The MSW Department frequently displays wall posters on current social issues, problems and needs to inform and educate students and the public.
The MSW Student Associations have conducted seminars and workshops on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, Suicide Prevention and Crisis Management. MSW students are active in institution wide cultural and spiritual activities.
Students have provided counseling service for local people with psycho/social/emotional problems. Students have developed several grant proposals.
Amritapuri
Coimbatore
The Department of Social Work in association with Blood Bank, District Hospital, Kollam, organized a one-day Blood Donation Camp for the students as well as staff members of Amrita on November 11, 2013.
Faculty members and students of MSW participated in city- level consultation on Strengthening Civil Society Voices on Urban Povertyconducted by Sahayi - Centre for Collection Learning and Action at YMCA, Kollam on September 28, 2013.
Students and faculty members participated in the one-day national consultative workshop on Towards a Safer State: Lessons from Uttarakhand on September 12, 2013, held at the Institute of Land and Disaster Management, Government of Kerala.
The Department of Social Work conducted a film festival and photo exhibition on behalf of Amrita Social Workers Association (ASWAS) and AMC at Amrita on April 20, 2013.
Dr. Rajeev M. M., Chairperson, Department of Social Work, Amritapuri, participated in Europe-India International Research Forum –Samyoga held at Amrita University, Bangalore Campus, during April 2-4, 2013.
The Department of Social Work conducted Disaster Preparedness program on March 19, 2013.
The Department of Social Work observed World Social Work Day on March 19, 2013. A competition themed Social Engineering was the highlight of the day.
The staff and students of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and Volunteers of Yuva Dharma Dhara, the youth wing of Mata Amritanandamayi Math, formed a huge human chain on behalf of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2013.
The World Cancer Day was observed by the Amrita Social Workers Association (ASWAS) on February 4, 2013..
The Department of Social Work conducted a leadership training program with the support of Coconut Development Board for Coconut Producer's Society.
Parvathy V., student of MSW, won the Best Paper Award in the 31st Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work, organized by Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, during January 3-5, 2013.
An Employee Engagement Survey was conducted at HML funded by the organisation. from December 17-22 2012.
The White Ribbon Campaign was organized by Amrita Social Workers Association (ASWAS) commemorating International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 26, 2012.
The Department of Social Work celebrated World Social Workers Day through socially responsible action. As part of it. a blood donation camp was conducted. The program was organized with the support of District Hospital, Kollam. The program led to initiation of Amrita Blood Army (AMBA) on March 26,2012.
The Department of Social Work observed International Woman’s Day at KSACS, Kollam, Mahila Mandiram Kollam and Gandhi Bhavan, Pathanapuram by Social Work trainees on March 8,2012.
The Department of Social Work observed World Thinking Day by conducting field level program on World Thinking Day at Government Girls High School, Kollam wherein awareness generation and group discussion on Environmental Sustainability was organized. As part of the program, social work trainees conducted a role play on sustainable development on February 22, 2012.
Interactive session with faculty and students of St. Ambrose University, Dr. Johny Augustine (Assistant Social Work), Professor of Davenport, Lowa and students of St. Ambrose University. In his talk, Dr .Johny Augustine introduced the heath system of United States on January 14,2012.
The Department of Social Work observed World AIDS Day by creating awareness through distribution of notice describing the relevance of the day. The red ribbon - the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV was distributed in the campus, on December 1, 2011.
The Department of Social Work, with the collaboration of Help Age India (an INGO), Institute of Palliative Medicine, Kozhikode and Four x4 Consulting Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi, conducted a Survey Research Initiative and a two day preparatory workshop on Research Methodology and Strategy for the field investigators and research supervisors (students and faculty members of the Department of Social Work) on November 22, 2011.
Social work trainees Anoop P. Joseph and Aswathy R. initiated personality development classes by conducting awareness class for mothers and adolescent girls at Anganawady No. 53 of Karunagappally Taluk on November 17, 2011.
The Department of Social Work observed World Mental Health Day by organizing poster exhibition / awareness program at Primary Health Center, Vallikavu and Karunagappally on October 10, 2011.
Jagaran's Cycle Rally: A cycle rally from Kollam to Amritapuri, lead by faculty members from the departments of Physical Education and Social Work was conducted on September 26, 2011. Nearly 250 students gathered to raise awareness on the need for reducing pollution.
A street play was performed at Sree Narayana Central School, Karunagappally on September 26, 2011 for creating awareness on the need for cleanliness and proper waste disposal. The street play was conceived and directed by V. S. Kochukrishna Kurup, Lecturer, and Department.of Social Work.
The Department of Social Work observed World Alzheimer's day and organized awareness program at SIMS, Kollam and at Amritapuri Campus. The movie titled, "A MOMENT TO REMEMBER"- (Korean) based on Alzheimer's disease was also screened at the campus on September 22, 2011.
The second year MSW students of the department of Social Work, Coimbatore campus along with Ryerson University students from Canada stayed at the tribal settlement of Komalikudi in Idukki District of Kerala from 6th to 13th August 2015 as part of the Live-in-Labs program. The program was facilitated by Amrita Center for International Programs and Amrita CREATE (Center of Research in Advanced Technologies for Education)... Read more»
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam invited as Chairperson for Symposium II on the theme Rediscovering Social Strategies for India Today in National Conference on Redefining Social Work Practices & Rediscovering Strategies for India Today at Bharathiar University on March 9, 2013.
Prof. Pravin Patkar, Adjunct Professor, attended Trilateral Convention of Stakeholders on Missing Child Alert System, jointly organized by SAIEVAC Regional Secretariat and Plan Asia Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand during February 26-28, 2013.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam invited as Resource Person by Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University on February 2, 2013 to deliver talks in the refresher course arranged for college and university teachers.
The topics were:
a) Disaster, Its Impacts and Techniques to Soothe the Affected.
b) Defense Mechanisms in Our Day Today Life.
Dr. P. Rangasami and Himanshu Gupta participated in International Conference on Protection of Child Rights: Issues and Challenges organized by the Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University during January 18-20, 2013.
Himanshu Gupta attended two day conference on Disability organized by Bharathiar University during December 27-28, 2012.
Himanshu Gupta participated in an international conference on Sustainable Development and Government organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore during December 12-14, 2012.
Dr. Rangasami P. attended two day workshop on Child Protection Curriculum organised by Karnataka Child Protection Unit, Bangalore from August 10-11, 2012.
Dr. K. R. Priya was delivered an invited talk on The Quality Time Spending in the Jail through Reading and Thinking at Poojappura Central Prison, Trivandrum on June 24, 2012.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam chaired a technical session in the conference on The Horizon of Social Work Profession in India and prior to that delivered a talk on Social Work Ethics and Values at Nehru Arts and Science College, Thirumalayampalayam, Coimbatore on February 3, 2012.
Dr. K. R. Priya was invited as a speaker for the inauguration of Cardiac Camp by National Rural Health Mission Government of India at Palakkad, Kerala on February 3, 2012.
Pooja Kandula and Madhusudanan S. participated in a national conference, Think India 2012 , in IISc Bangalore on January 28- 29, 2012.
P. Narendran, Saravanan A. and Madhusudanan S. attended one-day workshop on Career Guidance and Skill Enhancement organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University & NIPM, Coimbatore on January 21, 2012.
Madhusudanan S., Sruthisri and Snehal attended workshop on Disability Management conducted at Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University on December 16-17, 2011.
T. M. Mirshad Rahman, M. Deepu and S. Sreeni attended workshop on Training Program on Enhancing Competence of Youth in Dealing with Child Labour held during December12 - 15, 2011, organized by V. V.Girir National Labour Institute, Noida, Uttarpradesh.
Madhusudanan S. and Anne presented papers on Teachers Perception towards School of Social Work – A Case Study Approach.and Concurrent Field Work A Precursor for School of Social Work at national conference on School Social Work at PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore during December 7-8, 2011.
Dr. K. R. Priya invited as a resource person for the workshop, Paddy Growing Cultures of India by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA), Government of India, New Delhi during December 4-8, 2011 and delivered a lecture on Role of Gender in Paddy Cultivation.
Madhusudanan S. and Ravi Mohan R. presented papers at Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on October 13-14, 2011. Madhusudanan S. presented papers, Interventions in Career Development of Appendectomy Underwent Student", Ambedkar Colony, Ettimadai & Role of Millennium Development Goals in Disability & Health in Cuddalore Taluk – A Case Study and Ravi Mohan R. presented a paper A Health & Food Provision for Children in Karunya Special School under NCCP, Coimbatore.
In the national seminar on Contemporary Challenges in Social Work Practice held at Sree Narayana Guru College, K.G. Chavadi, the following presentations were made by the students during September 29-30, 2011:
-- Ravimohan R. presented a paper on Nutritional Intervention in Malnourished Adolescent Girls under ICDS: Study on the Nurition Program for Adolescent Girls in Thek Kumari Anganwadi in Marutharoad Panchayat.
-- Ravimohan R. & Pooja Kandula presented a paper on Reflections on the UNCRC 1989 & Indias Commitment towards Child Rights through Constitutional Amendments, Enactments, Policies & Programs.
-- Madhusudanan S. & Anitha R. presented a paper on The Tenets of Thirukural: Super-Improsing Eastwern Philospies in Social Work Concepts with respect to Indian Context.
-- Madhusudanan S. & Saravanan presented a paper on Capacity Building & Cultural Orientation for School Children in Peripheral Area: Experience of Amrita Gokulam in Ettimadai Town Panchayat.
-- Deepu M. & Harasha Parapoyil presented a paper on Psycho – Social support for Domestic Care givers of Autisic Children.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam chaired a session Mental Health and Development in the national seminar on Health and Development Social Work Perspective at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on October 13, 2011.
Dr. K. R. Priya was the resource person for the UGC’s Faculty Development Program at The Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum. She took a session on the topic Women as a Vulnerable Group on September 26, 2011.
Dr.J.Paranjothi Ramalingam delivered the inaugural address in National Seminar on Challenges in Contemporary Social Work K.G.Chavadi, Coimbatore on September 21, 2011.
Dr. K. R. Priya presented a paper titled Psycho Social Stigma of Physically Abused Girls: A general appraisal in the light of Human Rights at a national seminar for the study of social exclusion and inclusive policy of University of Mysore on September 8, 2011.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam chaired a session in the National Seminar on Praxis Burgeoning Paradigm in Social Work at AIMS, Cochin on September 6, 2011.
Dr. K. R. Priya was invited as a keynote speaker for the program Empowerment of Youth for Sustainability through Ghandhian Concept of Development" organized by National Council for Rural Institute, Government of India at Palakkad on August 25, 2011.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam attended the Board of Studies Meeting in Social Work, as an expert committee member in Sri Krishna College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore on August 10, 2011.
T. V. N. Ragavan & B. Santhosh presented a paper on Social Work Trainees interventions in Iyyampathy Tribal Village, Ciombatore with Special Rreference to School Going Children & Madhusudhanan S. presented a paper on A Study on Socio-Economic, Plastic Awareness & Hygiene at tw-day national conference on A Strategic Intervention for Improving the Marginalized a Social Work Perspective at Arignar Anna Govt.Arts College, Karaikkal on August 4, 2011.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam was Special Editor for Journal of School Social Work, India for Vol. VIII, Issue 03, August 2011.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam delivered a keynote address on the topic, Mental Health and The Role of Social Workers in India at the Research and Epi Info Software Training at Saraswathi Thiagaraja College Pollachi on July 22, 2011.
M. Deepu attended a workshop on Psycho - Social Care of the Elderly at NIMHANS, Banglore on June 29, 2011.
Dr. K. R. Priya invited as a keynote speaker for Vayanotsavam by the Government of Kerala and Department of Public Relations, Government of Kerala. She delivered a lecture on Importance of Social Awareness in Women Empowerment at VJT Hall, Legislative Complex, Trivandrum on June 20, 2011.
Dr. K. R. Priya attended the international conference on Society, Technology and Sustainable Development" at Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi during June 3-5, 2011.
Dr. Rangasami P. participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Entrepreneurial Stimulation for Youth organised by Department of Lifeling Learning and Extension, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore on March 20, 2011.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam attended the BOS meeting in social work at GRD College of Social Work on February 26, 2011 as the nominee of the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Madhusudanan S. and Mr. Ravimohan presented a paper on Information Technology enabled services for Community Development through Amrita Village Resource Centre at Sri Nehru College of Arts and Science, Thirumalyampalayam on February 23, 2011.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam invited as Chief Guest for the valedictory function of the National Seminar on Application of ICT and Space Technology in Social Work at Sri Nehru College of Arts and Science, Thirumalayampalayam on February 23, 2011.
Madhusudanan S., Ravimohan R. and Veena Suresh presented papers at the National seminar on Second Chilhood : A Period of Ordeal or Delectation, Deaprtment of Social Work, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore during February 16–17, 2011.
Madhusudanan S. presented the paper titled Person at the Verge of Retirement – A Case Study Approach. Ravimohan R. and Veena Suresh presented the paper titled Impact of Self Employment on an Elderly Person – A Case Study.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam delivered Keynote Address at the National Seminar on Second Chilhood : A Period of Ordeal or Delectation at Department of Social Work, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on February 16, 2011.
Ashwin K., Samathuva Sarathi N., Arun Prasath R. and Madhusudanan S. participated in an organ donation campaign cultural event organized by MOHAN Foundation on February 13, 2011.
Dr. K. R. Priya invited as a resource person in a workshop on Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve by Ministry of Culture, ANSI, Government of India, at TBGRI Trivandrum on Januaray 9, 2011.
Kalaivani A. S. and Karpagam S. attended a one day seminar on Challenges in HR conducted by Enrich Academy, Coimbatore on January 23, 2011.Kalaivani won the Best Presenter Award in group discussion on the topic Leadership Qualities.
Dr. P. Rangasami participated in the NSS refresher course at Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore during January 18-22, 2011.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam attended Southern Regional Social Work Education Consultation Meet at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences , Kochin during January 13-14, 2011.
Madhusudanan S., Ravimohan R., Anne R., Deepu presented papers at two-day National Conference held at Bharadhidasan University, Trichy during January 10-11, 2011.
Madhusudanan S., Ravimohan R. and Anne R.presented a paper titled Social Work Trainees Experience in Educational Settings in Ettimadai Town Panchayat,
Deepu presented a paper titled Differently Abled and & Social Development and
Ravi Mohan R. presented a paper on Impact of Education on Kerala’s Social Development.
Madhusudanan S., Mirshad Rahman T. M., Saravanan A. and Anne R. participated in a state level seminar organized by Jamal Mohemed College Trichy.
Madusudanan S. and Dr. C. S. Soundram presented a paper titled A Study on Anxiety Level of Students Appearing for Campus Placements on December 20, 2010.
Umamaheswari handled a session on Nutrition Counseling in the induction training for Anganwadi workers organized by ICDS at Madukkari block, Coimbatore District on December 6, 2010.
Dr. K. R. Priya invited as a Special Guest for the inaugural function of the National Women’s Boxing Championship conducted at LuLu Conventional Centre, Thrissur during December 5-10, 2010.
M. Nagalingam handled a session on Social Mobilization , Social Marketing and Strengthening Partnership With community in the induction training program for Anganwadi workers organized by ICDS, Madukkarai & Thondamuthur block, Coimbatore on November 29, 2010.
Dr. K. Muralidharan, Associate Professor & Head, Social Work, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore deliverd a lecture on Labour Legislation on November 11, 2010.
The Department of Social Work organized Tree Plantation & Health Awareness Rally, at T. M. Palayam on November 2010.
The Department of Social Work organized Blood Donation Camp, November 2010.
Dr. A. Thirumoorthy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bangalore, delivered a talk on Therapeutic Approaches in Counseling on October 22, 2010.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam invited as Chairperson for a session in the National conference on Professional Social Work in India – Rhetoric and the Reality at Bharathiar University on October 7, 2010.
I MSW students participated in a skit in National Blood Donors Day at GKNM Hospital on October 1, 2010.
The Department of Social Work organized Sports Meet for Children from Ettimadai Panchayat on October 2010.
Madhusudanan S. participated in Campus to Corporate Programme at PSGIM, Coimbatore on September 28, 2010.
Second year MSW students participated in a two-day orientation workshop on Disability Mangement organized jointly by Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University and UDIS Forum, Kovai at Bharathiar University on September 17-18, 2010.
Madusudanan, Ashwin and Samathuva Sarathi participated in Catharsis 2010 at Bishop Heber College, Trichy during September 16-17, 2010. They won the following prizes:
i. Madhusudanan won first prize for the event, Ventilation and
ii. Madhusudanan, Ashwin and Samathuva Sarathi won first prize for quiz on Social Quotient.
Kalaivani presented a paper on Role of NGOs in Rural Development in one-day seminar on Dimensions of Social Work organized by PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore on September 14, 2010.
Dr. P. Rangasami participated in NSS Training Program at Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore during September 9-19, 2010.
Dr. J. Paranjothi Ramalingam inaugurated the Social Work Association of CSI Bishop Appasamy College, Coimbatore and delivered a talk on Trends in Social Work on September 6, 2010.
Second year MSW students attended a state level workshop on Research Methodology in Social Science organized by Sri. Krishna Arts & Science, Kuniamuthur. Radhika V. Kutty won first prize for framing a research proposal on September 3, 2010.
Dr. P. Rangasami participated in a week long training program on Information Technology for Effective Management of Rural Development Programmes at NIRD, Hyderabad during August 23–28, 2010.
Dr. P. Rangasami attended training program on IT for Effective Management of RD Programmes, organised by National Institute of Rural Development, during August 23-28, 2010.
Advocate. Pal Puthur gave a guest lecture on Indian Constitution and Democracy to MSW and Communication students on April 16, 2010.
Kalaivani A. S. and Karpagam S. participated the National seminar on Disaster Management organized by the Department of Social Work, Anzar Womens College, Ponnani on March 25, 2010.
K. R. Priya and Kalaivani presented the paper on Stress Management in Disaster.
The Department of Social Work organized Dental Camp at Chavadi Middle School on March 2010
Dr. P. Rangasami attended International Conference on Millennium Development Goals at RMK Engineering College, Chennai during December 27-29, 2009.
Dr. P. Rangasami and M. Nagalingam participated in the one-day workshop on Climate Change and Global Warming organized by various NGOs at Coimbatore on December 22, 2009.
Dr. P. Rangasami attended training program on Social Defence, organised by Department of Social Defense, New Delhi during December 1-4, 2009.
Dr. B. Selvaraj, Senior Lecture in Psychology, Coimbatore gave a guest lecture on Various Theories of Development on November 27, 2009.
Dr. P. Rangasami and M. Nagalingam participated in the certificate course on Child Rights and Child Protection at Amritapuri Campus during November 23-29, 2009.
MSW students participated in Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign jointly organized by CCF, GKNMH, V. N. Cancer Centre, FICCI etc, accompanied by K. R. Priya and K. Umamaheswari, at Gandhipuram on October 31, 2009.
Prof. B. Lora Deva Prasanna from Stella Mary’s College, Chennai delivered a guest lecture on Project Proposal Writing and Logical Framework Analysis October 30–31, 2009.
Dr. Rangasami P. attended NSS program Officers Orientation course at Shri Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore during September 9-18, 2009.
II MSW students attended a camp on Eye Donation at Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore on September 8, 2009.
K. R. Priya invited as the guest for the two day seminar on Saha Dharmam Chara on family harmony organized by the Atma Foundation at Thrissur (Kila) on August 30, 2009.
Dr. Rangasami P. attended National Workshop on Research Methodology in Psychosocial Issues, at NIMHANS Bangalore during August 27-29, 2009.
The MSW Department frequently displays wall posters on current social issues, problems and needs to inform and educate students and the public.
The MSW Student Associations have conducted seminars and workshops on Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, Suicide Prevention and Crisis Management. MSW students are active in institution wide cultural and spiritual activities.
Students have provided counseling service for local people with psycho/social/emotional problems. Students have developed several grant proposals.
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