Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is an academic body established to promote, guide, and monitor research activities among students and faculty. It ensures that research conducted in the institution is scientific, ethical, and relevant to professional practice.
Objectives
- Promote a research culture
- Guide students and faculty in research planning
- Ensure ethical standards in research
- Improve research quality and credibility
- Encourage publication and dissemination
Functions
1. Promotion of Research Activities
- Encourages student and faculty research
- Creates awareness of research importance
2. Selection of Research Topics
- Guides selection of relevant and feasible topics
- Aligns research with community needs
3. Proposal Review and Approval
- Reviews research proposals
- Evaluates methodology and feasibility
- Suggests improvements
4. Ethical Supervision
- Ensures ethical compliance
- Protects participant rights
- Maintains confidentiality
5. Monitoring Research
- Tracks research progress
- Ensures timely completion
6. Methodological Support
- Advises on research design and sampling
- Supports data analysis and interpretation
7. Training and Capacity Building
- Organizes workshops and seminars
- Provides training in research methods
8. Documentation
- Maintains research records
- Archives reports and theses
9. Publication Support
- Encourages journal publications
- Guides paper presentations
10. Quality Assurance
- Ensures academic standards
- Prevents plagiarism
Importance
- Enhances research quality
- Promotes scientific thinking
- Supports evidence-based practice
- Improves academic standards
- Encourages professional development
Research Advisory Committee Members
| S.No | Name | Designation / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Jasintha S | Principal (Chairperson) |
| 2 | Prof. Deepa K | Vice Principal (Co-Chairperson) |
| 3 | Mrs. Sathykala M | Professor (Member) |
| 4 | Mrs. Radhamani S | Associate Professor (Member) |
| 5 | Mrs. Sonia S | Associate Professor (Member) |
| 6 | Mrs. Vanitha A | Associate Professor (Member) |
| 7 | Mrs. Visalatchi V | Statistician (Member) |