Psychology Department

Overview | Faculty | Activities

Brief History of Department
The Department of Psychology was established in the year 1962 along with the inception of the college. It started with the able leadership of Prof. M. Sujaya who is also the founder member of the organization. Though it began with minimum students, it expanded enormously under her guidance.

Prof. N. Nanjundappa an alumni of our college joined the department as a faculty member, and eventually became the Head of the department and the Principal of the college before he retired. Dr. A. R. Krishnamurthy, appointed in 1974 was known for his counselling skills in the college as well as in public. He guided many M.Phil. and Ph.D. students. He was instrumental in bringing post graduation centre for our college.

As the department grew bigger, Mr. V.N. Basavarajappa Dr. V Malathi, Dr. VijayaKumari TR, T G Chandrashekar and A M SatishChandra were appointed. Dr. Malathi V. who joined the department in 1989, later became the Head of the Department after V N Basavaraju and she is the principal of the college , at present. She counsels students as well public. She guides students in academic improvement, to cope with peer group pressure, societal pressure, and personal problems to understand themselves better and to face life in a meaningful way.
The Department of Psychology has excellent laboratory facilities. We have four labs with proper equipment. Since the inception of our department there is no dearth of equipment. We have Audio-Visual teaching aids like LCD projectors T.V., V.C.R., O.H.P, Slide projector and good old tape recorder.

Papers offered at the U G level:
1. Basics of psychological processes
2. Developmental psychology
3. Abnormal psychology
4. Industrial and organizational psychology / Educational psychology

Faculty Members

S/N	Faculty	Name	Qualification	Area of Specialization	Contact No.	Email
1		Dr. T.R. Vijayakumari Head of the Department Associate Professor	M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.	Clinical Psychology	9964044431	trv.psylect@gmail.com
2		M. Satishchandra Assistant Professor	M.A., M.Phil.	Industrial Psychology	9481692732	Satishchandrapac985@gmail.com
3		Dr.Vinutha H A Lecturer	Msc, Mphil, Bed, PhD	Child psychology	98444 73373	vinuthanaveenkumar@gmail.com

 

 

Activities
S/N	Event	Date	Details	Speaker	Conducted by
1	Special Lecture	27-1-2020	Self growth	Prof. Sridharamurthy Retd. Professor. Department of Psychology. NMKRV College. Bangalore	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur
2	Parichay Programme	11-1-2020	Psychology Exhibition	Parichay	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur
3	Special Lecture	5-9-2019	Effect of  internet addiction among adolescents	Dr.Archana Bhat.   Associate Professor& Head of the department, Post graduate Department of Psychology. Surana College,Bangalore	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur
4	Orientation Programme	31-8-2019	Orientation  programme for PUC students	Faculty from the department demonstrated practical for PUC students	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur
5	Students Activities	2-8-2019	Depiction of different emotions in different age groups	Poster presentation by Psychology students	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur
6	Interactive Session	3-7-2019	Interaction between Caltech  State university, USA  Psychology students and our students	Dr. Manju Reddy, Dr. Ramani. Dr. Malathi V.	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur
7	Special Lecture	3-7-2019	Importance of Psychology in everyday life	Dr. Manju Reddy	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur
8	Special Lecture	3-7-2019	Narcisstic Personality Disorder	Dr. Ramani. Professor and consultant. Caltech State University. U.S.A	Department of Psychology, PACFGC, Tiptur

 

 

About Pallagatti Adavappa Arts College Tiptur
When the Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe Trust was formed in 1962, to administer Kalpataru College, it offered all the three streams of arts, science and commerce. The college flourished for two decades until the strength exceeded 2,500 students. The college had to be bifurcated according to the directions of the collegiate education. So, an independent college for the Arts and Commerce streams was established in the year 1982 and was named after the founder president and philanthropist, Pallagatti Adavappa, while, the science college retained the name Kalpataru.

KALPATARU VIDYA SAMSTHE (R), TIPTUR (ESTD.1961) :
Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe, an important centre for higher education has dispersed knowledge to the local rural masses for nearly six decades and has grown from strength to strength over these years. KVS is instrumental in putting Tiptur on the map of the academia. Today, the Management is flourishing with eight sister institutions one more reputed than the other.

Message from the principal

Dear students, Faculty and Visitors

It is with immense pride and a deep sense of commitment that I welcome you to Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College, Tiptur an Institution under Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe ® is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, ethical values, and holistic development since its inception in 1962. For over six decades, our college has been a beacon of knowledge, shaping generations of students from rural area into responsible and accomplished individuals. [In 1982 because of huge strength the Kalpataru College got bifurcated as Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College and Kalpataru Science College].

Guided by our vision of “Education for Wisdom, Conduct, and Livelihood,” we aspire to cultivate an environment where learning transcends classrooms, empowering students with intellectual depth, professional competence and moral integrity. Our mission is to make quality education accessible to all, nurturing individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also socially responsible and culturally refined.

In an era of rapid global transformations, we take pride in offering a green campus, a digitalized library, experiential learning through NSS, Scouts and Guides, Red Cross and cutting –edge add-on course like Tally Solutions, ensuring that our students are equipped with both traditional wisdom and modern skills. Our mentoring system and expert faculty provide personalized guidance, fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking and a lifelong learning.

Recognizing the importance of career opportunities, our institution has started organizing Job fair bringing together leading recruiters and aspiring professionals under one roof so that it bridges the gap between academia and industry, helping students transition seamlessly into the professional word.

As a college with rich legacy, we have consistently adapted to the changing educational landscape while preserving our core values. Education at our institute is not just about academic success- it is about building character, fostering leadership and inspiring innovation. We encourage our students to dream beyond boundaries, embrace challenges and contribute meaningfully to society.

As we continue this journey of enlightenment and progress, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our faculty, students, alumni, and stakeholders who contribute to the legacy of our institution. I invite you to explore our website and be part of this vibrant academic community.

Together, let us strive for excellence, wisdom, and a future rich in possibilities.

Warm Regards,
Dr Vijaya Kumari TR
Principal
Pallagatti Adavappa Arts and Commerce First Grade College, Tiptur

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