Timeline
2021-2022
- Independence day Celebrated on 15th August. Rev Sr. Rose, the President of the College hoisted the flag.
- New website for the College launched.
- Offline classes commenced for 2nd Intermediate from 16.8.2021.
2020-2021
2020-2021
- COVID-19 Pandemic in India
- Due to Lock down the College conducted online classes for the students.
- Virtual Inaugural of New Academic year 2020 -2021 was on 5th August 2020.
- 74th Independence Day Flag Hoisting
- Classes were conducted online for the students.
- 02.11.2020 Offline classes started for the 2nd and 3rd year students. Students were coming to college – alternative days.
- 14.12.2020 Offline Classes began for 1st year students.
- 3rd rank from Education World. Top Ranked Private Autonomous Colleges in Andhra Pradesh 2021-2022
2019-2020
- Graduation Day was celebrated on 08-06-2019. Prof. G. Nageswar Rao, Vice chancellor, AU was Chief Guest.
- Two new Post Graduate programme M H R M and M.Sc. Psychology were introduced from the academic year 2019-20.
- NAAC PEER TEAM visit on 19th and 20th July 2019.
- On 13th August “Blood Donation Camp” was organized by Physical Education department.
- Dr. Ramaneswari Kakarlapudi, Principal, College of Science and Technology, Adi Kavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram was Chief Guest for the 61st Inaugural Function of the college on 17th August, 2019.
- One day workshop on “Research Methodology and Data Analysis using SPSS” on 9th September 2019. the Resource Person – Dr. Rameshbabu Tamarana, Asst. Professor, Dept of Psychology, RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur.
- One day Workshop on “Teaching in the 21st Century: integrating techniques in learning spaces” in partnership with US Consulate, Hyderabad. Regional English Language Office, New Delhi on 19th October, 2019
- One Day workshop on “The Context of Hindi Learning: Innovative Teaching Methods” in collaboration with Dakshin Bharateeya Rajbhasha Sansthan, Vskp. on 11th November 2019.
- A Two Day National Conference on “Recent Advances in Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences” Jointly sponsored by UASMS and SMSMS. on 15th and 16th November 2019. Organized by Department of Mathematics.
- Two Day National Conference on ‘Performance of Development Programmes in India: Issues & Challenges’ on 22nd & 23rd November 2019. Organized by the Department of Economics.
- One Day workshop on “Teaching Techniques in Sanskrit : A Modern Approach” on 28th November 2019. Department of Sanskrit.
- One Day National Workshop on “Sports Nutrition And Yoga For Better Performance” (SNAYFBP 2019), 30th November, 2019. Organized by Department Of Physical Education.
- ‘Excelsior 2K19’ Two day Intercollegiate fest on 6th and 7th December 2019.
- Two day National Conference on “Recent trends in Nanoscience and Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development” (NCRTNGCS – 2020), on 27th and 28th January, 2020. Organized by Department of Chemistry.
- One day Seminar on “Self Management A Journey towards Enhancing Administrative skills”, on 30th January, 2020 for the Supporting Staff of the College.
- Ms. Petula Thomas, Director, Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce, Chennai was Chief Guest for the 61st Valedictory Function of the college on 22nd February, 2020.
- COVID – 19 Lockdown of the country from 19th March 2020.
2018-2019
Diamond Jubilee Year (1958 -2018)
Diamond Jubilee celebration started with Holy Eucharistic Celebration on 2nd July, 2018. Most Rev. Dr. Mallavarapu Prakash, Archbishop of Visakhapatnam was the main celebrant.
Dept. of Language organized UGC- sponsored Two Day International Conference on “DYNAMICS OF FEMINIST WRITERS: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES”. on 13th and 14th July, 2018
Mrs. Renu Pillay, IAS Director General, Academy of Administration, Raipur, Chhattisgarh was the Guest of Honor and Mrs. B. Sumidaa Devi, IRS Additional Director, directorate General of GST Intelligence, Bengaluru was the Chief Guest for the 60th Inaugural Function of the college on 20th July, 2018.
Mr. LT. COL. V. Kranthi Kumar, Staff Office Design for Chief Engineer, Military Engineering Services (MES), Visakhapatnam was the Chief Guest for 72nd Independence day celebrations. on 15th August, 2018.
The college bagged prestigious AP State Teacher Award to Dr. K. Radha Krishna, Reader, Dept of Physics.
G. NAGESWARA RAO, Honorable Vice Chancellor, Andra University, Visakhapatnam was the Chief Guest for Two Day National Conference on “INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH INNOVATIONS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES LANDSCAPE” (IRISSL) – 23rd & 24th NOVEMBER 2018.
Two day Intercollegiate Fest – Excelsior-2K18.
Reunion of Alumnae on 15th December 2018.
Special assembly conducted on 23rd February 2019.
The great loss for the Institution – Correspondent and former Principal Dr. Sr.N. D. Veronica passed away to her eternal abode on 5th March 2019. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
2017-2018
Mrs. Indira Tirumalraju Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, VSP, was the Chief Guest for the 59th Inaugural function of the college on 22nd July, 2017.
The college bagged two prestigious State Teacher Awards to Dr. K. Manikya Kumari Dept of Botany and Dr. P. Jayalakshmi, Dept of Economics.
Two weeks Faculty Developement programme on “Entrepreneurship Developement” by National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Dr. P.K. Jayalakshmi received National level “ATA award – 2017″ for Out Standing Achievement in the field of LITERATURE.
“English Access Programme” a project US Dept of state, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Two day Intercollegiate Fest – Excelsior-2K17.
Andhra Pradesh State Christian Minorities Fiance Corporation awarded Dr. K. Manikya Kumari Dept of Botany for rendering exemplary Services in field of EDUCATION during the felicitation programme of Emient Christians 2017.
Physical Education Department organized UGC-sponsored Two-day National seminar on “SPORTS CULTURE IN 21st CENTURY”.
Prof. K. Rama Mohana Rao, Principal of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam was the Chief Guest for the 59th Valedictory function conducted on 24th February, 2018.
2016-2017
“NIRF” the college got 87th Rank in college category through NIRF grading.
Mrs. Chandralekha Mukherjee DRM, Indian Railways, VSKP, was the Chief Guest for the 58th Inaugural function of the college on 9th July, 2016.
The college bagged two prestigious AP State Teacher Awards to Dr. V B T. Sundari, Dept of History and Dr. P. K. Jayalakshmi, Dept of Hindi.
Dr. G. Ramalakshmi, HOD of Political Science, awarded best NSS Programme Officer at State level.
Dept. of Mathematics organized UGC – sponsored TWO DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR on RADMAS
Intercollegiate Fest – Excelsior-2016.
Department of Hindi organized UGC-sponsored Two-Day International Seminar on Impact of globalization on Hindi and other Indian Languages.
Hindi Department organized UGC-sponsored Two-day National seminar on Future of Hindi Global Perspective.
Department of Economics organized “Inter Collegiate Competition” – YOUNG ECONOMIST-2017”.
The college is involved in training Women of self help groups for the establishment of Nutri-Shops at schools through Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) of Government of AP.
Biometric Attendance for facility, staff and students.
Dr. Meenakshi Anantaram, CEO, RAZZMATAZZ Entertainment network, was the Chief Guest for the 58th Valedictory function conducted on 23rd February, 2017.
2015-2016
A two-day workshop on Choice-based credit system ( CBCS ) was conducted for faculty of the college. Introduced Yoga, Martial Arts and Music as co-curricular activities for the students in addition to NCC, NSS and Sports.
A new degree programme BBA was introduced from the academic year 2015-16.
Prof. Uma Maheshwar Rao, Registrar Andhra University was the Chief Guest for the 57th Inaugural function of the college.
The great loss for the Institution – Former Principal Sr. St. Andre passed away to her eternal abode on18th September 2015. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.
The greatest achievement of the year 2015-16 was the initiative of TARANG, the First ever Youth Fest of St Joseph’s College for Women (A).
On 26th January 2016 the St. Joseph’s College for Women started a new custom to celebrate The Republic day in the college premises.
Mr. Sastry Pullela, Director & Executive Vice President, HR xinthe Technology (P) Ltd. Visakhapatnam was the Chief Guest for the 57th Valedictory function conducted on 27th February, 2016.
2014 – 2015
Dr. Sr.Shyji. P.D took charge as The Fifth Principal of the College.
Minister of HRD Shri.Ganta Srinivasa Rao graced the occasion of 56th Inaugural function conducted in the college.
Two day UGC National Conference on ‘Emerging trends in value addition to plants and plant products’ on 24th and 25th July 2014.
Introduced certified SAP course in association with SAP INDIA and Global for UG. Masters Programme was introduced by the Department of Homescience with two Specializations – Food, Nutrition and Dietetics (FND), Resource Management & Interior Design (IDRM). 1 Major Research Project (Home Sc.) and 4 Minor Research projects (2 in chemistry, 1 in Mathematics and 1 in Economics) are under progress with external funding.
A research laboratory in chemistry was inaugurated by Sr. Alice Marie, Correspondent of our college on September 30th.
Two day Youth conclave sponsored by RGNIYD “Health in your hands”. In the month of January a short term course in self defense comprising of Karate has been inaugurated in our college, where Mr. Hari Prakash, DEAN, Student Affairs was the chief guest.
Prof.B.Mohan Venkat Ram, Dean Internatioanl Student Affairs & Public Relations, Andhra university was the chief guest for 56th Valedictory function of the college.
2013 – 2014
- College Inaugural Function was conducted on 7th Sept., 2013. Mr. Guruswamy, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax(Appeals) was the Chief Guest.
- One Day Workshop on ‘Personal Transformation and Value Development’ for all the faculty members. Res. Persons – Dr. P. S. Annapurna, former HOD of Home Sc. & Dr. V. B. T. Sundari, HOD of History, June, 2013.
- One Day Workshop on ‘Significance of Mentoring and the Role of a Mentor’ for all the faculty members. Res. Persons – Dr. P. S. Annapurna, former HOD of Home Sc., June, 2013.
- Received District Level N.S.S. Best Programme Officer’s award on 15-08-2013 from Prof. G.S.N. Raju, Vice Chancellor, Andhra University.
- One Week Workshop was organized for the faculty of PG Maths and Chemistry in Dec.(during MSE for PG students) to empower them in English language usage and to make them more articulate and communicative. Dr. Nalini Dutta, HOD of PG Eng. Dept. & Sr. Domonic, lecturer in PG Eng. Dept., were the Res. Persons, Nov.2013.
- A series of workshops on ‘Effective Oral and Power Point Presentation of Personal and Departmental Profiles’ were conducted for all the faculty members in the month of Nov. before NAAC Peer Team Visit. Res. Pers. – Ms. D. A. Ramani, HOD of Off. Mngmt. & NAAC Coordinator of the college.
- NAAC peer team visit took place from Dec.9th to13th,2013
- Prabhakar addressed the PG Eng. Faculty on Jan 31,2014 and enlightened them on ‘Lesson Planning for PG Students’.
- College Valedictory Function was conducted on 15th Feb., 2014. Mr. Solomon Arokia Raj, IAS, Dist. Collector, Visakhapatnam, was the Chief Guest.
2012 – 2013
“Walkathon” for Quality Education to mark The Silver Jubilee year of Autonomy.
Introduction of Two New Courses in B.A (English Literature, Economics & Political Science) and (Commerce, Economics & Management Studies).
One Day UGC Workshop on ‘Empowering Fresh Faculty in Higher Education to gain efficiency’.
Two Day Workshop on Institutional Development using “Appreciative Inquiry”. One day Workshop on “Psychological Adjustments of School and College Students” for the Teachers of various schools in the city.
Setting up of SAHAY (St. Joseph’s Assistance for Holistic Adjustment of Youngsters) Center for Enhancing Personality.
Appointment of Dr. P K Jayalakshmi, Head, Dept. of Hindi as Visiting Professor in the University of Sofia, Bulgaria. for the period of two years by ICCR & MEA, Govt. of India
2011-2012
Two day UGC National Workshop on “Effective Facilitation Skills for Teachers in Higher Education” organized by the Departments of Home Science & Office Management.
Seminar on “Commitment to Education” by G. Mathew Srirangam, Dept. of Zoology, Andhra Loyola College (A), Vijayawada.
One day Workshop on “Value Education” by Dr. Robinson, St. Stephen’s College New Delhi.
Two day Workshop on “Ethical Hacking – Certified Information Security Specialists’ for Students & Faculty organized by the Department of Office Management.
One day Colloquium on “Curriculum for P.G Students of Andhra University affiliated Colleges”organized by the Dept. of Chemistry.
2010-2011
Colloquium on “Teaching English in Technological Society: Challenges” was organized by the Department of English. Commemoration of the 400th Birth Year of Fr. Jeanne Pierre Medaille – Founder of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of Annecy.
UGC Sponsored Capacity Building for Women Managers in Higher Education, SAM Workshop organized by the Department of Office Management.
Two day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Teaching Learning Hindi in South India – Problems and Perspectives” organized by the Dept. of Hindi.
UGC Major Project entitled “Sathottar Hindi Aur Telugu Naatak va Rangamanch – Paschatya Ka Prabhav Aur Prayog” was sanctioned to Dr. P. K. Jayalakshmi, HOD – Dept of Hindi.
One day Workshop on “Value Education for Peace” by the Universal Solidarity Movement for Peace- Indore.
2009-2010
Concluding the Golden Jubilee year with the Eucharistic Celebration.
“Colloquy on P.G. Chemistry Curriculum”, organized by the Department of P.G. Chemistry.
UGC workshop on” Capacity Building for Enhanced Office Efficiency” organized by the Department of Office Management.
Dr. P.S. Annapurna, Dept of Home Science received best Researcher award – Prof. K. Rama Krishna Rao Endowment and Dr. J. B.Rhina Dionnial award.
The achievement of the college in this year was the participation of three final year students in the Adventurous Trekking Camp organized by the N.S.S. wing of Andhra University in Simla, Himachal Pradesh.
2008-2009
Golden Jubilee Year
Golden Jubilee Eucharistic Celebration to mark the conclusion of The Golden Jubilee Year.
Re-accreditation by NAAC
Introduction of two New Courses in B. Sc (Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Chemistry) (Mathematics, Economics and Computer Applications).
UGC Sponsored Regional Conference on “Women in Science” organized by the Departments of French & Office Management.
Designated as Partner Institute by IGNOU under Convergence Scheme.
UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Sustainable Development: Rethinking environmental Initiatives”.
Release of the Multilingual Musical Album – SPICE OF LIFE.
A fund raising Dance Programme “”ADHAAR” performed by the Padmasri SOBHANA to support the AIDS affected children.
Colloque on “Chemistry Curriculum” organized by the Department of Chemistry.
UGC Sponsored Workshop on “Capacity Building for Enhanced Office Efficiency” organized by the Department of Office Management – first of its kind for administrative employees of Degree Colleges in the city.
The College has been sanctioned funds under UGC merged Schemes by the UGC- for the benefit of the student community toequip them with administrative skills. Implementation of the Career Counselling Programme – 65 Final year Degree students attended a Personality Development Programme in association with Synchro Serve Organisation.
Dr. P. S. Annapurna of Home Science Department was awarded The Best Researcher Award – Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao Endowment and Dr. J. B. Rhina Dionnial Award – Andhra University.
2007
Post graduate course in Analytical Chemistry was started and online Mid semester examinations were conducted for all the post graduate students. UGC Sponsored National Workshop on “Organisatioanal Culture in Colleges: Paradigm Shift”
2006
Post Graduate Course in Organic Chemistry was started. Phase-II of the Capacity Building Project of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare began.
2005
The Department of Homescience was selected & one of the centers to undertake the I phase of the Capacity Building Project – on “ Street Food Services” supported by World Bank & Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Language Laboratory was set up to teach communication skills
2004
Post graduate course in Computer Science was started successfully.
Mrs. Suguna Kannan was selected by A.P. State Government for the A.P. Best Teacher Award 2004. This included a citation a medal and Cash Prize.
2003
Post Graduate courses in Mathematics and Undergraduate course in B.Com. and B.A. with Journalism & Mass Communication was started.UGC has granted the conduct of three Add-on-Courses in Travel & Tourism, Copy Writing & Editing and Effective Communication skills.Credit system was reintroduced at U.G. level.College was short listed by A.U. for consideration as “College with Potential for Excellence” by U.G.C.
2002
Ms. Michael Johnson Expect, Association of Personnel Services Organisation, Ireland prepared a detailed report of the facilities, departments and potentials of the college to grow.
2001
The Peer team of NAAC visited the college in August 2001 & after a thorough analysis accorded the college a Three Star status. The UGC Inspection Committee assessed the college in November 2001 for purpose of extending the third term of autonomous status.The team was very satisfied.
1997
UGC National Workshop on Question Bank Preparation in Nutrition was organized for the Home science lecturers of Southern Region . A new course in B.Sc.(Vocational) with Chemistry, Botany & Food Science & Quality Control was started with assistance of UGC.
1996
Extension of Home science block with help from U.G.C. to improve the infrastructure since the student strength of the Home science Department has been increasing steadily in the past 2 decades.
1995
Dr. Sr. N.D. Veronica took charge as the Fourth Principal of the College.
1993
Department of Chemistry was selected for participation in a project on “Low Cost Chemical Instrumentation” organized by International union of Physical and Applied Chemistry.
1990
A new course offering Computer Science with Maths and Physics was started.
1987
College was granted the Autonomous status by the UGC and given the freedom to administer its own academic programme. Several new courses like Women’s Studies, Consumer Education, Society and Culture of the Andhra were introduced.
1984
A restricted course was started with Office Management being offered in B.A. This was another first for the College since the course was developed exclusively by the college based on the felt need of the Society.
1979
College was selected for COSIP (College Science Improvement Programme) for improving the Science teaching & research methods.
Sr. Alice Marie took charge as the Third Principal.
1977
College organized a seminar cum workshop to train the lecturers in the new methods of teaching, testing and evaluation. This laid the first seed of Question Bank in St.Joseph’s college which 20 years later has grown into this workshop sponsored by U.G.C. for developing Question Bank in Homesience – Phase I.
1976
College was selected for COHSSIP (College Humanities and Social Sciences Improvement Programme) and was so successful that it was extended for follow up programme after 1983.
1974
Homescience block was extended with Swiss help to provide infrastructure for B.Sc. (Homescience) course and for possible introduction of Post Graduation course.
1971
Four storeyed Science wing for Laboratories was added with aid from U.G.C.
1969
Introduction of two sections of Intermediate courses in Arts and Science with a student strength of 250.
1968
Addition of another storey to the College Building with the assistance of U.G.C.
1965
Affiliation obtained for Psychology course at B.A. level.
1964
Sr. St. Andre took charge as the new Principal. College strength – 400 students and 30 staff
1963
Construction of a two storey Hostel building to accommodate 100 students.
1960
Obtained Permanent affiliation to Andhra University. Construction of resident student centre with aid from U.G.C
1959
B.A. & B.Sc. Courses were started with History, Economics, Politics, Special English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Domestic Science.
2nd July 1958
Foundation day of the College
1958
Classes started with 28 Pre University students and 6 staff members. The first Principal was Sr. Germaine Marie
Dec. 1957
Foundation stone laid by Sri S.B.P. Pattabhi Rama Rao, the Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
