IQAC Activities for Students
Students’ Induction Programme
The students’ Induction Programme for Under Graduates is aimed at facilitating a smooth transition for new students into their college journey. This programme is designed to provide students with the necessary information, support and resource they need to succeed academically, socially and personally.
In this connection, one week – Students Induction Programme was Jointly organized by IQAC and College Union at our college Auditorium from 03.07.2024 to 07.07.2024. With the blessings of Holy Trinity, the programme has started on 03.07.2024 at 10.00 a.m. with the prayer song followed by welcome address
by Dr.S. Maykalai
Principal.
Objectives of IQAC
- Development and application of quality bench marks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the Institution.
- Facilitating learner centric environment.
- Updating the faculty with required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning.
- Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education through FDP.
- Documentation of activities and programmes leading to quality improvement.
- Developing quality culture and research culture in the Institution.
Quality Policy
- Instilling Value System
- Promoting Environmental Consciousness
- Fostering ICT based Education
- Learner Centric Approach
- Contribution to National Development.
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college was reconstituted by the Principal
Dr. S. Maykalai with the following members for the academic year 2025– 26.
Members of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) (2025-2026)
- Chairperson: Head of Institution
Dr.S. Maykalai Principal.
Inaugurated the programme by highlighting the need and purpose of the Students’ Induction Programme. The resource persons covered the following topics during the programme. The covered topics are college mission, vision and its values, languages offered, student benefits, library facilities, sports and games, health and hygiene, activities of NSS, mentoring and counselling system, seminars and workshops, society connect activity, continuous assessment, entrepreneurship, Advance Diploma courses, activities of Placement cell, Benefits of
YRC, ITC, Scholarship schemes including Pudumaippen, Thamizhppudhalvan scheme. Department Orientation session was held on 09.07.2024 in the afternoon. Head of the department English , introduced the faculty members and followed by evolution of the department and infrastructure explained to the students. Programme structure, and its relevant details given
“Everyone can, in one way or another, each in their sphere and
according to their strength, contribute to some extent to this good work.”
– Jean Henry Dunant
Young Swiss businessman, Jean Henry Dunant was appalled by the condition of the wounded soldiers in the battle field of Solferino, Italy in 1859 during the Franco – Austrian war. He arranged relief services with the help of the local community immediately. He wrote the book ‘Memory of Solferino’ suggesting that a neutral organization be established to aid the wounded soldiers in times of war. Just a year after the release of this book, an international conference was convened in Geneva to consider the suggestions of Henry Dunant and thus the Red Cross Movement was born. International Red Cross Movement was established by Geneva Convention in 1864. The name and the emblem of the movement are derived from the reversal of the Swiss national flag, to honor the country in which Red Cross was found.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a global humanitarian organization, which coordinates and directs international assistance following natural and man-made disasters in non-conflict situations. Its mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. The IFRC works with National Societies in responding to catastrophes around the world. Its relief operations are combined with development work, including disaster preparedness programmes, health and care activities, and the promotion of humanitarian values. In particular, it supports programmes on risk reduction and fighting the spread of diseases, such as HIV, tuberculosis, avian influenza and malaria. The organization also works to combat discrimination and violence, and promote human rights and assistance for migrants.
The strategic aims of the IFRC are:
- Save lives, protect livelihoods, and Strengthen recovery from disasters and
Crises.
- Enable healthy and safe living.
- Promote social inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace.
Indian Red Cross Society
The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 1100 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement. The movement has three main components, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), 187 National Societies and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
- The Mission of the Indian Red Cross is to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented and thus contribute to creating more congenial climate for peace.
Youth Red Cross
The Youth Red Cross is the most important constituent of its mother organization, Indian Red Cross. It is a group movement organized at the initial stages for students between 18 and 25 years of age in the colleges. Any lecturer is recognized as the leader and he/she is designated as the programme officer. The students are trained and encouraged to manage the affairs of the group, electing their own office-bearers.
Nobel Prize
The Red Cross has figured four times in the award of the Nobel Peace Prize (1917, 1944, and 1963), as well as in the award to Henri Dunant (1901), and has therefore been made the subject of various presentation speeches and Nobel lectures which give details of its inception, history, and activities, the following brief summary of its origins and present organization is intended as a frame of reference for all four of these awards rather than as the typical history ordinarily included for each award to an organization.
Awareness programme on Importance of Yoga
On account of celebrating International Yoga Day (21.06.23) Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous) – Youth Red Cross and National Service Scheme jointly organizes a lecture and demonstration on Yoga. The Principal Dr. S. Maykalai, the faculty members and the students participated in the program. The resource person Mrs. Dhivya, BSMS, PGDYA, MA (YOGA), Lalitha spoke on the numerous health benefits of yoga which provides opportunity for individuals of all ages.
Oath Taking Against Drug Abuse Youth Red Cross of Om Shanti Arts and Science College, organized an event on “Pledge taking Ceremony against Drug Abuse” on 7th August 2024. Awareness about drug abuse can prevent someone from turning to dangerous substances, the oath against drug abuse has been taken by all the YRC volunteers solemnly.
Awareness Programme on World Breastfeeding Week
One day awareness programme on “World Breastfeeding Week” was organized by Literary Association and YRC of Om Shanti Arts and Science College on 8.8.24, Dr. Sheela , Chief, JN Hospital , Ashok Nagar, Chennai acted as the resource person. She started the session with the definition of breast feeding and importance of celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. She gave a brief picture about the objectives of breast feeding, composition of breast milk, immunological specificity and the advantages of breastfeeding to the child and the mother.
Basic Life Saving Skills
NSS and YRC organized an awareness programme on Life Saving Skills in our college. Dr.Subikshan, MS (Ortho), DNR (Ortho), PNB (Spine), Spine Surgeon, Shenz Hospital , Chennai was the Resource Person. Life is precious, and in critical moments, having basic life-saving skills can make the difference between life and death. Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, and being prepared to act quickly can save lives. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a first responder, or an ordinary citizen, acquiring basic life-saving skills is invaluable. This programme, was aimed to demonstrate life-saving skills that anyone can learn to help them confidently respond to emergencies and potentially save life.
World First Aid Day
Every year 9th of September is observed as World FirstAid Day. On account of World First Aid Day an awareness programme was organized by YRC of Om Shanti Arts and Science College,on 07.09.2024 at college Auditorium. Mr.P.Prabakar MA., M.Phil., B.Ed., Secondary Grade Teacher and First Aid Trainer, St. John’s Ambulance , acted as the resource person. Sir started the session by stating that first aid is the term used for immediate medical assistance offered to any ill or injured person. This is critical to prevent the situation from getting worse and to assist the injured person in recovering quickly. He Stated that first aid is a broad category that includes a range of activities and intervention ranging from simple dressing to treatment of minor conditions and even pulmonary resuscitation. He further clarified that first aid may be required to keep the patient alive till paramedics or an ambulance arrive to transfer the patient to a competent facility for further treatment. He then highlighted seven reasons why first aid is important. He further demonstrated how to see the pulse, perform CPR, put bandage etc. He concluded by stating that proper first aid always comes across as a big respite when handling different health and medical emergencies.
Blood Donation Camp
Youth Red Cross, National Service Scheme, Red Ribbon club jointly organized a blood donation camp at NSS camp, Nemili on 20.02.2024. This blood donation camp was inaugurated by the Staff Mr. Sugumar and YRC Programme Officer Mrs. Prethima and NSS Programme Officers Mr. Sivakumar and Red Ribbon Club Vice President Mrs. Swathi were the Organizers.The students, Faculty members and Non-teaching staff participated in the camp and about 34 members donated blood.
Healthy Diet for All
On account of National Nutrition Week a webinar was organized by Computer Science Department and YRC of om shanti Arts and Science College on 27.01.2025 at college campus “Healthy Diet for All”. Mrs. Rajalakshmi Assistant Professor and Head, Department of English acted as the resource person in the Food Festival. She started the session with the definition of Healthy Food and importance of celebrating omen’s day Week. She gave a brief picture about the millets as climate resilient crop, nutritive value of millets and health benefits of millets. She further stated the government initiatives to promote the usage of millets in our daily diet. She further highlighted the need for a healthy life style.