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NAAC CYCLE IV

Department of History (Aided)

(History Research Centre)

Vision
  • To enhance the students with intellectual potentials and skills to solve the problems of ever-changing Modern World with buoyancy.
Mission
  • To broaden the intellectual acumen of the students with the past and present of India and the World.
  • To empower the rural womenfolk along with the quality education and digital literacy.
  • To stimulate research attitude and build transferable skills in preparing for a range of careers and for further studies.
  • To develop a sense of commitment to the society and to the nation.
History of the Department
  • The Department of History was established in 1962 and offered pre university course. B.A. History (English Medium) was started in 1963 followed by B.A. History (Tamil Medium) in 1966. It was upgraded as a Post graduate department in 1980 and as a research department offering M.Phil., in 2004. It is recognized as a centre for Ph.D. Programme in 2014.
  • The Department has 13 qualified faculty members actively engaged in teaching and research activities. The department has marched steadily and crossed several milestones, achieving academic excellence in the field of history. To add feathers to the academic cap of the department, career oriented certificate courses are offered. The Value Added Course – Departmental and Inter-Departmental courses are included in 2019.

S.No. Courses Year of Affiliation / Commencement
1B.A.History (EM)1963-1964
2B.A.History (TM)1966-1967
3M.A.History1980-1981
4M.Phil History2004-2005
5Ph.D.2014-2015
6Certificate Course in Gandhian Thought1983-1984
7Short Term Course on Epigraphy2009-2010
8Value Added Course (Departmental) on Epigraphy2019-2020
9Value Added Course (Inter -Departmental) on History for Competitive Examination2019-2020
  • The department of History also offers a University Affiliated Certificate Course in Gandhian Thought.
Uniqueness of the Department
  • Oldest Department in the Institution.
  • Celebrated Golden Jubilee in 2012.
  • Well-furnished Department with Research Room, Reading Room and 4 computers with Broad Band Connection and Smart Board Classroom.
  • Maintaining well equipped Museum with rare Artefacts, Models of Monuments, Coins and Stamps.
  • Created Google Classroom for the submission of Assignments.
  • Well-equipped Library with 5761 books.
  • Publishing Department Magazine “Historicus Cordis” every year.
  • Created “SPRINGS” Alumnae Fund in 2012-2013 and providing financial assistance to the Students of History.
  • Promoting good rapport with Alumni of History.
  • Granting Dr.C.Saradha Devi Endowment Fund for M.A. History Best Outgoing Student.
  • Granting Dr.C.ManoranjithamaniEndowment Fund for B.A History English Medium Best Outgoing Student.
  • Dr.C.Manoranjithamani, History of Tamilnadu from 1529A.D. to 1801 A.D, Dave – Beryl Publication, Tirunelveli, 2019.
  • Granting Dr.M.Geetha Endowment Fund for B.A.History Tamil Medium Best Outgoing Student.

Programmes offered


S.No. Name of the Programme Sanctioned Strength Syllabus
1
 B.A. History(English Medium)
60
2
 B.A. History(Tamil Medium)
60
3
 M.A. History
36
4
 Ph.D. History
-
-

Faculty Members

Teachers
Dr. M. Babyrani
 Associate Professor & Head
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Dr. S. Lalitha
 Associate Professor
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Dr. P. Malarvizhi
 Associate Professor
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Dr. N. Anitha
 Associate Professor
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Dr. V. Natchathira Selvakumari
 Associate Professor
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Mrs. M. Maheswari
 Assistant Professor
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Dr. B. Amutha
 Assistant Professor
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Dr. M. Bavani
 Assistant Professor
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Dr. M. Fathima Begum
 Assistant Professor
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Dr. R. Malathi
 Assistant Professor
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Dr. M. Chandrakala
 Assistant Professor
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Dr. M. Siva Sankari
 Assistant Professor
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Dr. C. Deepa
 Assistant Professor

Succession List of Head of the Department

S.No. Name of the Faculty Year
1Mrs.Rani Manuel, M.A.,L.T.,1962 - 1969
2Ms.A.B.Vasantha Kumari M.A.,1969 - 1972
3Dr.C.Saradha Devi1972 - 1989
4Mrs.A.Chandra1989 - 2006
5Dr.R.Anushya2006 - 2008
6Dr.S.Rajalakshmi2008 - 2011
7Dr.C.Manoranjithamani2011 - 2013
8Dr.C.Bhavani2013 - 2015
9Dr.S.Krishnammal2015 - 2016
Department Achievements
  • Received 2 lakhs of rupees as PG Development Fund in March 2003 from UGC.
  • Received 4 lakhs of rupees as PG Development Fund in 2010-2011 from UGC.
  • Organised 2 UGC Sponsored National Seminars.
  • Organised 5 National Level Seminars, 5 State Level Seminars, 1 National Level Workshop and 1 State Level Workshop.
  • Organised a Workshop on Women Entrepreneur with Autonomy grant under Skill Development Programme in 2019.
  • Organized Exhibition to the School Students of Virudhunagar Districts on “History Makes Men Wise”.
  • Organized Coin Exhibition to the College Students in 2019.
  • Organized Heritage Awareness Programme on “Eenjar – A Study” in 2014.
  • Conducted “Debate” in collaboration with Tamil Department to inculcate Gandhian Principles and Values to the Students of History and Tamil in 2016.
  • Conducted Two Days Workshop on Entrepreneurship in 2019.
  • Organized Coin Exhibition in 2019.
  • Conducted Workshop on Epigraphy in 2020 & 2021.
  • Organized International Level Webinar on” Continuum Study of Tamils in Srilanka” in 2021.
  • Organized Webinar Series on “Memorializing the Martyrs: Voices of their Nations” in 2021.
  • As a part of our Department Association activities we celebrate most of the National and International significant days.
  • Under Skill Development Programme we conducted One Week Workshop on Epigraphy for II UG students. For the past 30years Dr.V.Vedachalam, Rtd Curator of Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Madurai acted as the co-ordinator of the programme. He enriched our students in the art of reading inscription and taking estampage which is the primary source for historical research.
  • UG outgoing students are benefitted by the Certificate Course on Gandhian Thought in collaboration with Valliammal Institution, Madurai. On 14.02.2023special lecture was delivered by Dr.Kiran Seth, Founder of SPIC MACAY, Professor of IIT, Delhi on “Gandhian values”.
  • Students are enlightened with the lectures by the stalwarts of various colleges anually. Notable lecturers who support us are Dr.Antony Paul,Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, Dr.K.Lakshmi, Principal Government Arts and Science College Kappalur, Thirumangalam, Madurai District, Dr.P.Sivadasan, Department of History University of Calicut,Kerala, Dr.S.Kannan ,Associate Professor, Raja Doraisingam Government Arts College, Sivagangai, Dr.P.Ganesan, Head and Chair PersonDepartment of Ancient History, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Dr.A.Mahalingam, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Medieval History, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
  • We organized ICHR Seminar, International, National and State Level Seminar and Conferences to enhance the knowledge level of students.
  • On 26.09.2023 International conference was conducted in collaboration with Magalir Thittam.
  • Under Extension Activity, students involved in awareness program in the adopted villages on Anti-Plastic, Promotion of Indian Culture ,Importance of voting rights, Green India-Clean India, Ilamthorum Kalvi and Career Guidance.
  • Intercollegiate and Intra collegiate Competitions were conducted frequently. Students from various colleges were participated enthusiastically. 23.09.2022 we conducted Intra Collegiate Competition on the topic “Incredible India: A Treasure Trove of Cultural Tourism “.
  • Mr.T.Thangam Thennara (Ex Minister of School Education) inaugurated the Coin Exhibition and the Seminar on 18.09.2019 Our students created a record in the various competitions conducted by other colleges, and bagged overall shield. On 9.10.2019 students got over all shield in the History Day Celebration, Lady Doak College, Madurai. On 30.08.2022 our students got overall II Prize in SermathaiVasan College for Women, Madurai.
  • Our students represented in the College Union cabinet. R.Muthunagu of IIM.A served as Vice chairman (2021-2022) and Union Chairman( 2022-2023). S.Sowmiya of II.M.A acted as Cabinet Minister (2021-2022).AshikaR.M.Magi of II.M.A served Union Vice Chairman (2023-2024) .G.Sriboomi acted as the Joint Secretary in (2022-2023) and Secretary (2023-2024).
  • K.Vijayasarathy of II M.A. History served as Games Secretary and received the Best Sports Women Award ( 2021-2022).
  • R.Rajalakshmi III B.A (EM) received the Sakalakalavalli Award and Best Orator Award.R.Muthunagu of II M.A. received the Best Dancer Award (2022 – 2023).
  • Our faculty acted as Chair Person, Resource Person in various Seminars and Conferences and Panel Member in Interview Board.
  • Dr.M.Babyrani received Lead Outstanding FacultyAward from Lead Research Forum,Coimbatore and Mikalaval from Sakyya Academy Trust, Madurai in 2023
  • Dr.P.Malarvizhi received Appreciation Award( 2022- 2023) from Inner Wheel Club, Virudhunagar, from Pandiyanadu cultural Foundation, Madurai.
  • Tmty.M.Maheswari received Best Facuty Award by TamilNadu Private Teachers Forum, Trichy. She also received (2021 – 2022) Pasumai Thozhi Award (2022- 2023) and Kalai Sevaka Award (2023 – 2024) by Shakya Academy Trust, Madurai and Best Faculty Award.
  • Dr.M.Bavani received Best Facuty Award by TamilNadu Private Teachers Forum, Trichy.
  • Our Department celebrated Diamond Jubilee Celebration (1962-2023)
  • Dr.P.Malarvizhi presented Paper in 11th World Tamil Conference at Kolalumbur.(21.07.2023to 27.02.2023).
  • Our Department Faculty is pursuing the research project for issuing the Government Booklet on the topic Glimpses of Virudhunagar District 1801 CE to 1947 CE.

MoU


  • Virudhunagar Districts - Tiny & Small Scale Industries Association for Digital Marketing under National Skills Qualifications Framework.
  • The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi for Staff Student Exchange Programme.
  • The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Madurai Chapter for Oral Coaching Classes for CMA Course examinations

Notable Alumni


  • Mrs.Vimala, Former Principal, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • Mrs.A.Chandra, Former Principal, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • Dr.A.Anusuya, Former Principal, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
  • Mrs.Periathai, Joint Director, Madurai Region, Madurai.
  • Ms.Anandavalli, Director, Valliammal Institution, Kappalur, Madurai.
  • Mrs.P.Suganthi, State Secretary General, All India Democratic Women Association,Tamil Nadu.
  • Mrs.C.Bhavani, Deputy Collector,Revenue Collector Mannarkudi, Thiruvarur.
  • Mrs.R.Banumathi, Inspector of Police, Virudhunagar.
  • Dr.Kalaiselvi, Post Doctoral Fellow – SPARC, Scheme to promote Academic Collaboration, Gender and Development Consultant, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
  • Dr.K.Lakshmi, Principal, Government Arts and Science College, Kappalur, Thirumangalam.
  • Dr.V.Thirukani, Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy(CSEIP), Gandhigram University, Dindigul.
  • Mrs.M.Muthumari, Deputy Collector, Pudukottai.
  • Ms.M.Priyadarshini, Assistant, High Court of Madurai Bench, Madurai.
  • Ms.Sri Ganga, Data Entry, SP Office, Collectorate, Virudhunagar.
  • Ms.Devi, Branch Manager, Tamil Nadu Gandhi Samak Nithi, Periyanaicker Palayam, Kovai.
  • Ms.P.Sankareswari, Junior Assistant, Tamil Nadu Election Commission, Tirunelveli.








Address : Dr.M.Babyrani,
Associate Professor & Head,
Department of History(Aided),
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
Virudhunagar - 626 001.

Mail Id :historyr@vvvcollege.org

Contact Number: 94890 88718

Gallery

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Gandhi Jeyanthi Celebration

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Diamond Jubilee Celebration

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Independence Day Celebration

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Field Visit

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Inter-Collegiate Competitions