Activities

SOME INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMES

Induction Programme

is a unique way in which the new comers are welcomed and socialized into the Loyola culture. The Induction Programme aims at introducing the students to one another embark on a learning partnership among themselves and with the staff. Normally, for three days, topics like self-awareness, study methods, public speaking, group discussion, Jesuit vision of education and a host of other topical themes. Practice in conversing in English and public speaking are given. Different groups present cultural programmes. Everyday, an evaluation of the programme is done. The Induction Programme has been found to be an excellent way to introduce the students to the new culture of learning and living in this campus. Invariably, every student has communicated that this was a unique and new way of beginning a course. Still others, credit this programme with having given them the resourcefulness necessary for job interviewees and group discussions.

Mentoring Programme (weekly) is based on the principle of 'personal care' of the students. Small groups (5-6) of students are assigned to teachers of their choice who will guide them in their personal, academic and interpersonal areas of life. It is a unique opportunity for the student to grow into mature personhood and partnership.

Value Education sessions are an effort at reflecting on one's values rather than brainwashing the students. Every week one-hour is set apart for discussing the ethical and moral issues, value conflicts, and so on. The students normally identify the issues for discussion and the methodology is invariably participatory.

Voluntary Fieldwork of MA students is another commendable programme. While for MSW students field work is compulsory and marks are assigned for the same, this is not the case with MA(Sociology). However, about 14 volunteers go every week to help the Self Help Groups (SHGs) of women in the backward areas of the city. They are given certificates.

Academic Counselling:
The objective is to inculcate appropriate learning habits, provide right guidance for optionals, career, professional development and other life choices. The major areas of counseling had been in orienting non-Social Science students to Sociology and Social Work, personal counseling, using mentoring sessions for career guidance and higher studies, choice of profession and so on. Poor performers are given special attention and remedial programmes are arranged for them. On the other hand, better performers are identified, acknowledged and challenged to scale new heights.

Job Seeker's Programme
In this era of liberalisation, globalisation and privatization and their consequent restructuring the job market is shrinking on the one hand and on the other it is becoming global. Besides, it is becoming very competitive. Since the students in Loyola are on the threshold of entering a career, we are committed to adding market value to the students. A two-day Jobseeker's course is designed and conducted for the benefit of the final year students towards the end of academic life. Accent is more on giving practical skills. However, we do try to give theoretical inputs too.

Entrepreneurship Development Programme
In collaboration with the Centre for Management Development, for many years we have organised Entrepreneurship Development programmes for our senior students.



CERTIFICATE COURSES

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN COMPUTER APPLICATION

In the IT dominated world, very survival depends on one's skills. In order to make our students skilled in the use of computers, both for personal and professional growth, we are offering a certificate course in Computer Application.

Objectives

To equip the post-graduate students of Sociology, Social Work and Personnel Management, in the use of Computer for research purposes as well as personal use.

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN COMMUNITY ORIENTATION(for MA students)


This is an optional programme in lieu of a certificate awarded by the college for MA Sociology and MA Personnel Management students. They will be given an opportunity to acquire basic skills in Community Organisation.

Objectives of the course:

To assimilate Sociological Theories by involving in social realities around them
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To acquire skills of social analysis, organising, networking with various agencies, communication, reporting and record keeping.

To learn to work with different people, people with different attitudes, values, status and perception, and especially with the voiceless and the powerless.

To develop skills in resource mobilisation and convergence

Loyola Journal of Social Science

Initiated in 1987, Loyola Journal of Social Sciences is a multi-disciplinary biannual presenting recent trends and developments in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Anthropology, Politics, Management, Rural Development and allied branches of Social Sciences. It is a veritable source for academics, social scientists, NGOs, practitioners, planners and students.