Incharge Names
1.Dr.v.Prabhu (Commerce) (Coordinator)
2.Ms.Janani (Maths)
3.Mr.G.ArunKumar(CS)
4.Mrs.B.Sujitha (English)
5.Ms.Nafila Rafik (Commerce)
6.Ms.Josmi Thomas (Commerce)
7.Ms.Amrin (Maths)
8.Ms.Joshna Reji (FS)
9.Mr.Laviel Abraham (Eng)
10.Technician

Literary and Cultural Association provides the students a platform to display their creative talent in art and literature. The aim of the Association is to inculcate among the students a love for arts and culture, to enhance their literary skills and to provide an avenue for self expression. The Association organizes various competitions like debate, elocution, poetry recitation, extempore speech, skit, mime, dance, poster painting, mehandi, flower decoration etc on the occasion of annual gathering. Students are encouraged to participate in intercollegiate/interuniversity /state/national level competitions, Youth Festival, Sahitya Sammelan etc.
Main Objectives
1. To attain a broad knowledge of various literary traditions both in their specificity and interrelation.
2. To cultivate a complex, trans disciplinary understanding and appreciation of literary texts, cultural artifacts, and diverse media in their wide political and social contexts
3. To think critically about the relations between literature and other modes of cultural production, including digital and new media
4. To think historically about the multiple ways in which globalization affects contemporary culture
5. To analyze literature and the arts as sites of resistance 6. To develop the skills to move among and between diverse cultures, including on-site research and travel abroad as means of participation in cultural

Members
1.Mr.Ananth (Tamil)(Coordinator)
2.Mr.Rajesh(English)
3.Mr.P.Velmurugan(English)
4.Ms.Anju(FS)
5.Ms.Durgadevi(CS)
6.Ms.Mani Mala(Chemistry)
7. Mr. David Boon (English)

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Central Sector Scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It provides opportunity to the student youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institution, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programmers.

Main Objectives

Development of Student's personality through community service.

Motto

The motto of NSS is “Not me, but You”. There are various camps that the NSS conducts but the major works done are:

• Cleaning
• Afforestation
• Stage shows or parade creating awareness on social problems, education, cleanliness etc
• Inviting doctors for health camps.
• Most of these camps are conducted in rural places or sub-urban areas.

2009-2010

National Service Scheme (NSS) is functioning very actively in our college  with Two units- Unit No. 124 & 125, under the able leadership of the NSS Programme Officers :Mr. C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of CS & IT, and  Mr    C. Manoharan, Lecturer, Dept. of Commerce.

• In connection with 63^rd Independence Day, our N.S.S. units conducted a mass cycle rally with the theme “National Integration” on Saturday, 22^nd August 2009.  Inspector of Police, Periyakulam Circle, Mr. Seeralan inaugurated the rally.  The rally started in-front of Periyakulam DSP office and went through nearby villages and reached our college in the evening at 5.00 o’clock in a very enthusing manner.
• On 10^th September, 2009 NSS of our college organized a mega event in our campus. on “First Aid and Life saving techniques” by joining hands with 108 Emergency Management and Research Institute, Chennai,
• NSS arranged a special talk in the college on 22^nd September on “Anti-Tobacco and Anti Drugs” by Mr. Velmurugan, Co-ordinator, Arogya Agam, an NGO based in Aundipatti.
• On 24^th September 2009, NSS organized a massive Tree Plantation Campaign in connection with the NSS day celebrations on the theme “NSS – A retrospect” or  “NSS and the road ahead”. More than 50 saplings were planted inside and outside the college campus.
• The annual NSS Camp was held at Manjalar Dam, near Devadanapatti, during 30^th November to December 6^th 2009. Eighty students took part actively in this residential camp. Several service programmes involving the villagers were taken up by the Campers. Mr D. Manibharathi of  I yr BBA   was adjudged as the best NSS volunteer at the NSS Camp.

The programme officers deserve my special mention, thanks and congratulations.

2010-11

National Service Scheme (NSS) is functioning very actively in this college with two units- Unit No. 124 & 125, under the able leadership of the NSS Programme Officers: Mr. C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of CS & IT, and Mr. S. Packiaraj, HOD, Dept. of Mathematics.

Student Orientation Programmes were organized by NSS, on topics  on topics such as “Mind Power”, “Role of youth in Social Changes”, “NSS moulds Student’s Life” etc., in July & August 2010.

A Blood donation camp was organized on 23rd September 2010; more than 75 blood units were donated to Govt. Medical Hospital, Theni. Gandhi Jayanthi (October 2, 2010) was celebrated by NSS as ‘Green Campus Day’.  500 tree samplings were planted on the day. Road Safety Awareness program was organized on 4th January 2011.  Periyakulam DSP, Mrs. UMA gave the Key note address on Road Safety Measures and disposed the queries raised by students on ‘Road Safety’. Seven Day special NSS camp was organized in A.Vadipatty village, where our NSS team carried out several developmental activities. Mr. Alagumani, student volunteer of NSS won 2^nd prize in mimicry competition at Youth Carnival which was conducted by MKU.

 2011-12

National Service Scheme (NSS) is functioning very actively in this college with two units under NSS Programme Officers: Mr. C. Atheeswaran, and Mr. S. Packiaraj. Under the NSS a

Life Orientation Program was conducted for Tamil and Non Tamil on students separated on September 14^th 2011.An Eye Screening Camp was conducted in collaboration with Vasan Eye Care, Theni on 22nd September for the benefit of our students. A Blood Donation Camp was held on September 23^rd 2011 with the help of Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society & State Blood Transfusion Council. More than 90 volunteers donated blood and we received an Appreciation Award from State Blood Transfusion Council for thus service.

The NSS Units organized a 7 day Special Camp at G.Kallupatti, from 27^th November to 3^rd December 2011 at Arignar Anna Elementary School and carried out various developmental activities. Mr. P. Valiayapathy, President, G. Kallupatty presided over the inaurugal function and Fr. Issac, Principal, Jayaraj Chelladurai College, was the chief guest. Health and Hygienic Campaign was organized on 29^th November 2011. Road Show and Rally was conducted to make awareness among the villagers. Notices were also distributed. Mr. S. Jeevarathinam, Commissioner, Periyakulam union was the chief guest.

Various activities were carried out by the Camp volunteers including cleaning work in the area, a health and hygiene campaign for local awareness, a forestation drive, veterinary camp and treatment for animals and an anti – Aids campaign. Several dignitaries like Periyakulam Union Commissioner Mr.S.Jeevarathiram, Rev.Fr.Antony Paulsamy, DFO Mr.P.Veerabhathiran, and Dr.A.C.Mohanraj participated as guests in the camp. Dr.S.Chinnaih, MKU NSS Co-ordinator, was the Chief Guest at the valedictory function. A Road Safety Awareness Rally was jointly organized with Periyakulam Traffic Police and our NSS units at Periyakulam on 6^th January 2012. Mrs.P. Uma, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam inaugurated this rally from Cumbum Road to Madurai Road.

 

2012-13       

Mary Matha College organized a 7 day special Camp at G.Kallupatti, from 27^th November to 3^rd December 2011 and carried out various developmental activities in the village. A Road Safety Awareness Rally was organized jointly with Periyakulam Traffic Police and our NSS units at Periyakulam on 6^th January 2012. Mrs. P. Uma, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Periyakulam inaugurated this Rally from Cumbum Road to Madurai Road.

A Blood Donation Camp was organized in the College auditorium on August 10^th 2012 with the help of Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society & State Blood Transfusion Council. 90 volunteers from the college donated blood and we have received an Award from State Blood Transfusion Council for the service. Voters Awareness Programme was organized on 12^th October 2012 with a human chain.

Road Safety Awareness Rally was jointly organized with Periyakulam Traffic Police at Periyakulam on 6th January 2012.

2013-14

Two Units (124, 125) of NSS are working successfully in our College.

We organized a 7 day special Camp at Renugasamthiram, from 23^rd  December 2013 to 28th  December 2013 and carried out various developmental activities in the village.

Blood Donation Camps were organized in the College auditorium on September 2^nd 2013 and 3^rd January 2014 with the help of Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society & State Blood Transfusion Council. 200 volunteers from the college donated blood and we have received an Award from State Blood Transfusion Council for the service.

Road Safety Awareness Rally was jointly organized with Periyakulam Traffic Police at Periyakulam on 16^th January 2014.

2014-15

“Service to humanity is service to God.” Two Units (124, 125) of NSS are working successfully.

Blood Donation Camps were organized in the College auditorium on  12^th December 2014  with the help of Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society & State Blood Transfusion Council. 100 volunteers from the college donated blood and we have received an Award from State Blood Transfusion Council for the service.

Road Safety Awareness Rally was jointly organized with Periyakulam Traffic Police at Periyakulam on 13^th January 2015.

The Dengu Awareness Programme was conducted on February 2^nd 2015.

2015-16

Two Units (124, 125) of NSS are working successfully in our College.

We organized a field work on the Sree Moongilanai Kamatchipuram Temple, Devadanapatti  (09.01.2016).

We organized a special Camp at Agamalai from 4^th March 2016 and carried out various developmental activities in the village.

2017-18

Two Units of our college NSS conducted several activities in the academic year 2017-18. These activities include Yoga Training Programme, Tree Plantation, Rally, Voters Day, Dengue and Blue whale game Awareness Programs, Disaster Management   workshop, and Blood Donation Camps  etc.

To sensitize the students and to involve them in community development, 7 days residential camp was organized by the NSS Units of our college at Silvarpatti Govt. Hr. Sec. School (24.12.2017 to 30.12.2017).

2018-19

We have Two Units of  NSS and they conducted several activities in the academic year 2018-19. These activities include Yoga Training Programme, Tree Plantation, Rally, Voters Day Awareness, Dengue and Blood Donation Camps etc.

• 4^th International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21^st June 2018. Mr.S.Kandasamy, District Revenue Officer, Theni and Mr.P.Rajapandi, Social Activist,Theni were the resource persons.
• World Population Day was celebrated on 17.07.2018. Doctor T.Gomathi, District Medical Officer, Mr.V.Vanatham and Mr.P.Paneerselvam were the Guests.
• HIV/ AIDS Awareness Program was conducted on 30.08.2018. Ms.P.Sumath,Program Coordinator, Jeevan Jyonthi Hospice, was the resource person.
• Blood Donation camp was conducted on 07-09.2018 & 02.03.2019
• Conducted Competitions  about  “Drugs  Abuse and Addiction”

2019-20

We have Two Units of  NSS and they conducted several activities in the academic year 2019-20. These activities include Yoga Training Programme, Tree Plantation, Rally, Voters Day Awareness, Dengue and Blood Donation Camps etc.

Our College and Nehru Yuva Kendra, Theni  conducted “Neighborhood Youth Parliament Program” on 21^st June 2019.

Our NSS Unit  in collaboration with Indian Medical Practices and Life Style conducted medical program on 28^th June 2019.

Blood Donation Camp was oraganised on 14^th December 2019.

Our  NSS Unit  and Periyakulam Traffic Police Department  jointly conducted the Road Safety Week on 20^th January 2020 at Periyakulam

Our NSS Unit in collaboration with ICDS, Theni conducted a Traditional Food Fair on 13^th February  2020 and Nutrition Awareness Program on 12^th March 2020.

Our NSS collected data of around five villages under the scheme “Swatch Bharath Abhiyan” a national wide cleanliness campaign. National Voters day  was  celebrated on 09^th January 2020. 158^th Birth Anniversary of Swamy Vivekananda was celebrated on 20^th January 2020

2020-21

We have Two Units of NSS and they use to conduct several activities in each  academic year.  Our College organised a webinar with NSS & UBA on the title ‘Discover The Gandhian  In You’ on 02.10.2020.   The Programme was presided over by the  Principal Rev.Fr.Issac PJ CMI and felicitated by Rev.Fr. Bijoy CMI. Mr. P.V. Natarajan, Assistant Professor, Department of HMCS, Mary Matha College of Arts& Science was the Resource Person.

Incharge Names
1.Mr.S.Vinoth Pandiyan (CS) (Coordinator)
2.Mr.Chandramohan(Commerce)
3.Mrs.Uma Maheswari(Commerce)
4.Ms.Gnana Joshna (English)
5.Ms.M.Amrin (Maths)

The main purpose of organizing the Youth Red Cross is: Informing youth members and others the roles and responsibilities of the Red Cross and encourage them to contribute. An awareness on the care of their own health and that of others.
Main Objectives
1. To conduct social and health awareness programmers.
2. Awareness on the care of their own health and that of others.
3. To encourage the students to extend their humanitarian services to the society.
4. To offer First Aid Training to all the YRC volunteers.

The College YRC unit focuses on the following areas:

• Blood donation to the needy people.
• Conducting various health awareness programmes (Dengue) and camps for the students, staff and to the nearby village communities.
• Disseminate the seven fundamental principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent movement through activities that encourage the Red Cross ideals.
• The YRC unit aims to have young people recognized by social leadership as equal partners who address the needs of the most vulnerable sections of the population.

Forth Coming Activities

• To make awareness Green India (Issue one plant for each students)
• Rally for Road safety awareness.
• Create awareness for Disaster Management.
• Plan to conduct the Organ Donations

Inchrge Names
1.All HODS
2.Ms.Annapoorni (Eng)(Coordinator)
3.Mrs.Sakthi Maheswari(CS)
4.Dr.S.Sarkuna(Tamil)
5.Ms.Saranya(Commerce)
6.Mr.S Mahesh Kumar (CS)

An anti ragging squad is constituted to provide its service inside and outside the college premise as and when required. This squad consists of some of the selected senior students as well as faculties who take care of the fresher’s inside and outside the college campus.
Main Objectives
1. To aware the students of dehumanizing effect of ragging inherent in its perversity. 2. To keep a continuous watch and vigil over ragging so as to prevent its occurrence and recurrence.

Members
1.Ms.Kalaivani (Maths)(Coordinator)
2.Dr.Saravanan (Chem)
3.Ms.Angel Joy (FS)
4.Ms.Anju (FS)
5.Dr.A.Shajitha(BBA)
6.Ms.L.Archana (CS)
7.Mr.V.Chandramohan (Commerce)
8.Ms.B.Sujitha (English)
9.Mr.M Ramachandra Pandian (Maths)
10.Ms.Keerthana(Bio)
11.Mr.K Kannan (CS) Technician

Examination Cell serves all Examination notices received from University to all concerned. Examination cell prepares Circulars for students regarding Exam Fee Collection, the last date of fee Collection, modalities of payments of fine etc.

Main Objectives

1.To evaluate the students performance by the conduction of examinations.
2.Bringing more transparence in the examination and evaluation system.
3.To bring reputation to the organization.

Members
1.Dr.J.Prawin (BBA)Coordinator)
2.Ms.Chandhini K G (Physics)
3.Ms.Deporah(Eng)
4.Mrs.S.Narmadha Devi (CS)
5.Mr.S.Karthikeyan (CS)
6.Dr.A.Shajitha (BBA)
7.Ms.Banupriya(Chem)
8.Mr.Mohammed Rawthar(Com)
9.Ms.A.Senthil Shree (Math)
10.Dr.Rajaprabhu (Micro)

To provide guidance and assistance for the students to achieve their career goals. To create awareness among students regarding available career options and help them in identifying their career objectives.

Main Objectives

1. To provide career guidance about avenues open after graduation.
2. To provide recruitment to students.
3. To provide exposure to BE pursuing
4. To have good relations with the recruiters. students.
5. Managing Recruiters correspondence and feedback's.
6. Organizing Pre- Placement Training's.

Campus Placement :

Our college students got placement in the following companies. The selected students would be joining their duties immediately after completion of their final semester exams.

Our college has organized MEGA JOB MELA on 21/02/2019 in our college. Totally 16 companies participated and nearly 600 students of various colleges from Madurai Theni Dindigul Viruthunagar Districts attended, 70 of them were served appointment orders, another 150 members are in the shortlisted list. Total number of students of various colleges selected by various companies are given below

• MONARCH COMPANY PVT LTD-10
• TATA AIA LIFE INSURANCE-12
• OPPO-10
• INNOVE SOURCE-10
• ENOVA TECHNOLOGY-07
• ASIAN PAINTS-13
• BIOSANS LIFE CARE-2
• GROWRITE-07
• THENI PLYWOODS-09
• SIMHO HR SOLUTION-20

  Academic year 2018 – 2019:

Company Name	No. of Selected Students
GRAMEEN KOTTA FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD	14
CIGNA TTK HEALTH INSURANCE PVT LTD	14
IDBI FEDERAL LIFE INSURANCE	36
JUST DIAL LTD	11
SIMHO PVT LTD	32
TVS TRAINING AND SERVICES PVT LTD	18
ENGLISH ACADEMY	25

Academic year 2017 – 2018:

Company Name	No. of Selected Students
IDBI Federal Insurance	36
Grameen Koota Financial service	24
Future Genereli	32
SMT Home Style	15
CBC Fashion technology	70
Dress 59	28
Max life insurance	25
DOT tech & Xplore	21
SANAT Products Ltd	11

Final year students were selected in Campus Interview held on March 2016 in Mary Matha College by ICICI Bank. The selected students would be joining their duties immediately after completion of their final semester exams. 69 Final year students were selected in Campus Interview held during March 2017 in Mary Matha College by Sterlite Copper, IDBI, Alcon Technologies, FinBud, Progressive Infovision, Techruit, Jeevarekha Textiles and Varnik Systems. The selected students would be joining their duties immediately after completion of their final semester exams. 29 final year students were selected in Campus Interview held on March12, 2016, in Mary Matha College by ICICI Bank, Usha Fire Safty.The selected students would be joining their duties immediately after completion of their final semester exams. 30 final year students were selected in Campus Interviews held on March 10,2016 in Mary Matha College by Eureka Forbes Ltd. The selected students would be joining their duties immediately after completion of their final semester exams.

Activities 2009-2010

The College held a soft skills and communication training Programme, with special focus on training in Interview techniques, for its final year students from December 1^st 2009 to January 30th, 2010. Subsequently, through a Campus Interview held on January 30, 2010, 15 students have received their employment orders from M/s Eureka Forbes Ltd.

The results of the Campus interview held by M/s Shriram Coconut Products Ltd, Dindigal Rd, Battlagundu, on March 3, 2010, is awaited. More Companies are now visiting the Campus for further selections. Prof.Soby Sebastian, Dept of English, and Mr.M.Muthukumaran, Dept of Mgt .Studies, are the Placement Coordinators. I congratulate them for their achievements 2010-11

Sixty four final year students were selected in Campus Interviews held on 17^th and 18^th of February in Mary Matha College, Periyakulam, by Eureka Forbes Ltd., and the Chennai Silks Ltd., The selected students would be joining their duties immediately after completion of their examinations. The positions are in sales & marketing, IT and Back Office operations.

 2011-2012

Preliminary training for second year students were imparted to 157 students and aggressive final round training given to 86 students pursuing their final year UG programme during academic year 2011-12.

Improving communication skills and building in various personnel skills to equip the outgoing students to face the competitive employment market were kept as the prime target of the year. Focus was also given to grooming students for entry to reputed higher education institutions across the country for their PG programmes. Besides, several practical mock sessions and drills were held in varieties of interviews and GD techniques, building in self confidence to face any kind of competition. A half day special training was also given to students on 3^rd March by Rotary Club, Theni.

Though MNC and National / State level Companies had shown interest in visiting our campus for recruitment the idea had to be shelved off  for the year, as vast majority of our outgoing students were particularly interested and  in pursuing further studies than getting placed directly after UG programme. The training placement coordination was led by Prof .Soby Sebastian of English department and assisted by Mr.K. Rajkumar, Lecturer in Dept of Management Studies.

2012-13

The Excellent academic records of our students do not with the results. They get translated into fruitful career in several corporate.

The College started its year long soft skills –cum – employability training programme from the beginning of the academic year. Preliminary training for second year students were imparted to 348 students and forceful final round training given to 152 students pursuing their final year UG programme during academic year 2012-13.

Vast majority of our outgoing students are particularly interested and in pursuing further studies than getting placed directly after UG programme.

ICICI prudential conducted campus recruitment in our campus and selected 15 students from various departments for the appointment.  A few others pursue entrepreneurship in family business.

2013-14 Developing into enterprising individuals…

The Placement cell of the College has organized soft skills and employability training in order to provide job opportunity for all the final year students.  This training is offered to the students from the beginning of the academic year itself.

Our College organized TCS (Tata consultancy services) placement training programme for the final year students, from 6^th January 2014 to 13^th February 2014. The training programme was conducted by Mr.Selvin from TCS.  After successful completion of training, 8 students were selected by TCS. Hearty Congratulations and best wishes to each of them.            1. ABILASH JACOB                                                  -           III B.Com

2. JOSEPH N.V -           III B.Com
3. GILLS P MATHEW -            III B.Com
4. EBIN AUGUSTINE -           III B.Com
5. A. KARUVALINGA PANDIAN -           III BA English
6. S.THAJ JHEEN -           III BBA
7. B.MANOJ -           III Biotechnology
8. S.RAMAYA -           III Maths

2014-15 TCS company gave free training to the final years and will be issuing offer letters to the selected. Passed out students of Hotel Management Department got job placement in leading star hotels in south india like Ramada, Le royal Meridien, GRT Hotels and Rain Tree Hotels II & III year students of Hotel Management Department were offered Intership training in leading star hotels in South india   2015-16 The Placement cell of the College organized soft skills and employability training for all its final year students for academic year 2015-2016 from the beginning of the academic year itself. Every year, our students are having good opportunity to get a placement in the multi National company and equip themselves for working in the global environment. 29   students were selected by Eureka  Forbes . 14  students were selected by  Usha Fire Safety. Hearty Congratulations and best wishes to each of them. Placement coordinator Prof. Joseph Xavier has made arrangements with various companies who would come for campus recruitment in this month. Department of Hotel Management Final year students got job placement in leading star Hotels in South India like Ramada, Le Royal Meridien, GRT Hotels and Rain Tree Hotels. Department of Hotel Management Students were trained in leading star hotels in South India. Jet Banking Academy organized a free Demo class on Saturday 19.12.2015 (10 am) in our college. 2016-17 Dr. S. Joseph Xavier is the coordinator of Career Guidance Cell. Under his able guidance, it has been doing a yeomen service to our students to equip themselves with various skills to face the challenges in the Competitive job market after their studies. Every year, our students are having good opportunity to get a placement in the multi National Company and equip themselves for working in the global environment. 90 students were selected in campus recruitment by companies like by IDBI federal life insurance co., Ltd., Fin Bud Co. Ltd.,   TATA, Wipro , HCL ,Hexaware , Infosys ,and others .  Hearty Congratulations and best wishes to each of them. Department of Hotel Management Final year students got job placement in leading star Hotels in South India like Ramada, Le Royal Meridien, GRT Hotels and Rain Tree Hotels. Department of Hotel Management Students were trained in leading star hotels in South India. 2017-18 The Placement Cell organized various programs throughout the year. It includes lectures, seminars, workshops and placement interviews. The cell has been very useful for the students as it helps them to enhance their knowledge and avail job opportunity. 2018-19 The Placement Cell organized various programs throughout the year. It includes lectures, seminars, workshops and placement interviews. The cell has been very useful for the students as it helps them to enhance their knowledge and avail job opportunity. One day workshop on the Aspects of Softskill and Placement was conducted on 27.09.2018 for IIIrd year students. I appreciate and thank Professor Dr.Joseph Xavier, Placement Coordinator, and all the team members. Various companies visited our campus and recruited the final year students. Our college organized Pooled Campus Recruitment (Job Mela) on 21/02/2019 in our college. Totally 16 companies participated and nearly 600 students of various colleges from Madurai, Theni, Dindigul  and Viruthunagar districts attended, 70 of them were served appointment orders, another 150 members are in the shortlisted list. Total number of students of various colleges selected by various companies are given below.

No	Company Name	Date	Selected Candidates
1	GRAMEEN KOTTA FINANCIAL SERVICES PVT LTD	12/04/2018
2	CIGNA TTK HEALTH INSURANCE PVT LTD	12/02/2019	14 students
3	IDBI FEDERAL LIFE INSURANCE	09/10/2018	36 students
4	JUST DIAL LTD	10/10/2018	11 students
5	SIMHO PVT LTD	01/02/2019	32 students
6	TVS TRAINING AND SERVICES PVT LTD	11/02/2019	08 students
7	ENGLISH ACADEMY	12/02/2019	14 students

2019-20 Career Guidance Cell

Career Guidance Cell of Mary Matha College has had another  fruitful year of placements in the academic year 2019-20 which saw various companies approach us in their hunt for fresh talent students for their organizations. Each year, we invite and host companies on campus to hold recruitments for our students, and in spite of the job market looking bleak this time round, we saw many leading corporates recruit a considerable number of students from our campus.

Dr. S. Joseph Xavier is the coordinator of Career Guidance Cell. The Placement Cell conducts the following main activities in the college:

1. Personality Development Program
2. Communication Skills Program
3. Group Discussion Practice
4. Entrepreneurship Development Program
5. Resume Building
6. Mock Group Discussion- Personal Interview Session:

Our College has organized Mega Job Mela on 03.03.2020 in our College. Totally 14 companies and nearly 500 students of various colleges from Madurai, Theni, Dindigul Districts  participated.

Date	Company	No of Students Selected
23.01.2020	Winner Institute of Management	8
04.02.2020	TVR enterprises	52
19.02.2020	Sureti Insurance Marketing Pvt.Ltd	11
28.02.2020	Asian Paints	18
28.02.2020	Enova  Software & Hardware Pvt.Ltd	7
28.02.2020	Rycorp Technology	3
28.02.2020	Biosans Life care Ltd	5
28.02.2020	Kotak Life Insurance	5
28.02.2020	IDFC Bank	2
28.02.2020	TVR enterprises	2
28.02.2020	English Academy	21
28.02.2020	SIM To HR service Pvt.Ltd	09
28.02.2020	Success Academy	44
28.02.2020	Zxplore Information Technology	2
28.02.2020	Adithya Birla	5

 2020-21 Career Guidance Cell Career Guidance Cell of Mary Matha College has had another fruitful year of placements in the academic year 2020-21 which saw various companies approach us in their hunt for fresh talent students for their organizations. Each year, we invite and host companies on campus to hold recruitments for our students, and in spite of the job market looking bleak this time round, we encouraged our final year students to  register online  for various companies. Dr. S. Joseph Xavier is the coordinator of Career Guidance Cell. The Placement Cell conducts many programs and  activities in the college to enhance the employability skill of our students:

Rubicon Placement drive  and softskill training will be conduct on  22nd March to 31st March 2021  for the final year students.  Rubicon’s “Connect with Work” Program, supported by Barclays aims at improving the employability skills of the youth. This initiative is supported by Barclays. Under this program, students will be trained by Corporate Trainers to enhance their Life skills which would help them significantly to increase their chance of succeeding in a job interview

Investor Education Program (IEP) had been conducted on behalf of BSE-IPF at our Institution on Capital Market Awareness, Introduction to Mutual Fund & Financial Planning on 2nd  March 2021, Tuesday for our B.com (CA) students. Hearty Congrats and Best Wishes !!

Members
1.Ms. Santhosh Priya(Maths)(Coordinator)
2.Ms. Vijayalakshmi(Bio)
3.Ms. R. Bindhu (CS)
4.Ms. G. Anitha Judit (Tamil)
5.Ms. Ms. L Archana (CS)
6.Ms. C. Alagurani (Commerce)
7.Ms. M. Karthiga (English)
8.Ms. R. Manjula (Maths)
9.Ms. R. VaniRani (Micro)
10.Ms. M. Pavithra(CS)

The provision of opportunities and programs for girls and women to be financially, mentally and emotionally empowered to promote their growth as individuals in their own right.

Main Objectives

1. To identify and promote the strong leadership and growth of women as individuals in their own right.
2. To develop the self-confidence of women in building their capacity.
3. Training the women to impart knowledge of opportunities and resources available to get backing support.

Members
1.Mrs. M. Karthiga (English) (Coordinator)
2.Dr. Thimma Raja Perumal(Chem)
3.Mr. S Sasitharan (Comm)
4.Mr. M. Yogeshwaran (HMCS)
5.Ms. Ilakkia(Comm)
6.Mr. C. Jenarthanam (Tamil)

The Counseling Cell encourages the students to understand themselves and the issues that trouble them and guides them to resolve their problems. These problems can be personal, emotional, social, family, peer, academic, sexual, etc.

Main Objectives

1. To help the students in solving their personal, educational, social as well as psychological problems.

Members
1.Mr. S. David Boon (Coordinator)
2.Mr. A. Joe Muhil (English)
3.Dr. Vaithyanathan (Bio)
4.Ms. Poornima (Chem)

The Red Ribbon Club (RRC) is a voluntary on-campus intervention programme for students in colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu. The first RRC was formed in Periyar University, Salem, in June 2005.It has since acquired a momentum that will be a huge resource in Tamil Nadu's and India's fight against AIDS.

Main Objectives

1. To serve as forums for students to participate in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
2. To promote voluntary blood donation among youth.
3. To motivate youth and build their capacity as peer educators and change agents by developing their skills on leadership, negotiation, and team building.

2009-10

The Red Ribbon Club, was introduced with a noble cause to create awareness about the dreadful effects of HIV and to lend a helping hand to the affected.

RRC was active with various training programmes, awareness camps and blood donation camp. Mr. C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of CS & IT is actively involved in RRC as its  Program coordinator.

A talk by  Ms Umasri, District Coordinator, RRC  on  “Celebrating  Life” (HIV, AIDS awareness ) was conducted on 7^th October, 2009.

A blood donation camp was organized in the College auditorium on January 6^th 2010 with the help of Tamil Nadu Aids Control Society & State Blood Transfusion Council. 90 volunteers from the college donated blood which was highly appreciated by the Organizers.

Red Ribbon Club volunteers of our college participated in the ‘HIV/ AIDS awareness and prevention Express’ – a train Exhibition held at Madurai Junction on 18^th and 19^th March under the university banner.

2010-11

Red Ribbon Club of this college is nodal point for RRC activities in Theni District. Mr C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of Computer Science, is also RRC Programme Officer. HIV/AIDS awareness campaign was conducted in the nearby villages of Silvarpatty and D.Vadipatti by RRC. Dr. Kannan, Nodal Officer, RRC and Mrs. Kavitha, District Manager, RRC delivered special lectures on “Students’ role in Eradicating HIV/AIDS”. 

2011-12

Red Ribbon Club of the college is quite active in our College under the leadership of Mr.C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of Computer Science, RRC provides blood donors through out the year to Govt. Hospital, Theni and Govt. Medical College Hospital, K.Vilakku

2012-13

Red Ribbon Club of this college is nodal point for RRC activities in Theni District. Mr.C. Atheeswaran,HOD, Dept. of Computer Science, is also RRC Programme Officer.

2013-14

Red Ribbon Club of this college is nodal point for RRC activities in Theni District. Mr.C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of Computer Science, is also RRC Programme Officer.

2014-15

Red Ribbon Club of this college is nodal point for RRC activities in Theni District.  Mr.C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of Computer Science, is also RRC Programme Officer.

Members
1.Dr. Kumaresan (BBA) (Coordinator)
2.Dr. Prabhu (Comm)
3.Dr. J. Prawin (BBA)
4.Mr. S. Sasitharan (Commerce)
5.Ms. Pauline Anushya J (Eng)

Grievances Redressal cell deals with all types of grievances, complaints and malpractices including those received from Students, Faculty and other Stakeholders.

Main Objectives

1. To develop a responsive and accountable attitude among all the stakeholders in order to maintain a harmonious educational atmosphere in the institute.

Members
1.Dr. Chandramohan (Commerce)(Coordinator)
2.Dr. S. Dharmar (Commerce)
3.Dr. P. Arun Jeganatha Joseph (Phy)
4.Mr. K. Rajesh (Eng)
5.Ms. Richa Biswas (FS)
6.Dr. Rajaprabhu (Micro)
6.Mr. Leviel Abraham (Eng)
6.Dr. Ms. Saktimaheswari (CS)

Anti Narcotics Cell Branch. Anti Narcotics Cell Branch initiates action against persons who manufacture, transport, possesses, sale narcotics drugs, psychotropic substance like Heroin, Morphine, Ganja, Charas, Hashish oil, Cocaine, Mephedrone, LSD, Ketamine, Amphetamine and others substances under NDPS Act 1985.

Main Objectives

1. To enhance the students' awareness and understanding of the harmful social and health effects of illicit drug use.
2. The goal of the cell is to create a healthier community through coordinated efforts to prevent use, production and the distribution of illicit drugs.

Members
1.Dr. S. Sarkuna (Tamil) (Coordinator)
2.Mr. P. C Dorai Rama Chidambaram (English)
3.Ms. Gnana Joshna (English)
4.Ms. Angle Joy (FS)

The World Health Organization has declared the novel corona virus (SARS-Co-V-2) a global pandemic. The number of those showing symptoms of COVID-19 increases daily around the world with the virus affecting hundreds of thousands. Via CAF America, donors can make tax-receipted fully regulatory compliant contributions to support the work of hospitals, community-based organizations, and other charities that are mobilizing around the world to provide support to those affected by COVID-19. 

Main Objectives

1. To provide basic knowledge of the disease and the risk that RTTs and Ca patients face1.
2. To promote the effective implementation of infection control measures in order RTTs to continue to perform their duties safely.
3. To empower the wellbeing of them who have a key role in preserving their departments and their National Healthcare System.
4. To protect Ca patients from the COVID-19 threat, while treated

Members
1.Ms.Manjula(Maths)(Coordinator)
2.Ms. Bhuvaneshwari (Tamil)
3.Mr. P. Kumaresan (BBA)
4.Dr.S.Dharmar (Commerce)
5.Dr.Prabhu(Comm)
6.Ms. A. Senthil Shree (Maths)

The Prevention of Atrocities (Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes) Act 1989 (“Act”) is aimed at countering the multifarious ways in which caste discrimination is played out. The Act is a criminal law that punishes caste-based atrocities against the members of SC/ST by non-SC/ST persons. Despite a stringent law, the conviction rates under the Act are tremendously low and there is a great delay in the investigation of the cases. Despite the strong law, courts have consistently narrowed the scope of the Act and diluted it.

Main Objectives

1. To improve the socio-economic conditions of the scheduled caste and scheduled tribeTo curb offences related to ill – behavior against SCs and STs that break down their self esteem.
2. To curb denial of economic, democratic and social rights.
3. To protect them from social disability like – denial of access to certain places, personal atrocities like - forceful drinking, eating inedible food, injury, sexual exploitation etc.
4. To help them remain devoid of malicious prosecution, economic exploitation and political disabilities.
5. To deliver justice through proactive efforts, giving them a dignified life and eradicate suppression from the dominant castes.

Members
1.Dr.S. Karthikeyan(CS)(Coordinator)
2.Ms. S. Narmadha Devi (CS)
3.Dr. J. Prawin (BBA)
4.Mr. Hemraj (FS)
5.Ms. Richa Biswas (FS)

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is a mandatory committee that every employer is required to constitute within his organization. In the scenario where the employer has branch offices, he needs to have an ICC as each such branch office to address the issues of sexual harassment.

Main Objectives

1. To ensure the implementation of the policy in letter and spirit through proper reporting of the complaints and their follow-up procedures.
2. To uphold the commitment of the Institute to provide an environment free of gender based discrimination.

Members
1.Mr. Ramachandran Pandian (Maths)(Coordinator)
2.Mr. K.Rajesh (Eng)
3.Mr. P.C.Dorai Rama Chidambaram (Eng)
4.Mrs. Vijayalakshmi (Micro)
5.Ms. Chithrakannu (Tamil)
6.Technical Assistant

Media Club engages students who exhibit interest and talent in photography, filming and handling PA equipment. Students are given the opportunity to develop their skills through training programs such as video editing, short film projects, photography courses, exhibitions, field trips and competitions. By capturing the moments in various school events, the Media Club plays an integral role in history-making in NUSHS.

Main Objectives

1. To impart practical knowledge in digital marketing, and video production.
2. Students are given opportunity to develop their skills through training programs such as video editing, short film, projects, photography courses, exhibitions, field trips and competitions.

Members
1.Dr. A.Shajitha (BBA)(Co-Ordinator)
2.Ms. R.Manjula (Maths)
3.Ms. R.VaniRani(Micro)
4.Ms. J.Uma Maheswari (Commerce)
5.Ms. V.Manimala(Chemistry)
6.Ms. Sagunthala Devi(Commerce)
7.Ms. Poornima (Chem)
8.Mr. D Packiyaraj (CS)
9.Ms. S.Haritha (FS)

If you refer to current affairs, you are referring to political events and problems in society which are discussed in newspapers, and on television and radio.

Main Objectives

1. To promote interest in current affairs; To promote the grow in desirable skills.
2. To help relating school Learning tolife

Members
1.Mr.Joe Mohil (Eng) (Coordinator)
2.Ms.J.Gnana Joshna (English)
3.Mr.S.P.Rakesh (Commerce)
4.Ms.M.Santhosh Priya (Maths)
5.Ms.M.Amrin (Maths)

Soft skills trainers are certified experts. They are responsible for soft skills training in various industries. They help their clients back their hard skills with soft skills necessary to thrive in an organization.

Main Objectives

1.To improving their skills in communication, the effective use of English, business correspondence, presentations, team building, leadership, time management, group discussions, interviews, and inter-personal.

Members
1.Ms.R.Bindhu (CS) (Coordinator)
2.Ms.M.Pavithra (CS)
3.Dr.T.R.Banuprabha (Chemistry)
4.Dr. Vaithyanathan (Bio)
5.Dr.S. Karthikeyan(CS)
6.Dr. Rajaprabhu (Micro)
7.Ms.Saranya (Comm)
8.Mr.V.Elango (HMCS)

Nature club is the convergence of nature lovers, from various departments of FAMT to promote, monitor and operate the environmental and sustainable activities in the society, starting from college campus with the novel objectives of facilitating the skill development for environmental protection, promoting...

Main Objectives

1. To promote, monitor and operate the environmental and sustainable activities in the society, starting from college campus with the novel objectives of facilitating the skill development for environmental protection, promoting …

Members
1. Ms. S.Haritha (Fs)(Coordinator)
2. Ms. J.Gnana Joshna (English)
3. Mr. Samraj (Maths)
4. Ms. Joshna Reji (FS)
4. Mr. Laviel Abraham (Eng)

A debate club gives students of all abilities a fun way of developing their oracy skills. You can use different activities to help students with their critical thinking and confident communication.

Main Objectives

1. To provides opportunities for developing public speaking abilities, communication skills and personality development. 2. The club aims at identifying students who are talented to provide opportunities to sharpen their oratory skills.

COMMERCE- Pacialo Club - Mrs.J.Umamaheshwari
CS, IT & BCA- Fuzzy bite - Ms.Saktimaheswari/em>
PHYSICS- Gravitas - Mr.P.ArunJaganatha Joseph
CHEMISTRY- Chem. Fire - Dr.Thimmarayapeumal
MATHEMATICS- Sky Line - Ms.M.Janani
BIOTECHNOLOGY- RIBOSOL - Ms. Keerthana
MICROBIOLOGY- ECO Club - Mrs. Vanirani
Forensic Science- PARADOX - Ms. Anju
Hotel Management & Catering Science- Bacardi Blast - Mr.M.Yogeshwaran
ENGLISH- Cicero’s Tent - Ms.Deporah Zoe S Staji
BBA-Peter Drucker Club - Dr.P. Kumaresan
TAMIL- Valluvan Ilakkiya Mantram - Dr. M. Sarkuna

Professional and departmental clubs/organizations are designed for students intending to pursue interests which contribute to their chosen career field and their career development.

Main Objectives

1. Make aware about the importance of communication skills and personality development in their professional life.
2. This improves the presentation skills in the students.

2009-10 Clubs and Associations

Commerce Cub, Management Club and Science Club were inaugurated in the beginning of the academic year with Staff coordinators and student office bearers.

Commerce club is a forum designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the national and  international environment. The club organizes programmes like extension lectures, seminars and industrial interactive sessions to suit the latest industrial demands. The second and third year students of the Commerce department went to Industrial visit at Tata Coffee Pvt. Ltd., Vaigaidam on Sept 25^th  2009.

Management club members  P. Nagaraj and G. Sanjeevi kumar of Second year B.B.A attended a workshop on “IAS & Other Civil Services Examinations” conducted by the Department of Management Studies, Kalasalingam University,

Our III BBA student Mr N Sunder took part in the Quiz program at MKU which was sponsored by Youth Red Cross. II BBA students took part in the exclusive management meet “Business Kshethra” at RL Institute of Management & Technology, Madurai.

The motto of the Science Club is ‘to explore everything’. Various programs like paper presentation, speech, mime, Software marketing and other cultural programs and competitions  were conducted during the meetings.

A novel idea of “Honesty Shop” was implemented by the Science club, where the faculty members and students of the science club can acquire stationery items by putting money in a box. The best part of it is that there is actually no shop keeper there, other than one’s own conscience.  The Staff coordinator reports that it is working very well.

Final year students participated in a special lecture on “Cell Phone Technology & Service” conducted in the college on August 3^rd, 2009 by Waves technology, Madurai.

 Mr.R.Yousuf Raja and Mr.P.Karuppaiya of II year Biotechnology participated in the State level conference on Global warming held at H.K.R.H College, Uthamapalayam, on Dece 17^th 2009 and presented posters.

2010-2011

Commerce Club, Management Club, Science Club, English literary Club and Tamil literary Club were inaugurated in the beginning of the academic year with Staff coordinators and student office bearers designated for running various programmes.

Commerce club is a forum designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the national and international environment in commercial activities. The club organized programmes like extension lectures, seminars and industrial interactive sessions to suit to the latest industrial demands.

On 28.7.2010 the first year members were welcomed by the Commerce club. Our Principal Rev.Fr.Issac CMI gave Presidential Address. Motto of the club was briefed S. Hariharan, Chairman of the club. Our members entertained the audience by variety cultural Programmes. First year students were impressed by the senior students, by their talents. III B.Com students attended the State Level Seminar on “Modern Financial Services” organized by Dept. of Commerce in J.A College, Periyakulam, on 5.2.2011. “Commerce Carnival 2011” conducted on 26.02.2011.

Management club

Management is a universally accepted process. It needs practical experience than theories. To ensure ‘The quality of future mangers’, the department of management studies organized the ‘Management Club’ and it gave varieties of training to students to become eminent managers in the present competitive world. It organized a program to welcome the new members from first year to the club.

The  Management club  arranged an ‘Educational tour ‘ on 29th  and 30th January this year during which students visited  ‘RAMCO’ cement Company and ‘Vandalore’ Biological Park besides traditional places like Mahabalipuram, Tanjore etc.,

Science Club

Fr. Issac P.J CMI, the Principal of the College, was elected as Patron, Mr. C. Atheeswaran HOD, Dept of Computer Science as Mentor and Mr. Mohamed Nizam, Lecturer, Dept of Biotechnology as coordinator of the Club. Innovative techniques and methods in various science related fields were presented by students its inaugural event.  Mr. Mohammed Dhaha of III comp. Science student was selected during the year as student reporter in “Puthiya Thaimurai”, a Tamil magazine. Mr.T. Muthuraj, III year IT student was also selected as Junior Reporter of “Vikatan” group of publication for Theni district.

 Tamil Literary Club

 Our organization primarily focuses on English based quality education. However we should not forget the importance of Tamil.  Hence a Tamil Literary Club was started with 20 members from students named as ‘SIGARAM TEAM’ Mr. M. Harikrishnan from the department of Tamil, Coordinated the Bharathiyar’s Day o September 08, 2010, under its auspicious..

The chief guest of the day was Mr.Ponnusamy, DEAN, Tamilnadu Horticultural University, and Periyakulam. The programme mainly focused on the importance of the need for Tamil litracy.

Competitions in Essay and poetry writing, elocution and singing etc., were held.

The participants were given certificates and prizes. The cultural activity on this day was full of entertainment and every one appreciated it.

English Literary Club

 English Literary Association (ELA) was founded by the department of English in the beginning of this academic year. The aim of ELA was to make students intelligent and to be efficient in their language skills. English department staff Mr. D.J.Naganathadurai HOD, Prof. Soby Sebastian, Mr.E.Sureshkumar, Mrs.P.Amudha and Mr.Gurupandian, ELA Secretary put in their best of efforts for the development & progress of ELA members.

ELA organized several competitions, and events for the benefit of its members during the current academic year. By way of illustration, some of these were:

1. News Reading Competition

The opening event by ELA was a “News Reading Competition” to improve reading and pronunciation skills of students. The thrill of the event was such that there were over a dozen participants in this first over event.

1. Spelling bee Competition

ELA conducted a “Spelling Bee Competition” as its second event which enabled the students to have interest in learning new vocabulary and correct spellings and pronunciation of new words.

1. Literary Quiz

The Third was a “Literary Quiz” based on English Literature. Through this event all our student members acquired wide knowledge in English history and salient features of English language.

1. Elocution Competition

The fourth Programme was an Elocution Competition. This enthused students to develop a strong desire to be powerful speakers.

1. One Act Play

The final of ELA activity “One Act play” was with production of a “THE INTRUDERS” presented by its members. Besides the audience, we got a word of appreciation from our Fr.Issac P.J CMI, Principal and the members of our distinguished faculty.

 Hotel Management & Catering Science

 B.Sc., Hotel Management & Catering Science Programme started its operations from the academic Year 2010 – ‘11. The department has well equipped Training Kitchen and Restaurant facilities for students to get International class exposure.

Hotel Management celebrated International Chefs day on the theme of “Go Green Chefs” on Oct, 20, 2010. In this event prepared 20 Varieties of dishes with green ingredients and the emphasis was on values of organic food.

“World Bread Day” was celebrated and organized by the dept at Hotel Fortune Pandiyan, ITC Group, Madurai, as part of its Extension activity. In this Bread Mela, students were prepared 22 varieties of dishes and introduced a new concept in cooking with Breads.

Hotel Management & Catering Science students received one month Industrial exposure Training at Hotel Chitra Residency, Tuticorin. During the training period students gained hands –on training on real functions of the hotel industry.

Christmas day was celebrated by the department on the theme of “Christmas Toast 2010”. Students were prepared Home Made wine, varieties of X-Mas Cakes and served it to all the faculty members. Rev.Fr.Vimy Charlie was the chief Guest of the day.

Chef. Raj Mohan, Lecturer in Hotel Management department, gave a lecture & Cooking demonstration to St.Thomas University students, Minnesota, USA on Ancient South Indian Cooking, on the same day.

The department of Hotel Management & Catering Science organized an Intra-departmental cooking competition among students on 25.02.10. Student teams showcased their cooking flair by preparing varieties of Indian delights. The winners were honoured by the Rev.Fr.Issac P.J. CMI, Principal.

On 15.11.2010, Hotel Management dept also organized Grape Crushing Day and brewed the wine ahead of Christmas Eve celebration. This exercise helped the students to know the wine production as part of their curriculum.

2011-2012

Computer Academy Club, Maths Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, Physics Club - Tachyons, Science Club, Biotechnology Club English literary Association and Tamil literary Club were inaugurated in the beginning of the academic year with Staff coordinators and student office bearers designated for running various programmes.

Commerce club

 The club organized programmes like extension lectures, seminars and industrial interactive sessions to suit to the latest industrial demands.

On 29.7.2011 the first year members were welcomed by the Commerce club. First year students were impressed by the performance of the senior students, by their talents.

II B.Com student Jegadeeswari A presented a paper on the National Level Seminar titled “Indian retail sector opportunities & Challenges” at Madurai Sivakasi Nadar Pioneer Meenakshi Women’s College on 11^th February 2012. I BCom   student   S Praveena also attended the seminar.

Mr.R. Saravanan, KVB Manager delivered a special guest lecture your students titled “Opportunities in Banking sector” on 15^th February 2012.

A.Jegadeeswari, II BCom & S.Praveena I BCom we are went to Hayagreeva College of arts and Science, kodairoad and presented a paper on topic of “Foreign direct investment   & issues and challenges”

 Management club

To ensure ‘The quality of future mangers’, the department of management studies organized the ‘Management Club’ and it held varieties of training programmes for students to become eminent future managers.

11 of our BBA students   participated in the event ‘Yuppie Panel 2012’, an intercollegiate programme organized by Nadar Saraswathi College, Vadaputhupatti, Theni on 17.02.2012.

The Club also organized an industrial visit to “Parle – G” biscuit factory, Madurai. II & III year students participated in this industrial visit.

 Science Club

Science Club was a new platform for students to showcase their scientific and technological views and ideas. On August 29, 2011, Science Club organized a paper and poster presentation. Mr.V.Rajendra Prasad, Vice Principal, Sri VPR College of Education, Theni, was the chief guest. He gave a talk on ‘Application of Science & Technology for social welfare”.

Science club also organized “Science in Yoga” on 10.11.2012. On the same day, a Rangoli competition was held on the theme of “Natural calamities” and winners were awarded prizes. Eminent yoga experts Mr.Thirunavakarasu, Prof in Yoga, Dindigul and Mr.L.R. Gopalan, Prof in Yoga, Periyakulam were special invitees of the day.

Besides these Science club organized “Nala Kesary” a cooking competition in association with Hotel management & Catering Science department for our students.

Mr.M. Rajachithambaram, General Manager, Hotel western Gatz, Theni was the chief guest. The winners of the cooking competition were given prizes.

 Physics Club

Titled “Tachyons” (Entities that move faster than the speed of Light), the main motto of the club is “Plain Living and High thinking “. The club was inaugurated by our principal on 28-07-2012 in which a warm welcome was offered to the first year students.

Seven students from our department participated in a National Seminar on “Industrial Based PLC & SCADA” on 6^th January organized by department of Electronics and Instrumentation, Bharathiar University. A programme   5 of our department students also participated in “Phyxplosion ‘12”, organized by PG & Research department of Physics, Lady Doak College, Madurai on January 27.

 Biotechnology club

The biotechnology club of the College conducted a job oriented workshop entitled as “Workshop on Bioinformatics” on 18.02.2012. Dr.  Parthasarathy lyengear Ph.D. was the key resource person.

Maths club

Named “Skyline Math”. The main motto of this club is “promoting mathematical importance and nurturing excellence in mathematics”.

This club conducted an intercollegiate meet by name “Skyline Math” on September 16^th, 2011, in which eleven colleges took part and the overall trophy was won   Sri Chunganari Women College, Cumbum.

Computer Academy

Fr. Issac P.J CMI, the Principal of the College, was nominated as Patron, Mr. C. Atheeswaran, HOD, as Mentor and Mr. M.Ganesh Kumar, Lecturer, as coordinator of the academy. The academy launched a new logo and started SMS services to its members. The academy also created a group called ‘FuzzyByte’ to unearth the skills in the students.

    Tamil Literary Club

Under the Tamil Literary Club on September 13^th 2011 Sigaram Group conducted Tamil Festival Tamil Ilakkiaya Vizha. It mainly focused on Patriot Bharathiyar and his Contribution to the growth of the society.           Rev.Fr.Issac CMI, Principal, delivered the Inaugural Address and Mr.P.Subramanian, Teacher, Govt.Hr.Sec.School, G.Kallupatty, gave the Key note Address. Mr. Kuppusamy from “Uratah Sindhanai Ezuthalar Sangam” delivered a talk on the importance of cultural development in the modern society.

Tamil department has been keenly motivating, students and teachers to participate in various inter-collegiate meets and competitions. Many bagged prizes and certificates on September 5^th in “Uratah Sindhanai Ezuthalar Sangam”, a programme organized to honor the teachers in and around theni district. Six teachers were selected from the district and were honored on the occasion.

On 23^rd December 2011 we celebrated Bharathiyar’s Birth Day. The Inaugural Address given by Rev.Fr.Issac CMI, Pricipal. The Guests of the day were Mr. Chella Muthu and Mr. Bharathan, Mr.Kuppuchamy, Mr.Kandhachamy, Mr. Vaigai Pandi, Mr. Kattu Raja, Mr.Tamil Mani Bharathi.

   English Literary Club

The aim of ELA is to make students and be efficient in their language skills. ELA conducted on 27^th September 2011 a Quiz Programme

 Hotel Management & Catering Science

    On  09.09.2011   Chef. Rajmohan, Head Dept of HMCS and and Joseph Kuruvilla &  Joju of IInd HMCS participated in the national Conference ‘Trending Hospitality’ organized by  Christ University, Bangalore.

Chef .Rajmohan, started in air cooking receipes and tips in popular radio channel Radio Mirchi FM, Madurai and Chennai. Till date the show has covered more than 50 cooking programmes.

On 12.10.2011, HMCS organized a Mega Chinese food festival, ‘The wok’. Mr.Balasubramanian, Executive Chef, Hotel Fortune Pandian, Madurai, Mr.S.Ramesshbabu, General Manager and Mr.Ashiq, Operation Manager of respectively Hotel ABM, Grande, Theni were the special invitees. Students prepared 18 varieties of dishes on the day. More than 300 people turned for the Food Festival.

On 31.01.2012, Dept of HMCS organized “DHADKAN” an Indian theme Jumbo lunch buffet. Mr.Rajachithabaram, General Manager, Hotel Western Gatz, Theni was the chief guest.

On 17.02.2012, was organized a fire fighting demonstration for the Hotel Management students  Mr. Arputham fire station officer, Periyakulam, demonstrated.

Hotel Management students were trained in this various reputed star hotels such as ITC group of hotels and Taj group of hotels.

Dept of HMCS was appreciated and felicitated by World association of chefs’ societies (WACS) and the Indian federation of culinary Associations (IFCA) for their great contributions to the International Chefs day celebration. The felicitation award is to be given at the National Chefs Congress at Taj Vivanta, Bangalore on March 22, 2012.

Hotel Management students had industrial their visit to Hotel ABM Grande, & Hotel Western Gatz, Theni and attended  a special lecture on “Current Trends and growth of Hospitality Industry” held by hotel professionals.

2012-13

Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, English Literary Club, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS”  Club for physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and Sikaram Tamil Club to exhibit the talents of students. Department of Hotel management and Catering Sciences has been the member of South India Culinary Association and Indian Federation of Culinary Association.

Visual Media Club

To motivate the interested students in media line and  to develop their creativity we started Visual Media Club in our College newly this year. The inaugural function was conducted on July 25^th 2012 . The chief guest was Mr.Baskar Sakthi, Screen Play Writer and Kavikaruppaiah, Cinimeapoet.

September 13^th Mr.Indra Soundarrajan, Screen Play Writer delivered the message about serial Screen Play Writing to the VMC students.

One day Kanithamil Sangam workshop on “Tamil Typing & wikipedia”, held at Mary Matha College, Dated January 19, 2013.

One day VMC seminar cum workshop on “short flim Making:, held at Mary Matha College, dated February 20^th 2013.

 ELA

English Literary Association (ELA) was formed by the department of English in the beginning of this academic year. The aim of ELA was to make students intelligent and to be efficient in their language skills. English department staff in their best of efforts for the development & progress of ELA members.

• We have organized the Freshers Day Celebration on 14.08.2012 to welcome the I Year Students.

• Our Department Students Participated NEO IDOLO 2012. Inter-Collegiate library contest organized by Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakari on 29^th sep 2012 and Won second Prize in Mime.
• Our Department students participated in National Level workshop on Emerging challenges of the Decade in ELT on 21^st September 2012 at N.P.R Arts & Science college, Natham.
• Our Department students participated in state level Inter-Collegiate literary Competition, Organized by Jeyaraj Annapakiam College of Arts & Science (Women) held on 20^th February 2013. In this contest Jesuraj,from III BA English won I prize in poetry writing, Krishnapriya from II BA English won I prize in Essay writing, Saugeetha from III BA English won III parize for Essay writing and some of the students from our English department attended the seminar and presented the paper on women’s marginalization in India.

MANAGMENT CLUB (June 2012 – April 2013) “Interpidos 13” V lead u follow 

The Management Club for the year 2012-2013 started with a Club Inauguration on July 20^th 2012. On the same date we organised a WELCOME PARTY for our fresher 2012-2015 batch. After that we gathered for many occasions.

The meetings for the club conducted very month duly. Apart from Departments Meetings also conducted for the upliftment of the students.

The scintillating function conducted by us was the Grand INTRA-COLLEGIAL MEET, “PRABHANTHA MILLANA 13” on Feb 22^nd 2013. Which was the program organised only by our final students with the motivate of giving exposure to the students.

Hotel Management & Catering Science

Centre for Indian Culinary and Higher Hospitality is introducing a “Free Hospitality Education Programme” Intensive Apprebticiship Training Programme to the under privileged candidates in collaboration with star hotel and restaurant brands.

 Department of Hotel Management launched a First of its kind centre in a state, Christened “Centre for Indian Culinary and Higher Hospitality” on 19.12.2012. Chef.Suresha Kumar, Executive Chef, Heritage Madurai inaugurated the Centre and spoke

Hotel Management department organized a training session for noon meal employees of Periyakulam, Devadanapatti, Vadugapatti and Genguvarpatti union on recent revised noon meal scheme. Nearly 65 noon meal employees attended in which Chef. Rajmohan, Head of the Hotel Management department gave demonstration.

Hotel Management Catering Science department organized a National Seminar titled “South Food in Contemporary Age” on 27.02.2013. Chef. Rajmohan M.S, Head, Hotel Management department Aloof Hotel, Coimbatore and P.Gopi Kannan, Operation Manager, ABM Grade, Theni was The key Speakers. Mr.C. Jaswanth John, Managing Director, J.C Residency, Kodaikannal inaugurated the National Seminar. Around 60 participants from various Colleges present.

Dr.Madhan Chakkravathi has delivered a guest lecture “Indian Medicinal Food and Nutrition” on 13.08.2012.

Mr.R.Selvakumar, Food & Beverage Expert has delivered a guest lecture on “Tools and Techniques in FnB industry on 19.8.2012

Mr.J.R.Sivamurugaiah, Lecturer, Hotel Management department has given a speech “Yoga in Martial arts for department on 12.9.2012 educational enlightment

2013-2014

 Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, English Literary Academy, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS”  Club for physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and Sikaram Tamil.

These clubs and associations are formed to motivate the students to exhibit their innate, inherent potentialities in various fields and activities.

• Hotel Management Students launched the “Tiruvizha” Concept Associated with the enhanced entrepreneurship Training by the Hotel Management department.
• Computer Science Academy (Fuzzy Byte) conducted one day workshop on “Enriching skills through Computers” for the school students at Panchayat Union Middle School, Nallakaruppanpatty as a part of its extension Activity.
• HMCS students and staff members have gone for a week long educational trip to New Delhi,
• 7 students from BBA department have participated in the capacity building programme on

“Commodity Futures Market” held on 10^th and 11^th of December 2013, organized by Horticultural College &  Research Institute,  Periyakulam,

Red Ribbon Club (RRC)

Red Ribbon Club of this college is nodal point for RRC activities in Theni District.                      Mr.C. Atheeswaran, HOD, Dept. of Computer Science, is also RRC Programme Officer.

Visual Media Club

Visual media club is  formed to give a visual format to the innovations and creativity of the students. Visual media club is proudly known as VMC and it is an advantageous platform for one who is aspiring media profession. VMC has done four short films and three albums as project during the academic year 2013-14. Visual Media Club was launched by famous script writer Bhasker Shakthi in 2012.

2014-15

Student support services

NSS,  YRC, RRC, Women Empowerment Cell,  Citizen Consumer Club, Visual Media Club, Antiragging Cell  etc play a vital role in the holistic development of the students. Under the banner of these support services, competitions, extracurricular activities and blood donation camps etc were organized.

Visual Media Club

Visual Media Club  has arranged the Photography session to the members on 18^th February 2014.Eminent photography experts MR.Guna Amuthan and Mr.Selvan Ramasamy were the Resource persons for “Emerging trends and Techniques in Photo graphy” 

2015-2016

Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, English Literary Academy, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS” Club for physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and Sikaram Tamil.

These clubs and associations are formed to develop a student physically, morally, socially and mentally and to hone skills in co-scholastic areas. Regular Club Activities are held in which the students participate and display their caliber. 

Student support services

NSS,  YRC, RRC, Women Empowerment Cell,  Citizen Consumer Club, Visual Media Club, Antiragging Cell  etc play a vital role in the holistic development of the students. Under the banner of these support services, competitions, extracurricular activities and blood donation camps etc were organized.

National Service Scheme ( NSS)

Two Units (124, 125) of NSS are working successfully in our College.

We  organized a  field work on the Sree Moongilanai Kamatchipuram Temple, Devadanapatti  (09.01.2016).

We organized a special Camp at Agamalai from 4^th March 2016 and carried out various developmental activities in the village. 

2016-2017

Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, English Literary Academy, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS” Club for physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and SIKARAM TAMIL. These clubs and associations are formed to develop a student physically, morally, socially and mentally and to hone skills in co-scholastic areas. Regular Club Activities are held in which the students participate and display their caliber.

• In 27-7-16 “ Yavarum Kelir”  the debate competition was happened which was conducted by                 “ Puthu Yugam” T.V Channel. In this programme more number of students participated and got benefit of it.

 

Department	Programme	Date
CS, BCA & IT	Departmental Movie creation competition	15-9-2016
CS, BCA & IT	Talent development Programme	28-9-2016
All Department Students	The State level literary Competition	26-12-16
English	Litfest 2017	17.02.2017

2017-18

To kindle the hidden skills in co-scholastic areas, the college encourages students to take part in various structural and unstructured activities one such opportunity is the club activities regularly conducted in the College premises.

Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, English Literary Association, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS” Club for physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and SIKARAM TAMIL.

 2018-19

 Developing into enterprising individuals…

Clubs and Associations

• “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you” – B.B.King

To kindle the hidden skills in co-scholastic areas, the college encourages students to take part in various structured and unstructured activities: one such opportunity is the club activities regularly conducted in the College premises.

Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, English Literary Association, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS” Club for Physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and SIKARAM TAMIL.

2019-20

• “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you” – B.B.King

To kindle the hidden skills in co-scholastic areas, the college encourages students to take part in various structured and unstructured activities: one such opportunity is the club activities regularly conducted in the College premises.

Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club,  English  Literary Association, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS” Club for Physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and SIKARAM TAMIL. 

2020-21

• “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you” – B.B.King

To kindle the hidden skills in co-scholastic areas, the college encourages students to take part in various structured and unstructured activities: one such opportunity is the club activities regularly conducted in the College premises.

Our College has various clubs and associations such as Science Club, Commerce Club, Management Club, English Literary Association, “SKYLINE MATH” Club, “TACHYONS” Club for Physics, “FUZZY BYTE” Club for Computer Science, VISUAL MEDIA CLUB and SIKARAM TAMIL. Unfortunately we couldn’t function to our expectations this year because of the Covid19 pandemic situation.

Department of Hotel Management & Catering Science organized a theme dinner festival “Goan cuisine” on 20th February 2021 by our 2nd year students.

 

Members
1.Mr.K.Rajesh (Eng)(Coordinator)
2.Dr.S.Joseph Xavier(BBA)
3.Ms.Manimalai(Chem)
4.Mr.K.S.Abi (FS)
5.Ms.Sakthi Maheshwari(CS)
6.Mr.A.Joe Muhil (Eng)
7.Ms.Anju (FS)
8.Ms.G.Anitha Judit (Tamil)

Publicity is the public visibility or awareness for any product, service, person or organization (company, charity, etc.). It may also refer to the movement of information from its source to the general public, often (but not always) via the media.
College Magazine is a college-guide and quarterly magazine written and edited by college students created in 2007 by publisher and founder Amanda Nachman. Both site and magazine feature articles on academic advice, career tips, student success stories, NCAA sports features, sex questions and celebrity interviews.
The Student Handbook contains information about support services, student rights and responsibilities and College and academic policies.
A newsletter helps your college stay connected to a given community. As you offer subscribers a regular dose of college-related news and information, you are also giving them another way to contact you and to keep in touch. "

Main Objectives

1. The objective behind publicity can be to introduce new and positive changes in the market or working of the organization, introduction of new products, display special achievements, etc.
2. To unify the college spirit.
3. To encourage desirable college activities.
4. To give authentic information regarding the college to students, parents, patrons, old students & other educational institutions.
5. Attendance Policy. Attendance does matter.
6. Bullying Policy.
7. Cell Phone Policy
8. Dress Code Policy.
9. Objectives could be things like improving your open rate and click through rate, gaining new subscribers, or creating your best email yet in terms of conversions.

Members
1.Mr.Abi (FS)
2.Dr.P.C.Dorai Rama Chidambaram(Eng)
3.Dr.Rajaprabu (Micro)
4.Ms.Sujitha(Eng)
4.Ms.Anju (FS)

Publicity is the public visibility or awareness for any product, service, person or organization (company, charity, etc.). It may also refer to the movement of information from its source to the general public, often (but not always) via the media.
College Magazine is a college-guide and quarterly magazine written and edited by college students created in 2007 by publisher and founder Amanda Nachman. Both site and magazine feature articles on academic advice, career tips, student success stories, NCAA sports features, sex questions and celebrity interviews.
The Student Handbook contains information about support services, student rights and responsibilities and College and academic policies.
A newsletter helps your college stay connected to a given community. As you offer subscribers a regular dose of college-related news and information, you are also giving them another way to contact you and to keep in touch. "

Main Objectives

1. The objective behind publicity can be to introduce new and positive changes in the market or working of the organization, introduction of new products, display special achievements, etc.
2. To unify the college spirit.
3. To encourage desirable college activities.
4. To give authentic information regarding the college to students, parents, patrons, old students & other educational institutions.
5. Attendance Policy. Attendance does matter.
6. Bullying Policy.
7. Cell Phone Policy
8. Dress Code Policy.
9. Objectives could be things like improving your open rate and click through rate, gaining new subscribers, or creating your best email yet in terms of conversions.

Members
1.Dr.S.Joseph Xavier(BBA)(Coordinator)
2.Dr.Rajaprabu (Micro)
3.Dr.V.Vaithiyananthan (Bio)
4.Mr.Hemraj (FS)
5.Dr.T.R.Banuprabha (Chemistry)

The Faculty Development Programmer(FDP) intends to provide financial assistance to facilitate up-gradation of knowledge, skill and intends to provide opportunities for induction training to teachers employed in disciplines Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Architecture.

Main Objectives

1. The Faculty Development Programmer (FDP) intends to provide financial assistance to facilitate up-gradation of knowledge, skill and intends to provide opportunities for induction training to teachers employed in disciplines Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Architecture.

Members
1.Mr.Premkumar(P.Ed)(Coordinator)
2.Mr.L.Samraj (Maths)
3.Ms.C.Pavithra (Commerce)
4.Dr.P.Arun Jeganatha Joseph(Phy)
5.Mr.Anand (Tamil)
6.Ms.J.Gnana Joshna (Eng)

Sports and games are essential to develop the students physically as well as mentally. In addition to that, sports and games are known to develop the students Sports are said to boost alertness, disciple, team spirit, mental ability, confidence and concentration of a student. It doesn’t matter what kind of sports the students are playing and whether they are winning or not. Every sport will always inculcate some amazing traits in them.
In college, sports play a key role in moulding the students. These give mental relaxation to the students from their hectic schedule. Furthermore, sports develop students into well-balanced individuals. Apart from that, there are many reasons that stress on sports: holistically. They enhance the personality of individuals by imparting various traits in them.

Main Objectives

1. Boost in stamina
2. Inculcates team spirit
3. Imparts self-esteem and attitude
4. Imparts leadership qualities

Members
1.Mr.Hemraj (FS) (IQAC Coordinator)
2.Dr.S.Joseph Xavier (BBA)
3.Dr.J.Prawin (BBA)
4.Ms.Chandhini K G(Physics)
5.Dr.S.Dharmar (Commerce)
6.Ms.B.Annapoorani (English)
7.Dr.S.Joseph Xavier (BBA)
8.Mr.D.Packiyaraj (CS)

NAAC's process is pretty straightforward. The HEIs that prepares for the NAAC Accreditation are put to assess themselves in various ways—submitting documents related to the Self Study Report (SSR) and the Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA).

Main Objectives

1. To encourage self-evaluation, accountability, autonomy and innovations in higher education;
2. To undertake quality-related research studies, consultancy and training programmer.
3. To collaborate with other stakeholders of higher education for quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance.

Members
1.Ms.Gnana Joshna (Eng) (Coordinator)
2.Mrs.T.Durga Devi (CS)
3.Ms.Ilakkia(Comm)
4.Mrs.VaniRani (Micro)
5.Ms.Harita (FS)