Sree Ayyappa College for Women strongly believes in providing transformative education that is deep-rooted in value systems and is now in its 54th year of empowering young women with inclusive education. We have a vibrant and inclusive campus culture that celebrates the diversity of our students and staff. We have students from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, two neighbouring states that share a rich history and heritage, but also have their distinctive differences. We respect and appreciate the differences and similarities among our students and foster a sense of belonging and harmony among them.
The distinctive feature of our institution is our focus on the empowerment of female students. As per the vision of our college, we strive to mould our students, most of whom come from socially and economically weaker sections of society, into competent, self-reliant, and responsible women who can act as the redeemers of society in future. This is accomplished by supporting them to overcome their adversities, achieve their goals and transform into responsible citizens of the world. We provide our students with a holistic and enriching educational experience that nurtures their academic, personal, social, economic, and emotional development. The college endeavours to create a safe space for the students where they can inculcate a spirit of perseverance and determination. We aim to uplift the students and motivate them to pursue a qualified career and an empowered future.
With a focus on women’s empowerment, the institution has realized the following initiatives:
Empowerment through knowledge and education: We ensure that quality education is provided to the students. Apart from the traditional methods, innovative methods in the teaching-learning process like ICT-enabled presentations, use of Smart Board, screening of films and documentaries, invited lectures, publication of the Departmental Magazines, interdisciplinary seminars and workshops, theme-based exhibition by different departments of the college, educational tours have been adopted by the institution.
Empowerment through financial assistance: The institution strives to provide different types of financial assistance, and scholarships to deserving students, and help in facilitating financial assistance provided by the government and non-governmental organizations. The Students Aid Fund of the institution provides scholarships to economically weaker students with outstanding merit.
Empowerment through co-curricular, extra-curricular and extension activities: The institution thrives to develop the student’s talents in sports and arts by organizing competitions and encouraging them to participate in competitions outside the campus. Through the curricular and co-curricular activities of various clubs and committees, we ensure that the individual, creative, emotional, social, and innovative qualities are enhanced thereby making them better citizens of the world. We provide them with opportunities to strengthen their mind and body along with intellect, thereby achieving their holistic development. Gymnasium and yoga facilities are provided to the students; the Student Welfare Club and Theatre Club support the development of their artistic talents. Students are encouraged to participate in support services like NSS, YRC, RRC, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Swachh Bharat etc. to promote community orientation and to nourish humanitarian values. Antidrug Club and Anti-Ragging Cell help them be aware of their rights and social responsibilities. Awareness programmes on gender equity, women’s rights, sexual harassment, sex education, and personal hygiene are also conducted periodically. Tutorial and Remedial system followed in the college ensure that they are personally, academically, and emotionally strong.
Empowerment through Student Counselling and Career Counselling: The Career Counselling Cell of the institution provides counselling and training sessions for competitive exams to students to prepare them for opportunities related to their careers. The cell has been dutifully doing the required and has seen success in this regard.
Empowerment through skill development: Programmes on Personality Development, Life Skills, and Soft Skills are organized periodically to develop the skills of our female students. Add-on courses on Beauty, Tailoring and Embroidery are aimed at enabling the students to hone their skills. The institution also facilitates the students with measures to ensure their safety and security. A Self-defence programme was conducted in the institution on April 1st, 2022, to make the students capable of defending themselves and the people around them in time of need.
Empowerment through entrepreneurship: The Institution’s Innovation Council and Entrepreneurship Development Clubinitiate several programmes to inculcate the spirit of entrepreneurship among the students. Training and skill development workshops, industrial visits and talks with successful entrepreneurs including successful alumni entrepreneurs are arranged to provide motivation to the students and play a crucial role in empowering student entrepreneurship. They provide a supportive environment, mentorship, and resources for students to explore innovative ideas, develop entrepreneurial skills, and turn their concepts into viable businesses. These councils bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering a culture of innovation and empowering students to become future entrepreneurs.
We have been ranked by MoE’s Innovation Cell among the top colleges in the state and the country for creating an innovation ecosystem inside the campus. It aligns with the vision, mission, and values of the institution, and contributes to its social and economic impact and reputation. The programme offers students practical learning opportunities, mentoring and networking with entrepreneurs, experts, and investors. The programme enables the students to access various resources and facilities, such as incubation centres, funding, and support services that can help them develop and test their entrepreneurial ideas and ventures.
The quote “If you educate a girl child, you educate a generation” applies to Sree Ayyappa College for Women and has produced positive ripple effects when we perceive it in terms of women empowerment in the institution. The vision, mission and practices of the institution work with a thrust on knowledge, skills, entrepreneurship, and self-confidence necessary to participate productively in the empowerment of women and the development process of the community on a local and global scale. Hence the institution assures the holistic development of the women students to support them to become universal citizens of tomorrow.
