St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam dedicated to St. Joseph is established, owned and run by the Vimala Province of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC). “CMC is a religious and charitable association of a religious minority group within the purview of the constitution of India (CMC Con.No.002).” CMC is the first indigenous congregation for women in the Syro-Malabar Church founded on February 13th 1866.
Vision
Keeping to the spirit of our founder Blessed Chavara Kuriakose Elias we dream of forming empowered teachers who lead a life imbued in faith in God, realizing their full potential and passionately contributing to build a learned society rooted in love and unity.
Mission
The college strives for the integral liberation of women through life oriented education, transforming them to responsible citizens who respond proactively to the global challenges with courage and commitment, build a just social order, and be stewards of this universe as modelled in the person of Jesus Christ.
Goal
Together we form JOSEPHITES (Just, Obedient to the will of God, Socially committed, Evolving, Patriotic, Hardworking, Inspiring Teachers who are also Enthusiastic Stewards of nature).