St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

St. Xavier's College, Thumba campus

Our Foundation

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Guiding principles that shape our purpose and practice

Vision

“A Knowledge Society with Compassion, Equity and Justice”

Mission

We commit ourselves to excellence in higher education, training and building a just society with a preferential option for the marginalized.

Our Objectives

Seven commitments that translate our mission into everyday practice across teaching, learning, and community engagement.

  1. 1

    To provide quality higher education to the most marginalized in society, especially the fisher people.

  2. 2

    To develop in our stakeholders a critical awareness of social realities, leading to a commitment to justice and active citizenship.

  3. 3

    To inculcate core values in our students.

  4. 4

    To train our students in life skills.

  5. 5

    To ensure gender sensitivity and equity in our campus and in our society.

  6. 6

    To train our students to be excellent researchers and knowledge workers.

  7. 7

    To develop socially committed outreach services.

Core Values

The values that anchor our academic community and inspire every member to serve with integrity and purpose.

Search for Truth

The relentless pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding through inquiry, reflection, and intellectual honesty.

Excellence (Magis)

Striving continuously for the greater good through dedication, innovation, and personal growth.

Equity

Promoting fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all members of society.

Peace

Fostering harmony, mutual respect, dialogue, and responsible citizenship.

Eco-Sensitivity

Encouraging environmental stewardship and sustainable practices for the well-being of future generations.

Our Motto

Asatho Ma Sadgamaya

A Mantra of Peace.

This timeless invocation inspires the community to move from ignorance to truth, from darkness to light, and from limitation to purposeful living.

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St. Xavier's College, Thumba campus