VISIT AT GOVT. SCHOOL, CHANDKHURI By Students (Psychometrician Group)

On 9th January 2023, the students of the Psychology department visited Govt. Primary School Chandkhuri were the students taught the students about good and bad touch. Personal grooming and cleaning habits were also demonstrated and the psychology students also took session on Art Therapy for the school students. Students of both school and college took part actively The program was led by departmental professors Dr. Sumita Singh, Dr. Ankita Deshmukh, Mr. Tanmay Patnaik under the guidance of Head of the Department of Psychology, Dr. Debjani Mukherjee. In which departmental students were engaged in various activities. PGC student Suman Sahu, informed the students about good touch, bad touch, mental health, A poetry was delivered by Ravi Kumar Deshmukh of 2nd Semester and the importance of Chhattisgarh state song was also delivered by him. Deepak Chandak of 4th semester, told the children about Dhyana Mudra. Stationery and art therapy were taught by Kiron Roy, Oorja Parwana and Shubham Kumar of 2nd Semester.
Administrative Officer of the College Dr. Father Joshi Varghese appreciated the effort of the department, Principal Dr. M. G. Royman encouraged the department to engage in more activities like this and the program .

Seven Days NSS Camp Inaugurated at Chandkhuri

The Seven Days Special Camp of NSS of St. Thomas College, Ruabandha Sector Bhilai has been inaugurated in joyful manner at Village Chandkhuri on 5th January, 2023. The Chief Guest of this program was Mr. Prabhat Kumar, Director Vaidik Dharm Sansthan Chandkhuri Aashram. First of all, the guests paid the floweral tribute to the youth icon Swami Vivekanand. NSS Program Officer Mr. Mahendra Ikhar provided the day wise schedule of activities in seven days camp. Principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon motivated students to be disciplined and take good care of health and hygiene. Chief Guest Mr. Prabhat Kumar said that all the volunteers will be benefited from the spiritual environment of Aashram and definitely will learn the real and true lesson of life. The head master of Govt. Primary School Mr. Gulab Singh Dewangan congratulated all the volunteers for organizing the camp at Chandkhuri. During the program the NSS Volunteers presented Chhattisgarhi State Song and other cultural programs. The program was conducted by NSS volunteer Stutee Patra and Vote of thanks was proposed by NSS volunteer Dhananjay Yadav. On this occasion NSS volunteers, students of govt. primary school and other villagers were present.

Organises Workshop on Mind Mastery: A Reprogrammer in Learning

Department of Sociology organizes One Day Workshop on ‘Mind Mastery: A Reprogrammer in Learning’ . The main objective of the workshop was to adapt various tricks and techniques of learning with funand master our mind to reprogram for learning even the most abstract concepts.

Dr. Joby P.A, psychologist,mind trainer, hypnotherapist and career counsellor was theresource person of the workshop. The session was quite interesting and interactive that kept the students involved in the activities of the workshop.

Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon, expressed his gratitude and felicitatedthe guest speaker with a memento as a token of love and congratulated him for making the workshop worth interestingand mind boggling.

Administrator of the college, Rev Father Dr. Joshi Varghese appreciated the guest speaker for introducing such topic for the workshop. Ms. Deepti Santosh Head in charge of Sociology Department Welcomed the Resource Person and Dr. Hari Prakash SonwaniAssistant Professor Sociology Department extended his support for the smooth accomplishment of the workshop. Miss Sheryil P. Anil, member of student association of sociology department proposed the vote of thanks.

St. Thomas College, Bhilai Accredited with ‘A’ Grade

As per the notification received from NAAC Bangalore, St. Thomas College is accredited with A Grade.  NAAC peer team visited the college on 15th and 16th December, 2022. In this evaluation process College scored 3.08 CGPA and got A grade. The Chairman of this visit was Professor Suhas Pednekar, Vice Chancellor University of Mumbai. Other members were Professor Pramod Kumar from Agra and Dr. Pargat Sigh Garcha from Ludhiana. On this achievement

 Dr. Aruna Palta ,Vice Chancellor  Hemchand Yadav University, Durg and other Officials congratulated  St. Thomas College, Bhilai. Manager Bishop of the college His Grace Alexios Mar Eusebius congratulated and gave his blessings to all the staff, students, alumni and parents and wished for better performance of the college in coming future. Former Administrator of college Rt. Rev. George Mathew Ramban and Former Bishop Dr. Joseph Mar Dionysius also congratulated all the staff members for the commendable result. Administrator of college Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese congratulated the college family and said that the college is dedicated for quality education and overall development of students. Principal of the College Dr M. G. Roymon congratulated all the professors and staff members and said that in this achievement the hard work of all the employees and outstanding performance of students played an important role.

Sociometry Association of St. Thomas College, Organised Community Outreach Program

Department of Sociology organised a visit to Mother Teresa Ashram as a part of Community Outreach program. The students and team members of Sociometry Association Donated ‘Walker’ to one of the inmates of Mother Teresa Ashram. Students of B.A Sociology, showcased cultural program to entertain the innates of the Ashram. The principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon and administrator of the college Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese extended their moral support and congratulated the students for their sincere dedication &devotion towards the needy section of the society. The entire program was guided and supported by Ms. Deepti Santosh,Head In- Charge of Department of Sociology and Dr. Hari Prakash Sonwani, Assistant Professor Sociology Department.

75 Students of St. Thomas College Excel in University Merit list

Asper the notification released by Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg.75 Students of St. Thomas College has secured prominent position in the University Merit List for the academic Session 2021-22. 10 Students earned 1st position and secured Gold Medal. Among the Students whosecured Gold Medal areKu. Shriyanjali Panigrahi of (B.A-I Year), Ku. Megha R. Soan ( B.Sc-III),Ku. Priya of (B.C.A-I Year) Ku. Madhu Smita Tirkey (M.Sc-Botany)Ku. JhumkiSaha (M.Sc (Zoology)Ku.Sanjana Solomon M.Sc (Biotecnology)Ku.Deeksha Sahu (M.Sc-Chemistry), Ku. Priya Sai of (M.Sc Physics)Ku.G.Priyanka of (M.A-Psychology) and Miss Garvita Agarwal, (MA IV Semester English).This is a pleasure sharing moment that Students from all the departments have bagged Positions in Top-10 Merit List of  Hemchand Yadav University, It is glorious moment for the college that  in B.A (I-Year ) all 11 merit holders are from St. Thomas College Bhilai and all ten from (M.A- Psychology), 7  students have secured in university Merit position  from B.Sc (III Year), 10 from B.com-III , 5 from (BCA-III), 2 from M.Sc Botany, 2 from (M.Sc-Zoology) 2 from (M.ScBiotechnology) 2 from( M.Sc Microbiology)6 from ( M.Sc Chemistry) 1 from ( M.Sc- Computer Science) 4 from (M. Sc Physics) , 5 from (M.A- English)2 from (M-.Com) and 6 from ( BBA VI Semester) The excellent academic ambience and the innovative teaching and learning of the college have always helped the students to excel in academics. College Chairman Bishop H.G. Alexios Mar Eusebius, Administrator, Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese, Principal, Dr. M.G. Roymon, HOD and all faculty of the Department congratulated the merit holders.

Seminar on “Effective Communication Skills” organized

The PG. Department of Commerce under the aegis of Commzenith organised a Seminar on the Topic “Building Effective Communication Skills”, in collaboration with International School of Business & Media (ISB&M) Pune (MH) on 6/12/2022. Prof. Jerin Jacob Mathew of ISB&M Bangalore was the chief speaker on the occasion. He gave important tips to the students regarding how to face an interview and the group discussion session in future for placements. How the students can excel themselves in their performance through effective communication. Principal of the college Dr. M.G. Roymon Presided over the program and congratulated the department for conducing the seminar. Mr. Ajay Ketan Nayak Assistant Vice President International School of Business & Media Pune (MH) and Mr. Sachin Verma from ISB&M  Bhopal (MP) were also present who coordinated in making the program a success. Dr. Sapna Sharma Head PG. Department of Commerce welcomed the gathering. Dr. Neelam Gandhi Asst. Prof of commerce department conducted the program. The program was attended by Dr. Sheeja Varkey Addl. Head of department of commerce, Dr. Sunita Kshatriya and  Dr. Vishwadeep Gupta Asst. Prof of department of commerce. More than hundred students participated in the seminar and opined that the session was fruitful for them and viewed to have many more such sessions in coming times. Students had interactive session with the speaker.

Mock Drill for NAAC visit

As per the upcoming NAAC visit and inspection a Mock Drill was organized in St. Thomas College, Bhilai on 2nd December, 2022. Dr. Sushil Chandra Tiwari, Principal Govt. Girl College, Durg was the Convener of this Drill. The members of the team were Dr. Rajesh Pande, Principal Govt. College, Utai and Dr. G. A. Ghanshyam from Higher Education Department, Chhattisgarh. It is worth mentioning that this year St. Thomas College is presenting all the achievements of college in the fourth cycle of NAAC inspection. In the college educational, cultural, sports, NSS, NCC, Women Cell, Eco Club and other cells are conducting continuous activities for the welfare and development of students. At the end of this one day visit a grand cultural program was presented by students of the college.  Finally Dr. G. A. Ghanshyam presented a brief summary report of a daylong inspection and appreciated the demonstration of all the departments and cells. He wished that the college will get the excellent grade in the upcoming NAAC visit. Along with this he also provided valuable inputs for improvements in the presentation of Principal as well as NCC, NSS and Sports. Principal of college Dr. M. G. Roymon said that the college will definitely try to present its best in front of the NAAC team members. IQAC Coordinator Dr. Debjani Mukherjee proposed the vote of thanks towards the members of mock visit for their important suggestions and guidance. The program was conducted by Dr. James Mathew, Head P.G. Department of Chemistry. On this occasion heads of various departments, other faculty members, non teaching staff and students were present.

ALUMNI MEET 2022

The Alumni association of St. Thomas College, Bhilai, organized “ALUMNI MEET 2022” at college campus on 20th November 2022 at 3:00 pm. Welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Chanda Verma(Convener of alumni community), Dr. M.G.Roymon, Principal of the college gave presidential address. A heartwarming speech was delivered by Himanshu  Khandelwal, President of Alumni committee.
Melodious song  sung by Gautami andAnushka and the experiences shared by alumni made atmosphere quite nostalgic. Dr. Jyoti Bakshi, Co-convener of alumni community compared the programme very nicely. Dr. Shabnam Khan was Convener and Dr. Rinchy Abraham was co-convener of alumni meet. Vote of thanks was given by Puneeta

Tree plantation

St. Thomas college organised tree plantation programme on 22-11-22. Chief guest of this function was Shri N.K Jain DGM (I/C) horticulture department, Bhilai steel plant.

On this occasion Principal Dr. M. G Roymon welcomed the guest in his speech he emphasized on importance of green plants, and also about the caring of the plants

During this occasion Shri. N.K Jain also expressed his view of importance of trees .  and also, the importance of caring of plants

Faculties, students, NSS. NCC volunteers Eco club members took part in this programme

Plantation programme was organised by PG department of Botany, Zoology in association with Eco club