Curriculum
vitae of Rev Fr Dr A Rex Angelo SJ
Professor of English & Vice-principal (PG Section)
Director, Loyola ELT Research Centre & Director, ALC Alumni Association
Province Co-ordinator of Alumni Commission, Andhra Jesuit Province
Address for Correspondence: Contact Details:
Rev Fr Dr A Rex
Angelo SJ Telephone (Res): (0866) 2476329
Jesuit Residence (Off): (0866) 2476082/2474902
Andhra Loyola College Mobile: +918897701405
Vijayawada +919492872220
Andhra Pradesh - 520008 E-mail: rexangelo@gmail.com
Languages known: High proficiency:
Tamil, Telugu & English
Basic proficiency: Malayalam, Hindi
& French
Academic
Qualifications:
·
MBA in Human Resource Management from Acharya
Nagarjuna University in 2018
·
Ph.D. in English Language Teaching from
University of Madras in December, 2013
·
Research Methodology from University of Oxford,
UK during Sep 2007 – June 2008
·
M. Phil. in English Literature from Madurai
Kamaraj University in 2004 with First Class
·
State-level Eligibility Test (SLET) by AP
College Service Commission in 1998
·
M. A. in English Literature from Osmania
University in 1996 with First Class
·
B. Th (Bachelor of Theology) from Vidya Jyothi,
New Delhi in 1994 with First Class
·
B. Ed. From Acharya Nagarjuna University in 1990
with First Class
·
B. Ph (Bachelor of Philosophy) from Satya
Nilayam, Chennai in 1989 with First Class
·
B. A. in English Literature from University of
Madras in 1981 with First Class
Special training
received:
A) International level:
1.
Visiting Academic at the University of Oxford, UK as a
resident scholar of Campion Hall, a Permanent Private Hall of the University of
Oxford, engaged in ELT Research in the University’s Faculty of Education and in
the Oxford University Computing Service from 1 October 2007 until 18 June 2008.
2.
‘Presentations: Getting the message across’, IT
Learning Programme, University of Oxford, UK during the Hilary Term, 2008.
3.
‘Online Bibliography and Research Tool’, IT Learning
Programme, University of Oxford on 21 May, 2008.
B) National level:
1.
A Three-day National Workshop on ‘Transformative
Leadership to meet the Challenges in Higher Education Institutions’ organised
by Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, Bangalore held during 10 - 12
February, 2017 at Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram.
2.
A Two-day Workshop for Leaders of Christian Colleges in
India on ‘Strategic Planning & Resource Development’ organised by Christ
University, Bengaluru & United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
on 25 & 26 January, 2016 at Bengaluru.
3.
A National Workshop on ‘National Institutional Ranking
Framework’ (NIRF) organised by ELOIT Innovations on 17th December
2015 at Vijayawada.
4.
A five-day Executive Development Programme (EDP) organised
by the Association of Indian College Principals (AICP) in collaboration with VM
National Institute of Co-operative Management, Pune (Under the Ministry of
Agriculture, Govt. of India) during 12 & 16 January, 2015 at Pune.
5.
Leadership Training at Prerana, Ignatian Spirituality
Centre, Bengaluru during 15 & 17 November, 2013.
6.
A Three-day Workshop on SPSS for Data Analysis
organised by LISSTAR, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai during 13 – 15
October, 2011.
7.
‘Holistic Integration Retreat Programme’ at Atmadarshan
Centre for Spirituality and Counselling, Patna during 2 - 12 September, 2011.
8. A
Ten-day Training in Neuro-linguistic Programming at Sadhana Institute, Lonavla,
Pune under the professional guidance of Dr Richard McHugh (USA) during 4 - 13
January, 2007.
9. Three-day
Workshop on ‘Research Methodology’ at the Institute of Dialogue with Cultures
and Religions (IDCR), Loyola College, Chennai from 19 - 21 July, 2006.
10. ‘Effective Educational Leadership’ organised
by All India Association for Christian Higher Education (AIACHE), New Delhi and
Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore during 4 & 12 May 2000.
11. ‘Integral
Pedagogical Paradigm’ (IPP) - A faculty improvement programme on teaching
methodology conducted by St Aloysius College, Mangalore during June 19 - 21,
1997.
12. Homeostasis
Reality Therapy & Counselling, HRT Foundation, Trivandrum in 1996.
13. Certificate
in Carnatic Music, Summer School of Music, Chennai in 1989.
C) State level:
1.
UGC-sponsored Staff Training Programme on ‘Effective
Use of Resources on Internet for Teaching and Research’ at Andhra Loyola
College (Autonomous) on 8th April, 2011.
2.
UGC-CPE Funded Staff Training Programme on ‘MATLAB’ at
Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous) on 7th April, 2011.
3. A
Three-week UGC-sponsored Refresher Course in ‘Social Exclusion & Inclusive
Policy’ at UGC-Academic Staff College, Maulana Azad National Urdu University,
Hyderabad during 10 February and 2 March, 2011.
4. A
Three-week UGC Refresher Course in ‘Telugu Literature – Translations’,
organised by Dept of Telugu & Oriental Languages, Acharya Nagarjuna
University, Guntur from 16th September to 6 October, 2010.
5. A Month-long training in ‘The Creation
of Interactive Multi-media for Computer-based Tutorials’ by CADD Centre
Training Services, Vijayawada during June 2005.
6. A
Three-week UGC-sponsored Refresher Course in English at Academic Staff College,
Osmania University, Hyderabad during 9 August and 30 August, 2004.
7. A
UGC-sponsored four-week Orientation Programme at Sri Venkateswara University,
Tirupati during 23 April and 19 May, 2001.
Publications:
1.
Research article, “Post-Colonial Literary Wisdom: A
Pre-text to the Texts of Existing Forms of Literature” in ‘New Directions in
Post-Colonial Literature’, Anu Books, New Delhi, 2018. ISBN: 978-81-936088-6-9.
pp. 57 – 61.
2.
Research article, “Recreating the Self is the
Soul-searching Motif in ‘Jasmine’ by Bharati Mukherjee” in ‘New Directions in
Post-Colonial Literature’, Anu Books, New Delhi, 2018. ISBN: 978-81-936088-6-9.
pp. 94 – 101.
3.
Research Paper on “Professional Ethics of Teachers as
Mentors” in International Journal of Trend in Research and Development (ISSN:
2394-9333), Special Issue NCPETLP – 17, September 2017 with an Impact Factor:
4004 (Year 2017 calculated by 12OR).
4.
Research Paper on “A Problem-Solving Approach to The
Development of Intensive Reading” in NOTIONS – A Peer-reviewed Referred Journal
of English Literature, Vol. VIII: No. 1, March 2017. pp. 65 – 70. ISSN: (P) 0976-5247, (e) 2395-7239, (ICRJIFR
Impact Factor 3.9531).
5.
Research Paper on “Mahasweta Devi: An Icon of Subaltern
Literature” in NOTIONS – A Peer-reviewed Referred Journal of English
Literature, Vol. 8 No. 15-1, March 2017. pp. 103 – 114. ISSN: (P) 0976-5247, (e) 2395-7239, (ICRJIFR
Impact Factor 3.9531).
6.
Research Paper on “A Review of Various ELT Methods” at
Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering & Technology, Vijayawada during a
two-day National Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in English Language Pedagogy’
organised by the Department of English on 11 & 12 March 2016. Vol 3, Spl
Issue 1, 2016. ISSN: 2349-9753.
7.
Research Paper on ‘Using Technology in Teaching English
Language’ at KL University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur on 21 & 22 August, 2015
during the International Conference on ‘Advances in English Studies & Women
Empowerment’. ISBN: 978-93-84124-45-8.
8.
Research paper: “Eco-benevolent Vision of Hinduism” in
International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Advanced Research Trends, Volume
II, Issue: I, February 2015.
ISSN: 2349-7408.
9. Research
Paper: “E-learning in ELT Classrooms”, a paper presented and published at the International
Inter-Disciplinary Conference on “Language, Literature, Cultural Studies and
Knowledge Resources (LLCSKR – 2015) during 5 – 6 February, 2015 at Vignan
University, Guntur. ISBN: 978-93-84361-17-4.
10. Doctoral
Dissertation: “English Language Teaching at Degree Colleges in Andhra Pradesh:
An exploratory study of major factors influencing learners’ performance in
second language”, published by Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP), Germany,
2014. ISBN: 9783659525599.
11. Research
paper: “Modern Classrooms - Medieval Pedagogies” (E-learning & Innovation
in Education), INNOVATIONS and QUALITY OF LIFE, pp. 39 - 45, published by
Earthworm Books Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, January 2010. ISBN: 10:81-86945-24-5.
12. Journal
Article: “Engaging Indian Higher Education for Social Responsibility”,
University News, Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, Vol. 47, No.
20, pp. 6 – 9, dated May 18 - 24, 2009. ISSN-0566-2257.
13. Journal
Article: “Rethinking Pedagogy for our Digital Age”, University News,
Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, Vol. 47, No. 6, pp. 14 - 20,
dated February 09 - 15, 2009. ISSN-0566-2257.
14. Journal
Article: “Communication for Human Dignity”, Culture & Communications,
Indian Media Research Journal, Chennai, No: 16, Vol: 05, pp. 3 - 10, August
2006.
15. “Examination
Reforms Towards Quality Assurance”, A
Compendium of Findings, UGC-sponsored seminar at ALC, Vijayawada, India,
2005. pp. 122 – 132.
16. “Choice-based
Credit System – A Review”, LOYOLITE 2005,
pp. 114 – 120.
17. Music
CD “Nee Sevalo” – an album of devotional songs released by Andhra Jesuit
Province in 2014.
18. Music
CD “Anthayu Nee Mahimakay” (2013) with devotional hymns released by Andhra
Jesuit Province.
19. ‘Hymns
for Youth’ - A book of hymns for students for liturgical purpose.
Awards received:
1.
‘Best Participant’ Award during UGC-Refresher Course
2010 by Dept of Telugu & Oriental Languages, Acharya Nagarjuna University,
Guntur.
2.
First Prize in Essay-writing in English on “A Tyranny
called ‘The Textbook!’” sponsored by Education Club, Andhra Lutheran College of
Education, Guntur, India, 1990.
3.
First Prize in Teaching in English on ‘Covering,
Discovering, and Uncovering the Syllabus’ sponsored by Education Club, Andhra
Lutheran College of Education, Guntur, India, 1990.
All India Radio (AIR) talks delivered:
1.
“Helen Keller’s accomplishments as an author and
political activist” for 15 minutes at 9.45 AM on 27th June 2017 in
connection with her birth anniversary (AIR: VIJAYAWADA).
2.
“Mother Teresa and her contribution to humanity” for 15
minutes at 7.30 AM on 4th September 2016 (FM AIR: VIJAYAWADA).
3.
“Curbing Indiscipline among Youth” for 15 minutes at
9.30 AM on 12th October 2015 (AIR: VIJAYAWADA).
4.
“The urgent need to develop soft skills for students in
this competitive era” for 15 minutes at 9.30 AM on 3rd November,
2014 (AIR: VIJAYAWADA).
5.
“India’s Struggle for Independence – Its Impact on
Emergence of India as a Democracy” for 15 minutes at 9.45 AM on 14th
August, 2018 (AIR: VIJAYAWADA).
Invited talks and paper presentations:
1.
Paper presentation on ‘Eco-criticism’ during a two-day
National Seminar on “Global Environmental Concerns – Role of Plants” (GECRP –
2019) on 7th & 8th March 2019 organised by the
Department of Botany, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, AP.
2.
A case study presentation on ‘Involvement and Insertion
as Motivational Factors to Transform our Youth’ during a two-day National
Conference on ‘Counselling Practices in Christian Higher Education:
Transforming Young Adults’ organised by the Centre for Counselling & Health
Services, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka during 15 – 16 February 2019
at Kengeri Campus, Bangalore.
3.
Paper presentation on “A Sustainable Model of
Development for the Sunrise State of Andhra Pradesh” during UGC-sponsored
Two-day National Seminar on ‘Governance and Government in the Residual Andhra
Pradesh State: Issues and Challenges” organised by Department of Political
Science, Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada on 10 & 11 December
2018 at Vijayawada.
4.
Invited lecture on “Communication Skills” to the staff
and students of Maris Stella College (Autonomous), Vijayawada on 12th
October, 2018 at the College Auditorium.
5.
A Guest Lecture on ‘Harmony of Religions According to
Christianity’ organised by Ramakrishna Mission, Vijayawada at Sitanagaram,
Guntur on 27th September, 2018 in commemoration of 125th
Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Historical Chicago Address at Parliament of
Religions.
6.
Paper presentation on “A Bird’s Eye-view of Trends in
ELT” during the UGC-Sponsored Three-Day International Conference on ‘Rise of
Indian Literature and the Global World’ organised by the Dept of English,
Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous) in collaboration with Indian Society for
Commonwealth Studies (ISCS), New Delhi on 15th March, 2018 at Andhra
Loyola College, Vijayawada.
7.
Invited lecture on “IoT – The need of the hour” on 8th
February 2018 during the UGC-sponsored two-day National Seminar cum
Hands-on-training on “Internet of Things (IoT) – Market Forecast and
Opportunities” organised by the Dept of Electronics, Maris Stella College
(Autonomous), Vijayawada.
8.
Invited talk on “How to improve a child’s cognitive
excellence?” to the staff and students of St Benedict’s EM High School, Kothuru
Tadepalli, Vijayawada on 3rd February 2018.
9.
Invited lecture on “How to create a culture of
excellence among students?” to a group of student-teachers of Loyola College of
Education, Rekurthy, Karimnagar, Telangana on 5th November 2017,
organised by Loyola Education & Development Society (LEADS).
10. Invited
talk on “Human Excellence” to the staff and Alumni of Loyola High School,
Karimnagar, Telangana on 4th November 2017.
11. Paper
presentation on “Creating Organisational Culture geared to Excellence” on 2nd
November, 2017 at the three-day residential training programme
on ‘Building Organisational
Excellence’ during 1 - 3 November, 2017 organised by AP HRDI, Bapatla.
12. Paper
presentation on “Professional Ethics of Teachers as Mentors” during the
National Conference on ‘Professional Ethics and its Impact on Teaching Learning
Process’ organised by Centre of Excellence of St Anne’s Degree College for
Women, Halasuru, Bangalore on 28th September 2017.
13. Invited
talk on “Autonomy: Issues & Challenges” during the Workshop cum Seminar for
autonomous colleges to actualise the potentials of PG autonomy organised by
IQAC – ALC, Vijayawada during 2nd and 3rd June 2017.
14. Invited
talk on “Characteristics of Jesuit Education” during Induction Programme for
the faculty on probation organised by IQAC – ALC, Vijayawada on 1st
June 2017.
15. Co-ordinator
of five-day UGC-sponsored Faculty Development Programme on English Communication
Skills for staff of Andhra Loyola College during 20th – 24th March
2017.
16. Invited
lectures on “Spoken & Written English for Lecturers” during the five-day
UGC-sponsored Faculty Development Programme on English Communication Skills for
staff of Andhra Loyola College during 20th – 24th March
2017.
17. A
Two-day International Leadership Programme for 45 members of DMI & MMI
Foundation in Chennai on 12th & 13th January 2017.
18. Invited
lecture on E-content Generation during one-week Faculty Development Programme organised
by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Andhra Loyola College,
Vijayawada during 24th – 29th Oct 2016 in collaboration with the
Departments of Visual Communication and Computer Science.
19. Invited
lecture on “Importance of E-content Generation” during one week Faculty
Development Programme on E-content Generation (31 Oct – 5th Nov
2016) organised by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Andhra Loyola
College, Vijayawada and sponsored by Department of Bio-technology (Govt. of India)
on 31st October 2016.
20. Paper
presentation on “Caring for the Elderly is a Divine Imperative – A Christian
Perspective” during the two-day National Seminar on ‘Ethical Issues of
Geriatric Care in India’ organised by the Department of Ethics & Religion,
Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada in collaboration with Indian
Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi during 28 & 29 October 2016.
21. Invited
talk on “Research Methodology” during the PG staff Orientation organised by
IQAC, Andhra Loyola College on 23rd June 2016.
22. Staff
Orientation on “The Role of a Teacher in Forming Men and Women for Others” for
the teaching staff of St Ann’s High School, Prasadampadu, Andhra Pradesh on 11th
June 2016.
23. Paper
presentation on “A Review of Various ELT Methods” at Andhra Loyola Institute of
Engineering & Technology, Vijayawada during a two-day National Seminar on
‘Emerging Trends in English Language Pedagogy’ organised by the Department of
English on 11 & 12 March 2016.
24. One-day
Seminar on “Mentoring for Leadership” organised by Internal Quality Assurance
Cell (IQAC), Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada for the unaided teaching staff
of the College on 15th October 2015.
25. One-day
workshop on “Student Mentoring” organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC), Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada for aided teaching staff
of the College on 13th October 2015.
26. Orientation
Programme for the former students of St Ann’s College for Women, Malkapuram,
Visakhapatnam with the theme “The Role of the Alumni in a College” on 26th
September 2015.
27. Paper
Presentation on ‘Using Technology in Teaching English language’ at KL
University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur on 21 & 22 August, 2015 during the
International Conference on ‘Advances in English Studies & Women
Empowerment – 2015’.
28. Orientation
Programme for 80 teaching staff of Nirmala High School, Machilipatnam on the
theme ‘The Role of Teachers in Shaping the Modern Youth in our Schools' on 8th
August 2015 in preparation for their Golden Jubilee.
29. Input
session on “Integrated Pedagogical Paradigm” (IPP) to an audience of about 150
lecturers from all departments of Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 29th
July 2015.
30. Orientation
Programme on ‘Mentoring’ for 150 professors & Assistant Professors of
Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering & Technology, Vijayawada on 21 July
2015.
31. Two-day
Workshop on “Communicative Competence in English” & “Dynamics of Second
Language Acquisition” for teachers of English from High schools of Telangana
State on 5 & 6 June 2015.
32. Two-day
Orientation Programme on “Response-Ability of Teachers” & “Building
Competencies” for 100 teaching staff of St Patrick’s High School, Secunderabad,
Telangana on 3 & 4 June, 2015.
33. A
workshop on “Leadership in Education: Challenges in Today’s Context” for a
group of 40 Headmistresses of various schools from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
at St Ann’s Provincial’s House in Guntur on 26th April 2015.
34. Invited
lecture on “Core Human Values and Unhealthy Trends in our Society” during
UGC-sponsored National Seminar on ‘Core Human Values & Professional Ethics’
at St Joseph’s College of Education for Women, Guntur during 19 & 20
February 2015.
35. An
Endowment Lecture in memory of Rev Sr Stanislaus Samikannu Pillai JMJ on “The
urgent need to develop soft skills for students in this competitive era” at JMJ
College for Women, Tenali on 18th February, 2015.
36. “Dalit
Rights Are Human Rights” a talk delivered at a Two-day UGC-sponsored National
Seminar organised by Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad on
‘Socio-economic Conditions of Marginalised Groups: A Search for Inclusive
Policy” during 12 -13 February 2015 at ALC, Vijayawada.
37. “E-learning
in ELT Classrooms”, a paper presented and published at the International Inter-Disciplinary
Conference on “Language, Literature, Cultural Studies and Knowledge Resources
(LLCSKR – 2015) during 5 – 6 February, 2015 at Vignan University, Guntur.
38. Chief
Guest’s Message: “Hard work pays always” during Prize Distribution Day at Maris
Stella College (Autonomous) on 2nd February 2015.
39. “Creationism
and Darwinism: A Christian Perspective”: A paper presented during the Second
International Conference on ‘Science and Scientist - 2014’ on 28th
& 29th November, 2014, organised by Sri Chaitanya Saraswat
Institute & Bhakti Vedanta Institute, Princeton, USA in collaboration with
PB Siddartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada.
40. Message:
“Born for Great Things” on Independence Day at Loyola Public School, Nallapadu,
Guntur on 15th August, 2014.
41. “Chalk-talk
or Mouse-click?” during the UGC-sponsored national seminar on “Information and
communication technologies (ICT) in making a healthy information society with
special reference to use of ICTs in educational technology” held at Andhra
Loyola College, Vijayawada during August 11 – 12, 2014.
42. Orientation
talk on “The role of motivation in life” to the staff and students of St Joseph
Dental College, Duggirala, Eluru on 4 August, 2014.
43. “Using
our Talents for Others”, Chief Guest’s address during the Inauguration of
Commerce Association, Madonna College for the Deaf, Gunadala, Vijayawada on 19th
July, 2014.
44. “Developing
soft skills”, Resource person’s address at the Inauguration of Association
Activities at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 21st June, 2014.
45. “Learning
English Grammar without Tears”, a crash course in the use of correct tenses for
the teachers of ALCAA School, Vijayawada on 3 & 4 January, 2014.
46. Message
at Semi-Christmas Celebrations at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 23rd
December, 2013.
47. “Rethinking
Pedagogy for the Digital Ages” during the National Seminar on ‘Effective
Communication & Teaching for Lecturers’ at St Theresa’s College for Women
(Autonomous), Eluru, organised by Xavier Board of Higher education in India
during 2 – 5 October, 2011.
48. Lecture
on “The true challenges of higher education to the youth of India today”,
during the National Seminar on ‘Formed to Reform – Shaping Students to mend the
Torn World’ organised by Jesuit Higher Education Association of South Asia
(JHEASA) in collaboration with All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF)
at AICUF National Secretariat, Chennai during 24 & 25 January, 2011.
49. Paper
Presentation on “Chalk Talk versus Mouse Click” during UGC-sponsored
International Seminar on Applied Linguistics organised by the Dept of English,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on 17th December, 2010.
50. Keynote
Address on the theme “Students for Social Change” at AICUF Leadership Camp at
Ananda Jyothi, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur on 31st July, 2009.
51. Plenary
Talk entitled “Chalk Talk Vs. Mouse Click” during the National Conference in
‘Modern Trends in English Language Teaching and Learning: Industry-Institute
Perspectives’ organised by Dept of Science and Humanities, Kongu Engineering
College, Perundurai during 6 & 7 February, 2009.
52. Talk
on “Does Doing Well Always Mean Doing Enough?” at the International Conference
on ‘Corporate Social Responsibility in the Globalised Scenario’ held at Holy
Cross College (Autonomous), Trichy, Tamilnadu during 22 – 24 January, 2009.
53. Paper
Presentation on “Modern Classrooms but Medieval Pedagogies?!” at the
International Conference on ‘Innovations – Enhancing the Quality of Life’
organised by the PG and Research Dept of Commerce, Loyola College (Autonomous),
Chennai during 12 & 13 January, 2009.
54. Invited
talk as resource person on “Combating Communalism and Fundamentalism: Students’
March towards a Secular India” at the National Seminar conducted at Kristu
Jayanthi Jubilee College, Guntur by AICUF, Guntur on 27th December,
2008.
55. Paper
Presentation on “Rethinking Pedagogy for a Digital Age” during the UGC-sponsored
National Seminar on ‘Reflective Practice in the English Classroom’ organised by
the Dept of English & Loyola ELT Resource & Research Centre, Vijayawada
during 11 – 12 August, 2008.
56. “E-learning”,
a Paper Presentation during the International Conference organised by IATEFL
Learning Technologies, UK, ELTAI Computer Technology, & Loyola College,
Chennai during 3 - 5 August, 2007.
57. “Students
and Their Rights”, a Paper Presentation during UGC-sponsored Regional Workshop
on Human Rights Education at Loyola College, Chennai on 11 & 12 July, 2007.
58. Two-day
Orientation on the theme, “Building Competencies of School Teachers” for
teaching staff of Loyola Public School, Nallapadu, Guntur on 11 & 12 June,
2007.
59. “Are
There Effective Ways to Learn English Language?”, a presentation to 200 junior
lecturers at Lawrence Sundaram Auditorium, Loyola College, Chennai during the
Workshop 'Story - Spirit - Style' on 7th June, 2007.
60. Keynote
Address on “Right to Information Act - 2005” to members of AICUF at Andhra
Loyola College, Vijayawada on 27 April, 2007.
61. “Inspirational
Leadership: the greatest need of the hour”, an orientation talk to members of
AICUF at MRF Hall, Loyola Hall, Chennai on 28th February, 2007.
62. “Latest
Trends in Research Methodology in English Language Teaching (ELT) at Soliére
Hall, Loyola College, Chennai for 400 PG students on 20th February, 2007.
63. Two-day
course in Phonetics & Spoken English at Ananda Jyothi, Nagarjuna Nagar,
Guntur on 1 - 2 June, 2006.
64. Talk
on “Team Spirit for Collective Achievement” during AICUF State-level Meet at
Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 20th April, 2006.
65. Input
sessions on Choice-based Credit System (CBCS) to the Staff of Maris Stella
College, Vijayawada on 14th February, 2005.
66. Acted
as resource person on “Implementation of Choice-based Credit System (CBCS) to
the College Management of Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 12th
February, 2005.
67. “Examination
Reforms towards Quality Assurance”, a paper presented during UGC-sponsored
National Conference on ‘Quality Assurance in Higher Education: A Drive towards
Professionalism’ during 17th and 18th December, 2004 at
ALC, Vijayawada: A Compendium of Findings,
pp. 122 – 132.
68. UGC-sponsored
Third International Seminar cum Workshop on English Grammar by Dept of English,
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur during 17 - 21 December, 2004.
69. Talk
on “Communication Skills in the Classroom” at Academic Staff College, SV
University, Tirupati on 15th May, 2002.
70. Talk
on “Autonomy - a challenge to teachers and students” during XLIII Orientation
Programme at Academic Staff College, SV University, Tirupati on 19th May, 2001.
71. Invited
Talk on “Communication Skills” in the Refresher Course in Tourism & Travel
Management at Maris Stella College, Vijayawada on 11th December,
2000.
72. Input
Session on “Communication in the Field of Tourism” at Maris Stella College,
Vijayawada on 11th December, 2000.
Conferences &
Seminars attended/organised:
A) International level:
1.
UGC-sponsored Three-day International Conference on
‘Rise of Indian Literature and the Global World’ organised by Dept of English,
Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous), Vijayawada in collaboration with Indian
Society for Commonwealth Studies (ISCS), New Delhi during 14 – 16 March, 2018
at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
2.
World Union of Jesuit Alumni (WUJA) Global Congress
2017: “Uniting Jesuit Frontiers” at John Carroll University, Cleveland, Ohio
during June 28 - July 2, 2017.
3.
Melbourne 2015: ‘Expanding the Jesuit Higher Education
Network: Collaborations for Social Justice’ Conference during 7-10 July 2015 at
Australian Catholic University (ACU) at the invitation of Professor Greg
Craven, Vice-Chancellor, ACU, Melbourne, Australia.
4.
Presidents’ Roundtable “Times change; values don’t” at
Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia during 11-12 July 2015
during the 25th General Assembly of International Federation of
Catholic Universities.
5.
International Inter-disciplinary Conference on “Language,
Literature, Cultural Studies and Knowledge Resources (LLCSKR – 2015) during 5 –
6 February, 2015 at Vignan University, Guntur.
6.
Second International Conference on ‘Science and
Scientist - 2014’ organised by Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Institute & Bhakti
Vedanta Institute, Princeton, USA in collaboration with PB Siddartha College of
Arts & Science, Vijayawada on 28th & 29th
November, 2014.
7.
International Colloquium on Global Environment
Protection organised by Andhra Loyola College (Autonomous) and Andhra Loyola
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vijayawada during 23 – 25 March, 2011.
8.
UGC-sponsored International Seminar on Applied
Linguistics conducted by the Dept of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University,
Guntur during 15 – 18 December, 2010.
9.
Indo-Global Education Summit 2010 at Hyderabad,
organised by The Indus Foundation during 3 – 7 December, 2010.
10. International
Conference at Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, South America on the
theme “Shaping the Future: Networking Jesuit Higher Education for a Globalising
World” during April 22 – 24, 2010.
11. International
Seminar organised by ‘Knowledge Xchange’ on “DNA of Higher Education – Recalibrating,
Responsibility, Growth & Competitiveness” at Hotel Accord Metropolitan,
Chennai on 7 November, 2009.
12. International
Seminar organised by Jesuit Higher Education Association – South Asia, South
Asian Assistancy at Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai during 6 – 8 November,
2009.
13. International
Conference on “Innovations – Enhancing the Quality of Life” organised by the PG
& Research Dept. of Commerce, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai during
12 & 13 January, 2009.
14. International
Seminar on “Delearn to Relearn - Redefining the Architecture of Education” at
Hotel Taj Coromandel organised by ‘Knowledge Exchange’ Forum on 12th
May 2007
15. UGC
sponsored III International Seminar-cum-Workshop on English Grammar organised
by Department of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur during 17 – 21
December 2004.
16. “Summit
of Joy” VI World Congress of Jesuit Alumni at St Xavier's College, Kolkata from
21 to 24 January, 2003.
17. World
Congress on “World Languages in Multi-lingual Contexts” at CIEFL, Hyderabad
during 3 & 7 January, 2001.
B) National-level:
1.
A two-day National Colloquium on ‘Autonomous Colleges
Marching Towards University Status’ organised by St Joseph’s College
(Autonomous), Trichy, Tamilnadu on 4 & 5 March 2019 during their
Dodransbicentennial (175th Anniversary) Jubilee Celebrations.
2.
A two-day National Conference on ‘Counselling Practices
in Christian Higher Education: Transforming Young Adults’ organised by the
Centre for Counselling & Health Services, Christ (Deemed to be) University,
Bangalore, Karnataka during 15 – 16 February 2019 at Christ University, Kengeri
Campus, Bangalore.
3.
National Conference on ‘Professional Ethics and its
Impact on Teaching Learning Process’ organised by Centre of Excellence of St
Anne’s Degree College for Women, Halasuru, Bangalore on 28th
September 2017.
4.
VIII National Congress of Federation of Jesuit
Alumni/ae Associations of India held at St Xavier’s School, Ranchi, Jharkhand
from 27th to 29 January 2017.
5.
A Three-day National Conference on ‘Global Competencies
in Jesuit Higher Education’ hosted by Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society at
St Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bengaluru from 5th to
7th November 2016.
6.
A Two-day UGC-sponsored National Seminar on
‘Sustainable Environment Through Green Energy’ organised by National Green
Corps, Departments of Environmental Science & Renewable Energy in
collaboration with Krishna University during 27 & 28 February, 2015 at
Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
7.
UGC-sponsored two-day National Seminar on “Socio-economic
Conditions of Marginalised Groups: A Search for Inclusive Policy” at Andhra
Loyola College, Vijayawada during 12 & 13 February, 2015.
8.
Two-day National Workshop on Knowledge and Openness in
the Digital Era by Centre for Internet & Society (India), Bangalore on 24
& 25 June, 2014.
9.
Two-day National Workshop on “Learning Management
Systems - E-content Development” by Centre for Internet & Society (India)
Bangalore on 12 & 13 August, 2014
10. Two-day
National Conference on “Recent Trends in Higher Education” organised by Loyola
College, Chennai & Jesuit Higher Education Commission with Consortium of
Christian Minority Educational Institutions at Loyola College, Chennai on 15
& 16 February 2014.
11. XXI
Triennial Convention of the Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, hosted
by St Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysore from 27 to 30 April,
2013.
12. One
Day National Seminar on ‘Youth for Police Reforms’ at UGC-Academic Staff
College, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad on 19 February, 2011.
13. UGC-sponsored
National Workshop on Action research for Professional Development in English
Language Teaching, organised by Loyola ELT Centre, ALC, Vijayawada during 10 –
12 December, 2009.
14. CHILANKA
– V National Congress of JAAI jointly organised by Loyola College of Social
Sciences, Loyola School and St Xavier's College, Thiruvananthapuram at Loyola
Campus from 7 to 9 September, 2007.
15. National
Conference on “Innovative Trends in General English Curriculum” by the Dept of
English, Loyola College, Chennai on 15 & 16 March, 2007.
16. National
Conference on “Mission, Innovation & Transformation of Catholic Higher
Education in India” by Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai during 1 - 3
February, 2007.
17. UGC
National Seminar on “The Praxis & the Pedagogics of Post-Colonial
Literatures” during 19 – 20 December 2005.
18. Three-day
National Conference co-sponsored by UGC and NAAC, Bangalore on “25 Years of
Autonomy - vision, experiences and future directions” held at Loyola College,
Chennai between 5 and 7 February, 2003.
19. Two-day
State-level Conference on “Role of Stake-holders in Achieving Excellence in
Higher Education in the Knowledge Era” conducted at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu by
Association of Management of Private Colleges during 4 & 5 January, 2002.
C) State-level:
1.
One-day workshop ‘Vartalap’ for media persons of both
print and electronic media organised by Press Information Bureau & Office
of Registrar of Newspapers for India, Govt of India on 31st January,
2018 at Hotel Minerva Grand, Vijayawada.
2.
A One-day Seminar, ‘Samalochana: Let’s think together’
organised by Department of Language & Culture, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh on 6th
January 2017.
3.
A One-day Seminar on “Green Technology: A Way to
Environmental Resilience” organised by Departments of Bio-technology (UG &
PG), Botany (PG) & NGC on 4th February 2014 at Andhra Loyola
College (Autonomous), Vijayawada.
4.
One-day Workshop on “Entrepreneurship Development” by
The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (A government of India
Undertaking) & NSIC-Technical Services Centre on 25th November,
2014.
5.
Kayakalpa (Yoga) training organised by Sky Trust on
behalf of The World Community Service Centre, Chennai at Vijayawada on 15
September 2014.
6.
Two-day Workshop on “Academic Audit Towards Quality
Assurance” by IQAC of ALC on 6 & 7 June, 2014.
7.
UGC-CPE funded Staff Training Programme on “Effective
Use of Resources on Internet for Teaching & Research” organised by Dept. of
Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 8th
April 2011.
8.
Seminar on ‘Future Focus on Higher Education’ organised
by AP Xavier Board, Hyderabad during AP Regional Meet on 23 January, 2011.
9.
Two-day Workshop on “Teacher Development through
Material Production” by the Dept. of English, ALC, Vijayawada during 2 & 3
September, 2010.
10. UGC-sponsored
Course in English Language Teaching Research Methodology, organised by Loyola
ELT Centre, ALC, Vijayawada on 20 & 21 February, 2010.
11. UGC-sponsored
National Seminar on “The Praxis and the Pedagogics of Post-colonial Literatures”
by the Dept. of English, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur during 19 - 20
December, 2005.
12. Seminar
on ‘Communicative Competence in English’ by the Dept. of English, Andhra Loyola
College (Autonomous), Vijayawada on 26 November, 2005.
13. Two-day
UGC-sponsored Seminar on “Human Rights and Duties Education” at JMJ College for
Women, Tenali during 8 & 9 November, 2002.
14. Two-day
State-level Conference on “The role of stakeholders in achieving excellence in
high education in the knowledge era” organised by Association of Management of
Private Colleges during 4 & 5 January 2002.
15. Two-day
Workshop on “Teacher Development Through Material Production” organised by
AIACHE & ALC on 2 & 3 September 2000.
Teaching experience:
1.
Lecturer in Business English and Ethics to graduates at
Loyola Academy Degree & Post-graduate College, Secunderabad, Telangana
during 1997 – 98.
2.
Lecturer of English as Second Language (ESL), English
Literature & Value Education to graduates at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada
from 1998 till date.
3. Lecturer
in Business English to graduates at Loyola Academy Degree & Post-graduate
College, Secunderabad, Telangana during 2012 – 13.
4. Tutor
& Study Guide in Spoken English & Oral Communication Skills at St
Xavier’s College, Trivandrum during 1994 – 1997.
5. Instructor
in General English at Jesuit Candidacy Programme, Arunodayam, Suryapet, Andhra
Pradesh during 1986 – 1988.
Administrative
positions held:
1.
Chief Editor of Loyolite,
College Magazine of ALC during 1998 – 2001.
2.
Vice-chairman, IQAC, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
3.
Director of Andhra Loyola College Alumni Association
(ALCAA) from 2015 onwards.
4.
Province Co-ordinator of Jesuit Alumni Commission for Andhra
Jesuit Province covering the Telugu-speaking States of Andhra Pradesh &
Telangana.
5.
Director/Correspondent, ALCAA English Medium School,
Vijayawada.
6.
Chairman, Fund Raising Committee, Golden Jubilee
Celebrations, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.
7.
Vice-chairman, NAAC Preparation Committee during 2014 –
15 for the Peer Team Visit
8.
Vice-principal (Post-graduate Section) at Andhra Loyola
College (ALC), Vijayawada during 2005 - 06 & 2013 till date.
9.
Vice-principal (Under-graduate Section) at ALC during
2000 - 01, 2006 - 08, & 2011 – 12.
10. Vice-principal
(Intermediate Section) at ALC during 1998 – 2000.
11. Vice-principal
(Under-graduate Section) and Campus Ministry at Loyola Academy Degree & PG
College, Secunderabad in 1997 – 98 & 2012 – 13.
12. Controller
of Examinations at ALC during 2002 – 2005.
13. Director
of Sports at ALC during 2002 - 2005 & 2007 – 08.
14. Director
of Hostels at ALC: Xavier Hostel during 2000 - 01, New Hostel during 2003 - 04,
Gogineni Hostel during 2006 - 08 & June 2014 – 15.
15. Campus
Chaplaincy at ALC during 2000 - 01 & 2013 – 14.
16. Deputy
Director of ALC Alumni Association during 2009 – 12.
17. Dean
of Studies at Jesuit Juniorate, St Xavier’s College, Trivandrum, India, 1994 –
1997.
18. Teacher
of Classical Vocal Music at Kaladarshini, Vijayawada for the summer courses
during 1994 – 97.
Academic services
rendered:
1. Examiner
for adjudicating doctoral theses of Ph.D. scholars from Bharathidasan
University, Trichy & Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu.
2. Nominated
member of the NSS Advisory Committee, Krishna University, Machilipatnam from
March 2015 till date.
3. Member,
Board of Studies, Dept. of English, Maris Stella College (Autonomous),
Vijayawada.
4. Director
of Loyola ELT Research Centre, ALC from 2013 till date.
5. Member,
Committee for fixing tuition fees for university and affiliated colleges of
Krishna University, Machilipatnam.
6.
Vice-Chairman, IQAC, ALC from 2013.
7.
Vice-chairman, NAAC Peer Team Visit Organising
Committee during 2014 – 15.
8.
Co-ordinator for the Visit of Commission for PG
Autonomy on 28th October 2014.
9.
Member of Preparatory Committee for the grant of
autonomy to post-graduate courses at ALC, Vijayawada.
10. Member
of Academic Council of St Theresa’s College for Women (Autonomous), Eluru.
11. Provincial
Commission for Higher Education, Andhra Province from 2001 till date.
12. Provincial
Commission for Jesuit Alumni, Andhra Province during 2003 – 2006.
13. Provincial
Commission for Communication, Andhra Province during 2003 – 2006.
14. Provincial
Commission for Youth from 2010 till date.
15. Board
of Studies of Dept. of English at ALC, Vijayawada from 2001 till date.
16. Committee
for streaming of students of General English, ALC, Vijayawada
17. Committee
for Continuous Internal Assessment, ALC, Vijayawada.
18. Member
of Material Production Committee, Dept. of English, ALC, Vijayawada.
19. Chairman
of the Committee for Choice-based Credit System (CBCS), ALC, Vijayawada, 2005 –
06.
20. Member
of the Apex body for implementation of UGC-funded projects under ‘A College
with Potential for Excellence’ (CPE) Award, ALC, Vijayawada, 2005 – 08.
21. Chairman,
Establishment of Language Lab, UGC-funded CPE Project, ALC, Vijayawada, 2005 – 06.
22. Longstanding
member of the Apex Administrative Body, Board of Management, Academic Council,
Staff Council, Planning & Evaluation Committee, Grievances Redressal
Committee, Students’ Welfare Committee, Sports & Games Committee, Admission
Committee, Events & Cultural Programmes Committee, Press Committee,
Placement & Career Guidance Committee, Anti-ragging Committee, Anti-sexual
Harassment Committee, Discipline
Committee, Committee for People with Special Needs, Centre for Equal
Opportunities, etc., of Andhra Loyola College.
Memoranda of
Understanding (MoU) signed with industries:
As Vice-principal of the Post-Graduate
Section, the following initiatives were taken with regard to the following 30
Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed between the various PG Departments of
Andhra Loyola College and different industries of Andhra Pradesh:
|
S No
|
Name of the Department
|
Companies entered into MoU with
|
|
1
|
MCA
|
1. Galla IT
Services Pvt Ltd., Vijayawada
2. Krishna’s
Software Technologies, Vijayawada
3. Dr.COMPUTER.IN
IT AND ECOM SERVICES
4. S.S. Enterprise
Solution Provider
5. moz-Tech,
Vijayawada
|
|
2
|
MBA
|
1. Sree Seetarama
Paint Industries, Vijayawada
2. Mithra Auto
Agencies Pvt . Limited, Vijayawada
3. Midland
Infratech India Pvt. Ltd., Vijayawada
4. Arka Leisure
& Entertainment Pvt Ltd., Chinakakani
5. L & T
Hitech City Limited, Vijayawada
6. Comfort
Enterprises & Comfort Makers, Vijayawada
7. Seshasayee
Knittings Pvt. Ltd., Vijayawada
8.Aparna Jute
Creations, Vijayawada
9.Lakshmi Steel
Pipes & Tubes, Surampally
|
|
|
M Sc Courses:
|
|
|
3
|
MATHEMATICS
|
1. MVR &
ASSOCIATES Chartered Accountant, Vijayawada
|
|
4
|
PHYSICS
|
1. Andhra Vani,
News Paper, Vijayawada
2. Suntrax
Technologies, Vijayawada
|
|
5
|
CHEMISTRY
|
1. Hayagreeva Bio
Organics Pvt. Ltd, Vijayawada
2. Laila Impex,
Vijayawada
|
|
6
|
BOTANY
|
1. IBS Institute
of Biological Sciences, Guntur
|
|
7
|
BIOTECHNOLOGY
|
1. IBS Institute
of Biological Sciences, Guntur
2. People's
Clinic, Vijayawada
|
|
8
|
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
|
1. Maharishi
Advertising Network, Vijayawada
2. Candid Reels,
Vijayawada
3. Ark Media
Labs, Vijayawada
4. Surya Narayana
Art Productions (SNAP), Guntur
5. VIEWS (Media
Solutions), Vijayawada
|
|
9
|
LOYOLA ELT CENTRE
|
1. Dept. of English, St Joseph’s College,
Trichy
2. Dept. of English, Maris Stella College
(Autonomous), Vijayawada
|
Philanthropic activities
to promote social harmony, amity, equity, and justice:
Besides the regular academic and
research activities, the following humanitarian activities were undertaken with
the help of staff and students of Andhra Loyola College along with many
benefactors and philanthropists of the City and the State to promote social
harmony, amity, equity, and justice:
Outside the College campus:
1.
Free Medical Check-up Camp for children of ALCAA EM
School with help from doctors from Dr Ramesh Cardiac Centre, Vijayawada.
2.
Organised WAVES 2015, XIV South Zone Congress of Jesuit
Alumni on 29 & 30 August 2015 at St Joseph’s HS School, Kozhikode on the
theme, “Role of Jesuit Alumni in the Present Educational Scenario”.
3.
Lab to land & land to lab project for school
children of the neighbourhood.
4.
Organised a fund-raising rally in Vijayawada City for
victims of Tsunami of the City and distributed food, medicine, and toilet
materials to victims with support from the staff and students of ALC in 2004.
5.
Organised a flag march and fund-raising rally with
active help from the staff and students of ALC in Vijayawada City for victims
of Kargil War and contributed more than Rs two lakhs to the relief fund of war
victims in 2001.
Organised
an awareness rally & fund-raising in and around Vijayawada City for victims
of Orissa cyclone in 1999 involving staff and students of ALC to collect a
donation of more than Rs three lakhs with which a rural middle school was built
for the dropout children of the cyclone victims at Kendrapara in Orissa with
the help of the local people and Village Reconstruction Organisation (VRO),
Orissa Unit in 2000.
6.
Organised an awareness rally & fund-raising in
Vijayawada City for victims of Gujarat earthquake and collected more than Rs
three lakhs and contributed to the relief activities to the victims at Anand,
Gujarat in 2000.
7. Promoted
advocacy programmes related to human rights issues in favour of dalits,
tribals, women, and other socially backward classes of people.
8. Organised
Sports & Games activities for nearby slum children.
Inside the College campus:
1.
Organised regular scribes for all the visually
challenged students of intermediate and degree sections under the aegis of Higher
Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN), Andhra Loyola College,
Vijayawada.
2.
Regular ‘Swatch Bharath’ Programme for PG students.
3.
Periodical NSS activities with PG students.
4.
A Three-day ‘Wellness Evaluation & Health Check-up’
for PG students during 12 – 14 August 2015 with support from Pranav Wellness
trends, Vijayawada.
5.
A one-day Health Awareness & Wellness Evaluation
for PG Staff on 17th August 2015 in collaboration with Pranav
Wellness trends, Vijayawada.
6.
Lab to land & land to lab projects for school
children of the neighbourhood by Staff & students of MBA & MCA in 2013
– 14.
7.
Organised a fund-raising for the victims of Hudhud
cyclone and collected Rupees fifty thousand from the staff & students of PG
Block in October 2014.
8.
Freshers’ Day Celebrations for MBA & MCA students
at PG Block, Andhra Loyola College on 9th October, 2014.
9.
Organised ‘Swach Bharat’, the ‘Clean India’ Campaign of
the Prime Minister of India at the College Campus by students of MCA on 29th
September, 2014.
10. Organised
“Shramdhan” by Students of MBA from Andhra Loyola College on 23rd September,
2014.
11. Regular
campus cleaning programmes and other NSS activities for students of the Hostels
and the College.
12. Mid-day
meals for the economically weak students in the campus.
13. Conducted
AIDS awareness campaign and medical camp in the College campus many times for
students of ALC.
14. Arranged
a free eye check-up by VASAN Eye Care, Vijayawada for PG students.
15. Regular
free blood sampling & blood donation camps at ALC for many years.
16. Organised
basic lab experiments for poor school children at ALC.
17. Organised
psychological counselling & input sessions to promote psychological well-being
of the youth of the campus.
18. Organised
tree-plantation and Green & Clean campaign at ALC.
19. Organised
the annual regular cultural week activities like Bhavana for PG, Spoorthi for
UG and Spandana for intermediate students in the campus.
20. Introduced
and organised Teachers’ Day celebrations in the campus of Andhra Loyola College,
Vijayawada and Loyola Academy, Secunderabad every year.
21. Organised
fund-raising for the sick and invalid of the Home for the Aged run by The
Little Sisters of the Poor, Guntur during Christmas Season every year.
22. Organised
“Shramdhan” by Students of MBA from Andhra Loyola College on 23 Sep 2014
23. Organised
Alumni/ae meet for PG students in the campus.
24. Organised
many functions like Freshers’ day, Sports Day, College Day, Hostel Day, and Retreats
for the students of the College for their social and spiritual well-being.
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