Rathinam College of Arts and Science

Rathinam College of Arts and Science
Location
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
India
Information
Type Arts & Science College
Founder Dr. Madan A Sendhil
Area trustee Ms. Shim Sendhil
Administrator Prof. R. Manickam
Staff 120
Website rathinamcollege.com

Rathinam College of Arts and Science is a co-educational institution situated within the Rathinam Techzone Campus at Pollachi Main road, Eachanari, Coimbatore, India. It is affiliated to Bharathiar University and recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC). The college was established in 2001 by Rathinam Arumugam Research and Education Foundation.

Rathinam Techzone

The management started a Software Park in 2002 within the college campus. Rathinam Software Park operates with 14 national and multinational IT/ITES companies. The management has also started a large scale IT/ITEs Park under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) scheme.

Founder

The founder chairman of the college, Dr. Madan A Sendhil is an NRI with a postgraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida. He also has worked for US organizations such as Motorola, Image Soft Technologies and Time Sys. He started Rathinam Educational Institutions and Software Technology Park in 2001. Prof.R.Manickam is the Chief Executive Officer and Rathinam College of Arts & Science is headed by Principal Dr.S.Mohandass.

Courses

Department of Computer Science

Department of Mathematics

Department of Management

Department of Visual Communication

Department of Costume Design & Fashion

Department of English

Department of Science

Department of Tamil

Academics

The college has autonomous status and it is having its own Board of Study (BOS) Team.

Name and Designation Position in the Council
Dr.S.Mohandass, Principal, Rathinam College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore Chairperson
Prof. Padmanabhan, Dean of Academic Affairs and Controller of Examinations, STC, Pollachi, Coimbatore External Member
Mr.Abuthahir, Managing Director, Fatima Tyres (P) Ltd, Coimbatore External Member
Dr.Dharani, Managing Director, Orbito Asia Health Care and Diagnostics, Coimbatore External Member
Mr.Manikandan, Architect, DNA Studio and Design India (P) Ltd External Member
Dr. V. Narmathabai, Professor & Head, Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee
Dr.V.Thayalan, Professor & Head, Department of Linguistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee
Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan, Professor, Department of Statistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore University Nominee
Dr.G.Jagadeesan, Joint Director of collegiate Education, Coimbatore State Government Nominee
Dr.Madan A Sendhil, Chairman Rathinam group, Coimbatore Member
Mr.S.Raja, Assist.Prof in Computer Science Member
Mr.A.Uthiramoorthy, Assist.Prof in Computer Science Member
Mrs.Juliana Gnana Selvi, Assist.Prof in Computer Science Member
Mrs.Jeyanthi Prasanna, HOD of Mathematics Member
Mrs.Hemalatha, HOD of Management Member
Mr.Saravana Prakash, Assist.Prof in CDF Member
Mr. D. Rajbalaji, Assistant Professor, Department of BCA Member
Dr.V.Parameswari, HOD of Tamil Member
Dr.Richard Robert Raa, HOD of English Member
Dr.Muralidharan, HOD of CS&BCA Member
Dr.Jone Antony Raja, HOD of Visual Communication Member
Dr.J.P.Kumar, Director, MBA Member
Dr.A.Sumathi, HOD of Commerce Member Secretary

Sports

Along with contemporary sports such as Football, Cricket, Volleyball, Basket Ball, Handball, Coco and Table Tennis, Rathinam College of Arts & Science also promotes traditional sports like Kabaadi and traditional martial arts like Kalaripayattu, Silambam also finds its place in the extra-curricular activities. The campus accommodates a Cricket Ground with training nets, a dedicated basket Ball court and a gym.

Facilities

Classrooms are equipped with digital projectors and audio systems for interactive learning sessions. Separate hostels for boys and girls, a recreation centre, gym, wash centres for hostel students and restaurant with multiple food courts are the major facilities. There is also a fully functioning Entrepreneur Development Cell (EDC) to motivate and create Entrepreneurs.

Community Radio Station

A community radio station named Rathinavani90.8 is functioning inside the campus and it is maintained by the students.

Notable Visitors to College

Student Life

Along with periodical industrial visits, guest lectures and seminars there are few more extracurricular activities being conducted by the management.

Rathinam Fest: Each and every year, a mega state level cultural meet is being organized in the name of Rathinam Fest. Tycoons: Department of Commerce and Management are organizing an intercollegiate cultural festival named "Tycoons" which also gives importance to curricular activities such as paper presentations, seminars, quiz, etc.

Alumni

The Rathinam Alumni Association is an international organization with chapters throughout the world, connecting alumni in networking, social events and fundraising.

References

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