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.
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PG Department of Social Work, St Philomena College in collaboration with FIT India, Institutions’ Innovation Council and MoE Innovation Cell, organized a dynamic one-day workshop titled ‘Yoga and Meditation’ on January 31, 2024, at the PG Seminar Hall.
Mrs Preethi Shenoy, a distinguished Consultant Counsellor from Puttur, served as the resource person for the day, generously shared her expertise in Yoga and Meditation aiming to equip students with essential skills and also fostered a deeper understanding of the significance of mental health and well-being in their academic and personal lives through Yoga and Meditation practices. Her session focused on teaching students with practical techniques to overcome anxiety and manage daily stresses.
The formal programme was presided over by Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monterio, the Principal of the college, who highlighted the significance of Yoga and Meditation in daily lives. Emphasizing the importance of training the mind and cultivating self-discipline, he suggested that these practices are essential in the present times.
Dr Vijayakumar Moleyar ,VicePrincipal of the College graced the occasion with his presence on the dais.
The programme began with a prayer rendered by Ms Aparna and Team from M.Sc. Computer Science. Mrs. Srimani Coordinator of the PG Department of Social Work extended a warm welcome. Mr Harshith R, Coordinator of the Department of Commerce, proposed vote of thanks, and the event was compered by Ms Shilpa, Assistant Professor from the PG Department of Physics.