STRATEGIC DOCUMENT

“Plan your work for today and every day, then work your plan” .

– Margaret Thatcher

Vision

Empower, Enrich, Excel, Transform

To contribute to a just and equitable society through quality education for leadership and social responsibility in an environment of academic excellence and sound values.

Mission

The mission of the college is to empower young women through a transformative education to form intellectually competent, morally upright, socially committed and spiritually inspired women imbued with the values of humanism in the service of society.

Core Values

Truth, Charity and Personal Integrity.
Transformative Education.
Inclusiveness, Excellence and Social Justice.
Holistic Growth.
Protection and Preservation of Environment.

Objectives

To function as a critique and conscience of society.
To help preserve the cultural heritage of the nation.
To set and achieve high academic standards in an atmosphere of autonomy.
To develop leadership of high caliber and integrity.
To serve the economically weak, socially backward and needy students.
To direct its efforts to strengthen the institution of the family.
To prepare young women to continually search for truth and to grow into mature and responsible persons, ready to face the challenges of life at home and in the society.
To accord priority to vocational and entrepreneurial education
To strengthen its own faith-life.

Founded in 1962 at Vijayawada, Maris Stella College, a Catholic Christian Minority Institution for Higher Education, has been a first-rate college, which has focused on the education of women being the first women’s college in the district. It was started by the management of Stella Maris College, Chennai, namely, the Society of Franciscan Sisters of Mary.

The vision Empower, Enrich, Excel and Transform inspires the institution to work towards a just and equitable society through quality education for leadership and social responsibility in an environment of academic excellence and sound values. The single minded dedication saw the college evolve from a humble beginning with courses in Humanities and Sciences, to a model college with several conventional and restructured courses added at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The various foundation courses, certificate courses and co-curricular courses enrich our students with varied skill set. The academic, social and spiritual elements of Maris Stella education combine to open windows to global opportunities.

Maris Stella College visualizes empowerment of the girl student through academic excellence, skill enhancement and value enrichment. The mission of the college in tune with the objectives of higher education and strives to provide a synthesis of academics and ethics, inclusive growth and increased employability with global competencies.

STRATEGIC PLANS

The college initiates strategic plans aimed at fulfilling its vision and mission and upholding the values it stands by.

A systematic planning method is in place together with an action plan for the realization of the objectives set for specific time periods. The current plans in operation target the 2019-22 period and may be grouped as:

Promote a shared college culture through transparency and communication within the college hierarchy
Improve NAAC grade by applying for assessment and re-accreditation in 2022
Enhance college infrastructure
Prepare to face challenges from incoming students and increase performance of existing students.
Apply the use of contemporary methods and technologies in teaching and learning to improve capabilities of students and faculty members.
Develop a culture of independent and critical thinking among students and faculty.
Protect and preserve the environment
Recruit, develop, retain, and support exceptional faculty and staff
Strengthen partnerships with internal and external constituencies to maximize Maris Stella’s competitiveness.
Spread a culture of scientific research among faculty members and students.
Build, expand and sustain community service.

The following strategic plan is for the period 2019-24. The action plan that follows delineates and is set in a way that guides day to day decision making and activity.

Strategic Plan 1	Improve NAAC grade by applying for re-assessment and re-accreditation in 2022
Strategic Plan 2	Revise curriculum to introduce emerging areas and to strengthen practical learning through increased field projects and internships
Strategic Plan 3	Increase admissions
Strategic Plan 4	Apply the use of contemporary methods and technologies in teaching- learning, assessment and evaluation to improve capabilities of students and faculty members.
Strategic Plan 5	Strengthen research, consultancy, collaboration and extension activities
Strategic Plan 6	Enhance college infrastructure
Strategic Plan 7	Stream-line the progression of students to higher education or employment
Strategic Plan 8	Promote a shared college culture through transparency and communication within the college hierarchy
Strategic Plan 9	Frame and execute a digital policy
Strategic Plan 10	Protect and preserve the environment

Click here to view the detailed Action Plan.

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1	VANDE KASHMEERA BHARATAM	SAMSKRUTA PRATIBHA - 69TH VOLUME	2019		29-30	Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi
2	VISWAKAVITA DINOTSAVAHA	SAMSRUTHA PRATIBHA-72 VOLUME	2019		12-13	Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi
3	VAGGEYAKARA SRI NARAYANA TEERTHA SADGURUNAM SAMSKRUTA SEVA,	VAYAM	2016	ISSN: 2277-713X	29 to 31	JRR SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR
4	KASHMEERA BHARATI ABHINAVA GUPTUDU	BHARATA RUSHI PEETHAM	2016		59 to 61	BHARATA RUSHI PEETHAM, HYDERABAD
5	BEEJAGANITAKARASYA TATTVA DRUSHTIHI,	THE JOURNAL OF SANSKRIT ACADEMY VOL-XXIV	2016	ISSN:0976-089X	1 to 8	SANSKRIT ACADEMY, OSMANIYA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD
6	ANDHRANAAM GITAGOVINDANURAGA VIVECHANAM,	VYASASRIH	2014	ISSN: 2320-2025	142-162	MAHARSHI VYASADEV NATIONAL REASEARCH INSTITUTE, VEDAVYAS, ROURKELA-4, ODISHA
7	KRUSHNARAYANI KAMANEEYA KRUTI - JAMBAVATI PARINAYA NATAKAM,	SAHITI SAMARANGANA SAARVABHOWMA	2013	ISBN:978-81-923183-1-8	113 to 121	MITRAMANDALI PRACHURANALU, GUNTUR
8	KRUSHNARAYANI KAMANEEYA KRUTI - JAMBAVATI PARINAYA NATAKAM,	SAHITI SAMARANGANA SAARVABHOWMA	2013	ISBN:978-81-923183-1-8	113 to 121	MITRAMANDALI PRACHURANALU, GUNTUR
9	VIKRUTI VAIVIDHYA VIVECHANAM,	THE JOURNAL OF SANSKRIT ACADEMY VOL-XXIII	2013	ISSN: 0976 089X	7 to 14	SANSKRIT ACADEMY, OSMANIYA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD
10	CHANDASSASTRA OF SANSKRIT POETRY,	SEVADHIHI, S.V.VEDIC UNIVERSITY SERIES NO.74	2013	ISSN: 2229-4031	75 to 84	S V VEDIC UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI
11	LASYANGA VIVECHANAM,	SAMSKRUTA MANDAKINI	2011	ISBN : 978-93-82284-27-7	145 to 147	DR. RAMACHANDRA N ARALIKATTI ABHINANDANA PRAKASANA SAMITI, JAIPUR
12	ANTEVASEE HI TRATAA NO SAMPRADAYASYA NISCHITAM	SEVADHIHI,	2011	ISSN : 2229-4031	37 to 42	S V VEDIC UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI
13	Saguna Nirguna Yoraikye Sri Narayana Teertha Saya Vivechanam	MAHASWINI	2010	ISSN:2231-0452	91-102	Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidya Peetham, Tirupati
14	RATNAM SWASTHYAAKARAM SADAA BHUVI NRUNAAM NANYAM HI TAT SADRUSAM	SAMSKRUTIHI	2010		15-18	SANSKRIT SANGHAHA, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BANGALORE.
15	BHAGAVATEEYA MOKSHA MARGA VIVECHANAM	SABDABRAHMA VAIYASIKEE	2010		145-152	M.M.VISWANATHA GOPALA KRISHNA SASTRY, RAJAHMUNDRY,A.P
16	DHARMASCHAADHARMANASANAHA	BHARATI - SANSKRIT MONTHLY FROM JAIPUR	2010		9 to 11	BHARATI BHAVAN, NEW COLONY, JAIPUR
17	SRI NARAYANA TEERTHANAAM SAGUNA NIRGUNAYORAIKYA NIRUPANA VIVECHANAM	SUMMARIES OF PAPERS 45TH ALL INDIA ORIENTAL CONFERENCE 2010	2010			RASTRIYA SANSKIRT VIDYAPEETHAM, TIRUPATI

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1	SAMKRUTA SASANALALO TELUGUVARI AOUNNATYA VISESHAALU	PRAPANCHA VYASA SANKALANAM	2019		13-22	PRAPANCHA TELUGU RACHAYITALA SANGHAM, VIJAYAWADA
2	Navadha Bhaktihi Chaitanya Bhaktischa	Utkala Sri Manjusha -3	2018	ISBN: 978-81-944526-4-5	37-46	Registrar, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati
3	SAMSKRUTA SAHITYE YUVAJANA VISHAYA PRASTAVA VIMARSAHA	INDIAN LITERATURE - A SOURCE OF MODERN THINKING FOR YOUTH	2017		29	DEPARTMENT OF ORIENTAL LANGUAGES, ANDHRA LOYOLA COLLEGE, VIJAYAWADA.
4	VISWANATHAVARI SUNDARA DARSHANAM	VISWANATHA SAHITYA SAMALOCHANAM	2017		76 to 79	SRR & CVR GOVT. COLLEGE, VIJAYAWADA
5	LILAVATI OF BHASKARACHARYA: REDEFINING BY THE WESTERNS	WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO LILAVATI,	2015	ISBN: 978-93-80693-46-0	127-128	MARIS STELLA COLLEGE, VIJAYAWADA
6	UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEMPORANEITY OF ACHARYA NAGARJUNA'S PHILOSOPHY IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT	NAGARJUNA'S IMPACT ON INDIAN PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT	2015		41-42	CENTER FOR MAHAYANA BUDDHIST STUDIES, ACHARAYA NAGARJUNA UNIVESITY, NAGARJUNA NAGAR, GUNTUR.
7	SANKARA'S CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL PEACE	INDIAN PHILOSOPHICAL CONGRESS -89TH SESSION	2015		63-64	ADIKAVI NANNAYYA UNIVERSITY, RAJAHMUNDRY, A.P.
8	VEDE PRAKRUTIKA VIGNANAM	NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION IN ANCIENT AND MODERN INDIAN LITERATURE (PART-3)	2015		89-92	ROSHAN PABLICATIONS, VISAKHAPATNAM, A.P.
9	PRACHEENA ADHUNIKA TELUGU SAHITYE SAMSKRUTA SAHITYA VIVECHANAM	SANSKRIT LITERATURE PAST AND PRESENT	2015		94 to 98	BHARATEEYA VIDYABHAVAN, NEW DELHI.
10	SRIMAD BHAGAVATE SOUNDARYA TATTVAM	CONCEPTS OF INDIAN ART AND AESTHETICS IN SANSKRIT	2015		7-8	BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, VARANASI.
11	SRI UPANDISHAD BRAHMA YOGI KRUTA ASHTOTTHARA SATOPANISHAD VIVARANA VIVECHANAM	UPANISHAD SANDESHA	2014		212-219	BHARATEEYA VIDYABHAVAN, BANGALORE.
12	Sri Ramakeerti Mahakavyasya Andhraanuvaada Sameekshaa	SATYAPRATIBHAM, S.V.VEDIC UNIVERSITY SERIES - 69	2013		82 to 84	S V VEDIC UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI
13	ADVAITA DARSHANE PRAMANA PRAYOJANA VIVECHANAM	PRAMANA TATTVA DEEPIKA	2013		82 to 85	SCSVMV UNIVERSITY, ENATHUR, KANCHIPURAM, TAMILANADU
14	ACHARYA SATYAVRATA SASTRINAAM MAHAKAVYOKTI VINYASA KOUSALAM	SAHITEE TRIVENI	2012		171 to 173	ANDHRA LOYOLA COLLEGE, VIJAYAWADA
15	TATTVA GNANOTPATYADOW NYAYASUTRAKAARAASAYA VIVECHANAM,	THE JOURNAL OF SANSKRIT ACADEMY VOL-XXII-2012	2012	ISSN: 0976-089X	25 to 31	SANSKRIT ACADEMY, OSMANIYA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD
16	STATUS OF THE WOMEN IN RIGVEDA	VEDOM KI VISW KO DEN	2011	ISBN:978-81-910381-1-8	172-177	DR.KAILASH NATH KAUL, D A V COLLEGE- PRINCIPAL, AMRITSAR
17	Puranas as Historical Evidence	Vedic Administration Collective & Individual	2011		24 to 30	EMESCO Jointly with I-Serve, Hyderabad
18	PRATYAKSHAAT SRUTEHE PRABALYAM	SRI KAILASAPATI VIBHUTIHI	2011	ISBN: 978-81-85122-49-0	79 - 80	BHARATIYA BOOK CORPORATION, NEW DELHI
19	BHARATEEYA VIDYA VIKASA KRAMAHA	VIDYAVAHINI	2010		13 TO 15	Dr.M.G.R.Janaki College of Arts & Science for women, Chennai
20	ARTHALANKARAAH	SAHITYA TRAIEE (VOL-1)	2010		215 TO 226	RASTRIYA SANSKIRT VIDYAPEETHAM, TIRUPATI
21	SRI JAYENDRA GURUVAIBHAVA STUTIHI,	SWARNA SUMANJALIHI	2010	ISBN: 978-81-925639-6-1	54-56	SCSVMV UNIVERSITY, ENATHUR, KANCHIPURAM, TAMILANADU
22	STREEBUDDHIHI SUGUNAANVITA (DHOOTAYAASCHARITAM MAHAT)	WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN ANCIENT LITERATURE OF SANSKRIT, TELUGU & HINDI- A COMPARATIVE STUDY	2010		185-187	DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT, VSM COLLEGE, RAMACHANDRA PURAM, E.G. DIST., A.P
23	PANCHARATRE BHASASYA KALPANA KOUSALAM	INTERPOLATIONS OF BHASA IN HIS PLAYS	2010		18	DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM.
24	Andhrapradeseeya Samskrutaabhilekha Vangmayavimarsah	SUMMARIES OF PAPERS 43TH ALL INDIA ORIENTAL CONFERENCE 2010	2010			DEPARMENT OF SANSKRIT JAMMU UNIVERSITY, JAMMU
25	ASTRONOMY AS VIEWED BY BHAGAVATA	PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL SEMINAR ON VEDIC ASTRO SCIENCES	2009		49 - 55	S V VEDIC UNIVERSITY, SERIES NO.14, TIRUPATI
26	SRIMADBHAGAVATE TATTVA SWAROOPAM	DIMENSIONS OF CONTEMPORARY SANSKRIT RESEARCH	2008	ISBN: 81-8315-089-6	109-116	New Bharatiya Book Corporation, Delhi
27	VAIDIKA SAHITYAM - PASU SAMVARDHANAM	VEDARTHA SURYA PRABHA	2008		75-83	BRAHMASRI REMELLA SURYA PRAKASA SASTRY, VEDASASTRA CHARITABLE PARISHAD,RAJAHMUNDRY, A.P
28	TELUGUVARILO SUPRASIDDA SAMSKRUTA PANDITULU	VAJRA BHARATI	2007		482-484	KRISHNA JILLA RACHAYITALA SAMGHAM, VIJAYAWADA
29	NASTAMETYESHA SAMVIDEKA SWAYAMPRABHA	NYAYA-VASISHTHA	2006		PAGE NO. XXI	SANSKRIT PUSTAK BHANDAR, KOLKATA.
30	ADVAITA: THE ESSENCE OF SRIMAD BHAAGAVATA	FIFTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF VEDANTA	2005		59 -60	DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY, VISAKHAPATNAM, A.P.
31	SOCIAL SERVICE IN INDIAN LITERATURE	SOCIAL WORK IN THE CHANGING SCENARIO	2005		9-12	MARIS STELLA COLLEGE, VIJAYAWADA

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