Department of English

Vision	To be a premium centre for learning that nurtures graduate and postgraduate students into accomplished and competent young women who can contribute effectively and responsibly to society.
Mission	Provide suitable curricular support to the students through remedial programmes, mentoring, tutoring, focus on research and academics and innovative teaching methods to facilitate employability.
Milestones
1974	Year of Establishment
2008	Sanction of UGC sponsored Career Oriented Programme
2018	Introduction of Post Graduate Programme
2020	Recognition as Research Centre
Pioneers	Mrs. V. Sarojini Devi Mrs. S. Chidambara Vadivoo Mrs. Ilampirai Manimaran Mrs. Stella Prabakaran Mrs. P. Surya Mrs. C. Saraswathi Mrs. C. Gheetha Mrs. S. Lalitha Chellammal Dr. R.C. Vasuki Mrs. V. Tamilarasi Ms. C. Udaya Banu Dr. D. Sankary
Highlights of the Department	* Proficiency/ Vocabulary Test, Test in English language Usage, Employability Skill Test and Test in Effective Communication conducted by Shakespeare Institute of English Studies, Chennai. Best Performance Award received. * Soft skills enhancement (English Literary Association and EXCEL Club) * Bridge Course (Alumnae involved) * Active participation of the students in literary conferences. * All Association activities are organized by the students thus enabling them develop leadership qualities and organizational skills. * Coaching for Competitive Examinations conducted by the members of the faculty
Publications	• ATHENE - In-house Journal • ARENA - Album on chosen Literary Personalities • SCRIBL - Literary Magazine sponsored by Alumnae