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Welfare services
Student Welfare services
Student Counselling
Student Societies
Hostels and Canteens |
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Student Welfare Branch |
The StuStudent Welfare Services Branch functions under an Assistant Registrar. It looks after the welfare of the students. Its functions are multifarious and includes Hostels and Accommodation, Canteens, Sports and Recreation, Student Relations, Student Counseling, Student Societies and Assemblies, students' health, financial assistance such as Mahapola and Bursaries, the Vice-Chancellor's Welfare Fund etc.
This Branch is also responsible for conducting disciplinary inquiries involving students.
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The aim of the student counselling is to provide assistance and guidance to the students outside their academic activity. Students have the
opportunity of seeking assistance and guidance from the Student Counsellors. This includes:
- Orientation to the new environment,
- Advice regarding accommodation, students Bursaries etc,
- Assisting them with personal problems,
- Advice regarding any other related matters.
University teachers who have experience and good relationship with the students are appointed as Student Counsellors. It is their duty to listen with sympathy and understanding to the problems of students, such as their personal problems and complaints of any harassment, and assist and guide the students to solve such problems to the best of their ability. All complaints and consultations are kept strictly confidential.
· Senior Student Counsellor: Prof.P.Pushparatnam , Head, Department of History
The Senior Student Counsellor co-ordinates all counselling services. The Senior Student Counsellor is responsible for inquiring into complaints made by students, granting permission for conducting student meetings, seminars, cultural shows etc.
· Student Counsellors:
The following staff are Permanent Student Counsellors:
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Name |
Department / Faculty |
01 |
Prof. P.Pushparatnam |
Senior Student Counsellor - Dept.of History, Faculty of Arts |
02 |
Mr.S.Ramesh |
Dept.of Accounting
Faculty of Management of Studies & Commerce |
03 |
Dr.K.Muhunthan |
Dept. Of Obs. & Gyn. , Faculty of Medicine |
04 |
Dr.(Mrs).V.Sathiyaseelan |
Dept.of Siddha Medicine |
05 |
Dr.G.Thirukumaran |
Dept.of Agriculture Biology, Faculty of Agriculture |
06 |
Mrs.S. Anandasayanan |
Dept.of Financial Management, Faculty of Management of Studies & Commerce |
07 |
Dr.B.Nimalathasan |
Dept.of Accounting, Faculty of Management, of Studies & Commerce |
08 |
Mrs.S.Sivani |
Dept.of Marketing, Faculty of Management, of Studies & Commerce |
09 |
Mr.V.Kumaradeepan |
Dept.of Marketing, Faculty of Management of Studies & Commerce |
10 |
Mrs.S.Aarulanantham |
Dept.of History, Faculty of Arts |
11 |
Mrs.T.Vigneswaran |
Dept.of Political Science, Faculty of Arts |
12 |
Mr.N.Piratheeparaj |
Dept.of Geography, Faculty of Arts |
13 |
Mr.S.Wimal |
Dept.of Linguistic, Faculty of Arts |
14 |
Mrs.K.Kirubasakthi |
Dept.of Music, Faculty of Arts |
15 |
Mr.S.Uthayakumar |
Dept.of Economics, Faculty of Arts |
16 |
Mr.V.Balamurgan |
Dept.of Dance, Faculty of Arts |
17 |
Mrs.V.Ravishankar |
Dept.of Economics, Faculty of Arts |
18 |
Dr.K.Aarunthavarajah |
Dept.of History, Faculty of Arts |
19 |
Dr.(Ms)S.Ambikaipakan |
Dept.of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine |
20 |
Mr.K.Thabotharan |
Dept.of Computer Science, Faculty of Science |
21 |
Dr.(Mrs)M.Senthilnanthanan |
Dept.of Chemistry Faculty of Science |
· The Marshal: Mr.I.G.Santhirasegaram
The Marshal assist the Student Counsellors to conduct their duties and issue Students Identity Cards and Record Books. There is also a desk dealing with inquiries in respect of lost property at the Senior Student Counsellor's Office. This office make special arrangements for getting bus season tickets at concessionary rates. Students are requested to contact the Marshal to get season tickets in time.
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In terms of the sections 115 & 116 of the Universities Act. No. 16 of 1978, the recognition of Unions, Societies and other Associations of Students in the University of Jaffna shall be made with the concurrence of the University Grants Commission,
As at 01-01-2004 the University Grants Commission has approved the following students societies:
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University Students' Union
- Agricultural Students' Union
- Agricultural Students' Union
- Arts Students' Union
- Management Studies and Commerce Students' Union
- Medical Students' Union
- Science Students' Union
- Siddha Medical Students' Union
- Management Students' Union
- Allied Health Sciences Students' Union
- Art circle Catholic Students' Union
- Chemical Society
- Commerce Students' Union
- Computer Society
- Education Society
- Geographical Society
- Hindu Cultural Society
- Hindu Union
- Historical Society
- Inter Hostel Students' Union
- Kavin Kalai Mantrum
- Linguistics and English Society
- Mathematical Society
- Muslim Majlis
- Natural Science Association
- Philosophical Society
- Physics Society
- Political Science Association
- Sociological Society
- Sports Council
- Thamil Mantram
- Young Economists Association
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No Students Union, Society or Association of students shall be allowed to function within the University of Jaffna unless it is approved by the University Grants Commission.
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· Hostels
The following hostels are maintained by University:
Hostel Name |
Warden |
Sub- Warden |
Anandacumaraswamy Hall (Female Hostel - Thirunelvely) |
Dr( Mrs) J.Rasanayagam |
Miss.M.Lalithamini |
Balasingam Hall
(Male Hostel - Thirunelvely)
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Prof. K. Visakaruban |
Mr. P.Poologanathan |
RAFA Hostel |
Mrs.Kirupasakthy Karuna |
Mrs. M.Sujitha |
Kaithady (Male Hostel) |
Dr.S.Sivashanmugarajah |
Mr.P.Sasitharan |
Kaithady (Female Hostel) |
Dr(Mrs) K.Sownthararajan |
Ms. R. Lavanya |
Kanagasundaram Hostel
(Male Hostel- Jaffna Town)
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Dr. T.Kumanan |
Mr.V.Kugatharsan |
Sivagnanasundaram Hostel (Female Hostel- Jaffna Town) |
Dr( Mrs)N. Krishnaverny |
Mrs. J.Gamini |
The wardens, who are senior members of the academic staff, are in charge of these hostels. A residential sub-warden live in each hostel and students are advised to meet the sub-warden in case of any problem.
Students against whom disciplinary action has been taken shall forfeit all rights to hostel accommodation.
The number of persons who can be accommodated in the hostels is limited and priority is given to the following category.
- those who suffer from physical deformity;
- First year outstation students;
- Special degree final year students;
- Final year students (General Degree).
· Canteens
There are several canteens run by different caterers but supervised by Student Welfare Committees. The main canteen is at the student centre in the Thirunelvely campus. This caters most of the students of the Arts, Management Studies and Commerce and Science faculties. In this canteen general food items including breakfast and lunch are served. Separate canteens exist at the following places:
(a) Medical Faculty Premises
(b) Department of Siddha Medicine at Kaithady
(c) Ramanathan Academy of Fine Arts, at Chunakam
(d) Balasingam Hall
(e) Ananda coomaraswamy Hall
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