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Department of Social Work

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Dr Alan Godfrey A

Assistant Professor,Social Work

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

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic Degree Subject University Address of the University Rank/ Medals
PG Master of Fine Arts (Bharatanatyam) Annamalai University Chidambaram No
M.F.A. DANCE- (BHARATHANATYAM) M.F.A. DANCE Annamalai University Chidamparam, Tamil Nadu
M.Phil Social Work Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034 No
PG Social Work Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034 No
UG Bachelor of Computer Application Loyola College (Autonomous), Bengaluru Sterling Road, Nungambakkam No
Eligibility Details
Category Subject Status
JRF Social Work Cleared
NET Social Work Cleared
PG Diploma Details
Programme Name Main Subject University Name Start Date End Date Mark / Grade Obtained
Statistical and Research Methods Statstics and Research Pondicherry Univeristy 18-08-2015 03-05-2016 First Class with Distinction
PhD Details
Title of Thesis University / Institution University Address Date of Registration Date of Completion Details 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 Kodaikanal Pondicherry University Pondicherry Contribution of ASHA towards Maternal Health: A study conducted at Borio block, Sahibganj district, Awarded
M.Phil Details
College / University Name College / University Address Title Registered Date Completion Date Marks / Grade Obtained Published Paper Details
Loyola College University of Madras A Study on the Challenges Faced by the Scheduled Tribes at Kodaikanal 08-08-2013 10-09-2014 76.2 Study on the empowerment of tribal women through Self Help Groups at Agamalai and Kottakudi Panchaya
Book Chapter Published
Article Title Book title Book editor Article pages No of Chapters Year ISBN Publisher Details
Skill Development among Person with Disability: Experiences through Social Group Work Education, Empowerment and Emancipation Selvaraj Arulnathan SJ, S. Lourdhunathan, E. Shujayathulla 123 - 130 1 2019 978-93-89069-07-5 Indian Social Institute, Research Unit
Living Aloof, Accused but Anew: A study conducted among the transgenders of Nungambakkam, Chennai Transgenders Inclusion Challenges and Implications Dr. Sundara Raj .T 195-201 1 2016 978-93-313-2819-9 A.P.H. Publishing Corporation
Economic Sustainability and the Scheduled Tribes: A study conducted among the Paliyars of Kodaikanal Sustainable Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Lokesha M.U., Dr. Ramesh B., Dr. Parashurama K.G. 252-260 1 2015 978-93-82694-21-2 Niruta Publications
Publications
Title Journal Name Year DOI/URL Your authorial position How many authors Clarivate 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 Practice Ageing International 2024 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12126-024-09559-8 2nd 5
Child Sexual Abuse and Wellbeing Among LGBTQ + Individuals: The Role of Family in Healing LGBTQ+ Family 2024 https://doi.org/10.1080/27703371.2024.2327056 2nd 4
Occupational burnout among Women Police Force: An Emperical Study Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issue 2021 Other 3 No IF
Social Conditions and Challenges faced by Ambulance Drivers Turkish Online Journal of Qualitative Enquiry 2021 1st 2
Living Conditions of Jenu Kurubas in Kothnahalli Hamlet, Chamrajnagar Shodhmanthan 2019 1st and corresponding 2 5.000-9.999
Environmental Degradation and Economic Challenges Faced by the Kurumbas of Melebhudayar, Attapadi, K Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu 2017 1st 1 No IF
Livelihood of the Scheduled Tribes in Today’s Context De Paul Journal of Scientific Research 2017 1st 2 No IF
Contribution of ASHA towards Maternal Health: A Study Conducted at Borio Block, Sahibganj District, Deeksha 2016 1st 2 No IF
Development and Retrogression among the Paliyars at Kodaikanal Social Glance 2015 1st 2 No IF
Presentations
Title of Paper Title of Seminar/Conference Organized by Level Start Date Place Country Duration
Condition of Rescued Children Post Rehabilitation: A Study based on the Follow-Ups of Child Rescue O Ensuring Child Rights in India: A Challenge Department of Social Work, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) National 25-09-2018 Mangalore India Two Days
Media and Mob Lynching: A perceptional Study conducted among College going Students in Central Benga Bridging and Securing: Responsibilities and Aesthetics in Media, Society and Literature Department of Social Work and English, Kodaikanal Christian College International 11-09-2018 Kodaikanal India One day
Need for digital empowerment among person with disabilities Digital Empowerment for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development Department of Studies and Research in Social Work, Tumkur University National 21-03-2018 Tumkur India Two Days
Livelihood and Changing Economy of Street Vendors in Central Bengaluru Inclusive Development towards Social Justice: Opportunities and Challenges Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University National 22-02-2018 Puducherry India Three Days
Problems with regard to Social Security Benefits for person with disabilities on Doddamole, Chamrajn Social Work responses to Contemporary Social Issues – An insight Department of Social Work, Loyola College (Autonomous) National 12-02-2018 Chennai India Two Days
Environmental Degradation and Economic Challenges faced by the Kurumbas of Melebhudayar, Attapadi, K Poverty and Income Inequality in India: Social Work Responses Department of Studies and Research in Social Work, Tumkur Unviersity National 25-11-2017 Tumkur India Two Days
Health Seeking Behaviour of Scheduled Tribes with specific reference to the Paliyars of Kodaikanal Tribal Health Loyola College of Social Sciences National 27-03-2017 Trivandrum India Three Days
Gender Discrimination – A patriarchal tool for dominance Gender and Work Pondicherry University National 17-03-2017 Puducherry India Two Days
Problems faced by working women in the urban slums of Bangalore Gender and Work Pondicherry University National 17-03-2017 Puducherry India Two Days
Living and Health Condition of the Paliyars of Kodaikanal National Conference on Social Work and Mental Health Department of Social Work, Central University of Tamil Nadu National 10-05-2016 Thiruvarur India One day
Economic Sustainability and the Scheduled Tribes Sustainable Livelihood and Poverty Alleviation: Social Work Responses and Challenges Dept. Of Studies and Research in Social Work, Tumkur University National 26-03-2016 Tumkur India Two Days
A Study on Psycho Social Life of Retired People National Conference on Caring the Elderly: Psychosocial Perspective Dept. Of Psychology, Pondicherry University National 23-03-2016 Puducherry India Two Days
Multiculturalism in the Light of Scheduled Tribes of Tamil Nadu Bahuswara ‘16 Dept. Of Social Work, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit National 18-03-2016 Kaladi India Two Days
Land Rights and the Scheduled Tribes Atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India: Causes and Remedies Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Gandhigram University National 17-03-2016 Dindigul India Two Days
Role of ASHA in Rural Health Management Best Practices in Rural Development Department of Extension Education, Gandhigram University, Dindigul National 10-03-2016 Dindigul India Two Days
Culture, Tradition and Change among the Paliyars Sustaining Indian Culture and Tradition through Historical Studies Dept. Of Sociology, Periyar University National 25-02-2016 Salem India Two Days
Development and Retrogression among the Scheduled Tribes Social Work Contribution to Sustainable Development Dept. Of Social Work, Loyola College International 12-02-2016 Chennai India Two Days
Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Deprivation among the Scheduled Tribes Maximising Manufacturing Competency of MSMEs through “Make in India” Programme Dept. of International Business, Pondicherry University National 11-02-2016 Puducherry India Two Days
Living Aloof, Accused but Anew Transgender Inclusion: Challenges and Implications Dept. Of Sociology, Periyar University National 21-01-2016 Salem India Two Days
Development as Death Traps: Story of Small and Marginal Farmers in India Develoment, Resources and Livelihoods Department of Anthropology, University of Hyderabad International 12-02-2015 Hyderabad India Two Days
Stress Management Strategies with Special Reference to Franklin Templeton Pvt. Ltd Emerging Dimensions of Management Department of Business Administration, JJ College of Arts and Science International 05-09-2014 Pudukkottai India Two Days
Empowerment of Tribal Women through Self Help Groups Role of Microfinance in Sustainable Social Development Department of Social Work, Gurushree College National 15-03-2014 Tumkur India One day
Right to Free and Compulsory Education in Light of the Schedule Tribes Social Policy and Social Protection of Vulnerable Groups Dept. Of Social Work, Loyola College International 24-01-2014 Chennai India One day
Satisfaction of Tribal Women with regard to Health Services Innovations in Women Empowerment: Social Work Perspective Dept. Of Social Work, KSWU National 20-01-2014 Bijapur India Three Days
Tribal Rights and Political Governance Realizing Rights, Duties, Citizenship through Social Policy and Professional Social Work Practice Dept. Of Social Work, Loyola College, Chennai International 10-01-2014 Chennai India Two Days
Satisfaction of Tribal Women with MCH Services MDG: Strategies, achievements and Challenges Department of Applied Research, Gandhigram Rural Institute National 07-03-2013 Dindigul India Two Days
Economic Development and MDG State Level Presentation on Millennium Development Goals Dept. Of Social Work, American College State 16-12-2011 Madurai India One day
Consultancy
Name of Consultant Name of the facility used Organization of the Consultant Name of Consultancy Project Sponsoring Agency Date of Consultancy Revenue Generated (amount in Rupees)
Sivagami Expertise Aide et Action in Bagalkot and Kalaburgi Districts UNDP 08-04-2021 40,000
K. Sivagami Expertise Aide et Action Care and Safe Environment for Migrants living at Worksite Aide et Action 02-11-2016 16000
K. Sivagami Expertise Aide et Action Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Livelihood Project Catholic Relief Services 05-09-2016 20,000
Faculty Development Program
Title of Event Type of Event Level Organized by Place Date From Date To
Qualitative Research Methods and Research Writing MOOCs completed National Swayam, UGC, NPTEL Onlline 01-01-2022 30-04-2022
Outcome Based Field Education in Social Work FDPs attended National Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre Online 28-09-2021 04-10-2021
Neuro Linguistic Programming Lab Workshop State Exordia Bangalore 05-10-2018 07-10-2018
Data Analytics Using R Studio Workshop National Department of Management Studies Erode 10-08-2018 14-08-2018
Ten Days Workshop on Research Methodology Workshop National Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research, Dharwad Dharwad
Resource Persons
Title of the Program Role Level Organized by Start Date Place Country
Board of studies Expert Talk National Mount Carmel College, Autonomous 02-03-2024 Bangalore India
SPSS, Data Collection, Analysis technique, Research Design and Ethical Consideration Expert Talk National Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss vaishnav College 27-07-2023 Chennai India
Scientific Writing And Publishing Research Paper Expert Talk National ST. Aloysius Degree College 10-03-2023 Bengaluru India
Knowledge Dissemination Through Scientific Writing & Publishing Expert Talk National St Joseph College Of Commerce (Autonomous) 03-03-2023 Bengaluru India
Research Methodology Expert Talk National Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College 19-01-2023 Madras India
counselling and communication Expert Talk National Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology 25-10-2022 Madurai India
Multidisciplinary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences Subject Expert International Vellore Institute of Technology 22-02-2022 Online India
Fundamentals of Statistics and SPSS Subject Expert National V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women 28-09-2021 Online India
Lifelong learning and the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on students; staff and institutions Invited Talk International Planet Hope India 18-08-2021 Online India
Gender Justice, Rights and Issues of the Transgender People in India Keynote Address Presidential Address AADI, Attapaddy 30-07-2021 Online India
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Others National South India Cell for Human Rights Education and Monitoring 26-06-2021 Bengaluru India
Quantitative research methods Subject Expert National CENTRE FOR STUDY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLICY THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE (DEEMED TO 10-02-2021 DIndigul India
Social Work Profession Expanding Scope and Challenges Invited Talk National Salesian College, Siliguri 20-08-2020 Online India
Research in Social Work Practice Expert Talk National Pondicherry University, School of social science and International Studies 19-08-2020 Pondicherry India
Public Health Challenge of Tropical Disease Moving Towards Universal Access Expert Talk National Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur 13-02-2020 Tamil Nadu India
Research Methodology and SPSS Expert Talk National Loyola College Autonomous 01-02-2020 Chennai India
Voice of the Indigenous Expert Talk National Mount Carmel College, autonomous 21-01-2020 Bengaluru India
Research Methodology and SPSS Expert Talk National Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College 18-12-2019 Madras India
Research Methodology Workshop Subject Expert Local College Level Department of Social Work, DG Vaishnava College, Chennai 04-01-2019 Chennai India
Research Methodology Workshop Subject Expert National PG Department of Social Work, St. Joseph\'s College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore 12-12-2018 Cuddalore India
Service Learning: A tool for empowering Students Keynote Address International Village Service Learning Program, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Cuddalore 02-08-2018 Cuddalore India
SPSS Workshop Subject Expert Local College Level PG Department of Social Work (Self Finance), Madras School of Social Work, Chennai 14-03-2018 Chennai India
Social Work Practice in restoring Human Rights of the vulnerable population Keynote Address National Department of Social Work, Ananda College, Devakottai 11-12-2017 Devakottai India
Skill Lab - SPSS Subject Expert Local College Level PG Department of Development Management, Madras School of Social Work, Chennai 27-10-2015 Chennai India
Advanced SPSS for Social Work Subject Expert Local College Level Department of Social Work, SDNB Vaishnava College for Women, Chennai 22-03-2014 Chennai India
Teachers and Students Attitude Towards Teaching Sex Education in Educational Institutions in India Invited Talk National PG Department of Social Work, St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Cuddalore Cuddalore India

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