Dr.N.M.Veeraiyan - Chancellor, simats
The Architect of Saveetha EDUCATIONAL Empire
Dr. N.M.Veeraiyan was born on 15-11-1947 at Nalligowandanoor, Erode District and had schooling at Kavandapadi. He is an alumni of Madras Medical College, one of the premier Institutions of this country.He graduated in Dentistry in 1970
A renowned dental surgeon, Dr.Veeraiyan established a 100 bedded multi-specialty hospital in 1977 and also a School of Nursing for Diploma course, the first of its kind in Erode. Dr.Veeraiyan, had the ambition to start a model dental college and started Saveetha Dental College & Hospital in Chennai in 1988 and subsequently College of Nursing in 1992, College of Physiotherapy in 1993 and College of Occupational Therapy in 1998 .The service to the cause of education was extended to other fields by establishment of Saveetha Engineering College in 2001.
He had a vision to impart education on par with international standards by updating the curriculum and reforming examination system and to expose & engage students & faculty in research activities. This led to the creation of a Deemed to be University namely Saveetha University in 2005. Later three more institutions were added to the Saveetha family-Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha School of Management and Saveetha School of Law.
Dr.N.M.Veeraiyan is a FELLOW of international honor of Pierre Fauchard Academy. His proficiency in Tamil language is revealed from the Tamil Book “Vaai Pal Maruthuvam”which was co author by him and got him an award from the Government of Tamil Nadu. He is the proud recipient of “The Life Time Achievement Award” by The T.N.Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Edupreneur Award by Times Of India, Inspiration Leaders of India Award 2013 by Gerri Schroder - Henderson City Council Member, Dr.Ruby Dhalla - Indian Canadian Politician & Brand Ambassdor PBG, Valerie Paker - President National Association of Women Business Owners and Award of Excelleince 2013 by Indian Red Cross Society, TamilNadu Branch. The staff & students of Saveetha University look up to him for guidance, as they admire his vision & his genuineness & commitment to the human cause & education.
Dr.PRATHAP.S
PRINCIPAL, SAVEETHA COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, SIMATS
Our College is recognized as a state leader in teaching and learning, student relationships and well being. We create a safe social and physical environment that helps all our students learn and succeed.
The size of the College and the emphasis on developing and maintaining positive relationships means that we know each student as an individual. we can provide more personal support and greater access to opportunities in each student’s chosen fields of interest.
Parents and visitors compliment us on the warm and orderly atmosphere and our strong sense of community. We encourage all our students to develop high expectations about themselves, their work and their behavior, which is an expression of our values of Personal Best, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility.
Our approach involves working with parents to meet the individual needs of every student, and supporting them to fulfill their academic and co-curricular goals and dreams to become a best physiotherapist. The broad range of opportunities and pathways offered in the college,including smart-board teaching ,clinical rotatory postings starts from 2nd semester onward,regular community visits,industrial visits and advance CBCS syllabus pattern and evidence based approach,etc.
And I am proud that ours is the one and only institute with highly qualified staffs, pursing PhD and PhD qualified faculties which makes teaching an effective manner.