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The Internal Complaints Committee and the Department of B.Com (Banking and Insurance) organized a Sensitization Program on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment on August 1, 2024, for women students and staff in the Seminar Hall. The session began with a warm welcome by Mr. C. Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department of Marine and Catering Hotel Management, who introduced the guest speaker and handed over the session. Mrs. G. Kavitha, Advocate at the Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), was invited as the resource person. Mrs. G. Kavitha provided a detailed overview of sexual harassment in various environments, including workplaces and educational institutions, highlighting it as a pressing issue that affects the safety and well-being of individuals. She engaged the participants by educating women about their rights and the different forms of sexual harassment. Her session focused on the following key points:

1. Equipping women with tools and strategies to recognize and avoid potentially harmful situations.
2. Encouraging women to speak up against harassment and seek support.

The sensitization program proved to be a crucial step in promoting awareness and empowering women. By fostering a supportive environment and equipping women with knowledge and resources, the program aimed to reduce incidents of harassment and encourage a culture of respect. Sustained commitment from all stakeholders is essential to ensure ongoing progress in this area. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. V. Padmavathy, Head of the Department of Commerce (Banking and Insurance).

Outcome of the Programme

• Gained a clearer understanding of what constitutes sexual harassment and the importance of consent.
• Increased knowledge about legal protections and institutional policies was noted.
• Implement follow-up sessions to measure the long-term impact of the sensitization efforts.
• To enhance mechanisms for reporting harassment confidentially to encourage more women to come forward.

The Department of Commerce (Banking & Insurance) organized an industrial visit to the Regional Coffee Research Station, Thandigudi on September 21, 2023. Totally, 78 III B. Com. (B&I) students, along with two faculty members, Mrs. V. Padmavathy (HOD) and Mr. N. Arunkumar, visited the factory. The students were briefed on the evolution, founder of the company, management team, and functional departments. The students were able to witness the production process of coffee powder. Students interacted well with employees of Regional Coffee to clarify their doubts. Students maintained discipline during the industrial visit.

                                   Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars Senthikumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar organized an Inter Collegiate Meet on 09.02.2024.Totally, 42 Students from I & II Year of B.Com (Banking & Insurance) participated in the Inter Collegiate Meet. Mrs. R.Nithya Kalyani, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (B&I) accompanied the students. Mr. Abishek and Mr. Angeswaran of II B.Com (B&I) received first prize in Quiz competition and Mr. Yuvasanth from II B.COM (B&I) got third prize in Photography competition. The participants received awards for the active participation in all the events.

         Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College organized an Inter Collegiate Meet on 20.02.2024. Totally, 42 Students from I & II Year of B.Com (Banking & Insurance) participated in the Inter Collegiate Meet. Mrs. R.Nithya Kalyani, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (B&I) accompanied the students. Miss. Nandhini and Miss. Shivani of II B.COM (B&I) received the first Prize in Fireless Cooking competition and Miss. Keerthiga and Miss. Shoba from I B.COM (B&I) got first prize in Rangoli. The participants received awards for the active participation in all the events.

An ALUMNI INTERACTION program was organized by the Department of B.Com (Banking & Insurance) on 23rd September 2023 in Hall No : 112, welcomed two alumni, Ms. Abinaya and Ms. Hema from the 2020-2023 batch, who are now working as Junior Associates at City Union Bank (CUB). The program aimed to help students understand the transition from college to the professional world, provide information about the Diploma in Banking and Finance (DBF) exam, and support the students in building their skills and confidence.
During the session, the alumni shared their real-life experiences and challenges after college, giving students valuable insights into the professional world. This interaction strengthened the connection between alumni and current students, creating an encouraging and supportive environment. The alumni also guided students on academics and co-curricular activities, helping them better understand how to prepare for their careers. The event was highly beneficial, leaving students inspired and more confident about their future.

The Fresher’s Day Program was organized for I B.Com (B&I) students by the Department of Commerce (B&I) and CUENTAS Club on July 29, 2023. The program commenced with a prayer song. Ms. Vinodhini of III B.Com (B&I) welcomed the gathering. The presidential address was delivered by Dr. S. Priya Dean- Academics. Mrs. V. Padmavathy – Head of the Department, Mr. N. Arun Kumar, and Mrs. E. Hema conducted the ice-breaking session for the first-year students.

CUENTAS Club torch bearers were selected on Fresher’s Day which is mentioned below as follows:

• President: Ms.Vinodini of III B.com (B&I)
• Vice President: Oviya prasnth of II B.com (B&I)
• Secretary: Nandha Kumar of I B.com (B&I)

The second and third-year students of B.Com (B&I) organized the program. The program ended with a vote of thanks.

The Department of   B.Com (Banking & Insurance) participated in a faculty development program (FDP) organized by the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) from 28th August 2023 to 31st August 2023. This online training program, titled “Trainers’ Training Programme for Diploma in Banking & Finance,” was designed for faculty members of colleges with an MoU with IIBF. The Head of the Department, Mrs. V. Padmavathy, along with Assistant Professors Dr. A. Devi, Mrs. R. Nithya Kalyani, Mr. N. Arun Kumar, and Mrs. E. Hema, attended the program.

The FDP provided an in-depth understanding of recent banking practices and developments in the financial sector. It included discussions on the Indian economy and the role of financial institutions, highlighting the significance of retail banking and wealth management in modern banking systems. Additionally, the program covered accounting and financial management practices adopted by bankers. The training enhanced the participants’ understanding of the banking industry and strengthened their ability to guide students pursuing the Diploma in Banking & Finance.

Department of Commerce B.Com (B&I) organized an industrial visit to Ruby Food Products private limited; Pasumalai Madura On 03.08.2023.Totally, 81 of II B. Com (B&I) students along with 2 faculty members Dr.A.Devi and Mrs.R.Nithya Kalyani visited the factory. The students were briefed on the evolution, Founder of the company, Management team, Functional departments and their innovative and distinctive products of Ruby Food Products Private limited. The students were able to witness the production process of Rose milk and other Dairy products directly. Students were interacted well with employees of Ruby Food Products private Limited to clarify their doubts. Students maintained discipline during industrial visit.

The Department of Commerce of Theni NadarSaraswathy College of Arts and Science organized two days International Conference on “Exploring the Significance of Commerce in Today’s World” on 11.09.2023 & 12.09.2023. Totally, 26 students from II year B.com (B&I) participated in the conference. Mrs.R.Nithya Kalyani, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce (B&I) accompanied the students. The students actively participated and presented papers in the different aspects of E-commerce

The Department of B.Com (Banking & Insurance) organized a Parents-Teacher meet for the I, II & III year students on Sep 9^th, 2023 at 02.00 p.m. in their respective classrooms. Mrs. V.Padmavathy, Head of the department inaugurated the meeting. Mrs.E. Hema, Assistant professor, B.Com B&I engaged the session for I Year students and Dr.A.Devi, Assistant Professor and Mrs.R.Nithya Kalyani, Assistant Professor, for II Year students respectively. Mrs. V.Padmavathy, (HOD) and Mr. N.Arunkumar, Assistant Professor, engaged the session for III Year students. The main goal of the meeting was to create a common platform where teachers and parents come together and discuss the issues related to the student’s progress and ways to enrich their learning experience.

During the meeting, the following points were discussed.

• The progress report about academic performance in the first Internal Exam briefed to the parents and their feedback is noted.
• Attendance report was shown to the parents, dated from January to February 2023.
• Parents were encouraged to motivate their children to participate in the Capshine program.
• Feedback regarding the course subject from students was collected.