About
The mission statement of Sacred Heart College emphasises four core values – holistic
development, nation building, progress of humanity, and the dissemination of knowledge. With
these objectives the college has designed the programme Service Learning for giving training in
civic engagement. This sensitising project insists a minimum 40-hour mandatory social service
for all the undergraduate students to attain their graduation.
Objectives
a) To instil a sense of social commitment in students
b) To build sensitivity towards fellow beings and the environment
c) To encourage cleanliness and the preservation of the natural environment
d) To assist the local community
e) To enable them to relate the knowledge gained to the real-life situations
f) To encourage physical and mental well-being and to appreciate the joy of manual labour
b) To build sensitivity towards fellow beings and the environment
c) To encourage cleanliness and the preservation of the natural environment
d) To assist the local community
e) To enable them to relate the knowledge gained to the real-life situations
f) To encourage physical and mental well-being and to appreciate the joy of manual labour

Jumy George
Student Development Officer
sdoeast@shcollege.ac.in
Students can participate, initiate, volunteer and organize various socially responsible programmes. The student development officer guides the students and creates opportunities for them to acquire credits. Students participate in various socially relevant programmes conducted by various Clubs and fora of the college.

Alan Berchmans
Student Development Officer
sdo@shcollege.ac.in
Service Learning
Service learning programme is designed from the concept of filed work in social work. The Service learning programme is defined as a planned set of experience which makes students to understand community by field work practice.
Programmes
The programmes mainly focus on agriculture (Paddy and vegetables), Education (tuition for
the needy), environment education, Health and hygiene (campaign against misuse of plastic
bags, no horn campaign near hospitals, lake cleaning, beach cleaning, surveys etc.)
HEAL
HEAL is the primary arm under which the extension and outreach programmes of the college
are carried out. The two extension centres – SHCOOB and Mithradham – provide the platform
for organising the extension/outreach programmes.
Age Friendly
The Age Friendly Club organizes computer and language classes for the elderly.
Testimonials
[Service learning] "made me think more and it's something that I won't forget after it's done, like an exam. It helps out people and makes a difference."
Princy JohnB.A English 2015-18
"The hands-on experience combined with a related course of study is one of the most effective forms of education. I learn so much better in (this type of) environment!"
Angel Mary GeorgeB.A Economics 2016-19
"I am so thankful to you. Because of this service learning opportunity, I learned some new stuff, and I don't fear talking and working with disabled people anymore."
Harikrishnan JayanBcom CA 2015-18
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"This has been, and still is, a life-altering experience. I'm so thankful that this has happened to me. It has given more meaning to life. The challenges and rewards of influencing a young mind toward a full and productive life have been immensely rewarding for me. More superlatives I cannot begin to elucidate. Thanks for the ride!"
Sreenandhini Bsc Zoology 2015-18
"I don't want to sound corny, but service learning really was a rewarding experience. To be honest, I wasn't all that happy to commit to 15 hours of volunteer work, but once I started I understood why SH has implemented this into certain courses. I learned things that no textbook could ever teach me!"
Jithin Sabu B.A Economics 2015-18
"I applaud the service learning folks at SH for this opportunity they offer the fortunate students whose instructors require service learning. I would work to have it be a part of most classes so students expect to do service in their lives now and in the future – making (service) a lifelong habit that began for them at SH"
Alen Shibu B.A Economics 2016-19
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"My service learning experience has been great. I plan to continue going there to work with the children. Now that I've worked with children in a secondary teaching environment, I'm more motivated to pursue a career in teaching."
ShyamiliBsc Physics 2017-20
"I have always wanted to help my community. This made me actually get out there and do it. I know what to do now."
Maria Cherian Bcom Tax 2015-18
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"The service learning project in my case was a life-changing event. As a consequence of this experience, I've decided to pursue a career in education."
Vivek KuttamathBsc Physics 2018-21
"I found that by participating, I learned a lot more and felt more connected than if I were just to read and write about it."
Kalyani B NairBcom Tax 2018-21
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