The American College is one of the institutions in higher education known for its focus on academic excellence and social relevance. Its pioneering role in the development of college autonomy in India, its successful beginning of a Choice Based Credit System, it’s five star ranking by the National Assessment and Accreditation council, and its completion of 130 years of service to higher education bear testimony to the position that the college currently enjoys. With plans in progress for a satellite campus, the college is moving forward in its quest for excellence.
The present strength of the college is derived mainly from the foresight of educators who came to South Asia from the American Congregational Church almost 200 years ago. Beginning their work first in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, they later extended their efforts to start schools in South India. In 1842, they established a school at Tirumangalam and then moved it to Pasumalai.It is the school that later grew to be the American college in 1881.
By 1909 the college was shifted to its present location in Goripalayam and a large administrative building, including a hall and class rooms were dedicated. In four more years additional buildings and extended grounds gave the college an expansive campus and recognition with first grade status.
The American college was originally directed by the Madura Mission of the American congregational church. It became independent of the mission in 1934.Since that time it has been under the direction of its own Governing Council, registered under the Societies registration act of 1860..The college was affiliated to the Madras University till 1965-1966 when it came under the jurisdiction of the Madurai Kamaraj University.
The college grew steadily in the second half of the 20th century.PG departments were established in rapid succession in discipline such as Zoology,Chemistry,Physics,English,Tamil,Botany,Economics,Commerce,Mathematics,Computer Application, Business Administration and Social Work. All those except the last four have been recognized as Research Centre leading to the Ph.D.degree.
The Faculty and Administration developed one of the earliest plans for academic anatomy. In 1978,the college become one of the first eight colleges in India to be granted autonomous status that it continues to enjoy.
The Department of Applied Science with a computer centre in Madurai was opened in 1978 and it is in collaboration with the Educational Service(India) of Madras, has been offering a diploma course in Computer Skills called “Jivana Jyoti”,for the physically challenged students since 1990.
In 1985 the college started a Study Centre for Indian Literature in English and Translation (SCILET).This research centre with its well-equipped library and online catalogue, serves the college faculty and students, and scholars from many states all over India.
Since 1988, the college has been recognized as a study centre for the Indira Gandhi National Open University. In 2002-2003, the college introduced the flexible Choice Based Credit System, a paradigm shift that helps students to make responsible choices in the learning process.
The college has active theatre groups, Social Service Scheme and N.C.C Units that offer students a wide variety of opportunities to serve society. These activities add up to make the campus a vibrant space for developing one’s personality.
The present strength of the college is derived mainly from the foresight of educators who came to South Asia from the American Congregational Church almost 200 years ago. Beginning their work first in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, they later extended their efforts to start schools in South India. In 1842, they established a school at Tirumangalam and then moved it to Pasumalai.It is the school that later grew to be the American college in 1881.
By 1909 the college was shifted to its present location in Goripalayam and a large administrative building, including a hall and class rooms were dedicated. In four more years additional buildings and extended grounds gave the college an expansive campus and recognition with first grade status.
The American college was originally directed by the Madura Mission of the American congregational church. It became independent of the mission in 1934.Since that time it has been under the direction of its own Governing Council, registered under the Societies registration act of 1860..The college was affiliated to the Madras University till 1965-1966 when it came under the jurisdiction of the Madurai Kamaraj University.
The college grew steadily in the second half of the 20th century.PG departments were established in rapid succession in discipline such as Zoology,Chemistry,Physics,English,Tamil,Botany,Economics,Commerce,Mathematics,Computer Application, Business Administration and Social Work. All those except the last four have been recognized as Research Centre leading to the Ph.D.degree.
The Faculty and Administration developed one of the earliest plans for academic anatomy. In 1978,the college become one of the first eight colleges in India to be granted autonomous status that it continues to enjoy.
The Department of Applied Science with a computer centre in Madurai was opened in 1978 and it is in collaboration with the Educational Service(India) of Madras, has been offering a diploma course in Computer Skills called “Jivana Jyoti”,for the physically challenged students since 1990.
In 1985 the college started a Study Centre for Indian Literature in English and Translation (SCILET).This research centre with its well-equipped library and online catalogue, serves the college faculty and students, and scholars from many states all over India.
Since 1988, the college has been recognized as a study centre for the Indira Gandhi National Open University. In 2002-2003, the college introduced the flexible Choice Based Credit System, a paradigm shift that helps students to make responsible choices in the learning process.
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