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Search For a New Principal in Full Swing (February 2003)

The Principal nomination committee entrusted with the task of finding a replacement for retiring principal Dr. Rajan Varughese has started its task. 

The committee consists of:

bulletRt. Rev. Dr. Issac Mar Philexinos Episcopa -Chairman of the Committee
bulletRev. T.O. Joseph, General Secretary of the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association - the secretary of the Committee
bulletProf. Jacob Kurian, former Principal of Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla
bulletProf. Santhamma, former Principal of Titus IInd Training College, Tiruvalla
bulletProf. Koshy Abraham, Retd. Prof. of Botany, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla

The Committee had its first sitting on March 10, 2003 and heard the suggestion of teachers, non teaching staff, PTA and the college Governing Council members and the present and past principals. The Committee will now interview the applicants for the position and prepare a panel of the selected candidates and submit it to the Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church, who will finally select the next principal.

Dr. Rajan Varughese Presents Research Paper

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal, presented a research paper on the statistical methodolgy at the Research Seminar held at Periyar Tiger Reserve on 19 March, 2003. His paper dealt with special sample survey methods to assess the abundance of tigers in the Reserve. 

Our Principal

Dr. Rajan Varughese, our Principal, was the Chief Guest at the Good Shepperd
Modern English School (ICSE) at Nilambur delivering the key note address in their Thanks Giving Day Celebrations on January 13, 2003.

Our Principal also conducted an orientation programme for the teaching staff of the Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla on Saturday, 4 January, 2003. Topic was preparation for the 'success spree in the work place and life'.

Peer Team of of NAAC Visits College

The assessment and accreditation process - by NAAC - the second stage - peer team visit is over. From the report shared by the peer team we understand that the team is happy about the quality efforts we have undertaken. (Lots of changes were effected in terms of infrastructure) The grade of the assessment is expected in January, 2003. 

The team consisted of the following:

Members of the peer team of of NAAC:

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Prof. V. R. Muthukkaruppan, former Vice Chancellor, Bharathidasan University (Chairman)

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Prof. Indhrani Sridharan, Principal, The Ethiraj
College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai (Member)

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Dr. D. M. Basavaraja, Professor of Commerce, ATN College of Commerce, Shimoga, Karnataka (Member)

Coordinator of the peer team:

bulletDr. Antony Stella, Adviser, NAAC

Founder's Day Celebrations

Rev. Johnson Varghese, Traveling Secretary of the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association delivered the Founders' Day address on Friday, 22 November, 2002.

Another New Beginning - New Building for SDE

The foundation stone for the new building to house the Off-Campus Academic Centre of the SDE, MG University was laid by the Manager, Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa on August 19, 2002.

Orientation Session for New Students and Parents

The students and parents of the newly admitted Class I BA/ BSc/ BCom students attended an Orientation session on 8 August, 2002. Rev. Mathews A. Mathew, Vicar of the Mission field at Vatattupara led the program.

The College Chaplain Rev. M. P. Yohannan, Vicar of the St. Paul's Mar Thoma Church  blessed the newly constructed stage of the College Assembly hall shortly before the Orientation class.

College Official Elected to Mar Thoma Sabha Council

Our own Mohan Baby ( the Accountant of the College Administrative Office) was elected to the Mar Thoma Sabha Council. Mohan is also a member of the College Governing Council and the Management Committee of the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association (MTEA). Congratulations Mohan!! We are proud of you.

College Student Bags First Rank in MG University

Miss. Shejeena, K. A., secured first Rank in BA History (Vocational) - Archaeology and Museology in the MG University Examination of April-May, 2002. Congratulations Shejeena!

The college students who appeared for the BSc Mathematics, Zoology and Commerce in the MG University have had commendable academic results.

Entrance Examinations

The first Entrance Examination for MBA, MCA courses in OCAC was held on July 28, 2002. A second batch will take the exam on September 8, 2003.

Principal Gives Orientation Session at Guruvayoor

Dr. Rajan Varughese, our principal, gave an orientation session for teachers of the SreeKrishna College,
Guruvayoor on 9 August, 2002 to help them prepare for the assessment and accreditation by NAAC.

IIeLT Obtains Provisional Accreditation

It is a great day for Mar Thoma College for Women.

The DOEACC Society of the Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology issued the provisional accreditation for our IIeLT (Institute of Information and e-Learning Technology) for conduct of courses that will help the students to appear for the 'O' level examination of the DOEACC Society. Provisional Accreditation No. PROV 01172 dt.6 July, 2002.

The IIeLT is now getting ready for the 'A' level accreditation by the
same Society.

We congratulate all the faculty, staff, and students for this recognition. A special thanks goes to Dr. Rajan Varughese, our Principal, who has expertly guided us through this process. This recognition is proof positive that hard work pays off in the long term. Good job!

East Wing and Library Dedicated

Our Manager Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa led a dedication service of the newly completed Eastern Wing second floor. The new Library Hall was also blessed during the program that was held on Friday, 19 July, 2002.

The VIPs attending the event included  the Committee members of the Sevika Sangom Ernakulam Centre, the members of the College Governing Council, students, teaching and non teaching staff, and the college chaplain Rev. M. P. Yohannan.

College Submits Report to NAAC

The college submitted to the NAAC the self-study report for assessment and accreditation on 8 July, 2002.

Visitors From USA Speak at College

Dr. Shila Mathew, MD and Ms. Seena Mathew, BA (Neuroscience) visited the college on June 25 at the invitation of Dr. Rajan Varughese, our principal. Dr. Mathew is the cofounder and Medical Director of Holisticonline.com, the award winning health website that now reaches over 170 countries and receives over 1 million hits a week. She is a board certified psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, one of the largest HMO's in the USA. Seena Mathew had just graduated from Kenyon College, one of the only three students to graduate from this prestigious college this year in Neuroscience. (Kenyon College is often described as "the Harvard of the Midwest.") Seena will be continuing her postgraduate education towards a doctorate in neuroscience.

While at the college, Seena held an interactive session with the students of the college about the educational system in the USA. Dr. Mathew gave a talk about the health related issues facing young people with special emphasis on eating disorders, a subject that is of great interest to the college community. They also toured the college, visited the library and met with several faculty and staff members and expressed their appreciation for the dedication and zeal shown by the college community to bring higher education to those in need in this part of Kerala.

The Mar Thoma Sevika Sangom  Donates Rs. 75,000 for Library Development

The Mar Thoma Sevika Sangom (Ernakulam Centre) donated Rs.75,000, the amount they have collected for the Library development of the college, at a function in the college on 19 June, 2002. Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Thimothios Episcopa, the Bishop of the Malabar
Kunnamkulam Diocese, received the gift on behalf of the College. Rev.Joseph Ayrookuzhi, President of the Centre Sevika Sangom handed over the gift. Sevika Sangom Secretary Mrs. Anu Mathew and all the Executive Committee members of the Centre were also present at the function. (See photo above.)

This fund raising was initiated by Rev. Johnson Varghese while he was the President of the Centre during 2000-2001. Mrs.Remani Johnson was the Secretary during the period of fund raising.

The college thanks the Mar Thoma Sevika Sangom for their valuable support.

College Getting Assistance from MTEA for Construction Projects

The Mar Thoma Evangelic Association (MTEA) has resolved to assist in the construction of a building to house the Off-Campus Academic Centre by advancing the necessary funds.

More Courses Offered Through OCAC

The Off-Campus Academic Centre (OCAC) is to start five more new courses from 2002-03 academic year:

MLiSc 
MA Psychology (Clinical and Counselling)
B.Sc., Computer Science
BBA and 
B. Sc. (Medical Psychology)

This makes 10 courses : 5 Under Graduate and 5 Post Graduate Courses in the OCAC, School of Distance Education of the MG University.
BCA, BSc (Comp. Sc.), BLiSc, BBA, and B. Sc. (Medical Psychology) MCA, MSc(IT), MBA, MLiSc, and MA Psychology (Clinical and Counselling)

PTA Funds A Study to Assess The Readiness for NAAC.

The management of the college has decided to go in for a self study to make the college ready for the assessment and accreditation by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). The self study work is in progress. This ongoing study has helped us to understand our strengths and weaknesses. The Report will finally be submitted to the NAAC by June - July, 2002. The fee for accreditation Rs.50,000 came as a gift from the PTA. Some more assistance to the tune of Rs.50,000 more also was gifted by the PTA for the preparations, maintenance, etc. of the college in connection with the NAAC accreditation. 

News Headlines

Principal to Provide Orientation Training

Dr. Rajan Varughese, our principal, was invited to give an orientation for the staff of Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy and MES Asmabi College,
Kodungalloor to train them for the preparation for Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC. The training sessions were held on 19 June and 2nd July.

College Staff Attending Workshop In Preparation for Accreditation

Mrs. Mariamma Mathew, Coordinator of the Steering Committee for NAAC and Mrs. Geetha Mary Mathews, Secretary for NAAC documentation will attend a one day work shop on assessment and accreditation by NAAC at MA College, Kothamangalam on 13 June, 2002.

Geetha Mary Mathews Named Chief Superintendent of Examinations

Mrs. Geetha Mary Mathews, HOD of Malayalam, is appointed the Chief Superintendent of M. G. University Examinations in the College for April - June 2002.

College Faculty Attends Workshop at CUSAT

Mrs.Lissy Cherian, Coordinator IIeLT and HOD Mathematics, along with Ms.Jismy Joseph, faculty member in the Off-Campus Academic Centre attended a two day work shop at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on 'e-Learning Technology and Applications (17-18 May, 2002)

Lisy Cherian Place in "A" Grade after NCC Training

2/Lt. Lisy Cherian was Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Senior Wing NCC from October 2001. She was adjudged fifth position in the All India Pre Commission Training at NCC Officers Training College, Gwallior and was placed in the 'A' Grade. 
Congratulations. A full fledged NCC sub unit is now allotted to the College by the 7 Kerala Girls Battallion NCC, Trichur.

Thimothios Thirumeni Conducts a Retreat for Staff

Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Thimothios, Diocesian Episcopa of Malabar Kunnamkulam led a one day retreat for staff of the college on 19 June, 2002.

College Officers Attend Workshop

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal and Mrs. Lally Mathew, Bursar and HOD Economics attended a two day workshop organised by the Kerala Higher Education Trust jointly with the AIACHE on 'Strategies for Fund Raising' (23 and 24 May, 2002).

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal, has attended a national workshop from 28 to 30 April, 2002 on "Information Technology for Educational Administrators in Higher Education at Christ College, Bangalore, organised jointly by the AIACHE and UBCHEA.

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal, was invited to hold a session of 3 hours on 'motivation and winning spree' for 30 top ranking Conservators and Chief Conservators of the Kerala State Forest Department on 7 May, 2002. Judging from the feedback from attendees, the program was a success. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Mr. Surendran Achari expressed his happiness and satisfaction after
attending the sessions.

Dr. Rajan Varughese was named a resource person for the 'training of new Principals' - a national program organised by the AIACHE at Kristu Jyothi College, Bangalore from 9 to 19 May, 2002 on administration of colleges - a program headed by Dr. M. V. Pylee, former VC, Cochin University.

Dr.Thomas Abraham, former faculty member of Columbia University in the City of New York, Assistant Professor, Attending Physician at Harlem Hospital, Columbia University - for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation visited the college. Dr. Abraham is an old Student of Asram High School. He is a member of the Mar Thoma Sabha Council. He visited the Jubilee Home where he was a boarder. The building is now the hostel for girls. Dr. Abraham has shown interest in the IT related projects in the college.

College Receives Gift of Books

When Dr. Jacob Mathew visited the college last year at the invitation of Dr. Rajan Varughese, he was very impressed with the quality of the programs of the college. However, he was also concerned about the lack of books on general information that the students can use. He promised that he will acquire and send some books after his return to the USA. In September 2001, the college received about 100 books from Dr. Mathew. This included several books on arts, crafts, flower decoration etc. for use in the college Creative art of Home Management Course. The teachers of the college have found the titles very useful. The college expresses our heartfelt thanks for the gift from Dr. Mathew.

Intel Names IIeLT as one of the Best

Intel Asia Electronics Inc. has identified the IIeLT computer Laboratory as one of the best labs in Ernakulam District and has signed a MOU with the college to conduct training programmes in the college for School and College Teachers of the Intel's 'Teach to the Future'.

Webmaster's Note:

This certainly is a high honor for the college. We salute the leadership of Dr. Rajan Varughese and the faculty, management and students of the college for raising the standard of IIeLT to the ranks of the best in such a short time. Congratulations!

Construction of Canteen Building Underway

The construction work of the Canteen Building was inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius, Manager of the College, on Friday 15 March, 2002, (9.30 am). In a simple function, thirumeni asked for blessings and led the college community in prayer.

Lecture on Women Empowerment

The second lecture in the series on the issues related to women empowerment was given by Mrs. Rachel Mathew on Friday, February, 15, 2002.

Mrs. Rachel Mathew is the former General Secretary of the Mar Thoma Sevika Sangam and the former lady member who represented the Mar Thoma Syrian Church in the World Council of Churches (WCC). She talked about socio-cultural dimension of women empowerment. The first lecture on the series featured Rev. K. S. Mathew, Vicar, Salem Mar Thoma Church, who presented the biblical context.

Very Rev. A A Pylee Memorial Endowment Lecture

This year's Very Rev. A A Pylee Memorial Endowment Lecture was held on 7 February, 2002. The lecture was given by Dr. D. Babu Paul IAS. Sri. P. K. Vasudevan Nair, former Chief Minister of Kerala, presided over the function.

New Faculty Additions Announced

Ms. Jeepamol J. Palathinkal
Ms. Manju Paul

Faculty selections in the Academic Off Campus Centre is in progress.

Academic Off-Campus Centre of the School of Distance Education of the M. G. University Inaugurated

Dr. Jose James, Registrar, M. G. University inaugurated the Academic Off-Campus Centre of the School of Distance Education of the University in the Mar Thoma College. BCA, MCA, M.Sc.,(IT), BLISc., (Library and Information Science are the courses started. Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa presided over the meeting.

College Is Selected As Off Campus Centre of M. G. University

Mahatma Gandhi University has approved the college as its Off Campus Centre for the conduct of the following courses from the current Avademic year 2001-02:

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
BSc.,(Computer Science)
M.Sc., (Information Technology)
MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
MBA (Master of Business Applications)

The admission process has started. 

Christmas Carol Service Held

Rt. Rev. Dr. Issac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, Kottayam Kochi Diocese and member of the College Council gave the Xmas message at a colourful Xmas Carol service in the college on Friday, 14 December, 2001.

News In Brief

The Valedictory function of the college union and the college day was celebrated on 27 February. Dr. N. Ravindranath, Pro Vice Chancellor, M. G. University was the Chief Guest. Prof. C. C. Jacob, Member, Syndicate of the M. G. University addressed the meeting and give away the prizes. Dr. K. S. Pathumma Beevi, Member, Syndicate of M. G. University, also Selection Grade Lecturer in Sanskrit at Sanskrit College, Tripunithura was also present.

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal, attended a National Workshop on "Teaching -The Distance Approach," a program organised by the School of Distance Education, MG University with the support of the Distance Education Council of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) New Delhi, from 11 to 13 February, 2002. He also gave the Presidential address at the 49th Founders' Day and Mar Athanasius Memorial Day function at MA College Kothamangalam on 25 January, 2002. Dr. M. V. Pylee, former VC, Cochin University delivered the memorial address.

The alumni day of Mar Thoma College for Women was celebrated on 26 January, 2002 along with the Republic Day Celebrations.

On January 25th and 26th, an exhibition of the artistic work of the students of the 'Creative art of Home Management Course' was held in the college. See also the article: An Undiscovered Gem of Our College.

The library shift is planned for the month of February. An in-house developed software with limited facilities is getting final shapes.

The data entry of books in the library is over. We wish to have the semi automated library to start functioning in the new premises.

The Intel 'Teach to the Future' program for 14 teachers of the Perumbavoor area was inaugurated by Adv. P. N. Arun Kumar, Vice Chairman of the Perumbavoor Municipal Council. The Presidential address was given by the Municipal Councilor Mr. Babu John on 9 January, 2002.

Rev. K. S. Mathew, Vicar, Salem Mar Thoma Church, Ernakulam inaugurated the series of lectures on Women Empowerment on 16 January, 2002 with an inspiring talk on women empowerment in the Kerala context.

Artists Mr. Istevan and Mrs. Gabriela from Budapest, Hungary, Europe conducted a musical concert in the college on 17 January, 2002.

A Cultural show consisting of Eastern Classical Dance forms, Bharatha Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathakali, and Koodi Attam is being organized as a Fund raising programme to support the completion of construction of the College Building. The date of this event is unknown at this time.

Dr. Rajan Varughese, our Principal, addressed a group of 67 Principals of Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka (In case you are wondering, Kuvempu is the name of a Kannada Poet.) on 20th January, 2002 on "Quality and Standards in Higher Education"

Dr. Rajan Varughese, our Principal, inaugurated the alumni association meeting of St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry on 29 December, 2001 in connection with the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the college.

The activities of the College Union was inaugurated by the hon'ble Municipal Chairman Adv. N. C. Mohan.

The Arts Club was inaugurated by Cine star Kumari Athira on 23 Oct. '01.

College Hosts the Ernakulam District Convention of the Joint Ecological Convention

The college hosted the Ernakulam District Convention of the Joint Ecological Convention sponsored by the Kerala Council of Churches (KCC) and Nilakkal Ecumenical Committee on 29 September, 2001. The convention was inaugurated by H. G. Dr.T homas Mar Athanasius, former President of the KCC. Rev. Joseph Mathew presented a paper on Ecology and Religion. Prof. K. P. Joy addressed the Ecological Problems of the 21st Century. Felicitators were Fr. Jacob Markose and Dr. Rajan Varughese. Conveners were Dr. John M. George of Mar Thoma College for Women and Prof. M. E. Kuriakose.

Results of College Union Election Held on 20 September, 2001.

Chairperson: Miss.Regeena Varghese II B.Com
Vice Chairperson: Miss.Ginju Soumya I BSc., Zoology
General Secretary: Mobimol, M.K., I BSC., Physics
University Union Councillor: Rasheeda V.M., III BA History
Magazine Editor: Aneesha K.A., II BSC Zoology
Arts Club Secretary: Sani, N.A., II BA English

NSS Service Camp Builds Roads, Conducts Surveys

The NSS unit of the college had a camp in one of the settlement area near the Malayattoor Reserve Forests: Mulamkuzhi, near Illithode is in the Malayattoor Forest Area very close to (10kms) the Malayattoor Church. About hundred girls of the National Service Schemme units of the college under the leadership of the programme Officers Dr. Salim Varghese and Mrs. Saly Thomas participated in the camp. Ms. Sanjana Susan Jacob II BSC Zoology and Ms. Ranjini George III BCom were the Volunteer Secretaries. The project was to build rural village road, to conduct a socio economic survey of the settlers in the area and to hike on the Illithodu - Bhoothathankettu trail through the forest and teak plantation of the Kerala State Forest Department. The District Panchayath, Block Panchayat and Village Panchayat - civil local government all  offered full support along with the local settlers of the area.

Article Authored by College Principal Accepted for Publication

One of the papers written by Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal of the College, on quality higher education got published in the 'University News,' a weekly publication of the Association of Indian Universities. You can find it in Vol. 39 No.35 August 27 - September 2 issue, on pages 4-6. The title of the paper is, "Quality in Higher Education through Academic Autonomy" title. (Text of the paper is available on request in the digital form.)

Dr. Rajan Varughese Delivers a Series of Lectures in Thirupati

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal of the College, delivered a series of lectures at the Academic Staff College of the S.V.University, Thirupathi, Andhra Pradesh on 18 and 19 September, 2001. The talk was aimed to motivate the teachers for the institution development, the accreditation and assessment of higher educational institutions and on winning postures in the work place situations.

College Students' Union Donates Over 1 Lakh

The College Students' union collected and contributed over Rs. 1,00,000 (one lakh) as contribution to the Canteen Building Construction Fund. WOW! Thank you!

College Modernization Update

The work on the eastern wing to house Botany Lab and the Library and class rooms is now complete and furnishing of the same is in progress to shift the library to the new premises.

College Being Considered for Distance EducCollege Being Considered for Distance Education by M.G. University

Prof. Dr. P. P. Ravindran, Prof. of English, School of Letters, M. G. University and Member, Syndicate and Dr.Sudhakaran, Prof. of Bio Chemistry, Dept. of Bio Chemistry, University of Kerala visited the college on 12 October, 2001. This is for the inspection of facilities for the starting of an Off Campus Centre of the School of Distance Education, M.G.University in the College. The Centre has proposed to offer two undergraduate courses and one postgraduate course. The courses are:

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
BSc., (Computer Science)
M.Sc., (Information Technology)

Library Renovation News

Work on modernizing and moving of the library to its new quarters is in full swing. The building construction is now completed. The move of the library from the old premises is in progress. We hope to complete the physical move by September,  2001.

The Ernakulam Centre of the Sevika Sangham (Women) of the Mar Thoma Church started raising a generous fund for the library development of the college amounting to over Rs.1 lakhs.

We need your generous help in the form of cash or books for transforming our library to modern age. The library development project is estimated to cost about Rs.10 lakhs for books, equipment and for library management software with automated set up in the library and internet connections for making it a virtual library.

College Celebrates Onam

Onam season was celebrated in advance on 24-August-2001 at the College.

College Manager Inaugurates New Course

Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa, manager of the college, inaugurated the new B.Sc. Physics Couse with Applied Electronics as Vocational component on 24 August, 2001. Thirumeni also blessed the starting of the Western wing of the second floor of the main building of the college with a prayer.

Orientation Program Held

The first year students and their parents were given orientation sessions by Rev.Joseph Ayrookuzhi, Vicar St.Thomas Mar Thoma
Church, Alwaye on 23 July, 2001.

Koorilos Thirumeni Releases The College Magazine

Rt.Rev.Euyakim Mar Koorilos Thirumeni released the college magazine (Annual 2000 - 2001) on August 16, 2001. Thirumeni is the diocesian episcopa for the Mar Thoma Churches in North America from October, 2001. Thirumeni also addressed the staff and students during his visit to the College.

Faculty News

Mrs.Jessy James leaves and Ms.Bindu Joseph joins English department.
Ms.Seena Chacko joins as Guest Lecturer in History
Ms.Sheeba Steephen joins as Guest Lecturer in Commerce

Mrs.Lisy Cherian, Head of the Department of Mathematics is undergoing the Pre Commission Training Cours at NCC Officer Training College at Gwallior. The course is for three months. She is expected to be back in the college by the last week of September, 01.

Miss.Sheeja T K (first ranker for MSc from UCCollege and an alumni of Mar Thoma College for Women) and Miss.Manju G. (an alumni of Mar Thoma College for Women) have joined as FIP substitute Lecturer and Guest Lecturer respectively in the Department of Mathematics.

Mrs.Annie Kurian of the Department of Maths and Mrs.Gigi George of the Department of Maths have proceeded on study leave as UGC Teacher Fellows to do M.Phil and Ph.D respectively.

Mr. A. Ashraf is the new guest lecturer in History. Mr. S. Sudin is joining as substitute FIP lecturer in Mathematics.

Changes in membership of the College Governing Council

Mrs.Soosan Varghese joins in the place of Mrs.Saramma Thomas and Rev.M.P.Yohannan in the place of Rev.Mathew Zacharia.

UGC Provides Grant to the College

The college received a grant of Rs.1.25 lakh from the UGC for the purchase of computers for the college and the library.

Dr. Rajan Varughese is Now A Member of the Academic Council of MG University

Dr. Rajan Varughese, Principal of the College, is elected to the Academic Council of the Mahatma Gandhi University. Congratulations!

College West Wing Construction Update

The Governing Council resolved to complete the construction of the western wing of the college building. This wing, when built, will house the new library with complete internet connection.

Rev. M. P.Yohannan is the new Chaplain of the College

The member of the Governing Council and Chaplain of the College Rev. Mathew Zachariah got transferred to Anchery, at Kottayam. Rev. M. P. Yohannan is the new Chaplain of the college.

Dr. Jacob Mathew, Webmaster, Visits the College

Dr. Jacob Mathew, Web Master to the college has visited the college on April 9 and 10, 2001. Dr. Mathew is the President/Founder of ICBS, Inc. (USA) and the webmaster/co-founder of www.holisticonline.com, a website for health that is the recipient of several awards and is now ranked as one of the top 5 websites for health on the internet with more than 1.5 million visitors. Dr. Mathew is a world renowned expert on eCommerce and holistic medicine. He has met with several members of the faculty and talked about the importance of inspiring students to pursue their dreams and to strengthen the concept of team work rather than competition as is practiced now in our educational institutions. The future belongs to the team-player, according to Dr. Mathew and not to the solo player.

While at the college, Dr. Mathew visited the library, IIeLT as well as the computer center. He was very impressed with the quality of the work going on at the college and the dedication exhibited by the faculty. He has promised to acquire and send some books for the college library.

Faculty News

Mrs.V. T. Lisie, HOD, Hindi has gone on deputation to do M.Phil degree at Sree Sankara Sanskrit University, Kalady.

Mrs.Aleyamma Saji Varghese, HOD, Zoology has gone on deputation to complete Ph.D., degree at Cochin University of Science and
Technology (CUSAT).

Mrs.Jessy Elezabeth Philip , Dept. of Chemistry, has gone on deputation to do M.Phil degree at Cochin University of Science and
Technology (CUSAT).

College Receives Approval for New Course

The Government and M.G.University gave sanction/affiliation for the starting of B.Sc., Physics (Vocational) - Applied Electronics
from this academic year - 2001-02.

February 27, 2001 - Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostum Inaugurated the College Website

Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostum With the click of a mouse, Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostum, Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church, brought the college to the information age.Thirumeni inaugurated the website for the college and our entry  into the Internet era. Thirumeni was well pleased with this giant step undertaken by the college and noted the fulfillment of the dreams of a number of leaders of the college, especially Principal Dr. Rajan Varughese. The website allows improved communication with the students, faculty, staff, and alumni and well-wishers of the college. It allows anyone with access to the Internet to send message to the college by the click of a mouse.

UGC Selections for Teacher Fellowship Scheme/ Faculty Improvement Program Announced

The following teachers from our college were included in the list of teachers selected by the UGC for M.Phil/Ph.D., program under Teacher Fellowship Scheme/Faculty Improvement Program. Congratulations to all.

1. Mrs. V. T. Lizzy -  Hindi
2. Mrs. Aleyamma Saji Varghese - Zoology
3. Mrs. Mariam Kuruvilla Joseph - English
4. Mrs. Geetha Mary Mathews - Malayalam
5. Mrs. M. Leelamma - Commerce
6. Mrs. Jessey Elizabeth Philip - Chemistry
7. Mrs. Reena Varghese - Physics
8. Mrs. Annie Kurian K - Mathematics
9. Mrs. Gigi George - Mathematics
10 Mrs. Saley Thomas - Malayalam

2001 A. A. Pylee Memorial Endowment Lecture Featured Vice Chancellor of MG University

Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostum, Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church inaugurated the A. A. Pylee Memorial Endowment Lecture on 'Stakeholders in Higher Education' on February 27, 2001 in the College. Dr.Cyriac Thomas hon'ble Vice Chancellor of the Mahatma Gandhi University gave the memorial lecture. Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Episcopa, the Manager of the college, presided at the function. Mr.A.A.Ithapiri, brother of late Very Rev.A. A. Pylee also spoke.

History Department Organizes Coin and Stamp Show

The college History department organized an exhibition of coins, Stamps and Old Stamp Papers on the occasion of the A. A. Pylee Memorial Lecture.

Most Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostum Inaugurates The College Bi-decennial Fund

The Fund collection for the Bi-decennial projects and Bi-decennial Celebrations was inaugurated by the Mar Thoma Metropolitan by giving the receipt of contribution to Mrs.Varghese Mathew (Laly), a philanthropist.

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