In the pursuit of excellence in education, Rajagiri College proudly presents RISE (RCMAS Integrative and Sustainable Education) as its flagship best practice. RISE encompasses all the activities and principles on which the vision and mission of the college is instituted that aim to nurture students both academically and personally. Through this best practice, the institution looks forward to cultivating a culture where education is not just a means to an end but a lifelong journey that breathes life into every aspect of an individual’s existence. The initiative is structured around the seven key areas of Integrative Learning:
- Responsive Learning Environment
- Relaxation & Tension Reduction
- Movement & Physical Encoding
- Empowering Language & Behaviour
- Choice & Perceived Control
- Complex & Challenging Cognitive Activity and
- Intuition & Integration
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and pressing environmental challenges, educational institutions bear the crucial responsibility of shaping informed, responsible and capable future leaders. The College, with its rich and robust tradition of excellence and innovation based on the CMI philosophy of education recognizes this imperative and has pledged to champion sustainable education through RISE which serves as an umbrella term that integrates academic activities, green and sustainable campus initiatives, extracurricular and club activities, value added courses, extensive internship programmes, and the like to ensure a well-rounded and impactful education to prepare students for a sustainable future. RISE also exemplifies the furtherance of global sustainability goals. The initiative can be looked upon as a proactive approach to addressing environmental challenges and instilling ecological responsibility. By implementing a range of sustainable practices and educational programmes, RISE actively contributes to multiple SDGs enhancing the environmental performance and cultivating a culture of sustainability among its students, faculty and staff. The HEI was recognised as the Peace League Institution for promoting and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN and India’s G20 Presidency in the International Peace20 Youth Summit 2023.
