Puttur: St Philomena College launches Twenty-one Certificate Courses

By Dinakara Rao
Bellevision Media Network

Puttur, 2 Jul 2014: Twenty-one certificate courses that were offered by St Philomena College, here for the first year degree students to  enhance the participation of the students in offering better standards was inaugurated during the function held at silver jubilee memorial hall of St Philomena College, here on Monday June 30.
 
Dakshina Kannada district Federation of Consumer Organization president M J Salian was the chief guest of the occasion.
 
St Philomena College principal Professor Leo Noronha presided the programme here on Monday morning.
 
Sullia – Nehru Memorial College former principal Dr Prabhakar Shishila inaugurated the programme.
 
The convener of certificate courses and department of economics Associate Professor Dinakar Rao was present on the dais.
 
Dr Prabhahakar in his inaugural address said, ‘The certificate courses which is the part of the curriculum will increase the quality of education. It will make up the students well equipped and will provide better opportunities in the competitive world.’

 

 
Dr Prabhakar further said, ‘Knowledge is supreme, there is nothing equal to knowledge. Develop a character with knowledge and humility.” He listed out the five lessons of life to build a good personality: forget and forgive, balance of mind, give more expect less, be hardworking and sincere, develop hobbies.
 
Dr Prabhakar concluded by saying, ‘Improve your quality of education, enhance your knowledge and develop good communication skill.’
 
Salian said, ‘The certificate courses along with your other regular subjects are an added advantage. It will not only help you to understand your subject but will also give an insight about the other field. Knowledge is an asset which nobody can take away.’ He urged the students to develop a rounded personality without any angularity and aberrations.
 
Professor Leo Noronha in his presidential address said that the certificate courses are conducted with an intention to make students aware of the other branches also. Quoting a Scholar he said, ‘Right things has to be done at right time and at right place.’ As students it is the right time for you to shape your and as lecturers we have the responsibility to channelize your talent and strength in the right manner.’
 
Professor Dinakar Rao welcomed the gathering. Dr Krishnakumar proposed the vote of thanks. Fiona Mascerenas compered the programme.