Academic Governance

Academic Council of Stella Mary's College of Engineering

The Academic Council is the principal academic body of Stella Mary's College of Engineering, Kanyakumari, responsible for academic planning, curriculum oversight, academic regulations, quality enhancement, assessment practices, interdisciplinary learning and continuous improvement across the institution.

24 Members Academic Council membership
3 University Nominees External university representation
4 Academic / External Experts Independent academic expertise
10 BoS Chairpersons Programme-level academic representation
Academic Leadership

Academic Governance and Quality Enhancement

The Academic Council provides institutional-level academic direction and supports a learner-centred, outcome-oriented and industry-relevant educational environment.

The Academic Council of Stella Mary's College of Engineering is the principal academic body responsible for planning, regulating and monitoring academic activities of the institution. It plays an important role in maintaining standards of teaching, learning, assessment and academic quality across programmes.

The council brings together institutional academic leadership, university nominees, experienced academicians, subject experts, Board of Studies chairpersons and invited members. Through this collective academic expertise, it supports curriculum development, academic regulations and practices that respond to educational, industry and societal requirements.

Design and recommend curriculum, syllabi and academic regulations.
Review academic quality and continuous improvement processes.
Promote research, innovation and interdisciplinary learning.
Recommend effective pedagogy and assessment practices.
Review academic outcomes, stakeholder feedback and improvement measures.
Support academic autonomy and learner-centred educational practices.
Council Composition

Academic Council Members

The Academic Council includes institutional leaders, university nominees, distinguished academicians, subject experts, Board of Studies chairpersons and institutional academic representatives.

1
Chairman – Academic Council

Dr. R. Suresh Premil Kumar

Professor & Principal

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

2
University Nominee

Dr. K. C. Pazhani

Professor, Civil Engineering

CEG Campus, Anna University

3
University Nominee

Prof. M. D. Selvaraj

Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering

IIITDM Kancheepuram, Chennai

4
University Nominee

Dr. S. Latha

Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Thiagarajar College of Engineering

5
Academic Expert

Dr. S. R. Devadhasan

Professor, Production Engineering

PSG College of Technology

6
Academic Expert

Dr. M. Brindha

Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

7
Academic Expert

Dr. R. Lal Raja Singh

Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology

8
Industry / External Expert

Dr. E. S. M. Suresh

Professor, Civil Engineering

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research

9
Special Invitee

Dr. C. Dhayanath Jegan

Controller of Examinations

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

10
Special Invitee

Dr. K. Ezhil Vignesh

Dean – Academic Affairs

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

11
Special Invitee

Mrs. S. Arokia Latha

Dean – Examination

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

12
Special Invitee

Dr. Pon. Partheeban

Dean – Digitalisation & Placement

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

13
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. R. K. Madhumathi

Dean – Research & Development and Head, Civil Engineering

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

14
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. F. R. Shiny Malar

Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

15
Board of Studies Chairperson

Mr. N. Michael Franklin

Associate Professor & Head, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

16
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. A. R. Gayathri

Associate Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

17
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. F. Michael Raj

Professor & Head, Mechanical Engineering

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

18
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. J. T. Pratheesh

Professor & Head, Master of Business Administration

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

19
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. L. Mary Novena

Assistant Professor, Physics

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

20
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. S. L. Sumi

Assistant Professor, Mathematics

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

21
Board of Studies Chairperson

Dr. R. Pranesh Kumar

Professor, English

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

22
Board of Studies Chairperson

Mrs. M. Mini Margaret

Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

23
Science & Humanities Coordinator

Mr. S. Ravikumar

Assistant Professor, Science and Humanities

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

24
Member Secretary

Mr. C. Milton

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Stella Mary's College of Engineering

Governance Records

Academic Council Meeting Minutes

Access published records of Academic Council meetings and institutional academic deliberations.

First Academic Council View Academic Council minutes (PDF)
Quick Answers

About the Academic Council

Direct answers to frequently searched questions about academic governance at Stella Mary's College of Engineering.

What is the Academic Council of Stella Mary's College of Engineering?

The Academic Council is the principal academic body responsible for academic planning, curriculum oversight, academic regulations, teaching-learning quality, assessment practices and continuous academic improvement at Stella Mary's College of Engineering, Kanyakumari.

Who chairs the Academic Council of Stella Mary's College of Engineering?

The Academic Council is chaired by Dr. R. Suresh Premil Kumar, Professor and Principal of Stella Mary's College of Engineering.

What are the main responsibilities of the Academic Council?

The council reviews curriculum and syllabi, academic regulations, teaching and assessment practices, academic quality, research and innovation initiatives, academic outcomes and continuous improvement measures.

Does the Academic Council include Anna University nominees?

Yes. The Academic Council composition includes university nominees along with institutional academic leaders, academicians, subject experts and Board of Studies chairpersons.

Are external academic experts represented in the Academic Council?

Yes. Academic and external experts from recognised higher education institutions contribute independent academic expertise to the council.

Are Board of Studies chairpersons members of the Academic Council?

Yes. Board of Studies chairpersons representing academic disciplines and programmes participate in the Academic Council to strengthen programme-level academic governance.

Does the Academic Council support curriculum development?

Yes. Curriculum design, syllabus development, academic regulation and programme improvement are among the major academic governance functions supported by the council.

Where can Academic Council meeting minutes be viewed?

Published Academic Council meeting minutes can be accessed directly from the Academic Council Meeting Minutes section on this page.

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