Activity based Education

Constitution Day: Understanding Ambedkar and the context of the birth of Indian Constitution

2024-11-30T12:05:05+00:00

In honour of the Constitution Day, SPACES Degree College organized Constitution Day Awareness Conference. The speaker of the event was G.P. Madhura Grace, advocate.
She said, “This day marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption by the Constituent Assembly of the draft Constitution of India, on November 26, 1949. This day is indeed a historic day for the nation, with the framing of a constitution for the governance of independent India. Indian constitution is designed to provide freedom, equality and fraternity which is a constitutional value in India that refers to a sense of brotherhood and belonging among the country's people to the people of the country.
She posed some questions on constitution to the students. She enlightened the level awareness about the constitution among the students. It is understandable if unlettered people are not aware of the Constitution. But the situation is not much different among the educated sections either, despite the fact that the Constitution is an integral part of our life.
She highlighted the context of the drafting of the constitution and debunked several allegations and misconceptions about the constitution.
In this programme, Dr. A.R.K Reddy, Principal, SPACES Degree College, faculty members and the students participated.

“Environment, Energy & AI are key factors” says former Director, IIPE, Visakhapatnam

2024-11-18T16:33:16+00:00

SPACES Degree College organized a Seminar on “Environmental Issues and sustainable energy” by eminent speaker, Dr. V.S.R.K. Prasad, Director (Retd.), Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy, Visakhapatnam on 16th November, 2024.
Former Director of Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) Dr. V.S.R.K. Prasad said that it was high time the younger generation have to take the responsibility of protecting the environment as they have no other option. Minimizing the use of motor vehicles, using public transport, renewable sources of energy, planting of saplings and nurturing them would go a long way in protecting the environment. Environment, Energy & AI are key factors which are dominating sectors in future, he said.
While interacting with the students, he urged the students to focus on ambition, strategic planning, SWOC analysis and dream high. He highlighted that every student has positive energy so everyone has to channelize in a right direction. He also opined that a greater social responsibility is needed on the part of each and every individual to minimize pollution, if not eliminate it altogether. Clean energy and sustainable development, contribute to our journey towards a greener and more prosperous future.

WEC installed Sanitary napkin vending machine

2024-10-26T08:36:22+00:00

Women Empowerment Cell (WEC) in SPACES Degree College, installed Sanitary napkin vending Machine for girls in waiting hall on 17-10-2024. In view of keeping in mind that the health, cleanliness and hygienic issues of the girl students, the vending machines have been installed . The machine has 20 pads capacity of feeding and each napkin is available at a nominal price of Rs 5/- only. Mrs Ch. Sravani Lakshmi, Convenor, Women empowerment cell and lecturer in Physics demonstrated the importance and correct use of machine to the girls. All the women faculty members and girl students participated in the installation programme. We express our sincere gratitude to the management for providing this facility for the benefit of the girl students.

Strengthening Student’s Learning Experience - Field Visit

2024-10-01T14:43:28+00:00

Learning is a continuous process that happens throughout our whole life. SPACES Degree college organized the field visit to Sri Vijaya Scan centre ,Tuni for the final year and second year Electronics students on 27-09-2024.
To aid a practical experience to our academic career ,Electronics department conducted a field visit where students could link the pre-existing system with the instrumentation based design. The main motto of this field visit was to relate the things taught in the classroom and labs with the real world. 20 students took part in this visit, and they had the opportunity to interact with Dr Krishna Reddy, Radiologist . It helped students to get knowledge and experience about the Medical equipment like Ultrasound machines, CT scan machines and X-ray machines. Students got a clear idea of what happens in these equipment as they were also demonstrated during that session. All the functions and operations that can be performed by that particular equipment were also clearly understood. Miss S Aswini ,Head,Dept. of Electronics accompanied the students on the visit.
All the students felt this visit helped them to gain hands-on experience and exposure to biomedical instruments. The students were benefited with the technical terms and the knowledge of biomedical instruments.
We sincerely express our gratitude to our Secretary and Correspondent Sri Ch V K Narasimha Rao, for providing all the requirements for the field visit.

Rotarians enlighten the concept of good touch and bad touch

2024-10-01T14:40:11+00:00

Rotaract Young Sabala conducted an awareness programme on ‘Good Touch and Bad Touch’ on 27-09-2024.
The Rotaract Students elaborated the concept of the touch. good touch is physical contact that makes you feel comfortable and bad touch is physical contact that makes you feel uncomfortable. The common human psychology naturally trusts the adults around them and will extend friendships towards strangers without any feeling of doubts.

Hug from parents, shake hand, a high-five from friends or a gentle pat on shoulders are all examples of good touches. On the other hand, if someone tries to touch you in a way that makes you feel yucky or uncomfortable is considered bad touch. Regarding this matter, everybody should be made aware of good touch and bad touch.

Sabala Young Leaders empowered the students to understand and protect from unsafe touches in order to lead a happy life.
In this programme, Rotaract Sabala Teacher in charge M.R.M Harshitha, lecturer in computer science, Satwika, president, Sabala, Krishna Patel and other Rotarians participated.

‘Enrolment in NCC will open up windows of opportunities’ says Colonel

2024-09-30T16:37:25+00:00

18 Andhra NCC Battalion, Kakinada conducted the enrolment for girls at SPACES Degree College, Payakaraopeta on 28th September, 2024. Colonel Harindar Singh Manik and his team supervised new cadets’ enrolment drive.
As part of the selection, candidates were tested in various activities like running, Fitness test, written test and personal interview. Around, 250 girls from SPACES Degree College took part in the selection process.
During the inaugural address, Colonel Harindar Singh advises the students to put hundred percent effort to succeed in life. To be part of the defence career, the cadets should maintain sound health both physically and psychologically. The soldiers always put hundred percent faculties to protect the nation and always discharge duties to carry on the legacy of the country and not for the personal glory. The cadets undergo training in a wide-spectrum of nation-building activities. Above all, the cadets should develop bravery.
Colonel appreciated the student’s active participation in enrolment and their rigorous effort to get selected as cadets. Dean, Principal, Vice-Principal participated in the event.

Dr. Alapati Rajendra Prasad Enlightens the staff on Health & Life style in Teaching career.

2024-09-26T09:02:38+00:00

SPACES Degree College organized an interactive session on 25-09-2024 on “Ayurveda role in one’s health”. Dr. Alapati Rajendra Prasad, adviser, Sri Prakash AYUSH Research & Charitable trust elaborated the importance of health and fitness in Teaching career. During his interaction with the staff, Dr A. Rajendra Prasad compared the similarities between teacher and Doctor. The teacher observes the attitude of the students in order to reform his career and the doctor works for healthy generations. The small steps what we take in everyday will give good results in health. Dr. Rajendra Prasad also advised how to overcome body stress for experiencing joyful life.

Leafy greens are to be taken in day time only and root vegetable should not be taken during the night. Above all, the practical knowledge of what is happening in health is very important. Head to feet observation is very important. He advised all the staff to take bath with Sesame oil at least once in a week. Principal, Vice-Principal, IQAC Co-Ordinator and Staff participated in the programme.

Dr. Alapati Rajendra Prasad enlightens the students on well-being of everyone.

2024-09-26T08:59:31+00:00

SPACES Degree College organized an interaction session on 25-09-2024 on how ayurveda plays a vital role in one’s health. Dr. Alapati Rajendra Prasad, advisor, Sri Prakash AYUSH Research & Charitable trust elaborated how Ayurveda plays an essential role on prevention, balance and personalised care. In the quest for good physical and mental health, Ayurveda “has a fundamental cutting edge and can contribute significantly. During his interaction, he advised the students to take healthy diet, have good habits and think in a right way. Dr Rajendra Prasad dispelled the doubts, suspicions on health issue in a lucid way.

In this session, Sri Ch.V.K.Narasiha Rao, secretary and Correspondent, advised the students to know the importance of Ayurveda in the field of health. Dean, Principal, Vice- Principal, IQAC Co-ordinator, staff and students participated in the programme.

SPACES Degree College organized beach clean-up activity enthusiastically

2024-09-24T16:27:55+00:00

SPACES Degree College organised a beach clean-up activity on the occasion of NSS Day, at Addaripeta Beach on 24th September, 2024. Around 100 students from the NSS wing of SPACES Degree College and staff enthusiastically participated in Cleanliness Service (Swachhata Hi Seva), beach clean- up programme and collected debris which includes plastic bottles, paper cups, spoons, waste clothes etc. The essence of the activity is priceless. It is one of the activities to protect environment. The trash which includes over 70% plastic wastes. Knowingly or unknowingly, man is the reason for the pollution of the costal bed. The dumping of wastes into the seabed is hazardous to the marine life and further disturbing the eco-system. Generations have to cautious otherwise, they will make their bed and they must lie on it. Sri P.Bhaskara Rao, and Sri G. Tatayya Naidu, NSS Unit-I and Unit- II programme officers urged the NSS volunteers to take part the activities which contribute protecting the environment. The local leaders who participated felt that the work what the students contribute here is safeguarding marine life. At the end of the programme, students took oath on Swachh Bharat. The essence of the oath is Environment will protect us when we take care nature. Dean, Principal, Vice- Principal, IQAC Co-Ordinator and staff members appreciated the students and NSS Co-ordinators.

Stress Management plays a vital role in life.

2024-09-20T10:58:17+00:00

Department of Commerce and Management conducted a Guest Lecture for its students on “Stress management” on 16th September, 2024. The speaker of the day was Challa Lovaraju, Msc(Psychology), M.Ed., P.G.D.G.C., P.G.D.C.A., NET (Edu.), SET (Psy & Edu), elucidated the important steps on “Stress management”. He extensively covered the fundamental concepts in general psychology and explained Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality structure comprising the Id, Ego, and Superego, psychopathology, shedding light on abnormal behaviour patterns, biological clock. Mr. Challa extensively covered stress management. Using real-time examples, he illustrated the impact of stress on individuals, making concepts relatable. He suggested one book called developmental psychology given by Sigmund Freud. He also highlighted the consequences of unmanaged stress, including eating disorders and cardiovascular diseases, and stressed the importance of developing healthy coping mechanisms to mitigate stress, providing valuable insights into human behaviour and stress management.
The guest lecture was so informative and conversative. All the students got benefited from the lecture.

Dr.A.R.K. Reddy, Principal and Ch.V.Subbarao ,Vice Principal, thanked him for accepting the invitation and honoured the guest with memento.

A BRIEF TALK ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROMOTION BY SRI RAJESH GUPTA- CEO SPAN FOODS

2024-09-19T11:54:33+00:00

On September 18, 2024, SPACES Degree College conducted an entrepreneurial promotion session for BBA and B.com students, featuring Sri Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Span Foods. The session aimed to inspire students to consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path.

Mr Rajesh Gupta’s Span foods pioneers the use of Instant Foods in institutional canteens all over India. Today his company is manufacturing more than 20 products ranging from south Indian snack to North Indian sweets and catering to more than 100 corporate kitchens like Tata motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, Sodexo, Bajaj auto etc. all over India.

Sri Rajesh Gupta delivered an inspiring address, highlighting the thrill and opportunities entrepreneurship offers. He emphasized that entrepreneurs not only support their own families but also contribute to society by generating employment for others. He said, "Entrepreneurship starts with one spark of an idea,". To succeed, he stressed the importance of developing essential business skills, particularly Observation and Marketing skills. Mr. Gupta also acknowledged the crucial role of banks and financial institutions in supporting entrepreneurs.

He shared the story of Mr. P.C. Mustafa, who started ID Fresh Foods Company from a humble 50 sq. ft kitchen with idly batter in Bangalore, showcasing how entrepreneurs can achieve greatness from small beginnings.

Dr. A.R.K. Reddy, Principal of SPACES Degree College, thanked Sri Rajesh Gupta for his invaluable insights. He assured that the management would provide necessary resources to support students in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

The session had a profound impact on the students, inspiring them to explore entrepreneurship as a career option.
SPACES Degree College extends its gratitude to Sri Rajesh Gupta for sharing his expertise and experiences, motivating the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Industrial Visit boosts the learning zeal

2024-09-19T11:50:34+00:00

SPACES Degree College, Payakaraopeta organized the Industrial Visit to Miracle Software System, Visakhapatnam for all the students of Computer Science on 16th September, 2024. The Industrial visit helped the students gain hands-on experience and exposure to industry standards and practices. Around 110 Students and lecturers took part in the visit. Visakhapatnam. During the visit, all the students had the opportunity to interact with Sri M Pavan Kumar, HR, D Kalyan, HR, Miracle Software System. The interaction provided valuable insights into the strategic learning of the software system and its role within the overall operations of the company, a deeper understanding of the company’s goals, challenges, and future plans. All the students felt that the visit boosted their overall learning experience.
Sri. S M V S Kumar, Head, Dept. Of Computers, Miss. M R M Harshitha, Lecturer in Computer Science and Sri.P. Bhaskararao, Head, Dept. Of Commerce & Management accompanied the students on the visit. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Miracle HR’s Sri M Pavan Kumar, D Kalyan for elaborating the process of software development and services and also for answering the Queries. All the students felt that it was an enlightening visit and opined that the visit to Miracle Software Systems was highly informative and provided a comprehensive understanding of the software industry’s inner workings. The experience underscored the key takeaway from the visit are continuous learning, adaptability, technical knowledge. We sincerely express our gratitude to our secretary and correspondent Sri CH.V.K.Narasimha Rao, Dean, Principal and the Staff for providing all the necessary requirements for the industrial visit.