Nasence 08, the ELA inauguration got off to a great start with an inaugural function. The present secretary Imtiaz Sheriff must be congratulated for the team that he co-ordinated - for, it wasn't just the Secretary who spearheaded the effort to introduce the first year students to ELA as part of their contribution to the personality development of our freshers. Student power was at its most visible strength today, as they all got together to delegate responsibilities, share work and contribute to the successful fruition of the programme. Five boys showed us what a team could do. For the first time in all these years, the ELA had its own inauguration. That itself was a laudable effort. They also have a number of plans to work with the department and on their own to help students realise their language power. The quiz organised by them for the occasion was quite interesting - neither too difficult, nor too easy. There is a plan afoot to upload the report on to the college website. I believe that these small efforts will go a long way in strengthening the student community's effort to give the institution a persona of its own. After all, a college is what its students are.

Department of ECE is conducting a three day training programme on VLSI for students. Department of English also organised a workshop on 'CV Writing and Interview Techniques' with the British Council of India and TEQIP, sponsoring the programme. The students enjoyed the presentation and responded well to the speaker. Mr.Ralph, the professional trainer and facilitator of the British Council was welcomed by the III Year students for whom the programme was conducted. They say they have picked up a few useful tips. However, they have to begin theri preparations in earnest to make a mark in the next academic year.

Prof.S.R.Damodarasamy was promoted as Principal, GCE, Salem 11 and Prof.Kavimani as Principal, GEC, Bargur on Monday by the Directorate.
A common syllabus for all the Anna Universities has come through this semester. However, there seem to be some bottlenecks, since the English syllabus is different in the university at Chennai and Coimbatore. Everything should be clear in a week, else teachers are going to meander around without clear directions from the University.
However, teachers are always resourceful, so they are sure to find ways and means to handle the challenge.

I am literally bursting with information - the NBA panel comprising senior academicians from IITs, NITs and Universities was at college for the last two days. Two days of strenuous activity, a little stressful too, since the panel had hundreds of questions and also had to be taken around on a whirlwind tour of the college. One could not guess what their reaction was. Well, I can only sigh; I am also keeping my fingers crossed, because as an insider, I know the amount of hard work, sweat and hopes that have gone into the preparation for the past two months. All this, for the sake of our students.

The Alumni can take pride in the fact that they contributed in no small measure to the success of the feedback they gave to the panel, during the interaction that the panel had with the alumni and the industry. There were star guests and alumni who included Dr.Annamalai, Director of SAIL, Salem and first HOD of Metallurgy , and also an alumnae, Shri.Vijai Sharma, CEO, Jindal Steels, GM of Burn Standard, Paul of CTS and Simon of CSC, Noel of ISRO and a number of other notable members of the GCE alumni and Industry. The feedback given by Shri Vijai Sharma was the most appreciated for the comprehensiveness, completeness and effectiveness in terms of the expectations of the Panel about the role of industry. The alumni were also most sincere and appreciative in their assessment of the college. Mr. Pandian, Asst.GM, marketing (Exports) had gone that extra mile to ensure the success of the meet. The Panel wholeheartedly appreciated the feedback given at the meet.

I only wish they give a favourable confirmation and that formal accreditation is given to the college from the AICTE based on their overview.