Monday, December 15, 2008
An Assessment and Development Centre for students was inaugurated at the Madurai Institute of Social Sciences by C. Thangaraj, Vice-Chancellor, Kalasalingam University. D.V.P. Raja, secretary of the college, presided. P.N. Narayana Raja, Principal, explained the objectives and need for such centre in the college. S. Murugesan, Coordinator of the centre, welcomed the gathering. Iyappan. K. Raj, General Manager, Tube Investment of India, explained the concept of Assessment a nd Development Centre.

Assessment and development is a process used for identifying areas where behaviour and competencies can be bettered. The assessors use multiple techniques like group discussion, case study method, in-tray exercise, role play method, business games and focused interview, to assess the skills and capabilities of students. This process provides feedback to students on developmental needs.


A two-day assessment programme was conducted by Mr. Iyappan; G. Ramesh, General Manager, Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceutical; P. Jawahar Jesudoss, Business Analyst, Royal Infotech; R.S. Prabhakar, Manager, Manali Petrochemicals, and S. Janakiraman, Manager, KCP. Twenty three students, specialising in HR, attended the programme. Based on the assessment, development plans were prepared for every student to sharpen skills and capabilities needed for the future HR managers. T.M. Venkatamurugan proposed a vote of thanks.

About 500 students from the southern districts participated in a walk-in interview organised by Sethu Institute of Technology in association with Sutherland Global Services. The programme was open to graduates and diploma holders who had completed their courses between 2001 and 2008. B. E. students with four arrear papers were allowed to attend the interview. A. Senthilkumar, Principal, SIT, inaugurated the programme. S. M. Premkumar of Sutherland Global Services explained the concept of BPO and its domain function. Twelve candidates were selected for employment at the interview.

A workshop on ‘Key concepts in nursing research’ was inaugurated by Josephine Little Flower, Registrar, Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, at Sacred Heart Nursing College. In her address, Dr. Josephine highlighted the need for evidence-based practice among nurses. KR. Arumugam, chairman, Ultra Trust, presided. Juliet Sylvia welcomed the gathering. Nalini Jeyavantha Santha, Principal, underlined the importance of research and the future directions of nursin g research. A.V. Raman, Dean, Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Chennai, also spoke.

First year students of Velammal College of Engineering and Technology participated in an orientation programme on ‘life skills’ organised by the college. G. Gurubharathy and M. Kannan, consultants, M. S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation, spoke about life and life skills. N. Suresh Kumar, Principal, welcomed the gathering.

Over 100 children were treated at a free medical camp organised by C. S. I. Jeyaraj Annapackiam College of Nursing, in collaboration with Christian Mission Hospital, on Children’s Day. A. Charles, Medical Director, Selva Pramila, Paediatrician, and Evangeline checked the children. A puppet show on personal hygiene and worm infestation was conducted by students of B. Sc. (Nursing). A health exhibition was also organised on the occasion. Dr. Charles distributed prizes to winners of ‘healthy baby’ contest at the valedictory session. C. Jothi Sophia, Principal, delivered the valedictory address.