Historical Timeline - St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru

2020

2020-2021: CENTENARY YEAR OF THE COLLEGE
2020: Inaugural of the centenary year of St Agnes College
Centenary Block: Inauguration of the Mother Mary Aloysia Centenary Block
Knowledge Factory 2020
III International Conference on the theme Innovation and Digitalisation – Strategies towards Global Collaborations by the Commerce Department of PG Studies
Kannada Sahitya Sammelana Taluk Level
III International Conference “COSMO POETICA”, Publishing Verbal Boundaries by the English Department of the PG Studies
QnSmart examination Software 6.6.1- First of its kind in the University and the State – introduced at St Agnes College to Generate online question papers
Sr Dr M. Venissa A.C. takes over as the Principal

2019

Received triple award from the Mangalore University
Best NSS Unit- St Agnes College
Best NSS Officer- Dr Udaykumar
Best NSS Volunteer- Ms Rachana Shetty
Centenary Special Postal Cover was released by Dr Charles Lobo, IPS,
Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle on 20 February 2019
Signed an Agreement of Cooperation with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA
The college was selected for Unnath Bharath Abhiyan, a flagship program of Ministry of Human Resource Development
The college was selected for Mentoring NAAC Accreditation Aspirant Institutions to promote Quality Assurance in Higher Education by UGC Scheme of Paramarsh
M.Com organized II International seminar
MOU was signed with Karatina University, Kenya
Set up Entrepreneurship Development Forum – UNNATHI
Introduced M.Sc. Big Data Analytics
Introduced ‘Business Process Service’ (BPS) for B.Com and BBA
Introduced College E-Magazine AgneSwara
Centenary Marathon/ Cyclathon/ Walkathon

2018

Launching of the centenary Celebrations
MASCOM Lab and Internet Labs were renovated and equipped with modern technology as computer lab for Big Data Analytics
Big Data Analytics – Diploma Programme
Introduced Commerce Professional (CA) in B.Com stream
Introduced a new combination in B.Sc. with Mathematics, Statics and Economics, Diploma in Big Data Analytics
Physics & Chemistry (UG) labs of UG were renovated and upgraded
Three Faculty members of Post Graduate of Psychology, Commerce and English received guide ship by Mangalore University
Started a NCC Air Wing
Three new labs for PG Chemistry are set up and inaugurated
PG new Chemistry labs are set up and equipment procured from USA & UK for research – FTIR Spectrometer – $ 17,899 (USA)
Gil AC electrochemical corrosion – 9000 pounds (UK)
Construction and Inauguration of PG Research Block – The High and Praxedes Pinto Research Block gifted by the Pinto Founds, USA, – by Dr. Brian & Nancy Pinto, brother of Dr Gerlayn Pinto.
Laying of the Foundation of Mother Mary Aloysia A.C. Memorial Centenary Block
The road inside the campus was interlocked
MOU was signed with Karatina University, Kenya
M.Com organized II International seminar

2017

St Agnes College has received the status of “College of Excellence” from the University Grants Commission. The college is the first college under Mangalore University to receive this recognition from UGC.
St Agnes College has been assessed and accredited by NAAC with ‘A+’ Grade CGPA 3.65 out of 4 in Cycle 4 in 2017. This is the first college in the whole country to go for 4 cycle reaccreditation
Solar Panels were installed on Carmel Block roof ( 15KV)
Dress Code: Uniform (Formals) of 3 colours for three different classes
The College has been awarded STAR COLLEGE STATUS by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India for the outstanding progress made by the College in the field of Science and Technology.
Our College NSS Units secured “National Young Leaders Award” from Mangalore University
Introduced Journalism Course
Started New NCC Army Wing
PG centre was recognized as Research Centre by Mangalore University for Ph.D studies
International Seminars: For the first time 3 International seminars were organized. Two by PG departments – M.Com and MA in English (PG)
At the UG level History, Economics and Political Science Departments
Introduced Journalism Course
Adopted Someshwar Gram Panchayat with 4 villages
Avila Block corridors IQAC room were renovated with tiles

2016

Sr. Dr. Jeswina A. C. takes over as the Principal
Introduced a new twinning programme of Association of Chartered certified Accountants (ACCA) integrated with B.Com, in association with ISDC, UK

2015

The college was Awarded Appreciation Certificate by the Father Muller Medical College for continued blood donation campaign
Recognition to St. Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research as a Research Centre by Mangalore University
Establishment of Navachethana Counselling at the P.G. Centre
Renovation of the Canteen, IQAC room
Technologically enabled Board room was set up for all official meetings
Shifting and renovation of Examination centre
An additional 6 washrooms were constructed near Avila Block
A new gate was constructed at the entrance of the college

2014

Sr. M. Supriya A. C. takes over as the Principal

2013

An annual in-house Research Journal, Echo Research: AMulti-disciplinary Journal, was initiated.
Mother Mary Aloysia AC Endowment Lecture Series was introduced.
Introduced ‘D’ batch of B.Com.

2012

St. Agnes College has reaccredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A’ Grade with CGPA 3.53.
The College received the grant under the Star College Scheme from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Introduced Malayalam as II Language

2011

Collaboration with Concordia College, New York, American Transfer Programme

2010

Introduced M.Sc. Clinical Psychology & M.Sc. Chemistry

2009

Inaugurated (New Building ) Centre for Post Graduate Studies & Research
Introduced M.Com.
Introduced ‘C’ batch of B.Com.
Inception of Women Studies Centre
Introduced French as II Language

2008

Introduced BSW (Social Work) Course
Establishment of a full-fledged PG Studies and Research Centre with male students
Introduced M.A. English & M.Sc. Psychology

2007

Sr. Dr. Prem D ‘Souza A. C. takes over as the Principal
The College received the Autonomous Status from the Govt. of Karnataka as well as from the Mangalore University

2006

Introduced BCA Course
Established Carmel Studio
Planted Herbal/Medicinal Garden
Established Sophia Block and started Conference Hall, Language Lab, MASCOM Lab and Internet Lab
Women’s Studies centre – Sumangala
Agneseum – inter disciplinary museum
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award – The college won the prestigious International Award for the path-breaking work in the field of Watershed Management undertaken as Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) which greatly benefitted villages in the suburbs of Mangaluru.
The College received Best NSS Unit Award from at the University and State Level
The college was recognized as the College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

2005

Introduced Second batch of B.Com. Vocational Course, Honours Programmes and Credit-based ECA
St. Agnes College has reaccredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A’ Grade.

2004

Inception of Women Centre – Sumangala, to train and empower women with Skill Development Programmes, leading to self- employment

2003

Introduced Biotechnology at the Degree level
Inauguration of Carmel Gym
Inauguration of Peace Cell
Introduced Honours Programme
Computerized the College Office

2001

Sr. Carmel Rita A. C. takes over as the Principal
PU and Degree colleges were bifurcated.
Hosting of College Web Site
Launching of Water Shed Management Project
Introduction of R & D Cell
Setting up of Chemistry & Botany Research Lab

1999

St. Agnes College has the pride of being the trail blazer as the first college under the
Mangalore University to be assessed and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with the Five Star Status.
Introduction of Carmel Counseling Centre

1998

Computerized the College Library
Started the Career Guidance Cell

1996

Visit of Blessed Mother Teresa to mark Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Introduced a plethora of new disciplines like Microbiology, Electronics, Statistics, Computer Science and Computer Applications

1996

1995 – 1996

CELEBRATED THE PLATINUM JUBILEE

1995

Started Secretarial Practice and Vocational Course in Office Management for B.A.
Marked the Silver Jubilee of NSS Unit

1994

Started Vocational Courses – Computer Applications for the B.Sc

1993

Introduced Electronics and Microbiology with special Lab Facilities

1992

The College received State Level Best NSS Unit Award from the Agricultural University, Dharwad when Sr. M. Supriya A.C. was the NSS Co-ordinator.

1991

Dr. Sr. Olivia A C assumes the office of the Principal
Establishment of the Carmel block

1990

Introduction of Computer Science & Statistics for the PUC & Degree and Electronics for the PUC
Introduction of Data Processing, English & Kannada major for the Degree

1988

Introduced BBM & PGDCA

1985

Establishment of New Library

1984

Parking Shelter for two wheelers and Installation of the gas-plant and the generator.

1982

1981 – 1982

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

1981

Augmenting the learning resources of the college with the construction of a new building

1980

Affiliation to Mangalore University

1978

Establishment of College Canteen and Opening of Syndicate Bank Extension Counter

1977

Sr. Aloysius A.C. takes over as the Principal – Direct payment of salaries

1976

Launching of ‘Earn While You Learn’ Scheme

1975

Sr. Hedwige A C takes over as the Principal
Establishment of Spacious Auditorium and the Commerce Block
Humanities and Social Science Improvement Programme (COSHIP) is sanctioned by the UGC

1974

Introduced Secretarial Practice at Degree level

1972

Establishment of Open Air Stage
The college receives the COSIP (College Science improvement Programme) grant by the UGC
Geography is introduced at the PUC level

1971

Agnes Special School for the differently-abled, as a memorial of GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS and Introduced the NSS Wing

1970

Establishment of Hostel and Non-Resident Student Centre (NRSC)

1969

Introduction of Commerce at PUC level

1965

Establishment of the Science Block under the auspices of the UGC
Introduced Botany and Zoology

1963

Sr. Scholastica A.C. takes over as the Principal

1959

The completion of a new block with the capacity to house Physics and Chemistry depts., makes way for the introduction of Science courses at Degree level.

1958

1957 – 1958

B.Sc. – Home Science
Pre-University Class – Arts and Science

1957

Introduced M.A. (Social Work)

1956

1956 -1958

Marks the affiliated status of the College under the three universities – Madras, Karnataka and Mysore.
Psychology is introduced as a subject

1956

SILVER JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Introduced Sanskrit for the B.A course and Sanskrit and Household Arts for the intermediate class

1942

Chemistry and Physics are offered as subjects completing the Science section.
Another New block houses Physics & Natural Science;
Dewan Bahadur P.C. donates the Home Science Block.
Established Veronica block for Science

1939

Introduced Physics
Established Stage Hall and Hostel (Avila Block)

1936

The Statue of the Sacred Heart (from France)
The College is granted affiliation in French, Kannada and Malayalam for degree classes

1927

B.A. – English, Kannada, Malayalam, Sanskrit and French, Economics, History and Mathematics
Intermediate – English, Kannada, Sanskrit, Malayalam, Hindi, French, Ancient History, Modern History, Logic Household Arts, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Natural Science
Pre-University Class – English, Kannada, Hindi, World History, Psychology, Logic, Household Arts, Physical Science, Natural Science