“Success is certain if employees work together towards the development and prosperity of the organization. Change is the rule of the world. If every individual responds positively to change, miracles can be created. With self-confidence, we will only think of good things. We should learn to appreciate ourselves and not push ourselves down for any reason. Think positively. If we work as a team, we can achieve the impossible,” said principal of the college Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro. He shared these insights while chairing a one-day faculty development program under the auspices of the Staff Development and Appraisal Cell of St Philomena College on ‘Navigating the Transition: From an Affiliated College to an Autonomous Institution.’

Dr Monteiro highlighted the successful navigation of the college on significant challenges such as AICTE affiliation, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and the preparation of documents for autonomy. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive attitude to achieve success and acknowledged the contributions of individuals responsible for these milestones. “The guidance of Rev. Fr Lawrence Mascarenes, the encouragement from the Alumni Association, the Parent-Teachers’ Association, and the efficiency of the concerned staff are commendable,” he stated.

Dr Malini K, the IQAC coordinator, explained the importance of autonomy and various aspects of Manual of Autonomy of NAAC. Vinayachandra, Dean and Head of the Department of Computer Science, briefed on the main features of autonomy, the benefits of autonomy, the rules governing autonomous colleges, the outline of the governance system, the rights and privileges of autonomous institutions, and the review and evaluation processes.

The Vice-Principal of the college, Dr Vijay Kumar Moleyar, was also present on the occasion.

Poojashree and Lavanya rendered prayer. Dr Edwin D’Souza, Coordinator of the Staff Development and Appraisal Cell, welcomed. Suraksha N., proposed vote of thanks.

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