St. Joseph's College, Jakhama

St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Jakhama, is a college established and managed by the Diocese of Kohima, Nagaland.[2] It is the first college established by the Catholic Church in Nagaland.[3] Located in the southern part of the Kohima metropolitan area at Jakhama, today it is often cited to be one of the most prestigious colleges in Nagaland.[4]

St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Jakhama
Coat of arms
MottoArise and Shine[1]
Established1985
PrincipalRev. Fr. Dr. Sebastian Ousepparampil
Academic staff
94
Students3840 (as of 2019)
Location, ,
India

25.579°N 94.125°E / 25.579; 94.125
CampusUrban
200 hectares (2.0 km2)
Websitewww.stjosephjakhama.ac.in

As of 2019, there are 3840 students (3676 U.G and 164 P.G) making it the largest college in Nagaland.[5] According to Education World's ‘India Autonomous Colleges Rankings 2020–2021’, the college was ranked 1st among the private autonomous colleges in North East India and 56th in India.[6]

Campus

The college's main campus covers an area of approximately 200 Hectares (2 sq km) situated on the NH-2 at Jakhama in the Southern Angami region of Kohima District which is located about 18 kilometers from Kohima city.

Main building

SJC Arts Block

Constructed between 2004 and 2010, it is also known as the 'Silver Jubilee Memorial Building' or the 'Arts Block' for it houses mainly the Arts classrooms. The Main Building also houses the offices of the Principal, Vice Principal (Academic affairs), Vice Principal (Students' affairs), Administrator and the Students' Council along with the College library, Conference Hall and other offices of the various departments of the college.

Pope Francis Science block

Partial view of the SJC Science Block

Although called the Science block, it also houses the classrooms of BBA and Commerce students.

Due to the increasing number of students each year, the new building was constructed between 2013 and 2015 to accommodate the Science students but later included the classrooms of BBA and Commerce. It also houses the office of the 'Dean of Science' and the college laboratory.

Bishop Abraham Memorial Indoor stadium

Panaromic view of the SJC Indoor Stadium

The Bishop Abraham Memorial Indoor stadium is mainly used for formal programmes and events besides various sports activities like Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, etc. It can accommodate over 4000 people during events of the college.

Hostels

There are four hostels located inside the college's main campus which can accommodate over 1500 students.

  • SJC Men's hostel
  • Adoration Women's hostel
  • Ave Maria Women's hostel
  • CMC Women's hostel

PG block

The Post Graduate block is currently under construction.

History

The College was inaugurated on 19 March 1985 at the Loyola School Campus, Jakhama, under the administration of the society of Jesus, with Pre-University Courses in Arts (including a Vocational Course) and Commerce. It was affiliated to the North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, in the same year. The College is now located in a spacious campus west of Jakhama. Degree Courses in Arts (Bachelor of Arts) and in Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce) were started in 1988. The College was affiliated to the Nagaland University with the establishment of a university within the State of Nagaland in July 1994.

In 2018, the college was conferred to Autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[7]

Principals

Principal From To
Rev. Fr. Francis Vazhapilly S.J. March 1985 March 1991
Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Rebello S.J. April 1991 December 1991
Rev. Fr. Dr. Hector D'Souza S.J. January 1992 April 1993
Rev. Fr. Dr. K. C. George S.J. May 1993 December 1993
Rev. Fr. Gregory Coelho S.J. January 1994 December 1996
Rev. Fr. Antony Cheenkallel January 1997 June 1999
Rev. Fr. Dr. Alphonsus D'Souza S.J. July 1999 December 1999
Rev. Fr. N. K. George January 2000 March 2003
Rev. Fr. Dr. George P. Mathew April 2003 July 2006
Rev. Fr. Dr. Isaac Padinjarekuttu October 2006 April 2011
Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Lotha April 2011 May 2015
Rev. Fr. Dr. Sebastian Ousepparampil May 2015 Present

Academics

Established in 1994, the Department of English, as of 2019 has an enrollment of about 400 students.[8]

The Department of History was established in the year 1994. As of 2019, it has an enrollment of about 600 students.[8]

The Department of Political Science or popularly referred to as 'Polasso or The Polassos' was established in the year 1994.[9] As of 2019, it is the largest department in the college with a total enrollment of about 700 students.[8]

The Department of Sociology was established in the year 1994. As of 2019, it has an enrollment of about 300 students.[8]

Student life

Extra curricular activities

  • Spring Fest

Spring Fest is an annual social and cultural festival held during the month of March. The two-day festival attracts students between 3500–4000 each year.[10]

The festival is organised by the Innovators Club in collaboration with the SJCJ Students' Council.

  • College Week

The College Week is a week long Sports and Socio-Cultural event held annually during the last week of November.

  • Eureka Science Fest

Held annually during the month of July. The Eureka Science Fest is an Inter-College Science festival where participants from other colleges takes part. The event is organised by the Department of Science.

  • Convergence

Convergence is an annual Inter-College Social event organized annually during the month of August by the Department of BBA.

Awards

  • Governor's Gold Medal

The Governor's Gold Medal was instituted by his Excellency, the late Dr. M. M. Thomas, the Governor of Nagaland in the year 1990. It was conferred to the Best Graduate of the year. It was conferred for the first time at first Graduation Day on 22 August 1990.[11]

  • Chikrophuyo Memorial Award

The Chikrophuyo Memorial Award was instituted in the year 1994 in honour of late Chikrophuyo, a B.A Honours student in Political Science. It was instituted by his family and is conferred to the best B.A Student of the Year who secures the highest percentage of marks in the University Examinations giving due regard to attendance and character.[11]

  • Avica Achumi Memorial Award

Avica Achumi Memorial Award was instituted in 1999 in honour of late Avica Achumi who expired in July 1998. Sponsored by G. Vinton Achumi, the father of late Avica Achumi. It is awarded to the best B.Com student of the year who secures the highest percentage of marks in the University Examinations giving due regards to attendance and character.[11]

  • Best BBA Student Award

The Best BBA Student Award was instituted in the year 2018 by the college. It is awarded to the best BBA student of the Year and carries a memento, a citation and a personal gift.[11]

  • Best Science Student Award

The Best Science Student Award was instituted in the year 2015 by the college. It is awarded to the best Science student of the year and it carries a memento, a citation and a personal gift.[11]

  • APJ Abdul Kalam Award

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Award was instituted by Governor Padmanabha Acharya, the then Governor of Nagaland during the Graduation Day in 2015. It is award for best Academic Performance. It carries a memento, a medal, a personal gift and a citation.[11]

  • Dr. Talimeren Ao Award

Dr. Talimeren Ao Award was instituted by the then Governor of Nagaland, Padmanabha Acharya, during the Graduation Day in 2015. It is awarded for the Best Sports Person. It carries a memento, a personal gift and a citation.[11]

  • Mahatma Gandhi Award

Mahatma Gandhi Award was instituted by the then Governor of Nagaland, Padmanabha Acharya during the Graduation Day in 2015. It is awarded for best Overall Performance. It carries a memento, a medal, a personal gift and a citation.[11]

  • Alumni Association Award

The Alumni Association Award was instituted in the year 2004, by the Alumni Association of the college. It is awarded to the best General Student of the year and it carries a cash prize, a citation and a personal gift.[11]

Students' council

Presidents

List of Presidents
Year Name Notes
2020 N/A [lower-alpha 1]
2019 Chumtiba S. Sangtam
2018 Weneizo Mero
2017 T. Yingnyu Mosa
2016 Yanphong Konyak
2015 Yanghose
2014 N/A
2013 Menosele Yhoshü
2012 N/A
2011 Kelengol Neikha
2010 Mathew L. Konyak
2009 Visüto Samuel Tsükrü
2008 Kelühol Tase
2007 Phikihe P. Achumi
2006 Kevisatuo
2005 Keleseho Stephen Tsükrü
2004 Petekhrietuo Keyho
2003 Thejangulie Zhasa
2002 Ketoupuzo Lhoushe
2001 Athozo Tase
2000 Lanu Yapang
1999 Xavier Solo
1998 Mezievito Mathew
1997 Zevikho Tase
1996 Rokovizo Meze
1995 Vikheto Swu
1994 Kezhazer Bernick
1993 Viphrezo
1992 Visato Koso
1991 Kikovi Kharütso
1990 Puthavil Neikha
1989 Nohol Rhetso
1988 Puthavil Neikha
1986 Khriesato Kenneth
1985 Khrievozo Martin Dzüvichü

College anthem


Josephites arise
Let your light shine
Glow in the radiance of knowledge and truth
United in the spirit of love
To thousands outside the wall we shall proclaim
United we stand

Arise and shine
Messengers of peace
Always and forever we shall remain
A family knitted in one
To give all mankind a hope for tomorrow
Arise and shine

[1]

Library

The library has a total collection of 19,165 including text book related curriculum material, inspiration, information and reference books like Encyclopedia, Yearbook, Dictionaries, supplement to Encyclopedia, Geographical sources, Directories, Handbook and Manual, etc.

Transportation

The college provides 24 buses pressed into regular bus service to commute students and staffs.

In addition there are private buses and taxis travelling to and from other parts of Kohima district.

Notable Alumni

St. Joseph's alumni are called ‘Josephites’. The College has produced a sizeable number of notable personalities in varied fields, both academic and otherwise. An individual may be associated with two or more colleges, as an undergraduate, postgraduate and/or member of staff.

List of notable Josephite

Notes

  1. The 2020 SJC Students' Council Election was scheduled for June 2020, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

  1. "Coat of Arms". Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  2. "NAAC Team Assess SJC Jakhama". www.morungexpress.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  3. "St.Joseph's College Jakhama". Sevendiary. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. "NAAC team assess SJC Jakhama". www.morungexpress.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  5. "St. Joseph's College, Jakhama welcomes new students". www.morungexpress.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  6. "Nagaland has top 3 private colleges in Northeast". Eastern Mirror Nagaland. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  7. "SJC Jakhama becomes Autonomous College". Nagaland Post. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  8. "Departments". Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  9. "Silver Jubilee celebration of the Department of Political Science - St. Joseph's College, Jakhama". www.stjosephjakhama.ac.in. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  10. "St. Josephs College Jakhama-celebrates 3rd Spring Fest". www.morungexpress.com. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  11. "Awards". Sevendiary. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
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