Events/

This are the events we have!

I. Achievements:

Sr.No. Events
1 The college was accredited by NAAC with 2.83 CGPA
2 Four student teachers Mr. Kalpesh Bhatt, Mr. Sanket Patel, Mr. George Joseph and Ms. Mary Mathew won awards for the Best Technology Integration in Education at the state level in the year 2010-11.
3 The annual examinations results of students of B.Ed. Advanced programme 2010-2011. First Class with Distinction: 84 First Class: 05 (100% Result)
4 The annual examinations results of students of M.Ed. programme 2010-11. First Class with Distinction: 09 First Class: 19 Second Class: 06.
5 Ms. Swati Chandra, an M.Ed. scholar, secured the highest position at the University level, during the academic year 2010-2011, by scoring 7.74 CGPA.
6 Reshma Pathan, a student of B. Ed. Advanced, won the 3rd prize for participating in the rangoli making competition held at Christian College of Education, Anand on 8th August 2011.
7 Waymade College of Education was felicitated, by Intel, as the "Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Education" on 29th August 2011. The felicitation ceremony was attended by the Hon'ble Chairman, Dr. C L Patel, Prin. S M Patel, Hon. Secretary, CVM and Heads of various institutions. The award was given away by Mr. Dharmesh Acharya, a representative of Intel.
8 Mr. Rakesh Ranjan has been given the notification stating the successful completion of his research work and eligibility for the award of doctorate degree.
9 Ms. Nandita Nagar has been given the notification stating the successful completion of her research work and eligibility for the award of doctorate degree.
10 Ms. Tasneemben Ameenbhai Vohra topped the B Ed Advanced (English Medium) examination and was awarded Dr. C L Patel Anupam Gold Medal for securing the highest marks for external theory examination, held by Sardar Patel University in April 2011.
11 Ms. Swati Chandra was awarded the Parshwanath Reyalti Private Ltd. Gold Medal for securing the highest marks for the M Ed examination held in April 2011.
12 Mr. Bhavin Chauhan, an alumnus of Waymade College of Education has successfully cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET). Congratulations!
13 Ms. Dhanya Nair, an alumnus of Waymade College of Education has successfully cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET). Congratulations!
14 International Accreditation Organization granted the candidacy status to the college on 15th December 2011.
15 Ms. Shamsha Emanuel received a notification stating the approval of award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the Department of Education, Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar on 15th February, 2012.

II. Competitions at Waymade:

Sr.No. Events
1 Chart and Collage Making Competition was organised at the college on 23rd June 2011.
2 Talent Search Programme was organized on 30th July 2011. The programme was organized to give a platform to students to exhibit their talents.
3 A series of competitions were organised at the college on 6th August 2011. The competitions organized were: Slogan Writing, Poetry Recitation, Transparency Making, Making Best out of Waste.
The winners of the competitions are as follows:
Poetry recitation competition: Akanksha Singh, Niharika Rana, Georgy Dias Transparency Writing Competition: Happy Rajpurohit, Anjani Pandit, Akanksha Singh
Slogan Writing Competition: Manisha Vaghela
Best out of Waste: Bhumika Mangrola, Shelvina Joseph, Vibha Chudasama
4 Sanskrit Song Recitation Competition was organised at the college on 26th August 2011. The participants were the student teachers and research scholars of the Waymade College of Education.
5 The college organized an inter-collegiate debate competition on the topic "Computers and Internet have a Disastrous Effect on the Reading and Writing Skills of Students", on 2nd September 2011. In total 23 participants from various colleges affiliated to Sardar Patel University participated in the event.
The names of the winning teams and individual winners are as follows.
Winning Team:
First position:
BVM Engineering College, V V Nagar
Second Position: N V Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, V V Nagar
Individual winners:
First position: Ms. Shubhangi Bhardwaj, Waymade College of Education
Second Position: Ms. Radhika Thakkar, B V M Engineering College
Third Position: Mr. Sunil Der, Waymade College of Education
6 Round Table Conference was held at the college on 4th October 2011, wherein the research scholars of WMCE as well as the P G Department of Education of the University participated. The themes were Idealism, Pragmatism, Buddhism, Adwaitwad, Aurbindo and Krishnamurty's philosophy with reference to their implications for education.
7 Intercollegiate Rangoli Making Competition was organised at the college on 9th January 2012. Student teachers of various teacher training colleges participated in the competition. The winners of the competition are as follows, in the order of the position secured- Shri I J Patel B. Ed. College, Mogri; Christian College of Education, Anand; Waymade College of Education, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
8 A declamation competition on the topic "Teaching is a Profession to be Proud of" was organized at the college on 11th January 2012. This in-house competition was organized to help student-teachers practice oratory skills. The winners of the competition were Ms. Akansha Singh (First position) and Mr Sunil Der and Ms. Vibha Chudasama (Second position).

III. Competitions participated in (organised by Institutions other than Waymade):

Sr.No. Events
1 Ms. Akansha Singh, a student teacher, participated in the Elocution Competition organized by Sardar Patel University Cultural committee on 22nd July 2011. The topic of presentation was "Leaders of India".
2 Ms. Jalpa Patel and Mr. Hemant Bariya participated in the Gujarati Garba Singing Competition organized on 1st August 2011 by Anand College of Education.
3 Ms. Reshma Pathan and Ms. Margi Pancholi participated in the Aarti Decoration Competition held by Anand College of Education on 1st August 2011.
4 Ms. Niharika Rana and Ms. Priti Dhobi participated in the Poem Writing Competition organized by Bhadran College on 3rd August 2011.
5 Mr. Sunil Der, a student teacher, participated in the Essay Writing Competition organized by Bhadran College on 21st January 2012.
6 Ms. Dipika Rana, Ms. Niharika Rana and Ms. Priti Dhobi participated in the Poem Writing Competition organized by Bhadran College on 21st January 2012.

IV. Celebrations/Exhibitions at Waymade:

Sr.No. Events
1 Guru Purnima was celebrated at the college on 15th July 2011.
2 Teachers' Day celebrations were organised at the college on 5th September 2011. All the activities were managed by the student teachers. Prominent among these activities was the sapling plantation.
3 Navratri celebration was held at the college on 27th September 2011.
4 Christmas was celebrated at the college on 24th December 2011. The celebration was organized by the student teachers of the college.
5 The Value Week celebrations began at the college on 2nd January and continued up to 12th January 2012.
6 Teaching Aids exhibition was organised at the college on 10th January 2012. Students of various schools and colleges visited the exhibition.
7 The 63rd Republic Day was celebrated at the college to honour the spirit of democracy.
8 The 8th Annual Day was celebrated at the College on 1st March 2012. Prof. Daudbhai Ghanchi, Ex. Pro. Vice Chancellor of North Gujarat University was the Chief Guest of the function.
9 Painting and Mathematics TLM were exhibited on the annual day by M. Ed scholars Ms. Dipti Pandya and Ms. Manjiri Ballal.

V. FDI/ Researchers' forum:

Sr.No. Events
1 Mr. Chirag Darji, Adhyapak Sahayak at Waymade College of Education, presented his Ph. D. Proposal in the first Researchers Forum at the college on 25th June 2011.
2 Dr. Bharti Rathore, Assistant Professor at Waymade College of Education, presented a paper on "Education for the 21st Century, with the contribution of J Krishnamurti's philosophy on Education" in the first Faculty Development Initiative at the college on 2nd July 2011.
3 Mr. Suresh Prajapati, Assistant Teacher at RPTP School, presented his doctoral research work in the second Researchers Forum at the college on 9th July 2011.
4 A discussion on the comments given as feedback for practice teaching session to student teachers was organized in 2nd Faculty Development Initiative at the college on 16th July 2011.
5 Mr. Divyesh Patel, I/C Principal of Anand College of Education, presented his doctoral research work in the 3rd Researchers' Forum at the College on 23rd July 2011.
6 Ms. Shamsha Emanuel, Assistant Professor at Waymade College of Education, made a presentation of her research work "Development of a Module for Student Teachers to Shape their Attitude towards Community Work" in the Researchers' Forum at the college on 18th January 2012.

VI. Guest Lectures :

Sr.No. Events
1 A guest lecture was delivered by Prof. S G Patel, Hon. Jt. Secretary, Charutar Vidya Mandal on 'Self Talk' to B Ed Advanced students on 23rd June 2011.
2 A guest lecture was delivered by Ms. Aarti Vyas, freelance writer and trainer on 'Life Skills' to B Ed Advanced students on 25th June 2011.
3 A guest lecture on "Teaching of Sanskrit" was delivered by Mr. Rohit Valand, lecturer at DIET, Valasan, on 23rd July 2011.
4 A guest lecture on Presentation Skills was conducted by Ms. Sonia Shah, a representative of Cambridge ESOL. The lecture was organised on 30th August 2011 and was attended by the research scholars and student teachers of the college.
5 A guest lecture on the Trait Theory in Leadership was conducted by Ms. Deepalee Mahida, Assistant Professor, M B Patel College of Education, The lecture was organised on 26th September 2011 and was attended by student teachers of the college.
6 A guest lecture on the topic "Social Nature of Education" was conducted by Prof. Jayprakash Trivedi, from the Department of Sociology, Sardar Patel University. The lecture was organised on 5th January 2012 and was attended by student teachers of the college.
7 A lecture on "Positive Thinking - Mind Power" was delivered by Dr Yogesh Bhatia on 25th January 2012. The lecture was added by the research scholars of the college.

VII. Newsletter and publications:

Sr.No. Events
1 The book titled "They Struggled" jointly written by Dr. Sulabha Natraj and Ms. Shamsha Emanuel was published on 29th March 2011 by the Women's Cell, Sardar Patel University.
2 An article on "Gender Sensitivity" written by Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Ms. Sarika Chauhan was published in V Magazine in July 2011, volume 13 issue 1-2 page 31 ISSN No. 09769809.
3 A paper on "Cartoon Analysis a Technique for Classroom Interaction", written by Ms. Shamsha Emanuel, was published in August 2011 in Spark International online Journal ISSN 0975.7929 volume 3 issue 6 page 167-174.
4 The e-newsletter titled "Waymade Window" was launched by Prin. S M Patel, Hon. Jt. Secretary, Charutar Vidya Mandal on 29th August 2011.
5 An article by Prof. Sulabha Natraj has been published in Innovations in English Language Teaching, published by Orient BlackSwan with ISBN number 9788125044772. The title of the article is English Language, Information Technology and Economy (ELITE): A novel perspective through trend analysis.
6 An article titled "Ramcharitmanas: A text for Environmental Education" written by Dr. Bharti Rathore was published in 'Research Waves' - a registered and recognised research monthly journal - October 2011 issue, with ISSN number: 2229-6387 (University News, Association of Indian Universities).
7 An article titled "Developing Writing Skills in English among Students of Gujarati Medium Schools" jointly written by Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Ms. Arpita Parmar was published in the ELT Quarterly volume number 13 issue number 1-2 2011.
8 A seminar paper on "IPR in Digital Environment" written by Mr. Bhavin Prajapati published in the received report of the UGC sponsored, state level seminar organized by Shri R. K. Parikh Arts and Science College Petlad.
9 The annual magazine "Roots & Wings (2012)" was launched on the Annual Day, 1st March 2012.
10 Dr. Shamsha Emanuel's book titled "Shaping Attitudes of Student Teachers towards Community Work" bearing the ISBN No. 978384731170-8 was published by Lambart Academic Publication (year of publication 2012).

VIII. Papers Presented:

Sr.No. Events
1 Dr. Bharti Rathore, Mr. Chirag Darji, Mr. Rakesh Ranjan and Ms. Dipali Gandhi presented papers on "Human Rights: Education" at the National level seminar organized by Anand Education College, Anand on 26th and 27th March 2011.
2 A paper on "Sensitization and Value Inculcation at the Teacher Education College" was presented by Dr. Bharti Rathore in a two day National Seminar on 30th and 31st July 2011 at Anand Education College, Anand.
3 A paper on "Total Quality Management - A Cyclic Process" was presented by Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Ms. Dipali Gandhi in a two day National Seminar on 30th and 31st July 2011 at Anand Education College, Anand.
4 A paper on "Healthy Practices in Teaching Learning" was presented by Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Ms. Dipali Gandhi in a two day National Seminar on 30th and 31st July 2011 at Anand Education College, Anand.
5 Dr. Bharti Rathore and Dr. Nandita Nagar presented a paper at the NAAC sponsored national level seminar on "Collaborative Learning in Higher Education" at N S Patel Arts College, Anand on 25th February 2012.
6 Dr. Shamsha Emanuel, Ms. Dipali Gandhi and Ms. Shubhangi Bhardwaj presented a paper at the National Seminar on "CCE through Cartoons" at CASE Baroda on 2nd and 3rd March 2012.
7 Dr. Sulabha Natraj presented a paper at the plenary session of a two day UGC sponsored National level seminar on the theme "Sardar Patel and Women Empowerment". The event was jointly organized by HMPIETR and CERLIP at GCET seminar hall on 10th March 2012.
8 Ms. Rajal Upadhyay presented a paper at the national level seminar on "Women and Higher Education" organized by Anand Arts College and Women's Study Centre, SPU, on 12th March 2012.
9 Dr. Nandita Nagar and Dr. Rakesh Ranjan presented a paper titled "Effectiveness of Co-operative Learning on Academic Achievement of Pre-service Teacher Trainees" at the National Meet of Researchers in Education organized by the Centre of Advanced Study in Education, the Maharaja Saiyajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. The event was organized from 19th March to 21st March 2012.
10 Dr. Rakesh Ranjan and Dr. Nandita Nagar presented a paper titled "Collaboration as the Mantra for Professional Development" at the national seminar on "Taxonomy of Educational Skills" organized by the Centre of Advanced Study in Education, the Maharaja Saiyajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. The event was organized from 26th March to 27th March 2012.

IX. Placement Cell:

Sr.No. Events
1 Mr. Kanan Rajagopalan, President of StraEd, visited the college to speak to the student-teachers about the job opportunities with his organization on 27th January 2012.
2 The representatives of Varjbhoomi International School visited the college on 28th January 2012 to make a presentation about their school campus and teaching learning activities.
3 Subject experts from various institutions were invited to conduct mock interviews at the college on 18th February 2012.
4 The first phase of campus interviews was held on 21st February 2012. In total nine schools from various parts of Gujarat participated in the event.
5 The second phase of campus interviews was held on 5th March 2012. In total seven schools from various parts of Gujarat participated in the event.

X. Projects/ Consultancy work Completed:

Sr.No. Events
1 Over 2000 teacher teaching in schools in Bhutan were assessed for their subject specific and general reasoning skills during the month of June to August by the Waymade College faculty members.
2 Indore based Neiil Education Private Ltd. recently sought expertise of the Waymade team for its CTET project. The assignment was coordinated by Ms. Shamsha Emanuel.
3 Waymade team is currently engaged in a CPD Project in collaboration with the British Council. As part of the project which aims at Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of teachers and teacher educators, two different Action Researches have been designed: Collaborative Teaching and Evaluation Rubrics for School Teachers. Dr. Nandita Nagar is the coordinator of the research on Collaborative Teaching, whereas Mr. Ashish Hiwale is the co-ordinator of the one on Evaluation Rubrics.

XI. Seminars, workshops, programmes attended/ Participated:

Sr.No. Events
1 Dr. Bharti Rathore, Mr. Rakesh Ranjan, Ms. Shamsha Emanuel, Ms. Rucha Desai, Ms. Sarika Chauhan and Ms. Dipali Gandhi successfully completed the 'Orientation Programme' and secured "A" grade. The programme was organized by the UGC Academic Staff College, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.
2 Ms. Shamsha Emanuel attended the UGC sponsored National Seminar on "Research Methodology in Social Sciences" jointly organised by H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research and Centre for Studies and Research on Life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 1st and 2nd July 2011.
3 All the teachers and students attended the inaugural ceremony of the seminar on "Sardar Patel and Babasaheb Ambedkar: Contemporary Relevance" jointly organised by HMPIETR and CERLIP at the GCET Auditorium, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 11th August 2011.
4 All the teaching and administrative staff members attended a lecture on "Life and works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel" jointly organised by the Centre for Studies and Research on Life & Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Institute of Engineers at the BVM Auditorium, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 20th August 2011. Shri Vitthalbhai Patel, a great educationist, was the guest speaker.
5 A workshop on awareness about snakes was organised at the college on 24th August 2011, in association with Vidyanagar Nature Club.
6 Mr. Chirag Darji and Ms. Dipali Gandhi attended the 5th SIR conference on "Empowering Researchers through Applied Spirituality" organised by SPARC wing of Brahamkumaris Ishwariaya Vishwa Vidyalay at Shantivan Palace, Mount Abu, from 23rd September to 27th September 2011.
7 Mr Chirag Darji, Ms. DIpali Gandhi and Ms. Rajal Upadhyay attended a two day seminar-cum-workshop on "Measurement and Evaluation: Recent Trends - Techniques" organised at M B Patel College of Education, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 14th and 15th October 2011. This was sponsored by GCERT.
8 8. Dr. Sulabha Natraj attended the 3rd Committee Meet of the Policy Think Tank for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) organized by the British Council and presented a paper. The meeting took place in New Delhi on 10th and 11th October 2011.
9 Prof. Sulabha Natraj participated in an International Conference on "Uniting the World through English" held at Baramati, Matarashtra between 2nd - 4th December. She was invited for a presentation at a plenary session. The title of the paper was "English and Content - Oriented Language Teaching" (COLT). The conference was jointly organized by Shardabai Pawar Women's College and Asian EFL Journal.
10 The student-teachers and research scholars attended the Bhaikaka Memorial Lecture Series organized by Charutar Vidya Mandal on 22nd December 2011.
11 Prof. Sulabha Natraj delivered a talk in the plenary session of a National Seminar on Women Empowerment on 10th January 2012. She was invited by the West Khandesh Bhagini Sanstha, Dhule. The theme of the talk was "Women Empowerment: A Look Within". 140 participants participated in the event.
12 Mr. Sunil Der, Ms. Jalpa Patel and Ms. Priti Patel, student teachers, participated in Aurobindo's Learning Workshop organised by Sardar Patel Univesity, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 17th January 2012.
13 Prof. Sulabha Natraj and Dr. Bharti Rathore attended a lecture delivered by Dr. Sudarshan Iyengar, Vice Chancellor, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad at the UGC Sponsored Two-Day National Seminar, which was jointly organized by HMPIETR and CERLIP on "M. K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Contemporary Relevance", on 19th January 2012.
14 Mr. Chirag Darji, Mr. Ashish Hiwale and two M.Ed. research scholars (Ms. Margi Pancholi and Ms. Shubhangi Bhardwaj) attended the training programme for Business English Communication (Certification offered by Cambridge ESOL) conducted by Planet EDU on 21st January 2012.
15 Prof. Sulabha Natraj and Dr. Bharti Rathore attended the A B Patel Endowment Lecture delivered by Ms. Neeltjee Hus on "Integral Education: Challenges and Perspectives". The event was organized on 23rd January 2012, at the senate hall, Sardar Patel University.
16 A Reiki training programme was attended by Dr. Bharti Rathore, Mr. Bimal Patel and students of Waymade College on the 1st and 2nd February 2012.
17 Mr. Ashish Hiwale participated in the international conference organized by the British Council at Hyderabad from 3rd to 5th March 2012.
18 All faculty members of the college attended the Inaugural session of two day UGC sponsored National level seminar on "Sardar Patel and Women Empowerment" jointly organized by HMPIETR and CERLIP at GCET seminar hall on 10th March 2012.
19 Dr. Rakesh Ranjan attended a workshop on All India Survey on Higher Education organized by the Commissioner of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat on 12th March 2012.
20 Mr. Chirag Darji and Mr. Ashish Hiwale attended a one day workshop on "English for Academic and Professional Development" organized by HMPIETR at Vallabh Vidyanagar on 13th March 2012.
21 Dr. Rakesh Ranjan and Dr. Shamsha Emanuel attended a workshop on All India Survey on Higher Education organized by the Commissioner of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat on 17th March 2012.
22 22. Ms. Dipali Gandhi and Mr. Chirag Darji attended "The Second Interaction Programme for Ph.D. Scholars" organized by the UGC Academic Staff College, Vallabh Vidyanagar from 19th to 24th March 2012.
23 Dr. Shamsha Emanuel attended a short term training programme on Disaster Management organized by the Academic Staff College, Vallabh Vidyanagar from 19th to 24th March 2012.

XII. Visit/ Excursions:

Sr.No. Events
1 Dr. Sulabha Natraj, Dr. Bharti Rathore, Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Ms. Dipali Gandhi visited Water Energy Exhibition at Dakor organized by Narmada Jal Sampati, Pani Purvatha and Kalpasar Department, on 28th March 2011.
2 The student-teachers of Waymade College of Education visited an exhibition of Swami Vivekanand's life and works on 2th August. On the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand a special train was launched by the Government of India to commemorate the memory of Swami Vivekanand.
3 A one day trip to Narmada Dam was organised by the college on 17th September 2011. B. Ed. and M. Ed. students along with some faculty members went on the trip.
4 The student teachers and research scholars along with teacher educators visited the exhibition of project work done by students of V.C Patel School, Vallabh Vidyanagar, on 19th December 2011.
5 An exhibition of the Mughul Empire organized at Shapurji hall was attended by the student teachers and research scholars on 22nd December 2011.
6 Dr. Sulabha Natraj, Dr. Bharti Rathore, Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Dr. Nandita Nagar along with research scholars visited the CASE library on 28th December 2011.
7 A bird watching event was organised by the Science and Environment Club to sensitise student teachers about the birds found in Anand. The event was organised on 8th January 2012.
8 The student teachers and research scholars along with faculty members visited the MITRA School (a school for the disabled children managed by Anupam Mission, Mogri) on 30th January 2012.

XIII. Workshops, Training Programmes and Lectures Conducted:

Sr.No. Events
1 Prof. Sulabha Natraj rendered services as a resource person by delivering lectures at the orientation programmes organized by the UGC Academic Staff College, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, during April and June 2011. The lectures were based on the following themes: Status of Women and Children, Methods and Materials of Teaching, and Evaluation and Feedback.
2 A workshop on "Concept Cartoons and Worksheets" was organized on 21st July 2011. Teachers and student teachers, in total 54 participants, from various institutes of education participated in the workshop.
3 A workshop on teaching Geometry through origami was organised at the college on 26th August 2011. The workshop was conducted by Ms. Manjari Ballal. The workshop was attended by 15 participants from 7 different schools.
4 Dr. Sulabha Natraj offered training programmes at 3 schools in Nasik: Fravashi International Academy, Horizon Academy (State Board) and Horizon Academy (ICSE). The theme was 'Rubric Building to Enhance Students' Performance', from 13th to 15th October 2011.
5 Prof. Sulabha Natraj offered services as a resource person at the Orientation programme organized by the Academic staff College, Sardar Patel University on 12th and 18th November 2011.
6 An exhibition cum workshop on the theme "Best out of Waste" was organised at Waymade College of Education. The event was organised on 24th November 2011 and was conducted by Ms. Sonal Majmudar.
7 A training programme was conducted at Waymade College of Education on 3rd December 2011. The objective of conducting this programme was to provide assistance to the community in the vicinity of the college to earn some extra income. This programme was conducted with the joint effort of JCI local chapter and Waymade College of Education.
8 The principal, Prof. Sulabha Natraj, delivered a lecture based on the theme "Enhancing Positive Thinking" at NVPAS on 21st December 2011.
9 A workshop on preparation of rubrics was organized at V and C Patel English Medium School by Prof. Sulabha Natraj, Dr. Rakesh Ranjan, Dr. Shamsha Emanuel, Dr. Nandita Nagar and Mr. Ashish Hiwale on 29th December 2011.
10 A round table conference on the topic "Women Empowerment" was conducted, with the participation of various teacher training colleges in and around Anand, on 3rd February 2012. This event was organized by the Women Development Cell in collaboration with Women's Studies Center, Sardar Patel University. The coordinators of the event were Ms. Shamsha Emanuel and Ms. Rajal Upadhyay. The names of the wining colleges, in no particular order, are: N.H. Patel B. Ed. College, Anand and Shri I.J. Patel B Ed College, Mogri.
11 Dr. Bharti Rathore, Dr. Rakesh Ranjan, Ms. Shamsha Emanuel, Ms. Nandita Nagar and Mr. Ashish Hiwale conducted a workshop on "Rubrics for Evaluation" at V.C. Patel English School, Vallabh Vidyanagar on 4th February 2012. The participants of the workshop were the primary level teachers of the school.
12 Ms. Dipal Gandhi conducted a workshop on "Developing Scientific Attitude through Scientific Skills", in collaboration with Education Initiatives, Ahmedabad, for the primary level school teachers of municipals schools in Ahmedabad on 4th February 2012.
13 The students-teachers of the college conducted awareness raising activities on social issues, such as dowry, environmental awareness, sexually communicable diseases, in the vicinity of the college on 4th February 2012.
14 Ms. Dipali Gandhi conducted a workshop on "Developing Scientific Attitude through Scientific Skills", in collaboration with Education Initiatives, Ahmedabad, for the primary level school teachers of municipals schools at Indrod, Ahmedabad on 22nd February 2012.
15 Dr. Sulabha Natraj was invited as the resource person at a UGC sponsored workshop on Academic Writing organized at the P G Department of Education on 27th February 2012.
16 Dr. Sulabha Natraj was invited as the resource person to a seminar on "Women and Higher Education" organized by the Women's Study Centre, SPU and Anand Arts College, on 12th March 2012.
17 Dr. Sulabha Natraj was invited as the resource person to a state level seminar on "Making Effective Presentations" organized, under the auspices of GUJCOST, by Sardar Patel Education Trust, Bakrol on 14th March 2012.

XIV. Other Activities:

Sr.No. Events
1 All the teaching and administrative staff attended the felicitation ceremony (Gurjar Ratna Award) organized by the Akhilbharat Gujarati Samaj on 16th June 2011. Dr. C.L. Patel, chairman Charutar Vidya Mandal, was awarded the Gurjar Ratna Award for his commendable services to the field of Education.
2 The Peer Council was formed on 22nd July and Mr. Rutwik Raval was elected the General Secretary and Ms. Akanksha Singh the Deputy General Secretary.
3 A musical concert was organized jointly by Waymade College of Education, Spic Makay Anand Chapter, H M Patel Institute of English Training and Research, G H Patel College of Engineering and Technology and Sardar Ganj Mercantile College of Commerce and Management on 5th August 2011. The guest performer of the event was Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a Grammy Award winner and a master Mohan Veena player.
4 The Content Based Test was conducted on 18th and 20th August 2011.
5 Prof. Sulabha Natraj was the Guest of Honour at a programme on Women Empowerment organised by the L P Savani Trust at Surat. At this felicitation programme, 10 women achievers were honoured. The function organised on 28th August 2011 at the Gandhi Smriti Bhavan, Nanpura, Surat was attended by over 850 participants. Prof. Sulabha Natraj presented her views on the topic "Empowerment Implies Exploring, the Power that Lies within each Human Being."
6 A Parent-Teachers' meeting was conducted at the college on 29th August 2011.
7 The Block Teaching Phase (Practice Teaching) for the student teachers, of 2011-12, ended on 16th September 2011.
8 Viva voce of Shri Suresh Prajapati was held on 20th October 2011 at the College. Prof. D R Goel, Chairman, NCTE Western Region and a senior faculty member at CASE, Baroda and Dr. Sulabha Natraj were the referees.
9 The Local Inquiry Committee visited the college on 8th November 2011 for the assessment of the activities of M.Ed. programme.
10 Ms. Shelvina Parmar and Ms. Vibha Chudasama of the B Ed Advanced rendered services as volunteers to Vidyanagar Nature Club by assisting in an awareness programme about snakes. The programme was conducted, on 28th November 2011, at the following schools: Shree Santhan High School, G D Bhath High School, Mukhya Kumar Shala, Bhavans English Medium School, Dakor.
11 The Off Campus Programme (Practice Teaching) began on 8th December 2011 and ended on 21st December 2011.
12 The student teachers and the research scholars of the college organized and participated in the Indoor games on 24th December 2011.
13 An eye check-up camp was organized by Shankara Eye Hospital at the college on 29th December 2011.
14 Dr. Bharti Rathore, Dr. Rakesh Ranjan and Mr. Chirag Darji attended the annual programme of Vrajbhoomi International School, Mogar on 30th December 2011.
15 The student teachers and research scholars participated in the sports events organized on 7th January 2012 at the Sharstri Maidan.
16 The Internship Phase of the M.Ed. programme was conducted during the first week of January 2012.
17 Prof. Sulabha Natraj was invited as guest to the inaugural ceremony of the Warli Painting Exhibition of Mr. Vishal Gohil organized at Ipcowala Santram College of Fine Arts, Vallbh Vidyanagar. The event was organised on 10th January 2012.
18 The Internship Phase of the practice teaching programme for the B.Ed. Advanced group began on 8th January and ended on 21st January 2012.
19 The research scholars of the college offered voluntary services to the literacy programme, an initiative of Charutar Vidya Mandal to spread literacy, during 30th January to 7th February 2012.
20 Ms. Dipti Pandya an M.Ed. research scholar, showcased her paintings at an exhibition organized at the college on 3rd February 2012.
21 Ms. Shelvina Parmar, a student teacher, delivered a lecture on "Photoshop - A Tool for Editing Pictures" at H.K. Centre, Gujarat University. The lecture was delivered on 10th February 2012 and was attended by the students of Mass Communication.
22 Dr. Bharti Rathore attended the meeting of the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat at BJVM College Vallabh Vidyanagar on 11th February 2012.
23 Dr. Sulabha Natraj rendered services as an expert and Vice-Chancellor's (SPU) nominee at interviews organized by the Government of Gujarat to recruit teaching staff for colleges across the state, on 22nd February 2012.
24 Dr. Sulabha Natraj was invited as the chief guest at the annual day celebration of Shri P K Inamdar College of Education on 10th March 2012.