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Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chowgule College Decision The decision of the Management to close the higher secondary section is very upsetting, sad and depressing The college has turned out many scholars throughout its existence and given them a foot hold on the spring board of professional career `s It has made its distinct mark in the field of Higher secondary Education. It was the only college then providing education art that level It could not accommodate the increasing number of aspirants in science section The admission standard was high due to demand and many were forced out The admission was most transparent and totally accountable No admission was granted on donations and such malpractices as exist to day were never heard of in this prestigious, most sought after Institution Some quota was reserved for the staff and was not misused . The demand for more seats at higher secondary level led to opening of Higher secondary facility in the south at Rosary college Navelim . united Higher secondary college at Cuncolim. Fr Agnels H S at Verna, Damodar college of H.S. Comba ,at Margao, Jawarlal H.S.at Fatorda, Guardian Angel,H.S.at Sanvordem, Pope John Hihger Secondary at Quepem among others,Carmel H.S. reservd exclusively for girls But the Chowgule College H.S had not lost its shine or standing for its academic excellence It is the only institution of its kind that has the environment, facilities for growth and enrichment and is not mere structure and building The rank holders at the SSCE were felicitated and given preference for admissions > They visited the residences of such meritorious students with gifts and flowers Such students had nowhere to go for further studies and these noble gestures and traditions had no parallel These are not mere gimmicks , but respect, encouragement and acknowledgement There are some colleges that try to woo the students on high percentage for admission , but there is scope for admission on donations The admission at Chowgule College is ONLINE and there is no room for any manipulations now or ever beforeNo other college wants to experiment with such a total transparent system of admission. In this effort it sends a very strong message free of corrupt practices of accepting or encouraging donations Naturally the parents are sad that their children stand to lose education at this prestigious college, where they themselves had their education It is a nostalgic feeling that connects them to the college The proud past alumni is bound to be shocked at this most unpopular decision and will not be able to stomach this harsh decision The teachers are also very broad minded, in that they have not refused, discriminated in assisting other students from neighboring Institutions of offering their expertise Some of the existing teachers are an institution in themselves promoting excellence and are most sought after and loved for their passion of teaching The Management has both the place in the surroundings and resources for expansions without ever forcing the parents or students for donations , legal or otherwise Besides There is nothing preventing the College from taking up enriched curriculum apart from meeting the exacting needs of the Board All the students selected are on academic merit only and therefore will not mind such a forwarding looking goal. The student of the the local colleges are at sea, when it comes to entrance examinations at all India level. This precisely because the content in syllabus appears to be of very low standard.I remembered that st Xaviers school used to complete the syllabus of SSCE way ahead and taught portion in science and maths of first year of college., Parents or department of education never objected to this deviations because it set the students to be ready , confidently at the next level, without compromising the immediate examinations The problem of teachers at Chowgule College is very much humanitarian The college cannot now desert them after serving the college over the years and building a strong reputation by their hard work It simply not in keeping with the high traditions of the College to be immune to its responsibilities and sense of gratitude and long standing human bonds of relationship. If the place is the constraint , then alternative place could be found The retrenched teachers, though will be accommodated on priority where ever there is a vacancy as per the rules, the experienced teachers at this juncture cannot be left to vagaries of uncertainty in their career and life Their financial interests will always be protected The Chowgule College with its stature and standing as the best among st the existing Colleges cannot be permitted to close shop and deny the students merely on the assumed grounds the advantages of its expertise is too precious cannot be frittered way They could perhaps open another section catering to the new objectives The Management of Chowgule led by Shri Umaji Chowgule is very progressive to take such a suicidal step to not to heed the request of the parents and the students and the whole community in the south Goa The Higher secondary School must continue from the standpoint of students, teachers , parents and the pressing need and trust of the society Nelson Lopes Chinchinim