Student Council

The Genesis
The Student Council of St. Joseph’s College for Women (Autonomous) Visakhapatnam formed ever since the inception of the College in 1958 has evolved into a body which is a platform for leadership and personality development of the young women.

The motto of the Student Council is “to promote the interests and welfare of the College and to provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for the students of St. Joseph’s College for Women through creating and maintaining a forum for the discussion and concerns vital to the students of the College and to represent those concerns to the campus and community”.

The Student Council comprises Representatives from the Seniors (Final Degree) Juniors (Second Degree) Intermediates and PG students. The Council has FIVE Faculty Advisors who guide and mentor the students in the various activities for tapping the latent talent in them and overall development in the journey of empowering them as responsible young women and global citizens.

The what of the Student Council
  • Coordinates with the Principal and Faculty Advisors for the conduct of all events and activities.
  • Organizes many events every year starting with the Inaugural Function and closing with the Valedictory Function.
  • Conducts a host of Interdepartmental Competitions and Events; Fund Raising programs (as per the need).
  • Celebrates National and commemorative days like Independence Day, Republic Day, Women's Day, World Environment Day, World Aids Day, World Population Day. Ethnic Day, Teachers' Day, Youth Day among many other days.
  • Plays a catalytic role in the leadership development of the students through Executive positions and Class Leadership.
  • Coordinates external competitions and student participation in the same.
  • Maintains order and discipline among the students during all activities in the college campus.
  • Handles minor matters like cleanliness in the campus while having lunch in the classrooms, keeping the classrooms clean, maintain the hygiene and cleanliness in the wash rooms and playfield.
  • Liaisons with the other Associations and Clubs for a harmonious functioning and conduct of the activities in the College.
The Student Council Comprises Two Wings

1. The Executive Body: Office Bearers & Faculty Advisors.
2.The Whole Council : Executive Body & the Class Representatives.

Staff Advisors 2024-2025

      1.  Dr. E. Harini                        –   HOD Dept of Zoology

      2.  Mrs. K. Prameela Rani        –   Asst. Professor in English

      3.  Mrs. R. Pavani                     –   Asst. Professor in Commerce and Management

      4.  Sr. Dipali Kumari Singh    –   Asst. Professor in Home Science

      5.  Dr. G. Pavan Kumar           –   Asst. Professor in Physics

      6. Dr. P. Ramani Latha           –   Asst. Professor in Economics

      7.  Ms. R. Gnana Sahithi      –   Asst. Professor in Agriculture & Rural Development

 

Student Council Activities

   Regular Features of Student Council Activities

   Inaugural Function

Marks the beginning of the student activities calendar and is also an occasion for the two seniors to welcome their Juniors into the college formally. It includes an elaborate Variety program with dances, songs, skits and others performed by almost all the classes. The Executive Council is introduced to the College. The Chief Guest, the Principal and staff advisors motivate the students by talking about the importance of co and extra curricular activities. 

  Valedictory Function

Marks the culmination of the student activities during the year and is also an occasion for the juniors to bid farewell to their seniors. Annual proficiency prizes are distributed by the chief guest. The Principal and the Chief Guest use this opportunity to exhort the students about their future role in the community and nation building. A short entertainment program is also arranged on this occasion. 

Independence Day Celebrations

The Chief Guest is usually the incumbent NCC commandant except in 2010 when Sri. D. V. Subbarao, the former Mayor of Visakhapatnam was so honoured. The celebrations include a grand parade (of the NCC, NSS, Sports and Student Council contingents), rendering of patritotic songs, skits on thought provoking issues like women’s welfare and folk dances. Attendance is compulsory and recorded.

Student Council for 2024-2025
President Ms. BEYONCE GEORGINA XAVIER PERAMANGALAM B.B.A. - 3rd Year
Vice President Ms. BEULAH KANDULA B.Sc. CBZ - 3rd Year
Vice President Ms. SHAMILI CHODICHETTI B.Sc. MPCS - 2nd Year
Treasurer Ms.HASEENA SHEIK BCOM - 3rd Year
Treasurer Ms.VEERA DURGAKAMAKSHI VINJARAPU B.Sc. Home Science - 3rd Year
Joint Treasurer Ms. KAVYA GUDIVADA B.B.A - 2nd Year
Secretary Ms.DEEPIKA DAATHRI DIGAVALLI B.A. E.E.P. - 2nd Year
Joint Secretary Ms. HARSHITHA CHINNI B.Sc. Agriculture and Rural Development - 2nd Year
Liaison Officer Ms. TUSHIKA VISHNU LALCHAND B.A.EPJM - 3rd Year
Liaison Officer Ms. TEJASWINI PEDDIREDLA B.Sc.MECs - 3rd Year
Liaison Officer Ms. SHIVANI DAYANIDHI B.Sc. BBC - 2nd Year
Liaison Officer Ms. RAJSREE A B.Sc. MStCs - 2nd Year
PG Representative Ms. HEMALATHA GILAKAMSETTY M.Sc. Organic Chemistry - 2nd Year
INTER Representative Ms. VARUNA JAKKANA MPC - 2nd Year Intermediate
Date
Chief Guest
11th July 2009
Shri Sambasiva Rao IPS , Commissioner of Police, VSKP
22nd Aug 2010
Dr. Sowmya Mishra IPS, DIG, Visakhapatnam Rural Range
6th Aug 2011
Prof. B. Parvathi, UGC Coordinator, Andhra University, VSKP
14th July 2012
Prof. M. Adinarayana, Dept. Of Fine Art, Andhra University, VSKP
7th Sept 2013
Shri. G.Guruswamy, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax, Appeals, VSKP
22nd July 2014
Shri. Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Hon'ble HRD Minister, Andhra Pradesh.
23rd July 2015
Prof. M.Umamaheswara Rao, Registrar, Andhra University, VSKP
9th July 2016
Mrs. Chandralekha Mukherjee, IRTS, Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair Division (ECoR)
22nd July 2017
Mrs. Indira Tirumalraju, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner, Visakhapatnam
20th July 2018
Mrs. Renu Pillay, IAS Director General, Academy of Administration, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, was the Guest of Honor and Mrs. B. Sumidaa Devi, IRS Additional Director, directorate General of GST Intelligence, Bengaluru, was the Chief Guest
17th August, 2019
Dr. Ramaneswari Kakarlapudi, Principal, College of Science and Technology, Adi Kavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram
Year
Chief Guest
2010
Mr.S.S.Mishra.IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax, VSKP
2011
Surgeon Admiral Jaya Prakash, INHS Kalyani, Eatern Naval Comman, VSKP
2012
Shri.Raavi Udaya Bhaskar, Asst. Director, A.P.Drug Control Administration, VSKP
2013
Shri E. Murali, Joint Collector, Visakhapatnam
2014
Shri Arogya Raj, Collector, Visakhapatnam
2015
Prof.B.Mohan Venkata Ram, Dean, International Affairs & Public Relations, Andhra University, VSKP.
2016
Mr. Sastry Pullela, Director & Executive Vice-President – HR Xinthe Tech (P) Ltd. VSKP
2017
Dr. Meenakshi Anantaram, CEO, RAZZMATAZZ Entertainment network.
2018
Prof. K. Rama Mohana Rao, Principal of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Independence Day Celebrations

The Chief Guest is usually the incumbent NCC commandant except in 2010 when Sri. D. V. Subbarao, the former Mayor of Visakhapatnam was so honoured. The celebrations include a grand parade (of the NCC, NSS, Sports and Student Council contingents), rendering of patritotic songs, skits on thought provoking issues like women’s welfare and folk dances. Attendance is compulsory and recorded.

Teachers Day

Students normally make a presentation about Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and in the evening Variety Entertainment Program is presented by the students for the teacher. Sports and games are also arranged and prizes given.

Mrs.Nakra Rolling Shield Debate on current topics is a annual events organized by the English department.

Excelsior

Inter Collegiate fest is a much awaited event in the calendar of Josephines.  Many students from different colleges participate in different events conducted during this Mega Event. 

The amount is utilized for the economically backward students to pursue their studies.

Student Council Activities