CAMPUS ECOLOGY
PGB – 4331
ASSIGNMENT – I
BY:
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23PEC23
CBCS
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE HISTORY
LIST OF PRINCIPALS
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[Link],M.A.,B.D.-1899-1922
[Link],M.A.,B.D.-1922-1927
[Link],B.A.,L.T.(Acting)-1927-1928
[Link],M.A.,Ph.D.1928-1935
[Link],[Link],M.A.,[Link].(1935-1937)1938-1943
[Link],M.A.,L.T.(1935-38)-1943-1948
[Link],M.A.,(Acting)-1948-1949
[Link],M.A-1949-1967
[Link],[Link].D(Toronto)-1967-1979
[Link],B.A.,[Link].-1979-1985
[Link],M.A.,A.M.(Boston)-1985-1987
[Link],[Link].,Ph.D.(Ohio)-1987-1998
[Link],M.A.,[Link].(MKU)M.A.,Ph.D.(Washington)-1998–2006
[Link],M.A.(S.W),M.A.(Soc),[Link].,Ph.D.,-2006–2010
[Link],M.A.,[Link],Ph.D.2010–2011
[Link] Christober, [Link].,[Link].,[Link].,PGDCA.,Ph.D., 2011 – Till Now
MAIN HALL:
This was the first building that was constructed on campus in Indo-
Saracenic style of architecture by Henry Irwin. This was dedicated on
24 February 1909. Office of the Principal, Vice-Principal, Controller of
Examination (COE), Bursar and the Dean of Academic Advising are on
the ground floor of Main Hall. On the first floor there is an assembly
hall with a big dais for conducting meetings and examinations.
HUMANITIES HALL:
This three-storey building near the chapel has classrooms
for Economics, Commerce and Biochemistry students.
CENTENARY BLOCK:
This building was built in 1983 to mark the centenary
celebrations of the college. PG Departments of Mathematics,
English and Economics are housed on the ground floor, first
floor and second floor respectively.
BINGHAMTON HALL:
[Link] Usman, former Governor of Madras, laid the
stone for this beautiful building on 29 August 1929. This
building is the gift of the parishioners of Binghamton, a small
town in the US. UG Department of Zoology, Department of UG
& PG Botany and Department of Bio-Chemistry function here.
JAMES HALL:
This is yet another old building for which the cornerstone was
laid on 1 March 1912. This building is unique as it is the only
building on campus named after a lady, Ellen James. The
ground floor of this Hall accommodates the Department of UG
physics and Documentation Centre. Department of the UG
Chemistry is located on the first floor. In the annex, on the
western side of the James Hall are Department of PG Physics
and the Department of Applied Science (DAS).
TAMIL DEPARTMENT:
[Link] Mook, Secretary for India U.C.B.W.M. laid the
foundation stone for this block on 24th February 1968.
MATHEMATICS HALL:
The Undergraduate department of Mathematics is situated in
a building, which was once the bungalow used by Bishop Leslie
Newbegin. In addition, this Hall accommodates the bookstore .
DANIEL POOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
Named after a missionary, this rich library has a large
collection of books, journals and antiques. The faculty room is
located behind the library. French and Hindi Departments
function on the first floor of the faculty room.
STOFFER HALL:
in 1957. Sir A. Lakshmanasami Mudaliar, Vice-Chancellor,
University of Madras, laid the stone for this Hall. PG Zoology,
Chemistry and Microbiology function here.
P.L.L HALL:
Opened in 1992 this four-storey building houses various
departments such as Management Studies, Computer
Science, Social Work, Bio-Chemistry, Commerce, Religion,
Philosophy & Sociology, Study Center for Indian Literature in
English & Translation (SCILET), and the well-equipped
Seminar Hall.
AUDITORIUM:
It was inaugurated by the veteran actor Chevalier Sivaji
Ganesan. This place is the venue for various functions and
events of the college.
OBERLIN SHANSI BUILDING:
This building, located near the centenary Block, was built with
the help of munificent funds from the Oberlin Shansi Memorial
Association (OSMA) Oberlin, USA. The Oberlin Shansi
Representatives reside on the first floor of this building. Office
of Dean and Additional Deans for Polices and Administration,
Curriculum Development and Research, Self-financing
Programmes, Women Students Cell, International Exchange
and Study Abroad, Students Services Committee, and Alumni
Cell are on the Ground floor.
WASHBURN HALL:
This is the first hostel on campus and also the first student
hostel within a college campus in South India. It was built with
a vision of accommodating more number of students and
hence the biggest of all other hostels on this campus. The
quadrangular structure of the hostel has a sprawling space
providing ambient light and ventilation to the rooms. The
students use this space for relaxation and meetings.
FLINT HOUSE:
Engulfed in lush greenery, this building is located on the left of
the campus as you enter the college. As its name suggests, this
building was named after Edgar M. Flint, the sixth Principal of
the college. This was the official residence of the Principal
once. Later it became the ladies hostel. Now it is the UG
Department of English.
DUDELY HALL:
Rev. R. A. Dudley, Secretary
for India, American Board,
laid the foundation stone
for this Hall on 18
February 1956. One
Hundred and Thirty One
students stay in this hostel.
