Rifle Shooting (50 meters ) at the 15th All India South zone Shooting Championship 2024, on 13.10.2024 to 20.10.2024
Our S.A. College of Arts & Science Rifle Shooter, S. Shakthivel of 1st BSC AI, won Silver Medal (Rifle 3 PositionJunior Men and Bronze Medal (in the 3 Position Men) 50 meters Rifle Shooting at the 15th All India Southzone Shooting Championship 2024, on 13/10/2024 to 20/10/2024 at Gurunanak College, Velacheri, Chennai. On behalf of the Department of Physical Education, we extend our heartiest congratulations for further successes like this. Thank you, and all the best for his future.
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY CELEBRATINC WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAV-2024 FORUM INAUGURAL WABI -SABI KEY NOTE ADDRESS ON ''BREAKING DOWN THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH'' on 10.10.2024
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY CELEBRATINC WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAV-2024 FORUM INAUGURAL WABI -SABI KEY NOTE ADDRESS ON ''BREAKING DOWN THE STIGMA OF MENTAL
HEALTH'' on 10.10.2024.
CHEIF GUEST
DR. M.V. SUDHAKARAN, RETD PROFESSOR , TNOU
எஸ்.ஏ. கலை மற்றும் அறிவியல் கல்லூரி, தமிழ்த்துறை நடத்திய காந்தி ஜெயந்தி மற்றும் மரபால் மலர்வோம் நிகழ்ச்சி 09.10.2024
மாணவர்களின் திறமைகளை வளர்ப்பதற்காக அக்டோபர் 9, 2024 அன்று காந்தி ஜெயந்தி மற்றும் மரபால் மலர்வோம் நிகழ்ச்சியைத் தமிழ்த்துறை நடத்தியது. இந்நிகழ்ச்சி மாணவர்களின் திறமைகளை வளர்ப்பதற்காக நிகழ்கிறது. இந்நிகழ்சசியின் சிறப்பு விருந்தினர், ஓய்வுபெற்ற தலைமையாசிரியர், காந்தியவாதி ,புலவர்க்கரசன் திரு.பொன்னரசன், மகாத்மா காந்தியைப் பற்றிய செய்திகளைத் துல்லியமாகப் பேசினார். இந்நிகழ்ச்சியை மாணவர்கள் சிறப்பாகக் கவனித்தனர். அதுமட்டுமின்றிப் பாடல், நாடகம், பேச்சு என மாணவர்கள் அவர்களுடைய தனித்திறமைகளைச் சிறப்பு விருந்தினர் முன்னிலையில் வெளிப்படுத்தினர். இந்நிகழ்ச்சி செம்மையாக நிறைவடைந்தது.
Department of Corporate Secretaryship associated Anti-Narcotics Cell organising the ‘ Intra -Collegiate Competition on 08.10.2024
Corporate Governance Professionals’ Association under the aegis of The Department of Corporate Secretaryship in association with the Anti-Narcotics Cell of S.A. College of Arts and Science organised the “Collage Fusion Fest”, an intra-collegiate competition that focused on the motto of “Saying no to Drugs” and creating an awareness about “Anti-Narcotics”. A total of 22 students forming 11 teams from the departments of B.Com.(CS), B.Com.(BM), BBA, B.Com.(A&F), B.Com.(General), B.A. English and NFSM & D participated in the competition.
The competition commenced at 1:00 pm with all the teams presenting their collages which they had crafted with immense creativity and teamwork. The event convener, Ms. R. Vijayalakshmi, Assistant Professor of Department of Corporate Secretaryship, judged the collage presentations based on criteria such as creativity, fusion of element and thematic focus. All the winners were awarded certificates and medals. N. Lavan and E. Venkatesh from the Department of B.Com.(BM), first year won the third prize. U. Priya Dharshini and P. Sajni from the Department of BBA, third year won the second prize. R. Ajay Kumar and V. Yashashree from the Department of B.Com.(BM), second year won the first prize. All the participants were awarded with certificates of participation.
Around 55 students attended the event and gained insights about drug awareness and anti-narcotics. The competition was concluded by 2:30 pm.
School of Management, S.A.College of Arts & Science signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 08.10.2024
School of Management, S.A.College of Arts & Science signed Memorandum of Understanding with Finmark Trainers India Pvt Ltd., on 8/10/2024 at S.A.College of Arts & Science. The MOU was signed to train Faculty/Student to operate the Live Trading in Fundamentals of Capital Market, Stock trading, collaborating for conducting value added courses, seminar and also to initiate and manage investment lab.
Department of B.Com CA organized Kaval Yuthaivi Awareness Program on 07.10.2024
Department of B.Com CA in association with IWC organized “Kaval Yuthaivi” which is an outreach program for combating the issues of modern society. Its objectives focus on educating both women and young ladies about safe behaviors, the law, and techniques appropriate to issues of harassment and abuse and the other concerns of today's world. It showcases personal and community well-being and well-being education on a vast array of issues. Below are some of the main areas of focus
Harassment
The program focuses on the many ways one can be harassed, such as workplace harassment, harassment on the streets, and harassment on social media. In this program, participants learn to identify harassment, report it, and the relevant progressive legal processes available under Indian law. It aims to empower individuals to let any instance of harassment to not go unnoticed and take fair recourse within time in defense of it, for instance, seeking legal help or lodging police complaints or contacting some support system for the affected victims.
POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act)
Most of the subjects under this program are devoted to familiarizing the general public with the provisions under the POCSO Act and how it aims to protect minors from such sexual offenses. This educates the participants about how legal provisions help in the protection of children against abuses such as exploitation, prompting the participants to look for signs of sexual abuse against children, to report those signs through proper channels. Here, a strong framework is offered from the legal and social dimensions which go in to protect the vulnerable children.
Sexual Abuse
'Kaval Yuthavi' focuses on issues of sexual abuse when discussed. As it helps in removing the stigma associated with the problem, information is imparted for all forms of sexual abuse, including molestation, assault, and exploitation. The victims are told to open up with confidence in the justice system to protect and support them.
Love Affairs and OnlineAwareness
With the rise in the use of social media and online platforms, the number of online relationships has been on the rise. The program makes participants aware of the dangers involved in online relationships, such as false identities, emotional manipulation, and blackmail. They are told to exercise caution while indulging in a romantic relationship online and to protect their privacy while being aware of the risks of divulging personal information.
Marriage Life After Love Affair
This subject discusses the realities and challenges a wedding might bring in light of a past romantic relationship. The inevitable problems of trust, societal pressures, and compatibility in such unions, the latter of which is often of critical importance, will all be touched on. The program advises couples to communicate with each other freely, be mutually respectful of one another, and be understanding partners in their married lives after a love affair.
The Kaval Yuthaivi App
To penetrate deeper into the program and offer a pragmatic solution for personal safety, the Kaval Yuthaivi initiative has invented a mobile app specifically devoted to assisting helpless women and children during emergency situations. The app features:
SOS: Instant alert sending options for emergency contacts or police when the user is in danger.
Location tracking: The authorities are to track the user's location in real-time during emergencies.
Reporting system: Victims can report harassment and abuse incidents from the very app.
Legal advice: Quick legal guidance on harassment and abuses cases. his app helps provide instant
support and ensures the safety of the users, contributing to a safer environment for women and children.
The Kaval Yuthaivi program plays a crucial role in raising awareness about sensitive social issues such as harassment, sexual abuse, and online safety. It provides participants knowledge of legal protection and practical tools such as the Kaval Yuthaivi app for self-protection. The program aims to empower the individual, especially women and children, to lead safer lives and more informed ones in the social dilemma we are in today.
School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organized a workshop on "AI in Functional Areas of Management" on 07.10.2024
The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science organized a workshop on "AI in Functional Areas of Management" on 07.10.2024 and 08.10.2024 for MBA students. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Sathya from Meta Cognitive Technologies Pvt. Ltd., focusing on various AI tools applicable in management. Participants were introduced to Gamma AI, which is used for creating presentations, and Merlin.ai, designed for automatic email replies. Other tools covered included Wave to Zoho Books for maintaining accounts, Kai AI for business evaluations, and Kasisto for enhancing customer interactions. Mr. Sathya highlighted the use of Alteryx for data analysis and IBM Watson X for business insights. Additionally, participants learned about H2O AI for predictive analytics, ARIMA for forecasting, and Deep AR Forecast for stock price predictions. The session also showcased various AI applications in Excel, such as Numerous AI and Excel AI, alongside AIPRM for report writing and Rytr.me for content creation. The workshop included practical sessions where students created a dashboard using Tableau and concluded each day with interactive quiz sessions. Overall, the workshop provided valuable insights into how AI can be effectively integrated into various functional areas of management, making it an engaging and thought-provoking experience for all attendees.
Department of BCom CA Guest Lecture: "Fintech and Crowdfunding Evolution: Empowering Startups and Democratizing Investment" on 07.10.2024
The B.Com (Computer Applications) Department hosted a very informative guest lecture about "Fintech and Crowdfunding Evolution: Helping Startups and Making Investing More Accessible" on 7.10.2024. The lecture was given by CA Shiva, Managing Director of India Operations and has a lot of experience in finance and investing.
Understanding Fintech and Its Importance in Today's Business: CA Shiva started by explaining what Financial Technology (Fintech) is and how it's changing global finance. He spoke about how new technologies like mobile payments, online banking, blockchain, and AI are changing traditional financial services. This change is giving businesses, especially startups, better and easier-to-use financial tools.
Crowdfunding- Making Investment Accessible: The speaker spoke about how crowdfunding has become a common way for businesses to get money. He explained different types of crowdfunding, like donation-based, reward-based, equity-based, and peer-to-peer lending. CA Shiva pointed out that crowdfunding platforms help small businesses and entrepreneurs get funding from many people, without needing banks or other traditional financial organizations.
Empowering Startups with Fintech and Crowdfunding: CA Shiva spoke about how fintech and crowdfunding work together to help startups and individual investors. He showed how fintech has made it easier for startups to get started and for people to invest. He gave examples of startups that used crowdfunding to get their first money. He also explained how fintech platforms are making financial services more accessible, so startups can manage their money with less need for big setups.
Problems and Possibilities: CA Shiva also spoke about the challenges of fintech companies and crowdfunding platforms face, like dealing with rules, avoiding fraud, and managing market changes. He advised future entrepreneurs to stay aware of the laws and ways to reduce risks. He also pointed out the chances that come from making investing more open, where people from all income levels can invest in startups and grow their money.
The guest lecture gave participants a thorough understanding of how fintech and crowdfunding are changing the financial world, helping new businesses, and making investing easier.
PG Department of Commerce (General) organized Exhibition focused on raising awareness about Anti-ragging and addressing Women’s Sexual Harassment on 04.10.2024
The PG Department of Commerce (General) organized Exhibition focused on raising awareness about Anti-ragging and addressing Women’s Sexual Harassment, on 4th of October 2024 between 2. 00 pm to 3.00pm at SACAS. This initiative has taken with the motive of educating the society's well being. This event offered a forum to promote a safer and more respectful campus environment among students. Totally 53 Students participated were showcase their talents in craft work.
PG Department of Commerce (General), organized a thought-provoking guest lecture on 04.10.2024
The Citizen Consumer Club, in association with the PG Department of Commerce (General), organized a thought-provoking guest lecture on Consumer Rights, featuring CMA, CS, Ln. Dr. V.N. Parthiban as the esteemed speaker. The event aimed to educate students and community members about their rights as consumers, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making in today’s complex marketplace.
Dr. V.N. Parthiban delivered a comprehensive presentation that covered various critical aspects of consumer rights. He began by outlining the fundamental rights that every consumer should be aware of, including the right to safety, information, choice, and redress. He further elaborated on the legal frameworks in place, such as the Consumer Protection Act, that safeguard these rights. Dr. Parthiban highlighted the significance of being an informed consumer and the ways individuals can advocate for their rights in various situations.
The lecture also provided practical tips on how to effectively resolve consumer disputes and the role of consumer forums in promoting justice. The audience was engaged throughout the session, with participants encouraged to ask questions and share personal experiences related to consumer issues. Dr. Parthiban addressed these inquiries thoughtfully, offering practical insights and solutions.
In conclusion, the guest lecture was an invaluable experience for all attendees, fostering a deeper understanding of consumer rights and the responsibilities that accompany them. The collaboration between the Citizen Consumer Club and the PG Department of Commerce (General) successfully underscored the importance of consumer education in developing informed and proactive citizens. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. V.N. Parthiban for his valuable insights and to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement, which contributed to the event's success.
