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Page 1: Annual Quality Assurance Report of the IQAC: 2009- ˇ10 CMS

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Annual Quality Assurance

Report of the IQAC: 2009-’10

CMS College

Kottayam, Kerala – 686001Phone: 0481-2566002

Fax: 0481- 2565002

Email: [email protected]

IQAC Email [email protected]

Website: cmscollege.ac.in

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Table of 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 ........................... 5

5. Examination reforms implemented .................................... 6

6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc. ................. 6

7. Initiative towards faculty development

programme.................................................................................... 7

8. Total number of seminars/workshops

conducted..................................................................................12

9. Research projects..............................................................17

10. Patents generated, if any................................................22

11. New collaborative research programmes................22

12. Research grants received from various

agencies ......................................................................................23

13. Details of research scholars ......................................24

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact

factor..........................................................................................26

15. Honors/Awards to the faculty: National and

International.............................................................................30

16. Internal resources generated .....................................31

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17. Details of departments getting assistance/

recognition under SAP, COSIST, (ASSIST)/DST,

FIST, and other programmes .................................................32

18. Community services ..........................................................32

19. Teachers and officers newly recruited ....................34

20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio ..........................34

21. Improvements in the library services ..........................34

22. New books/journals subscribed and their

value.............................................................................................34

23. Courses in which student assessment of

teachers is introduced and the action taken on

student feedback .....................................................................36

24. Feedback from stakeholders........................................37

25. Unit cost of education ....................................................37

26. Computerization of administration and the

process of admissions and examination results,

issue of certificates ...............................................................38

27. Increase in the infrastructural facilities.................38

28. Technology upgradation................................................40

29. Computer and internet access and training to

teachers, non-teaching staff ...............................................41

30. Financial aid to students................................................41

31. Activities and support from the Alumni

Association ................................................................................42

32. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher

Association ................................................................................42

33. Health services..................................................................42

34. Performance in sports activities .................................43

35. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons................43

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36. Student achievements and awards ..............................44

37. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit.....45

38. Placement services provided to students.................46

39. Development programmes for non-teaching

staff.............................................................................................47

40. Good practices of the institution................................47

41. Linkages developed with National/

International, academic/research bodies .......................52

42. Action Taken Report on the AQAR of the

previous year .............................................................................53

43. Any other relevant information the institution

wishes to add. ............................................................................53

APPENDIX I: Members of Faculty serving on various Bodies of

Mahatma Gandhi University...............................................................56

APPENDIX II: Expenditure Accounts for the Academic Year 2009-

10....................................................................................................58

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Section A

Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the

beginning of the year towards quality enhancement

The introduction of the Choice Based Credit Semester System (CBCSS) by the

Mahatma Gandhi University propelled its affiliated colleges towards orienting

students, faculty and ministerial staff in the direction of internalizing the system.

Therefore, the main aim of the IQAC for the academic year was to adopt new

teaching - learning and evaluation practices that would facilitate a gradual switch over

from the annual to the CBCSS. Accordingly, it was planned-

1. To encourage teachers to participate in orientation workshops organized by the

University

2. To conduct an orientation programme for all the teachers under the leadership

of Prof. A.S. Varghese, Head, Department of Physics, CMS College, who was

a key proponent of the CBCSS at the University level

3. To persuade the ministerial staff to attend orientation sessions arranged by the

M.G. University and Government Departments.

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Section B:

1 Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of

the institution

The vision of the institution is embodied in its motto “Thy Word is Truth”. The main

objective of the institution is to impart liberal education without any discrimination.

The activities of the academic year that reflect the institutional goals are as follows:

1. Faculty members took up key positions at the University level, during the

course of redesigning the undergraduate curriculum and its periodic review

based on real time needs.

2. Students were oriented and guided well in the direction of career

opportunities.

3. In view of their holistic development, students were exposed to counseling and

value based education through tutorials, personality development sessions and

the services of in-house counselor. The chapel within the campus is open for

devotions and silent meditation.

2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG)

During the year under review no new academic programmes were initiated

3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction

Curriculum is provided and updated by parent University (Mahatma Gandhi

University, Kottayam, Kerala.) Faculty members use Information and Communication

Technology integrated teaching methods as well as modern audio-visual methods for

curricular transactions.

2009 –’10 is the implementation year of the Choice based Course Credit Semester

System (CBCSS), as per directive of the University. Mahatma Gandhi University

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made use of the services and expertise of many teachers of CMS College holding key

positions in various University Boards. (The details are given in Appendix I)

Specific Involvement in the Restructuring Process

The restructuring process of a major number of Undergraduate programs in the Arts,

Science and Commerce streams of the Mahatma Gandhi University was with the

active participation of the teachers from this college. The involvement of the

institution and teachers can be seen at four levels:

Piloting

In 1998, the Department of Malayalam designed and launched, with the approval of

the University, the Model II – Malayalam Language and Literature course for

Undergraduates. With its features of being module based, semester structured and IT

oriented, it served as the sole model within the University for initiating the

restructured programmes.

Resource Personnel

Prof. A S Varghese (Dept. of Physics) was a person with key involvement in the

restructuring process. His contributions include levels such as:

Member of the Senate of M.G. University from -2005-- to ----2010

Moderator in the State level Workshop on Restructuring Undergraduate Programme,

University of Kannur.

Resource Person, Choice Based Course Credit Semester System, State Higher

Education Council, Govt. of Kerala

Resource Person, Choice Based Course- Credit Semester System for Universities in

Kerala

Resource Person for five day workshops of all Board of Studies on Restructuring

Curriculum of Degree Courses, Mahatma Gandhi University

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Dr. K V George (Dept. of Botany) was in-charge of designing the curriculum and

syllabus for the Botany-Biotechnology Double Main program.

Dr. Abraham Samuel K (Dept. of Zoology) undertook the responsibility of

preparing the syllabi for three papers in the restructured programme: General

Methodology and Perspectives; Biodiversity in modern Systematics; and

Environmental Biology, Toxicology and Disaster Management.

Dr. Miriam Mani (Dept. of Family and Community Science) was member of Core

Committee for restructuring the syllabus of Family and Community Science at the B

Sc CBCSS level, and designed syllabi for two papers – Dynamics of Extension; and

Mass Communication and Journalism.

Dr. Asha Mathew and Prof. Amrutha Rinu Abraham jointly prepared the syllabi

of the papers Sociology of Crime & Sociology of Tourism.

Prof. I Mary prepared the syllabi for the paper Social Anthropology for CBCSS B.A

Sociology.

Dr. Tomy Mathew (Dept. of Commerce) designed the syllabi for Information

Technology for Business and E- Commerce for B.Com

Dr. Roy Sam Daniel (Dept. of Commerce) gave shape to the syllabi for Business

Ethics for BBA.

Participation in Programmes

Faculty members participated in several workshops organised by the mahatma Gandhi

University in connection with restructuring of the undergraduate courses under the

CBCSS during the period under review. The details of participation in the faculty

members in these workshops are given below

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Event Date Participants DisciplineFive Day Workshop –Restructuring UGCurriculum

14, 15, 20 - 22May 2009

Dr. Sobhana Kurien EnglishProf. Rebecca MathewDr. Remadevi C HindiProf. Sindhu Thomas MathematicsProf. Mathew CMathew

Electronics

Prof. A S Varghese PhysicsDr. Jayakumari Isac Computer

Science andApplications

Prof. Susan Abraham ChemistryDr. K V George BotanyDr. Mini ChackoProf. Annie T JohnDr. Abraham Samuel K ZoologyProf. I Mary SociologyDr. Asha MathewProf. Amrutha RinuAbraham

Workshop on RestructuringUndergraduate Educationand Learning (by HigherEducation Council,Thiruvananthapuram)

10 June 2009 Dr. Miriam Mani Family &CommunityScience

UG CurriculumRestructuring Workshop(MG University)

18 June 2009 Dr, Miriam Mani Family &CommunityScience

UG CurriculumRestructuring Workshop(MG University)

7 , 8 July 2009 Dr. Anooja Thomas Family &CommunityScience

Attendance in Workshop

A workshop on “Restructuring of Undergraduate Courses into Semester and Credit

System was conducted on 10 June 2009 for all teachers of the college. Prof. A S

Varghese, Dept. of Physics, led the sessions.

4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started

The Departments of Zoology, Botany and Chemistry initiated a Certificate course in

Apiculture, aiming at developing the same as an Add-On programme for

undergraduate students.

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5. Examination reforms implemented

Mahatma Gandhi University conducts semester-end and year-end examinations;

examination reforms are also made by the University from time to time. In the

college, model examinations were conducted in the same pattern as that of university

examinations in order to familiarize the students with the exam pattern.

Grading system was successfully implemented for First year Undergraduate

programs. Tests for internal evaluation are conducted in a totally decentralized

method. Question setting, printing, invigilation and evaluation are all carried out by

the Departments concerned.

The Department of Botany implemented a system of Quick Review and Surprise

Tests as part of internal assessment. This was proven successful in improving the

level of student alertness in classroom learning, as a technique of formative

evaluation.

6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc.

Every post-graduate Department conducts coaching for NET / GATE. 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 are offered in-

house training free of cost, aiming at NET, SLET, GATE and JEST exams. The

following table highlights the results achieved during the year under consideration.

Name of Student Department Exams Qualified/ Current Status

Rajitha K.V Physics GATE- doing Ph.D at IIT, Guwahati

Sindhu R Physics GATE- doing Ph.D at IIT, Mandi

Anna Varghese Physics GATE- doing Ph.D at IIT, Mandi

Dhanya N Murali Physics GATE- doing Ph.D at IIT, Madras

Sony Varghese Physics GATE- doing Ph.D at IIT, Madras

Sona John Physics GATE- doing Ph.D at JNCASR,

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Bangalore

Ambarish Kumar Physics GATE- doing M.Tech at IIT, Delhi

Jagadeesh K.S Physics GATE

Anupalal Physics GATE

Rahul M Ongungal Chemistry JRF, NET- Research Fellow at TheNational Institute forInterdisciplinary Science and Technology

Renjith B Chemistry GATE - Research Fellow at IIT Guwahati

Mithra Das Zoology NET

Sreejith Thankappan Sociology NET, JRF

Aparna V Commerce JRF- NET – pursuing Ph D at M GUniversity

Jeswin Jose Commerce NET – employed in a nationalized bank

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme

Faculty Development Program by the College

In connection with the implementation of the CBCSS system, a one day workshop

was conducted for the entire faculty of the college, to familiarize them with the

aspects of the new system.

The College encourages faculty members to attend seminars and conferences and they

are given duty leave for attending FDPs as per the Government and University

regulations.

The Dept. of English assisted the Board of Studies in English to organize an

Orientation Programme for English Teachers in association with the Cambridge

University Publishers for two days (3rd and 4th August 2009).

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Participation, Paper Presentation and Resource Involvement

Name of theTeacher

Department Details of Involvement

Dr.ElizabethSamson

English Paper Presentation – Regression in Counselling –Three Day Training Programme in PracticalHypnotherapy: 13 November 2009, organized byHumanist Centre, Kozhikode.

Dr. SobhanaKurien

English Associate Trainer in UGC sponsored SAMWorkshop on Capacity Building of WomenManagers in Higher Education: University ofCalicut – 7 May 2009Paper Presentation – The Ecospiritual Sermons ofAlice Walker – IV International Conference ofOSLE on “Ecology: Texts and Contexts” – NationalCollege, Tiruchirappally – 25, 26 September 2009

Prof. CinnyRachelMathew

English Guest Faculty for Linguistics and CommunicationSkills – Centre for English Language andCommunication Studies, Mahatma GandhiUniversity

Dr. BabuCherian

Malayalam Paper Presentation – “Bible Translation: KingJames Version and Bailey Bible – A Study”:National Seminar by Central University, Kannur.

Dr.JayakumariIsac

Physics Resource Person for National Seminar on CSG atDhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts &Science for Women, Perambalur, Tamilnadu - 28th

February 2009.Dr. JacobGeorge

Chemistry Paper presentation at the Seminar on ComputationChemistry, organised by Baselious College, January2010

Dr. MiriamMani

Family andCommunityScience

Subject Expert in Staff Selection Committee at St.Teresa’s College, ErnakulamMember in the panel of jury for selecting‘pachakarani’ (the best lady cook) in the contest byVanitha fortnightly.

Dr. AnoojaThomas

Family andCommunityScience

Forty Second National Conference of IndianDietetic Association, held at Chatrapati ShahujiMaharaj Medical University, Lucknow; 12- 13December 2009: Paper Presentation- Food Safety Knowledge of

Housewives (25 – 65 years) of PoonjarPanchayat and the Impact of Nutrition Education

Chairperson of Sagarmal Goenka Award Section Chairperson of Practicing Dietitian Award

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SectionPaper Presentation at the International Conference ofNutrition- Bagkok, Thailand. 4-9 October 2009:Effectiveness Of Daily Iron Supplementation And

Energy Rich Pregame Bar On Selected AdolescentSports StudentsPaper Presentations at the 41st National Conference of theNational Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. 20- 21 November2009:

o Nutritional Profile and Effect of Folic AcidSupplementation on Pregnant Women

o Levels of Glycemic Control in Type I DiabetesPatients- Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian

o Effect of Cinnamon Supplimentation on BloodGlucose and Lipid Levels in Gestational DiabetesMellitus

Speaker at World Nutrition Day, at DistrictHospital, Kottayam. 9 September 2009

Prof. I Mary Sociology Resource Person in Orientation Programme forHigher Secondary Teachers: 21 Nov 2009.Resource Person in the Armed Reserve PoliceTraining Camp; 22 January 2010

Dr. AshaMathew

Sociology Subject Expert of Doctoral Committee for selectionof research scholars.Paper Presentation on Stigmatizing Attitudetowards People with Behavioral Disorders- AllKerala Sociological Conference, Loyola College ofSocial Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram: 20 – 22November 2009Question Paper setter – B A SociologyExamination, University of Calicut

Prof.AmruthaRinuAbraham

Sociology Paper Presentation on Social Exclusion and Role ofEducational System- All Kerala SociologicalConference, Loyola College of Social Sciences,Thiruvananthapuram: 20 – 22 November 2009

Dr. TomyMathew

Commerce Resource Person at Mahatma Gandhi University forUGC examinationResource person for sessions on New Dimensionsin banking – Government College, KattapanaResource person – Higher Secondary TeachersTraining Programme, Tiruvalla

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Orientation/ Refresher Courses attended by Teachers of the College

Name of theTeacher

Department Course Details

Dr. P J Chacko Hindi UGC sponsored Refresher Course in HindiAcademic Staff College, Thiruvananthapuram

Dr. MiniChacko

Botany UGC sponsored Refresher Course in MarineBiology, Biotechnology and BiochemistryCochin University of Science and TechnologyDr. Hari N

Dr. AnoojaThomas

Family andCommunity Science

UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Life SciencesUniversity of Madras

Attendance in Seminars/ Workshops

Name of theTeacher

Department Event Details

Prof. SusanVarghese

English UGC sponsored SAM Workshop on CapacityBuilding of Women Managers in HigherEducation organized by Centre for Women’sStudies in C. M. S College: 17 – 21 Feb 2009.

Prof. RebeccaMathew

State Level Orientation for College Teachers onInformatic Skills conducted jointly by theInstitute of Human Resource Development andthe Kerala State Higher Education Council (17 –21 August, 2009).Workshop on English Language Teaching:Mahatma Gandhi University. 3, 4 August 2009

Prof. CinnyRachel Mathew

English State Level Orientation for College Teachers onInformatic Skills conducted jointly by theInstitute of Human Resource Development andthe Kerala State Higher Education Council at theTechnical Higher Secondary School, Kaloor,Ernakulam (26 – 30 October, 2009).

Prof. SajammaP. Mathew History

UGC sponsored SAM Workshop on CapacityBuilding of Women Managers in HigherEducation

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Dr.Merry Eapen Statistics “New Trends in Applied Statistical Methodologywith special emphasis on Time Series Analysis”Seminar and Annual Conference – KeralaStatistical Association, conducted by the PostGraduate and Research Department of Statistics,Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha – 25 – 27February 2010

Dr.SeethalakshmiAmmal

Physics UGC sponsored workshop on Capacity Buildingof Women Managers in Higher Education

Dr. RachelMathew Chemistry

UGC sponsored SAM Workshop on CapacityBuilding of Women Managers in HigherEducation

Dr.Mini Chacko Botany UGC sponsored SAM workshop on CapacityBuilding of Women Managers in HigherEducation

Dr. MiriamMani

Family andCommunityScience

National Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture –CMS College, Kottayam, 15, 16 January, 2010

Dr. AnoojaThomas

Family andCommunityScience

41st National Conference of the National Instituteof Nutrition, Hyderabad. 20- 21 November 2009

42nd Annual National Conference of the IndianDietetic Association. CSM Medical University,Lucknow, 12 – 13 December 2009Pre Conference Workshop of the NationalInstitute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. 19 November2009Pre Conference Workshop of the Annual NationalConference of the Indian Dietetic Association.CSM Medical University, Lucknow, 11December 2009

Dr. AshaMathew

Sociology U.G.C Sponsored Workshop on CapacityBuilding of Women Managers in HigherEducation organized by Centre for Women’sStudies in C. M. S College: 17 – 21 Feb 2009.

Prof. AmruthaRinu Abraham

Sociology One day workshop on Capacity Building andEnhancement Initiatives on Research Projects - 2April 2009, Mahatma Gandhi University.Workshop on Capacity Building in HumanDevelopment in Higher Education, organized bySchool of Social Sciences, Mahatma GandhiUniversity, Kottayam. 7 -11 July 2009.

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8. Total number of seminars/workshops conducted

Frequency of seminars and workshops, both subject-specific and of a general nature,

was a feature of the academic year. Resource personnel include teachers of the college

and experts from outside.

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Details of Seminars/ Workshops Conducted

OrganizingDepartment

Programme Topic/ Title Resource Persons Date/Duration

Collaborating/Funding/SponsoringAgency

English

Golden Jubilee celebrationof the PG Dept.

Inauguration Dr. Cyriac Thomas 29 Oct, 2009

Frances Collins MemorialLecture Diotima’s

Daughter: AGynocriticalReading onWomen’sCreativity

Dr.M.D.Radhika,HOD of English,Women’s College,Calicut.

6thNov.2009

Chemistry Seminar RubberTechnology

Dr. K T Mani,Deputy Director,Rubber ResearchInstitute of India

4 November2009

Orientation Books for YoungPeople

Prof. S Sivadas 28 January2009

Workshop ChemicalComputation withGuassian

Dr. T K Manoj,IIITMK,Thiruvananthapuram

Seminar SustainableAgriculture

UniversityGrantsCommission

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Botany Seminar Techniques ofPlant Preservation

Ms. Smitha S,Research Scholar,Dept. of Botany,CMS College,Kottayam.

27 July 2009 Srishti (Add oncourse, Dept.of Botany)

Seminar Importance ofRoyal BotanicGarden, Kew inTaxonomic Work

Dr. V P Prasad,Indian LiasonOfficer, RoyalBotanical Garden,Kew

21 August2009

Sponsors:Srishti (Add oncourse, Dept.of Botany)

Seminar, Paper / PosterPresentation

Fingerprints 2009All KeralaIntercollegiatePaper PresentationCompetition forPG students

Dr. Laiju Sam,Department ofBiotechnology,Marthoma College,Thiruvalla

23 September2009

Sponsors:V.Publishers,Kottayam,;State Bank ofTravancore,Kottayam; G-TechComputers,Kottayam

Seminar EM Technology:Essential microbesin wasteManagement

Dr. Lucas Dingel,Auroville Ashram,Pondicherry

12 January2010

Incollaborationwith CherianAshramam,Kottayam

Zoology,Chemistry, Botany

National Seminar SustainableAgriculture

Dr. V.S.Vijayan,Chairman,Biodiversity Board,Kerala

15, 16 January2010

UniversityGrantsCommission(Funding)

Zoology Seminar The rights andresponsibilities of

Dr. V.S.Vijayan,Chairman,

15 February2010

VechoorConservation

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farmers Biodiversity Board,Kerala

Trust(Collaborating)

Family &CommunityScience

Seminar Purpose ofEducation

Rev. KuruvillaGeorge, Treasurer,Diocese of MadhyaKerala

26 June 2009

Seminar Positive Thinkingand EffectiveMethods ofStudying

Prof. P C Varghese 28 August2009

Golden Jubilee Seminar NutritionalTherapy ingastrointestinaldisorders withspecial referenceto Indian context

Dr.JoseJoseph,Head.Dept.of CommunityMedicine,MedicalCollege,Kottayam

12 November2009

Parent TeacherAssociation

Nutrition Therapyin gastrointestinaldisorders withspecial emphasison probiotics andpre-biotics

Dr.Leena Saju, DietConsultant andNutritionist,KIMSHospital,Trivandrum

12 November2009

Sociology Interdepartmental Seminar AIDS Awareness Sister Dolorus,founder member ofCancer and AIDSShelter Society

14 September2009

Intercollegiate seminar ReflexiveMethodology-Insights into“Pierre Bourdieu

Dr. Rajan Gurukkal,Vice Chancellor,Mahatma GandhiUniversity

30 October2009

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Interdepartmental Workshopfor PG Students ofHumanities

ResearchMethology: Thruston ProjectDissertation

Dr.Radhika, memberof Faculty, School ofSocial Sciences

November2009

National ServiceScheme

National Seminar Community HealthProgrammes

Dr. Jimmy AJohnson

22 August2009

Botany Filcy T Baby MemorialQuiz

All KeralaIntercollegiateBotanical Quiz

Dr. Mini Chacko(Quiz Master)

22 October2009

Family &Community

Science

National Recipe Contest Event aimed atpreparing low costrecipe for SchoolLunch Programme

Dr. Anooja Thomas 22 September2009

DST India(sponsors)

Women’s Studies

Centre

Regional SAM Workshop Capacity Building

of Women

Managers in Higher

Education

Dr. Jaya Indireesan

Dr. K.G. Uma,17-21 Feb,2009

UGC

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9. Research projects

a) Ongoing

MAJOR PROJECTS - UGC

INVESTIGATOR DEPARTMENT PROJECT TITLE

Dr. JayakumariIsac

Physics Designing Different Material Combinations of CeramicPolymer Composites for Different TechnologicalApplications

Dr. K V George Botany Studies on Riverine Flora of Pamba River Basin

MINOR PROJECTS - UGC

INVESTIGATOR DEPARTMENT PROJECT TITLE

Dr. BabuCherian

Malayalam Beginning of Book Publication in Malayalam

Dr. P J Chacko Hindi Implementation of Official Language Hindi inCentral Government Offices and Banks in Kerala- ASurvey and Study

Prof K CMathew

Chemistry Distribution of Trace Metals and Nutrients inRiverine, Estuarine and Adjoining Coastal Waters ofRiver Periyar and Arabian Sea

Dr. MiriamMani

Family andCommunity Science

Lacto Fermentation of Vegetables

b) Completed

MAJOR PROJECTS - UGC

INVESTIGATOR DEPARTMENT PROJECT TITLE

Dr.AnoojaThomas

Family and CommunityScience

Effect of Iron on folic acid profile of pregnantwomen(20-39yrs)

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MINOR PROJECTS – UGC

INVESTIGATOR DEPARTMENT PROJECT TITLE

Dr. K.V. George Botany Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical and Pharmacognosticstudies on Premna serratifoliaL

Dr. TomyMathew

Commerce WTO and its impact on SSI Sector in Kerala

Collaborative Research and Study

Area of Study Status Interdepartmental CollaboratingAgencies

Assessment andConsumption ofProcessed and Nonprocessed Foods in India

Ongoing Family andCommunity Science

National Institute ofNutrition, Hyderabad

Biological crystals Research –Ongoing

Physics, Botany,Zoology

Polymer compositematerials, ceramiccomposite materials,ceramic polymercomposite materials

Research –Ongoing

Physics School of ChemicalScience, MahatmaGandhi University,Kottayam

Ceramic Materials Research –Ongoing

Physics RRL, Trivandrum

Cholesterol Data Analysis SocialAnalyticStudy

Physics Medical Labs in thetown

Department M ScProject

Family andCommunity Science,Biotechnology wing ofthe Dept. of Botany

Rural anganvadieswithin Kottayam

Lactofermentation ofVegetables

M ScProject

Family andCommunity Science,Biotechnology wing ofthe Dept. of Botany

Tropical Institute ofEcologicalScience,Kottayam

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Details of Research Guides in the Research Departments of the College

Department Research Guides

EnglishDr. John E Abraham Dr. J Prameela Devi

Dr. N Gopalakrishnan Dr. Elizabeth Samson

Malayalam Dr. C Sreekanda Kurup Dr. Babu Cherian

PhysicsDr. Babu Joseph Prof. M G Krishna Pillai

Dr. Jayakumari Isac Dr. M C Chacko

Chemistry

Dr. P Rajagopal Dr. Rajumon T Mavunkal

Dr. V Kalyanakrishnan Dr. Zacharia Oommen

Dr. Kuruvilla Joseph Dr. Molly K A

Dr. R P Singh Dr. Lali A Pothen

Dr. S K Chakraborthy Dr. Mathew Koshy

Dr. G V Rao Dr. M S Latha

Dr. N R Neelakandan

Zoology

Dr. Thomas Varghese Dr. K K Sasidharan

Dr. Mathew M Oommen Dr. Alice K Thomas

Dr. Thomas Zachariah Dr. A P Thomas

Dr.Sultan Ahmed Ismail Dr. Susan Panicker

Dr. N Ramanujan Dr. V S Josekumar

Dr. N Babu Dr. Abraham Samuel K

Botany

Dr. Joseph P Varghese Dr. M V Nataraja Panicker

Dr. E C Raju Dr. K V George

Dr. John K Daniel Dr. S V Pradeep

Dr. P K Gopalakrishnan

Sociology Dr. E Vijayakumari Dr. Asha Mathew

Commerce Dr. Tomy Mathew Dr. Roy Sam Daniel

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Status of Research in the Year under Consideration

Department Scholars with ongoing

works

Scholars who have completed

research

Research Guide

Malayalam Hari Kumar K N

Shaji George

Dr. Babu Cherian

Physics Lakshmi Parameshwar Dr. Babu Joseph

A.S Varghese

Philip Mathew

Anitha S Nair

Sukumaran Nair

D John

Satheesh D

Linut Joseph

Rosalin Abraham

Seethalakshmi Ammal

Soosy Kuryan

Dr. Jayakumari

Isac

Zoology

Biju Jacob Thomas Dr. Thomas

Varghese

Razia S Ebrahim

Elizabeth Basil

Dr. Susan

Panicker

Botany Smitha S Mini Chacko Dr. Joseph P

Varghese

Commerce

Minimol Xavier

Mathew Thomas

Remya Ramachandran

Bessy Thomas

Chacko V.A

Dr.Tomy Mathew

Peter Varghese

Johnson George

Rajesh Kurian

Dr.Roy Sam

Daniel

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Details of Research Guides involved in Centres outside the College

1. Dr. Jayakumari Isac (Dept. of Physics) – Madurai Kamaraj University, guided the Ph

D research work of Mini K Dominic. The thesis was submitted for evaluation in

March 2009.

2. Dr. K V George (Dept. of Botany)– School of Environmental Studies, Mahatma

Gandhi University, Kottayam. 3 full time and 3 part time students registered for Ph D

under the guideship of Dr. K V George.

3. Dr. Asha Mathew (Dept. of Sociology) – guided dissertations of M Phil scholars:

”Study of School Drop outs in Pala Municipality” by P J Mathew, under Annamalai

University and “Decentralized Planning in Kerala: the Development Experience of

Vandankuzhy Panchayat of Palakkad District” under Annamalai University, and

“Problems of Socio-Economic Adjustment in Old Age – A Study among Retired

Teachers with Special Reference to Chirakkadavu Panchayat” under Madurai

Kamaraj University.

4. Dr. Jayakumari Isac serves as guide for M Phil and M Sc projects in various colleges.

5. Dr. Anooja Thomas of the Dept of Family & Community Science guides Remya R, Part

Time Ph D research scholar at SN College, Kollam, and Gayathri, Part Time M Phil

student.

6. Dr.Tomy Mathew, Department of Commerce, is an approved PhD supervisor of

Bharathiyar University , Coimbatore

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10. Patents generated, if any

Dr. Jayakumari Isac and Dr. Seethalakshmi Ammal of the Dept. of Physics have jointly

applied for patent for the invention, a Medicine for cholesterol without side effects. The

invention comprises medicine derived from phytoactive compounds, pharmaceutically

acceptable compositions comprising extract and active ingredients effective for inhibiting

and controlling nucleation and growth of cholesterol crystals, use of the said medicine in

treatment of diseases or disorders caused due to increase in cholesterol crystals

deposition including gall stones, coronary heart diseases, renal dysfunction, disorders.

The application was filed at the patent office in Chennai on 16 July 2008, and publication

regarding this was made on 22 January 2010.

11. New collaborative research programmes

Dr. Jayakumari Isac (Department of Physics) undertakes collaborative research projects

in association with Kuwait University, Rubber Board (Kottayam) and the Dept. of

Physics of Cochin University of Science and Technology. She is also co-guide for

research works at the School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University,

Kottayam.

Dr.Anooja Thomas (Department of Family and Community Science) doing research in

collaboration with National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad, on Assessment and

Consumption of Processed and Non processed Foods in India. The project is funded by

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ( FSSAI).

Dr. Anooja Thomas was Research Guide for P Nazini, young scientist and post doctoral

fellow of Periyar University for the 3-month period of collaborative research, sponsored

by the Science and Technology Dept. of Tamil Nadu.

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12. Research grants received from various agencies

PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE UGC

DEPARTMENT PROJECT TITLE PROJECTSTATUS

INVESTIGATOR AMOUNT(in Rs.)

Physics Designing Different MaterialCombinations of CeramicPolymer Composites forDifferent TechnologicalApplications

Major,Ongoing

Dr. JayakumariIsac

12,00,000

Botany Studies on Riverine Flora ofPamba River Basin

Major,Ongoing

Dr. K V George 2.60,000

Malayalam Beginning of BookPublication in Malayalam

Minor,Ongoing

Dr. BabuCherian

63,000

Hindi Implementation of OfficialLanguage Hindi in CentralGovernment Offices andBanks in Kerala- A Surveyand Study

Minor,Ongoing

Dr. P J Chacko 25,000

Chemistry Distribution of Trace Metalsand Nutrients in Riverine,Estuarine and AdjoiningCoastal Waters of RiverPeriyar and Arabian Sea

Minor,Ongoing

Prof K CMathew

85,000

Family andCommunityScience

Lacto Fermentation ofVegetables

Minor,Ongoing

Dr. MiriamMani

69, 000

Family andCommunityScience

Effect of Iron on folic acidprofile of pregnantwomen(20-39yrs)

Major,Completed

Dr. AnoojaThomas

8,96,000

Botany Ethnobotanical,Phytochemical andPharmacognostic studies onPremna serratifoliaL

Minor,Completed

Dr. K.V. George 70,000

Commerce WTO and its impact on SSISector in Kerala

Minor,Completed

Dr. TomyMathew

70,000

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Projects Funded By Other Agencies

Dr. Anooja Thomas, (Dept. of Family and Community Science). Assessment and

Consumption of Processed and Non processed Foods in India: Project of Food Safety and

Standards Authority of India ( FSSAI), undertaken in collaboration with National Institute of

Nutrition, Hyderabad. Project amount: Rs. 8,91,000.

13. Details of research scholars

A. Details of Research Leading to Ph D, by members of Faculty

Name of theTeacher

Department Research Centre Status

Prof. SusanVarghese

English PG Dept. of English and Research Centre,Baselius College, Kottayam

Registered

Prof. SeethalakshmiAmmal

Physics Dept. of Physics, CMS College, Kottayam Awarded

Prof. SusanVarghese

Chemistry School of Chemical Sciences, MahatmaGandhi University

Awarded

Prof. Tomy James Chemistry School of Chemical Sciences, MahatmaGandhi University

Registered

Prof. Rojimon PThomas

Botany School of Environmental Studies,Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Registered

Prof. Mini Chacko Botany Department of Botany, CMS College,Kottayam

Awarded

Prof. Amrutha RinuAbraham

Sociology St. Teresas College, Ernakulam Registered

Prof. Johnson M M Sociology University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Registered

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

College

Department Name of theScholar

Details of Research ResearchGuide

Status (FT/PT; Ongoing/Completedduring the

Period)Physics Rosalin

AbrahamStudies on CeramicPolymer Composites

Dr.JayakumariIsac

Full Time;Completed

SeethalakshmiAmmal

Effect of Phytoactivecompounds on

Dr.Jayakumari

Full Time;Completed

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Cholesterol Growth IsacSoosy Kuryan Growth kinematics and

Characterization ofRareearth Mixed Crystalsin Silica gel

Dr.JayakumariIsac

Full Time;Completed

A.S Varghese Urinary Crystals Dr.JayakumariIsac

Full Time;Ongoing

Philip Mathew Designing of New CeramicMaterials

Anitha S Nair Designing a New Furnaceand Analysis of CeramicMaterials

SukumaranNair

Biological Crystals –Cholesterol

D John Rare Earth Mised Crystals

Satheesh D Synthesis andCharacterization of newComposite Materials

Linut Joseph IR of Raman Studies

LakshmiParameshwar

Studies in Integrability ofNon Linear DynamicalSystems

Dr. BabuJoseph

Full Time;Ongoing

Chemistry Eldho Abraham Studies on Bio NanoComposites

Dr. Laly APothen

Full Time,Completed

Rajisha K RBotany Mini Chacko Characterisation,

Evaluation andMicropropagation ofPatchouli (Pogostemonpatchouli Benth.) animportant aromatic plantin South India

Dr. Joseph PVarghese

Full Time;Completed

Smitha S Pharmacognostic ,Phytochemical , andTissue culture studies ofTylophora indica(Burm.f.)Merril

Dr. Joseph PVarghese

Full Time;Ongoing

Zoology Razia SEbrahim

Studies on theIdentification, Isolation,Characterization andEffectiveness of Rootmodule Actino Mycete(Frankia) on the growth ofCasuarina Species of

Dr. SusanPanicker

Completed

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KeralaElizabeth Basil Resident Bacterial Flora of

Fresh Water Fishes andPrevalence of BacterialActivity in IntegratedFarming

Dr. SusanPanicker

Completed

Sociology

Sam K Daniel Education and socialdevelopment of scheduledcaste in Kerala

Dr. EVijayakumary

Part TIme

Neena MaryPhilip

Youth and Crime inKerala:A sociologicalanalysis

Dr. EVijayakumary

Part Time

Lakshmi SKaimal

Impact of MediaAdvertisement onconsumerism –a studyamong IT Professionals inKerala

Dr. AshaMathew

Part Time

Commerce

MathewThomas

Impact of Globalisationand liberalization ofcottage industry

Dr. TomyMathew

Full time,completed

Minimol KXavier

Commodity derivatives Dr.TomyMathew

Part time, ongoing

RemyaRamachandran

Effect of corporateinformation release andits context on price andvolume of shares

Dr. TomyMathew

Part time, ongoing

Mary BessyThomas

Stock Market Derivatives Dr.TomyMathew

Part time, ongoing

Chacko VJ Performance of TeaIndusty

Dr. TomyMathew

Part time, ongoing

Prof. PeterVarghese

Agriculture ProducedMarket

Dr.Roy SamDaniel

Part time, ongoing

Prof. JohnsonGeorge

Financial ManagementPractices of Tribals inWayanad

Dr.Roy SamDaniel

Part time, ongoing

Prof RajeshKurian

Impact of Tourism onbackwaters of Kerala

Dr.Roy SamDaniel

Part time, ongoing

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor

A. Publications with International Citation

Dr. Varghese C Joshua (Dept. of Mathematics) has published papers and articles, which has

gained citation internationally. Details are as follows:

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Title Scholars Publication Citation ImpactFactor

Analysis of amulti-serverretrial queuewith search ofcustomers fromthe orbit

Srinivas R.Chakravarthy, A.Krishnamoorthy ,V C. Joshua

Performance EvaluationVolume 63, Issue 8,August 2006, Pages 776-798

11 1.168

Analysis of theBMAP/G/1retrial systemwith search ofcustomers fromthe orbit

A. N. Dudin ,A.Krishnamoorthy,V. C. Joshua,G. V. Tsarenkov

European Journal ofOperational ResearchVolume 157, Issue 1, 16August 2004, Pages 169-179

12 2.158

An M | G |1Retrial QueuewithNonpersistentCustomers andOrbital Search

Krishnamoorthy,A;Deepak, T. G.Joshua, V. C.

Stochastic Analysis andApplications, Volume23, Number 5, 2005 , pp.975-997(23)

7

Queues withpostponed work

T. G. Deepak,V. C. Joshua, A.Krishnamoorthy

TOPVolume 12, Number 2,375-398, DOI:10.1007/BF02578967

7

An M/G/1 retrialqueue withorbital search bythe server

JR Artalejo,VC Joshua,A Krishnamoorthy

Advances in StochasticModelling

7

On an inventorywith positiveservice timehaving optionalprocessing time

VC Narayanan,VC Joshua

Bulletin of KeralaMathematicsAssociation, 2007

2

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Publications by Dr. Anooja Thomas

Title Publication Impact

Factor

Effectiveness Of Daily Iron

Supplementation And Energy Rich

Pregame Bar On Selected Adolescent

Sports

Students

Annals of Nutrition and

Metabolism 1SSN 0250-6807, p.

491 (2009)

www.karger.com/anm

2.172

C. Other Publications

Scholarly publications have been produced by members of the faculty, individually as well as

collaboratively, as detailed below.

Department of Malayalam

1. Dr. Babu Cherian (Dept. of Malayalam) authored the book “Benjamin Bailey”,

published by Sahithya Pravarthaka Sahakarana Sangom, Kottayam.

Department of Zoology

1. Sosamma Oommen, Modification of progesterone and testosterone by a food-borne

thermophile Geobacillus kaustophilus.by Safa Al-Tamimi, Sameera Al-Awadi,

Sosamma Oommen, Mohammed Afzal (2010) Int. J of Food Sciences and

Nutrition. 61(1): 78-86.

Dept of Family & Community Science

1. Dr.Miriam Mani: -A study on the lacto fermentation of vegetables, Proceedings of

the National Seminar on Sustainable Agriculture, CMS College,Kottayam.Jan:15th

and 16th, 2010.

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2. Dr.Anooja Thomas, Proceedings of International Union of Nutrition Sciences,

Nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice of infants suffering from weanling

diarrhea.(Proceedings of Indian Dietetic Association)

3. Dr.Anooja Thomas , Proceedings of the 41st National Conference of the Nutrition

Society of India: 20 – 21 Nov. 2009

i. Nutritional Profile and Effect of Folic Acid Supplementation on Pregnant

Women

ii. Levels of Glycemic Control in Type I Diabetes Patients- Vegetarian and Non

Vegetarian

iii. Effect of Cinnamon Supplimentation on Blood Glucose and Lipid Levels in

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Department of Physics

1. Dr.Jayakumari Issac. Structural and Mechanical Properties of YBCO-

Polystyrene Composites, Rosalin Abraham, Selvin Thomas P, Soosy Kuryan,

Jayakumari Issac, K Nandakumar Sabu Thomas2, Journal of Applied Polymer

Science, Vol. 118, 1027–1041 (2010),

2. Dr.Jayakumari Issac. Mechanical properties of ceramic-polymer

nanocomposites, R. Abraham, S. P. Thomas, S. Kuryan, J. Isac, K. T. Varughese,

S. Thomas, eXPRESS Polymer Letters Vol.3, No.3 (2009) 177–189, Available

online atwww.expresspolymlett.com, DOI, 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2009.23

3. Dr.Jayakumari Issac . Effectiveness of different pharmaceutical compounds in

controlling the growth of cholesterol crystal in gel medium, Jayakumari Isac,

Science and Society,- Volume 7(1), p 70-77 , May, 2009.

Department of Botany

1. George K.V. and Rojimon P. Thomas. 2009. Chemotaxonomic Investigations

on Vitex trifolia L. XIX Annual Conference of IAAT and International

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Symposium on Angiosperm Systematics and phylogeny: Retrospects and

Prospects, NBRI, Lucknow.

2. Rojimon P. Thomas and Stephy Kuriakose. 2010. Studies on Floral Biology of

different colour variants of Lantana camara L. Annual Conference of IAAT and

International Symposium on Taxonomy, Plant Diversity and Conservation

organized by Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

D. Review Assignments and Editing

1. Dr. Jayakumari Isac of the 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.

Further, she has articles which are cited in the international Journal for Crystal

Research and Technology.

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

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

15. Honors/Awards to the faculty: National and

International

1. Suvarnakeralam Award for the best thesis in Malayalam language and literature,

instituted by Mahatma Gandhi University was awarded to Dr. Babu Cherian, Dept. of

Malayalam.

2. Prof. A S Varghese, Dept. of Physics, is nominated as Member, High Level Committee

with National level Experts for Examination Reforms, Kerala State Higher Education

Council, Govt. of Kerala.

3. Dr. Anooja Thomas is President of Indian Dietetic Association – Kerala Chapter. She is

also elected as National Executive Committee member of Indian Dietetic Association.

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4. The Department of Sociology was awarded second place for its activities at the 36th

All Kerala Sociological Conference held at Layola College, Thiruvananthapuram: 22

November 2009

16. Internal resources generated

The major sources of internal revenue are detailed below:

Sl.No Item (Source) Amount in Rs

1 Management (Hostel, Self Financing courses, Sale of

forms, Rent of Buildings etc)

10312105

2 Parent Teacher Association Contribution 726846

3 Off campus centre gross receipts 3280488

4 Total Receipts 1,43,19,439

Various funds and resource pooling are organized by Departments to address particular

needs and also to be a point of support and encouragement to the student community.

Prof K M Mollykutty Endowment of Rs 50000 is organized by the Dept. of Chemistry for

giving prize to best outgoing BSc student of the Department.

The add-on programme ‘Srishti’ by the Dept. of Botany generates its own resources to

organize consultations, seminars and awareness programmes through the sale of hand

crafted cards, gifts, flowers and vermicompost by students

The Department of Boatany has arranged two prizes for outstanding students, as detailed

below:

1. Gehrad Robellen Endowment prize (annual) - for the best outgoing student of the

Botany degree course

2. Andreas Graner Endowment prize (annual) - for the best outgoing student of the

Biotechnology degree course

The Department of Family and Community Science organizes Food Fest and sale every year,

and the proceedings are used for various needs of the students.

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17. Details of departments getting assistance/

recognition under SAP, COSIST, (ASSIST)/DST, FIST,

and other programmes

The Dept. of Chemistry receives assistance from Department of Science and Technology

under FIST programme. The sanctioned Amount was Rs 37.5 Lakhs. The amount of Rs 25

Lakh was spent this academic year.

Dr. Anooja Thomas (Dept. of Family and Community Science) was Coordinator for the state

of Kerala, for the DST sponsored project on Midday Meal Programme, conducted in

collaboration with Avinashilingam University.

18. Community services

The Dept. of Physics conducted a two day science Exhibition and workshop for familiarizing

the experiments to college / school students. Star watching at night and a photo exhibition on

science with special thrust on physics were arranged.

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

coaching for the benefit of the students of Physics.

The Dept. of Chemistry undertakes analysis for domestic water sources, under the

supervision of Prof Shaju MathewGeorge. Soil Analysis projects are undertaken by Prof

Shinu Peter

The Dept. of Zoology offers extension service to the local/ rural schools and public

community in matters of social relevance, as detailed below:

The department is engaged in creating awareness regarding solid waste management and

pollution factors of Central Kerala. The department offers training services on composting

and vermicomposting to the public and students under the leadership of Dr. Alice K Thomas

and Dr. Mary Chandy.

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Under the School Outreach Programme of the Department of Zoology, school students are

given training and orientation in various topics of Biology, especially for conducting school

level projects and exhibitions. The faculty members also serve as resource persons/

evaluators/ judges in such programmes. Exhibitions for the school students are also

arranged. Students are exposed to demonstrations and collections in the museum.

Dept. of Family & Community Science organizes a Community Nutrition Programme, under

which a survey on the Nutritional status of people residing in Puthiyathrikkovil colony,

Kottayam was conducted. After analyzing the condition and based on their need, a nutrition

education programme was conducted.

Students and teachers undertook a visit to an Anganwady (rural child care centre). Through

skits and folk songs, the child students there were taken to an experience of education

through entertainment.

The Dept. of Sociology has a community wing ‘SOCIOUS’which conducts several visits at

various charitable homes. A day was spent with the HIV positive patients on 12th October

2009 at CASS-“Cancer and AIDS Shelter Society” at Kudamalloor.

The Department of Sociology visited Asha Bhavan (day care centre for differentially abled

women folk above the age 18) on 13th November 2009, distributed sweets and interacted

with the authorities concerned.

As part of our community service, “WE CARE” of the social service wing distributed onam

kits on 28th August 2009 to 200 people. The distribution was undertaken in association with

Kerala Police for the residents of Kolan Kadavu of Vadavathoor and Karapuzha colony.

A medical camp was held on 16th October 2009 at Thazathangady. Two well experienced

doctors attended the patients where almost 50 patients benefited.

USHUS, the association of lady teachers of the college gave a financial assistance of

Rs.1000/- to Bodhinilayam- a home for mentally retarded.

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19. Teachers and officers newly recruited

Teachers

1. Smt.Reenu Jacob (Dept. of Physics)

2. Sri.Ani Merly Paul (Dept. of Sociology)

3. Sri.Johnson M M (Dept. of Sociology)

20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio

With 74 members of faculty and 35 members of ministerial staff on the

payrolls,(Permanent staff) the college has a ratio of 2:1 between teaching and non-

teaching staff.

21. Improvements in the library services

Library automation was successfully implemented. Books were barcoded, and references

were placed on books regarding stack position.

22. New books/journals subscribed and their value

Books

Number procured during the Academic Year: 872

Total Value: Rs. 175523/-

Journals

Total Number subscribed: 53

Annual 25

Biannual 2

Single Issues 26

Title

Type of

Subscription Amount

Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics Annual 3200

Indian Journal of Chemistry - Section A Annual 4600

Indian Journal of Chemistry - Section B Annual 4600

Journal of Chemical Science Annual 400

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Indian Journal of Chemical Technology Annual 1600

Indian Journal of Experimental Biology Annual 4600

Indian Science Abstract Annual 5300

Journal of the Indian Chemical Society Annual 4000

IUP Journal of Managerial Economics Annual 705

Physics Education Annual 750

Management Researcher Annual 500

Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual 4950

ICFI University Journal of Public Finance Annual 625

IVP Journal of English Studies Annual 625

Journal of Genetics Annual 300

Current Science Annual 3000

Resonance Annual 400

ICFAI Journal of Monetary Economics Annual 625

Social Welfare Annual 100

Social Action Annual 260

ICFAI Journal of History and Culture Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Agricultural Economics Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Environmental Economics Annual 625

ICFAI University Journal of Financial Economics Annual 625

ICFAI Journal of Life Science Annual 625

Advanced Biotechnology Biennial 2300

Herbal Touch Biennial 1150

Bulletin of Materials Science Single Issue 300

Pramana (Journal of Physics) Single Issue 50

Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Single Issue 3600

Kerala Calling Single Issue 8

Journal of Bioscience Single Issue 50

Yojana Single Issue 10

University News Single Issue 25

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Economic and Political Weekly Single Issue 50

Kurukshetra Single Issue 10

Proceedings: Mathematical Science Single Issue 50

Business Today Single Issue 25

Science Reporter Single Issue 20

American Journal of Physics Single Issue 598

Journal of Earth System Science Single Issue 400

Reserve Bank India Bulletin Single Issue 1750

Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy Single Issue 300

Sajosps Single Issue 250

Chartered Accountant Single Issue 100

Monthly Commentary on Indian Economic

Conditions Single Issue 50

Sadhana (Engineering Science) Single Issue 40

Kerala Sociologist Single Issue 300

New Frontiers in Education Single Issue 500

Research Reach Journal of Home Science Single Issue 440

CSIR News Single Issue 300

Teenager Single Issue 20

Malayalam Research Journal Single Issue 375

Total Amount for subscriptions: Rs. 57336/-

23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is

introduced and the action taken on student feedback

Student feedback is collected at the end of the year and corrective measures are taken by the

faculty on the basis of the student feedback.

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24. Feedback from stakeholders

Employers who take in the students of the college for various jobs are encouraged to have

discussions with the authorities of the college.

Department level Parent-teacher meeting is conducted at regular intervals for promoting

effective interaction and relationship between the two groups of stake holders. Feedbacks

taken at the time of parent’s meeting and corrective methods are taken.

25. Unit cost of education

The table below gives details of the unit cost of education, assessed for the year 2009 –

10. A consolidated statement of account is given as Appendix II.

SL.No Items Including

salary by govt

Excluding

Salary by Govt

1 Government Salary 44530286 Excluded

2 Government Other 805901 805901

3 Management 10755044 10755044

4 PTA 771005 771005

5 UGC 626373 626373

6 Total 57488609 12958323

7 Number of Students 1390 1390

8 Unit cost of Education 41358.12 9322.53

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26. Computerization of administration and the process

of admissions and examination results, issue of

certificates

The process of administration is nearing total computerization by the incorporation of

technological facilities in different avenues. The applications for admission of students

are processed and lists generated with help of computers. Internal assessment data are

prepared using computers.

Barcoding is introduced in the college library. Availability of books can thus be checked

through computer network.

Staff related matters such as preparation of payroll, record of salary, leave, certification

and taxation run through computerized programs.

27. Increase in the infrastructural facilities

The terrace of the Family and Community Science Block was converted into an

examination hall with a seating capacity of 100. This facilitates better conduct of

examinations, especially for University examinations catering to a large number of

private study students.

The new block for the Dept. of Chemistry was completed this year. Flooring was

renovated in the Inorganic Chemistry Lab, Analytical Lab and Applied Chemical Lab.

Two classrooms (M.Sc. III and IV semester Pure and Applied Physics) were renovated

for the Dept. of Physics. New items of equipment were installed in B Sc and M Sc labs,

and the Final M Sc class was converted into a smart classroom.

All the laboratories of the Dept. of Chemistry were renovated with new flooring,

electrical connections and plumbing work with assistance from DST and UGC.

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The Nutrition laboratory and FRM lab of the Dept. of Family & Community Science was

upgraded, with new hearth slab, sink and new taps. Tiling was done for the floors. Textile

labs were provided with granite table tops.

Maintenance work was done for the cricket pitch under the initiative of the Dept. of

Physical Education.

The following items were procured under various funds, towards Infrastructural

development:

Department Item Quantity Total Cost

Physics Bravender Mixer 1

Physics Polymer material Mixer 1

Botany Microscope 30

Botany Double destilation 1

Botany Fume Hood 1

Botany Electrolux Air Conditiner split,Stabilizer, 1

Botany Double Distilation Unit 1

Zoology Digital Camera 1

Zoology Labomed Monocular Microscope 4

Zoology Radical Research Microscope 6

Zoology Radical Research Microscope 6

Mathematics LCD Projector 1

Home-Science Electrolux Refrejerator 1

Home-Science Deep Freezer 1

Home-Science Heavy duty mixie 1

Home-Science Stabilizer 2

Home-Science L C D Projector 1

Physics He Ne Laser 1

Physics 2 KVA Fine Voltage Stabilizer 2

Chemistry UV-Visible Spectrophotometer 1

Chemistry Polarizing Microscope 1

NET Coaching LCD Projector 1

NET Coaching Book shelf 1

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28. Technology upgradation

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

facilitating computerization:

Department Item

Quantit

y

Botany Computer 1

Botany Computer( Lap Top) 1

Zoology Digital Camera 1

Zoology 2KVA online UPS 1

Zoology CSB 40AH 12V Battaeries 8

Zoology Rack for battaeries 1

Zoology Computer 4

Zoology Computer( Lap Top) 1

Mathematics 3 KVA online UPS 1

Mathematics CSB 40AH 12V Batteries 8

Mathematics LCD Projector 1

Mathematics Computer 5

Home-Science L C D Projector 1

Bio-Technology Computer 1

Physics UPS and Battery 1

Physics Computer 4

NET Coaching LCD Projector 1

NET Coaching Digital Copier 1

NET Coaching Computer and trolley 1

Invertor/Generator Stabilizer 1

Service Coaching

HP Lap Top+Canon Printer)- Handy

Cam Printer and Trolley 1

Contingency Notice Board 1

Remedial Coaching Printer and Trolley 1

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The Dept. of Hindi installed language software and started using the same for preparing

question papers and score sheets.

The Department of Zoology procured a digital camera, research microscope and color

monitor for image processing.

29. Computer and internet access and training to

teachers, non-teaching staff

Computer and LCD Projector aided presentations are being well used by teachers of the

institution. All Departments were provided with free, high speed internet connectivity,

over optic fibre cable network.

30. Financial aid to students

Through government and agency initiatives, deserving students are offered assistance in

many ways:

KPCR- Financial assistance for all BPL students,

Fee concession for all backward communities

Various merit scholarship for eligible students.

Financial assistance through the Alumni Association is mentioned in section 31 below,

and that from the PTA is mentioned in Section 32.

USHUS, the association of lady teachers of the college gave financial assistance

packages of Rs.500/-to one girl student each of the Departments of English, Mathematics,

Physics and Chemistry.

All Departments maintain funds to help needy students in matters of text books and other

academic materials, medical aid and support for study tours.

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31. Activities and support from the Alumni Association

Vidyasouhrudam - the College Alumni Meet was held on 26 January 2010. It is a meeting

spot of batches across the many years. Individual departments take initiative to motivate

the alumni to be involved in the academic and cultural spirit of the college.

The Alumni Association has instituted a scholarship for needy students through the

institution of the K R Narayanan Endowment, which is a tribute to the distinguished

alumnus and former President of the nation.

The Dept. of Chemistry enjoyed visits by alumni, Dr. Charles Ouseph, a leading

environmental engineer in the USA, Dr Balanarayan (Post Doc in Israel) and Dr Suju P

Mathew (Scientist, Fieser,England). The Dept. of Commerce started Dept. level Alumni

get together on Oct 2, 2009. ECON (Economics CMS College Old Students Association)

annual get together was held on 26 January.

32. Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher

Association

The Parent Teachers Association funds of the college provides for a major share of the

running expenses of the institution. Chemicals and consumables for laboratories too are

partially funded by the PTA. The Association funds the prizes given to students who top

the internal assessment tests.

33. Health services

The National Service Scheme holds blood group detection campaign, and maintains a list

of blood donors. This is a life-saving gift especially for poor patients from villages, who

depend on the Govt. Medical College Hospital and the Govt. District Hospital for

medical care.

In view of promoting human health and nature’s wealth, a salad making contest using

underutilized, exotic and indigenous fruits and vegetables was organized by “Srishti” –

the add-on course of the Department of Botany.

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The Dept. of Zoology, along with the Nature Club, maintains a vegetable garden in the

premise of the department animal house, where common vegetables and other plants

useful for human consumption are grown. The primary intention behind this venture is to

convey to the student community and ultimately to the public the message that vegetable

gardening can definitely help one as a supplement to his family's diet. The second

objective is to utilize the income generated out of the garden for extending financial help

to the poor and needy students, thereby evoking social responsibility among students.

Diet Counseling Centre of the Dept. of Family & Community Science functions in the

department during lunch break on Wednesdays, imparting dietary advices to staff and

students of the college.

34. Performance in sports activities

Teachers of the college join the students in enlivening a sports culture in the campus.

This is reflected well in the Annual Sports Day.

In the year under consideration, the College team secured second position in University

cricket tournament. Four students, Sujith K P, Prince C R, Vinukumar C G and Ajimon

Paul Thurai got selection in university cricket team.

Three students, Suraj S, Ajimon Paul Thurai and Vinukumar C Ggot selected to Kerala

state cricket team.

35. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons

The college strictly follows the university and government norms in the admission

process to give adequate quota to promising sportsmen. Travel and food for teams who

travel for training or competition are funded by the college. Winning teams are

encouraged and appreciated through dinner meetings with the Principal.

Four students were awarded university scholarship for participating in the Inter

University Cricket tournament.

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36. Student achievements and awards

1. Rahul M. Ongungal, student of M.Sc. Applied Chemistry won the First rank in

the University examination, May 2009.

2. Final year M A Sociology studentws Lakshmi Sasidharan secured the Second

rank and Sanjose A. secured the Third rank in the M.G University Examination

held in 2009 May

3. NCC cadet Thara Sophy Chacko (I BA English) attended the Republic Day

Parade

4. NCC Cadet Sreelakshmi (Biotechnology) attended pre- Republic day camps at

Calicut and Thiruananthapuram

5. Sreeja Subramanyam(III UG), Akhila Raveendran (III UG) and Vipin K (II PG)

won prizes for intercollegiate quiz programmes organized by Sacred Heart

college, Thevara, Baselios College, Kottayam and Deva Matha College,

Kuravilangad.

6. Former PG Student Bibu P.George secured Ph.D. from South Carolina University

USA.

7. Prince C R of II B Sc Botany was selected to the University soft ball team.

8. Rahul N, MA Final student of Sociology, bagged the second prize for ‘Readers’

Hunt’, a program by the Manorama news channel. He also was selected ‘Best

Performer’ for his presentation on ‘Mathaswatanthryam’ (Freedom of Religion) at

the Kerala State level Intercollegiate Seminar.

9. Sanjose A Thomas, MA Final student of Sociology, won the first prize in English

and Malayalam elocution at Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival, and was

runner-up to the apex position of ‘Kalaprathibha’.

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37. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit

A. Swanthana Counselling Centre

The centre functions for students, and is managed by Dr. Elizabeth Samson, Dept. of

English. Individual counseling is given to students who either approach the counselor

directly, or are encouraged through teachers to take help.

B. Awarenesss/ Training Programs

1. A seminar on ‘Stress management’ by Dr. Razeena Padmam

2. FEEL EMPLOYABLE: A three-day training and development intervention for

final year students, in association with AIM INSIGHTS and CLHRD, Mangalore.

3. Awareness seminar on Career prospects in Airline, Hospitality and Travel

Industry, in association with M/s. Frankfinn Institute, Kottayam.

4. Awareness program on full-time and part-time career prospects in insurance

industry, in association with M/s Aviva Life Insurance

5. Presentation cum recruitment drive by the LIC of India for part-time job

opportunities

6. Overseas education seminar, in association with M/s Edwise, Kochi

7. ‘Goal Setting’ – one day workshop for first year BA Communicative English

students, in association with TCI and Ruth Con Institute

8. ‘Meet Scientists’ – an interactive session for igniting the scientific mind in

students of Physics and Chemistry Depts: session with Dr. Charles Ouseph, an

eminent environment scientist from the USA

9. Awareness seminar on career prospects of Clinical Trials Research and related

fields, in association with M/s Clinovex, Kochi

10. Personality Development Program for first year B Com degree students

11. Training Programme for outgoing girls titled “Better Tomorrow” organized by

Women’s Studies Centre.

C. Involvement of the Co-ordinator, Centre for Career Guidance and Placements, as

Facilitator:

1. Resource person of FEEL EMPLOYABLE – three day training and development

intervention at BMAS Engineering College, Agra, UP (January 2010)

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2. Resource person for Personality Development Program Certificate course for the

first year B Com students

3. Resource person for the session “How to get reliable information from the Net”,

as MASCOM, Malayala Manorama School of Mass Communication and Media,

Kottayam

4. Author of “Change for Development”, lead article on Personality Development in

the Malayala Manorama Yearbook 2010

5. Facilitator in college as personal level counselor for students, teachers and parents

on Career choices and higher studies options

6. Offered consultation services for the UK Education wing of the British Council,

Chennai, for finalizing the thrust area for Education@UK education fare, 2011

7. Site supervisor for Young Adult Volunteer program, in association with the

Presbyterian Church

38. Placement services provided to students

Recruitment Drives are organized in the campus through Centre for Career Guidance

and Placements

Organizations that associate with the Centre for Career Guidance and Placements include

LIC of India, IDBI Bank, Google India, Infosys Ltd., Aviva Life Insurance, Eureka

Forbes Ltd., South Indian Bank Ltd., MRF Ltd., and Harrison Malayalam Ltd

Candidates are sought and selected for avenues such as executive officers, chemists,

marketing executives, process associates, finance and account personnel, technology

professionals and quality control supervisors.

Placement Offers given by firms during the academic year are:

IDBI Bank Executive Officer 12

MRF Ltd Supervisor (Production) 1

Infosys Associates 35

Dial-a City Marketing Executive 1

Binani Zinc Ltd. Chemist 1

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Indus Ind. Bank Marketing Executive 1

ESAF Micro Finance Clerks/ accountants 4

South Indian Bank Marketing Executives 2

LIC of India Career Agent (Part time) 1

Indecor, Trivandrum Graphics Technician 1

Vodaphone Tele Caller 1

Frankfinn Institute Marketing Executive (part time) 1

TIME Institute & Abacus Full time/ part time positions 5

Career Oriented Course in Fashion Designing

The Dept. of Family and Community Science runs a UGC sponsored add-on course in

Fashion Designing. Along with this is an Advanced Diploma course approved by the

Government of Kerala, run in association with Brainnet. The programmes are

coordinated by Dr. Anooja Thomas.

39. Development programmes for non-teaching staff

Members of the non-teaching staff are given timely training in the use of computers.

Ministerial staff in sections dealing with tax, students of reservation categories,

scholarships and CBCSS are trained to face the changing demands.

Mr. Johnson Mathew and Smt. Sicy Mathew were selected for a three – tier training

programme by C- DIT, related to the implementation of E-Grantz, a net based application

for government grants and stipends for students.

40. Good practices of the institution

Utilizing the tie-up between Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES) and CMS

College, a one day workshop for first year Degree students of MG university was

organized on Research Methodology, with Dr. Punnen Kurian as resource person.

Departments make use of the newly provided computer and projector facilities to train

and encourage students in the preparation of PowerPoint presentations.

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The Dept. of English organizes Remedial Coaching for English throughout the academic

year, and during Christmas Vacation. Students of the Department had an interface with

students from American universities who visited our campus on 13th July 2009.

A public charitable endowment trust constituted by the Department of Physics in honor

of its formed Head and Principal Dr. George M. Thomas organizes programmes to attract

talented students for a dedicated career in Physics.

M Sc Project work guidance is undertaken by the Dept. for students of this college, other

colleges and of other universities. The members of faculty are involved in University

Thesis valuation

Dr. Alice K Thomas (Zoology) is serving as a resource person for colleges, schools and

public for providing training in mosquito biology and their control measures. Dr.

Abraham Samuel is a resource person in several colleges for educating the students on

the relevance of ‘Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) diversity and the need for their

conservation’.

The Zoology Department has organized an exhibition for school and college students.

The museum collections as well as charts and models were exhibited during the occasion.

Educational movies (short films), especially those illustrating the side effects of

pesticides like endosulfan were also projected during the occasion.

Training on apiculture is given at the initiative of the Zoology Department. Bee keeping

is an agro based enterprise, which students can take up for additional income generation.

Hands-on training is given to students for the management of organic waste through

vermicomposting at the initiative of the Department of zoology and Botany.

vermicomposting is a mesmerizing technique for the biodegradable wastes especially

generated by plants. vermicompost and vermiwash are the two important products from

this field.

At the initiative of the Department of Family & Community Science Training for students

in Dietetics: Internship is done at Pushpagiri Hospital,Thiruvalla and Amala Hospital,

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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.

A three day food fest is conducted for the students and teachers in the college by the

Department of Family and Community Science. Chinese, Kerala and North Indian

cuisines were the attraction of the food fest.

Competitions are organised on themes like Vegetarianism, Flower making, Fabric

painting, Pot painting, Quiz, Poster making-Diet on any Gastro intestinal disorders,

Preparation of low cost recipes at the initiative of the Department of family and

community Science.

The Dept. of Sociology conducted a Photo Exhibition. Students from various higher

secondary schools were the major spectators. Photos of issues pertaining to various

social, environmental and gender were exhibited that attracted numerous students.

The Department of sociology publishes an in-house magazine. “SOCIUS”. The students

and teachers of the Department were involved in developing a garden..

The staff and students of the Dept. of Sociology conducted two socially significant

studies:

(i) ‘Sex workers and their social Exclusion’. The data was collected from 25 Sex

workers in Kottayam Municipality.

(ii) “Social Exclusion and Social Inclusion at Chengara’ As part of the study a

team of students visited the Camp of landless dalit people at Chengara.

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.

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National Service Scheme

1. Three units functioned in the academic year, with 312 volunteers enrolled (155 new

volunteers with existing 157 volunteers)

2. Programme Officer attended the Refresher Training Course for the NSS Programme

Officers which is organized by Training and Orientation Centre, Rajagiri College of

Social Sciences, Kalamassery from 27-7-2009 to 31-7-2009.

3. Independence Day Celebration and Campus Cleaning Programme

4. The Legal Literacy Programme for the 2nd year degree students on 21-10-09.

Adv.Sathhesh R Nair and Adv Joseph Chandy

5. Launch of construction of Herbal Garden: 24-10-09

6. Visit and organization of cultural programmes at Mundakapadom Mandirams (Old

Age Home)

7. Meal A Week Programme in Medical College, Kottayam: Organized with the

motivation of a team from Asraya, a volunteer organization. Around 150 packets of

noon meal, and financial support to arrange more raised from our students once in a

week

8. Inter Collegiate Programme and Competition to create awareness against drug

addiction on 25-10-09, in cooperation with Excise Department

9. Special Camping programme (19-12-2009 to 25-12-2009) at C.K.M Higher

Secondary School, Koruthode. The following projects were completed:

a. Donated manure soil and seeds to farmers

b. Coordinated a free eye-camp for the residents

c. Constructed road at Idivetumpara

d. Conducted rallies on Hazards of plastic and road safety ( cooperation with

Malayala Manorama’s Vazhikannu )

e. Arranged cultural events as a part of the seven day camp

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f. Basket ball ground repair

g. Cleaning of campus

h. Cleaning of Enthayar river

i. A tour programme was conducted to Vagamon

j. A hiking for volunteers through nearest forest.

k. A Christmas carol was conducted for the villagers

10. Supported the Awareness and protest programme conducted by Anti drugs front and

took pledge in front of Collectorate, Kottayam

11. Visit to NSS partnership village Chengalam and NSS home built

12. Visit to Evangelical Social Forum(ESAF) and SOS at Manoothy,Thrissur on 30th

January 2010

13. NSS Family Meet, a get together of former NSS volunteers and Programme Officers

of the college on 26th February 2010

14. Inter collegiate and University level progrrmmes:

15. Two volunteers attended the inter Collegiate camp organized by te NSS unit at SB

college Chaganasery: 10-09-2009

16. Three volunteers attended the secretaries’ training camp at K.E College Mannanam

on October 23-25

17. The volunteers attended training programme at DB college Thalayola parampu

18. Four volunteers attended the camp at Govt.College at Thirpunithra.

19. Unit selected as one among the best NSS Units in the University; secretary Alen

Kuriakose of III BA English selected as the best NSS volunteer under MG

University.

FOCCUS

FOCCUS, a fraternity of teachers, organizes programmes to keep the spirit of fellow

feeling and family dynamism within the campus. Festive occasions like Onam and

Christmas, end of the year get-togethers (which involves retired members of the faculty

as well) and tours are the major events.

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USHUS

USHUS, the association of lady teachers of CMS College functions 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.

Women’s Studies Centre

The centre organizes sensitization and empowering programmes for students and

teachers. Celebration of international Women’s Day, and one-day training programme for

outgoing girls need special mention.

41. Linkages developed with National/ International,

academic/research bodies

Through the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) programme by the Presbyterian Church of the

USA, the college hosts a young volunteer who will be in India for a year. This impacts the

college community by creating an avenue for direct one-to-one interactive experience with a

foreigner, and provides for a dynamic, mutual cultural exchange.

In association with Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Kottayam Chapter,

Infrastructural support is extended for the smooth conduct of coaching classes for Chartered

Accountancy exams thereby providing opportunity for Under Graduate students to take part

in coaching classes.

George Sudarshan Centre for Physics and Computer Studies of the College has entered into

partnership with Keltron IT Centre, Madurai Kamaraj University and Sikkim Manipal

University, whereby courses offered by these agencies are available to students here.

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42. Action Taken Report on the AQAR of the previous

year

1. Redesigned the curriculum of the undergraduate course as part of the

implementation of the Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) at the

Univeristy level.

2. Measures were taken to appoint more permanent teachers in place of the

temporary teachers

3. Increased the use of ICT facilities in the teaching –learning – evaluation process

4. More teachers were encouraged to take up minor an major projects. Efforts were

also taken to obtain assistance under FIST

5. As part of strengthening the infrastructure facilities the construction of New

Women’s Hostel started

6. Improved the students amenities in the campus

7. Rejuvenated the working of various clubs and associations in the college

8. Service coaching started

43. Any other relevant information the institution

wishes to add.

The college has started construction of a new Ladies Hostel, within the campus.

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Section C:

Outcomes achieved by the end of the year (attach separate sheet

if required).

The college served as resource pool for other colleges under the University, in areas

associated with the introduction of the CBCSS system for undergraduates.

Recruiting agencies find the college a potential ground for spotting and selecting dynamic

and motivated freshers into various fields of work.

Educational institutions consider CMS College as a source of personnels. Members of the

faculty are sought after as resource persons in seminars, speakers in workshops and

academic meetings, editors, evaluators in cultural programmes and academic material

developers by universities.

Technological advance was achieved in areas such as barcoding of library books and

installation of IT related teaching tools in many departments.

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Section D

Plans of the College for the next year

Prepare for a total shift from the annual to semester system, with the passing out of the final

year undergraduate batch of next year.

Increase the ICT facilities in the college further

Improve student amenities in the campus (especially water supply, toilets etc)

Create smart class rooms (at least one smart class room in each PG Department)

Rejuvenate the old buildings

Strengthen the mentoring / tutoring system in the college

Take measures to improve the employability of students

Name & Signature of the Name & Signature

of the Coordinator, IQAC

Name & Signature of the Name & Signature

of Chairperson IQAC

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APPENDIX I: Members of Faculty serving on various Bodies of Mahatma Gandhi

University

Departments Names of Faculty Members with Positions Held

English Prof. T M Yesudasan, Member, University Academic Council.

Prof. Susan Varghese, Chairperson, Semester IV M A English Language

and Literature

Dr. Sobhana Kurien, Member, Viva Board, MA,

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. Mathew C Mathew – Member, UG Board of Studies, Electronics

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

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

Sciences

Members on PG Board of Examinations, Mahatma Gandhi University

Prof. Mathew C Mathew (Physics)

A S Varghese (Physics, Board Chairman)

Dr. Rajan K John (Physics, Board Chairman)

Dr.Jayakumari Isac (Physics)

Dr.Seethalakshmi Ammal M (Physics)

Members on UG Board of Examinations, Mahatma Gandhi University

Dr.Jayakumari Isac (Physics)

Dr.Seethalakshmi Ammal M (Physics)

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

Members on University Board of Examinations:

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Prof. Lila Chandy (Chairperson)

Dr. Alice Thomas

Dr. Mary Chandy

Dr. George Mathew

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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APPENDIX II: Expenditure Accounts for the Academic Year 2009-10

C M S COLLEGE,KOTTAYAM

EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.05.2010

PAYMENTS ManagementAccount

31.03.2010

GovernmentAccount

31.05.2010

Government

Account.2010 PTA

M.G.University-

Off CampusCentre

31.03.2010U G C -

31.3.2010

TOTAL

Travelling Expenses 61873.00 13265.00 75138.00

Salary 643801.00 36416848.00 783887.00 37844536.00

Tuition Fees 470655.00 470655.00

Provident Fund 7354567.00 7354567.00

Advance 95000.00 95000.00

Printing And Stationery 223350.00 15900.00 31476.27 270726.27

Cleaning premises 114205.00 114205.00

Miscellaneous expenses 181090.00 181090.00

Furniture & Fittings 0.00 9123.00 9123.00

Electricity Charges 554056.00 554056.00

Telephone Charges 146693.00 10794.00 157487.00

Postage 7850.00 1391.00 9241.00

Lea Hostel Caution Deposit 75000.00 75000.00

Caution deposit from Students 113400.00 113400.00

Duplicate for fee 210.00 210.00

Late fine for TC 15.00 15.00

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N.C.C 30833.00 30833.00

Group Insurance Closure 108799.00 1274.00 110073.00

Family Benefit Scheme 10276.00 10276.00

University Examination fees 16100.00 16100.00

Income Tax deducted from Caution 8583.00 8583.00

Revenue Stamp 2000.00 2000.00

Audit Fee 8273.00 5515.00 13788.00

P G Hostel Expenses 790.00 790.00

Bank Charges 954.00 858.00 1812.00

Library Expenses 36895.00 42134.00 32345.00 26163.00 195093.00 332630.00

College Developmental expenses -Great Hall –Library 1649835.00 1649835.00Property Tax 2510.00 2510.00

Legal Expenses 9000.00 9000.00

Cultural Activity 15000.00 15000.00

Computer expenses 134744.00 34420.15 169164.15

C.A. Examination Expenses 265695.00 265695.00

Advertisement Charges 104961.00 75696.00 180657.00

Lea Hostel Expenses 151281.00 151281.00

MA History Expenses 129645.00 129645.00

BA Communicative English 488367.00 488367.00

M.Sc Home Science 302753.00 302753.00

M.Sc Bio Technology 379600.00 379600.00

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B.Sc Bio Technology 604326.00 604326.00

Repairs & Maintenace 3727269.00 362143.00 69591.03 20580.00 4179583.03

P.T.A Expenses 12727.00 12727.00

Physical Education 4137.00 46515.00 50652.00

Old Boys Assosiation expenses 19450.00 19450.00

Audit Expenses –UGC 9274.00 9274.00

Seminar 9380.00 9380.00

Lecture selection Expenses 52569.00 52569.00Self Finance Course Expenses 220873.00 220873.00

Benjamin Bailey Lecture expenses 25414.00 25414.00

Fashion Designing 280550.00 280550.00

Departmental Expenses 10405.00 267471.17 277876.17

Internet Charges 49500.00 27441.00 76941.00

LIC 806678.00 806678.00

USA Fund 54612.00 54612.00

Salary Advance-Guest 156000.00 156000.00

Refreshments 39628.00 39628.00

Interior designing 120000.00 120000.00

OASIS 11388.00 11388.00

Bus Concession 3750.00 3750.00

Professional Tax 231000.00 231000.00

AMC 101940.00 101940.00

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Students Digital Identity Card 25515.00 25515.00

Late V.M Jose family help 56000.00 56000.00

Admission 26600.00 26600.00

Calender 8700.00 8700.00

Laboratory 100839.00 100839.00

Registration 129280.00 129280.00

Audio Visual 15840.00 15840.00

Students Aid Fund 3000.00 3000.00

Atheletic fee 59890.00 59890.00

Union (University) 19110.00 19110.00

Students Welfare 6370.00 81319.00 87689.00

Wemon's Study 2705.00 2705.00

Metriculation fee 29300.00 29300.00

Affiliation fee 55800.00 55800.00

District Merit Scholarship 9500.00 9500.00

Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship 60000.00 60000.00

Labour EmploymentScholarship(Central Govt:)

6000.00 6000.00

Muslim girls Scholarship 3000.00 3000.00

Fishermen Scholarship 153335.00 153335.00

Association 10809.00 10809.00

Arts Club 15000.00 15000.00

Office Expenses 3238.00 3238.00

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Labour Charge 3590.00 3590.00

Examination expenses 74943.00 74943.00

Project Guidance expenses 20500.00 20500.00

M.G.University 72650.00 72650.00

Centre Co-ordinator 29595.00 29595.00

Generator expenses 4210.00 4210.00

Refund-fee 27500.00 27500.00

Books & Periodicals 3243.00 124889.00 128132.00

Electrical repairs 10011.26 10011.26

Toilet Construction 221354.63 221354.63

Chemistry Department 1350.00 1350.00

Caution deposit refund 2500.00 2500.00

Food expenses 27257.00 27257.00

Sundry expenses 21591.60 21591.60

Capital Fund 17500.00 17500.00

Equipments 285811.00 285811.00

10755044.00 44530286.00 805901.00 771005.17 3280488.94 626373.00 60769098.11