The founders of the college dreamed of a higher education that “enkindles the light of knowledge” and :spreads the light of wisdom” in all walks of life. Being located in the hill top and midst of nature, the college stands distinct with its green campus. Since its inception, the founders have tried hard to make the campus more green and eco friendly even though tree plantation was a herculean task in the laterite geography of the campus premises. The green and eco friendly initiatives cover a wide scope in which awareness programmes, exhibitions, competitions, plantations, etc. are included. This year also, as part of ‘S.E.S. Greens', college organised several green initiatives like River protection through Bamboo sapling plantation, eco manuscript competition , nature camps for students, greening campus, etc.
Green initiatives were not only restricted to campus but extended to the community too. To protect nature for posterity is one of the prime goals of the institution. Conservation and rebuilding of nature aims at cultivating a sense of responsibility in the stakeholders. Protection of water sources and biodiversity is also a goal of this practice. Hundred bamboo saplings were planted on the banks of ‘Mukkannithodu‘ to protect it from landslides.
Under the initiative of the Department of English, an eco manuscript magazine competition was conducted on March 3, 2016 for all the First year students. Kannur University has prescribed a Common English course titled “Language through Literature - II” (2A04ENG) which focuses on environment issues. And so, the Department of English organised an eco manuscript magazine competition among the first year students to create an awareness on the significance of environment conservation.
The conservation, preservation and protection of Nature are of utmost importance today. In order to be close with nature and to learn more experience with nature, the NSS volunteers of S.E.S. College made a trip to Kottiyoor forest on August 21, 2015. Nature camps allow one to gain first hand knowledge about the environment and enable one to live in close communion with Nature. Sixty volunteers participated in this programme. The students learned more about the ecological diversity of the Kottiyoor forest. It was a wonderful experience to the volunteers.
The barren laterite geography of the campus was made green due to the hard work of the former students and teachers. All the trees in the campus are planted by the students and conserved by the following generation. The green tradition is still carried on by the present stakeholders. Various departments, N.S.S., N.C.C., etc have taken keen interest in planting saplings in the campus and this recurrent activity helps in spreading the green message to students in an effective manner.
The social responsibility of a higher education institution is deeply rooted in carving out a future generation who is both socially committed and socially responsible. This can fruitfully happen only if the institution provides ample opportunities for its students to engage in social activities and produce exemplary works in the field of social works. The N.S.S and N.C.C units and various departments are regularly involved in social service activities. Construction of roads, cleaning activities, etc. are undertaken by the NSS volunteers. N.C.C also involves in various activities like repairing roads, cleaning public places etc. Moreover, our students along with staff visit various old age homes, poor homes and orphanages at regular intervals. Apart from financial assistance, the students render services like washing clothes, and nursing old people and patients. The visit to old age homes create a positive impact in the minds of the students and the public.
The volunteers along with the staff visited Samaritan Bhavan on account of Onam Celebrations. Samarittan bhavan includes 28 inwards who are mentally retarded and were rehabilitated from the streets. The volunteers spent a half day and interacted with them. They donated clothes and a month's provisions. The clothes and other parcels were handed over to the Samaritan bhavan. The students spent some time with the inmates and helped them in some of their activities. There were many mentally ill and physically handicapped patients as well those who were abandoned by their relatives. It was a great opportunity for all the students who took part to realise how lucky they all were to be brought up in a safe and secure atmosphere with everyone to look after them.
‘Santwanam’ - an old age home visit was designed by Department of commerce, S.E.S College, Sreekandapuram to connect with the community. The main aim of this activity was to create a humanitarian consideration among the students. On January 21, 2016, first year B.Com students visited “Karunalayam old age home” Chemperi under the guidance of Head of the Department, Mr.Sajeesh T.J. and Ms.Jasna P. They handed over rice, fruits, sweets and other provisions to the inmates. Students presented cultural programmes for the inmates. The inmates shared their stories and gave advice to students.