10 most desirable colleges of Psychology

10 Most Desirable Colleges of Psychology 2021
To Mould Characters and Careers
Arenowned and highly
regarded college of
psychology which has bagged
more than 40 university rankings,
promotes research, responsibility and
discipline as well as encouraging
entrepreneurial spirit, and has an
annual output of nearly a thousand
students – this is the Bangalore-based
Surana College!
Established in 1995 under the GDA
Foundation Trust, Surana College is
affiliated to Bangalore University (u/s
53(5), and under Karnataka State
Universities Act 2000) and is also
included under section 2(f) & 12(B) of
the UGC Act 1956. The institution has
been catering to all sections of society
on need-based quality education. The
college has sixteen undergraduate
departments and four post graduate
courses spread across two campuses at
Bengaluru.
With an annual output of nearly a
thousand students, Surana college has
bagged more than 40 university ranks
since its inception. The PG Department
of Psychology has bagged 18
university ranks till date. State-of-theart
libraries, well equipped laboratories
and optimal student teacher ratio along
with industry academia connect makes
Surana College one of the most
favourable educational destination not
only for students across Karnataka but
also students across India.
Students at the campus have the due
freedom coupled with responsibility
and discipline. The college encourages
research to challenge the life and
knowledge concepts by out-of-box and
lateral thinking. There is also
encouragement to entrepreneurial
activities. No donation at the Surana's;
with affordable fee against quality, the
curriculum is embedded with procommunity
practices. Offering coeducation
has been an advantage with
the institution.
Student involvement is the key
function at the college even in
extension activities, community
services and sustenance of academic
environment. Parental and public
acceptance have been of immense
support towards the college
functioning. Scholars, veterans, experts
and prominent citizens as visitors pat
on the back with suggestions and
motivation. The corporate sector,
service industry and socio-cultural
institutions look up to the Surana
College to hire its students for their
organizations.
The staff are aware of the importance
of identifying and training different
levels of leadership with a 360-degree
perspective. Healthy academic
relationship between faculty and
students has enhanced and secured
strong learning outcomes. Effort to
maintain and preserve the joy of
learning has augured well for the
institution. Immense support from the
management and good
interdepartmental co-ordination makes
the institution stand proud.
Vision
To be the educational institution of
preferred choice by ushering
convergence of knowledge, skills and
values through holistic education.
Mission Statement
To mould character and careers.
Core values
At Surana College, the core values are
a set of principles that guide the
practice and development of
curriculum, faculty, students, and staff.
They are as follows:
• Students are the primary reason it
exists as an institution.
• Relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• “We teach… we learn… we
interact… we mentor…”
• Internalizing, empowering and
evolving to use full resources for the
nation.
• “We gear up ourselves to the
changing needs of the society.”
• Continuously evaluate and improve
programs, services, systems, and
policies.
• Practice a shared decision-making
process.
• Recognizing the expertise of all
members of the college community
• Promote trust through professional
courtesy and fair treatment.
• Recognize and support employee and
student contributions.
• Exhibit quality in staffing, facilities,
programs, and services.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Anticipate needs and respond
accordingly.
• Encourage creativity, innovation, and
risk-taking.
• Encourage interdepartmental
collaboration.
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