STUDENT RESEARCH CLUB
Overview
The Research cell of Father Muller College of Nursing has formed the ‘Student Research Club’, a forum exclusively for undergraduate students of the College. The vision of this club is to inculcate research-based activities and create an unlimited platform for developing new ideas and thoughts in the areas of nursing research among students.
Aim
The student research club is aimed at motivating undergraduate students to undertake and contribute to research at Father Muller College of Nursing.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs)
| Name of the committee: Student Research club | |
| SOP Number: | Title: Student Research Club |
| Authors: Dr. Shycil Mathew | Written date: 22.07.2024 |
| Reviewers: Research Cell members of FMCON | Reviewed date: 23.07.204 |
| Approved by: Prof.Sr Dhanya Devasia, Principal, FMCON | |
Objectives
- To motivate students to involve in research activities
- To guide students in research projects
- To encourage students to use the library e-resources
- To improve the quality of research
- To encourage students to participate in workshops & conferences and present papers
- To publish research results in peer-reviewed/h-index journals
- To develop expert nurse researchers, clinicians, and teams
- To organize research-related conferences, workshops, seminars, and competitions
Functions
- Conduct orientation & development programs related to research for students as and when required
- Committee meeting with members to make strategies for improving research activities
- Implement the strategies planned to improve the student research activities in the institution
- Collect feedback from students about research and development activities
- Arrange guest lectures to improve researcher skills
Procedure
- The committee will be formed in consultation with the principal of the institution.
- The cell must have a minimum of 3 executive core committee members in addition to the principal, vice-principal, and research cell chairperson.
- The committee shall hold meetings and take initiatives to plan, implement, and evaluate various strategies to improve the student research culture in the institution.
- At least 50% of the members must be present for the meeting to complete the quorum.
Core Committee Members of Student Research Club
| Sl. No. | Name of the Members | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sr Dhanya Devasia | Principal, FMCON |
| 2 | Dr Agnes EJ | Vice Principal, FMCON |
| 3 | Mrs Sandra Saldanha | Research Cell Chairperson |
| 4 | Dr. Shycil Mathew | Student Research Club Chairperson |
| 5 | Dr. Shiji PJ | Advisor (HOD of Community Health Nursing) |
| 6 | Ms. Ocheal Serrao, IV BSc (N) student | Student President |
| 7 | Mr. Prithesh Moras, II PBBSc (N) student | Student Secretary |
| 8 | PIs of all UG projects | Committee Members |
| 9 | Interested members and student representatives | |
