College Recognitions

Apart from University Grants Commission, the College has received due recognition from the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (UGC), Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA), and DOEACC Society

University Grants Commission (UGC)

The College has been selected as CPE (College with Potential for Excellence).

National Assessment & Accreditation Council

The concern for ensuring quality in higher education let to the need for evaluation of performance of Universities and Colleges. Due to this concern, the initiative to set up a mechanism which will encourage self-assessmemt in institutions of higher learning and also assessment and accreditation by an external agency came from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) as an autonomous body by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 1994.

NAAC assesses an institution basing itself on the following seven core criteria:

• Curricular Aspects
• Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
• Research, Consultancy and Extension
• Infrastructure and Learning Resources
• Student Support and Progression
• Organisation and Management
• Healthy Practices

Apart from these core criteria, NAAC has also identified other good practices which enhance the quality of an institution. They are the following: educational innovations, working with mission and goals, master plan for institutional growth, feedback from stakeholders for improvement of the institutional functions, innovations in management and communications, and quality enhancement strategies.

St. Anthony’s College initiated the process of Accreditation and Assessment about two and a half years ago culminating in the visit of the NAAC peer team in September 2000 for an on-the-spot study of the College. The college was declared accredited in September itself with a five star status – the highest rating given by NAAC at that time.

In its report, among other things, NAAC wrote:

"St. Anthony's College has emerged as one of the best known colleges not only of Meghalaya but also of the North Eastern States. It is also one of the leading institutions affiliated to North East Hill University and a deserving candidate for the autonomous status. The most outstanding feature of the College is the diversity of its teaching programs, which is a mix of traditional and vocational courses. The college has proved its responsiveness to the needs of the region, by taking into account the population it serves in the choice of courses offered.

The factors that have brought the college to the forefront in Higher Education in the region are:

• The commitment, dedication and service of the Management.
• The inspiration, efficiency and leadership of the Principal.
• The commitment and flexibility of a teaching staff that have made possible the venture into new inter-disciplinary courses.
• Eminent persons among the alumni who have influenced the development of the College and indeed of the North East.

The teaching learning process is marked by regularity… Laboratories are well equipped and there are field labs where needed. Classroom and laboratory teaching is supplemented by field trips. Learning is a rich experience for the students of the college.

There is a research culture among the teachers of the College and many are actively involved in research. They have established linkages with a number of academic institutions, Government and Non-Government organizations, which have supported their research. The expertise of the College has benefited other organizations, though the College has not charged for the consultancy.

The College is able to offer a rich variety of facilities to its students. Enrichment courses, co-curricular activities, extension work in various areas, sports and cultural programs make college life in St. Anthony's a pleasant and memorable experience for its graduates. This is specially true for the boys who get the opportunity of staying in the hostel. The Student Development Services Department offering Career guidance and personal counselling is a particularly supportive aspect of the college…

Through the years, it has developed and ensured optimal use of an excellent infrastructure. Various organizations have come forward to contribute funds with confidence about their proper utilization. Maintenance of infrastructure gets as much attention as addition and is regarded as everyone's job. The campus strikes the casual visitor with its neatness and beauty…"

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Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA)

In recognition of the excellence in performance, St. Anthony’s College has been chosen by the Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA), an organisation sponsored by the Ford Foundation, as one among a select few colleges in India for financial support for further improvement in academic excellence. The FAEA awards special scholarships to meritorious, deserving students.

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Rating of the College by DOEACC Society

St. Anthony's College has been conducting DOEACC Accredited Courses for 'O' and 'A' Levels. The DOEACC Society has been continuously monitoring accredited institutes to ensure quality education and training environment. Factors such as the institute's performance in examination, Laboratories, Faculty, Library, etc. were taken into consideration while rating the institute.

The ratings are as follows:

• First 10% of top total institutes..............A+
• Next 20% of top total institutes..............A
• Next 30% of top total institutes..............B+
• Next 30% of top total institutes..............B
• Next 10% of top total institutes..............C

In recognition of the performance of the College on the various factors, DOEACC Society has given the College the rating of A+ for 'O' Level and B+ for 'A' Level courses.

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