A faculty team from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, visited Lady Doak College in Madurai to study their Service Learning initiatives. The visit, organised by the Centre for Service Learning, included 33 faculty members from various departments.
Lady Doak College, established in 1948 by American missionary Ms. Katie Wilcox, is a renowned Christian autonomous women’s college affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University. The college is noted for its innovative LiFE (Life Frontier Engagement) program, which:
Open House Event
During the visit, the CHRIST team attended the Open House event where Lady Doak College students presented their community-based projects. These projects are part of the mandatory LiFE program for final-year undergraduates and involve:
The projects covered topics such as mental health, unemployment, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, showcasing the diverse applications of service learning.
International Study Centre
The visit also highlighted the International Study Centre at Lady Doak College, which:
The visit provided the CHRIST faculty with valuable insights into effectively integrating service learning into academic curricula, emphasising the importance of community engagement and experiential learning.
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