Departmental Activities
Department of Environmental studies
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Students)
A]Attended
(a) Date : 05th June 2017Mrs.Saritha.O.T attended the National conference on
„‟Sustainable Environment in Response to Climate Change‟‟ organized by Jawaharlal
Nehru Institute of Advanced Studies and Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts
University,Hyderabad
(b) .Date : 09th July 2017Attended seminar by GMERF-Dr.Vijay Rao on First
Respondent,and Ms.Haripriya on Call Ambulance
(c) Date :06th
to 09th
Nov 2017-attended International conference STEM conducted by
science Dept
(d) Date ; 16th
and 17th
Nov –attended seminar on Personality Devpt by Father Vijay
(e) Date: 26th
and 27th
Nov- attended 13th International Permaculture Convergence in
Hyderabad.
(f) Organized (mention Seminar / Conference / Workshop along with date)
Date :21st July 2017 organised Workshop on climate change by Mr.N.S.Prasad in
collaboration with American corner.
(g) Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place
& date
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation Biodiversity walk,Videos shown on environmental issues
Surveys conducted on awareness about environment,
Role plays,Group discussions,case studies
Making brochures and calendar on green business,green building and biodiversity
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
Prizes Won in competition / other events
Club Activities-Coordinator of Prakriti club.The students of Prakriti club participated
in the biodiversity walk held on June 5th by WWF in KBR National Park.The students from
Prakriti Club of St.Francis College for Women had been given a golden opportunity to
volunteer in the event and gain a learning experience."Wild Wisdom Quiz, 2017" which was
conducted on 6th September at the GP Birla Center.Project Herbeno was initiated on 4th of
September by few enthusiastic volunteers who wanted to start a tiny green wave through their
green fingers.Prakriti club along with the NCC unit organized an adventurous trip to
Kondamadugu Hills on 8th September,2017.Avani,Nature fest was celebrated on February
16th promoting sustainable living.
Social Outreach
Involvement in major college events –Developed butterfly garden, initiated herbal
garden,coordinated solid waste management , recycling of dry waste and composting of
wet waste.Guided students on demonstrations and experiments on Glee,Spectrum
outreach program.Participated in sports day competitions,participated in womens day
competitions.Involved in conducting International conference,STEM by departments of
science. On 12th September 2017, Ms.Saritha O T and the Spectrum club coordinator Dr.Jyothi
Rani along with the student representatives had a debriefing session with Mr.Ravi Kiran
(Additional Commissioner Of Health and Hygiene , GHMC) in connection with the
nation wide cleanliness drive "Swacchta Pakwada".
Department of Public Administration
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
Dr Sandeep
Topic: Real Time Governance
Date:16-2-2018
Innovative methods of Teaching &Evaluation for students Group Discussions
Scrap Book
Presentations
Club Activities for
Chartistic: Public Administration in everyday life.
Treasure Hunt
Doodling : Picturize Indian Administration
Essay Writing
Field Trip: Model Village Tellapur
Rastrapathi Nilayam
Involvement in major college events
Women‟s Day ,
Xpression Events
Department of Nutrition
Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place &
date
1. Participated in a workshop on Food Tech2k17 Expo on 19th
Sep, 2017 at
Loyola Academy, Hyderabad
2. Participated in a seminar on Obgene- Nutrigenomics Of Obesity on 6th
Jan
2018 at Global Education Centre, Nampally.
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date:
Cancer awareness program by D.S Research Centre was organized for all the
Nutrition students on 23rd
Jan, 2018
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation 1. Online tests
2. Case studies
3. Poster presentation
4. Market survey
5. Leaflet
6. Nutrition album
7. Product development
8. Coding and data analysis
Students Activates / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
1. Five of our B.Sc III N students Participated in aInter-college poster
competition on “Health Benefits Of Whole Grains” organized by Kasturba
Gandhi Degree College For Women, Secunderabad on 18 August, 2017.
Prizes Won in competition / other events
(a) Anjali and Sunanda of B.Sc III N won the First prize in Nutri-Rangoli
Competition organized byat St Ann‟s College for women , Mehdipatnam on
21 December, 2017.
(b) Carmel and Mounica , Shiza and Kritika of B.Sc IIIN won consolation prizes
in Nutri-Rangoli Competition organized by at St Ann‟s College for women ,
Mehdipatnam on 21 December, 2017.
1. Ananya and Vahitha of B.Sc IIIN won first prize in Live Experiment
competition organized by SPECTRUM club for social outreach programme
GLEE at St. Francis College For Women, Hyderabad on 30th November,
2017.
Club Activities
Ms.Tabitha Ramona coordinator of FACE club, organizing committee for NATALE
(Annual inter collegiate competitions )
Ms.Tabitha Ramona member of Women‟s cell
Social Outreach
Nutrition day was celebrated on the theme “Importance of Balanced Diet” in the
college campus to create awareness among the students.
Creation awareness to students about various aspects of nutrition through poster
display.
Nutrition education to school children through GLEE , 2017 organized by
SPECTRUM club
Involvement in major college events
Part of NATALE intercollegiate competition
Part of International conference on “Science And Technology Engineering And
Mathematics (STEM) Education And Faculty Development”
Part of Swach pakhwada program- inspection of college canteen
Any outstanding unique achievement of the department
B.SC III N students won Best Class Award for the academic year 2017-18
Department of Electronics
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation 1. Organized a field trip to “Physitech Electronics” on 15
th July 2017 for B.Sc III year.
2. Organized a one day workshop on “Musical Synthesizer” on 24th
Aug 2017. 56
students from electronics 1st,2
nd and 3
rd year participated in this workshop.
3. Puzzles, Projects and quiz were conducted as part of their skill test evaluations.
Students Activities/ Achievements
Ruth Deevena of B.Sc IIE won third prize in techno fest conducted by Dhanwantari
Institute of Science and Technology on May 29th
2017.
G. Manisha and Ch. Deepika Krishna of B.Sc IIIE represented dept of electronics at
the Aurora College Fest “Abhiyan” on 9th
September 2017. They participated in
Poster presentation competition and won the First Prize.
Club Activities
The Department of Electronics is part of the science club of the college
“SPECTRUM” club and participated in various club activities and won prize in best
project ( Live demo) in GLEE 2017.
Department of Telugu
Students Activates / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
Prizes Won in competition / other events
Club Activities -Telugu sahitya antyakshri,Telugu folk dance,classical dance,
classical singing, Telugu day celebration, Kadambam A telugu yearly literary
paper release
HARIVILLU CLUB
It is the literary and cultural club initiated by the Faculty of Telugu. Every year thr club
organizes many Telugu literary and cultural activities like Telugu Eassy writing,short
story,Debate Elocution ,Sahithi Antyakshari,Telugu Food Fest, Drama, folk dance clasical
dance ,classical singing,poetry writing,poyetry recitation etc. Club instituted a Gold medal for
the Telugu student who scores highest marks in second language Telugu every year. The
Telugu day will be celebrated every year,and the prize winners of various compititions will
receive their prizes. And also the club will release a yearly Telugu literary paper tittled
KADAMBAM where the ariticles writen by staff ,Non teaching staff and students of college.
Club will conduct all these activities to enhance the Traditional cultural temperament among students
which help them to improve their personality.
Department of Statistics
Guest Lectures :
Organized guest lecture on 20th
July on “Statistical thinking and its future” by
Prof. G. Murali Rao, ISI, Hyderabad.
Innovative methods of Teaching :
Using PPTs
Using Statistical Packages like SPSS(17)
Students Achievements:
Students from BSC(MSCs) I & II yr participated in a poster presentation competition
held at Reddy‟s Women‟s College, Bharkatpura on 14th
December and won first and
second prizes.
1. Sarath Chandrika-BSC IID won 1st prize
2. Vani Sharma-BSC ID won 2nd
prize.
Students from BSC(MSCs) II yr participated in a Statistics fest held at St. Ann‟s
College, Mehdipatnam on 16th
December and won second prizes in two competitions.
1. M. Soundarya Lakshmi and B. Supraja won 2nd
prize in Stats Quiz
2. K.Sravani and N. Samanvita won 2nd
prize in Data Quest.
Club Activities:
STRATA, the Statistics club conducted an inter college fest “SURVEYGANA 3.0”
on 27th
January
Department of Physics
.
Guest Lectures
1. Dr. Sai Nagesh, Head Department of Seismology, NGRI, Uppal, gave a lecture on
“History Of Physics” on August 28th
, 2017
2. Dr. S.M. Ahmed, Principal Scientist, Central Research Laboratory, University of
Hyderabad, gave a lecture on “Indian Mars Mission” on January 10th
,2018.
Field Trip:
B.Sc (Physics) students visited HCU on Jan 3rd
2018 to attend a popular lecture
by Prof Hiroshi Amano, Noble Laureate and director of Akasaki, Research centre,
Nagoya University, Japan on Blue LED‟s and transformative electronics for
developing sustainable smart Society.
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation
3d Models of crystals are used to teach Solid State Physics.
Videos are used to explain complicated topics.
Seminars are conducted and assessed as a part of skill test.
Club Activities
1. Active participation in various activities conducted under Spectrum- Science Club
Social Outreach
1. Participated in GLEE- an outreach program where students demonstrated the live
and demo experiments to school children.
Department of Economics
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation Debates
Presentations
Group Discussion
Power point Presentation
Field Trip: To Tellapur to Know the Economic development of the village
Students Activates / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
Conducted KNOW YOUR ECONOMY test
Prizes Won in competition / other events
Club Activities
Debate
Ruddhi
Poster making
Involvement in major college events
Xpression Events
Department of Botany
Paper Presentation (Students)
Poster Presentation on Operculina turpethum: An Endangered medicinal plant by
M.Keerthi at National Conference on Plant Science and Research: Current Status &
Future Challenges, Organized by Department of Botany, OUCW Koti, 7th
-8th
December 2017.
Poster Presentation on „Study on Ex situ conservation and organic cultivation
Practices – A case study on St.Francis Campus,Begumpet‟ by Dr.Basanthi and
Kavitha Bhadran. at National Conference on Plant Science and Research: Current
Status & Future Challenges, Organized by Department of Botany, OUCW Koti, 7th
-8th
December 2017.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Students)
Organized (mention Seminar / Conference / Workshop along with date)
Date :24th
July 2017
Guest Lecture and Workshop on Bonsai preparation for all the Life Science students of IIIrd
year on the topic „Bonsai – Techniques to grow and Career‟. The resource person
was Mr. Govindaraju of Eashwari Nursery, Bonsai Industry, Hyderabad.
Date : 5th
August 2017
19th
August 2017
Students of Second year visited Active Farms , Moinabad for a day‟s workshop on
Crop Techniques, Culinary Skills and Animal Husbandry conducted by Vamshi
Krishna.
Date: 21
st July 2017
Resource Person: Mr.N.S.Prasad, Climate Change Communicator, UNFCCC (United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change) Climate Policy Observer from Civil Society .
Date :28th
July 2017
Resource person : Mr.Shaikh Hussain, Senior Research Fellow, Laboratory for the Conservation
of Endangered Species, CCMB, and Mr.B.Naresh, Research Associate,
ANGRAU.
Department: Environmental Sciences and Botany in collaboration with American
Corner.
Date :20th
and 21st October 2017
Transform4Life – Trauma Care workshop Level 2 attended which was conducted by
Dr.Sunny Philip.
Date : 8th
November 2017
International Conference on STEM on Prof.T.Pullaiah delivered a lecture on
Ethnobotany- Survey,Conservation and Application
Date: 22nd
February 2018
Career guidance classes to Second year Botany students.
Date: 22nd
February 2018
P.G Guidance for Final year students.
Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place
& date
Date :30th
November 2017
Students from B.Sc III A (BZC) won the first prize for their demo exhibit on „Solid
Waste Management held during GLEE 2017.
Students from B.Sc II A (BZC) won the first prize for their LIVE exhibit on „ Ascent of
Sap‟ held during GLEE 2017.
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
Date :24th
July 2017
Guest Lecture and Workshop on Bonsai preparation for all the Life Science students of
IIIrd
year on the topic „Bonsai – Techniques to grow and Career‟. The resource person
was Mr. Govindaraju of Eashwari Nursery, Bonsai Industry, Hyderabad
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation
Classes outside the classroom
Nature walk
Audio visual tools
Brainstorm
Real world learning
Creative introduction to topic of study
Group discussion
Oral presentation
Experiment based
Crossover learning-exploring a question
Adaptive teaching
Guest Lectures
Seminars
Career based
Field trips
Workshops – external faculty
Argumentative
Self learning
Academic intended-connectedness
Skill based testing
Open book test
Recapitulation MCQ
Students Activities / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
Prizes Won in competition / other events
Students Achievements
NAME Roll No EVENT WON Participated
B.Sc
IABZC Ankita Saha 17041004
GLEE‟17,Onion and Lachrymal Glands YES Gyaneshwari 17041039
Sheryn V 17041019
GLEE‟17- Drip Irrigation S.Chandhana 17041048
YES
B.Sc IN
Nut/Bot Zainab 17055025 Mixed bag competition - NATALE First prize
Divya B 17055020
Bible Quiz
Second
Prize
Glory A 17055009
Bindu 17055006
Zainab 17055025
GLEE'17
Yes Samruddhi 17055018
Sakshi Bhat Dramebaaz ,GLEE'17 Yes
Sahithi GLEE'17 Yes
BZC II A
Pooja V 164132 Chemistry Idol ,Graphene fest (2017) First prize
Priti U 164133 Chemistry Idol ,Graphene fest (2017) First prize
Karen 164115 Tabernacles Carol Competition First prize
Manognya 164123 Little flower Carol competition First prize
Roselin 164136 Avani Fest (2018) Guardians of Galaxy First prize
Saleha 164138 Black out poetry, La fiesta First prize
Live experiment on Ascent of
sap,GLEE'17
Second
Prize
Martial Arts
Gold
Medal
P.M.Divya 164154
Live experiment on Ascent of
sap,GLEE'17
Second
Prize
Naumi P 164124 Does 100%fruit juice have more Vit.C
than artificial juice? GLEE‟17
YES
Priti U 164133 YES
Saleha 164138
La Fiesta-Writers Remorse ,
YES Graphene-Chem quiz
Trisha 164150 Hindi Divas,Graphene-Chem quiz YES
P.M.Divya 164154 Graphene(2017) Chemquiz YES
Math quiz (2017) YES
Debate Competition- Avani(2018) YES
IISER PUNE Mimamasa Quiz competition
(2017) YES
BZC III A
P.Shruthi 154122 Osmosis – Why do fingers prune when
Immersed in Water , GLEE‟17
YES
Pavithra 154125 YES
Salma 154131 Do green veggies have more Vit.C
YES
Shariqha 154134
K Pooja 154127 Demo experiment on Solid Waste
Management,GLEE'17 First Prize J.Meenakshi 154140
B.Sc IIIN Won Best Outgoing Class 17-18
Club Activities
Under SPECTRUM
Social Outreach- Orphan child education, spreading awareness on solid waste management
and segregation, donation of clothes ,training students towards growing vegetables at home
,Water conservation methods.
Involvement in major college events
Convocation – Certificate distribution
International Conference on STEM in collaboration with thirteen science
departments.
GLEE ‟17 – Live and Demonstration experiments.
NATALE events – participated
College Day – Gold Medals distribution.
Women‟s Day celebrations participated
Prayer for Final year students
Farewell program for students
Any outstanding unique achievement of the department
Spreading awareness on Composting and Solid Waste segregation and management.
Department of Management ( B. VOC)
Paper Presentation (Students)
Shristi Agarwal student of 2nd
year presented a paper on “Social Media: An Innovative
Marketing Tool” at National Research Conference – ASMA, Symbiosis Hyderabad on
23.02.18.
Consultancy
1. Sailotech-Transform Forward, Faster
2. V & U Intellect -Consultants(P) Ltd
3. Tommy Hilfiger
4. Premier People Logistic Solutions Private Imited
5. Oyehappy
6. Shopper Stop
7. 3dm
8. Hucon Consulting Innovated
9. Titan Company
10. Regalix
11. 399store.Com
12. Eminence Immigration Consultant Pvt.Ltd
13. Laalsa - Crave Excellence
14. Immigration Sales Consultant
15. Sathguru Management Consultants(P) Ltd
16. Prominent Overseas Careers
17. Erics(We Empower Your Business)
18. Reliance Brands Limited
19. Ss Fitness Pvt.Ltd
20. De Swathi's-D'ziner Fabrics And Dress Material
21. Intone Networks
22. U- Media
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Staff & Students)
Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place
& date
Students of 1st year visited Dialogue in the Dark at Inorbit Mall on 24.08.17.
Students of 3rd
year visited Scoops Manufacturing Unit on 19.09.17.
Skill Activity on Team Building and Leadership Skills on 27.11.17 for 2nd
years.
Workshop on Soft skills and Breaking Barriers on 04.12.17 for the students of 1st
and 2nd
year by Mr. Kartik.
Workshop by JD Institute of Fashion Technology for 1st years on 23.01.18.
1st year students went on an industrial visit to Gubba Cold Storage and Cream
Cake Factory on 25.01.18.
Students attended the National Women‟s Summit held at Shilpa Kala Vedika on
31.01.18.
Students attended Edge Talks conducted by BMS Dept. on 24.02.18.
Industry visit to Pochampally to observe Supply Chain Management by 2nd
years
on 28.02.18.
Workshop on Leadership skills and Business Plan for Women Entrepreneurs Start
Up on 06.03.18 by Ms. Roopa Pukkella for the 1st and 2
nd year.
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
Guest Lecture on “Retail Orientation – Inception & Future” by Mr. Manjeeth Ojha
on 04.07.17 for the 1st, 2
ndand 3
rd year.
Guest Lecture conducted by Mentor Mind for all the students of B. Voc (RM &
IT) on 24 .08.17.
Guest Lecture by Mr. Rakesh Pai on Store Security for 1st and 2
nd years on
19.09.17.
Guest Lecture by JD Institute of Fashion Technology for 1st years on 05.01.18.
Guest Lecture by Mr. Meraj Ahmed on “Impact of Big Data in Retail Business
Environment”for 1st yrs on 23.02.18.
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation
Concept based and application of skill-based teaching.
Role play based demonstration
Empirical based teaching.
Skill oriented assignment and presentations.
Students Activities / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
Students participated in various events at IIM Indore Fest – Atharv in August on
8, 9 and 10th
of August, 2017.
Students participated in Inquizition conducted by BMS Department.
Students participated in various competitions in the Natale Celebrations.
Students participated in the Bhavan‟s Degree College‟s National Fest –
Premicerius on 22 & 23.12.17.
Students participated in Quiz Competition at Bhavan‟s Degree College on
27.02.18.
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
Recroi 2017 – Era of Empires – Fest conducted by Voctalent Club on 10.08.17.
Marketing
Human Resources
Entrepreneurial Development
Cultural
Visual Merchandising
Best Manager
Prizes Won in competition / other events
Students won the 2nd
prize in the Flash Mob Competition at Yuva Flare on
27.09.17.
Students participated in various competitions at MediaSphere – fest by Mass
Comm. Dept. And Rishi Varma of 1st year won the 1
st prize in the Dance
Competition on 29.11.17.
Students participated and won 1st prize in the HR and Marketing and 2
nd prize in
the Business Quiz Portfolios at Renovatio conducted by BMS Department on
02.12.17.
Students participated in management and cultural events at Josephiesta Fest at St.
Joseph‟s Degree College on 16.12.17 and Sri Laxmi of 1st year won the 2
nd prize
in the Best Manager Portfolio.
Students participated, came to the final rounds and Shruthi Reddy and Diksha
Agarwal won the 2nd
prize in the HR Portfolio at BMS National Fest – Crescentia
2018 on 20.01.18.
Mansi Gupta & Muskaan Sethia of 1st year won the 1
st prize in Nukkad Naatak
Competition at Literati Fest on 24.01.18.
2nd
year students, Arthi Balu and Himaja Palli won the first prize in Card Captor
in Survey Gana 3.0. on 31.01.18.
Students volunteered and won competitions organized by Women‟s Cell – Chahat
Bhandari & Shivangi won 1st prize for Vegetable Carving; Arthi Balu won 2
nd
prize for Dress Up as Role Model on 15.02.18.
Rishi Varma won the 2nd
prize in Classical Solo Dance on 16.02.18.
Club Activities
Investiture Ceremony for the office bearers of the Voctalent Club for 2017 -18 on
06.07.17 with Chief Guest Ms. Kavitha David.
Fashion Show by Lamhee conducted by the students of B. Voc (RM & IT) on
21.07.17.
Flash Mob performed by the members of Voctalent Club on 09.08.17 to announce
their upcoming Fest.
Recroi 2017 – Era of Empires – Fest conducted by Voctalent Club on 10.08.17.
Farewell conducted by the 1st and 2
nd year students of B. Voc (RM & IT) for the
graduating class of 2015 – 18 on 30.11.17.
4th
edition of Retail Mantra – Vantage conducted by the Club Voctalent with
Speakers – Shashi Nahata, Hemang Momaya, Saraswathi Gopalakrishnan, Manish
Agarwal and Tamanna Rooz on 12.12.17.
Students of 2nd
year conducted Venditio 2018 – a Mini Management Fest for
students of B. Voc (RM & IT) from 14 – 22 February, 2018
The following portfolios were conducted on the following dates:
Human Resources: 14.02.18
Entrepreneurial Development: 19.02.18
Visual Merchandising: 16.02.18
Best Manager: 20.02.18
Marketing: 21.02.18- 22.02.18
Cultural: 22.02.18
VOCTALENT is a club instituted by the Department of Bachelor of Vocation (Retail Management &
Information Technology) of the Management Studies. This club comprises all the students of B. Voc.
It conducts and organises various activities across diverse disciplines such as Marketing, Human
Resources, Visual Merchandising, Entrepreneurial Development, Best Manager and Cultural
Arts.The club believes and specializes in providing students with opportunities for practical
experience and skill-based training.
Involvement in major college events
Coordinated for choir for Nathale, Incharge of Bible Quiz event for Nathale
Faculty incharge for Collage Competition for Nathale
Any outstanding unique achievement of the department
Students of 2nd
year conducted a college – wide survey of teaching and non- teaching staff
about Organic Products. They surveyed 92 respondents under Head of Store Operations
Shruthi Reddy. They placed orders after enquiring the teachers and delivered the products to
them. This process occurred in the months of December 2017 and January 2018.
Department of Microbiology
Research Publication (National / International, ISBN No. & Name of the Journal) (Staff &
Students)
o Dr. Ramyasri (2017) Immobilised lipase from Lactobacillus plantarum in meat
degradation and synthesis of flavour esters in Journal of Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology, Elsevier 15, pp 331 – 334.
Consultancy
o Department of Microbiology offers consultation services to JNTU, St. Mary‟s
College, Hindu College for Women and other colleges, Affiliated to Osmania
University. The services offered were sale of pure cultures and analysis of anti
microbial activity of various samples.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Students) Participants (Students):M.Sc. IIyr
Participated: In“Two Day National workshop on “Bioinformatics”.
Hands-on Training on DNA sequence Analysis, Molecular Phylogeny,
Microbial Genomics and Biological Databases which helped them to explore
Various trends in bioinformatics.
Venue: St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa
Date: 24th
and 25th
January, 2018
Organized (mention Seminar / Conference / Workshop along with date)
o As part of “Department Vicennial celebrations” on 6th
September, 2017,
Organized A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Memorial Guest lecture on "Probiotics" by
Dr.M.Shiva Prakash, Scientist E, NIN followed by a talk on "Career
oppurtunities in Microbiology" by Dr. Joveeta Joseph, Scientist, LVPEI.
As part of the vicennial celebrations the Department organized various
competitions like Scientific paper writing, Skit, Model presentations,
Microbuzz and Microramp for UG & PG students.
Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place & date
Participants: M.Sc. I yr
Participated: In EYE OPENER – II
Venue: L V Prasad Eye Institute
Date: 24th
February, 2018
o First speaker:
Dr.Balasubramanian:
Talked about “Prevalence of eye disorders in the community, a 5-year
epidemiological study – APEDS”.
o Second speaker:
Dr.Savitri Sharma &Dr.Shivaji:
Talked about“Research at LVPEI”.
o Third speaker:
Dr.IndumathiMariappan Talked about“Stem cell & Regenerative medicine”
Guest Lectures
o Organized by:Dr. M. Shailaja Raj
Date:09-06-2017 (1.30 PM – 4.00 PM)
Venue:Cap Hall
Participants: Teaching staff
In collaboration with: Global Medical Education & Research Foundation
(GMERF)
Title of lecture:Medical Emergencies & First Responders
o Faculty Name:Dr. M. Shailaja Raj& Y.V.S.Annapurna
Date:18-08-2017 (3.00 PM – 4.00 PM)
Venue:Auditorium
Participants:
Faculty members of Dept. of Microbiology, PG and UG
Faculty members & Students of Bhavan‟s College,
Faculty members & Student of Lyola College
In collaboration with:
Global Medical Education & Research Foundation (GMERF)
Speaker: Jaya Prakash Narayan, Fouder of Lok Satta Party
Title of lecture: Medical Education in India & Present Scenario
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation Project approach
M.Sc. by Research
Introduction of Scientific paper writing
Paper publications in peer reviewed journals
Students Activates / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
M.Sc II yr: Lakshmi Sruthi
Participated in Francis Got Talent
M.Sc. I yr students
Participated in Scientific Paper Writing, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
Participated in Microbuzz, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
Participated in Skit, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
Participated in Model Presentations, Dept. Viccenial Celebration
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
M.Sc Iyr: K.Shreya, Sherline, Pooja, Priyanjali, Jullian
Hosted Microbuzz and Ramp Walk, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
Prizes Won in competition / other events
M.Sc II yr: A.Kavitha,
Published a review article:
M.Sc II yr: A.Kavitha, Keerthana, G.Kavitha, Basanthi, Rebecca, M.Swathi,
Bushra, Asra, Prashanthi, Sushmitha, Lathasri 1st Prize in Skit, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
M.Sc II yr: Harathi, Raveena, Ramadevi
2nd Prize in Skit, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
M.Sc II yr: Basanthi
Won Spectrum Appreciation Certificate for Cultural Activities
M.Sc II yr: A.Kavitha, Basanthi
Won Dance excellence in Divya Vani Channel
M.Sc II yr: Sakina M B
1st prize -Proficiency (2017)
1st prize - Spectrum proficeincy- Special Recognition- Spectrum
1st Prize - Scientific paper writing
1st Prize - Scientific paper writing
1st Prize - Micro quiz
2nd Prize in Skit, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
M.Sc II yr:Asra
2ndt prize -Proficiency (2017)
1st Prize - Micro quiz
M.Sc II yr:T.Pravallika
2nd Prize in Skit, Dept. Viccenial Celebrations
3rd prize micro ramp
M.Sc II yr:Susmitha
3rd prize in Poster presentation - STEM 2017
Club Activities
Spectrum activities
GLEE
P.G admission guidance programme for the undergraduate students- Ms. Anitha
Thomas, Ms. D Sunitha.
Social Outreach
o LV Prasad Eye Institute, Institute for Vision Rehabilitation: Audio and
Reading material preparation for visually challenged students to complete
their education by M. Sc. I year students.
Any outstanding unique achievement of the department
Department celebrated 20 years of its inception on 6th
September, 2017. During
Viccenial Celebration various competitions were held for UG and PG students.
White Coat ceremony for 1st batch of Premed students of XUSOM and St.Francis
College for Women was held on 2nd
January 2018 at 11.00Am at Gerosa
Hall,St.Francis College. The ceremony symbolizes the mark of welcoming the
students into Medical profession for dedicated patient care.
Ist Batch of Pre Med Students successfully completed one and half year course at
St. Francis College for Women and continuing the Pre Med programme at Xavier
University, ARUBA.
Initiated and Introduced P.G Diploma course:Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Initiated and Introduced Certificate Course course: Molecular Diagnostics
Compiled Lab Manuals for B.Sc and P.G students.
Generating funds for department by offering Consultancy Services.
Department of Biotechnology
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Students)
The Department of Biotechnology has taken the B.Sc. Biotechnology (Microbiology
and Biochemistry) final year students to attend a seminar entitled “Rad 18/Rad 6-
mediated Ubiquitin Signalling- A novel therapeutic target to prevent and treat
chemoresistant ovarian cancer”, organized at and by Institute of Genetics, on the 26th
July, 2017.
The final year students of Biotechnology were taken to attend a one day international
seminar entitled “Nanobio3- The future of Chitosans”, organized at and by the
University of Hyderabad on 20th
September 2017.
Guest Lectures
A Guest lecture was organized by the department on “Cancer Biology” by Dr. A.
Sandhya Rani, Assistant Professor at Osmania University on 5th
October 2017 for
B.Sc III year (Biotechnology Students).
Student Achievements
Ms. Sofia Naaz of BSc III C was awarded the Best Outgoing Class Representative.
Ms. Aproova Dhavale of BSc III C was received a prize for her Maximum
participation in college events.
Ms. Safa Farooqui of BSc II F participated in an International Youth Tournament of
Handball held in European countries like Germany, Sweden and Denmark.
Ms. Gayatri Vadlamani of BSc II A was awarded Special Recognition prize from
Spectrum for her extended support towards the spectrum club.
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION St.Francis College started with the new year first achievement of the sports event
participating in the world university games being held at China.This is the second
consecutive time of representing for the World University Tennis held at Bangkok & China
by Bhuvana Kalava of M.A IInd year student of Mass Communication & also Sowjanya
Bhavisetty participated in the Bangkok World University Tennis Game of B.A.
Sravya Shivani of B.A 1st Year recently played International tournament in Vietnam&
Srilanka. She won Fenesta Nationals held in Delhi in October. Also won Bronze medal for
Telangana in All India Inter State National Championship.
Shravya Shivani of B.A Ist Year participated in the All India Tennis held at Mumbai and
secured Gold medal both Singles & Doubles and won the Cash award of Rs.20,000 and also
won at Ahmedabad in Doubles secured Gold Medal & won cash award of Rs.5000
Francina Clement of M.Sc IstYear playing in AITA ranking tournament in Tennis held at
Bangalore. Diksha Ajit of B.Com IInd Year also playing an AITA ranking tournament in
allover India as well as Rehana of B.A IInd year,Dimple Chawla&Akshada of both from
B.Com Ist years & Nikitha of B.Sc Ist year playing for AITA ranking tournaments in
different parts of the Country.
Sravya Shivani of B.A Ist Year, Diksha Ajit of B.Com IInd, Francina Clement of M.Sc I
st
Year & Bhuvana Kalava of M.A IInd year all represented for south zone Inter University
tournament in Tennis hels at Gitam University,Vishakapatnam from 2nd
Jan to 4th
Jan &
secured Silver Medal also for All India Inter Zonals secured Bronze Medal in the same place
Girishma Reddy of B.Sc Ist year represented in International Throwball Competitions for
World Championship held at Nepal and secured Gold Medal & also represented Senior
National & State level on number of occasions.
Jakkala Mrudula, Bilka Jerry Trypheena, Sameera Sameen of all B.Sc IIIrd year, Safa
Farooqui of B.Sc IInd year& Vegesina Ananda, Suryadevara Nairmalya of B.A IInd Year
have represented in the Open International Invitational Handball tournament in Partile
Trophy held at Europe from 10th
June,2017 to 28th
July,2017.
Radhey Loya of M.Com Ist Year represented for the International Softball event in the World
University Asian Championship held at China.
Softball University Nationals represented by Radhey Loya & Jacintha of both M.Com &
B.Com held at Gurunanak dev University, Amritsar, Punjab.
Sanchia & Simran of both B.Com Ist Year represented in the All India Inter University
Baseball tournament held at MDU Rohtak,Haryana.
Himani Yadav of B.A IIIrd year & Geetanjali of B.Com IIIrd year both represented for
Cricket in the National level & in the Zonal Level.
Geetanjali of B.Com IIIrd
, Ishita of B.Com Ist year represented Osmania University in the
South Zone Cricket championship held at Bangalore in the month of November.
Rachana Silveri of B.A IIIrd year & Archana Silveri of B.A Ist year of both basketball
players making it into National Level held at Chennai.
Rachana Silveri of B.A IIIrd year, Archana Silveri of B.A Ist year &
Sudeshna Reddy of B.Sc Ist year all three of them represented Osmania University in the
South Zone Basketball tournament held at SRM University Chennai in December.
Kairavi of B.A Ist year representing in the All India Senior Nationals Skating competitions
held at Delhi & she got selected for the World championship being held at Beijing,China.
Kairavi pf B.A Ist Year represented Osmania University in the All India Roller Sports in
Skating held at Punjab University ,Chandigarh and secured a bronze medal.
Kajal kumari of B.Sc IInd year representing in the Chess Kick Boxing Championship in
Senior & University level Boxing Championship being held at Calucutta & Haryana.
Kajal kumari of B.Sc IInd
year represented Osmania University in the All India Boxing
championship held at Punjab University in the Inter University tournament in the month of
December & also got selected to represent for All India Inter University Kickboxing
Championship to be held at Chandigarh, Punjab University from 18th
March to 21st
March,2018.
Also represented for 11th
Senior National Kickboxing Championship held at Patna, Bihar
from 23rd
to 31st December,2017& secured Gold Medal& got selected to represent
Kickboxing Championship at Bunous airs, Argentina from 05th
Nov to 10th
Nov,2018.
St.Francis College Basketball, Chess, Table Tennis & Badminton teams participated in the
All India Open invitational Inter Collegiate SSN Trophy &Osmania University Inter College
Basketball tournament organized by SSN College& St.Francis College in which St.Francis
College 12Gold medals & Declared Winners & Chennai from 18th
Aug to 23rd
Aug,2017 in
which Basketball team secured IVth
position with the Cash Award of Rs.3000.
St.Francis College participated in Badminton, Throwball, Volleyball, Chess, Athletics, Table
Tennis &Basketball secured Ist position in all the disciplines which was organized by Little
Flower Degree College in the month of January,2018.
St.Francis College participated in Badminton, Throwball, Volleyball,,Table Tennis & Chess
secured Ist position in all the disciplines which was organized by VJIM College in the month
of January,2018.
St.Francis College participated in All India Invitational Symbiosis Volleyball Trophy held at
Pune in the month of January and secured Ist position.
St.Francis College participated in the Inter College Swimming Championship held at GHMC
Swimming pool organized by OU Eng College on 24th
Aug,2017 secured Gold Medal in the
overall championship.
Jessica Patricks B.A IIIrd year secured 3Gold Medals, Divya Kalpana Rao of B.A Ist year
secured 1 Silver & Bronze Medal.Suchitra of B.Sc IIIrd year Secured 1 Bronze Medal
&Priyanka Venna of B.A Ist year secured Silver Medal.
St.Francis College during this academic year 2017-18 organized Shuttle Badminton in the
month of August & Basketball tournament in the month of September and also conducted
Osmania University selection cum coaching camp in Volleyball in the month of October and
also selections of OU for Inter University was held in Shuttle Badminton & Table Tennis in
the month of November.
St.Francis College participated in the Inter College Chess Championship held at St.Ann‟s
College, Mehadipatnam organized by St.Ann‟s College on 28th
& 29th
Aug,2017 secured
Bronze Medal.
Mansi Agarwal of BMS Ist year secured Gold medal in the Individual Board standing
position.
Osmania University Inter Collegiate Volleyball tournament participated at Loyola College in
which College team didn‟t secure any position.
Apoorva Jain & Vaishnavi Yadav of both PGD in Nutrition represented Osmania University
in the South Zone Volleyball tournament held at Kannur in the month of October.
Osmania University Inter Collegiate Judo tournament participated at Kasturba Gandhi
College in which College team secured 1Silver by Nikitha Francis,3 Broze Medal by
Romana,Ketsen & Divya.
Osmania University Inter Collegiate Badminton tournament participated at St.Francis College
in which College team didn‟t secure any position.
Osmania University Inter Collegiate Handball tournament participated at Lalbahadur Stadium
organized by Villa Marie College in which College team didn‟t secure any position.
Osmania University Inter Collegiate Athletics Championship held at Gachibouli organized by
DPE, OU in which College team secured 3Silver & 1 Bronze By Prathyusha in
800,400,200&4*100,4bronze by Rehana, Romana, Varsha & Nikitha Francis.
Prathyusha of B.Com Ist year represented Osmania University in the All India Athletic Meet
held at Nagarjuna University in the month of December.
Kho-Kho participated in Inter College held at Siddartha College of Physical Education.
Cross Country participated in Inter College held at Osmania University College of Physical
Education.
Participated in Inter College Boxing held at Lal Bahadur Stadium.
Participated in Inter College Tennikoit &kabaddi held at OUCW.
Participated in Inter College Yoga held at Reddy College.
Participated in Inter College Carroms held at Bhadruka College.
Participated in Inter College Table Tennis held at St.Pious College,Habsiguda.
St.Francis College Table Tennis team won Gold Medal in the BITS tournament held BITS,
Shamirpet.
St.Francis College Table Tennis team won Gold Medal in the Sakshi tournament held
St.Joseph Degree College, King koti.
St.Francis College Volleyball team won Bronze Medal in the BITS tournament held BITS,
Shamirpet.
Navjeetkaur, Vaishnavi Vallabh , Geethika, Mallika Basera & Sudeshna Reddy from B.A &
B.Sc got selected to represent for the All India Inter University korfball tournament organized
by Osmania University from 08th
March to 11th
March,2018.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference: M.Sc. (first and second year) students participated in an international conference
conducted by St. Francis College titled: International Conference on STEM Education
and Faculty Development.
Guest Lectures:
The Department of Chemistry organised a guest lecture on the topic “Drugs acting on
Ion Channels Receptors” by Dr. Kumaragurubaran Nagaswamy, Director Medicinal
Chemistry, GVK Biosciences Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, on 16th
March, 2018.
Dr. V. Radhika gave a guest lecture for MSc II year Microbiology students on
Molecular modeling and Docking studies on 5th
February 2018.
Dr. V Padmasubhashini Scientific Officer , AMD-DAE gave a Guest Lecture on
Applications Of Analytical Chemistry.
“Quantum Chemistry” by Ms.Usha Praveena, Assistant professor Dept. of Physics St.
Francis College for Women on 5th October, 2017.
„Methodology of Asymmetric Synthesis" by Dr. M. Vijjulatha, Professor, Department
Of Chemistry, Osmania University on 7th
September, 2017.
"Quantum Chemistry" by Prof. M. Durga Prasad, Retired professor, School of
Chemistry, Hyderabad Central University on 19th
September, 2017.
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation Skill enhancement tests like JAM, Crossword puzzle and field survey was conducted
during this academic year.
Students Activities / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
1. Ms. Sampooja of M.Sc. final year Chemistry presented a paper entitled
“Synthesis of some Pharmacologically important derivatives of β-Naphthol ”
and won second prize at an International Conference held at Bhavans College,
Sainikpuri, Hyderabad.
2. The following M.Sc. final year Chemistry students participated poster
presentation at International Conference on STEM Education and Faculty
Development organized by St. Francis College, Hyderabad.
a) Hiba Mariyam and Uzma Fatima:- Synthesis and DNA binding studies of
Cu(II) and Ni(II) complexes of Schiff base derived from Thiophene-2-
Carboxalbehyde and P-chloroaniline.
b) Mariya Nageen and Susmitha S.Nair:- Ionic liquids used in the Art-to-
Capture CO2:A Review.
c) Sonam Singh:- Study towards the selective Suzuki coupling reaction of 2,4
dichloropyrimidime derivative and its applications in the synthesis of 2-
phenyl-4(4-(4-phenylpyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)pyrimidine.
d) Akshita Guda:- Case discussion: Development of Vesico Vaginal Fistula
after a complicated Hysterectomy
e) V.Manasa- Green Wittig Reaction.
f) Manasa Balakrishnan- Synthesis of Paracetamol and Aspirin using non-
conventional methods.
Programmes hosted by students
The students of M.Sc Chemistry ( First and Second year) conducted a four day
Workshop for the B.Sc. students on Advanced Chemistry Experiments during last week
of February, 2018.
Social Outreach
The PG Department of Chemistry took their first year students to government schools
and an orphanage in the city as part of a four-day Social Outreach Programme (18th
-
20th
Dec 2017) & 10th
Jan 2018. They visited Sarvodaya Vidyalaya and Seth
Banwarilal in Secunderabad, a primary school in Addagutta and Kamalamma
orphanage in the vicinity.
Department of Mass Communication
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Students)
Panel Discussion was organized by the department in collaboration with Indian Folk, on “Campaign
against Drugs-How young graduates and students can make a Difference‟ on 31st July 2017.
Guest Lectures
MA1 Year: Guest speaker, Ms. Manju Latha Kalanidhi, City Editor of Indian Express spoke
on “Status of print media and its functioning”10/October /2017 MAII year: Guest Speaker, Dr.V. Sharada , Ret. AIR Programme Producer, on “Media and
Statistics”on 13/10/17.
MAI & II Year: Guest lecture on “Media Management and Media Economics”.
Resource Person was Mr. Katta Shekar Reddy, Editor of Namaste Telangana- a Telugu
News Paper on February 19, 2018.
MA II Year: Guest Speaker, Mr.Raka Sudhakar, on “ Online Journalism” on 8th
January,
2018 B.A. II A (M) Sem 4 Guest speaker, Mr. Raka Sudhakar retired and former News Editor of
Sakshipost explained „Writing for Web and Cyber Journalism‟. 20/02/2018
B.A. III A (M) Sem 5 Guest speaker, Ms. Meena Kumari, Public Relations Manager,
IndianFolk gave an insight into „Public Relations & its tools – in practice‟. 12/10/17.
B.A. II A (M) Sem 3 Guest speaker, Ms. Manju Latha Kalanidhi, City Editor of Indian
Express spoke on Status of print media and its functioning. 10/10/2017 MA I year, Guest lecture was organized on "Role of media on development communication" by Deepak Pawar on
21st Feb.
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation : Interviews with News Editors, Written
Tests; Surprise Tests; Viva; Written & Oral Presentations; Group Discussions; Debates;
Quiz; Situational Analysi, Lab Journal, Francis Bol, News Bulletins.LIVE PR Campaign.
News letter Read-Reflect-Respond, ADZAP competitions,
Club Activities: World Photography day celebrations on 18th
August 2107.
Online competitions on various media related subjects
Media Sphere & First Cut 2017 on 28th
and 29th
November 2017
Social Outreach: Organized for MA I year students from 18th
– 20th
December 2017.
Field trip was organized by the department to Doordarshan studio, at Ramanthapur, on 15th
March 2018 with Ist year MA mass communication and II year BA students.
Any outstanding unique achievement of the department
Got First prize for the short skit performed on Library Day.
DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Participated in National Conference on „ CurrentPolitical & Economic Situations &
its Impact on Higher Education‟ by Xavier Board on 9th
& 10th
September 2017.
Organizing Secretary for the International Conference by the Science Faculty on “
Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics ( STEM ) Education & Faculty
Development “ in collaboration with American Corner from 6th
to 11th
November
2017.
SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES / FIELD TRIPS
Organised a Field Trip to Fish Farms at Warangal on 4th
& 5th
August‟2017 for
B.Sc. III A & N
Study trip to Nehru Zoological Park on Animal Diversity for B.Sc. I A & N on 3rd
September‟2017
Attended International Conference on “ Science Technology Engineering &
Mathematics( STEM ) Education & Faculty Development “ in collaboration with
American Corner at St. Francis college for women from 6th
to 11th
November 2017.
Study trip to Institute of Genetics on Genetic Disorders on 3rd
March‟2018 for B.Sc. II
A& N.
GUEST LECTURERS
Attended a guest lecture on Aquatic Insects, Pest management and Fish diversity by
Dr. Deepa Jaiswal „Scientist-D‟ at Zoological Survey of India and Dr. Karthapandi
Post-Doctoral Fellow on 11th
August‟2017 for B.Sc. Zoology students.
Attended a guest lecture by Dr. Kartikeyan Vasudevan – Senior Principal Scientist –
LaCONES (CCMB) on Wild Life Conservation of Amphibians in Himalayan Regions
on 10th
November‟2017.
INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS
Guided the B.Sc. I A & I N students to prepare an Animal Album on different taxa
show casing Animal Diversity.
Students of B.Sc II A and B.Sc II N were involved in Internships in various
Clinical Diagnostic centres.
Students of B.Sc III A and B.Sc III N were involved in Collecting Water Samples
from different lakes of Hyderabad and Analysed the Physiochemical Parameters
as a part of their Paper III practicals.
Students of B.Sc III A and B.Sc III N were involved in identifying the different
fresh water fishes and studying the different stages of its development, methods of
rearing, culturing and transportation at the Fish Farms, Warangal.
STUDENT ACTIVITES AND SOCIAL OUTREACH
B.Sc. Zoology students were involved in Superannuation of Mr. Stephen Francis,
Record Assistant, Zoology Dept.
INVOLVEMENT IN MAJOR COLLEGE EVENTS
REGALO DENATALE -2017 – worked as the Co-Ordinator for the Physical
arrangements committee in “Natale” a Christmas programme of the College.
SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED
1. Attended International Conference on “ Science Technology Engineering &
Mathematics ( STEM ) Education & Faculty Development “ in
collaboration with American Corner at St. Francis college for women from
6th
to 11th
November 2017.
INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING & EVALUATION
1. Students of B.Sc II A and B.Sc II N are involved in Internships in various
Clinical Diagnostic centres and are evaluated for 20 marks as a part of their
skill test.
2. Identified Advanced learners of 1st and 2nd
year students and involved them
to teach slow learners as Peer teaching programme
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
1. Involved students of B.Sc IA, II A& III A in organising Farewell Progranmme of
Mr. Stephen Francis, Record Assistant of Department of Zoology.
2. Involved Students of B.Sc IA & N, II A & N & III A& N in displaying the Live
Demos and 3D models for social outreach programme „GLEE 2017‟on the 30th
of November 2017.
INVOLVEMENT IN MAJOR COLLEGE EVENTS
1. SWATCHTHA PAKHWADA –Clean India Mission and a National Level
Campaign initiated by Government of India. In continuation of this mission, As
per UGC & MHRD instructions, St. Francis College for Women conducted
Swatchtha Programme from 1st to 15
th September. As the Co-Ordinator of the
SPECTRUM, we tookup Cleaning the college campus and with few selected
students had debriefing session on 12th
sept 2017 with Mr. N . Ravi Kiran, Adl‟n
Commissioner, (Health and Sanitation) GHMC and presented innovative ideas of
our students.
2. INTRA COLLEGIATE FEST – workedas the Main Co-ordinator of the Intra
Collegiate Fest organized one of the biggest events of the year involving all the
clubs of the college with the theme “YUVAFLARE unlimited” on 27th
September,
2017.
3. REGALO DENATALE -2017 – worked as the Co-Ordinator for the Stalls got
involved
in the Natale a Christmas programme of the College.
Department of Biochemistry
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Staff & Students)
Ms. Malathi Varma along with students attended a three day workshop on Research
based Pedagogical tools held in Bhavan‟s Vivekanda College, Secunderabad from
17th
Jan-19th
Jan 2018
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
Topic Resource Person Date
Current Trends in
Biochemistry-
Dr. N. Shiva Kumar.
Professor in Department of
Biochemistry. School of Life
Sciences. Hyderabad Central
University. Hyderabad
29.06.2017.
Nanotechnology in Life
Science
Ms. Srilakshmi
IICT, Hyderabad
19.09.2017
Catalysis of Enzymes &
Enzyme Engineering
Dr. Santosh Kumar Padhi
,Assistant Professor in
Department of Biochemistry
School of Life Sciences.
Hyderabad Central
University. Hyderabad
29.11.2017
Field Trips :
1. 2rd
year students of the Department of Biochemistry visited EPTRI, Gachibowli on 5th
of August 2017
2. The Fitness Capsule Students visited Ozone Gym n Spa, Banjara Hills on 6th
Sep
2017
3. A 4 days Study Tour was organized to Mumbai,Pune& Lonavala from Nov 19th
-
23rd
2017. Ms.Malathi Varma and Ms. Anjana accompanied the Students.
4. 3rd
year students visited Hyderabad Central University on 8th
Dec 2017
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation a. Journal Club
b. Seminar Presentation
c. Role play
d. Designing Experiment
e. Case Study
f. Quiz
g. Field Trips
Students Activates / Achievements - None
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
Prizes Won in competition / other events
Club Activities
1. An awareness program on drugs was conducted in Collaboration with the
Chemistry Dept. and Spectrum the Science club on Sep 1st 2017.
2. Ritika Ranjan conducted P.G. Entrance Exam Coaching class for all the life
science students
Social Outreach
1. Health camp was conducted for the teaching,Non teaching staff and students
on 13th July 2017. Blood samples were collected for various tests like Blood
glucose, Thyroid profile, Lipid Profile and master health check ups were done
for reasonable rates.
2. III C students donated blankets, dresses & distributed sweets to the children in
Devnar School for Blind, Begumpet before Christmas.
Department of Computer Science
Research Publication (National / International, ISBN No. & Name of the Journal)
(Staff & Students)
Paper Presentation (Staff & Students)
1. Anjali Dudhalkar1, Sr. Sujatha Yeruva, Sales Analysis using Hadoop, International
Journal of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, ISSN 2347 – 8527, Volume 7, Issue
2, February 2018
2. Apeksha Sharma, Sr. Sujatha Yeruva, A Twitter Analysis Worth a Thousand Tweets,
International Journal of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, ISSN 2347 – 8527,
Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2018
3. T. Mounika,Sr. Sujatha Yeruva, Applying Big Data Analytics in Sports, International
Journal of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, ISSN 2347 – 8527, Volume 7, Issue
2, February 2018
4. Poonam Sita, Sr. Sujatha Yeruva, Recommendation System in Sales – An Online
Shopping/Suggesting Friend, International Journal of Computer & Mathematical
Sciences, ISSN 2347 – 8527, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2018
5. A. Simran Mary, Sr. Sujatha Yeruva, Big Data Harvests Better, International Journal
of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, ISSN 2347 – 8527, Volume 7, Issue 2,
February 2018
6. Ummiya Mohammedi, Sr. Sujatha Yeruva, Analysis of Stock behaviour using Big
Data Analytics, International Journal of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, ISSN
2347 – 8527, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2018
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Staff & Students) (h) Organized
The department was a member department in organizing International Science
conference “STEM” from 6th
November 2017 to 11th
November 2017
(i) Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place
& date
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation The department members use the aid of technology for conducting online tests and also
promote student seminars and peer learning
Club Activities
Computer Science sctudents have participated in the GLEE club and have
displayed exhibits for the school students who visited the college
Ms. Renuka and Ms. Sudha have conducted classes for the PG Entrance
prepartion as a part of SPECTRUM club
Social Outreach
M.Sc computer science students taught IT subjects to students of for a week from
November 20 2017 to November 25 2017
NSS ANNUAL REPORT OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Report On International Yoga Day Date: 21
st June, 2017
On 21stjune, 2017 on the eve of International Yoga Day the NSS Units of St. Francis
Degree College organised an awareness rally in the neighbourhood on the holistic benefits of
practice in yoga for once mind body and soul. The rally begin from the college campus at
10:30 am and went through MLA colony. The rally featured sloganeering regarding benefits
of Yoga. Placards were also held by students demonstrating same.
Later in the day approximately 200 students from the four units of the college took part in
International Yoga day celebrations held at L.B. Stadium from 4pm to 9pm. The event was
organised by Heartfulness Institute in collaboration with Osmania University NSS state unit
of Telangana. The programme was organized to not just create awareness of YOGA but more
specifically the benefits of meditation in improving focus and concentration amoung the
students. The event included meditation techniques, asanas to regulate breathing, check
flexibility of limbs and joints, etc., which were found to be highly beneficial by the students.
The enthusiastic participation of our students coupled with insight received on the said health
benefits at the end proved to be an enriching experience for all.
International Yoga Day in LB Stadium
Report on Haritha Haram Date: 20
th July, 2017
Haritha haram programme initiated by Telangana Government was organised
by NSS units I, II, III & IV volunteers and NCC cadets of St. Francis College,
Begumpet in collaboration with Telangana State Pollution Control Board who
provided the saplings.The programme was inaugurated by principal Dr. Sr Christine
Fernandes and Dean of Academics Dr. Uma Joseph by planting the first sapling in the
college premises. This was followed by NSS volunteers and NCC cadets along with
NSS programme officers and NCC Officer which ensure planting of more than 100
saplings in the college premises. Later the programme was extended to Uma Nagar
neighbourhood where it was well received by the members of the society who helped
the volunteers in identifying places for plantation. The programme concluded at 12:30
pm with a resolve and commitment to continue the green covered drive and nurture
the environment to make it pollution free and healthy future generations.
Haritha Haram in Neighbouring Colony
Haritha Haram with Principal Sister in College premises Harith Haram with Dean of Academics
Report on Rakshabandan
Date: 7-8-17
Rakshabandan was celebrated by NSS units and NCC at Don Bosco Navajeevan
Homes, Boiguda and Nampally respectively. Programme scheduled at 10:30 am to 12:30pm
volunteers conducted various events like dances, songs, mimicry for children. This was
followed by tying rakies to the children and distributing chocolates, sweets and stationary.
The programme concluded on a very happy note.
NSS UNIT I & III visit to Don Bosco in Namplly and Boiguda
*Don Bosco Father Talk regarding Home in Boiguda * Students tying rakhi for
Home Boys
Report on NSS Inaugural Date: 9
th Aug, 2017
The Inaugural ceremony of NSS Units I and II comprising of 200 1st year
B.A., B.Com, B.Sc student volunteers was held on 9th
August, 2017 at Gerosa Hall. The
chief guest for the event was Mr. Younus Samuel from Youth Alive Organisation who gave
an inspiring talk on importance of social service which was followed by administering of the
NSS oath by Dr. Uma Joseph, Dean of Academics. Students displayed their talents through
skits on social issues and cultural activities.
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Investiture Ceremony NSS Unit I & II
Report on Independence Day
Date: 15th
Aug, 2017 NSS units participated enthusiastically in the 71
stindependence day celebration in the
march past.
Report on 1 day State Level Seminar
Date: 30th
, August, 2017 The NSS Units I & II comprising of 60 student volunteers along with NSS PO‟s Rooman Dev
and B. Jyothi participated in 1day state seminar organised by Government Degree College for
Women, Begumpet on 30th
, August, 2017. The seminar was on role of youth in national
integration which was chaired by P. Shekar Rao, Hindu Yova Morcha. The eminent
speakers through their address motivated and inspired the youth to be proactive, independent
and torch bearers in the process of nation building. The audience was made to take sankalp se
sidhi oath toward this process.
Report on Blood Donation Camp Date: 31
st August, 2018
The NSS Units 3&4 organised Blood donation Camp in collaboration with The
Catholic Health Association of India,(CHAI) in association with St. Theresa Hospital on 31st
August, 2017 in Capitanio hall. The day started with registrations by donors which was
followed by a brief inaugural ceremony where Mr. David Skinner who is the director of
CHAI and his team of doctors and technicians were felicitated by the principal. Student
volunteers presented a social skit spreading the message of importance of donating blood and
their by saving lives. Camp witnessed stupendous response from student donor as well as
teaching and non-teaching members of the college community. The camp lasted till 4:30 pm
and received around 370 registrations of which around 160 students were eligible in donating
blood.
Blood Donation Camp in Capitanio Hall
NSS Report on Swachhata Pakhwada As part of this all NSS Units P.O‟s and volunteers took part in various activities like
watering plants, awareness programmes etc.
NSS volunteers took part in watering plants in the college campus 9th
Septermber,
2017.
As part of swachch Bharat mission launch by govt of india, a swachta pakwada was observed
from 1st to 15
th sept, 2017. The st. Francis college for women begumpet during this period
organised various activities related to cleanliness and hygiene awareness.
NSS Unit I In this regard NSS volunteers of Unit I along with PO Ms. Rooman Deb visited
Governtment Nizam‟s Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjagutta, Hyderbad on 11th
September
,2017.
Student Volunteers observed the surrounding of the hospital and interacted with medical staff
and Patients and tried to understand the challenges of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in
hospital surrounding.
The volunteers visited various wards in the hospital and by caring placards spread the
message of cleanliness among the patients. Their interaction with the staff highlighted the
challenges faced by hospital management in bio-waste management.
NSS Unit II NSS volunteers of unit II along with PO Ms. K. Vijaya Kumari visited Happy Old
Age Home, Trimulgiri, Secunderabad on 11th
September ,2017.
Student Volunteers observed the surrounding and interaction with aged people and patients
and tried to understand the challenges faced by them in regard maintaining cleanliness and
hygiene in surrounding.
NSS Unit III
NSS volunteers of Unit III along with NSS P.O. B.Jyothi visited an Orphanage
(Thara) which is located at Bowenpally on 9th
September 2017. Thara is a charitable, non-
profit organization. It works primarily for the welfare of children. It is run by FR. Jose
Mathew and Mrs. Padma who is care taker.
A skit on creating awareness on Swachhta Pakhwada was organized by NSS volunteers at
orphanage which received wide appreciation from the children. The children were informed
of advantages of maintaining cleanliness and were educated on the process and importance
of cleanliness, hygiene and healthy :
Do not litter & Keep surroundings clean.
Washing hands before and after eating and also regularly to keep clean.
Drinking clean and safe drinking water by boiling, purifying not to affect with Cholera
etc. Water Borne Diseases as diseases spread through water very fast.
Wear footwear while playing outside.
Vaccination to be taken to prevent polio, chicken pox etc.
To create awareness in students and children on Swachhta charts have been put up in the
premises. NSS students organised games, songs, dance which delivered a message on
Swachhta where orphanage children actively participated in all the events. NSS volunteers
took an Oath on cleanliness and took a pledge.
Health is wealth. We concluded saying “Swachh Sankalp se Swachh Siddhi”.
NSS Unit IV NSS volunteers of unit IV along with PO Ms. Ramanjana K visited Governtment
Primary School, B.S. Maqta, Begumpet on 11th
September ,2017.
Student Volunteers observed the surrounding of the school and interacted with staff and
students and tried to understand their level of awareness about health and hygiene.
The following are the observation made by the volunteers:
The premises are neat and clean.
The first, second and third class students are combined in one room.
It would be better if they had separate classrooms for each class.
Eggs are been provided daily to aanganwadi children.
They are providing lunch every day.
In lunch they are providing only dal and sambar.
Washrooms are cleaned on daily basis and the students are maintaining personal
hygiene.
Report on Alzheimer‟s Day
Date: 21st Sept, 2018
NSS and NCC volunteers attended a rally and talk on Alzheimer‟s Day at KBR park
on 21st September, 2017. The aim of the rally was to create awareness about this medical
condition especially seen among senior citizens and to help them to lead a normal life.
Report on Special Winter Camp
NSS volunteers of Unit I, II, III & IV have conducted a special winter camp for 7
days (10th
Nov, 2017 to 16th
Nov, 2017) in 4 different villages i.e., Unit I to Shamshabad
village, Unit II to Dammaiguda Village, Unit III to Jinnaram SC colony and Unit IV to
Cheeryal village.
Report on International AID‟s Day Date: 1
st Dec, 2017
The NSS Units I, II, III & IV had organized an awareness rally on International AID‟s
Day in college premises and also in the neighbourhood of MLA Colony and B.S Makta,
Begumpet. Prier to the rally a skit was organized in the quadrangle highlighting how to care
for aid‟s patients and look into their overall well being.
REPORT ON 5K RUN & National Disability Run PEOPLE‟S PLAZA Date: 3
rd Dec, 2017
NSS Unit I, II, III and IV participated in state level 5K run on drug free Hyderabad
Run organised on 3rd
December, 2017 at Necklace Road Hyderabad by American Telangana
Association along with State NSS Cell Government of Telangana and National Disablity
Run organized by 7 Stars Children Oragnization. The student volunteers along with PO‟s
Vijaya Kumari, Rooman Dev and Jyothi Breached the venue at 6 am in the morning for
registrations. Later in the day Dr. P Vishnu Dev State NSS officer addressed volunteers on
the importance of drug free Hyderabad. The organisers arranged a warm up session for the
volunteers around 7:30 am 5k run commenced and concluded at 9:00 am with prize
distribution ceremony. The event is encountered in the Asian and Indian book of records.
Report on Eye Camp in Dammaiguda Date: 12
th Dec,2017
The NSS Unit II organized along with Prema Eye Care and Lawrence and Mayo
organized a free eye check up camp. In the camp students had a free eye check up and those
who required vision correction were given free spectacles. This event was organized at Zilla
Parishad School, Dammaiguda. The event was graced by our college principal Dr. Sr.
Christine Fernades, Gram Surpanch Ms. Anuradha Goud, L&M incharge Mr. Mohan, School
Principal Ms. Jyothi Reddy and NSS PO Ms. K Vijaya Kumari.
Report on Youth Day Celebrations
Date: 18th
Jan, 2018
On the occasion of National Youth Day celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Swami
Vivekananda NSS units of St. Francis College, Begumpet organised a guest lecture on Youth
Empowerment and Career Choices in Capitanio Hall of college campus.
The day began with the NSS volunteers presenting a skit in the college quadrangle
highlighting the role of youth as leaders and as catalyst of change in society.
Later speaker Mr. Karunakar from Vishwa Vishwani Institute, Hakimpet gave a very
insightful presentation on the importance of youth in nation building and their career choices.
Report On Sports Day Celebrations Date: 2
nd Feb, 2018
NSS volunteers were part of the sports day celebrations on 2nd
, Feb, 2018 in indoor stadium.
Student volunteers were participants in the ceremonial march past at the event.
Report On Voters Enrolment Date: 14
th and 15
th Feb, 2018
As a part of National Voters Day NSS Volunteers have organized 2 days registration
programme in the college premises for the students to enrol themselves in for Voter ID cards.
Department of History
Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place & date
Students of the History Department attended a one day National Seminar
on “Why we should study History”, organized by St.Ann‟s Mehdipatnam
on January 11 th 2018.
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
1. On January 18, 2018, Quest Hour club in association with the South Asian
Students for Liberty organization, organized a guest lecture by
Mr.N.Chakravarthy, on the topic – “UNDERSTANDING GENDER
EQUALITY: WHY DO WOMEN EARN LESS THAN MEN?” Mr.
Chakravarthy, a management graduate from Columbia University and a
member of SASFL, enlightened the students on various reasons why there is
less payment for women than men, working in any sector. It was a knowledge
gaining session for all the students of history.
2. On January 22, 2018, Quest Hour organized a guest lecture by Mrs. Anuradha
Pradeep Ramappa on Tourism, for the final year students of History, who
study a paper on Tourism in their syllabus. Mrs. Anuradha, who has been in
the tourism industry since 30 years, enlightened the students on various
aspects of Tourism like its scope, its advantages and its large dimensions in
the world today. It was a learning experience for the students who gained
knowledge from a person practically working in the tourism industry
3. On March 16, 2018 the department in association with SFL organized a one
day inter -collegiate seminar on “Peace and Liberty post WW II”. The
speakers Mr.Sriram Karri, and Mr.Chakravarthy both being Libertarians
espoused the cause of liberalisation, & minimun role of government. It was an
engaging session for the participants which also included students from
St.Mary‟s College Yousufguda.
Innovative methods of Teaching &Evaluation -
The final year students for the paper on Tourism visited a tourist site and then presented it
in class giving their experience of visiting the site
Students Activities / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
C.Sahara of B.A I won „EXPRESS‟ a feature writing competition associated with
media partner „INDIAN EXPRESS‟
Inter-college competitions hosted by student - The Quest Hour Club organized an
intra college online essay competition on September 25, 2017, (for Gandhi Jayanti
which comes on October 2 every year). Students from different streams of the college
had participated in this essay competition. The topic of the essay was “HOW DO
MAHATMA GANDHI‟S NON VIOLENT METHODS COMPARE TO 21ST
CENTURY‟S LEADERSHIP STYLES?” The winner and runners up were awarded
prizes in October first week, in the college
Prizes Won in competition / other events
The department of History in association with the South Asia Students for Liberty
organization, hosted an online essay competition on December 20, 2017, open for all
streams in the college on the topic - The Paradox of Incentives : Why Private Sector
Serves the People Better Than A Big State? Out of all those who participated from
different colleges, the TOP 5 essays shortlisted were from our college. The winner of the
essay competition, Esha Chadha, a student of History from the I year, has bagged the
opportunity to attend a four day conference at Acton University, Michigan, USA.
Club Activities
QUEST HOUR CLUB
2017-18
On July 6th
, 2017 – the Quest Hour Club of St.Francis College had organized a small get –
together as well as a welcoming session for the B.A History I Year students. It is always nice
to welcome new and bright young faces to our department. The program began with the
prayer, seeking God‟s blessings for everyone, followed by a welcome speech. The juniors
took part very eagerly in the games conducted by the seniors, like Musical chairs, Dumb-
Charades etc. The III Years made a presentation which depicted the journey and the events of
our club, since its inception. This program was presided by our HOD of History Dept. and
the Dean of Academics- Dr. Uma Joseph, Ms. Rooman Deb (Asst. Professor) and Ms. Divya
Jyothi (Asst. Professor). Our HOD Dr. Uma Joseph welcomed the juniors with inspirational
words and wished them good luck for their future endeavors. The seniors also welcomed the
juniors with open hearts, wished them good luck for their fruitful years in St. Francis. The
program ended with a vote of thanks and a dance where all the juniors joined the seniors on
the dais.
TRIP TO BUDDHA VIHAR
The First Year students of History went to Ananda Buddha Vihar along with the Head of the
Department Dr. Uma Joseph, on AUGUST 5, 2017, at Mahendragiri hills in Sec – bad. The
Buddha Vihar is Buddhist complex consisting of a Buddhist temple, a library, meditation
halls and cultural space. It can be said that it is a place where “SILENCE IS MUSIC”. The
students took a look at the Buddhist lifestyle of the monks and had a great learning
experience.
PATRIOTIC SONG COMPETITION
Celebrating 70 years of Independence, the Quest Hour Club organized a Patriotic song
competition on August 11, 2017. This event was held in the Capitanio Hall of the college and
the whole Social Science Dept was a part of this event. The event was hosted by the Secretary
of the Quest Hour Club and it started with a prayer seeking God‟s blessings, which was
followed by an inaugural by the lecturers of Social Science Dept. The lecturers sang a medley
of patriotic songs starting with “Kadam kadam badhaye jaa,” in perfect co-ordination. The
judges for this event were Dr. Swaswati Chaudhary (HOD – Political Science) and Dr.
Sirisha (Dept. of Economics). Then the event began with all the participants performing one
by one, either in a group or as an individual. This event attracted many participants from
different streams, and also they could showcase their singing talent and patriotism towards
the country. Also, the event was presided by the lecturers of social science dept and our HOD
– History and Dean of Academics, Dr. Uma Joseph. At the end of the event, the winners‟
names were announced by the judges respectively in group and solo performance. The event
ended with a vote of thanks by the President and VicePresident of the club.
SWACHCHTA PAKHWADA
Quest Hour, being a part of the umbrella club Xpressions took an active part and the oath to
SWACHCHTA PAKHWADA – “CLEAN THE CAMPUS DRIVE”, which started on
September 1,2017 .
RACHAKONDA TRIP
On September 3rd
, 2017, the final year students of history (BA III) went to an educational
field trip to Rachakonda Fort in Nalgonda district. The fort was built around 12-13th
century,
and was ruled by the Velama Chieftains of Telangana. At the entrance of the fort, there was a
rock sculpture of Bhairava whom they worshipped, and also there was one rock inscription in
Kannada and Telugu script. The fort has 7 gates in a hierarchical manner and the fort was
800mts above sea level. After crossing the entrance, the Vasantha Kalyana Mantapa was
shown to the students by the guide. The ceiling of this Mantapa was dislocated, which
appeared as a natural ventilator. The fort was made out of stone. Despite the other areas
being very hot, the gates were very cool. Also, the king‟s resting chambers were shown to the
students. The trip was arranged by Mr. Koustubh and the students were accompanied by
Ms.Rooman Deb (Asst. Professor – History). On the whole, it was a great learning experience
for all the students and they had fun while travelling too.
A VISIT TO PAIGAH TOMBS AND NIZAM‟S MUSEUM
The department of History organized a study tour to the Paigah Tombs and the Nizam‟s
Museum at the Purani Haveli on September 9, 2017.
The students were mesmerized at the secular architecture of the Paigah Tombs. With the
marvelous marble carvings and motifs in floral designs the tombs were exquisite to walk
around.
The museum gave a rich insight into the wildly culture dominated and lavish life style of the
last two Nizams of Hyderabad – Mir Mahboob Ali Khan Pasha and Mir Osman Ali Khan. A
unique feature of this museum is the world‟s longest wardrobe, built in levels with a hand-
cranked wooden lift (elevator) in place. The students were accompanied by Ms. Rooman Deb
(Asst. Professor), Ms. Divya Jyothi (Asst. Prof), and by Mr. Ghiasuddin Akbar from the
Historical Society of Hyderabad and had a great learning experience.
GANDHI JAYANTI – ESSAY COMPETITION
The Quest Hour Club organized an intra college online essay competition on September 25,
2017, (for Gandhi Jayanti which comes on October 2 every year). Students from different
streams of the college had participated in this essay competition. The topic of the essay was
“HOW DO MAHATMA GANDHI‟S NON VIOLENT METHODS COMPARE TO 21ST
CENTURY‟S LEADERSHIP STYLES?” The winner and runners up were awarded prizes in
October first week, in the college.
SASFL ESSAY COMPETITION
Quest Hour club, in association with the South Asia Students for Liberty organization, hosted
an online essay competition on December 20, 2017, open for all streams in the college on the
topic - The Paradox of Incentives : Why Private Sector Serves the People Better Than A Big
State? Out of all those who participated from different colleges, the TOP 5 essays shortlisted
were from our college. The winner of the essay competition, Esha Chadha, a student of
History from the I year, has bagged the opportunity to attend a four day conference at Acton
University, Michigan, USA.
GUEST LECTURE – 1
On January 18, 2018, Quest Hour club in association with the South Asian Students for
Liberty organization, organized a guest lecture by Mr.N.Chakravarthy, on the topic –
“UNDERSTANDING GENDER EQUALITY: WHY DO WOMEN EARN LESS THAN
MEN?” Mr. Chakravarthy, a management graduate from Columbia University and a member
of SASFL, enlightened the students on various reasons why there is less payment for women
than men, working in any sector. It was a knowledge gaining session for all the students of
history.
GUEST LECTURE – 2
On January 22, 2018, Quest Hour organized a guest lecture by Mrs. Anuradha Pradeep
Ramappa on Tourism, for the final year students of History, who study a paper on Tourism in
their syllabus. Mrs. Anuradha, who has been in the tourism industry since 30 years,
enlightened the students on various aspects of Tourism like its scope, its advantages and its
large dimensions in the world today. It was a learning experience for the students who gained
knowledge from a person practically working in the tourism industry.
GOA TRIP
The 1st ,2
nd, and 3
rd year History students along with the department lecturers Dr. Uma Joseph
(HOD), Mrs. Rooman Deb (Asst. Professor), Mrs. Divya Jyothi (Asst. Prof) accompanied by
the travel agent Mr. Koustubh went to Goa on 10th
February, 2018, by bus starting in the
evening. We reached Goa on the 11th
morning, checked in Paradise Beach Village Resort at
9:45am. We freshened up and left for the day‟s tour. We started for Dolphin Ride first,
reached the spot at 12:00pm in the noon. The ride was quite peaceful and 2 dolphins were
spotted. The Aguada Fort, the prisoners‟ jail, the light house could be seen on the hill top. At
1:50pm, we left to visit the Aguada Fort. The Portuguese fort constructed during 17th
century
still stands erect, towards the south of the beach Candolim. Then we returned to the hotel at
3:45pm, had lunch. Then we went to the famous Baga beach, where each one of us enjoyed
the place to the fullest. The sunset view at the beach, the shopping at the beach were very
interesting. At 7:30pm, we came back to hotel and after an hour, went for dinner.
The next day, we had breakfast by 8:45am, and left by 10:00am to visit the Mangueshi
Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. We reached the temple by 11:45am. The temple was made
up of white marble. It had beautiful structures on its right which were constructed in a
Buddhist style. Then we left for Basilica Bom Jesus Church at 12:15pm, which holds the
mortal remains of the Holy Saint, St. Francis Xavier. At 3:00pm, we went to visit the famous
view point of Goa, the Donna Paula. From there, we went to the Miramar Beach which was
in 15 minutes of distance from the view point. At 5:00pm, we went to the Boat Cruise at
Panjim, where the folk dance of the Goans was displayed, and also the view from the upper
deck, which could accommodate more than 100 people, was mesmerizing.
The next day, we all checked out by 11:00am and went for shopping. Returned to have
lunch at 2:30pm, and then left for Hyderabad by bus. Reached Hyderabad next morning at
10:30am.
GUEST LECTURE – 3
On March 16 ,2018 Quest Hour in association with SFL organized a one day inter -collegiate
seminar on “Peace and Liberty post WW II”. The speakers Mr.Sriram Karri, and
Mr.Chakravarthy both being Libertarians espoused the cause of liberalisation,& minimun role
of government.The guest of honour for the seminar and moderator was Dr.Swaswati
Choudhury. It was an engaging session for the participants which also included students from
St.Mary‟s College Yousufguda.
Social Outreach
Involvement in major college events
Thre department organied the Independence day and Republic day celebrations at
college
The department organised the Farewell programme of Dr. Swaswathi choudhary
The Department is actively involved in all major college events as Dr.Uma Joseph
(HOD) is Dean of Academics of the college.
Any outstanding unique achievement of the department
Department of Psychology
Research Publication (National / International, ISBN No. & Name of the Journal) (Staff &
Students)
Dr. Nandini Sanyal
1. Sanyal, N., Tandon, S., Fernandes, T.(2017). Perceived Social Support, Career
Aspirations and School Engagement of First Generation Learners and Second
Generation Learners. IRA-International Journal of Education & Multidisciplinary
Studies, 8(1). ISSN: 2455-2526.
2. Sanyal, N., Pidathala, S., Fernandes, T.(2017).Influence of Extracurricular Activities on
Attachment, Emotion Regulation and Career Aspirations in Adolescents. IRA-
International Journal of Education & Multidisciplinary Studies, 8(1). ISSN: 2455-2526.
3. Sanyal, N., Ruparel, N., Fernandes, T.(2017). Mental Toughness, Goal Orientation and
Social Emotional Competence among Sports Players.IOSR Journal of Sports and
Physical Education, 4(3). ISSN: 2347-6727.
4. Sanyal, N., Virani, A. Fernandes, T.(2017). Loneliness among Shift Workers: An
Analysis through Organizational Culture, Interpersonal Communication and Dealing
with Emotions. IRA – International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 7(3).
ISSN: 2455-2267.
5. Sanyal, N., Jiwani, S. K., Fernandes, T.(2017). Illness Perception and Coping as
Predictors of Quality of Life in Adolescents with Beta Thalassemia. IOSR Journal of
Humanities and Social Sciences, 22(7), 6. ISSN: 2279-0837.
6. Sanyal, N.,Fernandes, T., Vundi, R. (2017). Virtual Socialization among College
Students: An Analysis through Self-Esteem, Psychological Needs and Narcissism. The
International Journal of Indian Psychology. 4(4). ISSN: 2349-3429(p).
7. Sanyal, N.,Fernandes, T.,& Fathi, M., & Khatoon, S. (2017). Illness perception,
medication adherence, resilience and quality of life among COPD and arthritis patients.
Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing. 8(1). ISSN-p-2229-5356,e-2321-3698
Ms. Hilda Samineni
1. Samineni, H., & Sebastian, S. (2017). Effect of Temperament on Creativity styles in
emerging Adults. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing 8(8). p802-804. 3p
2. Samineni, H., & Keren, P.(2017). Parent child relationship among undergraduate
students. International Journal of Education & ManagementISSN-p-2231-5632-e-
2321-3671
Ms. Priyanka Musalay
1. Musalay, P., & Laliteshwari, K. (2017). Self-compassion and cognitive emotion
regulation among juvenile delinquents. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing.
ISSN-p-2229-5356,e-2321-3698.
2. Musalay, P., & Noorani, R. (2017). Impulsivity and sensation seeking in adventurous
participants. IAHRW International Journal of Social SciencesISSN-2347-3797.
MBTI workshop
A one day MBTI workshopby Dr. Anuradha Rao was organised for theStudents of M.Sc I in
Applied Psychology and PGD Counseling Skills. The day-long workshop delivered was an
integration of both theoretical knowledge and the applicability of the same in today's times.
Centred around the MBTI personality inventory, the workshop also exposed its participants
to various important concepts and ideas in the domain of applied psychology- be it
counseling or organizational behaviour. Any day-long workshop requires to keep its
participants engaged throughout the day so as to maximise their learnings and takeaways
from the same and this workshop, certainly did the same. A mix of discussions, lecture mode,
and activities, it enabled its participants to gain insights and reflect upon their own
personality types and also expand their understanding and acceptance of others. The MBTI
was also administered on all the students with a feedback on their own individual
preferences.
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
Title of the Programme:Substance Use Disorders – Effects, Management and Treatment
Date: 2nd
August, 2017Time:9:20 a.m. – 11:20a.m.
Venue:Capitanio Hall
Details of Resource Persons if any:Ms. Raisa Luther
The Department of Psychology arranged a guest lecture on 2nd
August, 2017 on „Substance
Use Disorders – Effects, Management and Treatment‟ for its BA Psychology, MSc
Applied Psychology and PGD Counseling students. The interactive session was taken by Ms.
Raisa Luther, Addiction Therapist at Hope Trust Rehabilitation Centre.
Keeping in mind the recent events wherein a drug racket was uprooted in Hyderabad and
students of many schools in the city had been targeted by drug peddlers; the practical
knowledge and skills to handle clients have become an imperative for a psychologist.
The areas focused upon were classification of drugs and its effects, characteristics of
addictions, treatment planning, psychological intervention and debunking myths.
The aim of the session was to equip students with the knowledge to understand the genesis of
drug addiction which initially begins as a recreational use and leads to substance dependence;
and the skills required to treat these addictions. The different drugs, the common names of
drugs, their accessibility and social acceptance were discussed as well.
Effects of drugs such as marijuana, alcohol, heroin, meth, cocaine and LSD varying from low
addictive properties to high addictive properties were elaborated upon; their long term
consequences were detailed. Treatment for these consists of three phases: opening phase,
middle phase and ending phase. Each phase of recovery was dissected for the better
understanding of the students, with the main focus being on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) and Bio-Psycho-Social Interview.
The session aimed at training students to determine the Level of Care (LOC) that the client
needs and recognizing emotional and behavioral complications. It also covered relapse,
reconstructive automatic thoughts and Leaving Against Medical Advice (LAMA).
The guest speaker was keen on the session being interactive for the students to best imbibe
knowledge, she did so with the help of her own personal experiences and a variety of case
studies. The session was an overall success and the Department of Psychology was much
appreciated for putting it all together.
Title of the programme: Workshop on Mindfulness
Date: 11th
September, 2017 from 12:30p.m. to 3:00p.m.
Venue: Rm No.208
Speaker: Ms.AarathiSelvan, a national certified counsellor in the U.S and a licensed clinical
psychologist in India, and founder of Pause for Perspective
The Department of Psychology, on the 11th
of September, 2017, arranged a workshopon
Mindfulness for the students of 1st year M.Sc. Applied Psychology and PG Diploma -
Psychological Counselling Skills. The workshop was conducted by Ms.AarathiSelvan,
clinical psychologist and founder of Pause for Perspective. The session dealt with what
Mindfulness is all about and demonstrated few mindfulness techniques using several
activities that the students enthusiastically participated in. It was a very useful session and the
made the students reflect on their everyday mundane lives by engaging them in many
innovative activities.
The speaker began the sessionby asking a few thought-provoking questions, which made the
students explore what mindfulness is and what are the components encompassing it. She went
on to elaborate on how mindfulness is the quality or state of being conscious or aware of
things around us and explained the definition given by Jon KabatZinn. The concept of self-
awareness was beautifully explained through an activity called “Messages to Myself” in
which the students were asked to create a collage, from the material available, which
conveyed messages that made them feel good. Some of the students gave a presentation on
the collage they had prepared.
The speaker, with the help of a bar of chocolate, explained how the sense of smell, sight,
feeling, hearing, and tasting is equally important as the sense of thinking. Also, she made the
students to ponder upon questions like “What is the colour of joy?”, “What is the sound of
joy?”, “What does love smell like?”
How the brain functions to achieve mindfulness was interestingly discussed using the fist
model of the brain. The speaker equipped the students with few quick mindfulness
techniques, which could be used at any point of time.
Inputs on how different mobile applications can be employed to track and practice
mindfulness in everyday life circumstances were given. The students were also made aware
of the workshops that are conducted at „Pause for Perspective‟ organization.
The session, with all its informative content, exciting activities, beautiful poetry and easy-to-
do techniques made the session a very productive one and gave the students a hands-on
learning experience on mindfulness. It was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all.
Title of the programme: Guest Lecture on Alternate Therapies.
Date: 15/09/2017 from 12pm to 2pm
Venue: St. Francis College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
Speaker: Mrs. Malathi A Rao.
Mrs Malathi A Rao who is one of the founder Directors of Aaradhya Learning and
Development Solutions Pvt Ltd, and an accredited EFT practitioner, was gracious to host the
1st year M.Sc. students of Applied Psychology, to explain what Alternate Therapies are and to
demonstrate the EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
Alternate Therapy is a therapy that is not a part of standard medical practice but used instead
of conventional treatment. The speaker started off by making the students explore about what
alternate therapy is and then extensively covered upon the concepts of Energy, Energy
Medicine and its different types, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique).
The speaker enlightened the students on how energy medicine, energy therapy, energy
healing, or spiritual healing are all branches of alternative medicine based on a pseudo-
scientific belief that healers can channel healing energy into a patient and effect positive
results.
The experiment “Water Crystals” by Dr. Emoto which is conducted in 1990‟s, which
explained how water picks up energy from the environment and manifests that energy into
forming a crystal was explained by the speaker which elaborated the connection between
water and energy in a human body through a demonstration.This was followed by
demonstrating the technique of “Zip up” (Protecting one‟s own energies).
The Emotional Freedom Technique was demonstrated using various examples for which all
the students participated as volunteers enthusiastically. The theory and the concepts behind
this technique were covered first, followed by the demonstration. The speaker explained
about how every human being has emotionswhich are natural and how an individual should
allow the emotional energy to flow by accepting and acknowledging it. This was further
explained by a demonstration using the EFT tapping points which are KC( The Karate Chop),
TOH(Top of the head), EB(at the beginning of the eyebrow), SE(Outside Corner of the eye),
UE(Under an Eye), UN(Bottom of your nose and the top of your upper lip),Ch(Midway
between the point of your chin and the bottom of your lower lip), CB(Collarbone), UA(Under
the Arm). The session was extremely interesting and informative. It helped the students gain
insight into Alternate Therapies in a very practical manner. This guest lecture also equipped
the students with several techniques of Alternate Therapy and ways to cope with their
everyday stress. Mrs. Malathi A Rao inspired the students upon exploring the field of
Alternate Therapies. Overall, it was an extremely useful and interactive session with a lot of
unbelievably effective demonstration.
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation
Teaching Methods:
ICT enabled teaching
Group Discussions
Paper Reviews
Book & Movie Reviews
Role Plays & Drama
Case History & Case Conference
Field Trip & Fieldwork
Practical Internships – regular and shadow internships
Debates & Discussion of current issues, quizzes
Gratitude lists
Personal Journal & Life Map
Scrap Book
Post Box exercise
Mentoring
Event management learning through the activities of Psycon – Club.
Guest Lectures by Experts in the field
Self Awareness Programs
Evaluation Methods:
Essay questions, short notes
Concepts, objective type
Presentations (with peer review and feedback)
Journal and newspaper article compilation
Project work
Collage
Blogs
Record books
Book and movie reviews
Worksheets
Case studies and case presentations
These continuous assessments are used to ensure a holistic understanding of the topic
Students Activates / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
NA –
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
Dance Drama competition
Beat boxing
Monologue
Stand Up
Online competitions
Club Activities
Title of the Program: Drug Awareness Campaign
Date: July 27th
2017
Time: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
The Department of Psychology, along with the NCC and NSS units, organized a drug
awareness campaign on July 27th
2017 to create awareness among the students and in the
surrounding areas about the alarming increase in the prevalence of drug use in the city. The
awareness campaign started out with a walk on the streets around the campus. The students
prepared many banners and posters advocating slogans such as „Say No to Drugs‟, „Choose
to Refuse‟, „Drugs Ruin Lives‟, „Drug Abuse Has No Excuse‟ etc. The eye-catching posters
depicting the adverse effects of drug abuse and the slogans shouted by the students grasped
the attention of passers-by.
Students from the Department of Psychology, being familiar with the consequences of drug
abuse, spoke about the same in the college assembly addressing all the students. Information
about the signs and symptoms to look out for was disseminated. Emphasis was also given to
not taking up such habits in the first place. The students discussed the behavioural and
psychological changes a person may display when he/she is on drugs. The Principal summed
up the talk by encouraging students to keep an eye out on any person who might need help in
letting go of the habit or is struggling with it. The important message that the students
communicated was that life is too precious to waste it away using drugs.
Social Outreach
M.Sc. – I – Applied Psychology - Community Outreach Program
Outreach is an activity of providing services to any populations who might not otherwise
have access to those services. A key component of outreach is helping those in need of
outreach services at the locations where people generally don‟t go. In addition to delivering
services, outreach has an educational role, raising the awareness of existing services. So did
we do, covered the underprivileged schools and rehab and filled in the gap by volunteering.
Our topic was “GROUP COHESIVENESS”, we taught the students how to work in a group
and help each other in every aspect of life. We went to a girl‟s school where we taught them
about the difference between good touch and bad touch. In rehab we made them do SWOT
ANALYSIS and how it helps a person know his strength, weakness, opportunities and threats
which is very important for them.
All together it was a great learning experience for all of us,even we came to know the
importance and usefulness of working in a group. We got an idea as to how we can connect
to the community and help them out in several ways. This outreach was an effective way of
reaching people and even knowing our capabilities as how we can convince people and get
them in the right direction. The outreach was designed and implemented to reduce symptoms
and restore or improve functioning of a person struggling with addiction issues and in schools
to work in group. So, overall it was a great learning experience for all of us.
The target group for Group „A‟ was underprivileged school children; so the place that was
most suitable for this was Government schools. The topic chosen was personality
development. After the places were contacted and finalised, the groups went to Government
schools and blind school. Before the activities on personality development were started, it
was made sure that the target group, i.e., Government school children were given our
introductions and then vice versa. After that two ice breaker activities were conducted to
increase the familiarity and comfort level between all the people.
The first ice breaker activity was to make every child stand up and introduce him or
herself with their name and then introduce their partner and tell a quality they like in
themselves and their partner. The next ice breaker was to tell all the children why were there
and where we were from. The third activity was to ask all the children what the words
“personality” and “development” meant to them. The fourth activity was Chinese whispers,
wherein, all the children were made to first play the game. At the end of the activity when
they all realised each one heard something different; we talked about the dangers of rumours
and why we should not believe them. The fifth activity was where the children were asked
what they want to become when they grow up and all of them were allowed to tell and also
why they wanted to become that. The final activity was talent recognition; where we asked all
the children if any of them had any talents and they want to exhibit them in front of the class,
for example, dancing, singing, etc. At the end of the activity; we wished all the children “all
the best” for their future and asked them if they like the session that day, took the feedback
and would end the session.
After the ice breaker session there were many activities conducted on memory building
which include activities on serial processing, touch processing and story building activities.
Other modules for the children were about personal hygiene, awareness on drug abuse, stress
management and motivation to study.
Organizations :
Manosakha Institute for children with learning disabilities.
Government High school, Somajiguda.
Devnar School for the blind.
St.Joseph‟s secondary school, East Maredpally.
Government high school, Banjara hills.
FACE CLUB REPORT
F.A.C.E Club (Francisian Association for Christian Endeavours) has taken up the primary
responsibility of promoting Christian faith in the college. Since its inception, the club has
taken up many social initiatives and has also tried to provide a channel for every student‟s
spiritual journey. Additionally, this year, the club is responsible for prayer and bible reading
for all the events conducted in the college.
Investiture
The newly constituted FACE Club, aimed to fulfill the motto of „Being Christ‟s
Face‟, began its tenure with an official Investiture Ceremony on the 11th of August,2017
.The club has taken up a new initiative that there will be no president post and each member
of the club will have equal role in the events. The team was built keeping the 12 apostles as
role models and these 12 committees come together to proclaim Christ through various
events., The members of the core committee took an oath of promise to work for the Club
with complete faith, commitment, determination and utmost dedication.
Retreat
The Three Days Annual Retreat was organized by the management on August 25th
,26th
& 27th
, 2017 and was conducted by Fr. Cyril Doss and SVD team. FACE Club has
played a pivotal role in assembling and maintaining discipline among the students.
Holy mass
Masses were held regularly to provoke faith in students and help them to go through
the ups and downs they face in their academics.
Chain rosaries- Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary The church celebrates October 8th as the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
every year. This year on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary,
FACE Club organized chain prayer rosaries .Rosaries are contemplative prayers recited in
devotion to Mother Mary. The chain rosaries started out at 10 am in the morning after a short
opening prayer. All the lecturers and students took turns to recite the rosary in devotion to our
Holy Mother. It was indeed a blessed experience to all who participated in this divine
experience.
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
On that occasion of Feast of St. Francis of Assisi a beautiful skit relating to the life of St.
Francis was put up by the face club members on October 3rd
2017 and again on Sport‟s Day
celebrations on 2nd
February 2018.
Prayer for exams
Every Year on account of exams, a special prayer session is conducted in the Prayer room to
seek God‟s blessings for successful semester -end examinations. Intercessory prayers were
made by the members of FACE club. All the students present were divided into groups and
lecturers prayed for them.
Foundation day of the Sisters of Charity
On the 21st
of November, 2017, to mark the foundation day of the Sisters of Charitya short
prayer session was conducted in the quadrangle during the morning Assembly.
Saint Bartolomea Capitanio (13 January 1807 - 26 July 1833) was an Italian Roman Catholic
professed religious and the co-foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere that she
established with Saint Vincenza Gerosa. Capitanio's rather short life was dedicated to the
educational needs of children and the poor and she served as a teacher for most of her life
while using her order to achieve this aim.
Outreach Programme
As a part of the Face club outreach programme , we visited theSERVE NEEDY
ORGANISATION , a Non - Religious Social Service Organisationon December 2nd
2017. On
the occasion of celebration of Christmas ,students entertained the kids by singing carols,
dance and distributed snacks and bought groceries.
NATALE 2K17-DECEMBER 15
This year Natale –Christmas Celebrations was an inter- collegiate event which was
celebrated on 15th
December 2017 in which many colleges from the twin city took part. The
chief guest were Bro. Anil Kumar and Dr. Benny Prasad
FGT- Friday Get Together FACE Club has been conducting prayer sessions on every Friday from 1:00-1:30. The
sessions are based on different themes on which lecturers share their reflections. These
regular prayers have definitely enhanced faith and understanding of the all those present.
Lecturers and students have attended FGTS to spend some peaceful time in prayer, to reflect
on the Word of God and to build a strong fellowship. Special prayers were also held before
odd-semester exams to seek God‟s blessings on every student in the institution.
Faith Formation Sessions These were held on every first Saturday of the month. It was taken up by Fr. Vijay
.His thought provoking messages, inspired the students.
Bangalore Diaries
12 students of Face club were given a golden opportunity to represent our college in the
„Talent for Christ „ Jehoshua 2018 on 3rd January 2018 at Christ University Bangalore. They
won prizes in various competitions.
2nd (Carmel –BSc III N) & 3rd prize ( Celestine BSc. III C) in photography
3rd prize ( Cindy BSc. IIIC ) in sermon on the spot
2nd prize in Choreography
2nd prize in creative writing (Casandra B Com I H)
2nd prize ( Valentina B Com III C in painting
Department of Mathematics
Guest Lectures:
1. The Department has Organised a guest Lecture in collaboration with the
department of Computer Science on “Applications of Mathematics in Computer Science and
IEEE student Branch and its activities on 12th
December, 2017.Mr.Swayam Prakash,Vice
chair,Technical Activities,IEEE Hyderabad section was the speaker for the first session and
Mr.D.Venkata Rami Reddy,Chair,student activities Commitee,IEEE ,Hyderabad was the
speaker for the second session. All the students of B,Sc II and P.G II attended the sessions.
2. A guest lecture was organised to all students of B.Sc III and M. Sc II on 18th
December, 2017. The resource person Prof. K. Satyanarayana spoke on the topic
“Conjectures.”
Innovative Methods of Teaching and Evaluations: PPTs, Library Visits, Explanation of
topics using open source wares such as Graphic Calculator, Practical using Mathematica,
Seminars, Projects, PPTs, Assignments, Crossword puzzles, Notice Board clippings.
Students Activities/Achievements:
a) Inter collage competitions attended/ participated by students:
Students of B.Sc ID and B.Sc IIID participated in paper, poster presentations
and Quiz competitions on 14th
December, 2017 at R.B.V.R.R College,
Narayanaguda.
Two students of M.Sc. (Mathematics)-I and four students of M.Sc.
(Mathematics)-II participated in poster presentation in International
conference STEM in our college.
b) Intra College competitions hosted by students:
The students of B.Sc IID has organized Quiz competition preliminary round
for UG & PG students of college on 7th
September, 2017. Final round was
organized on 13th
September, 2017.
c) Prizes Won in competition/other events:
Following students won prizes in the competition held on 14th
December,
2017 at R.B.V.R.R College, Narayanaguda.
1. A. Sharat Chandrika won 1st prize in paper presentation competition.
2. Ch. Vani Sharma won 2nd
prize in paper presentation competition.
3. A Tharuni, S. Sri Lalitha from B.Sc IID won 2nd
prize in quiz.
Following students won prizes in the competition held on 13th
September,
2017 at St. Francis College for Women, Begumpet.
1. 1st prize winners Ridhanshi, Siri Chandana, P. Simran from B.A. IIIB
2. 2nd
prize winners Ramya Sree, Krithika Venkateshwaran, B. Shivani from
B.Sc I
3. 3rd
prize winners Princy S Ajit, G.S. Nikitha, T. Manisha from B.Sc IIH.
D Sravani of M.Sc. (Mathematics)-I won 1st prize in poster presentation held
on 6th
November,2017 in International Conference STEM in our college
Club Activities:
Department organized P.G entrance coaching session by Dr. Padma Anuradha,
Govt. College for Women, Begumpet on 29th
January, 2018.
UG and PG students displayed 3D modals and Live Demo modals for GLEE
programme of Spectrum Club.
Social Outreach:
The students of M.Sc Mathematics-I as part of their Academics, for their Outreach
programme went to St. Andrews High School located at Somajiguda. A total of 24 students
assisted the teachers and guided the children from Lkg to 10th
grade from 15th
November to
21stNovember during their regular timings.
Department of Political Science
Club Rhetoric
The department has a student club named „Rhetoric‟. The club was organized to promote
extra-Curricular activities related to the Political Science. Ever since it was formed the club
has been Organizing inter-class quiz, debates elocutions, essay writing competitions, and
collage making Competitions on social and political issues. The club has the credit of hosting
very prominent politicalScholars of international standing such as strategic experts like
Stephen Cohen. Additionally the club Awards the best three projects presented by the tudents
of the final year.
NCC REPORT
The National Cadet Corps is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army,Navy and
Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplinedand patriotic
citizens. NCC, given the vast benefits, opportunities and reservation, isthe largest
voluntary youth organization in the world. Every year, our cadets havewon laurels for
themselves and the college, with some having represented our stateat national events.
The respect you get in the society, the pride in you wearing the uniform makes youtotally
stand out in the crowd. Living up to its motto, “unity and discipline” , NCCstrives to
being one of the greatest cohesive forces of the nation, bringing togetherthe youth hailing
from different parts of the country and moulding them into united,secular and disciplined
citizens of the nation.
St Francis College has a prodigious set of NCC cadets whose veracity anddetermination
is commendable. We now are a formidable force of more than 100highly motivated and
disciplined cadets who rise to the occasion wherever andwhenever called for. The feline
force in uniform is a treat to watch especially duringceremonies and parades when their
potential is on fire. The girls of St FrancisCollege have also joined the campaign in
spreading awareness on various socialissues which has gained momentum in the right
direction. A few to mention are:
CASHLESS DAY: The cadets of our college carried out an awareness programme as
apart of the Cashless Day. This was carried out in support of the recentdemonetization
move by the government. I WILL GO OUT MOVEMENT: It is a movement for women
to reclaim public spaces.
It is a peaceful march against Street Sexual Harassment. Through this movementwomen
question the notions of protectionism, to assert their need to access publicspaces and to
reclaim streets.
ANTI-DRUG RALLY: The department of psychology, St. Francis College, along
withour cadets carried forward the campaign on the streets surrounding their campus
inBegumpet. The students displayed posters with slogans such as “Say no to
Drugs”,“Drugs Ruin Lives”. RAKSHA BANDHAN CELEBRATED WITH ORPHAN
CHILDREN: Our cadets visitedvarious orphanages and tied rakhis to the inmates
assuring them of protection, loveand care from their new found sisters.
MOVEMENT AGAINST POACHING OF ELEPHANTS AND RHINOS: A global
marchsupporting the movement against Elephants and Rhinos was conducted at KBR
Parkon the 07th of October, 2017 at 4pm. Despite the heavy rain, they marched forward
relentlessly.
RALLY FOR THE RIVER: The main idea behind this campaign is to make peoplerealize
about how important it is to save these rivers which are our livelihood andhelp
government initiate and implement policies with the same motive.
SCRIBES FOR VH/CP CANDIDATES- Few of our cadets were nominated as scribesfor
VH/CP candidates who were appearing for the examination. Also all those whowere
present at the venue were paid a sum of 525 INR for their service.
TRAFFIC RULES (AWARENESS PROGRAMME) AT SATYA SAI NIGAMAM-
Thiswas conducted by the Hyderabad Traffic Police at Sri Satya Sai Nigamam,
Punjaguttawhich was attended by our cadets and many of the Tollywood stars.
Theyenlightened the audience on traffic awareness.
THE ACHIEVERS
Cadet T Vineela of BSc II had attended the Republic Day Camp (RDC) from 24th
August
to 10th February. Her performance was well appreciated during the culturalphase.
Cadet Pratisha of BA II had been nominated based on her exemplary drill to marchat the
Local Republic Day Camp (LRDC) at the Parade grounds on the 26th of January2018.
Cadet Lohita of BSc II had represented our college in the Special NationalIntegration
Camp (SNIC) held at Port Blair.
Cadet Bernard of BSc II took part in the Rock Climbing Camp held at Gwalior
(MP).Cadet Sai Teja and Roshini of BSc II and BA II respectively had attended the
NationalIntegration Camp (NIC) at Jhansi (UP).
42 of our cadets had successfully completed the NCC C Certificate Examination inthe
year 2016-17 and also during the same year all the 31 cadets cleared the NCC
BCertificate Examination.
As against 2-3 vacancies allotted for each unit during the most celebrated NCC daycamp,
our college was conferred with the onus privilege of fielding 10 cadets.
The above achievements are a direct indicator of the determination, zeal and vigorwith
which Lt. Marie Thomas has performed her duties as an Associate NCC Officer(ANO).
It‟s because of her perseverance and resoluteness she‟s been awarded the „BEST ANO‟
title. Each one of the cadet independently showcased their talents adding more shine and
glitter to the zenith of our college. We Francisions will constantly strive to see thatwe are
second to none!
Department of Commerce
The College reopened on 8th
June, 2017 starting with the Management Farewell to Dr.
Swaroopa Rani, HOD-Commerce, who retired on superannuation on 30th
April, 2017. She
is succeeded by Ms. Latha Subramanian and is assisted by Ms. Deepa James, Asst. HOD.
The Department was happy to welcome four new faculty members.
Major events of the Department this year:
(1) Academic Audit Inspection on 22nd
June, 2017
(2) Farewell to Dr. Swaroopa on 12th
July, 2017 and
(3) Silver Jubilee celebration of Ms. Latha Subramanian on 4th
October, 2017.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences (Staff & Students) (j) Attended (mention Seminar / Conference / Workshop whether National / International
along with place & date)
(k) Organized (mention Seminar / Conference / Workshop along with date) - Nil
(l) Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place
& date
1.LSR Delhi Econ Vista 16th
to 19th
Jan 2018
2.IIMC Commerce Talent Test Jan 2018
3.Poster Presentation at Awar-ul loom college 5th
Feb 2018
4.Bhavans College Fest Feb 2018
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
S.No Topic Resource Person Date
1. Research Methodology-
M.Com-II
Dr.A.Patrick,Asst.Prof,Dept.
of Commerce,OU
14th
Sept 2017
2. Workshop on Excel for
Business Analysis-M.Com-I
Mr.Alok Singh,Head Business
Development,ImpactEducation
Academy
7th
Feb 2018
3. International Marketing-
Promotion Decisions
Dr.Naga Malliswari 16th
Feb 2018
4. Talk on GST Mr.N.Sarma 28th
Aug 2017
5. Financial Modeling Mr.Mallikarjun Gaddam 8th
March 2018
6. Trading Process of
Stocks,Futures and Options
Mr.Atish Gupta 22nd
Sept 2017
7. GST Mr.Varun Jakkinapally
8. Role of CS in Meeting Mr.CS Pavan Kumar 20th
Feb 2018
9. Right Approach towards
Business Law
Ms.A.Padmaja 12th
and 18th
Sept
2017
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation 1. Role play
2. Concept Presentation
3. Technical analysis on real time data
4. Business planning process
5. Presentation by students on GST from newspapers
6. Quiz & crosswords,
7. Snakes and Ladders (Mergedemerger)
8. Application of analytical methods in stocks and derivatives.
9. On-line testing and open book system
10. Mini projects
11. Virtual Trading
12. Preparation of audit plan
13. Group Projects
14. Project on calculation of Ratios from Financial Statements.
Students Activates / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
Inter-college competitions hosted by student
5 competitions at KAIROS – 2018
Prizes Won in competition / other events
Championship award from LSR Delhi
2nd
price and consolation price at IIMC,Hyd
2nd
price and consolation at Bhavans Vivekananda college, Sainikpuri,Hyd
Gold medal for Poster presentation at Anwar-ul-loom college,hyd
Club Activities
COFEE ACTIVITIES:
Ø Inter Class Competition – „Reaching The Pinnacle‟ for all commerce classes
Ø COFEE CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL – Students put up food and game stalls and 40%
earnings were donated to Grace Welfare Society, an old age home.
Ø KAIROS 2018 – 2 day National Workshop was organized.
Day 1 – Workshop on leadership, team building and accepting failure was held by Acumen
Connect.
Day 2 – Inter collegiate competitions were conducted.
§ R.I.P.E.
§ TURNCOAT
§ THE VAULT
§ Snakes AD ladders
§ Michael‟s scAvengers
· Events conducted by 5 clubs:
Ø Trade Wizards –
Entrepreneurship workshops conducted by :
i) Acumen Connect sponsored by American Corner
ii) MIDAS INDIA, PUNE
iii) JOSH TALKS
Ø Speech Weavers -
Debate on the topic “Do heirs make better CEO‟s than professional executives?”
Ø BRAINIA
„THE WHIZ QUIZ‟ was conducted in two sessions
Ø PAGE TURNERS
One fiction and one non fiction book were read and discussed by the members
i) Who moved my Cheese? By Dr. Spencer Johnson
ii) The girl on the train – by Paula Hawkins
Ø The Samaritan Transcend
In association with „Camp Diaries‟, the students visited government schools during weekends
and trained the school children in the areas of art, craft, music, dance, playing instruments
etc.
COFEE was also part of YUVAFLARE – Intra College fest hosted jointly by all clubs of
college. COFEE was responsible for handling Publicity, Valedictory and Finance aspect of
the fest.
Social Outreach
Outreach program of M. Com (Applied Finance) students:
Outreach program which is a vital part of the M. Com course work was a veryenriching
experience for the students. The class of M. Com (Applied Finance) 1st years were
divided into two groups under C. A. Sangeetha and Ms. Jyothi for the whole of 30 hrs.
On December 19th
2017, one batch ofstudents visited St. Andrews school, Somajiguda
along with Ms. Sangeetha and another batch visited theZillaParishad School in
Bowenpally accompanied by Ms. Jyothi, where they conducted career counseling
sessions for the higher class students. They also conducted a Christmas party on
(December 19 and 20th
2017)for these under privileged students during the “JoyofGiving”
week.
On 21stDecember, 2017 there was an environmental awareness session and students
designed and prepared eco friendly paper bags and other items using old newspapers.
On25th
January 2018, they organised a food fest in college under the “CollegeSocial
Reach out”( CSR) initiative . More than 50% of the profits were donated for a noble
cause (supplying monthly provisions for a deserving charitableorganisation). Secondly,
this food fest was environment friendly since onlyrecycled paper bags and plates were
used for packaging and takeaways.
On February 10th
the students visited Ashraya Old Age Home. They contributedRs 6500
towards monthly groceries.
c. Participation of students in Seminar/Workshops/Conference along with topic, Place & date
i. Aleesha Christopher - B.Com III P(F); Make in India Initiatives ;
Conference at Lady Shriram College, Delhi; 16th
&17th
January, 2018
(Silver Medal)
ii. Kanak Agarwal - B.Com III P(F); Poster presentation on „Boom of
Patanjali – A Comparative Study of the Revenues of Patanjali Ayurved
Ltd with Select Companies‟; The Ease of Doing Business in India;
Anwarul Uloom College;Hyderabad; 23rd
& 24th
Feb,2018 (Gold Medal)
iii. C.Lakshmi Sahithi B.Com III P(F); Poster presentation on „Cultivating
Smiles –An Empirical Study on Agricultural Insurance Company of India
Ltd‟.; The Ease of Doing Business in India; Anwarul Uloom
College;Hyderabad; 23rd
& 24th
Feb,2018
iv. Diksha Surana - B.Com III P(F); Poster presentation on „Epitome of
Service Excellence – A Study on SWOT Analysis of Mumbai
Dabbawalas‟; The Ease of Doing Business in India; Anwarul Uloom
College;Hyderabad; 23rd
& 24th
Feb,2018
v. Gouthami Ponnada- B.Com III P(F); Poster presentation on „The Newness
and Finesse – An Empirical Study on Student Entrepreneurs‟; The Ease of
Doing Business in India; Anwarul Uloom College;Hyderabad; 23rd
& 24th
Feb,2018
vi. Nanditha Chaganla B.Com III P(F); Poster presentation on „Mompreneurs
– An Empirical Study on Mom Entrepreneurs‟; Anwarul Uloom
College;Hyderabad; 23rd
& 24th
Feb,2018
Department of English
The Academic year began with innovation and creativity. A mix of curriculum with various
curricular and literary activities spread over made the odd and even semester very
interestinand challenging.
In the month of June 2017 students of second year participated in the inter college paper
reading competition organized by the Department of English, Osmania University. M.Divya
and Sai Sisira Lasya presented on John Milton‟s „Paradise Lost - Book -1‟ and Siddiqa and
Kadhija on Oscar Wilde‟s „Importance of being Earnest‟ respectively.
The Department was entrusted with the responsibility to conduct the Fresher‟s Day in first
week of July 2017, that was very well taken and enjoyed by the students. The faculty of the
Department was oriented and directed by the admin „ winnou software‟ Dr. Sr.Sujatha and
Team. At regular intervals department meetings were conducted to discuss and make way
facility to provide for the various teaching methodologies of different components and
genres.
The syllabus, portion to be completed and the respective orals related with reference to
individual paper presentations on various themes and topics related to the text of the course.
A glance into the analysis of results shows that 95% of students have successfully immerged
with distinction marks in Communication Skills and with a cent percent pass in literature of
all the three year course. Remedial classes for the slow learners have been conducted by the
respective class teachers and students at their convenience.
Open elective classes for Semester III and IV have been in great demand and very well taken.
The respective class teachers of each class meet their students once in a week to conduct
value based instruction in which the students are evaluated at the semester end.
The third year Literature students had the privilege to have and attend the guest lecture on
„World Literature‟ by Dr. Dibya Kusum Ray, Assoc.Professor, Silchal University, Assam.
The post graduate students of all the seven streams had a guest lecture on Group Discussion
by Dr.Sudhakar, ABP. The First year Literature students had their guest lecture on
„Introduction to Literature and how to read a literary text‟ by Dr. Dibya Kusum Ray,
Assoc.Professor, Silchal University, Assam. For all the professional courses for
Communication Skills a workshop cum Guest Lecture was conducted by Dr.Catherine Xavier
on „Writing Skills‟.
On October 10th
the world mental day was celebrated in collaboration with the Telangana
Psychologists Association, Telangana State. Along with the Department of Psychology this
mega event has been inaugurated at St. Francis and simultaneously one lakh students over the
Telangana State were reached the training.
A foreign delegation from Newzland, Japan, Australia had an interaction with the students to
discuss about the scope of pursuing higher studies abroad and exchange programme as well
which was very interesting for the students.
Among the faculty Ms.Haritha.G has been awarded the Ph.d Doctorate degree june 6th
2017.
A good number of faculty members have participated and presented papers in various
international and national level conferences and seminars, Among which many were
published in reputed journals. The entire department was greatly applauded for the
participation and entertaining performances for the National Library Day on 3rd
March 2017.
The farewell programme for the outgoing students was organized by the Department of
English and sponsored by „Siddam‟ NGO. The program witnessed a wide spread of colorful
and vibrant performances.
The Head of the English Department Mrs.Sharmila Kunnu was felicitated with the most
coveted award „Senior most faculty member with dedication and commitment‟.
Dr. G.Haritha as an Arts Dean – Student Affairs had been a great source of support along
with other stream Deans.
The Academic Year with both odd and even semesters came to an end on a successful note
though it was very hectic and challenged.
L a Fiesta - Activities
SEM 1 (JUNE TO NOV)
2/8: Debate competition
Topic: Censorship of media limits creative freedom.
The judges for the event were Ms. Angela Christina and Ms. Geeta Golla and the winners
were Nishtha Pandey and Esha Chaddha
7/9 to 10/9: IIM Indore: participation of Drama enthusiasts in the street play competition,
where they won the second prize and a cash amount of rs. 10000.
18/9: Spoken word poetry workshop; Resource person: Drishika Nagda of Inkscape.
SEM 2 (Nov -March)
8/1/18-12/1/18: IIT Chennai: Students participated in both the proscenium play and street
play. They won first prize in the street play with cash amount of 10,000; and they were highly
praised and acknowledged for the proscenium.
24/1/18: Inter college fest “The Art Boulevard” :
10:15-11:00: Inaugural
The inaugural started with a prayer and a welcome dance, after which the Chief Guest Aamir
Javed shared his thoughts and declared the fest open.
11:00-12:00: Pop Quiz
A pop culture quiz with three rounds to see who knows their literature, drama and art the best
12:00-1:30 Rangmanch and Writer's Remorse
Rangmanch is LaFiesta's annual street play competition, urging its participants to think about
and bring to our notice social issues. The judges for the event were B S Prakash and Sarala
Mahidhara
Writer's Remorse is a creative writing event in which participants were shown a video and
were asked to write their own ending for the video.
12:00-1:00: Human Library
The Human Library visited the college and their books shared their stories with all those
interested.
1:00-2:00Book Hunt
For the book hunt, books were hidden all over campus and participants needed to solve clues
that will led them to the hidden book.
2:00-4:00 Rhapsody and Blackout Poetry
Rhapsody started with a performance by Sidharth Bendi and was followed by competitive
performances by upcoming musicians. Judges for the event were Shawn Pereira and Rajiv
Venkataraman.
For blackout poetry, participants were given a text that they had to blacken, leaving only their
poetry on the page.
11:00-4:00 Movie Marathon
An all-day movie marathon was held in the American Corner on campus celebrating films
from a variety of genres.
4:00-5:00 Valedictory
A grand end to a grand day. The valedictory revealed the winners and acknowledged all those
who made the fest possible.
23/2: Proscenium play: Francis production put up a play based on trauma of India- Pakistan
partition, called “Kabbadi”. It was a complete home production in terms of script writing and
execution. The play was ticketed and the show ran full house. It was a superb performance
and the team was highly appreciated by the audience, comprising of members from college
and outside.
Department of BMS
Paper presentation ( Students)
Students presented research papers in the National Seminar conducted by the Department
of Management Studies - March 19-23 ,2018
UGC Sponsored National Seminar in association with the American Corner on
EMERGING TRENDS IN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT -ISSUES ,OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
1. Ms.Simran Jain and Ms.Simran Kaur ( BMS III) - Insolvency and the Bankruptcy
code,2016
2. Ms.Aakanksha Luhadia (BMS III ) - A study on SBI and its merger with associate
banks
3. Ms.Meghna Puli and Ms.Sahitya Yarlagadda (BMS III) - Recapitalisation of Public
sector banks
4. Ms.Sai Harika and Ms.Prasuna Meduturi (BMS III) - A study on the BHIM app.
5. Ms.Prasuna Meduturi and Ms.Sahitya Yarlagadda (BMS III) - Data Analytics in
HRM -Compensation Management
6. Ms.Krethika Ramesh and Ms.Rishitha Jain (BMS III &II) -Aggregator Business
Model
1. American Corner sponsored workshop on ENTREPRENEURSHIP by Mr.Kartik Mehta,
Entrepreneur Trainer,WIISE,New Delhi , 16 th & 17th
August ,2017
2.UGC Sponsored National Seminar in association with the American Corner on
EMERGING TRENDS IN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT -ISSUES ,OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
March 19-23,2018
3. Workshop on HUMAN CENTRIC DESIGN THINKING AND BUSINESS CANVAS
MODEL by Mr. Nagarjuna , Founder ,Acumen Connect , 24th
February ,2018
(m) Participation of students in Seminar / Workshops / Conference along with topic, place
& date …
Students of BMS along with B.Com, B.Voc and outside colleges participated in III
b ( Point above)
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
Mr.Irshad Mohammed, CA , Guest Lecture on GST - Key Concepts and its Impact ,
14th
July 2017
Dr. G. Swaroopa Rani ,Former Head of Dept. Of Commerce , St.Francis College for
Women , presently Research Adviser at CESS ,Hyderabad . Indian Stock Markets-
Trading Mechanism and working of Indices , 31st July 2017
Dr.Patrick Anthony, Professor, Dept. of Commerce ,Osmania University ,Project
Methodology , 1st September 2017
Mr.Benjami Gaini , Director Ad films and Television Promotion designer
Advertising Strategies in Indian Media, 10th
Feb 2018
Prof. Sundar Korivi, Professor, National Institute of Securities Markets, University of
Mumbai ,Maharashtra - Role of Fundamental Analysis in predicting stock market
trends , 16th
Feb 2018
Ms.Geetha Anand, Ex-Banker , Corporation Bank , Role of International Financial
Institutionsin Indian Economy-9th
March, 2018
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation
1. Subject : Entrepreneurship Development
A) Chart presentation on the topic „Entrepreneurship and Economic Development‟ - Students
had to choose ONE sector and discuss the contribution of entrepreneurs to that sector. Eg.
Healthcare , Food , Education ,Women‟s health care and hygiene , Travel & Tourism
An e-book of the above mentioned documents was compiled .
2. Subject : Organisation Behaviour
A) Role play - Team of 7 students - 10 groups - on Topics related to Components of
Individual and group behaviour that affect Organsiation Behaviour
3. Subject : Business Ethics
A) Debate - Team of 7 - 10 groups - participated in a structured debate that had presentation
of FOR and AGAINST arguments , REBUTTAL and CONCLUSION
Students Activities / Achievements
Inter-college competitions attended / participated by students
October 6 ,2017 - BMS students win at NALSAR,Centre for Mgt.Studies - HR( I Place)
and Marketing ( II Place) Events
At St.Joseph‟s degree and PG college , Hyderabad - I Place in Marketing and Best
Manager portfolios
Inter-college competitions hosted by BMS students
BMS student club ARISTA hosted the National Management Fest
„CRESCENTIA‟ on 19th
& 20th
January 2018
* 4 National teams ( Christ University,Bangalore ; Loyola College,Chennai ,
KLM University, Hubli ; St.Joseph‟s Bangalore)
* 4 local teams ( Badruka College, Aurora College, IIMC , St.Francis College)
Inter - College workshop on HUMAN CENTRIC DESIGN THINKING AND
BUSINESS CANVAS MODEL by Mr. Nagarjuna , Founder ,Acumen
Connect , 24th February ,2018
Inter -college quiz competition -INQUIZITION - 5th
October,2017
DATE ACTIVITY NAME
1 21-6-2017 Yoga Presentation to mark the International Day of Yoga
2 20-7-2017 ARISTA Investiture
Chief Guest: Mr.Sanjay Reddy,Managing Director,Silly Monks
Entertainment Pvt.Ltd.,Hyderabad
3 21-7-2017 Entrepreneurial Development Portfolio - Competition
„Business Plan Competition‟
4 24-7-2017 Business Quiz Competition
5 25-7 & 27-
7-2017
Marketing Portfolio -Competitions
6 31-7 & 1-8-
2017
Finance Portfolio - Competitions
7 3-8 & 4-8-
2017
Human Resources Portfolio - Competitions
8 9-8-17 Best Manager portfolio -Competitions
9 Sept. 1
,2017
Cultural Competitions
10 Sept. 21 Display of Milestones of BMS over the 10 years - A presentation in
the Quadrangle
11 Sept.25 ARIZONE - Entrepreneurship Activities - Students put up food,
games and other fun stalls
12 October 5 INQUIZITION - Inter College Quiz Competition
13 December 2 INGENIUM
Inter Department competitions by ARISTA
14 January 19
& 20
2018
CRESCENTIA 2018
National Level Management fest by ARISTA
15 February
24, 2018
EDGE TALKS - Annual Entrepreneurship Development Event
Workshop on Human -centric design thinking and Business canvas
Social Outreach of BMS
AIKAARTHYA
The social outreach initiative wing of ARISTA collaborated with Teach for India to
reach out to the under privileged children in government and low-income private schools
of the twin cities.
A total of 64 volunteers from across the 3 classes of BMS formed 14 teams based on an
identified skill set. For examples BMS students proficient in acting formed a team, those
good at teaching yoga formed another.
The model which was followed by the volunteers was the AIKARTHYA model.
Aikarthya is the name give to the social outreach initiative of ARISTA ,which is now
adopted by the Teach for India representative Ms.Pooja Agarwal .She was the founding
member of this initaitive while at BMS last academic year.
The volunteer activities were conducted in 3 phases from November 2017 to February
2018. Every volunteer team put in 15 hours of community service time divided as 9
hours of workshops and 6 hours of visits. A mentor from Teach for India supervised the
service with a timely de-briefing after every volunteer team visit.
The schools visited were:
Om sainiketan school , Mettuguda
Siddhartha high school , Indira park
GHS,Bhoiguda
GHS, Rajbhavan
Khusbow Vidyaniketan, Banjara hills
New Madhu high school, Parsigutta
GHS, Bowenpally
model
By-
Mr.Nagarjuna
CEO & Curator
Acumen Connect
16 March 4
,2018
AIKARTHYA -Social outreach initiative of the club
Programme where the beneficiary students from the identified
government schools put up a show of their learning's ( Dance ,
Martial arts , Drama ,Song)
ARISTA had partnered with TEACH FOR INDIA for this purpose
GHS, Durgabhavani nagar
GHS,Filmnagar
GNMHS, Malakpet
The culmination celebration ws conducted in the college auditorium where the 14 teams
proudly presented their children community they were working with. Each of the teams
presented the skills learnt. The chief guest of the event was The Chief guest of the event
was was Ms. Manju Gupta, who is an active rotarian belonging to the Rotary club of
Secunderabad cantonment.About 260 children with their mentors from the schools
participated in the day long event which was held on March 4,2018.
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Involvement in major college events -
*ARISTA representatives were part of the YUVAFLARE - Inter-college fest
* BMS students participated in Carol singing competition during NATALE
* BMS students were responsible for DECOR during Farewell
* BMS III student Ms.Anusha Chandran was the Ms.Francis 2018 ( Winner)
Any outstanding unique achievement of the department
UGC Sponsored National Seminar in association with the American Corner on
EMERGING TRENDS IN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT -ISSUES ,OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
March 19-23 ,2018
5 TECHNICAL TRACKS- Marketing , Retail Management , Banking & Insurance
,Financial Services and Human Resource Management
14 speakers
1 panel discussion on Women Entrepreneurship - 5 women entrepreneurs on the panel
22 research papers presented
6 papers in Absentia
August 20 ,2017
Gowri Priya BMS II wins the Radio city Super singer season 9
She received prize money worth rupees one lakh.
After an intense competition, the top six participants- Sanjana, Gowri, Suman, Gayatri,
Samantha, Ranjith battled it out for the title. Organised in association with LuvIt Chocolates,
the event was judged by Ceciroleo, Kartik and Kanth.
This year the contest extended to 11 more stations, covering 39 cities nationally.
Reported in http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2017-08-20/Gowri-Priya-
wins-Super-Singer-season-9/320393
Department of Social Management
Guest Lectures with Topics, Name of the Resource Person, Date
1. Mrs Margaret organized Guest Lecture Title: “Economic Structures and its Impact on
Development” by Dr.Rajnarayan Mudiraj, Director, TSCC, on 13th September 2017 from
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
2. Mrs Margaret organized Guest Lecture Title: Family dynamics in contemporary India
– Mrs Girija Devi, Program Adviser, CSD on 22 February 2018 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
3. Dr. Eshwari Conducted a one day work shop on “Research Methodology” to the
under graduate psychology students at Loyola College, Alwal on 6th
January, 2018.
4. Dr. Eshwari conducted a guest lecture on “Research Methodology” to the students of
P G Diploma in Human Resource Management, St.Francis College for Women,
Begumpet, on 10th
February, 2018.
Innovative methods of Teaching & Evaluation Apart from Lecture, Class room discussions etc the following methods were adopted by
the faculty:
1. Think Tank Method
2. Incorporated audio-visual materials in the sessions.
3. Linked lessons to real world learning.
4. Brain storming sessions.
5. Worked with students together as a team.
6. Power points.
7. Quiz.
8. Peer to peer interaction (presentations).
Club Activities: Organized Food Fest during both the Semesters to raise fund for the Ignite –
A KG to PG initiative. The students put up variety of food stalls, games along with
accessories. A fun filled ambience was created to showcase the efforts of students for the
cause. Quizathon the annual quiz competition was conducted by the seniors for their juniors.
A Debate was organized by the final years on the topic: “Political Governance a route to
Development”
Social Outreach: The dept. of Social Management has taken up the responsibility to educate
from K.G to PG 2 girl children from the slums. On 10th March 2018. The Final Year students
visited Premanjali Convent where these two students are residing to handover the Cheque of
Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) towards the education of our two adopted
students Baby Arthi Joy and Baby Lilly. This is the foruth
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Outreach Activities by M.Com Applied Finance
The students of M.Com I (semester 2) along with the incharge faculty CA.
Sangeeta as part of their course work have to participate in outreach activities totalling 30
hours. This 30 hour program was completed over a period of 5 days in the month of
December, January and February.
On December 18th
, 2017,students started the outreach program with an environmental
awareness session and designed paper bags which can be used for takeaways.
DAY 1
•December 18th , 2017
• Eco freindly initiative-Paper bag making
DAY 2
•December 19th ,2017
• Joy of giving week: Christmas and fun activities for Underpriveledged children at St. Andrew's high School , Somajiguda
DAY 3
•December 20th ,2017
•Career counselling for Underpriviledged children at St. Andrew's high School , Somajiguda
DAY 4
• Januray 25th , 2018
• CSR- College Social Reaching out- ( donate your profits )Food fest, St.Francis College For Women
DAY 5
• February 10th , 2018
•Ashraya old age homes, Miyapur
Then on December 19th
,2017,one batch of students visited St. Andrews school, Somajiguda
and another batch visited the Zilla Parishad School in Bowenpally. On December 20th
,2017
they conducted career counselling sessions for the higher class students. They also conducted
a Christmas party for these under privileged students during the “Joy of Giving” week.
On 25th January 2018, they organised a food fest in college under the “College Social
Reach out”( CSR) initiative . More than 50%( approx. 6500) of the profits were donated for a
noble cause ( supplying monthly provisions for a deserving charitable organisation).
Secondly, this food fest was environment friendly since only recycled paper bags and plates
were used for packaging and takeaways.
On February 10th the students visited Ashraya Old Age Home. They contributed
Rs 6500 towards monthly groceries.
Outreach Activities by MA Mass Communication and Journalism The students of MA Mass Communication and Journalism-I along with their incharge
faculty Ms. Serah Vinodinivisited different government schools as their Outreach Programme
as a part of their curriculum on 18th
,19th
and 20th
of December, 2017.
The students went to schools like, Addagutta Government School - Addagutta, Tukaram
Gate, Seth Bhanwarilal School - Secunderabad, Sri Vidhya Government School - Addagutta.
The Students spent their time teaching and bonding with the underprivileged children of
different age groups for three consecutive days. They taught them Physical activities,
interactive quiz, basic awareness about self-grooming and personality development.
On the last day of the outreach program, after attending the schools, the students got a chance
at visiting the Home for the Destitute located in Addagutta, Tukaram Gate. They got a chance
to interact with the old aged, children and Teenagers. This interaction with the people located
in the home, gave them an insight into the lives and stories of becoming a destitute. The
Outreach ended with the students donating clothes and funds.
Day 1:
On the first day of the outreach, the students were divided into groups of two‟s and three‟s
and assigned to different classes from where they were to begin with their classes. Since it
was the 1st day of the outreach program, students had an interaction session with the children.
Also children were made to draw their future aspirations on a paper with crayons.
After the little art session, they also had a small activity for the children in the class wherein
they played a small game called draw the cat‟s tale blindfolded. The children were very
enthusiastic to get a chance at playing their turn.
The day ended with providing them with little gifts for all those who won the game and drew
very artistically, they received little stationary items and overall everyone in class got a little
something. The class ended with a group photo.
Day 2:
The day started with MA Mass Communication girls, meeting the principal of Seth
Bhanwaeilal Goel Government School, Mr. I.V. Ramana, who had formally introduced
himself and his staff, had inquired from students about what were their plans to teach the
children and the pros and cons of teaching them.
On 2nd
day,although the children were a little naughty they had an interest to learn and also
had quiz with more fun and interesting.
The 2nd
day was more eventful and busy compared to the 1st day. They got to learn more
about the children as well as how much they enjoyed teaching them. It was a good day with
more expectations for the next.
Day 3:
On this day,all the students decided a farewell gift to their allotted classes as part of
Christmas celebration. There was a lot of anticipation in the air.
Students started the classes with the activities like fill in the words for given sentences,
dictation and math‟s tests were taken and corrected.They also played games with children
like kabaddii and coco.
After this, students decided to award the one who had scored the highest in these three
different tests as well as the artistry with little gifts, and at the end of the day everyone was
given chocolates and let of to play for the rest of the day. At the end, they also had group
photos.
On the same day , the students went to the Home for the Destitute- Addagutta. After reaching
the home ,they provided plum cakes to all the old aged people there. And had an interaction
with those people who lived under hot tin roofs in small cramped places all over the place
with little ventilation
With this Outreach Programme,the students got to know more about society and the different
types of difficulties one can face being a destitute.
After giving a little something towards the home in the form of clothes and donating
funds,they decided to head on home with a heart full of gratitude and thankfulness towards
their own families.
Outreach Activities by MSc Applied Psychology Outreach is an activity of providing services to any populations who might not otherwise
have access to those services. A key component of outreach is helping those in need of
outreach services at the locations where people generally don‟t go. In addition to delivering
services, outreach has an educational role, raising the awareness of existing services.
The students of MSc. Applied Psychology-I along with their incharge faculty Ms. Hilda
,visited the underprivileged schools and rehab and filled in the gap by volunteering. Their
topic was “GROUP COHESIVENESS”, the students taught them how to work in a group and
help each other in every aspect of life. Also they went to a girl‟s school where they taught
them about the difference between good touch and bad touch. In rehab they made them do
SWOT ANALYSIS and how it helps a person know his strength, weakness, opportunities
and threats which is very important for them.
All together it was a great learning experience for all the students,eventhey came to know the
importance and usefulness of working in a group. They got an idea as to how one can connect
to the community and help them out in several ways. This outreach programme was an
effective way of reaching people and even knowing theirown capabilities as how one can
convince people and get them in the right direction. The outreach was designed and
implemented to reduce symptoms and restore or improve functioning of a person struggling
with addiction issues and in schools to work in group. So, overall it was a great learning
experience for all of them.
The target group for Group „A‟ was underprivileged school children; so the place that was
most suitable for this was Government schools. The topic chosen was personality
development. After the places were contacted and finalised, the groups went to Government
schools and blind school. Before the activities on personality development were started, it
was made sure that the target group, i.e., Government school children were given
introductions and then vice versa. After that two ice breaker activities were conducted to
increase the familiarity and comfort level between all the people.
The first ice breaker activity was to make every child stand up and introduce him or
herself with their name and then introduce their partner and tell a quality they like in
themselves and their partner. The next ice breaker was to tell all the children why were there
and where we were from. The third activity was to ask all the children what the words
“personality” and “development” meant to them. The fourth activity was Chinese whispers,
wherein, all the children were made to first play the game. At the end of the activity when
they all realised each one heard something different; the students talked about the dangers of
rumours and why we should not believe them. The fifth activity was where the children were
asked what they want to become when they grow up and all of them were allowed to tell and
also why they wanted to become that. The final activity was talent recognition; where they
asked all the children if any of them had any talents and they want to exhibit them in front of
the class, for example, dancing, singing, etc. At the end of the activity; students wished all the
children “all the best” for their future and asked them if they like the session that day, took
the feedback and would end the session.
After the ice breaker session there were many activities conducted on memory building
which include activities on serial processing, touch processing and story building activities.
Other modules for the children were about personal hygiene, awareness on drug abuse, stress
management and motivation to study.
Organizations :
Manosakha Institute for children with learning disabilities.
Government High school, Somajiguda.
Devnar School for the blind.
St.Joseph‟s secondary school, East Maredpally.
Government high school, Banjara hills.
Outreach Activities by M.Sc Computer Science
The students of MSc Computer Science-I along with their incharge faculty Ms. P
Kalpana did the community service programme as per the academic requirements. Students
did 30 hours of service in and out the college campus.
Out of 24 Students, 22 of them taught the concepts of Computer Science to students of
St.Philomena high school, Bhoiguda, Hyderabad. High school students of 6th
,7th
,8th
and 9th
class standards were been highly benefitted by this programme where they were been taught
key concepts in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access and other office automation tools like
Flash. They also prepared charts for better visualization of concepts and handed them to
school students to place them in the respective class rooms. Other students assisted our non-
teaching staff in the college office.
The community service programme started on 20th
November and it was been scheduled till
4th
December with a total of 30 hours. The programme was an everlasting experience to both
our students and staff of the School. The Principal Sister and the staff were very much happy
the way our students handled the session and it was been highly appreciated by them. School
students were very much enthusiastic to learn and work on computers and there was a huge
positive response from their end too. Our students received certificate from the School which
is a valuable asset for their future endeavours.
Outreach Activities by MSc Mathematics
“Knowledge Is Power” A quote we have heard the entire life but we think the value of it is
understood when there are people whose crescendo of knowledge is not as wide as
ours,whose access to knowledge is not as broader or wider like ours.
And that‟s the reason we personally feel giving knowledge is the best blessing we have
received through this Outreach Programme.
To give their support and participation ,the students of MSc Mathematics-I along with the
incharge faculty Ms. Rekha Jaichander enthusiastically went to St. Andrews High School
located at Somajiguda. A total of 24 students assisted the teachers and guided the children
from Lkg to 10th
grade from 15th to 21stNovember during their regular timings of the school
which was from 8:30amto 4:00pm.
A pair of two were assigned for each class to teach different subjects and to have a healthy
interaction which required complete participation of every student. The children were quite
cooperative and showed great interest in what was being taught.
We feel the primary motto of education in school not only concentrates on academic
excellence but also on all round development which gives the child a stronger foundation to
excel in various other fields.
On the final day, the school management arranged a short program where the children
entertained the students of MSc Mathematics-I with dance and other activities.The director of
the school interacted with them and spoke words of inspiration and encouragement saying
that this gesture of our students will help and affect the children in the long run.
Outreach Activities by MSc Microbiology
L V Prasad eye institute contains a fully equipped rehabilitation center where visually
impaired people are trained to improve the quality of their life. They organize certain courses
such as computer skills, technological skills and also help the visually impaired students
complete their education in any field of their choice.
The students of M.Sc Microbiology-I along with their incharge faculty Dr. B Aruna were part
of one such program organized for the visually challenged persons to complete their
education.
The program was a 30 hour program, with each session lasting for 2 hours. During these
sessions, the students were asked to read out loud the text books provided to them by the
institute and their voices were recorded to provide the oral material for the visually impaired
students. Alternatively, they were asked to type textbook material provided by the institute
into a word document. The institute has programmes to convert these documents into Braille
which is also used as material for the education programmes. All the students completed
equal sessions of recording as well as editing.
Overall the program was highly successful as each student got to interact with the people who
work with the visually impaired on a day to day basis. They got to learn a lot of new things
and the feeling of reaching out to people gave them immense satisfaction. Each student is
monitored by program in charge Mr.Vinay, who would evaluate them based on their
punctuality and performance. The students will submit their report at the end of their field
work and will be evaluated internally.
Outreach Activities by MSc Organic Chemistry The PG Department of Chemistry took their first years to government schools and an
orphanage in the city as part of a four-day Social Outreach Programme.
The students along with their incharge faculty Ms. Vinitha Karunakar and Dr. Asha
visited Sarvodaya Vidyalaya and Seth Banwarilal in Secunderabad, a primary school in
Addagutta and an orphanage in the vicinity.
18th
December 2017 which was the first day of the programme, the chemistry students were
introduced at their respective schools. They met the school principal, staff and children. They
taught important topics in mathematics and science according to the syllabus previously
discussed.
Institute of Vision
Rehabilitation Centre
Recording room
Volunteers
Francis students with visually
impaired students
Francis Student – Recording
text book material
Francis student – Discussing
text book material with visually
impaired students
The following day, the students arranged for interactive sessions with the children. They
visited standards 3 to 10 where they played educational games and tried to make learning a
fun activity for them. The children responded very well to these initiatives taken by the
visiting students.
On the third and last day of their school visit on 20th
December 2017, the students performed
live experiments and demonstrations for the students related to the theory that they had earlier
taught. This helped the children understand their concepts better and see how the practical is
interconnected with the theoretical knowledge they learn.
As a contribution, the students donated a microscope to the school that would surely help the
children in their studies. Students also gifted the children chocolates as a token of affection
towards their very first students.
The visit gave the Francis girls to reach out to the society and do their part to educate young
India. It also mutually benefitted the school children, where they gained exposure to new and
bright ideas and helped empower themselves by knowing the different opportunities available
in the future.
On 10th
January 2018, the students visited an orphanage which also served as an old age
home to many. There they spent time with senior citizens with whom they shared stories.
They also enjoyed themselves with the little children and played various fun games to lighten
the monotonous mode of the shelter.
The social outreach programme has most definitely helped shape the girls of Francis. It has
given them the golden chance to look beyond their education and personal life and to help the
society in whatever way they can. They will surely remember this wonderful experience
throughout their lives.
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