Established in 1967, St. Michael’s College, Cherthala has grown by leaps and bounds into a renowned lyceum for higher learning under the prophetic guidance of its founder Rt. Rev. Dr. Michael Arattukulam and later under the patronage of his successors Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Chenaparambil and Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Athipozhiyil. For more than half a century, it has been the beacon light of wisdom for the postulants from the backward Latin Catholic community dotting the coastal areas of Alappuzha District.
Located by the highway to Ernakulam on a sprawling 24 acres of lush green campus, it offers courses like B.A. English Literature, B.A. Economics, B.Com. with Computer Application, B.Sc. Zoology, B.Sc. Physics and B.Sc. Chemistry at the undergraduate level and M.A. Analytical Economics, M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry and M. Com Finance at the Post Graduate level. In addition, under the Learner Support Centre (MIMAT) the college offers courses like BBA, BCA, B.Com (CA) at the undergraduate level and MBA, MHRM, M.Com and PGDMM at the Post Graduate level. The college has also lately gained approval to commence B Voc courses and Community College which will offer skill based courses to its takers.
Automated Library: A separate college library block has been constructed on the west side of the main building. The fully automated library offers the right ambience for reading, reference and research with its stately building, comfortable reading rooms and verdant surroundings. The facilities provided include digital log search, online journal access through INFLIBNET, reprographic sections etc.
Santuario - Prayer Room: A separate college library block has been constructed on the west side of the main building. The fully automated library offers the right ambience for reading, reference and research with its stately building, comfortable reading rooms and verdant surroundings. The facilities provided include digital log search, online journal access through INFLIBNET, reprographic sections etc.
Santuario - Prayer Room:The college gives prime importance to the spiritual well being of the students and staff. To give ample opportunity for meditation and prayer, a special prayer room has been arranged with the right ambience for all those in need of spiritual nourishment and silent prayer. The ‘Sanctuario’ is open for all to walk in and pray at the feet of our Lord.
Msgr. Reynolds Informatics Centre: Catering to the needs of the students desirous of learning computer is a well furnished computer lab with more than 50 desktop computers, LCD monitors and all other network devices.
Language Lab: As fluency in English and excellent communicative skills have become the need of the hour, the College has set up a Language Lab to enable the acquisition of communicative skills using the latest technology and software available. Attached to the Dept. of English, this facility incorporates latest computers with a central console to help the teacher monitor the language learning, enhancing the four skills (LSWR) through interactive sessions.
Remedial Coaching Centre: Remedial coaching centre has been functioning in our college since 2008. This is a UGC aided special programme mainly focusing on the improvement of the academic efficiency of Graduate and Post-graduate SC/ST and Minority students studying in our College. More than 625 students of our college are benefited by this scheme including other categories. The Principal, Co-ordinator, all HOD's, IQAC Co-ordinator and Staff Advisor are the members of the Advisory Board of this programme.
Museum: The Dept. of Zoology has set up a precious museum showcasing numerous preserved specimens and physical models of organisms varied enough to arouse curiosity and trigger learning.
Wellness Centre: To cater to the psychological needs of the students, especially those mentally troubled by the stress and strain of studies and family relationships, expert counselling services are made available at the counselling centre of the College.
Research Lab: To promote research in the College and to offer essential facilities to the students interested in research activities, a modern research lab with the latest equipment is established in the College. The research lab is attached to the Dept. of Chemistry and is being used by various research scholars under various Government funded projects.
Health Club and Gymnasium: The 12 station multi-gym is open both to the students and the public for daily exercise and body building. The use of multi-gym is monitored by Dept. of Physical Education and the Health Club. Yoga practices are also offered on the campus by experts.
Cyberlink: Under the auspices of UGC-Network Resource Centre, a Computer Centre fully equipped with the latest technology is at the disposal of the students to facilitate net usage, DTP works, reprography etc. Special help is also made available at the centre to send online applications to various educational agencies.
Staff Co-operative Bank: To ensure easy banking facilities, a staff co-operative bank duly registered with the District Co-operative Bank is open during the College working hours. Loans, deposits and other banking facilities are also offered to the staff in a hassle-free manner.
Staff Co-operative Bank: To ensure easy banking facilities, a staff co-operative bank duly registered with the District Co-operative Bank is open during the College working hours. Loans, deposits and other banking facilities are also offered to the staff in a hassle-free manner.
Co-operative Store:The Co-operative store of the college replete with all the necessities like stationery, books, guides etc. make life easy and tension free for students on the campus. Purchases can be made from the store at discount rates.
College Canteen: The College Canteen located in an easily accessible spot on the campus caters to the students’ needs with delicious food at affordable prices. The neat and cool surroundings make the canteen highly attractive and save time and energy by providing unadulterated food and drinks in the proximity of their classrooms.
Hostel Facility
College Hostel: St.Michael’s college hostel is under the supervision of Canossian sisters and it aims at the integral formation of young women. It is situated near the college campus and offers residential facilities to a limited number of students. Life in the hostel is an experience in community living which can be of great help in the development of one’s personality. The warden assisted by a sister is responsible for the day-to-day running of the hostel.
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