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Department of Social Work

Overview

The Department of Social Work is started with Post Graduation in the year 2023. A career in social work is all about giving and helping others in need. The programme uses an inter-disciplinary approach in analyzing important social issues and concerns, with an emphasis on equity and justice. The students are well-trained to execute a range of social work activities with right spirit and to address the needs of weaker segment of the society for sustenance of quality life. The specializations offered are human resource management, medical and psychiatric social work, and community development at the post-graduate level. The curriculum has three components like theory, field visit and research.

Courses

Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

Any Degree

Vision

To produce professionals with commitment towards social transformation with justice and equity

Mission

  • To prepare competent and compassionate social work professionals
  • To shape and produce graduates who can understand the vulnerability and their social needs
  • To impart the significance of inclusiveness among graduates
  • To build the networking capacity among students for synchronization of government and nongovernment organisations with the intent of social well being

Department Activites (2024-25)

Guest Lecture / Invited Lecture

S. No. Date Title Resource Person
1 23-Dec-24 Mr. Balakumar Thangavelu
Director CSR, India Head – Employee Volunteering and ESG, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Coimbatore
CSR and Environmental Sustainability
2 13-Dec-24 Dr. Duraipandiyan, Dignity Foundation, Coimbatore Dementia Awareness and quiz competition
3 09-Jul-24 Tech talk on Scope of Social Work Dr. Shanmugavadivu N
Associate Professor in Social Work, Nodal Officer – Child Protection Club, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Seminar /Workshop / Conferences organized

S. No. Date Nature of the Event (Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop) Title of the Event Resource Person
1 27-Sep-24 International Conference in association with Thozhamai, Chennai Creating a Safer World for Children: Challenges, Solutions and Partnerships Dr. F. X. Lovelina Little Flower
Member VC Committee, Dean – Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor and Head – Social Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Dr. C. Giridharan
Managing Director & CEO, Career TiQ, Hyderabad.

Dr. Baiju P. Vareed
Associate Professor, School of Social Work at MacEwan University, MacEwan University, University of Alberta, Canada.

Dr. Kumarashwaran Vadevelu, Ph. D.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Administration and Justice, University of Malaya, Malaysia.

Ms. Mita Mary Abraham, MSW, M. Phil.
Community Social Worker, Paramed Home Health Care, Niagara, Canada

Student Development Programme

S. No. Date Title Resource Person
1 07-Jan-25 Mental Health and Well-being in Medical Social Work Ms. K. Varshaa & Ms. K. S. Swetha Priya
I MSW, Department of Social Work, Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore

Extension Activities

S. No. Date Nature of the extension Place Students involved
1 24-Dec-24 to 30-Dec-24 Tribal camp (7 days) Kotagiri - Kozhikarai 20
2 04-Oct-24 Community Extension Activity Drive Safe: Project Smart Karumathampatti 37
3 21-Sep-24 Community Extension Activity on Digital Detox and Cyber Security Pothys, Town Hall 25
4 31-Aug-24 Awareness Program on Educate to Eradicate Substance Abuse Sathya Nagar, GN Mills 5
5 23-Aug-24 Community Extension Activity on Hygienic Hands with Happy Hearts Government Primary School, Vagarayampalayam 18
6 15-Aug-24 Awareness Program on Plant Trees: Save Future Vadugampalayam, Kittampalayam Panchayat 11

Other Activities

S. No. Date Title Resource Person
1 09-Jul-24 Child Protection Club - Inaugural Dr. Shanmugavadivu N
Associate Professor in Social Work, Nodal Officer – Child Protection Club, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Faculty Details

01. Assistant Professor and Head i/c
Madhulaa
Dr. R. Madhulaa
MSW., Ph.D., NET

madhulaa.r@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 6 Years | Research : 6.5 years

Specialization

Personnel Management & Industrial Relations

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02. Assistant Professor
Dr. L. Esther Shalini
Dr. L. Esther Shalini
BSc., MSW., SET, M.Phil. MBA., Ph.D.

esthershalini.l@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: 15 years 6 months

Specialization

Personnel Management & Industrial Relations

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03. Assistant Professor
Ms.G. Sree Dharani
Ms.G. Sree Dharani
MSW., NET

sreedharani.g@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: nil

Specialization

Community Development

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04. Assistant Professor
Ms.D.Ilavenil
Ms.D.Ilavenil
MSW., NET

ilavenil.d@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: nil

Specialization

Community Development

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Department Achievements (2024-25)

Staff Recognitions

S. No. Date Name of the Staff Nature of Recognition Organization / Institution

1

20-Nov-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala.

2

14-Nov-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

S.A. Engineering College, Chennai.

3

06-Nov-24

& 07-Nov-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

SSVM World School.

4

19-Sep-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

Krishnaveni Carbon Products Private Limited.

5

Dr. R. Madhulaa

BoS - Subject Expert for Social Work

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore.

Staff Participation

S. No. Date Name of the Staff Event Organization / Institution

1

23-Sep-24 to 28-Sep-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

One-week International Virtual Workshop on Excellence in Research Methodology

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai.

2

23-Sep-24 to 28-Sep-24

Ms. G. Sree Dharani

One-week International Virtual Workshop on Excellence in Research Methodology

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai.

3

01-Jul-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Post – Conference workshop “ Innovations in Social Work Research in India”

Indian Society of Professional Social Work

4

28-Jun-24 to 30-Jun-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

42nd Annual National Conference on “Innovative Approaches in Social Work Education and Practice: Evidences from Different Fields of Social Work in India”

Indian Society of Professional Social Work

5

24-Jun-24 to 28-Jun-24

Ms. G. Sree Dharani

Online Faculty Development Program on “Intellectual Property Rights in the age AI, ML, Cyber Security and Block chain”

Mangalmay Institute of Management and Technology, Gr. Noida.

Staff Presentation

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Event Title of Presentation Organization / Institution
1 04-Jul-24 to 05-Jul-24 Ms. G. Sree Dharani National Seminar on Integration of Traditional Indian Knowledge System into Modern Higher Education: NEP Perspective Traditional Ecological Knowledge into Contemporary Environmental Practices. Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
2 04-Jul-24 to 05-Jul-24 Dr. R. Madhulaa National Seminar on Integration of Traditional Indian Knowledge System into Modern Higher Education: NEP Perspective Analyzing the importance and awareness on Yoga among College students towards Well-Being Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
3 28-Jun-24 to 30-Jun-24 Dr. R. Madhulaa 42nd Annual National Conference on “Innovative Approaches in Social Work Education and Practice: Evidences from Different Fields of Social Work in India” Assessment of Cultural Habits of Irula Tribes in Coimbatore Indian Society of Professional Social Work

Students Presentation

S.No Date Name of the Student(s) Event Title of Presentation Organization / Institution
1 04-Jul-24 to 05-Jul-24 Ms. Anaswara P, Mr. Ruban P National Seminar on Integration of Traditional Indian Knowledge System into Modern Higher Education: NEP Perspective Analyzing the importance and awareness on Yoga among College students towards Well-Being Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
2 04-Jul-24 to 05-Jul-24 Rithanya T, Mr. Sharath. S Traditional Ecological Knowledge into Contemporary Environmental Practices.

Admission Registration
2025-2026

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