St. Albert's College
| St.Albert's College, Ernakulam | |
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| Motto | for truth and service |
| Established | 16 July 1946 |
| Type | Education |
| Manager | Rev. Fr. Antony Arackal |
| Undergraduates | 1950 |
| Postgraduates | 300 |
| Location | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Campus | 4.25 acre |
| Acronym | SAC |
| Website | www.alberts.ac.in |
St. Alberts College located at Kochi, India, started in 1946 an accredited first grade Arts, Science and Commerce College affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. It has twelve degree courses, nine postgraduate courses and five research centres. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the College at the A level with an aggregate score of 3.23 The college was founded by Joseph Attippetty, the first Indian Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.
Attippetty started a new college at Ernakulam, the then capital of the former State of Cochin. In 1946 the University of Madras permitted Attippetty to set up a second grade college, which began functioning on 16 July 1946, in the old St.Albert’s High School building, situated in front of the present college campus with 150 students in the first year intermediate class. As of 2014 the college was under the patronage of Rev. Francis Kallarakal, functioning under the Mahatma Gandhi University.
Undergraduate Courses
- B.A. in Economics (Bachelor of Arts) - 3 years
- B.A. in English Literature (Bachelor of Arts) - 3 years;
- B.Sc. in Mathematics (Bachelor of Science) - 3 years
- B.Sc. in Zoology (Bachelor of Science) - 3 years
- B.Sc. in Botany (Bachelor of Science) - 3 years
- B.Sc. in Physics (Bachelor of Science) - 3 years
- B.Sc. in Chemistry (Bachelor of Science) - 3 years
- B.Sc. in Animation (Bachelor of Science) - 3 years
- B.Sc. in Aqua culture (Bachelor of Science) - 6 semesters
- B.Sc. in Industrial Fish & Fisheries (Bachelor of Science) - 6 semesters
- B.Sc. in Vocational Chemistry (Bachelor of Science) - 6 semesters
- B.Com. Taxation (Bachelor of Commerce) - 3 years
- B.Com. Computer Application (Bachelor of Commerce) - 3 years
Postgraduate Courses
- M.Sc. in Physics with specialisation in Computer Science (Master of Science) - 4 semesters
- M.Sc. in Chemistry (Master of Science) - 4 semesters
- M.Sc. in Mathematics with specialisation in Computer Programming (Master of Science) - 4 semesters
- M.Sc. in Botany with specialisation in Plant Biotechnology (Master of Science) - 4 semesters
- M.Sc. in Zoology with specialisation in Medical Microbiology (Master of Science) - 4 semesters
- M.Sc. in Applied Fisheries and Aquaculture (Master of Science) - 4 semesters
- M.Com. (Master of Commerce with specialisation in Financial Management) - 4 semesters
- M. A. in English Language and Literature (Master of Arts) - 4 semesters
- M. A. in Economics (Master of Arts) - 4 semesters
- M.B.A (Master of Business Administration with 4 specializations- Finance Management, Human Resource, Information Technology and Marketing) - 4 Semesters with several add on courses.
Research programmes (Ph.D.)
Three of the postgraduate departments are recognized research centers under the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. These centers offer full-time and part-time research facilities.
- Mathematics: areas of research are fuzzy subgroups, fuzzy sets and systems, fuzzy groups and group homomorphisms, and group theory. The department proudly publishes an international refereed half-yearly Research Journal “The Albertian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics” (TAJOPAM).
- Commerce: the first Ph.D. from Commerce faculty of the affiliating University graduated from this center. The faculty undertakes research projects funded by agencies like ICSSR, UGC etc. The department mainly focuses on problems related particularly to the state of Kerala and Southern States of India.
- Chemistry: Main areas of research in Chemistry Department are Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Environmental Studies and issues relevant to the city of Kochi, the industrial capital of Kerala. Members of faculty have attracted project funds from various agencies, augmenting infrastructure for research. The faculty has several publications in reputed national and international research journals.
- Botany: The Department was recently recognized as a research department. Research projects are carried out in the department. Facilities and expertise is available to carry out research in the field of Physiology, Environmental Biology and Plant tissue culture. The faculties has publication is many national and international journals.
- Zoology: The department has facilities for research leading to Ph.D. in areas of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Pollution studies. Presently the department has four research guides who are also involved in projects funded by UGC. The departments also intends to take up collaborative research projects.
Physics and Management departments is completing the procedures for recognition as research center under Mahatma Gandhi University.
Coat of Arms
The college coat of arms is in the form of a heraldic shield divided into four parts by a cross. The left side of the upper half has an open book and a flaming torch. The book signifies the light of truth derived from knowledge. The trumpeting angel on the right side of the upper half symbolizes selfless services like those of a ministering angel. The left side of the lower half has a boat with its sail full blown, moving forward. This represents the launching into the ocean of life, well equipped with knowledge and truth. The coconut palms on the right side of the lower half stand for the motherland that seeks care and affection. The blue and red background of the shield represents college colors that signify hope and sacrifice.
The motto “for truth and service” is given at the bottom of the coat.
Important Events
- 1946 July 16, St. Albert’s College started in the St. Albert’s H.S. Building with 150 Intermediate Course Students
- 1946 VMsgr. Joseph Vaipicherry took charge as the Manager
- 1946 Prof. & Grand Chevalier L.M. Pylee was appointed the first Principal
- 1946 Dec. 20, Foundation Stone for the New College Building was laid by the Founder Patron Archbishop Joseph Attipetty
- 1947 Prof. L.M. Pylee was elevated Education Minister of Travancore-Kochi State
- 1947 Rev. Dr. Luke Burke, O.F.M. (Ireland) was appointed the second Principal
- 1947 Degree Courses were started in Botany, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Economics
- 1949 Prof. L.M. Pylee was appointed Principal for the second time
- 1952 Dec. 31, New College Building was blessed by Norman Thomas Cardinal Gilroy (Sydney Archbishop)
- 1956 Msgr. Xavier Kaniyampurath was appointed the third Principal
- 1957 Msgr. Alexander Lenthaparambil took charge as the Manager
- 1960 Msgr. Francis Payyappilly took charge as the Manager
- 1963 B.Com. Degree course started
- 1964 M.Sc. Maths & Botany P.G. Degree courses started
- 1970 January 21, Archbishop Attipetty expired
- 1971 Archbishop Joseph Kelanthara took charge as the second Patron
- 1973 Augustine O. Konnully was appointed the fourth Principal
- 1978 Msgr. Emmanuel Lopez took charge as the Manager
- 1978 Fr. Antony J. Panakkal was appointed the fifth Principal
- 1978 March 11, Antony Thannikot consecrated Auxiliary Bishop and took charge as Co-Patron
- 1979 Fr. Sebastian Kunnathoor was appointed Bursar
- 1980 M.Com. P.G. Degree course started
- 1983 M.Sc. Chemistry P.G. Degree course started
- 1984 Fr. Raphael Ollattupuram took charge as the Manager
- 1984 Feb. 24, Bishop Thannikot died
- 1985 Prof. C.B. Peter was appointed the sixth Principal
- 1986 Oct. 19, Archbishop Kelanthara died
- 1987 March 19, Archbishop Cornelius Elenjikal took charge as the 3rd Patron
- 1987 Joseph Thaikoodan took charge as the Manager
- 1987 Prof. A. J. Benjamin appointed as the seventh Principal
- 1992 Prof. Joseph Leslie Nedungadan appointed as the eighth Principal
- 1993 Prof. Mathew Pylee appointed as the ninth Principal
- 1993 IGNOU started
- 1993 C.A. Professional Education - I started
- 1994 Prof. P. G. Michael appointed as the tenth Principal
- 1995 B.Sc. Aqua culture started
- 1996 Prof. Mathew J. Vaz appointed as the eleventh Principal
- 1996 B.Sc. Industrial Fish & Fishery started
- 1996 Purchased 3.25 acres of land at Pizhala and developed a modern aquaculture demonstration Farm
- 1996 New College Auditorium opened
- 1996 Golden Jubilee Celebrations
- 1996 Archbishop Cornelius Elenjikal retired
- 1996 Nov. 3, Archbishop Daniel Acharuparambil took charge as the Fourth Patron*
- 1998 Rev. Fr. Jose Chelangara took charge as the Manager
- 1998 Research Centre, Commerce started
- 1998 Research Centre, Maths started
- 1999 M.Sc. Physics started
- 1999 State of Art Tennis complex with Australian Flexy cushion surface inaugurated
- 1999 Prof. M.R. Joseph appointed as the twelfth Principal
- 2000 Research Centre, Chemistry started
- 2000 New Seminar Hall opened as "Archbishop Bernard Hall"
- 2000 B.A. English started
- 2001 B.Sc. Voc. Chemistry started
- 2002 C.A. Professional Education - II started
- 2002 College declared Complete Computer Literate
- 2002 College Chapel blessed
- 2003 College Nationally accredited at the B++ level by NAAC
- 2003 New College Canteen inaugurated
- 2003 Rev. Dr. Clement Valluvassery took charge as the Manager
- 2003 Prof. P. J. Leslie appointed as the thirteenth Principal
- 2004 State of Art Basket Ball court with international standards inaugurated
- 2004 Carrier oriented Add-on courses started
- 2004 Business English certificate course started
Cultural Clubs & Organisations
- Quiz Club
- Music Club
- Astronomy Club
- Literary
- Nature Club
- Film Club
- Debating Club
- Campus Theatre
- Fine Arts Forum
- Sahitya Vedi (Malayalam)
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- Jesus Youth
- Crisis Management and First Aid
- Environment and Greening
- Civic Empowerment
- Mind Sports
- Xavier Board
- AIACHE
- AICUF