Dr. R.P. RIESZ REITERATES THE VITAL POINT

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May 24, 2012  

 

Dick Riesz

Friends:

This is an eloquent description of the situation we now face, to restore American College top its proper setup. The phrase "Right from its inception (the College has), been Christian in character and secular in outlook and has always maintained a cordial and close relationship with the Church. But, it has never been a church-controlled or a Diocesan college..

This states it clearly. WHY does the CSI need to have CONTROL over this 129-year old College?

Regards,
Prof. R.P. Riesz (ret'd)

Prof. D.S.L.'s bang on TRAVESTY OF TRUTH

 

 

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TRAVESTY OF TRUTH 

 

The reported statement of the  Moderator of the Church of South India, G.Devakadaksham   that the management of the American College would continue to remain with the Bishop of Madurai-Ramnad Diocese (The Hindu,1905-2012)  cannot go unchallenged. It is nothing but  a subtle but dangerous attempt to present wrong information twisting facts. 

 

 

This glorious institution, founded by the selfless missionaries, through their sweat and sacrifice, has, right from its inception, been christian in character and secular in outlook and has always maintained a cordial and close relationship with the Church. But, it has never been a church-controlled or a Diocesan college.

 

 

In fact, the now four year old struggle is all about preserving and protecting this unique identity and individuality of the College. All the struggles undergone and all the sacrifices made thus far would become meaningless if, in the name of mediation, an atrocious attempt is allowed to be made to undermine the very basic character and structure of the institution and to throw its noble traditions to the winds. 

 

Also,the Moderator's statement on the legitimacy of the Governing Council convened by the illegal and unapproved Princpial and Secretary(either by the University or Government) is intriguing, to say the least and strengthens the strong suspicion of the motives of the actors involved.

 

 

D.Samuel Lawrence

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G.P. REUBEN writes ....

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THE CHURCH IS CREEPING IN... BEWARE ... IT IS WORKING ON A TIGHT GRIP TO SWALLOW THE COLLEGE COMPLETELY. THE NEW MODERATOR IS NO DIFFERENT FROM THE DEAD BISHOP, ON THIS COUNT. HE IS CERTAINLY TRYING TO LEGITIMIZE THE DEAD BISHOP'S GOVERNING COUNCIL IN THE GUISE OF BRING PEACE AND SOLUTION TO THE COLLEGE. HOW SAD. 

Is The American College going to acquire a standing comparable to that of the american college high school? that is disaster ...

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A BASIC QUESTION ON THE CLAIMS OF THE MODERATOR

* The following is a comment of Prof. RAJENDRA PANDIAN, a former Faculty Representative of our Governing Council. In addition to adding this as a comment in the two previous posts detailing the media reports of the Moderator I take the privilege of publishing it as a separate post since it questions the claim of the Moderator.

// He also added that the management of the American College would continue to remain with the Bishop of Madurai-Ramnad Diocese. Dismissing concerns over the legality of the Governing Council, he said it had now been accepted by the stake holders.// 


When was the management of The American College with the Bishop of the Madurai-Ramnad Diocese so that it would “continue to remain” with him? The management of the college has been with none other than its bona fide Governing Council as represented by its bona fide Secretary. With due respect to the Moderator and his much-talked-of-efforts to resolve the issues we want him to know that he needs to prove to this college—even in his newly assumed honorary capacity as the Chairman of the Council for the time being—that his intent, not just approach, is different from that of his infamous predecessor. How does he say their Council “had now been accepted by [all] the stake holders?” It is a false claim, as I understand. Why should anyone say like that then?

DIALOGUE TO END AMERICAN COLLEGE ROW

* TIMES OF INDIA TNN May 19, 2012, 02.12AM IST MADURAI: The governing council of the American College convened on Friday decided to initiate dialogue to end the row between two factions over the administration of the college. Addressing media persons after the council meeting, Rev G Devakadasham, president of the council and Church of South India ( CSI) moderator said, "We see the problem in three aspects as students, staff and administration issues and have decided to initiate a process to tackle them," Devakadasham said. *

EFFORTS TO RESOLVE AMERICAN COLLEGE IMBROGLIO UNDERWAY UNDER WAY: MODERATOR

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We will ensure that no staff member is sent out of the college: G. Devakadasham

Moderator of the Church of South India G. Devakadasham has begun consultations with various stake holders of the American College here to resolve the issues concerning its management over the past few years.

Addressing a press conference here on Friday, Most Reverent Bishop G. Devakadasham, who is also now the President of the Governing Council of American College, said that a Governing Council meeting was conducted earlier in the day in which all but two of the Governing Council members took part.

Talks were also held with the former Principal of the American College T. Chinnaraj Joseph Jaikumar, and other officials in which three main issues concerning the college were discussed.

They include: issues concerning the students and parents such as examinations and issuing of degree certificates; the issue concerning the teaching and non-teaching staff such as non-payment of salaries; and finally the administration of the college.

Holding of exams

The issue of holding examinations for students who had missed them for various reasons would be taken up with the Madurai Kamaraj University.

Further, an expert committee headed by P. Chelladurai, Professor and Head, Department of Youth Welfare Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, would be constituted soon to look into the issues concerning the students .

“We will ensure that no staff member is sent out of the college. I am optimistic that all issues concerning the management of the college would be resolved to the satisfaction of all stake holders within the next academic year.” He also added that the management of the American College would continue to remain with the Bishop of Madurai-Ramnad Diocese. Dismissing concerns over the legality of the Governing Council, he said it had now been accepted by the stake holders.