College Report - St. Xavier`s College

College Report
2009 – 2010
M
s. Shoba Koshy, Chief Post Master
General, Rev. Sr.Libiya, Local Manager
Dr. Molly Joseph, Union Advisor, Ms. Farsana
Abdulla, Chairperson.
extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. The past
academic year was a very fruitful one and I thank
God Almighty for his blessings and guidance.
Rev. Fathers, Sisters, Members of the Faculty,
Students, Parents and Well Wishers.
It is a great honour and privilege to have with
us today Ms. Shoba Koshy, Chief Post Master
General, an empowered and successful woman
as our Chief Guest. I take this opportunity to thank
you madam for your honoured presence on this
46th College Day.
St. Xavier’s College for Women has been on
the path of knowledge, love and service ever since
it was established in 1964. Four years from now it
is the 50th Jubilee of the college. I am proud enough
to claim that this Alma Mater has moulded
generations of young empowered women. It has
a holistic educational policy which aims at an all
round development of students as per the vision of
its founders. Blessed by its patron Saint Xavier
it is on the path of steady progress in academic,
Tribute to our Patron
On this solemn occasion, we, the
Management, Staff and Students of St.Xavier’s
College for Women pay our respectful homage to
the fond memory of our beloved Archbishop,
Most. Rev. Dr. Daniel Acharuparambil. We acclaim
his greatness as an eminent, inspiring spiritual leader
and marvel at his scholarly academic achievements
and profound knowledge of philosophy. With deep
appreciation we acknowledge the humanitarian
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ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE TEACHING STAFF
The teaching community of this college has
always made this institution, proud of their
achievements. Ms. T. P. Parvathy of the Chemistry
Department won the State Level Best NSS Program
Officer Award. Dr. Nirmala Paul of Physics
Department got the Research Guideship and
Dr.Vimala P of the Commerce Department, already
a research guide, became a Reader. Two teachers
got their Ph.D namely Dr. Aparna Lakshmanan
of Mathematics Department and Dr. Renuka N of
the Malayalam Department. This year UGC granted
3 minor projects for our institution respectively
for Dr. Sybila Pius of Commerce Department,
Ms. Sheena Xavier of Physics Department and
Dr. Ansa Alphonsa Antony of Statistics Department.
Ms. Cicily Pearly Alex of the Physical Education
secured the II Rank in the qualifying examination
for the Technical Officials in Athletics and the
Common Wealth Games, going to be held in the
month of October 2010, at New Delhi.
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Dr. Shyla Papoo, HOD of Hindi is a member
of the board of studies Hindi(UG) M.G. University
and a subject expert of Staff Selection Committee,
and Chairperson of UG Board of Examination, M.G.
University. Three books written and published by
her have been prescribed in M.G. University syllabus
titled ‘Sahitya Chaman’ and ‘Rachana Ka Sach’ for I
B.Com Part II Hindi and ‘Samvad Thadha
Samrachana’ for BA/ B.Sc Part II Hindi. She is also
a governing body member of District Tourism
Promotion Council, Ernakulam and District Teacher
Co-ordinator of Tourism Clubs, Ernakulam district.
Dr. Molly Joseph, HOD of English is the
Deputy Chairperson of the PG Board, M.G
University; a Member of Board of Studies subject
expert in Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit,
Kalady; an Advisory Board member in FISAT,
Mookkannoor and she is also structuring syllabus
and question papers for Kannur University.
NON TEACHING STAFF
The Non Teaching members of the
community have been functioning effectively for the
progress of this institution. Their unassuming service
is to be remembered with gratitude.
RESULTS
IInd
IIIrd
Percentage
The college has a very competent and
proficient teaching team of 43 permanent members
and 32 members of the guest faculty. The teaching
faculty is always keen on updating their expertise
and competence through research work, refresher
courses, seminars, workshops and creative extension
activities. There are 11 Ph.D. holders and also a
number of M. Phil. degree holders. The strength of
the institution is their selfless dedication, oneness
and team spirit.
Passed
TEACHERS
Dr. M. P Vijayalakshmi, HOD of Malayalam
is a member of the Governing body, ‘Kerala Bhasha
Institute’ Thiruvananthapuram. She is the
chairparson of Board of Studies Malayalam (UG),
M.G. University and member of Board of Studies
Malayalam (UG) – Kerala University and Director
Board member of Co-operative Hospital, Kakkanad.
No.
Appeared
services offered by our late Archbishop for the
welfare of our society and Latin Catholic
Community. We hereby place our sincere glowing
tribute to our Patron, who motivates us as a model
for ‘true Christianity in action’.
Ist
English
50
50
13
22
13
100%
Malayalam
48
48
28
17
3
100%
Course
Economics
57
54
21
25
6
94.74%
Com.English
37
37
19
15
2
100%
Mathematics
40
39
31
8
0
97.5%
Physics
25
22
15
7
-
88%
Botany
21
17
12
5
-
80.95%
Zoology
39
37
32
5
-
94.87%
Chemistry
23
22
18
4
-
95.65%
B.com.
53
48
41
7
-
90.57%
B.Sc.Zoology
19
16
16
-
-
84%
(Voc) I Rank - Aswathy Agnes Joseph
II Rank - R. Devisri
M.A English
12
6
6
-
-
50%
M.Com
15
15
15
-
-
100%
M.Sc Physics
15
7
2
5
-
46.7%
M.Sc. Micro
Biology
8
6
2
1
3
75%
ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
English Association
The English Literary Association was
inaugurated by Mr. Manoj K. Das, the Resident
editor of The New Indian Express. He also released
the manuscript magazine entitled “Rivulet”. Ms.Anju
Unni of III B.A. English secured IST Prize in Elocution
as part of Wild Welfare celebrations. She was also
chosen as the Best all-rounder of our college.
Chakoram ‘09
The final year B.A.
Communicative English
Students
organized
‘Chakoram’09, an intercollegiate short film fest
on 25th September 2009.
Sri Sasikumar,
Cine Director from
Tamil Film Industry
Renowned cine artists Shri Jayaram and Shri
Sasikumar inaugurated the event. It was followed
by the screening of short films. An open forum was
conducted in which Director Mr.Ashiq Abu, Prof
V.N.Vinod, Mr. Sreejith, Film Editor and Ms. Indu
Rajasekharan, answered questions related to
techniques of film making by students. Carmel
College, Mala secured the first prize.
Malayalam Association
A U.G.C. sponsored national seminar on
“Agrarian Culture in the Folklores of Kerala” was
jointly organized along with the Botany Department
on 6th and 7th August 2009. It was inaugurated by
Dr. A.K. Nambyar, Secretary, Kerala folklore
academy. It was followed by a “Karanava koottam”.
Eleven seminar papers were presented during the
session.
The Malayalam Association was inaugurated
on 26 October 2009 by the famous poet K.R. Tony.
Manuscript magazine “Spandanam” 2009 was
released on that occasion. Malayalam association
organized a series of lectures on different topics like
Lecture on folklore by Dr. Aju K. Narayanan, a talk
on cinema and screen play by Shanavas M.A., sub
–editor Madhyamam, a lecture on post modern
Malayalam poetry by K.R. Tony, a talk on world
poetry by Dr. V.G. Thampy, HOD Malayalam,
Kerala Varma College, Thrissur and a talk on
methodology of language teaching by Shri. C. V.
Sudheer, lecturer and resource person S.S.U.S.
regional centre Thuravoor.
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In connection with Kerala piravi, our college
along with V.T. Memorial Trust jointly organized a
lecture on “Navodhanavum Malayala Sahithyavum”
on 2-11-2009.
Physics Association
A UGC sponsored National Seminar
was conducted on 13 th & 14 th August, 09.
The Physics Association was inaugurated by
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Dr.P.Radhakrishnan, Director, CELOS on 23 rd
September, 2009. Seminars on ‘Fibre Optic Sensors’
and ‘Personality Development’ were given by
Dr.P.Radhakrishnan and Prof. V.J.Antony
respectively. One day seminar on “Numerology and
Divine Science” was delivered by National award
winner Sri. Padmakumar. The Department provided
facilities for viewing the lengthiest solar eclipse of
the century on 15 th January, 2010 which was
appreciated by all. A competition based on Physics
formula was conducted for the U.G.Physics
students.
association felicitated the University Rank Holders
- Ms. Aswathy Agnes Joseph and Ms.R.Devisree.
Ms. Sruthi Purushothaman secured the first prize in
the power point competition organized by
Zoological Society of Kerala. Ms.Anu M.A and
Ms.Rajini Kumar secured the first prize in the Quiz
Competition organized by the Zoological Society of
Kerala. The association also organized various
competitions such as Animal Science Aptitude Test,
Poster Exhibition, Reading and Quiz competitions.
A talk on “Genome and Genomics” was conducted
by Dr. Jayachandran K., Reader, School of
Bioscience, M.G. University on January 29th 2010.
Economics Association
Students viewing lengthiest solar eclipse
Chemistry Association
The Chemistry Association was inaugurated
on 13 October 2009, by Dr.Jayalaksmi, Reader,
Department of Physics, CUSAT. It organized a
seminar on ‘Nanotechnology’ and a workshop on
‘Mental Health Through Yoga’. A visit to
‘Snehakkoodu’ was another activity.
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Botany Association
The Botany Association was inaugurated by
Rev.Sr.Charles, Provincial Councilor of CTC
congregation and our former Principal, on 21st
August 2009. A U.G.C. Sponsored National
Seminar on ‘Agrarian Culture in the Folklore of
Kerala’ was held under the auspices of the
Departments of Malayalam & Botany on 6th and 7th
August 2009 and also arranged an exhibition of
medicinal and economically relevant plants.
Zoology Association
The activities of the Zoology Association
were inaugurated by Dr.P.K.Mohammed, Director,
Public Health Care on 18.09.2009, which was
followed by his talk on “Public Health”. The
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The activities of the Economics Association
were inaugurated by Prof.Miniamma, Head of the
Department of Economics, St. Paul’s College,
Kalamassery on 1.10.2009 which was followed by
her talk on “Sustainable Development and
Environmental Issues”. A Career Guidance
Programme by Mr. Joseph Job was organized and
Prof. Miniamma released the manuscript of the year
2009- “ECOMAGIC”. The Association also
organized a series of Departmental Seminars on
‘Career Opportunities in Management, in
association with TIME Institute Kochi. Seminars were
conducted on courses in Aviation, Travel,
Hospitality, Customer Care Management by Team
Academy, Kaloor on 15.1.2010 and on Currency
Futures by Forex, Kochi on 13.11.2009 in addition
to the annual quiz competition held on 10 th
September, 2009. The students of Economics
Department paid homage to the departed souls of
the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack on 26.11.2009.
The second year students gave financial assistance
to the children of SOS village and Snehakoodu,
Aluva in December, 2009. Ms.Thanooja Beegum
of III BA Economics got the privilege to design the
coverpage of M.G. University II Semester, Hindi
Text Book. Ms.Elna James Kattoor and Sunumol
secured the II prize in the Intercollegiate Quiz
competition conducted by S.H.College, Chalakudy.
Commerce Association
The Commerce Association was inaugurated
by Mr.S.Ramesh, Chief Manager, State Bank of
Travancore, Aluva on October 26th, 2009. A seminar
was organized by The Hindu Marketing Manager,
Mr. Ravi Menon on ‘Marketing Trends’ the very
same day. Seminars on “Professional Education” by
Mr.Anoop V.A. and “Impact of Insurance” by
Mr.Regani Rebel, Sales Manager Met Life Insurance
were conducted. The students of Commerce
Department participated in a Business Quiz
conducted by Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha.
Mathematics Association
The Mathematics Association was inaugurated
by Mrs.Usha Devi Kunjamma, Head of Mathematics
Department, U.C. College. A seminar on “Interconnection between various mathematical
disciplines” by Dr.A.Vijayakumar, Department of
Mathematics, CUSAT was conducted on 13th of
June, 2009. A one day seminar on “Career
Advances” was conducted on 16th of November,
2009. The students of the mathematics department
collected Rs.7250/- as part of Christmas celebration
and handed it over to the authorities of SOS to
sponsor a child. A manuscript magazine was
released on February 1st, 2010.
SPORTS AND GAMES
Dept.of Physical Education organized the 16th
Rev.Sr.Redempta Memorial South India
Intercollegiate Basketball tournament in August
2009. Sri.Baby Mathew Somatheeram, MD, Jeevan
TV inaugurated the championship. In this
championship our college won the Winners trophy
after a gap of 5 years. Our basketball team achieved
the following championships this year : Winners in
the Baselius Trophy Intercollegiate Basketball
Tournament at Kottayam, Fr.Bartholomeo Memorial
Basketball tournament at S.H College, Thevara, U.C
Trophy at U.C. College, Aluva and Runners up
trophy at the intercollegiate basketball tournament
Rev. Sr. Redeempta Memorial Tournament
at Assumption College, Changanassery, 17 th
Karunya Evanjelie Memorial Basketball
championship at Coimbatore, M.G University
Intercollegiate Basketball Championship at our
college.
Miss.Leena Jacob and Ms.Alphy George
represented Kerala State for the Women’s National
championship held at Bhopal. Ms. Lisha M.D, Anu
Joseph and Akhila Manuel participated in the Junior
State Basketball championship held at Malapuram.
Ms.Lisha M.D, Ms.Linda M.J, Ms.Jilna Jose and
Ms.Anjana Michael were selected to represent
M. G. University Basketball Team for the South–
West Zone Basketball Championship held at St
Peter’s College and the team won the winners
trophy. They qualified for the All India Interuniversity championship held at Kolencherry, and
secured third position. Ms.Lisha M D and Ms.Jilna
Jose represented Kerala state for the Senior National
Basketball championship held at Bhopal. Ms. Lisha
M D and Ms. Akhila Manual represented Kerala state
for the Junior National Basketball championship held
at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Our Volley ball team participated in various
intercollegiate tournaments this year. Ms. Nimisha
Joseph and Ms.Nishamol N. participated in the
Senior State Volleyball Championship held at
Peringathur. Ms.Nimisha Joseph, Ms.Nishamol N.,
Ms.Ancy Antony, Ms.Rahana Sadhan and
Ms. Aswathy K.P. participated in the women’s state
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championship held at Kasargode. Ms.Nimisha
Joseph and Ms.Sijy M.T. participated in the Youth
state championship held at Trivandrum.
Our Netball players won the M.G. University
Netball Championship held at U.C College, Aluva.
Pravisha K, Ragi Sajeevan, Anu Joseph, Honey.M.J,
Renjisha K got selection to the M.G University
Netball team. Miss.Leena Jacob, Ms.Raji Sajeevan,
Ms.Anu Joseph, Ms.Avelyan Maria Jean, Ms
Ranjisha K. Ms.Rayana K. Ms.Akhila Manuel and
Ms.Honey M.J. were selected to represent Kerala
state for the Junior National Netball Championship
held at Nasik in December, 09.
Our athletic team secured team championship
in the women’s section at EKM District Athletic
Meet in September, 09 and participated in the
M.G. University Athletics Championship in
December, 09.
COLLEGE STUDENTS’ COUNCIL
A revolutionary change witnessed by the
college this year was the introduction of seven
houses and 14 clubs by the students’ council.
All the students were grouped into seven houses
namely Chrysanthus, Daffodils, Dahlia, Gulmohar,
Marigold, Orchid and Primrose. Under each house
two clubs were instituted namely Music Club, Dance
Club, Drama Club, Debate Club, Eco Club, Work
Experience Club, Painting Club, Health And Hygiene
Club, Cookery Club, Reporting And Documenting
Club, Writers Club, Speakers Club, Quiz Club And
Prayer Club. “Leap like Lambs, Light like Lamps:
Jumpstart Xaverians” was the motto of the students’
council this year. The Inauguration of the Houses
and Clubs was done by the Cine artist Ms.Suja
Karthika.
The second hour of every Friday was allotted
for the various houses and club activities. Onam
celebration included the Pookalam, Onashilpam
And Malayali Manka Competitions were conducted.
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Ms.Avani was crowned as Malayali Manka. Each
house actively participated in various competitions.
The cookery club and the work experience
club jointly organized a food fest as part of the Onam
Celebration. A tribute to Kamala Surayya was
organized by the Speakers, Writers, Drama, Work
Experience and the Painting Clubs. The event was
inaugurated by Prof. Savitri Lakshmanan.
In the election of the College Students Council
held on September 25th 2009, the following students
were elected to various posts.
Chairperson
: Farzana Abdulla
Vice Chairperson
: Meenu Mohan
General Secretary : Sethulakshmy K.R
Arts Club Secretary : Ruksana P.A
Magazine editor
: Parvathy A.S
I DC Rep.
: Vidya Venugopal
II DC Rep.
: Mary Teena A.C
III DC Rep.
: Thasni T.K
Ist PG Rep.
: Aneesha Mohammed Ali
IInd PG Rep
: Susan Mathew
U.U.C.
: Najma Nazeer
U.U.C.
: Manimala
The new council was inaugurated on 16 th
October 2009 by Sri. Rajeevan. IRS, Director KITTS
followed by the Arts Club inauguration by the Cine
Director Mr. Jayaraj. The idea star Singer fame Durga
Viswanath, Nikhil and the National Violin Artist
Sabareesh Prabhakar were the special guests. The
Xaverian Queen and Miss Beautiful Hair competition
were conducted as part of the Arts Day Celebration.
Ms.Mourin was crowned as the Xaverian Queen and
Ms.Neema Prasannan as Ms.Rapunzel. The students’
council observed the month of October as the ‘Joy
of Giving month’ and gave a financial aid to the
children of the ‘Girls Home’. The college youth
festival Olive 09-10 was organized from 7th to 9th
December, 2009. X’mas and Xaverian day
celebration included a solemn Mass followed by
Jingle Bells competition and Carol Singing
competition.
Activities were carried on as club and house activities
with the support and guidance of all the teachers.
A formal condolence meeting and prayer
session was organized to pay homage to the
departed soul of Rev.Dr.Daniel Acharuparambil,
the patron of our college as well as the Archbishop
of the Diocese of Verapoly.
The library week was observed from 18.1.10
to 22.1.10. It was formally inaugurated by Dr.Fatima
Cross, Prof. and Youth animator, SCMS College,
Kalamassery. A book exhibition was arranged
during the first two days of the library week. It was
followed by a book exhibition competition
conducted for the seven houses. Dahlia and Orchid
groups won the 1st and 2nd prizes respectively for
the same. Book talks were arranged in the library
reading hall on all the days of the library week.
Dr.Fatima Cross, Dr.Renuka N, Ms.Lima Antony,
Dr.Bridget Joseph, Sr.Salini, Ms.Susan Mathew,
Sr.Princy and Ms.Deepthi gave book talks. On 22nd
January, a career orientation was given by
Ms.Baby, the Librarian, Rajagiri College of Social
Science. A quiz competition was conducted.
Binimol T.G of III B.A Malayalam was adjudged as
the best library user.
The cultural fest ‘Olive Laurels’ 09-10 was
inaugurated by the Cine Director Sri.Kamal and the
overall house championship and the best club award
was also given.
IQAC
The IQAC of the college meet regularly and
discuss all the major issues and plan out activities.
The office bearers are.
Co-ordinator
- Dr.Molly Joseph
Secretary
- Dr.Sybila Pius
Other Committee members are
Administration
- Rev.Sr.Della
Academics
- Dr.Raji Joseph
Placement
- Ms.Patricia Janet Netto
Extension Activities
- Dr.Sybila Pius
Library
- Ms.Lincy Joseph
Grievance Redressal Cell
Consultant
- Dr. Ansa Alphonsa
Antony
- Dr.Nirmala Paul
Other outside members
- Dr.C.M.Hyderali
Shri.K.C.Venugopal
The College Students Council added one hour
a week along with the academics for intercollegiate
and co-curricular activities as a “Jumpstart” hour.
The grievance redressal cell functioned
effectively by addressing the grievances of the
students.
LIBRARY
COLLEGE MAGAZINE
The college magazine Xaverian’09 ADAYALANGAL supervised and edited by the staff editor
Ms.Rani K.A and the student editor Ms.Arya Vijayan
was released by Sri.N.K. Desam, the Malayalam
Poet on 14th September, 2009.
NCC- REPORT 2009 - 10
Our NCC unit functions under the guidance
of 7(K) girls Battallion, NCC, Thrissur. Our under
officer Radhika T.R. attended the Thal Sainik Camp
at Delhi and has participated in snap shooting, map
reading and tent-pitching. Her team won the first
position in all India level. Our Senior Under Officer
Divya K. Dinesh attended special National
Integration Camp at Rajasthan. Our cadets Neethu
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Mohan and Rinu T.B attended National Integration
Camp at Maharashtra. Their team won the first prize
for the best cultural team. 36 cadets attended annual
Training Camp at St.Joseph’s College, Irinjalakuda
and bagged many prizes. Divya K. Dinesh, Radhika
T.R. and Geetha K.T. secured prize for group dance
in TSC-preparatory camp at Sree Sankara University
of Sanskrit, Kalady. 32 cadets attended Annual
Training Camp at SN Boys Higher Secondary School,
Kanimangalam. Five cadets attended Annual Training
Camp at Velloor, Rincy Eugene got first prize for
firing. 33 cadets attended Annual Training Camp at
Sree Sankara College, Kalady. We conducted a
cancer awareness rally at Aluva on November 7th,
2009. Our cadets visited girls orphanage
‘Sevabharathi Mathrusakthi Shikshasadan’ at Aluva.
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
The activities of National Service Scheme were
formally inaugurated by Sri.Vinodkumar, Sub
Inspector, Aluva Police Station on 13th July, 2009.
Dr.Aparna Lakshmanan S., Dr. Raji Joseph and Ms.
Vandana Aravindan were in charge of the activities
of NSS as programme officers. Kum.Meenu Mohan
of II B.Com, Kum.Anjali Asok of II B.Sc Physics and
Kum. Vineetha Vincent of II B.A English were elected
as the NSS volunteer secretaries of the year 2009’10. The NSS unit received special awards for
promoting voluntary blood donation from KSACS
and from TERUMO PENPOL. The Pain and Paliative
Care Unit under the NSS unit received ‘Best Pain
and Palliative care unit award’ from Madhya Kerala
Social Forum.
The NSS unit in association with Kerala
Action Force and with the active support of PTA,
Staff and RELAX members completed the
construction of 3 houses for poor and helpless
families. NSS organized Vidhava Samgamam in
which nearly 700 widows participated and their
complaints were collected and forwarded to the
Vanitha commission. The widows and economically
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Vidhava Samgamam
backward women were given training programmes
to make soap powder, note books, umbrella etc. The
Pain and Palliative Care Unit in association with
Drama Club performed awareness skits at many
venues in and outside the campus. Our volunteers
cleaned Govt. Ayurveda Hospital and planted 300
medicinal plants and other agricultural crops and
the harvest was donated to the hospital. Dr.Aparna
Lakshmanan S. was selected as the district
coordinator of M.G. University for the panchayath
web page updation program conducted by
Information Kerala Mission of 88 panchayaths in
Ernakulam district and our volunteers collected data
from 15 panchayaths. Karthika R. of II B.Com
participated in the Republic Day Parade at New
Delhi.
The seven day special camp of NSS was
organized at BTM college, Koonammavu from
August 26 th to September 1 st. NSS volunteers
conducted social auditing and social survey of 11th
ward of Kottuvally Panchayath. During the special
camp an Ayurveda medical camp in association with
Govt.Ayurveda Hospital, N.Parur and an eye camp
in association with Dr.Tony’s Super Specialty Eye
Hospital were organized. A special training program
for the Kudumbasree units and a personality
development program for children of Balasabha units
were also organized. Volunteers visited charitable
institutions like Evangel Asramam, St.Joseph’s old
age home etc. and spent time with the inmates. The
NSS unit organized seminars on various relevant
topics like women empowerment, traffic awareness,
legal awareness, personality development etc. in
association with various voluntary organizations.
M.G. UNIVERSITY YOUTH FESTIVAL
2009 - 2010
Our college participated in the M.G.
University Youth Festival 2009-2010. For individual
items, Teena Issac Philipose of III B.Com bagged
the II Prize for English Essay Writing; Meera Johny
of I Physics secured the III Prize with ‘A’ grade for
Mohiniyattam. For group items, our college won
the III prize for Mime competition.
UGC sponsored Add-On Course in Computer
Application are conducted by Dr.Nirmala Paul. 50
students of I UG program and 26 students of II UG
program of various disciplines are undergoing
Certificate and Diploma Course respectively in the
Department of Physics.
ST.XAVIER’S EVERONN
VIRTUAL LEARNING CENTRE
PTA
Orientation seminars were arranged for the
first year degree students by Dr. Retheesh Ambat.
Open house was arranged along with Annual
General Body meeting. This year PTA came up with
a novel idea of constructing houses jointly with
Kerala Action Force and Anwar Memorial Pain and
Palliative Care Centre along with several sponsors,
for two of our most deserving students. PTA decided
to award gold medals to University rank holders and
those who got State level and National level
recognition. Decision was taken to award cash
prizes and certificates to proficiency prize winners
in academics, moral science and catechism
examination. Contributions were made for NSS
house construction, Intercollegiate Basket Ball and
Volley Ball tournament and M.G. University Youth
Festival.
ADD-ON COURSES
The UGC sponsored and M.G.University
approved Add-on courses are co-ordinated by
Dr.Raji Joseph. Courses in E-banking, E-marketing
and Security Analysis were conducted under the
auspices of the Dept.of Commerce. 15 students of
the first B.Com have registered and are undergoing
the certificate course of Tally.
Students listening to a lecture by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
in EVERONN VIRTUAL LEARNING CENTRE
St. Xavier’s Everonn Virtual Learning Centre
is functioning under the guidance of Ms.Bindu
Varghese.The Virtual Learning Centre using the
satellite learning system offers interactive virtual
class rooms with the aid of VSAT Technology.
Eminent academicians gave lectures on topics of
varied interests to our students. The centre is
planning to start courses in Basic English and also a
certificate course of Anna Malai University in Bioinformatics. Various job-assured certificate
programmes like Post Graduate Certificate in
Banking and Finance, Certification in Technical
Support, Infinite and Rite Membership programmes
are offered by our Virtual Learning Centre.
RESEARCH CELL
Research cell conducted two paper
presentation sessions for final year degree students.
Sruthi Mohan of Physics Department, Ameera of
Economics Dept. Divya Mohan, Uma Priya, Neethu
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and Nature Club of St.Paul’s College, Kalamassery
and bagged prizes in Quiz, painting and poetry
writing. The Tourism Club organized Inter Tourism
Club activities like Seminar, Quiz, Debate and
Painting competitions on September 27th, The World
Tourism Day. The club also received the
‘Samskarika Yathra 2010’ on 20th January in the
College campus.
CAREER GUIDANCE AND
PLACEMENT CELL
Jayaraj and Teena Issac Philipose of Commerce
Dept. presented papers in their respective
disciplines.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CLUB
As a part of community outreach programme,
a four week certificate programme was organized
jointly with KITCO and Career Guidance and
placement cell for science graduates.
COUNSELLING CELL
A counselling cell is functioning in our college
under the guidance of Sr.Mitty of Chemistry
Department. The service of experts from outside
were arranged to build up self-esteem and emotional
balance in those who are in need of it. A seminar
on “Healthy Living Through Yoga” was arranged for
the students.
TOURISM CLUB ACTIVITIES
The Xaverian Tourism Club received the
Best Tourism Club and the Best student
Co-ordinator Awards in the state respectively
from Prof. K.V. Thomas, Union Minister of
Agriculture and Fisheries on 4th January, 2010.
The present Tourism Club Student Coordinator Ms.Dimple Joseph, Ms.Priyanka Babu,
Ms.Aswathy Vasudevan, Ms.Thrishnapriya and
Ms.Thanooja Shafi participated in various
competitions conducted jointly by Tourism Club
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The career guidance and placement cell
organized programmes to give knowledge about the
various opportunities available in the higher learning
sector like MBA, MCA, animation, direct marketing,
share trading, journalism, hospitality management,
aviation, tourism and BPO. ‘Earn While you Learn’
projects of corporates like WIPRO-WASE
programme, HCL, CMC Academy, and TATA
Enterprise was brought to the student’s attention.
Communication skills, resume, writing, interview,
soft skills training programmes were introduced by
Zabeel, Team Academy, Rabgon Financial Services
Ltd. Career Launcher and Time. KITCO along with
Department of Science and Technology conducted
an Entrepreneurship Development programme of
22 days for science graduates as an extension
programme of the cell. Dimple Joseph of III DC
Maths got placement with WIPRO during their camp
held at M.G. University, Kottayam.
PLANNING FORUM
The activities of the planning forum was
inaugurated by Prof.Miniamma, HOD of
Economics, St.Paul’s College, Kalamassery on
1.10.2009. The final year Economics students
conducted a survey on the “Effectiveness of Pulse
Polio Programme in Aluva Municipality”. A forum
named ‘SENSACION’ on current affairs was
organized by second year students for students of
all disciplines.
THE WOMEN STUDY CENTRE
Under the auspices of the Women Study
Centre, the Co- ordinator Ms.Parvathy T.P.
organized various activities. A workshop was
conducted by Sri. Joseph Neerikode on the making
of detergents, dish washing liquid and toilet cleaner.
Sri. Joshy Mulloor conducted another workshop on
printing and the making of paper bags. In association
with the Chemistry Department, the centre also
organized a class on ‘Mental Health Through Yoga’
by Sri. Joshy. A street play ‘Stree Suraksha’ was also
performed by the women’s wing (WIDS) of Cochin
Social Service Society. The centre is organizing
classes on violin and organ. A savings scheme has
also been started in SBT for the students.
CATECHISM AND VALUE EDUCATION
CLASSES
Catechism and Moral Science classes were
conducted regularly for students on every Tuesday
to impart spiritual and moral values. Rev. Dr. Jacob
Palliparambil, OCD and Dr. M.K Radhakrishnan,
Chief Technical Officer, Nano Rel. gave orientation
classes to the Catechism and Moral Science teachers
respectively. An annual retreat was conducted
for Catholic students and orientation session for
Non-Catholic students.
the college, along with the presence of the Holy
Eucharist. During October, Rosary Devotion
initiated under the leadership of the Jesus Youth
Members was observed.
JESUS YOUTH
Prayer meetings are held every Wednesdays.
An orientation programme was organized by
‘Friends of Jesus’ during the month of August.
Representatives from our college attended various
inter-collegiate prayer group gathering such as
campus meet 2009 at St.Teresa’s College, Ekm. and
St.Michael’s College, Cherthala. Ms.Chandini
Philomena of II DC Economics attended the National
Campus Meet – Freedom 09 at St.Joseph’s College,
Hyderabad. Members form Kerala Jesus Youth
Campus Team visited our prayer meeting on
6.1.2010.
XAVIER BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
First Friday Mass
offered by
Rev. Fr. Collins Elanjikal
The holy mass was offered every first Friday
of the month by the Parish Priest, Rev.Fr.Joseph
Collins Elanjikal. The high light of the spiritual
formation was the setting up of the prayer room in
The Kerala North Region meet was held in
our college on 1.8.09 and was attended by the
catholic teachers of the college. A one day seminar
at Christ College, Irinjalakuda on 26th Nov. 09 on
Personality development was attended by six of our
students. Two faculty members attended the
workshop conducted by Rev.Dr.Vincent Variath at
St.Albert’s College on 21.11.09.
AICUF
The formal inauguration of our unit was held
on 15.10.2009 by Rev.Dr.Henry S.J which was
followed by his key note address on ‘Today’s Youth
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HEALTH CLUB
Many of the teaching staff and other students
besides the sportspersons are using the facilities
available in the health club, regularly.
SPORTS DAY
Annual Intramural Sports competitions were
organized at the college sports complex on 2 nd
February 2010. Various events were conducted for
the Students, Teaching and Non teaching staff.
and their Problems’. Three students attended a one
day programme at Vimalalayam, Ekm. and also by
Sameeksha, Kalady.
ACTIVITIES OF OSAX
This is real sportsman spirit
Rev. Sr. Percy on Sports Day
OSAX - Annual Meeting
STAFF ASSOCIATION
OSAX conducted Spoken English, Journalism,
and Computer Science classes for the backward
community students of our college. Tailoring classes
were arranged for the students by the Alumini
association under the guidance of Mrs.Baby
Mampilly, OSAX executive member. A quiz
Competition was organized by the Quiz Club of our
college and the prizes for Winners were sponsored
by OSAX. OSAX Executive members visited Karuna
Special School, and donated Rs. 5000/- for the
welfare of the school. OSAX Executive Committee
has decided to give cash prizes for the rank holders
Ms.Aswathy Agnes Joseph 1st rank Bsc. Zoology (V)
and R. Devisree 2nd rank BSc. Zoology (V) during
the college day celebration and also to felicitate our
old students with meritorious achievements during
the OSAX Annual meet.
The staff extended festal greetings to the
Principal, the local and general manager and the
mother superior. Onam and Christmas were
celebrated with colourful variety entertainments. A
seminar on course and credit system sponsored by
KSHEC and a one day workshop conducted by
Dr.C.Thomas Abraham were organized for the
teaching staff.
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CONCLUSION
St. Xavier’s college has the challenge of
keeping pace with the revolutionary changes of the
time, yet upholding the traditional values. This
institution has moulded generations of socially
committed empowered women of self esteem. With
the blessings from God Almighty and the team work
and goodwill of the whole of Xaverian family we
shall persue the path of excellence.
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