BIO-DATA Dr. K. MAHESWARI Assistant Professor and Head
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BIO-DATA Dr. K. MAHESWARI Assistant Professor and Head Department of Social Work Bharathidasan University Constituent College Kurumbalur, Perambalur. Education Degree College/University University Year of Passing MSW (Social Bishop Heber College, Bharathidasan University 2002 Work) Trichy M.Phil (Social Bishop Heber College, Bharathidasan University 2004 Work) Trichy Ph.D (Social Bharathidasan University, Bharathidasan University 2010 Work) Trichy Specialization: Community Development Areas of Research Interests • Gerontology, Women development and Community Development Eligibility Criteria • Passed the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) for Lectureship in 2002. • Cleared the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (UGC- NET) along with Junior Research Fellowship (UGC – NET JRF) held on December, 2004. • Cleared the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (UGC-NET) held on June, 2005. Additional Qualification • Certificate course on “Computer Application in Social Science Research”, Bishop Heber College, Trichy, 2002. • Certificate course on “Street Theatre Skills” at Udhayam (NGO), Trichy, January 2002 Professional Experience • Currently working as an Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University College, Perambalur,(since 2009 to till date). • Previously worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Social Work, Srimad Andavan Arts & Science College, Trichy from June 2004 to April 2006. Programme Thesis submitted Ongoing Ph.D 1 6 Additional Responsibilities • Currently, I am holding the additional responsibility of running the NCC unit, Girls wing in the College. I got commissioned in the year 2016, bestowed with the rank of Lieutenant; and has become an Associate NCC Officer of the College. • Served as a NSS Programme Officer (Unit-III) at Bharathidasan University College, Perambalur from 28th August 2012 to august 2015. • Served as a Supportive Supervisor to supervise the performance of Counselors of ICTC centers in Perambalur, Ariyalur and Jeyamkondam districts for about four years (2011- 2014). Awards Received • Received best paper award in the International Conference on Ageing held at Department of Psychology, S.V.University Tirupati, A.P, Dec 16-18, 2008. • University rank holder in MSW(2002- 2002). Guest Lectures • Delivered guest lecture on “ Caste System in India” to the Students of Social Sciences of Howest University, Belgium on 1302.2018. • Handled classes for UGC – NET and SLET Examinations, at Bharathidasan University, Trichy-24 , Organized by Department of Sociology in 2005. • Personality Development and Leadership Skills for Self Help Group Members of People’s Development Initiative ( PDI – NGO), Trichy. National Seminar Organized • Organized a National Seminar on “Mixed Methodology in Social Science Research- Trends and Challenges” Sponsored by Bharathidasan University on 22.2.2018. Project • Principal Investigator for a major project on “District Need Assessment for Child Protection in Perambalur” funded by Ministry of Women and Child Development (May 2014 to April 2015), Tamilnadu State and the amount was Rs1,76,000/- Research Methodology Workshops/ Refresher Course 1. Participated in a national workshop on “ Recent Trends in Social Science Research” organized by Department of Social work, Cauvery College for Women, Trichy on 9th Sept 2016. 2. Participated in a Two day workshop on “Hands on Experience in using SPSS and AMOS” organized by Department of Commerce, SRM University, Kattankulathur, on 11th and 12th August 2016. 3. Participated in a Refresher course in “Research Methods in Social Science (ID)” organized byUGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy from 16.11.12 to 06.12.2012. 4. Participated in a national workshop on “Towards Competency in Social Science Research Methodology” organized by Department of Social work, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati on 14th to 19th Nov 2011. 5. Participated in a national workshop on “Social Work Research Methodology” organized by Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore on 11th to 13th august 2008. Participation in Workshops at International/ National/ State/ District levels 1. Participated in a one day State level Workshop on “GST (Goods and Services Taxes)” organized by Department of Commerce, Bharathidasan University College, Perambalur on 10th Jan 2018. 2. Participated in a three day Workshop on “Creation of Scientific Awareness” organized by Department of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University College, Perambalur from 27th to 29th Dec 2017. 3. Participated in one day International Workshop on “ Recent Model of Disability and Social Work Perspectives” organized by Department of Social Work, Thanthai Hans Roevers College, Perambalur on 17th Feb. 2016. 4. Participated in a workshop on “Innovative Curriculum Designing and Evaluation” organized by Curriculum Development Cell, Bharathidasan University, Trichy on 13th & 14th Aug 2015. 5. Participated in a National Workshop on “ Premarital, Marital and Family Counseling” organized by Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem from 20th to 22nd Aug 2014. 6. Participated in a National Workshop on “Testing of Hypotheses in Commerce and Management: Why, What, and How? organized by Research Centre of Commerce, Bharathidasan University College, Perambalur on 30th March 2014. 7. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Disability and Inclusive Development” organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Trichy and UDIS Forum, Coimbatore on 26th March 2014. 8. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Reform of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Curriculum for Enhancing Employability” organized by Curriculum Development Cell, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 24th Jan 2014. 9. Participated in a National Workshop on “Scientific Writing and Publication” organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli and James Cook University, Australia at KKID, Coimbatore from 10th to 12th January 2013. 10. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Research on Commerce and Management Studies” organized by Department of Commerce, Bharathidasan University College, Perambalur on 15th & 16th March 2013. 11. Participated in a State level Workshop on “Women Health and Menstrual Hygiene Management” organized by ‘WISH’ & NSS of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on 14th Dec 2012. 12. Participated in a District Level Workshop on “Focus on Social Work Profession” organized by PG Department of Social Work, Srimad Andavan Arts and Science College, Trichy on 8th Oct 2004. Workshops Organized S.No Topic of Workshops Organized at the College Dates 1 Workshop on Social Work Profession – Scope and 26th August 2009 Challenges 2 Workshop on Role of Students in Social 25th February 2010 Transformation 3 Workshop on Stress Management 15th September 2010 4 Workshop on Influence of Mass Media among 20th March 2012 Youth 5 One day Workshop on Women and Health 15th October 2012 6. Role of the society in Prevention of Crimes against 8th March 2013 Women 7. Workshop on Participatory Rural Appraisal – A 22nd Feb 2017 Learning Perspective (State Level) Training Programmes Attended Sl.No Title Organizer Level Category Dates 1. Three Day Department of College Participated 26th to 28th Training- cum- Educational March Production Technology, 2018 Workshop on “ Bharathidasan E-Content University, Development” Trichy 2. Three Months NCC Officers National Participate NCC Training d 17th Jan to Commission Academy, 16th April Training Gwalior, MP 2016 3. Training of RGNIYD, Trainers on Sriperumpudur, National Participated 19th to 23rd “Employability at Sathyabama Sept 2014 Skills through University, Life Skills Chennai Approaches 4. Training on “ GFATM-Round State Participated 24th to 27th Counseling Plus 7, bishop Heber June 2014 for Supportive College, Trichy Supervisors” 5. Training on Life RGNIYD and National Participated 7th and 8th Skills and NCC Officers March Personality Training 2016 Development Academy, Gwalior, MP 6. Counseling plus Bishop Heber State Participated 24th to 27th for supportive College, Trichy June 2014 supervisors 7. Counseling and Bishop Heber State Participated 13th to 15th Supervision College, Trichy March Refresher 2013 Training 8. Counseling Bishop Heber State Participated 30th Jan to Supervision College, Trichy 2nd Feb Induction 2012 Training 9. Saksham- IT Bharathidasan State Participated 21.06.2012 Training University, to Champion 30.06.2012 10. TOT Workshop Department of State on Disability Social Work, Participated 15th & 16th Management Bharathiar July 2011 University and UDIS Forum, Coimbatore Membership in Scientific Societies • External Examiner for Ph.D in Bharathiar University. • External Examiner for M.Phil in Cauvery College for Women, Trichy, Srimad Andavan College, Trichy. • External Examiner in Social Work at Bharathidasan University, Cauvery College for Women, Holy Cross College, Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy. • Member, Board of Studies in Social Work, (UG&PG), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. • Member, Board of Studies PG Diploma in Counseling and Guidance, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. • Question Paper Setter in Social Work for Bishop Heber College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Srimad Andavan College, Trichy, Mahendra College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, Thanthai Hans Roevers College, Perambalur, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.