ARISE is an academic extension programme of Arul Ananadar College, which was introduced in the academic year 1995-1996 by Rev. Dr. D.L. Micheal Doss S.J., with the vision of taking the “University to Villages”.
This initiative creates an opportunity for students to understand rural realities and to shape them into agents of social charge. It works in collaboration with Government Agencies, Community Based Organizations and with the Local Community and its Leaders.
The Chairman of ARISE is Rev.Dr. Anbarasu M S.J., Principal, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur – 625 514.
AAC creates a sense of social concern in the minds students, through direct contact and exposure to rural community action and dedicated service to the poor.
The project aims at developing the neighborhood communities through literacy, health, sanitation and women empowerment. Students will work in the assigned areas for 60 hours in an academic year. Students in each department will work in teams of 10-15 members, with a team leader as their representative. The work of every team will be guided, monitored and evaluated.
The staff guide the students with regard to the following aspects:
Final Evaluation: The final assessment will include regular attendance, group reports, evaluation by the staff in charge and the Co-ordinator of ARISE. The outreach is compulsory component for all the undergraduate second year students of the college and it is the part of the curriculum with a minimum of 60 hours and 1 credit.
Awards: The best department of Shift-I and Shift II will be honoured based on the activities carried out in the field and the outcome effort visible in the village.
| S.No. | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rev. Dr. Anbarasu M SJ | Chairman |
| 2 | Rev. Dr. Lazar S SJ | Advisor |
| 3 | Dr. Ramkumar G | Coordinator |
| 4 | Dr. Nandhakumar E | Programme Officer |
| 5 | Dr. Jenifa D | Programme Officer |
| 6 | Dr. Geno Kadwin J | Programme Officer |
| 7 | Dr. Saleth Prabakar U | Programme Officer |
| 8 | Dr. Inigo Valan I | Programme Officer |
| 9 | Mr. Ratheesh A | Programme Officer |
| 10 | Dr. Adaikalaraj G | Programme Officer |
| 11 | Ms. Deepika P | Programme Officer |
| 12 | Ms. Susma T | Programme Officer |
| 13 | Mr. Benjamin I | Programme Officer |
| 14 | Ms. Rajalakshmi P | Programme Officer |
| 15 | Mr. Manickam P | Programme Officer |
| 16 | Dr. Muthu Raja C | Programme Officer |
| 17 | Dr. Raja A | Programme Officer |
| 18 | Mr. Ruban Satheesh A | Programme Officer |
| 19 | Dr. Vinoth Kumar R A | Programme Officer |
| 20 | Ms. Akshaya K | Programme Officer |
| 21 | Dr. Rajan P | Programme Officer |
| 22 | Mr. Muniyandi K | Field Assistant |