St Philomena College(Autonomous) 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
In a significant step towards enhancing academic excellence, St Philomena College initiated its annual faculty induction program for the academic year 2023-24. The event was organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college, in collaboration with the Staff Development and Appraisal unit. The inauguration took place on August 25, 2023, at the Spandana Seminar Hall.
Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, addressing the faculty members, shed light on the operational framework of the college. He highlighted the institution’s adherence to established rules and regulations that guide its functioning. Stressing the pivotal role of educators in shaping students’ holistic development, Dr Monteiro emphasized their influence and urged them to embrace their profession with passion and dedication.
Rev. Fr Stany Pinto shared insights in his discourse, emphasizing the inseparable link between knowledge and teaching. He urged every teacher to continually nurture own reservoir of knowledge and transmit it effectively to their students.
Prof Ganesh Bhat, Dr A.P. Radha Krishna, Vice Principals of the college, and IQAC Coordinator Dr Malini K were present on the occasion. Dr Malini K. delved into ‘Fostering Empowerment through Effective Teaching Skills in the Classroom’ while Dr A.P. Radha Krishna elaborated on ‘Quality Enhancement Parameters’.
Dr Vijay Kumar Moleyar, the program coordinator, extended a warm welcome to the audience. The proceedings were conducted by Dr Chandrashekhar K, Department of Physics.