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The Higher Education Council of the Archdiocese of Changanassery (ACHEC) is dedicated to strengthening its network of higher education institutions to achieve unparalleled academic excellence. The Council’s primary mission is to create new possibilities in higher education by providing resources, guidance, and innovative strategies for quality enhancement.
ACHEC oversees a diverse group of institutions, including major colleges like St. Berchmans’ College and Assumption College. It focuses on several key areas, including academic quality, innovation, skilling, and placement, ensuring students receive globally relevant and cutting-edge training. By fostering a collaborative environment among its colleges, ACHEC works to advance both the academic and ethical development of its students in Kerala and beyond.
Vision: Enrich Souls, Empower People
“Enriching Souls” emphasizes fostering moral values, ethical principles, and spiritual depth, ensuring students develop a strong sense of purpose and compassion. “Empowering People” focuses on equipping individuals with knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in their personal and professional lives, contributing meaningfully to society. By blending spiritual enrichment with practical empowerment, the Council aims to create transformative educational experiences that uplift individuals and communities, fostering a brighter, more inclusive future.
Mission: Empower Institutions to Excel
The Council is committed to strengthening its higher education institutions to achieve unparalleled excellence. It focuses on providing resources, guidance, and innovative strategies to enhance academic quality, administrative efficiency, and spiritual vitality. By empowering institutions, the Council seeks to create environments where students and faculty thrive, fostering intellectual growth and ethical leadership. This mission drives the Council to support its institutions in delivering transformative education, aligning with the vision of enriching souls and empowering people for a brighter, more impactful future.
Administration
Meet the leaders guiding our HEC towards a brighter future
His Grace Mar Thomas Tharayil
Chairman
Very Rev Fr Antony Ethackad
Vice Chairman
Very Rev. Dr John Thekkekara
Vice Chairman
Prof Dr Gabriel Simon Thattil
Director