The Students’ Council of Mithibai College is the apex committee among all the committees/ associations of the college. It consists of student members from each class, right from FYJC to PG. The Convener of Students’ Council is Dr. Mahesh Bhagwat.
Nowadays, there is an increasing trend among the students of higher education to enrol in institutions that are away from their home. They do this in search of better facilities and quality of education. Due to its high rank at the regional and national level among higher education institutes, Mithibai College is a favourite college for students not only from Mumbai, but also from all over India. Hence, a large number (approximately 500) students take admission in Mithibai College for various Courses.
Problems faced by outstation students
The outstation students stay as paying guests or in hostels, away from their home. They get the opportunity to visit their hometown only during vacations. It is observed that the outstation students face several issues of adjustments and adaptation to their new environment. There are concerns about their security and safety, emotional ups and downs due to homesickness, etc. As there is no one close enough to share their problems, outstation students find it difficult to adjust at times. Issues of adjustment at times affect their academic performance, too.
Concept of Home Away from Home
Mithibai College not only recognised this problem, but decided to address it in a systematic manner. Under the guidance of Principal Dr Rajpal Shripat Hande, the Students’ Committee of Mithibai College initiated a unique activity for the outstation students- HOME AWAY FROM HOME. A meeting of outstation students was organised on 21 September 2018. The name of this unique activity was suggested by Dr Rajpal Shripat Hande.
Features of Home Away from Home
The Home Away from Home programme will focus on three aspects: emotional issues, academic performance, and safety of outstation students. Student members of the Students’ Committee are involved in this programme. Teacher members of the Students’ Council will do overall monitoring.
Role of the Students’ Committee
Dr Rajpal Shripat Hande has entrusted the Students’ Committee the task of being a bridge between the outstation students and the College. The Committee will make sure that it provides emotional support and a safe environment to study in. The outstation students will be provided important information about police stations, hospitals, railway network, etc. For this, groups of 5 outstation students each are made with one Students’ Committee member as a mentor. The mentor will remain in constant contact with the outstation students in the respective group. The mentor will respond to the queries and issues faced by the outstation students. Student Members of the Students’ Committee have collected details of the outstation students which would be used for further communication.
Students’ Council hosted College Week from 20th January, 2025 to 25th January, 2025. Cosplay Day was celebrated on the 20th of January. Students came dressed to the nines in various costumes ranging from Bollywood to Hollywood, video games, cartoon characters and more. Formals Day, a well-known College Week tradition was up next, being celebrated on the 21st of January. Students came dressed in their formal best and were excited to see creative faux linked-in profile posters across the building. Jersey Day was celebrated on the 22nd of January. Students proudly showed up in the jerseys of their favourite sports teams and enjoyed a series of mini games in the extremely well decorated main foyer. Masquerade Day was celebrated on the 23rd of January, was a new spin brought to College Week and was embraced wholeheartedly by students who came dressed in elaborate gowns and suits. Masks were adorned to capture the true essence of a masquerade and photographs were clicked against the beautifully decorated photo booth that brought to life the 16th and 17th centuries ideas of carnivals.
24th January was celebrated as Gratitude Day where students came dressed in the colour for joy- yellow and expressed their gratitude by gifting a small keychain- a token of our appreciation to the faculty for their tireless effort in mentoring students. Traditional Day was celebrated on 25th January.
Annual Day: The 63rd Annual Day of Mithibai College was celebrated on 27th January. Mr Gorkhnath Uttekar, the convenor of the Students’ Council delivered the opening address, welcoming everyone to the 63rd Annual Day. The cultural committee convenor extended a heartfelt welcome to all the attendees. Prof. Krutika Desai, the principal reflected on the institution’s milestones and successes over the past year. The members of the Students’ Council were felicitated for their tireless efforts. A breathtaking welcome dance performance set the stage for the cultural segment of the event. A solo performance, a Bollywood dance followed. The drama team presented an award-winning play, ‘The Local Parlour,’ which had previously won accolades at the IPTA competition. The music team’s acapella group was then followed by a street dance performance. This was followed by a fashion show and Qawwali performance transported the audience into a world of devotional and sufi music. Mithibai College’s band orchestra presented a melodious symphony of classical and contemporary music. The audience had a great time singing along, a perfect end to the evening! The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks and the celebration came to a dignified end with the singing of the National Anthem.
Degree Certificate Distribution Ceremony: The Degree Certificate Distribution Ceremony (DCDC) 2024-25 was held on 4th March 2025 for the batch of 2024. The President of the Ceremony was Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve (Retd.) PVSM, AVSM. He holds the position of Hon. Patron of the Maritime History Society, Mumbai, and serves on the advisory board of the Centre for Excellence in Maritime Studies, University of Mumbai. His presence and inspiring words made the ceremony even more memorable for the graduates. The event commenced with Prof.Meenakshi Vaidya delivering an introduction of the President of the Ceremony, highlighting his vast experience and contributions. Following this, the Principal, Prof. Krutika Desai, addressed the graduates. The President of the ceremony formally declared the session open. The toppers from each undergraduate and postgraduate program across Science, Arts, and Commerce were honoured with their degree certificates, trophies, and prize money in recognition of their academic excellence. Additionally, students who had excelled in various committees, including NSS, DLLE, Cultural, Sports, and NCC, were duly felicitated for their meritorious contributions. This was followed by announcement of Best Students of 2024-25. For Junior College, Ms. Pearl Savla of SYJC received the honour. Mr. Gurman Singh (TYBA) and Mr. Mayuresh Wankhade (MSC Part II) received the honour of Best Student Undergraduate and Post-Graduate 2024-25, respectively.
