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An orientation programme for the newly admitted I BA and I BSW students along with their parents was organized on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in the College Auditorium for the new academic year 2022- 2023. The programme began at 9:30 am and was compered by Asst. Prof. Vandana D’Souza, Head, Department of English.

The programme began with invoking God’s blessings through a soulful rendition by Jason Lobo (III BA). Assoc. Prof. Cecilia Farida Goveas, IQAC Coordinator welcomed the gathering.

The Presidential address by the Principal Dr. Juliet CJ was through a powerpoint presentation. A brief history of the Institution, significant milestones, various academic programmes, academic linkages, extension activities as well as the teaching methodologies adopted were highlighted.

Vice- Principal Dr. Jenis Mary P. addressed the newly admitted students on facing life’s challenges and engaging in deep introspection towards building good character and purpose in life.

Assoc. Prof. Vineetha K., Registrar (Evaluation) spoke on autonomy status, features of the New Education Policy, Attendance and Mentoring system, Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and its modules as well as the Examination system followed as per Mangalore University guidelines.
There was a round of self-introduction by the faculty.

Assoc. Prof. Cecilia Farida Goveas provided details and awareness on the Code of Conduct (Code of Ethics) of the College. She expressed how students shall conduct themselves both within and outside the college premises in a befitting manner. Various acts of commission/omission related to ragging, use of mobiles, smoking, involvement in substance abuse, adherence to college uniform etc were explicitly detailed. She further stressed that gross violations of the Code of Conduct was liable to invoke appropriate disciplinary action by the Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC). She reiterated that the Code of Conduct is displayed on the college website. She urged parents and guardians to read all the rules and regulations printed on the Academic Calendar and join together towards fostering holistic development in adolescents.

Besides, Assoc. Prof. Cecilia Goveas addressed the gathering on Fora activities, clubs and class timings.

Dr. Sandra Sunitha Lobo, Chairperson of the Parents’ Resource Group (PRG) addressed the parents on the objectives of the PRG. Parents were enthused and a few parents volunteered to be members of the Executive Core Committee of PRG.

The orientation programme was attended by 42 I BA and 27 I BSW students along with their parents/guardians. The programme concluded at 11am with the audience singing the National Anthem. Thereafter, student volunteers took the students and their parents for a campus tour.