SCOTT CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
NAGERCOIL – 629 003
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
2013-2014
The academic work of odd semester of Scott Christian College (Autonomous) for
the year 2013-2014 began with the reopening of II and III year Undergraduate and II year
Postgraduate classes on 20.06.2013. The first year Undergraduate classes commenced on
21.06.2013. The fresh batch of first year Postgraduate classes were started on
25.07.2013. The current pre-doctoral candidates started their academic course on
29.07.2013.
I. Our Students:
Category Men Women Total
Undergraduates 870 (41%) 1228 (59%) 2098
Postgraduates 82 (15%) 472 (85%) 554
M.Phil. (Full-time / Part-time) 32 (16%) 157 (84%) 198
Ph.D. 784
Total 921 (27%) 1850 (73%) 3634
Research Work (Ph.D. Scholars)
Department Ongoing Additions Awarded
Tamil 107 30 5
English 104 25 7
Economics 65 13 0
Commerce 199 52 11
Chemistry 66 18 8
Botany 83 29 6
Zoology 91 11 1
History 45 18 2
Physics 24 19 2
Mathematics 0 1 2
Total 784 216 44
The trend of girl students outnumbering boys continued this year also which
underlined the need for a fresh look at our conventional policies.
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II. Our Faculty:
Teaching Staff Total M. Phil
Qualification
Ph. D
Completed
Research
Guides
Aided 81 22 59 72% 42
Self-financed 98 55 43 44% 12
Total 181 78 103 57% 54
Teaching Staff Male Female Total
Aided 50 33 83
Management 34 64 98
Total 84 97 181
Non-Teaching Staff Male Female Total
Aided 32 03 35
Management 36 17 53
Total 68 20 88
Staff Participation in Refresher Courses :
As part of their professional enrichment the following Teaching staff member
attended Refresher Courses during this year.
Sl.
No.
Name of the Staff Date Venue
1. Mrs. V. Rani Radha Bai Assistant Professor of Mathematics
20.08.2013 to
09.09.2013
UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram
2. Dr. V. Robin Perinba Smith Assistant Professor of Zoology
01.08.2013 to
21.08.2013
S.D. ANO at Cirears,
Visahapatanam
3. Mrs. A. Anandhy Assistant Professor of Economics
28.05.2013 to
17.06.2013
UGC Academic Staff College,
University of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram
4. Dr. P. Arthur Daniel Director of Physical Education
01.03.2014 to
21.03.2014
UGC Academic Staff College,
University of Mysore,
Mysore
5. Dr. J. Prema Kumari Assistant Professor of Che.
04.03.2014 to
24.03.2014
UGC Academic Staff College,
University of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram
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Staff Participation in Orientation Courses :
As part of their professional enrichment the following Teaching staff members
attended Orientation Courses during this year.
Sl. No. Name of the Staff Date Venue
1. Dr. P. Pushpa Raj Assistant Professor of History
05.11.2013 to
02.12.2013
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai
International Conferences attended by our staff member: (Abroad)
Dr. V. Ranjan, Associate Professor of History participate and present a research
paper in the International Conference on Education and Social Science
(ICEASS) organized by the Higher Education Forum Association Singapore
from 13.09.2013 to 15.09.2013
Dr. V. Ranjan, Associate Professor of History participated and presented a paper
in the International Conference on Education, Psychology and Society from 19-
21, December 2013 in Hong Kong.
International Conferences attended by our staff members: (In India)
Dr. N. Sam Raj, Associate Professor of History participated and presented a paper
in the International Conference of KAAS and Sree Ayyappa College for Women
on 20th and 21st September 2013.
Dr. V. Ranjan, Associate Professor of History participated and presented a paper
in the International Conference on Women Empowerment Global Perspective
on 27th and 28th September 2013 in Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari.
Dr. P. Pushpa Raj, Assistant Professor of History participated and presented a
paper in the International Conference on Women Empowerment Global
Perspective on 27th and 28th September 2013 in Vivekananda Kendra,
Kanyakumari.
National / Seminar attended and Paper presented by our staff members:
Dr. A. Linda Primlyn, Assistant Professor of English participated National
Seminar on Literary Confabulation 2013 on 11th October 2013 in Udaya
College of Arts and Science, Ammandivilai.
Dr. V. Ranjan, Associate Professor of History participated National Seminar on
Modern Kerala from 3rd, 4th and 5th 11th October 2013 in University of Kerala.
Dr. P. Pushpa Raj, Assistant Professor of History participated ICHR sponsored
National Seminar on Modern Kerala from 4th and 5th 11th October 2013 in
University of Kerala.
Dr. J. Margaret Beula, Associate Professor of Chemistry participated and
presented a paper in National Seminar on Departmental Leadership for Heads
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of Department from 26th and 28th September 2013 in Christ University,
Bangalore.
Mrs. V. Anslin Ferby, Assistant Professor of Physics participated and presented a
paper in National Seminar on Innovative Trends in Materials Science from 23rd
and 24th August 2013 in Arignar Anna College, Aralvoymoli.
Mrs. J.V. Bynaja, Assistant Professor of Physics participated and presented a
paper in National Seminar on Material Science in Research and Technology
from 4th and 5th October 2013 in Annai Velankanni College, Tholayavattom.
Dr. J. Robert Victor Edward, Associate Professor of Mathematics participated and
presented a paper in National Seminar on Recent Developments in Algebraic
Graph Theory sponsored by NBHM from 5th and 6th July 2013 in SSN College
of Engineering, Kalvakkam, Chennai.
Dr. S. Robinson Chellathurai, Associate Professor of Mathematics participated
and presented a paper in National Seminar on Recent Developments in
Algebraic Graph Theory sponsored by NBHM from 5th and 6th July 2013 in
SSN College of Engineering, Kalvakkam, Chennai.
Dr. P. Pushpa Raj, Assistant Professor of History participated National Seminar
on Human Rights on 10th January 2014 Sree Ayyappa College for Women,
Chunkankadai.
Dr. S. Robinson Chellathurai, Associate Professor of Mathematics participated
and presented a paper in National conference on Emerging Trends in Graph
Connections from 8th and 10th January 2014 in the Department of Mathematics,
University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
Mrs. V. Rani Ratha Bai, Assistant Professor of Mathematics participated and
presented a paper in National conference on Emerging Trends in Graph
Connections from 8th and 10th January 2014 in the Department of Mathematics,
University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
Dr. J. Blessed Singh, Associate Professor of Mathematics participated and
presented a paper in National conference on Emerging Trends in Graph
Connections from 8th and 10th January 2014 in the Department of Mathematics,
University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram.
Dr. L. Judith Sophia, Assistant Professor of English participated in the Three days
International Conference on Cultural Spaces: Canada & India from 27th
January 2014 to 29th January 2014 in Sr. Venkateswara University, Thirupati,
Andhra Pradesh.
Dr. T. H. Isaac Samuel Nayagam, Associate Professor of Tamil participated in the
one day State Level Seminar on Elakkana Karutharangam on 20th February
2014 in Vivekananda College, Agasteeswaram.
Dr. T. H. Isaac Samuel Nayagam, Associate Professor of Tamil participated in the
two days International Seminar on Oppiyal Nokkil Ulaka Pothu Marai from 7th
& 8th March 2014 in Scott Christian College (Autonomous), Nagercoil.
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Dr. T. H. Isaac Samuel Nayagam, Associate Professor of Tamil participated in the
Three days Workshop on Kanyakumari Mavatta Thamizh Kizhai Mozhikal
from 13th March to 15th March 2014 in St. Hindu College, Nagercoil.
Mrs. J.V. Bynaja, Assistant Professor of Physics participated in the two days
International Conference on Recent Trends in Engineering from 13th March
2014 to 14th March 2014 in C.S.I. Institute of Technology, Thovalai.
Dr. A. Moses Ezhil Raj, Associate Professor of Physics participated in the two
days Workshop on Renewable Energy Technology for Sustainable
Environment on 20th & 21st February 2014.
Dr. V. Ranjan, Associate Professor of History participated the Multi Disciplinary
International Seminar on Innovation and Best Practices in Teaching and
Learning held at Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 24th & 25th January
2014.
Dr. V. Ranjan, Associate Professor of History participated as Chairperson in the
Multi Disciplinary International Seminar on Innovation and Best Practices in
Teaching and Learning held at Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode on 24th &
25th January 2014.
Mr. C. Besky Job, Assistant Professor of Physics participated the National
Seminar on Crystal Growth from 24th to 26th February 2014 in SSN College of
Engineering, Kalavakkam.
Dr. I. Starlet Thanjam, Associate Professor of Chemistry participated the National
Conference on Advances in Chemical and Nuclear Technolog “-ACANT-
2014” from 13th and 14th February 2014 in Nesamony Memorial Christian
College, Marthandam.
Dr. C. Albert, Assistant Professor of Zoology participated the National Seminar
on On Emerging Threats to Human Health on 7th February 2014 in Women’s
Christian College, Nagercoil.
Dr. J. Robert Victor Edward, Associate Professor of Mathematics participated the
International Workshop and Conference on Operator & Spectral Theory,
Operator Algrbras, Non-commutative geometry & Probability from 7th to 14th
February 2014 at Kerala School of Mathematics, Kozhicode.
Dr. J. Robert Victor Edward, Associate Professor of Mathematics participated the
International Workshop and Conference on Semi groups, Algebras and
Operator Theory from 26th to 28th February 2014 at CUSAT, Cochin.
Dr. Y.S. Irine Sheela, Associate Professor of Mathematics participated the
National Seminar on Recent Trends in Mathematics on 1st March 2014 at the
Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil.
Dr. M. Edwin Gnanadhas, Associate Professor of Commerce participated and
deliver lecture in the International Seminar on Micro Finance from 7th to 8th
February 2014 at All Saint’s College, Thiruvananthapuram.
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Dr. D. Jacquiline Pon Mabel, Associate Professor of Commerce participated the
International Conference on Finance and Banking from 28th February to 1st
March 2014 at Hotel Singar International, Kanyakumari.
Dr. J. Anisha Shainnie Thangam, Associate Professor of Commerce participated
the International Conference on Finance and Banking from 28th February to 1st
March 2014 at Hotel Singar International, Kanyakumari
Dr. T. H. Isaac Samuel Nayagam – Tamilnadu Higher Education Board of Studies
Dr. T. H. Isaac Samuel Nayagam, Associate Professor of Tamil has been selected
as a member for Tamilnadu Higher Education Board of Studies to prepare the syllabus
and books for Advance Tamil for Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary School by the Director
of Collegiate Education, Chennai.
Ph.D. Awardees :
The following Teaching Staff members earned their Ph.D. Degrees during the
current year:
1. Dr. D. Deva Sambath, Assistant Professor of Tamil
2. Dr. S. R. Jasmine Levy, Assistant Professor of Hindi
3. Dr. S. Joseph Robin, Associate Professor of Mathematics
4. Dr. Y. S. Irene Sheela, Associate Professor of Mathematics
5. Dr. V. Robin Perinba Smith, Associate Professor of Zoology
6. Dr. T. Wins Joel, Assistant Professor of History
7. Dr. A. Yardily, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
8. Dr. Herald M. Dhas, Assistant Professor of BBA
9. Dr. V. Bini Marin, Assistant Professor of BBM
10. Dr. J. Jane Theepa Jeya Vanathy, Assistant Professor of BBM
11. Dr. G. Jeslin Viola Pet, Assistant Professor of Commerce
12. Dr. T. Alexandria Jayamathy, Assistant Professor of Commerce
13. Dr. V. Ahila, Assistant Professor of Commerce
14. Dr. G. Jones Green, Assistant Professor of BBA
15. Dr. E. Giftin Vedha Merly, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Retirements :
Significant retirements this year are Dr. X. Antony Thanaraj, Bursar and
Associate Professor of Commerce, Dr. J. Cyril Kanmony, Head, Department of
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Economics, Dr. E. Stanley Bai, Head, Department of Tamil, Dr. T. Angel Glory Bai,
Associate Professor of Tamil, Dr. N. Samraj, Associate Professor of History. We
hereby record our appreciation to our retiring teaching staff and wish them peaceful
retired life.
III. Our Departments and Projects :
Undergraduate - 15
(Additional batch of English Literature has been added)
Postgraduate - 12
M.Phil - 10
Research - 10
Ongoing Projects
1. Major Projects :
Sl.
No.
Project Holder Department Agency Fund
1. Dr. A.E. Dulip Daniels Botany Ministry of
Environment &
Forests, New Delhi.
Rs. 22.5 lakhs
2. Dr. S. Sam Manohar Das Zoology UGC Rs. 6.08
lakhs
3. Dr. S. Godwin Wesley Zoology Emeritus fellow
grant
Rs.2.90
lakhs
4. Dr. S. Godwin Wesley Zoology Indo-Canadian
Project
$40,000
5. Dr. Sidney Shirly English UGC Rs. 4.5
lakhs
6. Dr. M. Kanagappan Zoology UGC Rs. 10.67
lakhs
7. Dr. R.D. Stevens Jones Zoology UGC Rs. 13.36
lakhs
8. Dr. M. Reginald Appavoo Botany UGC Rs. 8.34
lakhs
9. Dr. B. Christudhas Williams Botany UGC Rs. 8.96
lakhs
2. Minor Projects :
Sl.
No.
Project Holder Department Agency Fund
1. Dr. S. Robinson Chellathurai Mathematics UGC 70,000/-
2. Dr. R. Sobitha Bai Botany UGC 62,500/-
3. Dr. C. Sundara Raj Zoology UGC 72,500/-
4. Mrs. V. Anslin Ferby Physics UGC
1,80,000/-
5. Dr. J. Prema Kumari Chemistry UGC
1,40,000/-
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6. Dr. J. Margaret Beula Chemistry UGC
1,65,000/-
7. Dr. S. Begila David Chemistry UGC
96,000/-,
8. Dr. L. Reginald Jacob History UGC
75,000/-
9. Dr. M. Wilson Commerce UGC
80,000/-
IV. Our Infrastructure :
1. Library and Laboratories
1. 228 Hindi books have been allotted from the Central Government for promoting
the learning of Hindi.
2. 218 Books were added to the James Duthie Central Library during the year.
3. Internet connectivity has been strengthened and all the departments have
additional updated computers.
2. Indoor Stadium
The foundation phase of the construction is over and the college has already
applied for the II Phase. The University Commission has visited the site for Physical
Verification and had forwarded the utilization certificate to the UGC. This Indoor
Stadium will be available for use for the students of Christian College of Physical
Education, sister institutions of the Kanyakumari Diocese and also neighbouring schools.
The work will start as soon as we receive the next phase of funds.
3. Building Assistance
A new shed has been constructed to house the generator, few washrooms and an
electrical utility room.
The unused building behind the Alumni Hall has been renovated to house the
offices of seven NSS units and attached toilets. These rooms will function as NSS offices
for units 91, 92, 93, 94, 123, 124 and 127.
The building which earlier housed the Indian Overseas Bank Extention Counter
has now been reoriented and renovated to house the NCC (Navy) Unit, giving a facelift to
the unit.
It is proposed to convent the building under construction to the left of the Chapel
into Controller of Examinations office complex. It will house the offices of the
Controller of Examinations, seats of Assistant Controllers, store room and a special Hall
for invigilatons.
4. DST-FIST Lab
A ‘Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology’ (FIST) Grant of Rs. 45.52
lakhs has been sanctioned for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
departments in the College. Latest and hi-tech equipments have been added. This special
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facility will be accessed by all the five departments. This new facility was inaugurated on
August 2013.
V. Co-curricular Activities :
Workshop on Effective Leadership:
A ‘Workshop on Effective Leadership’ was conducted by the Department of
Youth Welfare of Scott Christian College (Autonomous) at Kanyakumari on February 23,
2013. A unique programme which consisted various innovative and creative session
which tingled the hidden talents of the budding leaders. Hundred students participated in
this workshop which also included the enthusiastic teaching staff of the college.
Talent Show 2013:
The Talent Show is an annual event of Scott Christian College (Autonomous) in
which the talents of students are encouraged and exhibited. The Talent Show 2013
comprised of 50 competitions of various genres like music, dance, literary events, theatre
and fine arts. The Final day of Scott Talent Show 2013 was held on September 6, 2013 at
the Centenary Auditorium. The Chief Guest of the day was Mr. S. Satheesh Bino I.P.S.,
Superintendent of Police, Ernakulam. The Guests of Honour was Mr. A.V.
Pathmaragam, Chief Regional Officer, Indian Overseas Bank and Mr. Sophilal Harris,
Entrepreneur, Harris Nadar Jewellers. I record my sincere appreciation to Mr. M.P.
Jeyasekar and his team for this cultural revolution in the College.
Trekking Programme:
The Department of Youth Welfare organized a Trekking on October 14, 2013 to
Chitheral Hills. More than 100 students participated in the Trekking programme.
Workshop on Painting:
A workshop on painting was conducted by the Department of Youth Welfare on
August 9, 2013. The workshop includes Pot painting, Fabric painting, Glass painting and
Flower making. 35 students participated and get benefited by this workshop.
Workshop on Motivation:
Workshop on motivation was organized on 18.01.2014 at Alumnai Hall. The four
module contents of the workshop are time management, goal setting, self confidence and
self esteem.
Special talk on dental care:
Special talk on the dental care to the hostel students was organized by the
Department of Youth Welfare on 12.02.2014 at Ida Marsden Ladies Hostel. Dr. Jairesh
A. Kingsly gave a nice talk on basic things about teeth, Diseases caused in teeth,
techniques for brushing and the relation between eye and teeth.
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2. Outstanding Achievements of our students :
a. The Rotaract Club of our College has won the Best Balanced Club Award in the
Kanyakumari Rotary District. This award is given to a club for its multiple
balanced activities in a year. Our college is winning this award for the 24th year
consecutively. Congratulations to the President and her team of office bearers,
mentored by Dr. Dulip Daniels of the Department of Botany.
b. Kalesh, T. of III B.Sc. Chemistry has won the First prize in the Inter-Collegiate
Drawing competition held on June 28, 2013 conducted by Brindhavan Arts &
Sports Club, Chithirancode, Kanyakumri District.
He has won the First prize in the Drawing competition held on June 29, 2013
conducted by MSAI-Tamilnadu Chapter in Gnanadasan Ploytechnic College,
Nagercoil.
T. Kalaish has also won the II prize in Verse writing Competition in District
Level conducted in Youth Red Cross, Kanyakumari District.
T. Kalaish has won I prize and J. Jebin Abel of II M.A. English has won the II
prize in Drawing Competition in District Level conducted in Tamilnadu Forest
Department, Kanyakumari District.
T. Kalaish has also won the I prize in Drawing Competition in District Level on
26.08.2013 conducted in District Christian Trust, Kanyakumari District.
T. Kalaish has also won the II prize in Drawing Competition in Manonmaniam
Sundaranar University Level on 21.01.2014 conducted in India Autonomy
Department, Mumbai.
T. Kalaish has also won the I prize in Drawing Competition in State Level on
08.03.2014 conducted in Elaya Bharatham Seva Trust - Tamilnadu.
c. The following Students have won the following prizes in the District Level Literal
Competitions organized by Payanam Youth Club on August 7, 2013.
Competition Name of the Student Prize
Dance Pravin Sam, D.,
III B.A. English
I
Verse Writing Abisha, J.
III B.A. English
I
Short Story
Writing
Ancila Ramani Bai, R.
III B.Sc. Botany
I
Singing Sujin, D.
III BBM
III
Verse Writing Kalesh, T.
III B.Sc. Chemistry
III
Verse Writing Vijay
II B.A. Tamil
Consolation
Singing Ashika, R.K.
III B.Sc. Maths
Consolation
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d. D. Sujin of III BBM have won the II prize and cash award Rs. 7000/- in
Elocution Competition in District Level on 26.08.2013 conducted in Tamil
Education Development Department, Kanyakumari District
e. John Samuel, C. of I M.Com & Mithun, R. of II B.Com has won the Third prize
in the Inter-Collegiate Quiz competition held on September 18, 2013 conducted
by Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil, Kanyakumri District.
f. The following Students have won the following prizes in the Inter-Collegiate
Quiz competition held on October, 2013 conducted by Nesamony Memorial
Christian College, Marthandam, Kanyakumri District.
Name of the Student Prize
Mithun, R., II B.Com I
Joffe, L. H., II B.Com I
Daniel Pravin, R.., I M. Com III
John Samuel, C., I M.Com III
g. The following Students from the II M.A. Economics have won the following
prizes in the AGNEYASTRA - 2013 the National Level Management Meet held
at Rajaas Engineering College, Vadakangulam, Tirunelveli on October 4, 2013.
Competition Name of the Student Prize
Paper
Presentation Sudan, P. S. J Second Prize
h. Sudan, P. S. J. of II M.A. Economics has won the First prize in the Inter-
Collegiate Debate competition held on October 8, 2013 conducted by Women’s
Christian College, Nagercoil, Kanyakumri District.
i. Kavitha Rani, Y.K. of II M.Sc. Physics has won the Second prize in the Inter-
Collegiate Essay Writing competition conducted at the District Level held on
28.12.2013 organised by Kumari Maha Sabha, Nagercoil.
j. The following Students from the Department of Microbiology have won the
following prizes in the BIOQUEST-2014 held at Noorul Islam College of
Arts & Science, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari District on January 5, 2014.
Competition Name of the Student Prize
Art from Waste Praveena, M.
III Prize Asha Priya, C.
Poster
Presentation
Anupram, K.M. III prize
Karthika Mohan
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k. The following Students from the Department of Computer Science have
won the following prizes in the State Level Seminar and Events held at
Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District on January
29, 2014.
Competition Name of the Student Prize
Brain Twister Pankaj Chuta
I Prize Saraj Moni
Innovative Art Alameen, M. II Prize
Creative Skill Mismin Shabini, A. II Prize
Click And Edit Selva Babin III Prize
l. The following Students from the Department of Computer
Application have won the following prizes in the State Level Seminar
and Events held at Women’s Christian College, Nagercoil on January
29, 2013.
Competition Name of the Student Prize
Click and Edit Kim Tares, J., I BCA II prize
Brain Twister Babi, R., III BCA II prize
Jasmine, S., III BCA
m. Joffe, L.H. & Mithun, R. of II B.Com has won the Second prize in the Inter-Collegiate Quiz competition held on February 5, 2014 conducted by St John’s College of Arts & Science, Kanyakumri District.
n. Birijiya, D of II B.Sc. Mathematics had participated in the Elocution completion between four southern district conducted by the Government of Tamilnadu at the Vins Christian College of Engineering on 16.02.2014 on behalf of the birthday of the Hon. Chief Minister of Tamilnadu and has been selected for the State level final Elocution competition.
o. Arun Jancy of I B.Sc. Chemistry has won the Consolation prize with a
cash award of Rs. 1000/- in the State Level Essay competition held on
February 22, 2014 conducted by Annai Hajira Women’s College,
Melapalayam, Tirunelveli District.
p. Sneha and Arathy of II BBA Secured First Place in ‘Business Plan’ in
ORIFLAMME’14 on 10.03.2014 conducted by Department of
Management Studies, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
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VI. Extra-curricular Activities :
1. Spiritual Activities :
In Scott Christian College (Autonomous) every working day for the Non-teaching
staff starts with prayer at 9.00 a.m. in the College office. Further, staff and students
worship in the College chapel between 9.10 – 9.20 a.m. and then proceed to their
respective classes. On Wednesdays the SCM worship (by a specific department) starts at
9.00 a.m. with a special speaker who brings the Lord’s message. On first Tuesday of
every month, there is a Scott Community Worship at 4.00 p.m. at the College Chapel
attended by the staff, students, neighbours and retired staff. On the last Sunday, of every
month we have a English Worship at 5.30 p.m.
Under-the leadership of Rev. J. Prakash Nayagam, the College Chaplain, the
students / staff conduct the morning worship, SCM programmes and Prayer group
activities. Religious Instruction and Value Educational classes are conducted for all
Christian and Non-Christian students respectively. The TAFTEE syllabus is being
followed for the RI classes, and separate certificates are distributed to those who
complete the course successfully.
2. Achievement in Sports and Games :
* Number of students participating in the sports activities around the year - 425
* Number of students representing college in the Manonmaniam Sundaranar
University intercollegiate tournaments for the year 2013 – 175
* Number of students selected to represent Manonmaniam Sundaranar
University from our college – 21(College Blues)
2.1) National Level Sports
1. Our student, International Chess master, P. Shyam Nikhil of III B.A. Economics
have represented Tamilnadu in many National Chess Championship held in
various venues all over India
2. Our student Alvin Mohan of III B.Sc. Physical Education had represented Tamil
Nadu in the National Kabaddi Championship held at Patiala during December
2013.
2.2) State and District Level Sports
1. Our Football team won the II place in the Chief Ministers Football Tournament
held at Nagercoil, during September 2013.
2. Our kabaddi team won the I place in the Vavuballi tournament held at
Kuzhithurai, during August 2013.
3. Our Table Tennis team won the I place in the Chief Ministers Table Tennis
Tournament held at Nagercoil, during September 2013.
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2.3) University Level Sports (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University)
1. Chess I & II
2. Badminton I
3. Table Tennis I
4. Cricket III
5. Kabaddi II
6. Handball III
7. Volleyball IV
8. Kho-kho III
We scored 52 points in the Intercollegiate tournaments and lead the Manonmaniam
Sundaranar University overall championship point table for the year 2013-2014
3. National Service Scheme (NSS) [7 Units]
All the seven units of the NSS comprising of seven officers and 935 student
volunteers have been actively involved in various social outreach programmes, including
improvement of civic amenities and traffic management. Their programmes included
elimination of plastics, zero waste management and legal literacy programmes.
Their contribution to the successful conduct of the Kumari Carnival – Kashmir
to Kanyakumari National Integration Rally organized by the district administration
was very much appreciated. Our units also conducted the special camps at
Azhagiapandipuram and Ilanthaivilai.
Highlights of NSS Activities :
07.08.2013 NSS Inaugural Function and Challenges of Disaster Management
Programme – Dr. J.G.N. Dawson gave the inaugural address
Chief Guest: Mr. A. Suresh Kumar, Tamil Nadu State Disaster
Response team Member spoke on disaster management
12.08.2013 “Geneva Day” Celebration
Theme: World Peace
Chief Guest: Mr. Mubarak, IFS, Indian Representative to
Palastine Spoke on Geneva Convention
24.09.2013 NSS Day Celebration – Chief Guest: Mr. Rajesh, K.S., The Chief
Editor of the Journal of Legal Rights.
03.10.2013 to
09.10.2013
Orientation Programme for Officers organized by ETS at
Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore.
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Dr. L. Judith Sophia, NSS Programme Officer, Unit No:124, and
Dr. C. Albert, NSS Programme Officer, Unit No: 127 attended the
programme
06.11.2013 to
12.11.2013
Orientation Programme for Officers organized by ETS at
Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore.
Attended by Dr. V. Ranjan, NSS Programme Officer, Unit No: 91,
Dr. J. Prema Kumar, NSS Programme Officer, Uni No: 92, Mrs.
J.V. Bynaja, NSS Programme Officer, Unit No: 123
08.12.2013 to
14.12.2013
Special Camp conducted by Units 92, 123 & 127 at
Thadikarankonam
10.12.2013 Human Rights Day
Chief Guest: Adv. Mrs. J. Suseela Baby delivered the Human
Rights Day Address
19.12.2013 Youth Red Cross and NSS conducted Blood Donation Camp.
Chief Guest: Adv. M. Ahamed Khan, Chairman, Indian Red Cross
Society, Kanyakumari District Branch. 26 Volunteers donated
blood.
05.01.2014 to
11.01.2014
Special Camp conducted by Units 90, 91 & 124 at Perumalpuram
near Kottaram
25.01.2014 NSS Volunteers participated in the Votter’s Day Rally from
Collector office to S.T. Hindu College
07.02.2014 to
13.02.2014
Special Camp conducted by Unit 93 at Chothavilai
March 6, 2014 Celebrating Life Programme conducted by NSS Units 91, 92 and
124 and RRC, Mrs. Meenadevi, Chairman Nagercoil inaugurated
the programme and Mr. E. Baskaran, District Manager RRC, M.S.
University and Mrs. Grena were the guest speakers
4. NCC
CATC CUM TSC TRG-1
The 11 (TN) BN NCC conducted the Combined Annual Training Camp CUM Tal
Sainik Camp for Boys & Girls [CATC CUM TSC (B) & (G) TRG-1] at Scott Christian
College (Autonomous), Nagercoil from June 6, 2013 to June 15, 2013. Apart from the
usual training, about 5200 rounds were used for firing practice. 502 Cadets participated
out of which 23 Cadets were from Scott Christian College, Nagercoil.
The list of participated cadets is:
1. ABILASH. A.S
2. ALLEN. R
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3. AUGESTIN RAJ. J
4. HENIL DHAS. A
5. JERIN. C
6. NAVEEN. T
7. PRASANTH. S
8. PRINCE. M
9. RANJITH. A
10. SAJU. D
11. SAM WALTER JAIN. S
12. SHAJIN. G
13. SIVA KUMAR. R
14. SREEJITH. M
15. SUJITH. M
16. SREE PRAKASH. G
17. SUKIN RUBUS. J
18. THANISH. C
19. VIBIN RAJ. W.P
20. VIBIN. S
21. VIVENDRAN. S
22. SUBIN DHAS. S
23. SUNITHA. S
OBSTACLES
The obstacles that is re constructed in Scott Christian College (Autonomous),
Nagercoil on the 5th of August 2013, is being maintained properly and is in good
condition for training purpose.
FLEX
A new flex was erected in the College premises on the 10th of August 2013, by
the NCC Army Wing.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION-2013
The 66th Independence Day celebration was celebrated on the 15ht of August
2013. The Best three Cadets of the NCC Army Wing,
1. VIBIN RAJ. W.P
2. NAVEEN.T
3. SUNITHA. S
were awarded Rs.3, 500/- each on the Independence Day celebration.
FIRING PRACTICE
11 TN BN NCC conducted firing practice at Scott Christian College
(Autonomous) Nagercoil from 14.05.2013 to 19.05.013, 06.08,2013 to 10.08.2013 and
25.09.2012. Out of the 50 Cadets who participated, 6 cadets were from Scott Christian
College (Autonomous) Nagercoil.
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BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Blood Donation Camp was organised on September18, 2013 at Medical College
Campus, Nagercoil and one of the cadets, Antony Melbin. S took part in it.
REPUBLIC DAY LAUNCH CAMP (RDC)
The Republic Day launch Camp (RDC) was held at The American College,
Madurai from September 18, 2013 to September 27, 2013. The following Cadets took
part:
1. KANTHARAJA. M
2. HEMANTH. S
TREKKING PROGRAMME
A One day Trekking Programme was conducted by the Cadets on
Marunthuvalmalai on September 28, 2013.
NCC DAY CELEBRATION
The 11 TN (BN) celebrated the NCC DAY on 22nd November 2013 at Scott
Christian College.
ROCK CLIMBING AND TRAINING CAMP (RCTC)
In the Rock Climbing Camp (RCTC) held at Gwalior, from November 25, 2013
to December 06, 2013 the following cadets took part:
1. VIBIN RAJ. W.P
2. NAVEEN. T
3. RENJITH. A
4. SIVA KUMAR.R
5. JEBIN ABRAHAM. R
NATIONAL INTEGRATION CAMP-II
The National Integration Camp-II was held at Sathya Bhama
University, Chennai from the 2nd of January 2014 to the 13th of January 2014.
The following Cadets took part:
1. ALLEN. R
2. THANISH. C
3. VIBIN. S
4. PRASANTH. S
5. HEMANTH. S
4. Noon-meal scheme :
This is a Teaching Staff sponsored Students Community Scheme. Through the
above scheme, nearly 45 poor and needy students with free lunch on every working day.
The committee visits the names and ascertains the eligibility of each beneficiary to
qualify for the scheme..
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5. Scholarships & Benefits for Students :
All eligible students get different types of scholarships and 1510 students have
been benefitted through our College. The College takes special efforts to provide
scholarships to B.C., MBC, SC and ST students.
VII. Our Placements :
a. We congratulate the following students who have got jobs last year (Result
published on June 2013) due to the efforts of our placement cell and the Indian
Institute of Banking (IIB), which gave special training to them:
Sl. No. Name Department Bank Name Branch
1. Brija, R. B.Sc. Maths Canara Madurai
2. Anu Sree, R.S. M.Sc. Maths Canara Madurai
3. Sinthika, K.B. M.Sc. Physics Canara Madurai
4. Antony Abinaya, A. B.Sc. Maths Syndicate Sivakasi
5. Shamina Pon Reji B.Sc. Physics TMB Chennai
b. ISSM (Indian School of Science and Management) a division of Alcance
Academy of Management Private Limited has conducted campus interview in our
College for placements on 12.12.2013. We are happy to inform you that 35
students got selected for the post of marketing executives. The appointment
orders were issued by the Principal.
c. RADIAN IAS Academy conducted the seminar about “The Awarness
Programme about the Career an Public Sector” on the 8.01.2014 for all the III UG
and II PG Students
d. AKT Group of institutions, Kallakurichi, Villupuram District has conducted
campus interview in our College for placements on 29.01.2014. We are happy to
inform you that 19 students got selected for the post of PG and UG Teachers.
e. C-DAC one of the best institution in Kanyakumari District conducte a one day
seminar about Communication Skills, Personality Development & H.R. Interview
Practice in our campus on 31.01.2014.
f. SRV Boys Higher Secondary School Rasipuram, Namakkal District visited our
campus for a placement programme on 18.02.2014. 6 students got selected for
the post of teachers. The appointment orders were issued by the Principal.
g. ECC Academy, Nagercoil conducted a Seminar on 20.02.2014 about facing the
interview and the career opportunities in the Banking sector. All the final year
students got benefited.
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h. The Placement Cell of Scott (PCS) adviced the students of final UG programme
to attend a campus recruitment drive conducted by TVS Training services in S.T.
Hindu College for the post of Sales Professional for a leading Bank & Insurace
Company on 26.02.2014. Many students got benefited.
i. The Placement Cell of Scott (PCS) sent students from the final years for a job fair
in Florence Swainson Higher Secondary School for Deaf conducted by Nehru
College of educational and Charitable Trust on 02.03.2014. Many students got
benefited.
j. The Placement Cell of Scott (PCS) sent students from the final year for
participating in the job fair on 14.03.2014 in Malangara Catholic College,
Mariyagiri. Twenty leading companies are consented to take part in the
recruitment drive. Many students got benefited.
VIII. Activities of the Scott Alumni Association (SAA) :
Scott Alumni Association (SAA) creates history and continues to add
memberships, chapters and endowments! The role of SAA in reaching out, networking
and event managing of Scott Community is highly commendable. The first floor of
alumni hall has been completed and was inaugurated on 28.08.2013. Its Office-bearers
deserve our appreciation and continued support. I record by deep appreciation to the
team of office-bearers, especially to Prof. K.K. Mohandhas for all the endeavours.
IX. Significant Events of the Year:
Sl. No. Date Special Day Guest
1. August 15, 2013
Independence
Day
National Flag hoisted by
Dr. M. Jezer Jebanesan
Principal
2. August 28, 2013
First floor of
alumni hall
inaugurated
Prof. Dr. A.K. Kumaraguru
Vice Chancellor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
3. October 5, 2013
Scott
Ambassadors
Meet
Dr. M. Jezer Jebanesan
Principal
4. December 5, 2013
Department of
Tamil (,uz;lhk;
jiyKiw – ehty;/ Author
Dr. N. Stephen Sam)
Book Release Function
Dr. S. Vijayatharani, M.L.A.
Vilavancode Constituency
5. January 26, 2014 Republic Day
National Flag hoisted by
Dr. M. Jezer Jebanesan
Principal
6. February 13, 2014 Foundation Day
Preacher & Celebrant
Rev. R. Prem Selva Singh,
7. February 14, 2014 Sports Day
Theerthoose, L., District Sports
Officer
8. March 22, 2014 Convocation Day
Prof. Dr. T. Tamizh Chelvam.,
Registrar in-charge
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I place on record my deep appreciation to the following members of the staff for
their involvement and commitment to special assignments:
1. Religious Instruction classes and
Social Value Education
Dr. R. Ragel Mabel Saroja
2. Monthly Scott Community Worship Dr. J. Prema Kumari 3. IDA Marsden Hostel Dr. C. Pragasa Nithilavathi 4. Scott Noon Meal Scheme Dr. A. Linda Primlyn
5. Placement related programmes Mr. R. Shanthikaran 6. All Uniform related issues Dr. T.H. Isacc Samuel Nayagam
7. Campus Maintenance and
Beatification Issues
Mr. R. Kumar Vethamonickam
8. Gardens and Green initiators Mr. Y. John Seemon
Obituary
Staff Members
1. Dr. J. Roselet Dani Bai served as a Lecturer in Tamil in Scott Christian College
since 13.10.1994 and expired on 04.02.2014. She was a good teacher, believer in
god and was also very affectionate to the students.
2. Mrs. Emily Anna Packiam Indira George served as Lecturer in Commerce in
Scott Christian College on 26.08.1993 and was passed away in 18.02.2014. She
was a good teacher and was very kind to the students.
Students
1. Hilda Sharon, G. of II B.A. English in Scott Christian College was expired on
02.12.2013.
2. Manikandan, S. of III B.Sc. Physics in Scott Christian College was passed away
on 13.03.2014.
As attempt has been made to prepare a short documentary film on the history of
Scott Christian College (Autonomous). Initial shootings are over and the editing work is
on.
I conclude this College Report thanking the Chairman of College Council, Our
Bishop The Rt. Rev. G. Devakadasham, all the members of the College Governing
Board, each member of Teaching and Non-teaching staff, parents of our students,
members of seven chapters of Alumni Association, and my beloved students. I thank the
God Almighty for this privilege of leading this institution during the 121th year of Scott
Christian History.
Dr. M. JEZER JEBANESAN
Principal