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MARY MATHA ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, MANANTHAVADY I Q A C Report 2007-2008

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MARY MATHA ARTS AND SCIENCE

COLLEGE, MANANTHAVADY

I Q A C Report 2007-2008

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From

Dr. Raju George

Principal

Mary Matha Arts and Science College

Mananthavady –Wayanad Dist Kerala

To

The Regional Coordinator

National Assessment and Accreditation Council

P.O. Box No. 1075

Bangaloru –560 072.

Respected Sir ,

Sub: Submission of Annual Report of Internal Quality Assurance Cell,

Mary Matha Arts and Science College Mananthavady - Academic year 2007-2008.

We are forwarding herewith the annual report of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of

this college for the academic year 2007-2008. The report is also given in the Website of

the college which is marymathacollege.org; e mail ID : [email protected] /

[email protected]

Coordinator Principal

IQAC

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P A R T A

As per the plan of action chalked out for the academic year 2007-2008. The

following programmes have been implemented.

A. College Level – General

Plan of Action for 2007-08

The college plans to start PG courses in the self-financing scheme if aided

courses are not granted to the college. It also proposes to apply for Research

Centre in English in addition to the approved Centres of Research in Maths

and Zoology.

Further, the college shall make greater use of its resources and personnel by

establishing Research Centres; in Zoology , Functional English, Chemistry

and Computer Science etc.

Planning to start Continuing Education courses and Add on Courses

Completion of the construction of a new block housing the Co-operative

Store, the NSS and NCC offices, the Student’s Centre and the canteen

Library expansion in terms of number of volumes is an immediate concern

as the number of books in the library is inadequate, especially for PG

courses. We plan to add to the library volumes raising the number of o at

least 15,000 in the coming academic year.

Technology up gradation of the library.

As the college is situated in a tribal area it demands of us the empowerment

of the tribal community through education. The plan is being chalked out and

shall be implemented soon.

Increase in Major and Minor research projects

Organize seminars and workshops

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Research sharing and networking with other institutions in India and

abroad.

Introduction of mentor system in the college replacing tutorial system .

Conducting Performance Development Programmes for the freshers,

renewal programmes for the senior students and faculty improvement

programmes for the teaching staff

Regular maintenance and repair and up gradation of infrastructure

Setting up of departmental library for each dept

strengthening of student teacher relationship.

Initiating village outreach programs for building social commitment

among students.

Setting up of placement cell

Introduction of more job oriented courses

Modernizing of library facilities and Net work Resource C

Organization of seminars and workshops

Acquisition of more books for the Faculty of Sciences

Increase in the use of modern teaching methods

Increase in major and minor research projects

Constitution of committee to gather data on funding sources

Taking up of consultancy services

Financial / Material support for the deserving students

Conducting coaching classes for competitive examinations

Better networking for alumni

Strengthening of institution-industry linkage

Marketing the College through media

Net working with other institutions

Steps will be taken to improve communication skill of the students.

Steps are planed to strengthen the relationship between parents and

teachers.

Up gradation of the laboratories.

Procuring more international and national journals to the teaching staff as

well as students.

Part B

I. General Activities Reflecting the Goals and Objectives of the

Institution:

Situated on this beautiful hill-top amidst the sprawling greenery and

managed by the Catholic Diocese of Mananthavady, Mary Matha Arts &

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Science College, symbolizes the realization of the dreams and aspirations of

the people of North Wayanad.

Revd Fr Jose Kocharackal, the Syncellus of the Education Department of

the Diocese is the Manager and Revd Dr Gervasis Mattom, the Procurator of

the Diocese is the Finance Officer of the College. Fr Michael

Vadakemulanjanal is appointed Asst Bursar of the college.

We have had a few new faculty members inducted into service at the

beginning of the academic year, which began with intense deliberations for

about three days among the Teaching and Administrative Staff in the

presence of the Manager to chalk out a detailed plan for the year ahead. The

Mentoring System, introduced last year has come to stay. The IQAC (the

Internal Quality Assurance Cell) of the college initiated the Information

and Counseling Desk run by the senior students to counsel the prospective

students during the time of Admission. Sri George Thomas, Convener of the

Committee for the Preparation of the College Calendar and Mr Santhosh T.

George brought out the College Calendar on time. Dr Rajeev Thomas

coordinated the Preparation of the Master Time Table and Allotment of

Rooms to various departments. We begin the day singing the College

Anthem dedicating our allegiance to Mother Mary, our heavenly patroness

and to the college, our ‘alma mater’ and wind up the day singing the

National Anthem, feeling proud of being the citizens of the largest

democracy in the world and the land which offers tremendous individual

and social freedom for over sixty years.

The previous academic year was wound up by a Staff Picnic and three days’

Review and Planning for the academic Year 2007-’08. The General Body of

the Cooperative Store of the college met on 29 March 2007 to pass the

annual report. A meeting of the Organizing Committee for the Second Indo-

US Lecture Series on Discrete Mathematical Chemistry was also held on

the same day.

Mr T.A. Abraham was elected Vice President of the PTA.

Regular Classes for the II & III Years started on 4 June 2007. HODs’ and

General Staff Meeting were held on the same day. The college decided to

apply for another unit of the National Service Scheme with Ms Mercy

Ignatius as the Program Officer. Mentors were asked to inform their

students to choose a boy and a girl to represent each class. On 6 June Class

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Representatives and Mentors met in the Principal’s chamber and chalked

out plans for the year ahead. On 11 June onwards Dr Thomas Abraham, the

just-retired Prof from the Mahatma Gandhi University led the Week-long

Orientation for the Students, Faculty, and the Administrative Team. The

orientation and induction of the New Faculty was done on the 13 & 14 June.

On 14 & 15 June the Department of Computer Science held the National

Seminar on the Recent Advances in Information Security.

The Second Indo- US International Lecture Series in Mathematics and related

Subjects started in the Woodlands hotel, Kalpetta on the 19 June. Celebrated Scientists

in various fields from across the continents interacted with budding scientists and

researchers from across the country.

Mentoring System

The Mentoring form has been altered significantly this year and a mentoring hour was

set apart every week. News Paper Subscription was introduced in every class. Seventy

copies of the Hindu, Thirty copies of the Business Line and thirty copies of the New

Indian Express were subscribed by the college during the year. Newspaper Reading and

discussion were introduced and encouraged in every class

Work Done Diary for the Faculty and Class Diary for the Class Representatives were initiated on a monthly basis. The Faculty Profile was also invited in early July.

On 24 July the Career Guidance and Placement Cell started its functioning for the year.

On 30 July Freshers and their parents were given orientation in the college auditorium.

On 6 August the Freshers were given a warm welcome by the college community and

they were also given orientation to be inducted into the college community.

On 4 August a Leadership Training Program was arranged for the Senior Class

Representatives and their Supporting Team.

The Women’s Cell started functioning in the college. They had their formal inauguration on 21August. The

Cell organized a Skills Development Course for the benefit of the girl-students of the

college and the matter came reported in Vikasini, the Journal of Women’s

Empowerment.

Exam Clinic

Dr Sudha Devi took the initiative to organize an exam clinic in the college. Mr

Chandramohan, Section Officer from the Kannnur Univ. led the sessions. Mr Maria

Martin coordinated the session on 7 January.

Library

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College decided to buy books worth the following: Rs 35,000 in Commerce. Rs 20,000

in Chemistry, and 10, 000 each in English, Maths, Zoology, Computer Science, and

Languages. A hughe chunk of books are donated to the college library by well-wishers

from abroad.

Teachers are expected to encourage top-performing students to win university ranks.

Performance Development Programs

To make the students aware of the goals and objectives of the college, the latest learning

techniques, the requirements for succeeding in various competitive examinations and the

rights and duties of citizenship, a series of two one-day orientation programmes were

conducted for the beginners from 31 July onwards. Value education was also given due

importance in those workshops. The Resource Persons were Fr Francis and Ms Geeta.

A leadership training program for the class representatives was held on 30 June. The

Class Representatives attended a social skills awareness program at Vincentgiri Hospital

too. The Librarian and the Physical Education teacher visited individual classrooms to

create awareness among students on library usage and importance of sports respectively.

Academic Excellence Day was organized by the Staff Association on 14 August. Prof

Bikash Chakravarthy of the ViswaBharathi Univ. delivered a prophetic talk based on

Rabindranath Tagore’s perspective on the role of education in forming free human

beings in a civil society. Fr Manager presided over. The photographs of the Former

Patrons, Managers and Principals were unveiled on that day. Adv. Fr Thomas Therakam

felicitated the gathering. Ms Aruna Liz Mathew was honoured with Dr K.T. Varkey

Endowment Award for the the Best Outgoing Student of the Year. The following

students were awarded the Proficiency prizes for their colourful performance in the

Univ. Exams:

1. Minu Peter (English)

2. Lincy Mathew (Maths)

3. Sanu V.F. (Zoology)

4. Cicily Sonia (Chemistry)

5. Vyomin Mathew (Commerce)

6. Ansar M.K. (Computer Science).

Bishop Mar Emmanuel Pothnamuzhy Memorial Prize, Rs 1000/- instituted by the Staff

Association was awarded to Mr Jinson Jose for securing the highest marks in Part 1

English.

Archbishop Mar Jacob Thoomkuzhy Scholarship, Rs. 1000/- instituted by the

Management for the Toper in BCom. was awarded to Josna Clement.

Rev Msgr Thomas Moolakunnel Scholarship, Rs. 500/- instituted by the Management to

the Topper in BSc Maths was awarded to Anjusha Mary.

Rev Fr George Kizhakachalil Scholarship, Rs. 500/- instituted by the Management for

the Topper in BSc Zoology was awarded to Marsheena T.K.

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Cash Award of Rs. 500/- instituted by the Management for the Topper in the B.A.

Examination was awarded t Divya Prabha.

Cash Award of Rs. 500/- instituted by the Management to the Toper in the BSc

Computer Science Examination was awarded to Jisna Jose.a Mary (Maths)

The following students were awarded the Departmental Prizes:

1. Salim Ali Award, Rs. 301/- Rubeena (Zoology)

2. Ramanujam Award, Rs. 250/- Anjusha Mary (Maths)

3. Asan Puraskaram Rs 301/- Bincy Joseph (Malayalam)

4. Nirala Puraskar, Rs. 301/- Anima Krishna (Hindi)

5. Computer Science Award, Rs. 250/- Jisna Jose.

6. Commerce Dept Award, Rs. 250/- Josna Clement.

Onam

Onam Celebrations were organized on 23 and 24 August by the NSS with traditional

pomp and gaiety.

The Board of Governors met on Tuesday, 18 September and decided to prepare a

Manual for holding the College Union Elections in the parliamentary style as per the

latest Supreme Court directives.

The College Union Elections were held in the Parliamentary style and the following

office bearers wee elected:

Chairperson: Ms Ammu Maria Asok, II DC English

Vice Chairperson: Ms Aparna George, IDC Zoology

General Secretary: Mr Rajesh V.S. II DC Computer Science

Joint secretary: Ms Jomisha C.P. IIIDC Zoology.

Univ. Union Councillot: Mr Vyomin Mathew III B Com

Fine Arts Secretary: Mr Muhammed Ali V. II DC Maths

Magazine Editor: Ms Anila Judy Kurian, II DC Chemistry.

General Captain: Mr Jinson Jose, III DC English

Association Secretaries

English: Alphy LalV. IDC

Maths: Linto C.J. IDC

Zoology: Harshiya O.M. IIDC

Computer Science: Ann Sumi IDC

Chemistry: Dipin Lal K. I DC

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Commerce: Umesh II DC

P. G. Rep. Ms Soumya V.M.

Mid-Year exams scheduled from the 8 -12 October were coordinated by Mr Maria

Martin Joseph, Controller of Exams.

On 5 September Teachers’ Day was observed in a befitting manner..

The Grievance Redressal Cell sat on the 12 September.

Principal attended a combined meeting of Managers and Principals of affiliated colleges

under the Kannur and Calicut universities at Devagiri College, Calicut on 15 September

on the Implementation of the Lingdo Commission Recommendations and latest Supreme

Court directives with regard to holding College.Union Elections.

On 17 September, Lecturer in Commerce Mr Madu left for good to take up govt posting.

On 25 September Students celebrated India winning 20-20 World Cup.

The Preliminary Round of the Power Quiz by the KSEB Officers’ Assn.

AG’s Audit Team visited the college from 16 October.

PTA Executive met and approved the Election Manual

College Council approved the following: To formulate an academic policy in each

department:

Establish Departmental Time Table.

Frequent Departmental Meeting

Frequent Meeting of the PTA of the Dept.

Frequent Test Papers

Enough Study Holidays before the University Examination.

The Dept of Zoology organized an exhibition on 5 & 6 December.

The Final year Zoology students went on study tour from 10 – 14 December.

Dr Raju Mathew Prof. of the University of Calicut addressed the senior students and

faculty.

Rajesh John of the English Dept left for job abroad.

Staff Tour was organized to Coimbatore on the 8 & 9 February. Dr K.T. Varkey, our

Founder Principal offered affectionate hospitality.

The Commerce Dept organized a study tour to Kannur on 24 January.

PTA Executive met in the afternoon of 24 January.

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Sebin Abraham of I Yr English was selected to attend the Republic Day Parade in new

Delhi.

The Rev Dr Kaniamattom endowment intercollegiate Elocution was held on 13

February.

On 20 Feb. Smt P. Valsala released the college Magazine 2006-07, focusing on

Wayanad. Fr Manager and Adv. Rev Fr Thomas Therakom felicitated. Various cultural

programs added colour to the day.

The Principal delivered the Annual Day Message at Sarvodaya High School, Eaechome

on 23 Feb.and inaugurated the interschool nursery Kalotsavu at St Patrick’s school on

the same morning. He delivered the annual day message at the Hill Blooms School,

Mndy and St. Joseph’s U.P.School, Kallody too.

On 24 Feb. the Staff Council met to discuss the Kerala state Higher Education Council’s

Draft on Restructuring Degree Education across Kerala and the feedback was

communicated to the Council immediately.

X’mas

Fr Sebastian Puthel delivered the X’mas Message on 18 December. A keyboard is added

to the facilities on campus. The Choir sang the carols, The crib team made a lovely crib.

Mr Biju Joseph coordinated the X’mas celebrations. X’mas gifts were exchanged.

Office Automation

The Meshilogic KKD formally installed the office automation software in the college.

Ms Jisha T.T. and Mr Martin coordinated installing the software and led the Orientation

of both the Teaching and Administrative Teams.

The Faculty Profile is also getting automated shortly.

On 29 Feb. the Principal had an interface with the UGC team at Hyderabad on

sanctioning career oriented courses in the college. As a result, the UGC has sanctioned

Rs. 500000/- to offer Communicative English to students of all departments.

Univ. Exams for the final yr students started on the 8 March.

The Stock Verification of the Library and other Departments are being done during the

last week of March.

Seminars/ Workshops

HODs attended a Workshop on Grading at the Kannur Univesity on 10 January 2008.

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Vijesh C.V., Jinson Jose, Bineesh Jose, John T.Joseph, Minu Peter and Anima Krishna

accompanied by Mr Rajesh John Lecturer in English attended the Media Seminar on 08

September at the Pastoral Orientation Centre, Kochi, organized b the KCBC Media

Commision.

Litty Jose and Diana M.C. attended a three days’ Retreat organized by the Jesus Youth at

Athma Darsan Ernakulam.

Wilson Thomas, Binoj E.K., Albin Mathew, Karthika V.K.,and Justin Mathew of the

Dept of English attended the Practical Journalism Workshop on 29 & 30 September at

Kalpetta.

Shiji Paul of II DC Maths and Sangeetha N.K. of III DC Maths participated in the

National Seminar on Globalization and Environmental Hazards – the Kerala

Expereince on 24 & 25 Jan. organized by the Kerala State Council for Science,

Technology and Environment, Trivandru at Govt College for Women, Kannur.

Mr Umesh, Renil, Ms Neenaraj and Neethumol along with Lecturer Jestin Joy of the

Commerce Dept attended the two-day National Seminar on Entrepreneurship

conducted by the Dept of Business Administration, Marian College, Kuttikanam on 14 &

15 March 2008.

The following students represented our college in the Workshop on Theatre on 11 & 12

January at the WMO College, Muttil.

Justin Mathew attended the three-day Media Workshop cum Seminar at Thanmaya,

Jesuit Media Centre, Kottayam under the auspices of the AICUF, Kerala Region. Around

65 students from all over Kerala attended the workshop.

Justin Mathew, Karthika V.K., Albin Mathew, Binoj E.K., and Wilson Thomas attended

a two-day Workshop for Tomorrow’s Journalists on 29 & 30 September at the Uravu

Bamboo Vilage, Thrikarippetta, Kalpetta.

Shyam Shankar E.P. of IYr Chemistry was invited to present a Keerthanam at the

Chembai Sangetholsavam

Orientation / Refresher Courses:

Ms Geetha Antony Pullan, Mr Biju Joseph, Mr George Thomas, and Mr Rakesh Kalia

attended the month-long Refresher Program on Professional Ethics and Audio-Visual

Applications in Collegiate Teaching organized by the Dept of Philosophy, Govt Brennen

College, Thalasserry and sponsored by the Director or /Collegiate Education, in February

2008.

All the HODs attended the Workshop on Grading System at the Kannur Univ. Senate

Hall on 10 January.

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ON 22 Feb a Seminar on Right to Information Act was organized in the college by Dr

P.K. Prasadan. Mr Ali Azgar Pazha led the sessions.

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of the college met on 18 September and deliberated on the

College Union Elections, The H/C Verdict on Courses started after 1998, Infrastructure

Development, and Application for New Courses were also part of the agenda for

discussions..

The Board also advised the College Council to prepare a manual for the College

Union Elections after the recent interim directives of the Supreme Court after the

Lingdo Commission Recommendations.

Infrastructure

A Building Committee was formed for the Preparation of the Infrastructure Plans and

Estimates to be submitted to avail of the grants during the XI Plan period.

UGC Aid

Around 69,000/- Rs were received from the UGC as advance payment for the purchase

of library books

The UGC has offered Rs.5,00,000/- towards Carrier Oriented Course in

Communicative English and Rs 3.48 Lakh for Remedial Coaching for Competitive

Examinations for SC/STs and Minority students beginning 2008-09 academic year.

Scholarships Awarded

The following students were awarded the Thomas Chandy Scholarship(an American

NRI) of Rs 1000 – each during the year: Victor Johnson of IIIYr Zoology, John T.

Joseph, Shinto P.C., and Dennesh Joseph of III Yr English and Martn T.M. Sajay s

Sam, Ajay Baby, and Renil George of II Yr BCom, and Litty Jose and Sukanya S. of of

II Yr English .

Large number of students applied for the minority scholarships and a dozen applied for

the Keralaz Govt Golden Jubilee Scholarship for students from BPL families.

Robin C.P. of I Yr Zoology and Dayana Thomas of II Yr English were awarded

Scholarships of Rs. 1500/- by the AIACHE (All India Association for Christian

Higher Education) , New Delhi.

Awards and Honours

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The Principal successfully completed Executive MBA and won the Wayanad District

Prathibha Puranskar instituted by Air India and the Malayala Manorama. He was

interviewed along with 108 shortlisted candidates from across the state for the Award at

the State and National Level.

Mr Rajeev Thomas, Head, Dept of Chemistry is awarded PhD by the Kannur

University.

Extension Activities

The Union Govt has issued a Letter of Intent in favour of establishing a Community

Radio Service in Mananthavady under the auspices of the WAYANAD Social Service

Society. The Community Radio Service is likely to come up on the College campus.

The Dept of Commerce has been continuing the extension work in the adopted village,as

part of the Community Development Program.

Student-Feedback from various clases were taken.

On 17 March Staff Orientation on Office Automation was held in the college. Ms Jisha

T.E. Coordinator of Office Automation led the session.

Evaluation of the Year’s activities were held on 24 March.

Performance Developments Programs for Freshers

On 11 August PD Program in Life Development Skills and in Spoken English was led

by Fr Francis, Ms Geetha, Mr Rajesh, Mr Sabu, Dr Abhilash and Dr Soumya (Clinical

Psychologist).

The Magazine of the previous academic year with a real focus on Wayanad was

released by celebrated writer Smt P. Valsala in late February.

Save Green Club

Organized various competitions in Pencil Drawing, Painting, and Esssay Writing on

relevant topics.

Organized a State Level Seminar on Biodiversity on 3 March.

On 4 & 5 July a few of our students attended the Rain Camp organized by the Pazhassi

Grnadhasala, Mananthavady.

Career Guidance & Placements

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Training Program for Final Year Chemistry, Maths and Computer Science Batches on 16

August was coordinated by Mr Rakesh Kalia.

Aswin Jose, Minu Peter, Jinson Jose, Jomit Jose, Remy Candran, Lincy Mathew, and

Santhosh won BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Placements this year.

Physical Education

Here are the winners of the Kannur Univ. Inter Collegiate Athletic Meet:

Sadique Ali - Silvar Medal for Javline Throw

Vyomin Mathew Bronze Medal for 10 & 200 Meters

Victor Johnson, Antony Mathew, Sushin P.S., and Vyomin Mathew: 4 X 100 Meters

Relay—Bronze Medal.

There was a formal valedictory meet of the sports personnel on 26 Feb.

Shaiju Memorial Footbal competition between the English Dept (Winners of Last Year)

and the Rest of the College was held on 7 February.

NCC

Is affiliated to 1 (K) Artillery Batallion, Tellicherry, under the command of Col.

C.N.Suresh and Lt Dr Rajeev Thomas.

36 cadets were enrolled for the year. A ceremony was organized on 4 August.

Sebin Abraham got selected to the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. He was captain

of the Kerala Lakshadweep Basketball Team and won the championship in Delhi.

Ms Elsa Treasa Jose attended the parachute Jumping Camp in Agra.

S/ UO Renjith Krishnana R. won the Chief Minister’s Award, at Trivandrum.

Sgts Robins K.C. and Shereena P.N. attended the National Integration Camp in West

Bengal.

Bipin Varghese, Elsa Treasa Jose, Josna Jose and Sebin Abraham attended the Pre RDC

camp at Vengeri.

Ranjith Krishnana, Soumya Thomas, attended the National Integreation Camp at

Mananthavady.

Sooraj V., Sooraj K.S., Jils Manuel Thomas, Vigil George, Tijo Thomas, and Nalton

D’souza attended the Army Attachment Camp at Hyderabad.

Bipin Varghese attended the TSC in New Delhi.

34 cadets attended the Annua Training Camp at Peravor and 10 cadets participated in the

Beach Running Program and won the overall championship.

Albin joseph and Jayesh M.G. attended the National Trekking Camp at Kolapur,

Maharastra.

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Activities:

On 15 August The Independence Day was ceremoniously observed.

Our Cadets organized a Blood Donation Camp, which was inaugurated by Mr Pradeep

Kumar, IFS, the DFO, Mananthav. Dr TV Surendra, Retd DMO, Dt Hosspital,

Mananthavady was present.

The NCC cadets had their valedictory too.

NSS

An Orientation and two leadership training programs were arranged for the Freshers. Mr

Jose Pallath led the sessions.

Legal Literacy classes were held in the college for the Second Year students.

Onam celebrations were coordinated under the auspices of the NSS. Competitions in

Flower Carpet, Musical Chair, Breaking of the Pot, Arm Wrestling, tug Of War etc were

held. The Volunteers made ‘payasam’ for the college community.

A Legal Literacy Seminar was organizwd on 11 October. Sri Pradeep kumar, Hon’ble

Munsif Magistrated and Chairman, Taluk Legal Services Committee inaugurated. Ms V.

Yasmine, Gen Secretary, Legal Servicesw Committee felicitated. Leading resources

persons led the sessions on Criminal Rules, Legal Awareness and Family Law.

Rev Dr Joseph Kaniamattom Ever Rolling Trophy Elocutions Competition was held on

the 13 February and Mr Noushad Ali of St Mary’s College, Sulthan Bathery won the

Trophy.

Volunteers of the National Service Scheme attended the Tribal Exposure Camp at Thudi.

Around sixty students attended a two day Nature Camp at Chethalayam forest organized

by the Forest Dept Ms near Pulpally on 7, 8, and 9 December 2007.

12 December, NSS Sp. Camp began at Kanavu near Nadavayal.

Ms Mercy coordinated the Blood Grouping operation on the Campus by the Volunteers

of the Red Ribbon Club in record time. The Blood Diary is of immense help to the

community around Mananthavady.

On 12 March the Vols of the NSS organized a Blood Donation Camp on the auspices of

the Red Ribbon Club.

The NSS Special Camping was held during the X’mas holidays at ‘KANAVU’ Tribal

Colony. Lessons in singing, dancing, painting, pottery-making, ka;ari, yoga, street drama

etc added colour to the tribal and village exposure during the ten days. Roads and Ponds

were constructed in between.

Dilepkumar A.D. and Martin T.M. attended the University-level residential camp on

Disaster Management.

Vijesh M. Vijayan and Daiana M.C. attended the Four Days’ residential workshop on

Carrier Guidance and Preparation for Interviews at the National Institute of Technology,

Calicut.

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Wilfred Sunny, Baby Chaithanya, Jibin George, Aloysia P.A. and Shahina B.T.

participated in the One Day Training Program of Para Volunteers held by the Taluk

Legal Services Committee, Mananthavady on 16 February.

Ms Mercy Ignatius, Program Officer attended a workshop held by the KSACS to form

the Red Ribbon Club in Eolleges on 29 October at Kozhikode.

Library

The Management has sanctioned Rs 35,000 for the Comerce Dept. Rs 20,000 for the

Chemistry, and Rs 10,000 /- each for the other Depts, English, Maths, Zoology, and

Malayalam. Journalism, Politics, Statistics were asked to take their shar from their

respective main depts..

The UGC sanctioned about 69,000 /- as advance payment towards the purchase of library

books.

Computer Science

Mr Sabu and Ms Jisha, Lecturers in the Department tookd the Final Year Students on a

study tour to Kochi to expose them to the emerging IT destination.

IDC Computer Science students toured Ernakulam on 2 Nov.

Chemistry

The Final Years went on a study tour accompanied by their teachers went on a study tour

to Ernakulam and Aluva. The team visited FACT, the most prestigious industry in

Kerala, and presented a tour-report as per the Syllabus requirements.

On11 December, seminar on Green Chemistry. Dr P.Ravindran, Reader, Calicut

University led the seminar on Nanotechnology.

Dayana M.C. of II Yr English attended the State Level Wkshop on Career Guidance and

Prepration for Interview at the National Institute of Technology Calicut.

Zoology

.

The Dept /Council met on 12 Nov. and decided on the following: All the Council

members should send athe same message to the students of the Dept. Admission

processing should be made more transparent.

Organized Study Tour for the Final Yrs to Madurai from 10 to 14 December 2007.

Financial aid was given to deserving students.

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They went on a picnic to Kadalundi for watching migratory birds along with a flying

visit to the Karipur International Airport. The team also paid a visit to the Puthiyara

fishing harbour and to the Kappadu Beach.

Maths

On 3 October, the Expert Committee started monitoring the ongoing research project in

Maths. 7 October Maths Olympiad was held.

The Second Meeting of the Expert Committee to Review and Monitor the Progress of the

Ongoing Project was held from 22 – 30 October on the campus.

The Committee interacted with the Faculty of the college on the prospects of the XI Plan

proposals.

Ms Jisha Elizbeth Joy and Ms Neena V. are selected eligible for JRF on 17 December

2007 in the Spearhead Project of the Research Centre

His Exe. Bishop Jose Porunnedom released the Newsletter of the Res. Centre in Maths

on 27 March.

Mr Jinu B. George, guest faculty cleared the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in

Engineering) with Score 168. He’ll be leaving the college shortly for his PhD.

Students of the Dept of Maths went on a tour to Veegaland on 30 October.

Commerce

The Commerce Dept organized an inter collegiate Business Quiz.

English

The Dept organized a Journalism workshop on 13 September . Mr Manoj K. Das

Resident Editor of the New Indian Express, Kochi deliverd the Keynote Address. Mr

Prashant, bureau Chief, Calicut and Mr Jose Kurian Bureau Chief, Kalpetta led the

sessions.

Research

The Research Advisory Committee met on 16 October to discuss XI Plan prospects. Dr

Germina, Dr Sudha Devi, Dr Prasadan, Dr Rajeev Thomas, and Dr Josep K Job attended.

The Research Centre in Mathematics completed three years of excellent performance.

The Kannur University has sanctioned Research Centre in Zoology this year. Research

Centre in English is awaiting approval shortly.

Elections

On 18Sept. the Board of governors met analysed the campus situation and directed to

prepare a Manual for the conduct of College Union Elections, which is to be held in

Parliamentary Style. Accordingly the manual for elections prepared and shortlisting of

eligible candidates made.

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As per the directives of the Board of Governors an election Manual was published and

elections were held in the Parliamentary Mode after the Lingdo Commission

Recommendation and Supreme Court directives. The following students were elected

Office Bearers of the Students’ Council from the Class Representatives:

Directions were also given on infrastructure development during the XI Plan.

English

A Seminar on Animation and Documentary was held on 29 January.

The II Yr Students went on a study tour to Calicut with Mr P.P. Shaju and visited the

Calicut university, All India Radio and the Malayala Manorama.

Univ. Arts Festival

The Fine Arts Committee of the college met on 6 December and decided to send only

students with proven talent be send for contesting in the University Arts Festival.

The following students won prizes: Shyam Shankar of I omputer Science Yr Chemistry

won the 2nd

Prize with A Grade in Mrudnagam and Ottanmthullal. Vyshak V.J. of 2nd

Yr

Computer Science won the 2nd

Prize in Guitar. Sruthi S. of I Yr Maths in Folk Dance

won the III Prize with A Grade. Sooraj of I Bcom won the 2nd

Prize with A Grade in

Cartoon and Jijil Joseph of III Yr Computer Science won the 3rd

Prize in Elocution.

Inter Collegiate Competitions

Jijil Joseph III Yr C.S. secured I Prize and Nithin Thomas of II Yr C.S. Second Prize in

the Inter Collegiate Elocution Competitions held at Pazhasshi Raja College, Pulpally. On

6 December 2007.

Extension Activities

Dr Joseph K. Job and Rajesh John went to judge the Mananthavady Sub Dt Youth

Festival during 4 – 7 December at Kallody St Joseph’s School

Quiz, Debate & Elocution

Jijil Joseph represented the college at the Inter Collegiate Elocution Contest conducted

by the Chavara Cultural Centre.

Dr James Maruthakunnel Endowment Quiz Contest open to all the students of the

college was coordinated by Mr Santhosh of the Comerce Dept and Mr Bineesh of the

Chemistry Dept. The Quiz Master was Mr Siju P.T. Lecturer, Marian College,

Kuttikanam.

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John T. Joseph and Dennis Joseph participated in the Inter Collegiate Quiz contest

hosted by athe Kannur Universit in connection with the Golden Jubilee of the Kerala

Legislative Assembly on 12 December. They were selected in a college level Quiz

contest open to all the students.

The following students participated in the Dt Level Quiz Contest held on 19 &20

January at DIET, Suthan Bathery: Jubin Augustine, Deepak Francis Vikas V.G., and

Martin T.M.

The Dept of Commerce organized the Mastermind Business Quiz – 2007 on

13December: Students from Don Bosco College, Sulthan Bathery, Govt College,

Mananthavady, and Gurukulam College, Dwaraka participated.

Two of our students were selected to the Power Quiz – 2007 by the KSEB Officers’

Association.

Onam

Was celebrated on the campus on the 23 & 24 August with traditional pomp.

Jubin Auustine of II Yr Maths and Denish Joseph of III Yr English won the College

Level Quiz Contest held on 22 Nov. 2007

Audio-visual

A series of beautiful films and documentaries are available with the Audio-visual.

Students are encouraged to view them during free hours.

New Courses applied for

Our college gave the undertaking to conduct the following courses offered by the

IGNOU, Delhi on the Distance Mode: MA English, MCom, MCA, and MA in Tourism

Management.

Committee for the Prevention of Campus Violence

On 23 January, a Committee for the Prevention of Campus Violence was formed as per

the directives of the Govt of Kerala.with the following members: The Principal, The Sub

Inspector of Police, Mr Savio James, Mr K.A. Joseph, PTA rep. Mr Jibin George and Ms

Ammu Maria Ashok , Student Representatives.

Infrastructure Development

During the X Five Year Plan the UGC funded the following equipments:

Computers with Printers: 2,45,500; DLP: 84,000;Spectro Photometer: 26,168; Water

Sill:3,848; Incubator: 19,278; Electronic Balance: 20,000;Fax Machine: 7,592; DVD

Player: 3,500;Sony Handycam: 34,210;

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The management spent the following amount on equipment: Computers with Printers:

4,25,000; Generator: 1,20,000; Electrical Balance: 7,000; Electrical Centrifuge: 5,000;

PH Meter:5,500; Autoclave: 9,100; Centrifuge: 6,400; Calorimeter:8,80; Hot air

Oven:10,200;Microtome: 19,320; Microscope with Camera attachment: 1,00,000.

Greievance Redressall Cell

Met the students batch-wise in mid October in the Adalat to redress the grievances of

the students. Mr P.P. Shaju coordinated.

Tourism Club

Dr Rajeev Thomas and Sri Bnesh Raghavan coordinated the activities of the Club. Mr

Shivaramakrishnan E and Ms Anila Judy Krian were the student coordinators. Our

college won Rs. 5000/ as special award for the best performance by the DTPC,

Wayanad.

2. New Academic Programmes initiated (UG and PG): Research in

Zoology. We are awaiting approval of another Research Centre in English.

3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction: N A

4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started: The UGC has sanctioned Rs

500000/- to start a Career Oriented Course in Communicative English for

Undergraduates of all disciplines starting from June 2008.

5. Examination reforms implemented:

a) The number of unit tests in the college has been enhanced from 2 to 3 in an

academic year.

b) Each department in the college keeps a question bank to help the students

c) Terminal Examinations were held in the college during Onam and X’mas and the

results were communicated to both the students and parents along with the results of the

University examinations.

d)Individual departments conducted Model Examinations to prepare the students for

the ensuing university examinations.

6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc: Mr Jinu B. George (168

in GATE- 2007.)

7. Initiative towards faculty development programme :

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Refresher/Orientatoin Programmes 2007-‘08

Principal Dr. Raju George attended the National Seminar on Quality enhancement

sponsored by the All Kerala Principals’ Council on 16 & 17 May 2008 at Hotel Horizon,

Thiruvananthapuram.

Sl.No

Name

Course

University

Refresher

1

MsGeetha Antony Pullan

Kannur

2 Mr Biju Joseph ,,

Kanur

3

Mr George Thomas

,,

Kanur

4

Mr Rakesh Kalia

,,

Kannur

5

Ms Pamy Sebastian

Orientation

Program

Kerala

6

Mr Thomas Monoth

,,

Kerala

7

Mr Shaju P.P.

,,

Calicut

8

Dr Sudhadevi A.R.Kannur

Refresher

Course

Kerala

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Seminars/Workshops conducted during the academic year :

Department

Seminars

Workshop/

Conferences

Invited expert

lectures

Others

Mathematics

Indo –Us

Lecturer Series

Zoology

Workshop

Functional

English

Chemistry

Regional

Seminar

Commerce

Computer

Science

National

Seminar

Journalism

Workshop

Political Science

Physical

Education

Biological

Techniques

Statistics

Hindi

Malayalam

IOAC

One of the major events during the beginning of the year has been the conduct of the

InterNational Seminar in Mathematics sponsored by the Department of Science and

Technology

9. Research Projects

a) Newly implemented:

Sl.No Minor Research Project

Sanctioned by the UGC to:

Topic Amount

Sanctioned

1 Dr.Prasadan.P.K, Lecturer, Project entitled Studies on Rs.85,000/-

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Dept. of Zoology the Diversity of Freshwater

Gastropods of Wayanad

and their Role as Vectors of

Trematode Parasites.

2 Dr.A.R.Sudha Devi.A.R,

Lecturer, Dept. of Zoology

Project entitled Studies on

the Spider Fauna of

Wayanad Wild Life

Sanctuary.

Rs.100000/-

3 Sri.Thomas Monoth, Head,

Dept.of Computer Science

Project entitled E-Teaching

and

E-Learning

Rs.85,000/-

4 Sri.Rajeev Thomas,Head,

Dept.of Chemistry

Project entitled Studies on

some Inorganic ion-

Excahangers

Rs.25,000/-

5 Sri.Maria Martin Joseph

Head

Dept.of Phy.Education

Project entitled Effect of the

Aerobic Exercise on

Glycemic control among

Diabetic Patients.

Rs. 35,000/-

6 Dr.Joseph.K.J

Lecturer in Malayalam

Project entitled A Socio-

linguistic study on

Kurichiyans of Wayanad

District.

Rs. 50,000/-

7 Sri.Rakesh Kalia

Lecturer in Hindi

Project entitled

Compilation of Tri-lingual

Lexicon Focusing on the

Idioms,Proverbs and

Phrases(Hindi-Malayalam-

English).

Rs.40,000/-

8 Sri.Shaju.P.P

Lecturer in Journalism

Project entitled

Representation and

Negotiation of Women in

Malayalam Television

Serials.

Rs.51,000/-

9 Ms.Geetha Antony

Lecturer in Statistics

Project entitled Study of

Possibilities of Utility

Function in Economics and

Commerce.

Rs.60,000/-

10. Sri Thomas Monoth

Head, Dept of Computer

Science

Online Information Security

based on Visual Secret

Sharing

Rs 50,000

10 Ms.Mercy Ignatius

Head, Dept of Zoology

Project entitled Taxonomic

Studies on

Torymidae(Hymenoptera-

Chalcidoidea) of Wayanad Dist.

Rs. 65,000/-

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11. Sri.George Thomas

Lecturer in English

The Intricacies of Self

Translation: a Case Study of

O.V.Vijayan-

Translation of His Own

Malayalam Work Khasakkinte

Ithihasam.

Rs.30,000/-

12

Dr.Sr.K.A.Germina,

Head, P.G. & Research

Dept of Mathematics

Major Research Project entitled

Set Valuation and its

Applications.

Rs.15,00000/-

b) Completed:,

10. Patents generated, if any: Nil

11. New collaborative research programmes: Dept of Mathematics and

research centre has conducted various research Programmes in collaboration with Dept.

of Science and technology, New Delhi and St. Thomas College Palai.

12. Research grants received from various agencies: 1. DST

2. UGC

13. Details of Research Scholars:

SL

NO

NAME DEPARTMENT SUPERVISING GUIDE/INSTITUTE

1.

SAVIO JAMES

ENGLISH

DR. C. P. SIVADASAN (RETD.), DEPT OF

ENGLISH, KANNUR UNIVERSITY

2. BIJU JOSEPH ENGLISH DR. BIKASH CHAKRABORTY, PROFESSOR,

DEPT. OF ENGLISH & OTHER MODERN

EUROPEAN LANGUAGES (DEOMEL),

VISVA–BHARATI, SANTINIKETAN, W.

BENGAL

3. GEORGE THOMAS ENGLISH PROF V. V. BALAKRISHNAN, DEPT. OF

ENGLISH, PAYYANNUR COLLEGE,

PAYYANNUR

4. FRANCIS N. T. ENGLISH PROF. P. BHASKARAN NAIR, DEPT. OF

ENGLISH, PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY,

PONDICHERRY

5.

6. PAMY SEBASTIAN MATHEMATICS DR. GERMINA K. A., DEPT. OF

MATHEMATICS, MMASC

7. RAKESH KALIA HINDI DR. P. K. CHANDRAN, DEPT .OF HINDI,

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

8. SHAJU P. P. JOURNALISM DR. SYED AMJED AHMED, DIRECTOR,

AVRC, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

9.

MARIA MARTIN JOSEPH

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DR. P. T. JOSEPH, ASST. DIRECTOR OF

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, DEPT. OF

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS

SCIENCE, KANNUR UNIVERSITY

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10. Mary Nirmala Borgia

ZOOLOGY

DR. D. MURALEEDHARAN, DEPT. OF

ZOOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA,

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Thesis Submitted There are 8 research Scholars are working Under Dr. K A Germina, Dept of Mathematics

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor:

Accepted for Publication:

Dr Sudhadvi, Pattern of Spernmathecal Secretory Activity in the Ghost Crab

Ocypode Ceratophthalmus, Utttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology.

Communicated for Publication.

Dr Sudha Devi & Dr.P.K.Prasadan - First Record of Tiger Spider Poecilothera

Regalis from Wayanad - Communicated to Insect Environ.

Dr Sudha Devi and Dr.P.K.Prasadan Antmimicking Spiders of Wayanad.

Communicated to Journal of Experimental Zoology, India.

Dr.P.K.Prasadan , K.P.Janardhanan & A.R.Sudha Devi . – Yellow Grub

Disease in the Freshwater Ornamental Fish Poecilia Reticulata.

Communicated to Geobios.

Rajeev Thomas in association with Mr C. Janardanan has communicated for publication

Synthesis, Properties and Analytical Applications of Titanium (IV) Phospho-Sulpho

Salicylate, to the Indian Journal of Chemistry, Section A.

15. Honors/Awards to the Faculty: Dr Rajeev Thomas has been

awarded Ph D by the Kannur University

16. Internal resources generated: SWF Collected from the students

17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST(ASSIST)/DST. FIST,

etc.

assistance/recognition: Department of Mathematics and research Centre has

received funds from DST to conduct various Programmes

18. Community services:

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The National Service Scheme (NSS)

Mr Rakesh Kalia, the Program Officer has initiated a number of activities keeping in

mind the basic goals of the National Service Scheme which is nothing but taking the

University to the Masses to make education Community-oriented.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Affiliated to 1 (K) Artillery Batallion of Tellicherry under the Command of

Lt. Col.C.N. Suresh, Mary Matha College NCC is under the Command of Lt. Rajeev

Thomas, Head of the Department of Chemistry. The activities of the year began with the

enrollment of

The Cadets of our Unit attended the following camps:

The following Social Service Activities were organized for our Cadets during the

year:.

Awards and Merits

was selected for the prestigious Republic Day Parade (RDC –2008 New Delhi, and

received the All India Cherry Blossom Award for the best turn out. He was selected to

attend IMA Attachment Camp at Dheradun, and is awarded 9 % grace marks of the

aggregate total.

became the First Woman Para Jumper from the Calicut Group HQ. Chithra V. was

selected to observe the RDC Parade 2007 and

the National Integration Camp at New Delhi.

Ranjith Krishnan

Our NCC Officer, Lt. Rajeev Thomas is appointed Member of the Board of

Examiners in Calicut Group HQ. He also served as the Camp Adjutant of CWATC,

Mananthavady.

The Employment Training Centre

Is shifted to the campus and is well looked after by the Women’s Cell.

Extension Centre

Sponsored by the Msgr George Njaralakkat Endowment fund the College has started an

extension of the Employment Training Centre

Tourism Club

Tourism offers wide opportunities in the present day world. To make the students

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aware of the latest trends in tourism, the tourism club has initiated programmes such

as

19. Teachers and officers newly recruited:

We have had a number of new faculty members inducted into service at the

beginning of the academic year. Ms Nisha, and Ms Deepa in Chemistry, Ms ……., and

Mr Santhosh and Mr Jestin in Commerce, Mr …..Ms Jisha Gerorge in Computer

Science, Mr Rajesh and Mr Madhu left for better prospects elsewhere.

20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio: Approximately 2:1

21. Improvements in the library services: Completed Office automation ….

academic year.

22. New books/journals subscribed and their value: Books = Nos

Value of books =Rs.

23. Courses in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and

the action taken on student feedback: In all the courses students were asked to

asses teachers. The assessment was communicated to the teachers for improvement.

24. Unit cost of education:

Total number of students:

Unit cost including salary: Rs

Unit cost excluding salary: Rs

Details:

Annual Expenditure . = Rs.

unit cost=total annual expenditure budget (actual) divided by the number of

students enrolled]. Unit cost calculated excluding the salary component may

also be given. (200-07)

25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions

and examination results, issue of certificates: Preparation of salary bills ,

admission procedure and the marking of students’ attendancehave been computerized.

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities:

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New canteen complex building 75% of work completed

Research Centre in Zoology

UGC Infrastructure Project completed

Project: Construction and development of gymkhana and pavilion in the college

Scheme: Grant for young colleges under the 10th Plan

Funding Agency: UGC

Amount: Rs.3,57,520/-

27. Technology upgradation: New computers in the laboratory , Laboratary

equipments Multimedia facilities like DVD Players ,Handicams etc.

28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students:

UGC

Network Resource Centre

29. Financial aid to students:

Financial Aid to Students from Central Govt., State Govt. & the Institution

The National Merit Scholarship is given by the Govt. of India for those

meritorious students who have secured more than 541/600 marks in their

SSLC Examination. Given to …. Students

SC/ST/OBC Fee Concession : SC - 11 Students, ST - 7 Students, OBC - 9

Student Rs. 3,35,694/-

Institutional Scholarships:

a) Merit Scholarships

1. Dr. K.T. Varkey Endowment,. a cash award of 1001/-will be given to the best

student of the college every year considering his/her all-round performance in academic

and co-curricular activities. from Commerce dept has been awarded the prize this year.

2.Bishop Mar. Emmanuel Pothanamuzhy Memorial Prize, instituted by the Teaching

Staff Association, awarded to the student who secures highest marks in Part I-English. A

cash award (Rs.1, 000/-) will be given every year.

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3. Archbishop Mar. Jacob Thumkuzhi Scholarship, instituted by the Management

awarded to the topper in B.Com degree examination. The cash award of Rs. 1,000/- will

be given every year.

4. Very Rev. Msgr. Thomas Mulakkunnel Scholarship, instituted by the Diocese of

Mananthavady. A cash award (Rs. 500/-) will be given to the topper in B.Sc.

Mathematics degree examination.

5. Rev. Fr. George Kazhikkechalil Scholarship, instituted by the Diocese of

Mananthavady (the management) awarded to the student who secure highest marks in

B.Sc. Zoology degree examination

6. A cash prize (Rs. 500/-), instituted by the management to the student who secures

highest marks in the B.A. degree examination

7. A cash prize (Rs. 500/-), instituted by the management to the student who secures

highest marks in B.Sc. Computer Science degree examination

8. Ramanujan Award of Rs. 250/- for the top scorer in B.Sc. Mathematics (Main only),

instituted by the Dept. of Mathematics

b) Merit-cum-Means Scholarships

1. Mr. Joseph Chandy Scholarship: An amount of Rs. 10,000/- for bright and poor

students, genuinely in need of financial support is sponsored by Mr. Joseph Chandy, an

NRI philanthropist.

2006-2007 @ 1000 X 10 Students

Mr Joseph Chandy

30. Activities and support from the Alumni Association: The Alumni Association is strengthened and their co-operation was received in a

large scale during the academic year.

31 Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association: PTA was

very active this year

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32. Health services: Medical Inspection done

33. Performance in sports activities:

Ramson K.D.

34. Incentives to outstanding sportspersons:

Following Students obtained Grace Mark for their outstanding

performance in the sports activities

35. Student achievements and awards:

Ms

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit: Regularly conducted

counseling for the students by Dr. abilash

37. Placement services provided to students: The Cell for Career Guidance and Placement coordinated by Sri Rakesh

Kalia has been conducting regular coaching for the II Year students on Thursdays.

Besides training in Competitive Examinations, the Cell organized Personality

Development Programs also. Various Tests on Logical Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude,

General Knowledge, English and Hindi Language Speaking Skills were held. The

Placement Cell of the college is in touch with the leading companies and has received

their assurance to hold campus recruitment in the near future. The ICICI, and the Bajaj

Insurance conducted campus interview in August and November respectively.

38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff: One day orientation

prorgramme was organized in the college for non-teaching staff.

39. Healthy practices of the institution

Mentor System

Information Desk by the students etc.

Remedial Classes were held for weak students in the Departments of

Computer Science, Functional English and Chemistry.

Politics free Campus

40. Linkages developed with National / International, academic /

Research bodies

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41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add:

Examination Results: 1.

Subject Percentage Number of First Classes

B.A. Functional English

B.Sc.Mathematics 24

B.Sc.Zoology 94 26

B.Sc.Computer Science 90 16

B.Com 50 07

2. Here is the Consolidated Result of the First Year Degree University

Examinations of April/May 2007:

Dept

/Sub

Eng Math

Zoology Comp.

Science

Commerce Chemistry

Part

1

Eng

28/33 26/28 14/22 25/27 18/36 23/23

Part

2

M/H

33/33 28/28 22/22 25/27 31/36

23/23

Part

3

Main

26/33 24/28 21/22 17/27 22/36

(BM

13/36

(BS)

21/23

Sub

1

Nil 24/28

(S)

22/22

(BT)

23/27

(M)

Nil 20/23

(M)

Sub

2

Nil 26/28

CS)

21/22

(Ch)

21/27

(S)

Nil 19/23

(CS)

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3.The Consolidated Results of the II Year Univ. Examinations

April/May 2007 is as follows:

Dept

/ Sub

F.

Eng

Math

s

Zoolog

y

Comp.

Scienc

e

Commerc

e

Chemistr

y

Part

I

Eng

22/3

4

24/29 22/29 24/25 28/39 15/21

Part

II

M/H

33/3

4

27/29 28/29 ------- 38/39 20/21

Part

III

Main

34/3

4

25/29 28/29 25/25 20/39 16/21

Sub

1

------ (S)

24/29

(Ch)

28/29

(M)

15/25

------------ (M) 09/21

Sub

2

------ (CS)

26/29

(BT

)28/29

(S)

22/25

----------- (CS) 11/21

No. of students passed / No.of students appeared

BT: Biological Techniques. Ch: Chemistry. CS: Computer

Science.M: Mathematics. S: Statistics. BM: Business

Management. BS: Business Statistics.

Part B. Department Level

Department of Mathematics :

Department of Commerce

Department of Chemistry organized a study tour to Western India Plywood Factory,

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Department of Zoology

Department of Journalism brought out two issues of Lantern, a laboratory newspaper

Department of Functional English

Part C:

Name & Signature of the Coordinator:

Dr.

Mary Matha Arts and Science College, Mananthavady

Name & Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC :

Dr. Raju George , Principal

Mary Matha Arts and Science College, Mananthavady

Director : Prof. V.S. Prasad

Phone : Office : +91-80-23120046

Residence: +91-80-23419589

+91-80-23412049

Fax : +91-80-312 4047

E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected]

For Communication with NAAC

Address : National Assessment and Accreditation Council

2/4, Dr. Rajkumar Road, P. O. Box No. 1075

Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010

Phones : +91-80 - 23124045, 23124048/49,

23133600, 23134181

Fax : +91-80-23133588