St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda has an established unit that functions for the empowerment of the SC/ST community of the college. By dissolving the lines of social and economic disparity, this unit operates to fulfil the institutional promise of equality in opportunity through the conduct of various academic and non-academic activities designed specifically for the upliftment of this community. There is a systematic and orderly mechanism for the redressal of grievances. The students may approach the cell through any means to clear their queries and get their grievances addressed.
The students are motivated to join skill development programe ASAP
SSP provides academic and motivational support
Remedial coaching provided by departments in addition to personal counseling
Advanced learners help the weak students through Each one teach one programme
Bridge course is provided to the freshers
One of the healthy practices of the college is faculty @students home which provides greater bonding between faculty, students and parents
Special coaching class for competitive exams are provided
A programme organized by the cell for the SC/ST students of the college to make aware of the Educational loans & other financial aids provided by the Kerala State SC/ST development corporation.
A survey has been conducted for the SC/ST students of the college with regard to the socio-economic conditions and academic dimensions in the institution.