College of Applied Science Chelakkara

Mrs. Shagu. P is the Principal at the College of Applied Science, Chelakkara. She holds a degree in M.Sc Electronics with a specialization in AI and Robotics. With an extensive background in the field of academics and administration of 25 years, she now aspires to shape the future of students by enhancing their skills and having a holistic approach. 

Have you introduced any new programs at your college? If yes, please give us a brief highlight of the same. If no, when do you plan on introducing any?

“One step at a time” 

The College initially had only BSc. Electronics, BSc. Computer Science and BCom with Computer. Considering the heavy demand one more UG Course BCA and one PG Course, MCom, MSc. were started subsequently.

A proposal has been submitted for commencing one more PG Course i.e MSc. Electronics in the coming academic year 2020-21, preliminary inspection by the University authorities have been completed and sanction expected from the Calicut University and NOC from Government shortly.

Do you have any extracurricular activities/ programs to enhance the skills of the students or expose them to real-world challenges?

“There are vast topics that we put emphasis on to sensitize our students”

Our institution focuses on the holistic development of students and provides ample opportunities for all the blooming talents in curricular and co-curricular activities. Apart from the annual sports meet and arts festival, our students actively take part in intercollegiate competitions and University meets. With special emphasis on girl students, a women empowerment cell is functioning in the campus conducting regular seminars, workshops, and interactive sessions with eminent personalities. We observe a very strict anti ragging policy and the anti ragging cell ensures the occurrence of any such antisocial activities on the campus.

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What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“Always believing in a decentralized and inclusive approach to leadership” 

As the head of the institution, I believe in teamwork and finding leaders among faculties as well as students for achieving goals and targets and it gives results more than expected. I also stood with them with full support and willing to take responsibility for any action on their part as team leaders. I approach my work with passion and enjoy the result of hard work and always willing to appreciate and give credit to the stakeholders.

What are some of the biggest challenges you see, both for higher education in general and the College of Applied Science, Chelakkara specifically?

“Acquiring the best resources as faculties to prepare the students”

The reduced job opportunities for the general stream of unskilled candidates within the country can be seen as a challenge. One more potential challenge in my point of view is the need for molding the thought process of students to prudently associate in Political activities and optimal use of electronic gadgets and free access to the internet.

How does the curriculum of the College of Applied Science, Chelakkara ensure the best practice of industry?

“Blending theoretical curriculum with skill development”

The College of Applied Science focuses on industry needs. We train the students based on what’s in the syllabus and outside the curriculum through counseling. We also emphasize skill-based coaching and orientation programs for campus placements which helps the students. 

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With the competition so high, how do you guide your students to survive in such a competitive scenario?

“Preaching core values with knowledge for overall development”

We are looking at the holistic development of our students regardless of looking at the market competition. We are dedicated to giving our best and always willing to accept new changes and worthy suggestions from any corner. The inputs from PTA play a vital role in the upkeep of educational standards and discipline in the campus.