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2010-’11

AAnnnnuuaall QQuuaalliittyy

AAssssuurraannccee RReeppoorrtt

CMS College, Kottayam, Kerala -686001

Ph.0481-2566002, Fax: 0481-2565002, email:[email protected]

Website:www.cmscollege.ac.in

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Contents

SECTION A ....................................................................................................................... 1

PLAN OF ACTION CHALKED OUT BY THE IQAC IN THE BEGINNING OF

THE YEAR TOWARDS QUALITY ENHANCEMENT ....................................................... 1

SECTION B ....................................................................................................................... 2

1.ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE

INSTITUTION ........................................................................................................................... 2

2. NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES INITIATED (UG AND PG) .................................. 2

3. INNOVATIONS IN CURRICULAR DESIGN AND TRANSACTION ........................... 2

4. INTER-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES STARTED .................................................... 4

5. EXAMINATION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED ............................................................... 4

6. CANDIDATES QUALIFIED: NET/SLET/GATE ETC. ................................................... 5

7. INITIATIVE TOWARDS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME .................... 6

8. TOTAL NUMBER OF SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED ............................ 15

9. RESEARCH PROJECTS ................................................................................................... 20

10. PATENTS GENERATED, IF ANY ................................................................................. 25

12.NEW COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES ........................................... 26

12. RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS AGENCIES ......................... 27

13. DETAILS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS ....................................................................... 28

14.CITATION INDEX OF FACULTY MEMBERS AND IMPACT FACTOR ............... 34

15. HONORS/AWARDS TO THE FACULTY: NATIONAL AND

INTERNATIONAL ................................................................................................................. 40

16. INTERNAL RESOURCES GENERATED ..................................................................... 40

17. DETAILS OF DEPARTMENTS GETING ASSISTANCE/RECOGNITION

UNDER SAP, COSIST, (ASSIST)/DST, FIST, AND OTHER PROGRAMMES ............. 41

18. COMMUNITY SERVICES .............................................................................................. 41

19. TEACHERS AND OFFICERS NEWLY RECRUITED ................................................ 43

20. TEACHING – NON-TEACHING STAFF RATIO ........................................................ 44

21. IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LIBRARY SERVICES ..................................................... 44

22. NEW BOOKS/JOURNALS SUBSCRIBED AND THEIR VALUE ............................. 44

23. COURSES IN WHICH STUDENT ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS IS

INTRODUCED AND THE ACTION TAKEN ON STUDENT FEEDBACK ................... 45

24. FEEDBACK FROM STAKEHOLDERS ........................................................................ 45

25. UNIT COST OF EDUCATION ........................................................................................ 45

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26. COMPUTERIZATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND THE PROCESS OF

ADMISSIONS AND EXAMINATION RESULTS, ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES ............ 46

27. INCREASE IN THE INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES ......................................... 46

28. TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION ................................................................................. 47

29. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AND TRAINING TO TEACHERS,

NON-TEACHING STAFF ...................................................................................................... 48

30. FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS .................................................................................. 48

31. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION .................... 49

32. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FROM THE PARENT-TEACHER

ASSOCIATION ....................................................................................................................... 49

33. HEALTH SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 50

34. PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES ................................................................ 51

35. INCENTIVES TO OUTSTANDING SPORTSPERSONS ............................................ 52

36. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS ............................................................ 52

37. ACTIVITIES OF THE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING UNIT ............................... 53

38. PLACEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS ............................................ 54

39. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF ........................ 55

40. GOOD PRACTICES OF THE INSTITUTION .............................................................. 55

41. LINKAGES DEVELOPED WITH NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL,

ACADEMIC/RESEARCH BODIES ...................................................................................... 62

42. ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE AQAR OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR .............. 64

43. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION THE INSTITUTION WISHES TO

ADD ........................................................................................................................................... 64

SECTION C ..................................................................................................................... 65

OUTCOMES ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THE YEAR ................................................ 65

SECTION D ..................................................................................................................... 66

PLANS OF THE HEI FOR THE NEXT YEAR ................................................................... 66

APPENDIX I ................................................................................................................... 67

Faculty Involvement in University Academic Bodies ........................................................... 67

CMS College, Kottayam. AQAR 2010-’11 page 1

SECTION A

PLAN OF ACTION CHALKED OUT BY THE IQAC IN THE BEGINNING

OF THE YEAR TOWARDS QUALITY ENHANCEMENT

With the first batch in the CBCSS pattern entering the second year, each Department

and the institution as a whole were determined to be ready to meet the demands of the

system in its second year. The final year undergraduate students who remained in the

earlier system too are to be catered. The Open Course, which is to be implemented in

Semester V in the forthcoming academic year, posed to be a challenge that demands

proper planning, systematic monitoring and effective delivery. The college took

measures in this regard:

a. Time-table planning and attendance monitoring were made effective.

b. Making use of the changed stand of the Government favouring recruitment of

faculty, measures to appoint new teachers in existing vacancies were planned.

c. Organize various events to enhance academic interest and wider insight

through seminars and workshops, for students as well as teachers.

d. Plans were made to modify the feedback system, especially from among

students.

e. Functioning of the College library was to be developed by acquiring new

books and subscribing to more academic journals. Barcoding and labeling of

books were to be continued to include new purchases.

f. Infrastructural development was to be done to address existing needs.


SECTION B

1 ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE

INSTITUTION

The thrust of the year was development of leadership, which is a point of significance

in the statement of objectives. Starting at the Departmental level, various activities

were conducted to nurture student leadership and involvement. Students were

motivated to participate in co-curricular programmes. Training and motivation to

enter competitive arenas were boosted through coaching programmes. Social

awareness and community feeling were nurtured.

2. NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES INITIATED (UG AND PG)

During the year 2010-11 four new programmes of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka

Academi (Deemed University) were introduced viz.,

1. Certification in Indian Classical Music

2. Diploma in Indian Classical Music

3. Certification in Indian Classical Dance

4. Diploma in Indian Classical Dance

3. INNOVATIONS IN CURRICULAR DESIGN AND TRANSACTION

a. Open Courses

All Departments having Undergraduate programs took sincere efforts in selecting and

giving shape to Open Courses which are to be implemented in the next academic year.

The following steps were taken:

Many teachers of the College were involved in developing the syllabi of the

Open Courses at the University level. The Department of English was entrusted


by the University the task of preparing the syllabus and question bank of the

Open Course “English for Careers” at the University level.

Prof. Sindhu Thomas (Dept. of Mathematics) was appointed as General

Coordinator to monitor the preparation and implementation of the Open Course

in the college

Every Department conducted staff meetings to select the Course to be offered by

them from lists provided by the University. Coordinators were appointed in each

Department, and they studied the syllabi and gave shape and plan for effective

delivery of the program.

Coordinators prepared PowerPoint presentations on each Open Course to help

the students understand the concept and scope of each course and make a choice

of their interest.

Response Sheets were collected from students on which their choices and

priorities were marked.

Open Courses were allotted to students on the basis of their choice and also the

credit earned in the earlier semester exams.

b. Faculty Involvement

Dr.Babu Cherian, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Malayalam played a vital role

as a member of the Board of Studies (U.G.) in designing the Open Course titled

‘Journalism-The Basic Principles’ for Mahatma Gandhi University.

Dr.Miriam Mani, Head of the Dept. of Family and Community Science and

Chairman, Post Graduate Board of Studies in Home Science was entrusted with the

restructuring of Curriculum and Syllabi of M Sc programmes in Home Science.

Dr. K V George, Head of the Dept of Botany was involved in revising and

restructuring the curriculum of M Sc Botany based on the credit-semester system.


4. INTER-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMES STARTED

As part of the CBCSS, inter disciplinary courses were introduced in all the

undergraduate programmes named as Open course. As a whole the college has

adopted 12 open courses. The details are given in the following table.

List of Open courses

Sl.No Name of the Coordinating Department

Open course Offered

1 Botany Agri-Based Micro Enterprises

2 Chemistry Forensic Science

3 Commerce Capital Market and Investment Management

4 Economics Readings in Economics

5 English English for Career

6 Family and Community Science Nutrition for Wellness

7 History Social Implications of the Modern Revolutions

8 Malayalam Pathrapravarthanam Adisthana Thathwangal

9 Mathematics Applicable Mathematics

10 Physics Energy and Environmental Studies

11 Zoology Human Genetics, Nutrition, Community Health and Sanitation

12 Biotechnology Environmental Biotechnology

5. EXAMINATION REFORMS IMPLEMENTED

One of the major examination reforms introduced by the Mahatma Gandhi University

is the online submission of internal marks. Under this system the course teachers and

faculty advisors submit the internal marks of the students directly to the University.

The college successfully followed it.

Further, the college has taken measures to improve the infrastructure facilities to

conduct the examinations without disturbing classes. This is particularly significant as


the college is a venue for several examinations of the university for students under

private registration mode.

6. CANDIDATES QUALIFIED: NET/SLET/GATE ETC.

Every post-graduate Department conducts orientation programs in view of the various

competitive exams. Of special mention is the Physics Gurukulam, under the initiative

of Dr. Rajan K John. This is a residential endeavor by the Department of Physics,

where students get in-house training free of cost, aiming at NET, SLET, GATE and

JEST examinations. The commendable performance by six students of the Gurukulam

is given below:

Name of Student Exams Qualified/ Current Status

Sona John UGC-NET (LS); doing Ph.D at JNCASR, Bangalore

Jagadeesh K.S JEST, BARC 2011 presently Research scholar at IIT

Delhi

Sankaran Nampoothiri JEST presently Research scholar at IISER

Thiruvananthapuram

Veena V.S. JAM doing M.Sc. at IIT Madras

Devi G.R. M.Sc. Entrance exam – Hyderabad Central University

Roshni M. Nair M.Sc. Entrance exam – Pondicherry Central University

Besides the above, 10 students qualified NET, two students SET, and two students

JRF. The table below gives details of the rest of the students of the college who have

qualified in various competitive examinations:

Name of Student Department Exams Qualified/ Current

Status

Priya

Jose Mathew

Botany SET

Sacchu Susan

Tina Susan

Lakshmi

Biotechnology

UGC, CSIR, JRF


Soumya Sasikumar Chemistry JRF

Suresh Namboodiri Chemistry NET

Arun David Chemistry NET

Geevarghese Chemistry NET

Prathiba Krishnan Chemistry NET

Akhil G Chemistry NET

Ansa Andrews English NET

Renu P. Cherian Sociology UGC NET (2010 June)

Blessymol K.K Sociology UGC NET with JRF(2010 June)

Vijo Thomas Kurian Zoology NET

7. INITIATIVE TOWARDS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

a. UGC Sponsored Faculty Development Programmes:

During the year under review five faculty members attended orientation

programmes and one attended refresher course in Academic Staff Colleges. The

details are given in the following table.

Details of Attendance in Orientation/ Refresher Courses

Teacher Department Course Details

Anju Sosan

George

English Orientation Course: Academic Staff College,

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. 3 to

30 March, 2011

Dr.Miriam

Mani

Family and

Community

Science

UGC Sponsored refresher course in

Environmental Science, at Academic Staff

College, University of Calicut. Jan 27 to Feb.16,

2011

Sreeja K Mathematics Orientation Course: Academic Staff College,


30 March, 2011

Sindhu

Thomas

Mathematics Orientation Course: Academic Staff College,


30 March, 2011

Ambily P

Mathew

Mathematics Orientation Course: Academic Staff College,

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. 26

April to 23 May, 2011

Amrutha

Rinu

Abraham

Sociology Orientation Course: Academic Staff College,

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. 26

April to 23 May, 2011


b. College Level Programmes:

Further, the college conducted two programmes aiming at Faculty Development:

a. 16 July 2010: Retreat for members of teaching and non teaching staff by

Rev. Bobby Jose Kutticadu

b. 24 March 2011: Retreat for Teachers by Dr. George Samuel, Consultant

Nuclear Scientist, NASA and HR and Value Education personnel.

c. Details of Participation, Paper Presentation and Resource Involvement

Teachers of the College were involved as resource personnel in various academic

ventures organised elsewhere, and also events hosted by the college. Members of the

faculty were invited to present papers on topics of scholarly significance.

Dr. K.V. George (Dept. of Botany)

Presented four papers (as detailed below) in 20th Annual Conference of Indian

Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) & International symposium on

Taxonomy, Plant Diversity and Conservation (Nov:26-28, 2010) Bharathiyar University,

Coimbatore,Tamilnadu

1. Ethnobotanical studies on Premna serratifolia L.

2. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used for the treatment of urolithiasis

among Ulladen tribes in kottayam district of Kerala (South India).

3. Ethnobotanical studies on selected medicinal plants from Agasthyamala

Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats

4. Rare and Endemic Plants species in the sacred grove of Kunnathurpady,

Western Ghats, Kerala.

Dr. Mini Chacko (Dept. of Botany)

Resource person for State level vacation training programme organized by M.S.

Swaminathan Research Foundation, Kalpetta – 18 May 2010

Five teachers from the Dept. of Chemistry – Dr.Alice Zacharia. Dr. Rachel Mathew,

Prof. Sumod M. John, Prof. Shinu Peter and Prof. Arun David – visited several

schools and colleges as resource persons of the Programme “Chemistry: Significance

as a branch of Science”, organized in November 2011, by Bishop Moore College,

Mavelikara, as part of the International Year of Chemistry observations.


Prof. George Jacob (Dept. of Chemistry)

Resource person for ‘Feel Employable’ training and developing intervention for final

year BTech students of R.C. Patil Institute of Technology, Shinpur, Maharashtra, 27

to 30 September, 2010.

Resource person for one day session on ‘How to win an Interview’ arranged for the

final year PG students of NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry- 29 July 2010

Resource person for the session on ‘Net as a Database’ at MASCOM (Malayala

Manorama School of Mass Communication and Media), Kottayam - 13 August 2010

Resource person for ‘Feel Employable’ training and development intervention for

BTech students of SIT,Tumkur, Karnataka, 17th to 19th February 2011.

Dr.Tomy Mathew (Commerce)

Participated in the UGC sponsored International Seminar on emerging Capital

Markets: Issues and challenges held at Bharathidasan University on January 08-09,

2011 and presented paper entitled “Impact of Foreign Institutional Investments in the

Indian Capital Market”.

Prof. Vimal George Kurian (Dept. of Commerce)

Participated in the national conference, Madras Christian College, on Trends and

Progress in the Financial Sector, and published a paper Financial inclusion- the

Technology Way in the Conference Proceedings. 14, 15 Sept., 2010.

Presented a paper History of Western Classical Music at the UGC sponsored National

Seminar Symphony of Signs: Convergence of Music and Literature, Dept. of English,

CMS College, Kottayam. Jan 2011

Prof. George V Kallarackal (Dept. of Economics)

Led a seminar on Popularization of post-harvest handling techniques with special

reference to Kerala at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies. February 2011

Resource Person at the UGC sponsored Seminar on Methodology and Scope of

Social Sciences, at St.Thomas College, Kozhencherry. 9 July 2010

Shahvas Sherif P (Dept. of Economics)

Judge at Students’ Parliament (Idukki Dist) organized by Institute of Parliamentary

Affairs, Govt. of Kerala.

Dr. Sobhana Kurien (Dept. of English)

Convenor, UGC sponsored National Seminar Symphony of Signs: Convergence of

Music and Literature, Dept. of English, CMS College, Kottayam. Jan 2011


Prof. Jacob Eapen Kunnath (Dept. of English)

Presented a paper: Liturgical Music in Kerala-The Anglican Chord: UGC Sponsored

National Seminar Symphony of Signs: Convergence of Music and Literature, Dept. of

English, CMS College, Kottayam. Jan 2011

Prof. Anju Sosan George (Dept. of English)

Presented a paper titled Subliminal Messages of Violence in Nursery Rhymes in the

UGC Sponsored National Seminar Symphony of Signs: Convergence of Music and

Literature, Dept. of English, CMS College, Kottayam Jan 2011.

Dr. Joji John Panicker (Dept. of English)

Resource Person for the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on The Genre of Indian

English Short Story: Problems, Challenges and Opportunities, PG Dept. of English,

Newman College, Thodupuzha, Sep 2010.

Organizing Secretary of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar Symphony of Signs:

Convergence of Music and Literature, Dept. of English, CMS College, Kottayam Jan

2011

Dr.Miriam Mani (Dept. of Family & Community Science)

Paper Presentation-Preparation of Lacto fermented Pappaya and conducting an

awareness programme; published the same in the Proceedings of the UGC sponsored

State level Seminar on Perspectives in Medical Nutrition Therapy and Life Style

Factors in Gastrointestinal Disorders.12th October 2010.Organised by CMS College,

Kottayam.

Member in the panel of jury for selecting ‘pachakarani’ (the best lady cook) in the

contest by Vanitha fortnightly. October 2011

Coordinator ,UGC State level Seminar on Perspectives in Medical Nutrition Therapy

and Life Style Factors in Gastrointestinal Disorders.12th

October 2010, organised by

CMS College, Kottayam

Dr. Anooja Thomas (Dept. of Family & Community Science)

Presentation: Development, Acceptability and Keeping Quality of Folic Acid rich

Biscuit for Adolescent Girls (42nd

National Conference -Nutrition Society of India:

The Residence Hotel & Convention Centre, Powai, Mumbai: 19-20 Nov, 2010)

Presentation: Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of mothers regarding

weanling diarrhoea, 43rd annual national conference - Indian Dietetic Association 3-4

December ,2010); National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.

Lead speaker, International Conference on Food and Nutraceuticals for Nutrition and


Health:Technology and Delivery:ICFAN-2011, 20th to 22nd January 2011

Presentation: Food safety: Current Scenario and future trends. Dept of Food Science,

Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu

Dr.Asha Mathew (Dept. of Sociology)

Subject expert at the doctoral committee for Ph D registrations in Sociology (Mahatma

Gandhi University)

Member of the doctoral committee for the scrutiny of application and interview of

candidates for research leading to PhD

Subject expert in the committee for selection of teaching staff in the department of

Sociology, CMS College, Kottayam and NSS Colleges under Mahatma Gandhi

University, Kottayam

Amrutha Rinu Abraham (Dept. of Sociology)

Organized a Seminar: “Problems of Adolescence” for girl students and their mothers,

conducted by Ushus (Association for lady teachers in CMS College) in collaboration

with ‘Jyothis’-(Association for girl students on 22nd

October 2010.)

Advisory Committee Member in the consultation on genetically modified crops

organized by Dept. of Botany, CMS College, Kottayam : 2 February 2011.

Presented a paper: Glittering Face of Dark Reality: A Study on the Beauty Parlours in

Kottayam Muncipality:UGC sponsored seminar by School of Gandhian Thought and

Developmental Studies, M.G Universty. 15-17, March, 2011

Ani Merly Paul (Dept. of Sociology)

Advisory Committee Member of the Seminar on GM Crops and Social Implications

organized by Dept. of Sociology and Dept. of Botany, CMS College, Kottayam on 07

February 2011.

Prof. Johnson M.M (Dept. of Sociology)

Organized a Seminar on Counselling and Sociometry in tie up with dept of Zoology

for NSS students in CMS College.

Dr. Nisha P.Aravind (Zoology)

Paper Presentation: Impact of organic enrichment on macrobenthic diversity of Cochin

Estuary –Kerala Women Science Congress (10-12 August 2010) St. Theresa’s

College, Ernakulam

Dr. Jobin Mathew (Dept. of Zoology)

Paper Presentation:


Low cost rearing of sting less honeybee, Melipona at Seminar on Harmful/ beneficial

insects of agricultural importance with special reference to the nuisance pest Lupropus

tristis in rubber plantations. Department of Zoology St. Joseph College, Devagiri,

Calicut (February, 2011).

d. Attendance in Seminars/ Workshops

Teacher Department Event Details

Vivian David Botany Attended a one week programme in Intensive

Bioethics, Georgetown University, USA

Prof.Ajitha

Chandy

Chemistry Workshop on Methodology for Scientific

Research: 1,2 February 2011-St.Mary’s

College, Manarcaud.

Dr.Alice Zacharia Chemistry UGC sponsored State Seminar on Bioinorganic

Chemistry, organized by Department of

Chemistry, BCM College, Kottayam-22- 24

July, 2010.

Prof.Susy Joseph

V.

Chemistry Workshop on ‘Capacity Building for Women

Managers in Higher Education’sponsored by

UGC, organized by Women’s Study Cell, SD

College, Alappuzha, 14th

to 18th

, September,

2010.

Dr.Sara Chandy

Chemistry Workshop on Molecular Modeling and Drug

Designing at CMS College,Kottayam, 22,23,

February, 2011.

Prof.Shaju Mathew

George

Chemistry Lecture Workshop on ‘Current Topics in

Chemistry’ at St.Thomas College, Pala, 8,-10

January,2011.

Second International Congress on National

Polymers at Kottayam, Kerala, organized by

Center for Nano science and Technology,

M.G.University, 24,25,26, September, 2010.

Prof. George Jacob Chemistry Attended Resource Persons Workshop on

Innovation Universities –‘Permission,

Affiliation and Accreditation’. At CLHRD,

Mangalore.

Dr. James Joseph Commerce Workshop on Teaching Methodology –

Business Studies-13th

& 14th

January 2011 –

CMS College, Kottayam. Sponsored by Kerala

State Higher Education Council)

Dr. Jacob Thomas Commerce

Dr.Tomy Mathew Commerce


Dr. Roy Sam

Daniel

Commerce

Prof. Vimal

George Kurian

Commerce

Prof. Ann

Abraham

Commerce

Prof.Aleyamma

George

Commerce

Prof. Binoy

Vincent

Commerce

Prof. Berly

Sebastian

Commerce

Dr. James Joseph Commerce Workshop on Recent trends in the Indian

Capital Market-24th

February 2011- CMS

College, Kottayam Dr. Jacob Thomas Commerce

Dr.Tomy Mathew Commerce

Dr. Roy Sam

Daniel

Commerce

Prof. Vimal

George Kurian

Commerce

Prof. Ann

Abraham

Commerce

Ms.Aleyamma

George

Commerce

Prof. Binoy

Vincent

Commerce

Prof. Berly

Sebastian

Commerce

Prof. E. John Jacob English Attended in the UGC Sponsored National

Seminar Symphony of Signs: Convergence of

Music and Literature, Dept. of English, CMS

College, Kottayam Jan 2011.

Prof. Rebecca

Mathew

English

Prof. Nirmala

Joseph

English

Prof. Cinny Rachel

Mathew

English

Dr. Anooja

Thomas

Family &

Community

Science

International Workshop on integrated

approaches to foods diet and Health: Indian and

European Perceptives Centre for Food

Technology, Anna University Chennai. 8th and


9th Feb 2011.

State level Seminar -Perspectives in Medical

Nutrition Therapy and Life Style Factors in

Gastro Intestial Disorders: October 12, 2010-

CMS College, Kottayam

Prof. Reenu Jacob Physics National workshop on Mathematical Methods

in Physics conducted by School of Pure and

Applied Physics, M G University. 23,24,25

March 2011.

Prof. Sam Rajan Physics National seminar on Nano Biotechnology by

Dept. of Botany, CMS College on 21 February

2011.

Dr.Asha Mathew Sociology Attended the XXXVII All Kerala Sociological

Conference organized by Kerala Sociological

Society, at Farook College, Kozhikode: 19-21

Nov 2010. Theme: Mobility, mobilization and

social development in a Globalized World

Amrutha Rinu

Abraham

Sociology Attended the three days University Level camp

of AQUIRE Scholarship Programme for

mentors conducted by M.G University,

Kottayam:6-8 October 2010

Attended the three day State level camp of

AQUIRE Scholarship Programme for mentors,

coordinated by the School of Social Sciences,

M.G University, Kottayam: 13-15 December

2010

Attended the three days National Workshop on

‘Thesis Writing Skills’ from 25-27 November

2010, organized at Christ University Nodal

Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.

Attended the National Seminar on Nano Bio-

Technology organized by Dept. of Botany,

C.M.S College Kottayam on 21 February,

2011.

Attended the two day National seminar on

Gender and Development conducted by School

of Gandhian Thought, MG University,

Kottayam on 15th, 16 th March 2011.

Attended the UGC Sponsored National

Seminar on ‘Advanced Research Methodology’

from 17-19 March 2011 organized by Rajagiri

School of Social Sciences Kalamassery.


Ani Merly Paul Sociology Attended State level seminar on Rights of the

child, Kottayam, Human Rights protection

council 10th

December 2010.

Attended Two day workshop on Methodology

course –Social Science stream by KSHEC

(Kerala State Higher Education Council) at

St.Thomas College, Palai: 20 - 21 December

2010.

Attended the National Seminar on Nano Bio-

Technology Kottayam, organized by Dept. of

Botany, C.M.S College Kottayam on

21.02.2011

National Seminar (UGC SAP DRS Phase III)

on Gender and Development, Kottayam,

School of Gandhian Thought and Development

Studies, MG University 15-17 February 2011.

Johnson M.M Sociology Attended a meeting on ‘Scholarship’ organised

by the Ministry of Education, Govt. Of Kerala.

Attended a meeting held by the M.G.

University against Ragging.

Attended meetings on blood donation

conducted by Kottayam Blood Donation

Forum.

Attended a meeting against Epidemic Diseases

conducted by District Collector, Kottayam.

Attended a seminar held by the Kerala

Sociological Society on 19th November 2010,

at Farook College, Calicut.

Dr.Nisha P

Aravind

Zoology Attended the UGC-National Seminar on

Biodiversity :Present Status and Future

Concerns-December 13-14, 2011

Attended Workshop on Research Methodology,

Writing Practices and Language Skills for

Women Scientists organized by STIC

(February 25-26, 2011)


8. TOTAL NUMBER OF SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED

The seminars / workshops / lectures include:

a. Memorial lectures,

b. Seminars and workshops organized by various departments and

c. Cultural festivals.

a. Memorial Lectures:

During the year under review two memorial lectures were organized by the College.

i. Benjamin Bailey Memorial Lecture: In memory of Rev. Benjamin Bailey, the CMS Missionary to Kottayam, founder of the

CMS Press, noted linguist, scholar and lexicographer, and the first Principal of CMS College:

Conducted on 8 October 2010. Resource Person: Dr. John P Lea (S Sc Arch, Faculty of Architechtre, Design and

Planning, University of Sydney) and son of Rev. Philip Lea, the CMS Missionary Principal of the College. Topic: Our

Urban Future: Reflections on Planning, Development and Sustainability

ii. Mrs. Collins Memorial Lecture: A tribute to Mrs. Frances Collins, author of Khaadhakavadham (Slayer Slain) and wife of

Rev. Richard Collins (former Principal)

Conducted on 12 November 2010, organized by the Dept. of English. Resource Person: Prof. A. Khyrunnisa, Dept. of

English, All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram. Topic: “Through the Clear Glass: Writing for Children Today”

2. Seminars and Workshops by Departments


Organizers Programme Topic/ Title Date/ Duration Collaborating/ Funding/ Sponsoring Agency

Dept. of

Botany

Consultation Genetically Modified Crops 07 Feb 2011 Srishti – The add-on course of the Department

of Botany

National

Seminar

Nanobiotechnology : Small

science, Big consequences

21 February 2011

INCITE, New Delhi

Awareness

Programme

Goodness of Coconut 07 March 2011 Coconut Development Board (Ministry of

Agriculture, Govt. of India)

Dept. of

Chemistry

International

Year of

Chemistry

Molecular Motors and

Wheels

12 February 2011 C.M.S College, Kottayam

Lecture Waste Management 1 February 2011

Workshop Molecular Modeling and

Drug Designing

22, 23 February

2011

Dr. C.E.Eapen Centre for Theoretical and

Computational Studies,C.M.S College,

Kottayam, Centre for Bioinformatics (DBT-

DIT) and M.G.University, Kottayam

Dept. of

Commerce

Workshop Workshop on Teaching

methodology – Business

Studies

13, 14 January

2011

Kerala State Higher Education Council

Workshop Recent trends in the Indian

Capital Market

24 February 2011


Dept. of

English

National

Seminar

Symphony of Signs:

Convergence of Music and

Literature

28-29 January

2011

UGC,TMAM Research and Orientation Centre

and MG University, Kottayam

Dept. of

Family &

Community

Science

Seminar Empowering Youth July-2010 Department fund

Seminar Perspectives in Medical

Nutrition Therapy and Life

Style Factors in Gastro

Intestinal Disorders

12 October, 2010 UGC

Malayalam Seminar Contemporary Viewership

Culture and Future of the

Cinema

6 December 2010

Malayalam Seminar Spotlight on the Media 7 December 2010

Sociology Seminar HIV AIDS Awareness

Programme

22 October 2010

World Ozone

day

Protection of Ozone Layer 16 September

2010

Lecture Observation of International

Day for Elderly People

1 October 2010

Seminar On Mahatma Gandhi's

Ecological View of the

World

5 October 2010

Lecture Safe Sexual Habits 20th

October 2010


Seminar Palliative Care 10 October 2010.

Zoology Seminar Biodiversity and

Conservation

27 September

2010

The Kerala State Council for Science,

Technology and Environment

Seminar Migratory Behaviour of

Animals

8 October 2010

Seminar Brain function and behavior

(as a part of “World Brain

Awareness Week 2011”)

National Brain Research Centre

c. Competitive and Cultural Activities

Details of Quiz Competitions, Cultural Events, Social Awareness, Resource Development Programmes

Organizers Programme Topic/ Title Resource Persons Date/ Duration Collaborating/

Funding/

Sponsoring Agency

National

Service

Scheme (NSS)

Inter departmental

Quiz competititon

“Terra Bites” Prof. Vimal Kurian, Dept.

of Commerce

14 October 2010 NSS Unit, CMS

College

Dept. of

English

Quero – Quiz Intercollegiate quiz, by the BA

Communicative English

students

JB, former student of the

BA Communicative

English program and CEO,

Mivire Consultancy

Mivire Education

and Corporate

Consultants


Malayalam Vyaazhavattom –

Cultural Event

Celebration of the 12 years of

the B A Vocational Malayalam

Course

Dr. Harikumar

Changampuzha

13 August 2010

Malayalam Cultural Event Kathakali:Nalacharitham Day 2 14 August 2010

Sociology Quiz Programme The Profile of Kerala Society 10th

November.2010

Sociology Personality

Development

Session

Evaluation of self esteem Rev. Mathew Jilo Ninan,

Dean/ Counselor of Bishop

Mani Theological Institute,

Kottayam

19th

October2010.

Sociology Awareness

Programme

Importance of Blood Donation Mr.Shibu Thekkemattom,

District Coordinator-blood

Donation Forum,

Kottayam.

28th

September

2010.

NSS unit of C.M.S

College, Kottayam


9. RESEARCH PROJECTS

a. Ongoing – Currently two major projects and 10 minor projects are being undertaken

by the faculty. They are listed in the following two tables

MAJOR PROJECTS (Ongoing) – Funded by the UGC

Sl.

No.

Investigator

(Department)

Project Title Period Sanctioned

Fund (In

Rs.)

1. Dr. K.V. George

(Botany)

Studies on Riverine flora

of Pamba River basin

2009-2012 3,35,000/-

2. Dr.Jayakumari Isac

(Physics)

Designing different

material combinations of

ceramic polymer

composites for different

technological applications.

2007- 2010 (3 year)

2007-2010 10,99,000/-

MINOR PROJECTS (Ongoing)– Funded by the UGC

Sl.

No.

Investigator

(Department)


Fund (In Rs.)

1. Sri. A.S. Varghese

(Physics)

Biological Crystals:

Urinary Crystals

2007-2010 85,000/-

2. Dr. Rachel Mathew

(Chemistry)

Synthesis and

Characterization of

Albumin-Metal Conjugate

Nanoparticles

2010-2012 80,000

3. Dr.Roy Sam Daniel

(Commerce)

Farmer Empowerment

through Self Help Groups

2010-2012 75,000

4. Dr. Joji John

Panicker (English)

Homosexuality in Indian

English Literature: Queer

Perspectives

2011-2013 1,25000/-

5. Dr.Miriam Mani

(Food & Community

Science)

Lacto fermentation of

vegetables

2009-11 59500/-

6. Dr.Babu Cherian

(Malayalam)

Beginning of Book

Publication in Malayalam

March 2010

– Sept. 2012

65,000


7. Dr.Asha Mathew

(Sociology)

Elder Abuse and Parent

Neglect: A study in

Kerala

March 2011

– Sept. 2012

75, 000

8. Amrutha Rinu

Abraham(Sociology)

Impact Of Family Welfare

Programme On The

Socialization Of Children:

A Study in Kerala.

March 2011

– Sept. 2012

45,000

9. Dr. Abraham

Samuel. K.

(Zoology)

Fungi in backwater

systems

March 2011

– Sept. 2012

2,00,000

10. Dr. Jobin Mathew

(Zoology)

Effect of music in the

brain serotonin and

dopamine receptors of rats

with posttraumatic stress

disorder

March 2011

– Sept. 2012

65,000

b. Projects Completed.

During the year under review two minor projects were completed. The details are given

the following table

MINOR PROJECTS (completed) – Funded by the UGC

Sl.

No.

Investigator

(Department)


Fund ( Rs.)

1. Dr. K.V. George

(Botany)

“ Ethnobotanical,

Phytochemical and

Pharmacognostic studies on

Premna serratifoliaL.

2 years 70,000/-

2. Dr. P J Chacko

(Hindi)

Implementation of Official

Language Hindi in Central

Government Offices and

Banks in Kerala – A Survey

and Study

2 years 25, 000/-


c.Collaborative Research and Study

Sl.

No.

Area of Study Status Departments

Involved

Investigator from

the College

Collaborating Agencies

1.

Assessment and Consumption of

Processed and Non processed

Foods in India

Ongoing Family and

Community

Science

Dr. Anooja Thomas National Institute of

Nutrition, Hyderabad

2. Study of Mechanical properties

and impedance analysis,

conductivity studies and other

analyses of ceramics and

composite materials

Ongoing Physics Dr. Jayakumari Isac Centre for Materials for

Electronic Physics

Technology (C-MET),

Trissur

3. Studies on Ceramic materials Ongoing Physics Dr. Jayakumari Isac RRl, Trivandrum

4. Study and analysis of materials

synthesized in the Physics Lab

Ongoing Physics Dr. Jayakumari Isac Rubber Board, Kottayam

5. Exchange programme, study,

guidance, analysis of the

materials

Ongoing Physics Dr. Jayakumari Isac Toyo University, Tokyo,

Japan

6. Antidiabetic property of

Medicinal plants:Taxonomy,

Ethnobotany, Phytochemical

screening and identification of

Marker compounds.

Ongoing Botany Dr. K V George Greenwich University, UK

7. Aspects of Mathematical

Modelling

Ongoing Mathematics Dr. Varghese C

Joshua

Indian Institute of Science

and Technology,

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,


India.


Modelling


Joshua

Cochin University of Science

and Technology, Kerala,

India.


Modelling


Joshua

Kettering University, Flint,

USA.


Modelling


Joshua

Belarusian State University,

Minsk, Belarus.


Modelling


Joshua

Complutense University of

Madrid, Madrid, Spain.


d. Research Guides in the Research Departments of the College

There are nine approved research centres in the college. A total of 24 Research guides

including Guides from other institutions are actively involved in theses centres.The

details are given in the following table.

Details of Research Guides in the Research Departments of the College

Department Research Guides

Botany Dr. Joseph P. Varghese

Dr. N. Hari

Chemistry

Dr. Mathew Koshy

Dr. Laly Pothen

Commerce

Dr. Tomy Mathew

Dr. Roy Sam Daniel

English Dr. John E Abraham

Dr. Elizabeth Samson

Dr. Prameela Devi

Dr. Gopalakrishnan

Malayalam Dr.C.Sreekanda Kurup

Dr.Babu Cherian

Mathematics

Dr. Varghese C Joshua

Dr. T G Deepak

Physics

Dr. Babu Joseph

Dr. Jayakumari Isac

Dr. P Rajagopal

Prof. M G Krishna Pillai

Dr. M C Chacko

Dr. Rajumon T Mavunkal

Sociology Dr. E Vijayakumary

Dr. Asha Mathew

Zoology Dr.Thomas Varghese

Dr.Abraham Samuel


e. Research Guides involved in Centres outside the College

Four faculty members of the college are approved research guides in Centres outside the

college. The details are given in the following table.

Details of Research Guides involved in Centres outside the College

Sl.

No.

Name (Department) Centre of Involvement

1. Dr. K.V .George

(Botany)

School of Environmental Sciences, MG, University

2. Dr. Jayakumari Isac

(Physics)

Madurai Kamaraj University;

M Phil program guide in various colleges

co-guide for research works at the School of Chemical

Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University

3. Dr. Tomy Mathew

(Commerce)

Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore

Karpagam University, Coimbatore

4. Dr. Abraham Samuel.

K. (Zoology)

Tropical Institute of Environmental Studies, Kottayam

10. PATENTS GENERATED, IF ANY

Applications for two patents were submitted during the year 2010-11. The details are as

follows:

1. Dr. Jayakumari Isac & Dr. Seethalekshmi Ammal M, applied jointly for Indian Patent

in 2008, for their invention of ANTI CHOLESTEROL AGENT, which signifies

medication for cholesterol, without side effects. The publication regarding this was

made on 22 January 2010. (Both researchers are from the Dept. of Physics)

2. Bislactones from Garcinia acid by I.Ibnusaud, Susan Varughese, Deenamma Habel,

Resmi.V.Nair, US 2008. (The researcher Dr. Susan Varughese is from the Dept. of

Chemistry) Application under process.


12. NEW COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

During the year under review four new collaborative research programmes were started

or renewed. The details are as follows:

1. Department of Physics and School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi

University, Kottayam:- Ceramic Polymer Composite preparation, studies,

designing of materials Dr. Sabu Thomas, Head, School of Chemical Sciences,

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is the co- guide for ceramic research under

the guidance of Dr. Jayakumari issac.

2. Physics and Rubber Board, Kottayam:- Study of Mechanical properties and

impedance analysis, conductivity studies and other analyses of ceramics and

composite materials

3. Physics and Botany Department:-Biological crystals and its multifaceted

applications in Electronics and Drug delivery

4. Botany Department and Miracle Green Herbal Nutriments & Exporters

private Limited, Kuravilagad, Kottayam:- Preliminary analysis of Greenbliss

softgel brain supplement capsule was done in the Department lab.


12. RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS AGENCIES

During the year 2010 -11 the faculty members in the college have received a total amount

of Rs.17,43,500 as research grant. The details are given in the following table.

Sl.

No.

INVESTIGATOR DEPART

MENT

PERIOD OF

PROJECT

AMOUNT

(Rs.)

1. Dr.Roy Sam Daniel Commerce 2010-2012 75,000

2. Dr.Joji John Panicker English February 2011 –

February 2013

1,25,000

3. Dr.Miriam Mani Family &

Community

Science

2010-11 59,500

4. Dr. Jayakumari Isac Physics 2007-2010 10,99,000

5. Dr. Asha Mathew Sociology March 2011 – Sept.

2012

75, 000

6. Amrutha Rinu Abraham Sociology March 2011 – Sept.

2012

45,000

7. Dr. Abraham Samuel. K. Zoology March 2011 – Sept.

2012

2,00,000

8. Dr. Jobin Mathew Zoology March 2011 – Sept.

2012

65,000

Total Amount Received Rs.17,43,500


13. DETAILS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS

a. Faculty Members doing Research leading to PhD

Twelve of the faculty members are doing their PhD in various research centers currently.

The details are given in the following table.

Details of Research leading to Ph D, by members of Faculty

Sl.

No.

Teacher Department Research Centre Status

1. Dr. Tomy James Chemistry School of Chemical Sciences,

M.G.University, Kottayam

Ph.D

awarded

2. Vimal George

Kurian

Commerce Department of Commerce, Madras

Christian College, Madras

University

Ongoing

3. Prof. Susan

Varghese

English PG Dept. of English and Research

Centre, Baselius College,

Kottayam

Ph.D

awarded

4. Cinny Rachel

Mathew

English School of Letters, MG University Ongoing

5. Mini Mariam

Zachariah

Malayalam Catholicate

College,Pathanamthitta

Ongoing

6. Daisy Abraham Malayalam Catholicate

College,Pathanamthitta

Ongoing

7. Saritha T.S. Malayalam S T Hindu College,Nagercoil Ongoing

8. Santhini Thomas Malayalam N.S.S. College,Changanacherry Ongoing

9. Amrutha Rinu

Abraham

Sociology SGTDS, M.G University,

Kottayam

Ongoing

10. Johnson MM Sociology University of Kerala,

Thiruvananthapuram

Ongoing

11. Lekshmi S

Kaimal

Sociology Dept. of Sociology, CMS College,

Kottayam

Ongoing

12. Charles A Joseph Physical

Education

Lakshmibai National College of

Physical Education, Trivandrum

University of Kerala.

Ongoing


b.Research Scholars Doing PhD in the Research Centres of the College

Currently 26 Research Scholars (both part-time and full time) doing their PhD in the

various research centers in the college. Thee details are given in the following table


Details of Research Scholars Doing Ph D under various Departments in the College

Sl.

No.

Department Name of the Scholar Details of Research Research Guide Status

1.

Botany

Smitha S. Pharmacognistic,

Phytochemical and Tissue

Culture Studies of

Tylophora indica……l

Dr. Joseph P. Varghese Full time,

Ongoing

2.

Commerce

Minimol K Xavier Commodity derivatives Dr.Tomy Mathew Part time,

on going

3. Remya Ramachandran Effect of corporate

information release and its

context on price and

volume of shares

Dr. Tomy Mathew Part time,

on going

4. Mary Bessy Thomas Stock Market Derivatives Dr.Tomy Mathew Part time,

on going

5. Chacko VJ Performance of Tea

Industy

Dr. Tomy Mathew Part time,

on going

6. Prof. Peter Varghese Market Intervention in

Agricultural Produce

Marketing in Kerala

Dr.Roy Sam Daniel Part time,

on going

7. Prof. Johnson George Financial Management

Practices of Tribals in

Wayanad


on going


8.

Prof Rajesh Kurian Impact of Tourism on

backwaters of Kerala


on going

9.

English

Rakesh Babu. M Conflicts As Symptom of

Identity Crisis in Canadian

Theatre : A Reading of

Sharon Pollock and James

Reaney

Dr. Prameela Devi . J

Ongoing

10. Vani Chandran Historicity as Reflected in

the Societal Paradigm in

the Novels of Kiran Desai,

Arundhati Roy and Indu

Sundaresan

Dr. Prameela Devi . J

Ongoing

11. Divya.S. Nair From Order to Chaos : A

Study of the Narrative

Strategies in the Selected

Postmodern Fictional

Narratives with special

focus on Kurt Vonnegut

and John Simmons Baarth


Ongoing

12. Somarajan .M.S Crime as Narrative : A

Reading of Detective

Fiction with Special

Reference to the “ The

Name of the Rose by

Umberto Eco


Ongoing


13. Nibu Thomson

The Search for Black

Identity and Racial

Consciousness in the

Novels of James Baldwin

and Richard Wright

Dr. John. E.Abraham

Ongoing

14.

Malayalam

HariKumar N. Manavikathaavadham –

Ponkunnam Varkiyudeyum

Pothur Unnikrishnanteyum

kadhaasahityathil

Dr.Babu Cherian Ongoing

15. Shaji George Mulyasangalpam: O V

Vijayanteyum M

Mukundanteyum

novelukale adhaaramaaki

oru padanam

Dr.Babu Cherian Ongoing

16.

Physics

A.S Varghese Urinary Crystals Dr. Jayakumari Isac Full Time;

Ongoing

17. Philip Mathew Designing of New Ceramic

Materials

Dr. Jayakumari Isac Full Time;

Ongoing

18. Anitha S Nair Designing a New Furnace

and Analysis of Ceramic

Materials

Dr. Jayakumari Isac

Full Time;

Ongoing

19. Sukumaran Nair Biological Crystals –

Cholesterol


Ongoing


20. D John Rare Earth Mised Crystals Dr. Jayakumari Isac Full Time;

Ongoing

21. Satheesh D

Synthesis and

Characterization of new

Composite Materials


Ongoing

22. Linut Joseph IR of Raman Studies Dr. Jayakumari Isac Full Time;

Ongoing

23. Lakshmi Parameshwar Studies in Integrability of

Non Linear Dynamical

Systems

Dr. Babu Joseph Full Time;

Ongoing

24.

Sociology

Sam K Daniel Education and Social

Development of Scheduled

Caste in Kerala

Dr. E Vijayakumari Part Time;

Ongoing

25. Neena Mary Philip Youth and Crime in

Kerala: A Sociological

Analysis

Dr. E Vijayakumari Part Time;

Ongoing

26. Lekshmi S Kaimal Impact of Media

Advertisement on

Consumerism – A Study

among IT Professionals in

Kerala

Dr. Asha Mathew Part Time;

Ongoing


14.CITATION INDEX OF FACULTY MEMBERS AND IMPACT FACTOR

The publication details of the faculty members during the year under review are given

in the following tables separately for:

A. Publications with impact factor

B. Text books

C. Other papers and Articles and

D. Review Assignments and Editing

A. Publications with Impact Factor

Sl.

No.

Title Faculty

Member

Publication Impact

Factor

1. Mechanical properties of

ceramic-polymer

nanocomposites

Dr.Jayak

umari

Isac

eXPRESS Polymer

Letters Vol.3, No.3

(2009) 177–189

1.452

2. Yttrium barium copper

oxide-filled polystyrene as a

dielectric material

Dr.Jayak

umari

Isac

Journal of Applied

Polymer Science

1.240

3. Structural and Mechanical

Properties of YBCO-

Polystyrene Composites

Dr.Jayak

umari

Isac

Journal of Applied

Polymer Science, Vol.

118, 1027–1041 (2010)

1.240

4. Vibrational contributions to

the second order nonlinear

optical properties of π-

conjugated structure

Acetoacetanilide

Dr.

Ravikum

ar C

Chemical Physics 396

(2010) 1-7.

2.017

5. Electronic absorption and

vibrational spectra and

nonlinear optical properties

of 4-Methoxy-2-nitroaniline

Dr.

Ravikum

ar C

Physical Chemistry

Chemical Physics 12

(2010) 9452-9460.

3.453

6. Vibrational spectra and

structural studies of

nonlinear optical crystal

ammonium D,L tartrate: A

density functional theoretical

approach”,

Dr.

Ravikum

ar C

Journal of Raman

Spectroscopy 42 (2011)

676–684.

3.137


7. Structure and nonlinear

optical properties of cross-

conjugated system

benzophenone

thiosemicarbazone: A

vibrational spectroscopic

study”,

Dr.

Ravikum

ar C

Journal of Raman


815–824.

3.137

8. Electronic and structural

effects on the nonlinear

optical behavior in π-

conjugated structure bis(4-

nitrophenyl) carbonate: a

vibrational spectroscopic

approach

Dr.

Ravikum

ar C

Journal of Raman


1193–1201.

3.137

9. Murdania satheeshiana - A

new species of

Commelinaceae from the

Western Ghats, India

Rogimon

P.

Thomas

Phytotaxa 22:41-46

10. National: “Result on the

conjecture of Skolem Mean

graph of three stars”

V.

Maheswa

ri,

Abraham

K.

Samuel

International journal of

Algorithms, Computing

and Mathematics,Vol.3

Number 1,Feb 2010

11. Eutrophication induced

changes in benthic

community structure of a

flow-restricted tropical

estuary (Cochin

backwaters),India.

Martin

G.D,

Nisha

P.A, and

others

Environment Monitoring

and Assessment. June

2010 (Available online)

1.4

12. Seasonal variations in the

sediment biogenic properties

of a tropical mangrove

environment, southwest

coast of India.

Nair, J.

Jacob,

P.A.

Nisha,

and

others.

Environment Earth

Science 2010, vol 61,

No. 1, Pages 27-35

1.05

13. Behavioural Deficit and

Decreased GABA Receptor

in the Cerebellum of

Jobin

Mathew,

Peeyush

Res. Neurochem

Jan;36(1):7-16. Epub

2010 Sep 7. PMID:

2.11


Epileptic Rats: Effect of

Bacopa monnieri and

Bacoside-A. Epilepsy and

Behavior, 17:441-7.

Kumar T,

Reas

Khan S

and C. S.

Paulose

(2010)

20821261, 2011

Epilepsy Behav.

14. Decreased GABA Receptor

in the Striatum and Spatial

Recognition Memory Deficit

in Epileptic Rats: Effect of

Bacopa monnieri and

Bacoside-A

Jobin

Mathew,

Smijin

Soman,

and

others

Journal of

Ethnopharmacology

130:255-61.

2.26

15. Increased Excitability and

Metabolism in Pilocarpine

Induced Epileptic Rats:

Effect of Bacopa monnieri.

Jobin

Mathew,

Jes Paul,

and

others

Fitoterapia 81:546-51.

Feb 1. PMID:

20117182, 2010

1.90

16. Insulin Induced

Hypoglycemia Mediated

Changes in Cholinergic

Receptor Expression in the

Cerebellum of Diabetic Rats.

Sherin

Antony,

Jobin

Mathew,

and

others

Journal of Biomedical

Science: J Biomed Sci.

5;17:7.

PMID: 20137086, 2010

2.26

17. Cerebellar 5HT2A receptor

function under hypoxia in

neonatal rats: role of glucose,

oxygen, and epinephrine

resuscitation.

Anju TR,

Jobin

Mathew,

and

others

Respir Physiol

Neurobiol

Jul 31;172(3):147-53.

Epub 2010 May

13.PMID: 20471502,

2010

2.30

18. Alterations in hippocampal

serotonergic and INSR

function in streptozotocin

induced diabetic rats exposed

to stress: neuroprotective

role of pyridoxine and Aegle

marmelose.J

Abraham

PM,

Jobin

Mathew,

and

others

Biomed Sci. 25;17:78.

2.26

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19. Dopamine D₁ and D₂ receptor subtypes functional

regulation in cerebral cortex

of unilateral rotenone

lesioned Parkinson's rat

model: Effect of serotonin,

dopamine and

norepinephrine.

Dr. Jobin

Mathew

Parkinsonism Relat

Disord. 17:255-9.

2.95

20. Impact of sodium chloride

stress on the seed

germination and vegetative

growth of phaseolus aureus

Roxb.

Dr.

Elizabeth

Cherian

Star Research Reach

Vol.2.(3) p-1-

9,.Dec.2010

21. Biological treatment of

natural rubber latex

centrifugation effluent using

activated sludge system

enriched with Bacillus sp.

SBS25.

International Journal of

Environmental Studies

67(05),725-33, 2010

22. Bacterial sensitivity to

organic herbal extracts.

Baselius Researcher

Vol.11(2) Jun-Dec., p 1-

6,2010

23. Isolation of a novel bacteria

Bacillus pantothenticus

8063, capable of natural

rubber latex degradation

Research journal of

Biotechnology

Vol.5(2) p.14-18,May

2010.

24. Eutrophication induced

changes in benthic

community structure of a

flow-restricted tropical

estuary (Cochin

backwaters),India.

Environment Monitoring

and Assessment. June

2010

B. Text Books: During the year under review the faculty members published 10 text

books for various programmes of the University. The details are given in the

following table.




Name of

Faculty

Member

Title Detail Publisher

Dr. Susan

Varghese

Shapers of Destiny Text book for III

Semester

Complementary

Course for BA English

Literature

M G University/

Macmillan

Dr.

Sobhana

Kurien

Evolution of the

Philosophy of

Science

Text book for

Common Course for

B. A,

B.Sc.Programmes

M G University/

Ane Books

Dr.

Remadevi

Sahityadarpan Hindi Text Book:

B.Com Semesters 1, 2

M G University

Sahityamanjusha Hindi Text Books:

Sem 3

M G University

Dr. Tomy

Mathew

Capital Market Text book for B Com

Semester 4

Prathiba Books

Prof.

George V

Kallarackal

Social Sciences –

Methodology and

Perspectives

Text Book for B A

History, Sociology and

Political Science

Prathiba Books

Perspectives and

Methodology of

Business Studies

Text Book for B Com Prathiba Books

Methodology of

Social Science with

Special Reference

to Economics

Text Book for B A

Economics

Prathiba Books

Public Economics Text Book for B A

Economics

Prathiba Books

Modern Banking Text Book for B A

Economics

Prathiba Books

Economic History

of Modern India

Text Book for B A

History

Learners

Publications,

Kottayam


C. Papers and Articles: In addition to the publications with Impact Factor and text

books, the following articles / papers were published.

Sl.

No.

Description Author Publication

1. A Postcolonial Discussion of

Mahesh Dattani’s Final

Solutions

Dr. Joji

John

Panicker

Indian Journal of Postcolonial

Studies (ISSN -7370 0974-7370)

Thodupuzha, 2010.

2. The Flame: A Poetics of Peace

in the Era of Terrorism

Dr. Joji

John

Panicker

Stephen Gill’s Poetry: A

Panorama of World Peace (ISBN

978-81-89012-83-5) GNOSIS

New Delhi, 2010

3. The Depiction of the Cultural

Elements of the Marar

Community in Jaishree Misra’s

Ancient Promises

Dr. Joji

John

Panicker

Critical Studies on Contemporary

Indian English Women Writers

(ISBN-978-81-7625-631-5),

Sarup Book Publishers, New

Delhi, 2010.

4. The Predicament of Third-

World Human: Body as a site

of Representation and

Resistance in Manjula

Padmanabhan’s Harvest

Dr. Joji

John

Panicker

Writers Editors Critics (ISSN

2231-198X) Thodupuzha, 2011.

5. Spatial Distribution of riparian

endemic trees of Pamba River

Basin, Kerala State

Rogimon P.

Thomas

Abstacts of International

Conference on Impact of Physical

sciences on Biology, Post

graduate Research Department of

Botany, Queen Mary’s College,

Chennai

6. Translation of Stories: Hindi-

Malayalam

Dr. P J

Chacko

Sahitya Mandal Patrika

magazine published by the Hindi

Prajar Sabha

7. Veedu Thilangatte (Let the

Home Shine)

Dr.Miriam

Mani

Veedu monthly: MM

Publications, November 2010

8. Arbitrage Opportunities in

Rubber Futures

Dr.Tomy

Mathew

In Indian Commodity Market,

Serials Publications, New Delhi


E. Review Assignments and Editing: Three of the faculty members act as chief

Editor / Editor / Reviewer of articles / Journals. The details are given below.

Dr. Joji John Panicker (Dept. of English) serves as a Referee/Review Editor for

Labyrinth, an International Refereed Journal of Postmodern Studies (ISSN 0976-0814)

Dr.Babu Cherian (Dept.of Malayalam) is the Chief Editor of Malayalam Research

Journal (ISSN-0974-1984),a referred journal of all universities in Kerala

Dr. Jayakumari Isac (Dept. of Physics) serves as reviewer of scholarly articles that

are being considered for publication by the African Journal of Food Science

(www.academicjournals.org/AJFS) and the Journal of Crystal Growth.

15. HONORS/AWARDS TO THE FACULTY: NATIONAL AND

INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Joji John Panicker was selected as National Executive Committee member of the

Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Critics (GIEWEC), Thodupuzha, Kerala

16. INTERNAL RESOURCES GENERATED

During the year 2010-11 the college has generated an amount of Rs.82,44,998/- from

internal sources. The details are given in the following table.

Sl.No Item Amount (in Rs.)

1 Hostel (Net) 6,87,240

2 Self financing courses (Net) 25,55,922

3 Parent Teacher Association (Gross) 7,04,200

4 Off Campus Centre (Net) 4,60,064

5 George Sudarshan Centre (Net) 2,85,356

6 (Rent of Building) C.A.Examination 19,052

7 Sale of forms etc 1,12,543

8 Others including Management Contribution 34,20,621

Total 82,44,998

http://www.academicjournals.org/AJFS


17. DETAILS OF DEPARTMENTS GETING ASSISTANCE/RECOGNITION

UNDER SAP, COSIST, (ASSIST)/DST, FIST, AND OTHER PROGRAMMES

The Dept. of Chemistry is provided assistance by the Department of Science and

Technology under the FIST programme. Out of the sanctioned amount of Rs. 37.5

lakhs under FIST 2007, the Dept. has received Rs. 25 lakhs, and is awaiting release of

further funds.

18. COMMUNITY SERVICES

During the year under review, several Community service programmes were

conducted at the initiative of the college. The details are given below:

The Department of Family and Community Science conducted two programmes

viz.,

1. Assessment of Nutritional Status & Nutrition education programme on 23-28

November 2010 for the rural household in Pallithazha ward.

2. Class on decorative candle making as an ongoing programme for the Girl

students and teachers

The Dept. of Botany organises seminars and consultations relevant to the real-time

needs of the society. Some topics chosen for the academic year:

Butterfly diversity in relation to plant diversity

Fungal Diversity of Kerala

Genetically Modified Crops – Science and the Myth.

Genetically modified crops – Boon or Bane? - Interdepartmental Debate

Floral Wealth of Kerala – Exhibition organized to mark the Biodiversity year

Consultation on Genetically Modified Crops

Department of English: The 2nd

year BA English students have launched an

extension programme named Zephyr with the intention to identify the needy and

reach out to their help. This group is mainly associated with charity programmes to

uplift the poor children in our society. As its first venture, Zephyr sponsors an eight


year old girl child, studying in Class III, and currently an inmate of a charitable

institution in Kottayam.

Dept. of Physics conducted the IAPT exam for plus two students in November, 2010.

Four exams of National Standard Exam for Physics was conducted by the department

in November, 2010. Prof. Reenu Jacob was the coordinator. IAPT examination for

graduate students was organized by the department in January, 2011.

Dr. Rajan K John takes initiative to organize NET, SET, GATE and JRF examination

coaching for the benefit of the students of Physics.

Dept. of Sociology has organized several programmes which include:

1. On 1st December, World AIDS Day was observed. Students of the department

pinned up red-ribbon for the members of the public passing by our college,

and also staged a street play in different parts of Kottayam town. Pamphlets on

AIDS awareness were distributed.

2. September 26 to October 2 was observed as Joy of Giving Week, and an

amount of Rs 3500/- was collected from the teachers of the college for a

purpose of charity.

3. A visit to "Navajeevan" (A home for the destitutes) was conducted on 11th

November. The home has inmates who are mentally ill and destitute; a few

are abandoned by the family. A contribution of Rs.3500/- collected during the

Joy of Giving week was handed over to Mr. P. U Thomas, founder of

Navajeevan Trust.

4. Staff and students of the Department of Sociology visited “Jyothis” A School

for Children with Challenges (Cerebral Palsy and other childhood disabilities)

and spent a day there, sharing sweets with the children and interacting with

them.

Ushus: The association of lady teachers gave financial assistance to Navajeevan Trust

(a home for the destitute).


19. TEACHERS AND OFFICERS NEWLY RECRUITED

During the year under review 17 teachers were appointed to fill the permanent vacancies in various departments. The details are given

in the following table.

Department Name Sex Qualification Category Date of Joining

ENGLISH Dr. Joji John Panicker M M A, M Phil, Ph D Open 1 June 2010

MALAYALAM Mini Mariam Zachariah F M A, B Ed, NET Community 21 February 2011

Daisy Abraham F M A, B Ed, SET, NET Community 22 February 2011

Saritha T S F M A, B Ed, SET, NET Community 23 February 2011

Santhini Thomas F M A, B Ed, NET Open 24 February 2011

PHYSICS Sam Rajan M M.Sc., NET Community 1 June 2010

Dr. Ravikumar C. M M.Sc., Ph.D Community 22 February 2011

Rinsy Thomas F M.Sc., NET Open 23 February 2011

Neethu Theresa Willington F M.Sc., NET Open 24 February 2011

Dr. Preema C. Thomas F M.Sc., Ph.D Open 25 February 2011

BOTANY Dr. Elizabeth Cherian F M Sc, B Ed, M Phil, Ph D Open 23 February 2011

COMMERCE Vimal George Kurian M M Com, M Phil Community 1 June 2010

Ann Abraham F M Com Community 8 November 2010

SOCIOLOGY Lekshmi S Kaimal F M A, B Ed Open November 2010

ZOOLOGY Dr. Jobin Mathew M M Sc, Ph D Open 1 June 2010

ZOOLOGY Dr. Nisha P Aravind F M Sc, Ph D Open November 2010

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

Charles A Joseph M MPE,NET Open 21February 2011


20. TEACHING – NON-TEACHING STAFF RATIO

The academic year started with76 members on the faculty and 35 members as

ministerial staff. 17 teachers were newly recruited. Currently there are 93 permanent

teachers and 35 ministerial staff (excluding the teachers and administrative staff

appointed on temporary basis). The ratio comes to 2.66:1

21. IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LIBRARY SERVICES

The process of barcoding was completed, and more books were classified and

positioned in the stacks, as indicated in the barcode.

The Dept. of Botany received 50 valuable foreign books from Dr. Joseph P.

Varghese, Former HOD.

22. NEW BOOKS/JOURNALS SUBSCRIBED AND THEIR VALUE

Books: 1461 books, worth Rs. 8,54,419 were procured this academic year making the

total collection of books to 69,622 volumes by the end of the year.

Journals: The library has subscribed to following journals this academic year. The

library subscribes a total of 57 journals.

Journal

Type of

Subscription Amount (in Rs.)

ICFAI Journal of English Studies Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Applied Economics Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Biotechnology Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Monetary Economics Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Environmental Economics Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Financial Economics Annual 625

Indian Chemical Society Single Issue 4000

Research Reach Journal of Home Science Annual 440

Malayalam Research Journal Annual 375


23. COURSES IN WHICH STUDENT ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS IS

INTRODUCED AND THE ACTION TAKEN ON STUDENT FEEDBACK

Feedback is taken from the students after every semester in all the departments.

Concerned Head of the Department take steps to understand the situations, complaints

and needs of the students.

24. FEEDBACK FROM STAKEHOLDERS

Parents of students are invited to meet teachers after publication of examination

results every semester. Informal feedbacks are obtained from employers, recruiters,

alumni and the public.

25. UNIT COST OF EDUCATION

Unit cost of Education (Expenditure from all sources, including government,

management, PTA and UGC) is found at Rs.53,331 (inclusive of govt.salary) and

Rs.10,892 (excluding Govt.salary). The details are given in the following table.

Sl.No Item Including

govt.Salary(Rs.)

Excluding

govt.salary(Rs.)

1 Salary and Provident fund 6,14,69,018 16,30,548

2 Establishment 2,09,75,65 20,97,565

3 Maintenance 25,26,099 25,26,099

4 Departmental 2,27,243 2,27,243

6 Books/Journals etc 5,01,662 5,01,662

5 Equipment and construction 74,65,333 74,65,333

7 Student Welfare 74,849 74,849

8 Other Expenses 8,35,102 8,35,102

9 Grand Total 7,51,96,871 1,53,58,401

10 Number of Students 1,410 1,410

11 Unit cost of Education 53,331 10,892


26. COMPUTERIZATION OF ADMINISTRATION AND THE PROCESS OF

ADMISSIONS AND EXAMINATION RESULTS, ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES

All major administrative work related to salary, taxes and provident fund are

computerized. The admission process is made more effective with the help of

computers at various levels, such as generating lists and preparing nominal rolls. The

College adequately meets the demands that come with the computerization process at

the University level in admissions and examination systems.

Needs of the office are considered at times of procurement of computers and related

equipments. The electrification system of the office is modified to suit the needs.

Alternate power supply and peripheral support is made available. The service of

technicians too is available during office hours, as well as on-call upon emergencies.

27. INCREASE IN THE INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES

During the year 2010-11 the following facilities were created and items were

procured under various funds, towards infrastructural development at a total cost of

Rs.51,77,316

Sl.No Item / Facility Location Nos Amount (Rs.)

1 Dedicated Broadband

Internet for

Departments

All Departments 20 Only recurring

charges

2 Examination Hall Home Science Block 1 2,00,000

3 New Womens’ Hostel Hostel 2,24,064

4 Building – Golden

Jubilee Block

Chemistry Dept 1 13,15,797

5 C.E Eapen Centre for

Chemistry

Chemistry Dept 10,00,000

6 Upgradation Language

Lab

English Department 3,68,970

7 Lab Equipments Physics 5,05,935

Chemistry 2,41,373

Botany 4,37,780

Biotechnology 4,74,359

Zoology 55,416

8 Furniture Mathematics 3,53,622

Total Expenditure 51,77,316


28. TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION

The following items of equipments were procured in the period under consideration,

facilitating computerization and other technological development. A mount of

Rs.12,39,964 was spent during the year.

Sl.No Item / Facility Location No Amount (Rs.)

1 LCD Projectors Zoology 2 59,028

Physics 2 59,028

Biotechnology 2 59,028

Botany 1 27,000

Chemistry 1 27,000

2 Computers (Desktop) Biotechnology 2 46,000

Botany 3 69,000

Physics 4 92,000

Zoology 8 290,000

Mathematics 1 27,000

Sociology 1 29,900

3 Computers (Laptop) Zoology 1 31,800

Physics 1 29,900

Chemistry 1 29,900

Economics 1 29,900

English 1 29,900

Seminar Hall 1 29,900

Great Hall 1 29,900

History 1 29,900

4 Printer Physics 1 5,500

Mathematics 1 15,700

Office 4 32,400

History 1 6,300

5 Interactive Board Chemistry 1 76,990

Physics 1 76,990

Total Amount Spent 12,39,964


29. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AND TRAINING TO

TEACHERS, NON-TEACHING STAFF

Computer and internet access given to staff and students. The non-teaching staff is

given adequate training in the use of computers, both in its regular applications, as

well as specialized programmes or software involving attendance, admissions and

examinations.

30. FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS

The students of the college get financial assistance / aid from different sources such as

UGC sponsored Merit cum means scholarship, KPCR Assistance, other scholarships.

The details are given in the following table.

Sl.No Name of the Scheme No.of

Students

Total

Amount

1 Assistance under KPCR Scheme 620 12,56,303

2 Fisheries Educational Concession 5 50,745

3 Central Sector Scholarship 6 60,000

4 District Merit Scholarship 1 4,000

5 Suvarna Jubilee scholarship 7 70,000

6 Kerala State Higher Education Council Scholarship 1 12,000

7 Student Aid fund 8 6,945

8 SC/ST/OEC Fee Concession 483 21,50,236

9 UGC Merit Cum Means Scholarship 12 18,617

Total 1,143 36,28,846

In addition to the above, the college operates the noon meal scheme “Oasis” under

which noon meal is provided to the needy students.

Teachers, on the level of Departments and on individual basis, help and financially

support students under their care in situations of need.


31. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The College Alumni Association – Vidyasouhrudam – meets on 26 January of every

year. This is a moment looked forward to and cherished by the former students.

Various departments hold alumni meetings on the same day, before commencement

of the regular programme of the College Alumni.

The Alumni Association sponsors the Dr.K.R Narayanan Award for the best student

of the college every year. On 26th January 2011, the Alumni association felicitated

Miss. Ninee Mathew for having secured 2nd rank in M.A Sociology University Exam

2010.

It also honours teachers who obtain PhD and other achievements. In 2011, Dr.Susan

Varhese (Chemistry), Dr.Mini Chacko (Botany) and Dr.Tomy James (Chemistry)

were honoured.

32. ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT FROM THE PARENT-TEACHER

ASSOCIATION

Parent Teacher Association has a vibrant role in the functioning of the college. Part of

the running expenses of the College is met by the PTA. The science laboratories are

able to provide chemicals and consumables to the requirement of the students with

assistance from the PTA. The PTA also provides funds for various prizes given to

academic achievers.

During the year 2010-11 an amount of Rs.6,96,600- was contributed by the PTA. This

amount was utilized for the following purposes.

Sl.No Purposes Amount

1 College Maintenance and Development 3,70,873.00

2 Library Expenses 17,880.00

3 Student Welfare 74,849.00

4 Department Expenses 2,27,242.57

5 PTA Expenses 12,920.00

Total Expenses 7,03,764.57


33. HEALTH SERVICES

Activities organized in the level of health services help promote health consciousness

among the college community, and also acts as an extending hand of the college to the

society at large.

a. Activities within the Campus

Event Organizer Detail

Diet Counselling Dept. of Family and

Community Science

Functions during lunch break on

Wednesdays, imparting dietary

advice to staff and students.

Eye Testing Camp Dept. of Sociology,

NSS, Vasan Eye Care

Free eye check-up and awareness

about protection of the eye was

propagated through short film and

pamphlets- 15 March 2011

Blood Group

Detection and

Donation Drive

Department of

Sociology, NSS Unit

and State AIDS Control

Society

Around 180 students donated blood.

Also, about 500 students had their

blood group identified – 2 November

2010

b. Activities for the Community

The Department of Family and Community Science organized a Community Nutrition

Programme for the residents of Pallithazha ward in Kottayam, from 23 to 28

November 2010.

The primary step was to analyze the nutritional status and food patterns of the

residents, which was done through a survey taken among the households. The second

phase was an Awareness programme, held at the CMS LP School, Kottayam. This

was attended mostly by the women of the community. Skits and folk songs helped to

convey the message. A demonstration on the preparation of low cost recipes was also

conducted.


34. PERFORMANCE IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES

a. Intercollegiate Competitions

1. CRICKET:

The College Cricket team stood First in M G University South Zone

Intercollegiate Cricket Tournament, and came to the fourth position in the Inter

zone tournament.

2. SOFT BALL:

The Soft Ball team secured Second position in M G University.

3. BASE BALL:

Runner Up in the M G University Intercollegiate tournament.

b.Outstanding Performers:

The following students got selection in the M G University cricket teams:

1. Vaisakh P Kaimal ( II MA Sociology)

2. Ajimon Paul Thurai (I M Com)

3. Printu Prakash (III B A Economics)

4. Vinukumar C G (II B A Economics)

5. Suraj S (I B A Economics)

6. Vijilal K V (I B A Economics)

The following students got selection in the District Cricket team:

1. Vaisakh P Kaimal (II M A Sociology)

2. Ajimon Paul Thurai (I M Com)

3. Printu Prakash (III B A Economics)

4. Vinukumar C G (II B A Economics)

5. Suraj S (I B A Economics)

6. Vijilal K V (I B A Economics)


7. Jyothis T Jayakumar (II B A Economics)

8. Sumit K P (1 M Com)

9. Sujith K P ( II B A English)

10. Sreenath P S (I B Com)

c. Other Achievements

The college cricket team participated in the Hero Honda Cup organized by Swanton’s

Cricket Club, Ernakulam in the month of January 2011. 16 teams from all over Kerala

took part in it and our team secured the second position.

The college cricket team participated in the Aircel 20-20 cricket tournament held at

Tripunithura in the month of December 2010.

35. INCENTIVES TO OUTSTANDING SPORTSPERSONS

Promising sportsmen are welcomed to join the College, and the Quota system laid

down by the Government is strictly observed. The College uses its funds to provide

travel and food for teams who are getting trained or are participating in a competition.

Dinner meetings are arranged with the Principal as token of appreciation for the

winners.

36. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

The college won laurels through the achievements of these students this academic

year:

a. Academic Achievements

University Ranks:

Elizabeth George II Rank B Sc Botany

Aneesha M III Rank B Sc Biotechnology

Geethu SS III Rank B A Malayalam

Sruthy K S III Rank B Sc Biotechnology

Prasitha PR II Rank M Sc Applied Chemistry


Silpa Sreenivasan IV Rank M Sc Applied Chemistry

Poornima Das III Rank M Sc Food Science Management & Dietetics

Ninee M Mathews II Rank MA Sociology

Soumya R Among the top 25 at the All Kerala Talent Search

Examination

b. Other Achievements

Thara Sophy Chacko -II BA English (NCC Cadet) Participated in the Rajpath March

at New Delhi: Republic Day 2010; Participated in the Prime Minister’s Rally at New

Delhi: 28 January 2010

Neethu Sreejith, Karthika S, Sreekanth S, Sneha Mole S and Stephy P.Balan (BA

Malayalam students) participated in the editing activities of the book Namme

Naamakkiya Paithrikam (‘The Heritage that Moulded Us’),which was the project of

DC Books,leading publishers in Malayalam.

Mr. Alan Kuriakose (III BA English): The best NSS volunteer in the Mahatma

Gandhi University.

Bhagyalakshmi Vijayan (II BA English) selected as ‘highly commendable

contributor’ in the Essay Competition by Competition Success Review.

Rohini Vijayan (II BA English) received the “Thanma” scholarship instituted by

Mahatma Gandhi University.

Elizabeth George and Ritu Mariah Jacob (III UG) won prizes for intercollegiate quiz

programmes organized by CMS College, Kottayam,

Ms. Ninu Bharathan (M.Sc. Biotech. Course) was selected to participate in the

collaborative work with Miracle Green Brain Nutriments, Kudamaloor.

37. ACTIVITIES OF THE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING UNIT

The Santhwana Counseling Centre functions under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth

Samson, Dept. of English. Students who desire to open up to a trained counselor or

need guidance on areas of life find an avenue here. Counseling sessions are held in an

informal atmosphere according to the convenience of the student.


38. PLACEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED TO STUDENTS

The Career Guidance Centre of the College, coordinated by Prof. George Jacob, is

an avenue that helps the students identify career possibilities and also get practical

help in moving ahead to placement levels. The Centre organizes ‘FEEL Employable’

training and development intervention regularly for improving the skill sets of the

final year students. It also organizes recruitment drives for the benefit of the outgoing

students and maintains contact with employers to understand the positives as well as

challenges faced by the new recruits from the college.

In the year under consideration, 65 students of the college were recruited by various

firms, as detailed below:

Sl.No Recruiter No. of students

recruited

1 MRF Ltd 6

2 Infosys (Progeon/ BPO) 12

3 Infosys Technologists 7

4 Google 1

5 IDBI Bank 25

6 Frankfinn Institute 4

7 India Post 1

8 Purackal Honda 6

9 US Technologies 1

10 Muthoot Corporation 1

11 Malanadu Autoparts 1

Total 65


A Mega Job Fest was conducted on 8 and 9 January 2011, in association with

KGOA. Of the 2400 registrations from various colleges, 600 candidates qualified for

placement.

The Dept. of Family & Community Science takes initiative to impart information to

students regarding job opportunities in various hospitals.

UGC-NET Coaching: With a wider perspective of equipping the students to clear the

NET exam the college has organised coaching classes. Each Department arranges

sessions for students. Newly recruited teachers, who have fresh insights regarding the

exam, serve as facilitators.

Service Entry Coaching: The College provides coaching for various competitive

tests for employment.

Civil Service Corner: Mr. Alphonse Kannanthanam IAS inaugurated the activities of

the Civil Service Corner for the year. In the year under consideration, 400 students

took the preliminary written test, out of which 100 students were called for interview,

and 50 students were selected for training.

39. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR NON-TEACHING STAFF

Training and hands-on experience are provided for administrative and library staff

members of the College in ICT skills.

A retreat organized on 16 July 2010 was attended by all members of the non-teaching

staff. Rev. Bobby Jose Kutticadu was the resource person.

40. GOOD PRACTICES OF THE INSTITUTION

Spiritual Enrichment: The college starts its daily activities with moments of

devotion, with secular songs and prayers. Morning worship on alternate working days

in the College Chapel have the participation of members irrespective of caste or

denomination. Special devotional programmes are conducted at the beginning of the

academic year and all academic terms. Christmas Carols by the College Choir is a

regular feature. Every year, a special inspirational programme is arranged for the

outgoing Degree and Postgraduate students, with moral exhortations by teachers “to

go out into the world as worthwhile citizens”.


Diploma Program in Development Studies for Foreign Students launched by the

College is a platform for students from abroad to spend a year in India to have a

systematic understanding of the civilization and culture. This also provides an avenue

of cultural exchange between the visiting scholars and the native learners.

Vidyolsavam: A programme to promote the cultural and artistic talents of the students

of the college is conducted every year. The activities are conducted first at

Department level, and concluded with College Day Celebrations. Vidyolsavam 2010-

11 was conducted on 21 March 2011. The highlight of this was a Ganamela (concert)

by the students.

Fellowship of Retired Teachers: Inaugurated by former Principal Rev. Prof. M C

John in June 2010, the organization is a venue for former teachers to remain

connected with and share the vibrancy of the College. This year, a fellowship dinner

was arranged at the residence of Dr. R V Jose (former HoD of Economics) on 15th

August.

Meeting the Personality Gurus: The following leaders in various arenas of skill

development, personality enhancement, academics and management had interactions

with the students.

Dr. Mani Paul (HR Trainer and Consultant)

Dr. Rajan Gurukkal (Vice Chancellor, MG University)

Rev. Sr. Dolores Kannampuzha (Cancer and Aids Shelter Society -CASS)

Mr. Binu Kannanthanam (HR Trainer)

Prof. Sunney Tharappen (Director, AIM INSIGHTS HR Group, Mangalore)

Dr. Ramani Gopalakrishnan

Dr. George Samuel (Nuclear Scientist at NASA and Value Education personnel)

Dr. Tom Zachariah (HR Trainer)


Commemorative Days

Various days of significance are observed by the College, whereby students and the

community are encouraged to respect the history and culture that surround them, and

respond to challenging situations that engulf the society.

Independence Day, Republic Day, Day for the Elderly, Forest Day and International

Women’s Day are among the commemorative days observed in the College. Students

involved in a campus cleaning drive on Gandhi Jayanthi. World Hiroshima Day was

observed on August 6, on which Dr. Jacob George, Dept. of Chemistry gave a talk on

“The Causes and Consequences of Atom Bombs”.

College Staff Co-operative Society

The Staff Co-operative Society, which has both the teaching staff and ministerial staff

as members, is registered with the government, and is governed by a body elected by

and from among its members. This acts as an agency to provide financial assistance in

the form of loans and saving schemes.

Ministerial Staff

The members of the non-teaching staff receive encouragement from the institution.

Their well-being and work conditions are taken into consideration in the process of

infrastructural development or modifications in the college. An annual tour for the

ministerial staff along with their family members is financed by the College

management. The staff members are connected together through a welfare

association, which organizes get-togethers and cultural activities and also gives prizes

to children of its members, in honour of their academic achievements.

Field Trips and Lab Visits

Science Departments organize field trips and lab visits in connection with their areas

of study.

Institutions Functioning in the Campus

The campus houses various wings of the Mahatma Gandhi University such as the

University Study Centre, Zonal Valuation Camp and the Off Campus Centre. People-

support points such as the Kottayam North post office, a branch of the State Bank of


Travancore and ATM counters are located within the campus. The college also

provides facilities to conduct coaching classes as well as exams for CA aspirants. The

institution is a venue for GATE examinations and the entrance test for the Christian

Medical College, Vellore. The Indira Gandhi National Open University has a unit

functioning in the campus. Corporate agencies and recruiters use the campus

facilities to conduct selection drives.

Catering to the Community

The College is venue of social gatherings such as the annual meetings of the

Kottayam chapter of the Y’s Men’s International and Senior Citizen’s Forum,

monthly meetings of the Spirituality, Life and Mental Health Movement (SAMM).

The renowned choral singers – the Kottayam Mixed Voices – use the facilities for

rehearsals. The sylvan setting of the campus provides a safe and secure walking space

for many in the town.

Activities of the NSS

The National Service Scheme of the College conducts ‘Meal a Week programme’ on

all Thursdays, in collaboration with Aashraya Counseling and Guidance Centre,

Gandhinagar, Kottayam.

The following awareness programmes were conducted by the National Service

Society:

Street Drama as part of Clean Kottayam Programme of the Municipality – 10 Oct.

2010

AIDS Awareness Rally – 1 December 2010

AIDS Awareness Street Play (at various points of Kottayam Municipality) –1 Dec.

2010

Youth Against Crime Rally - 28 December 2010

Plastic Free Campaign Rally – 29 December 2010

Plastic Free Campaign Street Play – 30 December 2010


The College served as venue for the annual painting competition for school children

on Gandhi Jayanthi.

A Leadership Workshop led by Mr. Tom Zacharia, HR Trainer, was organised on 20

November 2010, in collaboration with DC Books. 60 students attended this.

FOCCUS is the Fraternity of CMS College Staff, aiming to foster fellowship among

teachers. Family get-together on Onam, Christmas, and annual tour were the

highlights of the year. It also arranges the farewell meetings in honour of the retiring

teachers.

Ushus (The association of lady teachers of CMS College) is functioning as a dynamic

fellowship in the campus. It fosters friendship among all members including retired

teachers through monthly meetings and celebrations. Financial aid is provided to

charitable organizations and needy students of the college.

During the year under consideration, an interaction on best agricultural practices was

conducted. Mr. John Mammachen (former member of ministerial staff) and winner of

the Best Farmers Award was the resource person.

A talk on “Palliative Care” was given by Dr. Anju John on 18 November.

Jyothis is a forum for the girl students for self expression and skill development.

In the academic year, it organized a counselling session “Problems of Adolescence”

- for girl students and mothers. 22 October, with Mrs. Mereen Punnan, Consultant

psychologist, Karippal Hospital, Kottayam as Resource person. A Street Play was

organized with focus on atrocities towards woman, with themes ranging from the

Mahabharata, Sati, alcoholism, dowry and attacks while on travel.

Women’s Studies Centre of the College promotes gender sensitization and

empowerment programmes for girl students and lady teachers. Better Tomorrow is a

training programme conducted every year, for the benefit of outgoing girl students.

Areas of focus include home management, legal right awareness and medical

counseling. This academic year, the Centre took initiative to develop driving skills

among lady teachers.


Dept. of Botany: Srishti –the add on course of the Department, helps promote

creativity and entrepreneurship skills. An exhibition cum sale of hand crafted cards

and gifts is organized from time to time by A talk on Studies and Career abroad was

organised on 25 February 2011.

The Department of Commerce places thrust on Job Oriented Dissertations, through

which dissertation topics which are conducive in augmenting the employability of the

students are assigned.

The Dept. of Family & Community Science organises internship for students in

Dietetics at Pushpagiri Hospital,Thiruvalla and Amala Hospital, Thrissur. Hotel

internship is done at Pearl Regency,Kottayam. The Department brings out an in-house

publication The Meridian, highlighting the activities of the academic year as well as

articles from students and teachers.

Food Fest: A three day food fest was conducted for the students and teachers in the

college. Chinese, Kerala and North Indian cuisines were the attraction of the food fest.

Other good practices of the Department include: Debate on Diet and Exercise for

managing obesity; demonstration class on simple jewellery making; demonstration

class on glass etching, Macramé, quilling and paper bag making; competitions such as

(i). Recipe contest for MSc. Students on the preparation of dishes using locally grown

and available low cost recipes, and (ii). Salad arrangement contest using locally

grown and available fruits and vegetables.

Presentation of Kathakali ‘Nalacharitham’ was held under the aegis of the Dept. of

Malayalam on 14th

August 2010. FACT Mohanan, Kalamandalam Pradeep,

Kalakendram Muraleedharan Namboothiri and Kalanilayam Rajeevan were the

performers.

The Dept. of Physics is a Nodal Centre of the Value Virtual Lab Program of the

MHRD

Log book was introduced in the computer and laser lab.


Students of the Dept. of Sociology, with the encouragement of teachers, have taken

initiative to participate and present papers in various seminars within and outside the

college. Details of attendance and participation are as follows:

1.37th All Kerala Sociological Conference held at Farook College was attended

by 17 students and three faculty members.

2. 10th December was celebrated as Human Rights day. All students participated

in the One Day State Level Seminar organized by the Human Rights Protection

Council, Kerala.

3. Two Day Workshop in Methodology was organized by St. Thomas College,

Pala on 20th and 21st December 2010, under the auspicious of Kerala State

Higher Education Council. Two faculty members and 1st M.A students attended

the class.

4. A one day Seminar on ‘Genetically Modified Seeds - their social implication’

was conducted by the department in collaboration with Department of Botany. All

students participated in the Seminar in C.M.S College Kottayam on 7th January

2011.

5. A two day National seminar on Gender and Development was conducted by

School of Gandhian Thought, MG University, Kottayam on 15 and 16 March

2011. All students participated in the Seminar

6. A seminar on Awareness on Brain was conducted by Zoology Department,

CMS College; on 17th March 2011. All students participated in the Seminar.

7. On 4 October a motivational talk for aspirants of civil service examination was

organized and Alphonse Kannnanthanam (IAS resigned, MLA) was the guest

speaker.

Gardening: Students and teachers were involved in planting saplings of hibiscus,

jasmine, femuna, pepper, tulsi and other variety plants. It was a pleasant experience to

involve in maintaining and making the garden more attractive.

Magazine: The Department of Sociology released their magazine by the name

“SOCIUS” for the year 2010-’11.The magazine has proved to be an excellent


platform for exploring and discovering the extraordinary abilities of the teachers and

students.

World Environment Day was observed on 5 June. A large floral garland was put on

the oldest tree in our college premise by Dr. Asha Mathew, Head of the Dept.

Students and teachers planted saplings in the college premises.

On January 26, 2011 Republic Day was observed in our campus, our students cleaned

the departmental premises.

Dr. Asha Mathew and Amrutha Rinu Abraham serve as President and Secretary

respectively of USHUS -The association of lady teachers of CMS College.

World Ozone Day Observation was held on 16 September 2010, with a talk on

“Protection of Ozone Level” by Dr. Miriam Mathew, former lecturer Shivaji

University, Kolhapur.

Dept. of English:

National Literary Fest: Rev. Arthur Bagshaw Memorial National Literary Festival 24

February 2011

Golden Jubilee celebrations of the PG Department, launched in the previous year, was

carried on this year with various activities, culminating in the Valedictory Function on

30th

March, 2011, with Dr. Rajan Gurukkal (Vice Chancellor, M G University) and

Rt. Rev. Thomas K. Oommen (Manager of the College) as Chief Guests. A Souvenir

of the Jubilee was released on the occasion.

Dept. of Mathematics:

All Kerala Inter Collegiate Mathematics Quiz Competition, for Prof. Santhakumari

Issac Memorial endowment Cash Prize was conducted on 7 December 2010, with Dr.

Sunil C Mathew as Quiz Master.

41. LINKAGES DEVELOPED WITH NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL,

ACADEMIC/RESEARCH BODIES

a. Linkages with International Academic Bodies:


Linkages with universities by various departments of the colleges are utilized for

exchange of intellectual and scientific input as well as collaborative studies. Currently

the institution maintains links with international bodies listed below:

International Institution Link maintained by

Toyo University, Japan Depts. of Physics, Botany

Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain Dept. of Mathematics

(Dr. Varghese C Joshua) Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus.

Greenwich University, UK Dept. of Botany

(Dr. K V George)

b.National Linkages

Aims Insight and CLHRD – management collaboration in HR; HR training partner

Deemed University of Kala Academy, Trissur: College serves as subcentre of the

Academy, for Studies in Sangeetha Kala (Music).

Academic Agencies in the State

Mathematics Department and Indian Institute of Science and Technology,

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India: with Dr. T.G.Deepak, Assistant Professor

Physics Department and School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi

University, Kottayam: Micro hardness studies, spectroscopic analyses, impedance

analyses.

Physics Department and Rubber Board, Kottayam: Study of Mechanical properties

and impedance analysis, conductivity studies and other analyses of ceramics and

composite materials

Botany Department and Environmental Science Department of M.G.University,

Kottayam, Kerala: Waste management (Vermicomposting, Effective microbial

technology and thin film applications), Carbon sequestration, Global warming and

Pollution, abatement strategies.


Botany Department and TIES, Kottayam (Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences):

Annual workshops focusing first semester undergraduate students are conducted to

provide orientation on research methodology and project preparation.

c.Linkage with Industrial Sector

Botany Department and Miracle Green Herbal Nutriments & Exporters private

Limited, Kuravilagad, Kottayam: Dr. Mini Chacko is their consultant Botanist in

association with production of brain supplement Green Bliss Soft gel capsules.

d.Cultural and Social Linkages

The College has entered in a partnership with the Presbyterian Church, USA, and

serves as the hub of Diploma Program in Development Studies for Foreign Students.

The Department of English maintains association with various TV Channels like

Asianet, Surya, Amritha, Kairali, and Indiavision; advertising Agencies like Jelita;

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation; online publishers like manoramaonline

etc for on the-job training and for placement later, especially for the students of B.A

Communicative English.

Dr. Asha Mathew, Sociology offers her services as member of the Spirituality, Life

and Mental Health Movement (Charitable Society Reg.No.K27/09) organized to

promote inter religious harmony and to assist children, youth, teachers and senior

citizens to lead a purposeful life.

42. ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE AQAR OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR

All the seven points planned for the academic year 2010-’11, as documented in the

AQAR of 2009-’10, were realized to a great extent. Transition to the Semester system

was hassle-free. Along with the existing internet facilities, all Departments were given

an additional supply of BSNL Internet connectivity. Infrastructural facilities were

improved.

43. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION THE INSTITUTION WISHES

TO ADD

The gradual change in the process of admission, whereby a student has to apply to the

University and not to individual colleges, was a demonstration of how much

preference is given to CMS College. This system, currently employed for

postgraduate admisssions, will soon be implemented for undergraduate programmes

as well.


SECTION C OUTCOMES ACHIEVED BY THE END OF THE YEAR

At the end of the academic year, the College showed improvement in these levels:

1. Improvement in the academic quality, demonstrated mainly through the

number of ranks in University level exams.

2. Commendable achievement in the area of sports.

3. Development in the area of infrastructure.


SECTION D PLANS OF THE HEI FOR THE NEXT YEAR

The College plans to give thrust to the following areas in the next academic year:

1. Improvement in the system of conduct of examinations, both internal and

external.

2. Added involvement of teachers in planning and development of the College.

3. Infrastructural development, with relocation of classrooms, bringing all

members of the student community closer to the hub. A special emphasis will

be to house the Departments of Commerce and Sociology in buildings within

the main campus.

4. The ladies’ hostel, currently under construction, is to be completed.

5. An increase in the number of smart classrooms

6. Proposals to be submitted by more Science departments seeking FIST

assistance

7. Modification of the out-door stadium

8. Submit proposal to the UGC for sanction of funds to establish an indoor

stadium

Name & Signature of the

Coordinator, IQAC

Name & Signature of the

Chairperson, IQAC


APPENDIX I

Faculty Involvement in University Academic Bodies

Departments Names of Faculty Members with Positions Held

English Prof. Susan Varghese, Chairperson, Semester IV MA English

Language & Literature

Dr. Sobhana Kurien: Member, Viva Board, (PG),

Member, UG Board of Studies, English

Malayalam Dr. Babu Cherian – Member, UG Board of Studies, Malayalam

Hindi Dr. C Rema Devi – Member, UG Board of Studies, Hindi

Mathematics Prof. Abraham K Samuel – Member, UG Board of Studies,

Mathematics

Statistics Dr. Merry Eapen – Member, UG Board of Studies, Statistics

Physics Dr. Rajagopal P – Member, PG Board, Physics

Prof. A S Varghese – Member, UG Board of Studies, Physics

Dr. Jayakumari Issac – Member, UG Board of Studies, Computer

Sciences

Botany Dr. K V George – Member, PG Board of Studies, Botany

Zoology Dr. Alice Thomas – Member, University Academic Council

Dr. Abraham Samuel K – Member, UG Board of Studies,

Zoology; Member, PG Board of Studies, Zoology

Family

&Community

Science

Dr. Miriam Mani – Member, Academic Council, Home Science,

Member, Core Committee in UG Restructuring

Economics Prof. George V Kallarackal, Chairman, UG Board of Studies,

Economics

Commerce Dr. Jacob Thomas- Member, UG Board of Studies, Commerce

Dr. Roy Sam Daniel- Member, UG Board of Studies, BBA

Sociology Dr. Asha Mathew- Member, PG Board of Studies, Sociology

Member, UG Board of Studies, Sociology

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