Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai 9 (Re-Accredited with A Grade by NAAC) R.Raja Govindasamy Principal 17.12.2009 To Thiru. B.S.Ponmudiraj, Assistant Adviser, National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore 72. Sir, Sub: Sending IQAC Report for 2008 09 Reg. Please find enclosed the AQAR for the year 2008-09 for your perusal and records. Kindly acknowledge our submission. Thank you Yours faithfully PRINCIPAL Encl: 1. Details of IQAC (2008-09) 2. AQAR for 2008-09
DETAILS OF INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL 1. Name of the Institution: THIAGARAJAR COLLEGE 2. Contact details: The principal, Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Post Box No.17, 139-140, Kamarajar Salai, Madurai-625 009. Tamil Nadu. 3. Is IQAC established? YES NO 4. Kindly inform the date of IQAC establishment: Y D D M M Y Y Y 2 3 1 1 2 0 0 3 5. Have you provided details of the composition of IQAC of your Institution of NAAC? YES NO 6. Have you sent IQAC Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the following years to NAAC? i. 2002 2003 Yes ii. iii. 2003 2004 Yes 2004 2005 Yes iv. 2005 2006 Yes v. 2006 2007 Yes vi. 2007 2008 Yes vii. 2008 2009 Enclosed
Thiagarajar College (Autonomous), Madurai - 625009 (Re-Accredited with A -Grade by NAAC) ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (AQAR) 2008 09 Submitted to NAAC December 2009
Plan of Action Part A Training for Self Help Groups (SHG) in Biotechnology oriented entrepreneurial skills. Conduct of Workshops on Latest topic Conduct of State level Seminars and National Level Seminar Application for FIST scheme under DST Application for Star College Scheme under DBT Motivating teachers to attend Orientation and Refresher Course, Seminar, Conference etc., Observation of Important days as functions Conduct of Research Colloquium Motivating teachers to publish research articles Encouraging students to participate in various programmes and publish research articles Training to the students for preparing for the SCIR/NET/SET/GATE examinations Motivating teachers to complete their higher educational degrees Summer training to students A conduct of Saiva Siddantha Programme Part B ACTIVITIES REFLECTING THE GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTION 1. Provision of Financial Assistance to poor students hailing from economically backward areas. 2. Scholarships for the economically deprived students were received from the government on time and disbursed to the students. 3. Quality of Teaching, learning, Evaluation and Infrastructural facilities was enhanced through: Feedback from Students, Peers, External experts and parents Students support.
Students from backward areas were given special attention. Students-staff interaction was encouraged Students were imparted extra skills in writing competitive exams, getting placements etc. 4. Government norms were strictly followed with respect to admission and appointment. 2. New Academic Programmes initiated (UG&PG) M.Phil Commerce Research Center in Physics 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction Feedback from experts were obtained on the curricula of various courses. Student feedback on course curriculum was also collected before placing the syllabus in the Board of Studies and subsequently in the Academic Council. 4. Interdisciplinary Programmes Started: Chemistry) Interdisciplinary Research Project (Major) is being carried out (Zoology & 5. Examination reforms Implemented Feedback from teachers as well as students on the quality of question papers was collected and the opinion was passed on to the Controller of Examination s office. The Mark Sheet will no longer contain failed remarks. Instead Reappearance (RA) will appear. 6. Number of candidates who qualified in NET/SLET/GATE/UGC Lectureship Pass in GATE exam: 3candidate 7. Total Number of Seminars / Workshops conducted 11 Intercollegiate students seminars were conducted by 11 departments. One National Seminar was conducted in Chemistry Three Workshops were conducted
8. a) Research projects newly implemented (Major and Minor) Grants Received During 2008 09 S. No. Particulars Agency Amount released (in Rs) I Major Research projects 1) Dr.K.Rajendran UGC 4,21,800.00 2) Dr.S.Chandrasekaran UGC 3,73,800.00 3) Dr.A.Suganthi UGC 4,93,300.00 II 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Minor Research Projects Dr.S.Chandrasekaran Dr.A.Thamaraichelvan Dr.P.Tharmaraj Dr.A.Suganthi Dr.I.Nagarajan UGC UGC UGC UGC UGC 20,000.00 10,416.00 30,034.00 25,000.00 16,500.00 Amount Sanctioned 7,35,800.00 6,60,300.00 7,39,800.00 9. Patents generated, if any One patent applied from the department of Chemistry in collaboration with an old student (Industrialist). It is in the process. 10. New collaborative research programmes Collaborative Research is going on between our college and Institutions such as Thiagarajar Engineering College etc., 11. Total research grants received from various agencies Rs. 74, 86,010.00. 12. Number of research scholars 19 Scholars are pursuing research work under various guides. 13. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor Impact factor: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 1.26 Non linear Analysis Real World Application 0.257 Applied mathematics and Computation 0.426 Polish Journal of Chemistry 0.595 Acta Crystallographica E 0.581
Citation: The Research papers of many of our teachers have been cited in many international journals. 14. Honours / Awards to faculty Ph.D awarded to teaches = 7 Ph.D awarded to students = Ph.D Thesis Submitted = 1 Research publications = 49 Recognition of staff by other Institutions = 25 Publication of Books = 3 Courses attended = 5 Participation in seminars/symposia = 72 Staff giving programmes at other Institutions = 25 15. Internal resources generated FTIR Spectral services in the Chemistry Department = Rs. 12,000/- 16. Details of Departments getting SAP, COSIST / DST, FIST etc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology department applied for Star College Scheme. The Committee visited the college for inspection. The Scheme has been sanctioned. 17. Community Services Blood Donation. Extension activities (Teaching, Programmes for elders, youngsters, children and women, Imparting skills in consumer products preparation) in the adopted village. Service at Old Homes. Awareness rallies. Scribe writing for the Blind people students in their examinations. Road safety programmes Traffic regulation Helping to count Hundial collection in Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple. Getting 2 wheelers temporary and permanent License for students.
18. Newly recruited Staff: Regular 22 19. Teaching / Non-teaching ratio: Regular 3.24:1 SF 1.93:1 20. Improvements in Library service The Library is kept open during all working days between 8.00 am to 7.00 pm During vacation, it is kept open from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm On Holidays, the library is open from 10.00 to 1.00 pm Library automation is nearing completion Readers Club Meetings are conducted every month during which review of latest book is done. E-Journals are proposed to be subscribed 21. Number of new Books / Journals subscribed and their value Books 996 Journals 37 (Value = Rs.33646/-) 22. Student Feedback Students feedback was used to evaluate all Teachers, all courses and Choice Based Credit System. Corrective measures on teaching aspects of the concerned teachers were discussed with them by the Principal and the coordinator of IQAC and implemented.
23. Unit cost of Education: Government Aided Courses BA Tamil Rs. 3721 MA Tamil Rs. 4365 BA English Rs. 3721 MA English Rs. 4532 BA Economics Rs. 3802 MA Economics Rs. 4536 BBA Rs. 5548 M.Sc Mathematics Rs. 5732 B.Com Rs. 4753 M.Sc Physics Rs. 7612 B.Sc Mathematics Rs. 5187 M.Sc Chemistry Rs. 7308 B.Sc Physics Rs. 5560 M.Sc Botany Rs. 7960 B.Sc Chemistry Rs. 6070 M.Sc Zoology Rs. 7780 B.Sc Botany Rs. 6520 B.Sc Zoology Rs. 6510 B.Sc Computer Science Rs. 7418 Self-Finance Course B.Com Rs. 20820 MMS Rs.55500 BCA Rs. 44240 MFC Rs. 28938 B.Sc Biotechnology Rs. 47320 M.Sc Chemistry(Spl) Rs. 41075 M.Sc Computer Science Rs.54650 PGDMIDD Rs. 6500 PGDCA Rs. 10430 M.Sc Bioresource Management Rs. 12500 M.Sc Mircobiology Rs. 64320 24. Computerization of Examination results Computerization of administration has been already effected. The process of student enrolment, payment of fees, accounting etc., are carried out using customized software. Issue of Mark statements, Hall tickets, results etc., has been computerized.
25. Increase in Infrastructure facilities Construction of first floor on the new academic block is in progress. Waste water treatment plant is in progress 26. Technology upgradation Lap Tops and LCDs have been procured. New instruments have been acquired by the science departments. 27. Computer and Internet Access and Training to teachers and students Teachers and Students have access to Internet in their department itself. In addition, the systems in the computer Centre are also available for use. This facility has been provided to staff and students through the Departments, Computer Centre, College Office, Hostel and Library. Students undergo training in computer applications through computer oriented papers incorporated in the Syllabus or through certificate courses.
28. Financial to Students for the year 2008 09. S.No Name of the Scholarship No of Amount in Rs. Students 1 Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajar Chettiar Memorial Trust 4 8,000 2 Dr.Radha Thiagarajan Educational 10 22,000 Foundation 3 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare 366 19,36,938 Scholarship 4 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scheme 3,28,324 (for Hostel students) 5 Adi Dravidar & Tribal Welfare Scheme 4,40,500 (for Hostel students Educational Loan) 6 Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship 993 11,42,652 7 Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship 78,835 for Hostel students) 8 Tamil Medium Stipend 99 39,600 (For BA Economics) 9 Tamil Nadu Farmer Welfare Scheme 3 6,000 Scholarship 10 Marudhupandiar & Maveeran 13 19,500 Sundaralingam Endowment Scholarship from M.K.U. 11 Indira Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single 3 1,20,000 Girl Child 12 Tamil Nadu State Government stipend for 1 36,000 pursuing Ph.D Total 41,78,349.00 Scholarship/Financial Aid received by the students: Rs. 41,78,349.00/- 29. Activities and Support from the Alumni Association Interaction meetings of the alumni were conducted. Guest lectures by distinguished alumni were arranged 30. Activities and Support from the Teacher - parent Association Parents Teachers meeting is held once in each semester. The Feedback, suggestions and action taken report is sent to the Correspondent immediately for further action to improve the quality of functioning of the college.
31. Health Services A senior and reputed physician serves as the official doctor of the college for allopathic treatment. Health awareness meetings were conducted. Teachers and Non teaching staff were brought under the health insurance scheme Health insurance was provided to all students 32. Performance in Sports activities: Team Participation College teams took part in the following M.K.U intercollegiate competitions. MEN: Football, Cricket, Basketball, Volley ball, Hand ball, Ball badminton, Shuttle and Chess. WOMEN: Hand ball, Foot ball, Ball badminton, Shuttle and Chess. The college cricket team won the MKU A zone competitions and were runner up in the Inter Zone competitions. The men Ball Badminton team won the A Zone competitions. Individual achievements/ University Blues 1. M.Muthu Kannan, II M.A., English. Mr. Madurai Kamaraj University. Seventh position in the All India inter university best physique competitions. 2. S. Ganesh Babu, III B.Sc., Maths Overall champion in Chess in M.K.U. inter collegiate competitions. 3. K. Revathi, PGDMIDD Represented M.K.U in Volley Ball for the sixth consecutive year. 4. T. Vizhimalar, III B.A Economics Member of the M.K.U women fooball team which ended runner up in the All India inter university competitions. 5. T. Parthiban, II M.A., English Captain of our college cricket team. The team won M.K.U Inter Collegiate Championship Represented by M.K.U. team. 6. M. Syed Abudhagir, III B.A., Economics has been shortlisted to participate in
(i) IWAS Junior Athletics World Championships in July in Switzerland (ii) Asian Youth Para Games in September in Japan. 7. N. Kamaladhasan II- M.Sc., Botany Represented MKU cricket team 8. S.Ganesh II B.Com Represented MKU cricket team 9. K. MariDivya I- B.Sc., Computer Science Represented MKU handball team 10. G. Rekha I- B.Sc., Computer Science Represented MKU handball team Intramural matches were held in the month of December 2008. Kalaithanthai Tournaments were held on 10 & 11 th March 2009: 1. Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti, won the Basket Ball Tournament for men. 2. V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, won the Volley ball Tournament for women. 33. Students achievements and awards: Conferences/Seminars/Workshops attended = 42 13 students of our college received a total of Rs 19,500/- from MKU as scholarship namely Mannar Maruthupandian, Maveeran Sundralingam and Mannar Thirumalai endowments. Student placements 30 student got placements
34. Types and Numbers of Meetings: VISITS BY DIGNITARIES DURING 2008 09 S.No DIGNITARIES DESIGNATION 1 Dr. R. Karpaga Kumaravel Vice Chancellor, MKU 2 Kaviko. Abdhul Rahman Writer, Tamil literature 3 Kavigar.Sirpi Writer, Tamil literature Balasubramanian 4 Pon.Subbiyah Head,NTS, Mysore 5 Dr.R.Srinivasan Member, Tamilnadu State Plannig Commission 6 Dr.G.Jawahar Chief Manager, HRD& Training, New Delhi 7 Sri.A.K.Narayan President, Tamilnadu Investors Association 8 Dr.G.Narahari Sastri Head, Drug Design Unit, IICT, Hyderabad 9 Prof.A.G.Samuvelson IISC, Bangalore 10 Dr.G.Madhavi Sastry Scientist, Schrodinger, Hyderabad 11 Dr.R.Mohanraj Bharathithasan University 12 Dr.Simon George Prof of Emeritus University of California 13 Mr.R.Saravanan Research Scholar, University of Ireland 14 V.Manivannan (Alumnus) Entrepreneur, USA 15 Dr. I. Singaram Registrar, MKU 16 Dr. B. Sambath Kumar Former Principal, PSG Arts College, Coimbatore 17 Mrs.Bimla Chandrasekar Director, EKTA, Madurai 18 Dr.Sudha Deep Director, Taj Clinic, Madurai 19 Dr.P.Selvam NCCR,IIT, Madras 20 Colonel SBN.Jhanardhanan Group Commander, NCC 21 Dr.R.Selvaganapathy Former Principal, Tharumai Atheenam Arts College 22 Dr. Tamilannal Eminent Tamil Scholar 23 S. Elango Senior Scientist, ISRO, Bangalore
Part C Plan of the Institution for the next year Programmes for new teachers Orientation for students Training Programme for Teachers to create and maintain databases for their departments. Conduct of value-based workshops The department of Physics will apply for Research Centre Conduct of workshops for Woman Self-Help group in areas of utilizing bioresources To conduct workshops on current topics To conduct National level Seminars/conferences Conduct of training programmes for school teachers Conduct of coaching classes for GATE, CSIR etc examinations Remedial classes for SC/ST students