Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 14: St Agnes Pre-University College, started by the Apostolic Carmel Sisters is a Minority Educational Institution.
The Apostolic Carmel Congregation was founded by Venerable Mother Veronica of the Passion at Bayonne, France in 1868 and was established at St Ann’s campus, Mangaluru in 1870 with the specific goal of empowering women in India.
The Apostolic Carmel Educational Society runs several educational institutions and St Agnes PU College is one among them. Historically, it is the first Catholic Women’s College established in South India and the second in the country. The college has students from all communities and denominations. The College is a pioneer in the education of young women and has been at the forefront of a cultural and social renaissance with regard to the rights and roles of women. This has its source and origin in the philosophy and teaching of its founder Mother Aloysia who started St Agnes College in 1920.
A rigorous academic programme is at the core of everything and this is reflected in the consistently high academic results that we garner every year. The fundamental principle that permeates and governs the institution is the motto, ‘God is our Strength’. Therefore, the ardent endeavour is to prepare each student for academic, social and personal success in a constantly evolving globalized environment.
A Multipronged Approach towards Education
Pre-University education offers unique and multiple challenges for it is a stepping stone to any professional course a student may choose to opt for and it has to also prepare them in a limited time for various competitive examinations. IITians and Doctors by ‘Vividya’ having vast teaching experience provide comprehensive and quality coaching to prepare the students to answer NEET, JEE and CET examinations. Professionally qualified individuals meticulously groom students to answer CA Foundation Course, CS and CSAT (a foundation course for Civil Service Examinations). Coaching in the regular syllabus is also provided. The dedicated staff showed their mettle when they rose ably to the challenges of online education.
Ability Enhancers
The college provides ample facilities and infrastructure for the development of an integrated personality with well-ventilated and spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, auditorium, conference hall, A V Room, smart classes, library, stationery outlet, internet, sprawling playground, food court, mid-day meal, hostel and a verdant and serene campus.
Holistic Education for Excellence and Transformation
Student associations and clubs - Oratio, Aastha, Srishti, Agnetio, Utsav, Abhinavan, Hanathe, Agno Humanica, Spectrum, Abhaya and NCC play a vital role in enhancing the holistic and aesthetic development of a student’s personality. Counselling services, catechism and value education classes mould the character of the students and help develop a strong moral and ethical sense among the students. Trained personnel are invited to guide the students in the areas of personality development, career guidance, family life, AIDS awareness, communal harmony, human rights, social concern etc. Mother Aloysia realized that women have a significant contribution to make in all aspects of the national life. This vision has inspired te college’s students to go on to make a mark in the world of medicine, politics, administration, law, sports and education etc. The college fosters a bond with the alumni through Agnosphere. The management, staff and students are committed to the mission of education and work together to secure exceptional results and set exemplary standards for a value based education. The PTA renders service through cooperative relationship between parents and teachers.
To develop the personality of the students and harness their in-depth potential, many activities like Fresher’s Day, Ethnic Day, Sports Day, Students’ Day, Teachers’ Day, Achievers’ Day, College Day, Musical Evening, Celebration of events of national, regional as well as ecological importance, Agnathon – National Level Interschool and Intercollegiate Competitions are conducted. St Agnes PU College also encourages its students to participate in various intracollegiate/intercollegiate competitions and their girls are the recipients of several awards at the regional, national and international level in various sporting disciplines. Financial aid and Scholarships are disbursed to deserving students. Outreach programmes, Educational field trips are organized for students to cultivate a sense of social responsibility. The Covid project ‘We Care’ was aimed at nurturing the altruistic aspect in students and to help them realize the happiness of giving.
Competent and Efficient Staff
In rendering holistic learning delivered by highly qualified staff, the college is inspired by its patron St Agnes to continue its grand tradition of providing a modern education steeped in core values of compassion and social concern to endow students with a competitive edge over their counterparts elsewhere. The staff enjoys a close rapport with the students and constantly endeavours to enhance their knowledge and upgrade their skills to make education a wholesome, enjoyable and meaningful experience.
New courses: Evolving and Keeping Abreast of the Times
Students often feel perplexed and are unsure when it comes to choosing the right combination of subjects that will help them find their true calling. To make things easier for them we offer different combinations in Science, Commerce and Arts with the firm conviction that this dynamic environment will equip them to face the unforeseen challenges of the future with equanimity. With this in mind, they have introduced ‘Artistique’ and ‘Mindificent certificate courses designed to complement the Arts and Commerce curriculum respectively, Self-defence training programme to develop basic self-defence techniques and gain self confidence in defending themselves and Zumba classes – nutrition and physical fitness for a healthy living.
St Agnes PU College has been successful in moulding the society through women education. In the post centenary era, it still strives to do justice to the vision of Mother Aloysia.
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