Best Practices -2022-2023

Response:

The institution has two distinct best practices that cater to the well-being of the students, both on and off the campus. They strengthen the morale and integrity of the young women to face the challenges in the world, especially during the pandemic period.

Best Practice - I

Title of the practice:  Women for Women Welfare- Community Development Programme (CDP) TOUCH

Objectives of the Practice:

St. Mary's College is dedicated to educating young individuals with a focus on fostering their contribution to societal advancement. Central to its mission is instilling the intrinsic value of every individual, thereby guiding students towards a purposeful existence. The curriculum extension platform embodies educational principles encapsulated by the motto “Serve While You Learn.” This educational approach underscores the importance of community service emphasised through the curriculum. Through extension activities, students engage in service, reflection, and learning, thereby nurturing a holistic educational experience.

• To construct a mutual link with the students and society
• To generate conscious collective living
• To instil human and social concern
• To bring transformation for social betterment
• To adopt and adapt for the well-being of the society.

Context of the Practice

Although 80% of the younger generation unequivocally come from underprivileged backgrounds, they are immersed in a competitive world and strive vigorously to succeed in life. There is a notable lack of awareness, or perhaps an indifferent attitude, towards social realities, leading to a significant disparity between the privileged and the disadvantaged. The HEI plays a crucial role in awakening them to the harsh realities of life, fostering empathy.  

Best Practices -2021-2022

Response:

The institution has two distinct best practices that cater to the well-being of the students, both on and off the campus. They strengthen the morale and integrity of the young women to face the challenges in the world, especially during the pandemic period.

Best Practice - I

Title of the practice:  Women for Women Welfare- Community Development Programme (CDP) TOUCH

Objectives of the Practice:

St. Mary's College is dedicated to educating young individuals with a focus on fostering their contribution to societal advancement. Central to its mission is instilling the intrinsic value of every individual, thereby guiding students towards a purposeful existence. The curriculum extension platform embodies educational principles encapsulated by the motto “Serve While You Learn.” This educational approach underscores the importance of community service emphasised through the curriculum. Through extension activities, students engage in service, reflection, and learning, thereby nurturing a holistic educational experience.

• To construct a mutual link with the students and society
• To generate conscious collective living
• To instil human and social concern
• To bring transformation for social betterment
• To adopt and adapt for the well-being of the society.

Context of the Practice

Although 80% of the younger generation unequivocally come from underprivileged backgrounds, they are immersed in a competitive world and strive vigorously to succeed in life. There is a notable lack of awareness, or perhaps an indifferent attitude, towards social realities, leading to a significant disparity between the privileged and the disadvantaged. The HEI plays a crucial role in awakening them to the harsh realities of life, fostering empathy.  

Best Practices -2020-2021

Response:

The institution has two distinct best practices that cater to the student well-being both in and off the campus. They strengthen the morale and integrity of the young women in a world of challenges.

Best Practice - I

Title of the practice:  Experiential Learning

Objectives of the Practice:

Experiential learning focuses on the idea that the best way to learn things is by actually experiencing it. Those experiences help the students retain information and remember facts. The departments have under taken various measures to enhance the experiential learning features.

• To illustrate the important aspects of plants providing knowledge and skills
• To appreciate the historicity of the region through Spot Study
• To promote integrated work through Field Projects
• To enhance the skills of Artisans and Craftsmanship work through Spot Study
• To inculcate the importance of Professional Ethics
• To impart the importance of Instrumentation

Context of the Practice

Thoothukudi is a semi-urban town located in the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. About 80% of the students come from the marginalised sections of the society and first-generation learners consisting of fisher folk, labourers, masons and from uneducated background. The rapidly changing society, its demands and inadequacy to adapt to the changes perturb the student’s community. Outdoor classroom focuses on practical learning, eco-friendly living and a complete shift from the formal educational system emulates progressive learning space and helps prune various skills, which would trigger their professional interest. Experiential learning motivates the students to attend the classes without walls regularly. 

Best Practices -2019-2020

Response:

The institution has two distinct best practices that cater to the student well-being both in and off the campus. They strengthen the morale and integrity of the young women in a world of challenges.

Best Practice - I

Title of the practice:  Experiential Learning

Objectives of the Practice:

Experiential learning focuses on the idea that the best way to learn things is by actually experiencing it. Those experiences help the students retain information and remember facts. The departments have under taken various measures to enhance the experiential learning features.

• To illustrate the important aspects of plants providing knowledge and skills
• To appreciate the historicity of the region through Spot Study
• To promote integrated work through Field Projects
• To enhance the skills of Artisans and Craftsmanship work through Spot Study
• To inculcate the importance of Professional Ethics
• To impart the importance of Instrumentation

Context of the Practice

Thoothukudi is a semi-urban town located in the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. About 80% of the students come from the marginalised sections of the society and first-generation learners consisting of fisher folk, labourers, masons and from uneducated background. The rapidly changing society, its demands and inadequacy to adapt to the changes perturb the student’s community. Outdoor classroom focuses on practical learning, eco-friendly living and a complete shift from the formal educational system emulates progressive learning space and helps prune various skills, which would trigger their professional interest. Experiential learning motivates the students to attend the classes without walls regularly. 

Best Practices -2018-2019

The institution has two distinct best practices that cater to the student well-being both in and off campus. They strengthen the morale and integrity of the young women in a world of challenges.

Best Practice - I

Title of the practice:  Counselling for Inner Healing

Objectives of the Practice:

The Counselling Forum is active with two full time professional counsellors and one part time counsellor.

Teachers must not only impart knowledge, but also steer them to orient their focus towards desired goals.

To empower the young women

To develop progressive and positive attitude

To enhance leadership qualities

To eliminate impediments towards goal achievement

To relieve from psychological disorders such as anxiety, hopelessness, depression and    irritability

To create the sense of mental wellbeing

Best Practice 2017 - 2018

The institution has two distinct best practices that cater to the student well-being both in and off campus. They strengthen the morale and integrity of the young women in a world of challenges. 

Best Practice - I

Title of the practice: Counselling for Inner Healing 

Objectives of the Practice:

The Counselling Forum is active with two full time professional counsellors and one part time counsellor. Teachers must not only impart knowledge, but also steer them to orient their focus towards desired goals.

• To empower the young women 
• To develop progressive and positive attitude 
• To enhance leadership qualities 
• To eliminate impediments towards goal achievement 
• To relieve from psychological disorders such as anxiety, hopelessness, depression and irritability 
• To create the sense of mental wellbeing