1957
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Deemed
Female
About
Us
Avinashilingam
Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for women, Coimbatore was
established as an aided college by the great patriot and educationist Padma
Bhushan Dr.T.S.Avinashilingam under the auspices of the Avinashilingam
Education Trust in1957 with 45 women students. Dr.Rajammal
P.Devadas, doyen of Home Science nurtured the instirtution of what it is
today.
The
saga of excellence and legacy created by the visionaries have been carefully
nurtured and carried forward by a team of devoted functionaries.
Presently, Dr.T.S.K.Meenakshisundaram, Managing Trustee, Sri
Avinashilingam Education Trust, Dr.P.R.Krishnakumar, Chancellor, Dr.Premavathy
Vijayan, Vice Chancellor and Dr.S.Kowsalya, Registrar are
carrying forward the transformative vision to place the institution as its
zenith.
It
is now one of the largest institutions in the country to impart quality
education for women at all levels. The institute follows the educational ideals
of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy mother Sri Saradamani Devi, Swami Vivekananda and
Mahatma Gandhi and upholds a life of purity, discipline and service.
From time
immemorial, the institurional acitivies have been focusing on providing
education with
·
Academic
Excellence
·
Vitality
of Culture and Values
·
Social
Relevance
The
Institute's educational process is to produce respectful, peaceful, honest and
responsible people, through an ethos, a culture, an environment within the
institute, in which the aforementioned vaues are the hallmark of how the
Instutute organises itself into.
Core
values
Academic
Excellence:
Our Institution strives to meet the highest
standard of excellence in virtual and ICT enabled teaching learning
methodology, research, continuous in-house and outbound Faculty Improvement
Programmes; ensures continuous engagement in the scholarly activities in the
pursuit of leveraging innovation, creativity and excellence. Brings up to date changes
in academic activity to implement systems and navigate the functions to inorder
to meet the sustainable education standards and practices. Our research
activities and outcomes continue to have global significance and meaningful
impact.
Social
Relevance and Women empowerment:
Promotes National Integration among the
students through implementing the policies by means of NCC, NSS, CSS, Yoga,
Sports and encourage students to be participative in all intra and inter
competitions and social awareness programmes. Imparts skill based education and
learning in empowering women to venture into start up businesses, encourage
women to hold leadership roles and facilitate in sourcing their dream career by
extending relevant training and industry awareness programmes.
Accountability
and Transparency:
Issues
in internal governance of the institution in terms of the processes connected
with admissions, registration, examinations, evaluations, payment of fees and a
host of other functions are addressed with close attention in ensuring quality
and transparency. It promotes continuous improvement and take responsibility
for professional growth and development of the students, staff and institute,
by e-governance and digitalization where its use, make all the stake holders of
the institute to work at ease.
Diversity & Inclusion:
Upholds the highest ethical values, integrity
and professionalism by fostering inclusive environment, where everyone can
develop their full potential and contribute to the interest of the society as a
whole and perform well in their careers. Ensures non discrimination and
promotes inclusion in all levels of education.
Vitality of Culture and Values:
Our
Institution embraces cultural values across the institution and treat people
with dignity and encourage feelings of importance in all. All festivals and its
values are celebrated with all its pomp and glory. Traditional values and
prayers are followed. Gandhian principles and Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts are
shared and adopted.
