BCI campus to play pivotal role in creating the future

• Inauguration of the Academic Year 2022 and Seventh Anniversary of Pope Francis’ visit to BCI Campus 

BCI Campus can play a critical, pivotal role in creating hope for the future, Professor in Management, Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri said delivering the keynote speech at the inauguration of the Academic Year 2022 & Seventh Anniversary of Pope Francis’ visit to BCI Campus held recently at The Benedict XVI Catholic Institute of Higher Education (BCI Campus), Negombo.

The inauguration was graced by Apostolic Nuncio to Sri Lanka Most. Rev. Dr. Brian Udaigwe. Delivering the keynote speech on “Graduating for the world of work and for fulfilled life” the renowned conference speaker, corporate trainer, strategy consultant, author and Professor in Management, Professor Dharmasiri said creating the future of the country should have a holistic approach. 

“Future would look like a holistic future not just blindly going behind money, leaving principles behind and go in search of privileges. But it should have the holistic approach, having the humane approach, and having the humble approach – the three Hs that we need as human beings. It is said to note sometimes we become overly ego centric and the time has come for us to shift from being ego-centric to eco-conscious,” he said.

Prof. Dharmasiri also highlighted the importance of being aware of the “new normal” with its associated problems and prospects amidst a planetary pandemic. He referred the reality of VUCA 1.0 (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) and the required response of VUCA 2.0 (vision, understanding, confidence and agility). The required shift from being “ego-centric” to “eco-conscious” where a holistic approach towards a total wellbeing was emphasised as an essential ingredient for a fulfilled life. 

He further highlighted the need to have physical fitness, mental sharpness, emotional maturity, and spiritual richness which are four key components of a “peak performance pyramid”. The need to have right competence and confidence in contributing to socio-economic upliftment of the country was emphasised. 

BCI Campus takes higher studies to the next level unlocking the true potential of the students in a challenging environment. Complying to the highest academic standards, the inspiring staff of BCI Campus will enable you to become an inspiration in your chosen career. It is a safe and supportive place, poised to weather all adversity to create the personality that you aspire to become.

BCI Campus established in 2015, is the brainchild of Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith to assist the youth of our nation to pursue their higher studies which has now been recognised by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission as a degree awarding institute. 

BCI Campus equips state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms and auditoriums for theoretical and practical activities. Students are offered a wide range of opportunities including internships, career guidance programs, personal counselling, mentoring, festivals, sports days, etc., allowing students to develop leadership abilities, apply academic skills in a real-world context and gain transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and time management. 

Established in 1948 as the Catholic Teachers’ Training College based on a concept of the then Archbishop, Thomas Cardinal Cooray, BCI Campus boasts over 70 years of heritage in providing education and the formation of teachers. Located in the outskirts of the vibrant city of Negombo, surrounded by the lush greenery, the Campus spreads across 14 acres of serenity and tranquillity, against a backdrop of spacious lawns and twin lakes creating a pleasing atmosphere, making it an ideal venue for learning while spending more time with nature. 

Currently, the BCI Campus hosts a number of degree programs that are fully approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) including the Bachelor of Business Management Honours, Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology and Bachelor of Education Honours (Early Childhood Development) and Bachelor of Education Honours (Primary Education). BCI Campus also offers a variety of professional courses in ICT, Graphic Designing, Hardware Engineering, Computer Networking, AutoCAD, Web designing and Python Programming and in English language proficiency. An Academy of Music and Arts, and a School of Agriculture will shortly be introduced affiliated to BCI Campus.