About Us

Academic Qualifications & Distinctions

• Ph.D., M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), University of Madras
• M.B.A., Alagappa University
• M.Com., Ethiraj College for Women, University of Madras
• University Rank Holder in Recipient of Sundaraman Medal for Proficiency in Commerce, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
• B.Com., Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Women’s College, University of Madras
• SLET (Commerce), UGC- NET (Management)
• Licentiate Member ICSI (Li. C.S)
• SWAYAM MOOCs – Certifications on Student Psychology, E-Content Development & Body Language: Key to Professional Success

Teaching, Learning & Evaluation Contributions

• Over 25 years of teaching experience in Commerce and Management disciplines
• Guest lectures delivered at:
  • Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
  • Knowledge Network India (Overseas Centre of the London School of Economics)
• Areas of Expertise: Commerce and Management

Curriculum Development & Academic Governance

• Member, Board of Studies in various colleges including Ethiraj College for Women, The New College, D G Vaishnav College, Guru Nanak College, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Sankara Arts & Science College, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore.
• University Examiner for several prominent universities and colleges
• Member, Inspection Commission for grant of affiliation under the University of Madras

Research, Publications & Academic Impact

• The Doctoral thesis titled “A Study on Employability Skills of Students of Arts and Science Colleges in the University of Madras Area” was highly commended by the examiners for its significant contribution to understanding employability, skill development, and higher education outcomes.
• Resource person at several International Conferences and fora
• She has several research papers to her credit including publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals, UGC-listed Journals, Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals.
• Top 10% of SSRN authors globally (Top 30,000) by total new downloads in the last 12 months
• Fellow Member, South Asian Institute for Advanced Research and Development

Positions Held

• Vice – Chairman, Tamil Nadu Chapter (including Pondicherry), Association of Indian Management Schools
• Member, Confederation of Indian Industry, Tamil Nadu State Education Panel (2025 – 2026)
• Convener, Shri Vallabh Cultural Academy
• Member, Expert Committee, Education & Skill, The Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Valued evaluator, QS Reputation Survey
• Editorial Member, Edwin Group of Journals
• Member, IJIRT Partner Network
• Invited and Valued advisor, M.O.P. High School
• Educationalist, Governing Body, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
• Ex-Officio Office bearer, Advisory Committee, Jaipur Foot – South India Centre

Awards & Recognitions

• 2025: Best Principal Award; Exemplary Educator Distinction Award; Excellence Academia Award (Commerce & Management)
• 2024: Inspiring Educator of the Year; Champion Women Award; BharathiKalvichudar Award
• 2023: Inspiring Education Hero Award; Distinguished Educator Award (RAMFO); Best Teacher Award – Redpond Awards
• Best Manager Award – 7th MMA Competition for Tomorrow’s Managers (Madras Management Association)
• Best Paper Awards at International and National Conferences

Unique Initiatives at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women:

• No Private Vehicle Day: A monthly initiative encouraging public transport, walking, cycling, and e-vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable mobility.
• Public Park Adoption:The College maintains a 11,500 sq. ft. public park, creating vital green space and supporting community well-being.
• Recycled Paper: Using recycled A4 sheets reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible resource management. This simple practice promotes eco-conscious behaviour and supports a greener future.
• Green Library Hour: Students engage in sustainability learning through experiential visits to the College-maintained public park.
• Teaching Assistantship Programme: The Teaching Assistantship Programme enables deserving students to support faculty in teaching and academic administration while gaining practical experience, thereby strengthening the learning environment and empowering young women through hands-on academic engagement.
• Vidhya – The Campus Mascot: Vidhya, the student-designed mascot of M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women launched in 2024, symbolizes the institution’s values, leadership culture, and vibrant student identity, and has become an integral part of the college’s brand presence on campus and student merchandise.
• Food with Thought: Food with Thought, an Eat Right Breakfast initiative by the Department of Food Science, promoted awareness on the importance of nutritious breakfasts through engaging classroom-based potluck sessions integrated with academic learning.
• Transformational Thursdays: Transformational Thursdays is a campus-wide meditation initiative designed to promote mindfulness, emotional well-being, and holistic development among students.
• Financial Literacy: M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women created history by entering the Asia Book of Records for the highest number of women students completing a UNICEF Financial Literacy programme, reinforcing its commitment to empowerment through education.

M.Com., M.B.A., M.Phil, S.L.E.T Passed, I.C.W.A (Inter), Ph.D

Experience

Teaching: 28 years
Research: 14 years

Bio Sketch

Dr. Sumangala Devi K.C., Associate professor has proven twenty eight years of teaching experience in the field of commerce and imparts knowledge in the domain relating to Accounts and Finance. The synergy of subject expertise assimilated from different professional courses has facilitated her to handle core subjects like Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Reporting etc. She had served as guest faculty to share her extensive experience in the field and to inspire young learners. She had been as external examiner for various programmes in other City Colleges.

She is the core editor of Syndicate Journal of Management an online annual Journal published by M.O.P Vaishnav College of Women. She had published many articles in the Scopus Journal and UGC Care approved Peer Reviewed Journal. She had been a member of the Academic Council of University of Madras and member of Board of Studies at other City Colleges in Chennai. She played a pivotal role in the Question paper setting, conduct of examinations and evaluation as Controller of Examination for a period of four years in the college and is currently serving as Vice-Principal of the College.

Research

Doctoral Research – Customer satisfaction of Cellular and Broadband Services – A comparative study of urban and rural service providers in Chennai city and its environs from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Shodhganga Link – http://hdl.handle.net/10603/33804

Significant Publications

• Artificial Intelligence – The road ahead with special reference to Banking Sector. International Journal of Business Intelligence & Innovations ISSN – 23484705
• Capacity Building in Cyber security to make India secure to go cashless – A Study. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, (ISSN : 2277-3878, volume – 8, Issue – 2S11, September 2019), (Scopus Indexed Journal)
• A Study on the impact of social media on consumerism in Madurai City. Journal of Education : Rabindra Bharati University, ISSN : 0972 – 7175 Volume : XX111, UGC Care Approved Peer Reviewed and Referred Journal.

M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., (UGC- NET)., M.A., (SET)

Experience

Teaching Experience: 22 years
Research Experience: 32 years

Research

Doctoral Research – Organisational culture, motivation and performance of workers in an industry – a sociological study.
Shodhganga Link – http://hdl.handle.net/10603/91426

Significant Publications

• Jaishree S. and Makesh Deepa (2023). Addressing Childhood Obesity using Strategic Communication and Interventions. Adarsh Journal of Management Research |Number 0974-7028 |June 2023.
• Jaishree S., Rajasekhar Sandhya and Makesh Deepa. (2021). Assessing Media Literacy Levels among Audience in Seeking and Processing Health Information during the COVID -19 Pandemic. Media Watch Volume XII |Number I |ISSN 0976-0911 | January 2021| SCOPUS
• Jaishree S. and Sudha Krishnakumar (2020). The Rhetoric and Reality of Women in the Unorganized Sector – A Study on Housemaids in Chennai. Studies in Indian Place Names Issue 3| Volume 40| February 2020| 2394-3114 | UGC CARE LIST
• Jaishree S. and Rajasekhar Sandhya (2020). An Exploratory Study on Internet Use and its Application by Underprivileged School Girls. Indian Journal of Educational Technology Volume 2| Issue:1|January 2020| ISSN 2581-8325 | CIET/ NCERT|UGC

Research Award – UGC Project

Dr. S. Jaishree and Dr. Sandhya Rajasekhar were awarded research project titled, Digital literacy and underprivileged girls: a study of access, competency, application and outcomes by UGC –UPE University with Potential for Excellence Project Focus Area – 2, University of Mysore (June-November 2017).

Licenses & Certifications

Elements of Visual Representation, IIT Kanpur, NPTEL, Sep – Nov, 2020.
Credential ID: NPTEL20HS81S71330452

M. Com, M.Phil., MBA, Ph.D

Experience

Teaching: 25years
Research: 12years

Research

Doctoral Research : Leveraging Leadership Competencies and Strategies to Handle Challenges with Reference to Public Sector, Private Sector and Foreign Banks in Chennai
Shodhganga link :http://hdl.handle.net/10603/191393

Significant Publications

• Srividya Prathiba. (2020). A Study on Professors’ Adeptness and Students’ Expectations on Perceived Students’ Learning Outcome. Prabandhan: The Indian Journal of Management ISSN 0975-2854, Volume 13 Issue 1, Jan 2020 (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Srividya Prathiba. A Study on Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction and Repeated Purchase Behaviour of Organic Food Products -A Structural Equation Modeling Approach. Amity Journal of Marketing, ISSN no. 2455-975X Volume 3 Issue 1.
• Srividya Prathiba.(2019). Role of Passion as a Mediator between Motivational and Individual Traits of Technology Entrepreneurs. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE). DOI:10.35940/ijrtec6465.118419 Corpus ID: 21961639 (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Srividya Prathiba. (2018). A Study on Investors’ Satisfaction and Repeated Investment Behavior a Structural Equation Modeling Approach. ANVESHAK – International Journal of Management, ISSN 2278 – 8913 Volume 7, Issue 2. (UGC Approved Journal-47702)

Awards

II Prize in paper presentation competition conducted by Madras Management Association on Winning Attitudes and Strategies 2002

Licenses & Certifications

A Certified Parent Counsellor
University of Madras (2005)

IBM SPSS AMOS Course:
Scholar Sight Learning (April 2020)