St Philomena College was founded by Msgr Antony Patrao who felt that a College in this part of the state would save the people of the inconvenience of moving to distant places for higher education. He set out to realize his dream and the mission was accomplished in the year 1958.
Since its inception, the Institute has lived up to societal expectations, turning out consistent and appreciable results in academic and non-academic fields. The institution does attempt to treat the primary stakeholders in 5 UG programs and 5 PG programs with a rewarding educational experience.
The Quality Assurance Framework of the institution has been developed to assure academic standards and enhance the quality of education. It underlines the institution’s commitment to excellence and improvement.
ISO 9001: 2015 Certified | Re-Accredited by NAAC at ‘A’ Grade | Managed by the CBE
Courses Taught: Kannada Language (B.Sc, B.Com)
Area of Expertise: Old Kannada Literature.
Awards and Achievements:
Got – “ಶರಣ ಚೇತನ” ಮತ್ತು “ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಪ್ರೇಮಿ” by Basava Kendra, Chitradurga (2005 & 2007).
Got – “HGF” award from Indian Jaycees for outstanding achievement in the organization – 2005.
Got – ‘‘ಬಸವ ಚೇತನ’ ಮತ್ತು ‘ಬಸವ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ’ by Basava Kendra, Chitradurga (2011 & 2013).
Got – “JCI SENATOR” Award from Indian Jaycees for outstanding achievement in the organization -2014.
Research details:
Pursued PhD from Hampi Kannada University on the topic “ಹವ್ಯಕರ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಣ್ಣ ಕತೆಗಳು – ಸಾಂಸ್ಕøತಿಕ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ” under the guidance of Dr.H.G.Shridhar, during the year 2012.
Publications:
ದೇರಾಜೆ ಸೀತಾರಾಮಯ್ಯ; ಜೀವನ – ಸಾಧನೆ (Life and Achievements of Deraje Seetharamayya)
Participation in Seminars/Workshops/Conferences:
UGC Sponsored National Seminar on‘ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಂಪರೆ’ ’at S.D.M College, Ujire.
National Seminar on ‘ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರ ನಿರ್ವಚನ: ಕುವೆಂಪು ವಾಙ್ಮಯ’ ’at Alva’s college, Moodbidri.
National Seminar on ‘ಆಳ್ವಾಸ್ ನುಡಿಸಿರಿ’ at Alva’s College, Moodbidri.
NAAC Sponsored National Level workshop on “Role of IQAC in implementing new methodology of “Assessment & Accreditation” – K.S.S College, Subrahamanya.
National seminar on “Kannada Manasu – Sangarsha mattu samarasya” held at Alva’s college, Moodbidri.
UGC Sponsored two days National Seminar on “Parampare mattu Kavi prathibheya Mukamukhi” held at SDM College, Ujire.
National Seminar on “Karavi Karnataka Jaina Arasu Manethenagalu: Sanskrathika Adyayana” held at SDM College, Ujire.
National seminar on ‘Kannada Manassu: Janapara Chaluvaligalu held at Alva’s College Moodbidri.
National Seminar on “Literature on Environment in Kannada” held at Govt. College, Kasargod.
UGC Sponsor National Multi Language seminar on “Cultural & Academic Implications of common syllabus” held at Shri Dhavala College, Moodbidri.
National seminar on “Changing Paradigms of higher Education: XII five year plan initiatives” held at St.Aloysius College, Mangalore.
UGC Sponsored state level seminar on “Kannada Sahithyakke S.V.P.Koduge held at Vivekananda College, Puttur.
UGC sponsors National seminar on ““ಆಧುನಿಕ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ಪಲ್ಲಟಗಳು” held at S.D.M College, Ujire.
UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Ideologies of Swami Vivekananda and their Relevance to the contemporary society’ held Vivekananda College, Puttur.
UGC sponsored National Seminar on Padavi Tharagathigalalli Kannada Bodhane Hosa Swaroopa mattu Hosa Savaalugalu” held at G.F.G.College, Bettampady.
State level seminar on ‘ ‘ಪಂಪ – ಅನೇಕ ಓದುಗಳ ಅನುಸಂಧಾನ’’ held at University College, Mangalore.
National seminar on ‘ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದ ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಇತಿಹಾಸದ ಮರು ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯಾನ’’ held at S.V.S.College, Bantwal.
National seminar on “E – Resources, Intellectual Property Rights and Plagiarism – Issues and Challenges” held at St.Philomena College, Puttur.
Refresher Courses/Short Term/Orientation Courses attended:
Attended one Orientation Course and three refresher courses in Kannada
Membership on Academic Bodies:
A member of AMUCT (Association of Mangalore University College Teacher)
Treasurer of Mangalore University Kannada Teacher Association(ವಿಕಾಸ)
Secretary/President, Kannada Sangha, SPC Puttur
Director, student’s Council
Director Wall Board Magazine
Editor of “Swarna Prabha” a Golden Jubilee souvenir
Secretary, Parent – Teacher Association (2012 – 2015)
Secretary of Alumni Association (2007-2013)
S.S Officer (2007-2013)
Convener of college examination committee.