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