ST.

THOMAS COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, PALA

ESTD. 1957

2023-
2035

St. Thomas College of Teacher Education

Pala, Kottayam (Dt.) Kerala – 686 575 INDIA
Research Centre in Education
Phone: +91 4822 216537, https://stcte.ac.in
About the Institution
The St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala was established in 1957 as one
of the pioneer institutions in the field of teacher education. The College is the first teacher
education institution in Kerala to be accredited by the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC 2000). The College was reaccredited with A grade (3rd
Cycle 2014) by NAAC. The fourth reaccreditation will be completed in 2024. Our college
is quite uncompromising in providing the students with the best amenities. Our growth
towards academic excellence is due to the commitment and concrete enterprise of our
teachers and administrative staff.
The College Trust came into existence in 2020. The college celebrated the 66th year
of its inception in 2023. In 2022 the college attained recognition as a Research Centre in
Education under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Research forms the fundamental
pillar of the academic realm. Being a unique Teacher Education Institution, our college
endeavors to foster a research-oriented environment among both its faculty and students.
Our commitment to excellence, research culture, high quality publications,
professionalism, inclusivity, social-community services, collaborations, scholarly
engagement, sustainable development, we present our Institutional Development Plan
(IDP), a comprehensive framework designed to advance the mission and vision of our
institution in alignment with the guidelines set forth by the University Grants Commission
(UGC).
Our Institutional Development Plan reflects a collective aspiration to create a
dynamic and nurturing learning environment that empowers the faculty and students to
excel academically, fosters a culture of research and innovation, and instils in them the
values of integrity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.
Through this IDP document, we, the management, faculty and the committee
articulate our strategies and initiatives to enhance academic quality, research and
innovation, infrastructure and facilities, foster equity and inclusion, effective governance,
and foster a culture of continuous improvement and evaluation to make our institution, a
college of teacher education with a difference. We fulfil this journey through engaging our
students, faculty, staff, alumni, governing bodies, and all other stakeholders in a
collaborative effort to realize our shared vision of becoming a centre of excellence in
teacher education.
Let us embark on this transformative journey from 2023 to 2035 towards
Enlightenment, Excellence and Service through Divine Illumination for better future and
social change by providing high quality teachers of this century.

Prof. Dr. Beenamma Mathew

Principal, St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala.
 COMMITTEE FOR PREPARING INSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP)

Sl. No Name Designation

1. Rev. Dr. Joseph Thadathi Manager

2. Prof. Dr. Beenamma Mathew Principal, Chairman of the Committee

3. Prof. Dr. T.C. Thankachan Vice- Principal

4. Dr. Lavina Dominic IQAC Co-ordinator, Secretary

5. Dr. T.M. Mollykutty Member (HOD, M.Ed Department)

6. Dr. Mary Thomas Member (Senior Faculty)

7. Dr. Sunu Austin Member (Research Guides’ Representative)

8 Dr. Gilu G Ettaniyil Member (College Librarian)

9. Sr. Mini Thomas Member (Staff Representative)

STCTE-IDP 2023-2035
 INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(IDP) 2023-2035
INTRODUCTION
With respect to the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, our Institutional
Development Plan (IDP) is rooted in a vision to excel in higher education, especially in teacher
education, and contribute significantly to the advancement of our society. It is based on the
vision and mission of the institution.
PROCESS
1. Strategic Goals
Based on the purpose, core values, NEP perspectives on teacher education, we defined
the strategic goals through a well-defined procedure including; the SWOC analysis conducted,
feedback from stakeholders, and vision, mission and objectives of the institution,

SWOC Stakeholder
Analysis Feedback

Vision, Mission
and Objectives

The committee Identified the diverse areas of expertise, resources, and competencies
that contribute to the institution's overall capacity to fulfil its educational mission and
objectives. It includes; Academic Excellence & Professionalism, Research and Publication,
Infrastructure and Student Support, Extension and Community Engagement, Sustainable
Development and NEP Perspectives, and Governance and Administration.
 Academic
Research and
Excellence &
Publication Enlightenment
Professinalism

Sustainable Infrastructure
Development
Excellence and NEP
and Student
Perspectives Support

Extension
and Governance and
Community Administration Service
Engagement

So we defined the strategic goals to nurture and leverage these streams of capability,
thereby enhancing institutional effectiveness, competitiveness, and relevance in the dynamic
landscape of higher education, especially in teacher education.
2. Objectives
The goals were divided into objectives that were specific, measurable, attainable, relevant,
and time-bound. The objectives are framed as per the six strategic goals, in tune with the NEP
2020 perspectives
3. Action Plan
The committee for developing the IDP prepared an Action plan to achieve the objectives
and there by the strategic goals. While developing the action plan, the existing resources,
facilities, faculty and students' achievements, vision and mission of the institutions, etc were
considered. The action plan will be completed in 2035 by becoming a part of the cluster
university to be established by the Management of the college.
Sl. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES ACTION PLAN COMPLE
No GOALS TION
.

1 Academic Achieving A++ in the Submission of SSR for the 2024

Excellence and NAAC accreditation Fourth cycle NAAC
Professionalism framework by 2024. accreditation

Achieve 100% pass in Regular coaching for KTET, 2024

teacher eligibility tests CTET, SET examinations

Achieve 90% placement of Comprehensive support 2024

teacher trainees services to enhance
placement and also inviting
the educational institutions
for campus interview

Encourage students and Establishing a Centre of 2024

faculty to enroll for Online courses
Swayam courses.

Achieve the position Identify areas for 2030

among top 500 colleges in improvement based on NIRF
the NIRF ranking parameters such as teaching,
research, outreach, and
inclusivity.

2 Research and Publish all projects and Start Publication wing for the 2025
Publication thesis of faculty and thesis and project publication
students

To upgrade faculty with Training for faculty in AI 2025

technological skills. related technical skills

To conduct Regular Start FDP for faculty in 2025

faculty development collaboration with HRDCs
programmes and academic and recognised institutions
training programs in tune
with research and
publication.
 Increase research output, Establishment of Outcome 2025
publications, and based research practices wing
intellectual property rights
(IPR) registrations.

3 Infrastructure Facilities to start online Institutional LMS portal for 2025

and Student MOOC courses Online teaching-learning and
Support Evaluation
Video conferencing facilities

Enable fully digitlised Establish a Digital Library 2026

library with Digital publications,
online repository

Construct new canteen Construct the canteen 2027

through alumni networks and
engagement with
international alumni through
alumni chapters

Transform all classrooms Increase the number of 2025

into 100% ICT enabled computers and accessories in
rooms computer labs, convert
classrooms into Wifi or Lan
enabled classrooms

4 Extension and Design research projects Enhance the employability 2026

Community to address society's and entrepreneurship skills of
Engagement challenges the students through
community initiatives

Develop the institution as Implement policies and 2026

a centre of community programs to ensure equal
services opportunities for all students,
regardless of background or
identity

Create the campus a 100% waste management systems, 2027

green campus and green infrastructure
sustainable behaviours
among students, faculty, and
staff.
 Use solar energy for 100% Installation of solar panels to 2024
electricity demand meet the energy expenses of
the college

6 Governance Start ITEP in the Transform the institution as 2030

and institution as per NEP Multi-disciplinary institution
Administration 2020 directives Start ITEP in Science,
Humanities and Commerce
Streams

Progression of the Apply for Autonomy and 2032

institution towards achieve the status
autonomy

Become a part of a cluster Being a part of the Cluster 2035

university University under the of same
management

St. Thomas College of Teacher Education

Pala, Kottayam (Dt.) Kerala – 686 575 INDIA
Research Centre in Education
Phone: +91 4822 216537, https://stcte.ac.in