Overview

Infrastructure forms the basis of modern functioning in science, technology, industry, culture and media. It facilitates enhanced learning process and aids in the advancement of technology with dexterity and skill. Infrastructure in colleges forms an integral part in the socio-economic fabric of the country.

Nestled on Kangeyam Road, Tirupur, St.Jospeh’s College is situated in the nucleus of the city. Along with the proximity of surrounding amenities,St.Jospeh’s College affords easy access to students to one of the suburb’s most bustling educational and technological hubs. The College transcends the boundaries of time and location to provide perpetual learning environment for all. It is a premier institution that upholds an exceptionally modern and high-tech infrastructure that goes a long way in smoothing the progress of impeccable services for their students and faculty. The capital infrastructure consists of spacious classrooms, laboratories, Library, Auditorium, Herbal Garden and other amenities.

Different Blocks

The College, to boast its convention has 3 academic blocks –Ravel Block, St. Francis Block and Sacred Heart Block. To provide an academic cum tranquil vibes, the Library has been constructed with contemporary features. The College also houses an elegant chapel which permeates spiritual fervour and instilling a sense of moral values and ethics.

The Alona Auditorium and Gabriel Hall built with a fine aesthetic sense does the college proud during the conduct of academic and cultural programmes. The Canteen effectively caters to the wellbeing and good health, of all providing hygienic, nutritious, tasty and aromatic food.

Physical

Campus area covers 5.1 acres with 39 class rooms, 12 laboratories and 3 seminar halls. Class rooms and Seminar halls have ICT facility and there are 4 smart classrooms. The Smart Learning approach provides learners with a framework and a host of Smart Thinking Tools that motivate higher levels of understanding. All the science labs are well equipped with upgraded equipments and it is maintained by the Faculty In-charge, Lab Assistants and Maintenance Personnel on a regular basis. The library covers 8960.52 sq.ft. Square feet, is well equipped with modern facilities and it is provided with the latest software.

Academic and Support Facilities

Computer Labs

The College has four computer laboratories with 214 computers accessible to students. The systems are used in the department, office and computer labs. All machines are linked with internet- 50 MBPS Bandwidth is available. Digital Library facility is available. It has advanced infrastructure in terms of hardware and software which cater to the requirements of the students, teachers and the curriculum. The college is equipped with a dedicated broadband Internet connection for enterprising students to get a chance to be familiar with the Internet. They do comprehensive exploration for their projects and presentations.

Library

The Library is kept open every working day from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The Card system is followed for lending books. Each student will be issued two tickets. Books maybe renewed for a further period of one fortnight. Students are not allowed to sub-lend the books of the library to any person, Reader’s tickets are not transferable. Readers are asked to cover the books borrowed from the library. All the tickets should be returned to the library at the end of the year. A copier facility is also provided.

Sports

Every student of I and II year degree class should undergo physical education prescribed by the college. General physical education classes are held twice a week. For all the sports and games events, special coaching is offered by the college from 5:30 am to 9:00 am and 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm by special coaches of various athletic events and tournaments. Gym facility is available for the benefit of the students. Outdoor court facility like Volley Ball, Basket Ball, Ball Badminton, Kho-Kho, Kabhadi, Tennis Ball and Hand Ball are available. Health is Wealth. Along with curriculum teaching, human health care is also focused in Physical education. Sports room, gym and playground are maintained by the support staff under the supervision of the physical directress.

Other Activities

Activities like Guest Lecture & Work Shops, Seminars and Training Programmes are offered to the UG, PG and Research Scholars. Class rooms are facilitated with LCD and Smart Boards. Book Bank facility is available in all the departments.

Lab Equipments

The Stock registers and accession registers for equipment, chemicals and glassware are updated annually by the staff in the science labs. Maintenance of equipment and glassware are done by the lab assistants after every practical. Maintenance of some equipment such as microscope is outsourced.

Computers

AMC exists for the maintenance and upkeep of all computers and internet facilities. All the electrical and electronics equipments are looked after by a team of electrical maintenance staff.