IQAC Activities (2016-17)

Significant Activities and Contributions made and accelerated by IQAC

STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES

The IQAC took utmost care to upgrade the students in the curricular and co-curricular activities.

Inauguration of Bank Coaching Programme – June 21, 2016.

BBA students were taken on an Industrial Visit to Travancore Cochin Chemicals on 25th

August.

The Department of Physics organized a training session for the students on LED bulb

making- 22nd

September.

The Department of Zoology arranged a visit to Centre for Marine Living Resources and

Ecology on 3rd

August.

In association with Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department, the Department of Zoology

organized a three-day nature camp for the students at Mathikettan Shola National Park,

Munnar.

The Career Guidance & Placement Cell of the college arranged a Career Orientation

Programme for I DC Students on 1st August. The session was conducted by Dr. Sajitha

John, Coordinator, Civil Service Outreach Programme, Naipunya Academy.

On 20th

October, a pre-placement session by Mr Abin Thomas, regional Head (HR),

IndusInd Bank was organized in the college.

The department of English organized an interactive session with the Veeram team-

Director Jayaraj and Actor Shivajith Nambiar- on 21st February.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMMES

Released the Academic Calendar

Fostered the infrastructural developments in the college

Conducted result analysis of internal examinations

Conducted student feedback on curriculum and faculty

SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMMES

The various depts. and associations of the college enthusiastically organized various

programmes for social welfare. The IQAC was a major support for them to be successful in all

their endeavours. The various programmes conducted are:

The Department of English initiated “Read and Recuperate”- Book Donation to the

Children’s General Ward at the General Hospital on 25th

July.

On June 4th

, the BSc Physics students of the college conducted a Demonstration Session

of Physics Experiments for High School Students.

“Justice for Jisha”- a street play centred on the theme of women empowerment- was

organized on 2nd

June by the School of Social Work in association with Human Rights

Law Network.

On 20th

September, the students of Department of Botany began ginger cultivation in the

campus.

The Campus Ministry organized a Charity Auction and Food Fest on 3rd

November.

The Department of Botany organized a hands-on training program on Agriculture

Business, Farm Services, Agricultural Science and Processing Technology for the

students of Vocational Higher Secondary school, Kottayam from 25th

to 31st October.

School of Social Work organized an awareness class and formed an Anti-Drug Club at

Cardinal School, Thrikkakara.

On 19th

December. the Department of Economics organized a Public Awareness program

on Digital Modes of Payment.

On 3rd

March, the Department of Zoology organized an Exhibition of Museum Specimen

for school students.

COMPETITIONS AND FESTS:

The IQAC played a crucial role in taking initiatives to organize various inter-collegiate

and inter-departmental competitions and fests. The various competitions conducted are:

The Department of Economics organized an inter-collegiate entrepreneurship fest-

Valencia 2k16- on 1st September.

On 5th

and 6th

of January, the inter-collegiate fest- Chrysalis 2k17- organized by

Department of English gave a platform to numerous students from across the state to

exhibit their talents.

The department of Physics organized an inter-departmental Presentation Competition on

Waste Management- 23rd

January.

On 24th

January, the School of Social Work hosted Bharation- a platform for differently

abled children to exhibit their talents.

The Dance Club of the college organized Nrtya 2k17, an inter-collegiate dance fest.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS

All the departments conducted Onam and Christmas celebrations in the best of spirits.

The IQAC assured the qualitative conduct of celebrations to inculcate in the students

humanitarian values, despite the social and cultural differences. In addition, certain cultural

events were also organized in the college:

The students of the English Department performed a spoof of Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus

on 1st December.

The final year year BA English Students staged Shakespeare’s Macbeth on 19th

December.

VARIOUS DAYS OBSERVED

Important days were observed and celebrated to imbibe in the students an urge to cultivate in

them a collective consciousness for a healthy survival. Various programmes were organized as a

part of it with the support and encouragement of IQAC.

World Environment Day Celebration- 5th

June

o Bharata Mata Institute of Management distributed Aloe Vera saplings to students.

o The Department of Botany planted fruit tree saplings at the Police Reserve Camp,

Ernakulam.

o The Department of English released a Wall Magazine- “Go Wild for Life”

o School of Social Work conducted an event “Habit Green Challenge”, which was

inaugurated by Municipal Chairperson of Thrikkakara. Students distributed

saplings and seeds at Edapally Signal.

o Department of Zoology conducted a poster exhibition on “Zero Tolerance on the

Illegal Wildlife Trade”.

Anti-Drugs Day- 26th

June-

o The Department of Commerce (SF) observed the day by organizing a Poster

Exhibition to raise awareness against usage of drugs.

World Nature Conservation Day- 28th

July-

o The Department of Commerce (SF) organized several inter-departmental

competitions in connection with World Nature Conservation Day.

International Ozone Day- 13th

August-

o The Department of Chemistry organized a themed interdepartmental painting

competition.

Independence Day- 15th

August-

o The students of Department of Commerce designed themed posters in connection

with Independence Day celebrations.

o The Department of English organized an inter-department Mock Press

Competition- Young Leaders of India- Now and Then.

o The Department of Hindi conducted a speech conducted a Speech Competition on

“Freedom and Responsibilities”.

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITIONS HELD

Bharata Mata Institute of Management organized a training session by Mr. Renji Thomas,

Former Country Manager, Gulf Air on 29th

June, 2016.

A series of Lectures on Research Methodology was organized by the Department of

Commerce from 18th

to 25th

June.

The Department of Economics organized a presentation and discussion session-“ Brexit:

Opportunities and Challenges”- on 29th

June.

Bharata Mata Institute of Management organized a Communicative English Training

session by Mr. Edison Franz on 19th

July, 2016.

An Expert talk on Spectroscopy by Dr. Cyriac Mathew was organized by the Department

of Chemistry on 8th

July.

On 9th

July, the Department of Chemistry organized a talk on ISO 22000, HACCP and

food safety standards by Dr. Sanjeev M from NAM Consultants.

A UGC sponsored International Carbon Credit Conference was organized from 29th

to

31st of August.

The Department of Economics hosted a UGC Sponsored National seminar titled

“Entrepreneurship Development in India: Trends, Opportunities and Challenges” on 4th

and 5th

of September.

Department of Botany organized a training session on plant propagation which was taken

by Smt. Najma Majeed, State Govt. Udyana Sreshta Award Winner on 25th

August.

Department of Chemistry arranged for a talk on Analytic Techniques on 13th

August. The

chief speaker of the day was Mr. Ramesh Babu from Spices Board.

“Mind Matters”- an orientation seminar on mental health- was organized by the

department of Taxation and Marketing on 26th

August.

On 6th

September, the Department of Finance and Taxation organized an academic talk

on GST.

On 11th

October, the Department of Taxation and Marketing hosted the National Seminar

“Investmento: Discovering New Horizons of Investment”.

The Department of Commerce hosted a UGC sponsored National conference, “Digital

Innovation” on 13th

and 14th

December.

On 7th

and 8th

of December, the Department of Chemistry hosted a UGC sponsored

National Seminar on Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES RELEASED

IQAC took immense interest in the release of books and magazines by various departments.

The following departments came up with their publications and manuscripts:

The Department of Economics released its manuscript magazine- Tulika- on 1st

September.

On 9th

September, the Department of Malayalam released Gulmohar Newspaper.