An Exclusive Newsletter for Computer Science Faculties of Affiliated colleges of University of Madras

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At times, many ask me why this News-
letter, there’s an obvious reason the
world’s most successful people are also
incredible at building relationships. The
success in nearly every aspect of life
comes down to our ability to build
meaningful relationships – both per-
sonal and professional. Our lives be-
come beautiful when we put our heart
into whatever we do. This Deepavali I
wish all our faculties dreams come true
and may god filled your life with happi-
ness.
N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 8Volume II, issue 4
P A G E 1
The Departments of Computer Science and Computer Applications,
CTTE College for Women hosted “Cloud Literacy Day” on 25/10/2018
organized by the ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu. More than 100 students
participated in the event which was powered by AWS Educate. The stu-
dents underwent a series of challenges and earned “Cloud Inventor”
badges.
An intensive one day national level workshop on “Data Science using
Python” was organized by Department of Computer Science and appli-
cations, Nazareh College of Arts & Science, on 01st
October 2018.
Dr.Doreen Robin, M.E,, Ph.D, Director, Computational Intelligence Re-
search Foundation was the Resource Person. 80 scholars from various
parts of the country participated in the workshop
 Department Events
 Article: “Just do what I say” I’am HOD - It doesn’t
work anymore
 Campus Connect: Sri Devi Arts and Science college,
Ponneri-601 204
 Book Review
 Anniyappa Lions Club Book Bank

2. P A G E 2
C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E F A C U L T Y V O L U M E I 1 , I S S U E 4
“Just do what I say”, I’m HOD
Introduction
The head of department occupies a key institutional
position yet the role is a complex and demanding one
which is subject to pressures, conflicts and uncertainties.
Changing Roles and Raising Standards: New chal-
lenges for HODs
i Academic Leadership
The ability to exhibit leadership is of fundamental im-
portance to a successful head. Four areas in which or
through which this leadership is required are: faculty
quality, statesmanship; instructional programs; and stu-
dent affairs.
b. Administrative Leadership
A successful head must be able to handle the adminis-
trative details which make the office function efficiently,
professionally, and effectively.
Success Stories Takeaways
These are some of the takeaways which were practiced
by successful Heads:
 Lead by example: "You must be the change you
want to see in the world.", Don't focus
on you, instead put your efforts into
modeling the very best practice. Be the
first to share ideas; lessons, model an-
swers, revision guides. Put all your
lessons on the shared area, encourage
others to observe you. Not because you
think you're amazing, but because you
want others to do the same, and if they
see you doing it, they're more likely to return the
efforts/opportunity.
 Choosing the right faculty: Your first priority is to
recruit the best faculty, it is time consuming, but
worth spending, Keep in mind “Talent is cheap;
dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.”
 Take responsibility for others’ failures, not their
successes: Some of your faculties may lack confi-
dence and competence, remember every faculty was
first an amateur. Identify their core strength and give
them an opportunity to become more productive and
more likely to succeed.
 Appear to be in control at all times: Smile a lot
and remain calm no matter how extreme the cir-
cumstances. If you do this, faculties will believe
that you are in charge and they will behave ac-
cordingly. If you stop pretending, even for a mo-
ment, faculties will say that you are losing it. And
you will have lost their confidence.
 Respect process: Quick decisions are good and
process takes time. But process permits consulta-
tion, ownership and legitimacy. If your depart-
ment has clear processes, for example, for incre-
ments or promotion, maintain them. If your de-
partment lacks them, devise them, have them
agreed, and be bound by them yourself.
 Don't do things for NAAC/NBA: Consult your faculties
input into the department if you genuinely care and
you're going to reflect on the results. Remember, Suc-
cessful HoD’s talk about ideas, Mediocre HoD’s talk
about procedures, and ineffective HoD’s talk about their
co-faculties. If you're doing it just because it looks good
then frankly don't bother; it's a waste of your staff's valu-
able time and when the inspectors scratch below the
surface they'll realize it's done purely for effect anyway.
 Tell the faculties what you are going to do, then do
it: This is the basic rule that you must impose on your
colleagues – and maintain yourself – at all costs.
 Do not make the support staffs cry: This is the second
rule. Whatever you conceive and believe, it can be
achieved only by your support staffs. Remember that
your support staff will still be running your department
long after you are gone.
 Maintain good relations with everyone: When a fac-
ulty comes with a story for permission or
leave, patiently read their mind, even their
voice shakes.. and approve the leave. Be-
cause you only know, how much of stories
you would have told with your HOD… You
never know when you will need a colleague
to cover your back.
 Manage your Authorities: Sometimes,
you will need to take a decision to the Principal, Director
or Dean. Remember that these people are just as over-
worked as you are and they too have stories like you. If
possible, never go to them without being able to state
clearly what outcome you prefer and why. Your authori-
ties will give you what you want gratefully because
you’ve solved a problem before they knew it existed.
 Time out: The larger your department, the more it
needs parties. Food and outings brings faculties to-
gether and keeps them cheerful. They will enjoy each
other’s company and rediscover what they share.
Conclusion
Respect and caring are the two most important attributes a
department head brings to leadership. Today’s HOD’s are
expected to do more with less, Planning and managing the
department’s resources may be more challenging but there
are big opportunities for HOD’s – it needs the vision, com-
mitment and discipline to grasp them.
Most importantly, know where you're going as a depart-
ment. Set the focus as a team of what you want to achieve;
better results, increase student strengths, better teaching,
etc.. Then work out the steps to get there; better exam tech-
nique, revision materials, whatever. Next allocate jobs, but
do more than your fair share. Finally meet regularly and
discuss how you're getting on with the goal you set. Once
it's achieved, celebrate, tell someone, and set another one.
Dr. C.V. Suresh Babuit doesn’t work anymore

3. Prof. P.Soundar Rajan, Prof. P.C.S.Balasubramaniam, Prof. T.Chandrakumar, HOD of BCA,
Dr.V.Lakshmipathy, Principal, Mr. P.Ramesh, Secretary, Guest, Prof. L. Maria Leoni Pamila, Addl.
Principal, Prof. P.S. Rohini, HOD of B.Sc(cs), Prof. S.Shalini, Prof. R.Ramani, Prof. K.C.LogaPriya, Prof.
R.Kirubhavathi, Prof. D.Suganthi, Prof. G.Arthi
C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E F A C U L T Y V O L U M E I 1 , I S S U E 4
P A G E 3
Best Department award for placement and re-
sult and Best Teacher award received by Prof.
P.S. Rohini and Prof. P.Soundar Rajan, from B.Sc.
From Lions Club International District 324 A1
There is a vast difference between games and play. Play is played for
fun, but games are deadly serious but we often go out and play them
to enjoy ourselves along with our secretary sir, he is one who knows
the way, goes the way, and shows the way, a true leader

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