P.S.R.

ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

Sevalpatti (P.O), Sivakasi - 626140.

Tamilnadu State

FIFTH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

MINUTES OF FIFTH MEETING OF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

[GOVERNING COUNCIL] OF P.S.R. ENGINEERING COLLEGE HELD
ON 23rd JUNE 2016 AT 10.30AM IN BOARD ROOM
Date: 23.06.2016
SI.No. Name of the Members Designation and Address Signature
External Members

Dr.K. Gunasekaran Additional Secretary (Retd.),

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Member - UGC Nominee
UGC,
New Delhi.
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Assistant Director (Planning),

Dr.P.N arasimman [MAC( hlL f-o /ltfC
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Member - State Govt Nominee
Chennai-600 025
Dr.L.Karunamoorthy Prof & Chairman, Faculty of
3 Member - Anna University Mechanical Engg., ~\\\
Nominee Anna University, Chennai -25
Dr.G.Arun Kumar, MBBS, M.D. Aarthi Scans and Diagnostic
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Centre, Tirunelveli.
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Member - Industry
Internal Members J
Managing Trustee,
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5 Thiru R.Solaisamy P.S.R.Engineering College. -
6 Tmt. S.Vijayalakshmi
Trustee,
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Director & Trustee
7 Er (Mrs).S.Vigneshwari, B.Tech
P.S.R.Engineering College.
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Director (Academic)
8 Dr.K.R. Viswanathan
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9 Dr. B. G. Vishnuram
Principal,
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10 Dr.P .Marichamy yJ ,~ -~
P.S.R.Engineering College.
Head of EEE Dept.,
11 Dr. S. Ramesh
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, Special Invitees

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 Head of Mechanical Dept.,
12 Dr. P. Pitchipoo
P.S.R.Engineering College. tf·~.
Head of MBA Dept.,
13 Dr. K. Rajamannar 'J-'-~
P.S.R.Engineering College.
Dean (Research) .>~
14 Dr.M.Sahul Hameed P.S.R.Engineering College.
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15 Dr.K.Rubasoundar
Head of CSE Dept.,
P.S.R.Engineering College.
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Welcome by Managing Trustee

Thiru R.Solaisamy, Managing Trustee and Chairperson ofthe Board of Management initiated the
meeting with a warm welcome to all the members and requested Dr.B.G.Vishnuram, Principal
and Ex-Officio Member Secretary to preside over the meeting.

On completion of formal introduction, Dr.B.G.Vishnuram Principal and Ex-officio member

secretary presented the agenda of the meeting for discussion to the members. The minutes of the
meeting are given below:

ITEM NO #1: Compliance of Resolutions of Fourth Meeting of Board of Management

Compliance of previous minutes of meeting and action taken are briefly highlighted as per the
table below to the members:
ITEMS of 4 ID Meeting Corrections
Compliance /Action
of Board of Resolutions Passed Suggested &
Taken
Management Approved
# 1 Compliance of - Approved
Minutes of Third
Meeting .-

#2 Ratification and - Approved

Review of Vision and
Mission of the
Institute
#3 Resolutions of 1. Introduction of Implemented
Academic Council Supplementary -
Exam
2. Choice Based implemented .
Credit System -
(CBCS)
3. Internship for implemented
bright final year
students at
-
Industries
#4 Appraisal of 1. Research Centre recognition fOI.:_ECE,Civil
Infrastructure and
2. Conduction of value added programmes, Trade Bazaar

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Academic 3. Cash awards to the faculty members for producing higher results
Development and publications -
4. Extension of Transport facility to Thirumangalam (Madurai),
Aruppukottai and Villisery
5. New open well made for improved water sut ply
#5 Ratification of Financial power to Implemented
Financial power to Principal up to Rs 2 -
Principal Lakh rupees

#6 Ratification and
Review of Strategic
Approved and
appreciated by. the
.
Plan members
- -

#7 Funding from the Financial assistance to Implemented -

Trust for R&D the Projects for both
faculty members and
students.
#8 Any other matters Major revision of Implemented
curriculum and syllabus "
once in four years
Academic audit Implemented
opinions / feedback
shall be communicated
to the concerned faulty
member for
improvement
Participation of Alumni Implemented
Elective courses based Steps taken to include
on local needs in the Regulation-
2016

All the members noted and approved the compliance of previous minutes of the meeting and
appreciated the action taken.

ITEM NO #2: To Appraise the Resolutions of Fifth Meeting of Academic Council

The resolutions passed in the fifth meeting of Academic Council of the college were appraised to
the members of Board of Management for their feedback and suggestions
• Modifications in the components of tests for awarding internal marks (60%):
Name of the Test Components Weightage Coverage of Syllabus

Internal Assessment Test -1 (lA T-1) 30%

. Units 1&2

Internal Assessment Test - II (lA T-II) 30% Units 3&4

Pre-Semester Examination 40% All 5 Units

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 • Ratification of Rules and Regulations of Supplementary Exam.
Special supplementary exam suggested for 8th semester appeared students
• Ratification ofUG & PG Regulation-2016 (CBCS Based)
• Modified question paper pattern for the end semester examination:
Part A: 10 * 2 Marks = 20 Marks
Part B: 5 * 6 Marks = 30 Marks
Part C: 5 * 10 Marks = 50 Marks
Total 100 Marks
Part A - Answer all Questions.
Part B - Answer any Five Questions out of Eight Questions.
Part C - Either / OR type Questions
• Ratification ofUG & PG Curriculum and Syllabus Proposed by BOSs
• Program Specific Outcomes
• Review of Vision, Mission of the Institute and Department

After discussion, the members appreciated the modifications brought in the question pattern,
regulation and curriculum for enhanced learning experiences. Also, the Vision and Mission
statement of the Institute and the Departments were reviewed by the members and suggested to
continue with the same until next review. '

ITEM NO #3: To Appraise the Infrastructure / Academic Developments

The following developments of the college during the academic year 2015-16 were appraised to
the members:
• Extension of Research Centre approval for CSE dept.
• Extension of Guest House with additional 6 Rooms almost completed.
• Quality circle of students formed to enhance training and placement activities.
• Alumni Meeting was conducted at Chennai on 21 st Feb 2016.
• Placement through campus recruitment process: 41 companies, 385 offers.
• Research Centre Recognition for Mech & EEE - Application sent to the University on
22.06.2016.
• Students and Faculty members encouraged to register NPTEL courses and exam.
• One Ph.D candidate of Civil dept. was awarded Ph.D degree. Another candidate's final
Viva-voce exam is to be scheduled.
• The college has secured fifth place as per the ranking of the affiliated colleges by the
Anna University based on the performance in the April/May 2015 exam results.

The members appreciated the Management, Principal, Faculty members and staff of the
collegefor their involvement and achievement in bringing up the college.

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ITEM NO #4: To Appraise the Achievements as per the College Strategic Plan and Review

Principal has presented to the members the achievements attained on the basis of Academic,
Recognitions, Research and Development, Students and Social responsibilities as per the
Strategic Plan 2012-2018. The following suggestions were made in the Strategic Plan by the
members:
• In Strategy 1.1 - A Period of Review for starting new PG programmes can be done once
in two years
• In Strategy 1.2 - Feedback from stakeholders and experts may be taken into consideration
for increasing intake of the programmes.
• In Strategy3.5 - MOU shall be made for the Institution
• The students may be encouraged to attend International Confetences / seminars abroad.
• Proposals for the funded projects should be scrutinized by a committee constituted by the
Principal before submission to funding organization.

After discussion, the Board of Management resolves to make the above changes in the
Strategic Plan of the Institution.

ITEM NO #5: To Appraise and Get Feedback on the Program Outcomes (PO) &
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO) of the Departments
The new programme outcomes as specified by the NBA suitable for all the programmes are
presented to the members and invited their feedback to follow the same.

The Programme Outcomes of UG in Engineering are: .

PO 1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and Engineering fundamentals.

P02. Able to identify, formulate, analyze and solve Engineering problems.
P03. Able to design and realize systems to meet desired needs within practical
constraints such as economical, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability and sustainability.
P04. Able to investigate and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. _
pas. Use oftechniques, skills, and modem engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
P06. Contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues related to
Engineering.
P07. Realize the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic and
environmental context.
pas. Apply ethical principles and commitment to professional ethics and responsibility.
P09. Function as an individual and as a member or leader in multidisciplinary teams.
POlO. Communicate effectively with the engineering community and society at large.
pall. Knowledge and understanding of management and business practices and their limitations.
POI2. Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in life-long learning.

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After discussion, the Board of Management resolves to follow the new POs as proposed by
NBAfrom the academic year 2016-17 onwards.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)

Principal has presented to the members the Program Specific Outcomes (PSO) of the VG
programmes as ratified in the Academic Council meeting and invited their feedback.

B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering

1. Design, simulate and analyze diverse problems in the field of telecommunication.
2. Able to design and analyze varied electronic circuits for applications.
3. Apply signal and image processing techniques to analyze a system for applications.
4. Construct, test and evaluate an embedded system and control systems with real time
constraints

B.E. Computer Science and Engineering

1. Design, implement, test, and evaluate a computer system, component, or algorithm to
meet desired needs and to solve a computational problem.
2. The ability to understand, analyze and develop computer programs in the areas related to
algorithms, system software, multimedia, web design, big data analytics, and networking
for efficient design of computer-based systems of varying complexity.
3. The ability to apply standard practices and strategies in software project development
using open-ended programming environments to deliver a quality product.
4. Ability to use knowledge in various domains to identify research gaps and hence to
provide solutions, new ideas, innovations.

B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1. Skilled to analyze, design and test various electrical and electronic circuits, control
systems, instrumentation systems, computer systems, microprocessor and microcontroller
based systems.
2. Exhibit knowledge and hands-on competence in the application of Electrical machines
and Power Electronics based drives systems.
3. Design and investigate problems in power system network along with protection schemes
and effective utilization of electrical energy.
4. Develop a project management tool for solving complex electrical/electronic problems
by applying the knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and engineering fundamentals.

B.E. Mechanical Engineering

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1. Specify, fabricate and test the basic mechanical systems and processes.
2. Analyze, design and develop the advanced mechanical systems and processes.
3. Implement, test and maintain the mechanical systems or processes

B.E. C,ivil Engineeripg

1. Utilize the principles, hardware, and software that are appropriate to produce drawings,
reports, quantity estimates, and other documents related to civil engineering,
2. Conduct standardized field and laboratory tests related to civil engineering.
3. Apply fundamental computational methods and analytical techniques in related to civil
engmeenng.
4. Perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, operations
and maintenance of systems associated with civil engineering.

B.Tech- Biotechnology
1. Design and analyze a bioreactor system with application in chemical engineering process.
2. Understand the host-microbe interaction, immune regulatory mechanism and drug target
by computational techniques.
3. Analyze and articulate various rDNA techniques to produce metabolites using substrates
and end product development.
4. Solve biotechnology related problems while keeping in mind safety factor for
environment and society.

After discussion, the Board of Management resolves to follow the PSOs of the UG
programmes as ratified by the Academic Council of the College.

ITEM NO #6: To Ratify Policies and Procedures of the College

Principal moved a discussion with the presentation on various Policies and Procedures of the
Institution viz., Recruitment Policy, Salary Policy, Leave Policy, Promotion Policy, Discipline
and Grievance Policy, R&D and Teaching Assignments Policy, Incentives Policy, etc.

After discussion, the Board of management resolved to ratify the Policies and Procedures of
the Institution.

ITEM NO #7: Financial Power to Head of the Departments

Principal initiated a discussion regarding the conferment of financial power to Head of the
Departments.
After, discussion the members resolved to approve financial power up to Rs 10,000 (Ten
Thousand) to the Head of the Departments.

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ITEM NO #8: Any Other Matters
The following suggestions were made by the members:
• Vision, Mission of the Institution and Departments shall be reviewed every year.
• Minor revision of syllabus can be done based on the feedbacks collected from the
stakeholders every semester.
• Starting of any new programme can be considered after performing SWOT analysis with the
benchmark Institutions.
• A new PG programme on Data Analytics shall be explored.
• In student feedback form, some more criterions can be added like Personality, attitude of the
teacher etc.

The Principal thanked all the members and the meeting concluded at 1.30 pm.

Principal and Member Secretary

Or.B.G.VISHNURAM,M.E..Ph.D ..FIE
PRINCIPAL
P.S.R.ENGINEERING COLLEGP-
SIVAKASI 62614C

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