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Channelling the Right Attitude Towards Education: Channelling the right attitude towards education is imperative for achieving self-sufficiency and a high quality of life. Recognizing this, our institution is dedicated to instilling a profound appreciation for learning in our students.
Nurturing Young Minds from Economically Strained Backgrounds: With a significant portion of our student body coming from economically strained backgrounds, Camel College is steadfastly committed to laying a sturdy foundation that nurtures their potential and enables them to realize their aspirations.
Carmel, a college for women, is passionately led by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel. Our explicit vision and mission revolve around empowering young women with knowledge while instilling in them the spirit of selfless love and compassion.
Situated in a remote rural locale, where a majority of residents live below the poverty line, advocating the prospects of higher education presents a significant challenge. Many of our students are first-generation learners who hail from the lower stratum of society and face financial difficulties. Often, they struggle to complete their courses due to these challenges.
In response to these circumstances, the Management has undertaken a heartfelt initiative to support students who aspire to attain education and self-reliance. Thus, the program " Empowering for Enlightenment " was born out of this loving intent. At Carmel College, we believe that education is a transformative force that can break barriers and uplift communities. Through initiatives like " Empowering for Enlightenment " we are committed to empowering our students to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams, thereby creating a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Financial and Emotional Support: The college extends both financial aid and emotional support to students from economically weak backgrounds, aiming to guide them towards the horizons of excellence. Financial assistance comes in various forms, including fee concessions, scholarships, free field trips, study tours, as well as providing essential supplies such as books, uniforms, and meals. Furthermore, cash awards are instituted to recognize the meritorious achievements of economically backward students.
Execution Strategy: The institution follows a meticulous strategy to implement these practices. It begins with inviting applications from students, which are then thoroughly verified by the principal in consultation with Heads of Departments. Faculty members regularly visit the homes of their students to understand their circumstances better and offer appropriate guidance. This hands-on approach aids in identifying deserving students who are then rewarded with incentives to support their academic endeavours.
Financial Aid Initiatives: The college actively seeks and informs students about monetary schemes provided by the Management and government, including scholarships like the ChavaraEuphrasia Scholarship and the Carmel Bright Scholarship. Details regarding these opportunities are prominently displayed on notice boards and included in the College Handbook.
Faculty Support and Mentoring: The Faculty at Home program fosters a warm and supportive relationship between teachers and students. Through this initiative, students facing personal crises or coming from strained family backgrounds receive mentorship and counseling sessions. A dedicated family counselingcenter staffed with professional counselors further aids students in navigating challenging times.
Community Engagement and Compassionate Initiatives: The college community demonstrates its commitment to compassion through various initiatives. For instance, the NSS unit initiates house construction for the neediest students identified within the college. Additionally, departments rally together to raise funds for medical expenses for ailing family members of students.
Impact of " Empowering for Enlightenment ": The practice of providing support to economically disadvantaged students has yielded remarkable results over the years. Students have demonstrated a remarkable shift in their outlook towards life and possibilities, choosing to overcome challenges rather than be deterred by them. The most tangible evidence of success lies in the university ranks achieved by the beneficiaries of this initiative. Many of these students have not only pursued higher education but have also secured better job opportunities, thus breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving self-reliance.
Faculty@Home Initiative: The Faculty@Home program has proven to be instrumental in fostering trust and mutual understanding between teachers and students. This initiative has created a warm and welcoming environment where both parties can connect on a personal level. The genuine intent behind this initiative is reflected in the heartfelt reception extended by the families of students, who wholeheartedly embrace teachers into their homes.
Support During Crisis: The institution's assistance, both in terms of financial aid and material support, following disasters like the outbreak of covid-19, has been a beacon of hope for affected families. The timely aid provided by the college has significantly eased the process of rehabilitation for these families, showcasing the institution's commitment to community welfare and support.
Rising Number of Needy Students and Limited Funds: As the number of students in need of financial assistance continues to rise, the college faces the challenge of limited resources. This necessitates the difficult task of short listing deserving students due to constraints in available funds. Despite the institution's commitment to supporting as many students as possible, the increasing demand poses a significant challenge to ensuring equitable access to education for all.
Delayed Disbursement of Government Scholarships: Another hurdle encountered by the institution is the delay in the timely disbursement of government scholarships. This delay disrupts the financial stability of deserving students, leading to uncertainty and financial strain. The bureaucratic processes involved in the disbursement of scholarships often result in prolonged waiting periods, exacerbating the financial challenges faced by students and their families.
Living in an Era of Environmental Concerns: In the face of mounting environmental challenges, embracing an eco-sensitive perception and sustainable lifestyle is imperative. Recognizing this urgency, Carmel College is committed to advocating for the conservation of nature for the present and the future.
In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Lives have been devastated by the relentless onslaught of untamable natural forces, underscoring the urgent need for environmental stewardship.
The reckless exploitation of nature's resources by humans has exacerbated the occurrence of natural calamities and led to a multitude of environmental crises. From pollution and ozone depletion to the decline of biodiversity and climate change, the consequences of human intrusion upon nature's bounty are unmistakable.
The disastrous deluge of 2018 inflicted immense suffering upon Kerala and Thrissur district, particularly the town of Mala, which bore the brunt of the devastation. The catastrophic event served as a stark reminder of the fragility of our ecosystem and the urgent need for collective action to mitigate environmental degradation.
As a college situated in this ecologically fragile zone, Carmel College recognizes the pressing need to cultivate an ecologically conscious society. Against the backdrop of mounting environmental challenges, the institution is steadfast in its commitment to promoting sustainable development and environmental conservation.
In response to the growing importance of conserving nature and fostering sustainable development, Carmel College has embarked on numerous initiatives within its campus and the surrounding community. From implementing eco-friendly practices to raising awareness about environmental issues, the institution is dedicated to nurturing a culture of ecological responsibility among its students and stakeholders.
Environment Education Integration: Carmel College recognizes the critical importance of environmental education and has seamlessly integrated it into the academic curriculum. A diverse range of courses, totaling 43, covering core, complementary, elective, and open subjects, delve into various aspects of environmental studies.
Specialized Courses and Certificates: The college offers specialized courses such as an Audit Course on Environmental Studies and Disaster Management, as well as a Certificate Course on Solid Waste Management, providing students with practical knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges.
Active Participation through Clubs and Camps: To actively engage students in environmental conservation, Carmel College has established clubs such as BhoomithraSena, Nature Club, and ENCON Club. These clubs organize nature camps to various ecological hotspots, fostering a deep appreciation for nature among students.
Observing Environmental Days: The college commemorates significant environmental events like Environment Day, Ozone Day, and Wetland Day with sponsored programs including invited talks, seminars, exhibitions, and intercollegiate competitions organized by the Department of Botany.
Research and Innovation: The institution promotes research initiatives focused on environmental conservation, biodiversity, and waste management. Noteworthy achievements include the identification of 13 new plant species by Dr. Sr. Sinjumol Thomas of the Research Department of Botany.
Promoting Awareness and Advocacy: Departments organize national and state seminars/webinars on environment-related topics, encouraging active discourse on eco-friendly practices. Inter-department and inter-collegiate competitions further stimulate student involvement in environmental advocacy.
Carmel College lies in the embrace of a green canopy and this idyllic locale serves in energizing the ambience of the campus. A majority of the green practices in the institution have the student community in lead, executing them in and out of campus. Students are the active contributors and facilitators of the campus’s green mission like cleanliness drive, tree plantation drive, and environment preservation campaigns/drives and rallies, often organized in collaboration with authorized GOs and NGOs, as part of the extension/outreach programmes by departments, NSS and NCC units. Each student partakes in maintaining the campus litter free and clean. The awareness programmes and national/state seminars organized have an impact on staff and students in reinforcing a comprehensive knowledge about nature and proactive practices. The number of faculty and student research on environment-related themes also add to the knowledge repository.
The use of alternate sources of energy like solar panels, LED bulbs and tubes and employment of water-conserving measures have effectively reduced energy consumption and water wastage over years. With the use of various waste management measures, the institution has been able to effectively implement the 3 principles -reduce, recycle, and reuse – to eliminate waste and contribute to preserving the environment.
Nature camps organized by the Department of Zoology have introduced students to the bounty of nature. The creation of the biodiversity register by the Green Guardians, as part of the green audit, have acquainted them with the rich flora and fauna in the campus. These activities have been beneficial in sensitizing the students towards conserving nature, its resources and biodiversity. The green audit has been a productive venture in evaluating the effectiveness of measures and programmes implemented by the institution towards waste management, environmental quality and energy conservation. Expert reviews and suggestions for improvement have been taken into confidence and steps initiated.
The various departmental green practices including quail farming, aquaculture, rice cultivation, banana cultivation, apiculture, and maintenance of botanical garden have students at the helm, supervised by a faculty, and these have been instrumental in raising their eco- consciousness. Making and using paper pens have become a common eco-friendly practice among staff and students. Knowledge on the same have been disseminated to nearby schools as part of the campaign to reduce the use of plastic and have earned positive results. The extension activities conducted by the Department of Botany as part of the KSCSET funded projects on sustainable livelihood have profited the local women and student community in raising farming plots in their homesteads for mushroom cultivation and vegetable gardening. Training, production and sale of LED products as an energy-saving measure by the Department of Physics have also yielded visible acceptance among the campus and neighbourhood community. The water analysis carried out in the flood-affected area of Kuzhur Panchayat by the Department of Chemistry has assisted the local body to adopt requisite measures for restoring the water quality. Adherence to the green protocol of the campus is a routine practice in which all stakeholders of the institution are well-groomed.
Carmel, a first grade college for women under Calicut University stands nestled in an idyllic locale in a small town called Mala near the southern tip of Thrissur district
