Substance abuse has emerged as a significant health crisis on college campuses nationwide. In response, S.A. College of Arts & Science established an Anti-Drugs Committee on 09.09.2024. Dr.G. Purushothaman has been designated as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), with faculty members appointed as committee members. The committee's primary mandate is to maintain a drug-free campus by strictly prohibiting the possession, consumption, or use of drugs and alcohol by students, both on and off campus, including hostels.
Vision
To strengthen and purify individuals through guidance against drug use.
To strengthen and purify individuals through guidance against drug use.
Mission
To promote awareness to create a drug- and substance-free campus. To involve students in anti-drug activities and educate them about the harmful effects of substance abuse. To encourage students to become lifelong advocates and volunteers for anti-drug efforts. To ensure strict prohibition of the sale of drugs or alcohol on college premises. To prevent the initiation of drug use and curb the progression to addiction among those who have started.
Outcome
Drug free campus.
Duties of the Anti-Drugs Committee
Organize awareness programs on campus and in hostels in collaboration with authorized agencies. Educate students about the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use. Promote peer policing among students to report drug-related incidents to the Anti-Drugs Committee student volunteers. Develop practical strategies to mitigate the negative impact of drug use. Form an Anti-Drug Squad composed of student volunteers in both the institution and hostels. Conduct regular and surprise inspections in hostels and other areas to ensure compliance. Safeguard the health and well-being of all students by addressing drug-related issues. Organize various awareness initiatives on the consequences of drug use and legal penalties. Display anti-drug posters at prominent locations for student awareness. Implement programs to combat the use and possession of drugs and alcohol.
Anti-Drug Committee List-Squad
| S.No | Name of the faculty | Category | Committee | Phone No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Malathi Selvakkumar | Principal | Chairperson | 9244603999 | |
| 2 | Dr.G.Purushothaman | Associate Professor & HoD of Commerce (A&F) | SPOC | 9444777702 | |
| 3 | Mr.Haribabu R | Tamil Nadu Police Traffic Warden | Member | 9597004689 | |
| 4 | Dr. Esakkiammal E | Tamil | Member | 9677007747 | |
| 5 | Mr. Naresh S | English | Member | 9025553152 | |
| 6 | Mr. Dharmarajan M | Mathematics | Member | 9514326130 | |
| 7 | Ms. Swetha R | Commerce (General) | Member | 7358383577 | |
| 8 | Mr. Susidharan S | Accounting & Finance | Member | 9677212144 | |
| 9 | Ms. Vijayalakshmi R | Corporate Secretaryship | Member | 9600240070 | |
| 10 | Mr. Ratan Kumar | Visual Communication | Member | 7814576416 | |
| 11 | Dr. Jayachithra K | Computer Application | Member | 7598295019 | |
| 12 | Mr. Gunaseelan C | Computer Science | Member | 9940111214 | |
| 13 | Ms. Vani | Psychology | Member | 7338790711 | |
| 14 | Mr. Krishnan R | Artificial Intelligence | Member | 9444578024 | |
| 15 | Dr. Padmanabhan L | Management Studies | Member | 9789942927 | |
| 16 | Dr. Prabhakar M | Bank Management | Member | 8608772227 | |
| 17 | Mrs. Anitha M | Nutrition, Food Science Management & Dietetics | Member | 7395964873 | |
| 18 | Mr.Vishal LP | Assistant Professor of English & Hostel i/c | Member | 8667554969 | |
| 19 | Dr.G.Muruganandham | Senior Librarian | Member | 9551285085 | |
| 20 | Mr.Nagaraj | Administrative Officer | Member | 9445213880 |
