PTA meetings organized at the department level

address issues such as student absenteeism and underperformance.

5.1.3 On an average, what percentage of the students progress to further studies and

for employment? Give details for the last two years (U.G to P.G to Ph.D and/ or

to employment?

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Under Graduate level

Year of pass Higher studies Employment Self

Employment

Other

2007-08 52% 20% 12 % 6%

2006-07 54% 18% 16% 12%

Post Graduate level

Year of pass Higher studies Employment Self

Employment

Other

2007-08 25 % 45 % 15 % 15%

2006-07 20 % 48% 20 % 12%

5.1.4 How does the institution facilitate the placement of its outgoing students? What

proportions of the graduating students have been employed? (Average of the last

five years)

A Placement Cell functions in the college and assists students in appearing for job interviews

and examinations by the private and multinational companies in India. The Cell also supports

students by giving counseling and through personality development initiatives. Timely

information about different job openings in different sectors of the Indian job market is

provided to students through circulars at the departmental level. Though exact proportion

cannot be mentioned, it can be said that a sizeable proportion of the Post Graduates get

employed in various organizations.

5.1.5. How does the institution facilitate and support students for appearing and

qualifying in various competitive examinations/ Give details of the number of

students coached, appeared and qualified in various competitive examinations.

(Average of the last five years) (UGC-CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, CAT, GRE,

TOEFL, GMAT, Civil Services Exam etc)

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Individual departments support students in preparing for UGC-CSIR NET examinations by

conducting orientation classes during the tutorial sessions. The College has a Coaching

Centre dedicated for training students for appearing in the UPSC Civil Services

(Preliminary)Examination in which about 90-100 students are trained every year in two

batches. Students are also assisted in appearing for the examinations like GATE.

Interactions of students with meritorious alumni are also organized by the departments as

motivational exercise.

5.1.6. Give a comparative analysis of the institutional academic performance with

reference to other colleges of the affiliating University and the University

average. (Pass percentage, distinctions, gold medals, and University Ranks)

Under Graduate

Year Pass

Percentage

University pass

percentage

Ranks

2008-09 80.00 68.51 7

2007-08 77.00 71.31 10

2006-07 66.00 74.90 3

2005-06 81.00 72.75 1

2004-05 78.00 74.53 5

5.2 Student Support

5.2.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus, handbook and other student

information material annually? If yes, what is the information disseminated to students

through these publications?

The College publishes an annual calendar and prospectus with information on the various

departments, courses being offered, their intake and other infrastructural facilities available.

The information about the college and its departments is also available in the college website

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5.2.2 Does the institution provide financial aid to students? If yes, specify the type and

number of scholarships/freeships given to the students during the last academic

year by the institution (other than those provided by the social welfare

departments of the State or Central Governments)

Apart from the Government scholarships and fee concessions, there are departmental

initiatives to help indigent students. Endowment awards too have been instituted by several

departments.

5.2.3 Give details of schemes for student welfare? (Insurance, subsidized canteen

facilities, special diets, student counseling support, „earn while you learn‟

scheme, etc.).

The College, being a public institution has several student welfare schemes. There is a

college canteen that provides food at subsidized rates for students. The Women‟s Study Unit

has over the last five years organized functions aimed at the welfare of girl students. These

included training in artificial flower making, life skills development, legal counseling and

personality development. The National Service Scheme units of the College organizes

programmes aimed at development of student personality through annual camps, special

initiatives such as „legal literacy‟ classes conducted on an annual basis and training

programme.

The job oriented add - on courses (Communicative English, Tourism and Hospitality, and

Functional Arabic) offered at the degree level is aimed at imparting professional skills to

students. Students of the college are sent to various outside- the- campus competitions such

as quizzes, debates and the like. The Army and Navy wings of the NCC unit of the college

also conduct co-curricular programmes every year.

The National Service Scheme has now four units in the College and has a total capacity of

400 volunteers. Annual events of the NSS such as the Legal Literacy classes for graduate

Students and the annual ten-day special camps are aimed at developing student personalitiy.

Besides, volunteers get opportunities to attend state and national camps organized by the

NSS. In the National Camp held in Chennai during January, 2008, Mr. Rahul, volunteer

secretary of the College unit was selected Best Participant. Programme Officers and

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Volunteer Secretaries of the NSS take active role in the organization of various events in the

College.

5.2.4 What types of support services are available to overseas students?

Although the College does not have a regular admittance of overseas students, they do get

enrolled occasionally. When they do, the main setbacks they face are related to language and

culture. This is overcome by assistance given from the Departments during the early student

days in integrating into the mainstream. The College, on its part, extends hospitality by

facilitating accommodation as well as offering customized training modules.

5.2.5 Give details of the placement and counseling services for the students?

The student Placement and Guidance Cell offers facilities for students to improve their job

skills as well as to acquire employability factors. The Cell, upon request from prospective

employers, organizes campus recruitment programmes. The Cell has organized several such

drives during the last five years and 85 students were placed in multinational companies. IT

majors like Infosys, TCS, Tata AIG, Wipro and ITC have recruited final year graduate

students from the College through campus interviews.

5.2.6 How does the institution encourage and develop entrepreneurial skills among the

students?

Although the College does not have any specific initiative aimed at improving entrepreneurial

skills, the Online Education and Research Centre (OERC) of the College prepares students

for venturing into profitable pursuits.

5.2.7 Does the faculty participate in academic and personal counseling? If yes, please

give details of services provided during the last academic year?

The faculty members engage students in counseling to discuss, and resolve academic and

personal issues. The Staff Council discusses issues regarding student participation in

academic activities. The Student Grievance Cell offers a platform for personal counseling of

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students. The class PTA meetings are specially meant for addressing personal issues of

students and interacting with their parents or guardians.

5.2.8 Is there a separate guidance and counseling centre for women students? If yes,

enumerate the activities of the centre.

There is a separate guidance and counseling centre for girl students. The various programmes

organized during the last five years are:

Sl. No. Date Programme Nature of

programme

Resource

person

1. March 2004 Women Empowerment Seminar Smt. Sugatha

kumari

2. October, 2004 Legal Campus Clinic Counseling Addl. Sub Judge,

Shri. S.S. Vasan

3. November,

2005

„Life Skill

Development for

Women

Empowerment‟

Lecture Dr. Sarada

Rajeevan

4. November,

2005

Artificial flower

making

Training

programme

Dr. Valsala

kumari

5. February, 2006 Violence against

women

Lecture Dr. T.N. Seema

6. October, 2007 Women and Society Talk Dr. B. Sandhya

IPS

7. November,

2007

Women and Law Talk Advt. Geena

Kumary

8. December,

2007

Dowry System Discussion Smt.

A.G. Oleena

9. October, 2007 Women and Society Talk Dr. B. Sandhya

IPS

10. March, 2008 International Women‟s

Day

Talk Smt K.K. Shylaja

MLA

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5.2.9 Is there a cell/committee constituted for prevention/action against sexual

harassment of women students? If yes, detail its constitution and enumerate its

activities (issues addressed during the last two years)

Yes, the College has constituted a committee for the prevention of harassment of women

students. A lady faculty member is the Convener of the Committee and nominated faculty

members assist the Convener. The cell attends to any specific complaints in this regard. The

Heritage institution upholds highest values of Kerala Culture and there has not been

incidences in this direction.

5.2.10 Does the institution have a grievance redressal cell? If yes, what are its

functions? Detail the major grievances addressed during the last two years.

Every department has a grievance cell led by the Head of the Department. Student complaints

are addressed to the Head who then passes it on to the staff council. Serious issues are

discussed in the staff meetings and the rest are sorted out in an informal manner. Student feed

back about teachers and teaching is collected regularly and forms the basis for quality

improvement. Since the post graduate courses are semesterised, Continuous Assessment

(CA) has been made compulsory. Any complaint/grievance on the granting of credits under

CA is also dealt with by the department Cell.

However, under special circumstances the College Council sets up special bodies to resolve

serious issues that affect students and college.

5.2.11 Is there a provision for acquiring computer skills/literacy for all students in the

curriculum? If yes, give details on how it is imparted, and level of proficiency.

The Curriculum doesn‟t provide for the acquisition of computer skills for all students.

However, the College has a Computer Centre that caters to the needs of the student

community. The computer operator employed by the College PTA gives special assistance to

students reaching the centre in basic computing skills and also in internet browsing. Besides,

the tutorial sessions organized at the department level give opportunities to students for

acquiring these skills.

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5.2.12 What value-added courses are introduced by the institution to develop life skills;

career training; community orientation; good citizenship and personality

development of students?

Add -on courses offered at the degree level on Communicative English, Tourism and

Hospitality, and Functional Arabic equip students with skills needed for better placement.

Field visit to jail and rehabilitation centers by students and teachers of the Department of

Philosophy in the year 2008 was an exercise aimed at inculcating social responsibility in

students. Distribution of food to the inmates using the funds donated by our alumni was

another worthy exercise.

Annual ten - day camps of the NSS as well as the training camps of the Army and the Navy

wings of the NCC give special emphasis to developing a good value system in students.

Personality development is another aim of such programmes.

5.2.13 How does the institution ensure safety and security of the students, faculty and

the institutional assets?

The College has constituted a Discipline Committee comprising senior members of faculty to

invigilate the campus on a regular basis. It has two aims: one, to ensure the regular conduct

of classes; and two, to persuade students to make use of leisure time constructively.

Of late, the Government has taken into cognizance the collection of archivable material

including authentic paintings in the campus. The onus of security of this heritage institution

now lies with the Government.

5.3 Student Activities

5.3.1 Does the institution have an Alumni Association?

The college has an alumni association whose meetings are mostly organized in the college

campus itself. Many alumni participate including senior citizens. The meetings also discuss

steps to be taken for the development of the College. These suggestions are conveyed to the

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College Council through the Principal. Besides, there are also department- wise alumni

associations, of which the ones maintained by the Physics and Chemistry Departments are

notable.

The University College Alumni Senior Citizen‟s Association (UCASA) is a registered body

(Reg. No. T 4035/06) and its current office bearers are:

President : Mr. S. Ayyappan Nair IAS (Rtd)

Vice President : 1. Mr. S. sukumaran Potti

2. Capt. N.N. Nair (Rtd)

Secretary : Col. N.J. Sankar (Rtd)

Treasurer : M. S. A. Azeem

The website of the association is

www. Universitycollegealumnisca.web.com

During the last two years the alumni association has participated in several developmental

activities of the College. This included financial assistance to meritorious students and

assistance towards the beautification of the college campus.

Details of the top ten alumni occupying prominent positions

The top ten alumni of the institution who hold prominent positions include:

1. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, President International Academics of Astronautics

( Former Chairman, ISRO )

2. Shri. T.P. Sreenivasan Ambassador, Indian Embassy, Washington D.C.

3. Dr. P.K. Iyengar, Indian Nuclear Scientist

4. Padmasree Thanu Padmanabhan Dean, IUCAA, Pune

5. Shri. P.C. Chacko Member of Parliament, India

6. Shri. Kris Gopalakrishnan, CEO, Infosys

7. Shri. S.M. Vijayanand IAS Secretary to the Govt. of Kerala

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8. Shri. K. Jacob Punnoose IPS Director General of Police, Kerala State

9. Shri. Shaji N. Karun Noted Film Director (National Awardee)

10. Professor E. D Jemmis Director, ICER, Trivandrum

Details of the contribution of alumni to the growth and development of the institution.

Eminent alumni are invited by the various departments to share their experience for

motivating students. Alumni contribute to the growth and development of the institution

through generously supporting the various activities of the institution. Their contribution in

the beautification of the Centenary auditorium is a case in point. Similarly alumni meets in

the College also provides a platform for discussion of developmental issues of the institution.

The office bearers of the alumni association has close links with the college administration in

giving suggestions for reforms and volunteering support for developmental activities.

5.3.2 How does the institution encourage the students to participate in extra curricular

activities including sports and games? Give details on the achievement of

students during the last two years. (Institution level, Inter University/Inter

state/National/International)?

The staff advisor of the College takes initiative in the overall welfare of students. Besides, the

college gives charge to faculty members to support students who participate in quiz

programmes, arts fests and sports competitions. A senior faculty member in charge of quiz

and debate selects students for various inter collegiate and state level competitions. Many

students of the college have won prestigious quiz competitions. The College gives special

attention to the students participating in the University Youth festivals. Two faculty members

including one lady lecturer are appointed as accompanying teachers to support the student

participants. Also, the PTA spends considerable sum for the student expenses incurred in

connection with such events. Miss. Ritu Prakash of the final B.A. English secured the

maximum points in the Kerala University Youth Festival of 2007 and was got the prestigious

Kalathilakam title.

The Department of Physical Education organizes special training camps to prepare students

for sports and games both within and outside the state. The College Hand ball team has won

the South India Inter University Hand Ball competitions organized at Trivandrum in 2008

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and University level competitions in St. Cyril‟s College, Adoor in 2007. Mr. Rajeshkumar of

II B.Sc Geology has won a National level title in the competitions in fencing held during

December 2008. Mr Abhiram of I B.Sc Zoology represented the State and the University in

Water polo at the national level and won First prize. Besides, several students from the

college have won sports awards and recognitions.

Miss. Binitha A.N. Research Scholar, Department of Zoology won the Young Scientist

Award at the State level in 2007.

5.3.3 How does the institution involve and encourage students to publish materials like

catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material?

A faculty member is given charge of guiding and supporting students in the publishing of a

college magazine. College magazines published annually give opportunities to students to

express their literary skills.

Besides, individual departments also encourage students in literary activities. The Exhibition

of famous writers organized by the students of the Department of English in the year 2008

was with the active support of the department faculty, both in terms of financial assistance

and creative support.

The annual ten day camps being organized by the National Service Scheme units of the

College devote special attention in this regard. Students with the guidance of the Programme

officers publish wall papers on all camp days describing the camp activities in a creative

fashion.

5.3.4 Does the College have a student council or any similar body? Give details on its

constitution, major activities and funding.

The College has a democratically elected student union which looks after student welfare

through its various programmes. The College Union comprises a Chairman, Vice Chairman,

General Secretary, Treasurer, Arts Club Secretary and Representatives from the Departments.

Besides, there are two University Union Councillors who represent the College students in

the Kerala University Union. The major activities of the union include organizing of debates,

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discussions and talks on relevant issues involving local leaders, ministers and people from the

literary field, Arts Fest of two days that give opportunities to students to express their talents,

film fest and the College Day. Staff Advisor and other faculty members assist students in the

holding of competitions. College union receives funds for its various programmes from the

donations from students and faculty as well as from the PTA. University Union also supports

the College Union in organizing different programmes.

5.3.5 Give details of the various academic and administrative bodies and their

activities (academic and administrative), which have student representations in

them.

The College upholds democratic values and there is representation of all stake holders in

the day to day activities. Student representation is given in most of the bodies including the

Discipline Committee, Anti Ragging cell and the Advisory Committee of the NSS

5.3.6 Does the institution have a mechanism to seek and use data and feed back from

its graduates and from employers, to improve the growth and development of the

institution?

Graduates of the institution often visit their alma mater and interact with the faculty.

This is a source of general feed back on the academic programmes and co curricular

activities. Such feed backs are utilized by most faculty members in the fine tuning of

the academic activities.

Employers have an interface with the Placement Cell and this gives opportunities for

feed back about the quality of the graduates, their employability etc. Such feed backs

are often discussed in the academic bodies of the institution for corrective measures.

5.6 Best Practices in Student Support and Progression

5.6.1 Give details of institutional best practices towards Student Support and

Progression

Alumni, during their visit to the departments where they studied are involved in awareness

programmes for junior students. The Geoforum of the Department of Geology takes special

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interest in involving alumni in sharing their experiences for the benefit of the existing

students. The Student Acheivers‟ Day organized on 10 December 2008 by the Geoforum in

the Department of Geology is a case in point. Former students who got selected in various

professional organizations at national and international levels were invited and asked to share

their experiences. They were also given mementos by the department.

Faculty members of the Department of Geology have set up innovative mechanisms for

student support. Dr. A.P. Pradeepkumar maintains an online student support group

[email protected] that offers placement assistance for alumni and students through

blog posts and email alerts. Dr. K.P. Jaikiran through his online group at

http://groups.google.co.in/groups/gsi-examtrivandrum offers voluntary assistance to former

and existing students.

The Literary club, Drama club and the Debating club of the Department of English in which

students and teachers are involved is a notable venture in the direction of student support and

progression.

Medical support given to needy students by the Department of History is a different exercise

aimed at student support. Volunteers of the National Service Scheme take part in voluntary

blood donation to needy patients in Government Hospitals. The College got the Blood

Donors Award of the State Government for the year 2007.

Evaluative observations made in the previous NAAC assessment report

and how they have been acted upon

1. A formal grievance redressal mechanism for students needs to be established…

The College now has Greivance redressal cells at the college and department level. At the

College level this has been tied up with the Anti Ragging cell comprising a committee with

Principal as the Chairman. The cell receives complaints from students and acts upon the merit

of the case. In the case of a complaint or a grievance the concerned department committee is

asked to report within a week about the issue. The Council then places it before its meeting to

take appropriate action. The Department committees acts in tandem with the College level

cell and has the Head as the convenor and all faculty members as members. In September,

mailto:[email protected]

http://groups.google.co.in/groups/gsi-examtrivandrum

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2008 the college organized an anti - ragging awareness campaign through these cells in which

legal experts took classes.

2. Student evaluation of Teachers could be mandatory….

The Departments have now a formal mechanism to collect feed back from the students in a

printed format. Teacher evaluation of students is conducted during the final year of the

academic programs and the assessment sheets are collected by the Head of the Departments.

The Head then summons individual teachers and apprise him/her of his/her performance as

assessed by the students.

3. A student Advisory Bureau could be established for advising students about the

courses/programmes in India and abroad…..

The College has established a Student help desk to advise students about opportunities in

higher education. This desk also helps students in getting information about examinations,

both at the University and at the National level.

4. Establishment of a formal placement cell could also be explored….

The College has a Placement and Guidance Cell with a faculty member as its Convenor. The

Cell has been able to arrange campus interviews by leading national and multinational

companies and over 85 students have got placement over the last five year period. Besides,

the cell also conducts awareness classes for the students on placement opportunities.

5. The College needs to activate Alumni Association at an early date….

There is an active Alumni Association for the college which holds frequent meetings. The

office bearers interact with the Principal and the members of the IQAC on issues relating to

the state of the College. These suggestions are given due weightage, are discussed and acted

upon.

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Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 Vision of the institution

To mould students of the institution into well-meaning citizens of the nation through

a socially committed, intellectually inclined, culture driven and future oriented

paradigm of learning.

To empower the students to aspire for significantly contributing to the nation‟s

development through socialist and secular strategies of instruction.

Mission Statement

The institution shall always strive to stride forward and keep pace with the changing

needs and spirit of the times. It shall not lounge on its glorious past.

The college shall continue to foster talent and build on its rich repository of fame

and prestige.

The institution shall continue to uphold its commitment to the nation in general and

to the society in particular and perpetually strive to carry this out through a series of

carefully crafted, tested and systematically executed steps of actions.

University College shall spare no effort to continue to spread and further its

academic potential and effulgence by providing conducive academic ambience for

all classes of students and teachers.

The institution shall signify learning from the past, assimilating the present and

planning for the future.

6.1.1 Give details on how the institution

1. ensures that the vision and mission of the institution is in tune with the objectives

of the Higher Education policies of the nation?

The College is a Government institution and functions in accordance with both State and

Union Government policies on Education. The administrative bodies of the institution and the

statutory supervisory bodies of the University and Government have established a system of

checks and balances to ensure that the vision and mission are achieved. The most noteworthy

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of such bodies are the College Council, the Academic Council of the University of Kerala (to

which the college is affiliated), and the Monitoring Cell established by the Directorate of

Collegiate Education.

2. translates its vision statement into its activities?

The Curricular and Co-curricular activities of the institution which are directed towards the

total development of the student personality are properly carried out and monitored by the

teaching departments and the bodies such as the NSS, NCC (Army and Navy), Women‟s

Studies Unit and the various clubs of the college.

6.1.2 Enumerate the Management‟s commitment, leadership-role and involvement for

effective and efficient transaction of the teaching-learning processes.

The College is managed by a collegium of officials and teachers from the government and

from within the institution. The Principal is the administrative head responsible for the

management of the institution within the campus. With the support of the college

administration and the College Council, the Principal ensures the involvement of all

stakeholders in the effective and efficient transaction of the teaching-learning processes.

6.1.3 How do the management and the Head of the institution ensure that

responsibilities are defined and communicated to the staff of the institution?

The administrative functions of the institution are carried out by the Head of the Institution

through a consortium of committees at the College and Department levels. Powers are

delegated to these different bodies for the smooth functioning of academic and administrative

activities with the Principal in a supervisory role. The College Council, Staff Council,

Department Staff Councils and the Parent Teacher Association assist the Head of the

institution in various activities. Responsibilities are well defined and communicated to the

staff through office communications and periodic meetings of the various committees. Efforts

are on to fully utilize the Local Area Network of the institution for paperless communication

(as far as administratively possible).

6.1.4 How does the Management/Head of the institution ensure that adequate

information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the

management, to review the activities of the institution?

Department Staff Councils discuss the student feedback and overall academic performance in

meetings which are promptly and properly recorded. The College Council and the PTA

discuss feedback and academic progress, and the minutes of these meetings are recorded and

available for review.

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6.1.5 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff for

improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?

Meetings of the College Council, Staff Council, PTA, Advisory Committee of the NSS and

the Staff Club, presided over by the Principal, are the platforms on which all stakeholders are

encouraged to contribute effectively for academic growth.

6.1.6 Describe the leadership role of the Head of the institution, in governance and

management of the institution.

The Principal is the administrative and academic head of the institution who liaises with the

Government and the administrative bodies of education in the State and with the staff and

students of the institution. S/he establishes a rapport with these stakeholders for effective

administration of the college.

6.2 Organizational Arrangements

6.2.1 Give the organizational structure and details of the academic and administrative

bodies of the institution. Give details of the meetings held, and the decisions

taken by these bodies, regarding finance, infrastructure, faculty recruitment,

performance evaluation of teaching and non-teaching staff, research and

extension activities, linkages and examinations held during the last two years.

The College administration is carried out by the Principal with the help of various

bodies such as the office, the College Council, the College Development Council, and the

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Staff Council. Principal delegates duties and responsibilities to these bodies for effective

administration.

The College Council is an advisory board that helps the Principal in his academic and

administrative functions. It is composed of the Principal, the Heads of Departments, the

Librarian and s/elected faculty. The Council meets periodically to decide upon major

academic and administrative issues. The minutes of the Council meetings are circulated

among the departments.

The Parent Teacher Association consists of elected members of staff and parents with the

Principal as its President and an elected Parent member as the Vice President. The General

Body of the PTA meets annually and the Executive Committee members meet periodically to

transact business. The PTA fund is utilized for student welfare and for the development of the

departments. The College Development Committee, with the District Collector as its

Chairman holds periodic meetings to discuss infrastructural development and maintenance of

the institution.

The National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps (Army and Navy units), the Women‟s

Study Unit, and the various clubs of the college help in the all-round personality development

of the students.

6.2.2 To what extent is the administration decentralized? How does the institution

collaborate with different sections/departments and personnel of the institution

to improve the quality of its educational provisions?

The administrative functions of the institution are carried out in a participatory manner

through committees. Major administrative decisions of the institution are taken in the

meetings of the College Council and the College Development Committee. Teaching

departments are given autonomy in decisions regarding academic programmes. Teaching,

evaluation and feed back systems are developed by individual departments taking into

consideration the local as well as the global situation.

6.2.3 Does the institution have effective internal coordination and monitoring

mechanisms? If yes, specify.

Internal co ordination and monitoring is ensured through a network involving the College

Council, Staff Council and the administration. A two way flow of information takes place

between these bodies.

6.2.4 Does the institution have a Grievance Redressal Cell for its employees? If yes,

what are its functions? List the number of grievances redressed during the last

two years.

The Principal is the appellate authority of the institution and all employee grievances

received by the Principal are placed before the College Council which decides upon the issue

based on facts. The minutes of the College Council are an authentic record of all such

grievance redressal. Employee grievances are discussed and settled in an amicable way and

there has not been any serious instance of employee dissatisfaction in the institution.

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6.2.5 How many times does the management meet the staff in an academic year? What

are the major issues discussed during the last meeting?

Staff meetings are normally held twice or thrice in an academic year. However, in

extraordinary circumstances such as that of a new Principal taking charge or of a serious

issue affecting the entire college, special meetings are convened. In the last such staff

meeting convened in October 2009, matters relating to the newly formed cluster of colleges

were discussed.

6.2.6 Is there a Cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff? How effective is the

functioning of the Cell?

In compliance with the directives of the Government based on the Supreme Court judgment,

the College has set up a cell to prevent sexual harassment of women staff. A senior lady

faculty member is the convener of the cell and it is geared to prompt and effective action

when required.

6.3 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.3.1 Describe the procedure of developing the perspective institutional plan. How are

the Teachers, Students and Administrators involved in the planning process?

The institution, being affiliated to the University of Kerala, has a somewhat limited role in

developing the perspective institutional plan. The College develops plans to comply with the

broad guidelines issued by the University and the Government from time to time for the

successful conduct of academic programmes. The College Council is the supreme planning

body of the institution which discusses and develops institutional plans to match those of the

University and Government. Developmental issues of the institution are discussed in the

College Development Committee with the District Collector as its Chairman.

6.3.2 How are the objectives communicated and deployed to all levels, to ensure

individual employee‟s contribution for the institutional development?

All administrative decisions of the College Council are taken keeping in view the stated

Vision and Mission of the institution. The objectives of the various academic activities are

communicated through meetings and office circulars.

6.3.3 List the different committees constituted for the management of different

institutional activities? Give details of the meetings held and the decisions taken,

regarding academic management, finance, infrastructure, faculty, research,

extension and linkages, and examinations held during the last two years.

As described earlier, the administrative system is to a great extent decentralized and works

through various committees. The IQAC has been set up in accordance with directives to

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promote quality initiatives in teaching, learning, administration and student support. The

minutes of all such committees are properly recorded and available for review. The Research

Committee meets to discuss research programmes and to promote a research culture among

the staff and students.

6.3.4 Has the institution an MIS in place, to select, collect, align and integrate data and

information on the academic and administrative aspects of the institution?

The administration is progressing in the path of achieving complete office automation. All

organs of the institution such as the academic system, the administration and the student

support system are now part of a Local Area Network. It is expected that the institution

would be able to route its data and information handling system, (which at present is largely

manual in nature), through a Management Information System in the course of six to nine

months.

6.3.5 Does the institution use the various data and information obtained from the

feedback, in decision-making and performance improvement? If yes, give details.

Student feedback, feed back from Class PTA and general PTA meetings and the inputs of the

teaching departments to the College Council are considered in deciding measures to improve

academic performance and administrative management.

6.3.6 What are the institution‟s initiatives for promoting co-operation, sharing of

knowledge, innovations and empowerment of the faculty? (Skill sharing across

departments, creating/providing conducive environment, etc.)

Faculty members co operate in the areas of student development and student support, sharing

expertise acquired through local, national and international training programmes. Teaching

departments actively encourage interdisciplinary knowledge-seeking, utilizing faculty from

other departments. IQAC takes the initiative in organizing programmes to enable faculty

members to share their experience and training.

6.4 Human Resource Management

6.4.1 What are the mechanisms for performance assessment (teaching, research,

service) of faculty and staff? (Self–appraisal method, comprehensive evaluation

by students and peers). Does the institution use the evaluations to improve

teaching/ research of the faculty and service of the faculty by other staff? If yes,

how?

The institution makes good use of the self appraisal method and comprehensive assessment

by students to assess the performance of the faculty and staff. The feed back is

communicated to the teachers and staff so that they may make necessary changes in their

performance. Department staff meetings address specific issues in teaching-learning pointed

out by the students and arrive at a consensus regarding the corrective measures required.

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6.4.2 What are the welfare measures for the staff and faculty? (mention only those

which affect and improve staff well-being, satisfaction and motivation)

The strategies adopted by the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala

for faculty welfare include monetary and Career Advancement benefits for those with higher

qualifications such as M.Phil and Ph.D as well as opportunities for those who wish to

improve their qualifications. There are also government schemes in place to provide loans

for those who wish to buy/construct houses or to purchase computers. At the institutional

level, the College Council motivates faculty members through prompt appreciation of

exceptional merit and talent and by providing opportunities for self expression. The Staff

Club of the College is committed to faculty welfare and it offers a platform for the talented

and the aspiring.

6.4.3 What are the strategies and implementation plans of the institution, to recruit

and retain faculty and other staff who have the desired qualifications,

knowledge and skills?

University College, as a Government institution, is governed by the exemplary recruitment

policies and procedures of the Kerala State Public Service Commission in accordance with

U.G.C norms and conditions and the rules laid down by the State Government and the

University of Kerala from time to time. Faculty members are selected through a competitive

examination and interview conducted by the Public Service Commission. To fill short term

gaps in faculty positions that arise due to spells of leave or other causes, the institution

recruits guest faculty from qualified postgraduates with requisite skills, in accordance with

Government rules and procedures.

6.4.4 What are the criteria for employing part-time/adhoc faculty? How are the

recruitment conditions of part-time/adhoc faculty different from that of the

regular faculty? (E.g. salary structure, workload, specialisations).

When the need for guest faculty arises, the institution advertises in local and national news

papers. Walk in interviews are held on the designated date and candidates are selected on the

basis of merit. While the regular faculty receives emoluments on an incremental pay scale

fixed by the Government, the guest faculty is paid a consolidated sum taking into account

only the number of teaching hours engaged by them.

6.4.5 What are the policies, resources and practices of the institution that support and

ensure the professional development of the faculty? (E.g. budget allocation for

staff development, sponsoring for advanced study, research, participation in

seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. and supporting membership and active

involvement in local, state, national and international professional associations).

The institution promotes professional development of the faculty to the greatest possible

extent. The Plan fund is utilized for professional development, enabling the teaching

departments to organize seminars, conferences and workshops. Faculty members of the

institution actively participate in national and international seminars and conferences within

India and abroad. The institution encourages faculty members to enrol for or provide

resources for training programmes and workshops. Most of the teaching staff are members

of national and international professional bodies.

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6.4.6 How do you assess the needs of the faculty development? Has the institution

conducted any staff development programmes for skill upgradation and

training of the staff? If yes, give details.

There are relevant rules in place regarding attendance at seminars, conferences, refresher and

orientation courses, and other training programmes. The need for such training is assessed by

Heads of Departments who recommend members of the faculty for such programmes. The

Government suggests the names of senior faculty who need to be trained for administrative

positions when promotions are due. The College has organized seminars, workshops,

conferences and refresher courses in various disciplines for its staff as well as for the faculty

of other institutions in the state.

6.4.7 What are the facilities provided to faculty? (Well-maintained and functional

office, infrastructure and other space to carry out their work effectively etc.,)

Faculty members are given reasonably adequate facilities for their academic work. While

there are separate rooms for Heads of Departments and even for the faculty of certain

departments, most of the departments have one or two common rooms for the faculty. All

staff members including non teaching staff are provided necessary furniture such as table,

chair and locker/shelf. Provision has been made in staff rooms for internet connectivity

through the LAN facility.

6.5 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.5.1 Does the institution get financial support from the Government? If yes,

mention the grants received in the last three years under different heads. If no,

give details of the sources of revenue and income generated during the last

three years?

Yes, Separate statements for plan and non-plan funds in the last three years are given below.

Plan fund for last three years.

NO. Heads 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

1 Study Tour 56000 37500

2 Faculty

Development

80000 50000

3 Matching Grant 246400 247600 284000

4 34 other charges 450000

5 Student Amenities 87500 85000

6 Minor works 210000 200000

7 Accreditation of

College by NAAC

29750 250000

8 Purchase of

lab/library

300000 1025000

9 EDUSAT 50000

10 Maintenance of ply

ground and other

sports furniture

75000

11 Heritage scheme 7500000 600000

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Non-Plan for last three years

No. Heads 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

1 Electricity charges 919796 178600 85000

2 Water charges 303084 358000 96000

3 Materials &

supplies

22392 5000

4 Telephone charges 18574 19840 9000

5 Other charges 29037 7000

6 Tour T A 20000 1490 1000

7 Transfer T A 10000 7000 1500

8 Salaries G.A=4707651/-

N.A=2887195/-

G.A=10404424/-

N.A=4171066/-

G.A=7201750/-

N.A=4436126/-

9 Medical

Reimbursement

170304 10000/-

6.5.2 What is the quantum of resources mobilized through donations? Give

information for the last two years.

PTA (Parent Teacher Association) and CDC(college Development Council)

CDC Collection from

Students

PTA Collection from

Students

Matching Grant

Sanction

2007-2008:- 284000/-

2008-2009:- 284000/-

2007-2008:- 247600/-

2008-2009:- 284000/-

6.5.3 Is there adequate budget to cover the day-to-day expenses? If no, how is the

deficit met?

Yes , to a great extent it is possible to meet the day to day expenses with the amount

sanctioned by the Government. Some minor contingency expenses are met with the funds of

PTA.

6.5.4 What are the budgetary resources to fulfill the institution‟s mission and offer

quality programmes? (Budget allocations over the past two years (provide

income expenditure statements)

Plan Non-Plan

2007-2008:-

8510850/-

2008-09:-

2656500/-

2007-08:-

10969354/-

2008-09:-

7406250/-

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6.5.5 Are the accounts audited regularly? If yes, give the details of internal and

external audit procedures and the audit reports for last two years.

Yes. Since the College is a Government institution the accounts are audited by the Collegiate

education Department of Government of Kerala and Accountant General of India.

6.5.6 Has the institution computerized its finance management systems? If yes, give

details.

The Account Section of the College has already been computerized. Steps are being taken to

computerise the administrative section of the college

6.6 Best Practices in Governance and Leadership

6.6.1 What are the significant best practices in Governance and Leadership carried

out by the institution?

The responsibility of Governance and Leadership rests with the Government of Kerala and

the Department of Collegiate Education. The Institutional leadership promptly responds to

any major policy decisions and innovative programmes formulated by the above governing

bodies. The concept of Cluster of Colleges for sharing of resources and expertise can be cited

as a latest example of a best practice formulated by the Government of Kerala. The

University College has been in the fore front of realization of this practice and the

institutional leadership has taken a key role in this. The institution is the lead college in the

Trivandrum cluster of colleges and the Principal of the College is its Chairman.

For Re accreditation

Evaluative observations made in the previous assessment report and the action taken on them

1. The College will do well if it is granted academic autonomy

The issue of academic autonomy for affiliated colleges is a topic of debate in the state as

elsewhere and the faculty members who are part of decision making bodies of the

Government as well as the University have raised this issue appropriately. The new concept

of Cluster of Colleges implemented in the State of Kerala is a step in granting partial

academic autonomy to the colleges. The University College, Trivandrum leads the

Trivandrum Cluster and the institution has taken several initiatives to introduce new

programmes in the institution as part of the Cluster activities.

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2. Other quality sustenance and enhancement measures undertaken by the

institution Since the previous assessment and accreditation with regard to

Organisation and Management.

The Institutional management has taken several steps for quality sustenance and

enhancement. This includes the establishment of a Placement Cell for assisting students in

getting employment, IQAC for promoting quality initiatives, Women Study unit for giving

adequate weightage to women staff and girl students in the institutional programmes, a

Language laboratory for effective language teaching, an Edusat centre for the reception and

participation in Satellite based educational programmes and the Online Education and

Research Centre for promoting the use of ICT in teaching, learning and research. In terms of

Organisational development the institution has initiated important reforms. This includes the

professional management of admission procedures by the application of computers and

specially designed softwares tailor made for the institution, establishment of a Public

Information Cell by nominating a senior faculty member as the Information Officer and

Administrative Assistant of the College as the Asst. Public Information Officer and the

streamlining of the student attendance through computers and software developed for the

purpose.

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Criterion VII : Innovative Practices

7.1 Internal Quality Assurance System

7.1.1 What mechanisms have been developed by the institution for quality

assurance within the existing academic and administrative systems?

The College Council headed by the Principal, the tutorial groups within the teaching

departments, department staff meetings and assessment and feedback of students

are the important mechanisms developed for quality assurance. The College has an

Internal Quality Assurance Cell and a Research Committee to ensure Quality.

7.1.2 What are the functions carried out by the above mechanisms in the quality

enhancement of the institution?

Almost all academic and non academic matters relating to the institutions are

discussed and reviewed by the College Council. These include conduct of the

academic activities, utilization of development funds, discipline and co curricular

activities. The Council takes appropriate decisions from time to time to raise the

academic standards of the institution within the administrative framework. The

IQAC monitors quality initiatives of the Teaching departments and meets twice in a

year to evaluate the teaching/learning practices within the institution. The Research

Committee headed by a Convenor monitors and suggests reforms for the research

activities within the institution.

7.1.3 What role is played by students in assuring quality of education imparted by the

institution?

Students actively take part in the academic activities, especially in utilizing the advanced

facilities in the Online Education and Research Centre, Library and the Teaching departments

to raise the quality of learning. The feed back provided by the students on teaching and

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effectiveness of curricular transactions contribute considerably towards ensuring quality of

education.

7.1.4 What initiatives have been taken up by the institution to promote best practices in

the institution? How does the institution ensure that the Best Practices have been

internalized?

The IQAC and the Research Committee encourages departments to innovate in the areas of

teaching/learning and research. Best practices that evolve in these areas are discussed in the

council meetings and the staff meetings of the institution. Faculty members are encouraged to

take part in national and international seminars, conferences and workshops to get acquainted

with the latest developments in their respective domains. Faculty members who undergo

training get opportunities to share their experiences in the department staff meetings. IQAC

also organizes programmes to facilitate the dissemination of such acquired expertise and

knowledge.

The Online Student Support being offered by a faculty member of the Department of

Geology is worth mentioning here. The Google group, http://groups.google.co.in/group/gsi-

examtrivandrum serves as a platform for interaction between students, professional alumni

and teachers. An online mock interview was organized for the UPSC Geologists Examination

Interview in 2008 in which former students from different parts of the country (working as

project fellows and research scholars) participated.

The Department of English has instituted several innovative practices for student

development. This includes a Literary Club and a Drama Club which organizes frequent

programmes. Poster exhibitions of literary figures with detailed information about their works

and achievements conducted annually by students and teachers provide an innovative

learning experience.

7.1.5 In which way has the institution added value to the quality enhancement of

students?

The institution has established several mechanisms to add value to the quality

enhancement of students. The Geoforum of the Department of Geology ( Friday



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meetings which help students in soft skill development), Debate club of the

Department of English and Quiz club of the College give special attention to quality

enhancement of students. Besides, the Co curricular activities organized by the NCC,

NSS, the Navy and the Women’s Study unit give special emphasis to personality and

skill development in students.

7.2 Inclusive practices

7.2.1 What practices have been taken up by the institution to provide access to

students from the following sections of the society:

a) Socially-backward

b) Economically-weaker and

c) Differently-abled

For 7.2.1 a,b and c - The institution is owned by the State Government. It strictly adheres to

the reservation policy laid down by the government to provide access to students from the

disadvantaged sections of the society. In both U.G and P.G programmes, seats are allocated

to the SC, ST, OBC, and Differently abled. More over the SC & ST and the OBC enjoy fee

concessions and avail government scholarships and grants.

7.2.1 What efforts have been made by the institution to recruit 1) Staff from the

disadvantaged communities? Specify?

a) teaching

b) non-teaching

Teaching and Non teaching staff are recruited by the Kerala State Public Service

Commission, in accordance with the norms that have been laid down regarding reservation of

posts for the disadvantaged communities. Hence their representation is ensured in the

different posts in the institution.

7.2.2 What special efforts are made to achieve gender balance amongst students and

staff?

In the UG programmes where there only male students were admitted rules have been

formulated in 2003 to admit girl students not exceeding 30% of the seats. Merit and

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reservation norms forms the basis of student admissions to different programmes. It is

observed that the institution has a good gender balance amongst the students and staff.

7.2.3 Has the institution done a gender audit and/or any gender-related sensitizing

courses for the staff/ students? Give details.

The institution has gender specific data about the students and staff. For example, in

the year 2007-08 there were 1503 boys, 1215 girls, 177 male staff and 97 female staff.

The Women’s Study unit of the College organizes various programmes aimed at

women empowerment and skill development among the girl students and lady

staff.

7.2.4 What intervention strategies have been adopted by the institution to promote the

overall development of students from rural/ tribal backgrounds?

Tutorial sessions are utilized by group tutors to assess the overall academic progress of the

students. Special problems faced by students in learning and other academic activities are

addressed in these sessions. Students from rural/tribal backgrounds who have adjustability

problems in terms of curriculum transactions or related issues are taken care of by the

concerned group tutors.

7.2.5 Does the institution have a mechanism to record the incremental academic growth

of the students admitted from the disadvantaged sections?

Teaching departments monitor the academic progress of students during every term by class

tests, and group tutor reports. This takes into account all sections of students.

7.2.6 What initiatives have been taken by the institution to promote social-justice and

good citizenship amongst its students and staff? How have such initiatives

reached out to the community?

Co curricular activities carried out through the NSS, NCC, Navy and Women‟s Study unit

promote the cause of value education in students. Similarly the National festivals and

National Days are celebrated by the entire community of the institution which includes

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students, teachers and non-teaching staff. The annual special camps being organized by the

National Service Scheme units of the college select rural areas as their venues and

community development as the theme. Extension activities are also being carried out by

teaching departments. The social contacts that the students establish through such contacts

help them develop good citizen ship.

7.3 Stakeholder relationships

7.3.1 How does the institution involve all its stakeholders in planning, implementation

and evaluation of the academic programmes?

The institution is affiliated to the University of Kerala and hence it has a limited and indirect

role in the planning of the academic programmes. Members of the Faculty who are part of the

various bodies of the University including the Syndicate, the Senate, the Academic Council

and the various Boards of Studies involve in planning, implementation and evaluation of

academic programmes. Stakeholders of the institution do involve themselves in the

implementation and evaluation of academic programmes through various bodies such as the

College Council, Staff Council, Departmental Committees and the PTA which review the

performance of the different programmes of the institution.

7.3.2 How does the institution develop new programmes to create an overall climate

conducive to learning?

The institution promotes innovations in the Teaching-Learning processes that take place from

time to time to enable effective learning. Use of educational technology in the process is an

example for this. The tutorial system takes care of the differently-abled learners by providing

them additional opportunities for learning.

7.3.3 What are the key factors that attract students and stakeholders, to the institution

and result in stakeholder satisfaction?

The College, established in the year 1866 is a Heritage institution in the heart of the capital

city of Thiruvananthapuram. The institution is owned by Government and it functions in a

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fair, just and judicious manner thereby has earning the trust of the society. The College has

contributed considerably to development of the human resource of the Country. Alumni of

the College occupy key positions in India and abroad. The prestigious alumni of the College

include Late Mr. K.R. Narayanan, Former President of India, Dr. Madhavan Nair, Chairman,

ISRO and many others. The fact that the institution affords quality education at an affordable

price attracts students to this institution.

3.4 How does the institution elicit the cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure

overall development of the students, considering the curricular and co-curricular

activities, research, community orientation and the personal/ spiritual development

of the students?

Curricular transactions are made effective by the co operation of the teachers, students and

the non teaching staff. The periodic meetings of the College Council, Staff Council,

Department Staff Committees and IQAC discuss about the academic progress and the

implementation of different programmes as well as motivates the stake holders. Advisory

Committee of the National Service Scheme is a body that meets to make the community

service programmes effective.

7.3.5 How do you anticipate public concerns in your current and future programme

offerings and operations?

Meetings of the PTA and the IQAC give opportunities for people other than from the

institution to air their views and opinion regarding the academic programmes and co

curricular activities. These suggestions are considered by the College administration while

making suitable amendments to the academic transactions.

7.3.6 How does the institution promote social responsibilities and citizenship roles

among the students? Does it have any exclusive programme for the same?

Value education is imparted through the different Co curricular programmes being organized

by the National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps and Indian Navy units. The

Community programmes such as Health Survey, Environmental awareness campaign and

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Socio economic surveys being organized during the vacations provide opportunities for

students to develop social networking skills.

7.3.7 What are the institutional efforts to bring in community-orientation in its

activities?

The institution promotes voluntary blood donation of students to poor patients of local

hospitals, provides financial support through voluntary contributions to the poor and needy

who approach the authorities, and responds to the calls of the state government in giving

financial assistance to disaster victims (such those affected by the Tsunami of 2004). The

institution participates in the various campaigns of the City Corporation directed towards

environmental management and health care. These are the various efforts being done by the

institution towards Community service.

7.3.8 How does your institution actively support and strengthen the neighborhood

communities? How do you identify community needs and determine areas of

emphasis for organizational involvement and support?

The National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps and the Indian Navy units are the organs

of the institution through which it interacts with the community. Programme Officers of the

NSS are in liaison with the Panchayat authorities and they design the co curricular activities

to suit the demands of the society. The institution also maintains contact with various

organizations that work for community development. These include the Kerala State AIDS

Control Society, the Indian Medical Association, Red Cross, Blood donors forum and the

District Legal Services Authority. Legal literacy campaigns are organized every year in the

institution with the support of the District Legal Services Authority.

7.3.8 How do the faculty and students contribute in these activities?

Faculty and students have an active role in these activities as they organize the

programmes, liaise with the organizations and work on a voluntary basis. Members

of the faculty are part of the Advisory Committee of the National Service Scheme

and they attend meetings, annual special camps and special programmes of the NSS.

The annual ten day camp of the year 2007-08 which was organized in a sub urban

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Panchayat area Focused upon Environmental Awareness Campaign. An

Environmental status map of selected areas of the Panchayat was prepared by the

NSS Volunteers. Entire student community participates in major programmes

directed towards health care and Environmental awareness.

7.3.9 Describe how your institution determines student satisfaction, relative to academic

benchmarks? Do you update the approach in view of the current and future

educational needs and challenges?

Teaching departments elicit student responses at the end of every academic programme

through meetings, and Feed back forms. The questionnaire given to the students addresses

key issues such as student rating of the effectiveness of the programmes and their

suggestions. These help the institution to benchmark its programmes. Faculty members who

are part of the decision making bodies of the University of Kerala for academic programmes

suggest modifications in approach in view of the changing needs and challenges.

7.3.10 How do you build relationships?

to attract and retain students

to enhance students performance and

to meet their expectations of learning

The institution has a well experienced faculty that strives constantly to impart quality

education to the Students. Students of the College are mostly from middle class and poor

families who cannot afford expensive education of private colleges. They approach the

institution which is a Heritage institution of the State which has a proven track record in

academic performance. Class PTA meetings help teachers maintain contact with the parents

and keep them informed of their wards‟ performances. The institution is people friendly and

hence parents and the general public have free access for information and assistance. Modern

facilities such as the Online Education and Research Centre, Language Laboratories and

Audio Visual laboratories enable Students to meet challenges of the present day world.

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7.3.11 What is your complaint management process? How do you ensure that these

complaints are resolved promptly and effectively? How are complaints

aggregated and analyzed for use in the improvement of the organization, and for

better stakeholder-relationship and satisfaction?

General complaints received by the Principal regarding serious discipline issues are dealt by

the College Council which authorizes a sub committee headed by a senior faculty member to

probe and report. Action is taken on the basis of the report as a solution to the issue. Specific

complaints of students are placed before the Staff Council of the concerned departments

where the members discuss and find a solution. Complaints that demand a corrective action

in the academic activities are given due weight age by acting upon the same.

For Reaccredidation

1. How are the core values of the NAAC reflected in the various functions of the

College?

The core values of the NAAC such Nation building, developing global competencies in

students, adoption of technology, quest for excellence and Value education are embedded in

almost every function of the institution. This Heritage institution through its offering of

quality education at a very affordable price for the underprivileged sections of the society has

helped in accelerating the pace of national development by bringing a large section of the

population to the professional mainstream. The fact that even students belonging to the

weaker sections and coming from rural areas could make it to the International Academic

circles is sufficient proof of this. The institution spares no effort in upgrading its

technological base for the advantage of the students and staff. The community orientation and

voluntary social service promoted by the institution helps in giving a value orientation to the

students.

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DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC

Website: http://www.arabicuniversitycollege.yolasite.com/

1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty

Sl.

No

Name Designation Qualification Exper

ience

1 M. Sainudeen Sel. Gr. Lecturer M.A. 28

2 Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi Sel. Gr. Lecturer M.A., M. Phil. Ph. D. 25

3 N. Shamnad Lecturer M.A., M.Ed. 3

4 T. Abdul Jaleel Lecturer M.A., B.Ed. 2

5 Anvar Koyamburavan Lecturer M.A. 2

6 Dr. K. Mohammed Ali Askar Lecturer M.A., Ph. D. 2

7 E. Abdul Latheef Lecturer M.A 2

8 K. P. Abdul Latheef Guest Lecturer M.A., B.Ed. 1

9 Mohammed Salahudeen Kaderi Guest Lecturer M.A. 1

2. Student Profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc.

A. General Courses

Sl.

No Programme Male Female

SC

ST

OBC

Rural

Urban Total

1 I B.A. 19 19 - - 38 30 8 38

2 II B.A. 27 12 3 1 35 33 6 39

3 III B.A. 21 20 9 - 32 33 8 41

4 S1/S2 M.A. 10 2 - - 11 10 2 12

5 S3/S4 M.A. 4 9 - 1 12 10 3 13

6 M.Phil. 3 2 - - 5 5 - 5

7 Ph. D. 4 - - - 4 3 1 4

TOTAL 88 64 12 2 138 124 28 152

B. Add-on Courses in Functional Arabic

2009-2010 Male

Female SC ST OBC Rural Urban Tota

l

Certificate course in

Modern Arabic with

computer applications

7 4 - - 11 9 2 11

http://arabicuniversity.yolasite.com/

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3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the

contribution of the faculty to those changes

Add-on Courses in Modern Arabic were introduced in 2007. Certificate, Diploma and

Advanced Diploma courses in communicative and commercial Arabic have been offered by

the department. M.A. Arabic course has been changed to semester system with syllabus

modification. The syllabi of the course have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC.

Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory for awarding P.G. and M.Phil.

Degrees. Undergraduate Course in Arabic is to be restructured during the 2010-2011

academic year. The faculty has been associated with the restructuring and modification of

syllabi and curriculum as members of U.G. and P.G. board of studies. A five day workshop

has been organized by the department for designing the undergraduate course in Arabic on

16-20 March, 2009. The workshop recommended a complete reshuffling of the present

undergraduate programme.

4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during 2008-2009

Students

Degree PG M. Phil Ph. D.

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

I Class 9 10 - 5 3 2 4 -

II Class 4 4 - - - - - -

III Class 1 1 - - - - - -

Failed - - - - - - - -

Dropouts 1 4 - - - - - -

Not appeared 7 - 1 - - - - -

5. Learning Resources of the Department like library, computers, laboratories and

other such resources

Item Total No. Enhancement in last five years

Library 3603 books and 23 journals

and periodicals in Arabic

150 Books and 10 journals and

periodicals

Computer 3 Personal computers with

printer and scanner

1 computer with printer and scanner

Internet 1 1 Internet connection for browsing

Overhead Projector 1

Audio Cassette Player 1

Computerized Library

Cataloguing system

1 1 Computerized Library

Cataloguing system

language Software 4 4

English-Arabic Machine

Translation System

1 1

Arabic Word Processing

practice programs

3 3

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6. Teaching Methods in practice

In addition to the lecture method, various teaching methods like group discussions,

presentations, seminars are being used for learning process. Computers are used as a

learning tool and supporter for add-on courses in functional Arabic. Students were also

given exposure to the lectures of eminent personalities by organizing seminars and lectures.

Study tours are carried out annually to assist the students in their visual perception. Projects

and dissertations related to language and literature study are employed for P.G. and add-on

courses.

7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students

All classes including B.A., M.A. and M.Phil. were given class charges and tutors were

allotted for each class. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively

engaged in the over all performance of the students. Counseling programmes for female

students are conducted by the departmental women's cell. Individual attention was given for

the students in their personal and academic problems.

8. Details of Faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the

past ten years.

Name Seminars/ Workshops/Conferences

M. Sainudeen

1. Workshop for revising PG Syllabus of University of

Kerala

2. Workshop for preparing new syllabus of Add-on

courses

3. International Seminar on Qur'an and Science at

university of Calicut

4. National Seminar on Comparative Literature at Govt.

college, Kariavattom on 12-13 March 2008

5. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and

Context at department of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28

& 29 March, 2008.

6. Symposium on Mahmud Darwish & Palestine poetry at

dept. of Arabic, University College, Tvm on 19 August

2008

7. Five day workshop on designing the undergraduate

programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University college,

on 16-20 March, 2009

8. Orientation on UG Methodology courses, at Academic

Staff College, University of Kerala, on 09 October, 2009.

9. International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab

relations at Maharaja's college, Ernakulam on 8-9

September, 2009.

10. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in

contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic,

University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October

2009.

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11. Five day Orientation camp on Informatics, at Science &

Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram, on 26-30

October, 2009.

Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi 1. Orientation course at Academic staff college, university of

kerala on 27 Sep-24 Oct, 2001.

2. International Seminar at Mambad M.E.S. College,

University of calicut

3. Seminar on Women empowerment at university college,

on 29 March, 2008.

4. National Seminar on Arabic literature at women's college,

Tvm on 17-19 January, 2005.


Context at Dept. of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28-29,

March 2008.



2008

7. Research Seminar on 'social life as depicted in Hadith

literature' at dept. of Arabic, University of Calicut on

15/04/1995.


programme in Arabic at dept. of Arabic, University

college, on 16-20 March, 2009

9. Orientation on UG Methodology courses, at Academic

Staff College, University of Kerala, on 09 October, 2009.

10. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary

Arabic literature at Department of Arabic, University

college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21 October 2009.

11. Five day Orientation camp on Informatics, at Science &

Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram, on 26-30

October, 2009.

N. Shamnad 1. National Seminar on Arabic in the Modern Text and

Context at Dept. of Arabic, University of Kerala on 28-

29, March 2008.



2008

3. Workshop on Encyclopedic writing at state institute of

encyclopedic publications, Trivandrum on 24

september 2008

4. International seminar on Democratic and secular

education at University of Kerala, Kariavattom on 4-6

December, 2008.






September, 2009.


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contemporary Arabic literature at Department of

Arabic, University college, Thiruvananthapuram, on 21

October 2009.

T. Abdul Jaleel

1. National Seminar on Islam in Kerala at Press Club,

Trivandrum on 23 January 2008

1. 2.National Seminar on Comparative Literature at Govt.

college, Kariavattom on 12-13 March 2008


Context at department of Arabic, University of kerala

on 28 & 29 March, 2008.



2008



college, on 16-20 March, 2009.



September, 2009.

6. Five day orientation on Informatics on College of

Applied Sciences, Edappal on 22-26 September, 2009.




October 2009.

Anvar Koyamburavan

1. Orientation course at Aligarh Muslim university in

March 2006.


Context at department of Arabic, University of Kerala

on 28 & 29 March, 2008.



2008.

4. International seminar on Democratic and secular


December, 2008.






September, 2009.




October 2009

Dr. K. Mohammed Ali

Askar

1. National Seminar on Arabic language and Literature at

Govt college Kasargodu

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2. Workshop on Cinematography : different lighting

methods in 2003, November at Kerala Kalapeedam and

Malayala Kalagrammam , Mahe

3. Workshop on Art Appreciation in September 2004 at

Lalitha Kala Academy

4. 4. International seminar on Democratic and secular


December, 2008.

5. 5. National Seminar on Post Modern trends in



October 2009 E. Abdul Latheef 1. International Seminar on Qur'an & Science at Dept. of

Arabic, RUA College. Farooq college

2. International Seminar on Contribution of Arabic

Language to the modern civilization on 19/08/2008 at

Govt. college Kasargodu

3. Two day National seminar on Secular and Democratic

Education on 12-13/03/2009 at University of Kerala,

Kariavattom

4. Five day workshop on restructuring the UG programme

in Arabic on 16-20/03/2009 at Dept.of Arabic,

University College, Thiruvananthapuram

5.International Seminar on New dimensions of Indo-Arab


September, 2009.


contemporary Arabic literature at Department of Arabic

K. P. Abdul Latheef National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary

Arabic literature at Department of Arabic

Mohammad Salahudeen

Kaderi

National Seminar on Post Modern trends in contemporary

Arabic literature at Department of Arabic

9. Participation of Teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research.

Name Other academic activities

M. Sainudeen 1. Chairman, Board of Studies, BA Arabic(Pass),


2. Member, Academic Council, University of Kerala

(1997-2000)

3. Member, Board of Studies in M.A. Arabic, University

of Kerala (1997 onwards )

4. Member, UG Board of Studies in Arabic, MG

University

5. Member, Board of Question Paper Setters, MG, Kannur

and Calicut Universities & Higher Secondary

Directorate (Various years)

6. Chairman/Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG

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& PG , University of Kerala (Various years)

7. Subject Expert in Arabic, Course Restructuring

Committee/Workshop, Kerala and MG Universities.

Dr. S. Zeenath Beevi

1. Member, Board of Studies, B.A. Arabic (Pass),


2. Chairman/Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG

& PG, University of Kerala

3. Member, Board of Examiners, M.Phil/Ph.D

Dissertation in Arabic, Calicut University (Various

years)

4. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic,

Calicut University ( Various Exams. & years)

N. Shamnad

1. Member, Board of Studies, B.A. Arabic (Pass),


2. Member, Board of Examiners – Arabic UG & PG,

university of Kerala


Calicut University

4. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G. Arabic,

M.G. University

5. Co-ordinator , Add-on Courses in Arabic, University

college, Thiruvananthapuram, 2008 -

T. Abdul Jaleel


Calicut University

2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G. Arabic,

M.G. University

3. Member, Kerala Arabic Teachers Examination Board

Anvar Koyamburavan


Calicut University

2. 2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, P.G.

Arabic, M.G. University

Dr. K. Mohammed Ali

Askar

1. Member, Expert committee in Arabic, M.G. University

2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, Higher

Secondary Education.


E. Abdul Latheef 1. Member , Board of Question Paper Setters in Arabic,

Calicut University

2. Member, Board of Question paper setters, Higher

Secondary Education.


10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions

1. Research Collaboration with King Faizal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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2. Authorized Translator of Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and

Ministry of Home, Govt. of Kerala

3. Collaboration with KELTRON for developing language related tools like word

processing softwares as a part of the AKSHAYA project of Kerala IT Mission.

11. The Thrust areas of the departments

1. Functional and Commercial Arabic

2. Translation

3. Keeping touch with current trends in contemporary Arabic literature and related

areas

12. Publication of the Faculty

Name of Faculty Item/ Books/ Journal/ Articles

M. Sainudeen 1. A Text book of modern prose and poetry, Capital

Publishers, Calicut

2. Article titled "Trends in the contemporary Arabic Short

Story", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic,

University College, November, 2009.

3. Encyclopedic articles in Vishwa sahitya Kosam, Vol 3,4,

State Institute of Encyclopedic Publications, Govt. of

Kerala

Dr. Zeenath Beevi 1. Research Paper titled "Social Life as depicted in Hadith Literature", University of Calicut, 1995

2. Article titled "Encouragement of knowledge on the light of hadith literature", Al Thaqafa, New Delhi

3. Article titled "Islamic reform in prohibiting liquor", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College, November, 2009

N. Shamnad 1. Article titled "Structuralism in contemporary Arabic

critical reading", in Majalla al-Asima, Published Dept. of

Arabic, University College, November, 2009.

2. Encyclopedic articles in Vishwa sahitya Kosam, Vol 6,

State Institute of Encyclopedic Publications, Govt of

Kerala

3. Article titled "Biruda padyapadhati anivaryamaya

parishkaranam" published in Madhyamam daily on

09/07/2009

T. Abdul Jaleel 1. Article titled "Arabic journalism in Kerala", in Majalla

al-Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College,

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November, 2009.

Dr. K. Mohammed Ali

Askar

1. Jubran Khalil Jubran – Jeevitha Katha ( a book on

Jubran‟s biography} is under publication by Current

Books , Thrissure

E. Abdul Latheef 1. Mulakhasu ilm ul Faraid, Prescribed Text book,

University of Calicut.

2. Tafseerul Ayil Qur'an, Prescribed Text book, University

of Calicut.

3. Mulakhasu Thfseer ul ayathul Qura`an, Prescribed Text

book, University of Calicut.

4. hArticle titled "Arab women critics", in Majalla al-

Asima, Published Dept. of Arabic, University College,

November, 2009.

K. P. Abdul Latheef 1.Article titled "Use of technology in Education", in Majalla


November, 2009

Mohammed Salahudeen

Kaderi

1. Article titled "Influence of Islam in Arabic elegy", in Majalla


November, 2009

13. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college

1. Active participation of the students and faculty of department in the various activities of

the college

2. Participation in the social service and civic activities of the college

14. Methods of continuous student assessment

Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of test

papers, assignments, group discussions, field trips, projects and seminars in each subject.

Various competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a mechanism to

give exposure to general awareness.

15. Placement record of the past students

A. Placement of Students: 2004-2009

Students

Degree PG M. Phil Ph. D.

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

Govt. sector - - 8 1 6 3 1 -

Pvt. Sector 10 - 2 - 2 3 4 -

Autonomous - - - - - - - -

Self Employed 20 - 5 - 2 - - -

Others 25 5 10 - 2 - - -

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B. Student Achievements: 2004-2009

Students

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Male Fem Male Fem Male Fem Male Fem Male Fem

U.G. Rank - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 1 -

P. G. Rank - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1

UGC NET 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - -

Sports - - 1 - - - 1 - 1 -

Training - - - - - - - - - -

Extra Curricular - - - - - - - - - -

17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past

five years:

1. During the period between 2004 to 2009, the P. G. Students of the department

secured 5 university first ranks and 100 % success rate in M.A. Arabic degree

examination

2. The outstanding performance by the B. A. Students in achieving 5 ranks at

university level during the last five years.

3. Research activities are being done by the department through seminars and group

discussions.

4. Four Students are qualified UGC (NET) and are engaged in research pursuing PhD in

different University research centers.

5. Active participation of the students of the department in extra curricular activities

and other social programmes

6. The department offers UGC's career oriented add-on courses in Functional Arabic for

the last three years.

7. The department functions as a nexus and consultancy between the Arab countries and

local job aspirants.

8. It provides more than 20 national and international Arabic periodicals and journals.

9. Effective tutorial system is functioning in the department under class groups and

group tutors.

10. Special orientation classes for UGC NET and other competitive examinations.

11. The departmental library has a computerized cataloguing system of books and

journal articles.

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18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action

taken on that: NIL

19. Plan of action of the department for the next five years:

1. The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and

techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology.

2. The department will organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and

invited Lectures

A detailed plan of action is given below:

a. Curricular activities

1. The department is planning to take up new programmes in undergraduate, post

graduate and research levels.

2. New Curriculum for the Undergraduate programme in Arabic: The department

of Arabic hosted a five day workshop conducted by the Board of studies in Arabic

(Pass) and formulated a restructured curriculum for the undergraduate programme in

Arabic as per the guidelines given by the Kerala State Higher Education Council

3. New Syllabi for M.A. Arabic Course: The syllabi for the P.G. course in Arabic has

been revised for the 2010 admission to M.A. Arabic course

4. New course: The department is planning to offer a Certificate course in Translation

as a part of the soft skill development programme of the college.

b. Add-on Courses

The department has been offering UGC's career oriented add-on courses in Functional

Arabic. They are Certificate course in Modern Arabic with Computer Applications, Diploma

Course in Functional Arabic and Advance Diploma course in commercial Arabic. The

course has been conducting successfully for the last four years. The department is planning

to expand the scope of the course with adequate curricular changes.

C. Library Up gradation:

1. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Arabic

2. Subscription of esteemed national and international research journals

3. Shifting the present library to a large room with more reading facilities

d. Research

1. Improvement of research standards and facilities.

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2. Finding out new areas and dimensions of research

E. Extension activities for public and students

1. Conduct of seminars and symposium in various subjects and issues related to

contemporary Arabic literature and culture.

2. Department facilities of library will be made available to students from other

institutions and the students of the Institute of Distance Education, University of

Kerala.

3. Coaching classes for UGC NET and other competitive examinations like that of

Kerala Public Service Commission.

4. Preparation and supply of study materials and tools for Institute of Distance

Education, University of Kerala.

5. Functions as a nexus between the Gulf countries and local public job aspirants.

6. Translation and attestation works of documents related to travel, business, academic,

commercial, legal, medical, governmental and diplomatic fields.

7. Women‟s Cell and counseling programmes for female students

20 . Consultancy

Collaboration with KELTRON for developing language related tools like word

processing softwares as a part of the AKSHAYA project of Kerala IT Mission.

Authorized translators of the Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and

Ministry of Home, Govt. of Kerala.

21. Other highlights of the Department

Department Website : The department of Arabic has been maintaining a website of its

own with the following URL: http://arabicuniversitycollege.yolasite.com/. It is a free

website developed by the faculty which shows light on all the aspects and activities of

the department.

National Seminar on "Post Modern Trends in Contemporary Arabic Literature" :

The department of Arabic organized a one day national seminar on October 21, 2009

with the financial assistance of the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala. The

seminar focused on the post modern trends in contemporary Arabic literature. Eight

research papers were presented in the seminar using PowerPoint facilities. More than 150

people from different parts of the state were participated in the seminar.

http://arabicuniversity.yolasite.com/

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Alumni Association: The department formed an Alumni association of old students and

former teachers on 14th November, 2009.

Workshop for designing the undergraduate programme in Arabic: The department of

Arabic has hosted a five day workshop on 16-20 March 2009 conducted by the Board of

studies in Arabic (Pass) and formulated a restructured curriculum for the undergraduate

programme in Arabic as per the guidelines given by the Kerala State Higher Education

Council. The syllabi will came in to force from the 2010 admission onwards.

Department Journal : The Department started proceedures to register a standard

journal in Arabic on behalf of the department with the title : " Majalla al-Asima".

Symposium on Palestine resistance poetry : The Department has organized a

symposium on Palestine resistance poetry and Mahmud Darwish on 19th August 2008.

Arabic Association : The department has formulated an Arabic Association of students

with various programmes and the association is actively engaged in different curricular

and non academic activities of the department. The newly elected Association has

already organized different programmes like quiz competition, Essay writing, etc.

Remedial coaching: The department has been conducting remedial coaching for

backward students by utilizing the facilities in the department. Remedial

teaching is being organized on working days, after the regular teaching hours of

the college or before the starting of classes whichever is convenient for the

students. However remedial teaching is being organized during the holidays

and vacations for those students who are genuinely in need of such intensive

coaching.

Coaching class for UGC NET Examination: The faculty of the department is carrying

out the coaching class for UGC NET examination in Arabic for the P G students of the

department during extra hours and holidays.

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Orientation class for PSC competitive examinations: The department is conducting

orientation classes for PSC competitive examinations in Arabic for Degree, P G and M.

Phil. students of the department during holidays.

Internet browsing and communication facility: The department provides facility for

internet browsing and communication for the students of the department.

Computer awareness programme: The department provides facility for the creation of

basic awareness on computer by extending the available facility to the students of the

department and for P.G. students the facility is made available for their project report

preparation.

Overhead projector aided teaching: The faculty at the department utilizes the modern

technological advancements in teaching in addition to the lecture mode of teaching. Over

head projector is used to improve the teaching process.

Extension Lectures: The Faculty members of the department had given lectures on

different topics for the students of Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala

during 2006-2008.

Departmental Students Grievance Redressal Cell: Department is having an actively

working grievance redressal cell and a body of the faculty is coordinating the activities

of the grievance cell. Students are freely approaching the cell for their problems in and

out of the campus, problems they are facing during travel, in their studies etc. and the

faculty members of the cell are effectively solving the problems.

Study Tours: The department organizes study tour programmes of different duration for

the students of degree and PG classes in order to give the students an exposure to

different geographical areas.

Consultancy Services: The faculty of the department is giving consultancy services of

translation work of the Office of the Protector of Emigrants, Govt. of India and Ministry

of Home, Govt. of Kerala. The department collaborated with Keltron for developing

language and word processing tools in Arabic as a part of the AKSHAYA project of

Kerala IT Mission.

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Computerized Library Catalogue System: The departmental Library has automated a

computerized cataloguing and indexing system of the library books and journal articles.

The system has been used for cataloguing the various journal entries under hundreds of

titles which will be an efficient source for research activities of the department.

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty

Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc

The department offers only subsidiary Biochemistry for Zoology and Botany main students;

hence the details of students are not available.

Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years and the

contribution of the faculty to those changes:

The present course is running based on the syllabus which was revised on 2004. From the next academic

year onwards the syllabus has been thoroughly revised under CBCSS

Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:

Not available

Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories

and other such resources:

Item

Total number

Enhancement in last five years

Library

125 books

20 books

Computer

1 computer

1 computer

Laboratories

PH meter, Colorimeter-2, Electronic

balance, Hot air oven, Centrifuge

and Spectrophotometer.

Colorimeter-1

Sl. No. Name Designation Qualification Experience

1. Dr. Radhika A. Lecturer M.Sc, Ph. D

3 ½ years

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LCD/

Internet

Con./Laptop

/ Digital

camera

Internet connection for browsing – 1


Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:

Using conventional teaching aids in classrooms. Practical demonstrations and experiments are

done in the laboratory. Moreover the students are given assignments and seminars for the

enhanced learning process.

Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:

Tutorial hours are utilized for the academic and personal counseling of students

Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past

five years:

Seminars/Conferences/Symposia/Workshops attended and Publications during the past 5

years

1. XV International Symposium on Atherosclerosis, Ox-LDL and expression of

macrophage specific functions: Lysosomal degradation dependent/independent

pathways, Abstract no.p728, Citation: Atherosclerosis Supplements, Vol.10, Issue 2.

June 14-18th 2009, Boston, MA, USA (Abstracted).

2. 21st Kerala Science Congress. Upregulation of macrophage specific functions mediated

by modified proteins. 28-31st January 2009, Kollam (Abstracted)

3. 21st Annual Conference of the Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research, 8-10

th

December 2008, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Annamalai University,

Tamilnadu (Paper Presentation)

4. 76th annual Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemist India [SBC (I)], Sri

Venkateswara University, Tirupati, November 25-27th 2007 ( Poster Presentation)

5. Symposium on “Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism”, Department of Biochemistry,

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27-28th, 2007(Paper Presentation).

6. Symposium on Molecular Diagnostics, Department of Biochemistry, University of

Kerala, Trivandrum, 24th-25

th March 2006.

7. International Conference on “Antioxidants & Free radicals in Health-Nutrition & radio

protectors” and IV Annual Conference of the society for free Radical research in India

(SFRR). St. Johns National academ6y of Health sciences, Bangalore, 10-12th January

2005 (Paper Presentation).

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8. “Symposium on Bioethics” conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research, New

Delhi and Kerala State Institute of Health and Family Welfare, TVPM, July 10-13th

2005.

9. 73rd

Annual meeting of the society of Biological Chemist India (SBC (I)) held at G.B.

pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar, November 21-24th 2004 (B.S.

Narasinga Rao-Best Presentation Award).

10. 28th All India Cell Biology Conference and Symposium on Genome Biology, organized

by the Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB) at the National Center for Human Genome

Studies & Research, Punjab University, Chandigarh, December 1-3rd

,2004 (Paper

Presentation).

11. XVII Annual Conference of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research & International

Symposium on Atherosclerosis, December 21-23rd

, 2004, Trivandrum.

List of Publications (Journal full papers & Abstracts)

International -4

1. Ox-LDL and expression of macrophage specific functions: Lysosomal degradation

dependent/independent pathways, Abstract no.p728, Citation: Atherosclerosis

Supplements, Vol.10, Issue 2. June 2009.

2. A Radhika, SS Jacob, PR Sudhakaran. Influence of oxidatively modified LDL on

Monocyte-macrophage differentiation. Mol Cell Biochem, 305:133-143, 2007.

3. Sudhakaran PR, Jacob SS, Radhika A: Monocyte-macrophage differentiation in vitro:

Fibronectin-dependent Upregulation of certain macrophage specific activities. Glycoconj

J. 24(1): 49-55, 2007.

4. A. Radhika, VB Sameer Kumar, PR Sudhakaran. Production of Extracellular Superoxide

dismutase (EC-SOD) by Monocyte-macrophage in culture, Proceedings of 73rd

Annual

Meeting of the Society of Biological Chemists (SBC (I)) abstract no-36, Nov 2004.

5. A Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Oxidant stress and production of Superoxide dismutase

(SOD) by Monocyte-macrophage in culture. Abstract no; 73: pg-71, Proceedings of the

Annual conference of Society for Free Radical Research, 2005.

6. A Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Production of Matrix metalloproteinases by Monocyte-

macrophage: modulation by modified proteins. Abstract no. 27, 2007.

7. Radhika and PR Sudhakaran. Upregulation of MMP-9 production in Monocyte by

oxidized LDL. Proceedings of SBC (I), abstract no: 26, 2007.

8. "Upregulation of macrophage-specific functions by oxLDL: Lysosomal degradation

dependent/independent pathways. (Communicated to Atherosclerosis-2009).

Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:

1) Member Board of Studies (Biochemistry-2009 onwards)

2) Active participation in framing syllabus for UG Courses, BSc Regular & Restructured

Courses in Biochemistry (2009 onwards)

3) Member Board of examiners (UG-2006 onwards)

Membership in Scientific Societies

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1. Life Member of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research(ISAR)

2. Life member of Kerala Academy of Science (KAS)

3. Annual Member of Indian Science Congress (ISC)

4. Member Indian Society of Cell Biology (ISCB)

5. Member Society of Biological Chemists (India) SBC(I)

6. Member Society for Free Radical Research

Collaboration with other departments and institutions:

Nil

Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years

None

Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:

None

Methods of continuous student assessment:

Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct

of monthly test papers and assignments

Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the

student placements

Not available

Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past five

years:

Teacher attained Ph.D in Biochemistry (2009)

Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and action taken

on that:

None

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DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY 1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty

2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2009-

10)



The PG syllabus was revised in 2007. K. Rajeev, Head of the Department of Botany was a member of the

PG Board which effected the revision. New emerging areas in life sciences such as Bioinformatics and

Nano Biotechnology were added in the syllabus. Steps for restructuring the Degree course by the

introduction of the credit and semester system was initiated by Higher Education Council and University of

Sl.

No Name Designation Qualification Experien

ce

Years

1. Sri. K.RAJEEV, Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc. ; M. Phil. 28

2. Sri.TK.DINESH KUMAR Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc. 27

3. Sri. R. GOVINDAPILLA Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc. ; M. Phil. 27

4. Dr.V.BABU Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 26

5. Sri.V.A. SASEENDRA

BABU

Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; L.L.B. 25

6. Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 23

7. Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ Reader M. Sc.; PhD 23

8. Dr.I.MINI Sel.Gr.Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 21

9. Dr. SUBRAMANIYAN S. Sr. Gr. Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD; 8

10. Dr. SANDHIA G. S. Sr. Gr. Lecturer M. Sc; M. Phil; PhD 6

11. Dr.T.S.SWAPNA Lecturer M. Sc.; PhD 13

Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep

B. Sc. Botany 132 92 40 33 99 Nil

M. Sc. Botany 27 1 26 6 21 Nil

M.Phil 5 1 4 3 2 Nil

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Kerala in 2008. Dr. Kishor Mohan Reader in Botany was the coordinator for the restructuring of B.Sc.

Botany course. K Rajeev, Head of the Department of Botany, Dr. Murugan Reader in Botany, Dr. I Mini,

Dr. Subramaniyan S. and Dr. Swapna were the other members of this Department to take part in the

restructuring task. The restructuring will be effected from 2010 in the Kerala University. The faculty has

been associated with the modernization curricula of B.Sc. and M.Sc. Botany courses by serving as members

of board of studies of both PG and UG.

4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:

Programme Year Total

No. Success rate Drop out rate

B Sc

2004 - 05 40 31 6

2005 - 06 40 33 5

2006 - 07 40 32 4

2007- 08 40 31 5

2008 – 09 40 32 4

M Sc

2004 - 05 12 12 0

2005 - 06 12 12 0

2006 - 07 12 12 0

2007- 08 12 12 0

2008- 09 12 12 0

5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories


Item Total number Enhancement in last five

years

Library

3874 books and 4 subscribed journals

240 books

Computer

6 computers and 2 printers 1 printer with

scanner

4 computers 1 printer

with scanner

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Laboratories

The Botany Department possess equipments which

include, Thermocycler, UV- VIS Spectroscope,

Deep freezer, Cold Centrifuge, Gel Doc, Electrophoretic apparatus Vertical and Horizontal

with Power packs, Colorimeters, pH meters, Hot air

ovens, Soxhlet apparatuses, Glass distillation units, Autoclave, Laminar air flow chambers, 4 Electronic

Balances,. Glass distillation unit, Binocular

Microscopes, Stereo microscope, soil pH meter, DO meter, binocular, Rotary evaporator, Flame

Photometer, Turbidity meter, Conductivity meter,

Muffle Furnace, Microkjeldal, Sand bath, Water

bath, Double Distillation units, Micro photography equipment, Refrigerators, Mini-centrifuge, DNA

sequencer, Millipore water purifier, Over Head

Projector and Generator Two Laboratories are air conditioned

UV- VIS Spectroscope -1,

Deep freezer -1,

Cold Centrifuge - 1,

Soxhlet apparatuses - 3,

Electronic Balances - 2,

Over Head Projector - 2

Refrigerators - 2

LCD/ Internet

Con./Laptop/

Digital

camera

LCD projector – 1

Internet connection to Computer Lab, Library

and HoD's room.

Digital camera - 1

LCD projector – 1

Internet connection– 3

Digital camera - 1

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6. Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:

Overhead projectors and LCD projector are used as teaching aids in classroom teaching. LCD

Projectors are used for M. Phil., M. Sc. and UGC CSIR NET Classes. As part of curriculum,

field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their visual perception.

Seminars and the lectures by eminent scientists in the field of Botany and Biotechnology

Herbarium

. The University College Herbarium is the

well known herbarium of the erstwhile

Travancore state possessing accessions from

different parts of India, South India, in

particular and is recognized as a reference

centre for Taxonomic research by Botanic

Survey of India (Ministry of Environment,

Govt. of India), other Universities of India and

The Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, England.

Plant collections as far back from 1887 have

been deposited here in with a total of 13,690

accessions on record till date.

Duplicate herbarium sheets of several

collections have been generously contributed

for constituting the herbarium for Tropical

Botanical Garden and Research Institute,

Palode, Thiruvananthapuram. Flowering plants

have been arranged as per well known

Bentham & Hooker system within 200

families. This centre has provided the basic

support for publication of important flora like

„Flora of Presidency of Madras‟ (J.S. Gamble,

1925), „Flowering plants of Travancore‟ (M.

Rama Rao, 1914), and „The Forest Trees of

Travancore‟ (T. F. Bourdillion, 1908), as well

as several Ph.D thesis. Eminent Botanists like

T.F. Bourdillion, A.Meebold, M.Rama Rao, K.

Vencoba Rao, Dr. A. Abraham, Dr. S.P.

Joseph, Prof. K. Chandrasekharan Nair and

Prof. K. Rajappan have contributed

substantially to the development of this

Herbarium. The Madras Herbarium,

Coimbatore and Culcutta Herbarium (Botanical

Survey of India) have contributed materials to

the University College Herbarium.

500 preserved specimens

has been raised over the

last five years

Museum The department maintains a museum of

preserved specimens and it has more than 500

plant specimens preserved in formalin.

150 preserved specimens

were raised during the

last 5 years

Permanent

slides

The department maintains a stock of

permanently preserved slide specimens and it

counts to about 1000 slides.

200 preserved slide

specimens were raised

during the last 5 years

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were organized for the benefit of students. Routine practical demonstrations are done in the

laboratories of the department. Moreover the students are given small project works,

assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process. Research students such as M.

Phil and Ph.D. students are asked to maintain discipline. Fortnightly seminars by the Post

graduate and research scholars are organized to update and motivate the students.

7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students:

Tutors are allotted for all classes including PG and UG. They are also given the necessary

guidance for academic and personal counseling of the students. Teachers in the department

have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students.

Individual attention is given for the students in their personal and academic problems.

8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the

past five years:

Name Refresher

courses

attended

Seminar/ workshops/ Conferences

Sri. K.RAJEEV, Two refresher

courses

1. National Seminar on Plant Genomics at

Dept. of Botany University of Kerala, 0n

2008

2.Worksop on restructuring of BSc. Degree

courses 2009 Feb

Sri. TK. DINESH

KUMAR

1. 2007 Jan. One Day seminar on Plant

Taxonomy organized by University of

Kerala and Indian Botanical Society

Kerala Chapter

2. 2008 One Day seminar on ethnobotany,

Dept. of Botany University of Kerala

3. Worksop on restructuring of BSc.

Degree courses 2009 Feb

Dr.V.BABU Eight Seminars

Sri. R.

GOVINDAPILLA 1. State level Seminar on Biotech and

Bioquest – Kerala 2004 Trivandrum.

2. Recent Trends in Molecular Biotech. 10

Jan 004

3. Nat. Sem cum Workshop in Botany for

College teachers.05-06 TVPM Sri.V.A.SASEENDRA

BABU

Six semiars

Dr.S.R.Deepthi Three seminars

Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ Three seminars

Dr.I.MINI Four Seminars

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Dr.SUBRAMANIYAN

S. 1. Attended the

Orientation

Programme in

Multidiscipline at

Academic Staff

College,

Thiruvananthapur

am from June 5 th

to July 2nd 2002.

2. Refresher course

in Environmental

Science from

03.08.05 to

24.01.05 at

Academic Staff

College,

University of

Kerala,

Thiruvananthapur

am.

3. Refresher course

in

BIOINFORMATI

CS from

17.01.06 to

07.02.06 at

Academic Staff

College,

University of

Kerala,

Thiruvananthapu

ram

4. Refresher

course in Life

sciences 2008

December

1. One day symposium conducted by

Association of Microbiologists of India

Trivandrum Chapter at Regional Research

Laboratory (CSIR) Trivandrum. 2002 Jan

2. Attended the L.V. Vaidyanathan memorial

talk on „Biodiversity of Silent Valley‟ at

Silent Valley National Park. 05

3. Attended a one day seminar on the „Status

of Silent Valley National Park‟ in

connection with the 20th year of declaration

as National Park. 2006

4. Attended a two-day National Seminar on

„Biodiversity and conservation –

Bioconserve 2006‟ at Govt. Victoria

College Jan 2006

5. Attended the L.V.Vaidyanathan memorial

talk on „Biotechnology‟ in Dec. 06.

6. Attended a one day Seminar with Software

Demonstration on Computer Aaided Drug

Design (CADD). 05/05/2006, by Centre for

Bioinformatics, Univ. of Kerala, TVPM

7. Attended a one day Seminar “EMERGING

TRENDS IN MICROBIAL

TECHNOLOGY” 10 Feb 2007 by PSGR

College Coimbatore

5. 2008 Attended a one day Seminar

“BIOPERL”, on 2008 by Centre for

Bioinformatics, Univ. of Kerala, TVPM

6. Worksop on restructuring of BSc. Degree

courses 2009 Feb

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9.Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:

Sl.

No.

Name Other academic activities

1. K. Rajeev 1. Member PG Board of studies University of Kerala

2. Member PG Board of studies University of Calicut

3. Coordinator Darwin bicentenary celebrations TVPM and

Kollam

4. Chairman Biology text book Committee for standards IX

to XII SERT Govt. of Kerala.

5. Coordinator Nature Club University College TVPM.

2. Sri .T. K.DINESH

KUMAR 1. Elected member of Academic Council Uni. Of Calicut 02-06 2. Member UG Board of studies University of Kerala 3. Elected member of Faculty of Science Univ. of Kerala 06-09 4. Fellow of Indian Botanical Society, Joint Secretary IBS Kerala Chapter

Dr. SANDHIA G. S. 1. Attended the

Orienta-tion

Programme in

Multidiscipline (IT

Oriented) at

Academic Staff

College,

Thiruvana-

nthapuram from 4th

Jan to 31st January,

2005.

1.Attended a two-day National Seminar on

„Biodiversity and conservation –

Bioconserve 2006‟ at Govt. Victoria

College,Palakkad


talk on „Biodiversity of Silent Valley‟ at

Silent Valley National Park. 2005

3. Attended a one day seminar on the „Status

of Silent Valley National Park‟ in

connection with the 20th

year of

declaration as National Park


talk on „Biotechnology‟ in Dec. 2006.

5.Attended the two-day National seminar on

„Science, Technology and Environment‟

organized by the Post graduate department

of Zoology at Govt. Victoria College,

Palakkad.

Dr.T.S.SWAPNA Nil 1.National seminar on GM crops and food

security at Sastha Bhavan, Pattom TVM on 17-11-09

2. International seminar on democratic and

secular education organized by Govt of Kerala , Kerala University Campus,

Kariavattom-4-12-08 to 6-12-08

3.Ethnobotany and III Annual general body

meeting of IBS Kerala chapter organized by IBS, Kerala chapter, Dept Botany, Univ.

Kerala, 31st October 2008

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3. Dr.V.BABU 1.Membr of Ind. Botanical Soc and Secretary of Kerala Chapter

2.Question Paper Setter Calicut University PG and UG 3.Member of Board of Studies – Faculty of Science KU 4.Member Indian Society for Phytomorphology

4. Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI 1. Member of Board of Examiners for M. Sc.

5.

.

Dr.OOMMEN P.SAJ 1.Question Paper setter University of Calicut

2.Science columnist in various dailies and periodicals

3.Presented several speeches through AIR and Door Darhan

.6 Dr.I.MINI 1. Member of Board of PG and UG examinations

7. Dr.

SUBRAMANIYAN S. 1.Compulsory Social Service Coordinator 2003- 2005

2.Carrier guidance Committee member 2002-2005.

3.Participated in centralized valuation B. Sc. Botany 2003-

2004

4.Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2003 – 2006

5. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. 2007.

6.Presented Lecture on GENE CLONING in connection with

the Inauguration of Botany Association, Government

College Chittur on 8th

December 2006

7.Guided M. Sc. BIOINFORMATICS Student of Bharathiyar

University, Coimbatore 2007

8.Member, PG Board of studies, Calicut University

9. Resource person for SRG training (for HS teachers)07-09

10. Dr. SANDHIA G.S. 1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2005 – 2009

2.Member of Board of Examiners MSc, Calicut University 08

11. Dr.T.S.SWAPNA 1. Member of Organizing committee of a National Seminar

at Trivandrum

10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Regional Cancer Centre,

Trivandrum Sree Chithira thirunal Res. Inst. TVPM TBGRI Palode

11. The thrust areas of the Department: 1. Plant Molecular Biology

12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years

Type & topic of the project Present status Sponsor

SARD Project KSCSTE (23 Lakhs) Completed KSCSTE Govt. of Kerala TVM

KSCSTE Project (Rs. 8.63 Lakhs)

KSCSTE

Ongoing

Project

KSCSTE Govt. of Kerala TVM

UGC Minor Project (Rs. 1.2 Lakhs) Ongoing

Project

UGC

UGC Minor Project (Rs. 88000) Ongoing

Project

UGC

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13. Publications of the faculty, for the past five years

Sl.

No Faculty Item / journal/ books/articles

1 Sri. K.RAJEEV, 1. Mariamma Cherian, K. Rajeev and N. Omanakumari.

“Ursolic acid-a cytotoxic triterpenoid of Coleus Zeylanicus (Benth)

Cramer and Hyptis suaveolens (L)Poit”. J. Cytol. Genet: 9, 93-99

2. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2005. Chromosomal variations

in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) don

(Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 66-67. Tenth all India conference on

Cytology and genetics. Organised by, Society of Cytologists and

geneticists, India.

3. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2006. Ajmalicine production in

in callus cultures of Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don

(Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 35-36. International Conference on

Ethnopharmacology and Alternative Medicine. Organised by

national Society for Ethnopharmacology at Amala Cancer Research

Centre, Thrissur, Kerala.

4. Jijoy Joseph, George Titus, Rajeev, K., Mariamma Cherian and

Roschen sasikumar. 2006. Investigation of endosymbiont theory

using genome signatures. In Abstracts p. 201-203. XVIII Kerala

Science Congress. Organised by KSCSTE, Jan. 2006.

Thiruvananthapuram.

5. Rajeev, K. and G. M. Nair. 2007genetic diversity in the

indigenous medicinal herb Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don as

revealed by RAPD analysis. Abst p. 22. Nationl Symp on plant

genome. Feb. 2007. BHindu Univity, Varanasi.

2 Dr.V.BABU 1. Babu, V., Ganga Devi. T., and Subramonium, A.

Antihyperglycaemic activity of Cassia kleinii leaf extract in glucose

fed normal rats and alloxan induced rats. Ind. J.

pharmacol.,2002.34:409-415.

2. Babu, V., Ganga Devi. T., and Subramonium, A. Antidiabetic

actvity of ethanol ext of Cassia kleinii leaf ext in streptozotocin

induced diabetic rats and isoln of an active principle & toxicity

evaln of the extract. Ind. J. pharmacol.,2003. 35:290-296.

3. Gayathri, G. and Babu, V. Pharmacognostic analysis of Azima

tetracantha Lam.(2009). Phytomorphology. 59(1&2). 47-50.

3 Sri.V.A.SASEEND

RA BABU

1. One Paper accepted in Anthropologist

4 Dr.S.R.DEEPTHI 1. Ayana Ravi, Remya R and Deepthi, S R. (2008). Antimicrobial

activity studies on Cissuc quadrangularis L. Ind. J. Bot. Research 4

(2): 201-204.

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2. Deepthi S R, Remya R and Thankamani V. (2008). Antibacterial

activity studies and phytochemical screening on methanol extract of

Alstonia scholaris R. Br. Res. J. Biotech. 3(4): 40-43.

3. Remya R, Shabana, M and deepthi S R.. Bioactivity studies on

Nerium odorum Soland. Ind. J. Bot. Res. (accepted)

4. Deepthi S R, Remya R and Thankamani V.. Antifungal activity

studies anfd phytochemical scrrening on the methanol extract of

Alstonia scholaris. Fitotherapia (communicated).

5 Dr.OOMMEN

P.SAJ

1. Oommen P. Saj and John E. Thoppil, Cytotoxic studies and

Exploration of Essential Oil in Two species of Corymbia.J.

Cytol. Genet. 7 (NS) : 131- 139 (2006).

2. Oommen P. Saj and John E. Thoppil Exploration of essential

oil of Beaufortia sparsa R.Br. , GEOBIOS 34: 13- 16 (2007).

3. Oommen P. Saj, Rony K. Roy and S S.V. Chem. Composition

and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oil of Feijoa

Sellowiana O.Berg. , Journal of Pure and Applied

Microbiology, 2 (1) 227- 230 (2008).

4. Ayana Ravi and Oommen P. Saj. Cytotoxic and

Antimicrobial studies on “ AROGYAPACHA” , Kerala

Ginseng ( Trichopus zeylanicus ssp. Travancoricus Burkill. Ex.

Narayanan) Leaf extract. Mansa M.M., Abstracts( National

Symposium ) Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Trivandrum

p. 81-82 (2008).

5. Ayana Ravi and Oommen P. Saj. Antimicrobial activities of the

Leaf, Bark and Fruit pericarp extracts of Terminalia bellerica.

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 3 (1) 239- 242

(2009).

6. Chitra P and Oommen P.Saj Morphogenetic and Antimicrobial

studies on Andrographis echioides J. of Pure and Applied

Microbiology, 4 (1) (2009) (In Press)

6

Dr. I. MINI

1. Radhika C G, Mini I andGanga Devi T (2004). Studies on Abiotic

parameters in a tropical fresh water lake- Vellayani Lake,

Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Pollution Research 23 (1) :

49-63.

2. Mini I, Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T (2003). Hydrological

studies on a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river,

Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, South India. Pollution Research 22 (4)

: 617- 626.

3. Mini I, Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Distribution of

photosynthetic pigments in a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river,

Thirunvanathapuram. South Kerala. The Ekologia 7(1-2): 45- 48

4. Mini , C G Radhika and T Ganga Devi. (2003). Hydrological

studies on a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram river,

Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala, South India. Pollution Research 22 (4)

: 617- 626.

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5. Mini, I Radhika C G and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Distribution

of photosynthetic pigments in a lotic ecosystem- Vamanapuram

river, Thirunvanathapuram. South Kerala. The Ekologia 7 (1-2):

45- 48

6. Mini, I Jayaraman P R and Ganga Devi T. (2008). Nutrient

dynamics in the sedimentary environment of a lotic ecosystem,

Vanapuram river, Thirunvananthapuram, Kerala, South India.

Indian Joural of Ecology and Ecoplanning 15 (1-2) : 125-134.

7. Mini I and Ganga Devi T Dynamics of trace metals in

Vamanapuram river South Kerala India Pollution research (

communicated)

8. Saranya K L , Salini C and Mini I.. Bioorganics and

allelopathic potential of an invasive weed Mikania scandens L.

Indian Journal of Phytological Research (Communicated)

9. Jayaraman P R, Mini I, Vasudevan Nair T and Ganga Devi.

T (2003). Dynamics of Biogeoorganics in the sediments of a lotic

ecosystem Karamana river, Kerala South India International Joural

of Ecology and Environmental sciences 29 :137-150.

10. Radhika, C G Mini I and Ganga Devi T (2004). Studies on

Abiotic parameters in a tropical fresh water lake- Vellayani Lake,

Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. Pollution Research 23 (1) :

49-63.

7 Dr. Subramanian S

1. Subramaniyan, S., Sandhia, G.S,, Prema, P. Control of xylanase

production without protease activity in Bacillus sp. by selection of

nitrogen source Biotech Letts- 23 (5), 369 - 371. (2001)

2. Subramaniyan, S. and Prema, P. (2002) Biotechnology of

Microbial Xylanases: Enzymology, Molecular Biology and

Appln. CRIT. REV.in Biotech 22(1),33-64.

3. Subramaniyan S. and Anusha, K. M. (2007) Rooting of

angiosperm Phylogeny A bioinformatic study.

Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb- 2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS

College.org

4. Subramaniyan, S. and Divya, V. Xylanases from a MTCC

culture Bacillus subtilis 1790 and a comparative study of

Xylanases from other microorganisms. Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb-

2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS College.org

5. Subramaniyan, S. and Prema P. (2009) Purification and

Characterization of Xylanases from Bacillus pumilus Enzyme

and Microbial Technology (Communicated).

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8 Dr. G S Sandhia 1. Lalit Arya, SANDHIA G. S., Malik S.S. and Sanjeev Kumar Singh (2001) Identification of Sorghum hybrids using RAPD markers. Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources 14: 229-230.

2. SANDHIA G. S. and Lalit Arya (2001) Principles of DNA

isolation and purification. In: Training manual on “PCR

based techniques for plant DNA fingerprinting” 13-17&65-

76, NBPGR, New Delhi.

3. Arya L, Sandhia G S, Singh S K, Rana M K, Malik S S (2006)

Analysis of Indian sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench]

cultivars and lines using RAPD markers J. Plant Biochemistry

and Biotechnology

15 (2)

4. 5.Sandhia G S. and Jijesh M. Protease from a MTCC culture

Bacillus subtilis 1790 in different low cost media.

Vinjanacinthamoni, Feb- 2007 E-journal maintained by SNGS

College.org

5. Sandhia, G. S. Subramaniyan, S. and Prema P. (2009)

Production and characterization of Alkaline proteinases from

Bacillus SGP-26 Bioresource Technology. (Communicated).

9 Dr. Swapna, T. S 1.Swapna, T. S. Salt stress induced changes on enzyme

activities during different developmental stages and of Rice

(Oryza sativa Linn). Indian Journal of Biotechnology. 2 pp

251-258 (2003)

2.Swapna, T. S., Binitha, M and Manju T.S. (2004) In vitro

multiplication in Kaempferia galanga Linn. Applied

Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 118(1-3): 233-41.

3.Swapna T S and Sabu. A.(2005) Salt stress in rice and the

biotechnological approaches for inducing tolerance. In

Biotechnology: Current perspectives and Potential

Applications. Ed. P.C. Trivedi. Pp 57 – 71.

4.Swapna, T. S. Callus induction and regeneration of plants from

anther cultures of rice: Impact of carbon sources and cold

shock of inflorescence. Brazilian Archives in Biology and

Technology. (Communicated).

5.Swapna, T.S. Esterase as a molecular marker for salt

tolerance in regenerated plants. Current Science

(Communicated).

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Publications of the faculty, for the past five years continuation PRESENTATION /

PUBLICATIONS in NATIONAL SEMINARS

1. Murugan K, Mohankumar C (2001) Ecophysiological features of Lumnitzera racemosa a

mangrove resistant to saline conditions. Proceedings of 13th

Kerala Science Congress,

Thrissur, 521-524.

2. Murugan K, Mohankumar C (2002) Cinnamyl alcohol NADPH- dehydrogenase, an

indicator of detecting plants based on their habitat. Proceedings of 14th

Kerala Science

Congress, Kochi. 459-462.

3. Anil Kumar, Murugan K and Mohan kumar C (2002) Stress induced features of basin

mangroves: a case for habitat dependent conservation -16th

Kerala Science Congress,

Calicut

4. Murugan K and Mohan kumar C (2003).Mineral Composition and its regulation in

mangroves 90th

Indian Science Congress, Bangalore, January, 2003

5. Manasa M G and Murugan K (2003) Richness and diversity of ants at Dhoni hills,

Palakkad of Southern Western Ghats 90th Indian science congress, Bangalore, 2003

6. Sajitha S. Rajan, Shilpa satheesh L , Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K. Evaluation of

antioxidant value from ethnic food plants consumed by the tribals of Chittor district.

10 Dr. Kishore Mohan 1. Kishor Mohan T C Pillai RSN and Mohankumar C (2004)

Activity of Lignin Biosynthesis enzymes During Fibre ring

and Shell formation of oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)

fruit- Tenera variety. International Journal of Oil Palm,

3&4: 11-15

2. Kishor Mohan T C and C Mohankumar (2004) Biochemical

changes in the Cell Wall of Oil Palm Fruit Mesocarp during

Development and Post-harvest storage. J. Food Sci.

Technol., 41 (2): 191-193

3.Gayathri, V Renjima, K Murugan and T C Kishor Mohan

(2006). Changes in the Nutritional, Antinutritional and

Antioxidant Char during Devet and Ripening of Jamaica

Cherry (M calabura) J.Phytol.Res. 19(2): 157-164

4. Murugan, K Kishor Mohan T C, Shilpa L. Satheesh and Sajitha

Rajan S. (2006) Nutritive and Antinutritive Characteristics of

Selected Wild Plants from South India. J.Phytol.Res. 19(2): 227-231

5. Sajitha Rajan S, Shilpa Satheesh L, Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan

K (2007) Value of ethnic foods in meeting antioxidant needs: the

wild plant connection. J Food Sci Technol, 44(4): 394-396 6. Sandeep B S, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C (2008)

Biochemical Analysis of the Nutraceutical Characteristics in the

Fruit Mesocarp of Palmyra Palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) J Food Sci Technol (Communicated)

7. Archana C S, Remya Krishnan, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C

(2008) Changes in the nutraceutical potential of Ceylon Olive (Elaeocarpus serratus L.) at different stages of fruit

maturation.J.Phytol Res ( Communicated)

8. Gayathri T, Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K (2007) Purification

and Characterization of Polygalacturonase-3 from Jamaica Cherry

(Muntingia calabura Linn). J. Plant Biochemistry &

Biotechnology.16(2): 127-130

9. Jeejamol, C.. Anil Kumar VB, Kishor Mohan T C and Murugan K

(2007). Impact of fungicide Contaf 5E on active oxygen species

and Antioxidant enzymes in Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.,J .Curr.

Sci.10 (2): 647-652

10. Murugan K and Kishor Mohan TC (2007) Amelio-rative

mechanism of NaCl stress in Sesbania sesban (L.) Merr. Indian J

of Plant physiol. 12 (4): 373-377.

11. Anil kumar V B, Jeejamol C, Murugan K and Kishor Mohan T C

(2007) Biochemical analysis of the nutraceutical characteristics in

Barbados cherry (Malpighia glabra L.) J.Phytol Res.20(2): 237-

242

12.

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National seminar on Medicinal Plants at Rajeev Gandhi Center For Biotechnology,

Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala 2006.

7. Murugan K , Harish S R, Sumitha S (2005). Antioxidant and Nutritive Value Associated

with Fruit Development and Maturation in Capsicum annuum L. var. Jwalamukhi 93rd

Indian Sci. Congress 2005, Hyderabad

8. Murugan K (2005) Micropropagation for the rapid multiplication of Tylophora indica

(Burm.f.) Merr. – a medicinal plant. 93rd

Indian Sci. Congress 2005, Hyderabad

9. Harish SR and Murugan K (2005). Biochemical survey of defense mechanism in

bryophytes: some observations.18th

Kerala Science Congress, January 2005,

Thiruvananthapuram.

10. Deepak RP, Renjima V, Murugan K Antioxidant Potential of Hemigraphis colorata

(Blume) H.G.Hallier and Rhinacanthus nasutus (Linn). Kurz. – a search Kerala Science

Congress kannur, Kerala, 2007

11. Swapna, T.S. Effect of carbon sources and growth regulators in androgenic callus

formation and green plant regeneration in rice. Paper presented in “Biohorizon” the 6th

National Symposium on Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, held at Indian

Institute of Technology, New Delhi. March 12-13, 2003.

12. Swapna, T.S. Effcet of carbon sources and cold shock of inflorescence in anther culture

of rice. Paper presented in “Biohorizon” the 6th

National Symposium on Biochemical

Engineering and Biotechnology, held at Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.

March 12-13, 2003

13. Swapna, T.S and Manju, T.S. Rapid in vitro multiplication of Hemidesmus indicaus – a

valuable medicinal plant. Presented in the International conference on “Emerging

frontiers at the interface of chemistry and biology” Trivandrum, April 28 – 30. 2003.

14. Swapna, T.S and Binitha, M. In vitro induction of somatic embryogenesis and multiple

shoots in Kaempferia galanga. Presented in the International conference on “Emerging

frontiers at the interface of chemistry and biology” Trivandrum, April 28 – 30. 2003.

15. Swapna, T.S, Isozyme marker for salt tolerance in rice. Presented in International

Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research

Laboratory, Trivandrum, India on April 2001.

16. Swapna, T.S, Effect of maltose, sucrose and growth regulators in androgenic callus

formation and green plant regeneration in rice, Presented in International Conference on

New Horizons in Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research Laboratory,

Trivandrum, India on April 2001.

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17. Swapna, T.S, Effect of salt stress on enzyme activity in callus and different

developmental stages of rice, Presented in International Conference on New Horizons in

Biotechnology, organised by Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum, India on April

2001.

18. Swapna, T.S and Nambisan, P. Variations in esterase banding pattern in rice at different

developmental stages and under stress. Presented in National Symposium in Recent

trends in Biotechnology held at Karnataka Agricultural University on January 1997.

19. Shilpa satheesh, Sangeetha G, Murugan K and Rajeev K, Callus cultures of Coccinia

indica W & A as a source of trypsin protease inhibitors- a potential insecticidal and

antitumour agent, National seminar “From Chromosome to genomes- challenges and

prospects”, Thiruvanathapuram, 2008.

20. Bobby. T.Edwin & C.Mohankumar. Molecular identifications of Proutista moesta as the

vector and the phylogenetic analysis of KWD phytoplasma. Extended Abstracts XVIII

Kerala Science Congress(2006) 481-483.

21. D.K. Sathish & C.Mohankumar. Identification of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)

varieties using RAPD markers Extended Abstracts XVIII Kerala Science Cong. (06).

22. Sunukumar.S.S, Murugan.K. & Mohankumar.C. Variability in amplification of

Phytoplasma in Kerala wilt Diseased Coconut palms. Proceedings of the 20th Kerala

Science Congress (2008). 284-287.

23. Reeja Rajab, Murugan K and Mohan kumar C, Intraspecific DNA polymorphism in

Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni. The natural sweetener by RAPD and DDRT, PP 46-47, 2008,

XVIII Swadeshi Science Congress, Thiruvananthapuram

24. I Mini & T Ganga Devi . Seasonal fluctuations in the macro and trace elements in a

submerged aquatic lithophyte- Tristicha ramosissima willis associated with

Vamanapuram river, Thiruvananthapuram Kerala at 6th

Indian Environmental Science

Congress held at ThirunanathapuramMay 2007.

25. A S Reshmi C G Radika, I Mini & T Ganga Devi Cadmium a mounting Danger on

Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district ,Kerala at 6th



26. Deepthi S R, Soorya R , Ajith R and Thankamani V.. Antimicrobial activity of leaf and

stem bark extract of Alstonia scholaris R Br. National seminar on medicinal plants

organized by Pharmacognosy Unit, Ayurveda College, Tvpm. March 8-9, 2000

27. Deepthi S R, Scott William and Thankamani V. Phytochemical screening of the stem

bark extract of Alstonia scholaris R Br. National Seminar on phytochemicals and

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Nutrition organized By Centre for development of Science and Technology on 8 January

2001.

28. Deepthi S R, Sasidharan V K, Rajamma V and Thankamani V Antibacterial, antifungal

and pesticidal activities of leaf, stem bark extracts of Alstonia scholaris R Br. 13 th

Kerala Science Congress, 29-31 January 2001. organized by State committee on Science

technology and Environment.

29. Deepthi S R, Scott William and Thankamani V. Bioactivity studies and phytochemical

scrrening on leaf, stem bark, root bark of Alstonia scholaris. 17 th Kerala Science

Congress, 29-31 January 2005. organized by State committee on Science technology and

Environment.

30. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2005. Chromosomal variations in callus cultures of

Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 66-67. Tenth all India

conference on Cytology and genetics. Organised by, Society of Cytologists and

geneticists, India.

31. K. Rajeev and G. M. Nair. 2006. Ajmalicine production in in callus cultures of

Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don (Apocynaceae) In:Abstracts p. 35-36. Internatl Conf

on Ethnopharmacol and Alternative Medicine. Organised by national Society for

Ethnopharmacology at Amala Cancer Research Centre, Thrissur, Kerala.

32. Jijoy Joseph, George Titus, Rajeev, K., Mariamma Cherian and Roschen sasikumar.

2006. Investigation of endosymbiont theory using genome signatures. In Abstracts p. 201-

203. XVIII Kerala Science Congress. Organised by KSCSTE, Jan. 2006.

Thiruvananthapuram.

33. Rajeev, K. and G. M. Nair. 2007genetic diversity in the indigenous medicinal herb

Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) Don as revealed by RAPD analysis. Abstracts p. 22.

National Symposoum on plant genome. Feb. 2007. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

34. Reshmi A S, Radika C G, Mini I Ganga Devi T Cadmium a mounting Danger on

Vellayani Lake, Thiruvananthapuram district ,Kerala at 6th



35. Subramaniyan S. and Prema P. (2002) One day symposium conducted by Association of

Microbiologists of India Trivandrum Chapter at Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR)

Trivandrum. 2002 Jan

36. Subramaniyan (2007) Industrial Application of Microbial Xylanases Paper presented at

One Day Seminar by Dep. Microbial Tech. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women

Coimbatore Feb 10th 2007

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37. Subramaniyan and Vijitha V. (2008) Effect of phytoextracts on Rhizoctonia solani

(Sheath Blight Pathogen) at One Day Seminar by Dep. Microbial Tech. PSGR

Krishnammal College for Women Coimbatore Jan 2008

14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:

a. HOD of Dept. Sri. Rajeev K was the convenor of Darwin Bicentenary celebrations Trivandrum

Chapter

b. Identifiction of Taxonomical Materrials,

c. Provides Facility for Project work for B. Sc. Botany , B.Sc. Biotechnology and PG

d. Water Quality Analysis

e. Many students of the Department are members of National Service Scheme and are

involved in commendable social service

15. Methods of continuous student assessment:

The Department regularly conducts Seminars and Test papers prescribed by the University

for Continuous Assessment. Assignments in each subject are given to both B.Sc. and M.Sc.

students. The results are published and genuine grievances are rectified.

16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the dept to the

student placements

Degree

Year of pass Higher studies Employment Others

2004-05 10 5 9

2005-06 9 7 8

2006-07 7 6 8

2007-08 7 6 7

2008-09 7 5 5

PG

Year of pass

Higher studies

Employment Others

2004 1 5 3

2005 1 7 3

2006 1 6 5

2007 2 7 3

2008 2 4 4

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17. Significant achievements of the department faculty and students during the past

five years:

UGC CSIR NET Coaching Classes

The department has successfully organized UGC CSIR NET Coaching Classes for Life

Sciences under the Continuing Education sub-centre, University College.

Coaching Programme of Government of Kerala for Gifted students in science was

organized by Department of Botany.

Department Publishes a half yearly science magazine

Ph.D awarded

1) Mr. Kishor Mohan 2) Mr. Murugan K 3) Miss. Sharmila L B 4) Smt. Subhashini J

5) Mr. Boby T Edwin 6) Mr. Sathish D K 7) Mr. Thomas Bennan (Thesis submitted)

8 Mr. P R Jayaraman 9 Mr. V Babu 10 Mrs. Mini I 11 Mrs. Arathy M S 12 Mrs. C G Radhika

13 Mrs. Prasannakumari A A 14 Mrs. T R Jayakumari

Ph. D. Synopsis Submitted

1Mrs. Jayasree Sukumar 2 Pradeep Sankar

Rank Holders

2006, M.Sc Sajitha Rajan S I rank 2006, M.Sc Shipa Satheesh L IV Rank

2009 MSc Pratheesh IV rank

Patents

Dr. C.Mohankumar, has filed two patents based on the findings of his research group.

1. Novel method for the extraction and purification of stevioside from Stevia

rebaudiana Bertoni, a non-carbohydrate sweetner (File No.01436/2006)

Major Findings

Elaeis guineensis RAPD marker tnrp-28 genomic sequence for the identification of Tenera

variety. GenBank accession No. EF635500 through GenBank submission

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Stevia rebaudiana ent-kaurenoic acid 13-hydroxylase gene was identified and the new

sequence got a GenBank accession No. EU722415 through GenBank submission by

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Sequence of Kerala wilt disease Phytoplasma gene was identified with GenBank accession

No. AY 158660 through GenBank submission by ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Invited talks

1. Prof. Trevor Hocking, University of Wolverhampton, UK presented a talk related to

Genetically modified plants and its impact in society on 29/06/2007

2. Dr.A.Sasidharan memorial Lecture series started with an inaugural talk by

Dr. Christopher Augur, University of Paul Cezanne, Marseille, France on Water Hyacinth –

A potential raw material for production of Bioethanol

3. The Department in collaboration with Kerala Biodiversity Board and Sasthra sahithya

Parishad planned to celebrate Charles Darwin Bicentenary Celebration for one year from

12/ 02/ 2009. The programme includes seminars, quiz, essay writing and painting

competition across Thiruvananthapuram district by participating students from plus two to

college level. Sri. K Rajeev, Head of the Department is the joint convener of the all Kerala

committee of Charles Darwin Bicentenary Celebrations.

Refresher Courses/Workshop

To enrich the faculty, the department has organized refresher courses and workshops

for the selected members of the teaching faculty for the all the colleges of University of

Kerala, M.G.University and University of Calicut. The list of refresher courses is conducted

as follows.

1.Tissue culture training programme from 13-5-1994 to 27-5-1994 sponsored by department

of industries and commerce, Govt. of Kerala.

2.Refresher course in Botany sponsored by the Directorate of collegiate education. Govt. of

Kerala, March 6th- 27

th 1998.

3.Refresher course in Botany sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of

Kerala. December 1998.

4.Workshop on, „Tools and Technique in Applied Biology‟ from January 3rd

-8th

2002 was

organized by Plant Biochemistry Unit, Department of Botany, University College,

Thiruvananthapuram sponsored by Science Technology and Environmental Committee,

Govt. of Kerala.

5. Research Programme

In the field of Plant Science research, department has twin focus- Plant Biochemistry-

Molecular Biology and Environmental Biology.

The Plant Biochemistry Molecular Biology Unit of Department of Botany has been

focusing research activities in the following areas

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1. Biodiversity of Bryophytes and its biochemical and Physiological adaptations to

tolerance in relation to dehydration and dehydration stress.

2. Trypsin protease inhibitors from Cucurbitaceae and its antimicrobial, insecticidal and

antitumour properties

3. Bioethanol production from Pistia and Salvinia

4. Molecular and biochemical specificities to oxidative stress tolerance in Mangroves

18. Remarks about the department in the first assessment report, if any, and

action taken on that: NIL


1. The department intends to establish full fledged laboratories in Microbiology and

Phytochemistry to conduct research projects

2. Renovation of Biotechnology and Physiology Laboratories has been initiated.

3. Department intends to extend internet facility to Department Library.

4. Department intends to start add on course on Tissue culture and Microbiology.

5. Department intends to equip the seminar hall with an audio system and to furnish it

with Jefferson Chairs, so that students can comfortably attend and take note in

classes and seminars.

6. Department has initiated two more green houses in its Botanical garden

7. Botany Department has the charge of Nature Club of the College which plans to plant

selected rare trees in the campus

8. Department intends to subscribe more number of scientific journals

9. Department intends to create its on Web Site

10. Botany Department has initiated steps to provide selected study materials to the

students through internet

11. The department will organize State Level and National Seminars

12. Botany Department intends to conduct more workshops in Plant Molecular Biology,

Microbiology and Tissue Culture

13. The department intends to establish a well equipped Laboratory facility for

Microbiology/Plant Pathology

14. Apart from the existing projects the Faculty of the Department will approach

various funding agencies to attain the above mentioned goals.

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178

15. Modern tools and techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology will

be used to improve teaching standards.

16. Department plans to renovate its Environmental Biology Laboratory and Library

17. The department intends to Establish a Bioinformatics Laboratory

20. Any other highlights

Coaching class for UGC-CSIR NET Examination:

The faculty of the department is carrying out the coaching class for UGC-CSIR

NET examination in Life Sciences for the P G students of the department during

holidays

Remedial coaching:

Department teaching staff members are engaged in remedial coaching

Internet browsing and communication facility:

Department provide facility for internet browsing and communication for the students of

the department.

Liquid crystal display and overhead projector aided teaching:

The faculty at the department utilizes the modern technological advancements in teaching

in addition to the lecture mode of teaching. Most of the modern topics are dealt with LCD

display utilizing power point presentations and class room lectures are assisted by Over head

projectors.

Alumni of P G Department of Botany:

An active community of the old students of the department is meeting frequently at

the department. In fact five out of 11 staff are themselves alumni of this department. The

Alumni is actively engaged in the developmental programmes of the department. Each

alumnus is conscious about the his or her responsibility in endeavors leading to the academic

excellance of the College.

Training programmes :

Short-term training programmes have been organized for the students of the department

in Mushroom cultivation and cultivation of Orchids and Anthurium.

Conduct of seminars and workshops:

In the year 2009 Botany department Organized seminar in association with National Science

day in the area of Bioinformatics

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179

3 day Work shop was organized by department of Botany on the restructuring of B.Sc.

Botany curriculum and was attended by several teachers from various Colleges affiliated to

University of Calicut

Medicinal plant Repository: Department is carrying out a conservation programme for

medicinal plants and presently the students of the department maintains 125 different rare

medicinal plants in pots.

Botanical Garden: The department maintains live plant specimens in the botanic garden

in the campus and utilizes the specimens in the teaching programme of the department.

Extension Lectures:

Members of Department of Botany are often invited as resource persons for various lectures

in and around Trivandrum

Department Grievance Cell:

Established a Department Grievance cell

Activities of Botany Association:

Botany association in association with Nature club organizes Quizz programmes, and Filed

trips to various places.

Field Studies: As the subject of Botany requires field studies, department organizes study

tour programmes of different durations for the students of various classes. In this programme,

field visits to neighbouring states are also included in order to give the students an exposure

to ecological and vegetational patterns of such areas.

Consultancy Services:

The faculty of the department is giving consultancy services in the identification of

plant/fungal specimens, in floriculture and mushroom cultivation and also in the preparation

of biological projects, teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections, photographs

and slides for projection. The students of neighbouring schools, colleges have used these

services.

Nature Club:

Department is coordinating the activities of the Nature club registered with World Wide Fund

for conservation of Nature and Natural resources. Students of various departments are the

members of the club. They actively participate in nature conservation and related the

awareness programmes.

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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

1. Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty

Sl.

No.

Name Designation Qualification Specialization Experience

1. Dr. Ajaikumar. N. Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.Phil, Ph.D. Organic

Chemistry.

29

2. Dr.Moly Marceline.C. Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

Ph.D Physical

Chemistry.

27

3. Peethambaran Achari.M.N. Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.Sc. Organic

Chemistry

27

4. Jacob Raj Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.Phil Inorganic

Chemistry

28

5. John.T.J.

.

Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.Phil Inorganic

Chemistry

27

6. Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

Ph.D Organic

Chemistry.

27

7. Prasanna Chandran Pillai.T. Sel.Gr.

Lecturer

M.Sc. Inorganic

Chemistry

29

8. Dr. Sreedhar. M.K. Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

Ph.D Organic

Chemistry

25

9. Dr. Harikumaran Nair. M.L. Reader Ph.D Inorganic

Chemistry

27

10 Rajeev. G. Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.Phil Inorganic

Chemistry

28

11 Lalitha. K.P. Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.Phil Physical

Chemistry

21

12 Dr. Sadasivan. V. Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.Phil, Ph.D Physical

Chemistry

21

13 Dr.Thara. G.S Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

Ph.D Organic

Chemistry

16

14 Lekha. V.S (Deputation under

FIP)

Lecturer M.Sc. Inorganic

Chemistry

7

15 Dr. Ambadas. G. Lecturer Ph.D Physical

Chemistry

6

2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2006-07)


B. Sc.

Chemistry

126 82 44 19 107 Nil

M. Sc.

Chemistry

32 5 27 3 29 Nil

3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years

and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:

181

The Post Graduate course in Chemistry has been changed to semester system from 2003

onwards. The syllabi of the M. Sc programme have again been modified by introducing the

modern areas of the discipline in 2007. The modified topics of study in each area are in

accordance with the unified syllabi of UGC. Modern topics like computational chemistry,

green chemistry etc. and its application have been introduced. The elective subject in the

fourth semester has been modernized. Submission of dissertation is made compulsory for

giving opportunities for research experience. Visit to a Research and Development Centre is

also mandatory.

The undergraduate programme has also been modernized with the modification of the

syllabi. Modern subjects like computer application have been introduced.

Some of the members of the faculty have been associated with the modernization of the

course and curriculum as members of board of studies of both PG and UG and ass members

of faculty of science of the University of Kerala.



No.

Success rate Drop out rate

B. Sc.

2003 50 74 17

2004 50 76 8

2005 50 78 8

2006 50 77 9

2007 50 76 7

2008 50 80 9

M. Sc.

2003 14 80 Nil

2004 14 81 Nil

2005 14 79 Nil

2006 14 80 Nil

2007 14 79 Nil

2008 16 81 Nil

M.Phil. 2003 5 100 % Nil

2004 5 100 % Nil

2005 5 100 % Nil

2006 5 100 % Nil

2007 5 100 % Nil

2008 5 100 % Nil

2. Learning resources of the Department like library, computers,

Laboratories and other such resources:

Item Total number Enhancement in last five

years

Library

Computer 8 computers, one laser printer, one dot-

matrix printer and a scanner.

7 computers

182

Laboratories The department possess minor

equipments such as pH meters,

Colorimeter, Electronic balances, Micro

wave oven, Refrigerator, Centrifuge,

Over Head Projector,

VIS Spectrophotometer, refractometer,

conductivity meter, Potentiometer etc.

Electronic balance (three 4

digits and two 3 digits)

pH meter -2

Potentiometer -2

Refractometer -2

Conductivity meter -4

Air oven -1

LCD/ Internet

Con./Laptop/

Digital camera

LCD projector – 1


LCD projector – 1

Internet connection for

browsing – 1


Overhead projector and LCD projector are being used in classroom teaching. The seminar

presentation of the M. Sc and M. Phil students are done in power point is compulsory.


All classes including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each

class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the

students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in

the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in

their personal and academic problems.

8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who were benefited during

the past five years:

Name Refresher

courses

attended

Seminar/

workshops/conferences

Others

Dr. N Ajaikumar Total – 4

Within 5

years-Nil

1. Project oriented Workshop

in Chemistry for College

Teachers from 23/11/2004 to

25/11/2004 at Govt. Womens

College Trivandrum.

2. International Seminar on

Polymers for Advanced

183

Technologies from 14th to

17th

December 2004

(MACRO 2004) at

Trivandrum.

3. Workshop on

Computaional Chemistry

Portal from 18th

to 19th

March 2005 at IIIT-K

Trivandrum.

4. National Seminar on

Recent Development in

Spectroscopy and

Nanochemistry from 20th

&

21st October 2005 at SNGS

College Pattambi.


Frontiers in Chemistry on

24th

& 25th

March 2006 at

Cochin University of Science

and Technology Kochi.

6. National Symposium on

Computational Chemistry

from 14th

to 15th

December 2006 at Mar

Ivanios College Trivandrum.

7. National Workshop on

One and Two Dimensional

NMR Spectroscopy from

23rd

to 24th February 2007

at Madurai Kamaraj

University, Maduari.


Molecular Materials on 24th

and 25th

March 2009 at

SNGS College.

Dr. C Moly Marceline National seminar in

Chemistry, 2008 in Govt.

Arts College, Trivandrum

Sri. M N Peethambaran National Workshop on One

and Two Dimensional NMR

Spectroscopy from 23 to 24

February 2007 at Madurai

Kamaraj University Maduari.

Sri. Jacob Raj

184

Sri. T J John

Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph .1. Workshop on


Portal from 18th

to 19th


Trivandrum.

2. National Symposium on

Computational Chemistry

from 14th

to 15th


Ivanios College Trivandrum

3. National seminar in

Chemistry, 2008 in

Govt. Arts College,

Trivandrum

Sri T Prasannachandran Pillai 1. National Seminar on

Chemistry from 14 to 15


Ivanios College Trivandrum.

2. Workshop for College

Chemistry students and

Teachers–Dec 2007

Dr. M K Sreedhar

Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair 1. National seminar in

Chemistry, 2008 in

Govt. Arts College,

Trivandrum

2. Attended Two days

workshop for quality

improvement seminar

for research guides in

University of Kerala,

2008

Sri Rajeev G

Smt. Lalitha K P

Dr. V Sadasivan Refresher

course at the

ASC,

University of

1. Workshop on


Portal from 18th

to 19th


Trivandrum..

2. National Workshop on

185

Kerala,

July.2007

One and Two Dimensional

NMR Spectroscopy from 23

to 23 February 2007 at

Madurai Kamaraj University

Maduari.

Dr.G S Thara Refresher

course at the

ASC,

University of

Kerala,

Nov.2006

Workshop for semesteristion

and grading of B.Sc

Chemistry, March 2009

Smt. Lekha V S

Dr. G Ambadas

9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and

Research:

Sl.

No.

Name Other academic

activities

1 Dr. Ajaikumar. N 6. Member Faculty of

Sciences, University of

Kerala.

7. Member board of Studies,

Polymer Chemistry,

University of Kerala.

8. Member Faculty of

Science Calicut University

(1999-2002)

9. Member Board of Studies

in Chemistry (Pass) Calicut

(1999-2002) University.

10. Chairman Board of

Examiners of S2 M Sc

Chemistry Examination

June 2007 of the University

of Kerala.

11. President, University

College Chemistry Alumni

Association.

2 Dr. Moly Marceline. C. 1. Chairperson Board of Examiners of S2 M Sc Chemistry Examination June 2005 of the University of Kerala.

2. Member, Board of Examination, S2 MSc.

186

2006, University of Kerala

2. Member, Board of Examination, S4 MSc. 2008, University of Kerala

3. Member, Board of Examination, Final BSc. 2008, University of Kerala

3 Sri. Peethambaran. M. N. 1. Member, Board of

Examination, S2 and S3

MSc. 2005, University of

Kerala

2.Member, Board of

Examination, S4 MSc. 2006,


3.Member, Board of



4.Member, Board of



4 Sri. Jacob Raj 1. Member, Board of



2. Member, Board of

Examination, S1 MSc. 2006


3. Member, Board of



4.Member, Board of

Examination B.Sc, 2008

5.Chairman, Board of



5 Sri. John. T. J. 1. Member, Board of



2. Member, Board of

Examination, S1 MSc. 2006


3. Member, Board of



4.Chairman, Board of

Examination, S2 MSc.


187

6 Dr. Mathewkutty Joseph 1. Member, Board of



2. Member, Board of



3. Member, Board of



7 Sri. Prasannachandran Pillai. T. 1. Member, Board of

Examination, S2 M Sc. 2007,


2. Member, Board of

Examination,

BSc.Chemistry(Main)

3. Member, Board of

Examination,

B Sc.Chemistry

(Restructured)

8 Dr. Sreedhar. M. K. Principal Investigator, UGC

projects

9 Dr. Harikumaran Nair. M. L. 1. Member, Board of



2. Member, Board of



3. Member, Board of



4. Member, Board of



5. Member, PG Board of

studies in Chemistry,


6. Fellow of the Indian

Chemical society, Kolkata

7.Fellow of the Institution of

Chemists, Kolkata

8.Chartered Chemist of India

9.Member M.Phil Board of

Examiners in Chemistry,


10 Sri. Rajeev. G. 1. Member, Board of



2. Member, Board of


188


3. Member, Board of



4. Member, Board of



11 Smt. Lalitha. K. P.

12 Dr. Sadasivan. V. 1. Member, Board of



2. Member, Board of



3. Member, Board of



4. Member, Board of



13 Dr. Thara. G. S. Member, Board of Exam, S4

MSc 2007

Member of Pass Board, UG

14 Lekha. V. S.

(On deputation under FIP)

15 Dr. Ambadas. G. 1.Member, Board of

Examination,

BSc.Chemistry(Main) 2009

2. Member, Board of

Examination,

BSc.Chemistry(Restructured)

2009.

12. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Nil

13. The thrust areas of the Department :

Inorganic Chemistry; Coordination Chemistry.

189



Synthesis, Characterization and

Biological Studies of

Oxomolybdenum(V) and

Dioxomolybdenum(VI)

Complexes.

(Duration 2 years)

Minor project

Progressing

2006-2008

UGC.

Dr. M L Harikumaran Nair

(Principal Investigator)

Cost Effective Techniques for

the Retrieval of Toxic Metal

ions from Aqueous Systems.

(Duration 2 years)

Minor project

Completed

2006-2008

UGC

Dr. M K Sreedhar (Principal

Investigator) and T J John

(Co-investigator)

Polyoxo Metalate Nanosorbent

for Environmental Remediation

Major project

Duration 3 years

May 2009 onwards.

UGC

Dr. M K Sreedhar (Principal

Investigator) and G Rajeev

(Co-investigator)


Faculty Item / journal/

books/articles

Total No. National Inter-

national

M. L. Harikumaran

Nair

1.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*

and V. L Siji Synthesis,

Spectral, Thermal and

Antimicrobial studies of

oxomolybdenum (V) and

dioxomolybdenum (V)

complexes with 2,3Dimethyl-

1-phenyl-4-(5-chloro-2-

hydroxy-4-

methylphenylazo)-5-

pyrazole, J. Indian Chemical

Society, 85, June 2008 pp.

589-594

2.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*

and M. S Pramila Synthesis

and Characterisation of


190

dioxomolybdenum (VI)

complexes of 2,3-Dimethyl-

1-phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5-

bromobenzylideneaamino)pr

yazole-5-one Gladis Asian

Journal of Chemistry20, No

4, 2008 pp. 2504-2514

3.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*,

M. S Pramila Gladis and A.

Sheela

Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal

studies of dioxouranium (VI)

complexes of Schiff bases

derived from 2,3-Dimethyl-1-

phenyl-4-aminopyrazole-5-

one J. Indian Chemical

Society 84, September 2007

pp. 861-866

4. M. L. Harikumaran Nair*

and A. T Mariamma

Synthesis and Spectral

analysis of some Ru (III)

complexes of azo dyes

derived from 1-phenyl-2-,3-

dimethyl-4-aminopyrazole-5-

one, Asian Journal of

Chemistry19, No.6 2007 pp.

4653-4660

5. A. Sheela, M. S. Pramila

Gladis and

M.L..Harikumaran Nair*

Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal,

Electrochemical and

antibacterial Studies of


dioxomolybdenum (VI)

complexes with 2,3-

dimethyl-1-phenyl-4-(5-

chloro-2-hydroxy-

benzyledeneamino)-

Pyrazole-5-one analysis of

some Ru (III) complexes of

azo dyes derived from 1-

phenyl-2-,3-dimethyl-4-

amino - pyrazole-5-one J.

Indian Chemical Society84,

April 2007 pp.329-32


and K. R. Kumari Nisha

Synthesis, spectral and

191

anitimicrobial studies of

some oxomolybdenum (V)

and dioxomolybdenum (VI)

complexes of a Schif base

derived from 1-Phenyl-2,3-

dimethyl-4-amino-5-

pyrazolone Asian Journal of

Chemistry19, No. 6, 2007 pp.

4487-4494


and A. T Mariamma

Synthesis and

characterisation of Thorium-

4-complexes of 2,3-dimethy-

1-phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5-

methylphenylazo)pyrazole-5-


Chemistry18, No. 4, 2006 pp.

2983-2988


and K. R. Kumari Nisha

Synthesis and

characterisation of

dioxotungsten(VI) complexes

of azo dyes derived from 1-

phenyl-2,3-dimethyl-4-

amino-5-pyrazolone, Asian

Journal of Chemistry17, No.

3 2005 pp. 1729-1735

9.M. L. Harikumaran Nair*,

George Mathew and M.R.

Sudarsana Kumar Synthesis

and characterisation of some

new Cu (II) complexes of azo

dyes derived from 1,2-

dihydro-1,5-dimethyl-2-

phenyl-4-amino-3H-

pyrazole-3-one, Indian

Journal of Chemistry44A,

January 2005 pp. 85-89

10. Sali Thomas and M. L.

Harikumaran Nair* Synthesis

and spectral studies of some

novel ozovanadium (IV)

complexes of 2,3-dimethyl-1-

phenyl-4-(2-hydroxy-5-

chlorophenylazo) pyrazole-5-


Chemistry17,No..4 2005 pp.

2657-2662

192

11. Sheela and

M.L Hari Kumaran Nair*

Synthesis, spectral and anti

bacterial studies of

dioxotungesten (v) Complxes

of 2,3 dimethyl - 1 - phenyl -

4 - (2- hydroxy - 4 methoxy

phenyl azo) Pyrazol - 5 - one

Asian J. of Chemistry Vol. 19

No. 4 (2007) PP 2866-2872

12.George Mathew and

M.L. Harikumaran Nair *

Synthesis, spectral and anti

bacterial studies of some Hg

(II) chelates of azodyes

derived from 4 - amino - 2,3

- dimethyl - 1 phenyl

Pyrazol - 5 – one, Asian J. of

Chemistry Vol. 17 No. 1

(2005) PP 323-328

13. George Mathew and

M.L. Harikumaran Nair*

Synthesis, spectral and cyclic

volta mmetric studies of

some Ru (III) complexes of

azodyes derived from 4 -

amino antipyrine Asian J. of

Chemistry Vol. 16 No. 3-4

(2004) PP 1875-1880

14. M.L. Harikumaran Nair*

and* George Mathew

Synthesis, spectral, biological

and cyclic voltammetric

studies of some Ni (II)

complexes of azodyes

derived from 4 - amino anti

pyrine

J. Indian Chemical Society

Vol.82 Oct 2005 PP 1-6

15.Sali Thomas and

M.LHarikumaran Nair *

Synthesis and

characterisation of some new

oxovanadium (IV) complexes

of 2-3 - dimethyl -1 phenyl -

4 - (2- hydroxy 5- methyl

phenylazo) - 5 - pyrozolone

Proceedings of XVIth Kerala

Science Congress02-01 , 29 -

3 Jan 2004 Kozhikode P 627

193

16.George Mathew and M.L.

Harikumaran Nair *

Synthesis and

characterisation of some new

Cu(II) complexes of 1

phenyl - 2,3 - dimethyl - 4 -

(2- hydroxy - 5- methyle

phenylazo) - 5 - pyrozolone

Proceedings of XIVth Kerala

Science Congress02-24, 29-

31 Jan 2002, Kochi pp 128-

130

17.M.L Harikumaran Nair

and C.P Prabhakaran *

Synthesis and spectral studies

of some oxomolybdenum

(V) and dioxo molybdenum

(VI) complexes of 1, 2 -

dihydro - 1,5 - dimethyl - 2 -

phenyl - 4 - (2,4 - dihydroxy

phenylazo) - 3 - H - pyrazol -

3 one, Indian J. of Chemistry

Vol. 39 J Sep 2000 PP 989-

992



Synthesis and spectral

analysis of oxomolybdenum


(VI) complexes of Sehiff

bases derived from 1, 2 -



phenylazo) - 3 - H - pyrazol -


Vol. 37A May 1998 PP 452-

455

19.C.P Prabhakaran * and

M.LHarikumaran Nair

Oxomolybdenum (V) and

dioxo molybdenum (VI)

complexes of Schiff bases

derived from Isonicotinic

acid hydrazide, J. Indian

Chemical Society Vol. 75 Jan

1998 PP7-10




of oxomolybdenum (V) and

194


complexes of Alpha - nitrozo

- Beta - naphthol J. Teach.

Research - in Chemistry3(2)

, 25-30 1996




of oxomolybdenum (V) and


complexes of Anti pyrine and

4 - amino anti pyrine

Proceedings of IXth Kerala

Science Congress06-06 Jan

1997 PP 298-300

22.C.P Prabhakaran * and

M.LHarikumaran Nair

Synthesis and spectral

analysis of oxomolybdenum


(VI) complexes of Schiff

bases derived from 1, 2 -



phenylazo) - 3- H - pyrazol -


Vol. 35A Sept. 1996 PP 771-

774

23.M.L Harkikumaran Nair*

and Shamla Synthesis,

spectral and thermal studies

of Cu (II) complexes of an

azodye derived from 1 -

phenyl - 2,3 - dimethyl - 4 -

amino - pyrazol - 5 - one

Accepted on 22/10/08 J.

Indian Chemical Society

24.M.L Harkikumaran Nair*

and Shamla Synthesis,

spectral thermal and

antibacterial studies studies

of Cu (II) complexes

derivedb from 1-phenyl - 2,3

- dimethyl - 4 - amino -

pyrazol - 5 - one J. Indian

Chemical Society

(Revised and submitted on

20/09/ 08

V Sadasivan V Sadasivan and M Alaudeen

195

A study on the arylazo

coupling reaction of

bis(acetylacetone)ethylenedia

mino copper(II) and

bis(acetylacetone)ethylenedia

mino nickel(II), J. Indian

Chemical Society., Vol. 83,

(11), 1145-1148, 2006.

V Sadasivan and M

Alaudeen,

Synthesis and crystal

structure of zinc(II) complex

of 5-(2,3-dimethyl-1-phenyl-

3-pyrazolin-5-one-4-

ylhydrazono)

hexahydropyrimidine-2-

thioxo-4,5,6-trione, Indian

Journal of Chemistry,

Vol.46A, ,1959-1962, 2007

14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the College:


Continuous student assessment at the department is done periodically by the conduct of

monthly test papers, assignments in each subject and by periodical open seminars. B Sc

students are given class seminars and M Sc students are having both class seminars as well

as open seminars. Quiz competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a

whole in order to give exposure to general awareness.

16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the

department to the student placements

Degree


2004 10 5 9

2005 9 7 8

2006 7 6 8

2007 7 6 7

2008 7 5 5

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PG

Year of pass

Higher studies

Employment Others

2004 2 4 5

2005 4 5 3

2006 2 2 4

2007 3 4 2

2008 4 3 3

17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the

past five years:

1. During the academic year 2005-06, First rank in M Sc Examination was secured by

Sivalakala. S.

2. The outstanding performance by the B Sc students in achieving 80 % first class in 2007-

08.

3. Six Ph.D. degrees were produced during the last five years.

4. Eight students were qualified in CSIR-UGC (JRF/NET) Examination and are engaged in

research leading to PhD in various prestigious institutions.

5. Organized visits to major R& D Centers and Industries to motivate the UG and PG

students.

6. Two minor and one major projects were sanctioned to the faculty in the last three

years.

7. During the year 2007-08 First rank in M Sc Examination was secured by Jayalatha.T

8. The department quiz team stood first in several intercollegiate quiz and all kerala quiz

competitions in chemistry in 2006, 2007 and 2008.




1) The main objective of the Department is to promote research and training in various

advanced fields of chemistry.

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2) The Faculty of the Department will approach various funding agencies to get sufficient

funds for the improvement of the infrastructure of the department.

3) The faculty will try to improve teaching standards by incorporating modern tools and


4) The department intends to organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and

invited Lectures.

b. Curricular activities

1) The department is planning to revise thoroughly the syllabus of the M. Phil

programme.

2) The department wishes to provide coaching to PG students appearing for UGC/NET

examinations.

3) Our department has already been recognized as a centre for financial support by

FIST. Using the financial support, we are planning to upgrade our laboratories with

sophisticated instruments. Also we have a plan to collaborate with the nearby

research institutions.

3. Library up gradation:

1. Subscription of national and international research journals

2. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Chemistry

3. Computerized cataloguing system

b. Research

1. Construction of a research wing with following facilities

Physical Chemistry Lab

Organic Chemistry Lab

Inorganic Chemistry Lab

Preparation room

Instrumentation room

3. Handling of research projects from various funding agencies by the faculty members

4. Improvement of technical facilities using sophisticated equipments for the proposed

research wing

c. Extension activities for public and students

1. Conduct of workshops for teachers to cope up with the modern trends in chemistry.

2. Conduct of seminar in modern areas like Nano chemistry, Superconductors,

Computational Chemistry, Cheminfomatics etc.

3. Facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be made available

to students from other institutions as well. 4. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET

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The department is having a strong , alumni association which participates in all activities of the

department. We organize intercollegiate quiz competitions every year and eight endowments are

being distributed to the students on the basis of merit. Our quiz team has won several prizes in

intercollegiate and state level competitions.

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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS


SI.

No

Name Designation Qualification Experie

nce

1 Dr.R Pushpakumari Reader M.A,M.Phil,PhD 28

2 Dr.K C Mathew Sel.Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,PhD,LLB 28

3 Shri.J Ashraf Rawther Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A 27

4 Dr.V Surendran Nair Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,PhD 24

5 Shri .S Gopalakrishnan Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,Bed 24

6 Dr. R Raveendran Pillai Reader M.A,LLB,PhD 24

7 Smt.K Sudha Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A 22

8 Dr. R Prakasan Sel. Grade Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,PhD 20

9 Shri.M Basheer Sr. Scale Lecturer M.A,LLB,Diploma in

Journalism

12

10 Smt.V. Seethalekshmy Lecturer M.A,Bed 3

11 Sri. M P Abraham Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,Bed 3

12 Smt. N Sunija Beegam Lecturer M.A,Bed 2

13 Smt.M C. Sheela Lecturer M.A,M.Phil,Bed 1

2. Student Profile according to Programmes of Study, Gender, Region etc. 2008-2009

Course Total No: Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep

BA

Economics

206 137 69 53 150 3

MA

Economics

53 36 17 17 34 2

M.Phil

Economics

5 2 3 - 5 -

PhD

Economics

10 7 3 - 10 -

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3. Changes made in the Course or Programmes during the past five years and the


PG Course:

Semester system has been introduced at the PG level with modifications in the syllabi as per

UGC guidelines .Papers with contemporary relevance have been included in the revised

syllabus. Submission of the project report as part of the course work has been made

mandatory.

UG Course:

Discussions are being held for restructuring the UG courses and for introducing the Grading

system. A workshop was held under the auspices of the Board of Studies in Economics,

University of Kerala at Kariavattom from 2-3-09 to 6-3-09 for restructuring the syllabus of

BA Economics. The Board decided to introduce Credit and Semester system from the

Academic Year 2009 onwards and accordingly framed the syllabus as per UGC guidelines.

It was also decided to introduce grading system for the BA Degree courses.

Contribution of the faculty to these changes

Dr.R Prakasan, Member, PG Board of Studies, Shri.S Gopalakrishnan, Member, UG Board

of Studies have actively participated in the various Board meetings and Shri.

Gopalakrishnan and Dr. K.C. Mathew attended the workshop on restructuring of Degree

course.

4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five years.

Course Year Total No Success rate Failure Drop out rate

BA 2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

59

59

61

66

58

45

43

50

55

40

10

9

7

5

10

4

7

4

6

8

MA 2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

25

25

24

22

23

23

23

23

18

17

-

-

-

2

3

2

2

1

2

3

M.Phil 2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

201

Research

Scholars

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

Recognized as

Research

Centre in 2004-

05

2

10

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5. Learning Resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories and

other such resources:

Item Total No: Enhancement in last 5 Years

Library 5626-3 journal (as on 4-2-09) 508 books and 3 journals

Computer and OHP 3 Computers, OHP+1 Printer 2 Computers + 1 Printer

Boards Black boards + White boards -

6. Teaching Methods and Practice, other than the Lecture Method:

1) Group Discussion

2) Seminars

3) Field Work

4) Talk by eminent personalities

5) Assignments

6) Project Work

7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students:

Tutors are assigned for UG and PG classes. Students are getting timely guidance, counseling

and other assistance from their respective tutors. Individual attention is given to students

which are reflected in the academic performance of the students as also in extra curricular

activities.

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8. Details of Faculty Development Programmes and Teachers benefited during the

past five years:

Name Refresher

Courses

Seminars/Workshops

/Conference

Others

Dr.R Pushpakumari - 1. Talk on Poverty conducted

at Christian College,

Kattakada, 2007

2. Discussion on Global

Financial Crisis at S.N

College, Chempazhanthy,

Varkala,2008

3. Discussion on Migrant

Workers and Impact on Kerala

Economy at CDS, 2008

Attended Seminars

conducted at the

Dept on the

following areas:

1. Environmental

Concerns of Kerala

Economy by poetess

Sugathakumari,

2007

2. Kerala Economy

by RVG Menon, „08

3. Global Financial

Crisis, 2008.

Dr. K C Mathew - 1. International Seminar on

Democratic and Secular

Education at Kerala University

Campus in December, 2008

2.. Five Day Workshop on

Restructuring BA. Degree

Courses, Higher Education

Council, Kariavattom, March

2009

3. National Seminar on Future

of Indian Agriculture, Dept: of

Eco., Kariavattom, Feb, 2009

4. National Seminar on „Cyber

Crimes, Cyber Laws and

Cyber Security, Tvpm,

5. Talk on Global

Financial Crisis at

Govt.Arts College

Tvpm, August, 2008

-Apart from the

above, attended 15

similar academic

programmes in the

last five years

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February, „09

Shri.J. Ashraff

Rawther

1. Attended ICSSR Summer

Programme at CDS, Tvpm

2. Attended National and

International seminars

Dr.V Surendran Nair 1. International Conference on

“Fifty Years of Kerala‟s Devt;

Issues, Strategies and Options

15th

to 17th Feb, 2006


Towards Self sufficient Kerala

Feb 5 and 6 2007


Economics of Tourism at

Govt. Arts College, Tvpm,

Feb.2005

4. National Seminar on Social

Resistance in the Age of

Globalization, 23rd

Feb 2005

5. National Seminar

on Governance and

Development;

Lessons and

Experiences of

Kerala, 8th to 10th

Dec 2005

6. Attended National

Seminar on

Decentralization and

Globalization, Govt:

College,

Nedumangad, Tvpm,

Nov. 04

S. Gopalakrishnan 1. Attended a Workshop on

Restructuring of Syllabi and

Semesterisation of Degree

Course conducted by Board of

Studies (Pass) of University of

Kerala at Kariavattom 2-6 Feb

2009

2. Attended Seminar on

Gandhian Economics at

Government Arts College,

Tvpm,2008

3. Talk on Spiritual Philosophy

at University College, Tvpm,

-

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2006

Dr.R. Raveendran

Pillai

1. Presented a paper on

Kerala‟s Development

Paradigm held at Government

College, Nedumangad

2. Presented a Paper on

Financial Crisis organized by

Department of Commerce,

Government College,

Nedumangad

3. Presented Paper on Peace

and National Integrity held

under the auspices of Gandhi

Peace Foundation , Tvpm

-

K Sudha 1. Attended Lecture Series

held by ICHR on Economic

History by Dr.K.G. Panicker

and Dr. Irfan Habib in 2005

2. Presented a Paper on Social

and Economic Implications of

Ageing held at IMA under the

auspices of Kerala Statistical

Institute on 24-10-2005

3. Availed of

Teacher Fellowship

under the UGC TF

Programme under X

Plan from 2004 to

2007 for doing PhD

on the topic “Scio-

Economic

Transformation and

the Problems of

Elderly Women. A

Case Study” Thesis

to be submitted in

2009

Dr.R. Prakasan Awarded PhD Degree on the

topic “Economic Impact of

Banking Section Reforms on

Weaker Sections: A study on

Fishermen Community in

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Kerala” 2008.

Sri.M. Basheer Rejoined service on 18-5-

2008 after availing of

Leave Without Allowance for

14 years

V. Seethalekshmi 1. Attended a

Refresher

Course in

Economics

conducted by

ASC, Uty. of

Kerala from

1-8-2006 to

22-8-2006

1. Attended Workshop by

Higher Sec: Education Board

for Question paper setting

from 24-9-08 to 25-9-2008

2. Workshop on Statistical

software package for Social

Science Research held at Govt.

College, Chalakudy on 19th

and 20th

March 2007

3. Seminar on Development as

Deprivation at Govt: College

for Women on 7th and 8

th

March 2007

4. National Seminar on Eco-

tourism and Local level

Development on 27th and 28

th

Nov:2007 at S.N College

Kollam

5. Computer training

programme

conducted by

Information Kerala

Mission.

6. Training Program

on Project

Management

organized by Centre

for Management

Development, Tvpm

M.P Abraham 1. Attended

Refresher

Course in

Economics

from 4-9-07 to

25-9-07.

2.Attended

Orientation

1. PhD Thesis

entitled

“Agricultural Labour

Market - A Study of

Emerging Trends in

Kuttanad”.

Submitted in 2008,


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Course in

Muti-

Discipline,

23-9-06 to 20-

10-06

N. Sunija Beegum 1. Attended a Grading Course

in Higher Secondary Dept: in

January and November 2006.

2. Attended a Workshop on

Question Paper Setting for

Higher Secondary

Examination from 24-9-2008

to 27-9-2008.

3. Doing research on the topic

“Problems and Patterns of

Financing Higher Education in

Kerala”. Kerala University

M.C. Sheela 1. Attended a Grading Course

in Higher Secondary Dept. in

Jan and Nov: 2006

2. Doing research on the topic

“Education, Skill Formation

and Occupational and Social

Mobility among the SC

Women in Kerala” in Kerala

University (part time).

9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research:

Dr. R. Pushpakumari, HOD is serving as member of several interview boards and panel of

subject experts. Dr.R. Prakasan and Shri.S. Gopalakrishnan are members of University

Board of Studies. Dr. K. C. Mathew is coordinator of UGC Sponsored Add on Course in

Tourism and Hospitality conducted in the Department.

10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions:

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The University College being a prominent member of the Cluster of Colleges, several

programmes are mooted for implementation in collaboration with other city colleges. The

Department of Economics have already submitted proposal for conduct of Prof. V.R Pillai

Annual Lecture on Trends and Perspectives of Indian Economy .

11. The thrust areas of the Departments :

The thrust areas of study and research in the Department include Environmental Economics,

Labour Economics, Health economics, rural development studies, Women studies and

studies on weaker sections.

12. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last 5 years:

Type & Topic of the

Project

Present Status Amount Sponsor

1. Rehabilitation of the

Marginalized in the

Abandoned Tea

Plantations-A Case

Study of Idukki Dist:

in Kerala

Ongoing

2007 to 2010

Rs 7,39,000 UGC Major Research

Project- Principal

Investigator

Dr.J Eabenson (Retd)

2. A Case Study of the

Impact of Solid Waste

Treatment Plant on a

Rural community in

Vilappilsala-Kerala

Completed in 2008 Rs 32,000 UGC Minor Research

Project

Dr. R Pushpakumari

3. Urban

Infrastructure: A Case

Study of SWM in

Thiruvananthapuram

4. Role and

Effectiveness of

Community based

SWM: Kerala‟s

Experience.

Completed in 2007

Ongoing

2007-2009

Rs.20,000

Rs.70,000/-

UGC Minor Research

Project

Dr. K C Mathew

UGC Minor Research

Project

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5. Economic

Implications of I T on

International Trade in

the Developing

Context of India”

Completed in 2008 Rs 35,000/- UGC Minor Research

Project

Dr. R. Raveendran

Pillai

13. Publications of the faculty for the past 5 years:

Faculty Item/Journal/Books/Articles Total

No:

National Internati

onal

Dr.R. Pushpakumari Research Articles

1. Urban solid waste management;

alternative approaches. (2006)

University College Journal of

Politics and Society,Vol.2, Nos 2&3,

General Articles

1. Food crisis and inflation (2008)

Yojana, Vol.36,No.12

2. Women & child welfare, (2007)

Yojaua,Vol.36,No.8

3.Budget, (2008) Yojaua,Vol.36,

No:8

4. Women emancipation

movements, (2007),Yojana Vol.36,

No:1

5. Role of Planning Commission in

national development, (2005),

Yojana, Vol.33, No:6

6. Wangaari Maathai, (2005)

Yojana, Vol.33. No:7

7. Central budget and social sector,

(2005), Yojana, Vol. 33, No.8

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Dr. V. Surendran

Nair

1. Democratic Decentralization

(Book Review) Journal of Politics

and Society, University College,

Vol:2.,Oct: 2006

2. Social Security in India- An

Overview Article in the Review of

Social Science, Kerala Academy of

Social Science, Vol. VIII Jan-June

2007

3. Social Security; Emerging

Challenges in the Book by APH

Publishing Coy, New Delhi

4. Emerging Trends in Growth and

Employment in India. Article in the

Review of Social Science, Kerala

Academy of Social Science Vol:IX,

Jan-June 2008

4

Dr. R. Reveendran

Pillai

1. Article on India‟s External Sector

and WTO; Some Implications,

Review of Social Science , Kerala

Academy of Social Sciences, Jan-

June 2005

1

Dr. K.C. Mathew Abandoned Tea Plantations in

Kerala: A Contextual Analysis

(Accepted for publication)

14. Participation of the Department in the extension activities of the college:

1. Active participation of the students of the department in the cleaning of the

premises and department in the year 2004.

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2. A talk on personality development and stress management by Sanathana

Goswami Engineer, Laser Technology, Moscow University on 28-6-07

followed by an interdepartmental interaction.

3. Talk on environmental protection and awareness by Smt. Sugathakumari on

16-3-2006. The students actively participated in the discussion.


Continuous student assessment is done every term by the conduct of test papers, both

objective and descriptive in each subject at the UG level. At the PG level internal assessment

is conducted strictly in accordance with the University calendar. Seminars, assignments and

tests are conducted periodically.

16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to the

student placement.

DEGREE


2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

30

25

30

20

27

4

6

5

5

2

11

12

15

30

11

There was no campus recruitment in the year 2007-08 due to global recession

POSTGRADUATE CLASS

Year of Pass Higher Studies Employment Others

2003-04

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

5

6

4

5

10

2

4

8

8

15

15

5

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2007-08 6 6 5

17. Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the

past 5 years:

Renjith T B and Adith S, III BA students (2007-2008) were offered employment by

Infosys: BPO

III BA students of the department conducted a sample survey at Vilappisala to study the

impact of the solid waste treatment plant (May 2006) on the rural people. The survey

was undertaken under the guidance of Dr.R.Pushpakumari, faculty of the department

who was awarded a Minor Research Project by the UGC.

Two Major Research Projects and four Minor Research Projects have been sanctioned

to the faculty members.

The students of Add on Course, accompanied by Dr.K C Mathew, the faculty in

charge, went on a study tour to Wayanad during X‟Mas holidays.

Sri. R Prakasan, faculty member, was awarded PhD during the current academic year;

Shri.M.P.Abraham has submitted his PhD thesis & waiting the result.

Shri. K.C. Mathew, faculty member has been awarded PhD in the year2008

Smt.K Sudha & Shri S Gopalakrishnan rejoined the service after FIP


taken on that:

Nil

19. Plans of action of the department for the next 5 years:

1. To make efforts to boost studies and research in the thrust areas such as environmental

economics, labor economics, rural studies, women studies and study on weaker

sections.

2. The make optimum use of the financial assistance provided by the UGC and the state

government in improving infrastructure.

3. To achieve improvement in professional competence of the faculty and introduce

innovative and effective practices.

The department will conduct more seminars, lecture series and training programmes in the

coming years.

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A detailed plan of action is given below:

a. Curricular activities (BA & MA)

1. Effective implementation of tutorial system.

2. Better evaluation and continuous assessment of students through assignment and test

papers.

b. Library facilities

1. Subscription of standard journals

2. Computerized cataloguing system.

3. Purchase of more subject related books.

c. Research

The department is recognized research centre & has facilities to provide guidance to more

students

d. Extension activities for public & students

1. To conduct workshops and lectures by eminent personalities in the subject.

2. To conduct sample surveys to study environmental impact of chemical factories

on society.

3. To create awareness among students regarding the impact of urban solid waste

management through surveys.

e. Consultancy

1. Consultancy on preparation of project related to Economics.

20. Any other highlights:

Remedial coaching to students belonging to poor socioeconomic background

Alumini of PG department of Economics.

UGC sponsored Add on course

Field studies & organized study tours.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

I. FACULTY

Sl.No

Name Designation

Highe

r

Qualif

ication

Specialization Experience

Age Sex

1 Dr.Chris George * Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Comp.Literature 29 53 F

2 Dr.S.R.Chandramohan

* Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Post.Col.Literature 29 52 M

3 Dr.M.B.Geethakumari *

Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Gandhian Thought 28 54 F

4 D. Premlal Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Literary Theory 28 52 M

5 S. Bindu Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phi

l Indian English Fiction 28 53 F

6 K. Gopalakrishnan Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phil

English Lang.&Lit. 27 53 M

7 Jyoti Nair*** Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phi

l Indian Fiction 27 52 F

8 Moncy Abraham Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phil

Feminist Literature 27 54 F

9 Dr.Thomas Kuruvilla Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Fiction 26 48 M

10. N. Jayakumar Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phi

l Linguistics,Comp.Lit. 26 50 M

11 Sudha Devi Nair Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phil

Modern British Drama 25 50 F

12 Dr.Beena Gopinath Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Indian English Fiction 27 51 F

13 Annamma George Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Drama 26 52 F

14 K.V. Usha Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A English Lang.&Lit. 25 54 F

15 R.S. Krishnanand Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Poetry&Psychology 25 51 M

16 Dr.Reghunathan Pillai **

Reader Ph.D Mod.Fiction,Lit.Theory 27 53 M

17 K.B. Laila Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phi

l Indian.Eng.Writing 24 50 F

18 L.Vijayalekshmi Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phil

English Lang.&Lit. 22 54 F

19 G. Vijayalekshmi Lect.Sl.Gr. M.Phi

l English Lang.&Lit 20 44 F

20 Dr. N. Subha Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Comp.Literature 20 50 F

21 Ragini Nair Lect.Sl.Gr. M.A Fiction 20 50 F

22 Ravichandran. C Lecturer M.A Teaching of English, Criti.

2 38 M

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23 Dr.K. Vijayakumar Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D ELT 27 54 M

24 Dr(Capt)J.Vijayakuma

r Lect.Sl.Gr. Ph.D Indian Writing 29 53 M

25 N.M. Babu Lecturer M.Phil

American Literature 2 46 M

26 Dr. Sree S.V Lecturer Ph.D Narratology 3 33 F

27 Alpha Manjooran Lect.Sr.Scl. M.Phi

l Translation Studies 13 52 F

* Promoted as Principal

** Deputed as Joint Commissioner,Entrance Exams.

*** Transferred

1. PUBLICATIONS BY THE FACULTY

A1 ARTICLES

Sl.No.

Name of the Faculty Title of the Work Name of the Journal

National

/Internat

ional

Authors

hip

Single/J

oint

1 Dr.Beena Gopinath (1)“Defiant Deviance”

Arundati Roy‟s

“The God of Small

Things”

(2)Versatility of

Narration;

Point of View in

Arundhati Roy‟s „The

God of Small Things”

Samyuktha. A jounal of

Women‟s Studies

Vol.IV (i)

Jan 2004, 90-127

The New Frontier;

New Literatures in

English

No.2, 2006, 70-88

National

National

Single

Single

2 Dr.Shubha. N (1)”Hindi Drama of the

Post Independence

Period- A

Brechtian Reading”

(2)”Mirabai and Divine

Romanticism”

English Update

Jan 2008

Samyukta: A Journal of

Women‟s Studies

National

National

Single

Single

3 Gopalakrishnan.K “Plato Through Theory”

English Update 2006 National Single

4 Dr.K.Reghunathan

Pillai

(1)”Applicational of

Structuralism”

(2)‟The Visionary

Symphony in Haslok‟s

The Country Without

Music

Abstract of Dissertation

Diaspora: The

Australasian

Experience

Calicut

Uty

National

Single

Single

215

(3)Spatial Criticism:

Reorientation of Time

and Space

(4)”Ravi Varma‟s

Language of

Nationalism”

(5)”Ian McEvan: The

Dark Histories of the

Contemporary World”

English Activities

Update

July 2009

Hindustani Innovator

Vol3.1. 2007

Journal of Literature

and Aesthethetics.

Vol.5

1 and 2. 2005

National

National

National

Single

Single

Single

5 Dr. Chris George (1)”A Critique of Asif

Currimbhoy‟s Inqulab”

(2)A Comparative Study

of Paper Wheat and

Therivu Nadakam

National

National

Single

Single

6 Dr.Thomas

Kuruvilla

“Graham Greene‟s Last

Word”

English Update National Single

7 N.Jayakumar (1)Literature and Cinema

(2)Neo Realism in

Malayalam Cinema

(3)The Legends of

Khasak: A Review

(4)A Brief History of

Malayalam Cinema

National

National

National

National

Single

Single

Single

Single

8 Dr.M.B.Geethakuma

ri

Impact of Gandhian

Thought on Indian

Fiction

Natioanl Single

9 Dr.K. Vijayakumar (1)The Role of Affective

Factors in the Teaching

and Learning of English

as a Foreign Language.

(2)The Role of Fixed

Expressions in the

Learning and Teaching in

English

(3)English for Specific

Journal of Indian

Education, NCERT,

New Delhi

The English Classroom

RIE, Bangalore

JIE, NCERT, New

Delhi

National

National

National

Single

Single

Single

216

Purposes in the Indian

Context

(4)Cognitive Styles and

Strategies: a Second

Language Perspective.

The English Update,

Trivandrum

National

Single

(5)Reading related Study

Skills in English

(6)How to Improve

Reading Skills?

(7)General Study Skills

in English

(8)Discourse, a Priority

Area for College

Students

(9)Writing Skills- an

Integrated Approach

(10)Teaching and

Learning in the Cyber

Age

JIE, NCERT, New

Delhi

The English Classroom

RIE, Bangalore

JIE, NCERT, New

Delhi

JIE, NCERT, New

Delhi

JIE, NCERT, New

Delhi

Sultan Qaboos

University Journal,

Muscat

National

National

National

National

National

National

Single

Single

Single

Single

Single

Single

1. PUBLICATIONS BY THE FACULTY

A2 BOOKS

Sl.No

. Name of the Faculty Title

Name of

Publisher

Authorshi

p

Single/Joi

nt

Whether

recogniz

ed by

the

Universi

ty

1 Dr.S.R.Chandramohan (1)Pravasathinu

Sesham;a Collection of

Short Stories

(2)Attappadiyile

Adivasippattukal

Single

Single

2 Dr. Subha. N Effective Writing M.G.University

Kottayam

Joint Yes

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3 Ravichandran. C (1)Adaminte Palavum

Ramante Sethuvum

(2)Nasthikanaya

Daivam

(3)Mruthyyuvinte

Vyakaranam

D.C. Books

Trivandrum

D.C. Books

Trivandrum

D.C. Books

Trivandrum

Single

Single

Joint

4 L.Vijayalakshmi The Blossom in

Memory (Translation)

5 Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla Admirable Plays

6 K. Gopalakrishnan (1)English for

Commerce(ed.)

(2)Spirit of the

Times(ed.)

(3)Themes

M.G.University

(prescribed text)

M.G.University

(prescribed text)

Yes

Yes

2. STUDENTS‟ PROFILE ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY,

GENDER, REGION Etc. DURING 2008-09

Programme Total No. Male Female urban Rural

I BA 51 25 26 30 21

II BA 39 22 17 36 3

III BA 41 17 24 39 2

Total 131

I MA 27 7 20

II MA 22 6 16

Total 49

M.Phil 5 1 4

Ph.D 6

Grand Total 191 Students/Scholars

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3. CHANGES MADE IN THE COURSE OR PROGRAMMES DURING THE PAST 5

YEARS AND THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THE FACULTY FOR THOSE

CHANGES

Add on Courses,(certificate and Diploma) in Communicative English were introduced. The

curriculum for the above was designed by the faculty. Members of the P.G and Pass Board

of the University co-operate in the syllabus revision work.

4. LEARNING RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT LIKE LIBRARY,

COMPUTER AND OTHER RESOURCES

Sl.No. Item Total No. Enhancement in the last 5

years

1 Library Books 8435 976

2 Computer 15

3 O.H.P 1

4 Public Address System 1

5 L.C.D. Projector 1

5. TRENDS IN SUCCESS RATE AND DROP OUT RATE OF STUDENTS DURING

THE PAST 5 YEARS.

Programme Year Total No. Success Rate Drop out Rate

BA

2003-04 40 28 6

2004-05 40 31 5

2005-06 40 29 6

2006-07 42 38 4

2007-08 51 35 4

MA

2003-04 25 24 1

2004-05 25 22 2

2005-06 25 25

2006-07 25 24 1

2007-08 25 23 2

M.Phil

2003-04 5 5

2004-05 5 4 1

2005-06 5 5

2006-07 5 5

2007-08 5 5

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6. TEACHING METHODS IN PRACTICE OTHER THAN LECTURE METHOD

The average workload in terms of actual content lectures per teacher, per week is 16 hours;

each teacher has 4 hours tutorial when he/she interacts with the students, gives special

attention to weak students, guides and counsels them. Special training in pronunciation ,

accent and vocabulary is given with the help of the Language Laboratory. Students are made

to participate in Seminars and debates. Assignments are given regularly to enhance their

writing skills.

7. PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL

COUNSELLING OF STUDENTS.

Every class is divided into small groups and each group has a mentor. The mentor listens to

the grievances of his/her students and places them before the Department Grievance Cell.

Interfaces are held regularly between teachers and students. Weak students are given special

attention. Financial assistance too is given wherever necessary.

MANUSCRIPT PERIODICAL BY THE DEPARTMENT

“Rhapsody” an initiative of the UG students was in circulation for about two years

POSTER EXHIBITION

Students organized a Poster Exhibition on Nobel Prize Winners last year. Students from all

neighbouring colleges visited the exhibition that lasted for 3 days.

SEMINAR

A Seminar “Dew Drops” was conducted by the students under the guidance of Teachers on

Public Speaking and Personality Development. Dr.D. BabuPaul I.A.S, Dr. Gopala Pillai, Sri.

Ravichandran C. were the resource persons.

POETRY CLUB

The Department‟s Poetry Club gives training in recitation to the students. Dr. Ayyappa

Panikker‟s death anniversary was commemorated by the reading of his poems by our

students. All the teachers give constant support and guidance to these activities.

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DRAMA CLUB

Drama club gives training to the students to participate in theatre activities such as reading,

rehearsing and staging plays. The play “Refund” was staged by our students in connection

with the College Union Inauguration.

LITERARY CLUB

The Literary Club of the College organizes co-curricular activities on every Friday. These

include debates, quiz competitions, talks, presentations and film screenings. All the students

off the Department are members of the Club.

MERITORIOUS STUDENTS

1. Krishnakumar of M.A won the Indo-Canadian Shastri Fellowship for training in

Canada.

2. Nayanatara fo M.A. won the Mathrubhumi award for her short story.

3. Sreekuttan of B.A was elected as the Kala Thilakom of Kerala University Youth

Festival.

4. Arati Radhakrishnan of the first year B.A.participated in the Republic Day Parade for

the year 2008.

5. Meera Baby bagged the second rank for M.A. examination.

6. Vidu Vijayan won the third rank for M.A. examination.

7. Anoop.S.R.won the first rank for M.A. Examination.

8. Vani.R. won the first rank for M.A. examination.

8. DETAILS OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AMD TEACHERS

WHO BENEFITED

Sl.

No. Name of Faculty

Seminar/Conference/

Workshops Period

Institute that

conducted the programme

Whether paper

presented

or not

1 Dr. Chris George 1. Canadian Literature

2. International

Workshop on Canadian Studies

24-09-92

11-01-93 to

01-02-93

Centre for Canadian Studies

UGC and Shastri Indo-Canadian

Studies

No

No

2 Dr.M.B.Geethakumari 1.Theatre, Film and

Literature

18-09-08 to

19-09-08

UGC

No

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2.Women, Ecology and

Literature

3.National Integrity

Day

17-01-08 to

18-08-08

19-11-07

Govt. of Kerala

Gandhi Smarak Nidhi

No

No

3 D. Premlal 1.Online Education and

Research

2.National Workshop on lLterature and

Media

18-12-08

18-08-05 to 19-08-05

University College

All Saint‟s College, Trivandrum

No

No

4 S. Bindu 1.Women

Empowerment

2.Online Education and Research

3.Restructuring the Undergraduate

Programme

29-03-04

18-12-04

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

University College,

Tvpm

University College, Tvpm

University College,

Tvpm

No

No

No

5 K. Gopalakrishnan 1.Literary Criticism

2. Hypertext in the

Classroom

3.Literary Theory

4. Literary Tradition 5. Foucault, the

Theorist

6. Foucault, the

Theorist

7. Theories of Derrida

8. Hypertextuality

9. Hypertext as

Decoloniser 10. Theories of

Foucault

11. Exploring Modern Literary Consciousness

12. After Theory

13. Everday Life

Theory

14. Everyday Life Theory

15. Art of Writing

16. Subaltern Literature

Apr 2005

Nov 2005

Apr 2006

May 2007 July 2007

December

07

December 07

April 08

June 08 June 08

August 08

Sep 08 Nov 08

Nov 08

Dec 08 Dec o8

Feb 08

Sep 08

IDE, University of

Kerala

National Seminar at

MG College,TVM

IDE, University of Kerala

IDE, University of

Kerala

Govt.College, Thrissur

ASC, TVM

ASC, TVM

ASC, TVM Govt.College,

Madapally

Research Forum,

Institute of English

Govt.Victoria

College, Palakkad

ASC, TVM

ASC, TVM Research Forum,IE

DB College,

sasthamcotta

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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17. Postcolonial Perspectives

18. Diaspora

Consciousness

19. Writing for

Pleasure

20. ICT in the

Classroom

21. Communication Skills

22. Popular Culture

Oct 08

Mar 09

May 09

July 09

St Xavier‟s College,

Palayamcotta

Scott Christian

Colllege, Nagercoil

St Xavier‟s College, Palayamcotta

Nehru College of

Arts and Science, Kanhangad

SCERT, Kerala

IMK, TVM

Institute of English, University of Kerala

Yes

Yes

yes

Yes

6 Moncy Abraham 1.Orientation Course on

Canadian Native

Studies

2.Women

Empowerment

3.Online Education and

Research

4. Restructuring the

Undergraduate

Programme

28-01-02 to

30-01-02

29-03-04

18-12-04

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

Centre for Canadian

Studies, University of

Kerala

University College,

Tvpm

University College,

Tvpm

University College,

Tvpm

No

No

No

No

Sl.No.

Name of Faculty Seminar/Conference/ Workshops

Period

Institute that

conducted the

programme

Whether

paper presented

or not

7 Dr.Thomas Kuruvilla 1.Australian Studies

2.Mahabharatra and

Shakuntalam

3.Sanskrit Poetics

2004

2005

2008

Australian study

Centre

Marthoma College,

Thiruvalla

Sanskrit College,

Tvpm

No

No

No

8 N. Jayakumar Restructuring the Undergraduate

Programme

16-03-09 to 20-03-09

University College, Tvpm

No

9 Sudha Devi Nair.M Restructuring the

Undergraduate

Programme

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

University College,

Tvpm

No

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10 Annamma George Restructuring the

Undergraduate Programme

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

University College,

Tvpm

No

11 Dr.K.Reghunathan Pillai 1.International

Conference of AASA

2.CLAI VIII Biennial

International

Conference

3.Workshop on

Information Communication

Technologies

4. CLAI VIII Biennial

International

Conference

5.Comparative

Literature

6.Contemporary Trends

in Literary Criticism

09-07-04 to

10-07-04

22-03-05 to

23-03-05

25-11-07

18-01-07 to

20-01-07

18-07-08 to

19-07-08

07-08-08 to

08-08-08

Centre for Australian

Studies

Veer Narmad

University, Surat

UGC

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

UGC

UGC

No

No

No

No

No

No

12 K.B. Laila 1.Marginal Culture and

Canadian Experience

2.Dalit Writings

3.Canada-Quebec

Divide

4.Influence in Nyaya Philosophy

Mar 2003

29-03-04 to

30-03-04

Mar 2004

Mar 2005

UGC

Centre for

Comparative

Literature, University of Kerala

UGC

Govt. Sanskrit College, Trivandrum

No

No

No

No

Sl.

No. Name of Faculty

Seminar/Conference/

Workshops Period

Institute that

conducted the

programme

Whether paper

presented

or not

5.Kollam Through Centuries

6 Democratic and Secular Education

Mar 2006

04-12-08 to

06-12-08

UGC


No

No

13 L. Vijayalekshmi Restructuring the

Undergraduate Programme

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

University College,

Tvpm

No

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14 G. Vijayalekshmi 1.Globalisation and

Higher Education

2.Anthropology and

Literature: Canada and

India

3.Australian Studies

16-03-2007

24-01-06

25-09-96

UGC

UGC


No

No

No

15 Dr. Shubha .N 1.Hindi and Comparative Literature

2.Neo Literary ttends

3.Women Empowerment

4.English for Specific

Purposes

July 2008

Augu 2008

Nov 2007

Nov 2005

UGC

Govt. Sanskrit College, Trivandrum

UGC

St.Thomas College,

Anchal

Yes

No

Yes

No

16 Ragini Nair 1.Literary Theory


Undergraduate

programme

3.Programme on

English Curriculum

01-03-2008

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

22-10-09 to 23-10-09

IDE, University of

Kerala

University College,

Tvpm

SSA

No

No

No

17 Ravichandran. C 1.Communicative

English

2.Pareekshith

Thampuran Lecture

08-02-2007

25-09-07

Govt. Sanskrit

College,

Thrippunnithura

Govt. Sanskrit

College,

Thrippunnithura

No

No

18 Capt. Dr. J. Vijayakumar 1.Comparative

Literature

2. Comparative

Literature

3.National Seminar

2005

2007

2008

M.G. University,

Kottayam

CIEEL, Hyderabad

Gov.College, Kanjiramkulam

No

No

No

Sl.

No. Name of Faculty

Seminar/Conference/

Workshops Period

Institute that conducted the

programme

Whether

paper

presented or not

19 N.M. Babu 1.Workshop on Theatre


Undergraduate

Dec 2008

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

Dept of Canadian

Studies Kannur University

University College,

No

No

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Programme

3.Media Language

Feb 2007

Tvpm

Govt. Brennen

College

Thalasseri

Yes

20 Alpha Manjooran 1.Refresher Course

2.National Seminar on

“The Emerging Trends

in English” Communication

3.Hrudayakumari Endowment Lecture by

Meera Nanda on

Enlightment Values

4.Workshop on

Research Methodology

in lLterature in English

23-07-09 to

12-08-09

08-10-09

20-11-09

Academic Staff

College

Kariavattom

Govt. College,

Kanjiramkulam

Govt. Women‟s College

Trivandurm

Mar Ivanious

College, Trivandrum

Mini

Project

Presented

No

No

Yes

21 Dr. Beena Gopinath 1.International

Workshop on

“Marginal Cultures and the Canadian

Experience”

2.International Seminar

on “The Canada

Quebec Divide: A Multidisciplinary

Appraoch

3.”BEC Trainer Training Programme”

of the British Council

4.Seminar on

“Developing Language

Skills in

Communicative English in the New

Scenario of

globalization and Business Process

Outsourcing”

5.Seminar on “Trends

in Communicative

English”

6.National Seminar on “Mapping linguistic

17-03-03 to

19-03-03

16-12-03 to

17-12-03

14-05-04 to

15-05-04

30-07-05

28-02-07

28-01-09 to 29-01-09

16-03-09 to

20-03-09

Canadian Studies,


Canadian Studies,


Centre for continuing

Education, Kerala

St.John‟s College,

Anchal

Govt. College,

Kanjiramkulam

Govt.College,

Kasargod

Yes

Yes

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identity, Global and

Local Perspective in Language and

Literature”

7. Restructuring the Undergraduate

Programme

University College,

Tvpm

22 Dr.K.Vijayakumar 1.Integrating Online

Courses into Regular Stream

2.Prospects of Off Campus Academic

Centers of Indian

Universities in Oman

3.The Power Plays of

Shakespeare

4.Speech Anxiety in

Public Speaking

5.Paralinguistic

Features of

Communication

6.Writing Across

Curriculum

7.The Wash-back

Effect of Question Patterns on Curriculum

8.ESP and its Effects

on Teaching

9.The Use of

Multimedia in the Teaching of English

10.CV Preparation

11.Film Appreciation

12.English for Specific Purposes

13.Emotional Intelligence

29-03-06

30-03-2007

21-09-99

13-04-0

12-06-01

17-06-03

28-02-07

1997

2002

2005

2003

2003

2007

Sultan Qaboos

University Muscat

Sultan Qaboos University

Muscat

ECMIT, Dubai

ECMIT, Dubai

ASTC Center of

M.G.University,

Sharjah

ASTC Center of

M.G.University,

Sharjah

ASTC Center of M.G.University,

Sharjah

Sharjah College,

Sharjah

Polyglot Institute,

Muscat

MECIT, Muscat

Govt. College for Women, Trivandrum

Govt. College for

Women, Trivandrum

ASTC, Sharjah

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Conducted

Conducted

Conducted

Conducted

conducted

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9. PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN

TEACHING AND RESEARCH

Sl.N

o Name Activities

1 Dr. Chris George Member, Syllabus Revision Committee for Higher Secondary

Education

BEC Trainer, Examiner, MA Board

2 Dr.M.B.Geethakumari Member, Indian Council for Canadian Studies

Member, Gandhi Peace Foundation

3 D.Premlal Member, PG Board of Studies, University of Kerala

4 K.Gopalakrishnan Course Consultant, IGNOU; Interview Trainer, State Civil

Service Academy; Member, CFRDE

5 Moncy Abraham Member, PG Board of Studies, University of Kerala

6 Dr. Thomas Kuruvila Member, CFRDE

7 N.Jayakumar Member, Board of Studies, University of Kerala

Member, CFRDE

8 Sudha Devi Nair Member, Canadian Studies

9 Dr. Beena Gopinath Subject Expert in English for Selecting teachers for FIP under

XI Plan.

Member, Forum of English Teachers, Govt. Women‟s College,

Trivandrum.

10 Dr. K. Reghunathan

Pillai

Member, Faculty of Arts

Member, Executive Committee, Cluster of Colleges.

11 Dr. Shubha. N Member, PG Board of Studies.

IDE, University of Kerala

12 Capt.Dr.J.Vijayakumar Member, CLAI

Member, Faculty of Arts

Member, Board of Studies (pass) University of Kerala

13 N.M.Babu Member, Board of Studies (UG), Kannur University

Faculty, Institute of Management in Government.

English Language Trainer, British Council.

10. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS

To enhance the social awareness and to foster value based education, students are

given opportunities to interact with teachers of the other departments. Dr. K. P. Jaikiran of

the Geology department gave a talk on his travel to Europe.

11. THRUST AREA

To develop proficiency in English language and enhance the sensibility to appreciate

literature.

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12. DETAILS OF ONGOING PROJECTS AND PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING

THE PAST 5 YEARS

Sl.N

o

Nature

of the

Project

Principal Investigator Title of the Project Ongoing/

completed

Fundin

g

agency

1 Major Dr.S.R.Chandramohan Dalit Literature in Kerala: Its

Philosophy and rRle in

National Integration

ongoing UGC

2 Minor Dr.B.S.Jamuna A Comprehensive Study of

Gender, Identity, Space in

Tribal Societies and

Representation in lLterature

and Media in Kerala

completed UGC

3 Minor Dr.Beena Gopinath A Study of Special Language

Skills required for IT enabled

Services Like Medical

Transcription and Allied

Services.

completed UGC

4 N.M.Babu Electronic Media completed self

13. PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT IN EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Our students engage remedial classes for weak students of the neighbouring schools.

They donate blood to the poor patients of Govt.hospitals.

14. METHODS OF CONTINUOUS STUDENT ASSESSMENT

Semester system was introduced at the PG level in the year 2001. Since then

continuous assessment is being made by evaluating the student‟s attendance, assignments,

seminars and test papers. M.A and MPhil students submit projects/dissertations at the end of

their course; their viva-voce examination is based on the projects. UG students too are given

assignments and test papers regularly. For better interaction with the students, P.T.A

meetings are held regularly, and the parents are kept informed of their wards‟ progress. UG

students too have viva-voce examinations for their Communicative English paper.

15. PLACEMENT RECORD OF THE STUDENTS

Year Class No.of students doing

higher studies No. students placed

2003 BA 20 5

MA 8 12

2004 BA 18 6

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MA 7 14

2005 BA 12 10

MA 8 13

2006 BA 17 10

MA 7 12

2007 BA 14 12

MA 10 10

2008 BA 12 11

MA 14 8

16. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OR FACULTY OR

STUDENTS DURING THE PAST 5 YEARS

Ph.D PROGRAMME AND AWARDS

Sl.N

o Name of Faculty Title of the Work

1 Dr.Mohan Mathew Graham Green‟s Women: A Psychological Study Based on

His Fiction.

2 Dr.K.G.Sreekumaran

Nair

Black Icons: The Semiotic Vision of Jayanta Mahapatra.

3 Dr.Chris George Angelology in Milton‟s Paradise Lost and the Bible.

4 Dr.Beena Gopinath Arundhati Roy‟s The God of Small Things: Language as a

Skin on Thought.

5 Dr.Shubha. N From Antiquity to Contemporaneity : A Comprehensive

Approach to Bharata, Brecht and Karnad

6 Dr.Capt J.Vijayakumar Image of the Underdog in the Early Novels of Anand and

Thakazhy.

7 Dr.Sree S.V The Ever Becoming Time in the Fame Breaking Texts of

Post modern American Fiction.

17. PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS

1. New research projects will be undertaken.

2. Greater attention will be given to the activities of the literary club.

3. Computerization of the Department Library will be done.

4. Seminars and workshops will be conducted.

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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty

Sl. No. Name Designation Qualification Experience

in Years

1. R. Thulaseedharan Pillai Sel. Gr.

Lecturer M.Sc., M.Phil 28

2. Dr. T. Neelakantan Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

(HEAD)

M.Sc., PhD. 24

3. Dr. R. Anilkumar Sel. Gr.

Lecturer M.A., B.Ed., PhD. 24

4. J. Anilkumar Sel. Gr.

Lecturer MA 20

5. Dr. B. Rajasekharan Sel. Gr.

Lecturer M.A., PhD.

6. M.B Salim Sel. Gr.

Lecturer MA 15

7. Hema S Menon Sel. Gr.

Lecturer M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil 14

8. Bindu Somanathan Senior Scale

Lecturer M.A., B.Ed. 13

9. K. Mani Sel. Gr.

Lecturer M.A. M.Ed. 16

2. Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2008-09)

Programm

e

Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadvee

p B.Sc.

I Year 34 22 12 6 28 1

B.Sc.

II Year 31 14 17 3 28 1

B.Sc.

III Year 29 14 14 13 16 1

M.Sc.

I Year 19 7 12 2 17 1

M. Sc.

II Year 16 6 10 5 11 1

3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past five years

and the contribution of the faculty to those changes:

The Post Graduate course in Geography has been changed to semester system with

modification in the syllabi with effect from 2001 admission. Modifications of the syllabi are

done on the basisi of the UGC curriculum. Modern subjects like Geographic Information

System, Remote Sensing and Computer applications have been introduced. Importance has

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been give to field study and dissertation. Dissertation works are done in collaboration with

institutions like Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala, the Center for

Earth Science Studies and State Land Use Board. M.Sc. Syllabii have been modified in the

year 2004 and 2007takinfg into account the recent trends in Geography. The undergraduate

programme has also been modernized in 2007 with modification of syllabus.

All the faculty members were actively associated with the restructuring and modification of both UG and

PG programmes.

4. Trends in success and drop out of students during the past five Years:


No. Success Drop out

B.Sc.

2004-05 36 35

2005-06 30 30

2006-07 30 28 2

2007-08 30 28 1

2008-09 30 28 2

M.Sc.

2004-05 15 12 3

2005-06 15 14 1

2006-07 15 15

2007-08 17 17

2008-09 16 15 1

5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers,


Item Total number

Library

1441 books , 49 Back volumes of journals

Computer

13 computers (of which 3 are not working), 5 printer(of

which 2 are not working) and 2 scanners (One is not

working), 1 External CD writer

Laboratories

The department possesses survey equipments like Chain,

Prismatic Compass, Plane Table, Dumy Level, Theodolite

and Indian Clinometer. Other modern equipments include

Mirror Stereoscope, Digital Planimeter, Global Positioning

System etc.

Department also has INTERGRAPH GIS software, ERDAS

Digital Image Processing Software , Digital Satellite Data

and about 600 topographic maps of various parts of the

country prepared by Survey of India.

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LCD/ Internet

Con./Laptop/ Digital

camera

Internet connection – 1

Digital camera Movie Camera - 1


Laptop computers are used as teaching aids in classroom teaching. In addition to this, study

tours are conducted annually for final year B.Sc and Final year M.Sc. students to give them

field exposures to various aspects of Geography. Students were also given exposure to the

lectures given by eminent scientists in the field of GIS and Remote Sensing by organizing

guest lectures. Training programmes on Open Source GIS Software were organized in

collaboration with Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala in the year 2007 for

PG students. M.Sc students of the department also participated in workshops and seminars

organized by the Census of India, Cenetr fro Earth Science Studies and Center for

Environment Develeopment. Moreover the students were given assignments and seminars

for the enhanced learning process.





the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in



past five years: NIL

9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:

Sl.

No. Name Other academic activities

1.

R. Thulaseedharan

Pillai

12. Member M.Sc Examination Board , University of

Kerala– 2003 to 2008

13. Chairman M.Sc Examination Board ,University

of Kerala – 2008-2009

14. Member B.Sc. Examination Board, University of

Kerala – 2006


Calicut– 2005 to 2007

16. Question Paper Setter – Kalady Sree

Snkaracharya University and Aligargh Muslim

University at B.Sc. level

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17. Question Paper Setter – Higher Secondary Board,

Kerala

18. Member Board of Studies in Geography –

University of Kerala – 2005-2008


University of Calicut – 2004 onwards


University of Kannur – 2004-2007

21. Member Board of Studies in Geography – Sree

Sankaracharya University Kalady – 2006 onwards

22. Member Academic Council, University of Kerala

– 2003-2007

2.

Dr. Neelakantan




of Kerala – 2006-2007


Kerala – 2003-2008

4. Chairman B.Sc Examination Board ,University of

Kerala – 2007-2008

5. Question paper setter, University of Calicut


Kerala


University of Kerala – 2005-2008



3.

Dr. R. Anil Kumar




of Kerala –


Kerala – 2003-2008

4. Chairman B.Sc Examination Board ,University of

Kerala – 2005-2006

5. Question paper setter, University of Calicut


Kerala

7. Chairman Board of Studies in Geography,

University of Kerala – 2008 onwards

8. Member Board of Studies, University of Kerala

9. Member Board of Studies, University of Calicut

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4.

J. Anil Kumar

1.Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. University

of Kerala

2. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. University

of Kerala

3. Chairman Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of

Kerala

4.Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,

Kerala


6. Member Board of Studies, University of Calicut

5.

Dr. B.

Rajasejkharan

1. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc.


Question Paper setter – University of Calicut

6.

M.B. Salim

1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. University

of Kerala 2006-2008

2. Member of Board of Examiners for M.Sc. University

of Kerala 2004 – 2008


Kerala 2008

4.Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,

Kerala

5. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur-

2005-2007



7.

Hema S. Menon

1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc. 2005 –

2008

2. Chairman Board of Examiners for B.Sc.2007

3. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc, University

of Kerala– 2003-2008

4. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc, University

of Calicut– 2006 & 2007

5. Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,

Kerala

6. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur-

2005-2007

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8

Bindu Somanathan

1. Member of Board of Examiners for B.Sc.,

University of Kerala 2007 & 2008

2. Member of Board of Examiners M.Sc University

of Kerala– 2005-2008

3. Question Paper Setter - Higher Secondary Board,

Kerala

9.

K. Mani


Kerala - 2007

3. Member Board of Examiners M.Sc. University of

Calicut and University of Kannur – 2006, 2007, 2008

4. Question paper Setter - University of Calicut and

University of Kannur -2007, 2008


5. Member Faculty of science,University of Kerala

6. Member Board of Studies, University of Kannur

10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Center for Earth Science

Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Indian Institute of Information Technology Mission – Kerala,

Thiruvananthapuram, Center for Environment and Development, Thiruvananthapuram,

Kerala State Land Use Board and Census of India

11. The thrust areas of the Department: 1. GIS and Remote Sensing


13. Publications of the faculty, during the past five years

Dr. R. Anil Kumar : “Land Use Changes of Udumbanchola Taluk, Idukki District, Kerala

:An Analysis with the Application of Remote Sensing Data” , Journal of India Society of

Remote Sensing, Vol. 34, No. 2, 2006




monthly test papers, assignments and seminars in each subject.

16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the

department to the student placements

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Degree


2004 10 6

2005 12

2006 8

2007 10

2008 12

PG


2003 2 15

2004 2 12

2005 4 10

2006 1 10

2007 1 14 doing B.Ed.

Degree course

2008 3 2 10 doing B.Ed.

Degree course


five years:

1. During the past five years the B.Sc. students of the department secured Second Rank in

2007, Third Rank in 2006 and 2008. M.Sc. students secured First Rank from 2005-2008.

2. Two Students from Germany were admitted to M.Sc. and successfully completed the

course work in Geography in 2006

3. Three M.Sc. Students were selected for Internship at the Center for Earth Science Studies,

Thiruvananthapuram, for doing their dissertation.

4. 3.Students have qualified for UGC – JRF-NET Examinations

5. Organizing frequent field visits and visit to research centers to motivate the students.

6. Active participation of the students of the department in extra curricular activities, sports

etc. and environmental awareness programmes.

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action taken on that:


1. The thrust area of the Department that is, GIS and Remote Sensing will be given prime attention.

2. The Faculty of the Department will approach various funding agencies to attain the above mentioned.



4. The department will organize Seminars, Workshops, training programmes and

invited Lectures

5. The department proposes to start M.Hil. Course in Geography and a Certificate

Course in GIS & Remote Sensing

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DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY

Faculty Profile

a. Teaching Staff

Sl. No. Name of the faculty

member

Designation Qualification No. of years

of service

1 K. Viswambharan Sel. Grade

Lecturer

M.Sc

2. Biju Longhinos Lecturer M.Sc

3. Dr. K.P. Jaikiran Lecturer M.Sc, Ph.D.

PGDEPMA

4. E.V. Manoj Lecturer M.Sc, M.Phil

5. Dr. K. Gangadhar Lecturer M.Sc, Ph.D

6. R.Pradeep Kumar Lecturer M.SC,

M.Phil

7. N. Shinu Lecturer M.Sc

8. Anjana A. V. Panicker Lecturer M.SC,

M.Phil

Awards Recognition received by the faculty (Last five years)

Dr. A.P. Pradeep Kumar, Lecturer has been nominated as the South Asian

Representative of the Stuttgart Active Alumni Group, Germany.

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Lecturer was awarded Ph.D Degree in Geology by the University of

Kerala in 2004.

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, Lecturer secured first Rank in the Post Graduate Diploma in

Educational Planning Management and Administration Course of the University of

Kerala, 2006.

Shri. E.V. Manoj has been nominated to the Executive Council of Mining Engineers‟

Association of India (Tamil Nadu & Kerala Chapter).

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National/International Seminars attended by the faculty

Workshops

Name Institution

where held

Course Period Remarks

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran

- do -

- do -

Dr. K. Gangadhar

E.V. Manoj

N. Shinu

- do-

- do -

CMMACS

Bangalore

CESS

Trivandrum

CACEE

Trivandrum

CESS,

Trivandrum

State Inst of

Encyclopedia

Trivandrum

CUSAT,

Cochin

NGRI,

Hyderabad

CUSAT

Cochin

DST-SERC

School

DST Brain

storming

workshop

International

Workshop

DST Training

Programme

One day

Workshop

Basics of

Vector GIS

National

Course on

ICP-MS

Geoshere-

Biosphere

Workshop

13-24 Feb 06

28-30, Dec 05

15-17, Dec, 06

1-20, Aug. 05

24.09.2008

1-5, Nov, 04

26-30, June 06

20-21 July, 07

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Seminars

Name Institution where

held

Seminar Period Paper

presented

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran

-do-

Dr. K. Gangadhar

- do -

- do -

E.V. Manoj

- do -

- do –

Dept. of Geology


Trivandrum

Dept. of Geography

Govt. College,

Kariavattom, Tvm

Dept. of Geology


Trivandrum

Dept. of Geography

Govt. College,

Kariavattom

KSCSTE,

Trivandrum

Swadeshi Science

Movement,

Trivandrum

Govt. Womens‟

College, Trivandrum

Mining

Engineers‟Association,

Chennai

National Seminar

on Evolution of

South Indian

Shield

One day Seminar

on Climate

National Seminar

on Coastal Zone

National Seminar

on Geo

informatics

Seminar on World

Environment Day

International

Seminar „Prithvi

05‟

Seminar on World

Environment Day

2008

Colloquium on

Mineral

Potentialities

10-11,

March,

2008

5 June 2008

28-29

Jan 2004

15-03-2006

5 June,

2007

19-28 Feb

2005

5 June 2008

13-10-2006

Yes

Yes

No.

No.

No.

Yes

Yes

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Student Profile

Class Strength SC ST OBC

I DC

18

3

Nil

6

II DC

13

2

Nil

5

III DC

13

2

Nil

5

I PG

9

1

Nil

5

II PG

8

2

Nil

4

Demand ratio

Year No. of Seats No. of Applications Demand Ratio

B.Sc 2007-08 14 425 1:30

2006-07 14 505 1:36

2005-06 14 434 1:31

M.Sc 2007-08 8 42 1:5

2006-07 8 38 1:5

2005-06 8 40 1:5

Ratio of Teachers to Students

B.Sc - 1:5

M.Sc - 1:1

Performance of students in national level competitive examinations

Year UPSC Geologists

Examination

UGC/CSIR

2007-08 5

2006-07 2

2005-06 Nil

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Success rate of students (With respect to the University Average)

University Rank

B.Sc Degree

2007-08 Miss. Aparna Sagar

First Rank – 91.00% (University Record)

Miss. Divya G.S.- Second Rank

Miss. Anisha K.- Third Rank

2006-07 Nil

2005-07 Nil

M.Sc Degree

2007-08 Miss. Vipina V. P.

2006-07 Miss. Kripa G.P.

2005-06 Miss. Anju V.R.

2004-05

2003-04

Curriculum revision during the past two years and the contribution by the

faculty

B.Sc - 2005

M.Sc - 2007

Two members of the faculty who are members of the Board of Studies (Under Graduate)

Geology and the others were actively involved in the framing of the B.Sc Geology

curriculum, the major part of which took place in the Department of Geology, University

College.

Two faculty members who are also members of the P.G. Board of Studies were actively

involved in the revision of the M.Sc Geology curriculum.

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Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years

Year 2006-07 2007-08

B.Sc – Drop outs

Distinction

1

4

Nil

6

M.Sc – Drop outs

Distinction

Nil

2

Nil

3

Learning resources of the department

a. Books

No. of

Books

No. of

reference

books

No. of

Books

related

to

subject

No. of

General

Books

No. of

Books

purchase

d during

the last 5

years

Funds

-

Source

No. of

Students

availing the

facilities

No. of

Teachers

availing the

facilities

1100

170

1075

25

165

1.

State

Plan

fund

2.

UGC

119

11

Number of Journals being subscribed - Two

B. Computers

Number of computers - Four

Scanner - One

Printers - Three

C. AV Equipment

LCD Projector - One

Paxiscope - One

Mike with amplifier (portable) - One

OHP - One

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D. Laboratory Equipments

Microscopes - Fifteen

Stereoscopes - Four

Sieve Shaker - One

Rock thin sectioning machine - One

Sonic cleaner - One

GPS machines - Three

Video Camera - One

Still Camera - One

Modern Teaching methods practiced and use of ICT in teaching-learning

The Department has an Audio-Visual laboratory and it is made use of in the teaching-learning

processes. The Post Graduate student seminar presentations and special classes are Power

point based and take place in the AV Lab utilizing the LCD projector. Similarly, the B.Sc

degree classes also make use of this facility.

Online tutorials available in the internet are utilized at times for explaining complex concepts

that require a great deal of visualization by the learners.

Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students

The group tutor system practiced in the department takes care of the various needs of the

student community. Problems faced by the students, both academic and personal are

addressed by this meeting. Class PTA meetings give tutors an opportunity to present these

problems and get them redressed.

Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who have benefited during the

past two years

One faculty member, Shri. Biju Longhinos has completed his FIP during the last academic

year i.e., 2006-07. The thesis submission would take place soon.

Faculty members of the department actively participate in the Refresher courses being

organized by the Academic Staff Colleges, Summer Schools and other courses of the UGC

and the DST (See the table given in the Faculty profile).

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Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities including teaching,

consultancy and research

Shri. K. Viswambharan and Dr.K. Gangadhar are members of the Board of Studies in

Geology (Undergraduate level) and they actively take part in the discussions regarding the

academic activities.

Dr. S. N. Kumar (Who moved to the University Department in 2008) and Dr. K.P. Jaikiran

are members of the P.G. Board of Studies and they are involved in the academic deliberations

regarding the Post Graduate studies.

Dr. K.P. Jaikiran, after completing his Ph.D in Geology in 2004 has registered for a part time

research in the Faculty of Management of the University of Kerala.

Dr. K. P. Jaikiran, Shri. E.V. Manoj and Dr. K. Gangadhar are Resource persons for the

various academic activities in connection with the Higher Secondary Geology education in

the State.

Shri. Biju Longhinos is one of the Co ordinators of the Kerala State Schools Gifted Children

coaching programme.

Collaboration with other departments/institutions at the State, National and

International levels and their outcome during the past two years

The Department has active collaboration with the State level autonomous research

institutions such as the Centre for Earth Science Studies, Akkulam, Trivandrum and the

Central Government institutions such as the Geological Survey of India and the Central

Ground Water Board in the training of students during their M.Sc dissertation works.

Students of the past have availed the student grants of the State Government and worked in

these laboratories for their project work.

Priority areas of Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and

noteworthy publications of the faculty, during the last two years

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The Department is not a recognized research centre and yet faculty members undertake their

own research registering in other centres. Shri. Biju Longhinos is currently a Research

Scholar (Part time) of the Cochin University of Science and Technology and Dr. K.P.

Jaikiran is a Research Scholar (Part time) of the Faculty of Management, University of

Kerala.

Dr. K. Gangadhar has an ongoing project on the Environmental Impact Assessment studies of

the Kottayam-Kumarakom areas, funded by the Kerala State Science Technology and

Environment Department, Government of Kerala.

Faculty Publications (Last Five years)

Name of

faculty/student

Name of article Name of the

journal with

full reference

National/

International

Single

author/Joint

K.P.Jaikiran

- do -

E.V. Manoj

N. Shinu

Knowledge

Management in

Geological Sciences

Occurrence of high

fluoride in Ground

Water in Nuagon

block, Orissa

Complete

Mechanisation of

Mining operations

Tsunami of Dec 26,

2004 on the south

west coast of India:

Post tsunami

geomorphic and

sediment

characteristics

Current Science,

Vol. 95 , no.2

2008

Journal of

Applied

Hydrology, Vol.

XVI, pp 8-10.

2003

Proceedings of

the International

Seminar „Prithvi

2005‟, Feb 19-

28 2005,

Trivandrum

Marine

Geology, Vol.

242 pp. 155-

168, 2007

National

National

Seminar Volume

International

Single

Joint

Single

Joint

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Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid

student placement

Former Post Graduate students of the Department has joined the following organizations:

Geological Survey of India as Geologist (Class I Post) (Three students)

Shell Petroleum as Geologists – (Two students)

Kerala State Land Use Boards as Project Staff (Two students)

Centre for Earth Science Studies as Project Staff (Three students)

The alumni have a strong bond with the department and they seek the assistance of faculty

members in getting placement.

During the past three years the faculty members have been giving assistance to the students in

appearing for the Union Public Service Commission Geologists Examination and Personality

Tests (Mock interviews). Similarly, the faculty members guide students in preparing for other

competitive examination too.

Student support activities

Assistance is provided to the alumni for various national level competitive examinations such

as the UGC/CSIR NET Examination and the UPSC Geologists‟ Examination. There is a

strong link between the alumni and the faculty for such exchanges.

GEOFORUM, a body constituted for Student Personality Development meets every Friday at

1.00 p.m. in the Department. Alumni of the Department often delivers talks on the various

aspects of personality development. This body has been in existence since the past 13 years.

Professionals from the field of Geology interact with the students and faculty through invited

talks being arranged in the Department.

Plan of action of the department for the next five years

Teaching –

The newly acquired facilities by the department such as the advanced camera fitted

microscopes and internet facility would elevate the teaching learning process to a new level.

Petrology and mineralogy lab sessions could be made more meaningful by linking AV

facilities with the microscope. Similarly, availability of internet in the department has enabled

students to access information at greater speeds.

Laboratory

In the next five years the department would acquire self sufficiency in the various laboratory

analytical procedures for which the students depend on the near by laboratories at present.

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Research

The Department would soon become a Research Centre as it now possesses most of the basic

facilities needed for research.

GIS laboratory

The Department would soon develop a GIS laboratory after the Network laboratory that has

already been sanctioned under the DST-FIST Scheme becomes functional. This would enable

students to carry out high quality dissertation work by applying Geo informatics Technology.

Library

The Department library is on a growth track by acquiring new books and advanced facilities

such as computers. Over the next five years the library would be well equipped with modern

books, electronic learning materials and journals.

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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI

1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty:

SL.NO. Name Designation Qualification Experience

1 Dr.P J Sivakumar Reader MA, M Phil,

PhD

27

2 H.Pushyaleksmi

Amma

Sel. Gr,Lecturer MA, M Phil 27

3 M S Jayamaohan Sr. Scale Lecturer MA, M Phil 26

4 Dr.M S

Vinyachandran

Sel. Gr,Lecturer MA, BEd, PhD 22

5 Dr. Prakash A Lecturer MA, M Phil,

PhD, LLB

4

6 Dr.B Asok Lecturer MA, PhD, DLT,

DME, PGDJ,

PGDT

4

7 Dr.Shamli M M Lecturer MA, BEd, PhD,

PGTJ

4

8 Dr.Sudha A S Lecturer MA, M Phil,

PhD, Bed

4

9 Dr. Ganesh M Lecturer MA, M Phil,

PhD, Bed,

PGDTJ

4

10 Sheela Kumari L Lecturer MA, M Phil, Bed 4

11 Dr. Sreekala K I Lecturer MA, M Phil,

PhD, BEd

4


07)

Programme Totl No Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadweep

BA 131 52 79 26 105 5

MA 55 7 48 15 40 1

M Phil 5 - 5 2 3 -

PhD 18 2 16 8 10 -



Semester system for PG course was introduced along with other subjects from 2001. The syllabus was

modified in 2005; Dissertation was made compulsory with a view to inspire the students for research . Two

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faculty members took part in the modernization of syllabus as members of the Board of studies for both PG

and UG.

4.Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:

Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate

BA 2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

42

43

42

42

42

40

39

41

38

40

2

4

1

4

2

MA 2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

24

25

-

-

-

1

-

5.Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers,


Item Total No Enhancement in last five years

Library 16000 books and six subscribed

journals, one news paper

1000 books and 3 journals and one

news paper

Computer Three computers with two printer

and one scanner

Two computers and one printer

Internet Internet connection for browsing – 1 Internet connection for browsing – 1

6.Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method:

The students especially the PG students are provided with the Lectures of retired teachers

and eminent scholars, who come from other universities. More over students were given

assignments and seminars for the enhancement of knowledge in particular area.


All class teachers including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for

each class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal

counseling of the students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are

effectively engaged in the over all performance of the students. Individual attention was

given for the students in their personal and academic problems.

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past five years:

SL.NO. Name Refresher

course

Seminars/workshops/Conference Others

1 Dr. P J Sivakumar 1. UGC National seminar at Govt.

Sanskrit College. 8, 19 July 2008

2. UGC National seminar at Hindi

Department, Kariavattom, Kerala

University. 27& 28 August 2008

3. National seminar at Sanskrit

Department, university College on

27 & 28 Nov.2008

4. International seminar at Kerala

University Campus Kariavattom on

4th to 6

th Dece.2008

5. National seminar at Hindi

Department , Kariavattom 9, 10, 11

Dece.2008

6. workshop-Quality improvement in

research at Kerala university

2 Dr. M S

Vinayachandran

1. National seminar held on 24th

&25th Nov. 19998 at MG College,

TVM

2. Two day national seminar on

Hindi fiction at Govt. Women‟s

College, TVM sponsored by DCE

(2, 3 Dec.2004)

3. National seminar Hindi academy

New Delhi at DBHPS TVM (15th

june 21st 2005)

4. National seminar on post

modernism in Hindi fiction held on

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9th & 10

th Jan. 2008 (Dece.)

5. National seminar at Calicut

university held from 3.9.2008 to

5.9.2008 sponsored by scientific and

Technical terminology commission,

New Delhi.

6. National seminar at SN College

Kollam held on 3rd & 4

th Nov. 2008

(UGC sponsored)

7. Workshop on management

development programme for college

teachers from 5th & 9

th Jan. 2004 at

MG, TVM

8. Workshop on quality

improvement in research held on 28th

& 29th sept.2007 at the Dept. of

English, university of Kerala

9. International Seminar at Kerala


4th & to 6

th Dece.2008.

3 Dr. Prakash . A 1. Two day National seminar on

Postmodernism in Hindi fiction ,

paper presented titled Dalit Chetana

Adhunik Hindi, Upanayasom mein

at 9th & 10

th Jan.2008

2. UGC national seminar held at

Govt.Sanskrit College, TVM paper

presented „Dinker and Iyappa

Panicker ke kurukshethra‟. Thulana

pat dt.18th , 19

th July 2008

3. Two day National seminar on

Modern Hindi Criticism held at dept.

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of Hindi , paper presented „Hindi

Alochana Disha Evam‟ dt.27th , 28

th

August2008

4. Two day national seminar on the

literary contribution of Hindi and

South Indian languages to the

freedom sruggle and national

consciousness held at Dept. of Hindi

organized by Central Hindi institute

at 20, 21 Feb. 2008

5. Workshop attended-sub. „Indian

Literature‟ Govt. College for women,

TVM dt.20th , 21th Nov.2008

6. International seminar at Kerala


4th to 6

th Dece.2008

4 Dr. Shamli M M Participated national seminars

presented papers and participation

the workshops conducted by

SCERT.

5 Dr. Sudha A S 1. National seminar on Hindi Sahitya

ke varthman Govt.Brenan College-

9.12.05

2. National Seminar on Transilation,

Govt.Brenan College Thalaserry 16th

& 17th Jan.2007

3. National seminar on Hindi fiction ,

University College , TVPM 9th &

10th Jan.2008

4. National seminar on Women and

Health University of Kerala 3,4,5th

March2008.

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SL.No. Name Other academic activities

1 Dr.P J Sivakumar 1. NSS programme officer for 5

years

2. Member, Board of question

paper setting for University of

Calicut, Kannur University,

Cochin University, M G

University Kottayam, Higher

secondary education Kerala

3. R.P of SCERT and Academic

Staff College, University of

Kerala.

4. Member, Academic Council,

university of Kerala

5. Sub editor-Sangrathan (Hindi

Monthly journal)

2 Jay Mohan M S 1.Chairman BOS Hindi Pass.

3 Dr. M S

Vinayachandran

1. Editor Hindi Monthly Sangrathan, published from

TVPM

2. Member, Board of studies (PG) University of

Kerala.

3. Member, Board of question paper setting for

University of Calicut , Kannur University , Cohin

University , MG University Kottayam , Hogher

secondary education Kerala & Kerala Public

service commission

4. R.P of SCERT

5. Research guidance ,n Mdurai Kamraj University.

6. Former member, Faculty of oriental studies,

University of kerala.

7. Former member, Board of studies (pass) University

of Kerala

4 Dr. Ganesh M 1. Staff club Secretary (2005-2006)

2. NSS Programme Officer (2007 onwards)

5 Dr. B Asok 1. Visited Kurukshetra University & University of Delhi

and gave lectures under the UGC Programme.

10. Collaboration with other departments and institutions:

Nil

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11. The thrust areas of the Department:

Post 60 Hindi Literature

12.Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years:


1. Dalit Sahitya: Hindi &

Malayalam

Completed and Submitted

minor Project 2008

UGC Principal Investigator:

Dr. J Babu (Retd)

2. Contribution of Literary

journalism in Hindi &

Malayalam (Kerala)

Being Completed UGC Principal Investigator:

Dr. M S Vinayachandran

13.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years:

SL

.NO.

Faculty Item/Journal/Books/Articles Total

No.

National International

1 Dr.P J

Sivakumar

1. Rajesh Jain ka Natak

„Virus‟-Sangrathan

Jan-Feb 06

2. Pachasothar Hindi

Geethi Natya

Sangrathan Sept.-Oct

07

3. Natakkar K T

Muhammad

(Editorial)

4. Aadhunik Hindi

Geethi Kavya-

Sangrathan Feb.2007

5. Swathanthrayottar

Hindi Natakon mein

Rajanaithik prabhav

2 Jayamohan M S Daud-Sangrathan, Panch

Aangnovala Ghar –

Sangrathan,

NeeluNeelimaNilofer-

sangrathan,,Rang de Basanthi

Chola-Sangrathan, Khasiram

Kotwal-Sangrathan

3 Dr. M S

Vinayachandran

1. sarg Chetana Ki

ganga Matha-

(editorial) Sangrathan

2004

2. PG Vasudev Puraskar

Sammanith (Report)

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Sangrathan March

2006

3. Saraswathi Samman

Se Sammanith

Malayalam Ke Priya

Kavi Sangrathan

April 2006

4. Malayalam Ke Veena

Poov Ko Sow varsh

Ho Gaye , Sangrathan

My 2007

5. Guru Pooja Samman

Samaroh (report)

Sangrathan Sept.2007

6. Malayalam Ke Sultan

Ki Janma shati-

Sangrathan March

2008

7. Madhushala ke gayak

kavi Bacchan-

Sangrathan, May

2008

8. Hindi

patrapravarthanthille

variveicham-keral

bharthi 2005

9. Tambu (Transilated)-

Sangrathan

10. Cheers (Transilated)

Sangrathan

11. Bhedia (Transilated)-

Sangrathan

12. Hndi Malayalam

Sahityak Patrakaritha

4 Dr. Prakash A 1.Articles publuished in

Sangrathan July 2008,

Sangrathan Dece.2008 and

Keral jyothi Dece.2008

5 Dr. Shamli M M 1. Yugbodhi Natakkar

Sanker Shesh-Sangrathan

June 2006

2. Significance of idioms in

Hindi research journal

3. Book published – Sanker

Shesh Hndi Ke Prathinidhi

Natakkar

4. Hindi pragativadi

Kavithavon mein Bimbvad-

Sangrathan Dece.2008

5. Kharonde mein adhunik

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visangattiyan-Sangrathan

March 2009

6. Radio talk on Modern

Hindi Dramma-Naye

Natakon ka nayapan

6 Dr. Sudha A S 1. Vah Ek Kshan-Poem-

sangrathan Nov.2005

2. Gunahon Ke Devta-

Kathayaparak

Sameeksha-Keral

Jyothi-2009

3. Samnvya Ke Sadhak

Kakakaleekar-

Sangrathan Nov.2008

7 Dr. Ganesh M 1. Shyli Ke Director-

Benipuri-Keral jyothi-

Nov.2006

2. Kaaljayi aalochana

mulyon k chintak-

Dr.Devraj-

Sangrathan-Nov.2006

8 Dr. Sreekala K I 1. alochanatmak

Adhyayan Nayi

Kahani-Keral Jyothi-

Dec.2004

2. Kamleshwar Ke Raja

Nirbansia Ek

Vivechanatmak

adhyayan-Sangrathan

July 2007

14.Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college:

1. MA students participated in the quiz programme conducted by the census department,

Govt. of India on 28.1.2009

2. MA students participated in the Prof.K.R.Muralidharan nair memorial quiz competition

conducted by the Hindi department on 19.2.2009



monthly test papers for UG & PG students. Class seminars & Quiz competitions were also

conducted.

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16. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to

the student placements:

DEGREE


2004 12 5 3

2005 14 4 4

2006 12 6 3

2007 8 4 4

2008 10 6 5

PG


2004 3 4 5

2005 4 5 3

2006 4 4 1

2007 2 3 -

2008 3 2 -


five years:

1. Three Endowments- (a) Dr. K. Bhaskaran Nair Memorial Endowment (b) Dr. K. K .

Krishnan Namboothiri endowment (c) Prof.K. R. Muralidharan Nair memorial Endowment

are distributed to the students BA & MA Classes who secure the highest marks in their final

year examinations from the Department.

2. Vishnu maya III BA student got Ist Rank in BA Final Year Hindi Exam 2004

3. Shabana Beegum III BA student got Ist Rank in BA final year Hindi Exam 2005

4. Remya. S II MA student got Ist rank in MA Hindi final year exam 2005

5. Vishnu Maya II MA student got Ist rank in MA Hindi Final year exam 2006

6. Shabana Beegum II MA student got I st Rank in MA Hindi Final year exam 2007

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7. MA students got first prize in the Inter collegiate Quiz competition conducted by Nirala

Hindi Academy, Attingal

8. I MA students got consolation prize in the Inter collegiate Quiz Competition conducted by

census Dept. Govt. of India

9. II MA students got IIIrd prize in the Prof.K.R..Muralidharan nair memorial quiz

competition conducted by the Hindi Department 2009

10. Vishnu Maya .U of this Dept. got Univerity of Kerala Endowment (Prof.Chandrahasan

prize for Hindi and the Raosahib Udarshiromani T. Padmanabha Rao medal-2004-06

11. II MA students got Second prize in the Patriotic Song Competition (state level Hindi

fortnight celebration -2007) conducted by Kerala Hindi Prachar sabha

12. Research activities are being done by the Department through group discussion and

Seminars

13. The research students of the department published a manuscript journal named

„Gavaksh‟.

14. The research students formed a research association & conducted book exhibition and

other programmes

15. Three faculty members are associated with the publication of Hindi journal „sangrathan‟

published by Hindi Vidyapeeth (Recognized by Universities of Kerala)

16. Our department conducted Two days National seminar on Post Modernism on 9th

& 10th

of Jan. 2007 Sponsored Govt.of Kerala.

17. Golden jubilee of the Department was celebrated on 11th Jan. 2007

18. Four faculty members have applied for minor projects.

19. The students of this Department have actively participated in extra Curricular activities,

Sports, NSS, NCC etc

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20. The Department is a recognized research center by the University of Kerala.15 Full time

& 3 part time researchers are engaged in research.


action taken on that:

Hindi Department was identified as one among the five best Departments of the college by

NAAC-2003


1. The thrust area of the department is „Post 60 Hindi Literature‟.

2. The faculty will try their level best to improve teaching standards.

3. The department will organize seminars, workshops, and training programmers and invite eminent

professors with the help of funding agencies like UGC and state Government.

20. Detailed plan of action is given below:

A. Curricular activities

1. The Dept. Plan to start a new course-BA Functional Hindi

2. Library upgradation

1. Subscription for new journals including research journals

2. Purchase of updated books of Hindi Literature.

3. Computerization of Library

B. Research

1. Separate room with all facility will be provided to the research students.

2. More students will be admitted in the Department for the research .

C. Extension activity for public and students:

1. Inter Department literal will be conducted with the participation of public & Students

D. Consultancy: NIL

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21. Any other highlights :

1. Remedial coaching- Hindi Dept. is having students from educationally backward

communities in Kerala as well as students from Lakshadweep. In order to equip them with the

new semester system Dept. is planning to conduct remedial coaching by utilizing the facilities

in the Department.

2. The Department is conducting coaching class for NET.

3. Internet browsing & ommunication facilities is provided to the faculty & students.

4. Computer awareness programme is conducted for PG & M Phil students to equip them to

utilize computers for their project report preparation.

5. Alumni of the Hindi Dept are actively engaged in the developmental programme of the

Department.

6. An Inter collegiate Quiz programme in memory of Prof.K.R. Muralidharan Nair was

conducted in the department.

7. Hindi Department Golden jubilee year award sponsored by Dr. K Sukumaran (Former

Principal of Govt.Arts College) was given to the first rank holder in the IVth Sem Hindi MA

Exam to Kumari Vineetha. U (Govt.Womens College)

8. Department Grievance Cell is actively functioning with HOD as Convener & Two Faculty

Members. The students feel free to approach Cell to solve their problems.

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY


SL.No Name Designation Qualification Experience

1 Dr.A.Jadeeda Reader MA, PhD 30 years

2 Sri.P.K.Raveendran Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA 28 years

3 Sri.E.Kumar Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA 19 years

4 Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi Reader MA, M.Phil,

PhD

28 years

5 Dr.Thulaseedharan Assary Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA, PhD 28 years

6 Smt.P.S.Sumam Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA, M.Phil 28 years

7 Sri.S.Raimon Sr.Gr.Lecturer MA, M.Phil 27 years

8 Dr.D.Sivankutty Reader MA, PhD 27 years

9 Sri.N.Rajagopal Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA,LLB 27 years

10 Sri.T.Sanal Kumar Sr.Gr.Lecturer MA 24 years

11 Sri.C.Raveendran Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA 20 years

12 Dr.P.Ambika Sel.Gr.Lecturer MA,PhD 15 years

2. Students profile according to programme of study gender, region, etc 2008-2009

(currently only P.G programme is offered in the Department)

Programme Total

No:

Male Female Urban Rural Lakshade

ep

BA 196 160 36 140 56 02

MA 40 14 26 13 27 Nil

M.Phil 05 4 1 2 3 Nil

The entry level competencies of the students are very poor. Most of the students hail from

downtrodden families. Several students even go for labour to earn themselves and their

family while continuing students. The socio-economic status and language standard of the

students therefore far behind the average level. However the students are proficient in

grasping things expressing their views and sharing ideas as a result of continued evaluation

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and coaching .The ability to handle language has also been fostered gradually to reach as

equal to the average students.

2. Changes made in the courses or programme during the past five years and the

contribution of the faculty to those changes.

The courses of under graduate and post graduate have been semesterised in accordance to the

changes in the pattern of education. The faculties also involved in the process of changes and

contribute a lot to the preparation of revised syllabus as members/conveners/chairman in the

Board of studies and other related committees. The students have to submit assignments and

projects and conduct seminars in the light of revised syllabus. As a result the students

aptitude to the programmes glittered up , shaped themselves their mind as wee as body to

meet the challenges of contemporary competitions and fostered a sprit of inquiry to the

unknown.

3. Trends in success and drop out rate of students during the past two years.

Programmes Year Total No: Success rate Drop out rate

BA 2006-07

2007-08

55

58

28

30

27

28

MA 2006-07

2001-08

15

16

15

16

Nil

Nil

M.Phil 2006-07

2007-08

05

05

05

05

Nil

Nil

4. Learning resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories and

other resources.

The learning resources of the Department have to be renovated. The Department has a

computer , printer ,scanner and a C.D . System which are not in working condition . Though

the Department library has more than 5000 books there is no sound arrangements of books

and computerized catalogue system .However the students and research scholars have enough

learning resources in the Department library where kept adequate primary and secondary

sources. Besides, the students and research scholars get accessibility to refer more resources

from the near by University and public libraries.

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5. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method.

The faculty members acquainted fully with the modern teaching techniques especially

handling computers and LCD projectors and Browse Internet for wide range of information .

Steps have already been taken to impart education by power point presentation. The

Department has already submitted a proposal to the UGC to allot funds to purchase L.C.D

monitor/projector and Laptops. However the PG and M.Phil students have been enlightened

to use internets and brows fresh information for academic purposes.

6. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students.

The faculty members are actively participating in various academic activities both in and

outside the campus. They are afreshing their knowledge by reading new „arrivals‟ browsing

wide range of information from internet and attending seminars. The afreshed knowledge has

been shared with the students grasping the Students environmental and material bases. The

students have been counseled personally to understand their issues and boost them up to main

stream. The implementation of tutorial system made possible close interaction of students and

teachers for their betterment.


past two years.

SL.

No

Name Refresher

/orientati

on

courses

Seminars/workshop/conference Others

1 Dr.A.Jadeeda - Attended the several seminars and

workshops

Principal

investigator in as

major research

project of the

UGC

2 Sri.P.K.Ravee

ndran

- Organised national seminats in

2007 at G.C.NDD –Attended two

seminars

-

3 Sri.E.Kumar - Participation in the national

seminars at G.C.NDD

Research almost

completed on

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F.I.P

4 Dr.Noorjam

Beevi

I.T.Orient

ation for 1

month in

03/09

Participation on several seminars

and workshops relating to womens

Empowerment History congress &

National seminar at G.C.NDD

Training

programme at the

institute of

management & a

minor Research

project

investigator

5 Dr.Thulaseed

haran Assary

- Participation in the national

seminar organized at

NDD,AKG.center TVPM &

International seminar at Mascot

Hotel TVPM organized by

Department of Archaeology.

-

6 Sri.S Raimon - Research almost

completed on

F.I.P

7 Dr.D.Sivankut

ty

I.T.Orient

ation for 1

month in

3/09

Participation of International

seminars at Mascat hotel,TVPM

organized by Department of

Archeology

-

8 Sri.T.Sanal

Kumar

- Participation in International

seminar at NDD and K.C H.R.

Trivandrum

-

9 Sri.C.Raveend

ran

I.T.Orient

ation for 1

month in

3/09

Organised an International seminar

& Participated in 4 seminars

-

10 Dr.Ambika - Participated in the inter national

seminar at NDD

-

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8. Participation / contribution of teachers to the academic and other activities

including teaching, culture & research.

Sl No. Name Academic activities Other activities

1 Dr.A.Jadeeda Research guide

member of K.C.H.R

,syllabus revision

committee,Viva

Board M.Phil exams

& Co-ordinator of

M.Phil

committee,Kerala

University

Life member of the

society for Disabled

& women‟s

Association

2 Sri.E.Kumar - Placement officer &

career councilling

co-ordinator

3 Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi Research guide

member of PG board

of studies , chairman

PG board of

examinations,

question paper setter

,subject

expert,selection

committee of

teachers in F.I.P &

examiner Curriculam

subject committee

SCERT.

-

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4 Dr.Thulaseedharan

Assary

Research

guide,member

Academic

council,PG.board of

studies & State

Archives council &

member of M.Phil

monitoring

committee,Kerala

University

-

5 Smt.P.S.Sumam Member ,UG board

of studies

-

6 Sri.S.Raimon Life member South

Indian congress ,

Association of Indian

archives & was the

Director Archives

Department.

Member of the

Association of III

world studies

7 Dr.Sivankutty Research guide -

8 Sri.N. Rajagopal Member PG Board

Kozhikodu

University &faculty

member , Kerala

University

-

9 Sri.T.Sanal Kumar Member of U.G &

PG Board of studies ,

SCERT expert

committee for the

revision of

curriculum to the

standards from Vth to

X

-

10 Sri.C.Raveendran - Best P.O of N.S.S

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,University of

Calicut.

9. Collaboration with other Departments/ Institutions at the state, National and

International levels and their outcome during the past two years.

The Department has collaboration with other Department at the state level and some faculty

members were in charge of such Department especially at Gazetters and Archives

Departments. The faculty members and the PG/M.phil students have close association with

Archaeology. Archives, Gazatters Departments and Edusat in academic matters .These

Departments have vital resource materials to enquire/to fresh up and research by

faculty/research scholars/students.

10. Thrust area of the Department.

NIL

11. Priority areas for Research & details of the on going projects important and not

worthy publication of the faculty during past Two year.

As the Department is a research center having PG & M.phil courses priority has been given

to research activities at different areas useful to present and future generation. All the faculty

members are research guide to PG Students .The details of the on going projects and

publications are as follows.

A). On going projects:-

SL.NO. Name Type & Topic of the Project

1 Dr.A.Jadeeda Major Research project entitled “The Role of social

movements in the transition of Travancore in to a civil

society” with from 25/3/08

2 Dr.M.Noorjam Beevi Minor research project entitled “History of Land

Reforms and the social changes in modern Kerala”

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B) Publications:-

Sl.No Name Journal/books/Articles

1 Dr.A.Jadeeda 1. An article titled “Significance of

Ijtihad in Socio-Reform

movements (Vijnana Kairali)

2. Columnist in a leading Malayalam

journal

3. Two books are under publications.

2 Dr.Noorjam Beevi 4. Article titled “the disappearance

of a Rural Social formation in

Travancore during the 20th

century “,journal of South Indian

History University of Calicut

,03/2006

3 Dr.Thulaseedharan

Assary

1. article titled “the press during the

liberation struggle ,Vijnana

Kairali,11/07

2. article titled “The Revolt of 1858-

59 in South Travancore the birth

pangs of the formation of civil

society” Vijnanakairali 3/2008

3. article titled “Looking at the other

side of the Flemish carpet.Role of

Sir.C.P.RAmaswam Aiyar in

Travancore [ 1931-1947]

K.C.H.R,3/2006

4. A book titled “Colonialism

Princely states & struggle for

Liberation.Travancore 1938-48

A.P.H publishing corporation ,New

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Delhi 3/2009

4 Sri.S.Raimon 6. As Director of Archives

published many manuscripts and

monographs. The latest are the

“Role of press in the freedom

movement in Kerala and

Development of commercial

banking in Travancore.

5 Sri.T.Sanal Kumar 1. A book titled “Pracheena samskarangal”

published by Chintha

publishers,TVPM,01/08

12. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the Department to aid

student placements during past five years.

The students who pass out from the Department seek job opportunities both in and outside

the state .No dropouts are seen among the M.Phil Students and all of them got entered in to

the various service sectors . But in UG Level & P.G level 20% to 30% of the strength

discontinues studies due to reason like family problems/marriage/employment. Those who

continue studies got through the examinations and about 20 % of them opt higher studies and

10% got employment at various service sectors

The Placement record

DEGREE

Years of pass Higher studies Employment Others

2003-04 08 06 41

2004-05 07 11 37

2005-06 12 14 39

2006-07 10 16 39

2007-08 08 12 38

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PG


2003-04 02 10 10

2004-05 03 6 9

2005-06 02 9 8

2006-07 02 4 9

2007-08 05 05 6

M. Phil


2003-04 1 04 Nil

2004-05 - 05 Nil

2005-06 1 04 Nil

2006-07 - 05 Nil

2007-08 - 05 Nil

13. Plan of action of the department of the next five years.

The thrust area of the Department for the next five years is the generation of individual

potentialities of both faculty and students communities availing the presents technologies to

explore the past for the society /nation. The future of society and human being lay in the

proper understanding of the past and its correct presentation highlighting values and

weaknesses. In order to develop the potentialities the material and physical foundations of the

faculty and the student community to be improved. The action plan of the Department for the

next five years proposes to cover up all such issues.

A Bird view of the Action Plan

1. Re-Structuring of syllabus to cope with the contemporary issues & situations –steps

have already been taken by Government to implement credit and semester system.

2. Modenisation of the Department library with sufficient additions of maps and books &

computerization. Computer cataloguing of books also proposed.

3. Setup of museum in collaboration with department of Archives & Archaeology.

4. I.T.Orientation to faculty members.

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5. Organization of seminars both National and international.

6. L.C.D.projector & White Boards to class rooms

7. Computers to staff room to make available the updated information to faculty and

students

8. Subscription of reputed national and International research journals and purchase of

updated books.

9. Undertaking of various research activities and publication of articles and books.

10. Field visits and study of micro & macro level aspects of antecedents and cultural

targets of society.

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DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC HISTORY

1.Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty

Sl NO Name Desigation Qualification Experience

1 M Abdul

majeed

Sel.Gr. Lecturer M.A(Arabic),M A

(Isl.History),B.Ed

23 Years

2 M Abdul Samad Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M.A(Arabic),M A

(Isl.History),B.Ed

18Years

3 Mohammed Ali

Jhinnah Sahib I

Sr.Scale

Lecturer

M.A(Arabic),M A

(Isl.History),UGC/JRF

8Years

4 A P Alavi Bin

Mohammed Bin

Ahamed

Sr.Scale

Lecturer

M .A (History),M.A

(Isl.

Hist.),UGC/NET,M

Ed. ,LLB

11 Years

5 Shajeer S S Lecturer M.A,UGC/

NET,M.Phil

4Years

6 Vaccant

7 Vaccant

2 Student profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc (2006-

07)

Programme Total No. Female male Urban Rural Lakshadeep

B.A 69 16 53 25 44 0

M.A 8 1 7 1 7 0



The M.A Islamic History has been changed to semester system with modification of the

syllabi in 2001.Five years later in 2006 the syllabus revised thoroughly to make it upto dated

and world class by the combined effort of the faculty members Mr.M Abdul Samad and Mr.

Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I as members of board of studies in Islamic History of


Mr.M Abdul Samad and Mr. Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I did a similar effort in the

previous year in 2005 to revise the outdated syllabus (since 1993)in B A Islamic History.

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In 2009 All the faculty members participated in the comprehensive syllabus revision exercise

conducted in all subjects under the auspices of Kerala State Higher Council. Mr.Abdul

Majeed, Mr. M Abdul Samad,Mr. Muhammad Ali Jhinn ah Sahib I And Mr. A P Alavi Bin

Mohamed Bin Ahamed had participated in the workshops of Kannur, Calicut and Kerala

Universities. Mr.Shajeer had participated in the workshop conducted by Kerala University.

4.Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five Years:

Programme Year Total No Success Rate Dropout Rate

B.A 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

144

143

146

141

160

74.55

82

76

75

69

10.1

6

9

5

8

M.A 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

28

23

15

12

12

100

100

100

95

100

0

0

0

5

0

5.Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories

and other such resources

Item Total Numbers Enhancement in last five

years

Library 1802 250

Computer 3 1

6.Teaching methods in practice, other than the lecture method

Apart from lecture method demonstration, panel/group discussion, micro teaching, seminar,

assignment, project, field trips, symposium, map study etc are in vogue.Multimedia facilities

and internet resources are widely used.For map study Google earth is a major tool. The

department arrange classes of eminent historians and professors.

7.Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of Students

Every batch in B A and M A has class tutors. Tutors are giving guidance for academic,

personal and moral counseling to students. All teachers have tutorial charges and are actively

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involving in the monitoring of personal and academic problems of the students of their

respective classes.


past five years:

SL

NO

Name Refresher

Courses

Seminars/Workshops/Conference Others

1 M.Abdul Majeed - 1.National seminar on state and

society in South India

Trivandrum,05-07Nov 2008

2.International Seminar on Muziris

Heritage Project: Archeological

Research At Pattanam 2007-2008

Trivandrum,18 Nov 2008

2 M. Abdul Samad - 1.National Seminar on state and

Society in South India TVPM,05-

07 Nov2008

2. International Seminar on Muziris




3 Muhammed Ali

Jhinnah Sahib I

- 1.National Seminar on state and


07 Nov2008





4 A. P Alavi Bin

Mohamed Bin

Ahamed-

- 1.National Seminar on state and


07 Nov2008

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5 Shajeer S - 1.Convenorof the D C sponsored One

Day Seminar on „Media and

Civilization‟, Ernakulam, March2007

N.S.S

Programme

Officer-staff

Editor,College

magazine 2007-

2008,B A/B Sc

Admission

committee

member


SL. NO Name Other Academic activities

1

M.Abdul Majeed 1.Chairman,P G Exam Board II&IV Semester

2009

2.As Resource person for re structuring under

graduate course in Kerala, Calicut& Kannur

Universities

2 M Abdul Samad 1.Chairman, B A Exam Board2009 March

2. .As Resource person for re structuring under


Universities

3 Muhammed Ali Jhinnah Sahib I As Resource person for re structuring under


Universities

4 A P Alavi Bin Mohamed Bin

Ahamed

.As Resource person for re structuring under


Universities

5 Shajeer S 1.As Resource person for re structuring under

graduate course in Kerala University.

2.Additional Chief Superintent Off-Campus

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Examination of M G University April-May2007

3.Invigilator of university and Various other

Examinations

10.Collaboration with other departments and institutions:

Inter disciplinary Interaction with departments of History, Economics, Arabic, Malayalam,

Hindi& English

11.The thrust areas of the Department:

Contemporary West Asia, Medieval India, Kerala culture, Islamic Political thought and Islamic

Economics.

12.. Details of the ongoing projects and projects completed during the last live years:

NIL

13.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years:


Mr. Abdul Majeed is the member of Discipline Committee

Mr.Shajeer is the N S S Programme Officer of the college.


Attendance, Monthly Test, Quiz Competition, Assignments, Seminar, Micro Teaching, Co-

curricular activities.

SL

NO

Name Item/Journal/Books/Articles Total National International

1 Shajeer S Article struggle for Positive

Discrimination-A Travancore

Experience

1 1 -

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the student placements:

B.A

Year Of Pass Higher Studies Employment Others

2005 16 5 19

2006 17 7 16

2007 13 6 21

2008 11 6 23

2009 11 12 17

M.A

Year Of Pass Higher Studies Employment Others

2005 3 6 3

2006 4 6 4

2007 2 5 5

2008 4 2 3

2009 2 2 4


five years:

Bagged First Ranks For M. A Islamic History in Kerala University since1997.


taken on that:

NIL

19.Plan of action of the department for the next five years:

Make it a world class Research Department with M.Phil, Ph.D,Certificate and Diploma

Courses

Make a Bibliographical Encyclopaedia covering all Islamic books published in Kerala till

then.

Publish a new journal „Indus Islamicus‟

Develop the library into a depository of all Islamic books available in Malayalam.

To attract foreign students make syllabus uptodated

20.Any other highlights:

NIL

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DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM

Faculty profile, adequacy and competency of faculty

SI.NO. Name Designation Qualification

1 Dr.Vasanthakumari V S Sel.Gr.Lecturer M.A, M. Phil

2 Jayaprakash G Sr.scale lecturer M.A, M. Phil

3 Dr. Balanandan B Sel.Gr.Lecturer M.A, PhD

4 Dr.Sasikumar B V Reader M.A, M. Phil, PhD

5 Ramachandran Pillai B Sel.Gr.Lecturer M.A, BEd

6 Vijayan V Sel.Gr.Lecturer M.A, BEd

7 Alex L Sr.scale lecturer M.A, BEd, NET

8 Asokan L Lecturer M.A, BEd, M. Phil

9 Dharma Rajan S S Lecturer M.A, NET

10 Dr. Siddeek M A Lecturer MA, PGDJ, NET,

PhD

11 Dr. Dominic J Kattoor Lecturer M.A, M. Phil, PhD

12 Sreekala P S Lecturer M.A, BEd, NET

NON-TEACHING STAFF

SI.NO. Name Designation Qualification

1 Sheela Pereira Librarian (Gr.iii) B. Lib .Sc. M. Lib.

Sc

2 Vijayan R Library Assistant

STRENGTH OF STUDENTS

Allotted strength of students

BA-40

MA-25

M.Phil-5

Present strength

Ist BA-56

IInd BA-42

IIIrd BA-42

Ist MA-30

IInd MA-18

IBA/ BSc Second Language-517 (5 Batches)

II BA/BSc Second Language-489 (5 Batches)

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Dr.V.S. Vasanthakumari

Head of the Department. She has done her Ph.D in University of Kerala on the topic of

JEEVITHA KAMANA VAILOPPILIKKAVITHAYIL. Now she is the member of UG Board

of studies , University of Kerala and the member of Oriental Faculty.

She has participated in several national seminars, which are mentioned below:

1. Seminar on Western theatre and Malayalam drama. Conducted by centre for Comaparative

literature.

2. National seminar on dramas of bhasa.conducted by Department of Sanskrit, University

Colege.

3. National Seminar on feminism conducted by UGC, Govt. Women‟s College,

Thiruvananthapuram

Dr.G, Jayaprakash

He has completed the MPhil in University College. His M Phil Thesis was on the topic

“BODHADHARA SAMPRADAYAM ARANAAZHIKANERATHIL”.

The Seminars/workshops participated

1. National workshop on Historical Linguistics, conducted by UGC, University College.

2. One day seminar on LANGUAGE AND NATIONAL INTEGARTION by Dept. of Hindi,

Sanskrit and Malayalam.

Dr.B . Balanandan

Done his PhD in University of Kerala on the topic of Adhyathma Ramayanam-

Kannassaramayanam-a comparative study.Now he is a member of UG Board of studies,

University of Kerala.He has published four books and a vast number of articles.He is a

recognized guide in the University of Kerala. Five scholars are now working under his

guidance.


1.Folk dances of Kerala, International Centre for Kerala Studies.

2.Workshop on QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN RESEARCH, conducted by University of

Kerala

B. Ramachandran Pillai

1. Paper presented in the seminar conducted by TKM Arts &Science Colege, Kollam.

2. Paper presented in the seminar conducted by Sri. Vivekananda College, Kunnankulam.

Dr.B.V.Sasikumar

Done MPhil in University of Kerala. Completed PhD under the guidance of

Dr.P.V.VelayudhanPillai on the topic „Tention in Poetry; a study based on

Kumaranasan‟.Published one book and several articles in the leading journals of

Malayalm.Five scholars doing their research under his guidance .

Re-reading of Mahabharatha – Kendra Sahitya Akademy, Thrissur

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Vijayan V.

Doing his research (FIP) in University of Kerala.


1. Sahithya vimarsana silpasala.conducted by Sankaracharya samskritha University.

2. National Seminar for National Integration – Gandhi Peace Foundation, Kollam.

3. Creative workshop (3days), SCERT – preparation of Malayalam text books.

4. One day seminar on Folk Dramas of Kerala – University of Kerala

DharmaRajan S.S.

Doing his research (FIP) in University of Kerala

He is a notable poet in Malayalam .He has secured several awards like Yuvadhara poetry

award,Kerala Yuvasahithya Sangham Award.

L. Asokan

Done MPhil in University of Kerala.


1. National seminar on literary criticism.conducted by Govt.of Pondicheri

2. National seminar on Short story, conducted by Dept.Of English, Govt.college, Madappally

3.National seminar on ideological and political issues in Kerala‟s Economic development,

conducted by Govt.of Kerala

Alex L.

Submitted his Thesis in University of Calicut on Linguistics.


1.National seminar on literary criticism ,conducted byUGC.

2.National Seminar on comparative literature, conducted by govt.of kerala

Dr. Siddeek M.A.

Has done PG diploma In journalism from institute of Journalism, Press Club

Trivandrum.Completd the PhD on THE POLITICS IN MALAYALAM SHORTSTORIES-

1980 ONWARDS. The Thesis won the award of best PhD thesis in malayayalam During the

period of 2008-2009 by kerala university in association with fokana. Published three books

and several articles in journals.


1.National Seminar on Feminist literature in Malayalam conducted by Govt. Sanskrit

College, TVM

2.International seminar on education, conducted by Govt. of Kerala

3.National Workshop on drama and theatre,Conducted By Pu.Ka.Sa.

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Dr. Dominic J Kattoor

Imagery in the works of Kadammanitta – Madurai University. Completed his Ph.D in

SHORT STORIES and SCREENPLAY - University of Kerala.

Minor Research Project – Cultural an Historical Elements as reflected in regional

languages, novels, comparative study based on selected fictions.

Dr. P. S. Sreekala Completed her Ph.D in contribution of EMS Namboothirippad to Malayalam Language and

Literature.

UGC PROJECT: Terms suggestive women in Sanskrit and Dravidian Languages.

Rank holders during 2005-2009

Sl no. Name Rank

01 Regha R.I. PG 1rank,2006

02 Lekshmi PG 1rank,2009

03 Raghi PG 3rd

rank,2009

Placements during 2003-2009

Sl no. Name Placement in

01 Kiran Babu Kerala Koumudi, Delhi

02 Vineeth V.S. HSSA

02 Aneesha S.P. HSSA

03 Dr. Siddeek M.A. Lecturer ,University

College

04 Arun Kumar Kerala Koumudi, TVM

05 Anjna V.R. Lecturer (FIP)

,University college

06 Regha R.I. Lecturer(FIP),

Kottiyam NSS College

07 Shibukumar HSSA

08 Lakshmi Shobha All INDIA RADIO

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Research Activities

Number of research scholors under this department is 15.

Ongoing research works in this department

Sl

No.

Student Guide Topic

01 Smitha S. Dr.B.V. Sasi Kumar POEMS ABOUT POETS-A

STUDY BASED ON THE

WRITING ELVES OF

POETS

02 Drisya Nath P.S. Dr.B.V. Sasi Kumar DRAMAS WRITTEN BY

POETS-A STUDY BASED

ON SIX DRAMAS

03 Shibu Kumar Y. Dr.B. Balanandan ACTIVISM AND

CREATIVITY-BASED ON

KESAVADEV

04 Vena Gopal Dr.B. Balanandan PLACE NAMES IN

NEYYETINKARA

TALUK-A STUDY

05 Kavitha R.Nair Dr.B.Balanandan POWER AND POLITICS-

BASED ON

SACHIDANANDANS

POETRY

06 Mashvel P. Dr.B.Balanandan CULTURAL CRISIS I

TRIBALS OF KERALA

07 Hasitha K.K Dr.P. Gopalkrishnan THE VISION AND CRAFT

OF N.P.MUHAMMED

08 Sajev Kumar S. Dr.K. Vasudevan nair SOCIO POLITICAL

BASES OF MALAYALAM

GRAMMAR

09 V.Vijayan Dr.P. Soman achari CRITICAL CONCEPT OF

ASAAN ,ULLOOR AND

VALLATHOL-A

COMPARATIVE STUDY

10 D.Praveen Kumar Dr.P.Soman achari CHARACTER-CREATOR

RELATION IN

M.MUKUNDANS

NOVELS

11 Anil Kumar G.M. Dr.P.Soman achari CRITICAL IDEAS ABOUT

CHRIST IANITY-IN

ZAKARIAS NOVELS

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12 Anu pP.P. Dr.P.Soman achari SENSIBILITY

TRANSFORMATIO OF

LITERATURE

13 Pratheep B.C. Dr.P.Soman achari HUMOUR IN FOLKLORE

14 Darshana M.S. Dr.M.G.Sasibhooshan HISTORY AND

CREATIVITY-

FREEDOMIDEA IN

MALAYALA M NOVEL

15 Indu G.S Dr.PrasannaRaajan DOMESTIC PROBLEMS

IN MALAYALAM

SHORTSTORIES

PUBLISHED WORKS OF FACULTY MEMBERS

A.BOOKS

01 Dr.B. Baalanandan 1.Kelikottu(Novel),Mulberry,Kozhikkodu-1998

2.Adrusyathayile Sayoojyam(Novel)

National Bookstall, Kottayam-2003

3.Saahithya Padhanangalum Vichinthanangalum,

Bookmark-2005

02 Dr. B.V. Sasikumar 1.Kadalil thangiya kanthabhoomi

Kerala bhasha institute,2007

03 Dharmarajan S.S. 1.Atheevaravile (poems)2001

Kerala Yuvasahithy Sangham

04 Dr. M. A. Siddeek 1.Avalthurumpu(shortstories)

Sisothiruvananthapuram-2002

2.khasaakinte melvilasam(criticism)

Prabhath-thiruvananthapuram-2005

3.priyappetta muthasikk(childrens novel)

Mithri books-2008

05. Dr. P. S. Sreekala 1.Saamraajyathwam Thulayatte(translation)-Mythri

books-2007

2.Keralathinte vidyabhyasam –Pachathalavum

Parivarthanavum

Kerala bhasha institute

3.E.M.S.(biography)

Kerala Balasahithya institute

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B.ARTICLES

01 Dr.B. Baalanandan 1.kumaranaasante kavitha –swapnangalude

vilabhoomi

Vinjana kairali-2006

2.ulloor-viswamaanavikatha swapnam kanda

malayala mahaakavi

Saahithyalokam-2006

3.veenapovile poovu-2008

02 Dr.B. V. Sasikumar 1.kavithayude radholsavam-

Samaskara keralam-2003

03 Dr. M. A. Siddeek 1.he politiocs in Malayalam shortstories-1980

onwards

Baselius researcher-208

2.Marikka manassillatha ezhuthukar

Vinjan kairali-2009

3.Swakaryathayude anweshanam-sthree

samoohikathayum avishkaara swathanthrayavum

Basaelius golden jubilee souvenir-2007

4.Smarami;manasaa smaraami

Vivekodayam-2006

5.navavathara sankalpam kashaakinte ithihasathilode


6.khasaakk-vayanayude sareerangal

Samskara keralam-2005

7.preethikaram kavyam


04. Dr. P. S. Sreekala 1.Manavikathayude pravachakan

Sahithyalokam-2008

2.ONV-aranoottaattinte Sargasadhana

Keli-2008 march

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

1. Faculty profile , adequacy and competency of faculty

SL.No Name Designation Qualification Experience

1 Dr.E Krishnan Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc,PhD 30

2 Smt.SR Komalakumari Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc 28

3 Sri E Antony Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc,MPhil 30

4 Dr.T G Sarachandran Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , Ph D 27

5 Smt A N Padmakumari Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , MPhil 25

6 Sri. P Chandrasekaran

Asari

Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , MPhil 24

7 Smt.M M Assuma

Beevi

Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc 28

8 Smt. S S Anithakumari Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , MPhil 17

9 Dr.S Babu Sel.Gr.Lecturer MSc , Ph D 13

10 Sri.K Manilal Lecturer MSc , MPhil 4

2. Student profile according to programmes of study gender,region etc (2007-08)

Programme Total No Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadveep

BSc Maths 50 34 16 28 21 1

MSc Maths 25 2 23 10 15 0

MPhil

Maths

5 0 5 3 2 0



The post graduate course in Mathematics has been changed to semester system with

modification of the syllabi. The topic of study in each subject have been modified with the

unified syllabi of UGC. Application papers like C# is included in the second semester.

Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research

exposure.

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4.Trends in Success rate and drop out rate of students during the past five year.

BSc Mathematics

Year Total No. Success rate Drop out rate

2003 50 35 15

2004 50 34 16

2005 50 32 18

2006 50 37 13

2007 50 38 13

2008 50 32 18

MSc Mathematics

Year Total No Success rate Drop out rate

2003 25 20 5

2004 25 19 6

2005 25 21 4

2006 25 21 4

2007 25 18 7

2008 25 20 5

MPhil Mathematics

Year Total No Success rate Drop out rate

2003 5 5 0

2004 5 5 0

2005 5 5 0

2006 5 5 0

2007 5 5 0

2008 5 5 0

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5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, Laboratories


Library

Department of Mathematics owns one of the oldest libraries in the state .It was Prof.R

Srinivasan who organized the library in the department. Our library has a rich collection of

old classical books in Mathematics. A good collection of classical books in the history of

Mathematics is also available in this library.

At present there are about 8000 books in the department library. Also, there is a good stock of

back volume of Mathematical reviews and other research journals such as

1. Duke Mathematical Journal

2. Proceedings of London Mathematical Society

3. London Journal of Mathematics

4. Japan Journal of Mathematics

5. Annals of Mathematics

6. Bulletin of American Mathematical society

7. American Journal of Mathematics

8. Proceeding of American Mathematical Society

9. Mathematical reviews etc

Astronomical Museum

Once the Trivandrum observatory was a part of university College and Professor of

Mathematics was in charge of the Observatory. Thus this department owns a good number of

astronomical instruments that were used for the study of courses in astronomy as well as in

the Observatory. These instruments have been arranged and displayed in the Department .

Students of the new generation get a touch of history of Mathematics and mathematical

instruments through this display.

Computer Lab

The computer lab was installed in the year 1998 at present there re 21 personal computers and

one Laptop computer in the department. The computers were purchased using the fund from

the Government of Kerala and university Grants Commission in the 9th

,10th,11

th, 5 years

plans and BSR scheme.

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Both Graduate and Post Graduate class have courses in computer programming. They use the

computer Lab for the practical in their computer programming course.

Learning aids like DLP, overhead projector, scanner and laser printers are also available in

the computer lab.


Over head projector and LCDs are using as teaching aids in classroom teaching.


Apart from preparing the students for their End Semester examination (ESA) conducted by the

University,all the teachers are entrusted with their internal evaluation by continuou assessments

(CA) necessitated with the introduction of semester system . The CA for each paper consisits of

seminars ,assignments,lass tests and attendance . A group of students is assigned a teacher as

tutor and the tutorial hours provide ample opportunity for each student to interact with their

respective tutors.

All clases including PG and UG were given class charges and tutors were allotted for each

class. Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academi and personal counseling of the

students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge. They effectively promote the

overall performance of students. Individual attention is given to the students in their personal

and academic problems.

8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during the past

five years:

8.1 Resource Persons for Seminars/workshops/Trainings/ASCs

Faculty members in this department served as resource persons in

seminars/workshops/academic Staff Colleges. The details of the services given for the last 5

years are given below.

SL.

No

Name Seminar Workshop Training Refresher/Orientatio

n

1 Dr.E Krishnan 25 25 12 15

2 Dr.T G Sarachandran 3 6 1 0

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8.2 Participation for Seminars/Workshops

The following teachers of the department have attended seminars/workshops

SL .No Name Seminars Workshop Total

1 Dr.E Krishnan 5 5 10

2 Smt.S R Komala kumari 1 0 1

3 Sri.E Antony 3 2 5

4 Dr.T G Sarachandran 5 4 9

5 Smt.A N Padmakumari 3 2 5

6 Sri P Chandrasekaran Asari 4 5 9

7 Smt M M Assuma Beevi 2 3 5

8 Smt. S S Anithakumari 2 2 4

9 Dr.S Babu 5 6 11

10 Sri.K Manilal 4 3 7


9.1 Examination Work

All the faculty members have fully co-operated with the University of Kerala in the conduct

of examination as invigilators,examiners,and question settors. The following teachers have

occupied the positions assigned by the University in examination works in the last five years.

SL No Name Position held

1 Dr.E Krishnan Chairman,Question paper setting (SERT)

2 Sri.E Antony Chairman,Question paper setting, Preparation of

textbooks

3 Dr.T G Sarachandran Chairman,Question paper setting, Preparation of

textbooks

4 Sri.P Chandrasekharan Asari Question paper setter

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9.2 Memberships in Academic Bodies

Over the past five years the following teachers from the department are elected / nominated

by the University to its various bodies.

SL No Name Position held

1 Dr.E Krishnan Chairman, Board studies

2 Sri E Antony Member, Board studies

3 Dr.T G Sarachandran Chairman, Board studies

4 Sri P Chandrasekharan Asari Member, Board studies

5 Smt.M M Assuma Beevi Board member, PG Board

10.Publications of the faculty, for the past five years

SL No Faculty Item/Journal/book/articles

1 Dr.E Krishnan 1. Semigroup of finite rank

operators.Bulletin of Calcutta

Mathematical Society,82,Pp 223-

240 (1990)

2. The semigroup of finite rank

operators,Forum Math.,

5(1993),Pp 313-368.

3. Some thought on the teaching of

Geometry,Indian Journal of

Mathematics education,Vol

21,No.3,July 2001, Pp27-28.

4. A new Mathematics curriculam

for Kerala schools-An

overview,Proceeding of

International Seminar on

Aryabhateeyam.

2 Dr.T G Sarachandran 1. On linear Diophantine equations,Indian Journal of

Mathematics and Mathematical sciences,Vol

4,No.1,june 2008, Pp 33-35

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3 Dr.S Babu 1. MAP/(PH,PH)/1Queue with self generation of

priorities and non-preemptive service,European

Journal of Operations Research (EJOR); Volume

195;Page Nos. 174-185;2008

2. MAP/(PH,PH)/c Queue with self generation of

priorities and non-preemptive service, Journal of

Stochastic analysis and Applications (JSAA) ;

Volume 26; Page Nos.1250-1266;2008.

11.Plan of action of the department for the next five years:

The Department intends to give an impetus to the teaching research activitie in Mathematical

science. Taking in to consideration the anticipated developments in Mathematical science over a

couple of decades , the Department intend to host a series of national /International seminars in

current research areas . Computational software like Matlab,Mathematica etc.need to be installed

in the computers to provide high performance computational facilities to Post Graduate , MPhil

and Research students . The computer lb need to be upgraded to cope with the current

developments . The post graduate and M.Phil clas rooms are to be provided with Lptop,DLP

projector and display screens (digital class rooms) . The library needs renovation . subscription

(including on-line subscription) to academic journals and purchase of latest books in the

discipline are necessary. Overall modification of the classrooms and staff rooms ,with adequate

provision for drinking water and allied facilities are some of the basic needs.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy and competence of faculty

Sl. No: Name Designation Qualification Experience

1 Dr. V. Sujatha Reader M.A., Ph.D 27 years

2 S. Jayasunder Sl. Gr. Lecturer M.A, 21 years

3 S.A. Shajahan Sl. Gr. Lecturer M.A. 19 years

4 Dr. T.K. Sanitha Lecturer M.A., Ph.D 2 years

5 Binu G. Bheemnath Lecturer M.A.,M.Phil 2 years

6 Dr. S. Radharani Lecturer M.A., Ph.D 2 years

7 Joby Cherian Lecturer M.A.,M.Phil 2 years

8 Sajeena S Lecturer B.Ed

M.A.,M.Phil 1 years

9 Dr. Asha K. B. Lecturer M.A.,

M.Phil Ph.D 1 years

10 Purnima J. Prakash Lecturer M.A.,M.Phil 1 month

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2. Students profile according to programme of study, gender, region etc. during

2008-2009

Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural

(i) B. A.

1st year 67 42 25

2nd

year 62 41 21

3rd

year 53 25 28

Total 182 108 74 50 132

(ii) M. A.

1st year 16 6 10

2nd

year 16 9 7

Total 32 15 17 12 20

(iii) M. Phil 5 2 3 2 3

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3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past 5 years and the


Emphasis on Value - based Education

(i) With the view to promote value – based education, our curriculum has included new

papers on “Applied Ethics” and “Environmental Ethics” both at the U.G. and P.G.

levels.

(ii) With the financial aid from the Department Alumni Association, the students and

teachers of this Department had organised a “social service club” which under took

service activities such as preparing food for distribution to bystanders of patients

while visiting hospitals, distributing the basic necessities of life to the inmates while

visiting rehabilitation centres etc.

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4. Trends in success rate and drop out rate of students during the past 5 years

Programme Year Total No. Success rate Dropout rate

(i) B.A 2003/04 50 26 7

2004/05 50 25 5

2005/06 53 27 4

2006/07 62 30 3

2007/08 67 32 4

(ii) M.A. 2003/04 20 17 3

2004/05 20 16 4

2005/06 18 15 2

2006/07 17 16 1

2007/08 16 14 2

(iii) M.Phil 2003/04 5 „A‟ Grade-5 Nil

2004/05 5 ,, -4 1

2005/06 5 ,, -5 Nil

2006/07 5 ,, -5 Nil

2007/08 5 ,, -5 Nil

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5. Learning Resources of the Department like Library, Computers and other

resources

Item Total No. Enhancement in the last 5 years

(i) Library 4772 books 607 books and 2 journals

and 5 journals

(ii) Computers

with printers 3 2

(iii) O.H.P 1

(iv) Public Address

System 1 1

(v) Photo copier 1 1

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6. Teaching Methods in practice other than the Lecture method

Our curriculum has included new papers on Applied Ethics and Environmental Ethics in

addition to the existing papers on Moral Philosophy. To help students what they learn as

theory, a practical value education programme has been undertaken by the staff of this

department under the auspicious of the Department Alumni Association. The Activities

undertaken during 2008 included students visit to:

(i) Asha Bhavan, a rehabilitation centre for women at Poojappura which rehabilates

mentally challenged persons discharged from mental hospitals.

(ii) Govt. school for mentally challenged children (of age group 5 years to 15 years) at

Pangappara.

(iii) Open Jail at Kattakkada which houses more than 200 inmates who have been

reformed.

These visits and the interaction of the students with the unfortunate section of

our community were intended to inculcate social awareness and responsibility in students.

7. Participation of Teachers in Academic and personal counselling of students

Tutors have been entrusted with the duty of giving guidance to students with respect to their

personal as well as academic matters.

The activities include:

(i) Towards “women empowerment” three financially backward women students are

provided with study materials every year the expenses of which are met by the

Department Alumni. The students who received the aid during 2008 are:

1. Sreelekha V. (II B.A.)

2. Achu A.R. (II B.A.)

3. Sindhu S. (M.Phil)

(ii) Additional support for weak students:

Two classes per week (after working hours) are devoted for engaging the weak

students who need additional help .The teachers who engaged the classes during

2007-08 are:

1. Dr. K.B. Asha : Engaged I B.A.

2. Dr. Radharani : ,, II B.A.

3. Mrs. S. Sajeena : ,, III B.A.

4. Dr. T.K. Sanitha : ,, I M.A.

5. Dr. V. Sujatha : ,, II M.A.

(iii) Classes for NET

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Classes for NET are engaged after working hours for 2 days in a week (1 hour

each), on Wednesday and Friday.

Teachers who engaged the Participants

classes during 2007-08 ___________________

1. Dr. V. Sujatha 1.Shinemon P.K.

2. Dr. P. Radharani 2. Aswathy G.S.

3. Mrs. S. Sajeena 3. Vijimol

4. Lekha L.K.

5. Karthik H.B.

6. Sindhu S.

7. Rekha P.

8. Jinu Kunjumon

(iv) Manuscript Periodical by the students

A manuscript periodical (annual), “Thinker” was started in 1951 as a medium of expression

for the students of Philosophy by Prof. A.S. Narayana Pillai, the former Head of the Dept of

Philosophy. The literary talents, artistic tastes and speculative thoughts of the students are

reflected in it. With the co-operation and valuable suggestions from the teachers, the students

still continue to release the periodical every year. Last year, i.e., in 2007, the “Thinker” came

out with its message of Environmental protection; it was released by the well-known poet and

Environmentalist Smt. Sugathakumari, a former student of this Department. In 2008, the

Thinker was released on 1-12-08.

(v) Endowment prize

An award was instituted by the old students and staff of the Dept. of Philosophy volunteered

by Dr. P.L. Santhakumari, former Head of the Department of Philosophy, in the year 2000 in

honour of Dr. A.S. Narayana Pillai. Prize money and certificates are awarded every year to

the outgoing P.G. and U.G. students who secure the highest marks in the University

Examination.

Award winners from 2003 onwards

Year Name and Details

1. 2003 (i) Nobin K. Philip [U.G.] (3rd

rank holder of the University)

(ii) Manjula R. [P.G.] (3rd


2 2004 (i)Rakesh Krishnan [U.G.]

(ii) (Sudha S. Nair) [P.G.]

3. 2005 (i) Aneesh Kumar S. [U.G.] (2nd


(ii) Shine K. R. [P.G.]

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4. 2006 (i) Lekshmi Rekha S. [U.G.]

(ii) Nobin K. Philip [P.G.] (2nd


5. 2007 (i) Vijimol G. [U.G.]

(ii) Aneesh Kumar S. [P.G.]

6. 2008 (i) Anju S. Krishnan [U.G.]

(ii) Rency A. [P.G.] (2nd


8. Details of Faculty Development Programmes and Teachers who benefited during the

last 5 years

(i) Participation in Seminars/Conferences

Name of

faculty

Seminar/

Conferences

Period Institute

Conditioning

the programs

Whether paper

presented or not

1. Dr. V

Sujatha

2. Binu G.

Bheemnath

1. International

seminar on

Saivism

2. International

Seminar

3. International

Seminar

4. Conference

international

5. Conference

National

6. National

Seminar on

“Influence of

Darsana on

Ayurveda”

2006

July – Aug

2007

Dec-2007

Jan- 2005

Dec 2008

27-28

Nov –

2008

University

of Madras

Sri Mata

Vaishno Devi

University

Jammu

Sri

Venkateswara

University

Tirupati

Indian

Social Science

Congress

Bhartiya

Mahila

Darsanika

parishad

Dept. of

Sanskrit,

University

College,

TVPM

Yes, “Saivism

in Kerala”

Yes,

“Kashmir -

Saivism”

Yes,

”On Bhakti Cult”

Yes,

“Shallow

Ecology”

Yes

Presidential

speech on

Epistemology

Attended

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3. Radharani P.

1. National

Seminar on the

Ethical

Paradigm Shift

in Science

2. National

seminar on

Ethical

concerns in

environmental

sustainability

1. National

Seminar

2. National

Seminar

3. National

Seminar

4. National

Seminar

5. International

Seminar

6. National

7. International

Feb. 2007

March

2008

Oct – 2004

Brennen

college,

Thalassery

Govt. College

for Women,

TVPM

ICPR

ICPR

ICPR

ICPR

ICMR

ICPR

IPC

Attended

Attended

Yes

Philosophy pf

Value Oriented

Education

Yes,

Place of

Anekandavada in

Contemporary

Indian Thinkers

Yes,

The contemporary

Relevance of the

Philosophy

Yes, The

interrelation of

Philosophy,

Science, and

Culture

Yes,

Deep Ecology

Movement

Yes,

Ethics and

Applied

Philosophy

Yes,

Ramanuja‟s

Bhakthimarga

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IWPC

8. Conference

National

9. International

10. National

11. National

12. National

13. National

14. National

Dec - 2008

Dec –

2005

Session

1993

Session

1992

Session

1990

2006

2008

Bharatiya

Mahila

Darsanika

Parishad

IWPC

IPC

IPC

IPC

Malayala

Manorama

CD-ROM

Dept. of

Sanskrit

University

College

Yes,

Status of

Religious

Language

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Participated

Dr. L. Vijai

1. Seminar on

International

Philosophy Day

2. National

3. National

4. IPC

5. National

Nov –

2003

Jan – 2004

Feb – 2004

Dec –

2004

Feb – 2005

University of

Madras

Jamia

Hamdard

New Delhi

Auroville

Foundation

Pondicherry

Madhona

College

Madras

University of

Yes,

Life and

Teachings of

Socrates

No

Spoke in the

Panel Discussion

On Philosophy of

Sri. Aurobindo

Yes,

Aurobindo‟s Four

fold order of

Knowledge

Yes,

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6. National

7. National

8. Seminar on

India‟s

contribution to

the world

9. National

10. Lecture

Seminar

11. IPC

12.

International

Philosophy Day

13. National

Seminar

14. IPC 83rd

session

Mar –

2006

Jan – 2007

Mar –

2007

Jul, Aug -

2007

Sep – 2007

Session

82

Oct – 2007

Nov –

2007

Dec –

2007

Oct – 2008

Kerala

Karyavattam

University of

Madras

University of

Madras

Amrita

Vishnu

Vidyapeetom

Kollam

Sri Matha

Vaisna Devi

University

Jammu

Savidhya

College

Bangalore

Sree

Venkateswara

University

Tirupati

University of

Kerala

Sree

Venkateswara

University

Tirupati

Gujarati

Vidyapeed

Ahmedabad

Phenomenological

explorations into

the self in the

Adhyasa Bhashya

of Sankaracharya

Yes,

Ronals Barthes

semiotics of

culture

Not presented

paper

Yes,

India‟s

contribution to the

world: Philosophy

and Culture

Yes, Tantric

Dimensions in

non- dualism of

Sri Aurobindo

Yes,

Towards an

Advaitic theory

of consciousness

Yes,

Philosophy of

ISKCON

Yes,

Indian theories of

consciousness

(Panel discussion)

Yes,

Sri Chaitanya-

Mahaprabhu:

God‟s incarnation

as a devotee

Yes,

The philosophical

significance of the

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Joby Cherian

Dr.Sanitha T.K.

Sajeena S.

Asha K. B.

15. National

Seminar –

ICPR

1. National

Seminar

2. National

Seminar

1. National

Seminar

2. International

Seminar

1. National

Seminar

2. International

Seminar

Democratic and

Secular

Education

1. National

Seminar

Nov –

2008

Mar –

2008

Feb – 2007

23-25 Jan

– 2004

19 – 23 rd

Feb – 2004

27 – 28,

Nov –

2008

4-6th

Dec –

2008

27-28th

Nov -

2008

Saavidya

College

Bangalore

Govt. College

for Women

TVPM

Brennen

College

Thalassery

Jamnia

Hamdard

University

Auroville

Foundation

centre,

Pondicherry

Dept. of

Sanskrit,

University

College

Kerala

University

Campus,

Karyavattam

Dept. of

Sanskrit,

University

College

Gayathri Vidya

Yes,

Ethical debates on

Privacy and cyber

crime

No

Yes,

Nano technology-

some ethical

issues

_

_

Attended

Attended

Attended

(ii) Ph.D Programme of the Department and the Awards during the last 5 years

304

Name of the Scholar Topic Name of the Year of Award

Guide

1. Vinitha Mohan “Concept of Dr. S. Omana 2004

of Self in

J. Krishnamurthy”

2. C. S. Radhika “Advaita in Dr. M. Sukumaran 2005

Atmopadesa

Satakam”

3. N.M. Faizal “Critical Realism

of K. Popper” Dr M. Sukumaran 2005

4. G. Krishnankutty “Concept of Self

in Aurobindo” Dr. M. Sukumaran 2006

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9. Participation of Teachers in Academic Activities other than Teaching and Research

Sl.

No.

Name Other Academic Activities

1.

2.

3.

Dr. V. Sujatha

S. Jayasunder

S. A. Shajahan

(i) Member of Faculty of Indology, Sree Sankaracharya

University, Kalady, Kerala

(ii) Chairperson, Board of Examiners, University of Kerala

from 2005 onwards

(iii) Question paper setter for M.G. University for U.G.

and P.G. viva from 2004 onwards

(iv) External Examiner for P.G. viva of M.G. University

from 2004 onwards

(i) Chair person, Board of Examiners, University of Kerala

during 2007

(i) Member, Syndicate, Sree Sankaracharya University,

Kalady, Kerala

(ii) Asst. State Commissioner, Kerala State Bharat Scouts

and Guides

(iii) Warden, Govt. college hostel for men, Trivandrum

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10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions

To foster value-based education, staff and students of this department keep

contacts with the authorities of Govt. rehabilitation centres, (i) Asha Bhavan, Poojappura (ii)

Open Jail, Kattakada (iii) Govt. School for Mentally challenged children at Pangappara, in

arranging extension activities and classes for our students.

11. Thrust Area of the Department

Moral Education: practice as well as theory

12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the past 5 years

No. Nature

of the

Project

Principal

Investigator

Title of the Project Duration Funding

Agency

1 Major Dr. V. Sujatha A Comparative

Study of Bhartrhari

and Derrida with

Special Reference

to their Conceptions

of Sphota and

Differance.

3 years

2004-2007

UGC

2. Minor Feroz M.

(Under the

supervision of

Dr. V. Sujatha)

Ethics of

Recombinant DNA

Technology

2004 Indian

Council of

Philosophical

Research

3. Minor Leena K.

R.(Under the

supervision of

Dr. V. Sujatha)

Ethics of

Euthanasia

2004 Indian

Council of

Philosophical

Research

13. Publications of the faculty for the past five yeas

(1) Articles

1. Name of

the

Faculty

Name of the

Article

Name of the

Journal with

Volume, Pages

National/

International

(Specify)

Authorship

(Single/

Joint)

1.

2.

Dr. V.

Sujatha

Dr. L.

Vijai

“Post Modernism

and Global

Culture

a.

“Phenomenologic

Review of

Social Sciences,

2003, Vol. IV

Essays on

Vedanta

National

National

Single

Single

306

3.

Dr.

Radharani

al

Explorations into

the Self in the

Adhyasa-Bhasya

of Sankara”

b. “On

consciousness:

Sankara and

Aurobindo”

a. “Hinduism and

Natural

Environment”

b. “Sudhadvaita:

A Solace to an

ordinary to an

ordinary Bhakta”

c. “The Fact and

Mystery of Evil”

d “Hinduism and

Gandhiji”

e. “The Vedantic

Ideas in the

Modern World”

Pages 109-124

Proceedings of

77th session of

Indian

Philosophical

Congress

Journal of

Dharma

2001. Vol. 31

Journal of

Dharma

2004

Prabudha

Bharta

Oct - 2005

Prabudha

Bharta

Oct - 2006

Published book

Essays on

Vedanta

National

International

International

International

International

National

Single

Single

Single

Single

Single

Single

(2) Books

No Name of the

Faculty

Name of the

Book

Publisher Authorship Whether

recognised by the

University

1.

2.

Dr. V.

Sujatha

Dr. V.

Sujatha

“Ezhuthachan‟s

Cintarantnam”

“Comparative

study of

Derrida and

Bhatrahari”

M-M

Publishers,

TVM

M-M

Publishers,

TVM

Single

Single

Recognised and

accepted for

publication by the

University of

Kerala.

Result of UGC

Major Research

Project.

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14. Participation of the Department in Extension Activities

Two new papers have been included in curriculum on Applied Ethics and Environmental

Ethics in addition to the existing papers on Moral Philosophy. To help students what they

learn as theory, a practical value education programme has been undertaken by the staff of

this department under the auspicious of the Department Alumni Association. The Activities

undertaken during 2008 included students visit to:

(i) Asha Bhavan, a rehabilitation centre for women at Poojappura which rehabilates

mentally challenged persons discharged from mental hospitals.

(ii) Govt. school for mentally challenged children (of age group 5 years to 15 years) at

Pangappara.

(iii) Open Jail at Kattakkada which houses more than 200 inmates who have been

reformed.

These visits and the interaction of the students with the unfortunate section of

our community were intended to inculcate social awareness and responsibility in students.

15. Methods of Continuous Student Assessment

We have been following the semester system at the P.G. level from 2001 onwards. As a

result, with greater and better interaction between students and teachers, we are successfully

working out the system with its schedule of assignments, seminars and tests. In addition to 16

theory papers (with internal assessment for each paper), the P.G. students have their

dissertation work and finally the viva-voce.

In 2006, a new item, namely, book review was introduced for M. Phil in addition to

assignment, seminar and tests.

16. Placement Record of past students and contribution of the Department to the

students placement

Year of pass Higher Studies Employment Others

2003 12 8

2004 11 13

2005 14 14

2006 16 11

2007 15 7

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Mr. S. Aneesh Kumar of the III semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. Scholarship of

the University of Keele, United Kingdom in 2007.

2008 17 10

Mr. Nobin K. Philip of IV semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. scholarship of the

University of Wales, United Kingdom in 2008.

17. Significant Achievements of the Department or Faculty or Students during the past

5 years

(i) Ph.D Programme and Awards of the Department

Name Year of Award

1. Vinitha Mohan 2004

2. C.S. Radhika 2005

3. N.M. Faizel 2005

4. G. Krishnankutty 2006

(ii) Major projects of the UGC has been completed in 2008.

(iii) Two minor projects of the IPCR have been completed in 2004.

(iv) Mr. S. Aneesh Kumar of the III semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. Scholarship

of the University of Keele, United Kingdom in 2007.

(v) Mr. Nobin K. Philip of IV semester M.A. Philosophy has secured P.G. scholarship of the

University of Wales, United Kingdom in 2008.

(vi) Sanitha T.K., Lecturer has been awarded Ph.D.

(vii) The Department received the P.G. Development Assistance under the X plan.

(vii) Staff and students visited three rehabilitation centres in 2008, as part of value education

programme under the auspices of the Department Alumni Association.

(viii) “Social Service Club” was instituted by the Students under the guidance of teachers.

(ix) Release of manuscript periodical “Thinker” every year by the students.

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(x) Rank holders

Year Name and Details

1. 2003 (i) Nobin K. Philip [U.G.] (3rd


(ii) Manjula R. [P.G.] (3rd


2. 2005 (i) Aneesh Kumar S. [U.G.] (2nd


3. 2006 (i) Nobin K. Philip [P.G.] (2nd


4. 2008 (i) Rency A. [P.G.] (2nd


18. Remarks about the Department in the first assessment report, if any, and action

taken on that.

There were no remarks.

19. Plan of action of the Department for the next 5 years.

(i) Extension activities will be continued to foster social awareness and responsibility in

students.

(ii) New Research projects will be undertaken by the Staff Dr. Radharani has already got

sanction for a minor project of the U.G.C.

(iii) Additional attention will be given to continuous assessment of the U.G. since

semesterization at the U.G. level has been completed.

(iv) Students activities such as release of manuscript periodical, students, service cell, and

additional support for weak students and classes for the N.E.T will be continued with better

motivation.

(v) Department library- computerisation would be completed during 2009.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS


S.No. Name Designation Qualification Experience

1 Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair Lecturer (Sel.

Gr.)

M Sc., P.hD 30 yrs

2 Dr.P R Sobhana Wariar Reader M Sc.Ph.D 30 yrs

3 K.Madhusoodhanan

Pillai

Lecturer (Sln.

Gr.)

M Sc, M Phil, 28 yrs

4 Dr. K Raju Lecturer(Sel.

Gr.)

M Sc, Ph.D 26 yrs

5 Dr. G Gopakumar Lecturer (Sel.

Gr.)

M Sc, Ph.D 26 yrs

6 David George Lecturer (Sel.

Gr.)

M Sc 26 Yrs

7 K Krishnakumar Lecturer (Sel.

Gr.)

M Sc 26 yrs

8 Dr. T E Girish Lecturer(Sel.

Gr.)

M Sc, Ph.D 23 yrs

9 Dr. M Laila Lecturer (Sel.

Gr.)

M Sc, Ph.D 22 yrs

10 V Manikantan Nair Lecturer (Sr.

Scale)

M Sc, M.Phil 18

11 R G Abhilash Kumar Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr

12 R S Suraj Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr

13 G Madhu Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr

14 R U Amarnadh Lecturer M Sc, NET 1 yr

2. Student profile according to programmes of study , gender, region etc.(2007-08)

Programmes Total no. Male Female Within the

state

NRI Lakshadweep

B Sc I year 50 33 17 50 Nil Nil

B Sc II year 50 33 17 50 Nil Nil

B Sc III year 38 17 21 38 Nil Nil

M Sc I Sem 16 3 13 15 Nil 1

M Sc III

Sem

16 3 13 15 Nil 1

M.Phil 5 1 4 5 Nil Nil

3. Changes made in the course/programmes during the past five years and the


The University has introduced the following changes:

a) Semester system introduced for the PG courses in 2000

b) Internal assessment introduced in 2000

c) Syllabus changed for B.Sc in 2006 & M.Sc in 2006

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The main contributions of the Department are the following

a) 12 members are in the board of examinations in various courses of B Sc (Main and

Sub.) and M. Sc

b) Dr. S.Unnikrishnan Nair, served as a member of the Board of studies(PG) Dr. P R

Sobhana Warier – Member board of studies (Nano Science and Technology) and Dr. G

Gopakumar – Member board of studies (Pass).

4. Trends in success rate and drop rate of students during the past five years

YEAR Success

Rate UG

Success

Rate PG

Success

Rate

M.Phil

Drop Rate

UG

Drop Rate

PG

Drop

Rate

M.Phil

2007-2008 79.5%

(29 / 44)

78.8%

( 1 1/14)

100%

(5/5)

ZERO ZERO ZERO

2006-2007 100 %

(37 / 37)

87%

(13 /15)

100%

(4/4)

ZERO ZERO ZERO

2005-2006 100%

(35 / 35)

100%

(14 /14)

100%

(5/5)

ZERO ZERO ZERO

2004-2005 100%

(32 /32)

100%

(15 /15)

100%

(5/5)

ZERO ZERO ZERO

2003-2004 100%

(28 / 28)

100%

(15 /15)

100%

(5/5)

ZERO ZERO ZERO

5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers, laboratories and other

such resources

ITEM Total Number Enhancement in last five

years

LIBRARY 3 Journals + 5640 Books 260 books

Computer 17 5

LABORATORY

EQUIPMENTS

Vacuum Coating Unit 1 1

High Temperature Furnace 1 1

Storage Oscilloscope 1 -

Michelson‟s Interferometer 1 1

Spectrograph 1 1

Planck‟s Constant Apparatus 1 1

e/m Apparatus 2 1

Millikan‟s Oil drop apparatus 2 1

CRO 10 4

Function Generator 6 2

Spectrometer 8 3

Carry foster‟s Bridge 4 0

Telescope 10 4

Ballistic Galvanometer 3 1

Sodium Vapor Lamp 6 2

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Microprocessor 4 2

Cornu‟s Apparatus 2 -

Hall Effect Apparatus 1 -

6. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method

a) Seminars are arranged by all students on separate topics at P.G. level. The seminars

are evaluated by a team of three members and results were used for internal assessment

of the students.

b)Lectures have been arranged by eminent personalities.

c)Assignments and problem sessions are given on different topics of syllabus for the

P.G and U.G level.

d)Test papers have been conducted regularly

e)A study tour is conducted for the final year U.G. students.

7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counseling of students

a) Students-dropout has been reduced by identifying weaker students with the help of PTA

meetings regularly conducted for the U.G classes

b) Guidance are given for preparing NET examination.

c) During tutorial hours personal counseling of the students is done.

8. Details of faculty development programmes and teachers who benefited during past

five years

NAME REFRESHE

R

COURSES

ATTENDE

D

SEMINAR/

WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES

FIP OTHERS


-

Resource

person refresher

course

Dr.P.R.Sobhana Warier 1. National Conference on Recent

Trends in Optoelectronic and Laser

Technology-NCOL 2007.

2.Regional Level Seminar on

Crystal Growth and Nanoscience-

CRYSTAL-NANO-2007.

Dr. T E Girish 1.2006) Non radial solar wind

flows and geomagnetic activity

changes during 1973-2003, in

N.Gopalaswamy and

313

A.Bhatacharyya (eds), proc.ILWS

workshop held in Goa, India,

2. (2005), Evidence for the effect pf

CME‟s on the non radial solar

wind flows and IMF Bz

component observed near earth,

Proc.Second AOGS annual

meeting , Singapore,

3. (2004), A Holistic Approach to

Calculus, Proc.International Conf.

Teach Calculus, University of

Kerala,Trivandrum India.

M Laila

Ava

iled

FIP

-

R G Abhilash Kumar Academic

staff

college,

University

of Kerala

-

-

R S Suraj Academic

staff

college,

University

of Kerala

-

R U amarnadh Academic

staff

college,

University

of Kerala

G Madhu Academic

staff

college,

University

of Kerala

9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research

a) Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair , Convenor College Leve M.Phil Committee.

b) Dr G Gopakumar – Member discipline committe.

c) R G Abhilash Kumar – Member college level Edusat committee

10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions

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a) Dr T Padmanabhan, Dean, IUCAA delivered a talk on “Dark Matter” in

2005.

b) Prof. G Sivasankara Pillai. Former professor of the dept. given a talk on the

“Contributions of C V Raman “ in 2007.

c) Prof M K Prabhakaran Nair, former professor of the dept. delivered a lecturer on

“Physic and Philosophy” in 2006

d) Dr A J Micheal , former professor given a talk on “Importance of

Mathematics in Physics”

1. Details of Seminars/ Workshops conducted

Academic Year Date(s) and

Venue

Title of the

seminar/workshop

Sponsoring/collaborating

agency

2003-04

20-3-2004

Dept. of

Physics

National Seminar on

Nanotechnology and

Non-linear Physics

Kerala State Council for

Science Technology &

Environment

18-12-2004 Seminar on Online

Education

In Collaboration with the

Centre for Online

Education, University

College

2004-05

15-2-05 National Seminar-

“Einstein‟s Quest

for Light”

Collaboration with APT

Kerala

28-2-05 National Seminar on

Einstein and

Relativity –

Celebrating

National Science

Day and World

Year of Physics

Kerala State Council for

Science Technology &

Environment

21-3-2005 Seminar on

Relativity and

Quantum Mechanics

In collaboration with

The Kerala Sasthra

Sahithya Parishad

2006-07 17-1-2007 National Seminar-

Gravity

To honour retiring

faculty members

(Note: - All Teachers, Pg & M.Phil students of the department participated in the

above Seminars)

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11. The thrust areas of the department

a) Concentrating on the academic oriented activities to produce better

results.

b) The emphasis is being given to develop well equipped research laboratories.

c) Starting of multidisciplinary courses in UG & PG level

12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the last five years:

1(a) Research Projects

(i) UGC Minor project (Rs.50000) – Project coordinator Dr. T E Girish (completed)

(ii) Major project of KSCSTE ( Rs. 9 Lakhs) – Project coordinator Dr. P.R Sobhana

Wariar, Project fellow- Ratheesh Kumar (Ongoing)

(b) Patents Generated

Dr. P R Sobhana Wariar, Reader in Physics has US patent on Four materials –

SmBa2SbO6, EuBa2Sb O6, NdBa2SbO6 and YBa2SbO6

2. Details of Research Scholars

Name of Research Guide Name of Research

Scholars

Area of

Research

Remarks

Dr. P R Sobhana Wariar 1. Kavitha V T

2. RatheehKuamr V

3. Manikantan Nair

V

4. Suresh m K

Material

Sciences

Fulltime

Fulltime

Prt-time

Fulltime

Dr. T.E Girish 1. P E apen

2. Aranya S

3. Sony K S

4. Samson K Baby

5. Nisha N G

Atmospheric

Physics &Bio-

Physics

Prt-time

Fulltime

Prt-time

Prt-time

Prt-time

Dr. K Raju

Dr. S.Unnikrishnan Nair

Dr. S. Mohanan

(Former HOD, Rtd.)

1. G.Krishnakumar

2. Chandini Sam

3. K.Krishnankutty

Optoaccoustic

Study

Prt-time

Prt-time

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4. Ashitha T A

5. Lathika Devi S K

&

Photolumnicenc

e

Prt-time

Prt-time

Prt-time

13. Publications of the faculty for past five years

ITEM Total No. National International

Journal 15 5 10

Books 2 2 -

Articles 1 1 -

Dissertations 29 24 M.Phil 5 Ph.D

14. Participation of the department in the extension activities of the college

15. Methods of continuous student assessment.

Continuous assessment is done by conducting seminars, problem solving sessions and by

giving assignment and test papers on every paper by the respective teachers


the student placements

Degree

Year of Pass Higher Studies Employment Self

Employment

Others

2003-04 5 4 6

2004-05 4 3 7

2005-06 3 3 9

2006-07 3 2 7

2007-08 4 2 5

PG

Year of Pass HigherStudies

Employment

Self Employment Others

2003-04 - 2 5

2004-05 1 3 3

2005-06 1 4 6

2006-07 2 3 4

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2007-08 - 4 5

17 Significant achievements of the department or faculty or students during the past

five years

Faculty

a) S. Unnikrishnan Nair awarded PhD in 2004

b) G Gopakumars awarded Ph.D in 2005

c) M Laila awarded Ph.D in 2008

18 Remarks about the department in the first assessment report , if any, and action

taken on that

19 Plan of action of the department for the next five years

a). To make the Department a Centre of Excellence

b). To improve research facilities with the introduction of

latest equipments

c). To improve the result in U.G & P.G

d). To enhance the placement opportunity

e). Assist students to get higher education opportunity in

National Institute


21.List of Publications in SCI journals (2004 -2008)

1. Felix Pereiera,B and TE Girish (2008) Non radial solar wind flows and IMF Bz during

1973-2003, Planet Space Sci, in Press.

2. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju and Hema Tresa Varghese ,

A Noval thermo acoustic analysis to detect photochemical reaction of Salbutamol, Int.

J.Chem.Sci:6(2),2008,1081-1092.

3. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, S.U.K.Nair, P.R.S

warier and J Koshy, Synthesis and Characterization of Ba2SmSbO6 Nanoparticles,

Modern Physics Letters B,21,No.19 1227-1234 (2007)

4. T.E.Girish and P.E Eapen (2008) Geomagnetic and sunspot activity associations and

ionospheric effects in lighting activity at Trivandrum near dip equator, J.Atmos.Sol.Terr.

Physics, 70,2222-2232.

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5. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, P.R.S warier and J Koshy,

Synthesis and Characterization of Ba2YSbO6 nanoparticles through a modified

combustion process, Material letters., 61,4924-4927 (2007).

6. T.E.Girish, S.Aranya and N.G Nisha (2007) Photovoltraic power generation using

Albedo and Thermal radiations in satellite orbits around Planetary bodies, Sol.Energy

Mat.Cells,91,1503-1504.

7. G.Gopakumar, K.Raju, G.Krishnakumar, Hema Tresa Varghese and Yohannan

Panicker, Vibrational Spectroscopic studies and AB Initio calculations of Benzyl

Selenocynate, Int. J.Chem.Sci:5(5),2007,2019-2026

8. K.Raju,G.Gopakumar,G.Krishnakumar, Hema Tresa Varghese and Yohannan Panicker,

Vibrational Frequencies and Structural Determination of 2-Chlorohexane, Int.

J.Chem.Sci:5(5),2007,1986-1994.

9. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju and Yohannan Panicker,

Thermo acoustic analysis to study the effect of sunlight on disodium hydrogen

citrate,Mat.Sci.Res. India, Vol.4(2),465-470 (2007)

10. G.Krishnakumar,K.Krishnankutty, S.Mohanan, K.Raju,Hema Tresa Varghese and

Yohannan Panicker,A Noval thermo-optic analysis to detect photochemical reaction of

salbutamol, Mat.Sci.Res. India, Vol.4(2),481-486 (2007)

11. T.E.Girish (2006) Nighttime operation of photovoltaic systems in Planetary Bodies,

Sol.Energy Mat. Sol.Cells, 90,825-831.

12. T.E.Girish (2006) Some suggestions for photovoltaic power generation using artificial

light illumination, Sol.Energy Mat.Sol.Cells, 90, 2569-2571.

13. S.U.K.Nair, P.R.S.Wariar, and J.Koshy, Ba2ErNbO6 : A new perovskite ceramic

substrate for Bi(2223) superconducting thick films (Tc(0)

=110K),Bull.Mater.Sci.Vol.28(2005), 39-41.

14. Felix Perira and T.E Girish (2004) , Sun spot cycle dependent changes in the distribution

of GSE latitudinal angles of IMF observed near 1 AU, Geophys. Res. Lett, 31, L09801,

doi:10.129/2003 GLO18924.

15. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, P.R.S warier and

J Koshy, Synthesis,Characterization Sintering and dielectric properties of nanostructured

perovskite type oxides Ba2GdSbO6: Bull.Mater Sci. Manuscript no BOMS-S-07-00231 –

Ba2GdSbO6 (In Press)

16. C.Vijayakumar, H Padma Kumar, V.T.Kavitha, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon,

P.R.S warier and J Koshy, Synthesis, Characterization and dielectric properties of

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nanocrystalline Ba2DySbO6 perovskite; J.of Alloys and compounds

:DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.08.013 (In Press)

List of Publications in Conference Procedings during last five years

1. T.E.Girish and KS Sony ( 2008) ,Vibrational spectroscopy and search for extraterrestrial

life , in : AIP Conf Proc No.142008 , 1075,pp196-199.

2. T.E.Girish and S.Aranya (2007) in Procedings of the IMRC 2007 Symposium, Xavier

Mathew (ed) Cancum Mexsico. S4 P 79.

3. C.Vijayakumar, R.Pazhani, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon, and

P.R.S warier , Sr2(SmSb)O6 , National Conference on Recent Trends in Optoelectronic

and Laser Technology-NCOL 2007.

4. C.Vijayakumar, R.Pazhani, H Padma Kumar, Jijimon K Thomas, Sam Solomon,

S.Akhila and P.R.S warier , Procedings on Regional Level Seminar on Crystal Growth

and Nanoscience- CRYSTAL-NANO-2007.

5. T.E.Girish (2006) Non radual solar wind flows and geomagnetic activity changes

during 1973-2003, in N.Gopalaswamy and A.Bhatacharyya (eds), proc.ILWS

workshop held in Goa, India,ILWS-IIG publication.

6. B.F.Pereira and T.E.Girish (2005), Evidence for the effect pf CME‟s on th non radial

solar wind flows and IMF Bz component observed near earth, Proc.Second AOGS annual

meeting , Singapore, ST01-58-ST-AO 183.

7. T.E. Girish and C. Radhakrishnan Nair (2004), A Holistic Approach toCalculus,

Proc.International Conf. Teach Calculus, University of Kerala, Trivandrum India.

8. Dr.T E Girish and Dr.G.Gopakumar were sanctioned an award of One thousand Swiss

Francs each by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to participate in the IAU

symposium “Universal Heloiphysical Process” to be held in Ioannia Greece during

September 2008.

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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

1. Faculty profile – adequacy and competence of faculty.

Sl.No. Name Designation Qualification Experience

1 Dr.V. Muralidharan Nair Reader M.A,M.Phil.,

Ph.D

27 years

2 Dr. R.K.Suresh Kumar Reader M.A, Ph.D 27 years

3 Dr.V.Syayamprabha Reader M.A, Ph.D 26 years

4 Dr.N.Vikraman Achary Reader M.A, M.Phil,

Ph.D

26 years

5 R. Vijayan Lecturer (Sel. Grade) M.A 26 years

6 Dr. T. Rajan Lecturer (Sel. Grade) M.A, L.L.B,

Ph.D

24 years

7 Dr.G.Radhakrishna Kurup Reader M.A, Ph.D 24 years

8 Dr.P.C. Prasanna Kumar Lecturer (Sel. Grade) M.A, M.Phil.,

Ph.D

23 years

9 S.L. Sreekumar Lecturer M.A 6 years

2. Student profile – entry level competencies, status

Programme Total No. Mal

e

Female Urban Rural Lakshadweep

B.A. Pol. Science 70 31 39 24 46 --

M.A. Pol. Science 25 16 9 18 6 1

3. Changes made in the course during the past two years and the contribution of the

faculty.

The PG course in Political Science has been changed to semester system. The topics of study in

each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Modern subjects like New

Social Movements, Globalisation, Women Studies, Mass Media, Decentralised Planning and

South Asian studies are selected. The core subject in each semester have been modified.

Submission of dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research

exposure. Field studies and associated submission in each semester have been made

compulsory.

The undergraduate programme has also been modernized with modification of syllabus. Project

work has also been introduced for undergraduate programme.

The faculty has been associated with the modernization as members of Board of studies of both

PG and UG.

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4. Trends in the success and drop out rates of students during the past two years

Programme Year Total Success rate Drop out rate

B.A 2007 70 60 10

2008 70 62 8

M.A 2007 25 23 2

2008 25 24 1

5. Learning resources of the department

Item Total No. Enhancement in last 2

years

Library Books - 5500

Journals - 5

Books - 1600

Journals - 3

Computer Computer with printer &

Scanner - 1

Computer with printer &

Scanner – 2 Nos.

6. Modern teaching methods

Field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their visual

perception. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent

academicians and social scientists by organizing seminars, commemoration lectures

etc. Moreover, the students were given small project works, assignments and

seminars for the enhanced learning process.



class Tutors were given the necessary guidance for academic and personal counseling of the


the overall performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in


8. Details of faculty development programme of teachers during the past two years.

Name Refresher courses Seminar / Workshop

1. Dr. N. Vikraman Achary -- Workshop on

Restructuring of course

2. R. Vijayan -- -do-

3. S.L. Sreekumar 2 courses ----

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9. Participation/contribution of teachers to the academic activities

Sl.No. Name Activities

1 Dr. R.K. Suresh Kumar - Chairman of Board of Examination (PG)

2. Dr. V. Swayamprabha - Member of Board of Examination (PG)

3. Dr. N. Vikraman Achary - Member of Board of Studies

Madras University &Kerala University(UG) Member of Board of Examination (PG)

4. R. Vijayan - Chairman of Board of Examination (PG)

Member of Board of Studies (PG)

Faculty in IAS & UGC Coaching scheme under

Govt. of Kerala

5. Dr. T. Rajan - Member of Board of Exams (PG)

Member of Board of Studies (Kerala)

6. Dr. G. Radhakrishna Kurup - Member of Board of Exam (PG)

Member of Board of Studies (PG)

7. Dr. P.C. Prasanna Kumar - Member of Board of Exam (PG)

Faculty in IAS Coaching scheme

10. Collaboration with other departments at the State, National and International

levels.

During the past two years the department have send students and teachers to

various institutions at State and natural level for attending Seminars/ debates. The

collaboration with the prominent institutions like Centre for Development Studies,

Indian Institute of Public Administration (Kerala), other Universities in and outside

Kerala. We also invited eminent scholars from other universities and states to share

their experience.

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11. Priority areas for research and ongoing projects, publications of the faculty during

past two years.

Sl.No. Name Topic of Project

1. Dr. R.K.Suresh Kumar Development, Politics

& Society

2. Dr. V. Muralidhar Nair Impact of a soft drink faculty

on rural community

(UGC sponsored)

3. Dr. V. Swayamprabha PRI and Empowerment of

women in Kerala

4. Dr. T. Rajan Women in Kerala, A Human

Rights perspective

5. Dr. P,C.Prasannakumar Participatory Development

12. Placement record of the past students and the contributions of the department to

and student placements.

The overall performance of students in examination is impressive. Many students from the department have acquired placements in various institutions in outside the state. Our past students are working as lectures in different colleges in the States. Some students are now in the Central Services. Most of the past students are doing their research works and six of them took doctorates. The department provides all aid and facilities for getting placements for students.

13. Plan of action of the department for the next five years.

1. The trust area of the department, that is, enabling the students to understand the

working of political institutions and organization and to reflect constructively on

social and political issues, will be given prime attention.

2. The faculty of the department will approach various finding agencies to attain the

above mentioned goals.

3. The faculty will try to improve teaching methods by incorporating modern tools and


4. The department will organize seminars, workshop, training programmes and invite

eminent academicians.

5. Laying the foundation for starting M.Phil programme in the department.

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6. Planning to upgradation of Library – subscription of esteemed national and

international research journals. Purchase of updated books of all sub-disciplines of

Political Science – To introduce computerized cataloging system in library.

7. To start coaching classes for students for UGC/NET/Civil Services Examination.

8. Remedial coaching to students from socially and educationally backward community

– Remedial coaching will be organized on working days, after the regular teaching

hours.

9. Compulsory social service – Social service has been made compulsory for the

undergraduate students – Motivate the students to engage in cleaning up of the

campus, blood donation, organize nature club, environment protection activities etc.

10. To be a center for political studies with special reference to Kerala Politics.

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DEPARTEMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

1 Faculty Profile, Adequacy and Competency of Faculty

SL. no Name Designation Qualification Experience

1 DR. Rita Krishnan Reader M.A, PhD 27 years

2 Smt. Annie Marie Patricia Sel. Grade. Lect. M.A, BEd 24 years

3 Dr. Annie Marie Merlyn Sr. Grade .Lect. M.A, MEd,

PhD

21 years

4 Smt. Lekha Ganesh Sr. Grade .Lect. M.A, M.Phil 18 years

5 Sri. A. K. Suresh Lecturer M.A 2 years

2. Students profile according to programme of study gender, region etc 2008-

2009(currently only P.G programme is offered in the Department)

Programme Total No. Male Female Urban Rural Lakshadweep

M.A

Psychology

16

(8+8)

3 13 10 6 -

3. Changes made in the courses or programme during the past five years and the


The post graduate course in Psychology has been changed to semester system with

modification of the syllabi .The syllabi has been revised to make it more practical and skill

oriented and focused primarily to help students to gain and develop skill to make them future

professionals in the field .The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the

unified syllabi of UGC. Recently developed fields of Psychology like Neuropsychology and

Health psychology information technology and its application in Psychology have been

introduced .The specialization subject in the third semester has been made flexible with

opportunity for students to choose from an option of three specializations. Dissertation

/project work has been made compulsory, thus giving opportunities for research exposure

.Training and placement in reputed institutions related to the chosen specialization has also

been made mandatory.

The faculty member have been associated with modification of syllabi and other matters

associated with improvements of the courses programmes as member of board of studies of

both UG and PG.

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4. Trends in success and drop out rate of students during the past five year.

Programme Year Total No. Success rate Drop out rate

M.A Psychology

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

10

9

10

10

10

9

9

8

10

10

9

9

1

1

-

-

1

-

5. Learning resources of the Department like Library, Computers, Laboratories, and

other resources.

Item Total Number Enhancement in the last

five year

Library 650 books 250 books

Computer 2 Computers with printer Nil

Laboratories

The Department has currently one laboratory for the two PG classes. The laboratory has some

of the very popular international and national testing tools and questionnaires. It also has

some very sensitive equipments for measuring intelligence, perception, attention, memory

etc. The laboratory also has a T.V, one CD player, 2 overhead projectors and a refrigerator

and a complete set of public address system and 2 slide projectors.

6. Teaching methods in practice other than the lecture method.

Overhead projector is used as teaching aid in the classroom teaching. Students are also

encouraged to use the OHP for seminar presentations. In addition field studies are carried out

frequently to assist students in the visual perception and understanding of concepts learned in

the theory classes. Eminent scholars specialized in specific fields are also invited for lectures,

to expose the students to broaders areas of interest . Students are also encouraged to

participate in national and international seminars organized by different agencies. Apart from

these students are also given assignment and seminars to enhance the learning process.

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Tutors are allotted for both the PG classes. Tutors are given necessary guidance for academic

and personal counseling of students. Teachers in the Department of tutorial charge are

effectively engaged in the overall performance of students. Individual attention is given for

the students, for both their academic and personal problems. Apart from these the teachers are

also engaged in counseling work and help students of other department scope with their

academic and personal problems.


past five years.

Names Refresher

course/Seminar/Workshop/Conference

Others

Dr. Rita Krishnan 1. Co-ordinated and conductor a

workshop on Projective techniques ,23rd

-25th

Nov. 2004

2. Resource person for workshop on

counseling Psychology –Training in

counseling skills 13th

-17th Dece.2004

3. International conference in stress,

Mahatma Gandhi, Kashi vidyapith

varanasi Feb. 22nd

-24th 2005.

4. National seminar on Learning

disabilities 29th -30

th March 2008

5. National conference and workshop on

Autism 9th

7 10th

April 2008


personality and stress at

this conference.


Neuropsychological

under pinnings in Autism

Dr. Annie Marie

Merlene

1. International workshop on Hurman

knowledge and deep intelligence:

Transition to connectedness ,6th &7

th

Nov .2007

2. International seminar on cognitive

restructuring -14th & 15

th Decem.2007

3. International conference on building

budges for wellness through counseling

and Psychotherapy 9th -11

th Jan.2008

4. International conference on Quality

enhancement in Educational

communication 29th-30

th march 2008

5. Participated in national seminar on

capacity building in teacher education

25th &26

th Octo.2007

6. National seminar on teacher education

–changing scenario of teacher education

1. Participated in the

research methology

training course 26th-28

th

April2005


cognitive restructuring

linking with classroom

competencies and life

skills.


Quality enhancement in

educational

communication

4. Presented a poster at

the seminar on

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27th &28

th Octo.2007

7. Two day national seminar on quality

research in education 25th &26

th

Feb.2008

8. National seminar on best practice in

IT-enabled teacher education and

knowledge management 17th

& 18th

Octo.2008

integrating ICT in to

teaching learning process

points to ponder

Sri. A. K. Suresh 1. Attended a refresher

course/orientation programme for

college teachers on IT from 24-2-2009 -

22-3-2009

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Sl. No. Name Other academic activities

1

Dr. Rita Krishnan 1. Member board of studies

(pass) Kerala University

(2004)

2. Member board of studies

(PG) Kerala University

2007-2010


(PG) M.G University 2002-

2005

4. Chairperson board of

studies (pass) Kerala

University 2007 to present.

5. Chairman BA &MA

board of Examiners of

Kerala University during

various academic years.

6. Question paper setter for

M.G university PhD,

PG,PG Diploma, MA& BA

examination during various

years

7. Question paper setter for

Autonomous Deemed

University –Lady Doaks

college Madurai and

Bharatiar University

Madurai

8. Examiner for evaluation

of PhD thesis of MG

university and Sree Sankara

University Kaladi

Psychologist in the interior

board for recruitment of

teachers in Sainik school

Trivandrum

9. Subject expert for the

PSC selection of

Psychologist for polygraph

unit, TVPM and for

selection of Lectures in

private colleges.

10. Resource person for

question Bank project

conducted by staff selection

commission Bangalore.

11. Resource person for

reconstructing syllabi

(Psychology) for

semesterization of MA

9. participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research.

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&BA courses in Kerala

university

12. Member of committee

for the revision and

restructuring of M.Phil

course syllabi in the MG

University Kottayam

13. Consultant Psychologist

and counselor at Hindustan

latex limited , Peroorkada

TVPM 2003-2005

14. Consultant counselor in

the family court TVPM

from 1993-1999

15. Life member of Kerala

Manashatra parishad ,

Kerala Psychological

society and Kerala academy

of social sciences.

2

Smt. Annie Marie Patricia 1. Member of the board of

examiners for PG

examination from 2006-

2009.

2. Chairperson for the I

semester examination 2008


Psychological society ,

Kerala Manashatra parishad

and IAEWP.

3

Dr. Annie Marie Merlene 1. Member board of

Examiners for the various

PG & UG Examinations.

2. Chairperson for the Ist

&III rd semester

examination during march

2005, 2007 & 2008 .


(pass) Kerala University

from 2007 to present.


Psychological society,

Kerala manashtra parishad,

University womens

association & IAEWP .

4

Smt. Lekha Ganesh 1. Chairperson I semester

examination 2008.

2. Member board of

examiners for the different

semester examinations from

2007 Nov. to present.

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10. Collaboration with other Departments and Institutions.

The Department in collaboration with institutes like Sree Chitra thirunal institute for medical

sciences, Institute for cognitive and communicative Neurosciences (ICCONS) , NISH

Hindustan latex& the Government Mental Health centre Peroorkada provides training and

placements for students (PG) in the II and IV semesters . The students submit a report on the

basis of their training and the respective institutes also provide a attendance certificate to this

effect.

11. Thrust area of the Department.

Testing, Counseling and career guidance.

12. Details of ongoing projects and projects completed during the past five years. NIL

13. Publication of the faculty for the past five years.

5

Sri. A. K. Suresh 1. Member in the panel of

examiners for higher

secondary examination.

2. Member board of

examiners for the III rd

semester and I semester

examination 2008.

Faculty Item/Journal/books/articles Total No. National International

Dr. Rita

Krishnan

Swapna. R. and Krishnan.

Rita-Effects of certain

behavioral management

strategies on the interactive

and communicative skills in

Autistic children.

The Psyche space ,vol2, No.2

pg.32-39

Pandey M, Saritha G P, Devi

N, Thomas BC , Hussain B M,

Krishnan R: Distress anxiety

and depression in patient

undergoing chemotherapy .

World journal, Surgical

oncology 2006 ,4:68

Pandey M, Devi N, Thomas

B.C , Vinod kumar .N,

Krishnan .R, Ramdas K.

Distress overlaps with anxiety

and depression in patient with

head and neck cancers. Psycho

oncology,2007 16;582-86

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Pandey M, Devi N, Ramdas k,

Krishnan .R, Kumar. V Higher

distress relates to poor quality

of life in patients with head

and neck cancer. International

journal of oral maxillotac

surg.2009 (In pres)

Dr. Rita

Krishnan

Thomas. B C, Devi.N, Saritha

G P, Rita K, Ramdas K.,

Hussain B M,R Ajnish K R,

Pandey M: Reliability and

cross cultural validity of

Malayalam Hospital anxiety

and depression scale (HADS)

Indian journal of Medical

research ,2005,122(5)395-9

Hussain B M, Saritha G P

,Devi N, Thomas B C, Rita

Krishnan ,Ramdas K, Ranjan&

Pandey M: Effect of

chemotherapy on the distress

and quality of life of cancer

patients.

Blood 2004,104,Abstracts

25296

Pandey M, Devi N, Ramdas K,

Krishnan R, Thomas B,:

Distress anxiety and

depression in patients with

head and neck cancer

undergoing treatment with

curative intent.

Psycho oncology: 2006:15

(suppl.2) 5359(Abstract 842)

Pandey m, Saritha GP, Devi

N, Thomas B, Hussain B M ,

Krishnan R, Distress anxiety

and depression in cancer

patient undergoing

chemotherapy ,Psycho

oncology 2007,6. 5-98 (PX-

12)

8

2

6

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14. Participation of the Department in the extension activities of the college.

The staff and students of the department organized on exhibition in the Psycho Fest 2004 at

the VJT Hall on 5th

and 7th

October 2004 which was widely appreciated by the student

community and the public.

The staff and students also organized a Psychology exhibition Oasis 2008 during January

2008 .The testing assessment and counseling sessions conducted as the part of the exhibition

was very widely appreciated with demand for more of its kind in the future.

The students also actively participated in the cleaning of the campus as a part of the Gandhi

Jayanti celebrations

15. Methods of continuous student assessment.

Continuous student assessment at the Department level is done periodically by conducting

monthly test papers, assignments in each subjects and periodical open seminars. The students

are also encouraged to report case histories and present the case histories for open discussion

and interpretation.

16. Placement record of past students and contribution of the Department to the

students placement .


2003 2 4 -

2004 - 2 -

2005 - 3 -

2006 2 2 -

2007 2 2 -

2008 3 3 -

17. Significant achievements of the Department or faculty or students during past five

years

1. During the 2003-2204 all the students passed the PG examination with one of the

students securing the second rank in the university. During 2005-2006 also the

Department had cent percent pass and one of students securing the third rank in the

University. During 2006-2007 the Department saw one of its finest years, with cent pass

for the final year examination bagging the first three ranks in the University. During the

year 2008 also one of the students of the Department bagged the III rank in the

University.

2. Research activities are independently carried out by the faculty members through

seminars, workshop and PhD guidance

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3. Students qualifying for national test like NET pursue PhD in the different Department

of the Universities in the state.

4. Students and faculty members also participate in academic activities organized by other

institutions and Departments and also actively participate in the extra-curricular

activities of the Department.

18. Remarks about the Department in the first assessment report, if any, and action

taken on that.

NIL

19. Plan of action of Department for the next five years.

In the coming five years the Department plans to extend the activities of its career guidance

cell and womens study cell , the Department also plans to activate the centre for students

support and progression which has been inactive for sometime now.

The counseling services rendered by the Department will also be made more extensive to

benefit both the student community of the college and the public .So also the grievance cell

attached to the Department will also be expanded to deal with the general and specific

problems of the college and community.

Testing, assessment and guidance services will be made available in the Department and the

teachers will periodically get updated to render these services through periodic training. The

Departments plans to modernize the laboratory and expand the library facilities in the future

five years.

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DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT

1. Profile Of Faculty

Sl.

No

Name Designation Educational

Qualification

Area of

Speciali-

zation

Remarks

1 Dr. R. Nirmala Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M. A., B. Ed.,

Ph. D. Nyaya HOD

2 Dr. T. G. Shylaja Sel. Gr.

Lecturer

M. A., B. Ed.,

Ph. D. Sahitya

3 Dr. K. Rajendran Sel. Gr.

Lecturer M. A., Ph. D. Sahitya

On deputation

in the Higher

Secondary Edn.

4 Smt. K. Krishnamma Lecturer

M. A. (Mal &

Skt.), B. Ed.,

M. Phil.

Sanskrit -

General

Doing

Research

5 Dr. S. Malini Sr. Scale

Lecturer M. A., Ph. D

Sanskrit -

General

6 Smt. K. Vasantha Lecturer M. A., B. Ed.,

M. Phil

Sanskrit -

General

Submitted

thesis for Ph.

D.

7 Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari Lecturer

M. A., M. Ed.,

M. Phil. (San),

M. Phil. (Ed.),

Ph. D

Sanskrit -

General

8 Sri. K. Retheesh Lecturer

M. A. (Skt &

Ved) B. Ed.,

M. Phil

Sanskrit -

General &

Vedanta

Doing

Research

9 Dr. G. Ushakumari Lecturer M. A., B. Ed.,

M. Phil., Ph. D

Sanskrit -

General

10 Dr. K. S. Bindusree Lecturer M.A., B. Ed.,

Ph. D

Sanskrit -

General

2. Profile of students

Programme Sanctioned Strength for

each programme

Marginal Increase

B. A. 10 6

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M. A. 10 Nil

2. 1. Present Strength

Programme No. of Students

I B. A. 16

II B. A. 12

III B. A. 13

I M. A. 2

II M. A. 6

In addition to this, students of B. A. Degree in Malayalam are having a Subsidiary paper on

Sanskrit and Post Graduate Degree in Malayalam and Hindi are having an Elective Paper on

Sanskrit in the III and IV Semester. Moreover, students of First and Second year B. A. and B.

Sc are offered three papers on Sanskrit as Part II Second Language.

2. 2. Profile of students related to sex, locality and caste

Programme Number of

students

Male Female Urban Rural SC/ ST

I B. A. 16 13 3 4 12 3

II B. A. 12 8 4 3 9 3

III B. A. 13 10 3 4 9 3

I M. A. 2 1 1 1 1 1

II M. A. 6 2 4 2 4 NIL

2. 3. Trends in success and drop out rate during the last five years

Year Programme Number of

students

Success rate Drop out

2003 BA 2 2 NIL

MA 5 5 NIL

2004 BA 3 3 NIL

MA 5 5 NIL

2005 BA 5 5 NIL

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MA 2 2 NIL

2006 BA 8 5 3

MA 9 6 3

2007 BA 11 10 1

MA 8 7 1

2008 BA 13 13 NIL

MA 6 6 NIL

3. Library

Library is the adjunct of the teaching faculty of the Department. It serves as an appendage of

class room learning. The library of the Sanskrit Department is one of the oldest libraries in

the University College having a large number of reference books, rare classical books, scripts

and some transcripts of classical works. Even though the Department is not a research centre,

the library is capable to accommodate the needs of researchers, students and academicians.

3. 1. Enhancement of learning resources like library and computer in the last five years

Item Number Enhancement in the

last five years

Library Books 8012 512

Computer 2 1

4 Academic activities

The Department imparts education in Degree and Post Graduate level since 1884 and 1939

respectively. This is the only institution in which Post Graduate Course in Sanskrit Language

and Literature (General) is offered under University of Kerala. The main activities of the

Department are concentrated in teaching, research, brain-storming, conducting examinations,

seminars, etc. Teachers used to engage in spreading Sanskrit education by conducting free

spoken Sanskrit classes to make people proficient in functional Sanskrit.

The post graduate course in Sanskrit has been changed to semester system with modification

of syllabi. It has been revised to make suitable for the changing world scenario by

introducing Computer Application in Sanskrit and Manuscriptology. In order to get research

experience at post graduate level, research leading to submission of dissertation has been

made compulsory.

The faculty members have participated in the restructuring programme of graduate course to

semester system and associated with the modification of syllabi.

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5. Research activities

The following faculty members are doing research leading to Ph. D. Degree on part-time

basis in the Department:

1. Smt. K. Krishnamma is conducting research on “Lexical Items of Kumara Sambhava”

under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Maheswaran Nair, professor (Rtd), Department

of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.

2. Smt. K. Vasanta has submitted the thesis for awarding Ph. D., entitled “Sun-Cult in

Bhavisya Purana” under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Syamala Devi, professor,

Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.

3. Sri. K. Retheesh is doing research on”Cosmology: a Comparative Study Based on

Vishnupurana and Sankhyakarika” under the supervision and guidance of Dr. K. Syamala

Devi, professor, Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala.

6. Participation of teachers in academic and counseling of students

A teacher is a tutor of Student so that he has to collect information about his social

environment from which he comes to the college. Each teacher of the Department is acting

as tutor of a prescribed number of students in the tutorial system that introduced in the higher

education to assess the caliber of the student and to help to solve his personal and social

problems in a cordial manner. He or she gives necessary guidance for academic matters and

also gives attention to personal problems through counseling of student.

In order to coordinate the activities of tutorial system in the Department, a committee is

constituted with Sri. K. Retheesh as Convener, Smt. K. Krishnamma and Dr. G. Ushakumari

as members. It collects facts from tutors about students, analyzes them and prepares report

that includes family background, educational standard, disablement in learning, remedial

measures, etc.

Tutors take responsibility for arranging remedial classes for students, who are backward in

learning.

7. Co-ordination and Conduct of National Seminar

The Department of Sanskrit organized and conducted Two Day National Seminar on 27th

&

28th

November 2008, sponsored by the Director of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala, on

the subject “Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”. It was organized with six sessions

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including Inaugural and Valedictory Sessions. About 250 delegates including Sanskrit

scholars, medical practitioners, students and others, who are interested in the subject,

registered their name and made the seminar successful event. Renowned Scholars of Sanskrit

and Ayurveda presented papers that gave an insight on the impact of Darsanas on Ayurveda

from different perspectives. Those medical practitioners, who presented papers, stated that

Darsanas helped the adaptation of Ayurveda to become a system of medicine. Sanskrit

scholars explained different aspects of Darsanas and commented that Darsanas were the

source material for the development of Ayurveda as a medical system. Dr. S. Malini acted as

the coordinator of the Seminar.

8. Attendance in faculty development programme that benefited to teachers during the

last five years

Sl.

No.

Name Refresher Course/ Seminar/ workshop/

etc.

Presentation of

paper

1. Dr. R. Nirmala 1. Seminar on “Astronomy and

Astrology” , 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM

2. Seminar on “Relevance of Advaita in

Contemporary Society”, 15th Feb, 2005,

TVPM

3. Seminar on “Literary Theories:

Eastern and Western” , 25th Feb 2005,

TVPM

4. Seminar on “Relevance of Astrology

in Modern Society”, 28th Feb, 2005,

TVPM

5. National Seminar on “Inference in

Nyaya Philosophy” 1st March 2005,

TVPM

6. National Seminar on “Vedic Traditions

of Kerala”, 31st January 2008, TVPM

7. National Seminar on “Environmental

Vision in Sanskrit Literature”, 6th

to 8th

Feb 2008, Pattambi

Environment

Protection and

Sustainable

Development in the

Arthasastra

8. National Seminar on “Influence of

Jyothisha in Modern Society and

Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary

Art Forms” 26th

and 27th

March 2008,

TVPM

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9. Supervised and assisted in conducting

the two day National Seminar on

Influence of Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th

and 28th

Nov 2008, tvpm

Presided over the

inauguration

session and

introduced the

subject

9. International Seminar on

“Democratic and Secular

Education”, 4th

to 6th

December 2008,

Karyavattom.

2. Dr. T. G.

Shylaja

1. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology”

, 17th Feb 2004, at TVPM


Contemporary Society”, 15th

Feb, 2005,

TVPM

3. Seminar on “Literary Theories: Eastern

and Western” , 25th Feb 2005, TVPM



TVPM

5. National Seminar on “Scientific

Literature in Sanskrit” 16th

and 17th

January 2006, Palakkad

6. Refresher Course in Literary Criticism,

10th to 31

st March 2006, ASC, TVPM

7. National Seminar on “Sanskrit in the

Technological Age” 26th

and 27th

October

2006, Trichur

8. National Seminar on “Contribution of

Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and

Literature” 28th and 29

th June, 2007,

Karyavattom

Bhashadarpanam –

Famous Criticism

Book of Attur

Krishnapisharati



10 National Seminar on “Influence of



Art Forms” 26th

and 27th March 2008,

TVPM

11 National Seminar on “Influence of

Darsanas on Ayurveda”, 27th

and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM

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12`. International Seminar on “Democratic

and Secular Education”, 4th to 6

th

December 2008, Karyavattom.

3. K. Krishnamma 1. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology”




Feb, 2005,

TVPM





TVPM

5. National Seminar on “Traditional Arts

of Kerala: Post-Structuralistic Theory”,

28th to 30

th March 2005, Sasthankotta



and 17th



10th to 31




Literature” 28th and 29

th June, 2007,

Karyavattom






Art Forms” 26th


TVPM

11. National Seminar on Influence of


and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM

12. International Seminar on “Democratic


th


4. Dr. S. Malini 1. Indian Philosophical Congress, National

Seminar, October 2003, Bihar

The Philosophical

Basis of the Vedic

Gods

2. National Seminar on “Vedic Studies”,

December, 2003, Pondichery

The Concept of

Ushus in Rig Veda

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3. Seminar on “Astronomy and Astrology”




Feb, 2005,

TVPM





TVPM

7. National Seminar on “Traditional Arts

of Kerala: Post-Structuralistic Theory”,

28th to 30

th March 2005, Sasthankotta



and 17th



10th to 31




Literature”, 28th and 29

th June, 2007,

Karyavattom

11. National Seminar on “Vedic

Traditions of Kerala”, 31st January 2008,

TVPM

12. National Seminar on “Environmental

Vision in Sanskrit Literature”, 6th

to 8th

Feb 2008, Pattambi

Attitude of Ancient

People towards

Nature



Influence of Natya sastra in Contemporary

Art Forms” 26th


TVPM

14. Coordinated and conducted two day

National Seminar on Influence of


and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM



th


5. Smt. K.

Vasantha




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Art Forms” 26th


TVPM

2. National Seminar on “nfluence of


and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM.



th


6. Dr. C.N.

Vijayakumary

1. Orientation Course, 9th Nov to 6

th Dec

2007, ASC, TVPM

2. National Seminar on “Contemporary

Trends in Literary Criticism” , 7th

and 8th

August, 2008, TVPM

Marxism and

Bhagavatgita

3. National Seminar on “Ecological

Concept in Sanskrit Literature”. 14th and

15th October 2008, Pattambi.

Ecological Vision

in Bhagavata

4. National Seminar, Changanasseri Kalidasasya

Kalpanavaibhavah




Jyothisha in Modern Society and Influence

Natya sastra in Contemporary Art Forms”

26th and 27

th March 2008, TVPM

7. National Seminar on “nfluence of


and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM

Concept of Agni in

Ayueveda and other

Systems of Indian

Philosophy

8. Three day International Seminar on

“Democratic and Secular Education”, 4th

to 6th December 2008, Karyavattom.

7. Sri. K. Retheesh 1. Orientation Course, 9th Nov to 6

th Dec

2007 ASC, TVPM.






Art Forms” 26th


TVPM

4. National Seminar on “Comparative

Literature in Hindi”, 18th

and 19th July

2008, TVPM

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and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM



th


8. Dr. G.

Ushakumary

1. Orientation Course, 27th

December

2007 to 23rd

January 2008 ASC, TVPM






Art Forms” 26th


TVPM

4. National Seminar on “Comparative

Literature in Hindi”, 18th

and 19th July

2008, TVPM

5. Oriental Sanskrit Conference, 28th

to

30th July 2008, Kurukshetra

Concept of Nada in

Music

6. National Seminar on “Ifluence of


and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM



th


9. Dr. K.S. Bindu

Sree





“Influence Natya sastra in Contemporary

Art Forms” 26th


TVPM

3. Orientation Course, 24th June to 24

th

July 2008, ASC, TVPM

4. National Seminar on Influence of


and 28th Nov

2008, TVPM



th


9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and research

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Sl. No. Name Other academic activities

1. Dr. R. Nirmala 1. Chairman BA and MA Board of Examination of

Kerala University during various academic years.

2. Chairperson, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of

BA course in Sanskrit General to Semester System

2. Dr. T. G. Shylaja 1. Chairman BA and MA Board of Examination of

Kerala University during various academic years.

2, Question paper setter for SCERT

3. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA

course in Sanskrit General to Semester System

4. Member, Text Book Committee, SCERT

3. K. Krishnamma 1. Member BA and MA Board of Examination of

Kerala University during various academic years





4. Dr. S. Malini 1. Chairman MA and Member BA and MA Board of

Examination of Kerala University during various

academic years





5. Smt. K. Vasantha 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA


6. Dr. C.N.

Vijayakumary



7. Sri. K. Retheesh 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA


8. Dr. G. Ushakumary 1. Member, Board for Restructuring Syllabi of BA


9. Dr. K.S. Bindu

Sree



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10. Publication of BOOKS by the faculty for the last five years

Sl. No. Name Title and Publisher

1. Dr. T. G. Shylaja 1. Rasavikalpavum Bhavavyanjakavum (Prabhat Book

House, Thiruvananthapuram);

2. Bharateeya Kavya Sastra Nikhantu (Chinta

Publishers, Tiruvananthapuram); and

3. Natya Prayogangal (Kerala Language Institute,

Thiruvananthapuram.

2. Dr. S. Malini 1. Ravivarma Kulasekhara – The Dramatist

(Published by the Author)

3. Dr. C.N.

Vijayakumary

1. Balakathamrtam (Isavasyam Publishers,

Thiruvananthapuram);

2. Onappudava (Isavasyam Publishers,

Thiruvananthapuram Publishers); and

3. Subhashitam (Isavasyam Publishers,

Thiruvananthapuram Publishers).

11. Publication of articles by the faculty for the last five years ARTICLES

Sl. No. Name Title of the article and name of journal

1. Dr. R. Nirmala 1.“Statecraft of Kautilya and Machiavelli” in the

University College Journal of Politics and Society

(Tiruvananthapuram); and

2. “Environment Protection and Sustainable

Development in the Arthasastra” in the Proceedings

of the National Seminar on Environmental Vision in

the Sanskrit Literature, Edited and published by P. G.

& Research Department of Sanskrit, Sree Neelakanta

Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi.

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2.

Dr. T. G. Shylaja

1.“Women Characters in Malayalam Novels” in the

University College (Thiruvananthapuram);

2.“Bhashadarpanam – Famous Criticism Book is of

Attur Krishnapisharati” in the Contribution of

Sanskrit to Malayalam Language and Literature,

(Ed.) Department of Sanskrit, University of Kerala,

(Thiruvananthapuram) and

3.“Feministic Approach in Literary Criticism” in the

Government Sanskrit College, (Thiruvananthapuram).

3. Dr. S. Malini 1.“The Philosophical Basis of the Vedic Gods” in The

Indian Philosophical Congress – Abstract; and

2. “Attitude of Ancient People towards Nature” in the

Proceedings of the National Seminar on

Environmental Vision in the Sanskrit Literature,

Edited and published by P. G. & Research

Department of Sanskrit, Sree Neelakanta Govt.

Sanskrit College, Pattambi.

4.

Dr. C.N.

Vijayakumary

1. “Ashtavaidya Parampara in Kerala” (Ed.), S. S. U.

S., Kaladi.

12. Method of continuous assessment of students

Continuous student assessment at the Department level is carried out periodically by

conducting monthly test papers, evaluation of proficiency and accomplishment of

assignments in stipulated time and appraisal on the presentation of periodical open seminars.

13. Participation in the extension activities during the last five years

The members of the faculty are closely associated with various community activities in

spreading the values of national integration, secularism, universal brotherhood, rationalism

and scientific temper. They are enthusiastically participating in the community literacy

activities. Dr. G. Ushakumari is acting as the Programme Officer of National Service Scheme

(NSS) Unit of the University College, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari is

actively involving in spreading Sanskrit Language to make proficiency in communication by

conducting teachers training camps and free spoken Sanskrit classes in different parts of the

State. She was awarded „Paitrkaratnam‟ by the Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage.

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With the encouragement of the teachers of the Department, the students of Sanskrit

participated in a cultural programme in connection with the Onam festival, which included

the recitation of Sanskrit poems and staging of Sanskrit One Act Play, and was broadcasted in

the All India Radio. Voice of Dr. T. G. Shylaja, Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari, Dr. G. Ushakumari

and Dr. K. S. Bindusree is aired in the cultural programme of All India Radio such as

Subhashitam, Sanskrit speeches, etc. A Sanskrit Day Celebration was organized and

conducted in the University College with public meeting, seminar and literary competitions.

Dr. G. Ushakumari participates in the music concerts and stage performance and Dr. K. S.

Bindusree is talented in dance performance.

14. Administration of Department activities and maintenance of discipline

Department Council, under the HOD with teaching staff, takes decisions on academic and co-

curricular activities and coordinates all activities of the departments. It acts as a forum for

discussion and deliberation to arrive into conclusion to form decision. It often meets to

discuss various problems that may arise in the institutions. In addition to the teaching staff,

the person in-charge of the Department Library is too invited to participate in certain

meetings of the Council. Apart from taking decision, it provides supervision, guidance and

direction for all activities of the Department.

Students of the Department are expected to behave themselves within and outside the college

in accordance with the best standard of manners and behavior. For the maintenance of

disciple among students of Sanskrit, a Discipline Committee is constituted with Dr. T. G.

Shylaja as Convener, Sri. K. Retheesh and Dr. G. Ushakumari as members. Main functions

of the Committee are to watch over the discipline of students, to make them aware about the

need for maintenance of discipline within and outside class, to make them conscious to

behave in standard manner, to take care for their attendance in class-room learning, to avoid

possible unruly scene in friendly behavior, etc.

Students are facing a lot of problems in their daily life. In order to ventilate their grievances,

a Grievance Redressal Cell is constituted with Smt. K. Krishnamma as Convener, Smt. K.

Vasantha and Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari as members. It acts as a forum to enquire causes of

distress, aggregate statements of students, assess the situation, analyze facts, and arrive into

conclusion that helps the Department Council to take decision. It is an avenue for students to

solve their predicaments that may arise within and outside the campus.

15. Activities of Career and Guidance Cell for enabling competency in students

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Majority of the students of Sanskrit belong to poor family and marginalized sections and they

need special care for their future. In order to make them aware about the competitive job-

market, to bring out their full potentialities and to enable them competent to lead a creative

living a Career and Guidance Cell of this Department is constituted with Dr. S. Malini as

Convener, Dr. T. G. Shylaja and Dr. K. S. Bindusree as members. It conducts counseling for

needy students and gives guidance for career and vocation. It organizes discussions,

seminars and guest lectures to create awareness among them on the emerging trend in the

new job-market.

16. Students welfare activities

A Students‟ Welfare Committee comprised of Smt. K. Vasantha (Convener), Dr. C. N.

Vijayakumari and Dr. K. S. Bindusree monitors the welfare activities of the Department. It

coordinates activities in connection with material wellbeing that include the distribution of

benefits in cash and kind to the neediest students.

17. Promotion of creative literary activities of students

In order to foster the literary ability and creative activities of students of students, a Literary

Club functions under the supervision and guidance of Dr. C. N. Vijayakumari with the

assistance of Smt. K. Krishnamma and Dr. K. S. Bindusree. It serves as a forum for

developing communicative skill and proficiency in Sanskrit language and a workshop for

creative writing. It conducts seminars, debates and competitions on various items.

Students used to publish their creative writing in the manuscript and transcript of Department

Magazine, under the supervision and editorship of Smt. K. Krishnamma.

18. Encouragement on the activities of environment protection

The sustainable development is possible only in the foundation of environment protection

with the slogan of „going back to the nature‟. In order to protect the nature from over

exploitation, students are to be awakened to lead a peaceful life mingled with nature and

conservation of eco-system. They are to be made aware about the importance of preservation

of nature by their practical experience to keep the beauty of the campus, to maintain the

College tidy, clean and healthy, to abstain from disfiguring the walls by sticking notices,

scribbling, spitting in open space, and other similar uncultured activities and by beautification

of campus. In order to make them conscious about their role in the protection of

environment, a Nature Club Is organized under the leadership of Dr. K. S. Bindusree

(Convener), Smt. K. Vasantha and Dr. T. G. Shylaja. It conducts classes, seminars,

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discussions, and competitions on conservation of eco-system and preservation of

environment and undertakes activities related to cleaning and beautification of campus.

19. Fostering harmonious relationship among teachers, students and parents

The Parent Teacher Association in the University College is a three-tier system - PTA of the

College, Department and Class. The Department PTA of Sanskrit, under the Head of the

Department, is functioning to foster and promote harmonious relationship among the

members of the faculty, students and guardians of the students, to create conducive

environment for the smooth functioning of the Institution, to maintain good discipline, to

uphold good academic standards, and to institute scholarship, prizes and medals for the

benefit of students, who are showing a high proficiency in Sanskrit. Dr. G. Ushakumari is

acting as the Secretary to the PTA. Class PTAs are functioning under the leadership of

Tutors of the classes concerned to monitor the cordial relations and activities.

20. Relation with old students and retired teachers from the Department

The Alumni Association of the Department of Sanskrit is constituted as a forum for former

students to meet and to make the proverb “old is gold” meaningful. It gives valuable advice,

guidance and assistance for the functioning and activities of the Department. It functions

under the chairmanship of Prof. R. Balakrisnan Nair (Ayilam) (Retired), Department of

Sanskrit, University College, Thiruvananthapuram.

21. Significant achievements of the Department for the last five years

The Department has made remarkable achievements in the academic field through students,

teachers and well wishers of Sanskrit education.

1. The Department is always recognized with rank holders of BA and MA. During the

academic year 2007 – 2008, it achieved the best result with cent percent pass in the BA and

MA final year examinations and bagging all ranks of BA and MA in the University

Year Programme Pass

Percentage

I Class I Rank II

Rank

III Rank

2003 B. A. 100 1 1

MA 100 4 1 1 1

2004 BA 80 2 1

MA 100 4 1 1 1

2005 BA 100 3 1

MA 100 2 1 1

2006 BA 100 4 1

MA 100 6 1 1 1

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2007 BA 100 7 1

MA 100 1 1

2008 BA 100 9 1 1 1

MA 100 6 1 1 1

2. The faculty members carried out research activities under the supervision of research

guides and obtained Doctorate Degree from competent Universities. They also carried

out research work independently and published books and articles. They are actively

participating in seminars, workshop etc.

3. Students and faculty members are contributing their share in the academic activities, extra

curricular activities, extension service and community development.

4. Faculty members assist the students to prepare NET and enroll their name for higher

studies including M. Phil and Ph. D.

22. Remarks about the Department on the first assessment report, if any, and action

taken on that.

NIL

23. Plan of action of the Department for the next five years

The Department is planning to extend the activities Career and Guidance Cell to get benefit

for the students. It plans to conduct classes for NET in the coming years. It will endeavor to

conduct seminars, symposiums, debates etc, to improve the quality education. It expects to

expand the activities of Nature Club to make aware on the conservation and preservation of

nature and environment protection.

In order to promote research and provide opportunity for higher studies, the Department strives to

start M. Phil course in Sanskrit. The skill, instinct and ability of students are to be boost up through

creative writing. Faculty members are ready to render assistance for this and for development of

personality. Faculty members are whole heartedly welcoming the quality improvement in higher

education.

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DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS


At present there are 7 faculty members in the department. The details of the faculty members

are given below.

Sl

.

N

o

Name Designation Total

Teaching

Exp.(Year

s)

Qualifi

cation

Remarks

1 Dr. J Sreekumar Lecturer

(Sel. Grade)

27 M.Sc.

Ph.D

I rank in

M.Sc.

2 Dr. Philip Samuel Reader 28 M.Sc.

Ph.D

Approved

Research

Guide

3 Smt. J. Saraswathy Lecturer

(Sel. Grade)

17 M.Sc.

M.Phil

II rank in

M.Sc.

4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M Lecturer

(Sr. Scale)

11 M.Sc.

5 Dr. Sheela K.L Lecturer

(Sr. scale)

11 M.Sc.,

M.Phil

Ph.D

III rank in

M.Sc.

6 Sri Prasad S Lecturer 2 M.Sc.

III rank in

M.Sc. Doing

research

(part-time)

7 Sri Shibu D.S Lecturer 1 M.Sc.

Doing

research

(part-time)


07)


M. Sc.

Statistics

29 3 26 4 25 Nil

The M.Sc. course is being conducted in Semester System ( 4 semesters of duration 5 months

each) from the academic year 2001- ‟02 onwards. The strength of the students for M.Sc.

programme is 15 and so the total number of students in the department is 30. A graduate in

Statistics or Mathematics with aggregate minimum marks of 55% in the main and

subsidiaries is eligible for admission to the M.Sc. course in Statistics ( with usual relaxation

for reserved categories). The one-third seats are reserved for graduates in Statistics.

Prior to the introduction of semester system for M.Sc. course, annual system was followed

and six batches have completed the course under this system.

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Most of the students passed out are well placed or doing higher studies.

The students of the department elect their association secretary every year. The students who

served as association secretary are Shanavas(2002-‟03), Abhilash (2003-‟04), Preeth V.S

(2004-‟05), Aby Jones ( 2005- ‟06). Apart from organizing routine functions such as

Welcome to the Freshers and Farewell to the Outgoing batch, they have been arranging

technical talks in the subject.

2.1 Students from Weaker Sections

Majority of students admitted to the department are from economically and socially backward

classes. The following table gives the distribution of the students in the last five years.

Sl.

No.

Year % of students

From backward

class

2 2003-„04 66.7

3 2004-„05 81.8

4 2005-„06 64.3

5 2006-„07 71.4

6 2007-„08 71.4



The Post Graduate course in Statistics has been changed to semester system with modification of the syllabi.

The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of UGC. Application papers

like “ Statistical methods and Computer applications” are included in the fourth semester. Submission of

dissertation has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure.

The faculty has been associated with the modernization as members of board of studies of both PG and UG.



No.

Success rate Drop out rate

M Sc

2001 15 13 2

2002 15 14 1

2003 15 10 5

2004 15 15 0

2005 15 14 1

2006 15 12 3

2007 15 - 0

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5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers,


Item Total number Enhancement in last five years

Library

957 books and 6subscribed journals

208 books and 6

subscribed journals

Computer

13 computers with 2 printers

11 computers and 1

printer

LCD/ Internet

Con./Laptop/

Digital camera


LCD – 1

Laptop – 1

Internet connection

for browsing – 1


Overhead projector and LCDs are using as teaching aids in classroom teaching. Students were

also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent scientists in the field of Statistics by

organizing seminars/ workshops. In addition, students are using computers and Statistical

packages for practical experiences. Moreover the students were given small project works,

assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.


Apart from preparing the students for their End Semester Examinations (ESA) conducted by

the University, all the teachers are entrusted with their internal evaluation by continuous

assessments (CA) necessitated with the introduction of semester system. The CA for each

paper consists of seminars, assignments, class tests and attendance. A group of students is

assigned with a teacher as tutor and the tutorial hours provide ample opportunity for each

student to interact more with their respective tutors. Also, the teachers are always interested

to enlighten the students about their prospects and opportunities in professional and academic

career.



students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the

over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their

personal and academic problems.

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past five years:

8.1. Resource Persons for Seminars/ workshops / Trainings / ASCs.

Faculty members in this department served as resource persons in seminars /workshops/

Academic Staff Colleges. The details of the services given for the last 5 years are given

below.

Sl.

No.

Name Semi

-nar

Work-

shop

Train-

ing

Refresher/

Orientatio

n/

Summer

School

Total

1 Dr. J. Sreekumar 1 1

2. Dr. Philip Samuel 1 4 5

3. Somasekharan Pillai M 2 4 2 5 13

8.2. Participation for Seminars/ workshops

All the teachers of the department have attended several seminars / workshops. The following

list shows the details for the last five years.

Sl.

No.

Name Seminar Workshop Total

1 Dr. J Sreekumar 4 1 5

2. Dr. Philip Samuel 6 1 7

3. Smt. J. Saraswathy 4 3 7

4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M 1 2 3

5 Dr. Sheela K.L 6 1 7

6 Sri Prasad S 1 1

7 Sri Shibu D.S 1 1 2

9. Participation of teachers in academic activities other than teaching and Research:

9.1. Examination Works

All the faculty members have fully co-operated with the University of Kerala in the conduct

of examination as invigilators, examiners and question setters. The following teachers have

occupied the positions assigned by the University in examination works in the last five years.

Sl.

No.

Name Position held

1 Dr. J Sreekumar 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.

Statistics in Univ. of Kerala

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2. Chairman, Board of Ph.D qualifying

Exams., M.G. University

3. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.

Statistics, M.G. University

4. Question Paper Setter for Statistics,

M.G. University





7. Examiner for project evaluation and

Viva-voice for the exams. of M.Sc.

Statistics, University of Kerala.

2 Dr. Philip Samuel 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.

Statistics, University of Kerala


Statistics, M.G. University


Statistics, University of Calicut

4. Question paper setter in Statistics,


5. Question paper setter in Statistics,


6. Examiner for Ph.D qualifying Exam.

Is Statistics, University of Calicut.

7. Examiner for M. Phil degree in

Statistics, University of Calicut.



Statistics, University of Calicut.




3 Smt. J. Saraswathy 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.

Statistics


M.G. University.

3. Question paper setter in statistics,





4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M 1. Chairman, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.

Statistics

2. Question paper setter in

statistics/Operations Research,


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M.G. University

5 Dr. Sheela K.L 8. Member, Board of Exams. in M.Sc.

Statistics


M.G. University

9.2. Memberships in Academic Bodies

Over the past five years, the following teachers from the department are elected/ nominated

by the University to its various bodies.

Sl.

No.

Name Position held

1 Dr. J Sreekumar 1. Member, Board of Studies(UG-

Statistics) (2004 to 2007)

2. Chairman, Board of Studies(UG-

Statistics) (2007- „08)

3. Member, Board of Studies(PG-

Statistics) (2004, 2008)

4. Member, M.Phil Monitoring

Committee (2005 to 2008)

5. Member, Academic Council, Univ. of

Kerala (2006 – ‟08)

2 Dr. Philip Samuel 1. Member, Board of Studies(UG-

Statistics) (2003- „04)

5 Dr. Sheela K.L 1. Member, Board of Studies (UG-

Statistics)

2. Member, Board of Studies(PG-

Statistics) (2003- „04

9.3 Membership in Professional Bodies

Almost all teachers of the department are associated with various professional bodies and the

details are given below.

Sl.

No.

Name Professional Body Positions held

1 Dr. J Sreekumar 1.Member, Kerala Statistical

Association(KSA)

2 Dr. Philip Samuel 1.Life Member, Kerala

Statistical Association(KSA)

2. Life member of Indian

Society for Probability &

General

Secretary, KSA

(2005 to 2007)

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Statistics

3 Smt. J. Saraswathy Member, Kerala Statistical

Association(KSA)

4 Sri. Somasekharan Pillai

M

Member, Kerala Statistical

Association(KSA)

5 Dr. Sheela K.L 1. Member, Kerala

Statistical

Association(KSA).

2. Member, Indian

Association for the Study of

Population.

14. Collaboration with other departments and institutions: Nil

15. The thrust areas of the Department: Order Statistics; Statistical methods



On order statistics of INID

U-shaped random

variables”

Completed Minor project

Period 2005 - 2007

UGC

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Philip Samuel


Sl

.

N

o

Author Name of the article Journal/

Proceedings/

Seminars/

conference

Year Status

1. Dr.Phili

p

Samuel

i)Estimation of parameters of

triangular distribution by order

statistics

ii) Some characterizations of a

Pareto distribution by generalized

order statistics

iii) Characterization of a Pareto

distribution by conditional

expectation of generalized order

statistics

iv) Recurrence relations for the

moments of order statistics of

independent rvs. With different U-

Bulletin of

Calcutta

Statistical

Association

-do-

JOKSA

JOKSA

Statistical

Papers

2003

2003

2004

2006

2008

Published

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

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shaped distribution

v) Characterization of distributions

by conditional expectation of

generalized order statistics

vi) Recurrence relations for the

moments of order statistics from a

beta distribution

vii) Estimation of location and

scale parameters of Pearson type

family of distributions

viii) The adjusted nonlinear

unbiased estimation of a

symmetric distribution

-do-

JISAS

Calcutta

statistical

Bulletin

2008

2007

2008

-do-

In press

-do-

2. Dr

Sheela

K..L

Infant and Child Mortality in

India- District level estimates

Population

Foundation of

India

2008 Published

The following members of the Dept. presented papers in Seminars/ conferences over the last

five years. The details given below.

Sl.

No.

Name Conference/

Workshop

Year

1 Dr. Philip samuel i) XXIV Annual Conference of

ISPS

ii) National Seminar on Order

Statistics and Concomitants

iii) National Seminar on SP.

Distribution Theory & OS

2004

2004

2006

2 Dr. Sheela K.L i) International Seminar on

Demographic Changes and

Implications

ii) Emerging Social Sector

Programme Environment:

Role of population Scientists

iii) Seminar on Statistics&

Research Methods

2004

2006

2008



monthly test papers, assignments in each subject and by periodical open seminars. BSc

students are given class seminars and MSc students are having both class seminars as well as

open seminars. Quiz competitions were conducted to the students of the department as a

whole inorder to give exposure to general awareness.

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the student placements

PG


2001 0 11 2

2002 4 5 5

2003 1 7 2

2004 5 7 3

2005 6 4 4

2006 5 6 1


five years:

Achievements of Students

The results of the M.Sc. programme and the names of students secured I st rank at University

level are given below: last 6 batches are given below:

Sl.

No.

Year Percentage

of pass

% of students

Secured First class

Student secured I Rank.

1 2002-„03 100 92.3 Pravida Raja

2 2003-„04 100 100 Abhilash.K

3 2004-„05 91 91 Preeth V.S

4 2005-„06 100 100 Sreekala C

5 2006-„07 100 100 Sreelakshmi Raj

6 2007-„08 91 91 Soumya P

Of the first- rank holders, Mrs. Pravida Raja is working at IIM, Ahammedabad as a Faculty

Associate, Abhilash K is servicing in a Govt. Dept., Preeth V.S, is working as a Research

officer in the Dept. of Economics & Statistics, Govt. of Kerala, Sreekala C., working in

Banking sector as an officer, Sreelekshmi Raj doing Ph.D at Dept. of Statistics, Cochin

University of Science & Technology(CUSAT) and Soumya P is working in IT sector. In the

period 2003 – 2007, three students awarded UGC/CSIR JRF and many are qualified

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NET/SET. Those who were awarded the UGC/CSIR fellowship are Sri Prasad.S, Sri. Vinesh

kumar B ( 2001- 2003 batch), and Smt. Veena T.G ( 2002 – 2004 batch).

16.2. Award/ Recognition/ Fellowships

Dr. Philip Samuel is serving as a Reviewer for Mathematical Reviews, a division of the

American Mathematical Society since March, 2005. He is serving as a referee for Journal

of Kerala Statistical association (JOKSA) from 2003. Also, he served as a referee for an e-

journal, Prob-Stat Forum in 2008. Dr. Philip Samuel is served as an associate editor for

JOKSA from 2003 to 2006 and was the Managing Editor in 2007.

Sri. Somasekharan Pillai M served as a member of the Committee of Expert Statisticians

constituted by the Govt. of Kerala in 2008 to study the “normalization procedure for

comparing marks in the various streams at the Plus-II level for giving weightage in

Engineering admission.

Smt. Sheela K.L had been selected for the fellowship under FIP for completing the

Ph.D

work. She completed the work in time and was awarded Ph.D in April, 2008.

16.3. Seminars/ Workshops conducted

The department has organised several seminars/ workshops. The department conducted 6

seminars/workshops during the period 1998 to 2002 sponsored by various agencies. The

details of seminar conducted during the last five years are given below.

Sl.

No.

Date Topic Sponsoring

agency

Resource Persons

1 26.2.2005 Seminar on Recent

advances in Statistics

Research

(Silver jubilee

Conference of Kerala

statistical association)

STEC, Govt. of

Kerala

1. Dr. R. N. Pillai

2. Dr. T.S Krishnan

Moothathu

3. Dr. Yageen

Thomas

2. 13 – 15

July 2006

Three day workshop

in Non-parametric

inference for college

teachers

UGC 1. Dr. T.S Krishnan

Moothathu

2. Dr. Yageen

Thomas

3.Dr. K.K. Jose

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At present the department is not a research center. The department is decided to apply to the

university of Kerala to approve the department as a Research Centre. Also, we are waiting the

sanction to start M.Phil course in Statistics. The department is planning to take up new short

term and training programmes for undergraduate, post graduate and research students/

scholars. This will help to equip the faculties and research scholars of other disciplines for

their research activities. The department is planning to start coaching classes for students

who are appearing for the UGC/CSIR NET/JRF examinations in mathematical sciences

jointly with the department of Mathematics. We decided to conduct workshops in statistical

computing for teachers and research scholars in different disciplines.

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DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL

1. Faculty Profile, Adequacy And Competency Of Faculty

Name of Faculty

members

Designation Contact Address with

email &mobile no

Year

joined

Qualification Total

Service

Dr.S.Rajendran Reader&

Head

Ragendhu

Mudivilakom,Vazhuthur

Neyyatinkara post

Tiruvandram

[email protected]

m

9446506128

28.3.8

7

M.A , M.Phil,

Ph.D

21

Dr.A.Joseph

SornaRaj

Reader Palakadu House,

Mathilakam

Marthandam (po)

09442163380

12.2.8

8

M.A, B.ED,

Ph.D

20

Smt.C.Baby

Shakeela

Lecturer Karthika,CRA-127,

Pettah (p o),Tvpm-24.

[email protected]

9847518856

8.2.06 M.A., M.Phil

B.Ed

2

Mr.N.A.Arunagiri Lecturer North vellachimavilai

Arasu Moodu Madichal

(po)

KK Dist-629163

Tamilnadu 09994005757

8.2.06 M.A.,M.Phil 2

Dr.R.Remadevi Lecturer Krishna kripa ,

Tc.1911694

Kesavadev Road

Poojapura,Tvpm

9446271868

10.2.0

6

M.A. B.Ed,

M.Phil, Ph.D

2

Mr.K.Manickaraj Lecturer Arnakal Estate,

Vandiperiyar

Idukki.

kmanickaraj@gmail

9961447779

23.8.0

6

MA,B Ed,

BLISC

2

Dr.Nisha Raffi Lecturer NISHANTC 32/54(1)

IAS colony KRWA105A

Kavaloor Lane

Vattiyoorkkav.p.o

TVPM-13

24.8.0

6

MA, M.phil,

Ph.D.and

B.Ed

2

Dr.T.Vijayalaksh

mi

Lecturer G.R.Sadanam

Kokkottela p.o

Aryanad,TVPM

[email protected].

in

22.1.0

7

M.A, M.Phil,

Ph.D, LLB

2

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Mr.S.P.Srinivasan Lecturer TC 38/2582,

Chembakasserry lane

Aryasala,chala p.o

TVPM-695036

[email protected]

2007 M.A,B.ED,

M.Phil

1

Bio-Data‟s

Dr.S.Rajendran

HOD of this Department. He has done his research in University of Kerala under the

guidance of Dr.C. Subramania Pillai on “Folklore of Muthuvan tribes of Idukki District”.

Approved Research guide in University of Kerala, 3 Research scholars were awarded Ph.D

and 2 Scholars are now doing research under his guidance. Published 25 articles in various

journals and periodicals.Authored a book named “Muthuvan Ina Pazhamkudikal”.

Dr.Joseph Sornaraj

Working as a Reader in this department. He has done his research in University of Kerala

under the guidance of Dr. K. Kuttalam Pillai on “Kanyakumari Mavatta vattara novelkalil

pinpulam”. Approved Research Guide in University of Kerala, 3 Research scholars were

awarded Ph.D and 4 Scholars are now doing research under his guidance. Published 18

articles in various journals and periodicals.

Smt. Baby Shakeela

Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. M.M. Meeran

Pillai,on the topic „Folklore of Ezhava community in Kanyakumari District‟ in University of

Kerala. She has published seven articles in various journal and participated seven

conferences.

Sri. N.A. Arunagiri

Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. K.

Kanchana,on the topic „The poetics of Kannadadhasan‟s poetry‟ in University of Kerala. He

has attended nine national seminars, one orientation course and published seven essays in

various leading journals.

Dr. R.Remadevi

Working as Lecturer in this department. She has done his research in University of Kerala

under the guidance of Dr. K.Kuttalam Pillai on “Sivasankari‟s Novels – A critical study‟.

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Approved Research guide in University of Kerala. One student is doing research under her

guideship. She has published three research papers in leading journals.

Sri. K. Manickaraj

Working as Lecturer in this department doing Ph.D under the guideship of Dr. A.Joseph.

Sornaraj on the topic „Children‟s literature in Tamil and Malayalam – A comparative study‟

in University of Kerala. He has published six articles in Tamil and Malayalam, and translated

one Malayalam book in to Tamil named, “Kathakalum Kathakalude Kathakalum”.

Dr. Nisha Raffi

Working as Lecturer in this department. She has done his research in University of Kerala

under the guidance of Dr.C. Subramania Pillai on the topic “A crtitical analysis and

evaluation of Tamil syllabi and text books for the lower and upper primary level in Kerala”.

Approved Research guide in University of Kerala and two students are doing research under

her guideship. She has published six research papers in standard journals.

Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi

Working as Lecturer in this department. She has completed her research in 2001 under the

guideship of Dr. P.Doctor Nazeemdeen on „ Folk medicines and practices of tribes in

Palakkad District‟. She is an approved research guide in Kerala University. She has authored

two books and published six research articles in various recognized journals. She has attended

one IT oriented orientation course, certificate course in linguisitics and attended many

seminars and workshops. She is a law graduate too.

Mr. S.P. Srinivasan

Working as Lecturer in this department. He is doing research under the guide ship of Dr.

Gloria Sundaramathy on “Modes of Description in Pathupattu‟. He has attended many

conferences and seminars. He published 5 research articles in various journals. Has attended

one IT oriented orientation course

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Publication of Faculty Members of the last five years

Name of the

Teacher

Title of research paper Name of

Journal

Year

Dr.S.Rajendran

1. Pen viduthalaikku Barathiyin

Panku

2. Kalainjarin Tamil Mozhi

ppattru

3. Muthvan Makkalin Kathal

Padalkal

4. Muthuvan makkalum sila

Nambikaikalum

5. Valluvarin Kadavul Sarntha

Nambikaikal

6. Muthuvan pazhangudi

makkalin pazhamozhikal

7. Oral history of muthuvan and

their migration

8. Muthuvan Pazhamgudi

Makkalin Kilai Maravukal

Aayvukovai

Kalainjar padaippulakam

Ilangomandram, University

of Kerala

Aaiuvkovai

Journal of Scott Christian

College

Journal of Scott Christian

College

Folklore in the new

millennium research Indian

press

Aaivukovai

2008

2008

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2004

Dr. A.

JosephSornaraj

1. Kalainjarin Kadavul Kolkai

2. Aranvaliyuruthal Oru Parvai

3. Samayavakupukal Oru Parvai

4. Intraya Kalvimurai

5. Saattan Entra Karuthakam –

Oru Aaivu

Kalainjar padaippulakam

Velam

Aaiuvkovai

Payana Ilakkiya Ithal

Aaiuvkovai

2008

2008

2008

2008

2007

Smt. Baby Shakeela

1. Samuthaya Kavinjar

Kannadasan

2. Ezhavarkalin Vazhakkarukal

3. Thiru Naryana Guruvum

Aalayangalum

4. Malayala Marumalarchi

Kavinjarkalil Narayana

Guruvin Thakkam

5. Siddharkalum Maruthuvamum

Kavimazhai

Jnalathamil

Aaivukovai

Jnalathamil

KAAS, Nagarcoil

2005

2007

2007

2008

2008

Mr. Arunagiri

1. Attanathi Athimanthi

Pathirappadaippu

2. Attanathi Athimanthiyil

Uvamayiyal

3. Attanathi Athimanthiyil

Kaviyarasar Kannadasan

Ninaivukazhakam,

Kerala University

All India conference of SRF

2003

2004

2007

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Uruvakam

4. Kannadasan Uruvakap

payanpathil Parappana

Aaivukovai, All India Tamil

Teacher Association

2008

Dr. Remadevi

1. Sivasankari novelkalil Pothai

Ozhippu Chinthanaikal

2. Palangal Navalkalil Penkal

Nilai

3. Nerkodukal Chirukathaikalil

Samooka prachinaikal

All India Tamil Teacher

Association, Aaivukovai

Jnalathamil All India Tamil

TeacherAssociation,

Aaivukovai

2007

2007

2008

Mr.K. Manickaraj

1. Kuzhanthai padalkalil

Bharathiyum Bharathidasanum

2. Poovai Amuthanin Uyir Uravu

Kappiyathil Aids

Vizhippunarvu cheythikal

3. Tamil Kuzhanthai Padalkal

Oru Aaivu

Journal of Bharathiyar

University

Tamil Ilakkiyappadaippial

Aaivukovai

2006

2004

2003

Dr. Nisha Raffi

1. Bharathidasan Kavithai

Mozhinadai

2. Thuraimurughan novelil

neithal marapu

3. Erumozhi chuzhalil

thaimozhikalvi

Aaivukovai

Aaivukovai

Aaivukovai

2008

2008

2007

Dr.T.Vijayalakshmi

1. Innal tharum Irula

Nambikkaikal

2. IravalarkalinThandivaithal

Nambikkai

3. Iravalarkalin Panpattu Matram

4. Pennin Pethamai

5. Irula Maruthuvarkal

Jnalathamil

Jnalathamil

Ilangomantra Aaivukovai

Keralathamil

All India Tamil Teacher

Association, Aaivukovai

2008

2007

2007

2007

2006

Mr. S. P. Srinivasan

1. Pathuppattil Palai

Varunanaikal

2. Sanga Ilakkiathil yaanai-

kuriyeettuppadimam

ISTS

KPTAM

2004

2003

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2. Student Profile according to programmes of study, gender, region etc

B.A Tamil

Started as two year Degree course in 1944 under the Madras University in the period of

Vidvan C . Pannirukai Perumal Mudaliar. Later extended to three year degree course

under University of Kerala in the period of Prof. C. Jesudhasan. University sanctioned

strength is 10. A marginal increase upto 2 is allowed to each year.

Number of Students (2006-2008)

Year Course Total students Male Female Urban Rural

2006 B.A 12 4 8 2 10

2007 ” 12 5 7 4 8

2008 ” 12 4 8 1 11

B.A/ B.Sc Second Language

Number of students

Year I B A I B Sc Total

2006 15 12 27

2007 17 13 30

2008 16 11 27

M.A. Tamil

M. A. Tamil was started in 1996, sanctioned strength of the course in Kerala University is 10.

A marginal increase up to five is allowed every year. It has been changed to semester

pattern from 2001 onwards .

Year Course Total students Male Female Urban Rural

2006 M.A 10 4 6 2 8

2007 ” 10 5 5 4 6

2008 ” 10 4 6 3 7

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Ph.D Research

Tamil Research was started in the year 1943 under the Travancore University. Vidwan C.

Pannirukai Perumal Muthaliar was the first research guide. Prof. C. Jesudasan was the first

student registered in the centre subsequently in 1967 under Prof. C. Jesudhasan and followed

by Dr. K. Kuttalam Pillai. 29 scholars have got doctorate degree through the departments so

far. There are five seats for Ph.D research under each research guide. Now a total of 15

students, of whom 5 are part time doing their research.

3. Changes made in the courses or programmes during the past two years and the


The post Graduate course in Tamil has been changed to semester system with modification of

the syllabi. The topics of study in each subject have been modified with the unified syllabi of

UGC. Modern subject like functional Tamil and manuscriptology has been introduced. The

specialization subject in the fourth semester has been modernized. Submission of disserted

has been made compulsory giving opportunities for research exposure, Field studies and

associated submissions in each semester have been made compulsory.

The undergraduate programme has been modernized with modification of syllabus.

HOD of this Dept. has been headed the UG Board of studies for last five years and some of

the faculty members also participated in modernization of syllabus for UG and PG.

4.Trends in success and dropout rates of students during the past two years

Programme

Year

Total

Success rate

Drop out rate

B.A

2006

15

13

2

B.A

2007

13

13

0

B.A

2008

15

14

1

M.A

2006

15

15

0

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M.A

2007

15

14

1

M.A

2008

15

14

1

5. Learning resources of the Departments like library, computers and other resources


In addition to this, field studies are carried out frequently to assist the students in their

visual perception. Students were also given exposure to the lectures given by eminent

Professors and well known writers in Tamil. In addition, National seminars, commemoration

lectures and training programmes in the department. Moreover the students were given small

project works, assignments and seminars for the enhanced learning process.

7. Participation of teachers in academic and personal counselling of

Students:



Item

Total number Enhancement in last five years

Library

12400 books and 5 subscribed

journals

1239 books and 3 subscribed

journals

Computer

2 computers with printer and scanner

1 computer with printer and

scanner

LCD/ Internet

Con./ Digital

camera


Digital camera - 1

Public Address System-1

LCD projector – 1

Internet connection for browsing –

1

Digital camera - 1

Public Address System-1

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students. All teachers in the department have tutorial charge and are effectively engaged in the

over all performance of the students. Individual attention was given for the students in their

personal and academic problems.


past five years:

Name Refresher/Orientation Courses /Seminar / conferences

Dr.S. Rajendran 1.Folklore Workshop of South Indian society at Bharathiar

University,Coimbatore

2.Seminar on textbook preparation at SCERT,Trivandrum

3.Seminar on comparative literature at Govt

College,Kariavattom.

4.National seminar on South Indian Folklore at Dept. of Tamil,


5.National seminar on Journalism and Mass communication at

Dept. of Tamil, University of Kerala

6.National Seminar on new trends in Tamil Literature at Govt.

College, Chittur, Palakkad

7.Tolkappiyam, Kerala Paniniyam Oru Parvai at University

college, Tvm

8.Sundharanarin Akathinai Kotpadukal at Syvaprakasa Sabha,

Tvm

9.National Seminar on New trends in Modern Tamil

Literature,Tvm

10. Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at

University College ,Trivandrum

Dr.A.Joseph Sornaraj 1.Workshop-Preparations of Text Books at SCERT, Tvpm

2.Member of Malpractice Prevention Squad, Kerala

University.

3.Board of Studies Member, Kerala University.

4.Curriculam Committee Member, H S E, Govt of Kerala.

5.National Seminar on Tamil Literary Theories at Palakkad

6.Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at

University College ,Trivandrum.

7.InternationalNational seminar on Democratic

And secular Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum

Smt.C.Baby Shakeela

IT Orientation Programme at UGC -Academic Staff

College,Trivandrum.

National Seminar on Kannadhasan-3

National Seminar on Gnalathmil-2

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Tholkappiar Mantram-1

Workshop on Restructuring U G Courses in Tamil at


InternationalNational seminar on Democratic


Sri.N.A.Aruna Giri Orientation Course at Madurai Kamaraj University

National Seminar on Tamil Research Methodology

National Seminar on Womenism in Tamil Literature

University College Trivandrum.

National Seminar on Tamil Journalism and Mass

Communication at Chittoor College ,Palkkad.

National Seminar on New Trends in tamil Literature at

University College Trivandrum

National Seminar on Tamil Malayalam Grammer and

Grammatical Works ,University of Kerala, Kariavattom.



Dr.R.Remadevi IT Orientation Programme at Academic Staff

College,Trivandrum.


University College ,Trivandrum.



Sri.K.Manickaraj 1.Text Book Workshop at SCERT,Trivandrum.

2.IT Orientation course at UGC -Academic Staff

College,Trivandrum.



4.InternationalNational seminar on Democratic


5.National Seminar on New trends in Modern Tamil

Literature,Tvm

6. External Evaluation team member for the Adult and

Continuing Education and Extension at Srikakulan District,

Andhra Pradesh

7.Participated as Resource Person for the National Level

B Balshree Competition Camp at Jawahar Balabhavan,

Trivandrum

o on 2007&2008.

Dr.Nisha Raffi

IT Orientation Programme at UGC -Academic Staff

College,Trivandrum.

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9. Collaboration with other Departments/institutions, at the state level, National and

International levels and their outcome during the past two years : Nil

10. Priority areas for Research and details of the ongoing projects, important and

noteworthy publications of the faculty, during past two years





Dr.T.Vijayalashmi

1.Certificate in Linguistics Course of ISDL Thumba TVPM

2.IT Orientation Programme at Academic Staff

College,Trivandrum



4.“Fossils Workshop” for FolkloreBharathiyar University

Coimbatore

5.Tranlation Workshop Tamil Ilakkiya Sangappalakai Kural

Peedam,Kodampakkam, Chennai

6.International seminar on Democratic and secular

Education,University of Kerala ,Trivandrum

7.National seminar on Tamil Malayalam -Comparative

Literature Dept of Tamil University of Kerala,Kariavattom

8.National Seminar on Social and cultural research Ambetkas

Institute of legal studies Trivandrum

9.National Conference on Folklore Tamil University

Tanjavur,TamilnaduEast Mediterranean and Dravidian

Culture ISDL Thiruvananthapuram

Sri.S.P.Srinivasan 1.Manuscriptology Orientation course

2.Orientation Course at Madurai Kamaraj University

3.National Seminar on Tamil Research Methodology

4.National Seminar on Womenism in Tamil Literature

University College Trivandrum.

5..Published a Research book entitled “ Sanga Ilakkiathil

Akavunarvu : Uyirinap Payanpaadu – Narrinai” April - 2005

6.National seminar on Tamil Malayalam -Comparative

Literature Dept of Tamil University of Kerala,Kariavattom

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Priority Areas: Literary Criticism and Folklore

11. Details of Ongoing projects in the Department

Topic of the Project Amount &

Sponsor

Type & Present

Status

Name of

Principal

Investigator

Encyclopaedia of Tamil Literary

Criticism

Rs 8,87,600

U G C

Major Project,

Work is on progress

Dr. M. Vetha

Sagaya Kumar

Reconstruction of Social

History of Travancore Through

Folklore

Rs 6,13,500

U G C

Major Project,

Work is on progress

Dr. M.M Meeran

Pillai

A Historical & Cultural study of

Personal names in Kerala.

Rs 5, 93,000

U G C

Major Project,

Work is on progress

Dr. M. Nainar

Research Progress Of The Last Five Years

Ph.D Awarded

Name of Research

Guide

Name of the

Research

Scholar

Topic of the Research Year of

Award

Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar A. Sajan Elements of modernism in the

works of Sundara Ramaswamy

2003

Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar Jaqulin. S.T. The contribution and pre-

independence Tamil journals to the

development of scientific Tamil

2004

Dr. Vetha Sagayakumar V.S. Radha Mathava Iyer‟s fiction –

A critical study

2008

Dr. M. Nainar S. Pasumathi Ponneelan Novelkalin Yathartham 2005

Dr. M. Nainar D. Pathmavathy Naalu Manthiri Kkathai

Pathippu

2007

Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj R.S. Rajasree Kannis Pinichattu padalkal oru

Aaivu ( Kanyakumari District)

2006

Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj Sheeba. S. Christian minor prabhandas –

A literary study

2007

Dr. A. Joseph Sornaraj Saheema. R The folklore of Pentacost

Christians

in Kanyakumari District.

2008

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Dr. S. Rajendran T. Little Mary Oral ballad of Vilavankodu

Collection, edition and study.

2008

Dr. S. Rajendran S. Selvakumar Expatriate Tamil writings – A

study

2008

Dr. S. Rajendran M. Sasi Nadar Impact of Malayalam in

Kanyakumari District – regional

novels

2008

Dr. K. Sugatha Kamala Angel

Bright

Villupattus in Palode area of

Kanyakumari District

2007

Research In Progress

Name of

Research

Guide

Name of the

Research

Scholar

Topic of research Area of

research

Year of

joining

Dr. VethaSagaya

kumar

Santhosh Kumar

(part time)

A critical study of

Ayodhyadasar‟s

Literary thoughts

Journalism 2000

,, Santhi. P.

(part time)

The impact of

second world war in

Tamil literature

History 2001

Dr. Nainar L.Mathivanan Treatment of Neithal

concept in coastal novels

Sangam

Literature

2002

,, Flora Peter Tamil women‟s

folklore or Peerumedu

Taluk of Kerala

Folklore 2005

Dr. Meeran

Pillai

Saravana Kumar.

S.

Contribution of Kerala to

Tamil Literature

History of

Literature

2006

,, Sugatha

Kumari.M.L.

Comparative study of

Kalingathuparani and

Syedpadaipor

Comparative

Literature

2008

Dr. S. Rajendran T. Chandran

(Part time)

A research in workers

lifestyle

In tea plantation in

Devikulam Taluk

Folklore 2000

,, Thulasirajan

(part time)

The works of Jayakandan

and Kesavadev –

A comparative study

Comparative

Literature

2002

Dr. Joseph

Sornaraj

K. Manickaraj Children‟s literature

in Tamil and Malayalam

Comparative

Literature

2002

,, K. Benady Children character in

Post-independence

short stories

History of

Literature

2001

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,, Rajesh Philosophy of life in

Tamil Novels

Philosophy 2002

,, S. Aruchamy Folklore of Paraya

community in Palakkad

District – A study

Folklore 2007

Dr. Ramadevi Delbin. A. Kalachuvadu literary

magazine – A study from

2000-2008

Modern

Literature

2008

Dr. Nisha Raffi Chithra. S. Short stories of

A. Madhavan and

Mukunthan –

A comparative study

Comparative

Literature

2008

,, G. Edwin Ezhil

Arasi

A study of Rotarical

view of Vairamuthu

poems.

Literature 2008

13. Placement record of the past students and the contribution of the department to aid

student placements

RA

NK

CH

AR

T

DU

RI

NG

THE LAST FIVE YEARS

Year Course Name Rank

2003

M.A.

Jaculine.

J.Sakunthala

Ist

IInd

Sl. No Name Post Institution/College

1

Dr.Sajan

Lecturer

Nasamani Memorial College,

Marthandom

2

Dr.Jaquline

Lecturer Noorul Islam College, Nagarcoil

3 Dr.Selvakumar Lecturer Annamalai University

4 Mr.Burgmonds Lecturer Annamalai University

5 Mr.K.Manickaraj Lecturer University College

6 Mr.Arunagiri Lecturer University College

7 Mrs. Rajam Lecturer Annamalai University

8 Mr.Benady Lecturer Chittur College, Palakkad

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B.A.

Albert

Ist

2004

M.A.

Shini. S.

Muthulakshmi

Ist

IInd

B.A. Arul S Ist

2005

M.A.

Jensi Roslet.S

Bindhu Merlin. S.

Ist

IInd

B.A. Thamayanthi Ist

2006

M.A.

Kingsly Deva Jose.

C.

Nisha. S.

Ist

IInd

B.A.

2007

M.A.

Kalpana. S.

John Prakash. A.K.

Ist

IInd

B.A.

2008

M.A.

Vidya. N.

Adlin Beula. Y.N.

Ist

IInd

B.A.

Vel Kuttalam

Ist

STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR NET/UGC

Sl.No. Name NET/JRF Year

1 S.T. Jacqulin NET 2002

2 Pasumathi NET 2003

3 Santhi NET 2003

4 Ratha Jayalakshmi NET 2003

5 K. Manickaraj JRF-NET 2004

6 Saravanakumar.S NET 2005

7 Aruchami. S NET 2007

8 Adlin Beula NET 2007

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14. Any Other Highlights

National Seminars Conducted From 2002-2008

1. National seminar on “Humanism in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of

Collegiate Education on 20th and 21

st March 2004.

2. National seminars on “Kerala constribution to Tamil Literature” sponsored by

Directorate of Collegiate Education on 28th and 29

th of March 2005.

3. National seminars on “Feminism in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of

Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala on 28th and 29

th of March 2006.

4. National seminars “ New Trends in Tamil Literature” sponsored by Directorate of

Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala on 13th and 14

th of March 2007.

ONE DAY SEMINARS

In connection with the retirement farewell of Dr. M. Vetha Sagayakumar, Dr. M. Nainar, Dr.

M.M. Meeran Pillai, the Department had conducted the following one day seminars:

1. Seminar on Modern Literature on 30th March, 2005.

2. Seminar on New Trends in Modern Tamil Literature on 30th March, 2006

3. Seminar on Literary genres on 30th March 2007.

Research Forum

For developing the research ability of the students and staff of the department, Dept. of Tamil

regularly conducting weekly research forum on every Wednesday. All the students, research

scholars and teaching staff participated and presented research articles in the forum. A

separate register for this research forum is available in the department in which the topic of

the article, name of the presenter and the list of the participants are entered.

Book Review Session

To introduce the new arrivals in the field of Tamil literature to the student and staff, the

department has arranged a book review session on every Monday. In this session latest books

and journals are reviewed by the teachers and students. Criticism and discussion in this regard

are very helpful to the scholars and students to update their literary knowledge and present

literary trend.

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Padaipparangam

Padaipparangam was constituted by the department of Tamil for developing the creativity of

the staff and students of the department. Sri. Neela Padmanabhan, Veteran Writer, poet and

Sahithya Academy Award winner inaugurated the Arangam on 30th of March 2007.

In this Arangam, seventeen poems were presented by the staff and students of the department.

Six short stories were presented by students. And also a Pattimantram (debate session) was

conducted by the students,

Padaiparangam is regularly conducted on first Friday of every month.

Publications

The Department itself, the staff and the research students have published books, souvenirs

and seminar papers etc. A collection articles entitled “Vanchi” was brought in 1978 under the

editorship of veteran Tamil Scholar Prof. C. Jesudhasan, the then UGC Awardee, through the

Research centre. During the 125th year of the college celebration in 1991, an anthology of

seminar paper was produced with the assistance of Saiva Prakasa Sabha of Trivandrum. In

the year 1994, in connection with Golden Jubilee celebration of Tamil B.A., the Department

published a special souvenir containing the articles of the seminar conducted.Collection of

four national seminar papers were has been published on 2006.Now the department has been

publishing a monthly “ Ilancheral”.

Computer Centre

The department has a mini computer centre with the assistance of UGC plan grant and is

arranged in the Head‟s room. A multimedia computer with scanner and printer is available.

Computer awareness is included in the tutorial system and is taught to the students in the

tutorial and free hours by the staff.

Tamil Association

A Tamil Association is working in the department with the B.A. and M.A. Tamil main

students as members, head of the department as patron and the permanent staff as advisers.

The Secretary is elected through election among the Tamil main students. The association

conducts many literary and cultural functions like welcoming the new comers, Inaugural

function, farewell to the final year students and valedictory function etc. The birth days of

Bharati and Bharathidasan, the famous Tamil poets are commemorated by various literary

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events. Eminent association personalities have participated in the programmes conducted

periodically. The association conducts yearly tour for study and entertainment purpose.

Extra Curricular Activities

1. Literary competition: The students are encouraged to participate in Velli

Ambalavana Munivar Memorial prize competition, His Highness Maharaja of

Travancore Thevaram prize competition, Thiruvalluvar memorial prize competition

conducted by the University of Kerala annually. Many students have won prizes in

these events. The students also took part with enthusiasm in Mahakavi Bharati‟s birth

anniversary competition conducted by Saiva Prakasa Sabha, Trivandrum. They have

won prizes for essay writing, oration and light music etc.

2. Cultural Events: Pongal, the famous Tamil festival is celebrated every year in

January with traditional fervor. Onam, Kerala‟s regional festival is celebrated with

Athappookalam, Ooonjal and Sadhya. Deepavali is celebrated with crackers and

sweets. Christmas is celebrated with the decoration of glittering stars, Christmas tree

and the procession of santhacruse. Idul Fitr Celebrations are also conducted with the

distribution of sweets etc. In all this colorful celebrations the students and staff take

part with much interest and enthusiasm

3. Sports and Games. Many of our Students were participated in the sports and games

in college and university level. Mariappan, III B A Student got II prize in Kabady at

University level.

4. Social Service: Mr. S.P. Srinivasan and Mr. K. Manickaraj, Lecturers of this

department are working as the programming officers in N.S.S. Many B.A. students

enrolled in N.C.C. and N.S.S. and participated in various camps conducted yearly.

Awards & Ranks

Teachers and students of this department have got awards and ranks at national, regional and

university level. Smt. Baby Shakeela, Lecturer received the best research paper award for the

year 2008 for her research article in Jnalathamil.

Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Lecturer of this department has been awarded first rank in Linguistics

certificate course conducted by International School of Dravidian Linguistics. Award consists

of three volumes of Dravidian Encyclopedia and presented by Prof. Dr. V.I. Subramaniam.

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Sri. Saravanakumar. S., Research scholar of this department got first prize in Velli

Ambalavana Munivar Memmorial prize, Muthumozhi Melvaippu in 2004, conducted by

University of Kerala. He also got first prize in story writing and essay writing in Tamil

conducted by the University of Calicut. He also got first prize in light music, in 2007 and first

prize in elocution (2007) conducted by Saiva Prakasa Sabha, Thiruvananthapuram.

Mr. Aruchamy.S, Research scholar in this department got the prize in elocution

conducted by Palakkad Tamil Sangam in 2006. Kumari. K. Aruna Devi, II M.A. student of

this department got first prize in elocution competititon conducted by Tamil Sangam in

2008.Kumari. Swapna, III Degree student of our department got first prize in elocution

competition conducted by saiva prakasa sabha in 2007. Ilakkiya Selvan of II Degree student

of our department got second prize in elocution competition conducted by Tamil Sangam,

Thiruvananthapuram, 2007.

15. Plan of action of the Department for the next five years

1. Since this Department will approach various funding agencies to attain the above

mentioned aim.


techniques in teaching as well as in research methodology

3. The Department will organize Seminars, Workshops, Training programmes and invited

Lectures.

A Detailed plan of action is given below

a) New Courses: Department faculties have planned to introduce some Diploma and new

courses in connection with this department. They are,

1) Functional Tamil

2) Inscriptions study

3) Manscriptology

4) Tamil Lexicography

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5) Syndicate of University of Kerala has approved the application for starting Tamil

M.Phil degree course in this department. The Government sanction for the same is on

processing. So the department will start M.Phil Tamil course on next academic year

positively.

b) Library upgradation: 1. Subscription of esteemed national and international research journals

2. Purchase of updated books of all disciplines of Botany


) Museum : Rare books and portraits are available in this department . The department

has planned to start a museum to preserve these items.

d) Research:

1.Construction of research wing with following facilities..

a. A well equipped seminar hall.

b. LCD Projector with Monitor.

c. Starting of Language Lab.

2.Handling of Research Projects from various agencies by the faculty members

e) Extension activities for public and students

1. Conduct of workshops for teachers about manuscriptlogy and Inscriptions.

2. Conduct of seminar on Folklore.

3. Conduct of workshop about Modern Theatre Arts.

4. Department facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be

made available to students from other institutions.

5. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET

6. Preparation and supply of teaching aids such as specimens and permanent

sections, CDs, photographs and slides for projection

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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

FIST-DST & SARD – KSCSTE Sponsored

FACULTY

No Name Qualification(s) Experience Remarks

1 Dr. Francis Sunny M. Sc; M. Phil; Ph.

D

26 years

Research Guide

2. D Mohanakumar M. Sc; M. Phil 24years

3. E. Kunhikrishnan M. Sc, D.E.L 19 years

4 K. Aravind

Krishanan

M. Sc, LLB, DCPL,

DEL

14 years

5* Dr. Susha

Dayanandan

M. Sc; M. Phil; Ph.

D 7 years Research Guide

6 Dr. Evans D A M. Sc; Ph. D 5 years Research Guide

7 Dr. George Thomas M. Sc; Ph. D 5 Years Research Guide

8 Dr. Sugunan V S M. Sc; Ph. D 4 years Research Guide

9 Aruna Devi C M. Sc 3 Years

10 Sajeeb Khan M. Sc 3 Years

11 Ayana Gayathri RV M. Sc 3 Years

Recent Honours

The Department was identified under FIST program of DST, Govt. of India

during 2003-04 & allotted Rs17 lakhs as first installment.

UGC has sanctioned Rs 7.33 lakhs for a Major Research Project entitled

“Endocrine disrupters as a major concern for physiological homeostasis” in

2004. Principal investigator – Dr. Francis Sunny

KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala has recently sanctioned Rs 20.65 lakhs under SARD

scheme in 2006 – Project Coordinator- Dr. Francis Sunny

Within last 5 years, 3 students were awarded Ph. D degree, 25 M. Phil degree

and about 60 Research Articles were published in reputed International and

National Journals.

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20 Research Papers published in Peer International Journals having impact

factor more than 3 and were indexed in the International Reference site PUB

MED.

One paper is published in the international journal proceedings of National

Academy of Sciences, New York [PNAS] having impact factor 10.5. One paper

is having 20 citations and four having 10 citations

STUDENT PROFILE

Students are admitted to B. Sc, M. Sc, M. Phil and Ph. D Courses strictly on merit basis and

as per the rules and regulations of Govt. of Kerala and University of Kerala. For M. Phil

course selection is made on the basis of a written examination. Students are admitted to Ph. D

course based on the availability of the seats.

Details of seats available for admission to various classes

Class Mer

it

SC/ST LM PH Sports SEBC/OB

C

Total

B. Sc 28 8 2 1 1 12 52

M. Sc 7 3 Nil Nil 1 4 13

M. Phil

4 1 Nil Nil Nil 05

Details of students in various classes

Class Male Female Total

I B. Sc 38 14 52

II B. Sc 20 13 33

III B. Sc 23 10 33

I M. Sc 02 13 15

II M. Sc 01 09 10

M. Phil Nil 05 05

Research Scholars Nil 07 07

Results of University examination since 2005

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RAN

KS SE

CURE

D BY STU

DENT

S D

URING

THE

LAST

THRE

E YEARS

Ar

avi

nd SS : Third Rank, B. Sc Zoology, 2008

Ranks Secured by students from other colleges currently studying in this Dept.

Mini V S, M Phil student

First Rank, Kerala University, M Sc Zoology, 2008

STUDENTS QUALIFIED NET/UGC/CSIR FELLOWSHIP

Pravitha

Hyarunisa

Ajitha

Year Class

Total

Streng

th

No. of

Stude

nts

appea

red

Total

No. of

Student

s Passed

First

class

Seco

nd

class

Thir

d

class

% of

Pass

Ran

k

2005

B. Sc 40 35 33 20 8 05 83 Nil

M. Sc 12 12 11 10 1 Nil 92 Nil

M.

Phil

05 05 05 All secured ” A”

Grade 100

2006

B. Sc 40 36 34 23 08 03 85 Nil

M. Sc 12 12 12 12 Nil Nil 100 Nil

M.

Phil


Grade

100

2007

B. Sc 40 34 33 24 7 02 33 Nil

M. Sc 12 12 9 9 Nil Nil 75 Nil

M.

Phil


Grade

100

2008

B. Sc 40 32 29 24 3 2 91 3RD

M. Sc 12 10 10 10 Nil Nil 100 Nil

M.

Phil


Grade

100

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Vinod

Jayalekshmi

Adhira Nayar

Priorty AREA of research, on going research projects and publications This department has been recognized as a Research Center by the University of Kerala; The

Department is conducting regular M. Phil Course in Zoology and provides facilities for

Research Scholars to do research at molecular level. The Department has competent faculty

members to supervise research work.

The Department has separate Research laboratories for Staff and Students and a common

instrumentation room. Some of the major equipments and facilities available in the

department include different types of dissection microscopes and compound microscopes

such as phase contrast, interference and polarized light microscopes with photo micrographic

facilities. In addition, a cryostat and a micromanipulator are available in the Department.

Analytical instruments available includes such as UV - VIS spectrometer, High speed

refrigerated centrifuge, Electrophoresis unit, Double distillation unit, Electronic precision

balance, Laminar Air flow, Cryostat Microtome, Rotary Microtome, Deep freezer, Oven,

Flame photometer, Different types of pH meter, Oxygen analyzer, Densitometer, Water

baths, Oxygen supply unit, Soil mesh etc. The Department has been conducting Research

programmes in the following thrust areas.

Environmental Endocrinology

Aquatic Biology and Fisheries

Ecology, Wild life and Biodiversity

Entomology

Major Research Projcts Project No. 1

Principal Investigator Dr. Francis Sunny

Funding agency UGC

Amount received Rs7.33 lakhs

Title of the Project Endocrine disruptor as a concern for physiological

homeostasis in fish

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Period of Project 2004-07

Project No. 2 Project coordinator Dr. Francis Sunny

Funding agency KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala

Amount received Rs 20.65 lakhs

Title of the Project Environmental endocrinology and future research

paln

Period of Project 2006 – 09

An overview of the research activities carried out by the faculty

ENVIRONMETAL ENDOCRINOLOGY - DR. FRANCIS SUNNY

Steroid hormones have been known to be involved in various physiological responses with a

primary focus on the classical Genomic aspects of action. However, rapid actions of steroids,

which are insensitive to transcription and translation inhibitors, are recognised recently. They

are termed Nongenomic actions and are brought about mostly by membrane receptors.

Nongenomic action of steroids has not been reported previously in any teleosts. During the

past seven years research work was mainly concentrated on the modes of action, both

genomic and nongenomic action of steroid hormones in a fresh water fish, Oreochromis

mossambicus.

Different experiments were conducted to study the Genomic action of steroid hormones on

enzymes of intermediary metabolism in liver and osmoregulation in gill of the freshwater

Tilapia, O. mossambicus. The role of cortisol on gill epithelium, that of steroids on total brain

Na+- K

+ ATPase activity and on plasma proteins in a freshwater fish O. mossambicus were

also investigated. The mechanism of action of hormones is separately studied by employing

protein synthesis inhibitors like actinomycin D and puromycin. Nongenomic steroid effect is

so far not attempted in any poikilotherm, especially in teleosts. Short-term rapid effects of

steroids are studied both in vivo and in vitro on enzymes of osmoregulation and lipogenesis.

The mode of action was studied by employing actinomycin D prior to hormone treatment.

It is evident that steroid hormones influenced intermediary metabolism and osmoregulation in

this fish by two different mechanisms of action (Sunny & Oommen, 2000; 2001; 2002a, b).

The nongenomic action of steroids on osmoregulation is the first of this kind in a fish (Sunny

& Oommen, 2001; 2002) and that of steroids on lipid metabolism is the first report in a

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vertebrate (Sunny et al., 2002a). It can be inferred that the Genomic and Nongenomic actions

of steroids interact producing synergistic effects. The combination of the dual mechanisms

endows Steroids with considerable diversity, range and power in regulating various

physiological functions in O. mossambicus. The results of the research work were published

in International and National Journals as scientific publications and reviews and presented in

National level symposia.

Current Thrust Area

The current thrust area of research is the effect endocrine disruptors – particularly, the

estrogenic chemicals present in the sewage effluents of Parvathyputhenar, the polluted river

of Trivandrum city, bisphenol A and polychlorinated compounds on freshwater fish.

Recent studies revealed that the sewage effluents of Parvathyputhenar contain estrogenic

compounds in and strongly suggests that the concentration of sewage effluent in this river is a

major causal factor leading to the detected „estrogenic‟ effects in the fish. The results of the

present study are highly pertinent in the context of increased level and effect of endocrine

disrupting chemicals identified in the aquatic system day by day.

• The study offer valuable suggestions, that the induction of vitellogenin and the

occurrence of ovotestis in male fish, and the activities of enzymes studied act as

potential biomarkers for the estrogenic compounds in the polluted river.

• Histological examination of testes revealed marked reduction in testicular mass and

severely affected the development of testis resulting in the impairment of

spermatogenesis and lobular structures, increased interstitial fibrosis, accumulation of

yellow brown pigmented cells (MMCs).We could identify some oocytes in the

testis and traced cleavage up to 16 cell stage. To the best of our knowledge, this is

the first report on self-fertilization of oocytes in the testis.

The results of study revealed that exposure to sewage effluents could impair fish

reproduction, intermediary metabolism, osmoregulation, immune response and lesions in the

liver. This impairment to the experimental model reflects the necessity for sewage treatment

before final disposal of these effluents to water drainages reaching the polluted river,

Parvathyputhenar.

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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION – E. KUNHIKRISHNAN

Conservation of biodiversity and the natural habitats has become a major concern in the

international arena in the new millennium. India is considered to be one of the twelve-

megadiversity countries. The Western Ghat has been recognized as one of the Biodiversity

Hotspots in the world harbouring unique flora and fauna, majority of which are highly

endangered. Kunhikrishanan was at first interested in the Ecology of the wild animals in the

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. Later, he studied the Shola Ecology in the Eravikulam

National Park in the high altitudes of the southern Western Ghat. These provided him an

opportunity to understand the rich diversity of the flora and fauna in the region. Gradually his

interests widened and started photo-documentation of animals and plants. Now he has a

collection of photographs, which include many rare species such as the balsams Impatiens

munnarensis, I. anamudica, which are supposed to be 'extinct'. There is a collection of

photographs of about 200 species of butterflies of the Western Ghats many of which appeared

in the 'Butterflies of Peninsular India' published by The Indian Academy of Science and

University Press under the leadership of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The

amphibian and reptilian photographs have been published in the 'Hand book of Reptiles and

Amphibians of India' written by J. C. Daniel and published by Bombay Natural History

Society. At present he is engaged in the Ecology and Biogeography of the endemic

butterflies, amphibians and reptiles of the Western Ghats.

PH. Ds AWARDED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS Name of

Student

Title of the Thesis Year Supervising teacher

Deepa

Chandran

Studies on Herpobdelloidea

indica Kaburaki and Paraclepsis

vulnifera Harding Annelida:

Hirudinoidea) from south India

2000 Dr. S. Sreekumar

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S.Jaya

FIP

Regulation of digestive enzyme

secretion by neuropeptide with

emphasis on structure-activity

relationship in Opisina

arenosella (Lepidoptera:

Cryptophasidae)

2002 Dr. S. Sreekumar

Sobitha Rani

FIP

Studies on Myxosporean

parasites of Fishes of Kerala 2004 Dr. S. Sreekumar

Manju

2006 Dr. Jayasree Nair

RN Binitha

Sewage effluents as a concern

for physiological homeostasis

2008 Dr. Francis Sunny

Francis Sunny, Annamma Jacob &

Oommen V Oommen 2003. Genomic effect of glucocorticoids on enzymes of

intermediary metabolism in Oreochromis mossambicus. Endocrine Research, Mercel

Dekker, Inc. 29(2), 119-132.

Francis Sunny & Oommen V Oommen 2004, Effects of steroid hormones on total brain Na+

- K+ ATPase activity in Oreochromis mossambicus, Indian J Exp Biol. 42(3):283-7..

Francis Sunny & Oommen V Oommen 2004. Scanning electron microscopic evaluation of

effect of cortisol on chloride cells of Oreochromis mossambicus. Indian J Exp Biol.

42(4):398-402.

Oommen O. V., Francis Sunny., Smita, M., George, J. M., Sreejith, P., Beyo, R. S., Divya,

L., Vijayasree, A. S., Manju, M., Johnson, C and Akbarsha, M. A. 2005. Endocrine

regulation of metabolism, oxidative stress and reproduction: Physiological implications

of functional interactions. Chapter, Proc. XXIII National Symp. Reprod. Biol. Comp.

Endocrinol. 2005

P Sreejith, R S.Beyo, G Prasad, Francis Sunny & Oommen O V (2007). Thyroid status alters

gill ionic metabolism and chloride cell morphology as evidenced by scanning electron

microscopy in a teleost Anabas testudineus (Bloch): short and long term in vivo study.

Indian J. Exp. Biol. 45, 1015-1021.

list of publications by faculty members

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Chapter in Book.

Oommen O.V, Sunny F, Smita M, George J M, Sreejith P, Beyo R S, Divya L, Vijayasree A

S, Manju M, Johnson C & Akbarsha M A (2007) Endocrine regulation of

metabolism: Physiological implications of functional interactions (Ed.S.K. Maitra),

M/S Daya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi - 110 035, India pp 320-345.

LEARNING RECOURSES OF THE DEPARTMENT

LIBRARY

Department takes great pride in our library, which is one of the oldest libraries in the state.

The books available in the various branches of Zoology are unsurpassed in their quality and

rarity.

Library parted off from the General College Library and commenced its separate existence

from 1922 onwards. It started with a modest number of about 120 volumes. Most of the

books were having a generalized concept of biology and had a poetic and philosophical

charm in their presentations. It may be noted that among the first 120 volumes, 50 volumes

were the prestigious Fauna of British India, indicating the vision of our founding teachers.

From the year 1922 to 1923 there was a steady addition of books to the library. The complete

set of Treate de Zoologue by Delaque and Herward and the LMBC Memoirs Monographs

Series (26 Volumes) were purchased during this period.

The first consignment of Journals arrived during 1931. The complete volumes of the Records

of the Indian Museum Vol. I to Vol. XXXI (from 1926 to 1930) and the Proceedings of the

Zoological Society of London (Volumes from 1924 to 1930) were added to the collection.

Along with these the Annals and Magazines of Natural History (Volumes for the period form

1926 to 1930), Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science (volumes for the period form

1924 to 1927), Memoirs of Indian Museum (volumes for the period form 1924 to 1929)

Quarterly Review of Entomology etc. were also subscribed to.

The books purchased during the period from 1947 to 1960 give a clear indication of the kind

of Research activities going on in the Department. Almost all the prestigious Journals in

Zoology available were subscribed and the trend continued up to 1975. During the late 70‟s

the amount earmarked as subscription for Journals were allotted to the University Library

under the University of Kerala as it was claimed a larger number of the student community

could make use of these Journals. A major syllabi revision both at the UG and PG levels also

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occurred during this time. This change in the curriculum is well reflected in the kind of books

purchased during the period.

Though from 1975 onwards the annual fund allocation to the Department Library was

meager, we have always strived to keep abreast with the ever-expanding frontiers of scientific

knowledge.

At present the library has a collection of about 4000 volumes of textbooks. The books

represent all classical fields of Zoology. Modern subjects like Biotechnology, Immunology,

Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biostatistics and books on Computer Applications

are also available. The library can boast of certain rare editions like the Indian Insect Life by

Lefroy (1902), Some South Indian Insects by Fletcher (1914), The Nidification of the Birds

of the Indian Empire by Stuert Baker (1932), Life and Letters of T. H. Huxley, complete

works of J. Huxley (some volumes of which were autographed by the author during his visit

to the Department) to mention a few.

In spite of these entire one often feels that the number of books annually purchased is

inadequate. Besides it is high time that the library is modernized with computerized facilities

for browsing and indexing and with enough terminals for Internet access and also to view the

interactive educational CD‟s that are flooding the market. Many books in the library are very

old and rare. They must be urgently copied with scanners and written on to CDs so that they

could be preserved for posterity, because they are the foundations on which the edifice of

modern biology is built.

MUSEUM

The Department Museum has specimens preserved wet, dry, stuffed, and mounted on slides

and a collection of models and skeletons. Almost all-major groups of animals are represented

in the museum.

An array of imported scale models in plaster of Paris is available for the students. The

complete anatomy of human body, some animals and models of embryology are also

available.

The osteology section contains a good collection of Pisces, amphibian, reptilian and avian

skeletons. Complete skeletons or skulls of almost all mammalian families are displayed in the

museum. Many of skeletons are donations from the Natural History Museums of London and

Paris. Complete mounted skeletons of Platypus, Kangaroo, Goat, Sheep, Dolphins etc can

evoke curiosity in the viewers.

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The mounted skeleton of the baby whale in the museum is a testimony to the student – teacher relationship and the commitment of the students to their studies, because the students themselves transported the whole skeleton from Tutucorin Coast to Trivandrum during a study tour. The Department Museum can claim a unique place among the Zoological Museums of

Colleges as it possesses one of the largest collection of fossil specimens and minerals.

COMPUTER LAB

The department has air-conditioned computer lab with one server, 6 PCs with net work

facility. All computers are provided with internet connection.

LABORATORIES

The department has well equipped laboratories for UG main and subsidiary classes, separate

laboratories for I and II year PG students. Modernized separate laboratories with low roof,

floor tiled and air conditioners for M. Phil students and research scholars were recently

established with the help of fund received from, UGC, DST and KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala

for doing all types of molecular biology experiments, biochemical enzymes assays, histology,

histochemistry, electrophoresis, western blotting etc.

OTHER RESOURCES

Remedial coaching: The Department is having students from educationally

backward community of Munnar and Attappadi regions of Kerala as well as the

students from the Union territory, Laccadive Islands. As the students from these

sectors find it difficult to cope up with the new curriculum, the department is

planning to conduct remedial coaching by utilizing the facilities in the

department. Remedial teaching is being organized on working days, after the

regular teaching hours of the college or before the starting of classes whichever

is convenient for the students. However remedial teaching is being organized

during the holidays and vacations for those students who are genuinely in need

of such intensive coaching.

Coaching class for UGC-CSIR NET Examination: The faculty of the department with

the help of other life science departments planning to conduct coaching class for UGC-

CSIR NET examination in Life Sciences students of the College.

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Internet browsing and communication facility: Department provide facility for

internet browsing and communication for the PG, M. Phil students and research scholars

of the department.

Computer awareness programme: Department is planning to provide facility for the

creation of basic awareness on computer by extending the available facility to the

students of the department and for P G students the facility is made available for their

project report preparation and power point presentation.

Department Alumni: An active community of the old students of the department is

meeting frequently at the department. The Alumni is actively engaged in the

developmental programmes of the department. The community maintains interaction

through the website „Unizoa‟ at www.orkut.com.

Conduct of seminars and workshops: The Department of planning to organize few

State level / National seminars.

Conduct of Dr. Padmanabha Iyer memorial Quiz competition: Every year,

department organizes Dr. Padmanabha Iyer memorial Quiz competition.

Department Grievance Cell: Department is having an actively working grievance cell

and one of the faculty is coordinating the activities of the grievance cell. Students are

freely approaching the grievance cell.

Students‟ library: The UG students of this department maintaining a student‟s library.

Nature Club („Ecofriends‟): Department is coordinating the activities of the Nature

club registered with World Wide Fund for conservation of Nature and Natural resources.

Students of Botany and Zoology department are the members of the club and they

actively participate in the awareness programmes on nature conservation. WWF is

coordinating the activities and supply the reading materials required for the students in

creating awareness on biodiversity conservation.

Seminar hall

The department has a well equipped seminar hall with LCD and OHP facilities.

MODERN TECAHING METHODS PRACTICED

Liquid crystal display and overhead projector aided teaching: The faculty of the

department utilizes the modern technological advancements in teaching in addition to the

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lecture mode of teaching. Most of the modern topics are dealt with LCD display utilizing

power point presentations and class room lectures are assisted by over head projectors.

PG and M. Phil students utilize the LCD facility for presenting their seminars while

research scholars utilize the facility for presenting their research work.

PARTICIPATION/ CONTRIBUTION OF TEACHERS TO ACADEMIC

ACTIVITIES

REFRESHER COUSES

DR. FRANCIS SUNNY

Ecology :13 to17 March 1989

Physiology : 26 –2-1991 to 21-3-1991

Biotechnology :29-7-1993 to 19-8-1993

Cell physiology : 27 12-1994 to 171-1995

Cytogenetics :22 –3-1996 to 12 4-1996

E KUNHIKRISHANAN

Environmental Biology : Jun-July, 1992

Cell physiology :27 -12-1994 to 17-1-1995

Biodiversity : 28-1-1999 to 18-2-1999

Environmental Science :13-3-2002 to 4-4-2002

ARAVIND KRISHNAN

Life Science : 4-7-2002 to 25-7-2002

SEMINAR, SYMPOSIUM, WORKHSHOP ATTENDED/ PAPER PRESENTED

DR. FRANCIS SUNNY

SRBCE National Symposium : Trivandrum 1998

Entomocongress International : Trivandrum 2000

14th International Congress of Comparative endocrinilogy: Sorrento, Italy,2001

SRBCE National Symposium : Baroda 2001

Workshop on Semester system Trivandrum 2001

SRBCE National Symposium : Tiruchirappalli 2002

Human Genome Project : Trivandrum 2002

Environmental Science : Pathanapuram 2002

SRBCE National Symposium : Varanasi, 2003

SRBCE National Symposium : Chennai, 2004

Online Education & Research Trivandrum 2004

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National Level training conflict management Trivandrum 2004

SRBCE National Symposium : Santhiniketan, 2005

International Symposium on translational research Trivandrum 2005

SRBCE National Symposium Roorkie 2006

National workshop on Gene Expression Analysis Chennai 2006

SRBCE Inter National Symposium : Trivandrum 2007

SRBCE Inter National Symposium : Thruchiapally 2008

E Kunhikrishanan IAS Annual meeting : Goa, 2000

Bird census workshop : Mudumalai, 2001

Nilgiri biospere workshop : Coimbatore, 2001

Spider workshop : Parambikulam,2001

Bird Survey : Bandipur, 2002

Ecologue :Thekkady, 2002

ARAVIND KRISHNAN

Human Genome project Seminar : Trivandrum, 2002

Trends in Biotechnology :Trivandrum, 2002

DR. EVANS DA

National conference ICMR 1989

National conference ICMR 1990

National Seminar 2000

International Symposium 2002


ARUNA DEVI C

SRBCE National Symposium Trivandrum 2007

CUBS Seminar Trivandrum 2007


SAJEEB KHAN

National seminar 2007


AYANA GAYATHRI R V

Biodiversity conservation 2008 Palakkad

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PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

Enhancement of the exiting facilities in the research lab to the level of molecular

taxonomy and gene expression

The faculty is planning to submit research proposals to various funding agencies

Improvement in teaching standars by incorporating modern tools and techniques in

teaching as well as in research methodology

The department will organize seminars, workshop, training programmes and invited

lectures

Curricular activities

The department is planning to take up new programmes in undergraduate, post

graduate and research levels.

Library upgradation:

4. Subscription of peer revived national and international research journals


Museum: Renovation of the existing museum of preserved rare animal specimens with

additional materials and effective display for enhanced learning process

Setting up of an Animal house: The department is planning to set up a repository well

equipped animal house to rear mouse, rat & guinea pig

Research

5. Handling of research projects from various funding agencies by the faculty members

6. Improvement of technical facilities using sophisticated equipments for the proposed

research wing.

Extension activities for public and students

3. Conduct of workshops for teachers in disciplines of Environmental endocrinology,

Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry

4. Conduct of seminar in Biodiversity conservation

5. Conduct periodical training in

6. electrophoresis techniques

7. DAN/RNA isolation

8. statistical analysis

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4. Department facilities of library and sophisticated equipment will be

made available to students from other institutions.

7. Coaching classes for UGC - CSIR NET

8. Preparation and supply of teaching aids such as specimens and permanent sections,

CDs, photographs and slides for projection

Consultancy

Identification of animal specimens

Consultancy on molecular biology techniques

Consultancy on preparation of research projects, teaching aids such as specimens

and permanent sections, photographs and slides for projection.

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Declaration by the Principal

I certify that the Data included in this Self-Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of

my knowledge.

This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussion, and no part thereof

has been outsourced.

I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR

during the peer team visit.

Signature of the Principal

Place:

Date:

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