Department of History
PROFILE
JAC started B.A History, as the first and foremost faculty in 1971. Due to the demand from the public, in 1975 Tamil Medium was started. From its very inception the department begin to spread its fragrance of service to the student’s society. The strength of the Department had steadily increased that led to the introduction of M.A History in 1980. Today the Department has completed 50 years of dedicated service to the student community. To cater to the needs of the students Certificate course in Tourism was introduced in July, 2003 and Human Rights and Duties Education in July 2010. The Department was elevated to a Research Department with the introduction of M.Phil. in 2005 and Ph.D. in 2013. The Members of the Teaching Staff actively involved in Research. During the course of 50 years the Department has attained a number of Distinctions in Curricular, Co-Curricular and extra Curricular activities. Apart from the academic excellence, the students of History have brought many laurels to the Department and the College. The Department has kept abreast of itself with the expanding Knowledge through Research and Extension. The Department has well equipped teaching aids such as LCD, OHP, LAPTOP,PRINTER,VISUALIZER and INTERACTIVE BOARD.
VISION
To transfer skills, employability and intellectual curiosity along with public awareness about the past and its legacies through teaching, research and service activities to students for producing meritorious historians driven by hard work.
MISSION
- To prepare students for a wide range of careers through the study of diverse societies, culture and economics across space and time.
- To design innovative and comprehensive instructional material for teaching students.
- To infuse interest in the students and guide them to produce exemplary research.
- To nurture talent and social spirit among students.
- To cultivate a committed group of competent faculty striving for excellence in teaching and research
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
| Course | Year Established |
| U.G. (English Medium) | 1971 |
| U.G. (Tamil Medium) | 1975 |
| P.G. | 1980 |
| M. Phil. | 2005 |
| Ph. D. | 2013 |
| Certificate Course in Tourism and Hospitality Management | 2019 |
Teaching Staff – Aided Programme
- Dr. Mrs. Delphine Prema Dhanaseli, – Associate Professor
- Dr. Mrs. P. Floras Mary, Head &Associate Professor
- Dr. Mrs. A. Jasintha Vilveena, Associate Professor
- Dr. Mrs. S. Sahaya Mary, Assistant Professor
- Dr. Mrs. B. Ubahara Mary, Assistant Professor
- Dr. Mrs. S. Velanganni, Assistant Professor
- Dr. Mrs. A. D. Padmasree, Assistant Professor
- Dr. Mrs. M. Anusha Angel, Assistant Professor
- Dr. Mrs. Girija Bai, Assistant Professor
Management Staff – Aided Programme
- Dr. L. R. Charlet Sharmili, Assistant Professor
- Ms. G. Pushpa Rani, Assistant Professor
- Dr. S. Kasthuri, Assistant Professor
- Dr. K. Jennifer, Assistant Professor
- Dr. Mrs. J. R. Anoja, Assistant Professor
Teaching Staff – Un-Aided Programme
- Sr. A. Bala Mary, Assistant Professor
Retired Staff
- Dr. K. Meenatchi, Associate Professor
- Mrs. P. Vanitha, Associate Professor
- Dr. Mrs. A. Mary Grace, Associate Professor
- Dr. K.R. Guna Sundara Devi, Associate Professor
- Mrs. I. Vetharani, Associate Professor
PROGRAMMES
| Name of the Seminar/Conference/Workshop | Date | Agency | Level |
| Exhibition | 3rd and 4th December 2010 | JAC | Regional |
| Preservation of Monuments to Enhance Tourism in India | 8th & 9th February 2012 | UGC | National |
| Peace March | 30th January 2013 | JAC | Regional |
| Socio-Political Trends in Tamil Nadu in the Early 20th Century | 12th Feb. 2016 | JAC | National |
| Water Conflicts-A Historical Perspective | 8th & 9th February2017 | JAC | National |
| Popular Movements in South India During 19th & 20th Centuries | 7th & 8th February 2018 | ICHR | National |
| Women Participation and Social Transformation in South India in 20th Century | 20th February 2019 | JAC | National |
RESEARCH
Projects
| S.No | Year | Name | Title of the Project | Agency |
| 1. | 2008 – 2010 | Dr. Gunasundara devi & Mrs. Maria Rose Poomathi | Role of women Panjayat President in Theni district | UGC |
| 2. | 2010-2012 | Dr. Delphen Prema Dhanaseeli & Mrs. Vanitha | Missionary Efforts towards women upliftment in Madurai region | UGC |
| 3. | 2015-2016 | Dr. J. Lilly Jeba Karunya | Medical services Rendered by Protestant Missionaries in Tamil Nadu 1830-1930 A.D | UGC |
Research Advisors
| S.No. | Name | Ward | Title of the Dissertation | Year of Submission & Vivo Voce |
| 1 | Dr. Mrs. A. Mary Grace, Associate Professor | Mrs. B. Ubahara Mary | Welfare Activities of St.Anne’s Congregation to Empower Rural Women in Theni District-1858-2015A.D | December,2017,
19.11.2018 |
| 2 | Dr. Delphine Prema Dhanaseeli, Associate Professor | Mrs. Lilly Jeba Karunya | Christian Protestant Missionary contribution to Tamil Nadu in the area of Health, 1830-1930. A.D | 2016,
14.02.2017 |
| 3 | Dr.M.Anusha Angel | – | – | – |
Book Publications
| S.No. | Year | Name of the Staff | Publication/ Journal | Book |
| 2005 | Dr. K. R. Gunasundara Devi | Raj Publication, Madurai | Constitution of India | |
| 2008 | Dr. A. Mary Grace & Mrs. B. Ubahara Mary | MIJO Publication, Theni | Tourism and Travel Management, | |
| 2013 | Dr. Delphine Prema Dhanaseeli | Serials Publications ISBN 978-81-8387-584-4 | American Madurai Mission Services Rendered by American Missionaries at Madurai (1834- 1934) |
| 2019 | Dr.A.Jesintha Vilveena | Archers & Elevators Publishing House, Bangalore, ISBN No: 978-93-88805-56-7, | Contribution of Catholics to the Cause of Higher Education in Madurai Diocese | |
| 2020 | Dr.A.D. Padmasree | INSC Publishing House, Karnataka.
ISBN: 978-1-954461-04-8 |
Socio – Economic Resurgent in Tamilnadu, 1952-1967 | |
| 2021 | Dr.P.Floras Mary | Pandiyanadu Cultural Foundation, 3/26, Nellaiyappapuram 1st Street,Thirunagar, Madurai.ISBN: 978-81-934776-3-2 |
Vicariate of Mulagumoodu | |
| 2022 | Dr.A.D. Padmasree | Acca Press, JAC, Periyakulam
978-93-94743-90-8 |
Not Me But You | |
| 2020 | Dr.M. Anusha Angel | New Century Book House Pvt Limited, Ambathur, Chennai, ISBN- 978-81-2344-018-7, on November, 2020. | An Expedition to the Shrines of Kanyakumari District A Pilgrimatic Overview | |
| 2021 | Dr.M. Anusha Angel | Maya Publications, Kancheepuram, Chennai, ISBN- 978-81-946355-0-5, on March, 2021 | Cultural and Heritage Tourism | |
| 2021 | Dr.M. Anusha Angel | Raj Publications, Nagercoil, ISBN – 978-93-84737-31-3 on October 2021. | Red Ribbon | |
| 2021 | Dr. J.R.Anoja | Raj Publications, Nagercoil, ISBN – 978-93-84737-31-3 on October 2021. | Red Ribbon | |
| 2021 | Dr. P. Floras Mary
& Dr. V. Santhi |
PCF Publications
Pandiyanadu Cultural Foundation, Madurai ISBN: 978- 93- 92560-07-1, 2021 |
Human Rights and Duties | |
| 2021 | Dr. P. Floras Mary Dr. S. Kasthuri & Dr. M. Tamil Selvi |
PCF Publications
Pandiyanadu Cultural Foundation, Madurai, ISBN- 978- 93-92560-14-9, March 2022 |
Indian Administration | |
| 2022 | G. Pushpa Rani | Maya Publication, Kanchipuram, Chennai, ISBN: 978-93-91286-90-3, July 2022 |
Msgr. Joseph Kuzhinjalil and Social Changes in Marthandam region | |
| 2021 | Rev.Sr.Dr.S.Jesurani
Dr.V.Flora PaulineMary Mrs.B.Fatima Josephine Prasanna Dr.S.Kasthuri Dr.Mrs.J.Jesmine Selvapackiam |
FirstEdition:October ISBN:978-93-92560-05-7 |
Consumer Education |
AWARDS
- Awards and recognition Received by the Faculty: 10
S.No. Year Name of the Staff Award Received 1. 1995 Dr. Sr. A. Maria Alphonsal Best Rural Development Agency By District Collector, Madurai.
2. 1999 Dr .Sr. A. Maria Alphonsal ‘Vijaya Shree’ In the Field of Social Work (National). 3. 2002 Dr. Sr. A. Maria Alphonsal A Momento of Appreciation for Dedicated Service to the Poor Marginalised (National). 4. 2003 Dr. Sr. A. Maria Alphonsal ‘Best Woman’ By Maya Voluntary Organisation, Theni. 5. 2003 Dr. Sr. A Alphonsal ‘Best Woman’ By NIIT and Rotary Club of Theni. 6. 2004 Dr. Mrs. P. Floras Mary Best Seminar Presentation 1st Prize Rs. 1000 Cash Award Theni District Police. 7. 2017 Dr. Mrs. P. Floras Mary வழிகாட்டி by Vidiyal Madurai 8. 2017 Dr. Mrs. P. Floras Mary இளைஞர்களின் வழிகாட்டி By Theni Kalai Ilakkia Mandram 9. 2017 Dr. Mrs. Jesintha Vilveena Best Presenter By International Seminar, Vivekananda Kendrta, Kanyakumari 10. 2018 Dr. Delphine Prema Dhanaseeli ‘Kalvi Chudar’ By Theni Kalai Ilakiyamayam, Theni 11. 2020 Dr A Jesintha Vilveena International Award (சீரிய சமுதாய செயல்பாட்டாளர்) திருவள்ளுவர் கல்லூரி 12. 2020 Dr. S. Sahayamary International Award (சீரிய சமுதாய செயல்பாட்டாளர்) திருவள்ளுவர் கல்லூரி 13. 2020 B. Ubahara Mary International Award (சீரிய சமுதாய செயல்பாட்டாளர்) திருவள்ளுவர் கல்லூரி 13. 2020 Dr .M Anusha Angel Abdul Kalam National Award of Best Social Service Award by Indian Consumer Protection CouncilGovernment of India Regd.No 293/2017, for the Meritorious Service to the Poor People and Public at Nagercoil, Kanyakumari. 14. 2021 A.D. Padmasree Excellence Award Environment Advisory for Sustainable Trust -Tirunelveli 15 2022 Dr. P. Floras Mary World Star Award , from Shree Rudraksha Art’s & Dance University, Chennai, Reg. by under Govt. of India, ISO 9001:20015 certified and International Star Book of Records , ISO 9001:20015 certified together presents on 20.08.2022 16 2022 Dr. A. Jesintha Vilveena World Star Award on 20-8-2022 at Chennai by Shree Rudraksha Arts & Dance University, Reg by Under Govt of India ( Affiliated by TPKI) International Star Book of Records ISO 9001: 2015 Certified 2022 Dr. P. Floras Mary வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 17 2022 Dr. A. Jesintha Vilveena வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 18 2022 Dr. S. Sahaya Mary வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 19 2022 Dr. B. Ubahara Mary வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 20 2022 Dr.A.D. Padmasree World Star Award , from Shree Rudraksha Art’s & Dance University, Chennai, Reg. by under Govt. of India, ISO 9001:20015 certified and International Star Book of Records , ISO 9001: 20015 certified together presents on 20.08.2022 21 2022 Dr.A.D. Padmasree வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 22 2020 Dr.M.Anusha Angel Abdul Kalam National Award of Best Social Service Award by Indian Consumer Protection Council, Government of India Regd. No. 293/2017, for the Meritorious Service to the poor people and public at Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District on 25th October, 2020. 23 2021 vDr.M.Anusha Angel Best Educationalist and Researcher Award from Lemuria Research Forum, Muslim Arts College, Thiruvithancode, KanyakumariDistricton 21st December, 2021. 24 2022 Dr.M.Anusha Angel Great Educator Award from Youth and Sports Development Federation of India for the International Day of Education January 24th, 2022. 25 2022 Dr.M.Anusha Angel National Education Excellence Achievers Award from Navbharat Rashtriya Gyanpeeth, Regd under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. B.P.T.Regd.Act-1950, Pune, Maharashtra, 20th March, 2022. 26 2022 Dr.M.Anusha Angel வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 27 2022 Dr.L.R.Charlet Sharmili வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 28 2022 G. Pushpa Rani வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 29 2022 Dr. K. Jennifer வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 30 2022 Dr.J.R. Anojaவ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 31 2022 Dr. M. Tamil Selvi வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதர் ; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 32 2022 Dr. T. Girija Bai சேவை செம்மல; National Award by Kaviarasar Tamil Sangam, Government Reg. 165/2009 on the Occasion of 73rd Republic Day on 26.01.2022 33 2022 Dr. T. Girija Bai வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 34 2022 Dr. S.Kasthuri வ.உ.சி போற்றும் மனிதா; award from V.O.C IlakiyaVaanam at Ottapidaram on 4.09.2022 - Awards and recognition Received by the Students :2
Name of the Student Name of the Award Organization/Agency Year G. Janarthani Meritorious Sportsman for employment to a Class III / Class IV Post/ Service under the Central Government Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal. 2010 G. Janarthani National Integration Camp National Integration Camp, Rohtak, Haryana. 2010 B.Backiya lakshmi Thang-Ta National camp, Punjab B.Backiya lakshmi Silambam National camp, Bhutan M.Sasikala Basket Ball – I District level Chief Ministers Trophy, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu M.yoganageshwari Basket Ball – II District level Chief Ministers Trophy, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu M.Sweety Valley Ball – II District level Chief Ministers Trophy, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu
ALUMNI
Prominent Alumni
| S. No. | Name | Qualification | Designation | Institution | Place |
| 1. | Dr. Sr. M. Rajeenal | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Mother General. | St. Anne’s Congregation | Trichy. |
| 2. | Mrs. I. Vetharani | M.A., M.Phil. | Rtd. Associate Professor of History. | Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women. | Periyakulam. |
| 3. | Dr. A. Jasintha Vilveena | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Assistant Professor | Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women. | Periyakulam. |
| 4. | Mrs. Mariammal. | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Associate Prof of History | Mother Teresa Women’s University. | Kodaikanal |
| 5. | Anitha | M.A., M.Phil., | Associate Prof of History | V.V.V. College for women | Virudhunagar |
| 6. | Dr. Mohini | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | Associate Professor of History | S.K.N College | Virudhunagar. |
| 7. | Mrs. Seethalakshmi | M.A., M.Phil., | Associate Professor of History | Government Arts College | Coimbatore. |
| 8. | Mrs. Delighta | M.A., M.Phil. | Associate Professor of History | Kamaraj College | Tuticorin. |
| 9. | Dr. P.Gowri | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D | Associate Professor of History | Barathi Women’s College | Chennai – 600 108 |
| 10. | Mrs. Rajeswari | M.A., M.Phil., | Head of the Department of History | APC Mahalakshmi College | Tuticorin. |
| 11. | Mrs. Pramila | M.A., M.Phil., | Rtd. Associate Professor | Women’s Christian College | Nagercoil. |
| 12. | Dr.V. Subbulakshmi | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., | H.O.D & Asst. Prof of History | SVN College Nagamalai pudukottai | Madurai |
| 13. | Pandi Selvi | M.A., M.Phil., | Assistant Professor of History | Vasuki College | Erode. |
| 14. | M. Muthu Lakshimi | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D | Assistant Professor of History | Lady Doak College | Madurai. |
| 15. | Jeyanthi Mala | M.A., M.Phil. | Assistant Professor of History | Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women | Palani |
| 16. | Leema Rose | M.A., M.Phil. | Assistant Professor of History | Holy Cross College | Trichy |
| 18. | Priyalakshmi | M.A., Mphil. | Assistant Professor of History | Government Arts College | Krishnagini |
| 19. | Dr. Kalai Selvi | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D | Associate Professor | Rani Anna College | Tirunelveli |
| 20. | Dr. Thamil Selvi | M.A., Mphil., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor of History | Yadava Women’s College | Madurai |
| 21. | Dr. Indra Devi | M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D | Asst. Prof of History | M.V.M. Govt. Arts College | Dindugal. |
| 22. | Dr.Lingammal | M.A., Mphil., Ph.D. | Assistant Professor of History | St. Joseph’s College | Trichy |
| 23. | Anitha | M.A., M.Phil. | Assistant Professor of History | HKRH College | Uthamapalayam |
| 24. | Chandra | M.A., B.Ed. | P.G. Assistant | Government Higher Secondary School, | Thamaraikulam. |
| 25. | Balkees | M.A., B.Ed. | P.G. Assistant | Government Higher Secondary School | Thamaraikulam |
| 26. | Mrs. Veeruchinnammal | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher | Government Higher Secondary school | Thamaraikulam |
| 27. | Jothi Parameeswari | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher | Government Higher Secondary School | T. Kalli Patti |
| 28. | Umamaheswari, | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher | Govt. high Secondary School | Bathlakundu |
| 29. | V. Sathya Bharathi | B.A. | Sales Advisor | Honda car company | Chennai |
| 30. | Amala prabha | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher | St.Agnes Higher secondary school | Royappanpatti |
| 31. | M.Santhi | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher, | St.Annes Higher secondary school | Periyakulam |
| 32. | F.X.Reka | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher, | St.Annes Higher secondary school | Periyakulam |
| 33 | Nooremuhamadiya | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher, | Victoria Matriculation | Periyakulam |
| 34 | Santhanabharathi | M.A., M.Phil. | Teacher, | Theni Melapettai Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai School | Theni |
| 35 | Subathra | M.A., M.Phil. | Teacher, | Theni Melapettai Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai School | Theni |
| 36 | Kalpana | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher | Theni Melapettai Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai School | Theni |
| 37 | Murugeswari | M.A., M.Phil. | Asst.Professor | Thiravium College for Women | Periyakulam |
| 38 | Dr.M. Saravanaselvi | M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D. | Principal, | Meenammal College of Education | Kallupatti, Peraiyur, Madurai |
| 39 | Priyalakshmi | M.A., M.Phil. | Assi. Professor | Government Arts College | Krishnagiri |
| 40 | Meenakshi | M.A., B.Ed. | Teacher | Government Higher Secondary School | Nallampatti, Dindigul |
| 41 | Chitra Devi | M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil. | Teacher | S.K.A. Matriculation Higher Secondary School | Aundipatti |
| 42 | Meera | M.A., M.Phil. | Asst. Professor | Nadar Saraswathy College | Theni |
| 43 | Indrani Ponvasanth | B.A. | Mayor | Madurai Corporation | Madurai |
REACH US
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| hisjac@annejac.ac.in |
PTA Meet for Freshers
Teachers Day Celebration-Photos
DCMPU Ltd, Theni conducted Quiz competition on 20-10-2021.A.Shanthini, III B.A. H.E.M and S.Oviya, III B.A. H.E.M have secured I & II prizes respectively
PG & Research Centre of History Miss. Nithya .S, II BA History (EM) participated and received Gold Medal and Certificate in the 2nd State Youth Sports Championship -2021 from Dinduigul Dist (Basketball)
Alumnae Meeting PG & Research Center of History-22.11.2021
Golden Jubilee Celebration
PG & Research Centre of History conducted Parent Teachers meeting on 01.08.2022.
Bulletin
Bulletin Board
| Inception | : | 1971 |
| Courses Offered | : | B.A- Tamil Medium,
B.A- English Medium, MA, M.Phil., Ph.D. |
| No. of Faculty members | : | 13 |
| No. of Students | : | UG: 197
PG: 7 |
| No. of Awards | : | Faculty: 16 |
| Paper Publications | : | International:93
National: 55 Impact Factor: 39 h-index:2 |
| Paper Presentations | : | International:43
National: 125 |
| Conference / Workshop Attended | : | International: 47
National:116 |
| Conference / Workshop Organized | : | International: 3
National: 8 State Level: 1 |
| Webinars Attended | : | International: 97
National:245 State Level: 13 |
| E Quiz Attended | : | E-Quiz: 201 |
| MOU | : | MOU: 2 |