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, – Head & Associate Professor
- Dr. Mrs. P. Floras Mary, 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 |
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) |
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 - 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
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 |
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
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 |