Fr Muller School and College of Nursing holds Graduation Day

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March 24, 2019

Father Muller charitable Institutions organised the graduation day of Father Muller School and College of Nursing on 23rdMarch 2019.

The day began with a Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration at 8.00 am in the St Joseph Chapel where Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese was the main celebrant. He also preached a meaningful homily highlighting the role of nurses in the healing ministry. A very meaningful liturgy was organised.

The afternoon programme started with the photography session at 1.30 pm for the graduands along with the teaching faculty, management and guests. The Graduation Ceremony was held at 2.30 pm in the Father Muller Convention Centre. The program commenced with the procession of Graduands of Basic Bsc Nursing, Post basic Bsc Nursing and MSc Nursing of Father Muller college of Nursing followed by graduands of Father Muller School of nursing accompanied by the teaching faculty and the dignitaries. The procession was headed by the band playing tunes of festive songs led by the students of Father Muller college of Nursing. The dignitaries were given a symbolic welcome in the traditional Indian style, the Poornakumbha Swagatha followed by the Prayer dance performed by the students of Father Muller School and college of Nursing.

Rev Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro, Provincial Superior, Sisters of charity was the chief guest. Rt Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, Vicar general of Mangalore diocese and also the vice president of Father Muller charitable Institutions presided over the function.

Rev Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, Director of the Institutions, Rev Fr Rudolph Ravi DSa, Administrator of Father Muller medical college hospital, Rev Fr Ajith Menezes, Adminstrator, Father Muller medical college, Rev Sr Jacintha DSouza, Principal, Father Muller college of Nursing, Mrs Jasmine Saritha Vas, Principal, Father Muller school of Nursing, Prof Victoria D’Almeida,Vice Principal, Father Muller college of Nursing, Rev Sr Janet DSouza, Chief Nursing officer of Father Muller Medical college hospital were present on the dias.

Rev. Fr Richard Aloysius Coelho, welcomed the dignitaries, all the graduates, their parents, governing board members, invitees, guests, staff and students. He also introduced the chief guest of the function to the gathering. Rev Sr Jacintha DSouza read out a brief annual report of college of Nursing and Mrs Jasmine Saritha Vas presented the annual report of School of nursing.

As many as 175 graduates from school and college of nursing celebrated their success on this day. It was a matter of pride for the institution as there were 102 students from Basic BSc nursing, 24 students from Post Basic BSc nursing, 9 students from MSc nursing and 40 students from Father Muller School of nursing. All the graduates were honoured during the Graduation Ceremony and were presented with Certificates.

Delivering the graduation address, Rev Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro said, nurses are the backbone of health care and Father Muller charitable institution is one of the brand institutions in providing dedicated nurses for this healing ministry. She asked all the graduates to carry on the Legacy of Fr Muller forward by serving the needy with love and care.

During this occasion all the achievers in various fields were awarded. Meritorious graduates and students were presented with awards and prizes for their achievements in academics. The Best out going graduate for the year 2018 was awarded to Ms Shalu Sebastian from Basic BSc Nursing. Ms Shalu Sebastian delivered the response on behalf of all the Graduates expressing her joy and gratitude.

In his presidential address, Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha, called upon the graduates to uphold the motto of Father Muller charitable Institutions and also to render quality and dedicated nursing care and make their alma mater proud. He wished them success in their future endeavours.

The Chief Guest, Rev Sr Dr Matilda Monteiro and Rev Msgr Maxim Lawrence Noronha were honoured by presenting a memento. Prof Victoria D Almeida, Vice Principal, college of nursing, proposed the vote of thanks.

After the recession of the graduates, cultural events were organised for the gathering. Around 900 people consisting of graduates, post graduates, parents, alumni, guests, invitees, staff and students witnessed this solemn celebration. Graduation refreshments were served to all after the program.

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CBSE: Core objective of NEP will be translated into action through NCF

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August 9,2020

The core objective of the new National Education Policy (NEP), which has given freedom for amalgamation of different concepts, will be translated into action through the National Curriculum Framework, CBSE director said on Friday.

CBSE Director Biswajit Saha made the comments during an e-conclave on the new NEP organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“The core objective of the policy will be translated into action through the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), which needs more participatory approach. The policy has given freedom for amalgamation of different concepts and multidisciplinary approach. The NCF will give a roadmap for implementation of reforms laid down in the policy,” he said.

Saha said the training required for competency-based education and learning outcomes can be achieved with progressive participation of stakeholders.

“There could be a debate about the training required for competency-based education and learning outcomes but once we have decided we want to do it, it can be achieved with progressive participation of stakeholders. It is a forward-looking policy,” the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) director said.

The NEP approved by the Union Cabinet replaces the 34-year-old National Policy on Education framed in 1986 and is aimed at paving the way for transformational reforms in school and higher education systems to make India a global knowledge superpower.

Choice between 3 or 4 year undergraduate courses, multiple entry and exit options in degree courses, adding 3.5 crore seats in higher education institutions, which will now have a single regulator, discontinuation of M.Phil programmes and fixation of fees are among the higher education reforms outlined in the new NEP.

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St Agnes College takes classroom learning to adopted villages

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June 12,2020

Mangaluru: Agnes Towards Community (ATC) is a five-year old project of social responsibility undertaken by St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru to give their students a taste for community service before they leave the portals of the College. For this purpose the College has adopted five villages in the vicinity of Mangaluru, namely Harekala, Amblamogaru, Munnuru, Kotekar and Hosabettu. The ATC programmes are undertaken on saturdays wherein all the final year students as guided by their staff members are given hands on experience of community interaction and service. The four saturdays in a month are divided to plan, prepare, execute and evaluate the whole service exercise.

The year 2019-20 saw a major change in the format of the project. The Science and Arts faculty came together with projects based on the syllabus of study and apply it for their service learning activity. This was done with the dual purpose of helping students to learn the topic practically in a real social set up and to identify and render useful scientific based practical solutions to the problems faced by the villagers.

One such problem is water purity. Since water plays an important role in maintaining the human health and welfare, water quality testing is important because it identifies contaminants and prevents water borne diseases. In this regard, Departments of Chemistry and Microbiology took up a project on water analysis. The major objectives of the project were: 1. To provide hands on experience on water analysis, a topic learnt by the students in their course of study. 2. To test the potability of water sources of the villages, so that the scientific and practical solutions can be provided, wherever needed.

The first village chosen for the study was Amblamogaru. The two batches of students (20 students in each batch) were led by Mrs.Prajwal Rao, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Ms.Smitha, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry. They were assisted by Ms.Hezil Saldanha, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry in carrying out the project.

The water samples from different sources were collected in sterilised glass bottles. The students were enthusiastic in collecting water samples and also interacted with the village folk regarding the availability of drinking water supplies. The students under the guidance of faculty carried out the experiments in water analysis in Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratories at St Agnes College. This included testing for parameters such as pH, conductivity, total hardness and turbidity, presumptive, confirmed and completed Coliform test. From chemical analysis, it is found that all parameters satisfy the standards of potable water. Microbiological analysis showed that the water samples were potable for human consumption (No faecal contamination observed).

The project has been envisaged to help the villagers to have recourse to the information on the results of the tests conducted. The water samples collected for the analysis were found to be potable for human consumption. If the water samples not been found to be potable, the departments had strategized to guide the villagers on useful scientific and practical solutions wherever needed.

This project of Agnes Towards Community (ATC) helped students to go beyond classroom learning, develop practical skills, disseminate knowledge and render service to the community. This activity also provided direct and relevant experiences to the students that deepened and enriched their learning abilities.

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