Sourashtra College was started in 1967. The sanctioned post was four. At that time, the Part I Tamil Department was established, and Dr. Ramakodi was the head of the department. Under his leadership, there were three assistant professors:
1. Prof. V. Sonai M.A.
2. Dr. P.M. Santhamoorthy M.A., Ph.D.
3. Prof. D.R. Subramanian M.A.
When Prof. Dr. K.V. Ramakodi retired and Prof. V. Sonai retired, Dr. P.M. Santhamoorthy became the head of the department. Under his leadership, the assistant professors were:
1. Prof. D.R. Subramanian M.A., M.Phil.
2. Dr. R. Chitra M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (replacing Prof. V. Sonai)
3. Prof. N.K. Nirmala M.A., M.Phil. (replacing Dr. K.V. Ramakodi)
When Dr. P.M. Santhamoorthy retired, Thiru Prof. D.R. Subramanian became the head of the department. Under his leadership, the assistant professors were:
1. Dr. R. Chitra M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
2. Prof. N.K. Nirmala M.A., M.Phil.
3. Prof. R.R. Kubendran M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed. (Appointed on 16.02.2000, replacing Dr. P.M. Santhamoorthy)
When Thiru Prof. D.R. Subramanian retired, Mrs. Dr. R. Chitra became the head of the department. Under her leadership, the assistant professors were:
1. Prof. N.K. Nirmala M.A., M.Phil.
2. Prof. R.R. Kubendran M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.
3. Dr. J.S. Urmila M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (S/F - Management Salary)
4. Dr. K.R. Lakshimi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Appointed on 15.10.2007, replacing Prof. D.R. Subramanian)
Prof. N.K. Nirmala retired on 17.03.2007. After her retirement, Dr. K. Muthamil Selvi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., was appointed on 14.08.2013 (replacing Prof. N.K. Nirmala).
Dr. J.S. Urmila was appointed as the Principal of Sourashtra College for Women on 22.07.2015. In her place, Dr. S.R. Devika was appointed on 22.07.2015.
So now, under the leadership of Mrs. Dr. R. Chitra, the Tamil department is functioning with four faculties:
1. Prof. R.R. Kubendran M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., M.A. (Eng), D.G.T.
2. Dr. K.R. Lakshimi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
3. Dr. K. Muthamil Selvi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
4. Dr. S.R. Devika M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., P.G.D.C.A. (S/F - Management Salary)
Mrs. Dr. R. Chitra retired on 31.05.2019. After her retirement, the department is now functioning under the headship of Mr. Prof. R.R. Kubendran with the following faculties:
1. Dr. K.R. Lakshimi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
2. Dr. K. Muthamil Selvi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
3. Dr. J.S. Urmila M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Appointed on 04.11.2022)
To develop the writing skills, oratory skills & service mind through teaching Tamil.
To preserve the Tamil Culture and Arts.
The department conducts periodically Vasakar Vattam.
We are developing the students mentality to serve the society by helping the aged
people, visually challenged and transgender people.
We have planned to initiate P.G. Tamil as a major subject with computer application.
Certificate course on இதழியல்
Sl.No. | Name of the Staff | Designation | Profile |
1. | Thiru. R.R. KUBENDRAN | Head & AssociateProfessor | |
2. | Dr. K.R. LAKSHMI | Associate Professor | |
3. | Dr K. MUTHAMILSELVI | Assistant Professor | |
4. | Dr J S Urmila | Assistant Professor |