CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETING REPORT
Date: March 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Google Meet
AGENDA:
• Review of National Convention – 2025
• Financial Management for the Year 2025
• Membership Campaign
• Future Programmes
• Other Related Matters
Members Attended
1. Dr. M S Geetha, Chairperson, CTEF Kerala
2. Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen – General Secretary, CTEF Kerala
3. Dr. Premachandran P, Treasurer, CTEF
4. Dr K Y Benedict
5. Dr. K. Sivarajan
6. Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K
7. Dr. Sajan K.S.
8. Dr. Malini P M
9. Dr. Kerala Sreemathy
10. Dr. Saramma Chandy
11. Prof. Dr. Mariamma Mathew
12. Dr. Anvar K
13. Dr. K.P. Anilkumar
14. Dr. T Sundaresan Nair
15. Dr. Bindhu C M
16. Dr. Anila Chacko
17. Ms. Sreekutty S S, Office Secretary, CTEF Kerala
Opening Remarks
The meeting commenced with a silent prayer, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, General Secretary, CTEF Kerala. Dr Grace Annie Mathews, Prof.V Reghu , Dr Bindu TV, Dr Anees Mohammed informed their inability to attend the meeting.
Review of National Convention – 2025
• Dr. M.S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF Kerala presented an overview of the National Convention, expressing gratitude to all organizing committee members. Key points included:
• For the Convention , 69 CTEF members registered, with about 30 attended on the first day.
• Appreciation was extended to Sri Narayanan, the Manager of the host college, Dr. Anil Kumar, the Principal, Dr Asok Nochad, the Co-ordinator and all event organizers from the college for their efforts.
• Various committees, including Finance, Program, Publication, Documentation, Transport and Accommodation, Cultural programme, Media and Paper Presentation, functioned efficiently.
• The Chairman acknowledged the physical presence and efforts of CTEF Members Prof. K Sivarajan , Prof K Y Benedict, Prof Rajeswari K, Prof. V Reghu, Dr V M Sasikumar ( for the preplanning ), Dr. Sam V. Daniel, Prof. Malini P M, Prof. Bindu C M, Dr Sajan K S, Dr Anila Chacko, Dr Anees Mohammed, Dr UmerFarooque ,Dr G Valsala, Dr TK Mathew, Dr Anwar K, Dr Saramma Chandi, Dr Anu Krishnan, Dr K J Suresh, Dr Arun kumar P, Dr Joseph Kacharayil, Dr Sankara Narayanan Paleeri,Dr Mridula,Dr Dinesan, Dr Premachandran P (Treasurer) for serving as the conveners and members of various committees in the conference.
• Also appreciated the efforts taken online by the Gen Secretary Prof Nimmi Maria Oommen and Smt Sreekutty (Office Secretary).
Financial and Organizational Support:
• The Chairman was thankful the efforts of Dr. T. Sundaresan Nair and Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, for auditing the account and presented in a well defined manner.
• She was also grateful for the support rendered by Dr Sajan K S for rendering the technical support and online certificate distribution services which greatly contributed to the success of the event.
Paper Presentation Feedback:
• Dr.P M Malini , in charge of the paper presentation competition session, observed that competition papers were of substandard quality and suggested stricter screening criteria for the future conferences.
• General paper presentations were well conducted.
• Dr. Bindu C.M. raised concerns about the quality and relevance of competition papers.
• Dr K Y Benedict and Dr. Anvar K stressed the need for increased participation from CTEF members in the future conferences as well.
Conference final Review and Participation Concerns:
• The Chairman emphasized the need for re-evaluation and increased participation from CTEF members in future conferences.
• Dr. T. Sundareshan Nair commended that not only positive reviews but weaknesses also should be pointed out in review meeting.
• Dr Anil kumar K P gave a very comprehensive report detailing the strengths, weaknesses, and challenges encountered in the conference.
Programmes detailing:
• Prof. Mohan Menon’s session on Implementation Challenges on ITEP was praised for its structure and content. Dr V Reghu, Prof Muhammed Alias Mustafa, Dr Praveen, Dr Pramod Dinakar were appreciated for their detailed presentation of the theme under each head.
Management and Technical Support:
• The financial strain on the host college was noted, and recommendations were made to increase funding and sponsorships for future events.
• Prof. Jacob Matthew commended the management support from Devaki Amma Memorial College of Education, Chelambra, while stressing the need for improved academic engagement.
• Dr. K.S. Sajan praised the college’s technological support, including YouTube live streaming and sound system arrangements.
• Issues regarding certificate generation were identified, with recommendations for a more streamlined process in future conferences.
• Future Recommendations:
• Dr. Anil Kumar K P suggested to take steps for increasing offline participation and including more international speakers for future conventions.
• Constructive feedback and recommendations were acknowledged by the Chairman who emphasized that in the future programmes the weaknesses found out may be remedied and improvements may be carried out in paper presentation competition standards next convention onwards.
• Membership expansion was discussed, with Dr. Premachandran proposing the launch of a membership campaign.
• Dr. K.Y. Benedict recommended a three-month submission period for competition papers, improved selection processes, and withholding best paper awards if quality standards were not met.
Conclusion
Due to time constraints, only the first agendum received thorough discussion. The chairman proposed scheduling a follow up meeting to continue with the remaining agenda between April 15 th and 20th 2025.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala. He, after giving a short review of the conference, emphasized the importance of refining strategies for future Annual conferences to enhance participation, quality, and organizational efficiency. The meeting concluded at 8.45 pm.
Prepared by Smt. Sreekutty S S
(Office Secretary)
Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen Dr. M.S. Geetha
General Secretary, CTEF Chairman, CTEF
