Department of Journalism and Mass Communication organised 15 days certificate programme

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of St. Thomas College Bhilai organised 15 days certificate programme on “Mass Communication- A Tool of Various Dimension” on 14th September 2021. The chief guest of the inaugural was Professor Baldev Bhai Sharma Vice Chancellor of Kushabhau Thackeray University of Journalism and Mass Communication, Raipur and Special Guest was Professor K G Suresh Vice Chancellor of Makhan Lal Chaturvedi Journalism and Mass Communication University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. At the outset Dr. M G Roymon Principal of St Thomas College welcomed all the guest and participants, and appreciated the efforts of the department and wished them for smooth conduct of the programme. Administrator of College Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese also appreciated the efforts taken by the department for the holistic development of students. Chief Guest  Prof. K G Suresh Vice Chancellor said that the existence of print media has been questioned with the advent of digital media but print media has not ended. He said that print media is not only running in our country but is achieving new heights. There was a misunderstanding that the newspaper spreads corona, but being very vocal about public education, the media has reported risking lives from the crematorium to the cemetery, which has increased the credibility of the print media. Special guest Prof. Baldev Bhai Sharma Vice Chancellor said that in the media one has to work with dedication and not by being comfortable. Increase social responsibility, become a creative journalist, think about building the society and do not do such journalism at all which creates confusion in the society. Both the guest appreciated and congratulated the department for such kind of initiative. And suggested to the participants take the maximum benefit of this programme. The programme was conducted by Dr. Aditi Namdev Programme Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Journalism Department, and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Aparna Ghosh, Convener and Head of Department. Technical support given by Mr. Aakash Verma, Faculty members MD Zakir Hussain and Mr.Amitabh Sharma, and students of journalism department supported the event.

COMMUNITY DRIVE BY ST. THOMAS COLLEGE BHILAI

P.G. Department of Chemistry St. Thomas College, Bhilai under the aegis of ACES (Association of Chemical and Environmental Sciences) has started initiative of preparing and distributing sanitizer in view of the COVID-19 pandemic prevention and measurement during admission time. Rev. Father Dr. Joshi Varghese, administrator St. Thomas College has inspired the thought of preparing sanitizer for the service of community especially for the prevention of COVID- 19. At present it is being used at the SBI ATM, the entrance gate and also at the reception counter. Sanitizer was prepared by lab technician Mr. Anil Varghese, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sahu, Asst. Professor under the guidance of Dr. Chanda Verma, Add.HOD and Dr James Mathew, HOD. Dr. M G. Roymon, Principal St. Thomas College appreciated the department for the effort taken for the novel cause.

Campus selection of St. Thomas College Students

The Training and Placement Cell of St.Thomas College,Bhilai conducted a virtual campus placement drive on from 6th to 8th September 2021. The company that conducted interview for the placement drive was OMEGA FINANCIAL, Bhilai. More than 50 students from the college participated in this drive. From BBA VI Semester, Mr.Rahul Kange as Business Development Executive, Mr. Yash   Nagpure as Business Development Executive, Ms Deshna Garg as Customer Care Executive and Ms. Supriya Kumari of B.Com Part III as Business Process Executive got placement. The college administrator Rev. Fr. Joshi Varghese, Principal Dr.M.G. Roymon, TPO Convenor Dr. Sunita Kshatriya, Team members of TPO and all staff members congratulated the students for their future endeavour.

PG Department of Economics Organized Valedictory Session for the 15 days Certificate Programme

PG Department of Economics and Civil Service Aspirants Club jointly organized 15 days certificate programme on the topic “Economics for Civil Service Aspirants” from 16th August to 1st September 2021.  On the completion of this programme the valedictory session was held on 1st September 2021. The chief guest of the programme was Dr. R.N Singh, Principal, Govt. V.Y.T P.G Autonomous College Durg, administrator Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese of St. Thomas College  graced the occasion and congratulated the department for the effort in this direction. At the outset Principal Dr. M G Roymon welcomed the chief guest, all the dignitaries and participants to the valedictory session. In his welcome address he congratulated the department for the successful organization of the programme. Dr. Mariam Jacob convener and Head of the Department of Economics gave a summary report of the 15 days programme  also highlighted the interactive session with Mr. Anant Verma, Sub Inspector of Intelligence Bureau Raipur and Dr. Bhependra Kuldeep, Deputy Registrar of Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur.  The Chief Guest Dr. R.N Singh, in this address appreciated  the effort taken by the Department and said the selection of the topic for the certificate programme was unique in itself and was a challenge, which the department successfully completed in the course of time. The session was interactive and suggested books and journals for the civil service aspirants. The programme was conducted by Dr. Aparna Ghosh, Programme Coordinator and Faculty of Economics and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Sheeja Varkey, Co-coordinator, and  Faculty of  Commerce.

Online Certificate Programme on Research Methodology

The P.G. Department of Commerce and Committee for Promotion of Research in association with Smt. Radhadevi Goenka College for Women Akola Maharashtra has collaboratively organised an Online Certificate course on Research Methodology from  August 5th , 2021 to August 19th, 2021. The Inaugural session of the programme was held on 5th August. Dr. B.G. Singh Vice Chancellor Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Open University, Chhattisgarh Bilaspur , was the chief guest on the occasion. Sir emphasised on the change in the role of research in the present scenario. The Key note Speaker was Dr.Ashutosh Biswal , Prof.Department of Education & Psychology, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Gujarat . Sir gave a very good suggestion to develop the culture of research in the colleges which will be  valuable for the research scholars and we will be having a good research in future. The Principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon Welcomed the guest and the participants and recognised the presence of the manager of the college H.G .Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius .The Principal of the MoU Partner Smt. Radhadevi Goenka College for Women appreciated the initiative taken by the college for this collaborative event . C o- coordinator of the programme Dr. Ambadas. B. Pande Congratulated the department of Commerce of the college for the conduct of this  programme. The programme started with a formal inauguration. 227 participants from various colleges registered themselves including the students , faculty members and research scholars of various institutes, Dr. Sapna Sharma Head, Department of Commerce St. Thomas College  and convener, of the  programme gave the overview of the 15 days activities.Dr. Sonia Popli Asst. Prof. Education department and coordinator of the programme conducted the programme . Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Majju Joy. Asst Prof .department of education of St. Thomas College Bhilai. The management and the Administrator of the College Rev. Father Dr. Joshi Varghese congratulated the department and the committee for conducting such programme and opined that such type of programmes will definitely help the research scholars of social sciences to come up with better research.

15 days certificate program on “Mushroom cultivation – Its scope and opportunities” , Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology

A 15 days certificate program on “Mushroom cultivation – Its scope and opportunities” , Organized by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology was inaugurated on 02 August 2021 at 11:00 AM. The main objective of this certificate program is to build entrepreneurship skills in the participants so that they can integrate mushroom cultivation in the farming system and enhance their income. Mushroom production is no doubt emerging as a promising agro-based enterprise and this certificate program will develop an ability to select and cultivate appropriate varieties of mushrooms. Principal Dr. M.G.Roymon conducted the gathering and expressed his gratitude towards the certificate program and organising committee. Administrator of College Rev. Father Dr. Joshi Varghese appreciated the efforts taken by Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology for conducting this certificate program. 

Prof. S.K patil Hon’ble vice-chancellor; IGKV, Raipur was the chief guest, in his inaugural address, Prof.Patil insighted that a variety of indigenous edible mushrooms are found in chhattisgarh and many educational and research institutes are constantly working on the nutritional and medicinal values of mushroom and spreading awareness among public. He stressed that commercial production of mushrooms should be scaled up to meet the public demand and that is where the scope of such a certificate program is helpful. Prof. M.P.Thakur, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture in his Keynote address, gave an insight of the types of mushrooms found in the state and their nutritional values. He discussed the medicinal values of mushrooms and revealed the underlying facts that mushrooms can be used to develop immunity against coronavirus, to boost vitamin D levels and also to treat Type II Diabetes Mellitus. 

Dr.Shanthi, Head, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology looked into all the details of the deliberation for effective conduct of the certificate program.  

Dr.Ujjwala Supe Assistant Professor. Department of Biotechnology conducted the program. Total 102 participants were registered under this online certificate program.

 

Department of Psychology Organises Online Training Sessionon Enhancement of Soft Skills in Specially Abled Children

Department of Psychology, St. Thomas College Bhilai organised an online event with Sarthak Kadam Sansthan a school for specially abled students and MOU partner of the college. The agenda of the program was to spread the awareness regarding the specially abled children and their teaching learning practices. The program highlighted the therapeutic approach regarding the children with autistism, mental retardation, ADHD, cerebral palsy by improving their listening skills, eye contact, body language speech and self awareness.
The main speaker of the session was Anuradha V, Vice Principal, Sarthak Kadam Sansthan, who highlighted the skills that can be developed in specially abled children. She also dealt with the queries of the students.
Administrator of the college Rev. Father Dr. Joshi Varghese praised the efforts of the department. Principal Dr M G Roymonencouraged the program with his best wishes and said such programs benefits the student and their all-rounddevelopment. Dr.Debjani Mukherjee, Head, P.G department of psychology introduced the resource person and stressed on the fact that such training has great importance as it an area of niche work in the development of special children. Mrs. G Vani, Principal of Sarthak kadam Sansthan responded on the parental and society’s role in the care of special children. Dr.Sumita Singh, assistant professor proposed vote of thanks. The program was hosted by Dr.Ankita Deshmukh, assistant professor.

Online Certificate Program on Music

Two week online certificate program on “Classical, Vocal and Instrumental” inaugurated in Dept. of Education St. Thomas College, Bhilai. The trainer of this program will be Mr. Santosh Yadav, Assistant Professor Dept. of Education St. Thomas College. This program will be organized from 7th June to 21st June. The program was started with lighting the lamp and Sarsvasti Vandana by faculties of dept. of education in which Dr. Shabnam khan was on Harmonium and Mr. Santosh Yadav was on Tabla. Dr. Sheeja Thomas HOD, Dept. of education welcomed the guests and said that Music is the main base of human life and culture. Chief Guest and Principal of College Dr. M. G. Roymon gave his best wishes. He discussed the need and importance of music and said that music is the integral part of life. Main trainer of program Mr. Santosh Yadav presented the schedule of program and told that during the sessions training about Harmonium, Tabla, Bhajan and Insights of Ghajal Singing will be given to participants. Dr. Sheeja Thomas appreciated the whole program schedule and gave her best wishes to Mr. Santosh Yadav.  On this occasion Rupa Shrivastava Assistant Professor Dept. of Education conducted the program and proposed vote of thanks.

Certificate Program “Professional Business Skills”

The Department of Management Studies, St. Thomas College, Bhilai started two week certificate program on the title “’Professional Business Skills to develop the business skills in youth according to the changing scenario post Covid. The chief guest of today’s inaugural session was Dr. Aruna Palta, Honourbale Vice Chancellor, Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg. First of all Dr. Susan R. Abraham Head, Dept. of Management Studies, St. Thomas College gave a brief introduction about the certificate program and said that as per the industrial requirements, changes and expectations, well known and experienced speakers from industry are included in this program. Principal of College Dr. M. G. Roymon welcomed all the eminent guests and said that on Regular Intervals St. Thomas College organizes such programs for the betterment of students and we are dedicated towards the upliftment of students. Dr. Aruna Palta, Vice Chancellor, Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg appreciated the efforts taken by management department and said that this program will help students to develop their decision making, personality and will help them to mould their professional skills as per the industrial requirements. H. G. Manager Bishop Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius, Metropolitan Calcutta Diocese congratulated the department and said that due to this pandemic the situations are changed and this program will help students to develop their skills as per the changing requirements. Administrator of College, Rev. Father Dr. Joshi Varghese gave his best wishes and said that students will have to develop themselves according to the present professional requirements. The Speaker of today’s session was well known blogger, story teller, and motivational speaker Dr. Ajit Varwandkar.  He stressed on goal setting and said that today’s youth should select their career on the basis of changing industrial scenario. He said that now a days social media is very helpful for selection of career options. He cleared all the doubts of participants by giving answers to their questions. The program was conducted by Mahendra Ikhar, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Management Studies and Vote of thanks was proposed by BBA student Gurpeet Kaur.

PG Department of Botany organizes 15 days Online Certificate Program on “Soil Analsis”

PG Department of Botany organizes 15 days Online Certificate Program on “Soil Analsis”. This certificate program stresses on developing basic understanding of soil analysis in the students and enhancing their skill required for soil testing and preparing report regarding soil health. This program will provide job opportunities in soil testing laboratories and will also help to setup of their own Soil testing lab.

The program was inaugurated by the Chairman of the College His Grace, Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius. In his inaugural address His Grace stressed on the importance of Soil Analysis in the current scenario when pollution is taking a toll on human health. His Grace also said that soil analysis will help the students with farming background to develop skills in assessing land suitability for various agricultural and non-agricultural uses and emphasised the need of organic farming as well.

Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese, Administrator of the College applauded the initiative taken by the PG Department of Botany on developing a Certificate Program on Soil Analysis. Dr. Joshi Varghese also said that as soil analysis is a valuable farm practice that determines the exact amount of available crop nutrients in the soil, this practical approach must benefit the farmers. Principal Dr. M.G Roymon welcomed the gathering and expressed his gratitude towards the experienced group of resource persons involved in the delivery of this certificate program. The resource persons of this program are Dr Santosh Kumar Sar, Professor and Head, Applied Chemistry, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg CG; Dr. Alok T iwari Principal Scientist, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, I.G.K.V, Raipur CG; Dr. Meenakshi Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor Botany, Indira Gandhi Arts and Science College, Vaishali Nagar, Bhilai C.G; Dr. Satish Sen, Assistant Professor Botany, Govt. V. Y. T. P G Autonomous College, Durg C G;

Dr R.K.  Thakur, Assistant Professor Soil Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidalya, Balaghat MP; Dr. Ashish Bhui, Assistant Professor Chemistry, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Govt. P.G. College, Jhalmala Kabirdham C.G and Miss Jagriti Khichariya, Applied Chemistry. Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg

Dr. Vinita Thomas, Convenor of the Certificate Programme and Head of Botany Department was the speaker of the inaugural session. Dr. Thomas gave a wonderful insight on Basic Aspects of Soil and said that soil is one of the most important farm assets that provide crops a valuable reservoir of water and nutrients. Each type of soil has its own properties that cannot be changed, such as texture. She also emphasised that one of the most important factors in managing soil quality is regular soil analysis. This was followed by an interaction session with the participants. Dr. Jyoti Bakshi, Programme Coordinator conducted the programme and Dr. Suruchi Parkhi Co-Coordinator of the program assisted in organizing the program successfully.