Prof. P. Tamil Selvam - A great teacher can never be replaced

Prof. P. Tamil Selvan began his career as a Lecturer in the Government Polytechnic College, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai district. He served in Alagappa polytechnic college, Karaikkudi for a long period of time. Finally he appointed as Principal in Government Polytechnic College, Gandharvakottai on 2017. He had precise expectations, but he also had the patience to show faculties how to meet them. If a parent criticized a faculty, he was quick to stand behind faculties. Peoples appreciated that loyalty, as well as his organization: He made sure we had schedules completed months in advance, which meant less stress on the counsellors. He prepared for challenges proactively rather than responding reactively, which set the tone for the entire college. I am grateful that I had the experience of working with such a wonderful person as my principal.

He stands above the rest. Not only is he consistently present in the hall and in our classrooms, but he meets with his students and teachers on a regular basis, positively challenges us, and sends out appreciative e-mails and messages to anyone who demonstrates sacrifice or goes the extra mile for a student or staff member. He listens to our ideas and implements those that will make a difference. He developed a good environmental structure for students in studies, sports and other activities. In his initiative the college hostels were ran in a good manner and college buildings were maintained properly. He initiates the NSS and YRC in the college for the first time. He appointed programme officers for YRC and NSS and carried out many activities.

In 2018, for the first time in the history of Government polytechnic colleges he conducted ISTE-AICTE approved two weeks Faculty development Programme. Totally 57 members from various polytechnic colleges throughout Tamil Nadu were participated in that event. He initiates the training and placement activities and motivates the students to get good jobs.  The much number of students was placed in top companies in Tamil Nadu. He appointed Anti ragging committee, monitoring committee and ragging squad committee to aware and stop ragging in college premises. Through YRC totally six Blood donation camps was conducted in his leadership. Three times he donated his blood to encourage the students to donate blood.