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Dr Dr. Alan Godfrey A

Assistant Professor - (Acting) Dean

SOCIAL WORK

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Community Development: Tribal Development, Indigenous People, Public Health, Dalit and Subaltern Stu

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Professional QualificationJournal PublicationsBooks And Chapters PublishedPaper PresentationsConsultancyFaculty Development ProgramResource Persons

Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
PGMaster of Fine Arts (Bharatanatyam)Annamalai UniversityChidambaramNo
M.F.A. DANCE- (BHARATHANATYAM)M.F.A. DANCEAnnamalai UniversityChidamparam, Tamil Nadu
M.PhilSocial WorkLoyola College (Autonomous), ChennaiSterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034No
PGSocial WorkLoyola College (Autonomous), ChennaiSterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034No
UGBachelor of Computer ApplicationLoyola College (Autonomous), BengaluruSterling Road, NungambakkamNo
Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
JRFSocial WorkCleared
NETSocial WorkCleared
PG Diploma Details
Programme NameMain SubjectUniversity NameStart DateEnd DateMark / Grade Obtained
Statistical and Research MethodsStatstics and ResearchPondicherry Univeristy18-08-201503-05-2016First Class with Distinction
M.Phil Details
College / University NameCollege / University AddressTitleRegistered DateCompletion DateMarks / Grade ObtainedPublished Paper Details
Loyola CollegeUniversity of MadrasA Study on the Challenges Faced by the Scheduled Tribes at Kodaikanal08-08-201310-09-201476.2Study on the empowerment of tribal women through Self Help Groups at Agamalai and Kottakudi Panchaya
PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Determinants of Maternal Health in a Tribal Community at KodaikanalPondicherry UniversityPondicherryAwarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
he Long Road to Recovery: An Investigation into the Health and Wellbeing of Older Adults in India who Survived Covid-19 and its Implications for Social Work PracticeAgeing International2024https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-024-09559-82nd5
Child Sexual Abuse and Wellbeing Among LGBTQ + Individuals: The Role of Family in HealingLGBTQ+ Family2024https://doi.org/10.1080/27703371.2024.23270562nd4
Occupational burnout among Women Police Force: An Emperical StudyJournal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issue2021Other3
Social Conditions and Challenges faced by Ambulance DriversTurkish Online Journal of Qualitative Enquiry20211st2
Living Conditions of Jenu Kurubas in Kothnahalli Hamlet, ChamrajnagarShodhmanthan20191st and corresponding2
Environmental Degradation and Economic Challenges Faced by the Kurumbas of Melebhudayar, Attapadi, KSamaja Karyada Hejjegalu20171st1
Livelihood of the Scheduled Tribes in Today’s ContextDe Paul Journal of Scientific Research20171st2
Contribution of ASHA towards Maternal Health: A Study Conducted at Borio Block, Sahibganj District, Deeksha20161st2
Development and Retrogression among the Paliyars at KodaikanalSocial Glance20151st2

Books And Chapters Published

Book Chapter Published
Article TitleBook titleBook editorArticle pagesNo of ChaptersYour authorial positionYearISBNPublisher DetailsPlaceAre you the publisher of this book
AI-Powered Solutions for Rural Development: An Automated OTS-XGB Model for Classification of Wheat Leaf Diseases Using Transfer LearningArtificial Intelligence and Technology: Systems Management, Decisions and Control for Sustainability in the Digital AgeBahaa Subhi Awwad625-6391Corresponding20269783032100160Springer NatureIndiaNo
Skill Development among Person with Disability: Experiences through Social Group WorkEducation, Empowerment and EmancipationSelvaraj Arulnathan SJ, S. Lourdhunathan, E. Shujayathulla123 - 13012nd2019978-93-89069-07-5Indian Social Institute, Research UnitBengaluruNo
Living Aloof, Accused but Anew: A study conducted among the transgenders of Nungambakkam, ChennaiTransgenders Inclusion Challenges and ImplicationsDr. Sundara Raj .T195-20111st2016978-93-313-2819-9A.P.H. Publishing CorporationNew DelhiNo
Economic Sustainability and the Scheduled Tribes: A study conducted among the Paliyars of KodaikanalSustainable Livelihood and Poverty AlleviationDr. Lokesha M.U., Dr. Ramesh B., Dr. Parashurama K.G.252-26011st2015978-93-82694-21-2Niruta PublicationsBangaloreNo

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Condition of Rescued Children Post Rehabilitation: A Study based on the Follow-Ups of Child Rescue OEnsuring Child Rights in India: A ChallengeDepartment of Social Work, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous)National25-09-2018MangaloreIndiaTwo Days
Media and Mob Lynching: A perceptional Study conducted among College going Students in Central BengaBridging and Securing: Responsibilities and Aesthetics in Media, Society and LiteratureDepartment of Social Work and English, Kodaikanal Christian CollegeInternational11-09-2018KodaikanalIndiaOne day
Need for digital empowerment among person with disabilitiesDigital Empowerment for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable DevelopmentDepartment of Studies and Research in Social Work, Tumkur UniversityNational21-03-2018TumkurIndiaTwo Days
Livelihood and Changing Economy of Street Vendors in Central BengaluruInclusive Development towards Social Justice: Opportunities and ChallengesDepartment of Social Work, Pondicherry UniversityNational22-02-2018PuducherryIndiaThree Days
Problems with regard to Social Security Benefits for person with disabilities on Doddamole, ChamrajnSocial Work responses to Contemporary Social Issues – An insightDepartment of Social Work, Loyola College (Autonomous)National12-02-2018ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Environmental Degradation and Economic Challenges faced by the Kurumbas of Melebhudayar, Attapadi, KPoverty and Income Inequality in India: Social Work ResponsesDepartment of Studies and Research in Social Work, Tumkur UnviersityNational25-11-2017TumkurIndiaTwo Days
Health Seeking Behaviour of Scheduled Tribes with specific reference to the Paliyars of KodaikanalTribal HealthLoyola College of Social SciencesNational27-03-2017TrivandrumIndiaThree Days
Gender Discrimination – A patriarchal tool for dominanceGender and WorkPondicherry UniversityNational17-03-2017PuducherryIndiaTwo Days
Problems faced by working women in the urban slums of BangaloreGender and WorkPondicherry UniversityNational17-03-2017PuducherryIndiaTwo Days
Living and Health Condition of the Paliyars of KodaikanalNational Conference on Social Work and Mental HealthDepartment of Social Work, Central University of Tamil NaduNational10-05-2016ThiruvarurIndiaOne day
Economic Sustainability and the Scheduled TribesSustainable Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation: Social Work Responses and ChallengesDept. Of Studies and Research in Social Work, Tumkur UniversityNational26-03-2016TumkurIndiaTwo Days
A Study on Psycho Social Life of Retired PeopleNational Conference on Caring the Elderly: Psychosocial PerspectiveDept. Of Psychology, Pondicherry UniversityNational23-03-2016PuducherryIndiaTwo Days
Multiculturalism in the Light of Scheduled Tribes of Tamil NaduBahuswara ‘16Dept. Of Social Work, Sree Sankaracharya University of SanskritNational18-03-2016KaladiIndiaTwo Days
Land Rights and the Scheduled TribesAtrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India: Causes and RemediesCentre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Gandhigram UniversityNational17-03-2016DindigulIndiaTwo Days
Role of ASHA in Rural Health ManagementBest Practices in Rural DevelopmentDepartment of Extension Education, Gandhigram University, DindigulNational10-03-2016DindigulIndiaTwo Days
Culture, Tradition and Change among the PaliyarsSustaining Indian Culture and Tradition through Historical StudiesDept. Of Sociology, Periyar UniversityNational25-02-2016SalemIndiaTwo Days
Development and Retrogression among the Scheduled TribesSocial Work Contribution to Sustainable DevelopmentDept. Of Social Work, Loyola CollegeInternational12-02-2016ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Deprivation among the Scheduled TribesMaximising Manufacturing Competency of MSMEs through “Make in India” ProgrammeDept. of International Business, Pondicherry UniversityNational11-02-2016PuducherryIndiaTwo Days
Living Aloof, Accused but AnewTransgender Inclusion: Challenges and ImplicationsDept. Of Sociology, Periyar UniversityNational21-01-2016SalemIndiaTwo Days
Development as Death Traps: Story of Small and Marginal Farmers in IndiaDeveloment, Resources and LivelihoodsDepartment of Anthropology, University of HyderabadInternational12-02-2015HyderabadIndiaTwo Days
Stress Management Strategies with Special Reference to Franklin Templeton Pvt. LtdEmerging Dimensions of ManagementDepartment of Business Administration, JJ College of Arts and ScienceInternational05-09-2014PudukkottaiIndiaTwo Days
Empowerment of Tribal Women through Self Help GroupsRole of Microfinance in Sustainable Social DevelopmentDepartment of Social Work, Gurushree CollegeNational15-03-2014TumkurIndiaOne day
Right to Free and Compulsory Education in Light of the Schedule TribesSocial Policy and Social Protection of Vulnerable GroupsDept. Of Social Work, Loyola CollegeInternational24-01-2014ChennaiIndiaOne day
Satisfaction of Tribal Women with regard to Health ServicesInnovations in Women Empowerment: Social Work PerspectiveDept. Of Social Work, KSWUNational20-01-2014BijapurIndiaThree Days
Tribal Rights and Political GovernanceRealizing Rights, Duties, Citizenship through Social Policy and Professional Social Work PracticeDept. Of Social Work, Loyola College, ChennaiInternational10-01-2014ChennaiIndiaTwo Days
Satisfaction of Tribal Women with MCH ServicesMDG: Strategies, achievements and ChallengesDepartment of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural InstituteNational07-03-2013DindigulIndiaTwo Days
Economic Development and MDGState Level Presentation on Millennium Development GoalsDept. Of Social Work, American CollegeState16-12-2011MaduraiIndiaOne day

Consultancy

Name of ConsultantName of the facility usedOrganization of the ConsultantName of Consultancy ProjectSponsoring AgencyDate of ConsultancyRevenue Generated (amount in Rupees)
SivagamiExpertiseAide et Actionin Bagalkot and Kalaburgi DistrictsUNDP08-04-202140,000
K. SivagamiExpertiseAide et ActionCare and Safe Environment for Migrants living at WorksiteAide et Action02-11-201616000
K. SivagamiExpertiseAide et ActionSri Lankan Tamil Refugee Livelihood ProjectCatholic Relief Services05-09-201620,000

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Qualitative Research Methods and Research WritingMOOCs completedNationalSwayam, UGC, NPTELOnlline01-01-202230-04-2022
Outcome Based Field Education in Social WorkFDPs attendedNationalGuru Angad Dev Teaching Learning CentreOnline28-09-202104-10-2021
Neuro Linguistic Programming LabWorkshopStateExordiaBangalore05-10-201807-10-2018
Data Analytics Using R StudioWorkshopNationalDepartment of Management StudiesErode10-08-201814-08-2018
Ten Days Workshop on Research MethodologyWorkshopNationalCentre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research, DharwadDharwad

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
Board of studiesExpert TalkNationalMount Carmel College, Autonomous02-03-2024BangaloreIndia
SPSS, Data Collection, Analysis technique, Research Design and Ethical ConsiderationExpert TalkNationalDwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss vaishnav College27-07-2023ChennaiIndia
Scientific Writing And Publishing Research PaperExpert TalkNationalST. Aloysius Degree College10-03-2023BengaluruIndia
Knowledge Dissemination Through Scientific Writing & PublishingExpert TalkNationalSt Joseph College Of Commerce (Autonomous)03-03-2023BengaluruIndia
Research MethodologyExpert TalkNationalDwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College19-01-2023MadrasIndia
counselling and communicationExpert TalkNationalLions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology25-10-2022MaduraiIndia
Multidisciplinary Research in Humanities and Social SciencesSubject ExpertInternationalVellore Institute of Technology22-02-2022OnlineIndia
Fundamentals of Statistics and SPSSSubject ExpertNationalV.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women28-09-2021OnlineIndia
Lifelong learning and the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on students; staff and institutionsInvited TalkInternationalPlanet Hope India18-08-2021OnlineIndia
Gender Justice, Rights and Issues of the Transgender People in IndiaKeynote AddressPresidential AddressAADI, Attapaddy30-07-2021OnlineIndia
International Day in Support of Victims of TortureOthersNationalSouth India Cell for Human Rights Education and Monitoring26-06-2021BengaluruIndia
Quantitative research methodsSubject ExpertNationalCENTRE FOR STUDY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLICY THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE (DEEMED TO 10-02-2021DIndigulIndia
Social Work Profession Expanding Scope and ChallengesInvited TalkNationalSalesian College, Siliguri20-08-2020OnlineIndia
Research in Social Work PracticeExpert TalkNationalPondicherry University, School of social science and International Studies19-08-2020PondicherryIndia
Public Health Challenge of Tropical Disease Moving Towards Universal AccessExpert TalkNationalCentral University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur13-02-2020Tamil NaduIndia
Research Methodology and SPSSExpert TalkNationalLoyola College Autonomous01-02-2020ChennaiIndia
Voice of the IndigenousExpert TalkNationalMount Carmel College, autonomous21-01-2020BengaluruIndia
Research Methodology and SPSSExpert TalkNationalDwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College18-12-2019MadrasIndia
Research Methodology WorkshopSubject ExpertLocal College LevelDepartment of Social Work, DG Vaishnava College, Chennai04-01-2019ChennaiIndia
Research Methodology WorkshopSubject ExpertNationalPG Department of Social Work, St. Joseph\'s College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore12-12-2018CuddaloreIndia
Service Learning: A tool for empowering StudentsKeynote AddressInternationalVillage Service Learning Program, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Cuddalore02-08-2018CuddaloreIndia
SPSS WorkshopSubject ExpertLocal College LevelPG Department of Social Work (Self Finance), Madras School of Social Work, Chennai14-03-2018ChennaiIndia
Social Work Practice in restoring Human Rights of the vulnerable populationKeynote AddressNationalDepartment of Social Work, Ananda College, Devakottai11-12-2017DevakottaiIndia
Skill Lab - SPSSSubject ExpertLocal College LevelPG Department of Development Management, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai27-10-2015ChennaiIndia
Advanced SPSS for Social WorkSubject ExpertLocal College LevelDepartment of Social Work, SDNB Vaishnava College for Women, Chennai22-03-2014ChennaiIndia
Teachers and Students Attitude Towards Teaching Sex Education in Educational Institutions in IndiaInvited TalkNationalPG Department of Social Work, St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), CuddaloreCuddaloreIndia
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