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DOCUMENTATION OF THE PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES
Women’s Cell
ALPHONSA COLLEGE PALA
2014-15
“Photography contest”
A Photography contest on the topic “Nature up close” was organized Department of Botany and
Women’ s cell on 7th July 2014. The first, second and third prizes were won by Kum.Amalu Kattunilam-
II DC Maths, Kum. Annu K Jose- II DC English and Kum. Lakshmi M Murali- III DC Botany
respectively.
AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT BY JANAMAITHRY POLICE
Women’s Cell conducted an awareness programme on women empowerment for students in
Collaboration with Janamaithry Police, Pala on 17th December2014. Sri KP Jose, Inspector of Police,
Pala inaugurated the programme. Rev. Dr. Sr. Jansamma Thomas, Principal, Alphonsa College,
Pala presided over the function. Sri Justin Thomas, Faculty of St. Joseph’s Engineering College,
Choondachery delivered the keynote address on women empowerment. Mrs. Renjini KP, Women
Civil Police Officer, Pala gave the Jagrada Nirdeshangal.
Key note address by Sri Justin Thomas
U G C sponsored National Seminar on ‘CHANGING ROLE OF WOMEN &
SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT’
Women’s Cell Alphonsa College, Pala organized a two day national Seminar on Changing Role
of Women and Sustainable Development sponsored by University Grants Commission on 9th and 10th
December 2014. A very large number of teachers and students participated in the event. At the
outset Dr.Mary Synderla PS, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Politics welcomed
the gathering and introduced the distinguished speakers to the audience. She referred to the various
activities of Women Cell, Alphonsa College, Pala with the objective of promoting the all round
development of the students of our college, particularly in their capacity as young women of today by
making aware of their responsibility in building the society, cultivating in them a deeper interest in
the cultural heritage of our country and bringing out the best in them. Dr. Sr. Jansamma Thomas,
Principal, Alphonsa College, Pala presided over the function. Dr. J. Prameela Devi, Member Kerala
Women’s commission gave the Inaugural address wherein she explained the aim behind starting a
Women’s Development Cell at the University. She explained that empowerment of women is the
need of the hour and inaugurated with Lamp lighting ceremony.
Keynote address was delivered by Dr. Moly Kuruvilla, Director, Centre for Women studies,
University of Calicut. She gave a very informative and inspiring address on the role of women in the
present day society. She motivated all the participants to take lead in cutting a path forward for the
next generation of thinkers, doers and leaders in communities around the world. Dr. Dani Mathew.
M, women Cell Co-ordinator (Assistant Professor, Alphonsa College Pala) delivered the vote of
thanks.
Inaugural address by Dr. J Prameela Devi
Keynote adress by Dr. Molly Kuruvila
Dr. N Manimeghalai
In the I session of the seminar Dr. Moly Kuruvilla (Director, Centre for Women
studies,University of Calicut) delivered a lecture on Changing Role of Women and Sustainable
Development. In order to change the deep rooted perceptions regarding gender roles and life goals of
women, effective interventions in the socialization process of boys and girls in favour of women’s
emancipation is required. This in turn calls for eliminating all the blackspots in our cultural tradition,
especially in matters related to womanhood. The present social /cultural construct of men and women
need to be deconstructed and reconstructed. The feminine values of love, compassion, selflessness,
nurturing and protecting present in every human being need to be revitalised so as to end up corruption
and violence. A life of peaceful coexistence is to be aimed at instead of the present destructive
competition and conflicts. The educated, politically conscious women of the present must take lead in
cutting a path forward for the next generation of thinkers, doers and leaders in communities around the
world. The women’s colleges of Kerala have to take up such a responsibility as their vision and mission
and make a difference. Being an Alphonsian she says she is confident that she has committed to this
responsibility and she inspired all to join hands and move ahead with purposeful strides. The session
was concluded with question answer round wherein the audience asked their queries to the speaker.
Dr. M Mani Mekalai (Director, Centre for women studies, Bharathidasan University,
Thiruchirapally) delivered a lecture on Women and Sustainable Development - Challenges" in the II
session of the seminar. She has been working on the area of gender, entrepreneurship, gender and
economy, women in unorganized sector, women in management, women, health and hygiene, capacity
building and management, and various other issues of gender for the past 18 years. She presented a very
informative seminar on the various challenges faced by women in the present society and the need for a
change in the socio-economic status of the women in India for the progress of Indian economy.
The technical sessions of the second day started with the third session of the seminar, The Glass Ceilings
and Gliffs: Understanding Barriers to Gender Equality in Organizational Hierarchy. Dr. Joseph
Thekkedem (Professor & Research guide, Dept of Economics, S. B College, Changanachery) was the
resource person. He referred to the barriers to the gender equality in organizations and business firms.
The role of women has changed a lot in today’s organizations and women take up leadership in many
organizations. Still a lot of barriers are there for women in achieving the equality.
Dr. Joseph Thekkedem
The fourth session began with a presentation by Dr Jyothimol P (Asst Prof, Dept of English, Baselius
College Kottayam) on Femininity and Woman hood: Shifting Paradigms. As bearers of compassion,
understanding, love the women are able to take on to their fold the effective leadership that is required to
lead our universe into a future that touch upon the horizons of enlightenment, empowerment and
ennoblement. Education, employment, a certain level of ennobling spirituality, awareness about what
goes around, sensitivity and sensitization and above all an engulfing humanity are all required for
effectively fulfilling the woman’s role in sustainable development. She discussed the role and the space
of women have changed in the contemporary ideological, social and political scenario in the world.
Dr Jyothimol P
The last session of the seminar was on
Women and sustainable development: An
ethical perspective by Prof Geetha T
(Formerly, HOD, Philosophy NSS Hindu
College, Changanessery).
The Valedictory Session was presided over by Dr. Sr. Jansamma Thomas, Principal, Alphonsa
College, Pala. Dr. Dani Mathew M welcomed the gathering. Dr. Sr. Jansamma Thomas, Principal,
Alphonsa College, Pala gave the presidential address. She congratulated the organizers for organizing
the seminar to a successful event. The valedictory address was delivered by Dr. R. Vijayakumar,
Director, College Development Council & Dean, School of Computer Sciences Mahatma Gandhi
University. Prof T Geetha (NSS Hindu College Changanassery) gave a feedback on the seminar.
Dr. Mary Senterla PS delivered the vote of thanks.
Valedictory address by Dr. R. Vijayakumar, Director
Work shop on Fabric painting and flower making
Women’s Cell conducted a training programme for the students on fabric painting and flower making on
January 26, 27 and 28, 2015. Ms. Nicy Mathew was the resource person. Students made different
colourful designs.
ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON
INTERVIEW SKILLS AND GROUP DISCUSSION
Women’s Cell conducted one day workshop on Interview Skills and Group Discussion
On 26th January 2015. Mr. Jiji Joseph, JCI International trainer was the resource person.
Imparting First Aid training programme for students
Nine women’s Cell members and two teachers participated in the first aid training programme organized
by Kerala State Women,s Development Coorporation and Indian Red Cross Society on 12th and 13th
February 2015.
Teachers
Dr. Dani Mathew M, 9947486194 [email protected]
Dr. Jince Mary Joseph, 9048785284 [email protected]
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No Name Class
Mobile No Email
1 Jomol IDC Zoology
9495189596 [email protected]
2 Athira N "
9947988017 [email protected]
3 Athira Raju "
9744742611 [email protected]
4 Teena Jose "
9747652827 [email protected]
5 Seethulakshmi "
9747136017 Nil
6 Amala Rajive "
9496721298 [email protected]
7 Rosmy Sunny IDC Botany
9605364041
8
Shradha Kurupu
I DC Clinical
Nutrition "
9 Hannan Mohammed Ashraf "
8714546140 [email protected]
10 Kamala M "
9447384078 [email protected]
11 Athira Babu " 9446197796 [email protected]
International Women’s day Celebrations
Debate Competition
In Association with International women’s day celebrations, Women’s Cell organized a debate
competition on the topic – Do Women who are academically brilliant come forward in social issues? On
9th March 2015. Sharon Mathew, I DC English and Susmi George, I DC Economics secured first prize
and Cinu Thomas and Anit Tom of IDC English secured II prize. Ann Maria Martin of IDC Economics
won the best debater award.
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Invited Talk
In Association with International Women’s day celebrations, Women’s cell organized an invited talk on
“Empowering women, empowering humanity” by Dr. Mini Sebastian, Associate Professor, Dept of
Malayalam, Devamatha College, Kuravilangadu On 9th March 2015. She motivated the students to be
the change for a better society.
