Department of Social Work

Under Graduate (BA in Social Work) and Post Graduate Program in Social Work (MSW) was started in the year 2002 and 2001 respectively. The departments aim at molding competent, conscientious, empathetic and committed social work professionals, preparing them to participate in the development of our country and the world through a process of on-going research, dissemination of knowledge and transformative action.

Highly qualified and experienced faculty are imparting their expertise in social work through our program.

Facilities
8+
NUMBER OF FACULTY
120+
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
75%
Average Placement Percentage
Name of the institution/industry/corporate house Month and Year of signing MoU Duration Link List of activities under each MoU Number of students/teachers who benefitted from MoUs National/International
Little Flower Institute of Social Sciences and Health 22.2.2020 5 years   Staff and Student interaction and Internship 30+3 National
Loyolla College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum 1.6.2023 3 years   Staff and Student interaction 10 National
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MS SAVITHA D`SOUZA

Assistant Prof. Stage - I

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DR SHWETHA RASQUINHA

HOD

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DR GERALD DSILVA

Assistant Professor - Stage III

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MS KAVYA M

Assistant Prof. Stage - I

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REV. DR NORVY PAUL

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

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DR LOVEENA LOBO

Associate Professor - Stage II & Director (Maffei block)

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DR VIDYA VINUTHA D’SOUZA

Assistant Dean

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DR ROSHAN MONTEIRO

Assistant Professor - Stage III

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DR PRITHWI M

Assistant Professor - Stage II

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Semester Total No of Students Total Number of Students Passed Pass % Distinction % First Class %
I 60 59 13% 8% 38%
III 50 50 13% 18% 19%
Harsha R Nayak

Senior Portfolio Manager, Ashraya Hastha Trust, Philanthropic Organisation of K Dinesh, Co-founder Infosys

Abhiraj MS

HR Generalist, Somany Ceramics Ltd, Noida, UP

Priyanka Thakur

Talent Acquisition Partner, Upland Software, WeWork Vaishnavi Signature, No 78/09 Outer Ring Rd, Varthur Hobli, Bangalore

Brendaon Rownak Pinto

Job Placement Specialist, VPI Working Solutions, Scarborough, Canada

Bheem Nayak

HR Head, Tajsats Air Catering Ltd, Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore

Clint Joseph

Manager cum Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, Snehalaya Charitable Trust, Manjeshwara, Kasargod, Kerala

Dr Manju Sherin John

Social Worker, Niagara General Hospital, Canada

Dinto Jacob

Child Protection Social Worker, Ontario, Canada

David Kumar

CEO, Vibhinna India Foundation, Bangalore

Jaison

Senior Associate Compliance, Buoyancy Plastics For Change Recycling Pvt Ltd

The Amount of Seed Money Provided by the Institution to Its Teachers for Research During the Year (INR in Lakhs)
Name of the Teacher Provided with Seed Money Amount of Seed Money Month and Year of Receiving Link to the Sanction Letter
Dr Loveena Lobo & Adithya Rs 5000/- 24/2/2023 View Sanction Letter
Research Project Undertaken (Minor/Major/Any Other)
Sl.No. Name of the Staff Member Nature of the Research Title of the Project Amount Sanctioned Sponsoring Agency Time Period (from – to) Month/Year of Receiving Grant Link to the Sanctioned Letter
1 Dr Shwetha Rasquinha Minor Analysis of Self Esteem of Rural Children – A Study in Selected Villages of Dakshina Kannada 75,000 MJES One and a Half Year Nov-21 View Sanctioned Letter
Papers Presented by the Faculty in Seminars/Workshops
S.No. Name of the Staff Name of the Workshop/Seminar/Symposium Title of the Paper Oral/Poster Date Organized By Level Link to the Certificates
1 Dr Roshan Monteiro Elderly Wellbeing in India: Issues, Challenges and Prospects PERCEIVED COHERENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ELDERLY: A STUDY IN SELECTED OLD AGE HOMES IN DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT Oral 5 and 6 March 2024 Department of Social Work, Aligarh University, New Delhi & National Institute of Social Defense (NISD), Ministry of Social Empowerment, Government of India National Level View Certificate
2 Dr Prithwi M Reshaping The Future: Exploring Challenges and Innovations in Business and Education Social Media Usage and Cyber Security Awareness among College Students in Mangalore: A Comprehensive Study Oral 15th March 2024 Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Commerce, St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru International Level View Certificate
3 Dr Shwetha Rasquinha International Conference on “Rise Against Child Trafficking: Protect Rights and Future of Children” Impact of Domestic Violence on Children Oral 11 to 13 March 2024 BCM College, Kottayam International Level N/A
Details of Books and Chapters in Edited Volumes/Books Per Teacher During the Year
Sl. No. Name of the Teacher Title of the Book Published Title of the Chapter Published Name of the Conference National/International Year and Month of Publication ISBN of the Book/Conference Proceeding Cover Page of the Book
1 Dr Roshan Monteiro Sustainable Development Goals in SAARC Countries: Key Issues, Opportunities and Challenges Volume: I Book chapter on EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND IMPACT ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING: A STUDY IN MANGALORE CITY, DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT, KARNATAKA N/A National 15 June 2023 ISBN NO:978-93-94819-34-4 View Cover Page
Name of the courses offered Course Code No. of times offered during the year Duration of course  Number of students enrolled Brochure/ List of participants 
Essential Life Skills Education   one 6 months 26 Brochure and Participants List
Human Resource Management   one      
Diploma Course on Disaster Management and Trauma Counselling   one 60 hours   Brochure and Participants List
Diploma Course on Human Resource Management   one      
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