BIO DATA UMA JOSHI E.Mail: [email protected] Mobile No. 09414212834 Educational Qualifications

Ph. D. Psychology, University of ,

M.Phil. Psychology, , , passed with credit, 1st Position in the University.

M. A. Psychology, M.L.S. University (2nd Position in the University). Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from IGNOU, Delhi, (PGDHRM). B.Sc. Home Sc. MLS University, Udaipur, OGPA 3.52/4, ‘A’ Grade, passed with Honors & specialization in Education Extension. All public examinations passed with 1st Division. Professional Experience:

Professor, Department of Psychology, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Raj.

(former) Professor, and Head, Department of Psychology, Banasthali University, .

Faculty Adjunct, Department of Psychology, Banasthali University, Banasthali Vidyapith. Lecturer, Sophia Girls college , and Government Colleges of Rajasthan.

Research Guide, Department of Psychology of Banasthali University, Newai. Research Project Funded by UGC, on Teaching Life skills through the Art of storytelling (Panchtantra, Hitopdesh and Jatak Kathain). Research papers, articles, chapters published in national and international journals, proceedings, and books. Convener Board Of Studies (BOS) at MDS University, Ajmer & Banasthali University, Newai, Jaipur. Advisor psychologist to State and Central Government in the recruitments for the State Administrative Services and Police Services and Central Reserve Police Forces and other services.

State Level Trainer of the trainer (TOT) for Life & Soft Skills, Consultant Psychologist to an Initiative of AKSHYA PATRA Sponsored by Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Austin, USA, in collaboration with Subhashish, Jaipur, a programme of the Training of Life Skills in Government Schools of Jaipur. (30,000 school children are benefiting from this program). Awards:

SILVER MEDAL for The Best Academic Career in humanities in year (1974) at MLS University, Udaipur.

THE BEST TEACHER AWARD by Lions Club, Ajmer city in year (2001-02).

Personal data: Date of Birth: 15th September, 1953; Marital Status: Married ; Residential Address: 205, sterling apartment, B-6 B, Prithviraj road, C-scheme, Jaipur, (Raj.)

UMA JOSHI

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS . Ph. D. from University of Rajasthan, on the Topic: 'The Influence of Personality (Hardiness and Type A Personality) on the Perception of Life Events and Psychological Well-being' under the guidance of Prof. S.S. Nathawat, in year (1990),(A pioneer work in India in the field of Hardiness). . M.Phil Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, in year (1985), 76%, passed with credit, 1st Position in the University, (worked on Piagetian concept of cognitive development among children). . Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from IGNOU, Delhi, in year (1999)

EDUCATION

. M. A. Psychology M.L.S. University Udaipur in year (1976), 67%, (2nd Position in the University) . B.Sc. Home Sc. MLS University, Udaipur in year (1974) 76%, O G P A –3.52/4, ‘A’ Grade. Passed with Honors & specialization in Education Extension. . Passed all public examinations with 1st Division.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

. Professor, Department of Psychology, Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh, Raj.

. (former) Professor, and Head Department of Psychology, Banasthali University, Banasthali Vidyapith, (1st Sept., 2008 to 15th April 2010) . Lecturer, Sophia Girls college Ajmer, Rajasthan (Sept.1976 - Aug.2008 and from April 16th 2010 –July. 2011).

. Faculty Adjunct, Department of Psychology, Banasthali University, Banasthali Vidyapith (2012-2017) . Lecturer, Government College, Kaladera (March-May, 2012)Lecturer, Government Girls College, Chomu, (June 2012- 2013) . Completed a Minor Research Project Funded by UGC, on Teaching Life skills through the Art of storytelling (Panchtantra, Hitopdesh and Jatak Kathain) 2006-2008. . Research Guide of Banasthali University, Newai, since 2008. One Scholar (International) awarded Ph D and eight scholars pursuing research for the award of Ph D. in the area of competency criteria, multiple intelligence including cultural emotional and spiritual intelligence, subjective well-being, hardiness, positive psychology, Type A behavior, attribution style, attachment style, life skills, on diversified populations including children with special needs, and children with ADHD, autistic disorders etc.

 Acted as the Convener Board Of Studies (BOS) in psychology; member of Academic council and Research Board at Banasthali University for two academic years(2008- 2010) ; Convener (BOS) in psychology at Maharishi Dayanand University, Ajmer for a few years and member BOS for more than a decade at Maharishi Dayanand University, Ajmer . Also acted as a special invitee and an external member, BOS for IIS university, Jaipur  Appointed as an advisor psychologist to assist the State Government (RPSC) in the recruitments for the State Administrative Services and Police Services and Central Government in the recruitments for Central Reserve Police Forces from time to time. Also acted as the subject matter specialist for the recruitment of lecturers in Psychology at RPSC, Banasthali University, and junior lecturer at Mayo Girls College etc.  Assisted Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Railway Recruitment Board (West zone), Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan, and Haryana, Maharishi Dayanand University, Ajmer and Banasthali University in the formulation of syllabi and other examination work for the various examinations.

PUBLICATIONS

. BOOKS

. Authored a chapter on 'Role of Hardiness in Business' in a book, Business Psychology, Edited By Prof. Navratana Sharma, Published by Global Vision Publication (2010)

. Co-author of the Text Book, Teacher’s Training Module and Instruction Book on Life Skills Education for class XI for the Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer, under National Rural Health Mission and Department of Medical and Health, Government of Rajasthan, ((2005)

. Co-author of a Training book for the training for various police services.(2005)

. Co-author of books on Human Right Education for children for class VI, VII, VIII in schools of Rajasthan, sponsored by National Program for Human Right Education under the UN World Program for Human Right Education (2004-10).

. Compiled a book of the articles presented by people of eminence in diversified fields at a National level seminar on career counseling sponsored by UGC, Organized by Sophia Girls College, Ajmer(2001). Research Papers and Articles

. Published an article on Principles of Good Life and Positive Interpersonal Relations in Indian Narratives: and its relevance in the present scenario . (Book, published by Mc Milan, New Delhi, India, (2011) in an International Conference on Positivism: Path to success, satisfaction and bliss, Amity University, Jaipur.

. Published an article on Tough Men for Tough Times in the Souvenir published for the International conference on Positivism: Path to success, satisfaction and bliss.(2011), Amity University, Jaipur.

. Published an article on Ajmer Sharif: An ambassador of world peace and harmony, published in an International Journal of Tourism, (2011)

. Published a paper on A study of Personality Style, Level of Stress, and Health Status of Athletes in the Journal of Health, Physical Education and SportsVol.1, (1).(2009) (co-author) . Presented a paper on Life Skills as a Determinant of Quality of Life. (Paper published in the volume II of the conference proceedings in a book form) in the International Conference on Applied and Community Psychology-Trends and Directions (2005).

. Presented a paper on Ends and Trends of the New Millennium in a national seminar, sponsored by UGC organized by Sophia Girls College, Ajmer (2001), published in the proceedings in a book form.

. Published an Editorial article on the competence in the areas of selection and placement: Challenges for psychology consultants in India in Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, (1999),Vol.26,no.2 141-143, (Prof. S.S. Nathawat and Dr. Uma Joshi).

. Presented a paper on “ In Search of Roots: an Uprooted Woman” a psychological study in a National seminar (1998) on women’s issues towards equality organized by Center for Women's Studies, M.L.S.University, Udaipur (published in the report of the seminar).

. Published a paper on The Effect of Hardiness and Type A Behavior Pattern on the Perception of Life Events and their relationship to Psychological Well-being in Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, (1997) vol. 24, no. 1, 52-57. (Prof. S.S. Nathawat and Dr. Uma Joshi)

. Acted as a chief rapporteur and presented a resume of the whole seminar, (published in the proceedings) in the 22nd Asian and 33rd IAAP International conference on Developing Human Relations and Ethnic Understanding, 1997) at Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar.

. Presented two papers on Foreigner’s perspective of Pushkar Fair and Impact of Foreign Tourist on Pushkar Residents, in a National conference with International Participation on Environment and Eco- Development of Pushkar Valley of Rajasthan in (1997), at M.D.S. University, Ajmer, published in the Abstract book

. A Hindi translation of the article In Search of Roots: An Uprooted Woman was published in a leading news paper (Dainik Bhaskar, Ajmer edition) on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on 6th march, (1997).

. Presented a paper on Hardiness : A Personality Style in Stress and Coping in the National seminar on Ecological Perspective, in (1994) at Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar, (published in proceedings).

. Presented a Paper on The Striking Effects and the Striking Effects of Glass Ceiling in a National Conference organized by Women Development Studies Cell, MLS University, Udaipur.(2010)

. Presented a Paper on the Games and Activities on the Empowerment of Women through Nutrition in an International Conference on Women Empowerment through Nutrition, organized by BITS Pilani (2010)

. Guest Speaker on Training of Positive Psychological Concepts and Positive Psychological Capital through the Art of Storytelling through the selected ancient Indian Narratives (Panchtantra, Hitopdesh and Jatak Kathain) in the National Conference on Positive Psychology. (2009) at Rohtak University, Haryana

. Presented a paper on A Comparative Study of Life skills of Sports and Non-Sports Girls in the International Conference on Applied and Community Psychology: Trends and Directions (2005) at Gurukul Kangri University, Hardwar

. Presented papers on: 1. The Possibilities and Constraints of Self Enterprise as a Career Option among students of Home Science. 2. The Influence of Academic Performance and Achievement Motivation on the Career Choices of Children in First Binennial International Conference” New Age Entrepreneurship: Vision And Vistas”(2005), organized by MDS University, Ajmer.

. Presented a paper on’ Hardiness: A key to success towards total quality people at the conference hosted by The Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD, Udaipur chapter, April, 1997).

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

. State Level Trainer of the Trainer of Life skills and Soft Skills (TOT)

. Consultant Psychologist to an Initiative of AKSHYA PATRA Sponsored by Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Austin, USA, in collaboration with Shubhashish, Jaipur, a programme of the Training of Life Skills in Government Schools of Jaipur. (30,000 school children are benefiting from this programme) . Attended seven days Workshop, organized by Government of Rajasthan, sponsored by UNFPA,on State Level Life Skills Training of the Trainers (TOT), (2004)

. Participated in a 5 days training course for the trainers in Soft Skills organized by All India Association For Christian Higher Education (2006),Banglore.

. Acted as a Resource person in the training programme at schools in Jaipur (with special reference to stress management addressed to parents, teachers and students) and at Rawatser (for the students with special reference to career counseling, aptitude and personality testing), and for the college teachers at organized by Government of Rajasthan, Ministry of HRD, Government of India in 2004.

. Acted as a chief facilitator and co- facilitator in the workshops to train the Life Skills Education to the principals, head masters, senior teachers and health officers at state level (2004-05), (Attended a work shop of training for State Level Trainers on The Concept and Communication on Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health using Life Skills Approach organized by Government of Rajasthan, Ministry of HRD, Government of India in (2004).

. Attended seven days Capacity Building Training for Women Managers in Higher Education organized by UGC (NID Cell) at Banasthali University, Rajasthan (2008)

. Acted as a Resource Person in training programme on Population Education During Adolescence: Sexual Behavior and Reproductive Health organized by the Population Education Resource Center, Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, under the UGC/UNFPA project held at population research center, M.L.S university, Udaipur in year (2000) with Special reference to stress management addressed to teachers and parents.

. Participated in Emotional Intelligence Competency Workshop organized by FEIL: Forum for Emotional Intelligence Learning (2009) at Narsi Munji College, Mumbai,

. Participated in a two-day workshop on SEDAW at Banasthali University, Rajasthan (2008)

. Participated in a three-day Inter National Conference on Vision and Mission of Women Universities in Global Societies at Banasthali University, Rajasthan (2008)

. Participated in a three-day National conference on Excellence in Researches at MDS University, Ajmer (2008)

. Guest speaker (resource person) for Orientation and Refreshers courses of university and college teachers organized by Academic Staff Colleges of University of Rajasthan, Jaipur and MDS University, Ajmer (2008-2010 and before)

. Participated in an International Management Convention on India’s role in the globalized world, organized by Arawali Institute of Management( an institution of Marwar Education Foundation) in( 2003).

. Participated in a three-day National Workshop and seminar on Stress Management at M.L.S. University, Udaipur in year (2002)

. Organized the first National Seminar, sponsored by University Grant Commission, at Sophia Girls College Ajmer, on Career Counseling and acted as the Organizing Secretary of the seminar in year (2001).

. Delivered a series of lectures on Psychological Testing and Business Games for four days to the Principals, Junior Lecturers and Directors of Vocational Educational Institutions organized at senior secondary school Topdara, Ajmer in year (1995).

. Delivered a lecture on Motivation (Industrial Psychology) to the Science and Technology graduates and Diploma holders during the programme on Entrepreneurship organized by Rajasthan Consultancy Organization Ltd. and sponsored by Department of Science and Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology), Government of India and IDBI, IFCI, and ICICI. in (1988).

. Delivered a talk on Mental Health and Attractive Personality broadcasted by All India Radio (in 1987)

. Rendered behavioral counseling to the College/ University students and people from different segments of society. Convener of the counseling cell, Banasthali University(2009) , and rendered career counseling to the college students. (In charge of Career Counseling cell of Sophia Girls College)

. Founder member of Women Development Studies Cell of Sophia Girls College, Ajmer and worked on outreach programme on We Can End Violence against Women in collaboration with OXFAM (India). Also involved in the impact assessment of the 'We Can' campaign in Rajasthan, organized by OXFAM

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS . Affiliate Member, American Psychological Association, since (2009)

. Life member of Rajasthan Council for Educational Administration and Management, a statutory body of the Common Wealth Council for Educational Administration Management (CCEAM), University of New England, Armidale, Australia.

. Life member of Indian Association of Clinical Psychology.(LAM 99)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES . Member of Policy Holder’s Council of Ajmer Division of Life Insurance Corporation of India for a period of two years (from 01-04-2005to 31-3-2007).

. Member of a registered Society DHARA Shubh Chintak, under Corporate Social Responsibility in collaboration with BOSCH (is providing safe drinking water for 350 houses), in 2013.

AWARDS RECEIVED . Awarded a SILVER MEDAL for The Best Academic Career in humanities in year (1974) at MLS University, Udaipur.

. Awarded THE BEST TEACHER AWARD by Lions Club, Ajmer city in year (2001-02).

Personal data

Resident: Jaipur, Rajasthan Date of Birth: 15th September, 1953 Marital Status: Married; Mobile No. 09414212834 E.Mail: [email protected]; Residential Address: 205, sterling apartment, B-6 B, Prithviraj road, C-scheme, Jaipur, (Raj.)