Ms.Rupa Vemuri
M.A.,M.Phil.,(Ph.D)B.Ed.B.L.I.Sc.,Diploma in French

Head,
Department of English & Humanities

The Department of English & Humanities which was earlier under Mathematics &Humanities became a separate entity on 16th July 2009. At present, it has 7 qualified, experienced and committed faculty handling multi-disciplinary areas like English, Psychology and Management and is headed by Ms. Rupa Vemuri, a dynamic leader with abundant enthusiasm and vigour, who has more than 14 years of experience in teaching and 11 years experience in the Directorate of Higher Education, NCT, New Delhi. The faculty members are actively involved in research and publication of papers. At present the department has 3 M.Phil Degree holders and 5 have registered for Ph.D.

All the members of staff are easily accessible to students for advice and guidance on academic matters. The department has three well-equipped and spacious labs namely, Language Hub, Centre for Communication Skills-I and Centre for Communication Skills-II with the latest technology and infrastructure. The faculty uses licensed software as well as locally developed modules to impart training to the students which is partly responsible for the impressive and consistent campus recruitment track record.

The department is also closely involved in conducting the INFOSYS Campus Connect Soft Skills Programme. Four of the faculty members have been enabled by INFOSYS for Soft Skills training and form the core team of INFOSYS Campus Connect Soft Skills Programme. The aim of the department is to inculcate communication skills and life skills to the students through continuous two-way instruction, interaction, assessment and student-oriented feedback.

Apart from handling the regular curriculum prescribed by Andhra University, the department is actively involved in conducting the Hindu E-plus club activities.