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1. MISSION
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To empower the potential home makers & scientists with life management skills to face the multidimensional challenges and contribute towards the progress of home and nation.
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2. OBJECTIVES
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To educate and inspire women to mould Young India - the next generation.
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To empower today’s women with entrepreneurial skills to face the challenges of life effectively.
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To make them self-reliant.
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To equip the Home Scientists to play the dual role of the professional and homemaker efficiently.
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To explore ways & means to strengthen the industry - institution tie-up in order to prepare the students to meet the industrial expectations through internship in hospitals and industries.
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To kindle the scientific approach of the students towards research.
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3. COURSES OFFERED
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Courses |
Year of Affiliation / Commencement |
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1.
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B.Sc. Home Science
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1961 - 1962
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B.Sc. Home Science with Food Biotechnology (Change in Nomenclature)
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2008 - 2009
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M.Sc. Human Nutrition and Nutraceuticals
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2004 - 2005
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3.
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Diploma Course in Fashion Designing and Garment Construction
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2002 - 2003
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4.
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UGC Sponsored Certificate Course in Fashion Designing & Apparel Making
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2010
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UGC Sponsored Diploma Course in Fashion Designing & Apparel Making
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2011
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6.
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UGC Sponsored Advanced Diploma Course in Fashion Designing & Apparel Making
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2012
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4. MoU
1. R. K. Soya Foods, Sivakasi.
2. S. A. K. Shanmuganadar Rice Mill, Madurai.
3. Spirulina Research and Training Centre, Antenna trust, Madurai.
4. Shenbagam Hospital, Madurai.
5. Apollo Hospital, Madurai.
6. S. A. Knitwears Pvt. Ltd., Madurai.
7. K. S. Food Products Ltd, Cumbum.
8. AIDS Cure Siddha International Trust, Coimbatore
9. Vaigai Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS, Madurai
5. ASSOCIATION/CLUB : HOME SWEET HOME CLUB (read more...)
6. FACULTY
B.Sc. Home Science with Food Bio-Technology
1. Dr. Vasantha Esther Rani, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Head
2. Dr. R. Latha, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
3. Ms. S. Santhi, M.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D.)
Associate Professor
4. Dr. Sr. P. A. Mary, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Vice Principal
5. Ms. R. Hemalathaa, M.Sc., M.Phil., NET.
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Human Nutrition and Nutraceuticals
6. Ms. C. Helen, M.Sc., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor
7. Ms. P. Magdaline Virgini, M.Sc., NET.
Assistant Professor
8. Dr. K. Karthiga, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
9. Ms. K. Valanthina Kuraizi, M.Sc., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor
Diploma Course in Fashion Designing and Garment Construction (FDGC)
1. Ms. Mabel Esther Paripurna, DECE., DFDGC.,
Assistant Professor
2. Ms. C. Bhuvaneswari, M.Sc. M.Phil.
Assistant Professor
7. RETIRED FACULTY
8. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES/SYMPOSIUMS ORGANIZED
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S. No.
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Title of the Programme
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Sponsored By
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Date
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State Level Seminar on "Geriatric Challenges in the New Millennium"
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UGC
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Sep. 06 & 07, 2000
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National Seminar on "Home Science - A Promising Future Ahead"
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UGC
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Dec. 14 & 15, 2007
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National Workshop on "Entrepreneurial Avenues in Home Science"
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TANSCHE
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Jan. 28, 2009
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National Workshop on "Fashion Business - Emerging Opportunities"
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MADITISSIA
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Apr. 11, 2010
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National Conference on "Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals in Preventive Dietetics"
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UGC
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July 29 & 30, 2010
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National Symposium on "Fashion Industry - Product and Design Development"
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Autonomy Grant
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Feb. 02, 2011
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State Level Symposium on “Agricultural cooperatives – A Key to Feeding the Nation” in commemoration of the World Food Day 2012"
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Food & Nutrition Board, Govt. of India (Partial funding)
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Oct. 17, 2012
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9. STRIKING FEATURES
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Assessment of nutritional status of freshers (Regular & Self-financing Students).
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Nutrition education imparted to "at risk" students with low BMI.
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Development of Nutrical software:
http://www.fatimacollegemdu.org/menu_pg.php?id=49&s_id=421.
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Internships & MoUs in Hospitals and Industries - paves way for placement of students.
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Celebration of Golden Jubilee of the Department - sponsoring Orphanages and School for intellectually children.
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Celebration of birthday of Staff.
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Slim lunch on All Fridays.
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10. BLOG: http://fchomescience.blogspot.in
11. FUTURE PLANS
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100 % Ph.D. among the faculty.
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To upgrade the Department as a Research Centre.
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Overseas Exchange Programme.
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Outlets for sale of products prepared in the Food Science Lab, Textiles Lab and Family Resource Management Lab.
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Diet Counseling Centre.
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Consultancy - For children, patients, industries, government and non-government organization, psychological assessment using psychometric scales, house plans, dress designing using CAD software.
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MoU at global level with internationally recognized Indian industries & Pioneer institutions.
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To take up Major/Minor research projects.
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12. CONTACT US
Email : homescience@fatimacollegemdu.org
hscbtfc@gmail.com
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