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JAC EXTENSION PROGRAMME
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The Extension Programme of Jayaraj Annapackiam College started functioning with the acronym JACEP (Jayaraj Annapackiam College Extension Programme) when the college stepped into autonomy. JACEP envisages to free the marginalized and weaker sections of rural women from the shackles of social, political, cultural, educational and economical oppression with the voluntary service of students and staff so as to provide simultaneously social dimension to the educational system of the college and inculcate social responsibility and commitment in the students. It brings out the responsibilities, co-operative team spirit and leadership qualities of the students. Their link with the community broadens their social outlook that helps them work for the welfare of the community.
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| GOALS AND OBJECTIVES |
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| METHODOLOGY |
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JACEP involves the U.G. Students in Extension activities during IV and V semesters for 35 hours per semester. Before commencing its field-level exercise, the student community, department wise, prepares a plan of developmental activities to be carried out in three phases |
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One day camp: To introduce the students to the villagers and to gather information on the physical nature of the village |
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Three one day camps: To collect details about the families, availability of facilities and finalise an action plan based on the needs of the villagers. Theoretical input on extension service such as education, healthcare environmental awareness, Self-Employment, care of the aged, Adult Education, Human Rights, Women Empowerment, Child Care etc. are given |
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Follow-up programmes: The holistic development of the villages would be ensured through the implementation of the action plan |
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The target groups are facing several problems on their path to development such as access to education, health facilities protected drinking water supply, uninterrupted quality power supply and motorable roads etc. Efforts are made through extension programme to address these problems |
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A class is divided into six groups. Each group works on a specific target to be accomplished before they complete their college studies.
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Education: For school dropouts, Literacy programmes, non-formal education, school supporting programmes. |
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Application of Knowledge: Special skill trainings for self employment. Based on the discipline. The target group is given special trainings by the student community |
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Environment: Tree plantation, environmental education, sanitation, awareness campaign to educate villagers on the importance of keeping the villages clean |
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Health & Hygiene: Organizing medical camps, health education, education on various factors like AIDS, population and so on |
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People's organization: Organizing youth, farmers and Self Help Groups, educating them to function democratically, celebrating important festivals, leadership trainings for youth and giving information on welfare schemes |
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Liaison: Village development plan has been drawn with the assistance of various Government departments, financial institutions, non-governmental agencies, local bodies to ensure integrated development of the villages |
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JACEP with 500 strong student force from ten disciplines of the college, working every year, guided by its well-marked action plan, hopes to bring about a tremendous change and to effect a desired result in the target area.
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