ANNUAL REPORT (2006 – 2007)

 

20th March 2007

 

Padmashri Dr. Baldev Raj, Distinguished Scientist & Director, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Kalpakkam; Respected Rev. Fr. B. Jeyaraj SJ, Rector; Rev. Fr. F. Andrew SJ, Secretary; Rev. Fathers, Brothers, Sisters, Officials of the College, Eminent members of the Faculty and Non-Teaching Staff, Distinguished Retiring Staff, Special Invitees, Alumni, Benefactors, Parents, Members of Press and Beloved Students!                                                          


I am privileged to present the 82nd Annual Report of Loyola College at the end of Jesuit Jubilee year, a grace filled year with Jubilations and Celebrations.


The Psalmist says: “I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord for ever;

with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.” (89: 1)

THE IMPRINTS ON HISTORY


Reading the signs of the time and significant changes in the field of education, we initiated restructuring of our curriculum. Now we have reached its Phase II, which was introduced to all Under Graduate courses in the academic year 2006-07.


The Department of Mathematics, Physics and Statistics have moved to the new building on 12th June 2006. Most Rev. Neethinathan, Bishop of Chengalpattu blessed the School of Physical Sciences. It is named after Rao Sahib Bhattiprolu Somasundara Rao.


India Today
magazine rated Loyola College as one of the Top Ten Colleges in India. In Science, Loyola College secured first rank, Third in Arts and Third in Commerce.


The Peer Team of NAAC Re-accredited the College at A+ Level in October 2006 and the Quality Profile is 91. It is a commendable achievement and I sincerely thank the sterling services rendered by the Faculty, Officials, Non-teaching Staff and in particular Prof. Joe Jesudurai, IQAC Coordinator.


Creating records of excellence demands commitment, imagination and hard work. Our students have demonstrated that recently. A group of talented and motivated students created a New Guinness Record from 19th to 22nd September 2006 by enacting a stage drama on Bible Stories for 72 hours, longest Theatre performance Marathon.  We congratulate the students T. Muralidharan, 03-TL-019; S. Prakash, 03-TL-047; U. Jeevanandam, 03-SO-019;  K. Arun Raj, 04-TL-010; M. Arockiaraj, 05-SO-059; S. Anand, 05-CO-329; Jeeva Sathish Kumar, 05-VC-015; Kannan, 04-HT-30; Vikram, 04-CO-010; Felix Udayarajan, 04-CO-053; A. Daniel Arunkumar, 05-VC-052; and N. Kannan, 05-TL-055. We thank Prof. S. Amalaraj, Department of Tamil and Mr. S. Jerome, the event Manager and those who helped them.


We celebrated the
JESUIT JUBILEE on 3rd December 2006. The 75 year old renovated College Church was blessed by the Auxiliary Bishop Lawrence Pius. His Grace Archbishop M. Chinnappa presided over the civic function during which Thiru Arcot Veerasamy, the Electricity Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Ponmudi, the Education Minister of Tamil Nadu, Rev. Fr. M. Devadoss SJ, Provincial of Madurai Province and many eminent persons participated.


The Silver Jubilee Celebration of
Non-Teaching Staff Welfare Association   was held on 17th February 2007.


The Rotaract Club of Loyola became the Largest Rotaract Club in the world on 18th February 2007 for having registered 1350 members in this academic year.


Our students Gokulhasan Loganathan (05-PH-062) and Siddarth Chandrasekharan (05-CH-216) have been selected as Goldman Sachs Global Leaders with a one-time grant of US $3000 to each, by The Goldman Sachs Foundation and the Institute of International Education.


 CHANGE OF GUARDS

v    We welcome the new Governing Body member Rev. Fr. Joseph Royappan SJ, Treasurer, Loyola College Society.

v    Rev. Dr. S. Peter Xavier SJ, took over as the Director of Alumni Association in place of Dr. Danis Ponniah SJ.

v    Rev. Dr. Albert William SJ, was appointed as the Director of Computer Academy and President of sports & games in   place of Rev. Dr. Danis Ponniah SJ. The College thanks Rev. Dr. Danis Ponniah SJ for his services to the college. He was transferred to St. Xavier’s College Palayamkottai.

v    Replacing Dr. S. Albonse Raj, Dr. S. Anthony Selvanathan was appointed as the Dean of Arts.

v    Dr. A. Clement King was appointed the Head of the Department of Computer Science in place of Prof. S.A. Nagarajan.

v    Dr. A. Joseph Jayapaul was appointed the Head of the Department of Economics in place of Prof. T. Vincent Jayakumar.

v    Dr. Ms. Indra Rajasingh was appointed the Head of the Department of Mathematics in place of Dr. Mary John.

v    Rev. Fr. R. J. M. Das SJ was appointed the Head of the Department of Social work in place of Dr. Ms. Udaya Mahadevan.

v    Prof. Henry Maria Victor was appointed the Head of the Department of Visual communication in place of Rev. Dr. S. Rajanayagam SJ.

v    Prof. Robert Bellarmine was appointed the Coordinator of PULC Twinning Program in place of Prof. M R Arul Raj.

 

NEW COURSES

The College started M.Phil degree course in History. Similarly M.A in Media Arts (Tamil Medium) was started.  The Master degree in Computer Application was shifted to autonomous pattern.

THE NEW FACES IN THE TEACHING FACULTY


The following new appointments were made in the course of this academic year as regular staff:

S.L NO.

NAME

DEPARTMENT

1.

Rev.Fr. Dr. Albert William SJ

Mathematics

2.

Dr. D. Antony Xavier

Mathematics      

3.

Ms. D. Florence Isido

Mathematics      

4.

Dr. Ms. A. Jeya Rajendran

Chemistry

5.

Dr. John Maria Xavier

Chemistry 

6.

Dr. M.C. John Milton

Ad. Zoology & Biotechnology

7.

Dr. J.Joel Gnanadoss

Plant Biology & Biotechnology

8.

Mr. A. Marcus

Commerce

 

MANAGEMENT STAFF:

Department of Chemistry - Ms. S. Anuja,

                                            Mr. M. Nichodomus                                             

Department of Commerce – Mr. M. Salaithiyan,

                                              Ms. Sharon Sophia,

                                              Ms. Amala Priya

Department of Computer Application – Dr. A. Clement King,

                                                                Ms. S.Vijaya Peter Raj

Department of Computer science – Mr. S. Raja,

                                                         Mr. Jerald Inico,

                                                         Mr. Francis Savier Devaraj,

                                                         Ms. Trujilla Lobo        

Department of Economics – Ms Neeta

Department of English – Mr. T R Roy,

                                        Mr. Valan Arasan,

                                        Ms.Vasanthi Ravi,

                                        Ms. Mary Vithiya Porselvi,

                                        Ms. Phebe Augnes

Department of Foreign Language – Ms. Nelly Saller Frank,

                                                         Ms. Marie U. Duboin, 

                                                         Ms. Aude De Fortenillies

Department of Foundation Course – Ms. Bhavani Rao,

                                                           Ms. Sona,

                                                           Mr. Jesudoss

Department of Mathematics – Mr. Maria Roy Felix, 

                                                 Ms. Saraskalavathy,

                                                 Mr. M. Arockia Raj,

                                                 Mr. M J Maria Selvam,

                                                 Mr. Francis Xavier,   

                                                 Ms. Little Joice,

                                                 Mr. A. Antony Elred,

Department of Media Arts – Ms J. Josephine Jaya Santhi,

                                              Mr. S. Lawrence Jeyakmar

Department of Physics – Ms. Nirmala Jothi,

                                         Ms. Arockia Mary,

                                         Ms. Mercina,

                                         Mr. M. Victor Antony Raj

Department of Social Work – Dr. Arul Kamaraj,

                                                Mr. S R Vincent Vijay Raj,

                                           Ms. Mary Jessy Rani,

                                           Mr. H. Kirubakaran,

                                           Mr. A. Purnachander,

                                           Mr. J. Chandra Sekarar,

Department of Sociology – Mr. Thirunavukkarasu,

                                             Rev. Fr. Dr. Maria Joseph SJ

 

PROMOTIONS OF NON-TEACHING STAFF

 

ü     Mr. James Arul Rayan, Junior Assistant was promoted as Assistant w.e.f 1st July 2006 in the retirement vacancy of Mr. S. Mariadass.

ü     Mr. A. Joseph Alphonse, Museum Keeper was promoted as Junior Assistant w.e.f 1st July 2006 in the vacancy caused by the promotion of Mr. James Arul Rayan.

ü     Mr. D. James, Assistant was promoted as the Superintendent w.e.f 1st November 2006 in the retirement vacancy of Mr. R. Natarajan.

ü     Mr. P. Krishnan was promoted as Assistant w.e.f 1st November 2006 since   Mr. D. James was promoted as Superintendent.

ü     Mr. T. Cleophus, Lab Assistant was promoted as Typist w.e.f 1st November 2006 as Mr. P. Krishnan was promoted as Assistant.

NON-TEACHING MANAGEMENT STAFF


Mr. T Arockiadoss, Mr. P S Albert, Mr. S P L Arockia Raj, Mr. A Baskar, Mr. A Maria Dominic Raj, Mr. M. John Gilbert, Mr. A. Sagaya Raj Joseph, Ms Theresa Joseph, Mr. P. Ashok kumar, Mr. S. Arul, Mr. Jegan, Mr. S. Chellam, Mr. D. James Alexander, Mr. Amalraj, Mr. Alex Leon, Mr. D. Gnanapragasam, Ms. Susana Felicia


ADMISSION


The College was stormed by anxious parents seeking admission for their wards. A record number of 22,619 application forms were sold at the office and 676 on line. Following Government norms admissions were given based on merit. However we made special efforts to admit economically poor students and the first generation learners from rural areas in keeping with the option of the Jesuit Madurai Province.

In the UG level 1063 students were admitted to the aided courses and 1002 students were admitted to the self-supporting courses. The number of PG students admitted was 313 in the aided courses and 271 in the self-financed courses. The number of students admitted to the M.Phil programmes was 83. The number of students admitted to PhD was 19. The number of students who completed PhD this year was 13. I thank the admission officers Fr. Danis Ponniah SJ, Prof. M.R. Arul Raj and a band of dedicated non-teaching staff. On the whole at the end of admission process, 46 per cent were Catholics and the first generation learners were 27 per cent.

 

 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENTS


Under the autonomous system the College opted for complete internalization of evaluation. Some departments evolved innovative methods of evaluation that deserve appreciation.


The overall Results in April 2006

 

APPEARED

PASSED

PERCENTAGE

UG: ARTS

352

302

86

UG: COMMERCE

406

337

83

UG: SCIENCE

623

553

89

PG: ARTS

180

172

96

PG: COMMERCE

32

29

91

PG: SCIENCE

231

221

96

M.Phil

69

60

87

 

The results demonstrate the standard we set and quality we achieve in academics. The system of having supplementary examinations for the out-going students was found to be useful.


CONVOCATION
:


The annual convocation for the academic year 2005-06 was held on 27th January 2007. The Chief Guest was the Honourable Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss. In his convocation address he emphasized our collective responsibility to health care. A record number of 1314 graduates were awarded degrees at the convocation out of the total number of eligible 1723 candidates. I am grateful to the Faculty, Officials of the College, Non-teaching Staff and in particular I thank Dr. P.  Sagayaraj, Dean of Students and Mr. Xavier Selvaraj for organising the entire programme efficiently.


TIE-UP WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Sl. No.

UNIVERSITY / INDUSTRY

SIGNED ON

01

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY AND LOYOLA COLLEGE JOINTLY OFFER MASTER IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

24.04.2006

02

LILLE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, FRANCE AND LOYOLA COLLEGE JOINTLY OFFER THE BACHELOR DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

27.04.2006

03

LILLE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, FRANCE AND LOYOLA COLLEGE JOINTLY OFFER THE MASTER IN INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

 

27.04.2006

 

04

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH FOUNDATION, BIOCITY, HAROOR MAIN ROAD, KUPPANOOR – PO, SALEM 636 122 AND LOYOLA COLLEGE JOINTLY OFFER FOR POST GRADUATE COURSES ON MEDICAL LABOIRATORY TECHNOLOGY AND BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION

 

26.05.2006

05

M/S GEMINI INDUSTRIES AND IMAGING LIMITED AND LOYOLA COLLEGE JOINTLY OFFER  TO TRAIN THE UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATION, OPTICS, SOUND AND CHEMICAL LABORATORY PROCESSING

14.07.2006

06

IN THE LIGHT OF THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES (FRANCE, PORTUGAL, UK, ITALY AND INDIA) INVOLVED IN THE MUNDUS MASTERS PROGRAMME “CROSSWAYS EUROPEAN HUMANITIES”, THE UNIVERSITIES OF PERPIGNAN, ST. ANDREWS, NEW LISBON, SHEFFIELD, BERGAMO AND LOYOLA COLLEGE, CHENNAI AIM AT DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF ARTS, LANGUAGES, HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY.

11.01.2007

07

SUTHERLAND GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED AND LOYOLA COLLEGE JOINTLY OFFER EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION & EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS.

20.02.2007

08

MDIS- MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE IS TO OFFER A JOINT PROGRAM LEADING TO A BACHELOR DEGREE IN TOURISM

05.03.2007

 

RESEARCH PROJECTS IN 2005 – 06

Although Loyola College is a teaching College we have consistently enhanced our research profile by receiving awards and funding to initiate researches in different departments. In fact, the researches we do contribute enormously to an effective teaching. There are 17 ongoing Research Projects, the money amounting to Rs. 1,92,59,755/-. Dr. V. Alexander, Department of Chemistry, deserves our appreciation as he runs six projects amounting to 62 lakhs.

 

 

Organization

Principal Investigator

Department

Period

Amount in RS.

Department. of Space

Dr. V. Alexander

Chemistry

1 Yr

10,44,400

Department of Research & Dev. Organization

Dr. V. Alexander

Chemistry

2 Yrs

9,20,800

DST – FIST

Dr. G. Ramamurthy

Chemistry

1 Yr

27,00,000

Department. of Atomic Energy

Dr. K S Nagaraja

Chemistry

1 Yr

3,75,500

Department of Science & Technology (DST)

Dr. K S Nagaraja

Chemistry

2 Yrs

18,20,790

Department. of Atomic Energy

Dr. V. Alexander

Chemistry

2 Yrs

9,34,825

Departmentt. Of Biotechnology (DBT)

Dr. V. Alexander

Chemistry

2 Yrs

22,72,000

Department of Science & Technology (DST)

Dr. V. Alexander

Chemistry

3 Yrs

      12,00,000

LSRB (PCDA (E&D))

Dr. M. Selvanayagam

LIFE

1 Yr

        3,91,000

Department. of Biotechnology

Dr. M. Selvanayagam

Zoology

1 Yr

        5,80,936

Department of Science & Technology (DST)

Dr. S. Arivoli

Zoology

3 Yrs

        4,00,000

Department. of Information Technology

Dr. S. Vincent

Zoology

2 Yrs

      17,50,000

Department of Science & Technology (DST)

Dr. M. Jeyakumar

Zoology

2 Yrs

        2,50,000

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

Dr. M. Selvanayagam

Zoology

3 Yrs

        9,20,000

CSD : Project

Mr. Francis Adaikalam

Social Work

1 Yr

          21,934

University Grants Commission

Dr. John Milton

Zoology

1 Yr

          37,500

University Grants Commission

Dr. M. Selvanayagam

Zoology

1 Yr

          27,500

University Grants Commission

Dr. P. Sagayaraj

Physics

1 Yr

          72,000

University Grants Commission

Dr. R. Bharathi

Maths

1 Yr

        1,28,400

University Grants Commission

Dr. V. Alexander

Chemistry

1 Yr

          49,356

University Grants Commission

Rev.Fr. Xavier Vedam S.J.,

Sociology

1 Yr

          67,200

University Grants Commission

Dr. P. Agastian

Botany

1 Yr

        2,62,800

University Grants Commission

HEPSN / Visually Challenge

Students

1 Yr

        9,46,000

ICMR – Delhi

Mr. Subash Babu

ERI

1 Yr

          94,950

DST – Delhi

Rev. Dr. Ignacimuthu S.J.,

ERI

I Yr

        6,00,000

CSIR – Delhi

Rev. Dr. Ignacimuthu S.J.,

ERI

1 Yr

        4,14,613

ICMR – Delhi

Mr. Arul Albert Basker

ERI

1 Yr

          94,950

ICMR – Delhi

Rev.Dr.Ignacimuthu S.J.,

ERI

1 Yr

        5,82,300

University of Freiburg, Germany

Dr.S.Vincent

Zoology

1 Yr

        3,00,000

 

Grand Total (Rs.)

 

 

 

 1,92,59,754 /-

 

 

CONFERRING HONOURS

v    Dr. S. Ignacimuthu SJ, Director ERI, has been admitted to the Fellowship of Royal Entomological Society of London. He was also conferred CEED Best Educationist Award by the Centre for Education and Empowerment of the Downtrodden.

v    Dr. Xavier Alphonse SJ has become a member of the Distance Educational Council (DCE) as a UGC nominee. He has been conferred UWA outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century Award and International Gold Star Millennium Award for his service to Higher education and Community Colleges.

v    Dr. L V K Sridharan, Head, Oriental Languages has been honoured with BEST TEACHER AWARD by Tamil Nadu Hindi Academy.

v    Dr. A. Joseph Jeyapaul, Head, Department. of Economics won the BEST TEACHER AWARD in Economics by Malcom & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust.

v    Dr. Udaya Mahadevan, Department of Social Work has been selected THE HUMAN RELATION AWARD by Miltonian Institute of Leadership.

v    Prof. T. Eugine, Department of Economics has received an award “WINNING MOTIVATOR” from the Chennai HR Forum 2006.

v    Dr. T. Leo Alexander, Department of Statistics was awarded the Best Faculty Advisor by Rotaract Club of Chennai.

v    Dr. G J Sudhakar, Department. of History has been elected to the executive committee of the Indian History Congress and nominated as the Editor of the South Indian History Congress by its Executive Committee.

v    Dr. K S Nagaraja, Department of Chemistry has been nominated as a Member of the American Chemical Society.

v    Dr. P. Sagayaraj, Department of Physics has been recognized as a Member of American Chemical Society and REVIEWER for the following five International Journals 1. Spectroscopy Letter. 2. Crystal Growth & Design-American Chemical Society Publications, USA.  3. Materials Letters-Elsevier Publications, UK. 4. Journal of Alloys & Materials-Elsevier Publications, UK. 5. Materials Research Bulletin-Elsevier Publications, UK.

v    Dr. J. Madhavan, Department of Physics has been recognized as a REVIEWER for Journal of Crystal Growth in an internationally reputed Journal – Elsevier Publications, UK and also for “Crystal Research and Technology, Germany” published world wide by Wiley Inter-Science, Germany.

v    Dr. K J Raman, Department of Statistics has been appointed as a member in the committee on “Data base on Disabilities in Tamil Nadu” for the office of the State Commissioner for the Disabled, Chennai.

v    Dr. S. Vincent, Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology has been invited as Chairperson in Indian Science Conference on 6th January 2007.


DOCTORAL THESES DEFENDED

Name

DEPARTMENT

Conferred on

S. Lawrence Fernandez SJ

Philosophy

28th  March 2006

J. Madhavan

Physics

02nd August 2006

D. Prem Anand

Physics

23rd August 2006

John Love Joy

English

18th September 2006

V. David Jeyabalan

English

01st December 2006

A. Leyo Rajesh

Physics

22nd December 2006

J.M. Arul Kamaraj

Social Work

05th January 2007

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

BOOKS

Dr. S. Vincent, Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology has published the following titles:

1.     A text Book on Environmental Studies

2.     A Text Book on Applied Genetics

3.     A Laboratory Manuel on Practical biotechnology

 

RESEARCH PAPERS AND ARTICLES

 

PAPERS PUBLISHED (INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS)

156

PAPERS PUBLISHED (NATIONAL JOURNALS)

51

PAPERS PRESENTED (INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS (OR) NATIONAL JOURNALS)

195

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS  ATTENDED (INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL & REGIONAL) by Staff

176

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED (INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL / REGIONAL)

65

 

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS

Ø     Dr. G F Xavier Raj, Department of Foreign Languages conducted two-week National Workshop for School Teachers of French in May 2006.

Ø     Dr.Bernard D’Sami, Department of History organized a workshop on “Jesuit Resources” on 9th September 2006.

Ø     Dr. S. Vincent, LIFE organized orientation programme on “Environmental Studies” for School Teachers from 19th to 21st July 2006.

Ø     Dr. S. Vincent, Director, Enviro Club in collaboration with the Organization for Studies in Literature and Environment-India, conducted an International Conference on “Eco-Literacy and Eco-Criticism” from 18th to 19th September 2006.

Ø     Dr. L V K Sridharan, Department of Oriental Languages conducted a National Seminar in Hindi on “New Trends in Teaching methods” for school teacher on 24-26 November 2006.

Ø     Dr. V. Joseph, Department of Physics conducted a Regional workshop for Physics Teachers of HS Schools on 7th & 8th December 2006.

Ø     Dr. Francis P. Xavier SJ, organizing secretary LIFE conducted a Regional Brainstorming Session on “Multidisciplinary Research” on 8th & 9th December 2006.

Ø     AICUF conducted two-day State level Seminar and competitions on the theme of “AMBEDKARIUM 2006” on 9th and 10th December 2006.

Ø     Rev. Fr. Xavier Vedam SJ, Department of Sociology, Loyola College, along   with the Department of Sociology, University of Madras, organized “The 32nd All India  Sociological Conference” from 27th to 29th December 2006.

Ø     Rev. Dr. Francis P. Xavier SJ, organizing Secretary LIFE conducted a National Seminar on “Environmental Biosensors” on 11th & 12th January 2007.

Ø     A National Level Seminar was conducted by Rev. Dr. Peter Xavier SJ, the Head, Department of Commerce on “Indian Banking – Challenges in the Post Liberalization Era” on 18th & 19th January 2007.

Ø     Dr. P. Venkatesan, Coordinator, Medical Lab Technology conducted a national symposium on “Current Trends in Laboratory techniques for the diagnosis of human viral infections” on 25th January 2007.

Ø     Dr. S. Ignacimuthu SJ, Director, ERI organized a National Conference on “Recent Trends in Insect Pest Management” from 1st to 2nd February 2007. 

Ø     Dr. M. Selvanayagam, Director, LIFE organized a National Seminar on “Frontiers in Biomedical Instrumentation Science in Disease Management” from 1st to 3rd February 2007.

Ø     A National Dialogue on “Neo Imperialism – An Economic Perspective” was organized by Dr. Joseph Jeyapaul, Head, Department of Economics on 8th & 9th February 2007.

Ø     An International Conference on “Global opportunities & Challenges” was organized by Prof. A. Arockiasamy, Department of Commerce Self-Supporting on 15th &16th February 2007.

Ø     Dr. S. John William, Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology conducted a National Conference on “Mosquito Biodiversity and Challenges in the Control of Mosquito-borne Diseases” on 19th & 20th February 2007.

Ø     Rev. Dr. Xavier Alphonse SJ, Director, LIVE organized a symposium on “Education and Employability” on 21st February 2007.

Ø     A Seminar cum Workshop was conducted by Rev. Dr. Anand Amaladoss SJ, Department of Philosophy on “A Hermeneutical Experiment with Tiruvarutpayan” from 26th February to 2nd March 2007.

Ø     An International Conference on “Mathematics and Computer Science” was organized by Dr. Indra Rajasingh, Head, Department. Mathematics from 1st to 3rd March 2007.

Ø     A National Conference on “Innovative Trends in General English Curriculum” was organized by Prof. G M James, Head, Department of English on 15th & 16th March 2007.

FACUTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMMES


REFRESHER / ORIENTATION COURSES - 16


Department of Advanced zoology & Biotechnology: Mr. A. Amalraj

Department of Chemistry: Dr. Jeya Rajendran

Department of Commerce: Mr. Vikram, Jesu Kulandai Raj, Mr. Arockiasamy

Department of Economics: Mr.L. Clement Baskar, Mr. Elango J. Parimalam

Department of English: Mr. S. Pencier, Dr. V. Jeyabalan

Department of Mathematics: Dr. Victor Devadoss, Mr. T. Pathinathan

Department of Oriental languages: Dr. M. Shahul Hameed

Department Physics: Dr. J. Madavan

Department of Social Work: Mr. G. Gladston Xavier

Department of Tamil: Dr. B. Arumugam Pillai

Department of Visual Communication: Mr. Henry Maria Victor

 

ENDOWMENTS & DONATIONS

Name of The Scholarship

Instituted By

Department

DATE

 Amount RS

M. Murali  Manohar Scholarship

Old Student

Merit Cum Means

07.04.2006

       20,000

Dr. A. Sivaraman Medals & Prizes

Old Student

Chemistry

17.07.2006

       30,000

Dr. D. P. Sankaran Medals & Prizes

Old Student

Chemistry

17.07.2006

       30,000

Jesus & Mary Scholarship

Mr. Mary Royerr, Canada

Statistics

10.08.2006

       25,000

K. Venkata Ramanujam Sch.

Mr. G. Srinivasan

Eng & Eco

18.08.2006

1,05,000

S. J. Barbara Nathan Memorial Sch.

Mr. A. Susai Maria Nathan

Merit Cum Means

13.09.2006

       12,000

Rev. Fr. Dr. S. Peter Xavier S.J.,

Prof. K. Srinivasan

Commerce

14.03.2007

         5,000

Prof. Dr. P. Venkatesan

2nd M. Sc Zoology

Zoology

03.03.2007

         5,250

Prof. N. S. Gnanapragasam Mem.Sch.

Mrs. Latha Raman

Chemistry

14.02.2007

         7,500

Lord Jesus Scholarship Fund

Old Student

Merit Cum Means

22.11.2006

       30,000

Total (R s.)

 

 

 

  2,69,750

 

WE THANK

1. Sun Foundations donated a volume of 7500 books in memory of Thiru Murasoli Maran, Former Union Minister. Later Hon’ble Dhayanidhi Maran, Union Minister for Information & Communication Technology inaugurated the wing of the Resource Centre for the Social Sciences.

2. Sri J P Narayanan, deceased recently, donated a collection of 3000 books to the College Library.

3. Sri Sundardas Arjunlal donated 175 books to the College Library.

 

ENDOWMENT LECTURES – 07

ü     In commemoration of Tamil Thoothu Thaninayagam Adhigalar, instituted by Academy of Tamil Culture, an endowment lecture was delivered by Dr. Murasu Nedumaran on 11th January 2007.

ü     Rev. Fr. Jerome D’souza, S.J. Memorial Endowment Lecture, instituted by Dr. N. Subbu Reddiar was delivered by Dr. N. Gadigachalam on 8th February 2007.

ü     Ki Va Jaganathan Memorial Endowment Lecture, instituted by Ja Swaminathan was delivered by Thirupoor Krishnan on Life of KI VA JA and his contribution to Tamil on 13th February 2007.

ü     Rev. Dr. S. Rajamanickam SJ Memorial Endowment Lecture, instituted by Soosaiya Peter Educational Trust, was delivered by Rev. Dr. M. Amaladoss SJ on Contribution of Christians to Tamil Music on 16th February 2007.

ü     Prof. A G Soundara Rajan Memorial Endowment Lecture was delivered by Dr. Victor Louis on “Globalization: Challenges and opportunities” on 12th March 2007.

ü     Rev. Fr. Jerome D’souza, S.J. Memorial Endowment Lecture, instituted by Alumni Association, was delivered by Mr. Lawrence Surendra, Environmental Economist & Consultant to UNESCO for ESD Programme (Education for Sustainable Development) on the topic “Challenges to Higher Education in an Era of Globalisation” on 14th March 2007.

ü     Dr. M X Miranda Endowment Lecture was delivered by Prof. P. Jagadeesan on “Christianity & Dravidian Movement” on 16th March 2007.

 

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL - IQAC

The IQAC conducted a series of meetings with the officials, the Heads of the departments, the teaching staff, the Women staff and the non-teaching staff to apprise them of the activities of IQAC and to discuss “the Re-accreditation Report”. Meetings were organized for the members of the Student Council as well as for the members of the Quality Circle.

INSTITUTES OF EXCELLENCE

ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ERI)

We thank the ERI Director Rev. Fr. Ignacimuthu SJ and the team as it has

Ongoing Projects: 09

Papers published in International Journal: 10

Papers published in National Journal: 10

Papers published in Conference Proceedings: 22

 

LOYOLA INSTITUTE OF FRONTIER ENERGY (LIFE)

 
LIFE conducted many seminars, conferences and training programs during this academic year. An amount of Rs. 10 lakhs has been spent to give a face lift to the LIFE building. True to its name it continues to encourage innovative interdisciplinary research programs. We thank Dr. M. Selvanayagam, Director and the team.


LOYOLA INSTITUTE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (LIVE)


A total of 475 students were admitted into various courses. For the first time, LIVE offered courses in Marketing Management, Financial Management, Import & Export management, IATA & FIATA to the students in the Self Supporting Section. The LIVE award “Empowerment through skills development for the poor” was given to Ms. S P Jothi, Sri Sakthi Social Economical and Educational Welfare Trust, Ayyampalayam.

We thank the Director, Rev. Dr. S. Xavier Alphonse SJ.  


INSTITUTE OF DIALOGUE WITH CULTURE AND RELIGIONS   (IDCR)


It has been pursuing its three-year research project on Inter-Religious violence in Coimbatore in its final stage. It culminated in a National Seminar on March 11, 2007 on Communal Violence and Social Healing. The Institute released two books INAKALAVARAM by Fr Viaguladasan SJ and CONSTRUCTING DALIT IDENTITY by Fr. Joe Arun SJ. The Institute has five research scholars who have registered for their Ph.D.


IGNATIAN INSTITUTE FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

 

The institute has been offering variety of courses to equip students to face competitive exams. We thank the Director Dr. S. Jerome Das.

 

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE

 

CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES


This year 13 students joined MSc International Business and 7 for MSc Corporate Governance for London South Bank University. A team from the London South Bank University headed by Prof. Vijay Lee, visited our campus for recruitment and Prof. Winston Prandzioch conducted the first semester exams. Fr. F. Andrew SJ is the coordinator of this programme.


MSc Industrial Biotechnological Management and Bachelor of Business Administration were introduced in July 2006 in collaboration with Lille Catholic University, France. Nineteen students joined the PG course and 35 students in BBA. Ms. Florence Malaise from France visited to coordinate the exchange programme. Dr. C. Sheela Sasikumar is the Coordinator of PG programme and Dr. Oscar C Nigli is the Coordinator of BBA.

 

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY – LOYOLA COLLEGE  TWINNING PROGRAM CENTRE


This centre is catering to the educational needs and aspirations of over 2400 career-oriented students. The maiden batch of MBA will be completing the course in 2007. We thank Dr. S. Arockiasamy SJ, Director and Prof. Robert Bellarmine, Coordinator of the Centre.


STUDENT SERVICE CENTRE


This centre facilitates a space for students to enter into employment soon after their studies in the college. We have found in our experience that it has been an effective institutional arrangement primarily aimed to train and place our students in the best known corporates all over India. Thirty one companies both national & multinational visited our campus for direct recruitment. So far 355 students have received appointment orders. More than 700 students were placed under earn-while-you-learn part time jobs in various companies in the city. 78 Industries participated in the Industry – Institution Interaction. Empowering for employment was conducted to II UG students free of cost. We thank the Director, Prof. T. Eugine and Mr. Mathew, office Assistant for their services to the college and the students.


LOYOLA HEALTH CENTRE


It was started on 31st March 2006 and shifted to another building with sufficient infrastructure and equipments on 21st August 2007 under the guidance of Dr. P. Venkatesan and Mr. Robert Selvam. Recently, a total number of 1194 students had a master health check-up.


CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES


STUDENT’S UNION


The STUDENTS’ UNION of Loyola College bridges the gap between the student community, the staff and the Management of Loyola College.  For the first time in the history of Loyola College, a Woman Student as Associate Secretary in the Union was officially included as an office bearer of the Loyola Students’ Union. Ovations 2006, was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Kalaignar. M. Karunanidhi. The Chief Minister stunned the audience with his powerful oratorical skill and depth in Tamil Grammar. We thank Dr. P. Sagayaraj, Dean; Dr, J M V Kalaiarasi, Dean of Women Students; P S K Rakesh Kumar, President; Thomas John Paul, Secretary; V Arun Prabhu, Vice-President; Saranraj Subramaniam, Joint secretary and Roseliz Francis, Associate Secretary for a series of commendable activities throughout the year.


FORUM FOR LOYOLA  WOMEN STUDENTS (FLOWS)


The academic year commenced with the election of Ms. D. Priya II M.Sc., BMIS as Coordinator of women students. FLOWS stands for its logo “the woman with wings of flowers and fire explaining her diverse personality”. We thank Dr. J M V Kalaiarasi who steered our women students to the forefront of achievements.


NATIONAL CADET  (ARMY & NAVY)


Our College NCC Army ANO Lt. Dr. T. Mani was awarded the best ANO in All India Rock climbing. Our cadets Ramanujam, Gold Praveen, Mahesh Kumar and Vignesh represented the College at Republic Day Parade 2007. MVO Chidambaram and Philip Zhelenii have been selected to attend Director General NCC Mountaineering Expedition to peek of Mount Everest. Cadet Captain Arun Jagarious was selected to participate in the sea training and he visited Andaman Islands. We thank Sub Lt. K S Antonysamy for the services rendered.


NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)


Our NSS volunteers were actively involved in executing 15 special programmes this year. We sincerely appreciate the NSS student organizers S. Sudhakar, S. Anand, M. Krishna Kumar, Issac, David Vincent and P. Mahesh Kanna. We thank the NSS officers Profs. S. Iyyappan, T. Joseph, L. Clement Baskar, D. Robert Selvam and L. Solomon Raj.


AICUF


It organized a panel discussion on women in politics and state level workshop on “Kalvi Karuviyagiratha, Viduthalai Vidiyalagiratha. We thank Profs. Selvanathan, David Stanley and Julia Pradeepa for motivating the students to be responsive to the reality of contemporary society and to be sensitive to the pain of oppression
.


ROTRACT CLUB


M. Vishnu Ram and R. Ramraj were installed as President and Secretary. 556 units of blood had been donated through on going project and Camps. A record number of 24 activities had been conducted to serve with a smile. We thank the faculty advisor Dr. T. Leo Alexander


YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY

 

A total number of 380 students were enrolled in the blood services, hospital services and enviro services and 700 units of blood were donated in regular need-based donation and through blood camps. We appreciate M. Saravanan, President and Thomas A. Francis, Secretary and Maria Babu Ramesh, Vice-President. We thank Ms. M. Sheila Immaculate, Faculty Advisor.


ENVIRO CLUB


D. Nestor Arockia Sunderraj, President; S. Manikandan, Secretary and Dr. S. Vincent, Faculty Advisor reactivated the enviro activities such as Chikungunya Awareness Campaign, Coastal Clean up, Aids Awareness Rally, Anti-tyre burning Campaign, TNPCB Environment  Exhibition & Environmental Audit.


AIESEC


Among all the member Colleges of AISEC Loyola College has contributed the maximum number of members to its Chennai chapter and conducted seven events. In August 2006 Shezaan Hamid and Anand Bathija were selected to represent India at an international conference in Poland. Our College won the most progressive local Committee Award for the year 2006-07 in India at National Congress 2007.


THE LOYOLA SOCIETY OF DEBATERS


The most important achievement of the LSD was to bring back the National Level Debate to Loyola College after a decade in the form of CSA-LSD Debate 2007.The Loyola Quiz Club kept up its reputation as the best quiz club in the city.


LOYOLA EMPOWERMENT AND REACHOUT NETWORK (LEARN)


The second year undergraduate students of both aided and self-supporting courses from 32 departments numbering 1812 students were involved in the outreach program in collaboration with Chennai Corporation and State Resource Centre. The activities are streamlined and focused on women, children and youth covering the areas such as health, literacy and women empowerment. A total number of 268 programmes were conducted to 25,623 beneficiaries.
We thank Fr. Xavier Vedam SJ, Vice-Principal, Ms. I. Priya, Mr. C.M. John Stanley Raj, Mr. S. Simon Aju Sudhakar, Ms. Beula, Dr. E. Anand and faculty advisors of all the departments.


LOYOLA EXTENSION AWARNESS PROGRAM (LEAP)


To enable the first year post graduate students to be socially conscious and to imbibe a spirit of concern for others, LEAP organized rural exposure camp for five days in Chengalpet, Kovalam, Palliagaram and Pulicat. We sincerely appreciate Mr. Martin, Mr. Nachimuthu and the faculty advisors of all the departments.


LOYOLA SIFE( Students in Free Enterprise
)


SIFE has undertaken multiple projects where the students can apply their academic knowledge to build a better community. We thank the faculty advisor Ms. I. Josephine Jeyashanti.


SPORTS & GAMES
:


As before Loyola College has bagged 60 trophies and shields in games and sport. The Sivanthi Adithyan Trophy was won by the College team for having sent the maximum number of 77 sportspersons to the University team. 13 of our players and athletes represented Tamilnadu in the National Games at Gowhati. The gymnasium, the new basketball court and the dormitory for sportspersons were the new facilities added by the management to the existing infrastructure to encourage students to love sports and games. Honorable Speaker R. Avudayappan B.A.B.L, Member of Legislative Assembly, Govt. Tamilnadu presided over the Annual Sports day for the Aided Section on 23rd February 2007 and Mr. R. Shankar, General Manager, Indian Overseas Bank was the Chief Guest for the Self-supporting Section on 24th February 2007 and they distributed the medals to the winners. We thank Rev. Dr. Albert William SJ, President and Prof. Vijakumar, Physical Director.

 

SERVICE CENTRES


CAMPUS MINISTRY


The team headed by Fr. L.X. Jerome SJ, rendered meaningful spiritual activities throughout the year and Catholics were given an opportunity to have God-experience during weekend retreats by Fr. S. Arockiasamy SJ.


STUDENT COUNSELLING CENTRE


It is a wonderful chance offered to the students for a better future to build their personality and thus a better society. We thank the two full time trained counsellors, Rev. Fr. Victor SJ and Ms Bhavani Rao.


PARENT-TEACHER FORUM


The Forum was constituted with Fr. Rector as Patron, Fr. Principal as President, Vice-Principals of Day & Self-supporting and Academic Deans as Staff Advisors. Among parents Mr. Francis as Coordinator and Mr. K.Viswanathan as Asst. Coordinator and seventeen parents were inducted as executive members. It was initiated on 10th March 2007.


TEACHING STAFF ASSOCIATION


The elected members of LCTSA for the academic years 2006 – 08 are

Dr. S. John William: President; Dr. C. Santharam: Vice-President; Dr. M. John Sundar: Secretary; Prof. S. Amalraj: Joint-Secretary; Prof. L. Antoine Label: Treasurer. LCTSA renovated the office and had useful programs.


NON-TEACHING STAFF WELFARE ASSOCIATION


The office bearers of the Association are Mr. V. Ramiah – President; Mr. K F Samikannu – Vice-President; Mr. M. Xavier Selvaraj – Secretary; Mr. A. Joseph Alphonse – Joint Secretary and Mr. A. Sebastian – Treasurer. The association conducted a State Level Seminar on 4th November 2006.


COLLEGE EMPLOYEES CO-OPERATIVE THRIFT AND CREDIT SOCIETY


The total number of the society is 166. The society has earned a profit of Rs. 3,81,190/- and placed under ‘A’ class. It is managed by a Govt. appointed special officer Ms. J. Jeyashanthi and a full time Junior Asst. Ms. S.Dhanalakshmi.


LOYOLA HOSTEL


With nearly 950 students, Loyola Hostel is truly a home away from home. They had many useful and educative programmes throughout the year. We thank Rev. Fr. Rajanayagam SJ, the Director and the assistant directors and Co-workers for their dedicated service.


ALUMNI ASSOCIATION


Loyola Alumni Association is one of the most vibrant wings of the College. The total membership of the Association is 14,921 as on 4th March 2007. Nearly 1,850 fresh graduates have become members of Alumni Association in the current academic year alone. Financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 1, 65, 000/- was extended to the poor and deserving students to help them pay their semester fees, hostel mess fees and semester examination fees. Our visit to strengthen the North India Chapter at Delhi on 21st January 2007 was useful and fruitful. The batch (1954-57, Economics, on the occasion of their graduation 50 years ago, gathered in Boat  Club, Chennai . They had a reunion along with their families on 9th     February 2007. We thank Rev. Dr. S. Peter Xavier, SJ, Director, and Mr. B. H. Kothari, President for initiating various activities.


FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND ACCESS
(FAEA)


For the sixth consecutive year, the Foundation has been extending financial support for the conduct of various remedial and soft skill enhancement programs for the students of our College. We thank Dr. S. Albones Raj, the FAEA Coordinator.


OBITUARY

v    R Karthik, 04-EE-046 passed away on 26th June 2006

v    Dr. N S Gnanapragasam, retired Professor of Chemistry died on 17th October 2006

v    Jasmine Lega, 04-PCA-026 passed away on 11th November 2006.

v    V K U Gurubalan, 04-VC-149 passed away on 30th November 2006.

v    Joe Vinoth Peter, 04-EC-045 passed away on 25th December 2006.

v    Mr. A. Santiago, Driver passed away on 2nd February 2007.

v    Dr. K.S. Anantha Subramanian, retired Professor of Zoology, passed away on 10th March 2007.

May God grant them eternal peace.

 

100% ATTENDANCE

 

We congratulate the following Staff who have taken classes without leave from June 2006 to February 2007.

1.     Dr. M C John Milton, Department of Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology

2.     Dr. Ms. Gandheswari, Department of Biomedical Instrumentation Science

3.     Ms. Margaret Sangeetha, Department of Biotechnology

4.     Mr. P. Maria Doss, Department of Commerce

 

RESEARCH AWARDS

 

Rev. Fr. C. Racine SJ Award instituted by Rev. Fr. Racine SJ Centre, Department of Mathematics, Loyola College is presented to the best student who published highest number of research papers  is shared by

1.     Ms. Helda Mercy, Department of Mathematics, Panimalar Polytechnic College, Chennai and a part-time research scholar, Department of Mathematics, Loyola College.

2.     Ms. Sharmila Mary Arul, Department. of Mathematics, Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai & a part-time research scholar, Department of Mathematics, Loyola College.

The research committee of Loyola College is pleased to present Rev. Fr. Yedanapalli SJ Award for Science Faculty for the academic year 2006-07 to Dr. J. Madhavan, Department of Physics.

 

The research committee of Loyola College is pleased to present Prof. T. N.  Ananthakrishnan Research Award for Arts Faculty for the academic year 2006-07 to Dr. Joseph Jayapaul, Head, Department of Economics.

 

The Good Samaritan Award instituted in the name of Fr. Xavier Vedam SJ is given to the most deserving person who helps others at the time of their need. This year the award goes to two students.

1.     Arun D’Souza – 05EL005

2.     M. Vikram – 05EL049

The Best Non-Teaching Staff Award instituted by Dr. G F Xavier Raj goes to Thiru K F Samikannu.

 

JUBILARIANS

 

To teach is to inspire. It is an inspiration that is life-giving. This is why teaching profession is a noble profession. To do that for 25 years is a significant feat in one’s life. In our College there are many who have done this inspiring mission in the last 25 years.

o       Prof. G. M. James, Head, Department of English: he has placed the priority of students’ welfare above all else and has been willing to reach out to the weaker students.

o       Dr. A. Ramanand, Head, Department of Physics: he is a soft spoken, affable and committed teacher. 

o       Dr. K. Shanmugavelayutham, Reader in the Department of Social Work: he is known for his student-centred approach in teaching and research activities.

o       Dr. A. D. Jerome Stanley, Reader in the Department of Statistics is a committed teacher known for his scholarly research activities.

 

RETIRING STAFF:

 

ü     Mr. R. Natarajan, Office Superintendent has served the college for the past 36 years. He had deep sense of duty and was systematic in his carrying responsibilities.  He was easily approachable and always willing to shoulder responsibilities. We thank him for his long service and wish him a happy retired life.

ü     Mr. J.M. Rathinam, Office Assistant has put in 42 years of service. He performed his duties meticulously to the appreciation of students, staff and the management. We thank him for his dedicated service at Loyola and wish him a peace filled retired life.

ü     Prof. K. Candasamy, Head, Department of Foreign Languages has served 27 years in the College. He was the champion of the poor and easily approachable. He was keenly interested in the welfare of the students and he was an effective counsellor. We thank him for his service at Loyola and wish him a meaningful retired life.

ü     Dr. L.V.K. Sridharan, Head, Department of Oriental Languages served the College over 30 years. His loyalty to the institution, depth of knowledge in his subject and his devotion to duty are exemplary and edifying. We thank him for his devoted service at Loyola and wish him a very happy retired life.

ü     Dr. B. Arumugam Pillai, Former Head of the Department of Tamil has put in 35 years of service at Loyola. He is appreciated and admired by his students for his scholarship. He was an active union leader and friendly with every one. We thank him for his service at Loyola and wish him a joyous retired life.

 

FUTURE DIRECTIONS

 

Loyola College has stood above the rest in its approach to education and in its pedagogies. The ways we teach and the ways our students learn are unique and creative. Consistently, we never hesitated to look into our deficiencies and transform us to an efficient agent of social change. Many critics would confirm that the College has substantially contributed to the process of National Development by providing quality education and thereby enabling the students to become globally competent. We have plans and dreams in the years to come. We propose to introduce academic Audit for every department by external experts. This aims at regular scrutiny of the quality of teaching and the content of teaching. This will certainly go a long way in enhancing quality in education in accordance with the objectives of the institution and in serving the society at large with sensitivity and commitment. We envisage, in the coming years, an interdisciplinary research in science and social sciences. The college as an autonomous institution has achieved many feats and climbed new heights. NAAC’s accreditation at A+ level and award of the college with potential for excellence were some of them. Sooner or later we hope to be honoured by the UGC as a Degree Awarding College. 


One of the persons who has made a huge contribution to the growth of the college undoubtedly is Rev. Fr. B. Jeyaraj, Rector. Compassionate to the poor and the marginalised and committed to visionary leadership have shaped the college to become responsive to the demands of the time. Visiting the college one would easily become aware of the changes he had brought in the college both in terms of infrastructural facilities and employment of personnel for the College. As he completes his term as Rector we thank him for his service to the college and wish him every best in the years to come.

 

In equal measure we want to thank Rev. Fr. Andrew, Secretary. He also completes his term of service. We appreciate him for his commendable achievement. He mobilized resources from internal sources and utilized them efficiently for the all round development and the growth of the institution keeping in mind the plans and strategies. We wish all success in the years to come.  

 

Accompanying our students has been one of our primary focuses in character formation in the college. To achieve that end, Dr. P. Sagayaraj, Dean of students, has done a splendid job. As he completes his term we want to express our sincere gratitude for his committed service in planning, organizing and conducting Student Union activities. He has the rare distinction of mobilizing and utilizing funds from external sources throughout his term of three years. It is remarkable that he could achieve all these in the midst of his research activities. It is worth mentioning that he has produced five PhDs in this academic year alone, an unenviable record indeed.

 

My special thanks are to Dr. J M V Kalaiarasi, Dean of Women Students for her excellent coordination with the Dean of Students in the successful conduct of Student Union activities. As the first Dean of Women Students she made an indelible mark in organizing many relevant and innovative programmes for women empowerment. I thank for her loyal and committed service.

 

The world today expects quality in every field. If we do not monitor our progress and observe the maintenance of quality and excellence we will be relegated to the background. In our College we have made sincere efforts to maintain quality. In this important work, the contribution of Prof. Joe Jesudurai is significant. His loyalty, dedication and motivation were edifying and inspiring to everyone who worked with him. He always demonstrated in his activities a blend of discipline and compassion. We thank him and wish him all the best in the coming years.  

 

Finally, I want to thank sincerely Dr. Baldev Raj for his presence today as the Chief Guest. I specially congratulate him on his sustained initiatives towards improving the quality in science education in Universities and Colleges. We appreciate him for motivating and retaining the bright young talents in active scientific research. Sir, the management, members of the Staff and Students are very happy to have you with us this morning. May I invite you to address our students and inspire them to envision a bright future, not only for them but also for our nation so as to reach greater heights of glory and also request you to distribute prizes to the meritorious students.       

                                   
Thank you very much.

 

Fr. A. Albert Muthumalai, S.J.,

Principal,

Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034.