Vol.XII - Issue 1 August.2011

Khandwala Times ISO 9001:2008 A Peep into our Little World “The day you were gifted”

Shri Hasmukh V. Upadhyaya celebrated his 80th

birthday on 4th July, 2011. Shri Hasmukhbhai

Upadhyaya, born in Gujarat, started social work

at the age of 15 years in the fields of student

and youth movements. His contributions in the

educational, social and political fields are

remarkable.He was the leader of the delegation

of the Indian Youth Congress at the World Youth and

Students Conference held at Helsinki, Finland

and also visited USSR, France, Italy, Sweden,

Denmark, Yugoslavia, Germany, U.K. and

Switzerland for the study of youth movements

in continental countries in the year 1962.

THE KHANDWALA FAMILY WISHES HIM MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS, HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH.

FAREWELL FUNCTION

Farewell function was organized on 8th July, 2011 for Prof. G.K Upadhyaya, who

attained superannuation in June. Vice Principal, Dr. G.K. Kalkoti welcomed

Prof. Upadhyaya and his wife. Principal, Dr. (Mrs.) Ancy Jose spoke about

Prof. Upadhyaya and Dr.G.K. Kalkoti reminisced about

Prof.Upadhyaya as his regular co-traveller . Prof. Upadhyaya himself spoke in his

characteristic philosophical vein commencing with a Sanskrit ‘shloka’. Staff Secretary

Prof. (Mrs.) Nita Dhote, Registrar C.M.Amin and Vice Principal Prof (Mrs.) Mona Bhatia

felicitated Prof G.K Upadhyaya.

Prof. Nita Dhote

EDITOR GREETS

At the outset, I would like to wish the Khandwala family a

very happy and eventful academic year 2011-2012. Let this

year be a year of great accomplishment for our Institution.

Let us make an effort to utilize every opportunity for

enhancing our skills and abilities.

In this new academic year let us cultivate new skills and

abilities, keep our hearts aflame, grow our character and

personality, and broaden our experiences so that we will be

increasingly more effective in our service towards

humanity.

Nelson Daniel

PRINCIPAL’S ACHIEVEMENTS

Nominated as a member to NAAC, General

Committee for a period of three years (2011-2014).

Nominated as a member for CPE.

Nominee of UGC to autonomous colleges like Jamal

Muhammad College, Trichy and Ramdeobaba

Kamala Nehru Engineering College, Nagpur. Member

of the Selection Committee for Allahabad Bank.

Member for Committee for Award of Scholarship,

University of Mumbai.

Member of Core Committee, Online admission for

Junior College.

Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ancy Jose

Events Enumerated MARATHI WANGMAY MANDAL

GURUPOORNIMA –Teachers day was celebrated on 15th July, 2011 in conference room .The guest was Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Ancy Jose with other teachers.

Prof.Madhukar Dalvi GANDHIAN STUDIES CENTRE Gandhian Studies Centre conducted Membership Drive from 14th July to 21st July, 2011. The first lecture of Certificate Course was delivered by Dr. Jayshree Joshi on “Relevance of Gandhian Values in daily life”.

Dr.(Mrs.) Marina Pereira

CAREER GUIDANCE & PLACEMENT CELL Training and placement was provided by “EDUSHARP” Co. to the passed out students of TYB.Com on 24 July 2011. ‘RADIO CITY 91.1 conducted an event for promotion of “Babbar Sher” on 21st July, 2011.

Prof.C A. Haresh Godhia

STUDENTS COUNCIL ‘Chocolate day’ and ‘Corporate day’ was organized by Students’ council on 18th July, 2011. Peace day on 27th July, and Green Day on 30th July 2011 were the other events celebrated

Prof. Preeti Tripathi

N.C.C

NCC Training Parade for Independence Day

has been going on since 27th June,2011 . 40 NCC

Cadets are undergoing training. Prof.Monikantan Nair

N.S.S

Orientation program for NSS students was conducted

on 19th July 2011 which was attended by 120 students.

Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Ancy Jose was the chief guest for the

orientation program. A workshop on Hepatitis was held

on 28th July 2011, which was attended by 95 students.

Ms. Jasmine from Anubhav, NGO was the chief guest

for the workshop. A workshop on malaria was

conducted on 29th July, 2011 which was attended by 97

students. The chief guest for the workshop was Mr.

Ramteke, Community Development Officer. Prof. Vinay Prabhu

GYMKHANA

Carom, chess and table tennis tournaments for

our students were conducted in gymkhana unit.

Prof.S.V. Kelkar

MENTOR PROGRAMME

Orientation program was held from 5th to 8th July, 2011 for FY

B.COM/FYBA students. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ancy Jose and Vice

Principal Dr.G.K. Kalkoti addressed the parents and the

students. Mentor meetings were conducted on 9th July, 2011

for FY/SY/TYB.Com and FY/SY/TYBA students. A meeting was

held on 27th July 2011 with the students who were absent for

the mentor meeting

Prof.Monikantan Nair

IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) The first IQAC meeting was held on 23rd July, 2011.

Dr. (Mrs.) Moushumi Datta

INSIGHT Ms. Rupa Chaubal, Counseling Psychologist,gave a talk

on "Alternative Therapies" on 12th July,2011 by Insight.

Ms Chaubal spoke

about various

Psychological

therapies namely

Emotion Focusing

Technique,

Hypnosis,

Neuro-linguist

Programming, Eye Movement Desensitization and

Reprocessing, and Q Gong. These are new therapies

practiced by counselors to help clients deal with their

emotional problems.

Prof.Vinay Prabhu

Faculty Participation/Achievements

PROF S.V.KELKAR Prof. S.V. Kulkar from Math’s and statistics department attended the workshop on “Rules and Regulations in sports” organized by University of Mumbai on 16th July 2011.

DR.(MRS.) MARINA PEREIRA Prof. Marina Pereira was invited as Subject Expert for Economics at Sathye College on 22nd June 2011.

PROF. CA H.K GODHIA Presented a lecture for career after X and XII Standard, organized by “BUDHELIA FOUNDATION” at Dahisar on 21st June.

PROF. MADHUKAR. H. DALVI

Attended a state level seminar in R.A Poddar College, Matunga, on “Application of Mathematics and Statistics in commerce Statistics and Computer”. He also attended seminar on “Application of Math’s and statistics in commerce and Industry” organized by Podar College on 15 July 2011.

PROF THOMSON THOMAS Attended a workshop on ‘semester based on credit and grading system’ in the subject of mathematics and statistics,organized in Mulund college of Commerce and MCC College in collaboration with University of Mumbai.

PROF. NITA DHOTE Attended a workshop on ‘Credit Based Grading System for FYB.com and Self Finance and TYB.com Classes’,at Nagindas Khandwala College.She also attended a workshop on Credit Based Grading System,in the subject, ‘Business Communication’ at Nagrik Shikshan Sanstha’s College of Commerce and Economics, Tardeo .She also attended a workshop in ST.Andrew’s College, Bandra on syllabus Change and Credit system for FYBA in the subject, ‘Communication Skills in English .She attended a Workshop for training of Teachers on ‘Capacity Building on Gender Sensitization Focusing on the girl Child Organized by the Women’s Development Cell, University of Mumbai, at Vidyanagari Campus on July 23, 2011.

FACULTY PARTICIPATION/ACHIEVEMENTS

Prof.G.H. Rao and Prof.Swapna Joshi attended a

workshop on 27th July at N.M. College on credit

system for B.M.S course.

Prof.Verima Pereira,Dept. of Microbiology attended a

seminar on 22nd July at Bhavans College.

Prof.Deepa Fernandes ,Dept. of Microbiology

attended a seminar in Bhavans College,on 22nd June

and Patkar College,on 25th June,2011.

Prof.Preethi Rao and Prof.Nelson Daniel, Dept.of

BMM attended a workshop on credit system, for

BMM course in SK Somaiya College on 26th July.

Prof.Kavita Rana attended a workshop on 23rd June,

at NK College on credit based grading system and

also attended a workshop in Valia College on SY B.Sc

(IT) revised syllabus.

Prof. Kiran Raorane attended a workshop on 16th July

at Shetty College,Kurla (E).

Prof. Anisha Asirvatham attended the Bunts

workshop on 16th July for revised syllabus of

SY B.Sc.IT.

Prof. Poonam Popat and Prof. Poonam Vamza

attended a Workshop on grading and credit

system for B.A.F in Hinduja College.

BMM

The department was privileged to have members

from the media world address third year students on

the “Demands of the Advertising and Journalistic

Fields”. We are proud of Shraddha Sharma, Bharat

Maurya & Amitesh all from the TYBMM for their

efforts in Polaris.NK College was rejuvenated with a

breath of fresh air when our freshers joined us on the

1st of July. The second & third year students were

taken to ALL INDIA RADIO to understand the working

of their industry from within.

Prof Preethi Rao

Co-ordinator

Self-Financing Section

DEPT OF MICROBIOLOGY The following activities were held as follows, The Seminar on ‘Unleashing the Power of the Subconscious Mind’ was held on 2nd July 2011, the seminar was attended by 40 students. The Guest Speaker for the Seminar was Dr. K.N. Joishy The orientation program of F.Y.B.SC microbiology was held on 18th July 2011 by guest speaker Dr K.N.JOISHY.

Dr K.N.Joishy

Dept of B.Sc. CS On 30th July 2011 Orientation programme for FY B.Sc. CS (IT/CS) was organised. The guest speakers were Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Ancy Jose & Vice Principal Mona Bhatia. 129 Student had attended the programme.

Prof. P.M. Sindhu

SOCIAL CELL Social Cell started its third consecutive year with an orientation programme held on 26th July 2011. The Guest Speaker for the orientation program was Ms. Seema Sheikh, Principal of Pradnya Bodhi High School and co-ordinator of various NGOs. She sensitised students about various social problems and made them aware about their responsibilities to society. Social Cell conducted a Friendship Band and Rakhi sale from 3rd to 5th of August 2011. Social Cell got a tremendous response from this drive. The profit generated from the drive will be used in helping under privileged students in their studies. Prof. Gargi Dubey __________________________________________________

SAD DEMISE K.N.Tirodkar

BMS

An Industrial Visit for the SYBMS was organized to the Reserve Bank Of India on 28th June 2011.They were guided on the features of BANK and on the Indian Economy System. On 18th July 2011, there was an Orientation Programme organized for the FYBMS students.

Prof. Mona Bhatia

BAF BBI BFM The activities held were Guest lecture on 6th June’ 11 and 21st June ’11 in college classroom. The guest speakers were Prof. KIRTAN SHAH for the CFP course and Prof .B.T. SUNDARI for guidance on projects. The students attended on 6th June-“360” and on 21st June-“120”. Orientation lectures were held on 18th July, 2011 and 20th June, 2011 in college classroom. The guest speakers were Prof. B.P. NANSI, Prof. B.T.SUNDRI, Prof. POOJA DAV. Prof. GAUTAM PAREKH.Industrial visit was held on 5th July 2011 and 7th July 2011 .The venue was Sundaram notebook and Printing press. 180 students attended.

Prof.Kavita Shah

Co-ordinator

Career Development Cell

The buzz word on campus in June was "Executive Volunteers" for CDC. After a round of interviews CDC found for itself its "select SY's" drawn from all the departments of the Self Finance section. “You all are truly executive material SYs!” Getit Services, pioneers in Yellow Pages in India visited NK campus in early July.Today we have a dedicated team of 20, interning with Getit Services. Dhruv from SYBMS and Jaee Rayker from FYBMM are Get It Team Leaders. We are proud of them. A workshop was conducted on "the Art and Science of Writing a Resume" for the students. We hope the students have now acquired a life skill.

Prof. Preethi Rao

(Former Principal)

Khandwala Times Credits

Editors - Prof.Preethi Rao (Co-ordinator - BMM)

Prof. Nelson Daniel (Faculty - BMM)

Student Editors - SYBMM