ST.

JOSEPH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Kalakad Road, Kadamboduvalvu, Nanguneri-627108 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 Presented on 11th May, 2013
Distinguished Chief Guest of the day, Dr.C.Padmalatha, Principal, M.V.M.Govt.Arts College for Women, Dindigul, Honourable guest of the day and my beloved teacher Dr.A.J.A.Ranjit Singh, Principal, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, our respected Chairman Thiru A. Tamilselvan, Mr.D.Johnson Swamidoss, Principal, St.Joseph TTI, teaching and non-teaching staff and my dear students, I feel really happy and proud to deliver before you all the annual report of our esteemed institution on this great occasion. It is a moment of pride and joy to present the 6th Annual Report for the academic year 2012-13. ADMISSIONS AND RESULTS The academic year 2012-13 began on 1st August, 2012 with 100 students in the B. Ed. degree course. Totally 100 students were admitted in the B.Ed., degree course and among them 81 are females, 19 are males. We are proud to place on record the 90% result produced by the B.Ed. students during the academic year 2011-12. Out of the 98 candidates who appeared for the B. Ed. Degree examination, 25 students have secured distinction and 57 students have secured first class in the practical examinations and 12 students have secured distinction and 71 students have got first class in the theory examination. In this academic year, 100 student-teachers are appearing for the University Examinations to be held in the months of May/June 2013. STAFF RELIEVING AND APPOINTMENT On 6th July 2012, Mr.A.Antony Sagaya Ruban, Asst. Prof. of Physical Science was relieved from his duty and Mr.N.Kannan was appointed on 6th December, 2012 for the same post. Welcome sir. The members of the selection committee for the appointment of teaching staff in our college on 23rd July, 2012 are Thiru.A.Tamilselvan, Chairman, St.Joseph College of Education, Mr.A.S.Arul Lawrence, Principal, St.Joseph College of Education, Mr.J.Arulsuresh, Assistant Professor, Rev.Dr.I.Jesudoss SJ, Assistant Professor of Education, St.Xaviers College of Education (Autonomous), Palayamkottai and Dr.M.Vasimalairaja, Assistant Professor of Education, Alagappa University College of Education, Karaikudi.

The committee conducted teaching aptitude test, evaluated the teaching competency and interviewed 42 candidates. The marks were allotted based on educational qualifications, publications, teaching experience, teaching aptitude test, teaching competency and interview. Mrs.K.M.Uma, Asst. Prof. of Commerce, Ms.A.Vimala, Asst. Prof. of Education, Mrs.M.Fathima, Asst. Prof. of English, Ms.M.Gnana Kamali, Asst. Prof. of Computer Science, Mrs.S.Kalyani, Asst. Prof. of History were selected by the selection committee and appointed by our Management on 25th July, 2012. Welcome colleagues. On 20th February 2013, Mrs.K.M.Uma, Asst. Prof. of Commerce was relieved from her duty and Mrs. R.Jeya Sheeli on 1st April, 2013 was appointed for the same post. Welcome madam. CONTINUATION OF AFFILIATION Our college is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University since 2008 and got provisional affiliation on 19th October, 2010 from the academic year 2009-2010. The provisional affiliation is only valid for 3 years thus we have applied for the continuation of affiliation for the ensuing academic year 2013-2014 on 30th October 2012. NEW OPTIONAL SUBJECT On 27th December, 2012 we submitted the application to start a new additional optional subject Computer Science to the university from the ensuing academic year. ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFICATION Our College has been assessed and found to be in accordance with the requirements of the quality standards of ISO 9001:2008 and got certified on 28th July, 2013. NAAC ACCREDITATION PROCESS We have applied for NAAC Accreditation for our college and submitted the Letter of Intent (LOI) on 30th November 2012 and got Track ID on 23rd November 2012. Furthermore, we have also submitted the Institutional Eligibility for Quality Assessment (IEQA) on 20th February 2013 and got approval. Now we are in the final stages of preparing the Self Appraisal Report (SAR). STUDENT ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES A variety of programmes were conducted in a phased manner to foster all-round development of teacher trainees to actualize the noble objective of producing quality teachers to build up our nation.

1. Bridge Course On 2nd and 3rd of August, we conducted a bridge course themed Know Thyself and speech on Life Management was given by Dr.S.Amaladoss Xavier SJ., Asst. Prof. of Physical Science, and Dr.G.Porgio, Associate Prof., St. Xaviers College of Education. 2. Intensive Spoken English Course The value of English in terms of immediate educational employment could be denied by none. Keeping this in mind, our students were offered special coaching classes in English in the evening from August to December, 2012 to improve their spoken English. Our students were given special coaching to create and sustain English language atmosphere in the classrooms during the intensive teaching practice. Our heartfelt thanks to Mrs.M.Fatima for her wonderful cooperation and hard work. 3. Computer Training Programme Is this technological era, the use of computer cannot be avoided either by the teaching or the student community. Realizing this, we provide opportunities for our B.Ed. students to learn MS Word, Excel, Power Point and internet in different batches for 6 months from August, 2012 to April, 2013. Thanks to Ms.M.Gnana Kamali for

coordinating this programme in a successful manner. 4. TET Coaching Programme Chief guest Mr.Michael, Co-ordinator, Roy Academy, participated in the programme and inaugurated the TET Coaching classes. All student teachers joined the coaching programme. It began on 26th January 2013 and was completed on 2nd May 2013. Thanks to Mrs.K.Alagusundari@Prabha for coordinating this programme in a successful manner. 5. Nehru Yuvakendra Nehru Yuvakendras district co-ordinator, Thiru.Mathivanan gave a valuable talk to the students on rural students development on 7th August 2012. 6. Independence Day Celebration 66th Independence Day was celebrated in our college premises in a grand manner on 15th August, 2013. our Chairman Thiru.A.Tamilselvan presided over this function and distributed sweets. All teachers and students assembled and celebrated this occasion. 7. Training Course on Handwriting A training course on Handwriting, both cursive and script in English and Tamil was given to all our students by Mr.S.Parpanathan as a two days programme. He had taken the handwriting classes, on 31st August and 1st September 2012.

8. Blood Donation Camp On 4th September, 2012, we arranged a blood donation camp in our college campus. Our principal Mr.A.S.Arul Lawrence donated his blood first and inaugurated the camp in a grand manner. Mr.Sahul Hameed, Block Health Supervisor, Thirukkurangudi presided the programme. Totally, 18 students donated their blood. Before that Dr.Karthikeyan gave a motivation talk on the needs and importance of blood donation. 9. Teachers Day Celebration To commemorate the birthday of Dr.Radhakrishnan and to honour the teachers, programmes were organized in the evening of 5th September, 2012. Best Teacher Awardee Mr.Asir Thavamani Rajakumar, Head Master, C.C.M.Higher Secondary School, Idanyankudi was the Chief guest of the day and Mr.D.Johnson Swamidoss was the guest of honour. 10. World Literacy Day Mr.S.Parpanathan was the resource person on world literacy day. His talk was wonderful and informative to all our students on 8th September, 2012. 11. National Seminar Our College conducted a first 2 days National Seminar on Challenges for quality Teacher Education in the present Scenario on 28th & 29th of September 2012 in a very successful manner. Dr.C.Bright inaugurated the seminar and Prof.Dr.G.Rita Goretti Lourdes, Professor and Head, School of Education, TNOU, Chennai gave the valedictory address. Totally we were received 104 papers sand 96 were accepted for presentation, 46 scholars presented their papers either orally or by LCD projector. We were received 8 states and 18 universities and 10 invited speakers from different domains of Education presented their expertise talks. 12. Intensive Teaching Practice Our students left for their intensive teaching practice for 40 working days on 4th October, 2012. They had their intensive teaching practice in 18 High and Hr.Sec.Schools around our college. They completed their intensive teaching practice successfully and returned to the college gaining rich experience on 1st December, 2012. 13. Christmas Day Celebrations Christmas Day was celebrated on 22nd December 2012 by inviting Rev.Victor Rajan Israel delivered the Christmas day message and Thiru.S.S.Ramasubbu, Member of Parliament presided over the function and cut the cake and distributed it to our

students. Our students staged a cultural show and donated clothes for the Swathar Home People. It was a meaningful birthday celebration of Jesus. 14. Republic Day Celebration We celebrated the Republic Day on 26th January, 2013 with all of our staff and students in our college. Thiru.Tamilselvan, Chairman of our college hoisted the

honourable National Flag and distributed sweets to all. 15. Citizenship Training Camp Our current year students completed their C.T. camp as follows from 8th January 2013 to 12th January 2013. The camp was organized by Ms.A.Vimala and coordinated by Mrs.S.Kalyani. We wholeheartedly appreciate their remarkable work. 1. On the first day, RMSA co-ordinator for Tirunelveli Educational District, Mr.S.Avudiappan enlightened the students with his speech related to Youth Welfare. Later in the day, Mr.R.J.A.Oswalt, Counsellor, AUSSI Codes, Ambasamudhram provided a lecture to students on AIDs Awareness Programme. 2. On the Second day, we celebrated Disaster Management and First Aid Day. Professor Mr.Stalin, St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai expounded and portrayed his training of handwork production to our students. Later, Mr.Subbu Lakshmanan, Divisional Manager lectured the students. Mr.Shyam and Mr.Saravanan were taught about 108 Awareness and its immediate services. 3. On the third day, we celebrated Protection and Awareness of Nature Day. Dr.Peer Mohamed, Govt. Veterinary Doctor, Kalakad gave a deep lecture, about protection of domestic animals and dominance of domestic animals. Later on, Mr.Ganapathy, Tirunelveli provided a keen speech about Every day science. Dr.D.S.Jeya Kumar, Kalakad gave clear-cut information on Diabetics Awareness in the final part of the day. 4. On the fourth day, we celebrated Self-Management Day.

Mr..K.Nedunchezhian, Mechanical Engineer, Chennai gave an influential lecture. Later in the day, Mr.A.John Lawrence, Asst. Prof., St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai gave a talk related to Stress and stress Management. 5. On the final day, we celebrated the Pongal Festival day. On this day,

Mr.Mohamed Yusuf and Mr.Yusuf Ali, Kalakad and Rev.J.Madhuram, Perumalkulam Pastorate joined us and stressed the importance of communal and religious harmony.

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Model Practical Examination On 18th February, 2013 we arranged the model practical examination for our B.Ed., students and Mr.A.John Lawrence, Asst. Prof., St.Xaviers College of Education and Ms.T.Deepa, former faculty of this institution were invited as the examiners.

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University Practical Examination Our students of this academic year 2012-2013 did their practical examinations on 27th and 28th February, 2013. All students attended the exam and did well.

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World Womens Day On 8th March, 2013, World Womens Day was celebrated. In this event,

Dr.H.M.Mahilini, HOD, Department of Zoology, St.Johns College, Palayamkottai gave an interesting and valuable talk. 17. Educational Tour An educational tour was organized by our principal for our students to Delhi, Agra, Madhura and they visited the important historical monuments and other places of educational interest from 13th March to 20th March, 2013 at a very low cost. Indeed it was a thrilling and an unforgettable learning experience from the primary sources. Ms.A.Vimala, the staff Secretary and Ms.M.Gnana Kamali made elaborate arrangements and co-ordinated the trip successfully. 18. World Heritage Day Our College celebrated World Heritage Day on April 19, 2013. On that day, chief guest Dr.S.Francisca, Associate Professor of History, St.Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai delivered her speech about various heritage sites of the World with power point presentation to all the student teachers. 19. World Earth Day On April 22nd 2013 Dr.Amish Abraham, Assistant Professor of Plant Biology, St.Johns College of Education, Palayamkottai gave a valuable talk to the students about protection of natural resources. 20. World Book and Copyright Day On 23rd April 2013, Dr.S.Justine, S.G.Librarian, St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai gave precise information about valuable books to the student teachers. 21. Campus Interview On 7th May 2013, staff from Annai Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Ervadi, conducted an interview in our college campus. 25 students participated in this campus interview, out of which, 5 students were selected for teaching job.

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Sports Day The Annual Sports Meet was held on 10th May, 2013 in our college. Dr.A.Laurence Selvaraj, Director of Physical Education, St.Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, presided over the function. The overall championship was won by the Yellow House scoring 24 points, followed by the Green House with 14 points. The Individual Championship was lifted by Mr.E.Karthik Raja of Blue House for boys and Ms. Kingsly of Yellow House for girls.

Laurels of Academic Toppers The academic toppers for the academic year 2011-2012 are going to be honoured in this great occasion. The first rank was secured by Mrs.R.Merlin Rajathi, second rank by Mrs.S.Hilda Monoba and the third rank by B.Gnana Selvi. Congratulations. College Rank Holders Overall (2011-2012) 1. First Prize 2. Second Prize 3. Third Prize Subject-wise Rank Holders Paper I Education in the Emerging Indian Society (UDAA) 1. JEYA. B, and SORNALATHA.S 2. AJEETHA. S, and GNANASELVI .B - 81 First Prize - 80 Second Prize Merlin Rajathi. R (840) Hilda Manoba. S (798) Gnana Selvi. B (794)

Paper II Psychology Learning and Human Development (UDAB) 1. MUTHU VASANTHI. R - 85 2. JEYACHITRA. C First Prize

- 82 - Second Prize

Paper III Educational Innovations and Management (UDAC) 1. KAVITHA. M - 82First Prize

2. AJEETHA. S, and MERLIN RAJATHI. R - 80 - Second Prize Elective Guidance and Counselling (UDEE) 1. BENITA JEBAMANI.S 2. DURGA DEVI. P - 82 First Prize - 80 Second Prize

Environmental Education (UDED) 1. PADMARANI. M.S, and DAISY BALAMMAL.A - 80 First Prize 2. GNANASELVI. B, and BELLSIA .G - 78 Second Prize

Physical and Health Education (UDEH) 1. MARY ELIZABETH MINI. P. A, and MICHEAL SUBHA. T 2. GANESH KUMAR. V Optional - I Tamil 1. BELLSIA.G 2. MICHEAL SUBHA. T English 1. MERLIN RAJATHI.R 2. ULAGAMMAL. M Maths 1. ANITHA.T - 83 First Prize Second Prize - 86 - 81 First Prize Second Prize - 73 - 66 First Prize Second Prize - 81 First Prize - 79 Second Prize

2. JENCY. K, and SINDHUJAH. P - 80 Physical Science 1. AJEETHA. S, and HILDA MANOBA.S 2. INDRA.S Bio-Science 1. THAVAMANI. S 2. MUTHUSELVI .K History 1. MALARVIZHI JEBAKANI. N 2. GNANASELVI. B Commerce 1. THANGA SELVI.T 2. DAISY BALAMMAL.A Economics 1. SOUNDARI. B 2. CHITRA SANTHANARAJ .S - 77 - 75 - 79 - 76 - 81 - 76 - 88 - 76

- 79 - 78

First Prize Second Prize

First Prize Second Prize

First Prize Second Prize

First Prize Second Prize

First Prize Second Prize

Optional - II Tamil 1. MUTHULAKSHMI. V 2. MUTHUMARI.S English 1. HILDA MANOBA.S 2. MERLIN RAJATHI. R Commerce 1. VELLAIAMMAL. K - 81 First Prize Second Prize - 90 - 88 First Prize Second Prize - 86 - 84 First Prize Second Prize

2. DAISY BALAMMAL. A, and THANGA SELVI. T - 73 Economics 1. SHANTHI. G 2. SOUNDARI. B Students Appointment - 72 - 71 First Prize Second Prize

Our Alumni S.Ponrani, S.Geetha, R.Merlin Rajathi, M.Seetha, L.Mariammal and G.Bellsia passed the TET examination conducted by TRB and got appointment in various government schools of Tamil Nadu. Congratulations to all. Best Performance Prizes for Students for the academic year 2012-2013 1. Best Admission Canvasser: M. Senthil Murugan 2. Best Library User: M. Divya 1. M. Muthumariammal 1 day; 2. V. Vijaya Mary 2 days 4. Best English Speakers: 1. E. Karthickraja 2. M. Senthil Murugan 3. M. Divya 5. Punctuality in Submitting Assignments : 1. M. Divya 2. S. Kanagapriya 3. Y. Fathima Sumaiya 6. Best Volunteers: 1. S. Jawahar 2. T. Navin 3. E. Karthickraja 7. Best Blackboard Performer: 1. M.S.M. Tamaraiselvan 2. S. Santhanamari

3. Regularity in Attendance:

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T. Navin, V. Sangeetha

9. Best Handwriting : M. Senthil Murugan and Mr.S.Jawahar STAFF PROFILE Our Staff members participated and presented papers in International, National and State level seminars and conferences held in various Colleges / Universities and published many papers in its proceedings. Congratulations to all the staff for their long list of commendable activities. Mr. A. S. Arul Lawrence 1. Published a book on Brain Dominance and Leadership Style: An Empirical Study in the Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany with ISBN 9783659222382 on September, 2012. 2. Published a book on Perspectives on Private Tuition at Higher Secondary Level in the Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany with ISBN 9783659237324 on October, 2012. 3. Organized the National Seminar on Challenges for Quality Teacher Education in the Present Scenario in St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri on 28th & 29th September, 2012. 4. Became an Individual Life Member with the No. 3467 in All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER) since August, 2012. 5. Became an Individual Life Member with the ID A211 in Indian Association of Teacher Educators (IATE) since January, 2013. 6. Became an Individual Life Member with the No. M1350 in Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA) from March, 2013. 7. Published a research article on School Environment and Academic Achievement of Standard IX Students in the Journal of Educational and Instructional Studies in the World with ISSN 2146-7463 on August, 2012. 8. Published an article on Effects of Plastic Waste and its Management in the International Journal for Research and Development in Environmental Education with ISSN 2277-7571 on September 2012. 9. Published a research article on Awareness of Biodiversity and its Conservation among Tsunami affected Higher Secondary Students in the Journal of New Horizons in Educational Research with ISSN 0975-4008 on October, 2012.

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10. Published a research article on Teachers and Parents attitude towards Private Tuition in Edu World - A Peer Reviewed Journal of Education & Humanities with ISSN 2319-7129 on December, 2012 11. Published a research article on Attitude of Student Teachers towards using Grammar Games for Teaching English in the International Journal on New Trends in Education and their Implications with ISSN 1309-6249 on January 2013. 12. Published a research article on Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of High School Students in Kanyakumari District in the International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences with ISSN 2249-5894 on February 2013. 13. Published an article on Impact of Social Networking on Education in the First International Conference on Teacher Educators proceedings with ISBN 9789381658000 on March, 2012. 14. Published an article on M-Learning: An Emerging Paradigm in Education in the International Conference on Teacher Educators proceedings with ISBN 9789381658000 on March, 2012. 15. Published an article on Role of ICT in Learner Centered Education in the National Level Seminar proceedings with ISBN 9789381958017 on September, 2012. 16. Served as an External Examiner in M.E.T. College of Education, Nagercoil for the University Practical Examination held on 27th & 28th February, 2013. 17. Worked as a Resource Person for the induction and in-service training for B.T. Assistants appointed under RMSA Scheme in Tirunelveli on 19th & 20th January, 2013. 18. Worked as a Resource Person for the induction and in-service training for B.T. Assistants appointed under RMSA Scheme in Tirunelveli on 1st & 2nd February, 2013. 19. Worked as a Resource Person in the UGC sponsored NET coaching classes at Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi on 27th April, 2013. 20. Participated and presented a paper on Effects of Plastic Waste and its Management in the National Seminar in P.A. College of Education, Pollachi on 7th & 8th September, 2012. 21. Presented a paper on Issues of Professional Ethics in Education in St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri on 28th & 29th September, 2012. 22. Presented a paper on Teacher Education in 21st Century in St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri on 28th & 29th September, 2012.

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23. Presented a research article on Effect of CAI Package in Learning English Grammar among VIII Standard Students in St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri on 28th & 29th September, 2012. Mrs. K. Alagu Sundari @ Prabha 1. Participated in the two days seminar and presented a paper on Professional ethics of a Teacher held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 2. Participated in the International conference and presented a paper on Revamping the use of English language held at Manonmanian Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti in February 2013. Mr. J. Arul Suresh 1. Participated in the National seminar and presented a paper on Periya Puranathil Virunthompal held at S.T.Hindu College, Nagercoil in January 2013. 2. Participated in the two days National seminar and presented a paper on Teacher Education in 21st Century held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 3. Participated in the two days National seminar and presented a paper on Aasiriya Thozhilin Nerikal< held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. Ms. K. Veena 1. Participated in the two days National seminar and presented a paper on E-resources for teacher education at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September, 2012. Ms. A. Vimala 1. Participated and presented a paper entitled Challenges for Teacher Educational Institutions in Tamil Nadu in the two days National seminar held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 2. Participated and presented a paper entitled Credibility in Teacher Education through Pedagogical Communication in the two days National seminar held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 3. Participated and presented a paper entitled Quality enhancement in teacher education in the two days National seminar held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 4. Participated and presented a paper entitled sls<si Q ! < gz<uq in the two days National seminar held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012.

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Ms. M. Gnana Kamali 1. Participated in National seminar and presented a paper on Impact on Nuclear Power Plant of Environment held at St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai in March 2012. 2. Participated in National seminar and presented a paper on Developing Interpersonal Relationship to face conflicts among school held at St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai in March 2012. 3. Participated in National seminar and presented a paper on Distance Learning Programmes implement through technology held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 4. Participated in National seminar and presented a paper on Concept of woman Empowerment held at St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai in March 2013. 5. Participated in International seminar and presented a paper on Early Childhood care and Education held at St.Xaviers College of Education, Palayamkottai in March 2013. Mrs. M. Fatima 1. Participated in International conference and presented a paper on Radioactive Pollution and Prevention held at St.Ignatius College of Education, Palayamkottai in November 2012. 2. Participated in two days National seminar and presented a paper on Attitude of 9th standard students towards learning through English Medium and Tamil Medium held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 3. Participated in two days National seminar and presented a paper on Life skill programme in Teacher Education held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012. 4. Participated in International conference and presented a paper on Revamping the use of English language laboratory held at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abhishekapatti in February 2013. Mrs. S. Kalyani 1. Participated and presented a paper in the two days National seminar titled Recent issues and problems of Teacher Education held at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September 2012.

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Mrs. P. Revathi 1. Participated in the two days National seminar and presented a paper on How is digital library used in teaching learning process? at St.Joseph College of Education, Nanguneri in September, 2012. Best Performance Prizes for Teachers for the academic year 2012-2013 1. Best Library User Mrs. K. Alagusundari @ Prabha 2. Regularity in Attendance Ms. M. Gnana Kamali 3. Published Papers in Journals Mr. A. S. Arul Lawrence 4. Participated in Seminars Mrs. M. Fatima 5. Promoted to Asst. Prof. from Office Staff Ms. A. Vimala 6. Appointed as Asst. Prof. of our Alumni Mrs. S. Kalyani

OTHER ACTIVITIES Parents Meeting Parents meetings were arranged twice on 15th November 2012 and 21st January, 2013 in the academic year to ensure that the parents knew about the learning outcomes of their children. Alumni Association The First meeting of the Alumni Association of our College was held on the forenoon of 18th April, 2013 and the office bearers were selected unanimously. They selected Mr.Kalanithi as President, Mr.Henson Jebamani as Secretary, Mrs. A.Baby Kalpana as Treasurer, Mrs.E.Manimekalai as Vice-President, Mrs.S.Kalyani as Asst. Secretary. We have planned to meet once in three months regularly and plan the future activities. Educational Loan and Scholarship To extend a helping hand to the deserving economically & socially poor students SC/ST scholarship, SC/ST Educational Loan, BC/MBC scholarship, Minority scholarship, Beedi Scholarship and Ulavar Scholarship were given. Furthermore Educational loans are arranged for needy students. In this academic year 27 students got Rs.2,02,500/- as SC/ST scholarship and 30 students got Rs.2,21,400/- as SC/ST educational loan. 3 of our students got Rs.120,500 as educational loan. Moreover, our students have got rupees 5,44,400 as scholarship and loan till date.

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Publications Our student Mr.P.Ramesh, Department of History published a book on Tamil verses named Amutham which was published by Ajantha Printers on 10th June, 2012. Congratulations. The printing process of the book Teacher Education including 72 papers with ISBN by APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi will be completed within 20 days. Library Books For developing students educational knowledge objectively, we have bought 489 books worth Rs.1,21,825 in this academic year. Newly Created Infrastructure 1. Building Painting: For the purpose of maintenance, we spent Rs.72,486 for painting the college building 2. College Road: In this academic year, to ensure easy transport facilities to students, our college constructed a new road by spending Rs.5,71,700. Annual Graduation Day The fourth graduation day was celebrated on 18th April 2013. Thiru.S.S.Ramasubbu, Member of Parliament, Tirunelveli District delivered the convocation address and distributed the degrees to 98 B.Ed., students from the 2010-11 batch and 84 B.Ed., students from the 20112012 batch. The function was celebrated in a grand and magnificent manner. Staff Meeting The Staff meetings were conducted in 1st August, 3rd, 14th, 21st September, 1st October, 19th December, 23rd January and 21st February for discussing matters related to academic and student and college development activities. Hostel Needless to say, the St.Joseph Ladies Hostel is a Home away from home for our B.Ed., inmates. The Warden of the Hostel, Mary Anisha, takes care of all the needs of the students. We wholeheartedly appreciate the good work done to our students. Upcoming Events 22nd May 2013 will be the last working day for this academic year. The students of this batch are going to write their University Theory Examinations from 29th May to 11th June 2013. We wish them success and to get distinction and ranks.

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CONCLUSION Quality Teacher Education is the cornerstone of a democratic society. It should produce competent and committed teachers, willing to dedicate their expertise, energy and time. This is the need of the hour and our nation is in need of such teachers. The deep rooted social, economic and cultural evils have to be weeded out, uprooted and burnt to death. Education has the magical and realistic potential to bring about this transitional development smoothly. Having strong conviction of this ideal, our dedicated staff along with our ever-good students strive ceaselessly to attain and uphold the highest degree of excellence of our institution. Hence, on this joyful occasion, I sincerely thank each and everyone, the teaching and the non-teaching staff, the students and the well-wishers, for being the share-holders of our mission in education. I wish you all, the best success, and blooming prosperity, throughout your lives.

Date: 11th May, 2012.

A.S.ARUL LAWRENCE Principal

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