University of Delhi

Alipur, Delhi - 110036

Vision & Mission

Vision

Swami Shraddhanand College (SSNC) is named after a great Indian educationist and a social reformer, Swami Shraddhanand Ji and it is dedicated to the egalitarian concept of education for all without any hierarchal dispositions. It aims at educating the students from rural as well urban areas who belong to diverse strata of society. The vision of SSNC is to provide accessible quality higher education through technological advancements and pedagogical interventions which are coterminous with the global trends. From a humble beginning in1967 at Gandhi Ashram in Narela, to its present location in Alipur, SSNC has made great strides to become a popular Co-educational institution for all the three streams of undergraduate courses. Codes of professional ethics guide all stakeholders of the College about its principles of integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, commitment and sustainability.

All stakeholders of the college work in accordance with the institutional policies and practices in order to achieve the vision of the College. The College practices a well- structured system of mentoring for providing proper guidance to the students in not only choosing the suitable career options but also to infuse in them confidence, a sense of emotional security and a compelling sense of social responsibility. As Nelson Mandela has once stated that “education is the most powerful weapon that you can choose to change the world” and following this dictum the college organizes various outreach programmes in collaboration with NSS, NCC and WDC in order to instil a sense of social responsibility in students towards the uplift of the underprivileged sections of the society. By providing transformative education, efforts are made to infuse the values of mutual trust, teamwork and promotion of social capital, easy sharing of knowledge, skills and resources to create a vibrant society. Ever since its foundation, the college has worked towards the realization of its vision of inclusion, inspiration, and innovation.

Mission

The mission of SSNC is to “Develop Academic Excellence, Nurture Creativity and Strengthen Ethical Values amongst Students”. The institution is committed to promote a culture of impartiality, inclusiveness and learner-centric approach. It provides an integrated and multidisciplinary education to unravel the true potential of the students. It is governed by participation and contribution by all to achieve this mission. It has a practice of delegating authority and operational autonomy to all its constituted committees for a decentralized working. The institution lays emphasis on the fact that the learners should not only excel in their professional life by acquiring knowledge and innovative skills but also become responsible citizens by embracing human values and social ethics. To achieve the same, the college education focuses on multi-disciplinarity, skill enhancement, co- curricular and extracurricular activities. All the stakeholders envision a future rooted in the glorious past of the Indian education system with the hallways of higher education welcoming all equally that further nurture an environment which is conducive for holistic development. The mainstay of the college is not only to disseminate affordable and quality education to all but also to create a composite culture enabling students from diverse backgrounds to co-exist. Huge reservoir of e-resources is made available on different online portals through Delhi University Library System (DULS) that not only helps in developing critical thinking but also to equip them with the latest technological and learning resources that make them abreast with ever evolving world of technological advancement. As George Washington Carver has once affirmed that “education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom”; thus. following this dictum, the mission of the college is to unlock the locks of creativity of the students so that their untapped potential in every arena, be it technological prowess, sensitivity towards marginalized communities, academic excellence or artistic endeavours can be fully realized.