ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

KITTEL ARTS COLLEGE came in to existance on July, 1st 1988 as a result of the bifurcation of the erstwhile Kittel College into Kittel Arts College and Kittel Science College. The College is managed by Karnataka Northern Diocese, Church of South India, Basel Mission Higher Education Centre, Dharwad and affiliated to the Karnatak University Dharwad. The Institution is named after the celebrated Kannada Savant and lexicographer Rev. Dr. Ferdinand Kittel (1832-1903) who came to India as a missionary in 1853, deputed by the Basel Mission, Germany. He soon gained mastery over the South Indian languages and compiled the voluminous and important Kannada-Kannada-English Dictionary (1894). We hope that his life and teaching will set an example for the young students to emulate. The College is situated on the Poona-Bangalore National Highway (No.4) and is within walking distance from any part of the city and is easily accessible to all necessary facilities. The institution aims at imparting a sound learning and liberal education. It provides instruction in Arts faculty at the degree level, leading to B. A. degree. The College aims at scholarship, fellowship and leadership. Its cardinal desire is to develop an all-round personality of the young people with a spirit of dedication for service.

Hence our motto is :

NOT TO BE SERVED; BUT TO SERVE.

VISION

To be an outstanding institution providing the youth sound education in Arts faculty aiming at an all round development of personality with a spirit of dedication for service.

VALUES

We commit ourselves to four guiding values :
Student Focus :Putting students at the heart of our venture, we prepare them to achieve their highest potential and measure our success by their success.
Excellence :Achieving highest quality in what we do through deligent effort, both individual and collective.
Leadership :Developing leadership qualities for a desired future and motivating them to harness their potential.
Learning Centre :Commitment to learn, adapt and change as a means to continuous improvement.

MISSION

To impart quality education keeping in mind the needs of the present and emerging global village.
To strive for higher achievement and greater success in their endeavours.
To create mutually beneficial relationships with alumni and competitive society.

Each college has its own ethos, traditions and identity. Students should understand and evaluate this aspect. No compromise will be made in our basic beliefs, vision, mission & values, to satisfy the individual and varied requirements of students. We believe in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, which says, “All are equal” and therefore, must make our own mark or achievement within the society irrespective of their financial or social status. Each student’s individuality will be respected and in turn they will be taught to compete with themselves with dignity and integrity rather than against others. Gentle behavior must similarly be not to impress others but because it safeguards their own self esteem.

The building of character in our students is fostered by the environment we create and in the opportunities we offer. Students will be offered to take responsibilities as an individual and as a team to acquire new skills and to make decisions for them. Discipline must be based on example and self-control because we at this college are involved not in the control of the masses but in individual development for leadership. In an age when leisure is recognized as essential for development, its good use is an indication of a good education, sporting activity encourages the pursuits of excellence but never at the cost of a combined team. Academic performance is permanent, but equally important is the development of the intellect and sharpened communication and soft skills.

Our strong desire is that each student should evolve into a strong citizen of this country, equipped with an enquiring mind blended with a sense of social and moral values together with a sense of service and compassion for the less fortunate and marginalized, in respect of God’s creation.

“Education is progressive discovery of our own ignorance”

------Will Durant.

HISTORY

Hence our motto is :

NOT TO BE SERVED; BUT TO SERVE.

VISION

To be an outstanding institution providing the youth sound education in Arts faculty aiming at an all round development of personality with a spirit of dedication for service.

VALUES

MISSION

Department of English

“Great literature is simple language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree” --- Ezra Pound

The Department of English had its inception along with the College, in 1968. The founder teacher of the Department, Dr. B.T. Desai, a renowned scholar and critic, served the College for two years before leaving to occupy the post of Professor in CIEFL, Hyderabad. The Department since has had various teachers. Dr. C.V. S. V. Rao, who came after took over the headship in 1970. An able teacher, he joined the Science section when the College was bifurcated in 1988. He went on to head CSI College of Commerce as its Principal. Dr. R.G.Joshi, won the National Book Publisher Award and was an able teacher. Dr.V.T.Naik, served the department for 33 years; an erudite scholar, literary critics, and a good teacher, he has translated many short stories from Kannada to English and vice-versa. Prof.S.S.Antin was appointed in 1972, and has a teaching experience of nearly 36 years. He also served as a member of Senate and Academic Council, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Prof.Smt.R.S.Paul took over the charge of the department. She availed FIP to finish her doctorate from 2009.During that tenure, Dr Kamala Dhawale, took over the charge of the department. Ms Elizabeth Esther and Ms Rubina Mulla, are working as Guest-faculty.