The South Indian Association, (Regd.

)
Dombivli
Shri. Harihar S. Sharma
President

Shri. T.N. Muthukrishnan

Vice President

Shri. K.V. Ranganathan

Secretary

Shri. M. Gopalakrishnan

Shri. S. Vijayaraghavan

Shri. S. Jambunathan

Treasurer

Asst. Secretary

Asst. Treasurer

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Shri. G. Ravi Shankar

Shri.R.S.Nathan

Shri. T.S. Narayanan

Shri. V. K. Gopalakrishnan

Shri. V. Gopalakrishnan

Shri. K.V. Satyamoorthy

Shri. K.V. Krishnaswamy

Shri. M. Ganapathy

Shri. S. Kartik

Shri. M. Ravi

Shri.N.Arunkumar

Principal
Dr. Padmaja Arvind

Annual Prize Distribution Function

9th February 2015

Chief Guest: Dr. Ancy Jose

She is an active educationist and an able administrator. Presently
she heads Nagindas Khandwala College, one of the prestigious
Colleges of Mumbai suburbs.

Content

About the Association

About the College
Objectives
Academic Culture
Research Culture
Persona Culture
Club Culture
Inter-active Culture
Traditional Culture

THE SIA COLLEGE

Culture of SIA PARIVAR
The South Indian Association popularly known as SIA is a reputed and
old Institution which was established way back in 1948 in order to
maintain the identity of the Tamil populace in Dombivli in the social,
cultural and educational spheres. Subsequently, due to the natural
growth of the city and to cater the needs of heterogeneous population,
the association upgraded the Tamil medium school to English as the
medium of learning. Due to natural growth and the vision of many
eminent personalities, The SIA College of Higher Education was
established in the year 2010. The institution espouses the value of
Vidya Dhanam Sarva Dhana Pradhanam
The college was established in the MIDC area of Dombivli (East). The
college has spread over a wide area, with dedicated sports ground,
ventilated and spacious class rooms and computer laboratories. The
college offers related to Bachelor of Commerce, Information
Technology, Banking and Insurance, and Management Studies. The
motto of the college is Knowledge is power.
In the beginning, that is 2010-11the strength of our college was only
eleven students. In 2011-12 we had Two hundred and Twenty two
students, in 2012-13 there was strength of four hundred and four
students, in the year 2013-14 we had Five Hundred and Ninety Four
students.

Our goal is Marching towards excellence

The year 2014-15 witnessed with the enrolment of students around seven
hundred and eighteen students. Our faculties are young, dynamic

enthusiastic and dedicated. We are having fifteen core faculties; out of

them four have completed the Lectureship examination and one faculty
has registered for Ph.D. We also have experienced and senior visiting
faculty members to share their knowledge in the area of specialization.
The non-teaching staffs are also equally co-operative and contribute for
the growth and development of the college. We are having around
seven Non-teaching staffs.
The objectives of this year
To achieve academic excellence by improving our results
To cultivate the research culture by organising seminars and
conferences.
To instil research writing by participating and presenting papers
in national and international level seminars and conferences
To preserve our value and enhance our cultural festivals
To explore and develop the hidden talent and skill by organising
various activities through department clubs.

Academic Culture
Culture drives great results
Jack welch

Success is possible through hard work and commitment. The culture is

ingrained within our students and faculty members to achieve progress
in all the endeavours.

1. Induction Program:
Each course has taken imitative to create a courseware on the
various subjects at the entry level, providing them the
conceptual clarity and to make them familiar with the subjects
for easy understanding. 10 hours was dedicated to conduct such
lectures at their first year level.

2. Intensive training:
For this a batch of 30 is created and we provide intensive
coaching for all the subjects so that it helps the students to
prepare for their examination effectively.

3. Library periods:
To make the students to acquaint themselves with reference
books and journals for their academic enhancement, library
period is allotted in their time table.

4. Guest lectures :
Each course takes initiative to arrange subject expert lectures
and also industry expert lectures.

Guest Lectures
Sr.
No
.

Subject Experts

Specialization

Dr. Parag Ajgaonkar

Marketing and
Management

Prof. Dhana Balu

Financial Accounting

Prof. Bambadekar

Management Accounting

Prof. Shivaji Pawar

Business Economics

Prof. Dhana Balu.

Financial Reporting Analysis

Mr. Dharmadhikari & Mr. Varahan

Financial Market & Logistics..

Prof.Abhijeet Kale

Project Demonstration

8
9

Mr Sanoop Thomas(Head of
Technical team -Institute of
Information Security)
Mr.Saikumar
Muthukrishnan(CISCO)

Human

Resource

Ethical Hacking & Information

security
Networking Basics

10

Prof. Ranjit Krishnan and CS

Mehgna Shah

Capital Market Elementary Level and

Opportunities

11

Mr. Tirthankar Banerjee Vice

President(O&M-HR(Ad-Agency))

Branding

12

Mr. Venkatesh(ETV-Journalist)

Public relation

13

S.G Krishnan, Asst. GM, All India

Incharge for SCR(TATAMOTORS)

Corporate Social Responsibilities.

5. Remedial lectures :
Special sessions of 8 hours for each subject are allotted in which the
students who have not cleared get guidance to prepare for their
examinations.
6.

LIBRARY

The main objectives of our library for the year 2014-15 are as follows:
To encourage the students to use library frequently:
To increase the number of reference books for various courses

Particulars
Reference Books
News Papers
Magazines

2012-2013

2013-2014

239

268

5
18

6
19

2014-2015
4300
+
9
19

Formation of Library club with 15 core members & supporting

members.
Library Week was celebrated from 7TH to 11th Aug2014 and the
events like book exhibition, Quiz competition were organised.
On 12th Aug 2014 National library day was celebrated and Students
presented an overview of Budget 2014. The guest of honour was
Mr. Muthukrishnan (Vice President) & Dr. Pratibha
Gokhale( former librarian of Mumbai University) was present .The
budget presentation was reviewed by Prof. Mrs. Devi Balaji.
Library (Timing 8 AM 4 PM)
1. Books (Reference & Textbooks ) 4300+
2. Magazine and Journals 32.
3. Newspaper 9.
4. Inflib net Nlist E-Books & Journals
5. Computers 5 (for students)
Riddlers-Library club,
Organized debate and discussions on diversified fields, Book
Exhibition,Quiz Competition, Presentation of Union Budget,
Reflection 2014 Who, What, Where and When.

7. RESULT ANALYSIS
RESULTS ANALYSIS 2013-2014
2013-14

COURSE

SEM-V

BCOM
No of Students
% of Pass
B&I
No of Students
% of Pass
BMS
No of Students
% of Pass
IT
No of Students
% of Pass

SEM-VI

72
54.16%

72
69.44%

21
57.14%

21
71.42%

35
54.29%

35
54.28%

39
56.41%

39
92.30%

Statistics of Result Progression for the last three years

100.00%
90.00%
80.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
BCOM
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%

B&I

BMS

IT

Research Culture
Seminars and Workshops
The faculty members of our college take initiative in presenting papers
in seminar as well as attending workshop to enrich their knowledge in
their area of specialisation. Our Faculty members are also involved in
University related work.
Nationa Internatio
l
nal
No. of Papers Presented and
Published
Journals Published

25
1

13
2

Workshops/FDP
Resource Person as Subject
Expert

12
1

Statistic on the progress of Seminar Publication for last two years

No. Of papers
presented &
published by
faculties
No.of subject
related works hops
attended

No. Of teachers
attended FDP
Journal published

National Level Seminar Organised by Women Development Cell

2014-2015

Session
1

Session2

Session
3

Session4

No. of Papers
Presented

No. of Papers Received

10

10

13

The event was graced by Dr.Kranti Jejurkar, Chairperson,

Women Development Cell, University of Mumbai as the
chief guest, and keynote speaker Ms. R. Vimala, Deputy
Secretary-EGS,

Department

of

Planning,

and

Government of Maharashtra. We also had eminent speakers for

various business sessions to provide in-depth knowledge in the areas
covered by the seminar such as women as corporate czars, media
professionals, lawyers, academician and administrators, social activist.

To place on record around 17 participants from outside Maharashtra

were there to present their papers.

Industrial Visit
A visit to Jodhpur Dairy which works under Paschimi Rajasthan
DudhUtpadakSangh ltd and are also called as SARAS DAIRY.
A visit to Mehrangad fort and after that had lunch and went to
Umaid palace.

A visit to Saraswat Co-operative Bank by Banking and

Insurance students to understand the various functioning of the
Banking System.

Persona Culture
Student Council

Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated on26th July 2014; Mr Namdev Sawant
Ex Millitary Hawaldar shared his experience with our students.

Rally on World Population Day was organised on 11th July 2014 around hn100 students and faculty members participated.

Orientation Programme for the first year students of all the course was
scheduled in our Auditorium.

Friendship Day was celebrated by conducting the Treasure hunt

competition. 24 teams of 48 students participated in the event.

Flag hoisting and cultural programmes on the National importance was

organised on 15th August 2014

Animation Lecture was conducted by 3D - Dimension Institute and 80

students attended.

Shravansari- a poetic program was organised. A poem recitation program

was organised and presented by IT Faculty .Mr Sachin Karote followed by
songs.

Constitutional Day celebrated in college premises, Students were given

information regarding constitution & its contents.

College Days celebration such as Funky day, Cap day, Black & White day,
Traditional day, Saree & Tie day, Chocolate day were celebrated in the
campus. Miss.& Mr. SIA competition also held on Saree& Tie day.

SPARKLERS-2014-IconicMumbai-Intercollegiate

Fest

Sparklers

was

inaugurated on 23rd Dec 2014 with the publication of Sparklers Cultural

Leaflet -RADIANCE. Various competitions like Rangoli, Ad-Mad show,
Nail art, Tattoo making, Talent hunt, LAN gaming, STREET PLAY, Group
dance, Solo singing, Mehndi, T-Shirt painting &Fashion show were
conducted. Many colleges participated for the event.

National Service Scheme

On World Population Day a Rally was organised along with 100

students & Faculty members from SIA College to Dombivli Station

and back to the College.

Mega Tree Plantation at Kudsavare Village,Wangani , 47 NSS
Volunteers participated in the tree plantation which was organised by

Mumbai university NSS Unit

Blood Donation camp was arranged in association with Chidanand
Blood Bank ,KDMC, Dombivli (W).Around 82 blood bags were

collected.
Consumer guidance workshop was organised by Consumer Guidance
Society of India.230 students attended the lecture on consumer rights

and smart investor.

Leadership Training Program at Titwala Goveli Village, two students

were deputed for five day camp as a part of NSS Activity

Yuvak Biradri Program at Bhaidas Hall, Charni Road,40 years

completion of Yuvakbiradri
A Motivational lecture was organised at Grand Hayat, Santacruz for

Youth. Two NSS students attended

NSS students performed a skit and dance on National Integration and

patriotism on the Independence Day.

Yuvak Biradri Program at KDMC in which 25 NSS Students

participated
NSS week was celebrated various activities like chart exhibition,
Career guidance Lecture on Competitive exams , Women

Empowerment Program and Cleanliness drive were conducted

Bhajan Sandhya & Swachata Abhiyan conducted by MU at CST, All

NSS students participated in Bhajan Sandhya

WORKSHOP ON STREET PLAY was conducted by Mr Mandar
Nanal from RANGMANCH Institute

NSS Residential CAMP at KARAVALE VILLAGE was organised for

7 days at Karavale village, Kalyan where students conducted
activities like lectures, cleanliness drive and medical camp in the

village.
RTO Traffic safety lecture was organized by NSS unit
Yuva Diwas organised a Power point Presentation on How success is
achieved? in association with Vivekanand Kendra, Dombivli.

Adult Computer Literacy Program was organised for a week for the
people of Adopted Area.

Sports
Inter school Chess competition Organised by KDMC, Dombivli in
our College
National Sports Day (Birth Day of Major Dhyanchand) was
celebrated on college ground , various competitions like tug of war ,
box cricket were conducted for students & staff
Inter Class Carom Competition was held around 50 boys & 20 girls
participated.
Our students also participated in Inter College competitions held by
Mumbai University.
MNS sports competition held at KDMC Dombivli in which Students
participated & won Kabaddi match.
Students participated in the Inter-collegiate sports competition held at
Unnathi, KM Patel College.
DAZZLERS -Intercollegiate sports competition held in college
premises. Around 20 colleges participated in various events such as
volley ball, foot-ball, kabaddi, box cricket, chess, and carom.
Our students have represented in the various intercollegiate sports
competition events such as kabaddi, volley ball, cricket and tug of
war as winner and runners organised by
RUPANTARAN, Dazzler etc.,

YOUTH FESTIVAL,

Ashutosh Lokare won gold medal in Inter- Collegiate JUDO

competition (Mumbai university) Organized by Mumbai University
on 17 January 2015.

Women Development Cell

Inauguration of WDC was done on 21st of July 2014 & Lecture on

Gender equality by Dr. Vaidehi Daptardar, Principal of Adarsh
College of Arts and Commerce

Defence programme was organised

Two Day National seminar on Challenges and Opportunities for

women in the Dynamic Society on 23rd and 24th of January 2015.

Club Culture
Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit
Jawaharlal Nehru

CLUBS:The clubs are initiated to inculcate additional qualities of enhancing

knowledge and its significance through competitions, seminars,
workshops and guest lectures. The SIA College has a good number of
clubs:
Tech-know (IT Club)
IT field is one of the fast growing industries which require skill and
potential to rationalise IT knowledge. In this regard, Tech-know - IT
club conducts activities for building the interface between academic
and industrial knowledge. It organises Guest lectures by Industrial
Experts. The proposed activities are competition on Multimedia Video
Screening and Embedded system
Buoyancy (BMS club)
Buoyancy - BMS club, initiates various activities in the field of
Management. The club organises various events such as Public
Speaking, Video screening, Logo Quiz competition and Guest lectures
by eminent corporate experts. It also provides platform for the students
to put forward their ideas and views regarding the Social, Political,
Managerial and Environmental aspects of the society.

 Bankers and Movers(B & I club) :

Bankers and Movers club, an initiative by Banking and Insurance
which tries to explore the skills and qualities required by Banking and
Insurance industry. Activities such as PPT, discussions and debates are
conducted. Proposed activities under this club are Visits to Banks and
B&I Mela.
Calibre(Commerce club)
B.Com a conventional course, takes initiative to motivate and explore
the hidden potential and skill among the students through Calibre.
This organises activities such as Express your Views, Essay Writing
Competition. Activities related to soft skill training and communication
skill are proposed.
Riddlers (Library club)
Riddlers-Library club, formed in order to create interest in various
diversified field, through debate and discussions. Various activities like
Union Budget Presentation, celebration of National Library Day, Book
Exhibition, and Quiz Competition have been conducted under this club.
Some of the proposed activities are National Science Day and Panel
discussion on Current Affairs.
Eco-Club
As the tagline says "Save and Keep Environment GREEN was formed
specifically to encourage activities related with Environmental
Awareness and Conservation. Some of the activities conducted under
this club are Exhibition on Environmental Awareness through Models
prepared by students, Best out of Waste and Green Ideas (such as
Poems, Stories) related to Environment Protection and Conservation.

Interactive Culture
Parent Teachers Association
PTA meeting for all Third Year student parents was organised on
21st June 2014 , 66 parents attended the meeting
PTA meeting for all Second Year student parents was organised
on 28th June 2014 , 50 parents attended the meeting

Placement
We also take initiatives to provide employment opportunities by
inviting the corporates and industries for recruitment

2013-14

2014-2015

Himalaya 2

Loksatta - 15

Wipro - 4

TATA-AIG - 15

L&T - 4

City-Union Bank

Intel 1

48 students were selected first

Round and 28 were selected in
the Second Round.

Axis Bank 2
TCS 1

Convocation Ceremony
The first Convocation Ceremony was held on 24th January 2015; Prof.
G.V. Subramanian, Secretary & Joint Director, Bharthiya Vidya
Bhavan, Kolkatta Kendra was the Chief Guest for the event. Around 55
students attended the same.

Alumni
Our Alumini registration is on process

Traditional Culture
Enriching and Preserving our Culture
Gurupurnima celebration was celebrated by conducting Meditation
session for students and teachers in remembrance of Guru
On 1st Sept 2014 Ganesh Aarti and Pooja were performed for
celebrating Ganesh chaturthi
On 1st Oct 2014 Saraswati pooja & Garba Raas were performed by
students
On 25th Dec 2014 Christmas was celebrated by Carol singing
program
Sankranti and Pongal was celebrated in college premises on 15th
Jan 2015.

Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities

The S.I.A. College of Higher Education

Dombivli (E)