Principal, Sr. Dr. Alice Thomas, is a renowned educationist and an eminent scholar. She has more than thirty-five years of rich experience in the field of education and research. A Doctorate in Statistics, she is a dynamic leader, a compassionate mentor, an exceptional communicator, a capable counsellor and an accomplished administrator
Principal
Sr. Dr. Alice Thomas
Sr. Dr. Alice Thomas
Principal
I am delighted with the progress the College has made by nurturing value-based education blended with modern teaching–learning practices to create well-informed, emotionally balanced and socially responsible individuals. I am confident that we will continue this journey with renewed enthusiasm and provide a holistic platform for our learners. They are the future leaders and role models of society.
‘Let Your Light Shine’,guided by the vision of ‘Making every man a success and no man a failure’, the College strives to inculcate discipline, character formation and moral integrity alongside academic excellence, using advanced teaching practices and high ethical standards.
Our excellence extends beyond the classroom. The College actively organises conferences, seminars, workshops, guest lectures and numerous co-curricular activities that equip students with skills beyond the curriculum, adding immense value to their professional development. Holistic training is fundamental to our philosophy. The enlightened Management, dedicated faculty and supportive infrastructure empower students to realise and unleash their potential.
SPIPS cares for the individual development of every student. Our Mentor System places each class under the guidance of a faculty mentor, ensuring personalised support. Special emphasis is placed on behavioural discipline, moral values and cognitive development. Various cells and associations—Youth Welfare, NSS, Physical Education, Career Guidance Cell, Readers’ Forum, Red Cross Society, Red Ribbon Club and the Centre for Women Empowerment—work collectively to provide integrated services for multi-faceted student development.
With great pleasure and pride, I extend my appreciation to our dedicated faculty members, who continue to mould and motivate students to build confidence and meet the challenges of both traditional and digital modes of learning. Truly, ‘A good education can change anyone, and a good teacher—like a candle—can change everything’.
“Be faithful, be merciful and in all your ways acknowledge God and He will make straight your paths.”
Sr. Dr. Alice Thomas completed her Post-Graduation in Statistics from Kerala University, her M.Phil. from Cochin University, and her Ph.D. from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. To enhance her technological proficiency, she pursued P.G.D.C.A. from the LBS State Board of Technical Education and subsequently imparted computer proficiency skills to numerous students.
She began her career in 1982 as a faculty member at Mercy College, Palakkad, Kerala and was later designated as the Head of the Department of Statistics. Her dedication, commitment and steadfast work led to her appointment as the Principal of Mercy College in 2013, a position she held until 2016. Under her leadership, Mercy College was accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC in 2014, followed by the grant of Autonomous Status by the UGC. Dr. Alice Thomas also served at Vimala College as the Head of the Department (Statistics) from 1984 to 2010.
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam recognised Sr. Dr. Alice Thomas as a Research Guide. She has authored more than 9 books and published over 89 research articles in national and international journals. She has also successfully completed one Metanexus USA-sponsored Major Project and five UGC-sponsored Minor Projects. She has attended and presented papers at numerous conferences, seminars and workshops at national and international forums, and has visited the USA and other countries for her academic pursuits.
Sr. Alice has been honoured with numerous awards, including the Inspiring Women’s Award, Bangkok 2020 for Distinguished Principal by the International Association of Research and Developed Organization; the Best Educationist Award and the Certificate of Education Excellence by the International Institute of Education and Management; the 2020 Prabhat Prestigious Award by Sindhu Prabhat News & CBG EDU International and the Best Principal Award 2020 by the All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE), among others. She has served as a Resource Person in several orientation and training programmes and is deeply involved in extension activities aimed at social upliftment.
On March 1, 2017, she joined St. Paul Institute of Professional Studies (SPIPS) as Principal. Under her visionary leadership, the College has achieved significant milestones, including NAAC ‘A’ Grade Accreditation, Autonomous Status, UGC 2(f) and 12(B) Recognition and the commencement of the MBA Programme.
In today’s technologically driven and globally connected world, the purpose of education has transformed drastically. An educator must adopt a multidimensional approach that fosters knowledge creation, confidence building and leadership development. Many of our students are contributing remarkably to reputed organisations and the institution continues to emphasise entrepreneurship development, encouraging students to build enterprises and create lasting legacies.
Research continues to be a major thrust area for the institution—understanding complex issues, exploring new knowledge domains and contributing meaningfully to academic discourse. Having carved a niche through its achievements, the institution stands today as a symbol of immense possibility and opportunity. The path ahead remains clear: to educate, enlighten and empower. As Benjamin Franklin aptly said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
