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Academic Staff College |
Director
cum Professor: Dr. Jacob John Kattakkayam
0471-418989(O); 0471-448650 (R) |
The
Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, sponsored
by the University Grants Commission, was established in
1987. The main aim of the Academic Staff College is to
conduct Orientation programmes for the newly appointed
College/University teachers and Refresher Courses for
senior teachers.
So
far, about 1366 teachers have attended the Orientation
Programmes and 3097 teachers, the Refresher Courses. Eminent
and distinguished persons like Dr. Ayyappa Paniker, Dr.
Sukumar Azhikode, Sri. Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Prof.
O. N. V. Kururp, Prof. S. Guptan Nair, Prof. Hridaya Kumari,
Dr. Nageswara Rao (Mysore University), Sri. Kavalam Narayanapanicker,
Dr. G. K. Prasad (University of Madras), Dr. George Onakkur,
Prof. Madhusoodanan Nair, Dr. N. A. Karim, Dr. G. Balamohan
Thampi, Prof. G. N. Panicker and Sri. M. T. Vasudevan
Nair have visited the Academic Staff College and engaged
classes for the participants.
The Orientation/Refresher Courses have proved to be of
immense help to the teachers. The courses have significantly
influenced the participants and helped them in apprising
their performance. |
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Department of Publications
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Director:
Dr. A. Razaludeen
0471-306892, 306422, 365, 364 (O); 0474-749409 & 0471-571933(R)
Additional Director: Dr. P Balachandran
2283662
(O)
Publication Officers:
Dr. N. Sundaram 462842
Dr. K. S. Prakash 542797
Dr. C. S. Suchit 741479
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When
the Department of Publications of University of Kerala
was established in 1939, there was hardly any institution
of its kind in the State.
The main objectives of the Department are:
(1) To publish text books for the various courses of
the University
(2) To publish books based on the results of the various
research activities of teachers and other scholars of
the University and thus help to widen the frontiers
of knowledge, and
(3) To publish books of special interest such as classics
and modern works, both original and translation, as
resources permit and circumstances demand.
At present, the two major schemes undertaken by the
Department are the Publication of Text Books (Malayalam,
English and Hindi) and General Books (English, Malayalam,
Sanskrit and Tamil). The Text books are meant for various
courses like Pre-Degree, BA/B.Sc. and B.Com. To bring
out text books in time, the Department maintain close
co-ordination with various Boards of Studies concerned.
Some of the prestigious publications of the Department
include Mahakavi Ulloor’s Kerala Sahitya Charitram
(5 Volumes), Translation of the Rigveda by Mahakavi
Vallathol (2 Volumes). An Artist in Life by Prof.
Niharranjan Ray, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
by Dr. K. Ayyappa Paniker, Personality of Kerala
by Dr. A. Ayyappan, Selected poems of Mahakavi Ulloor,
Selected Poems of Kumaran Asan etc. The Department
has always been rendering special service to the academic
community by taking up the publication of those works
which normally private publishers are not interested
to undertake.
Another ambitious project undertaken by the Department
is the publication of a new series under the title ‘Malayala
Sahithya Nayakanmar’. The scheme is to publish monographs
on hundred eminent literary figures. Already, several
titles have been brought out: Ezhuthachan - Prof.
O.N.V. Kurup, Kunchan Nabiar - Dr. T. Bhaskaran,
C. V. Raman Pillai - Dr. K. Ayyappa Panicker,
Chandu Menon - Dr. K. M. Tharakan, A. R. Raja
Raja Varma - Dr. P. V. Velayudhan Pillai, Kumarann
Asan - Prof. M. K. Sanu, Kunhikuttan Thampuran
- Dr. M. V. Vishnu Nampoothiri, V.
C. Balakrishna Paniker - Dr. Desamangalam Ramakrishnan,
Sanjayan - Dr. Sardarkutty, E. V. Krishna
Pillai - Prof. K. Kumaran Nair, Cherusseri
- Dr. V. R. Prabodhachandran, Vylolppalli - Dr.
S. Rajasekharan etc..
The other books in this series will brought out in a
phased manner.
Two other publications are Contribution of
Kerala Writers to Indian Writing in English and
Navodhana Samskaram Keralathil - brought out
jointly with the International Centre for Kerala Studies,
University of Kerala.
The Department also publishes Ph.D. theses of high quality
recommended by experts. The Department has already started
the work of three such publications.
The sales of books published by various Departments
of the University like Malayalam Lexicon, Oriental Research
Institute and Manuscript Library, Department of Malayalam,
Institute of English etc., is also undertaken by the
Department.
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Department of Malayalam Lexicon |
Lexicon Editor: Dr. P. Venugopalan (Prof. IDE in-charge)
0471-306422 Extn. 319(O); 0471-541900(R) |
The
Department of Malayalam Lexicon was started in July 1953,
under the joint auspices of the Government of Travancore-Cochin
and the University of Travancore. Consequent upon the
Formation of the Kerala State in 1956, the University
of Travancore was renamed the University of Kerala, and
the work of the Lexicon Department continued directly
under the recorganised University. Padmasree Dr. Sooranad
Kunjan Pillai, the doyen of Kerala scholars, was the first
Editor of this great project. The plan envisaged the compilation
of a comprehensive Malayalam-Malayalam-English Dictionary
on historical linguistic principles, which would be of
use both to Malayali and non-Malayalai scholars.
The Lexicon is designed to present, as far as possible,
all the words in our language including loan-words from
Sanskrit and languages. The published volumes of the Lexicon
have earned the tributes of scholars. It has been praised
as one of the best models of Lexicographic work. The entire
credit goes to Dr. Sooranad Kunjan Pillai who masterminded
this exquisite model and brought out the first two volumes. The
first seven volumes of the Lexicon were published in 1965,
1970, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1988 and 1997. Copies of the published
volumes are available in the Department of publication,
University of Kerala. |
| 4.
Department of Student Services |
Director:
Dr. M.N.C Bose
0471- 302923(O); 0471-594215(R) |
A
Department of Youth Welfare was established in 1961 for
the promotion of cultural and social activities among
students. The University Union, which started functioning
in the same period aimed at the welfare of the students
in the affiliated colleges of Kerala University. Later
on, the Dfepartment of Youth Welfare was renamed the Department
of Student Services and the elected members of the University
Union began to steer the Union activities. Their office
is also situated in the Department of Student Services
for faciliting the various activities of students.
The department of Student Services, since its inception,
deals with activities aimed at the welfare of students
such as collection and distribution of Students Aid Fund,
University Union Fee etc. University and Inter-University
Youth Festivals, Talent Awards, other Merit awards, Seminars
and Quiz contests etc. for students under the Unniversity.
The Accident Claim and Medical Reimbursement policy for
the students of affiliated colleges and University departments
was launched in 1996.
In addition to this, the Director of Student Services
in his capacity as Foreign Students Adviser deals with
the matters relating to the admission etc. of foreign
students in the University of Kerala. |
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Department of Physical Education |
Asst.
Director - in - charge:
Dr Eugine Sunil
2306485 (O); 0474-2743264 (R) |
The Department of Physical Education, started in
1939 has all along been one of the most active Departments
of the University. It has 13 trained professional coaches
and one Instructor in Indigenous exercises.
It conducts Inter Collegiate Sports and Games and
participates in Inter University tournaments in 44 events
(25 men and 19 women). Apart from organising Summer Coaching
camps for talented players, special camps in all events
are conducted prior to participation in the Inter University
tournaments. Regular coaching and instruction programmes
are also organised in the affiliated colleges of the University.
A very active extension service is run for school children
and several outside agencies rendering guidance and help
in the actual conduct of coaching camps and and tournaments.
A minimum of at least one Inter University tournament
is organised by this Department every year. It is always
a major partner in all tournaments and sporting events
in and around Trivandrum, by lending its professional
service, courts/playing facilities. etc.
Achievements
Ranked among the first few in the Inter University sports
and games in the country, the University of Kerala has
bagged the coveted Dr. B. L. Gupta Trophy for General
Championship in Inter University sports and games, for
the year 1981/82 and 1982/83.
In International sports, the outstanding sportsmen
and women from this University are numerous, a few among
the recent luminaries are Shiney Abraham, Suresh Babu,
Jolly James and and Sany Joseph (Athletics), Vimal Kumar,
Krishna Kumar and Vinod Kumar (Shuttle Badminton), Jimmy
George, Udayakumar, T. C. Jyotish, Beena Chacko, Beena
Varghese, Abdul Razack (Volleyball), Renjini Jose (Basketball)
and Minimol (Rowing)
In addition to the above programmes and performances,
as a part of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the University
of Kerala, an All Kerala Inter Collegiate Athletic Meet
was organised at Quilon in 1998, South West Zone and All
India Inter University (Women) Volleyball Tournaments
were also organised in the capital in 1998.
The University Gymnasium attracts a good number
of members and functions in the routine manner. |
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Computer Centre |
Director:
Shri. V. Ajayakumar
0471-305801(O); 0471-743542 (R) |
The Computer Centre was formally inaugurated on
July 16, 1977.
It was the first Computer Centre in the capital, outside
ISRO and the first academic Computer Centre in Kerala
and neighbouring areas. Various Universities which were
using its facilities were Cochin, Calicut, Agricultural,
Tirupati Venkatewswara, Madurai Kamaraj and Annamali Universities.
Computer education was introduced for the first time in
Kerala University with the starting of PG Diploma in Computer
Science at the Centre in 1985.
The first e-mail connection in the capital was established
at the Centre in 1993.
In 1989 the Computer Centre was recognised as a
research centre. Hundreds of research scholars have utilised
the service. The centre has also organised various Computer
Courses for different groups including Research Scholars,
College Teachers, Principles, Bank Officers, University
Employees, Industries, Senior Executives etc.
Computer Centre has played a major and productive role
in the interaction with the State and Central Governments,
Industries and various PSUs in providing Software support.
The
Centre has played a major role in creating computer awareness
and propagating computer culture in Kerala. There
are various individual achievements also.
The Computer centre has designed a software for the automated
governance of examinations. This software, called SAGE,
has transformed the way in which work related to B Tech
and PG (Semester) examinations of the University. The
computer centre has also devised a software to handle
the work related to revaluation of answersheets. The centre
has also imparted computer training to the staff.
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National Service Scheme |
Programme
Co-ordinator: Prof. Thomas Mathew
0471- 307427(O); 0479-451660 (R) |
The
National Service Scheme (NSS) was launched on September
24, 1969 in order to promote social consciousness, a sense
of responsibility, and a sense of discipline and dignity
of labour among college students. The scheme utilises
the leisure time of students for two years of their college
studies, in various item of social service, which not
only helps the community, but also provides an opportunity
to the students to understand the conditions prevalent
in the community. The ultimate aim is to develop the personality
of students through community service.
Activities undertaken by the NSS have included environment
enrichment and conservation, health, family welfare and
nutrition programmes, projects aimed at creating an awareness
for improvement of the status of women, women’s development
and gender justice, work in hospitals, production oriented
work, non-formal education, healthy life-style education,
AIDS awareness programmes, total authorities in rehabilitation
work during natural calamities and emergencies.
The NSS has played an active role in making the ‘Laksham
Veedu’ programme and the total literacy programme a great
success. Of late, NSS programme officers and volunteers
actively participated in the people’s planning programme
being implemented in the state. Programme officers and
volunteers also associated with various voluntary agencies
and government agencies in spreading the message of national
integration and communal harmony.
In the 50 villages adopted by the NSS Units of 50 colleges,
it was able to conduct major rural reconstruction works.
By cleaning wells, canals and ponds, laying of roads and
playgrounds.
The NSS launched the project, ‘Home for the Homeless’
to commemorate the Golden Jubilee Year of Indian Independence.
The project envisages construction of 50 houses for 50
homeless families, one each by NSS Unit of every college.
In selecting the beneficiary, preference is given to widows
without anyone to depend upon.
The beneficiary is selected by a committee consisting
of the Principal, senior most programme officer and a
representative of the general public. The resources for
the construction of the house known as National Service
Scheme Bhawan’ is raised by NSS Unit of the concerned
college from among the general public, teaching and student
community. A special mention should be made here that
S. N. College, Kollam has already completed construction
of 5 houses.
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Shramik Vidyapeeth, Thiruvananthapuram |
Shramik
Vidyapeeth, Thiruvananthapuram was established by the
Kerala University in 1984. A Board of Management, constituted
according to the guidelines from the Government of India
and headed by the Vice-Chancellor, looks after the functioning
of the institution. The Vidyapeeth is guided by the instructions
from the Directorate of Adult Education. Ministry of Human
Resource Development. It has concentrated its work mainly
in the urban and suburban areas of the corporation.
The Shramik Vidyapeeth, as an institution committed to
the weaker section in the urban community, envisages and
implements different types of vocational and technical
courses, which cater to the employment and self-employment
needs of the beneficiaries. Over the last 14 years there
has been a steady growth in the quantity of the programmes
conducted along with the number of beneficiaries. The
SVP, Thiruvananthapuram, has organised 1501 courses thereby
imparting training to 36,397 beneficiaries within the
last 14 years. The total number of other different activities
is 1,159 from which 1,30,661 person have benefited. The
total number of programmes (courses and activities) conducted
during the period of 14 years is 2,660 making an average
of 190 programmes per year. The total number of beneficiaries
who attended the programmes during the last 14 years is
1,67,058. |
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University Press |
Superintendent:
Shri M.K.Thampan
307594, 306422 (Extn. 288, 312, 375) (O)
0471-542141 & 0473-326046(R)
Asst. Superintendent: A Abdul Majeed
0472-2832237 (R) |
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University Press established in 1964, caters to the printing
requirements of the University and its departments. The
Press had imported machines when it began functioning.
Later on, two HMT letter presses and one offset machine
were procured. The press is now capable of undertaking
a lion’s share of the printing requirements of the University.
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University Engineering Unit |
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Engineer: Shri. M.K. Mohamed Koya
0471-416057(O)
Asst. Exe. Engineers
Shri. Y. Saifudeen
0471-530355(O)
Shri. B. Gopakumar
0471-412216(O); 0471-324898(R)
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University Employment Information and Guidance Bureau
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Bureau
Chief: Dr. M. N. C. Bose
0471-304577(O); 0471-594215(R)
Deputy Chief: Shri. K. Raju
0471- 304577(O); 0471-443806(R) |
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Shramik Vidyapeeth, Thiruvananthapuram |
Director (in charge): Shri. R. Gopakumar
0471- 479809(O); 0479-332690(R) |
13.
Study on the Cost of Cultivation of Principal Crops in
Kerala
Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram |
Director:
Dr. Alwin prakash
0471- 418773(O). |
14.
University College of Engineering
Golden Jubilee Building, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram
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Principal:
Prof. R Rajan
0471-417574(O);0474- 2713835(R)
Four year B.Tech Degree Courses in
(1) Electronics & Communication Engg.
(2) Computer Science & Engg.
(3) Information Technology. |
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