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CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Activities carried out for the academic year 2016 – 2017
1. CENTRE OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
The Centre for Learning Technology (CLT) promotes, develops and supports the use of learning
technology platforms for teaching and learning at Kalasalingam University through organizing
faculty development programs, training programs, seminars, conferences, refresher courses and
series of lectures on relevant and up-coming technologies for the benefit of the faculty members.
Competent and eminent professionals from different parts of our country and also from various
countries in the specialized fields are invited to address and share their wealth of knowledge to
our faculty members. The faculty members would pick up the ideas from the expert, sharing of
knowledge and make use of the possibility of new dimensions of success in their concerned field
of study in terms of teaching and research.
(a) Events organized for Teaching Faculties:
1. A one day Faculty Orientation Program has been conducted with a title “Introduction
about academic System- CGPA & Choice based credit system” has been arranged on 7th
June, 2016.Dr.D.Devaraj, Dean (Academic), KLU, was delivered lecture on the topic.
The program had been attended by 48 faculties from KLU.
2. A one day Faculty Orientation Program has been conducted with a title “Outcome Based
Education & blooms taxonomy” on 8th June, 2016. Dr.R.Ramalakshmi, Director, TIFAC-
CORE, Kalasalingam University, was delivered lecture on the topic. The program had
been attended by 45 faculties from KLU.
3. A one day Faculty Orientation Program has been conducted with a title “Outcome
Assessment Procedure implemented in KLU Software” was arranged on 9th June, 2016.
Dr. M. Palikonda Rajasekaran, Controller of Examinations, Kalasalingam University
delivered lecture on the topic. The program had been attended by 18 faculties from KLU.
4. A one day Faculty Orientation Program has been conducted with a title “Teaching
Methodology and Time Management” on 10th June, 2016 for the newly recruited
Teaching faculty of KLU. Dr. A.R.Anandha Krishnaveni, Principal, Arulmigu
Kalasalingam College of Education, was delivered lecture on the topic. The program had
been attended by 41 faculties from KLU.
5. Two days workshop has been conducted from 27th June, 2016 and 28th June, 2016 to
explain about “Introduction to Academic Performance Index (API), Non CGPA and
Student Welfare” for the newly recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University.
The resource persons Dr.C.Sivapragasam, Dean (IQAC), KLU and Dr.P.Venkumar, Dean
(Student Affairs),KLU were handled the sessions. The program had been attended by 48
faculties from KLU.
6. One day workshop has been conducted with the title “Blended learning & Flipped Class
room” for faculty members of Kalasalingam University on 16th July, 2016. The resource
persons Dr.P.Deepalakshmi, HOD/CSE, KLU, Dr.R.Ramalakshmi, Director, TIFAC-
CORE, KLU were handled the sessions. The program had been attended by 61 faculties
from KLU.
7. One day workshop has been conducted with the title “Blended learning & Flipped Class
room” on 19th July, 2016 for the faculty members of Kalasalingam University. The
resource persons Mr.D.Ganesa Perumal, Assistant Professor, EEE, KLU,
Mr.M.Thilagaraj, Assistant Professor, EIE, KLU, Mrs.P.Sivaranjana, Assistant
Professor,Chemistry,KLU and Ms.B.Aruna Devi,TA,ECE,KLU were handled the
sessions. The program had been attended by 12 faculties from KLU.
8. One day workshop has been conducted with the title “Flipped Class room” on 30th July,
2016 for faculty members of Kalasalingam University. The resource persons Dr.Muruga
Poobathy, Associate Professor/CSE,KLU, Dr.velayuthan pillai, Assistant Professor,
Chemistry, KLU and Dr.Karuppasamy pandiyan, Assistant Professor,EEE,KLU were
handled the sessions. The program had been attended by 20 faculties from KLU.
9. A one day Faculty Induction training program has been conducted with the title
“Outcome Based Education & blooms taxonomy” on 1st August, 2016 for the newly
recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. Dr.R.Ramalakshmi, Director,
TIFAC-CORE, Kalasalingam University, was delivered lecture on the topic. The
program had been attended by 5 faculties from KLU.
10. A one day Faculty Induction training program has been conducted with the title
“Introduction about academic System, CGPA & Choice based credit system” for the
newly recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University on 2nd August, 2016.The
resource person Dr.D.Devaraj Dean (Academic) KLU explained about the academic
system to the newly recruited faculty of Kalasalingam University. The program had been
attended by 4 faculties from KLU.
Dr.D.Devaraj Dean (Academic) KLU explaining about the academic system
11. A one day Faculty Induction training program has been conducted with the title
“Outcome Assessment Procedure implemented in Kalasalingam University” from 3rd
August, 2016 for the newly recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The
resource person Mr.K.Jeyaprakash AP/EC, Kalasalingam University explained about the
procedure. The program had been attended by 21 faculties from KLU.
12. A one day Faculty Induction training program has been conducted with the title
“Introduction to Academic Performance Index (API)” on 4th August, 2016 for the newly
recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University . The resource person
Dr.V.Arumuga prabhu, Dy.Dean(IQAC), Kalasalingam University, explained about API.
The program had been attended by 21 faculties from KLU.
13. A one day Faculty Induction training program has been conducted with the title “Non
CGPA and Student Welfare” on 8th August, 2016 for the newly recruited Teaching
Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The resource persons Dr.P.Venkumar, Dean
(Student Affairs), Kalasalingam University, explained about the topic. The program had
been attended by 3 faculties from KLU.
14. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with the title “Presentation
Skills” on 09th August, 2016 for the faculty members of Kalasalingam University. The
resource person Dr.S.Robert Gnanamony , Prof.&Head/English, Kalasalingam University
handled the session. The program had been attended by 114 faculties from KLU.
15. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with the title “Classroom
Management” on 10th August, 2016 for the faculty members of Kalasalingam University .
The resource person Dr.J.T.Winowlin Jappes, Prof.&Head/Mech., Kalasalingam
University handled the session. The program had been attended by 62 faculties from
Kalasalingam University.
16. A one day Faculty training program with the title “Skill Training on Student Motivation”
was arranged on 11th August, 2016 for the faculty members of Kalasalingam University.
The resource person Dr.I.Siva, Associate Professor/Mech, Kalasalingam University
handled the session. The program had been attended by 57 faculties from KLU.
17. A series of workshops were conducted with a title “Effective faculty advisory system”
from 16th August, 2016 to 19th August,2016 for giving effective training to the faculty
advisors of Kalasalingam University. The resource persons Dr.P.Venkumar, Dean,
(StudentAffairs),KLU, Dr.C.SivaPrakasam, Dean(IQAC), Kalasalingam University,
Dr.Sivasubramanian, HoD/Automobile, Kalasalingam University, Dr.K.Sundar,
(Dean,planning & development) Mr.T.Senthil, AP, ECE , Kalasalingam University,
Dr.R.Ramalakshmi, Director, TIFAC-CORE, Kalasalingam University, Dr.S.Rajaram,
AP, MBA, Kalasalingam University and Dr.E.Muthu kumaran, Coordinator/CLT
Kalasalingam University were handled the various sessions during the above said days.
The series of program were attended by 192 faculties from KLU.
18. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with the title from “Outcome
Based Education & blooms taxonomy” on 16th August, 2016 for the newly recruited
Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The resource person Dr.K.Palani
Chelvam, HOD/Biotech, Kalasalingam University, was delivered lecture during the
session. The program had been attended by 28 faculties from KLU.
19. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with the title “Outcome
Assessment Procedure implemented in Kalasalingam University Software” from 17th
August, 2016 for the newly recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The
resource person Dr.M.Pallikonda Rajasekaran, COE, Kalasalingam University, was
delivered lecture during the session. The program had been attended by 25 faculties from
Kalasalingam University.
20. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with the title “Introduction about
academic System CGPA & Choice based credit system” on 18th August, 2016 for the
newly recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The resource person
Dr.D.Devaraj, Dean (Academic), KLU, was delivered lecture during the session. The
program had been attended by 28 faculties from KLU.
21. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with the title “Introduction to
Academic Performance Index (API)” from 19th August, 2016 for the newly recruited
Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The resource person Dr.C.SivaPrakasam,
Dean (IQAC), KLU, was delivered lecture during the session. The program had been
attended by 23 faculties from KLU.
22. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with the title “Non CGPA and
Student Welfare” from 20th August, 2016 for the newly recruited Teaching Faculty of
Kalasalingam University. The resource person Dr.P.Venkumar, Dean (Student Affairs),
KLU handled the session. The program had been attended by 13 faculties from KLU.
23. One day workshop has been conducted with the title" Faculty Effective Advisory
System” on 3rd September, 2016 for giving effective training to the faculty advisors of
Kalasalingam University. The resource person Dr.S.Asath Bahadur, Dean(Student
Affairs) and Dr.C.Siva Prakasam,Dean(IQAC),KLU were handled the sessions .
24. National Level Faculty Development Program on “Advanced Research Skills” has been
conducted by Department of Business Administration & Centre for Learning Technology
for faculty members and research scholars during 21st & 22nd October, 2016.
Dr.V.Sampath, Controller of Examinations, Yadava College, Madurai, Dr.D.Devaraj,
Dean, Academics, KLU, Prof.S.Kundhavai, Head of the Department, Department of
Management Studies, KLU and Dr.S.Rajaram, Associate Professor and Dr.M.Selvarani,
Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies were delivered special lectures
during the program. The program has been coordinated by Dr.S.Rajaram, Associate
Professor and Dr.S.B.Inayath Ahamed, Assistant Professor/ MBA.
25. FDP with a title “Advanced Teaching and Learning Methodologies” has been
organized by Centre for Learning Technologies and Department of Business
administration from 16.11.2016 to 18.11.2016 and which has been inaugurated by
Dr.Sreekumar, Dean, General administration and Dr. Basil Gnanappa, Director,CLT,
Kalasalingam university. It consists of Six Sessions engaged by Internal Resource
persons Dr. Robert Gnanamony, Professor / English, Dr.S.Rajaram, Associate Professor /
MBA. Dr.J.T.Winowlin Jappes, Professor & Head / Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Durai,
Assistant Professor / MBA, Dr. Sakthivel Rani, Director, SHIP, Dr.T. Deiva Shanthi,
Associate Professor / Physics, Kalasalingam University and Prof.S.Kundhavai, Head of
the Department, Department of Management Studies, KLU. The program has been
coordinated by Dr.P.Baskaran. and Dr.S.B.Inayath Ahamed, Assistant Professor,
Department of Business Administration.
26. FDP with a title “Engineering Physics-2” has been organized by Department of Physics
and Centre for Learning Technology from 05/12/2016 to 09/12/2016. The resource
persons Dr.Sreekumar, Dean, (General administration), Dr.S.Asath Bahadur, Dean
(Student Affairs) Dr.K.Viswanathan,Professor,Dr.M.Muthuvinayagom,HOD/Physics,
Dr.N.Nallamuthu, Assistant Professor,Dr.P.Selvarangan, Assistant Professor, Dr.T. Deiva
Shanthi, Associate Professor and Dr.S.Jeyavijayan, Associate Professor/Physics,
Kalasalingam University were handled the sessions.
27. Faculty development program has been conducted with a title “Control system and its
applications using MATLAB” during 5th, 9th and 12th December, 2016 by Department
of ECE and Centre for Learning Technology. The resource persons are
Dr.Sankaranarayanan, Associate Professor,NIT,Trichy, Dr.R.V.Maheswari, Associate
Professor,NEC, Kovilpatti, Dr.Chandrasekaran, Associate Professor, PSNA Engineering
college, Dindugal, Mr.R.Pandian, Academician, Alpha beta Solution, Madurai. The
program has been coordinated by Ms.A.Lakshmi, Assistant Professor-II, Electronics and
communication engineering department, Kalasalingam University.
28. Faculty development program has been conducted during 5th December, 2016 by
Department of Computer science and engineering and Centre for Learning Technology
with a title “Machine Learning Techniques”. Dr. D. Devaraj, Dean, Academics,
Kalasalingam University and Mrs. Agnes Idhayaselvi, Assistant Professor, Department of
Electrical and electronics engineering, Kalasalingam University were delivered special
lectures during the program. The program has been coordinated by Mrs. R. Ramalakshmi,
Associate Professor/CSE, Mr. M. Raja, Assistant Professor/CSE and Mr. R. Muniasamy,
Assistant Professor /CSE, Kalasalingam University.
29. Faculty development program has been conducted during 28/11/2016 to 03/12/2016 by
Department of Mechanical engineering and Centre for Learning Technology with a title
“Engineering Mechanics”. Dr. M. Sivasubramanian, HOD, Dept. of Automobile
Engineering, Dr. N. Rajini, Associate Professor, Dr. S. Senthilkumar, Associate Professor
Mr. R. Maheshkumar, Assistant Professor and Mr. K. Maclin John Vasanth, Assistant
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering were delivered special lectures during
the program. The program has been coordinated by Dr. I. Siva, Associate
Professor/Mechanical.
30. Faculty development program has been conducted during 28/11/2016 to 02/12/2016 by
Department of Civil engineering and Centre for Learning Technology with a title
“Strength of materials”. Dr. C.Ramesh Babu, Associate Professor, and Mr.N.Suresh
Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering were delivered special
lectures during the program. The program has been coordinated by Dr.C.Ramesh Babu,
Associate Professor/Civil.
31. A one day workshop has been conducted with a title “Art of Counseling” on
1st February, 2017. Dr. M. Muthukannan, Professor and Head of Civil Engineering,
Kalasalingam University has explained about the counseling with several examples. The
program has been attended by more than 25 faculty of our University. The program has
been coordinated by Mr. A. Chithambar Ganesh Assistant Professor/Civil.
32. Mentor - Mentee Program:
Centre for Learning Technology has initiated to prepare Mentor-Mentee
Handbook and list of Mentors and Mentees from the faculty of Kalasalingam University
as per the direction of Dr. S. Shasi Anand, Director, Kalasalingam University and the
decision of Staff Council, Kalasalingam University by referring the mentoring system
implemented in some of the International Universities from USA and other countries.
The handbook and mentor mentee list were prepared and circulated for getting
suggestions from the higher officials, Deans, Directors of various centers, heads of
departments and senior faculty and the suggestions given by them were implemented and
updated. Then these were presented in the staff council and council approved the same
with little modifications for implementation. Finally the handbook and the mentor-
mentee list were released by Dr. S. Shasi Anand, Director, Kalasalingam University
on 1st February, 2017 in the presence of Dr. S. Saravana Shankar, Vice Chancellor,
Dr. V. Vasudevan, Registrar, Deans, Directors, Assistant Registrar, Heads of various
departments during the staff council meeting. Dr. S. Shasi Anand, Director, Kalasalingam
University and the staff council appreciated the hard working efforts and sincere
involvement of Dr. S. Basil Gnanappa, Director, Centre for Learning Technology, Dr. B.
Kannapiran, Deputy Director, Centre for Learning Technology and other CLT team
members for implementing the program in our University in an effective manner on par
with the international standards.
Releasing the mentor-mentee handbook by Dr. S. Shasi Anand, Director, KLU
Staff council meeting during the release of mentor-mentee handbook
33. A series of workshops were conducted with a title “Outcome Assessment Procedure
implemented in KLU for the Question paper preparation” during 06/03/2017 and
07/03/2017 for the Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The resource person
Mr.K.Jeyaprakash AP/ECE explained about the procedure. The program has been
coordinated by Dr.P.Baskaran. Assistant Professor / MBA.
34. A one day workshop has been conducted with a title “Advanced Teaching
Methodologies” on 10th March, 2017.
The resource persons were Dr.Jeya Singh, Former Vice principal, American
College, Madurai and Dr. Edriana Jeya singh, Former Professor, Lady Doak College,
Madurai. The program has been inaugurated by our Vice Chancellor Dr. S. Saravana
Shankar in the presence of Deans and Directors of our university. The program has been
attended by 19 participants from AKIT, 13 participants from AKCAS, 2 Participants
from AKPE and 13 participants from KLU. The program has been coordinated by
Dr.P.Baskaran. Assistant Professor / MBA.
35. Faculty development program has been conducted during 17/03/2017 to 18/03/2017 by
Department of Computer Applications and Centre for Learning Technology with a title
“Recent Research Issues in Bio-Informatics and Bio-Sensors”. The resource persons
were Dr. D. Christopher Durairaj, Associate Professor Associate Professor, VHNSN
College, Dr.C.Karunakaran, Associate Professor, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar; Dr.
Venkataraman Dharuman, Deputy Director, Department of Bio electronics and
Biosensors, Alagappa university, Karaikudy, Dr.K.Vairamani, Assistant Professor, St.
Joseph College, Trichy; Dr.P.Selvam & Dr.P.Lakshmi Narayanan, Research faculty and
Dr.B.Perumal, Assistant Professor, Kalasalingam University delivered lecture on various
topics. Dr. D.Amutha Guka, HOD, Mr.Katheeswaran, Asst. Professor and
Dr.S.Ramkumar, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Applications has coordinated
the program.
36. The Department of Business Administration and Centre for Learning Technology,
Kalasalingam University jointly organized Third International Conference on
“InnovativeTrends in Technology and Management”, ICITM-2017 during 30th & 31st,
March,2017.
The theme of the conference focused on coverage of major disciplines like Engineering,
Management, Commerce and Humanities. The Conference was presided over by
Dr.S.Shasi Anand, Director, Kalasalingam University and inaugurated the program in
the presence of Dr.V.Vasudevan-Registrar, Dr.Pallikonda Rajasekaran, Controller of
Examinations, Kalasalingam University, Prof.Sanjana Brijball Parasumar from School of
Management, IT and Governance, College of Law and Management Studies, University
of KwaZulu-Natal(Westville Campus), Durban, Prof.Renuka Herath, University of
Kelaniya, Srilanka Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa, Director, CLT and other diginitories.
Prof.Renuka Herath, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka delivered the Keynote
address during the forenoon session of the first day of the conference. As a prelude to the
Conference, an MOU was signed by Dr.Renuka Herath, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka
and Dr.S.Shashi Anand, Director, Kalasalingam University to strengthen, promote and
develop academic and non-academic co-operation between the parties on the basis of
mutual benefits.
More than 75 delegates from various Institutions presented their research papers in
Engineering and Management domains. Book of Abstracts containing the Abstract of
Research papers was released during the Conference. Dr.K.Sundar, Director,
International Research Centre, Kalasalingam University delivered the Valedictory
address. Prof.S.Kundhavai, HoD, Department of Business Administration and
Dr.S.Rajaram, Associate Professor & Dr.S.B.Inayath Ahamed of Business
Administration, Kalasalingam University and other faculty members were also present.
Exchange of MOU between Dr.S.Shashi Anand, Director, Kalasalingam University and
Dr.Renuka Herath, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka.
37. The Department of English Organized 3 Days FDP from 08 May 2017 to 10 May 2017 at
Dr. Arumugam n-card Math Seminar Hall for the UG students department of English. On
08/05/2017, Mrs.Sridevi, JCI Trainer given lecture on Effective Public Speaking during
morning session and during the afternoon session, Mr. Ashok Kumar, JCI Trainer
delivered lecture on Personality Development. Dr. Vivekaanandha Head/Department of
English, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Viruthunagar presided over
the function on 09/05/2017 and gave an inspirational lecture on Universal Appeal of
Shakespeare during morning session. The afternoon Session was chaired by Dr. A. Maria
Sebastian, Asst. Prof of Tamil VIT University, Vellore. He enlightened the students on
Creative Writing (Padaipizhakiyam).On the third day, Dr. A. ArputhaPragasam Prof.&
Head/ Dept. of English -St.Michael Engineering and Technology, Sivagangai spoke on
Phonetics & Spoken English. Totally 87 students registered and attended the guest
lecture. They offered an active participation on all these three days which stirred them to
read extensively and expose their latent talents. They also had an interactive session with
the resource persons and gave oral feedback about the lectures and the programs being
conducted.
38. Centre for Learning Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering &
Biotechnology, Kalasalingam University jointly organized Faculty Development Program
during 08 - 14 May, 2017.The program was inaugurated by Dr.S.Arumugam, Dean
(R&D) Kalasalingam University on 08th May, 2017 and special lectures were given by
Dr. R. Saravanathamizhan, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, A.C.Tech., Anna
University, Chennai, Dr. K. Palanichelvam, Head, Dept. of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam
University and Mrs. V.Arunajanani, Head, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Kalasalingam
University. On 09th May, 2017, Dr. G. Arthanareeswaran, Associate Professor, Chemical
Engineering, National Institute of technology Tiruchirappalli delivered lecture on the
topic. On 11 May 2017, Dr. C. N. Pratheeba, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering,
A.C.Tech., Anna University, Chennai delivered lecture on the topic. Industrial Visit was
arranged on 12 May 2017 and the participants visited Dharani Sugars, Vasudevanallur.
On 13th May, 2017, Dr. S. Renganathan, Professor, Biotechnology, A.C.Tech., Anna
University, Chennai delivered lecture on the topic. The Valedictory Function was held on
14th May, 2017 and valedictory address was given by Dr. K.Sundar, Director,
International Research Centre, Kalasalingam University in the presence of Dr. S.
Renganathan, Professor, Biotechnology, A.C.Tech., Anna University, Chennai, Dr. K.
Palanichelvam, Head, Biotechnology, Kalasalingam University and Mrs. V.Arunajanani,
Head, Chemical Engineering, Kalasalingam University.
39. The department of Computer Science and Engineering was organized 6-Days FDP on
“Pragmatic Software Testing-Principles and Practical’s” during 3-4, 10-11, 17-18
June’2017 at Multimedia Lab of Kalasalingam University. The inaugural function was
Presided by Dr.P.Deepalakshmi, HoD/CSE and the program was inaugurated by the
Chief Guest and resource person Mr.Srinivasan Desikan. The resource person
Mr.Srinivasan Desikan handled all sessions. He covered various topics such as Software
Testing , Basic principles , Concepts of Testing- Testing Techniques – Testing Types and
Methodology- Software Automation Tools like Testlink, Selenium, Mantis and Adhoc
Testing. A total of 19 faculties from different institutions have participated and benefited.
The international Certification Exam has conducted on 28-06-2017. All the attended
faculty have secured more than 70% marks and obtained International Certification on
“Software Testing Certification (Instructor Level)”. They planned to implement all the
Testing strategies and methodologies to their class room teaching and also decided to
motivate the students to appear in various International Certification Exam in Software
Testing. They assured to encourage the stakeholders to do more Research on Software
Testing.
Group photo
40. The Faculty Induction Program was organized during 12-17 June, 2017 and the
program was inaugurated by our honorable Director, Dr.S.Shasi Anand with briefing
about our University and given motivation to the fresh faculty of Kalasalingam
University and KIT. On 13th June, 2017, Dr.S.Saravana Sankar, Vice Chancellor of
Kalasalingam University delivered Introduction about Kalasalingam University and
Dr.V.Vasudevan, Registrar, KLU detailed about the Rules and Regulations of
Kalasalingam University.During the next session on the same day Dr. D.Devaraj, Dean,
Academics explained about Different role of a Faculty at KLU &Introduction to
academic system.
On 14.06.2017, Dr. A.Muthukumar, Deputy Dean Academic, and
Dr.K.Kartheeban, Deputy Dean Academic explained about the Introduction to academic
system during the morning session. Dr.M.Palikonda Rajasekaran, CoE and
Dr.K.Karupasamy, Coordinator, Arts and Science detailed about Examination and
evaluation and Dr.P.Amutha Kannan, Dy.Controller of Examinations explained about
Introduction to Easy, SIS software in KLU during afternoon session.
Faculty Induction Program
On 15.06.2017, Dr.M.Muthukannan, HoD/Civil has delivered the lecture on Art
of Counseling during the morning session. In the afternoon session Dr. R.Ramalakshmi,
Director, Tifacore and Dr.P.Sivakumar, HoD/ECE have detailed about outcome based
education. On 16.06.2017, Dr.S.Asath Bahadur, Dean, Student Affairs and Dr.K.Rajesh,
Deputy Dean Student Affairs have explained Faculty Advisory System and
Mr.P.Murugan, Deputy Dean, Student Affairs detailed about Non CGPA during the
morning session. In the afternoon session, Dr.K.Kartheeban, Deputy Dean, Academic,
Dr.A.Muthukumar, Deputy Dean, Academic have delivered a lecture on Effective
Teaching Methodology.On 17.06.2017, Dr. J.T.Winowlin Jappes,HoD/Mech and Dr. I.
Siva, Professor/Mech have explained about the Conduct of laboratory classes followed by
Dr. S. Robert Gnanamony, Professor, English and Mr. R.Radeep Krishna, AP/ECE were
explained about Presentation skills in the morning session. Dr. J.T.Winowlin Jappes,
HoD/Mech and Dr.M.SivaSubramanian, HoD/Auto have made a discussion on Class
room management during the afternoon session.The program had been attended by 83
faculties from KLU.
The program concluded with Certificate distribution function and the
certificates were given by our honorable Director, Dr.S.Shasi Anand in the presence of
the vice chancellor, Registrar, Deans, Directors, Heads of various departments, Resource
persons, program coordinators and participants of various programs.
Certificate distribution function
41. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted with a title Art of counseling and
mentoring on 20th July, 2016 for the Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University and
Kalasalingam Institute of Technology. The resource person Dr.R.ChandraSekar Menon,
Dean, Management Studies and Dr. V.Elango, Professor & Head, Department of
Computer Applications, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore were delivered
lectures during the sessions. The program had been attended by 53 faculties from KLU
and 20 faculties from KIT.
42. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted on 21st June, 2017 for the newly
recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. Dr.Chandra Sekhar Menon,
Dean, Management Studies explained about mentor-mentee program implemented in
Kalasalingam University and Dr.M.Thiruganasambandam, Director, Consultancy has
delivered the lecture on consultancy activities on the same day. The program had been
attended by 68 faculties from KLU.
43. A one day Faculty training program has been conducted on 22nd June, 2017 to explain
about “IQAC metrics, Annual appraisal system along with case studies” for the
newly recruited Teaching Faculty of Kalasalingam University. The resource persons
Dr.C.Sivapragasam, Dean IQAC, Dr.G.Murugaboopathi, Deputy Dean IQAC,
Dr.S.Hariharasitaraman, Deputy Dean IQAC, and Mr.R.Radheep Krishna,
Asst.Prof/ECE, KLU were handled the sessions. On the same day Dr.S.Arumugam,
Dean R&D detailed about Research and Development activities. The program had been
attended by 83 faculties from KLU.
44. The department of Mechanical Engineering organized 3-days FDP on “Strength of
Materials” during 21st-23rd June, 2017. The resource persons Mr.K.Prabhu, Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Karunya University, Dr.P.Venkumar, Department of
Mechanical Engineering and Mrs.S.Kavitha, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Kalasalingam University were handled the sessions. And the program was organized by
Dr.J.T.Winowlin Jappes and Dr.M.Adam Khan, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Kalasalingam University.
45. The department of Mechanical Engineering organized 7-days FDP on
“Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (MEC257)” during 27th June to 03rd July,
2017. The resource persons Dr.P.Rajesh Kanna, Professor, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Velammal College of Engineering & Technology, Madurai,
Mr.T.Sivakeerthi, AEE, Turbine Maintenance Division-I, Tuticorin Thermal Power
Station, Tuticorin, Dr.S.Jeyakumar, Professor, Dr.C.Bennet, Associate Professor,
Dr.S.Muthuvel, Associate Professor, Dr.M.Muthukannan, Associate Professor,
Mr.R.Maheshkumar, Assistant Professor and Mr.V.Ganeshmoorthy, Assistant Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University were handled the
sessions. The program was organized by Dr.T.Winowlin Jappes and Dr.M.Adam Khan,
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
46. The department of Mechanical Engineering organized 7-days FDP on “Engineering
Drawing” during 17th - 23rd June, 2017. The resource persons Dr.P.Venkumar, Senior
Professor, Dr.P.Amuthakannan, Associate Professor, Dr.S.Rajesh, Associate Professor,
Dr.K.Senthilkumar, Associate Professor, and Mr.P.Balamurugan, Assistant Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University were handled the
sessions. The program was organized by Dr.G.Kalasuram, Associate Professor,
Kalasalingam University and Mr.C.Sankar, Assistant Professor, Department of
Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University.
47. The department of Mechanical Engineering organized 3-days FDP on “Dynamics of
Machinery” during 19th-21st June, 2017. The resource persons Dr.N.Rajini, Associate
Professor, Dr.K.Senthil Kumar, Associate Professor, Mr.T.Prem kumar, Assistant
Professor and Mr.S.Anandha Krishnan, Assistant Professor, department of Mechanical
Engineering, Kalasalingam University were handled the sessions. The program was
organized by Mr.K.Senthil Kumar, Assistant Professor, department of Mechanical
Engineering, Kalasalingam University.
(b) Events organized for Students:
S. No Name of the
Program Date
Name and Address of Resource
person(s) Organizer
No of
Participants
1. Women
Awareness
22/02/17
Dr.Raja Kumari Jeevagan,
Former Member, Commission of
Status of Women, UNO, USA.
Adv.S.Jhansi Surjith, Advocate,
Srivilliputhur District Court
Srivilliputhur.
CLT 510
Women Awareness Program on 22/02/2017 at KLU
One day workshop on “Women Awareness” has been conducted on 22nd February
2017 to the women students of our University. About 510 women students have
participated in the program. Dr. Rajkumari Jeevagan, Former member, Commission of
status of Women, United Nation Organization, USA and Adv.Jhansi, Advocate,
Srivilliputhur Court were the resource persons for the program. The program has been
coordinated by Mr. Chithambara Ganesh Assistant Professor / Civil.
Student participants during Women Awareness Program
(c) Awards/Fellowships/achieved by the faculty:
S. No Name of the Faculty with
Designations
Name of the
Award/Fellowship
Organisation
Name Date
1. Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa Senior Professional
Engineer
Engineering
Council of India,
New Delhi
04/04/2016
2.
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa
Best Academic
Administrator
Award
SEED-SIIP
Individual Awards
India International
Centre, New Delhi
30/06/2016
3. Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa
National Technical
and Vocational
Education Award
International
Association of
Educators for
World Peace, New
Delhi
11/07/2017
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa receiving Best Academic Administrator Award from Shri.R.Ambalavanan
IA&AS, Joint Secretary, Accountant General, Odisha, Govt. of India.
(d) Publications in International Conferences:
Title of the
Paper Author
Conference
Name Date
Institute
Organizing/Place Status
1.)Impact on
health on
women
migrants in
slums-A case
study approach
Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
India
International
Science
Festival 2016
07/12/16
to
11/12/16
CSIR-National
Physical
Laboratory,
New Delhi
Published
India International Science Festival 2016
2.)Experimental
investigation on
effect of
mechanical and
structural
properties of
reinforced
nanocomposites
Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
3rd
International
Conference on
Nanoscience
and
Nanotechnology
15-16
December,
2016
TIIKM &
Kalasalingam
University.
Colombo,
Srilanka
Published
(e) Publications in International Journals:
S.No Title of the Paper Name of the Journal Name of the Author Status
1.
Wave Overtopping and Risk Reduction
Computation for Flood Disaster Management
International Journal of
Civil Engineering
Indexed in Scopus and
Thompson & Reuters
Mr.M. Prem Anand
Dr.G.S.Thirugnanam
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa
Submitted
2.
The influence of Beliefs on
Media Advertisements with
reference to Chennai and
Pondicherry Region
Journal of Advanced
Research in Dynamical
and Control Systems
Scopus Indexed
Dr.P.Baskaran,
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa
Dr.S.B.Inayath Ahamed
Submitted
3.
Nano Clay Recycled
Concrete Aggregates
Improves the
Strength & Durability of
Concrete World
International Journal of
Engineering Sciences
Indexed in Scopus and
Thompson & Reuters
Mr.P. Brightson,
Dr.G. Baskar
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa
Submitted
(f) Position achieved by the faculty:
Name Position Organization Date
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa,
Director, CLT
Secretary, ASCE
India Section
Southern Region
American Society
for Civil Engineers
01/04/2017
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa has taken additional charge as Secretary, ASCE India Section,
Southern Region in the presence of Dr.N.R.Shetty, Chancellor, Karnataka
Central University and other office bearers of ASCE.
(g) Faculty Participation in Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Guest Lectures/Other assignments:
Sl.
No
Name of the
faculty
Name of the
event
Organizing Institution
Date Nature of
Participation
1. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director, CLT
Academic
Auditing
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of
Engineering,
Thiruvananthapuram
2&3/05/2016 Auditor
2. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director, CLT
World Summit
on
Accreditation
National Board of Accreditation
NBA
New Delhi
19/03/2016
&
20/03/2016
Invited
Guest
World Summit on Accreditation attended by Dr. J.T.Winowlin Jappes,HoD/Mech ,
Dr.S.Basil Gnanappa, Director, CLT, Dr.C.Sivapragasam, Dean IQAC.
3. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director, CLT
Workshop on
“Academic
Auditing”
APJ Abdul Kalam
Technological University,
Thiruvananthapuram
08/09/2016 Attended
4. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Inauguration of
ISTE activities
2016-2017
Government College of
Engineering,
Tirunelveli
09/09/2016 Chief Guest
5. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Inauguration of
the Orientation
Program
Jeyaraj Annapackiam CSI
College of Engineering,
Nazareth, Thoothukudi Dt.
17/09/2016 Chief Guest
6. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Academic
Auditing
John Cox Memorial C.S.I
Institute Of Technology,
Thiruvananthapuram
27/09/2016 Auditor
7. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Academic
Auditing
PRS College of Engineering and
Technology, Neyyattinkara,
Thiruvananthapuram
29/09/2016 Auditor
8. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Free dress
material
distribution .
Duthie Girls Higher Secondary
School,
Nagercoil-629001
02/12/2016
Chief guest
9 Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Academic
Auditing
PRS College of Engineering and
Technology, Neyyattinkara,
Thiruvananthapuram
08/12/2016 Auditor
10. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Doctoral
Committee-
Civil
Anna University, Chennai Sudharsan Engineering College,
Pudukottai.
12/01/2017 Member
11. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
ASCE Students
Chapter
formation
Marian Engineering College,
Thiruvananthapuram
20/01/2017 Resource
Person
12. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
ASCE Students
Chapter
formation
St. Xavier’s College of
Engineering, Chunkankadai,
Nagercoil
27/01/2017 Resource
Person
13. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Academic
Auditing
PRS College of Engineering and
Technology, Neyyattinkara,
Thiruvananthapuram
21/03/2017 Auditor
14. Dr.S.Basil
Gnanappa
Director,CLT
Academic
Auditing
PRS College of Engineering and
Technology, Neyyattinkara,
Thiruvananthapuram
24/05/2017 Auditor