Karukutty Kitty - Februray 2008

Induction Training Programme

An induction training programme was organized on January 22 and 23 for the benefit of the newly recruited faculty members of the institution. The participants were given a birds eyeview about the principles and policies of the SCMS Group. Later, they were exposed to a microteaching programme which was helpful in polishing their teaching skills. The programme was conducted by Prof. M.Madhavan, Principal, SSET and was assisted by Shri. K.C.Mathew, Asst.Professor (ME).

 Placement News

Placement activities of 2009 batch students were set rolling at SSET, this month. Carritor, leading IT Company, after their merger with Keane of USA has become a multinational conglomerate. They started off their recruitment programme for 2009 batch, and selected SSET as their first institution in Kerala. The programme was conducted on January 24 and around 60 students of BTech and MCA (from SSTM) were selected.

 

The placement cell has a hectic schedule ahead next month, with a host of IT based companies like IBS, L&T Infotech, Infosys Technologies, UST Global, HCL and Sathyam visiting the campus.

 

L&T Infotech has selected SSET to co-ordinate ‘Pravesh’, a training programme for their fresh recruits on February 2, 3 and 4 at SCMS Prathap Nagar campus. Around 400 delegates are expected to participate in the programme.

 

Two members of the teaching faculty have been shortlisted to attend a Teachers Training Programme on February 7 and 8 at L&T Infotech main campus, Chennai.

 

Campus connect programme of Infosys technologies

The placement cell has prepared an action plan and schedule of programme to be conducted this year. The programme is under finalization by the partners, Infosys Technologies.

    Papers Presented

Shri.Praveensal C.J Asst. Professor (Mechanical) presented a paper on ‘Health issues in Mining Industries’ at the International Conference on Materials for Future, held at Government Engineering College, Thrissur from January 17 to 19..

Shri.Lalu P.P., Asst.Professor (Mechanical) also presented a paper on ‘Laser-based drill head positioning system for a desktop CNC drilling machine’ at the above Conference held at Government Engineering College, Thrissur.

Smt. Anita G.Pillai Asst.Professor (Civil) presented a paper on ‘Finite element analysis of reinforced cement concrete pile caps’ at the above Conference held at Government Engineering College, Thrissur.

Prof. M.Madhavan, Principal, SSET published an article on Time Management in the Thozhil Veedhi of Malayala Manorama, January 5, 2008 issue.

 Personality Development ProgrammeAll batches of third year students attended a personality development programme conducted by eminent career consultant Dr. P.R. Venkataraman, during January 16 to 18. The programme was focused on topics like group discussion, personality tests, presentation Skills, and interview techniques. The objective of the programme was to prepare the students to face the challenges in the employment market.