UP OF I O NS R T G IT U A F T I I O H N S S L A e n t o En li g L i g h t h ten Since 2000 AL SHIFA GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS A Different League! Prospectus AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF 04933 271 367 ARTS & SCIENCE 9446 54 44 73 [email protected] RUN BY SHIFA MEDICARE TRUST & AFFILIATED TO UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT www.alshifacollegeofartsandscience.ac.in KEEZHATTUR, MALAPPURAM DT. KERALA 679 325 AL SHIFA GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS Al Shifa Group of Institutions is the educational venture of Shifa Medicare Trust, which was founded in the year 2000 with a prime mission to uplift the educational backwardness of Malabar region aiming to provide eective education to the students for innovative approaches using the highest standards of quality, innovation and visibility. The Trust has drawn its experi- ence in running various colleges over the period of 20 years with the vast knowledge in the ield. Backed by state of the art infrastructure and combined with expertise and experience of the high proile faculty, we have grown in to an Academy of repute within a short span of time. More than 1700 students are studying under the various institutions of Shifa Medicare Trust. The Trust is also proud to highlight the fact that we have moulded and delivered, to the community, true professional with high standard. The Trust is also constituted as minority Trust for the welfare and uplifting of the public in general and the members of the community in particular with the institutions covered under minority status, Govt. of India. Shifa Medicare Trust under its stretched wings has following educational institutions situated at two main Campuses namely, Keezhattur and Lemon Valley in Perinthalmanna, oering quality education in relevant ields. AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF NURSING AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. P. Unneen K.T. Abdul Rassaque Pilakkal Hamza Managing Trustee Secretary Chief Executive P.K. Mohammed Haji Dr. Ahmed Ameen Shereefabi V.P Treasurer Trustee Trustee AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE (ACAS) Al Shifa College of Arts and Science is the latest in a series of educational ventures from Al Shifa group. After establishing the admirable credentials in the ield of Health Care, Paramedical, Nursing and Pharmacy Education, We are stepping into ield of Arts and Science education at college level with a view to establish a Master Campus at Kizhattur, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram. Located on a sprawling 30 acre serene and green surrounding, the campus aspires to rewrite the teaching-learning practices at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels and establish a line of programmes aimed at tackling the intel- lectual and career needs of the emerging world. Al Shifa College of Arts & Science plans to introduce game changing programmes which will be genuinely contemporary and internationally sought after. At its launch, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science oers 4 UG Programmes in the Arts and Commerce streams: B Com Finance, B Com Taxation, BA Function- al English and BA Economics. These programmes are chosen considering their demand on the career front and capacity to cater to the needs of the industry and academia. The Al Shifa Experience will stand out with equal emphasis on Arts, Sports and Games for the students. Our content delivery, interaction and engagement with the students will be towards building a relationship which empowers the young to know one self and to know the world, to upskill themselves and to be career ready and life ready. Al Shifa College of Arts and Science will involve, engage and empower the young as they are the future for home and the world! Vision Al Shifa College of Arts & Science will evolve into a Nationally reputed centre of Learning, creating an inclusive and innovative environment of quality teaching and cutting edge research, contributing to a world tolerant to diversity, open to informed alternatives, capable of navigating the complexities of rapid social transformations and shifting career challenges. Mission Develop and deliver the best in knowledge and skills through quality teaching and learning strategies Build an atmosphere that promotes exploration and innovation, through a transformative curriculum Instill humane values of tolerance and brotherhood, empathy and respect for others, integrity and social responsibility Expose to the current and emerging trends and challenges to the existing scholarship, to construct a capacity for critical thinking. Cultivate an environment rooted in creative inquiry and self-discovery Foster secular spirit and capacity for leadership to communities and the World Dr. P. Unneen Managing Trustee’s Message Dear Student, I welcome you to the AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE. I hope your studies here will be helpful and pleasant. In the emerging highly competitive world, there is obvious need to produce dynamic minds who can adapt to the changing scenario and complex situations and are innovative enough to face the diverse challenges eectively. The Shifa Medicare Trust is also conscious of its social responsibility in strengthening India's roots i.e., the youth. Today, careers are no longer clearly deined. Young men and women are at the threshold of their career where they can make important decision to choose a course as a stepping stone for future. Of course, it is a tough situation but it is no less tough to decide the Institution whose standard of teaching is outstanding and exemplary in determining where one chooses to study the course. I take pleasure in welcoming all those young men and women aspiring to excel, in the years ahead, to join any of these prestigious courses as appropriate to their mission requirements. We strongly believe our success vested by the Grace of God Almighty and I pray may the Lord continue to guide you with his kind blessings and powerful presence in the coming years. AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE (ACAS) Dr. P. K. Babu Principal’s Message Al Shifa College of Arts and Science is built on a vision that leverages individual excellence and social empowerment. Since an individual is always rooted emotionally and culturally in the social context, we try to shape an identity for the students which will emphasise this. Equally pertinent is the need to balance the curricular and the extracurricular, the scientiic and the artistic, knowledge and the skills, emotions and intel- lect. This is why at ACAS, we deliver students varied experiences which are balanced to ensure a cohabitation of the said binaries. It will be an inclusive learning environment which builds values, accepts diversity and promotes secular inclusion. ACAS will go all out to provide you the best in education, with all seriousness and vigour. In terms of knowledge and skills, exposure and enlightenment, artistic expressions and sporting passion, you will be passing through the best possible experience at Al Shifa. The College will leave no stone unturned in providing the best in terms of artistic expressions and sporting passion too . The Professional Certiicate and Diploma programmes we run will add value to the Degree programmes we oer. This will ensure that the students walk out fully prepared for the career front. Career oriented skill training, regular exposure to Industry experts and renowned academicians, reputed Scientists and social scientists, feted poets and contemporary thinkers, and the like will be added advantage. The Finishing School we oer to all students in the inal and penultimate Semesters will render them ready to take on the career challenges outside the campus. ACAS will set you apart in terms of the scholarship, skills and aptitudes, once you come through the campus experience ! AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE (ACAS) Our Key Features REPUTED MANAGEMENT Al Shifa has a well dedicated team of management with two decades of impactful experience in healthcare and education sectors. All the institutions under this management are in forefront in Kerala for infrastrucure and result etc. FACULTY Experienced and dedicated faculties including retired professors from eminent colleges to guide the students to excel in curricular and co-curricular activities. The Contin- uous Professional Development Cell (CPDC) ensures their upskilling and updation regularly. DIGITALLY ENHANCED CLASSROOMS All the classrooms in the college are equiped with LCD projector and modern systems and other equipments to enhance the learning experience of the students. ADD ON COURSES The college provides various add - on Certiicate and Diploma courses in association with government / national and international universities to turn the students to professionals and to ensure career readiness. AL SHIFA COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE (ACAS) PROJECT QUALITY CELL ‘UG Project Excellence Awards’ are presented annually for the best projects undertaken by the Students. The award is sponsored by PTA. Selection of the best project will be based on internal and external valuation. The selected projects will be reworked in the form of essays or articles to be published in a book with ISBN Number, each year. LIBRARY The college library has good collection of books on various subjects. Prominent journals and periodicals are also subscribed. A digital library facility including latest software too is also available at the library. SEMINAR HALL & AUDITORIUM The college has a well-equiped seminar hall with LCD projector and sound system. The college has an auditorium in the campus with the seating capacity of 600 persons. The college will conduct various national and international seminars and exhibitions for the students for learning and skill devolopment. COMPUTER LAB Computer lab is available in the college for students. Internet facility is provided in the computer centre. Various certiicate courses are also provided related with IT to ensure the career rediness of students. The Language lab of the college is attached to the computer centre.