Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 26: St. Joseph Engineering college (SJEC), Vamanjoor organized an inaugural programme of student induction programme (SIP) 2024 for BE students of batch of 2024-25 on August 26, at Kalam Auditorium of the campus. Dr Rajesh PC, convener of the programme, welcomed the gathering. The programme was formally inaugurated by lighting the lamp.
Dr Rio D’Souza, principal, SJEC addressed the gathering and shared wisdom about adopting engineering in everything they do in their day-to-day routine. He highlighted the importance of working in teams and being united.
He emphasized on the importance of the era of AI, to have more exposure about AI, about the state of art facilities at SJEC. He further said that the senior faculties are accessible for all kinds of mentorship and guidance at the college. He told the students about the varieties of events scheduled at the SIP 2024 and to make the best use of it to showcase their talents.
Fr Kenneth R Crasta, assistant director, SJEC in his address mentioned about using resources as much as possible, online modules, student technical clubs, college facilities etc., to make themselves evolve to become a better version. Students who learn by themselves can be better experts. He shared his own experience of learning things by doing with few examples.
Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, director, SJEC shared his experience with a few instances of how the experiences, knowledge and skills help to shape our lives to something valuable. He further added that the SIP is the beginning of the journey of 4 years of engineering and the world outside is evolving at an unprecedented phase. The students should be the catalyst of it and take every challenge as an opportunity, never settle for anything in mediocrity and be the engineers of solutions.
Dr Sudheer M, dean academics, explained the importance of following academic guidelines in the engineering journey. With an example he explains that when an engineer says there is good business happening, it means there is a lot of development happening in the region or society. He advised students on usage of time effectively and the power of peer learning. He highlighted the disadvantages of extensive use of gadgets and having too much screen time.
Dr Purushottama Chippar, vice principal & dean R&D congratulated & appreciated the participation of huge number of teams for Smart India Hackathon 2024. He highlighted the importance of knowledge, attitude and skill and advised the students to focus on skill development to have a bright and secured future. He gave the idea of concept of knowledge economy to students which is possible only through gaining good skills.
Dr Ramananda HS speech briefed students about the role of his office in maintaining discipline and participation of students in extracurricular activities. He highlighted the importance of NSS, NCC and sports facilities at SJEC. He also explained the support facilities such as anti-ragging committee, dispensary, campus counselor, library with digital facilities, drinking water, green and clean campus, spacious parking, canteen & cafeteria etc.
Dr Jyothi, FY coordinator delivered the vote of thanks. The programme witnessed the participation of various heads of the department, deans and faculty members.