AQAR 2006-2007 - Madras Christian College

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AQAR 2006-2007, MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI recruited about 150 students. The Department of Social Work tops with 20 exclusive placements and the Department of Mathematics ranks second highest in this regard. 38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff: There is a forum for the non-teaching staff members of this college. Members of this forum meet time and again to discuss the various issues pertaining to their progress. Sports events are conducted during the college sports day to encourage comradeship. Annual retreat is organized for the non-teaching staff members every year to promote oneness and spiritual renewal. Every year a non-teaching tour is organized to bring about unity and brotherhood amongst the members of the staff. Special dispensation in the form of waiving of fee structure is given to the children of non-teaching staff members. Children of the non-teaching staff are given special concessions during admission. 39. Healthy practices of the institution: GENERAL • A comprehensive network of neighborhood ministries which involves faculty and students in both academic and social activities. • The social transformation brought about in the neighborhood in education, employment and social upliftment through organized programmes of various units of the college is aimed at impacting the society for effective leadership. STUDENTS Students in MCC are enriched by an educational system and ambience that provides for the holistic development. There are unique practices in the college that inculcate leadership qualities, social sensitivity, and academic excellence in the students. For instance students represent such decision–making bodies such as: Academic Council, Board of Studies, Senatus (The highest decision making body in college), Senatus Finance Committee, Student’s Centre Committee, Disciplinary Committee, and Library Committee. The College Union Society is a well-structured body, which is well represented. The students enjoy freedom of expression, which is unique to us. This provides the 41
AQAR 2006-2007, MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI students with the training for developing their potential for leadership. Various activities are carried out by the students. Another unique feature is the Hall (Hostel) life on campus. Very rarely one comes across 1 year UG students provided with single rooms. Many a student has developed his spoken skills by being in the Hall. Halls provide the ambience for students to take on leadership roles; it reinforces the spirit of oneness, fosters the idea of give and take, exposes to crisis management and governance and provides them with opportunities to develop their coping skills. In addition to this, faculty members associated with the halls take on a mentoring role and help the students during their stay on campus. The number of cultural programmes organized by the students nurture the organizing skills of the students. Each of the programmes are unique, like Deep Woods, Octavia, Moon Shadow, Galarompics and Utsav. The physical ambience of the college, which includes its huge building, excellent play grounds, flora and fauna, the long gutters (lengthy storm water drains) provide enough space for the students to be involved in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Many students have vouched that they provide the best ambience for intellectual exchange. ADMINISTRATION The administrative process in MCC is very consultative in nature, giving room for representation of all concerned at different levels. The hierarchy is well structured. There are four Deans one each for Humanities, Sciences, Student Affairs and Women Students. Last year the post of Dean of International Programmes was created. The office of the Bursar and Student Records Office are rendering vital support to the college. The Bursar not only takes care of the finances but is also a member of important decision making bodies of the college. SUPPORT SYSTEMS The following support systems exclusive to the college furthers the academic programme of MCC: The Scrub Society – monitors cleanliness on Campus, Anti- Ragging Committee – prevents ragging on campus, MCC Miller Fund – helps meet educational needs of the children of on teaching staff, The office of curator - protects 42
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