Institution's Innovation Council (IIC)

Akshaya College of Arts and Science, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore is a premier Institution affiliated to Bharathiar University Coimbatore established in the year 2022 and offers eight different UG programmes B.Com., B.Com.(CA), B.B.A., B.C.A, B.Sc. (CS), B.Sc. (IT), B.Sc. (AI&ML), B.A. (Defence and Strategic Studies) and also provides value added courses, Skill Development Courses and Competitive Exam Coaching to Students.

The Departments in this college conducts various events like Seminars, Conferences, Competitions, Exhibitions and Extension Activities to students to learn beyond and fulfill the learning experience of the students. The college has various Cells and Clubs like Women Empowerment Cell, Entrepreneurship Development cell, Health Club, Fine Arts Club, Anti-Drug Club, Placement Cell, NCC and NSS to empower the students. The College provides Domain-based Internships, Placement Trainings and Placement Drives to provide excellent placements to Students. Overall, the institution is impeccable in Academic Excellence in Higher Education.

Vision

To create an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship within the institution by fostering Creative and Design thinking, providing mentorship and guidance for startup activities, and promoting research-driven innovations among students and faculty.

Mission

Promote Innovation

Encourage the development of innovative ideas and solutions by organizing workshops, seminars, conclaves, conferences, and innovation challenges.

Support Startups

Provide mentorship, funding opportunities, and incubation support to student and faculty to establish startups.

Build Entrepreneurial Skills

Cultivate entrepreneurial skills and mindset through seminars, training, and interaction with industry leaders.

Foster Collaboration

Facilitate collaboration between academia, industry, and government bodies for advancing innovation.

Enable Intellectual Property (IP) Development

Guide and support innovators in protecting and commercializing their intellectual property.

Journey of IIC established at the Institute

The Institution’s Innovation Council established in Akshaya College of Arts and Science in the year 2023 and vibrantly working towards promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship among students and Faculty with various Activities like Seminars, Webinars, Workshops, Conferences, Competitions and Exhibitions with the experts of Academia and Industry.

The College has collaborated with Entrepreneurs and Business Experts and conducted with various I&E Activities. The IIC President and IIC Convener attended Regional Meet 2023 during the academic year 2023-24. All the students and faculty attended the IIC 6.0 Calendar, Celebrations and MIC Driven Activities convened by Ministry of Education.

Total Number of 15 Innovation Ambassadors were trained and acted as internal and external resource persons at various I&E events. The students have participated in various I&E activities, Competitions and improved and showcased their Innovation and Entrepreneurship Skills.

UGC Regulations and Circular

Links
UGC Guidelines for ICC
UGC MHRD Notification
UGC Regulations - Prevention of Harassment

Members of IIC

S.No Role Name Designation Department
01 President Dr. M. Nirmala Principal Administration
02 Convener Mr. R. Prabhakaran Assistant Professor English
03 Innovation Activity Dr. S. Gunasekar Professor & Head Computer Science
04 Internship Activity Coordinator Dr. N. Divya Assistant Professor & Head Information Technology
05 Start-up Activity Coordinator Mr. A. Senthil Ragavan Assistant Professor Management
06 Social Media Mr. B. Loganathan Assistant Professor Mathematics
07 IPR Activity Coordinator Mrs. N. Sumithradevi Assistant Professor Commerce
08 Member Ms. K. Suruthi Assistant Professor& Head Commerce
09 Member Mr. P. Manikandan Assistant Professor Computer Science
10 Member Mr. Vasanthkumar Assistant Professor Tamil
11 Member Ms. A. Vinisha Assistant Professor Commerce
12 Member Mrs. M. Dharani Assistant Professor English
13 Member Ms. R. Suvetha Assistant Professor Commerce
14 Member Mrs. D. Elakiya Assistant Professor Computer Science
15 Member Ms. R. Lekha Assistant Professor Computer Science
16 Member Mrs. P. Sakthi Kiruba Assistant Professor Information Technology
17 Member Mr. A.Muruganandham Assistant Professor & Head AI & ML
18 Member Mrs .N. Sathya Ram Assistant Professor Information Technology
19 Member Mrs. A. Hemalatha Assistant Professor Information Technology
20 Member Mr. T. Prasanth Assistant Professor Defence
21 Member Ms. R. Swetha Assistant Professor Commerce
22 Member Ms. S. Preethika Assistant Professor Commerce
23 Member Mrs. M. Saranya Assistant Professor Commerce
24 Member Dr. R. Selvakumar Assistant Professor Commerce
25 Member Mr. M. Mohamed Yaser Assistant Professor English