Opportunities for Students & Faculties – Early Stage Entrepreneurs

Title of the Session: Opportunities for Students & Faculties – Early Stage Entrepreneurs
Organizer (Department) B.Com B&I
Date                          : 08.07.2022 Time   :  03.00pm
Mode of the Session : Offline Venue :  Annexure Building – Room No -112
Theme(If Applicable) : Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Expert / Speaker Details:
Name :

1)  Ms. V.V Vinothini

2)  Ms. M Sarmila

3)  Ms. T. K Kiruthika Lakshmi

Designation:

I B.Com B&I (Proprietor – Vino Bakes)

I B.Com B&I

I B.Com B&I

Organization: Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science
Objective(s) of the activity: 

ü  To develop their skills as an entrepreneur, innovators, and leaders.

ü  To create essential awareness amongst the students on “Entrepreneurship as a career option”.

ü  To explore entrepreneurship as a potential career.

ü  To improve their knowledge base about entrepreneurship trends and opportunities.

ü  The IIC aims to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the campus.

Key Highlights:

ü  Ms. V.V Vinothini, I B.Com (Banking and Insurance), Proprietor of Vino Bakes presented her own experience in the setup of her new business to the students of I B.Com (B&I).

ü  Ms. M Sarmila, I B.Com (Banking and Insurance), delivered a presentation on “Entrepreneur (Triple E’s)” to I B.Com (Banking and Insurance) students, in an efficient manner.

ü  Ms. T K Kiruthika Lakshmi, I B.Com (Banking and Insurance), delivered a presentation on “Entrepreneur (Business Risk)” to the student of I B.Com (Banking and Insurance) in an efficient manner.

Outcome(s) of the activity:

At the end of the program,

ü  Students expressed interest and intention to explore entrepreneurship as a career.

ü  Direct interaction between students promoted active learning.

ü  The program enhanced the confidence of the students to become an entrepreneur.

ü  Students asked for clarification regarding – the business startups and management of the business, the speaker clarified their doubts.

Participants Details:

Total No. of students participated: 66

Total No. of staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) participated: 4

Webinar on ‘Career guidance on Event Photography’

Title of the Session: Webinar on ‘Career guidance on Event Photography’
Organizer (Department / Club / Cell/ Committee / Association) Medius Coronet
Date : 05/07/2022 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30PM
Mode of the Session : Online Venue: S-46, Animation Lab I
Theme(If Applicable) : Entrepreneurship
Expert / Speaker Details:
Name:Mr. ThameemAnsar Designation: Creative Director
Organisation:Retina Studiography
Objective(s) of the activity:

·         To enable the students to understand ‘Event photography’ and know the required materials.

·         To create an insight as to how we can quote price for a particular event.

Key Highlights:

Mr. ThameemAnsar explained in detail about photography. He explained the different types of cameras and different types of lighting. He also explained 360° Camera and its history. Photography is an art of capturing light with a camera. The students appreciated the session.

Outcome(s) of the activity:

·         The studentsacquired a clear knowledge about ‘Event photography’.

·         The students were able to quote prices that were in the industry standards.

·         The students came to know as to how they have to approach a customer.

 

Participants Details:

v  Total No. of students participated: Total – 30[(I B.Sc(Ani)- 21, I B.Sc.(Viscom)-8,I M.Sc.(Viscom)-1]

v  Total No. of staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) participated: Viscom – 5, Animation – 2.

Students Achievement in CMA Exam

Mr. J.Siva and Mr. K.Venkatesh, of III B.Com., (Honours) ACCA, successfully passed the Foundation Level Examination in CMA conducted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India on June 2022. They are going to appear for ACCA papers and CMA intermediate papers. The academic performance is highly appreciable and career guidance is given by our Professors and Principal. The Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA, appreciated the remarkable performance of Mr. J.Siva and Mr. K.Venkatesh in the CMA Courses.

Seminar on Innovative Shipping Practices towards International business Opportunities

Title of the Session: Seminar on Innovative Shipping Practices towards International business Opportunities
Organizer (Department / Club / Cell/ Committee / Association) ZEAL, Department Association – BBA
Date : 01.07.2022 (Wednesday) Time: 09.30 am to 12.30 pm
Mode of the Session : Offline Venue: Room No. 115
Theme (If Applicable) : Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Expert / Speaker Details:
Name: Captain Gabriel Poobalaroyan Designation: Master Mariner, Senior Faculty
Organisation: R L Institute of Nautical Sciences, Madurai
Objectives of the activity: 

v To create passion among the students about International Business Opportunities  through innovative shipping practices

v To understand the innovative methods of shipping practices that enhances chartering, Exporting, Licensing, Franchising etc

Key Highlights:

The expert speaker elaborated the following major points to the participants

v He explained the basic nature of the ships and the cargo handling in the port and also the basic understanding of international business practices like Exporting, Chartering, Cargo handling etc.

v He shared his experience and the ways of sustaining the international business opportunities.

v Many students enquired about the life style and the way how ships and crew members are managed. The participants also asked the role of insurance management in shipping

Outcome of the activity:

v The participants were able to understand the basic innovative practices in Chartering, Cargo Handling, and Insurance Management.

v The participants had the basic understanding of various types of Cargo Ships and the loading methods creating the International Business Opportunities

Participants Details:

v Total No. of students participated: 89

v Total No. of staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) participated: 17

Peer Teaching

Title of the session   : Peer Teaching
Department              : B.Com( Banking and Insurance)
Mode of the Session : Offline Venue : 1st year B.Com (B&I) Classroom
Date                           : 01.07.2022 Theme: Financial Accounting: Royalty Accounts
Theme (If Applicable)      : Royalty Accounts
Expert / Speaker Details :
Name: Mr. J. Pandi Ajay Designation: Ist year B.Com (B&I)
Organisation: Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science
Objective(s) of the activity:

v  Peer teaching will enhance learning by enabling learners to take responsibility for reviewing, organizing, and consolidating existing knowledge and materials.

v  Peer learning will enable them to move away from dependence on teachers and gain more opportunities to enhance their learning

v  They have the chance to experience and learn that “teaching is the best teacher.”

Key Highlights:

v  The Department of Commerce B.Com (Banking and Insurance) organized a peer teaching session on 01.07.2022 in the 1st year B.Com (B&I) classroom as a tool of participative learning.

v  Mr. J. Pandi Ajay from Ist year B.Com (B&I) handled the topic “Royalty Accounts” to the peers.

v  He explained the topic in an efficient manner.

v  All the students observed their effective teaching attentively. The session was lively and interactive.

Outcome(s) of the activity:

v  Direct interaction between students promoted active learning.

v  Peer teachers reinforced their learning by instructing others.

v  Students felt more comfortable when interacting with the peer.

v  Peers and students shared a similar discourse, allowing for greater understanding.

v  Peer teaching helped the students build confidence and communication abilities.

Participants Details:

v  Total No. of students participated: 78

v  Total No. of staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) participated: 4

Peer Teaching

Title of the session: Peer Teaching
Department B.Com( Banking and Insurance)
Mode of the Session : Offline Venue: 1st year B.Com (B&I) Classroom
Date : 01.07.2022 Theme: Principle and Practices of Banking: Business ethics
Theme (If Applicable)     : Principle and Practices of Banking “Business Ethics”
Expert / Speaker Details :
Name: Ms. S. Lakshmipriya Designation: Ist year B.Com (B&I)
Organisation     : Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science
Objective(s) of the activity:

v  Peer teaching will enhance learning by enabling learners to take responsibility for reviewing, organizing, and consolidating existing knowledge and materials.

v  Peer learning will enable them to move away from dependence on teachers and gain more opportunities to enhance their learning.

v  They have the chance to experience and learn that “teaching is the best teacher.”

Key Highlights:

v  The Department of Commerce B.Com (Banking and Insurance) organized a peer teaching session on 01.07.2022 in the 1st year B.Com (B&I) classroom as a tool of participative learning.

v  Ms. S. Lakshmipriya from Ist year B.com (B&I) handled the topic “Business Ethics” to the peers.

v  She explained the topic in an efficient manner.

v  All the students observed their effective teaching attentively. The session was lively and interactive.

Outcome(s) of the activity:

v  Direct interaction between students promoted active learning.

v  Peer teachers reinforced their learning by instructing others.

v  Students felt more comfortable when interacting with the peer.

v  Peers and students shared a similar discourse, allowing for greater understanding.

v  Peer teaching helped the students build confidence and communication abilities.

Participants Details:

v  Total No. of students participated: 78

v  Total No. of staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) participated: 4

Report on “Impact of Research @ Higher Educational Institutions”

Research & Publications and IPR Cell organized a program on the Impact of Research @ Higher Educational Institutions by Dr B Poorna (Former Senate Member) on 29th June 2022, at 2.30 pm in F-31 of our college premises. The event was organized to inculcate interest in Faculty Member on research and publication and to impart the importance of research in Higher Educational Institutions. The resource person explained the process of research, step by step and how the research shall impact the growth and development of faculty and the institution as a whole. The session created an understanding of the significance of research and planning for publications. Totally, 39 II MBA students and 18 faculty members were benefitted out of this program.

Session on Out of the Box thinking for Problem Solving

Title of the Session: Session on Out of the Box thinking for Problem Solving
Organizer (Department / Club / Cell/ Committee / Association) SLCS Institution Innovation Council
Date : 28.06.2022 (Tuesday) Time: 02.00 p.m. to 03.00 p.m.
Mode of the Session : Online (Youtube) Venue: Staff Cabin
Theme (If Applicable) : Innovation
Expert / Speaker Details:
Name: Prof. V. Kamakoti Designation: Director
Organisation: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Objectives of the activity: 

v  To identify the problem and address it with systematic and Innovative solution

v  To understand the connectivity between the solution and problem which is inevitable

v  To enhance thinking skill and to find out the methods and ways for establishing entrepreneurship by applying innovative solution

Key Highlights:

The expert speaker briefly explained the following major points to the participants

v  He suggested cultivating a different way of thinking for obtaining the solution for a problem.

v  He explained the 4 levels of the course (free) for “Out of the Box Thinking for problem solving”

v  He gave live examples of Apple – Knife – Stone Theory and suggested to sharpen the brain for innovative thinking.

v  He quoted a couplet from “Thirukkural” and explained the importance of numbers and alphabets in problem solving method. He gave other examples of “Pallaankuzhi” game for mathematics to demonstrate another way of thinking. He also gave various illustrations for thinking differently for problem solving in Mathematics.

v He insisted on Education based on stories and examples like “Patti and Pongal”

Outcome of the activity:

v  The participants were able to understand the basic concept of innovation for problem.

v  They were able to understand how the innovative thinking helps to solve the problem and also to enhance entrepreneurship in business world.

Participants Details:

v Total No. of students participated: 9

v Total No. of staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) participated: 23

SLCS SAMAAJ SEVA –AWARENESS ON RAIN WATER HARVESTING

Herbert William Henrich Association of the Department of Fire and Industrial Safety organized SLCS SAMAAJ SEVA– an extension activity program on “AWARENESS ON RAIN WATER HARVESTING” at ManaMadurai on 27/06/2022. A Student from III year FIS, K. Nivethan conducted the activity. He clarified to the public that Rain Water Harvesting is the process of saving and collecting rainwater for future use. He explained that water harvesting is very useful to meet various needs like recharge of groundwater, and reducing the electricity bill spent in supplying water whenever it is required. He insisted on the necessity of rainwater harvesting and how it prevents the risk of floods, and drought and also improves water quality.

          This initiative created awareness the public that Rain Water Harvesting is to use locally available rainwater to meet water requirements throughout the year without the need for huge capital expenditure. Around 15 People got benefitted from the activity.