Academic New Initiative

New Initiative - Finishing School

"I want to look back on my career and be proud of the work, and be proud that I tried everything"

-Jon Stewart

Finishing School is defined as an institution which teaches students the finer aspects of etiquette and soft skills over and above the academic qualifications and helps students to achieve their dream with ease. It adds an extra thrust to our students to learn with much more focus, towards their career dreams.

Finishing School of Mar Elias College, Kottappady (FINISHINE) is designed to improve the employability of the students and focus on bridging the gap between the campus and corporate field by adapting the dynamic work environment. The holistic development of the student is ultimate aim of this programme.

Aims

  • To help students to face different challenges in career oriented spaces and how to deal with it
  • Growth of individual career

Objectives

  • Personality Enhancement
  • Value Education
  • Skill Development

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Module Description Methodology
Module I-Self-Development
  • Self-Assessment Self Introduction
  • Mentor-Mentee Bonding
  • Social and Professional Etiquettes
  • General Knowledge (Awareness about current
  • events)
  • Self Assessment Sheet
  • Self Introduction
  • Activities that help in bonding by Mentor-Mentee
  • Tips to Improve Dressing Style
  • Body Language and
  • Postures
Module II-Effective Communication Skills Communication skills (Verbal and written communication)
  • Activities to promote and practice the different communication methods
  • Letter Writing (Leave application, request letters, etc
  • Essay Writing
  • Formal writings (Introduction to Resume, Meeting Minutes and Report writing etc)
Module IV-Personality Development  & Effective Communication Skills
  • Team Building and Leadership Skills,
  • Listening Skills,
  • Time Management Skill.
  • Problem Solving Skills

Theory/Activities

  • Sensitizing about importance of growing and nurturing a positive attitude
  • Oral and Written from a creative perspective
  • Quizzes
  • Debates
  • Group Discussions

Module V -Presentation

Skills

Individual Presentations

  • Confidence Building
 Presentation methods