Objective: The objective of this best practice, "Social Conscience towards Social Well-being," is to foster a strong sense of social commitment among students and position the institution as a facilitator in Wayanad, a socially and economically disadvantaged area. The practice aims to raise awareness about pressing social issues and encourage active student engagement in initiatives promoting social well-being. By instilling a profound social conscience, the college empowers students to become catalysts for positive change within their communities. Through outreach programs and partnerships, the college addresses Wayanad's specific needs and contributes to its overall development. Emphasizing social responsibility, the objective is to cultivate empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of challenges faced by marginalized populations while fostering inclusivity and unity among the student body. Additionally, the college actively promotes community engagement by sharing its facilities for sports, cultural, academic, and community activities with nearby residents. This inclusive approach enhances the college's social impact, facilitates meaningful interactions between students, faculty, and the Wayanad community, and contributes to the holistic development and well-being of individuals beyond the college's student body.
Context: In alignment with the college's mission to pursue academic excellence, creativity, and social commitment to its citizens, the best practice initiatives have been carefully developed. Wayanad, known as one of the most underdeveloped districts in India, faces significant challenges in terms of urbanization, with a rate below 4%. Moreover, approximately 90% of the population belongs to socially disadvantaged categories such as SC/ST and OBC. Higher education facilities in this area are scarce, and the region's infrastructure for community engagements is also limited. Recognizing these circumstances, the college takes proactive measures to utilize its student body's strength for the betterment of society and addresses the pressing social needs of Wayanad. Additionally, the institution shares its resources and facilities with the general public, actively promoting community engagement. By extending its support beyond the campus, the college strives to become a facilitator in uplifting the socially and economically disadvantaged area of Wayanad.
The Practice: Write a paragraph on the best practice of the college with the following points. The students of the college, under the guidance of faculty members, actively participate in all kinds of social service activities whenever the situation demands. The social service department and NSS conducted awareness and support programmes among the nearby communities. During the Kerala flood in 2018, the students actively participated in the relief activities, including the collection and distribution of relief materials and volunteer services. A team of 70 students participated in the post-disaster assessment survey (2018) conducted by the district administration Wayanad and other agencies. Similarly, during the second Kerala flood of 2019, students have extended their service to the society through volunteer service at the relief camps. Through NSS, they have supported the health department to chlorinate the drinking water sources in nearby villages. They also conducted a survey of the flood-affected areas and gave the report to the district administration. During the Covid pandemic also, students and faculty members participated as volunteers. In all these difficult times, college has made open all of its infrastructure facilities to conduct relief camps, and medical camps and to set up quarantine centres. Also, the sports facilities, auditoriums and computer centres are utilized by various local organizations and testing agencies. The college stands out as a major facilitator for society in all aspects.
Evidence of Success: Over the past five years, the college and its staff members have been recognized with 15 Certificates of Appreciation from local bodies, District administration, and various Government agencies for their outstanding contributions to community services. The impact of their efforts is evident as more than 2000 students actively participated in diverse community service initiatives.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required: Due to the covid pandemic, there were restrictions for the various extension and community services.
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