Dr. Shirline David
Principal
Dr. Shirline David is a seasoned academician with over 33 years of rich experience in the field of commerce education. Holding a Doctorate in Commerce, she has been an integral part of Anna Adarsh College for Women, contributing significantly to its academic and administrative excellence. Dr.Shirline’s Academic journey is marked by her profound knowledge in various subjects.Her teaching methodology blends traditional principles with contemporary practices, fostering a dynamic learning environment.In her administrative capacity, She has held pivotal roles like Coordinator- Entrepreneurial Development Cell, Overall Club Coordinator, overseeing 15 clubs.
As IQAC Coordinator during the third NAAC cycle, She was instrumental in securing an A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.59. Currently, as a Mentor in the IQAC, she continues to guide and support quality assurance initiatives, ensuring the college’s sustained growth and adherence to academic excellence.Dr. Shirline has actively participated in national and international conferences, presenting papers that contribute to the discourse in commerce and education. Her expertise is also sought after in consultancy roles, particularly in the domain of Internal Quality Assurance, where she advises institutions on best practices and quality enhancement strategies.
Dr. Shirline remains steadfast in her commitment to the betterment of Anna Adarsh College for Women. Her focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a culture of quality ensures that the institution remains at the forefront of women’s education.
Dr. Vikram Aggarwal
President – The Punjab Association
Mr Vikram Aggarwal has over 38 years of experience in a variety of industries, including garment export houses, construction and real estate, and the hospitality industry. He is currently the Chairman of two hotels, the Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre and Park Plaza Chennai OMR, which employ close to 500 people and he is also the promoter of ASTA properties.
Mr. Ramesh lamba
General Secretary – The Punjab Association
Shri Ramesh Lamba, General Secretary, Punjab Association, after education at Coonor involved in fleet business, viz. Prakash Roadlines at George Town, Chennai, and subsequently associated with PAFEX (Prakash Airfreight Express) in collaboration with International Courier concern viz. FEDEX. After his retirement as Director of the Company in 2008, he fully devotes his time to the activities of the Association and its various units. His association with Punjab Association was very long and he became its active member (Executive Committee Member) in 1991, elevated to the position of Treasurer of the Association during 1996, and elected as the Association’s General Secretary during 2002 and continues as such till date due to his thorough knowledge in administration. Due to his contribution to minority communities, the Government of Tamil Nadu has honoured him with the post of Secretary, Tamil Nadu Minority Commission for a period of three years, sometime back.
His mission and vision to work for the downtrodden and minority communities will go a long way.
Mr. Sunil Hasija
Correspondent – Anna Adarsh College
Mr.Sunil Hasija is business entrepreneur who successfully built his company named as Elektronika Sales Pvt Ltd. Company was established in 1979 & has head office in Chennai, with offices across India.
Mr.Sunil is also on board of other companies & member of Corporate Connect Chennai. He divides his time between business, travel, reading books & social works.
Dr. R. Shanthi
Director – Academic Development – Anna Adarsh College for Women
Dr. R. Shanthi is an academician and administrator par excellence. An educationist for 40 years, holding a Doctorate in Finance, she has chaired various Committees at the University of Madras. She is also a trained dancer holding a Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra, Chennai.
Her tenure as Principal of the college from 2020- 2025 was transformative in shaping the educational landscape of the institution. The milestones that her visionary leadership brought in include the conferring of the 2f status by UGC, the awarding of the prestigious A++ grade by NAAC and the attainment of the long cherished autonomous status of the college.
She spearheaded the decentralization of organizational responsibilities by establishing new offices to enhance transparency and accountability. She managed HR-related matters with notable efficiency and adept acumen. During her tenure, the campus became Wi-Fi enabled, and adequate CCTV surveillance was implemented. She streamlined key processes such as student attendance tracking, result analysis and curriculum implementation. Under her leadership, many new and in-demand courses were introduced.
She also initiated a series of awareness programs and integrated technology into every aspect of institutional operations, ensuring that all faculty members and students were trained in the effective use of ICT tools. She led multifold initiatives that facilitated the transition from traditional teaching methods to a digital learning environment during the Covid pandemic. The paradigm shift she brought in with a slew of measures during the pandemic enabled the college to navigate the challenges and changes with comfortable ease.
In recognition of her ability to provide a holistic and comprehensive educational experience for the students, promote an environment of continuous learning and upgradation for the faculty and ushering in a more structured working style in administration, she has been conferred the role of Director, Academic Development to continue her sustained commitment towards paving the way for the greater glory of the institution.