PATRICIAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

ANNUAL DAY REPORT (2011 – 2012)

It gives me great pleasure to present the Annual Report for the year

academic 2011 – 2012. The brief annual report is now presented before you.

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"The first requisite of success is the ability to apply your physical and

mental energies to one problem without growing weary."

The college has grown in leaps and bounds in this short span of time. Under

the able guidance of the correspondent Rev. Bro Arockia raj and Principal

Dr. J. Gnanpushpam, the college now functions with a strength of 1684

students with 7 under graduate courses and 2 post graduate courses.

The college has excellent classrooms, labs, well-equipped library, and

auditorium, open air theatre, editing room, recording theatre, canteen and

extensive grounds for sports and games. A new building is now under

construction with 32 class rooms, conference hall and library.

The College reopened on the 16th for the II and III years.

The college reopened for the first years on 29th June with an orientation

programme.

Dr.John Morais, former principal, Guru Nanak College was the chief guest

for the investiture ceremony. The elected office bearers for this year are

President: V.KMani

Vice President: Anitha.P

Secretary: Tovi.G.Sumi

Treausrer: Balaji.S.L

Cultural secretaries:

Balaji.R

Sandhiya .A

Sports Secretaries:

Balaji.M

Vigneshwari .V

DECENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

To mark the completion of ten years of success, celebrations were held and

many dignitaries graced the occasion with their presence.

Dr. Senthivelan I.P.S, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Adyar was the Chief

Guest for the freshers day. He insisted the students to understand the value

of education and to be committed to achieve their goals.

On INDEPENDENCE DAY Competitions were held on the role of youth

in the nation’s development.

TEACHER’S DAY was celebrated by the student council that made the day

memorable.

For the 11th ANNUAL SPORTS MEET – Mrs. Venkatadri was the chief

guest for the completed events and distributed prizes.

And on the day of sports Mr. C.V.Sunny, Former Indian Basket ball Team

Captain, graced the occasion and distributed the prizes. The meet started

with a Colourful march past followed by dance and aerobics.

The Department of commerce Bagged BRO.DELANY MEMORIAL CUP

for Over all Championship, B.B.A Department got BRO. DARCY

MEMORIAL CUP for Overall runners. Tinson Joseph V.J of B.B.A final

year bagged BRO. ALOYSIUS MEMORIAL CUP for best Athlete in Mens

category and Mary Jana of B.SC Viscom department bagged BRO.BERGIN

MEMORIAL CUP for Best Athlete in Women category.

T20 third cricket rolling trophy was conducted and the winners

Shankaran and runners Mar Gregrious

Patrician 5 side foot ball tournament was conducted and the winners

Guru Nanak and runners Patrician College

The Patrician Volley ball tournament was conducted and the winners

Hindustan and runners Patrician College

The Patrician Kabaddi tournament was conducted and the winners

Patrician and runners TSN

First time an INTER SCHOOL ATHLETIC MEET was conducted and

19 schools from all over Chennai participated.

Rev. Fr. Siiby Mathew SDB Principal, St.Mary’s A. I. Hr. Sec. School

Chennai was the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes

The Overall WINNERS were St. Patrick AIHSS and runners Sacred Heart

School.

The College celebrated Correspondent’s Feast Day

Rev. Fr. Xavier Arul presided over the christmas celebration and delivered

the Christmas message. Students staged a skit on joy of Christmas

conveying the real meaning of caring and sharing.

The Shamrocks led by Mr. Daniel Chalke, Asst.Prof of Management

participated at the Inter-Collegiate Christmas along with students and won

the first place in sing the season competition with a cash award of Rs 50000.

They also participated in the Hindustan College choir competition and won a

cash prize of 15000.

Pongal was celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm by the management,

staff and students. As part of the celebration, a kolam competition was

conducted on the theme “ sangakalla illakiyam”.

On REPUBLIC DAY speeches were given by students on India in the

present millennium.

A special Message was given by Brother Arockiaraj, the Director and

Correspondent on founder day and a book authored by Mr.Suresh Babu,

Asst. Prof, Dept of Commerce, on financial services was released by our

Principal.

All clubs and ASSOCIATIONS brought out innovative programs and

student-oriented activities.

Dr. Ganesh, Asst Prof of English, Madras Christian College inaugurated the

Golden Triangle Dramatics Club. A workshop on Meta-theatre was also held

to introduce the students to the Art of Theatrics. He also released the

Department Newsletter VISTAS which was also published online as a

blogspot. The Department also published the Second Edition of the

Grammar workbook.

Ms. Meenakshi of II BA received scholarship from Image Animation Studio.

They won the Overall Championship in the event Parnassus and also

attended national conference conducted by Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts

and Science.

Dr. R. Selvagama_______ was the Chief Guest and distributed prizes for

the competitions held during the Tamil Literary Fest. An International

Conference on “Ilakkiyangal Kaatum Thozhilgal was inaugurated by Thiru

Nattham R. Vishwanathan, Minister Electricity Board Tamil Nadu and

many other dignitaries participated.

Prerna hindi association conducted interdepartmental quiz competition for

the students and many students participated in various inter collegiate

competitions and won many prizes.

Students of French association participated in various inter

collegiate competitions.

Students of department of Comp Appl Conducted Tech Wiz ’11

implementing models of new concepts.

The department also conducted paper presentation competition

The event was judged by Mr. Karthick. M. Lecturer, P. G.

Department of Computer science, D.B.Jain College. Events like

ADZAP and SOFTWARE DEBUGGING was also conducted.

TECHFEST 2K11 - A STATE LEVEL SEMINAR was conducted. Dr. R.

Ramanujam, Institute of mathematical science, CIT campus and

Dr. Venaktesh Raman Institute of mathematical science, CIT

campus were the distinguished chief guests and speakers of the

day.

EDAPTcomputer science assocaition conducted an inter departmental paper

presentation event was judged by Mr.Manigandan, Asst Prof, computer

science department Sri Sankara Arts and Science College.

An interdepartment debate and pictionary competitions was also conducted.

Students participated in youth seminar conducted by TERI on “values and

Ethics 21st century”. Husssin K and Vishal Navalgaris participated in the

international

YUVA meet at New delhi on “ Conserving global commons: transforming

knowledge into action. Li Young and Vishal Navalgaris also participated in

“ International student energy summit at TERI University new delhi

conducted by ISEEESA(institute for sustainable energy, environment and

economy, Calgary, Alberta, Canada). The department released its

first newsletter and CD in the name BYSTREET.

Department of computer applications and computer science conducted their

annual inter collegiate events GOOGLE 2012 Comet commerce

association initiated its events with Compark Exhibition highlited

banking and corporate world Paper Presentation was conducted the

chief Guest for the was Mr. R. Sooriakumar enriched students with valuable

information and motivated the students.

Indistrial Visit was organized by IIL to Port trust

EDP was conducted to enlighten students about the opportunities

open to budding entrepreneurs. Chief Guest of the day was

Mr.M.S.Subramanian, Ex-DGM, NSIC,TSC

INTERNATIONAL JOB MARKET SCENARIO & RECRUITMENT

seminar was conducted by

Mr. Ramesh Panduranga Vittal, Asst. Corporate Finance Manager,Alsonsa

Electric, Gulf (Dubai) was the guest speaker.

Mahindra and Mahindra

It also conducted various inter departmental competitions like invitation

desigining logo desigining collage dream project mock interview plan your

event best sales man product packaging, Office layout.Students also

participated in various inter collegiate competitions conducted at various city

colleges and won many prizes.

Dept of commerce shift II organized an interdepartment competition NOA

fest 2012. Capt. V.J. Pushpakumar, founder and director of Indian Institute

of Logistics and Mr. Janarthanan Ethirajulu, BPO operation manger, Cape

Gemini Business services (India) ltd inaugurated the exhibition and presided

over the function.

Zenith management association CONDUCTED paper presentation and

Mr.R. Sooriyakumar, motivator and soft skills trainer judged the event.

Students were taken on a industrial visit to Chennai port. Junior achievement

program was conducted by Fr. Freddi the programme highlighted on the

opportunities available in industries and ERP.

To assist the students in higher education, seminar by various b-schools

were arranged.

Liu ted on of II bba won the first place the event GET ACTIVE at

YUVA meet at new delhi, british council.

Students were selected by various companies like DELL, TCS,HCL in

placement programme.

Arun kumar of II BBA presented a paper at a national level seminar

organized by Vivekananda college, mylapore. Reni George and Ashiqua

participated in HR meet at WCC college.

Department of CORPORATE SECRETARYSHIP conducted an inter

department competition which was judged by

Mr.Baba Prasanna, director AAM B – School & Ms. Roshini Devi director

VERSATILE BUSINESS SCHOOL, Chennai

Department of Corporate Secretaryship along with Department of Business

Administration organized seminar on “Making Sense out of Sensex”. The

Resource person V. Balasubramaniam, Secretary, Madras Stock Exchange.

Corpship Magazine was released by Rev. Bro. Arokiaraj, Correspondent and

first copies received by our principal Dr.J.Gnanapushpam.They won 1st

place in state level leo meet “zeal to excel” on 3rd march 2012 at meenakshi

college, Chennai. Students performed on the theme “PUBLIC NUSENSE”

and won appreciation.

Industrial Visits Organized to times of India, HAtsun Company and Port Trust Students also participated in various Seminars The department of commerce, management studies and corporate

secretaryship conducted masobatra an inter collegiate meet. Dr. R.

Rangaraj, Head Department of Commerce University of Madras was the

chief guest for the day. The overall winners were M.O.P and the runners

WCC, Chennai. The Magazine of masobatra was released

The department of VISUAL COMMUNICATION arranged for Various

workshop and events which were conducted by emagic animation studio,

ZICA, times of India, talent hunt, vijay tv neeya nana, apple tidels, apps

development using user friendly softwares. Chimera conducted a one day

intercollegiate competition and 12 colleges participated Mr.Muthukumar

fashion and advertising photographer inaugurated click 2012 and was the

chief guest. Mr. gopinath the famous cinematographer graced the valediction

and short film contest. St. Thomas college won the over all winners trophy.

The dept of SOCIAL WORK conducted an International

Conference on “Current Trends in Professional Social Work The

chief guest of the day was Shri. Kaliyamurthy, IPS, Former

Superintendent of Police, Trichy.Dr.ShankarGanesh, and other

dignitaries were present.

A rural camp for first years was arranged to Pathiri Village in

Thiruvannamalai District,

Students underwent group learning and a ‘we feeling’ was cultivated by

organizing several social programmes including eye camp, medical camp,

laying roads, conducting sports events for children in the community,

creating awareness among village people on burning social issues.Students

of MSW visited various NGO’s, hospitals, manufacturing and IT industries

as part of their field trip. Students also participated in a reality walk and got

an exposure on the problems faced by slum dwellers.Students participated in

a seminar on Challenges for an HR professional in the industry.

INTERCOLLEGIATE WINNERS (ACADEMIC): This year students

have performed amazingly well in various intercollegiate competitions

conducted by various city colleges and won fame and laurels for the college.

MENTORING SYSTEM: Academic Performance of our students is

closely monitored so that students achieve their prime goal of graduating.

Club Reports:

The NSS unit of our college with the joint collaboration of

University of Madras and Puthia Thalaimurai media organized

Winter camp at Tiruvanmiyur Kuppam. Students participated in

State level NSS Camp was held at Tiruvalluvar.

Students participated in various programmes like tree plantation campaign,

Gandhi Jayanthi celebration, heart walk 2011 at besant nagar, south zone

level cultural youth festival at madras university, displayed exhibits on green

marketing , women issues and cleanliness at Chennai trade centre.

ROTARACT

300 students had donated blood during the blood donation camp The club

also organized for eye camp, seminar on health awareness for women, police

self defense seminar. Students rendered service as scribe.

LEO CLUB

Women awareness program was conducted on issues related breast cancer”

and the health. The speakers were Dr.Selvi (breast cancer specialist),

Mrs.Sadhana (dietician) ,Mrs.Renshi (winner of kalpana chawala award).

As part of Christmas day celebration, representatives from MOHAN

Foundation were invited to explain about the importance of organ donation.

350 students of our college pledged for organ donor card.

Mr. Balan, M.D. Madura Travels, was the Chief Guest for the

day. Mr.Nandagopal , District Governor, Lions international was also

present.

YRC AND RED RIBBON CLUBS

As a part of social welfare activity,the club joined with LEO CLUB and

conducted interdepartmental mime competition on the theme “Say No To

Drugs” .

CONSUMER CLUB:

An exhibition on consumer awareness was organized in association with

Citizen Consumer Club. Mr. Vijayan, Deputy commissioner dept of civil

supplies was the chief guest. He addressed the students on latest updation in

consumer protection act and also inaugurated the exhibition. Mrs.

Vijayatghilagam, Co ordinator consumer advise cell addressed on the

resposibilites of consumer and features of consumer club. Many government

offices like BIS, HPC, AIDS Control society, PCRA, dept of drug control,

dept of civil supply, and labour department participated. Students from city

colleges like Loyola college, anna university, Kaniga Parameswar, ethiraj

college, Vivekananda college participated and displayed their exhibits.

Around 1500 students from many neighboring schools visited the exhibition.

Prof. Parthiban V.N Asst Professor, Ramakrishna mission, Vivekananda

College, Maylapore, Chennai legal entities related to consumer products.

CIMA (CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNTING)

CIMA conducted an intra college group discussion event judged by Mr.

Ramprakash, member of CIMA, Chartered Accountants of India,

management consultant and founder director of Capri Accounting and

professional services.

Students participated in a mini case study competition at Stella Maris.

An interdepartmental mini case study was conducted and Mr. V.

Balasubramanian, CFA judged the event.

Retired Justice Arul Raj judged a debate on LOKPAL BILL.

Regional representative of CIMA south Ms. Althea Paul conducted a career

development programme.

PHOENIX FOREIGN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

Dr. Chitra Krishnan, Professor and head department of French and other

foreign languages from University of Madras presided over a cultural

programme to highlight the culture of the country Bhutan.

The enviro club of the college helps in maintaining the campus clean and

environment friendly.

Mrs.Mallika IPS inaugurated the civil service information cell and

delivered a motivational talk on why civil service is important for the

student society.

Around 600 students benefited out of the tamil nadu post matric scholarship

and an amount of RS 12 lakhs was disbursed.

ENDOWMENTS GIVEN BY THE MANAGEMENT/ UNIVERSITY

The Management has been gracious to give full and partial waiver of fees for

deserving students based on their economic status and Few students

benefited through MUFES.

STAFF ORIENTATION PROGRAMME

The academic year commenced with an orientation programme for staff.

Mr. Anto Vincent, Trainer of the Trainers, Principal-Savant Community

College, and Ex-President, HR, Ford India Ltd., was the resource person.

His focus was on the need to keep one’s self esteem high by valuing yourself

for what you are, asking yourself “ who am I”, by identifying yourself as

God’s image and by believing in yourself.

STAFF ORIENTATION PROGRAMME attendance

STUDENT PLACEMENT

This year, around 20 companies made 125 job offers to the final year

students This year witnessed an overall increase in the number of offers and

the number of students got placed in various companies by at least 40% over

last year. Both domestic and international companies hired Patrician

students for their desired locations in key positions. The current placement

season interestingly saw hiring by Patrician alums as well. The Patrician

alumni network comprises of 457 students, wherein they get updates about

job offers through placement information cell, a group launched and

instituted in FACEBOOK which has a direct connection with alumni and the

Placement officer of Patrician College. Apart from the placement statistics

this report also gives you a snapshot of the placement season 2011-2012.The

following companies campus recruitment drives The Hindu, TCS,Hot Bread,

HCL, Landmarvel, Wipro, Infosys, DELL, CSS Corp, Cap Gemini.

St. Patrick’s Feast Day

Feast day was celebrated on 17th March. St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of the

Patrician Community of Brothers.

Graduation Day:

Graduation day was presided over by His worshipful Mayor Thiru Saidai

Duraisamy.

The statistics are on the .

Dept Results

BBA 83.8%

B.COM Corporate Secretaryship 84.21%

BCOM General 73.52%

BCA 68.5%

BSC Computer Science 64.4% and

BSC Visual communication 88.89%

A total of 428 candidates took the university examinations out of which 321

successfully passed out . The college has secured an overall pass percentage

of 78.7%. 79.42% of students secured a first class pass while many students

have graduated with distinction.

FUTURE PLANS: The college development program includes NAAC

Accreditation, Autonomy, Center of Excellence for Commerce and

Management, Research Endeavors and Certificate Courses.

CONCLUSION:

We place on record our gratitude to the management for their continuous

support of all developments on campus under the Directorship of Rev Bro

Arockiaraj and our Principal Madam Dr.J.Gnanapushpam . Thank You.