i. Curriculum

Members

1. The Institutional Review Board

This consists of Research and Ethics committee. The Nursing faculty of CON are members in the ethics committee of the IRB. Blue IRB reviews proposals received from the students of all disciples and the silver IRB reviews proposals received from the faculty members.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Promoting high quality clinical research and developing collaborative research
• The research proposals are reviewed for scientific credibility and adherence to ethical standards.
• Studies requiring higher budget and interventional trials are directed to Institutional Review Board.

Term of membership:

3 years

Frequency of meeting:

The committee meets every three months to scrutinize the research proposals submitted by College of Nursing faculty members and students.

iii.            Library

1. Library advisory

Members:

1. Vinitha Ravindran                          Dean (Chair person)
2. Alice Sony                   Nursing Superintendent (Ex-Officio member)
3. Shandrila Immanuel                  Dy. Dean
4. Sheela Durai                                Senior Faculty
5. Emily Daniel                                Senior Faculty
6. Jerylene Mary Vanathi              Secretary & Librarian
7. Daniel Rajkumar                        Asst. Librarian
8. John Kirubairaj Librarian
9. Kantharuban Librarian             
10. Palani M  Asst. Librarian

Student representatives:

1. Alphonse J             GNM III year
2. Achsah Kurian                         BSc IV year
3. Derlin Honoach                         PBBSc II year
4. Mary Julina C                         MSc I year
5. Jolly Maqueen                         MSc II year

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Discuss on library requirements and development
• Select and approve the book recommended by the faculty and students

Term of membership:

Faculty Members serve for a term of 3 years and the student representatives for 1 year

Frequency of meeting:

Once a year

1. Library Purchase

 Members:

1. Vinitha Ravindran Dean
2. Shandrila Immanuel Deputy Dean & Chairperson
3. Regina Xavier Senior Faculty
4. Ilavarasi Jesudoss Senior Faculty
5. Jerylene Mary Vanathi Secretary & Librarian
6. Daniel Rajkumar Asst. Librarian

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Present financial statement of income and expenditure of library resources, budget allocation
• Scrutinise and approve the books recommended for purchase by the LAC

Term of membership:

Administrative office tenure for administrators and 2 years for the faculty representatives

Frequency of meeting:

Twice a year

1. Advanced Simulation Centre for Excellence in Nursing Committee

Members:

• Vathsala Sadan, Dean
• Sheela Durai, Simulation Director
• Reena George, Public Diplomacy Officer
• Arul Mary Vinciya, Simulation Coordinator, Medical Surgical Nursing
• Shanthi Gladson, Simulation Coordinator, Paediatric Nursing
• Anne Jarone, Simulation Coordinator, OBG Nursing
• Activity facilitator & instructor: 1 faculty from each speciality

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The simulation committee will serve to promote education, training and assessment
• Support and promote – simulation curriculums, trainings, hands-on skills, team training, assessments, simulation studies, research, debriefing techniques, and all other areas of hands-on Nursing education

Term of membership:

3 years

Frequency of meeting:

Quarterly meetings will be held to discuss the latest in simulation, share resources, seek support on simulation courses, projects, and research, and a goal of annual faculty development opportunities.

1. Faculty Development

Members:

• Rebecca Sumathi Bai, Convenor
• Lilly Prasad, Co-convenor

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct ongoing in-service education for faculty members to promote their capabilities as interprofessional innovative teachers, facilitators, lifelong learners, and scholars

Term of membership:

3 years

Frequency of meeting:

Bimonthly conduction of the Faculty development programme

1. College of Nursing Board

Members:

The Dean as Chair, The Deputy Deans, administrative committee members – Director, Medical Superintendent, Nursing Superintendent, Principal Medical College, Council Secretary and all Senior Nursing faculty members

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review performance
• Consider policy issues
• Address major problems
• Engages in strategic deliberation and approves plans of action

Term of membership:

Administrative office tenure for administrators and as long as the faculty are involved in teaching the course

Frequency of meeting:

Once a year

iii.            Student Selection/Admission

Members:

• Vikram Mathews, Director
• Solomon Sathishkumar, Principal
• Vinay Oomen, Council Secretary
• Priya John, Council Representative
• Vathsala Sadan, Dean and chair
• Bala Seetharaman, Nursing Superintendent
• Shandrila Immanuel, Deputy Dean
• Emily Daniel, College of Nursing Representative
• Margaret Manoharan, College of Nursing Representative
• Hilda David, Nursing Service Representative
• Asha Solomon, Registrar
• Jenny S, Dy Registrar
• Hepsi R, Dy Registrar

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Scrutinizing, shortlisting and finalizing the candidates for admission into the different Nursing courses

Term of membership:

Administrative office tenure for administrators and 1 year for representatives

Frequency of meeting:

During the selection process, the committee meets as and when required

1. Faculty / Staff Recruitment

Members:

• Vathsala Sadan, Dean
• Bala Seetharaman, Nursing Superintendent
• Shandrila Immanuel, Dy Dean

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Scrutinizing, screening and assessment of applicants for suitability of appointment

Term of membership:

Administrative office tenure

Frequency of meeting:

As and when required

1. Promotion Screening

Members:

• Vathsala Sadan, Dean
• Bala Seetharaman, Nursing Superintendent
• Shandrila Immanuel, Dy Dean
• Professors of the respective department

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Screening, assessment and recommendation of faculty members for promotion

Term of membership:

Administrative office tenure and as long as the faculty are involved

Frequency of meeting:

Twice a year

1. Website Core

Members:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Periodically update the website

Term of membership:

As required

Frequency of meeting:

As and when needed

vii.            Scholarship

Members:

• Vathsala Sadan, Dean
• Shandrila Immanuel, Dy Dean
• Bala Seetharaman, Nursing Superintendent
• Florence Segaran, Chittoor CON Principal
• Asha Solomon, Registrar
• Jenny S, Dy Registrar
• Hepsi R, Dy Registrar
• Virkram Mathews, Director
• Deputy Director – HR and finance
• Denzil, Treasurer
• Shirley, Developmental Office incharge

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Screening, assessment, and recommendation for scholarship for student nurses

Term of membership:

Administrative office tenure for administrators

Frequency of meeting:

Once a year

viii.            Disciplinary

Members:

• Vathsala Sadan, Dean
• Shandrila Immanuel, Dy Dean
• Reena George, Addl Dy Dean
• Sarah Emma, Addl Dy Dean
• Angeline Esther, Addl Dy Dean
• Sheeba Rani, Addl Dy Dean
• Bala Seetharaman, Nursing Superintendent
• Premila Lee, HOD, Medical Surgical Nursing
• Mary Anbarasi Johnson, HOD, Paedaitric Nursing
• Alice Sony, HOD, OBG Nursing
• Manoranjitham S, HOD, Psychiatric Nursing
• Emily Daniel, HOD, FON

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Takes cognizance of the complaints or allegations received against the students and takes appropriate actions

• Maintaining the discipline in the college and to ensure calm and peaceful academic atmosphere in the campus

Term of membership:

Administrative office tenure for administrators

Frequency of meeting

As and when needed

1. Faculty / Staff Meetings

Members:

• All faculty and staff members
• Sumathy J, Secretary, Senior staff meeting
• Mary Jennifer, Secretary, Senior staff meeting
• Aruna G, Secretary, All staff meeting

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To provide updates, deliver announcements, solicit feedback, share information, and participate in a team environment

Term of membership:

3 years for the secretaries

Frequency of meeting:

As and when needed

1. Event Management

Members:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Organise and manage some of the most important events of the CON such as Lamp lighting, annual convocation, college day, and other festivities.

Term of membership:

3 years

Frequency of meeting:

Planning meeting prior to each program.