The sessions, held between 25th and 28th July 2025, were facilitated by distinguished academicians and professionals, ensuring that students began their postgraduate journey with clarity, preparedness, and a sense of social responsibility.
Programme Overview
25th July 2025
Professional Digital Communication: Netiquette, Emails, and Presentation Skills
Resource Person: Mrs. Panchajanyeswari M. Achar, HoD, Department of MCA, St. Agnes College, Mangaluru
The session emphasized the importance of professional digital communication, etiquette in academic and workplace contexts, and effective use of PPTs for impactful presentations. Students were guided on the nuances of drafting formal emails, structuring content, and enhancing credibility through appropriate design and tone.
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 – Quality Education (digital literacy and professional skills).
Fostering Gender Equity and Inclusivity: Becoming Gender Champions
Resource Person: Dr. Kavyashree K. B., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, St. Agnes College, Mangaluru
This session sensitized students on gender equity, inclusivity, and mutual respect in academic and social contexts. Dr. Kavyashree highlighted the need to address unconscious biases, encouraged volunteering as Gender Champions, and connected the discussion to broader societal development and human rights frameworks.
SDG Alignment: SDG 5 – Gender Equality; SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities.
26th July 2025
Academic Transparency: Examination System and UUCMS Portal Orientation
Resource Person: Ms. Shubareka, Registrar, St. Agnes College, Mangaluru
Students were oriented to examination protocols, evaluation patterns, and unit test procedures while gaining hands-on insights into the UUCMS portal. The session reinforced transparency, accountability, and accessibility in higher education.
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 – Quality Education (inclusive, transparent academic processes).
Empowering Learning Through Resources: Library and E-Resource Orientation
Resource Person: Dr. Vishala B. K., Chief Librarian, St. Agnes College, Mangaluru
The session familiarized students with the extensive physical and digital library resources, including e-journals, databases, and research support systems. It encouraged students to cultivate strong academic foundations and research practices.
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 – Quality Education (equitable access to knowledge and resources).
28th July 2025
Building a Research Culture: Ethics, Innovation, and Scholarly Growth
Resource Person: Ms. Ashwini K. A., Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, St. Agnes College, Mangaluru
Ms. Ashwini stressed the importance of nurturing a research-oriented mindset, ethical conduct, and scholarly rigor. The session underscored the relevance of research in solving real-world challenges and contributing to knowledge dissemination.
SDG Alignment: SDG 4 – Quality Education (fostering research and innovation).
Stress Management and Resilience: Nurturing Mental Health for Academic Success
Resource Person: Dr. Premanand V., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, St. Agnes College, Mangaluru
Through interactive exercises and reflective practices, students were introduced to techniques for building resilience, managing academic stress, and balancing personal and academic demands. The session promoted a proactive approach to mental health and emotional well-being.
SDG Alignment: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being.
SDG Integration and Institutional Commitment
The orientation programme was intentionally designed to integrate the values of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into academic practices, highlighting the institution’s commitment to education as a transformative force.
SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being → Stress Management for resilience and mental health.
SDG 4: Quality Education → Digital literacy, examination systems, library orientation, research culture.
SDG 5: Gender Equality → Gender sensitization and empowerment initiatives.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities → Creating inclusive spaces and championing equity.
This alignment ensures that postgraduate education at St. Agnes College contributes not only to academic excellence but also to the cultivation of responsible global citizens.
Conclusion
The Orientation Programme was well-received by the students, who appreciated the balance of academic guidance, skill-building, and personal development. The sessions fostered a sense of preparedness, motivation, and confidence, laying a strong foundation for their postgraduate journey.By embedding the SDG framework into orientation activities, St. Agnes Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research continues to uphold its vision of holistic education, inclusivity, and societal transformation.
