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Dr.J.M.ARUL KAMARAJ Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work Loyola College, Chennai Email : aruljmkamaraj@yahoo.com Mobile : +91 9841920219 CURRICULAM VITAE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION MSW - PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, 2001. PhD in Social Work - PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) 2007. M.A (Labour Management) - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 2008. MBA - Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, 2009. M.Sc (Psychology) - Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, 2011. MA(PM&IR) - Alagappa University May 2012. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Data Preparation and Computer Software (DPCS) Diploma in Labour Law (DLL), University of Madras, May 2002. Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights and Human Values (PGDHR & HV), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, November 2008. Post Graduate Diploma in NGO Management (PGDNM), Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, May 2009. Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM), Alagappa University, Karaikudi, November 2008. Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling (PGDGC), Periyar University, Salem, June 2009. Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBPM), Alagappa University, Karaikudi. May 2010 Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PGDPMIR), Alagappa University May 2011. Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development (PGDESD), Tamil Nadu Open University 2012. 1

Total Teaching Experience S. No. Department From To (Period) 1 Social Work, PSGCAS, Coimbatore 03.10.2001 To 19.05.2004 (during PhD) 2 Social Work, SMSCAS, Coimbatore 20.06.2005 To 13.06.2006 3. Social Work, Loyola College, 14.06.2006 To till date Chennai NET / SET EXAMINATION Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) for Lectureship held on 12 th March 2006 (Roll No: 02260003) Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship held on 28 th December 2008 (Roll No. : 3700841) REFRESHER COURSE Attended Refresher Course on Human rights from 10 th February 2010 to 2 nd March 2010 organized by UGC-ASC, University of Madras, conducted by Department of Social Work, Loyola College. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL Rural Marketing in Indian Economy, International Journal of Marketing and Trade Policy, International Science Press, Volume 1. ISSN 0975 6132, Page 01 11, 2009. Safeguarding School Children through Proper Health Care Management, International Journal of Applied Management and Research, TiSSL International Publications, ISSN 09748709, Volume 3, Page 205 171-173, 2011. Human Rights Education in Schools, International National of Applied Management Research, TiSSL International Publications, December 2011, Volume 3, ISSN 0974-8709,Volume 3. Page 852 857. Promotion of Mental Health in Rural Areas, International Journal of Applied Management and Research, December 2011, ISSN 09748709. Human Rights and Social Work : Rights based approach to development, International Journal of Applied Management Research, January 2011, ISSN 09748709. Job Involvement of Women Workers in Match Industries at Virudhunagar District, Excel International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies, January 2012, ISSN 2249-8834. 2

Digital Revolution in Rural India: Keys to the Digital Economy, International Journal of Business Statistics and Finance, 2012, Vol.2, ISSN 2230-892X ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL JOURNALS Empowerment of Rural Women through Self Help Groups, Rural India, Babai House (Orai), Page 33-35, February-March 2004. Combating Sexual Abuse of Children, Journal of School Social Work (ISSN 09763759), Volume 1, Page 29-32. November 2004. Unorganised Women in Match Industry of Virudhunagar, Social Welfare ( ISSN 0037-8038), Central Social Welfare Board, Volume 52, Page 13 16, May 2005. Motivation for Entrepreneurial Opportunities, SEDME (ISSN 0970-8464), NISIET, Volume 32, Page 51-54, September 2005. A Birds Eye view on the Conditions of Child Labour, Participative Development ( MAHENGO 7768/13/1/99-T), CSRD, Volume 5, Page 30 32, January-March 2006. Life Style of Women Workers in Match Industries, Raj Journal of Commerce. Issue 2. Page 39 43. July 2006. Role of Non-Government organisations in the promotion and strengthening of Self-Help Groups, Studies in Sociology,Volume XII, December 2007,Page 110 117, December 2007. Roles and Responsibilities of a Counsellor, Journal of School Social work, ISSN 09763759, Volume IV, Page 14 18, January 2008. Role of Voluntary Organizations in Rural Development, Readers Shelf, Volume 6. Page 7 8, January 2008. Good Parenting Skills make happier Children, Journal of School Social Work, ISSN 09763759,Volume IV, Page 09 11, February 2008. Health care in School Children, Journal of School Social Work, ISSN 09763759, Volume V, Page 16 19, November 2008. Globalization and its Impact on Marginalised, Readers Shelf, Volume 5. Page 4 6, September 2009. Parent s role in Child Safety, Journal of School Social Work, ISSN 09763759, Volume V, Page 09 14, January 2009. 3

Role of Parents in Safeguarding Children in the Cyber World, Journal of School Social Work, ISSN 09763759, Volume VI, Page 09 12, August 2009. Problem Solving in Children s Learning, Health Action, Health Accessories for All, ISSN 0970-471 X. Page 22 23, November 2009. Spirituality in Health Care, Journal of School Social Work, ISSN 09763759, Volume VI. Page 13 17, October 2009. Health Benefits of Humour, Journal of School Social Work, ISSN 09763759, Volume VI. Page 14 18, November 2009. Strategies to manage Organisational Stress, Readers Shelf, Volume 6. Page 20 23, January 2010. Awareness of the Policyholders about the policy offered by LIC of India : An empirical study, Indian Journal of Humanities, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (Bangladesh), ISSN 2248-9541, Volume 01, Page 80 84, December 2011. Job Satisfaction of Women Workers in Match Industries at Virudhunagar district, Indian Journal of Humanities, December 2011, ISSN 2248-9541. Building best and innovative Organizational Culture: Employees Perception towards the Organizational Culture at Banking Sectors at Chennai, Journal of Management and Science (ISSN 2249-1260), Non Olympic Times, Volume 1, Page 138-143, February 2012. Human Resource Development Practices In BPO Industries At Chennai, South Asian Journal of Marketing & Management Research (ISSN 2249 877X), South Asian Academic Research Journals, Volume 2, Page 45-51, March 2012. Innovation and best Human Resource Development Practices in Banking Sectors at Chennai, Asian Journal of Human Development and Livelihood, July September 2012, Vol.2, ISSN 2250-3161. Unorganized Women Workers : A HRD Perspective, Social Glance, October 2012, Vol.1, ISSN 2319-3654. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN MAGAZINES Human Rights Education in Schools, Tagore Educational News, July 2008. Mudiyumena Ninai Vidium, Tagore Educational News, August 2008. 4

Helping your Children to become a Good Learner, Joint Action. Issue 71 2/2009. Page 16-17. April June 2009. Teacher s Role in Student s Counselling, Joint Action, Issue 72 3/2009. Page 16 17. July-September 2009. COURSE WRITER IN TEXT BOOK (COURSE MATERIAL) Social Psychology for B.Sc Medical Sociology Course, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. Introduction to Medical Sociology for M.Sc Medical Sociology Course, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. Indian Social System and Health, M.Sc Medical Sociology course, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. Social Anthropology, B.Sc Medical So Sociology Course, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. Medical Field Work, M.Sc Medical Sociology Course, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. Community Health and Social Medicine, M.Sc Medical Sociology Course, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. Medical Sociology, B.Sc Medical Sociology, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. Social Problems in India, B.Sc Medical Sociology, Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai. RESEARCH ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN EDITED VOLUME ISBN Role of Social Worker in Health Care Sector, Health Economics and Management, TiSSL International Publications, ISBN No. 978-93-80449-19-7, Page 86 90. November 2009. Role of Social Worker in Health care sector, Health Economics and Management, TISSL Publications, ISBN 978-93-80449-19-7, Page 86 90, 2009. Rural Marketing in Indian Economy, Marketing Management and Trade Policy, Serial Publications, ISBN 978-81-83887-351-2, Page 01-11, 2009. 5

Veeramamunivarin Ilakkiyappaniyum Tamizh Vazharchium, Yesu sabaiyinarin Thamizhppaniyum Samoogappaniyum, Department of Tamil (Loyola College), ISBN 978-93-80366-00-5, Page 173-177, 2009. Human Resource Management Challenges in the Workplace Diversity, Human Resource and Marketing Missing Links & Bridging Gaps, The School of Business Studies(Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women), ISBN No. 978-93-8005-596 -1, Page 9 11, October 2009. Impact of Economic Crisis in Global Financial Crisis on the poor in India, Impact of Economic Crisis in Global Business Scenario, Anuragam Publishers, ISBN 978-93- 80627-18-2, Page 17 22, 2010. Strategic Interventions of HR Manager in Recession, The Economic Meltdown: Challenges for the new Age Managers, Excel India Publishers, ISBN 978-93-80697-39-0, Page 17-25, 2010. Women Development towards Inclusive Growth, Inclusive Growth in India, Serial Publications, ISBN 978-81-8387-308-6, Page 47-59, 2010. Strategic Human Resource Development Practices in Informational Technology Industries, Management Strategies and Innovation, Deep and Deep Publications, ISBN 978-81-8450-344-9, Page 36-55, 2011. Scope and Significance of Medical Sociology in Health Care, International Issues on Health Economics and Management (ISBN 978-93-80449-15-9), TiSSL Publications,Volume II, Page 119 123, 2011. Role of Human Resource Manager in Effective and Innovative Retention strategies for the sustainable development of the Organization, Innovative Business & Technology strategies for Developing Countries, Asian Management Science Association, ISBN 978-81-9217644-4, Page 13-17, 2011. Role of HR Manager is Corporate Social Responsibility, Changing business practices in 21 st Century, Himalaya Publishing House, ISBN 978-93-5051-334-7, Page 211 217, 2011. Innovative Strategies and Practices in IT Sectors, Management of Resources :Issues and Challenges, Cauvery Books Agency, ISBN 978-81-909199-6-8, Page 188 190, 2011. Inclusive Development of Indian Women, Opportunities and Challenges in the Current Global Business Scenario, Department of Management Studies(Rajalakshmi Engineering College), ISBN 978-81-8371-383-2, Page 104 105, 2011. Impact of Self Help Groups on Rural Development, Micro Credit and Rural Poor Empowerment, Global Publications, ISBN 978-81-89630-14-0, Page 167 175, 2011. 6

Strategies to Improve the Quality of Life, Quality Mantra in 21 st Century, Quality Council of India, ISBN 978-81 91-0827 2-2, Page 415-420, 2011. Research Supervisor and Student Relationship : A key to Successful research, Issues of Excellence in Academic Research, Dr.MGR University, ISBN. 978-81-910827-0-8, Page 59 64, 2010. Life Skills for the enhancement of Youth, Enhancing Managerial Skills, Vijay Nicole Imprints Private Ltd, Page 289 294, 2011, ISBN 978-81-8209-280-8, 2011. Strategic Performance Management system for the Sustainable Development of the Organisation, Competency Building Strategies in business and Technology (ISBN 819217646 6), Masilamani Pathippagam, Volume 3, Page 862 866, 2011. Role of Micro-finance for the Empowerment of Self Help Group women in India, Role of Banking Sector in Rural Economic Development, Dr.NGP Arts and Science, ISBN 978-81-920808-2-6, Page 490 495, 2011. Best Practices and Innovation in Social Work Profession : A Future Perspective, Professional Social Work Education : Emerging Perspectives, Authors Press, ISBN 978-81-7273-631-6, Page 71-81, 2012. Best and Innovative Social Work Practice : Community Based Rehabilitation of Differently Abled, Professional Social Work - Perspectives on Practice and Extension, Authors Press, ISBN 978-81-7273-633-0,, Page 97-106, 2012. Social Work Education in the contemporary India: Opportunities and Challenges, in the Edited volume of Social Work Education in India : Issues and Concerns, Nirutula Print Solutions, 2012, ISBN 978-982694-04-5. Social Work and Human Rights towards Rights Based Practice in the Edited volume of Emerging Trends in Social Work Practices, November 2012, ISBN 978-93-81208-13- 7. Empowerment of Marginalised Youth through Life Skills Education in the Edited volume of The Indian Youth and their sustainability challenges: A Life Skills Perspective, Semmoodhai Pathipagam, 2013, ISBN 978-93-81006-50-4. EDITORIAL ROLE IN NATIONAL JOURNALS Honorary Special Editor - Journal of Schools of Social Work, November 2012, ISSN 0976-3759. Member, Editorial Board, Social Glance, LISSTAR, Loyola College, Chennai, ISSN 2319-3964. 7

PARTICIPATED IN THE WORKSHOP Participated in the UGC Sponsored 21 Days Refresher Course in Human Rights (Batch I) held from 10 th Februay 2010 to 02 nd March 2010, organized by UGC Academic Staff College, University of Madras, Chennai. Participated in the Workshop on Industrial Counselling conducted b Social Work Forum on 10 th March 2001. Participated in the Workshop on Creative Writing, Organised by Thinkers Association, PSGCAS from 7 th March to 9 th March 2001. Participated in the Workshop on Creative Writing in Tamil, Organised by Thinkers Association, PSGCAS, from 27 th February to March 1 st 2002. Participated in the Workshop for PhD Scholars and Guides on 8 th 11 th July 2002 organized by Madras Institute of Development Studies and PSGCAS. Participated in the Workshop on Communication Skills and Teaching Methods during 5 th 9 th June 2006, organized by Loyola College, Chennai. Participated in the Orientation programme on Story, Sprit, and Style during 04 08 June 2007 organized by Loyola College, Chennai. Participated and Presented paper in Regional Workshop on Human Rights Education, on 11 th & 12 th July 2007 organized by Loyola College, Chennai. Participated in the Workshop on Nuclear Energy for National Development and Environmental Sustainability conducted by Loyola College during July 19 21, 2007. Participated and Presented paper in the Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, organized by PSG College of Arts and Science on 25 th & 26 th October 2007. Participated in the Workshop on Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for Data Analysis from 11 th 14 th February 2008 organized by LISSTAR, Loyola College, Chennai. Participated in the Workshop on Case Analysis from 24 th 26 th July 2008 organized by Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on Research and Paper Publications in National and International Journals on 22 nd August 2008 organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. Participated in the Workshop on Writing and Publishing Articles in National and International Journals held on 5 th March 2009 organized by LISSTAR, Loyola College, Chennai. 8

Participated in the Faculty Training Workshop on Financial Markets on 17 th & 18 th April 2009 organized by NSE s Certification in Financial Markets. Participated in the Workshop on Writing and Publishing Articles in National and International Journals held on 24 th September 2010 organized by LISSTAR, Loyola College, and Chennai. Participated n the All India Workshop on Research Methodology for Research Guides from 21 st to 22 nd July 2011 organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University. Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on Paradigm Shift in Management Education on 24 th & 25 th January 2012 organized by MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai. PRESENTED PAPER IN STATE / REGIONAL LEVEL Role of NGOs in Empowering the Weaker Sections (SC/ST) organized by GRD School of Social Work on March 20, 2002 Violence against Women in the State level Seminar on Learning Together on 16 th & 17 th May 2003 organized by Professional Social Workers Forum, Kanyakumari District. Health and Self Employment for Non-Student Youth in the Seminar on 1oth January 2004 organized by NSS Units of PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Motivation for Entrepreneurial Opportunities A Myth in the UGC Sponsored Regional Seminar on Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Graduates from Arts and Science Colleges on 3 rd & 4 th September 2004 organized by PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Self Help Groups and Women Empowerment in the State Level Seminar organized by Department of Commerce on the topic of The role of Self Help Groups in Empowering Women on 21 st & 22 nd September 2005 at Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Ambilikkai. Gender Sensitivity in the State Level Seminar organized by CWSD, Loyola College and Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development on 28 th July 2007. Thamizh Cinemaavil Nagaichuvai : Oru Samoogappaarvai in the State level Conference on 25 th February 2012 organized by Media Studies Department, Loyola College. PRESENTED PAPER IN NATIONAL CONFERENCE Women Empowerment through Community Organization, in the National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approach to Women Empowerment held on 10 th & 11 the January 2002 at PSGCAS, Coimbatore. 9

Role of NGO in Environmental Management in the National Seminar on Environmental Protection Movement and Counter Movements held on 8 th & 9 th February 2002 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Social Work Intervention in Elimination of Child Labour (First Prize) in the National seminar on The role of Social Work Institutions in Eliminating Child Labour held on 19 th & 20 th 2002 at GRD School of Social Work, Coimbatore. Terrorism A World wide Crime in the National Seminar on Crime and Society held on 22 nd & 23 March 2003 at Annamalai University, Chidambaram. Empowerment of Rural Women through Self Help Groups in the National Seminar on The Role of Educational Institutions in Empowering the Women held on 2 nd & 3 rd August 2003 at GRD School of Social Work, Coimbatore. Reforming Standard of Life of Rural Labour through Development Programmes in the National Seminar on Acclerating Growth through second generation reforms held on 29 th & 30 th August 2003 at PSGCAS, Coimbatore. Blossom in the Dust in the National Seminar on Rights of the Children held on 5 th March 2004 at Bharthidasan University, Trichy. Role of Voluntary Organisations in Rural Development in the National Seminar on PURA held on 25 th & 26 th August 2005 at NGM College, Pollachi. Rural Development through Science and Technology in the National Seminar on E- Entrepreneurship Developers of the Economy Vision 2020 held on 18 th March 2006 at Vidyasagar College of Arts and Sciences, Udumalpet. Economic Development of Self Help Group through Micro-Finance in India, in the National Seminar on Financial Inclusion and Micro Finance held on 14 th December 2007 at Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai. Social Work Intervention and Street Children in the National Conference on Development Planning in India towards Inclusive Growth A Social Work Perspective held at Department of Social Work, Loyola College. Human Resource Management in India : Challenges and Strategies in the National Seminar on Leadership Lessons for Millennium Managers held on 5 th January 2008 at MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai. Job Satisfaction of MES and BPO Employees in the National Conference on Information Technology Its impact on Global Business held on 1 st March 2008 at Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science, Udumalpet. Need Based Analysis for initiating Corporate Social Responsibility at Chennai in the National Seminar on Current Trends in Social Science and Youth Related Researches A 10

National Perspective held on 7 th & 8 th March 2008 at LISSTAR, Loyola College, Chennai. Impact of Economic Reforms on Agriculture in India in the National Seminar on India s Economic Reforms Recent Changes and Future Challenges held on 27 th September 2008 at Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem. Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Social Scientist in the National Seminar on Advanced Data Analysis, Business Analytics and Economics Intelligence held on 25 th & 26 th March 2009 at Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur. Private Participation in Higher Education in the National Conference on Private Participation in Higher Education Challenges and Opportunities held on 9 th April 2009 at Pondicherry University, Puducherry. Impact of Globalization in Technical Education in India (Best Paper Award) in the National Conference on Contemporary Issues in Engineering Education held n 30 th July 2009 at Pondicherry University & Pondicherry Engineering College, Puducherry. Impact of Globalization on Small and Medium Enterprises in India in the National seminar on Post Liberalization and Globalization scenario on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in India held on 21 st August 2009 at Government Arts College, Chennai. Human Resource Management : Challenges in the Workplace Diversity in the National Seminar on Human Resource & Marketing Missing Links and Bridging Gaps held on 8 th October 2009 at Dr.MGR Janaki College of Arts and Sciences for Women, Chennai. Role of Non-Government Organizations in Uplifting the status of Rural SHG Women in the National Seminar on India 2050 : Vision & Strategy held on 29 th & 30 th October 2009 at Albertian Institute of Management, Ernakulam. Veeramaamunivarin Ilakkiyappaniyum Thamizh Valarchiyum in the National Conference on Iyesu Sabaiyinarin Thamizhppaniyum, Samoogappaniyum held on 17 th & 18 th September 2009 at Loyola College, Chennai. Role of Social worker in Health Care Sector in the National seminar on Health Economics and Management held on 11 th & 12 th November 2009 at Raja Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur. Empowerment of Differently abled through Community based Rehabilitation in the National Conference on 1 st to 3 rd December 2009 at Loyola College. Research Supervisor and Student Relationship : A Key to Successful Research in the National Conference on Academic Research held on 13 th 14 th August 2010 at Dr.MGR University, Chennai. 11

Social Work Profession : A Future Perspective in the National Seminar on Social Work Towards Ethical Responsibility in the Era of Global Diversity and Equity A Challenge or Opportunity held on 12 th & 13 th August 2010 at Bangalore University, Banaglore. Thirukkuralil Manithaneya Sinthanaikal in the National Conference on Tamil Ilakkiyangalil Manitha Neyam held on 8 th & 9 th September 2010 at Loyola College, Chennai. Inclusive Education for the Children of Learning Disabilities in the National Seminar on Learning Disability Approaches, Challenges and Provisions held on 29 th & 30 th November 2020 at Lady Doak College, Madurai. Strategic Interventions of HR Manager in Recession in the National Seminar on Economic Meltdown:Challenges for the New Age Managers held on 17 th & 18 th December 2010. Innovative HRT Strategies and Practices in IT Sector at Chennai in the National Conference on Management of Resources Issues and Challenges held on 28 th January 2011 at Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Thanjavur. Life Skills Education for the Enhancement of Youth in the National Conference on Enhancing Skills held on 2 nd & 3 rd February 2011. Intensification of Information Technology in ICICI Bank in the National Conference on Fianancial Inclusion through Mobile Technology held on 5 th February 2011 at Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science, Udumalpet. Environment Protection and Sustainable Development : Need of the Hour for India in the National Conference at 11 th & 13 February 2011 at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Human Rights Based Approach to Development : Challenges & Social Work Intervention in the National Seminar on Sambharama2011 held on 10 th & 11 March 2011 at Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire. Inclusive Development of Indian Women in the National Conference on Opportunities & Chllenges in the Current Global Business Scenario held on 22 nd March 2011at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. Enhancement of Consumer Awareness :A Need of the Hour in the National seminar on Globalization and Consumers Issues and Challenges held on 22 nd & 23 rd July 2011 at Bharthiar University, Coimbatore. Women Rights Violations in India : Social Work Interventions in the National Seminar on New Paradigm in Promotion of Human Rights Education held on 5 th & 6 th January 2012 at Raja Serfoji Government College, Tanjavur. 12

Best and Innovative Social Work Practice Community Based Rehabilitation for Differently Abled in the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Welfare of the Differently Abled Persons : Rights, Welfare, Social Integration and Mainstreaming held on 24 th February 2012 at Bharathidasan University, Trichy. Building and Best Innovative Organizational Culture at Banking Sectors at Chennai in the National Conference on Contemporary Benchmarking in Banking and Insurance Sectors in India held on 15 th & 16 th February 2012 at Loyola College. Role of HR Manager in Corporate Social Responsibility in the National Conference on Changing Business Practices in 21 st Century held on 11 th & 12 th November 2011 at CMR College of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad. Role of Microfinance for the Empowerment of Self Help Group women in India in the National Seminar on Role of Banking Sector in Rural Economic Development held on 23 rd September 2011 at Dr.NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Presented a paper on Social Work and Human Rights Towards Right Based Practice in the National Conference organized by Madras School of Social Work, Chennai on 30 th November 2012. Presented a paper on Social Work Education in the contemporary India: Opportunities and Challenges in the National Conference organized by Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka on 4 th & 5 th December 2012. Presented a paper on Self Motivation Skills for the Empowerment of Youth in the National Conference organized by Department of Social Work, Madras Christian College, Chennai dated on 10 th & 11 th January 2013. Presented a paper on Partnership of Non-Government Organizations in Corporate Social Responsibility in the National Conference organized by Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam on 7 th & 8 th February 2013. RESOURCE PERSON IN NATIONAL CONFERENCE Children in the Digital World : Challenges, Opportunities and Social Work Interventions in the National Seminar on Changing Demands and Challenges for School Social Work held 8 th & 9 th December 2011 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Women and Culture, Immoral Trafficking in the National Conference on Conflicts and Challenges faced by Contemporary Women in India held on 21 st February 2012 at Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. 13

PRESENTED PAPER IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Effective of Time Management in Decision Making, in the International Seminar on Changing Scenario of Garment Industry and Management Smartness on 13 th February 2006 organised by Tiruppur Kumaran College for Women, Tiruppur. Empowerment of Self Help Group Women through Non-Governmental Organisations in the two days International Conference on Reinventing Strategies for Women Empowerment on 8 th & 9 th March 2006 organized by Mother Teresa Women s University and Kodaikanal Christian College, Kodaikanal. Thamizh vazhi Kalvi Oru Samoogaappaarvai in the International Conference on Thaai mozhi vazhi Pothukkalviyum, Samooga Maatramum organized by Tamil Department, Loyola College, on 1oth 12 th January 2008. Role of Voluntary Organisations in Rural Development in the UGC International Seminar on Rural Communities : Problems and Challenges held on 5 th & 6 th March 2008 organized by Department of Sociology, University of Madras, Chennai. Globalization and its impact on Marginalized in the two days International Seminar on Globalization and its impact on Society organized by Pondicherry University on 30 th & 31 st March 2008. Arignanar Annaa oru Pazhkalaikazhagam, in the International Conference on Perarignar Annaa Oru Samuthaaya Sirpi organized by Department of Tamil on 12 th & 13 th September 2008. Social Work Intervention in Combating Ethnic Terrorism in the UGC International Seminar on Ethnic Identity and Terrorism held on 25 th & 26 th March 2009 organized by Department of Sociology, University of Madras, Chennai. Safeguarding Children and Youth in the Digital Media World in the International Conference on Development Communications in the Era of Globalization held from 9 th to 11 th July 2009. Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Poor in India in the International Conference on Impact of Economic Crisis in Global Business Scenario on 24 th & 25 th September 2009 organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Chennai. Rural Development in the International Conference on Development and Equity for a Global Society on 6 th & 7 th August 2010 organized by Madras School of Social Work, Chennai. Life Skills Education for the Empowerment of Socially Marginalized Youth in the International Conference on Life Skills Education organized by RGNIYD during 8 th - 10 th December 2010. 14

Strategic Performance Management System for the Sustainable Development of the Organization in the International Conference on Competency Building Strategies in Business and Technology for Sustainable Development held on September 22 nd & 23 rd 2011 organized by Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Chennai. Innovative HRD Strategies to overcome the Challenges of Indian Business in the International Conference on Challenges of Indian Business in Global Economy organized by Department of Management Studies, Annai Mathammal Sheela Engineering College, on 23 rd September 2011. Strategies to improve the Quality of Work Life in the International Conference on Quality Management Systems organized by Department of Management Studies, Dr. MGR University, Chennai from 12 th 14 th October 2011. HRD Practices in Health Care Sector in the International Seminar on Health Economics and Management organized by ICMR, New Delhi & Raja Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur on 15 th & 16 th December 2011. Role of Human Resource Manager in Effective and Innovative Retention Strategies for the Sustainable Development of the Organization in the International Conference on Innovative Business & Technology Strategies for Developing Countries held on 16 th & 17 th December 2011 at Dubai organized by Asian Management Association and Putra Intelek International College, Malaysia. RESEARCH AWARD Received Dr.T.N. Ananthakrishnan Commemoration Research Award for significant research contribution in Social Sciences during the Academic year 2008 2009, Loyola College, Chennai. Received Dr.T.N. Ananthakrishnan Commemoration Research Award for significant research contribution in Social Sciences during the Academic year 2009 2010, Loyola College, Chennai. ACADEMIC AWARDS Received Best Outstanding Student Award of the MSW Programme of the PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore in the Year 1999 2001. Received Outstanding Performance Award during the academic year 2000 2001, 2002 2003, 2003 2004 and 2004 2005 at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Appreciated by Tamil Magazine Kalki for the best debate held on 19 th September 2003 at PSG College of Arts and Sciences, Coimbatore. 15

Received Best Paper Award First Prize for the paper on Privatization of Higher Education in India in the National Level Conference organized by Pondicherry University and Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology on 9 th April 2009. Received Best Paper Award for the paper entitled Role of Human Resource Manager in Effective and Innovative Retention Strategies for the Sustainable Development of the Organization in the International Conference on Innovative Business & Technology Strategies for Developing Countries held on 16 th & 17 th December 2011 at Dubai organized by Asian Management Association and Putra Intelek International College, Malaysia EXTRACURRICULAR AWARDS Received First Prize in Elocution competition conducted by Information and Public Relation Department, Tamil Nadu State Government. Received Best Speaker of Tamil Nadu Award 2004 conducted by GILT Trust and Lions Club of Erode Supreme. Received Award for Excellence in Health Awareness, Resource mobilisation and Humanitarian services for the year 2007-08 from Indian Development Foundation, Mumbai. Received Social Action Award for Excellence in Health Awareness, Resource mobilization and Humanitarian services for the year 2008-09 from Indian Development Foundation, Mumbai. Received Sevai Chemmal Award from HESOMA International Organization 2009-2010 for the welfare service of Marginalized sections DIRECTED A DOCUMENTARY FILM Written and Directed a Documentary Film Thadam. Department of Social work has produced this documentary film. This documentary film has been produced on the theme Ecology and Environment Protection as initiated by the Madurai Jesuit Province. 16