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5.3.2 – Activity of Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of
the institution (maximum 500 words)
Karpagam Academy Higher Education has a Student Council comprising of one
Chairperson, one Secretary and 25 Department representatives. The eligibility
criterion to contest in Student Council includes a high percentage of
attendance, a good record of conduct and academic excellence. The Department
representatives, bring to the notice of the Student Council, requirement /
grievance and suggestions of the students with regard to academic,
administrative and welfare issues. The Students Council functions under the
overall supervision of the Director, Student Affairs. The Student Council and
the Class Representatives have regular meeting once in a semester and discuss
issues of importance. The Director, Student Affair participate in the meeting
of Student Council. Activities of the Student Council relating to Institutional
Department The Student Council plays a major role in the conduct of various
programmes with the support of the fellow students to show-case their talents.
It promotes the functioning of various clubs in the institute such as media,
literary and eco club, which encourages students to portray their latent
talents. It places an active role in promotion of sports and cultural
activities in identifying the student’s talents and motivating them to take
active part in such programme. It ensures adequate availability of books,
periodicals and other resources in the library. Chairperson of the Student
Council represents students’ community in Internal Quality Assurance Cell. It
helps institute to collaborate with industries to create opportunities to
network and build relationship. The student council takes active part in Swachh
Bharat and Unnat Bharat Abiyan Schemes for the development of the adopted
villages in the area of environment cleanliness, children education, health and
hygiene programmes, social afforestation etc. They conduct a minimum of two
programmes in each of the adopted village. The student council also involved
Road Safety Awareness Programme. The student council has done an impressive job
in Delta Region during Kaja Cyclone and got appreciation from District
Administration and local people. The student council have collected and
distributed free cloths to the affected people and also conducted medical camp
to treat the ailments caused due to cyclone. Activities relating to Student
Welfare The student Council monitors the hostel facilities and if there is any
break-down / repair to be done they brought it to the notice of the
administration. Similarly, the Council represents sports facilities to be made
more vibrant and maintenance of hygiene, choice and quality of menu in canteen
and mess. Transport facilities are scheduled as per the requirements of
students / staff. Council also represent specific skill requirements through
their HODs and Deans for consideration. The books / journal requirements of the
departments are also recommended by the student council. The council plays a
important role in University-Industry linkage for the benefit of the students
community. The student council of KAHE is sensitive to the welfare of their own
peers as well as contributes for the development of the intuition.
5.4 – Alumni Engagement

5.4.1 – Whether the institution has registered Alumni Association?
Yes