SLCS-SAMAAJ SEVA – OUTREACH PROGRAME ON Environmental Awareness Programe at Alagar Malai, Madurai

                   The Pinnacle Association of Department of Commerce (Honours) conducted an SLCS – Samaaj Seva – Outreach programme for creating “Environmental Awareness” at Alagar Malai, Madurai on 10.10.2022 (Monday). During the programme, students were exposed to importance of wild life environment. They created an awareness on environmental activities among the commuters and visitors of the place and educated them how to evoke the necessity and responsibility of humans to respect, protect, and preserve the natural world from its anthropogenic (caused by humans) afflictions. Totally, 51 students participated in the event and got benefitted by this program.

ALUMNI INTERACTION

Department of Networking organized an alumnus interaction session for the III year Networking students on 10th October, 2022. Our alumni, Mr. Sriram (2018-2021 batch), emphasize the students to do certification courses based on networking like Redhat, CCNA, etc. He instructed the students to enhance their knowledge in Linux because of its utilization in IT sectors. He focused on how to get eccentric job opportunities available through networking techniques. Totally, 16 students got benefited by this Alumni Interaction Session.

SLCS Samaaj Seva – “Outreach Activity observing World Animal Day” on 08.10.2022

ZEAL Association, Department of BBA, conducted an “Outreach Activity observing World Animal Day” on 08.10.2022. The students of I and II year BBA visited Azhagar Koil Hills, Madurai, and distributed fruits, vegetables and food items to all the animals including Monkeys, Buffalos, Goats, Cows and Cats. The students created awareness on the importance of protecting the animals in the society.  This activity was supported by Red Cross Society, Madurai. Totally, 24 students of I BBA and 18 Students of II BBA eagerly participated in the outreach activity.

Guest Lecture on “Human Values” on 08.10.2022

ZEAL Association in association with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Madurai District Branch, organized a guest lecture on “Human Values” on 08.10.2022. Mr. M P Jones, IRCS Program officer, along with five representatives delivered the lecture on Human Values at Alagar kovil Hills, Madurai. The speaker started the session with a very lively discussion on what are values and value education mean to each of the student. They spoke on the differences between ethics and morals, development of human race, relevant prerequisites for human religion and goals in life. He discussed universal values such as peace, freedom, social progress, equal rights and human dignity. He spoke of highly valued characteristics of a person such as integrity, empathy, kindness, courage and confidence that each one of the students must possess. The session was highly insightful and enlightened the students to assess themselves and their moral compass and value systems. He concluded the speech by highlighting the most important principles of personal, professional and universal ethics. Dr. Kumaran Thayumanavan, HoD, felicitated the Guest Speaker. Totally, 24 students of I BBA and 18 Students of II BBA eagerly participated in the outreach activity.

Factory Visit to PATWARI BAKERS – PARLE G INDUSTRIES on 07.10.2022

On 07.10.2022, ZEAL Association, Department of BBA, organized a factory visit to Patwari Bakers – A Unit of Parle G Industries at Kappalur, Madurai.  The purpose of this visit is to learn the process of Baking, Confectionary and Production of Biscuits. The process of manufacturing biscuits was briefed by the shift supervisor of Parle G Company. Students learnt in detail on the various steps involved in manufacturing biscuits and had a great learning experience on baking process. Totally, 53 students from I BBA were benefited by this factory visit.

Workshop on “Basis of SPSS Package” on 07.10.2022

Dr. Kumaran Thayumanavan, HOD, Department of BBA, conducted a Workshop for final year MBA students of Fatima College, Madurai, on Basis of SPSS Packageon 07.10.2022.  The objective of this workshop is to provide intensive training on the everyday use of SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software for data analysis. The session began with the introduction on the types of data and scales of measurement. The workshop covered the topics like, an introduction on measures of central tendency, tests of normality, calculating correlation, formulation of hypothesis, application of one-way ANOVA, chi-Square test. The session ended with a brief discussion on Regression and Correlation. The students of Fatima College eagerly participated and felt that the workshop is very effective and interactive. A total of 87 students participated and got benefited through this Workshop.

Campus to Corporate Connect with Tata Elxsi-Bangalore Professional Training Programme on “Recent Trends in Digital Technologies”

Department of Animation organized a Professional Training Programme on “Recent Trends in Digital Technologies” (A Campus to Corporate Connect with Tata Elxsi) on 07.10.2022 at 10.00a.m in theBoard Room of our college premises.

Mr.P.Kishore Kumar, Head i/c cum Asst. Prof, Dept. of Animation, welcomed the gathering. Mr.Venkatrakrishnan, Head of Production and Mr. SaravananRangaswamy, Producer from Tata Elxsi, Bangalore,acted as the chief guestsfor the event.

They explained the faculty members that the advancements of digital technologies in recent trends have opened doors to thevarious possibilities for the tech-immigrant generation to inculcate the latest trends in the market, among young minds that are tech-native (born in the digital era).The taste and preference of audience keep changing in the modern, fast-paced world. As a result, there is an immense competition among business to develop innovative ideas and strategies to lure customers to their product/service.The tremendous changes in the world today also lead to innovation in the world of animation. One cannot expect to get desired results by publishing the same old style of animated videos repeatedly. To give what the market wantsone need to be aware of the latest trends& techniques.Cisco predicts that the internet will surpass 1 million minutes of video each second by 2022.Media digitalization began several decades earlier and over the past 2 decades, when internetaccess has entered, every home and every palm has a very quick and efficient forum. The animation trends are always changing, which is the reason one need to be aware of the market, so that the academicians can prepare the students for the industrial needs.

The programme concluded fruitfully and totally 6 faculty members were benefitted through this event.

Fresher’s Day Celebration – 2022-23

The Department of Commerce (Hon’s) ACCA celebrated the “Fresher’s Party” on 06.10.2022.  The fresher’s day was filled with excitement, joy, music, enthusiasm, laughter and happiness. The celebration started at 2.00 PM at the Seminar Hall. The freshers were formally welcomed into the ACCA Family. The jury and other guests of honour were also introduced. Event started with a self introduction of 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year students. Everyone was impressive in their own way. Later on, the fun team led by 3rd year and 2nd year students took over the stage in their funny way of attracting the audience. After that, an excellent dance performance was given by 1st years. The senior students conducted games for the freshers, which is a real fun ever in college days. After completion of games seniors warmly welcomed our faculty members and distributed sweets. Finally, all the freshers were called upon to the stage by seniors to give a small gifts and sweets to remember the day.

Industrial visit to V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Thoothukudi

            Industrial visit is a vital part of the curriculum. It helps to bridge the gap between the classroom learning and the real world. The visit also provides first-hand knowledge on the organizational structures and modes of operation in V.O.Chidambaranar Port, Thoothukudi.

             The Pinnacle Association of Department of Commerce (Honours) of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science organized an Industrial visit to V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Thoothukudi on 06.10.2022 (Thursday). The visit was organized to make students explore the day to day activities of the port and to explore the area of auditing in export and import business. The students got an opportunity to interact with international port authorities.

        Totally, 47 students and 2 faculty members participated in the event and got benefitted. The visit helped us with a distinct experience on the contribution of ports in Industrial development.

Department Association Inauguration Ceremony 2022-23

The Oath ceremony of the Royal Charter Association of Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA was pure success. The event took place at the SLCS Seminar Hall ON 06.10.2022 at 2.30pm. The event started with the prayer songs. Head Incharge of the Department Dr. D.Selvaraj and Assistant Professor Mr. A.Raja addressed the gathering. Student of 3rd year Ms. K.Durka Devi was nominated as ‘President’, 2nd year Ms. M.Subhashree as ‘Vice President’ and 1st year Mr. S.Vignesh as ‘Member Secretary’ from the department of B.Com. (Honours) ACCA from the voting was done through Google forms. Elected members are read their roles and responsibilities. The event was concluded with the national anthem. Totally, 52 students participated in this association meet.