MINUTES OF THE THIRD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (ECM) OF CTEF KERALA 2023-26 (Online Mode)
July 24, 2023, at 07:00 PM
On Google Meet
The third meeting of Executive Committee Members of CTEF Kerala was held on July 24, 2023, Monday, at 7.00 pm on Google Meet (online mode) with the following agenda:-
Agenda of the Meeting:
CTEF Annual Convention 2023-’24 - Planning
Review of Online Talk Series organized by Peet Memorial Training College, in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha
Status of Website
Planning and Organisation of other events
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
The following members were present.
Dr VM Sasikumar
Dr M.S.Geetha
Dr G. Valsala
Dr Anila Chacko
Prof. (Dr) Geetha Janet Vitus
Dr Premachandran P
Dr Sam V Daniel
Dr K. Anvar
Prof. Rajeswari K.
Dr Bindu C. M.
Dr Pramod Dinakar
Dr Anu Mukund
Dr Jacob Mathew
Dr Bindhu K. J.
Dr Malini P. M.
Dr Asha J. V.
Dr Bindhu K. J.
Dr Nimmy Maria Oommen
Dr (Sr) Alice Joseph
Dr Joseph Kacharayil
Dr Saramma Chandy
Dr Anees Muhammed
Dr Kerala Sreemathi T
Dr Madhubala Jayachandran
Dr Happy PV
Members who intimated leave of absence:
Dr M Jayachandran
The meeting started with a silent prayer initiated by the Chairman Dr M S Geetha, followed by the welcome speech by the Gen. Secretary (GS) Dr Pramod Dinakar. The Chairman initiated the discussion wherein the GS read out the decisions taken during the last ECM.
The Chairman emphasized the need for the quorum in an ECM as it is extremely necessary for the proceedings to be valid.
Agendum I: CTEF Annual Convention 2023-’24 - Planning
Four Colleges, viz., (i)St. Joseph’s Training College for Women (SJTCW), Ernakulam; (ii)Peet Memorial Training College (PMTC), Mavelikkara, (iii)St. Thomas Training College (STTC), Mukkolakkal; (iv)SN Gurukripa Training College (SNGTTC), Pothencode had shown interest in conducting the CTEF Annual Convention 2023-24 in January-February 2024.
As STTC and SJTCW had previously hosted CTEF programmes at their premises, preference was given to PMTC and SNGTC and from that, PMTC was nominated to be the next host of the CTEF Annual Convention 2023-24 provided they have no inconvenience. PMTC was nominated as it is around the central part of the State, and no programmes were ever organized in the Alleppey district. The Chair conveyed our gratitude to the rest of the three colleges for offering their willingness to hold the same.
Agendum II: Review of Online Talk Series organised by Peet Memorial Training College, in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha
Though there is a good number of faculty members participating in the programme, the students’ participation is very low. More participation from the members of CTEF was requested. More participation from the DIETs can be sought and Dr Bindu KJ was entrusted to do that work The Chairman again requested the executive members to ensure their participation in the talk.
Agendum III: Status of Website
As Dr Sajan was not present in the meeting, the agendum is proposed to be discussed in the next ECM.
Agendum IV: Planning and Organisation of other Events
(i) CTEF can collaborate and organize research methodology classes in colleges for 5-7 days which is a need of the hour. Dr Malini , Dr Maya and Dr Rajeswari were entrusted to discuss the matter deeply and inform decisions to the executive committee.
(ii) An International Conference (in blended mode) with MG University on Teacher Development and Capacity Building under NEP 2020 is yet another suggestion from Prof. Dr Asha JV from SPS Kottayam and she has requested CTEF to be the co-host of the same. It is proposed to be held in November-December 2023 which is an ideal time for international conferences and Dr Asha opined that Keynote Speakers can be availed from the RP pool of CTEF. If there is an international guest, the keynote address can be held online as well. Dr Asha has informed us that UGC is funding the conference and that minimum stationery can be provided by the Dept. Though there will be a registration fee, CTEF may have to bear/share the cost of the honorariums, if necessary, for the resource persons from the Registration fee. Reputed teacher educators (from CTEF inside and outside)who are ready to volunteer can also be approached for the same. Dr VM Sasikumar, the Patron, CTEF South zone can also be approached for getting the International Resource persons in this context.
Agendum V: Other items discussed with the permission of the Chair
a. Charity
Prof. Jacob Mathew proposed to have a Charity Wing for CTEF to raise funds for the CTEF members when in dire medical need. It shall only be for the CTEF members (relatives not included). Prof Jacob Mathew was entrusted to do further steps relating to the same, to fulfill the programme into a reality in consultation with Dr. V.M. Sasikumar, Dr. Sam V. Daniel and the ex officio members (Charman, Gen Secretary, Treasurer).
b. ITEP
Dr Anila Chacko enquired about the measures taken by CTEF to check the feasibility/ existence of self-financing colleges once ITEP is introduced to which the Chair confirmed that a different meeting would be held in this regard.
c. CTEF Annual Awards
A discussion was held on the awards instituted by CTEF that are to be distributed at the Annual Conference every year. The following members were selected for the committee in addition to the Ex Officio members (Charman, Gen Secretary, Treasurer).
Convenor: Prof. Dr Rajeswari K
Committee Members: 1. Dr Sam V Daniel
2. Dr Saramma Chandi
3. Dr Anees Muhammed
4. Dr Bindhu CM
5. Dr Bindhu K J
6. Prof. Dr Asha JV
7. Dr VM Sasikumar (South Zone)
The Committee Convenor was entrusted to announce the date of the final submission of the application after discussing the initial details with the committee members.
d. Signing of MoU
A discussion regarding the signing of the MoU with host institutions was also carried out. The decisions are as follows:
(i) An MOU will be signed with PMTC for holding the annual convention and for conducting the fortnightly programmes in collaboration with CTEF, Kerala Chapter. The MOU will be signed for a period of three years (can be extended later if needed) on a stamp paper worth Rs. 100/-. The host institution will be intimated the same.
(ii) If other institutions approach CTEF for collaboration for organizing programmes CTEF is happy to sign MoUs with those institutions. There will be a clause stating that only institutional members can sign an MOU with CTEF and if there is no membership, they need to be a member first and then go for the MOU.
The meeting ended at 8:30 pm with a vote of thanks from Treasurer, Dr Premachandran.
Decisions Taken:
CTEF Annual Convention 2023-24 will be held at PMTC in January-February 2024.
The already existing Programmes Team will oversee organizing the same The Sub Committee for organizing the same can be constituted.
The Award Committee convener was entrusted to announce the date of the final submission of the application after discussing the details with the committee members.
Regarding the fortnightly talk series conducted by PMTC, more participation from the ECMs of CTEF is requested and they will be holding the fortnightly talk series on Fridays from now on. More participation from other DIETs shall be sought.
Mar Theophilus Training College (MTTC) will be requested to organize the Research Methodology classes this time and if they have any inconvenience, St. Joseph’s Training College for Women, Ernakulam, will be requested for the same.
Dr Manini and Dr Maya will be responsible for organizing Online E-Content development sessions and they will be updating it to CTEF at the earliest regarding the same.
An International Conference on Teacher Development and Capacity Building under NEP 2020 shall be organized in November-December 2023 with MG University, CTEF as the co-host. The Sub-Committee of Programmes can collaborate as needed.
Farook College is planning to collaborate with CTEF and Dr Anees Muhammad will coordinate with the College and CTEF.
Dr T. K. Mathew and Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen have also promised to organize programmes in their colleges.
Prof., Jacob Mathew, the Vice Chairman of CTEF in consultation with Dr. V. M. Sasikumar and Dr. Sam V. Daniel, shall plan on starting a Charity Wing for CTEF after considering the pros and cons and only after doing thorough homework. It would be only for CTEF members (relatives not included).
An MOU will be signed with PMTC for holding the Annual convention and for conducting the Fortnightly programmes in collaboration with CTEF, Kerala Chapter.