SUDHARSAN
Assistant Professor
Department of Social Work (Aided)
Madras Christian College
Tambaram East, Chennai - 600059
Contact No: 09841597456
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Education
- Ph.D., Social Work, (Expected: December 2017), Madras School of Social Work.
Area of Research: Social Capital
- M.Phil., Social Work, (September 2010), Loyola College.
Dissertation: “Perceived Loss of Common Property Resources”, Honour: Distinction
- M.S.W., Social Work, (April 2009), Madras Christian College
Specialization: Community Development, Dissertation: “Impact of Land Acquisition”
Honour: Best research award.
- B.Com., Commerce, (April 2006), University of Madras.
Qualification for Teaching
SET (State Eligibility Test), Social Work, (October, 2012).
UGC-NET (National Eligibility Test), Social Work, (2012, 2013, 2014).
Courses Taught in MCC
- Introduction to Sociology
- Community Organization and Social Action
- Social Policy and Social Legislations
- Rural and Urban Community Development
- Development Economics
Administrative Experience
In MCC:
- Programme Officer, National Service Scheme, MCC. (2017–till date)
- Staff Advisor, SEWA – Social Work Students Forum, MCC. (2016 – Till date)
- Resident Staff, Selaiyur Hall, MCC. (2015-2016)
- Member, report preparation for MCC, National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). (2015)
In Other Institutes:
- Student Counsellor, Sindhi College, Chennai. (2011-2012)
- Programme Officer, Youth Red Cross, Sindhi College. (2013-2015)
- Coordinator, National Service Scheme, RGNIYD. (2015)
- Extension Coordinator, School of Youth Studies and Extension, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), GOI. (2015)
- Committee member for developing a convergence mode Post Graduate Diploma in Youth Development course conducted by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), GOI. (2015).
Teaching Experience
- Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, St.Joseph College (2010-2011).
- Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Sindhi College (2011-2014).
- Assistant Professor, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD). (February 2014 to May 2015).
- Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras Christian College (June 2015 – till date).
Research Experience
- Co-Investigator, United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) (2017 – till date)
Title: “Field Action Programme in Irular settlements of Thirukazhukundram, Kancheepuram District – A pioneering initiative of Social Work students of Madras Christian College.”
- Co-Investigator, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India (2016 – till date)
Title: “A study on Entrepreneurial Challenges among the youth: with special reference to Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur Districts of Tamil Nadu”
- Consultant, International Justice Mission (IJM), Chennai (2017)
Title: “Status of released bonded labourers in Thiruvallur, Vellore, Thiruvanamalai Districts of Tamil Nadu”
- Consultant, Students Partnership Worldwide India Project Trust, Restless Development, Chennai. (2016 – 2017)
Title: “Base- Line evaluation of international citizen service programme in Vellore, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur Districts of Tamil Nadu”
- Consultant, Field Services Learning India Ltd., Chennai. (2014 – 2015)
Title: “A study on Sanitation and Hygiene Kancheepuram District of Tamil Nadu”
- Consultant, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).(2012)
Title: “A Study on the forced migration of Irula Tribal Youth for urban livelihood options in Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu.”
- Research Assistant, UNICEF, Chennai. (2010 – 2011)
Title: “A study on the status of Early Childhood education in Tamil Nadu”
- Project Assistant, Bonn University, Germany. (2010)
Title: “Globalization and Transformation in Peri-urban spaces in Chennai: Governance Structures, Land conflicts and Local peoples perspectives”
- Project Coordinator, UNICEF, Chennai. (2011)
Title: “A study on situation analysis of Government run hostels for SC/ST children in Tamil Nadu”
- Fact Finding Reporter, Campaign Against SEZ Tamil Nadu (2010)
Title: “People’s Audit on Special Economic Zones in Tamil Nadu”
- Project Assistant, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Chennai. (2009 -2010)
Title: “Socio Economic Survey”
- Field Assistant, District Directorate of Higher Education, Tiruvallur District (2007)
Title: “17th All India Cattle’s Agricultural Implements and Fishing Equipments Census”
- Field Assistant, Block Development Officer (BDO), Poonamallee, Tiruvallur District (2007)
Title: “A Study on Total Sanitation Scheme of Tamil Nadu”
- Field Assistant, District Directorate of Higher Education, Tiruvallur District (2006)
Title: “17th All India Cattle’s, Agricultural Implements and Fishing Equipments Census”
- Social Auditor, UNICEF, Tamil Nadu (2006)
Title: “Iodine salt”
- Faculty Development Programmes Attended:
- Workshop on SPSS at Madras School of Social Work, 6th February, 2015
- Workshop on Research Methodology at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, from 16 – 19 April 2012.
- TOT workshop on ‘Disability Management’ organized by Bharathiar University, 15-16 July, 2011.
- UGC sponsored workshop on Research Grant Writing at Centre for International Social Work, Madras Christian College, on 30th March 2010.
- UGC sponsored National Seminar on Social Work Research at Madras School of Social Work, from 29-30 January, 2010.
- Seminar on ‘Field Work Programme in Social Work Education’ organized by the Board of Studies in Social Work, University of Madras. 21st January, 2010.
- Workshop on Mediation organized by Saxion University and Trainer & Coach in Health Care, Netherlands in collaboration with the Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras Christian College, from 23-24 January, 2009.
- Paper Presentation
- ‘Migration and Sustainable Livelihood of Irula Tribal Youth of Krishnagiri District’, at a State Level Seminar on The Livelihood Status of Tribes in Tamil Nadu held at Department of Social Work, Ananda College, Devakottai,7th March, 2016
- “Impact of Land Acquisition on Social Capital: Rural Climate Change – Evidence from Thervoy Kandigai Village, Thiruvallur District’ at a UGC sponsored National Conference on Global Climate Change – Issues, Challenges and Policy Implications, Government First Grade College, Karnataka. 25th – 26th August 2015
- “Youth volunteerism among NSS volunteers” at the 1st Annual National Seminar on youth development organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development.2015
- “Adoption issues and challenges” at the Fourth International and Eighth biennial conference of the Indian Society of Victimology organized by Department of Criminology, University of Madras. 2014.
- “Psychological and Cultural Features of Rural–Urban Migration: with special reference to Young Migrant Workers of Outer Ring Road Project, Chennai” at a National Conference on Displacement–Induced Displacement in Contemporary Society organized by Department of Social Work, DRBCCC Hindu College, Chennai. 5th March, 2014
- “Migration and Sustainable Livelihood of Irula Tribal Youth of Krishnagiri District”, Tamil Nadu at the National Study Conference on Forest, livelihood and Tribal Development organized by Madras Christian College, Chennai, October 2013.
- “A comparative study on the living conditions and nutritional status of elderly in Night shelters of Chennai’ at a National Seminar on Social Defence organized by Madurai Institute of Social Sciences supported by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 25th November 2013.
- “Factors influencing beggars in Thiruvallur District: An empirical analysis” at the National Seminar on Social Defence organized by Madurai Institute of Social Sciences. 27th November 2013
- “A study on employee job satisfaction in Bharat Electronics Ltd.” At National conference on ‘Innovation for sustainable growth’ organized by Vel Tech Multi tech college. 28th September 2013.
- “Social Capital and Bridging the Entrepreneurial Gap: With Special Reference to Indian Universities” at the International Conference on rural entrepreneurship in India – opportunities and challenges organized by A.V.S. College of Arts & Science.15th July, 2013.
- “Using knowledge of student cognition to differentiate instruction: An innovative practice (Working Memory) in Teaching” at NAAC Sponsored State Level Seminar on ‘Innovative practices in higher education’ organized by the IQAC, Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science. 6th July, 2013.
- ‘Issues in quality and functioning of maternal and child health care through NRHM: An intervention of social and technical factors’ and
- ‘Impact of migration on traditional health practices: with special reference to Irular Tribals in Tamil Nadu’ at UGC sponsored National level Seminar on Human Rights: Right to Health and Globalization organized by L.N.G. College, 9th -10th April 2013.
- ‘Satisfaction of manufacturing workers’ at the UGC sponsored seminar on contemporary challenges in human resource development inter disciplinary perspective organized by University of Madras, 25th – 26th March, 2013
- ‘Social Work education for Indian youth – A tool for making sense of citizenship participation’ at National Conference on ‘The Indian youth and their sustainability challenges – A life skills perspective’ organized by Department of Social Work (SFS) and School of Life Skills Education and Social Harmony, RGNIYD, 10th–11th January, 2013.
- “A study on the forced migration of Irular tribal youth for urban livelihood options in Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, at the 4th International Conference on Life Skills Education organized by Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai, 7th – 09th December, 2012.
- “A Study on perceived loss of CPRs” at National conference on trends in professional social work organized by Patrician College. 2012
- ‘Changing pattern of livelihood of tribes’ at International Conference on Environment, Livelihood and Human Rights organized by Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College, Chennai, 27th – 29th September, 2010
- “Struggle for survival of Dalits” at National conference on Human Rights and the Marginalized organized by Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras Christian College, 23rd – 26th September,2009
- ‘Consumer satisfaction’ at the Focus -04 International Conference on Management studies organized by International School for Management Studies, 4th March, 2004.
Publications of research papers
- S and Enoch. A.(2016)., “Living conditions of elderly in Night shelters of Chennai” in edited book Social Defence: Status, Interventions & Strategies published by National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Ed.1. 2016.
- S (2015), “Land Acquisition Act enforces Resource depletion in the country” published by Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras Christian College.
- S. (2015), “Impact of real estate Development on Climate Change” published by Johanathan Challaghan Publications.
- S. and Enoch.A. (2015)., “Impact of Land Acquisition on Social Capital: Rural Climate Change – Evidence from Thervoy Kandigai Village, Thiruvallur District published by International Journal of Law and Social Sciences.
- S. and Enoch.A. (2014)., “Psychological and Cultural Features of Rural – Urban Migration: with special reference to Young Migrant Workers of Outer Ring Road Project, Chennai” published in edited book Displacement – Induced Displacement.
- S.(2013), “Factors Influencing Beggars in Thiruvallur District: An Empirical Analysis”, published by Madurai Institute of Social Sciences.
- S.(2013)., “Migration and Sustainable Livelihood of Irula Tribal Youth of Krishnagiri District”, Tamil Nadu published by Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College.
- G. and Sudharsan.S. (2013)., ‘A study on employee Job Satisfaction in Bharat Electronics Ltd.’ published by International Recognized Multidisciplinary Research Journal
- S. (2013)., “Grave Consequences – Growth and Dominance of the Private Medical Sector in India” published in the abstract book of 7th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, University of South California, Los Angeles, USA.
- S. (2013)., “Social Capital and Bridging the Entrepreneurial Gap: With Special Reference to Indian Universities” in Journal of Management and Science.
- S. and Satyanarayana.K. (2013)., “Using Knowledge of Student Cognition to Differentiate Instruction: An Innovative Practice (Working Memory) in Teaching”, published in the book Innovative Practices in Higher Education.
- S. (2013)., “Issues in Quality and Functioning of Maternal and Child Health Care through NRHM: An Intervention of Social and Technical factors” published in the proceedings of the LNG college.
- S. (2013), ‘Employee Job Satisfaction’, Chennai published in the ‘Contemporary Challenges in HRD – Inter disciplinary Journal’, University of Madras.
- S. and Kumar Vinoth.N “Social Work Education for Indian Youth: A tool for making a sense of citizenship participation”, published in the book Indian Youth and their Sustainability Challenges – Life Sciences Perspective.
- S. (2012)., “Struggle for land and livelihood”, published in the abstract book of Global Conference 2012, Stockholm, Sweden.
- S. (2012)., “A study on the forced migration of Irula tribal youth for urban livelihood options in Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, published in the edited book on Life Skills Education by University of Mumbai.
- S. and Shanmugavelayutham.K. (2012) “A Study on perceived loss of Common Property Resources”, published in the edited book on Current Trends in Professional Social Work.
- S. (2010)., ‘Changing pattern of livelihood of tribes’ published at the proceedings of the International Conference on Environment, Livelihood and Human Rights organized by Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College, Chennai.
- S. (2009)., “Struggle for survival of Dalits” published in the proceedings of the National Conference on Human Rights and Marginalized by Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College.
Publications of Books /Journals/Newsletters
- Editor, News Letter “Our Voice”, published by SEWA (Social Work Students Forum), MCC, (2016 – till date), Chennai.
- Published a chapters in Course Materials Book of the Post Graduate Diploma in Youth Development on “Environment management and Climate Change” and “Youth and Social Capital” for Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, June 2016 (ISBN: 978-93-81572-40-5)
- Youth and Peacebuilding, abstract book, published by Today Publishers, Chennai. (2016)
- Associate Editor, International Journal of Law and Social Sciences. Vol.1, issue.1 September 2015
- Social Work and Climate Change, abstract book, published by Jonathan Callaghan Publications, Chennai. (2015)
Training and Research Development Grants
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Grants Received |
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Name of the organization |
Nature of work |
Amount |
Year |
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Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, GoI |
Training |
2,05,200 |
2017 |
|
National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi |
Training |
50,000 |
2017 |
|
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, GoI |
Research |
2,80,000 |
2016 |
|
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Government of India |
Seminar |
1,35,000 |
2015 |
|
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
Research |
20,000 |
2014 |
|
Field Services and Learning (FSL) |
Research |
25,000 |
2014 |
|
UNICEF |
Research |
4,00,000 |
2013 |
International visits
- International Study Tour Facilitator – visited Malaysia (Kuala Lampur and Penang Islands) as part of the field trip for II MSW students of social work department, MCC (2015)
- International Study Tour Facilitator – visited Srilanka as part of the field work for II MSW students of social work department, MCC (2016)
- Visited Malaysia as part of field work training during MSW course in department of social work, MCC. (2008)
Awards /Honours/ Academic distinctions
- Best Performance Award for serving as Programme Officer in Youth Red Cross (YRC). (2015)
- Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award from Sindhi Educational Society (2012)
- Tamil Literacy Award from Tamizh Ayya Kalvi Kazhagam, Tamil Nadu. (2006)
- State Award, National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer, University of Madras 2005.
Social Work Intervention: Community Development Models Developed
- Rehabilitation and Resettlement process formed to get Free House Sites for Project Affected Families, Poonmallee Taluk, and Tamil Nadu. (2005-2009). Developed a ‘Community development model on resettlement and rehabilitation’ for the families experiencing homelessness in Thiruvallur District
- Field Practicum-Community Organization Intervention in 12 villages by using ‘Locality Development Model ’for Project Affected Families under land acquisition at Tiruvallur District. (2009-2010).
- Developed ‘Neighbourhood based social work model’ for rural common property resource depletion in Thervoy Kandigai village, Thiruvallur District.
- Facilitated Old Age/ Disability/ Widow/Destitute Pension for 63 persons through Campaign in collaboration with Taluk administration, Poonamalee, Thiruvallur District (2009 -2011).
- Involved in the policy making process for Government run SC/ST hostels, Tamil Nadu.
- Worked as a drafting committee member for National Food Security Bill, 2013.
- Mid- term appraisal committee member for XIth Five Year Plan under Planning Commission of India (2009), presented appraisal report of Tamil Nadu to Planning Commission of India.
Extension Services
(Contribution in the matter of Co-curricular activities, enrichment of student welfare)
|
Position held |
Institute |
Year |
|
Programme Officer |
National Service Scheme, MCC |
2017 – till date |
|
Staff Advisor |
SEWA (Social Work Students Association), MCC |
2016–till date |
|
Coordinator |
National Service Scheme, RGNIYD |
2015 |
|
Field Work and Extension Coordinator |
School of Youth Studies and Extension Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development |
2015 |
|
Programme Officer |
Youth Red Cross (YRC) Sindhi College of Arts and Science |
2013 – 2015 |
|
Student Counsellor |
Sindhi College of Arts and Science |
2011 |
|
Advisor |
Pudhuvasantham Self Help Group, Poonamallee |
2009 |
|
Programme Assistant |
National Service Scheme (NSS) Drbccc Hindu College |
2005-2006 |
|
Health Project Leader |
Government Municipality Hospital,Avadi |
2004 |
|
Volunteer |
National Service Scheme Drbccc Hindu College. |
2003-2006 |
|
Student President |
Consumer Protection Council |
2004 – 2009 |
|
Educator –South India |
Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) |
2014- till date |
|
Volunteer |
Vallar Kalvi Maiyam |
2003-2006 |
|
Leader |
Red Ribbon Club |
2005-2006 |
- Details of the Seminars /Conferences/ Workshops Organized:
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Name of the Programme |
Sponsored by |
Year |
Duration (in days) |
Capacity in which involved |
|
Awareness Programme on Human Trafficking |
IJM |
2017 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
Workshop on Human Rights |
Department of History, MCC |
2017 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
Employability Skills |
RGNIYD |
2017 |
5 |
Coordinator |
|
Training Programme on Human Rights |
NHRC |
2017 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
Child Rights Awareness Programme for Slum Children |
World Vision International |
2016 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
Child Rights Awareness Training Programme for the children |
World Vision International |
2016 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
Seminar on Social Justice and Social Inclusion Youth led Sustainable Development Programme |
RGNIYD |
2016 |
2 |
Coordinator |
|
National study conference on “Youth and Peacebuilding” |
Lions Club International |
2016 |
2 |
Organizing Committee Member |
|
National Study Conference on Social Work and Climate Change: Society and Policy |
NABARD & ICSSR |
2015 |
3 |
Organizing Committee Member |
|
Workshop for Course Writers to PG Diploma on youth development |
RGNIYD |
2015 |
1 |
Organizing Secretary |
|
1st Annual Study Conference on Youth Development |
RGNIYD |
2015 |
2 |
Organizing Committee member |
|
Workshop on Youth Volunteerism |
Youth Red Cross |
2015 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
Workshop on Menstrual Hygiene for Young girls |
Youth Red Cross |
2014 |
1 |
Facilitator |
|
Study Conference on Human Resource Management |
Sindhi College |
2015 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
Training to visually impaired Group IV employees |
National Institute for Visually Handicapped |
2012 |
1 |
Coordinator |
|
International Conference on Human Rights and Mental Health |
MCC |
2009 |
3 |
Hospitality Convenor |
|
Consumer Awareness Programme for NSS volunteers |
Thirumurugan College |
2005 |
1 |
Coordinator |
- Details of the Lectures Delivered
|
Topic |
Year |
Event |
Place |
|
Role of NSS Volunteer |
2017 |
Resource Person |
NSS Camp, MCC |
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TOT programme on Human Rights Education |
2017 |
Invited Lecture |
Alagappa University |
|
Child Rights |
2016 |
Training |
World Vision International |
|
Disaster Management for Slum Dwellers |
2015 |
Resource Person |
World Vision International |
|
Leadership |
2015 |
Lecture |
NSS Camp, MCC |
|
Community Resource and Participation’ for a student’s |
2015 |
Workshop |
UBCHEA & Madras Christian College |
|
‘Celebrating life’ |
2015 |
Training |
Commerce (SFS), MCC |
|
Participatory Rural Appraisal for Postgraduate Botany students |
2015 |
Resource Person |
MCC |
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Participatory Rural Appraisal for Postgraduate Social Work students |
2015 |
Workshop |
St. Joseph College |
|
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) |
2014 |
Resource Person |
Madras Christian College |
|
Human Rights |
2013 |
Resource Person |
Youth for Human Rights International |
|
Team work with empowered team |
2012 |
Training |
National Institute for Visually Handicapped |
|
Right to Information |
2011 |
Trainer |
Hindu College |
|
Research in Social Work |
2009 |
Lecture |
Hindu College |
|
Human Rights Education |
2009 |
Trainer |
WED Trust |
|
Group Dynamics |
2008 |
Workshop |
NSS Camp |
|
Leadership |
2008 |
Training |
Hindu College |
|
Personality Development |
2008 |
Workshop |
Jaya College |
|
Right to Information |
2008 |
Workshop |
Human Rights Foundation |
|
Poverty Consequences |
2004 |
Conference |
Tamil Mandram, HVF, GoI. |
Rural Camp/Study Tour Programmes Organized
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Name of the Programme |
Year |
Duration (in days) |
Institution |
Capacity in which involved |
|
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Rural Camp for MSW students |
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Patiandal, Thiruvanamalai |
2015 |
4 |
MCC |
Facilitator |
|
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Kuthambakkam Village, Thiruvallur District |
2015 |
5 |
RGNIYD |
Facilitator |
|
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Kuthambakkam Village, Thiruvallur District |
2014 |
8 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
Gummudipoondi Taluk |
2013 |
8 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
NSS Camp, Rajankuppam Village |
2013 |
8 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
Uthukottai, Thiruvallur District |
2012 |
10 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
Senakarani Village, Thiruvallur District |
2011 |
10 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
Melmaligaipattu, Thiruvallur District |
2011 |
3 |
Jaya College |
Trainer |
|
|
Pudukkottai District |
2010 |
7 |
St. Joseph College |
Facilitator |
|
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Special Camp NSS, Athivakkam Village |
2009 |
8 |
Hindu College |
Facilitator |
|
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Children’s Camp, Avadi |
2007 |
6 |
Seva Bharat |
Coordinator |
|
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Study Tour |
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International Study Tour Srilanka |
2016 |
8 |
MCC |
Facilitator |
|
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International Study Tour Malaysia |
2015 |
10 |
MCC |
Facilitator |
|
|
National Study Tour - Karnataka |
2014 |
7 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
Study tour - Haryana |
2013 |
10 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
Study Tour – Gujarat and Rajasthan |
2012 |
10 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
|
Study Tour – New Delhi |
2011 |
8 |
Sindhi College |
Facilitator |
|
Participation in Conferences/ Programmes
- Workshop on Creating Green Campuses – A Comprehensive Approach, organized by Madras Christian College & USIEF, Chennai, 20 February 2010
- Participated in a workshop on ‘Building Partnerships between US and Indian Higher Education Institutions’, organized by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), New Delhi, 7 – 8 February 2009
- Workshop on Gender Concerns in Food Security organized by the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, from February 26-27, 2007.
- National Workshop on HIV/AIDS for Teachers in Christian College, organized by MCC in collaboration with the Centre for Church and Global AIDS, USA, at MCC, Chennai, 3 – 5 November 2006
- Training Programme on Combating Torture conducted by Asian Human Rights Commission, Hong Kong and World Organization Against Torture, Geneva, from 12-13 June, 2004.
- TOT programme on Consumer Protection conducted by Federation of Consumer Organizations of Tamil Nadu (FEDCOT), 17th July 2004.
- Training programme on Consumer Awareness organized by Consumer protection Council, Pattabiram, 11th September, 2004.
- Seminar on Leadership Training and Personality Development organized by Pachaiyappa’s College in association with National Service Scheme, University of Madras, from 13th -14th October, 2005.
- Workshop on Consumer Awareness organized by Consumer Protection Council, Poonamallee, 8th April, 2006.
- Workshop on Counseling and Mental Health organized by Mediant from Holland in collaboration with Department of Social Work, MCC, 22nd August, 2007.
- Workshop on Basic Legal Training conducted by International Justice Mission, from 27-28 June, 2008.
- Internship Training at People’s Watch, Madurai, from 27th April to 26th May, 2009.
- Seminar on ‘Competency is the dimension for social work professional in the current scenario’ organized by Department of Social Work, DRBCCC Hindu College, from 12-13 February, 2010.
- Legal Training on Human Trafficking organized by International Justice Mission, 12th September, 2012.
- Workshop on ‘Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013’ organized by Dr.Ambedkar Centre for Economic Studies, University of Madras, 12th June, 2014.
- International Study Conference on ‘Glocalisation: A Paradigm Shift in Social Work’ organized by Department of Social Work, MCC, from 29th September – 1st October, 2014.
- UGC sponsored National Conference on Adolescent Health organized by Madras School of Social Work, from 23rd-24th January, 2015.
Recognition/Special Positions Held:
- Subject expert for IQAC Academic Audit, P.G. Social Work, D.G.Vishnav College, Chennai (2017)
- External Member of P.G. Social Work Passing Board, Dr.Ambedkar Government Arts College (2016, 2017)
- Subject Expert, Board of Studies for P.G. Social Work, Dr.Ambedkar Arts & Science, Chennai, 2015.
- External Member of P.G. Social Work Passing Board, D.G.Vaishnav (2014 & 2015)
- External Examiner of P.G.Social Work department, Annamalai University. (2014)
- External Member of P.G. Diploma in Youth Development, Board of Studies, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development. (2013)
- Member in the Scrutiny Board Meeting (M.A.Life Sciences), Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development. (2011)
Membership of Professional Bodies, Societies
- Professional Social Workers Association (PSWA)
- United for Human Rights International (UHRI)
- World Campaign Against Torture
- Consumer Protection Council, Tamil Nadu
- Life member, Indian Society of Victimology
