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June - October, 2016Vol. 11 Maris Stella College (Autonomous) Vijayawada - 520 008

Re-Accredited by NAAC at 'A' grade - A college with Potential for Excellence

News Letter TeamSr. Sleeva Thumma – Correspondent

Dr. Sr. Kulrekha Mudartha – Principal

Dr. K. Sandhya – Head, Dept., of English

Dr. Sr. Lovely Jacob – Head, Dept., of Social Work

Dr. G. Beulah – Head, Dept., of History & TTM

Miss. Y. Oliva – Dept., of Journalism

Mrs. P. Padma Sree – Dept.,of Computer Science

Inauguration of Association and Department Activities As per the tradition of the institution, the inauguration of associations and department activities were declared open on 22nd June,2016.While Sri Gowtham Sawang, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada was the Chief Guest, Sri Satyanandan, Sri Naidu and Ms. Sravani, ACPs were guests of honour. Sri Sawang impressed upon the students about the importance of co-curricular, extra - curricular activities and motivated them to take an active part in them.

Inaugural Prayer Service The institution offered prayers to the Almighty seeking His Grace and Blessings for the successful running of the new academic year. Rev.Fr.Dharma conducted the Holy Mass and blessed the management, staff and students on 8th July,2016.

Provincial’s Visit Rev. Sr. CT Teresa, Provincial, Mumbai Province, visited the college on 24th August, 2016, along with her team of councilors- Sr. Regina Chinnappa, Sr. Jacintha, Sr. Antonette, and Sr. Babitha. They had deliberations with both teaching and the non teaching staff on “Assurance and Sustenance of Quality in Higher Education” in the context of various parameters of the institution.

Greetings! Welcome to the academic year 2016-17. Maris Stella College started the year with Staff Training programmes with a proactive objective of equipping the Faculty with the relevant skills of teaching . A two day Workshop was conducted on “ Towards Globalization and Accuracy in Written English from the Indian Perspective” with Dr.R. Venkateswara Rao, an English Language Trainer from Osmania University, Hyderabad,as the Facilitator, on 3rd& 4th June,2016. On the 4th of June, 2016, the afternoon session was exclusively allocated for an orientation session for the newly recruited and lectures with less than few years of experience. Senior faculty from Dept of English, Dr. Girija Nambiar and Dr.K.Sandhya, addressed them on “Ethics at the work place ” and “How to teach Effectively and Confidently” respectively.

Assignment of additional duties/ responsibilities The following faculty members have taken up their responsibilities for a period of two years from June,2016.

Mrs. M. Triveni – Vice- Principal, IntermediateDr.G.Little Flower – IQAC CoordinatorMs. G. Usha Kumari - Dean of SciencesDr.V.N. Manga Devi – Dean of HumanitiesDr.G.Beulah P. Sunanda – Dean of Students’ AffairsSr. Asha – Addl. Controller of ExaminationWish you all the best !

We thank the faculty who have extended their support and service in the above roles as stated below:

Dr.J. Asha Kumar – Vice- Principal,Intermediate 2012 – 2016Dr.K.Sandhya – IQAC Coordinator 2009 – 2016Dr.V.Staya Sudha – Dean of Humanities 2013- 2016 Mrs. M. Triveni - Dean of Sciences 2013- 2016 Dr.G.Little Flower - Dean of Students’ Affairs 2013- 2016Ms. B.Phani - Addl. Controller of Examination 2014-2016

Reopening Regular classes for Senior Intermediate, second and third year UG began on 6th June,16. The first year UG students had their orientation on 15th June,16, while those of Junior Intermediate on 16th June,16.Dr.Sr.Rekha, Principal, and Dr. K.Sandhya,Dept. of English conducted an orientation programme to both the groups about how to face college life, at intermediate and tertiary levels of education.

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Visit of the Provincial and her Councillors from Mumbai Province

Department ActivitiesDept of English Organized two workshops on “Reading Strategies and Writing Strategies “ on 26th and 30th July, 2016 respectively with Dr. Afsha Jamal, Dept., of English, Prince Sattam Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia, as the Resource Person. The English Literary club SPARK conducted many literary activities and games for students on 12th Sept., 2016 with the theme. “Ingenious Minds at Work” Dept. of Telugu Organized Telugu Bhasha Dinostavam in the college on 29th August,2016 with Dr.Tikkana Somayaji,an eminent scholar, as the speaker on the occasion.

Dept. of Hindi: The Department organized an invited lecture by Dr A. Nirmala Prasad on the topic, ‘Bhasha Vignan’, on 8th October, 2016 in the A.V. Room for all degree students.Dept.of Mathematics: An invited talk on "Symmetry through Geometry” was organized in collaboration with the committee for ‘Women in Mathematics’ on 2nd July, 2016 for students and faculty from various colleges around Vijaywada.The Resource Person was Prof. Nalini Joshi, University of Sydney, awardee of Office of the Order of Australia 2016, on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Honors for the year.

Dept.of Statistics: On the occasion of National Statistics Day, on the 29th June, 2016,the department conducted several competitions like Elocution, Quiz and Essay Writing for the students from the colleges in Vijayawada

On the same day was organized an invited talk by Dr.V.Srinivasa Rao on ‘The Role of Statistics in Agriculture " Head, Dept. of Statistics, Agricultural University Bapatla.

Dept. of Computer Science: The Dept. organized invited talks on 17th& 19th Sept, 2016 on “ Photoshop & its Applications ” with Sri S.Sesha Talpa Sai, Lecturer in Computer Science, KBN College, Vijayawada as the Resource Person.

Dept. of Physics: An “Inter-Collegiate Physics Meet-2016” was organized by the Department on 23rd July, 16. Prof. B. S. Murthy, Head of Department of Metallurgical Engineering, IITM, Chennai, gave a talk on "The excitement of probing advanced materials at atomic levels”. Competitions were conducted in Debating, JAM, Dumb Charades and Essay Writing and around one hundred and eighty students from Eluru, Tenali, Vijayawada excluding the students of the host institution participated in the events.

The Department also organized an “Inter –Collegiate Physics Inspire Club Meet,2016 " on 27th July, 2016 in commemoration of the first death anniversary of former President of India, Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kamal. Around forty students from the neighboring colleges in Vijayawada took active part in Discussion, Elocution and Essay Writing Contests.

Dept. of Chemistry: Conducted an invited lecture on “Theoretical Practical Demonstration on Chromatographs Techniques” by

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Dr.G.Jyothi and Dr.Nagalakshmi, Dept . of Chemistry, St. Theresa’s College, Eluru on 5th August,2016.

Department of Botany: A one day Workshop was organized on “Mushroom Cultivation” by Sri K. Amar, Kondapaneni Agency, Vijayawada on 27th July,2016.

The Department also organized an invited lecture on “Immunity and Immuno Globulines” by Dr. J. Nirmala Kumari, Dept of Botany, SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College, Vijayawada on 30th July, 2016.

Another Invited lecture was held on “Herb-Drug Interaction” by Dr. V.Karuna Sree, Dept of Pharmacognocy, KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vijayawada on 1st August,2016.

Department of Zoology: An invited lecture on “Diversified Agriculture-Acquaculture” was organized with Sri Bandaru Srinivasa Rao, acqua farmer, Chinaravuru Mandal, Guntur District, as the Resource person on 22nd July, 2016.

Dept.of Bio-Technology The Department organized an invited talk on “DNA-Replication” by Dr. P. Sudhakar, Head, Dept.of Bio-Technology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, on 6th October,2016.

Dept. of History, Tourism& Travel Management The Department conducted an invited lecture by Mr. Ashok Beera, Travel Writer and Photographer, Spain, for all the Tourism and final year B. A. degree students, on the 15th June,2016.

The Department also organized an inter-collegiate event ‘ World Tourism Day Celebrations 2016’ on the 26th of September, in the college auditorium, with the theme ‘Tourism for all- Promoting Universal Accessibility’. The Chief Guest of the occasion, Dr N. Srikant. I.A.S., Secretary, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh ( Tourism & Culture) addressed the audience and highlighted the scope of employability in the Tourism industry and the need to develop trained personnel to cater to the ever increasing need of the industry. Mr Durga Prasad, Director, Westin College of Hotel Management, Bharathi Nagar also spoke.

Participants from different colleges in and around Vijayawada enthusiastically participated in Drawing & Painting, Elocution and Collage making competitions

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on the theme and won prizes. Mrs Suseela, DRM, Canara Bank, and Mrs P. Sailaja, Manager, Canara Bank, Bharathi nagar, Vja., participated in the afternoon session and gave away prizes to the winners of the competitions held on the occasion.

Special competitions in Painting & Drawing, Essay writing, Elocution and Collage- making were conducted by the Dept. in response to the call given by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Dept. of Tourism, for World Tourism day celebrations, 2016, on the 14th of October, 2016. Tourism students of our college.

A one day study tour was organized by the department for the first year Tourism students to Amaravathi and Undavalli Caves, on 15th of October, 2016.

Dept. of Economics Organized the 52nd A.D. Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition on 15th September, 2016 on behalf of Pai Foundation of Forum for Free Enterprise, Mumbai.Dept. of Social Work The Dept. organized a workshop on “Goal Setting” on 26th July, 2016 with Mr. P. Purushothama Rao, Asst. Vice-President and Circle Head of Max Life, Insurance, Vijayawada, as the Resource Person.Dept.of Journalism Organized an invited talk on “Creative Writing” by Mr. Appaji Reddem, Deputy Resident Editor,The Hindu,on 20th July,2016.Dept. of Library Information Science The Dept. conducted an Orientation Programme for UG first year students about how to use the library and services available in it on 1st July, 2016.Dept. of Business Administration(MBA) The Dept organized a ‘One Day Entrepreneurship Orientation Workshop’ with Mr. G. Sudarshan, Executive from national Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Hyderabad, on 8th Sept.,16.Women’s Cell Members of the cell Participated in a conference on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Gurajada Apparao organized by AIDWA, Vijayawada at Hanumantharaya Grandhalayam, Vijayawada on 21st Sept., 2016.National Service Scheme(NSS) NSS Units I& II actively participated in the Special Programmes in collaboration with MARGAM, a NGO,

for Poster-Free, Vijayawada, under Transforming Vijayawada Project initiated by Vijayawada Municipal Corporation in the wake of Krishna Pushkarams.The details are as follows

20.07.16 – 60 NSS Volunteers removed posters from walls on MG Road.

21.07.16 – Painted the Walls.

22.07.16 – Decorated the walls with stencil based pictures.23.07.16 – Drew attractive designs/ Pictures on walls in different areas.24.07.16 – Completed decorating walls.29.07.16 – NCC, NSS & Eco- Club along with Bio- Club participated in the Plantation Drive ‘Vanam – Manam’ as per the instructions of Honorable Chief Minister, Sri N. Chandra Babu Naidu

National Cadet Corps (NCC)21.09.16 – 60 NCC Army, 35 Naval Wing Cadets participated in International Yoga Day at A1 Conventional Hall in the presence of AP,CM.

ATC – III Camp - Nuzvid 21.07.16 – 30.07.16 – 53 Cadets of NCC along with Lt. Ms. N. Sailaja attended ATC- III Camp held at Nuzvid.

06.08.16 to 16.08.16 IDC camp was held at Ananthapur and Cdt. Santhoshamma from Maris Stella College participated in the competition and won the first prize.

06.08.16 to 17.08.10 All India Nau Sainik Camp was held at Karwar, Karnataka and Cdt. S.Sparshika of naval wing represented Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Directorates and won the silver medal in semaphore competition.

26.08.16-04.09.16 35 Navy Cadets attended CATC –VI Camp at Nuzvid under the guidance of Sub.Lt.Ms.Matilda Meyer.

Outreach ProgrammesSTARS

Under ‘Stellites to Awaken and Reach out to Society- An extension programme” (STARS), a Certificate Course on “ Cutting and Tailoring” for 3 months (June-Sept 2016) was begun for 30 women at Durgapuram, in collaboration with Democratic Students’ Federation of India on 12th June, 2016.

Another such Programme for 3 months was inaugurated for 60 women at Kristurajapuram in collaboration with All India Democratic Women in India (AIDWA) for 3 months (June-Sept. 2016).

Social Responsibility & Citizenship Role NSS, NCC and sports students and other student volunteers enthusiastically participated in Krishna Pushkarams from 12th August to 23rd August,2016.

Congratulations to them for sincerely serving the government and the public before and during the grand event.

Red Ribbon Club Organized an awareness programme on ‘Voluntary Blood Donation’on 24th Sept.,2016.

They also were part of ‘Pink Walk’ in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Rally organized by the Police Dept. on 23rd October,2016.

Faculty Development Training Miss C. Krishnaveni, Dept. of Mathematics participated in NCM & IMSC sponsored Teachers’ Enrichment Workshop on “ Algebra and Analysis” at IMSC, Chennai from 23rd -28th May, 2016.

Mrs. M. Triveni, Vice-Principal, Intermediate section / Dept. of Physics, Dr. G. Beulah Pearl Sunanda, Head, Dept. of History, TTM, Mrs. LMR Swarupa and Mrs. Y. Supriya, Dept. Of English, attended a UGC sponsored one week National Workshop in “Quality Improvement in Higher Education” under Faculty Enrichment Programme held from 18th -24th August, 2016 at Sri C.R Reddy Autonomous College, Eluru in collaboration with Adikavi University.

Dr. Sr. Kulrekha Mudartha, Principal, Dr. G. Beulah, History / TTM, Mrs. LMR Swarupa and Mrs. Y. Supriya, English, attended another Seven day Workshop on ‘Human Values and Professional Ethics’ organized by SSN Degree College, Narsaraopet, from 17th to 24th of September, 2016.

Dr.P.Usha attended a seven day Training Programme for NSS Programme Officers of Krishna University at Montessori Mahila Kalasala from 28th September to 4th October,2016

A two day Workshop on “Professional Efficiency” was conducted for the staff on 21st & 22nd October with Dr.Fr. K. S. Casimir, SJ, Principal, Loyola Academy, Alwal, Secunderabad.

Ms.L.M.R.Swarupa Rani attended National Integration Camp at RTM University of Nagpur, from 15/10/16 to 21/10/16 as NSS Programme Officer, along with two students VJK Samhitha and B. Mounika. Of second year UG.

Staff Achievements

Department of EnglishDr. K. Sandhya

• Published a Research Paper, ‘Salient Echoes’ in Echoes Silent by K.V. Raghupathi, JOELL,ISSN 234-9753-97-103, Vol,3,Issue 1, 2016. Impact Journal) Hard Copy 2349-9753.

• ‘Language Teaching /Learning Through Active Teaching Methods for Engineering students’ in English and Learning: Problems and Remedies, Aavishkar publishers, 2016. ISBN- 978-81-7910-511-5.

• Co-authored a research paper on “Interlacing of Cultures in Turkey: A Multicultural Perspective” Pp 249-257, Indian Literature and Culture Ed K.K. Sunalini, Prestige Books International, New Delhi – 2016-ISBN – 978-93-82186-82-3 ( Co-authored).

• Co-authored ‘Major Motifs in the Novels Difficult Daughters and A Married Woman of Manju Kapur” JOELL, Vol.3, Issue 2, 2016. ISSN 2349-9753 - 3.079

• Addressed lecturers at Maris Stella College with less than 10 years of experience on ‘ How to teach confidently and competently’ on 4th June 2016.

• Gave an orientation along with the Principal to first year UG students on how to face UG life on 15th June 2016.

• Gave an orientation along with Principal to Junior Intermediate students about college life and how they have to gear up to meet the challenges at the plus two level.

• Attended a BoS meeting at JKC college Guntur on 16th July, 2016.

• Attended PG BoS meeting at Krishna University, Machilipatnam on 20th July, 2016.

• Rebroadcasts of talks over All India Radio on ‘How to talk in English correctly and fluently’ from 5th July to 12th July 2016.

• Attended as a district level Jury member on the panel to finalize winners of English Essay writing contest conducted by Tata Building Society ( TCS Concern)Bangalore, on 8th July, 2016.

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• Presented a paper on “ Micro Teaching Skills Based Second Language Learning” in the one day UGC sponsored National Seminar organized by the Department of Languages at SRR & CVR Government Degree College, Vijayawada on 25th July, 2016.

• Co- Authored a research paper on “ N Scott Monday – An Inspirational Voice of Nature in American Literary Renaissance” – New Directions in Post – Colonial Literature Prestige Books International New Delhi, ISBN- 978-93-82186-99-1,2016

• Co- authored a research paper on “Loneliness and Alienation in Nisha da Cunhha’s Selected Short Stories”, Prestige Books, International, New Delhi- ISBN -978-93-82186-99-1,2016.

• Co- authored a research paper on “Marginalization of Women in the Selected Novels of Manju Kapur and Anita Nair- A study- New Directions in Post Colonial literature, Prestige Books International, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-82186-99-1,2016

• Was a Jury member for the 52nd A.D. Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition by Department of Economics on 15th September 2016.

• Attended International Poetry Fest at JKC College, Guntur on 20th -22nd September,2016. Her poem published in Chants of Peace, Authors press Publishers, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-5207-350-4

• Invited talk on ‘Personality Development’ to NSS Programme Officers under Krishna university, on 1st October, 2016.

• Co-authored a paper on ‘Micro Teaching Skills Based Second Language Learning’ in Vol.3 September 2016 ISSN 2320-6101 Impact Factor 0.998(III S) Indexed and open Access ‘Research Scholar’, an International Refereed e-Journal of Literary Explorations.

• On the Editorial Board of JOELL, an International Peer Reviewed Journal.

• One M.Phil. scholar, under her research guidance, Ms. N. Purnima was awarded the degree on 8th October,2016.

• An invited talk to the Faculty of SRR and CVR Govt. Degree College, Vijayawada on “Preparing for the “Autonomy Team’s Visit” on 22/10/16 and 25/10/16.

Dr. V. Satya Sudha

• On the Editorial Board of “ the Quest” and Peer Reviewed Biannual Literary Journal

• Presented a paper on “ The use of ICT in English Language teaching” at SRR & CVR

• Government Degree College, in a one day UGC sponsored National seminar on Challenges in teaching language on 25th July, 2016.

• Participated in a one day Regional Awareness workshop on “ New curriculum for general English a communication and soft skills organised by KBN college in association with Krishna University on 6th August, 2016.

• On the Editorial Board of the book “ New directions in Post Colonial literature, Prestige Books International, New Delhi, ISBN- 978-93-82186-99-1, 2016.

• A research article titled “ The Bilingual Dilemma: Post colonial Indian writing in English” was published in the book New Direction in Post Colonial literature, New Delhi, ISBN – 978-93-82186-99-1,2016.

Dr. Sr. Innyasamma Gade• Broadcasted a talk on “ Language for Emotional

Expressions” over All India Radio on 23rd May 2016.

• A Research Article titled “Reading Habits of Undergraduate Students of Vijayawda, Andhra Predesh-A Study” was published in the Journal of English Language Teaching ( India)- A Peer- Reviewed Journal, March-April, 2016, ISSN-0973-5208

• Presented a paper on “ The Art of Public Speaking” at SRR & CVR Government Degree College in a one day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges in Teaching Language” on 25th July 2016.

A research Article titled “ Catastrophe and Survival in Family Life” by Akhil Sharma was published in the book “ New directions in Post Colonial Literature, New Delhi, ISBN-978-93-2186-99-1, 2016.

Mrs. B. Santhi Sree• Presented a paper on “Teaching skills to undergraduate

students” at SRR & CVR Government College, in a one day UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Challenges in Teaching Language” on 25th July, 2016.

• Participated in a one day Regional awareness Workshop on “ New Curriculum for general English

September 2016 on the occasion of ‘Hindi Divas’.• Attended s BoS Meeting at KBN College, Vijayawada

on 10th June 2016. A. Jaya Bharathi • Presented a paper on “ Teaching poetry to

undergraduate students” at SRR & CVR Government College in a one day UGC SPONSORED national Seminar on “Challenges in teaching Language” on 25th July, 2016.

Department of EconomicsMr. B. Koteswara Rao Attended UGC sponsored one day National Workshop

on ‘Integral Economic Thought- Humanism’ organised by the Department of Economics and Journalism and Sociology at SRR & CVR Government degree college, Vijayawada on 14th July, 2016.

Department of Political Science• Ms A. Jyothsna Valenteena• Arranged a certificate programme of eight weeks

duration from April 15th – June 15th, 2016 for 40 students 10 staff from the college and 6 women from outside for Entrepreneurial skill development programme in collaboration with ALEAP, Funded by ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.

• Participated in a conference on “Mahilalapai Himsanu Pratighatiddam- Samaanatwaneke Kaduludaam” organised by AIDWA, Vijayawda on the occasion of the birth Anniversary of Sri. Gurajada Appa Rao on 21st September 2016 at Hanumantha Raaya Grandhalayam, Gandhi Nagar, Vijayawada

Department of Social WorkDr. Sr. Lovely Jacob• Arranged a certificate programme of eight weeks

duration from April 15th – June 15th, 2016 for 40 students, 10 staff from the college and 6 women from outside for Entrepreneurial skill development programme in collaboration with ALEAP, Funded by ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.

• Completed a Certificate Course in Counselor Training Programme from 2nd -28th May 2016 conducted by Anugraha, Capuchin Institute for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Dindigal, Tamil Nadu.

and communication and soft skills” organised by KBN college in association with Krishna university on 6th August, 2016.

Mrs. Sajida Mubeen • Presented a paper on “Teaching skills to undergraduate

students” at SRR & CVR Government College, in a one day UGC sponsored National Seminar on challenges in teaching language on 25th July 2016.

• Participated in a one day Regional awareness Workshop on “ New Curriculum for general English and communication and soft skills” organized by KBN college in association with Krishna university on 6th August 2016.

Department of TeluguDr. P.Usha • Participated in “ Ashtavadhanam” by Dr. Ganikipati

Narasimha Rao at Andhra Nataka Kala Samithi on 28th March, 2016 .

• Coordinated Telugu Bhasha Dinolsavam on 29th August 2016 in commemoration of the birthday of Gidugu Ramamurthy.

• Participated and presented a paper on “Cosmetic Industry-SMAC Strategy” at the 3rd International conference on Science and Technology Connecting Health, Management and Society” on 21st- 23rd September 2016, at Benguluru as part of the seminar conducted at Western Elyon, Colombo- Srilanka.

Dr.V.N. Manga Devi• Presented a paper on Telugu Vyakaranam Bhodhana

in a national seminar at SRR& CVR College, Vijayawada on challenges in teaching languages on 25th July, 2016.

Department of HindiB. Rajeswari• Delivered a Guest Lecture on ‘Socho Samjho’ to the

degree students of KBN College Vijayawada on 14th

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• Coordinated Swatch Bharat Survey of 2000 families from 30th July to 3rd August 2016 to identify toilet facilities at Kankipadu Mandal, Eedupugallu and Punadipadu Area in collaboration with Catholic Health Association of Andhra Pradesh and Tata Trust of Mumbai.

• A research paper on “ the problems of the trafficked women and their repercussions on their behavior patterns: A study” presented and published in the proceedings of the International conference on “Human trafficking in Asian Countries: Dynamics and Dimensions” from 10-12 August 2016, organized by the department of political science, Government college PG & UG Autonomous) Ananthapuramu.ISBN-978-93-1071-100-1.

Dept. of History• Dr. G. Beulah, Mr. V.V. Ramana, Mrs. P.V. Sridevi

and Mrs. N. Sailaja from the department of History attended a two-day UGC sponsored Workshop on History in SRR & CVR Degree college, Vijayawada on 26th & 27th Sept.,2016 on the theme ‘Amaravathi-New Capital of AP: Vision &Mission.

Department of Physics Mrs. M. Triveni

• Attended a UGC sponsored one week National Workshop in “Quality Improvement in Higher Education” under Faculty Enrichment Programme held from 18th -24th August, 2016 at Sri C.R Reddy Autonomous College, Eluru in collaboration with Adikavi University.

• Participated and presented a paper on “ A review on Environmental Protection and Energy Generation”

in a two day DBT sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September, 2016, organized by the department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented a paper on “Processing and Properties of Nano Particles” in the DBT sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nano materials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September,2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

Dr. G. Little Flower

• Participated and presented a paper on “ Plastics, the Environment and Human Health: Current Concerns and Future Shocks” in a two day DBT –MHRD, government of India, sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September, 2016, organized by the department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented a paper on” Nanotechnology in Dentistry: Present and Future Perspectives” in the DBT sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September .2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

Mrs P. Padmalatha

• Participated and presented a paper on “ Role of IT Mitigation and Preparedness of Disasters” in a two day DBT sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September, 2016, organized by the department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented a paper on “ Toxicity and Environmental impact of Nanoparticles: Challenges and Future Needs” in the DBT sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September, 2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

Mrs. T. Grace Eunice• Participated and presented a paper on “ Role of IT

Mitigation and Preparedness of Disasters” in a two day DBT sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September 2016, organized by the Department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented a paper on “Potential Impact of Nanomaterials in Information and Communication Technologies” in the DBT sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September, 2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

Mrs. Sara Kumari• Participated and presented a paper on “ Toxicity and

Environmental impact of Nanoparticles: Challenges and Future Needs” in the DBT sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September, 2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

Department of MathematicsMs C. Krishnaveni• Published a paper “ on a Theorem about generalized

metric spaces” in an International Journal of Mathematics Archive -7(6), 2016,p: 111-113, ISSN: 2229-5046.

• Published a paper on “ Near- module homomorphism defined over different near- rings” in an International journal of mathematics and computer applications research ISSN(E) : 2249-8060, Vol:6, issue 5, October, 2016.

Department of Electronics Mrs. K.H. Anuhya• Extended consultation as Adjudicator for science

exhibition at St. Ann’s school, Prasadampadu, vijayawada on 29th August, 2016.

• Arranged an Internship programme of six weeks duration from April- May 31st, 2016 at Efftronics Pvt. Ltd, Vijayawada

• Presented a paper on “ The role of IT in a mitigation and preparedness of Disaster ” in a two day DBT –

MHRD, government of India, sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September 2016, organized by the Department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented a paper on “ Potential impact of Nanomaterials in information and communication technologies” in the DBT-MHRD, Government of India, sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September 2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

• Participated in a conference on “ Mahilalapai Himsanu Pratigatiddam- Samaanatwaneke Kaduludaam” organised by AIDWA, Vijayawada on the occasion of the birth Anniversary of Sri. Gurajada Appa Rao on 21st September, 2016 at Hanumantha Raaya Grandhalayam, Gandhi Nagar, Vijayawada.

Department of Botany Mrs. C.V.L Karuna• Participated in a UGC sponsored one day state level

seminar on “Emerging Trends in Life Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany and Micro biology,,S.R.R &C.V.R College, Vijayawada on 22nd June, 2016.

• Participated and presented a paper on “Usage of Nanotechnology in Biology” in the DBT-MHRD, Government of India, sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September,2016, at Andhra Loyola College.

Attended as a BOS member at K.B.N College Vijayawada on 30th June,2016,and at SDMSM College,,Vijayawada on 12th July,, 2016

MissT. Salomi• Participated in a UGC sponsored one day state level

seminar on “Emerging Trends in Life Sciences” organized by the Department of Botany and Micro biology,,S.R.R &C.V.R College, Vijayawada on 22nd June 2016.

• Participated in the DBT-MHRD, Government of India sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances

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in the Synthesis of Nano materials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September, 2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

Department of ZoologyDr.Sr.P. Japamalai• Presented a paper on “ Histopathological changes

in gill of the fish Labeo rohita exposed to Dichloros 76%. EC”, “Analysis of the surface water quality in and around Vijayawada”, “ Climate change a major concern for flora and fauna biodiversity”, “ Butterfly species of Kondapalli Region” in a two day DBT –MHRD, Government of India sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September, 2016, organized by the Department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Presented a paper on “Nano Materials-A potential remedy for treatment in medical field and environment” in the DBT-MHRD, Government of India, sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nano materials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September, 2016 at Andhra Loyola College.

Mrs. P.Nitya Jeeva Pradha• Attended UGC funded one day state level seminar on

“Molecular and Biochemical Insights in Agriculture”, held at SRR& CVR Government college, Vijayawada on 19th July, 2016.

• Participated and presented a paper on “ Industrial Effluents in waste water treatment technologies –Vizag Steel Plant” in a two day DBT –MHRD, government of India, sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September. 2016, organized by the department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented paper on “Influence of Inlet drains-water quality of lake Kolleru and consequences” at two day national seminar sponsored by UGC on environmental protection and sustainable development: issues and challenges at Sir C.R. Reddy Autonomous College, ELURU, West Godavari District.

Mr. M.Ratna Kumar• Attended UGC funded one day state level seminar on

“Molecular and Biochemical Insights in Agriculture”, held at SRR& CVR Government college, Vijayawada on 19th July 2016.

• Participated and presented a paper on “ Climate change-A Major concern in flora and fauna biodiversity” in a two day DBT –MHRD, government of India, sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September 2016, organized by the department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented a paper on “Nano Materials-A potential remedy for treatment in medical field and environment” in the DBT-MHRD, Government of India, sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nanomaterials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September 2016 at Andhra Loyola College

Ms. K. Sushma• Attended UGC funded one day state level seminar on

“Molecular and Biochemical Insights in Agriculture”, held at SRR& CVR Government college, Vijayawada on 19th July 2016.

• Participated and presented a paper on “Climate change-A Major concern in flora and fauna biodiversity” in a two day DBT –MHRD, government of India, sponsored National Seminar held on 2nd-3rd September 2016, organized by the department of Botany, Biotechnology & Microbiology on “ Emerging Trends in Environmental and Sustainable Development” at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

• Participated and presented a paper on “Nano Materials-A potential remedy for treatment in medical field and environment” in the DBT-MHRD, Government of India, sponsored Two Day National Seminar on “Advances in the Synthesis of Nano materials and their Multi- dimensional Applications in chemical & Bio-Sciences held on 14th -15th September 2016, at Andhra Loyola College

Department of Commerce Miss Ragini Pandey, Miss Nisha Kumari qualified in

APSET – 2016.

Department of MBA Mrs K. NagaSundari

Attended a three day workshop on Recent Trends and challenges in Management Education’ at Andhra Loyola Engineering College, Vijayawada from 28th to 30th of July, 2016.

Mrs G. Malathi Attended a three day workshop on Recent Trends

and challenges in Management Education’ at Andhra Loyola Engineering College, Vijayawada from 28th to 30th of July 2016.

Mrs K. Sarvani Attended a three day workshop on Recent Trends

and challenges in Management Education’ at Andhra Loyola Engineering College, Vijayawada from 28th to 30th of July 2016.

Mrs H.Kanaka Durga Attended a three day workshop on Recent Trends

and challenges in Management Education’ at Andhra Loyola Engineering College, Vijayawada from 28th to 30th of July, 2016.

Sr. Lavanya Attended a three day workshop on Recent Trends

and challenges in Management Education’ at Andhra Loyola Engineering College, Vijayawada from 28th to 30th of July, 2016.

Mrs G. Smitha Attended a three day workshop on Recent Trends

and challenges in Management Education’ at Andhra Loyola Engineering College, Vijayawada from 28th to 30th of July, 2016.

Department of Library &Information SciencesDr. Rani Syamalamba• Was a Resource person at APSWREI Society for

Librarians(121) on the eve of state level orientation programme on 30th July, 2016 at Hotel Ilapuram, Vijayawada.

• Authored a chapter on “ Total Quality Management (TQM) in Academic Libraries: A case study of Maris Stella Library, Vijayawada” in a book called Contemporary and Innovative Technology for Libraries in Elec. Environment, published by Lambert

Academic publishing, Germany. Pp: 173-179, 2016: ISBN : 978-3-659-95633-3.

Students’ Activities & Achievements Pratibha Awards• It’s an occasion of joy, pride and honor for Maris Stella

College when six of its students were felicitated by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for securing the highest percentage of marks in their respective disciplines. They were honored with the gold medal, a cash award of Rs.20000/-, appreciation/merit certificate and a tab.

Hearty Congratulations to the Pratibha Puraskar awardees! They are

V.Smiley Rosiana Bessy B.A. B.Pooja Navya B.A. B.Badari Rajaputani B.A. V .Vinitha B.Com. T.Indu Priya B.A. D. Kezia B.Sc.(LS) P.Sreelakshmi MBA Ms.Oliva, Lecturer in Journalism

Highlights of sports achievements The following students were selected for the events mentioned against their names

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College 19th&20th October,2016• A. Mounika of II B.M.S. & V.J.K. Samhitha of II B.A.

attended National Integration Camp at RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur form 15-10-2016 to 21-10-2016. NSS Programme officer Mrs. LMR Swarupa Rani accompanied them.

• V.J.K. Samhithawon the first place while Mounika secured the second place in elocution and Extempore poetry recitation competitions respectively. The team from Andhra Pradesh got the overall championship.

Certificate Courses• Certificate Courses in Teacher’s Training, Edubridge

Soft skills and Painting are in full swing. Around 75 girls are taking training in the above courses.

• Celebration of International Yoga Day. All the students who have ‘Yoga’ as co-curricular activity have taken part in the demonstration of various important yoga asanas.

Autonomy Review Committee's Visit The UGC Experts’ Committee visited the college on 3rd & 4th October, to inspect the functioning of

autonomy and renew it. It appreciated the efforts of the college in enhancing quality in Higher Education and suggested some measures in certain areas for further improvement. The team comprised the following experts

Dr. Shalini, UGC Coordinator

Prof. Suparna Gooptu, University of Calcutta Chairperson

Dr. Purnima Pattanshetti , Rani Chaannamma University, Belgaum Member

Dr. Sr. Jesuin-Principal, Holy Cross College, Trichy Member

Prof. M. Basaveswara Rao - Dept .of Chemistry, Krishna University Nominee

Retirements

We earnestly thank Dr . Girija Nambiar, Head, English and Ms. A. Kasturi Head, Physics for having rendered long, committed service for 40 & 36 years respectively. We wish them a very happy, healthy and peaceful retired life. May God bless them and their families!

Silver Jubilee Celebrations We congratulate Ms.M.Triveni Dr.V.Satya Sudha for having completed 25 years of fruitful service to the institution. Many more years of meaningful service to

you both. May God bless you and your families.

Condolences Our deepest condolences to the families of the following who passed away during this semester

• K. Sri Krishna Charana IIBA• Mr.Lawrence Retd. Record Assistant• May their souls rest in peace!

Forthcoming Events• Intercollegiate Basket Ball Tournament:15th Nov., 16• Christmas Fete: Nov/Dec,.2016• Parents’ Meet: Dec.,2016 • Cultural Week:Jan.,2017 These are apart from the regular annual features!

The Final Word The five-month period between June-October,2016 has been very hectic with academic and social responsibilities thrust upon the college. The grand event, Krishna Pushkarams, occurring once in twelve years, has given a lot of scope for students and staff to reach out to the community before and after their onset. At the same time academic curriculum had to be completed on time and students prepared for the semester end examinations. The Autonomy Review Committee visited the college on 3rd 74th October,2016 and the college has got fresh inputs from them as how to aim at the best still in terms of quality in Higher Education in the Knowledge Society.

However, as the saying goes, “Begun well is half achieved.”

UG Students started their Semester End Examinations on 26th October,2016,Intermediate students completed their Quarterly Examinations and PG students are getting ready for study holidays for the ensuing University Final Examinations.

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A. Vaishnavi Manogna- Jr.Inter CEC - Under 19 School Games National Shuttle Badminton Tournament

B. E.Mounika Jr.Inter MPC -Junior National Throw Ball Tournament at Kerala

C. J.Mounika Sr.Inter MEC - Inter district Volley Ball Tournament at Kadapa

D. P.Pranavi II B.Sc. MPC - Inter district Kho Kho Tournament at Prakasam District

E. Vasundhara Sr.Inter MEC – Under 19 School Games Foot Ball Tournament

F. U.Varshini Priya&K.Vijayalakshmi Jr.Inter CEC - Under 19 School Games Kho Kho

Other Activities

• Eight students have attended ‘The Volunteers Induction Training on Frist Aid/ Frist Medical Responders’ conducted by Indian Red Cross Society, Krishna District Branch with Technical support by IRCS- NHQ and International Committee of Red Cross Society on 15th,16th & 17th Sept. 2016 at SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College, Vijayawada. The list is as follows

1. N.Rini Anand – II MA English2. Merry Baghwar –II MA English3. V. Smiley Betty Rosiana – I MA4. A. Jahnavi – III BA5. N.Harica – III BA6. K.Vamsi Priya – III BA7. K. Havila Abhishag – III BA8. P Jhansi lakshmi – III BA

• Three students N. Rini Anand & Merry Baghwar of II MA English & V. Smiley Rosiana Bessy – I MA attended a National Workshop on Justice, Peace and Harmony conducted by All India Association of Christian Higher Education as part of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations at The American College, Madurai from 7th to 11th October,2016.They were

Prizes• Y.Nikhita & N. Sandhya I Prize “Creative Minds”

Lakkireddy Balireddy College of Engineering, Mylavaram on 1st October, 2016.

• P.Sindhu, Srilatha, Navya & Vijayalakshmi III Prize Group Dance Andhra Loyola College Bhavana Cultural Fest on 18th October, 2016.

• K. Sai Madhuri, Sindhuja & Manju II Prize Spartans’ Management Meet at Gudlavalleru Engineering