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04522530070, 04522530967 .
The American College - Madurai is one of the institutions in higher education known for its focus on academic excellence and social relevance. Its pioneering role in the development of College autonomy in India, its successful beginning of a Choice Based Credit System and its completion of 125 years of higher education bear testimony to the position that the college currently enjoys. Originally founded as a missionary in 1841 by the American Mission, The American College - Madurai flowed into a collegiate department in 1881.In 1931 it became independent of the mission. Originally affiliated to the University of Madras, The American College is presently under the jurisdiction of Madurai Kamaraj University. With its extreme sensitivity to national policies and community needs, the college have grown from strength to strength. It was one of the first set of seven colleges to be made autonomous by the UGC in 1977-1978.
Today The American College - Madurai offers eighteen undergraduate and thirteen post-graduate Programmes. There are research centres offering M Phil., and Ph D Programmes in various disciplines. There are other autonomous centres like Department of Applied Sciences (DAS) and Study Centre for Indian Literature in English and Translation (SCILET) receiving national and international attention.
Its alumni form part of the national and international elite as scientists, intellectuals, administrators, corporate managers, ministers, leaders etc., the post-graduate Department of Social Work was added to this great tradition in the year 1998-99. The American College - Madurai has active theatre groups, Social Service Schemes and N.C.C. units that offer students a wide variety of opportunities to serve society. These activities add up to make the campus a vibrant space for developing one’s personality. The American College - Madurai college provides Bachelor Degree and Master Degree to the college students.
The American College - Madurai is located at Tallakkulam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The library at College began officially on June, 28, 1915 when the first book was accessioned. Between the years 1914-1920, Mr. J.A.Sunders worked as its first librarian establishing the college library.5000 books were accessioned during its first year. The collection was housed in the Main Hall of the college.
Morning Worship on all college working days and Vesper on Sunday evenings have been an integral part of The American College - Madurai life sluice its inception. Earlier they were conducted in the college Main Hall with an after setup at the middle of the western Verandah. Having felt the need for a specific space for worship to enhance the devotional atmosphere a chapel, Unique in architecture was planned.
The Corner stone was laid in 1931 when Rev.Dr.B.S.Stoffer was the Principal. Professor E.M.Flint the convener of the building Committee worked for the Completion of the project. Mr. R.Dann Director of Town Planning Madras and Mr. Laurence Agnus, London were the chief architects Mr. V.Raman was the engineer and Mr. R.Sebastian the contractor. The chapel was dedicated as the Golden Jubilee Memorial of The American College by the Rev.Dr.A.G.Hogg the then Principal of the Madras Christian College.
The American College - Madurai provides hostel facility. The foundation stone for Dudley Hall was laid on 17th Feb’1956.It started functioning from the academic year 1957-58. Initially it was called New Hostel. After some years, it was christened as Dudley Hall, after the name of the Reverend, who had intimate with the hostel and college. There is a warden who resides adjacent to the Hall and residential Superintendent. Their availability round the clock helps in developing closer proximity with the resident and better monitoring of their daily cycle. The student residents. run mess, functions under dividing system. This is elected by the residents. The cabinet is represented by General Secretary, prayer secretary, mess secretary and Block representatives.
The Students Council of The American College - Madurai is the representative body of the students meant to facilitate student freedom in a more meaningful and responsible way by articulating their needs and interests, by participating in the various administrative forums of the college and by organizing their cultural self-expression.
The American College Address
The address of The American College is Tallakkulam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
The American College Email Address
The email address of The American College is
theamericancollegemadurai@gmail.com.
The American College Website
The Website of The American College is
www.americancollege.edu.
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