Dravidian University has a formal alumni association known as Dravidian University Alumni Association (DUAA) which is managed by Executive Body with representatives from different departments of the University. In Dravidian University, it is a strong belief that the Alumni are the generosity diplomats of the University. The DUAA aim is that, to promoting and inspiring cordial and fertile relations amongst members of the Alumni association and strive for mutual growth, achievement and advancement in various fields. The University also considers its alumnis feedback in various academic, infrastructural and co-curricular activities. The University runs a separate cell to co-ordinate with its passed out students and organizes on-campus as well as off-campus Alumni Meets on a regular basis. The alumni, students, employers and the University together are committed to build mutually beneficial and enduring relationships and serve the society in every way possible.
Prof. S. Aquter Babu
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D, SLET, CCMT
Professor & Dean, School of Science & Technology
Databases and Natural Language Processing
9440263687
s_a_babu1@yahoo.co.in
Dr. G. Mariappan
M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D, SLET, CCMT
Assistant Professor , Dept of Tamil
Dept. of Tamil
+91 9494454410
tamilraj_2k3@yahoo.com
Objectives of the Alumni
- To help each other in social and professional networking in order to create job opportunities, entrepreneurial opportunities and professional contacts.
- To serve community and nation.
- To work for an integrated development of Dravidian languages, both written and spoken, including the Tribal languages of the Dravidian family.
- To cooperate with, and seek the cooperation of other Universities and institutions of higher learning, professional bodies and organizations for such purposes as the university considers necessary.
- To specifically focus to upliftment of rural Dravidian culture and values through education.
Members of the Dravidian University Alumni Association (DUAA):
| (i) | President |
Prof. S. Aquter Babu Dept. of Computer Science |
| (ii) | Vice-President |
Dr. P. Sree Kumar Associate Professor Dept. of Dravidian and Computational Linguistics |
| (iii) | General Secretary |
Dr. G. Mariappan Assistant Professor Dept. of Tamil and Translation Studies |
| (iv) | Joint-Secretary |
Dr. V. Saraswathi Assistant Professor Dept. of Education and HRD |
| (v) | Treasurer |
Mrs. B. N. Kalavathi Assistant Professor Dept. of Computer Science |
| (vi) | Members of General Body | All old students of the Dravidian University |
| (vii) | Member |
Dr. S. Hemalatha Assistant Professor Prasaaranga |
| (viii) | Member |
Dr. V. Kalaiyarasi Assistant Professor Prasaaranga |
General Information and Objectives
- The Dravidian University Alumni Association (DUAA) was registered under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 and the Registration Number is 79 of 2021.
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The membership fee shall be paid into the following Bank Account:
A/c No.: 153912010000642 | IFS Code: UBIN0815390
3. Aims and Objectives
The aims and objectives of the Association shall be:
- To bring the old students of Dravidian University, Kuppam under one forum for exchange of experience, dissemination of knowledge and talents amongst its members and also for the furtherance of fellowship and advancement of scientific knowledge.
- To conduct seminars, conferences, workshops, endowment lectures and other academic activities and also to keep in touch with University faculty, non-teaching staff and students.
- To create and establish Alumni endowments for granting scholarships, prizes and medals to students showing high proficiency in their studies and to honour former students of the University.
- To advise and interact with State and Central Government bodies, Universities and Associations of other academic institutions on matters relating to the promotion of higher education, training and management systems and thereby promote the welfare and status of the University.
- To collect funds by subscriptions, contributions, donations and gifts from members, non-members, Governments, Universities and other institutions and philanthropists for the furtherance of the above objectives.
- To render financial aid to deserving poor students studying at the University.
- To render financial aid to deserving alumni in cases of extreme compassionate circumstances.
- To bring out magazines, souvenirs and newsletters highlighting the activities of the University and its Alumni.
- To organize cultural and educational programmes and also to conduct Alumni Day celebrations every year.
- To help Alumni to get advice from the University on various technical problems and job opportunities they may come across in their professional and personal lives.
- To carry out such other activities as may be necessary for furthering the above aims and objectives.
4. Members
The Association shall consist of the following persons as its members:
- All UG, PG and Ph.D. graduates of the University (regular mode) on payment of an annual membership fee of Rs.100/- or Life Membership fee of Rs.1500/-.
- Any student / Research Scholar who pays the annual subscription of Rs.100/- during his/her study in the University shall be considered a student member of the Association and will automatically become a member after passing out, with the amount paid treated as the annual membership fee for the first year.