January 2019

Kollegal, Jan. 11. 2019: Sri Mahesh, a member of Rotary Midtown, Kollegal, emphasized the importance of education that nurtures character and culture among students. Inaugurating the Rangoli Competition organized by the Senior Students Forum, Wipro and Santoor Distributors, Kollegal, in association with Rotary Midtown, he expressed that a good and cultured atmosphere helps students develop decency and courtesy, which contribute to building a strong personality.

Addressing the students, Sri Mahesh highlighted the exemplary nature of Indian culture and traditions. He encouraged students to embrace and follow these cultural values, as they reflect in their appearance and behavior. He stressed the importance of developing a character that respects everyone, rather than being solely attracted to physical appearances.

Sri Mahesh also acknowledged the significance of competitions like Rangoli in providing valuable learning experiences for girls studying science and technology at JSS Women’s College, Kollegal.

In his address, Prof. Umesh, Principal of JSS Women’s College, Kollegal, emphasized the need to integrate culture and tradition with advancements in science and technology. He stressed that education accompanied by culture enhances character, respect for human values, and brings love and respect. He called upon everyone to contribute to shaping the youth as cultured citizens of the country.

The event was attended by Sri Mukesh, President of Rotary Midtown, Sri Lokesh, Sri Ramu, Vice President of Rotary Midtown, Sri Girish Jade, a senior student, and Smt. Vani, Forum convener, among others.

The students of the JSS PU College, B.N. Road, Mysuru, took part in the District-level Sports Meet held at the Marimallappa PU College, in Mysuru, and won second place in Kho-Kho tournament. Sri S. Somashekar, Principal, JSS PU College, Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, CEO, Dr. G. Srinivas, UGC Joint Secretary and Local Head, T. Aravind, Director, Physical Education Department, are seen in the picture with the winning team.

Suttur, January 9, 2018: The Educational Exhibition held at the JSS High School in Suttur was successful in drawing public attention.

Sri H.V. Sheshagirirao, Deputy Director, General Education Department, JSS Institutions, inaugurated the exhibition. More than 121 models prepared by the students of the JSS High Schools of Nanjangud, Mahadevanagara, Hallikerehundi, and Hullahalli in various subject categories like Biology, Physics, Arts and languages were exhibited.

Judges Dr. Gopinath, Professor, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore Division, Sri Siddaramaiah, Professor (Retd.), Prof. Sri Sadashivamurthy, Prof. Shivalingaswamy, Sri Nagaraja Achar, Head Master (Retd.), Sri Rajappa, Subject Resource Teacher and Sri G.L. Tripurantaka and Sri Veerabhadraiah, Heads, JSS Institutions attended the exhibition and expressed their appreciation for the students efforts.

Sri G. Shivamallu, Head Master and Smt. C.P. Nirmala was present.

Sri H.V. Sheshagirirao, who inaugurated the General Education Exhibition, held at the JSS High School, Suttur, interacted with the students regarding the models that they had prepared. Sri G. Shivamallu, Smt. C.P. Nirmala and others are seen in the picture.

Kollegal, January 05, 2019: Dr. Shivarudraswamy, a renowned doctor from Kollegal and a member of the JSS Women’s College Administrative Board, emphasized the need for qualitative education at the graduation level in India. He expressed these views during the inauguration of the ‘Parents Meeting’ organized by the Parents-Lecturers Committee at JSS Women’s College in Kollegal.

Dr. Shivarudraswamy highlighted that the majority of students pursuing graduation come from lower and middle-class families, often with a rural background. These students may lack proper educational backgrounds and guidance, resulting in the current perception of graduation as an inadequate educational option. Recognizing the importance of education in shaping the country’s future and producing skilled human resources, Dr. Shivarudraswamy emphasized the need to strengthen graduation education.

He urged parents to choose reputable colleges for their children’s bright future and advised them to maintain regular communication with the schools or colleges and teachers/lecturers to monitor their wards’ learning progress.

Addressing the students, Prof. Umesh, Principal of JSS Women’s College, Kollegal, emphasized the significant role teachers play in shaping students’ futures. He encouraged teachers to continually update their knowledge and fulfill their responsibilities with dedication. Prof. Umesh also emphasized the responsibility of educational institutions to provide the necessary facilities for both teachers and students. He called upon parents to collaborate with institutions to create a conducive learning environment that ensures a prosperous future for their children.

The event was attended by Prof. Manjunath B., Committee Convener, Prof. M. Basavaraju, Head of the Kannada Department, Smt. S. Mamatha, Head of Management, Smt. K.R. Umadevi, Physical Education Director, and other dignitaries.

Earlier Smt. Suma rendered an invocation and welcomed the guests. Basavadatta Mahadevaprasad gave a vote of thanks and Sri Guruprasad compered.

Dr. Shivarudraswamy inaugurating the Parents Meet, organized by the Lecturers-Parents Committee, JSS Women’s College, Kollegal. Prof. Manjunath B., Smt. S. Mamatha, Prof. Umesh, Principal, Prof. B. Basavaraju, Smt. K. R. Umadevi and Sri K.R. Guruprasad are seen in the picture.

Dr. Shivarudraswamy delivering the introductory speech. Prof. Manjunath B., Smt. S. Mamatha, Prof. Umesh, Principal, Prof. B. Basavaraju and Smt. K. R. Umadevi are seen in the picture.

Dr. Shivarudraswamy answering the questions of the parents.

A view of the parents who took part in the programme.

Kollegal, January 4, 2019: Dr. K. V. Mahendra, Principal of Amruth Institute of Management, Bengaluru, addressed students at JSS Women’s College in Kollegal, emphasizing the importance of utilizing talent and preparing effectively for competitive examinations in today’s highly competitive world.

Speaking on the topic “Methods of Preparation for Competitive Examinations,” Dr. K. V. Mahendra stressed the prevalence of competition in every sphere of the modern era. He noted that without proper preparation and utilizing knowledge and skills to the fullest extent, success becomes elusive and competitive exams become increasingly challenging. He encouraged students to adopt a mindset of continuous effort and highlighted the significance of knowledge, skill, and constant endeavors in achieving contented success.

The chief guest of the program, Sri Ravikumar, Director of the Placement Unit at Amruth Institute of Management, Bengaluru, emphasized the dedication and positive attitude required for success. He highlighted the importance of accuracy, speed, time management, and analytical skills in competitive exams. Sri Ravikumar also emphasized that practical knowledge and expertise in the subject are essential, as scoring high marks alone is not sufficient in today’s job market.

The program was presided over by Prof. Umesh, and other dignitaries present on the dais included Prof. Harish, Professor at Amrutha Institute, and Smt. Mamatha, Head of the Management Department, along with Sri Suresh, Assistant Professor in the Commerce Department.

Kollegal, January 03, 2019: Prof. Umesh, Principal of JSS Women’s College, Mysuru, highlighted the significant contribution of Savitribai Phule to the field of education, considering her as the beacon of knowledge for Indian women. He expressed these views during the inauguration of a one-day workshop on ‘Constitution-Objectives and Values’ organized by the Political Science Department at JSS Women’s College, Kollegal, on the occasion of Savitribai Phule’s Birth Anniversary.

Prof. Umesh emphasized that Savitribai Phule, being the first woman teacher in the country, played an immense role in the education sector. He emphasized the need to observe her birth anniversary meaningfully on January 3rd each year. Savitribai Phule firmly believed in the transformative power of education for the marginalized and underprivileged sections of society. Despite the prevailing social norms that discouraged the education of girls and women, she courageously opened the first school for girls and dedicated herself to fighting for their rights. Savitribai Phule’s advocacy for women’s liberation and her pioneering efforts in women’s social education make her a historical personality who should serve as a role model for all.

The workshop featured two sessions. In the first session, Dr. Anand Gowda, Professor at the Political Science Department of KSOU, Mysuru, spoke about the values of the constitution. He highlighted the Indian constitution as a model for the world, emphasizing the need for understanding its objectives and values, which have provided advantages to all members of society, including the marginalized, Dalits, and women.

In the second session, Sri Mahadevaprasad, a teacher and social reformer, delivered a talk on the topic ‘Constitution and Democracy.’ He underscored the immense contribution of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in upholding human values and promoting social harmony. He urged the audience to understand the current social conditions and embrace values of equality in their daily lives.

Distinguished resource persons including Dr. Anand Gowda, Sri Mahadevaprasad, and Prof. Guruprasad, Head of the Political Science Department, along with Prof. Suma, were present on the dais.

Suttur, Jan. 1, 2019: The students of the JSS Pre University College, B.N. Road, Mysuru, secured first place in the Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji Memorial JSS Inter-Institution Boys Ball Badminton tournament, held at Suttur recently.

S. Somashekar, College Principal, Prof. B.V. Sambashivaiah, CEO, Dr. G. Srinivas, UGC Joint Secretary and Local Head, T. Aravind, Physical Instruction Department Director are seen in the picture.