St Philomena College was founded in 1958 by Msgr Antony Patrao, a missionary, who conscientiously believed that education was the best means of empowerment. His conviction that the religious, spiritual, social and economic interest of the students could be best served through education made this region an educational hub. Even in the nascent stages of its growth the College showed all the signs of becoming a centre of excellence. A full-fledged centre of excellence is yet to be realized, but efforts towards this end have not ceased.

 

With an enviable record of growth in student enrollment, physical infrastructure and student achievements, the Institution offered itself for accreditation in 2004 to begin with and in 2010 for the II cycle. To justify an excellent social accreditation, the NAAC accredited the Institution at ‘A’ grade with a CGPA of 3.19 in the III cycle. Efforts are not spared to consolidate the features and functions of the Institution by the Catholic Board of Education, Diocese of Mangalore, which is the top management. The CBE has under its care 11 Degree colleges, 16 pre-university colleges, 66 high schools, 165 primary schools and 1 technical institute. Most Rev Peter Paul Saldhana, the Bishop, Diocese of Mangalore is the President of CBE.

 

Affiliated to Mangalore University and recognized by the UGC under 2(f) and 12B, the Institution does attempt to treat the primary stake holders in six UG programs and six PG programs to a rewarding educational experience. Fulfilling most of recommendations of the previous Peer Team and which an array of post accreditation initiatives the Institution offers itself for the IV cycle of accreditation in the academic year 2020-21

 

The environmental issue has become a world-wide concern in the last few decades being the focus of discussion in a variety of forums both at national and international levels. Because environmental problems are rooted in economic and social policies, they occur at all levels from local to global, and success requires action by many players over long periods of time. The activities undertaken by the colleges can create a variety of environmental impacts. Educational institutions are in a unique position to provide environmentally sustainable solutions. St Philomena College expresses its commitment to sustainability in many ways. It has undertaken a number of positive steps to reduce its environmental impacts.