The Department of English organized Faculty Development Programme on “The Art of Public Speaking” exclusively for the staff members of English on 18th August 18, 2018 at seminar hall. Prof T. Antony Cruz, Head, Dept. of English delivered the welcome address. Er. Pon. Balasubramanian, President of College Committee motivated the staff members to pass on the spirit of public speaking to the student community with fervor. The Resource Person Ms. Ownita D’Cruz injected in the staff members about means, methods and strategies rigorously on “The Art of Public Speaking”. She made the sessions lively and enthusiastic. The Programme ended with vote of thanks given by Prof.B.Bhuvaneshwari, Dept. of English.