Dr. A. Hemalatha is a Professor and HOD (Civil) at the C.K. College of Engineering and Technology. She did B.E from Madurai Kamaraj University, Masters from NIT Trichy, and PhD from Anna University, Chennai in 2016. She worked as an Assistant Engineer in the Agricultural Department. Dr. Hemalatha is elected as an Executive member in Geotechnical Society Trichy. She has published 25 Papers in National, International, Journals and Conferences. She has guided 4 PG Scholars and more than 30 UG Scholars. She has received the Innovative Technological Research and Dedicated Teaching Professional Award from the Society of Engineers and Technicians from Kualalumpur, Malaysia.

C.K. College of Engineering and Technology

What is your leadership philosophy?

“To work as a family on the campus”

One of my leadership philosophies is to work as a family. The elder and experienced one has the authority. They also work along with others. I will connect with all of my family. We stay in the department as a team. It assists to understand and deliver topics for exams. I will also work with them in every matter and guide them on what to do. 

What are the factors that connect you with the education sector?

“To deliver subjects to students and passion for teaching”

I have 21 years of experience in the teaching sector. It is the primary factor that connects me with the education sector. All the students maintain a relationship with me. I want to deliver subjects to students at their understanding level. I teach their needs for an educational career. It helps them to pursue their dream in the future. I keep motivated by the connection with students. 

How do the C.K College welcome students of different economic backgrounds?

“Provide merit scholarships and counseling facilities to all students”

The campus provides merit-oriented scholarships and counseling facilities to all students. Students on our campus belong to rural backgrounds. They get scholarships based on their knowledge, skills, and marks obtained in plus two. Students of all races are invited here. There is no discrimination inside the campus. We are adopting the strength for students.

What is the top priority of college for upcoming years?

“To implement a research center in the department”

Our campus does not contain a research center. We decide to implement it in the upcoming years. It helps to do innovative projects for students. The social background of the government is the primary focus of the project. We want to ensure research centers in all the departments deal with social relevance projects. It is our top priority for upcoming years. 

How does C.K College prepare students for placements?

“Provide training, sessions, and industrial visits for pupils”

Our students are placed in tier 2 companies. We are not hiring for Tier 1 companies in placements. The candidates go off-campus in tier-1. 90% of students get placed according to the requirements of the firm. We provide them with skill training sessions and industrial visits. It aids the pupil to achieve placement off-campus.

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How do you bring a practical approach towards the subject as industry-oriented?

“Industrial visits and training providers to students along with theoretical knowledge”

Our campus comes from a rural background that connects three districts. We lack skill training and practical art facilities. The theoretical knowledge provides a practical approach. We deliver our best to students. Our faculties take them to visit industries and explain the concept in a detailed manner. It aids them to understand the topics easily. 

What challenges do you face to uplift education quality in C.K. College?

“To raise the communication level of students inside the campus”

Most of our students are from rural backgrounds. It affects their communication level in English. We provide training to them from the first year. They are ready to study English newspapers and English communication courses. We guide them to enhance their knowledge through NPTEL courses. The seminars and conferences outside the college open a new space for pupils. 

How do you establish a healthy environment on campus?

“Conduct social development programs for students and faculty”

The campus conducts social development programs for students and faculty. Several students participate in activities to promote social wellness. The anti-ragging department, women development cell, grievance, and youth club works for all candidates. They can join according to their interests. We organize programs to raise the teaching and learning levels of staff and students. respectively. Prizes are available to the best ones. 

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Any advice do you give to students for a prosperous career?

“To maintain an adaptable mindset in students and choose their interested field”

Every student should understand the level of study. It is necessary to know the objective of this study. The engineering students want to know about the theory part in a particular field. My advice for students is to maintain an adaptable mindset. Teaching and learning in school and college are different. We have specialized fields of study on campus. Students should know about their careers. The subject will help them achieve their goals. The decision of a pupil has primary importance. I suggest they choose their specialization carefully.