St Agnes College holds national level conference on ‘Sports and Empowerment of Women’

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March 15, 2019

Mangaluru, Mar 15: The department of Physical Education of St Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangaluru in collaboration with Government First Grade College, Mudipu organised a One Day National level Conference on Sports and Empowerment of Women on 14 March 2019.

The Seminar was inaugurated by Prof. Shifana Begum, Executive Director of Kalluru Educational Trust, Prof., Department of Computer Science and Engineering Srinivas University, Mukka and Chief Guest was Smt. Mamatha Gatty, DKZP Member & Ex-Zilla Panchayath President. Dr Kishore Kumar C K, Director of Physical Education, Mangaluru University was Guest of Honour. Sr Dr M. Jeswina A.C., Principal, St Agnes College and Dr Giridhar Rao M S, Principal, Govt. First Grade College presided over the ceremony.

The conference began with the prayer song followed by the inaugural session. The master of ceremony was Mrs Sheryl Preethika, Dean, Department of Commerce followed by Nreissa Noronha. Mrs Shubha K H, Physical Education Directress of Government First Grade College, Mudipu introduced the guests and welcomed the gathering.

The first technical session was held by Dr Aruna Yadiyal, Prof. Unit head, Fr. Muller Medical College, Mangaluru elaborating on the psychological aspects of women that effect their performance in sports. The second technical session was held by Pushpa Kuttanna. The third technical session was held by Dr Akshatha Nayak M, Assistant Prof, Department of Physiotherapy, KMC Hospital Mangaluru.

The valedictory programme began with Dr Pushpa Kuttanna and Physical Education directors of both the colleges, Mrs Vasudha S and Mrs Shubha KH as the dignitaries.

Dr Pushpa Kuttanna addressed the gathering by encouraging more such conferences as a one such conducted and with her parting message “Inspire yourself and inspire others”.

Delegates from Sri Gokarnanatheshwara College gave a positive feedback about the conference on how sports can also be taught and teaching sports is a career option.

Ms Nerissa Noronha gave the vote of thanks. The conference concluded with the National Anthem.

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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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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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