A chronicle from 1979 to the present — six decades of institutional impact
Appointed as Executive Committee Member of XBHE — the apex policy body for Catholic educational institutions in India. A national-level governance role marking the beginning of a remarkable career in institutional leadership.
Minority EducationTook charge as Registrar of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology — a Deemed University and Institute of National Importance under the Government of India.
Higher Ed AdministrationBegan serving as a teaching resource for faculty improvement programs and refresher courses across multiple colleges — establishing Dr. George as a trusted pedagogical mentor in Kerala's academic ecosystem.
Faculty DevelopmentAppointed as Member of the Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes. Led examination of community inclusion/exclusion in backward class lists and advised the state government on reservation policy.
Social Justice PolicyServed a second full term, accumulating 6 years of total service. Contributed to landmark policy reviews on backward community classification, reservation policy drafting, and advisory submissions to the legislature.
Social Justice PolicySelected as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar and undertook an extensive study tour across leading American universities. Built lasting Indo-US academic networks and brought back best practices applicable to Indian institutions — cementing Dr. George's international academic standing.
International ScholarshipAfter 26 distinguished years as Registrar, Dr. George concluded his service at SCTIMST — leaving behind a legacy of administrative excellence, statutory compliance, and institutional governance.
Legacy AchievementDr. George now offers expertise across higher education governance, social justice policy, faculty development, and Indo-US academic collaboration — serving universities, regulatory commissions, government bodies, and NGOs as a trusted senior advisor.
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