Dr. A. Sivagami Asst. Professor

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

. 9 years of experience in teaching Social Work including 3 1/2 years of administrative experience as Deputy Controller of Examinations in . . 8 years of experience in the development sectors with an indepth knowledge, experience and skills on Water and Sanitation, Health, Housing, Income Generation and DRR. . Sound knowledge in PCM, LFA, PRA/PLA, self help and participatory approaches and also in project appraisal, resource planning, scheduling, implementation, impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation. . Framed policy papers, implementation guidelines and ME systems / structures. Partnered with social goals to achieve sustainable impacts related to community development. . An effective communicator in networking with stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working with UN organisations and Government institutions . A team player with excellent communications & leadership skills & building effective working relationships across geographic and cultural borders.

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Bharathidasan University, (Administration) Position : Deputy Controller of Examinations Duration : Oct 2014 - Mar 2018 (Regular) & May 2015 - Mar 2018 (CDE) With the guidance and support of the then Vice Chancellors, Registrars and Controllers of Examinations the following steps had been facilitated as a team from the office of the CoE towards the welfare of students.  Issue of online Appointment orders to the Examiners for Central Valuation in Nov 2015 Examinations.  Issue of online Hall ticket to the students of regular and CDE.  Adoption of OMR system for conducting University Rank Examinations in April 2015 Examinations  Release of Revaluation Result for final year students within the period of commencing Instant Examination.  Quick release of Central Valuation Result of UG and PG of Regular and CDE, M.Phil and B.Ed examinations every semester.  Rapid processing and release of Revaluation result within the last date of filling in the examination application of forthcoming semesters.  Established systematic process for conducting university examinations  Monitored Accounts system by establishing complete process for each and every purchase.  Created Empanelment of Printers for the university in April 2015 examinations  Complete automation of Revaluation process  End-End automation of M.Phil starting from Bio-data entry of students to release of result.

Bharathidasan University Constituent College for Women, Orathanadu Position: Head and Assistant Professor Duration: July 2009 to till date  Teaching responsibilities included practice methods especially individual and group and child and women welfare. Supporting department's continuing accreditation efforts and involve in curriculum development and Conducting publishable scholarly research, involving in grant writing, and performing regular departmental duties. Save the Children, UK (INGO) Position: Advisor (TN, AP and ANI) Duration: Sep 2006 – April 2009

 Supporting country office with position paper on DRR and emergency based on CRP, Provided CRP framework for DRR, Prepared Sector plans, objectives and milestones which guided the program teams, supported the country programme with their Operational plan,

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (German INGO) Position: Program Officer (TN & AP) Duration: Nov 2005 – Aug 2006  Identified partner NGOs by assessing the vulnerability of target community, capacity of the NGO, assess partner NGOs‟/projects‟ capacity-building needs with regard to knowledge, attitude, skills in all aspects, advisory assistance to local partner NGOs

UNICEF (UN) Position: District Consultant - Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme Duration: Feb 2005 – Sep 2005  Facilitated and coordinated identification, selection, contracting, and work of local NGOs, supporting promotion of water and sanitation in the district, Enhanced capacities of Government Departments, health authorities and local leaders, establish systems for monitoring of water quality, sanitary conditions and basic hygiene indicators in the shelters, schools and anganwadis,

Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies (GOVT) Position: Assistant Professor – Research &Training Duration: Sep 2004 – Jan 2005  Involved in the formulation of TNUDP III programmes and its budget allocations, Implemented the SJSRY Programmes – Skill training to women SHGs in income generation IEC Component, Organized training and workshops for skill upgradation of the DCs, Cos and others,

State Resource Centre for Non Formal Education (GOVT) Position: Programme Associate Duration: Jun 2003 – Aug 2004  Conducted 7 batches of ToT- watsan coordinators from different districts all over , Assisted in developing 3 training modules for adolescents and women, Developed concept papers, 6 proposals, logframes,

Sociocultural Awakening Movement (NGO) Position: Program Manager Duration: Jun 1996 – May 2003  Set up the plan, supervise and monitored the implementation in 186 villages, Conducted 8 Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), 15 impact assessments and 20 Base Line Surveys in terms of water and sanitation, Authored evaluation reports on gender and soil and water conservation programmes, Linked watsan with livelihood activities

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION :

. Ph.D. ("Impact of housing on rural health” from Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Awarded in 2006)

. PGDPMIR (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations , Chidambaram 2002-03)

. M.S.W. Social Work specialising in Community Development, Stella Maris College, Chennai 1994-96)

. B.A (History - I Rank from Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Trichy, 1991-94)

RESEARCH PROJECTS :

 Conducted District Need Assessment Plan of Child Protection for District by conducting a field survey of 14 blocks in Thanjavur district and submitted the report to Department of Social Defence, Chennai through Thanjavur Child Protection Unit.  Assisted Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission, Chennai by preparing a Perspective plan of Thanjavur district under State Balanced Growth Fund.  Review of Disaster Management Policies and Practice from a child rights perspective in Tamil Nadu supported by Save the Children with the technical support of Disha, Kolkatta.  Review of Disaster Management Policies and Practice from a child rights perspective in Andhra Pradesh supported by Save the Children with the technical support of Disha, Kolkatta.  Review of Disaster Management Policies and Practice from a child rights perspective in Andaman and Nicobar Islands supported by Save the Children with the technical support of Disha, Kolkatta.  A model project on School and Community DRR was demonstrated in Andhra Pradesh which attracted the DRR expertise from South East Asia such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.  Post Tsunami Emergency Response of Save the Children in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh supported by Save the Children.  Ph.D Thesis entitled "Rural Housing Process and its Institutional Mechanisms” with special reference to its stakeholders - Individual householders, NGOs, Finance Institutions and Government in Trichy District, Tamil Nadu.  M.A Dissertation entitled “A Study on Women Agricultural Labourers” with special reference to Vaiyampatty Block, Trichy District, Tamil Nadu.  Undertaken Impact Assessment Study on Water and Sanitation Project in 16 villages of Vaiyampatty Block (field projects)  Worked on "A study on Migration" with reference to Pampattipatty village of Vaiyampatty Block (field projects)

Grants / Fellowships :

. Grant (Rs.1,00,000/-) from Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission for preparing the Perspective Plan of Thanjavur District under State Balanced Growth Fund. . Received Grant (Rs.1,89,000/-) from Department of Social Defence, Chennai for conducting Need Assessment of Child Protection in Thanjavur District under Integrated Child Protection Scheme. . Received Grant (Rs.50,000/-) from Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai for conducting 4 days workshop on „Sanitary Making Training to SHGs‟ under Dissemination of Innovative Technology . Acted as Coordinator for the Grant (Rs.10,000/-) from Institute of Entrepreneurship and Curriculum Development, Bharathidasan University for conducting one day awareness programme to college students on Entrepreneurship Development . Acted as Coordinator for the Grant (Rs.25,000/-) from Institute of Entrepreneurship and Curriculum Development, Bharathidasan University for conducting 4 days workshop to the college students on Career guidance. . Grant (Rs.86,500/-) from TESSAM, Chennai for conducting Regional Conference on „EWaste Management‟ in Trichy . Junior Research Fellowship from University Grants Commission, New Delhi for pursuing Ph.D in Bharathidasan University from 1999 – 2004.

RESEARCH / CONSULTANCY ASSIGNMENTS :

. UNICEF : Evolving a concept paper, Mapping of Water and Sanitation issues in Tsunami affected Areas, Tamil Nadu, met all stakeholders related to child protection, Submitted drat report which was used for internal purpose . World vision : capacity building of World Vision National staff and regional team on Child Rights and its programming. . Government of Tamil Nadu : part of resource team for ToT and Master Training of Health Care professionals on children. . WaterAid, UK : KAP survey on Hygiene Promotion in 2000 and Impact assessment study of Watsan Projects in Tamil Nadu, 1998 and final report was produced on which WaterAid designed its further intervention. . Heifer Project International, USA : Evaluation of Livestock projects, 1999 and recommendations were given for better implementation of „passing on‟ gift methods. . Rajiv Gandhi National Trust : Undertaken the impact of migration in 54 villages in Trichy District in 1998 and the recommendations were given for its intervention. . Solidarite, France : Detailed report was submitted on the feasibility of micro enterprise intervention in 75 villages in Trichy region with 5 partners. Need assessment study for the micro-watershed programme implemented in 2000 acres of land in Tamil Nadu. . TNSACS : involved in KAP survey related to sexual behaviours of men and women in 10 slums in Trichirappalli District of Tamil Nadu based on which Tamil Nadu State Aids Control Society has designed their HIV/AIDS programme . NABARD : As a team member for pre-feasiblity study for alternative livelihoods in Trichy region, 2001-02 based on which cost benefit analysis was done by NABARD for replication.

RESOURCE PERSON :

Aacted as the main resource person or panelist in the following workshops / seminars. . Co-Resource person - Asia sharing workshop organized by Save the Children Sweden in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 1-5 Sep 2008 . Resource person - Workshop on the Lessons learned from Save the Children‟s post tsunami emergency responses on 25 April 2007 organized by Save the Children . Resource person – Workshop on Lessons Learning Workshop on CLDRR” organized by Save the Children, Sweden and Save the Children, UK in Phuket, Thailand from 18-20 Dec 2006. . Resource person - “Asia Regional Capacity building workshop on CLDRR” organized by Save the Children, Sweden from 4-8 Dec 2006 in Agra, India. . Co-Resource person – Workshop on Literacy and IEC organized by State Resource centre for Non formal education in Madurai in Nov, 2002

PUBLICATIONS :

 ICT enabled Open Distance Learning System for Sustainable Growth and Development of Social Work Profession in India, International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts, Science, Vol.2, Jan 2018, ISSN.2456-5571, p.38-40  Role of Information Communication and Technology in Agricultural Practices in Thanjavur District, Journal of Management and Science, Vol.3, Feb 2018, ISSN. 2250-1819, EISSN.2249.1260, p.173-176  Role of ICT in the Empowerment of Farm Women in Thanjavur District, International Journal for Economics and Business Management, Vol.7, Dec 2017, ISSN.2250-2750, p.226-272.  A study on the Practice of Lactating Mothers in Thanjavur Disrtrict, International Journal of Management ,Vo.7, Issue 2, p.743-746, Jul 2016  Role of Information and Communication Technology in Agricultural Practices in Thanjavur District, International Journal of Management ,Vol.7, Issue 2, p.747-753, Feb 2016  Perception of the Farmers related to the application of ICT in Agriculture in Thanjvaur, International Journal of Applied Management Research, Vol.7, Issue 2, p.136-139, Jan- Jun 2015  A study on Use of Information Communication Technology in Higher Education in Thanjavur District, International Journal of Management,Vol.6, Issue 1,p.418-426, Jan 2015.  Health and Information Communication Technology in India, International Journal of Applied Management Research, Vol.7, p.627-633, Jan 2015.  A study on the Socio-cultural Factors Affecting Breast Feeding Practices in Orathanadu Block, International Journal of Applied Management Research, Vol.7, Issue 2, p.97-100, Jan-Jun 2015  A study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breastfeeding among Postnatal mothers in Rural areas of Thanjavur District, Indian Journal of Current Research, Vol.1, p.230- 233, Dec 2014  Mass Communication in Promotion of Sustainable Rural Development, Indian Journal of Current Research, Vol.1, Issue 3, p.65-70, Dec 2014  A study on Knowledge of Nutrition Among Lactating Mothers In Thanjavur District, Indian Journal of Current Research, Vol.1, Issue 3, p.30-33, Dec 2014  A Study on Students‟ Perceptions on the use of ICT in Higher Education in Trichy District, Indian Journal of Current Research, Vol.1, Issue 3, p.23-29, Dec 2014  Role of Information Communication Technology in Agricultural Development, Indian Journal of Current Research, Vol.1, Issue 3, p.16-22, Dec 2014  Using ICTs to create opportunities for the Marginalized Women, Research Explorer, Vol.2, Issue 12, p. --- Jul 2013  Empowering children through Child Friendly schools in Post disaster situation in the book entitled Rural Empowerment for Sustainable Development, edited by Jenetius, Padmanabhan/ Mudiappan/ Hikey media, New Delhi, Mar 2013, ISBN:978-93-82579-05-9  Role of ICT in Women Empowerment in the book entitled Rural Empowerment for Sustainable Development, edited by Jenetius, Padmanabhan/ Mudiappan/ Hikey media, New Delhi, Mar 2013, ISBN:978-93-82579-05-9  A study on National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Thanjavur District in the book entitled Rural Empowerment for Sustainable Development, edited by Jenetius, Padmanabhan/ Mudiappan/ Hikey media, New Delhi, Mar 2013, ISBN:978-93-82579-05-9  Children Participation in Disaster Risk Reduction in Progressive Outlook, a National Refereed Journal, Jan 2013  School Education in Rural India in the book entitled „Rethinking the Teacher Education‟ edited by Dr.K.Mohanasundaram and P.Fernandez, Sri Vaishnavee Publication, Chennai, 2012.  Development of Communities through Participatory Action Research in the book entitled „Recent Development and Emerging Trends in Social Work Research‟ edited by Dr.Victoria, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, 2012  Rural Sanitation : Road to improving Community Health in the book entitled „Health and Social Work Practices – New Frontiers and Challenges‟ edited by Dr.Anand Jerald, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011  Participatory Learning in Social Work in the Book entitled „Innovations in Social Work Teaching, Research and extension‟ edited by Dr.P.Ilango, Allied Publishers, 2011  Global Warming and Sustainable Development in India in the book entitled „Social Development in India - New Vistas and Challenges‟ edited by Dr.Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011  Social Safety Nets for Poverty Reduction in India in the book entitled „Social Development in India - New Vistas and Challenges‟ edited by Dr.Mangaleswaran, Authors Press, New Delhi, 2011  Role of Professional Social Workers in Disaster Management in the Book entitled „Professional Social Work in India‟ edited by Dr.P.Ilango, Allied Publishers, 2010.Children participation in Tsunami rehabilitation programme‟ in the Lessons Learnt : Tsunami‟ in UNISDR, Jun 2007  “Empowering Widows for Development” in the book Problems of Widows in India (ed), Sarup & Sons, New Delhi, 2004  “A Home Away from the Home” in the Journal of Indian Association of Social Science nstitutions (IASSI) Quarterly in Vol.21, Jan-Jun 2003  Empirical study entitled "Life Long Learning in Corporates - An empirical study on the effectiveness of Training Programmes" had been published in the International Seminar proceedings, published by the University of Netherlands, 2002.  “Rural Housing Process and its Institutional Mechanisms” in the Journal „Housing and Health‟ Vol.24, Apr-Jun 2001  „Impact of Migration on Health‟ in the journal „Housing and Health‟, Vol.32, Oct-Dec 2001

PAPER PRESENTATIONS :

 Role of ICT in the Empowerment of Farm Women in Thanjavur District at the International MultiDisciplinary Research Conference on Women in 21st Century : Challenges and Opportunities organized by Environmental Advisory for Sustainable Trust, Tirunelveli held at Kanyakumari on 7-8 April 2018.  Current Trends in Human Resource Management at the International Conference on Advanced Management: Changes and Challenges in Knowledge Era organized by Jamal Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli on 17th Feb 2018.  Challenges of Social Work Profession in the 21st Century at the International Conference on Advanced Management: Changes and Challenges in Knowledge Era organized by Jamal Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli on 17th Feb 2018.  Role of Information Communication and Technology in Agricultural Practices in Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Advanced Management: Changes and Challenges in Knowledge Era organized by Jamal Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli on 17th Feb 2018.

 ICT enabled Open Distance Learning System for Sustainable Growth and Development of Social Work Profession in India at the International Conference on Social Issues : Changes and Challenges (Multi Disciplinary View) organized by the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Fatima College, Madurai and Centre for Resource, Research and Publication Services, Tamil Nadu on 25th Jan 2018.  A study on Use of Information Communication Technology in Higher Education in Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Advanced Management : Challenges in Knowledge Era, Jamal Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, 26-27 Feb 2016.  A study on the Practice of Lactating Mothers in Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Advanced Management Challenges in Knowledge Era, Jamal Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, 26-27 Feb 2016.  A study on the Practice of Lactating Mothers in Thanjavur District at the National Seminar on Women in Public Administration, Department of Women studies, Bharathidasan University, 2 days, 11-12 Feb 2016.  A study on Mother and Child Health in Thanjavur District at the National Conference on Women Development, Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, one day, 05 Feb 2016.  Perception of the farmers related to the application of ICT in Agriculture in Thanjavur at the National Seminar on Towards Stronger & Sustainable of Self Help Groups in India, Department of Economics, Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur, 2 days, 16-17 Mar 2015.  A study on the Socio Cultural Factors Affecting Breastfeeding Practices in Orathanadu Block at the National Seminar on Towards Stronger & Sustainable of Self Help Groups in India, Department of Economics, Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur, 2 days, 16-17 Mar 2015.  Health and information communication technology in India at the International Seminar on Health Economics and Management, Department of Economics, Rajah Serfoji Government College, Thanjavur, one day, 09 Jan 2015.  The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Agricultural Practices in Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Advanced Management : Challenges in Knowledge Era, Jamal Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli, 08-09 Jan 2015.  Mass communication in promotion of sustainable Rural development at the International Conference on Contemporary issues in Management and Social Science, Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, 2 days, 05-06 Dec 2014.  Role of Information Communication Technology at the ICT. in Agricultural Development at the International Conference on Contemporary issues in Management and Social Science, Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, 2 days, 05-06 Dec 2014.  A Study on Students' Perception on the use of ICT in Higher Education in Trichy District at the International Conference on Contemporary issues in Management and Social Science, Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, 2 days, 05-06 Dec 2014.  A study on Knowledge of Nutrition among Lactating Mothers in Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Contemporary issues in Management and Social Science, Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, 2 days, 05-06 Dec 2014.  A study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breastfeeding among Postnatal Mothers in Rural Areas of Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Contemporary issues in Management and Social Science, Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur, 2 days, 05-06 Dec 2014.  A study on Advancement of Socio-Economic Development by Investing in Mother Child Health in Thanjavur at the Annual Conference of Association of Economists of Tamil Nadu, Vivekanandha College, Kanyakumari, 2 days, 01-02 Nov 2014.  Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions at the National Conference on Issues and Challenges of Women in Indian Society, Department of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 2 days, 29-30 Apr 2013.  Using ICT to create opportunity for Marginalized Women at the National Conference on Issues and Challenges of Women in Indian Society, Department of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 2 days, 29-30 Apr 2013.  Preventing Child Abuse through Community based Child Protection at the International Conference on Combating Abuse on Women and Children : challenges in the changing Gender role and cultural contexts, Centre for Rural Development, Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur, 2 days, 04-05 Apr 2013.  A Study on National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Rural Empowerment for Sustainable Development, Department of Social Work, Sree Saraswathi Thyagarajar College, Pollachi, 2 days, 27- 28 Mar 2013.  Empowering Children through Child Friendly Schools in Post Disaster Situation at the International Conference on Rural Empowerment for Sustainable Development, Department of Social Work, Sree Saraswathi Thyagarajar College, Pollachi, 2 days, 27- 28 Mar 2013.  Children Participation in Disaster Risk Reduction at the International Conference on Mental Health of Children organized by the Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University on 17-18 Jan 2013  A study on the Psychosocial Problems of Visually Impaired in Thanjavur District at the International Conference on Mental Health of Children organized by the Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University on 17-18 Jan 2013  Awareness on HIV/AIDS among the Fisherfolk in Kovalam, Chennai at the International Conference on Mental Health of Children organized by the Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University on 17-18 Jan 2013  A Study on Stress among HIV/AIDS patients in Tiruchirappalli District in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University on 27-28 Mar 2012.  Development of Communities through Participatory Action Research in the International Seminar on Recent Development and Emerging trends in Social Work Research organized by the Department of Social Work, Bon Secours College, Thanjavur on 16-17 Mar 2012.  School Education in Rural India in the National Seminar organized by the Government College of Education, Orathanadu on 8th April 2012  Global Warming and Sustainable Development in India in the National Conference on Social Development in India - New Vistas and Challenges organized by Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 10-11 Jan 2011  Social Safety Nets for Poverty Reduction in India in the National Conference on Social Development in India - New Vistas and Challenges organized by Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 10-11 Jan 2011  Strengthening life skills for youths positive Health Behaviour in the National Conference on Health Issues of Youth in India - Problems and Prospects organized by Dept. of Social Work, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 20 Dec 2010  Promoting Positive Mental Health of Young People in the National Conference on Health Issues of Youth in India - Problems and Prospects organized by Dept. of Social Work, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy on 20 Dec 2010  Mainstreaming Disability in the Development Process in the National Conference on Inclusive development - A Social Science Perspective organized by Dept. of Social Work, Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 10-11 Dec 2010  Rural Sanitation : the Road to improving Community Health in the National Conference on Health and Social Work Practices - New Frontiers and Challenges organized by Dept. of Social Work, Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur on 16-17 Aug 2010  Participatory Learning in Social Work Education in the International Symposium on Professional Social Work - Best Practices and Innovations in Teaching, Research and Extension organized by Dept. of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 10-11 March 2011.  Self Help Groups in Empowering Women in the National Conference on Micro Finance for Inclusive Growth organized by Dept. of Womens studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy  Self Help Groups, Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment in the National Conference on Women Empowerment organized by Adaikalamatha College, from 7 April 2010.  Right to Food on 22 Feb 2010 jointly organized by the Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University and Udhayam, Trichy in Bharathidasan University.  Role of CSR in Women Development – Challenges in the National Seminar organized by the Department of Women Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy from 27-28 March 2010.  Role of Professional Social Workers in Disaster Management in the National Conference on Professional Social Work in India organized by Deparment of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy from 11-12 Feb 2010.  child centred programme of Save the Children in the Asia sharing workshop organized by Save the Children Sweden in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 1-5 Sep 2008  CLDRR experiences of Save the Children at the International Conference on School Safety organized by GSDMA in collaboration with UNISDR, UNDP and SEEDS in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 18-19 Jan 2007  Life Long Learning in Corporates - An empirical study on the effectiveness of Training Programmes at the International Conference on Life Long Learning held at Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum, 13-15 Aug 2002.  Changing from Filthiness to Cleanliness : A Case study at the UGC National Seminar on Society, Water and Environment : Policies and Issues held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram during 28-29 March 2002  Changing from Filthiness to Cleanliness : A Case study at the UGC National Seminar on Society, Water and Environment : Policies and Issues held at Annamalai University, Chidambaram during 28-29 March 2002.  A Home away from the Home at the IASSI sponsored National Seminar on Changing Social Institutions and its Impact on Quality of Life held at Mother Teresa Womens University, Madurai during 6-7 March 2002.  Internet : A Boon or Detriment at the UGC National Seminar on Effect of Satellite Communication on Society held at Mother Teresa Womens University, Madurai during 20-22, February 2002.  Education and Quality of Life at the UGC National Seminar on Changing Social Institutions and its Impact on Quality of Life held at Bharathidasan University, Trichy during 18-19 February 2002.  Empowerment of Women : A Sociological Perspective at the UGC National Seminar on Interdisciplinary Approach to Women Empowerment held at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore during 6-7 March 2002.  Women: the invisible victims of Human Rights Violations at the National Seminar on Human Rights held at Madurai Kamaraj University from 15-16 Feb 2000.  Attitude of youth towards Marriage and Maritable Relationship at the XXIII Indian Social Science Congress held at Avinashilingam College, Coimbatore from 28-31 December 1999  Oppression of the Oppressed had been presented at the National Conference on Scheduled Castes held at PSG College, Coimbatore from 12-15 March 1997.  Women Agricultural Labourers had been presented at the XX Indian Social Science Congress held at Shanthi Niketan, Calcutta from 29th Dec 1996 to 2nd Jan 1997.

WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED :

 Attended the International Conference on School Safety organized by GSDMA in collaboration with World Bank, UNISDR, SEEDS, SC from 18-20 Jan 2007 in Ahmedabad.  Attended the first “Disaster Management Congress” organized by NIDM, GoI at New Delhi from 29-30 November 2007  Tsunami Practitioners Conference from 7-8 Feb in Chennai in which Save the Children alliance representatives from Indonesia and SriLanka participated.  Workshop on „Planning for Sustainability‟ in Oct 2007 in Chennai organized by Save the Children  Workshop on the Lessons learned from Save the Children‟s post tsunami emergency responses on 25 April 2007 organized by Save the Children  Refresher training for Budget Holders on 19 Mar 2007 in Chennai organized by Save the Children  Workshop on Child Protection Policy from 20 Feb 2007 in Chennai organized by Save the Children  Workshop on ethical and meaningful participation of girls and boys from 5 – 7 Feb 2007 organized by Save the Children  state level workshop on Inclusion in Chennai on 24 Jan 2007 organized by Save the Children  Workshop on Child Participation in Disasters in Chennai on 13 Dec 2006 organized by Save the Children  Workshop on Media Advocacy in Chennai from 21-23 November 2006 organized by Save the Children  Workshop on Media skills in Chennai from 30-31 October 2006 organized by Save the Children  Workshop on Non-Discrimination in Chennai from 25 – 27 October 2006 organized by Save the Children  Attended the “Lessons Learning Workshop on CLDRR” organized by Save the Children, Sweden and Save the Children, UK in Phuket, Thailand from 18-20 Dec 2006.  Participated in the “Asia Regional Capacity building workshop on CLDRR” organized by Save the Children, Sweden from 4-8 Dec 2006 in Agra, India.  Participated in the workshop on “Role of Panchayats in Disaster Management” in Chennai on 25 Nov 2006 organized by Gandhigram Rural University.  Participated in one day workshop on “Coastal Protection measures” organized by TriNet and Government of TN on 10th June 2006.  Participated in the workshop on “Coordination of DRM measures with GoAP and INGOs” held at Vaizag, AP on 18th April, 2006  Participated in 3 day workshop on Project Cycle Management / LFA facilitated by Thomas Magura, Netherlands organized by KKID, Coimbatore from Jan 11-13, 2006.  Participated in the International Conference on “Review of Disaster Interventions” conducted by ADEPT, Chennai from Feb 3-4, 2006-06-29  Participated in the one day UGC National Seminar on “Environment and Empowerment of Women” organised by Bharathidasan University during Mar 2000.  Attended one day Workshop on “Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Social Research” organised by Alagappa Institute of Management at Karaikudi on 8 Aug1998.  Undergone 5 days workshop on “Training of Trainers (TOT)” organised by Heifer Project International, New Delhi at Trichy from May 23-27, 1998.  Attended a two days workshop on “Self-Help Groups and Cooperatives in Women Development” held at Madurai from 1-2 September 1997, organised by CONSORT.  Undergone 15 days training on “Street Theatre Skills” in March 96 at Chennai organised by Nesakkaram, a NGO which towards the welfare of street children.  Attended the one day conference on Literacy Campaign held at Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, Chennai on July 6, 1996 organised by State Resource Centre to discuss the problems in the implementation of Mass Functional Literacy Programme.  Participated in the one day seminar on “Refugees: in Search of Identity” organised by Madras School on Social Work in collaboration with United Nations High Commission for Refugges (UNHCR) held at Chennai from Nov 8-9, 1995.  Participated in the international seminar on “Women in Environment Management” organised by Zonta International and Government Polytechnic for women under Canada India Institutional Cooperation project held at Chennai from Oct 5-6, 1995.  Participated in the 3 days orientaion course “Mobilisation of Community Resources For Child Care And Development” organised by National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) held at New Delhi from 1-3 Feb 1995.  Participated in the 10 days NSS Camp entitled “Village Reconstruction” at Vayalur, Trichy in January 1992 organised by NSS Unit, Bharathidasan University and an active member of NSS during the days of UG.

Faculty Development Programmes :

 Participated in UGC sponsored Orientation Course from 27 Jan - 23 Feb 2011 organized by UGC Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.  Participated in UGC sponsored Refresher Course on “Research Methods in Social Sciences (ID)” organized by UGC-HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Trichy from 02 - 22 Nov 2016.  Participated in UGC sponsored Refresher Course on “Gender Studies (MD)” organized by UGC-HRDC, Bharathidasan University, Trichy from 20 Dec 2017 to 09 Jan 2018  Participated in General Orientation course for NSS Programme Officers organized by Madras School of Social Work, Chennai from 5-14 Oct 2009. (15 days)  Refresher course for NSS Programme Officers organized by Madras School of Social Work, Chennai from 9-13 Aug 2010. Research Guidance :

 Atpresent guiding 7 Research Scholars on various subjects towards their Doctoral Degrees.  Acting as Doctoral Committee member of research scholars.  Guiding several Research projects of PG students every year and so far guided 46 research projects.

Additional Service :

 Heading the NSS units of the college as Programme Officer for more than 5 years (Aug 2009 - Oct 2014) and organizing 7 days special camp every year in various villages (15 villages).  Conducted training to College students on „First Aid‟ benefitting about 150 students every year.  External Examiner of UG valuation Board since May 2010  External Examiner of Viva Voce of Research Projects, Field Work, Block Placement  Question paper setter of various colleges and universities including , Tamil Nadu Open University, Jamal Mohamed College, etc.

Community Involvement / Outreach :

 Being Programme Officer of NSS, adopted 15 villages including Melanthankudi, Keezhanthankudi, Kakkarai, Pudur, Semanakottai, Neduvakottai, Kovilur, Orathanadu, Telungankudikadu, Oranthairayankudi.  Conducted about 45 awareness programmes to nine villages on various topics. The topics of awareness programmes included alcoholism, HIV/AIDS, menstrual hygiene, food as medicine, nutrition, child care and child welfare, SHG federation, Pulse Polio campaign, immunization, etc.  Associated with Government of Tamil Nadu (Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission) and support in its effort to eradicate poverty by reducing inter and intra regional disparities under State Balanced Growth Fund in Thanjavur Municipal Corporation.  Associated with Department of Social Defence and undertaken a survey almost in all the panchayats of 14 blocks in Thanjavur district for identifying the issues related to child protection.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES :

. Member in the District Environment Committee formed by the local administration . Member of Humanitarian Practice Network, DRR, WesNet, NewDelhi . Member of various networks and e-networks - UN Solution Exchange, NGO DL of UNISDR, Participation of girls and boys, DRR Prevention web, CLDRR network . Board member in various NGOs – DEW, NESAM, SAM, CEG . Member in Indian Social Science Congress

AWARDS AND HONOURS :

. Member in Board of Studies of MSW and M.Phil (Social Work) in Jamal Mohamed College since Nov 2017. . Member in Board of Studies for M.Phil (Social Work) in Tamil University 2012-15 . Member in Board of Studies for Certificate course on Self Help Group Management in Tamil University 2012-15 . Member in Syllabus Committee for Social Work in Jamal Mohamed College 2008-2011 . Guest speaker for the students of Sociology, Social Work in colleges and universities. . Given talks/conversation in AIR and Doordarshan on women and environment issues

Countries Visited :

 Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, SriLanka

Contact :

Dr.A.Sivagami Asst. Professor Department of Social Work Bharathidasan University Constituent College for Women Orathanadu - 614 625 Thanjavur District.

Phone : 04372 - 233033 Email : [email protected]