The One-Day Workshop on“NAAC ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION – THE PARADIGM SHIFT”AND “TOWARDS EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION” under the aegis of ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION (AIACHE) and Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta was held on 11.01.2020 at 10.00 AM at Catholicate College,Pathanamthitta. Dr. M.K Abdul Khader, Former Vice Chancellor, Kannur and Calicut University inaugurated the programme. The workshop discussed developments for academic excellence demanding a new era in higher education. Catholicate College Resident Manager HG Kuriakose Mar Cleemis presided over the function. Dr.N.J.Charles, Former HOD of Commerce, St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, Dr. John Peter, Associate Professor of Management Studies, Bharathidasan University, led classes at the workshop. Catholicate College Principal,Dr. Mathew P Joseph(Member of the Executive Committee,AIACHE) welcomed the gathering. AIACHE General Secretary Designate, Rev.Fr.Dr. Xavier Vedam made introductory remarks regarding the various initiatives taken by AIACHE. Catholicate College Bursar, Dr.Sunil Jacob, Principals, Senior Faculty members, IQAC Co-ordinators, NAAC Co-ordinators from various colleges attended the workshop.