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Dr Shwetha Rasquinha is the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Social Work at St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangalore. Additionally she serves as the coordinator of Equal Opportunity Cell, ST and SC Cell of the University and also member of the Student Grievance Redressal Cell.
Her research interest comprises mental health, youth, gender studies, psycho social wellbeing of caretakers of chronic and terminal illnesses, correctional social work, tribal welfare and children. She has presented her research papers in the conferences held at Rome, Indonesia and Belgium. As an Associate Professor her teachings include courses of Human Rights, Community Organisation, Corporate Social Responsibility and Rural/Tribal Development.
Furthermore, she has been responsible for providing guided internships for students at National Human Rights Commission, tribal communities of Tanzania in South Africa and other nationally and globally recognised firms. She has served as coordinator of ‘Unnat Bharath Abhiyan’ a Central Government program for Higher Education Institutions and been responsible for adoption of villages around the University for social development.
She also serves as guide for doctoral studies in social work and provides consultancy in ethical conduct of research and doctoral advisory committee of other universities
| Sl.No | Qualification Level | University | Area of Specialization | Year of Completion | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph D in Social Work | Mangalore University | Medical and Psychiatric Social Work | 2019 | |
| 2 | MSW | Mangalore University | Medical and Psychiatric Social Work | 2003 | |
| 3 | M Phil | Annamalai University | Social Work | 2009 |
Head of the Department of Social Work
Member and Member Secretory of Institutional Ethics Review Board- St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
Member of Doctoral Committee of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
Coordinator of Equal Opportunity Cell
Member of SC/ST Committee
Member of Student Grievance Redressal Committee
Member of NAAC Cell of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University)
Reserach Coordinator - Humanities
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Social Work ( 2007 -at present )
Faculty of BSW, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore (2005 - 2007)
Counsellor, at Snehasadan, care and support center for HIV.AIDS Kaikamba, Mangalore (2003-2005)
Minor Research Project on “A Study on Socio-Economic conditions of Red Stone quarry workers during the monsoon season in Kannur District- Kerala” (2024)
Minor Research Project on “Analysis of Self Esteem of Rural Children during Covid 19 Pandemic – A Study in selected villages of Dakshina Kannada (2021)
Doctoral thesis on “Effectiveness of Social Work intervention on Caretakers of Cancer Patients in Mangalore (2019)
· Minor research project funded by UGC with the grant of Rupees 1,15,000 on “Effectiveness of Leadership Training Programme to Youth – An Experimental Study on Youth of Southern India” in 2017
Binimol Biju , Dr Shwetha Rasquinha (2024) Socio-Economic Conditions of Red Stone Quarry Workers of in Monsoon Season –A Study In Kannur District, Kerala” Alshodhana - A Multi -Disciplinary Double Blind Peer Reviewed Research Journal Vol.12 (2) 77- 85
Published a paper titled “Factors Influencing Social Self-esteem of Teenagers in Rural Communities” in International Journal of Research in Academic World, IJRAW: 2024; 3(9):51-54
Rasquinha Shwetha (2022) “ Immediate Psychological Reaction to the Diagnosis of Terminal Illness – A study on caretakers of Persons living with Cancer” Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research 7.95 Impact Factor , UGC Approved (Journal No: 63975)
Rasquinha Shwetha (2022) “Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy on Enhancing the Coping Abilities of Caretakers of Persons Living with Cancer” Perspectives in Social Work” Vol XXXVII (2), Nirmala Nikethan College of Social Work Mumbai
Rasquinha Shwetha and Shekhar Rameela (2021). Family interventions to deal with psycho social problems of caretakers of persons living with cancer – case study. International Journal of research, Granthalayah, Granthaalayah Publications and Printers, Indore, MP ISSN (Online): 2350-0530 ISSN (Print): 2394-3629
Rukewele Lohe, Shwetha Rasquinha (2020). “Challenges of Self Employed Rural Women of Kandavara Community, Dakshina Kannada” Deeksha, Bi Annual Peer Reviewed Journal of Social Work, Vol 18, 1, ISSN 2250-3919.
Naithika Shetty, Shwetha Rasquinha (2019) “Educational Status of Transgenders- A study in Mangalore” Deeksha, Bi Annual Peer Reviewed Journal of Social Work, Vol 17, 1, ISSN 2250-3919
Rasquinha Shwetha, Shekhar Rameela. (2018). Effectiveness of Family Intervention to enhance Quality of Life of Caretakers of Persons Living with Cancer” Advance Science Letters, American Scientific Publishers Vol 24, 196-19
Prince Mary K., Rasquinha Shwetha (2016). “Extent of Sexual Abuse on Youth” Life Skills and Youth Empowerment. Crossland College, Brahmavar (60-77) ISBN 978-81-928345-3-5
Rasquinha Shwetha, Shekhar Rameela. (2016). “Effectiveness of Social Work Intervention on Depressive Symptomatology of Caretakers of Cancer of Persons Living with Cancer. International Journal of humanities and Social Sciences Vol 21, Issue 11, Ver.8 (38-42) ISSN: 2279-0845
Rasquinha Shwetha, Shekhar Rameela. (2016). “effectiveness of Therapeutic Intervention for Psychological wellbeing among Caretakers of Cancer Patients” International Journal of Engineering Research and Modern Education” ISSN (online) 2455-4200, Vol 1, Issue 1 Impact factor 7.018
Rasquinha Shwetha, Shekhar Rameela (2016). “Coping patterns among caretakers of persons living with Cancer and effectiveness of Social Work Intervention” Social Work and Health: Inclusive Practice, Research and Education. Depaul Centre for Research and Development, Kerala 158-166 – ISBN 978-81-929671-2-7
Research Grant of Rs 5000 by Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society for a Minor Research Project in 2025
Research Grant of Rs 5000 by Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society for a Minor Research Project in 2024
Research Grant of Rs 75,000 by Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society for a Minor Research Project in 2021
UGC Grant of Rs 1,15,000 for a Minor Research Project in 2017
UGC Grant of Rs 50,000 for a Minor Research Project in 2013
Member of IC (Internal Committee) constituted under Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013 for Sierra Learning Academy Pvt Ltd, Mangalore
Member of Yenepoya Ethics Committee at Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
Member of Doctoral Advisory Committee of Social Work at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
Member of Justice and Peace Commission, Mangalore Diocese
Completed the NEP 2020 orientation and sensitisation programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme of UGC organised MMTTC, Kannur University from 6th to 14th March 2025
A training on “Good Clinical Practices in Medical Research” organised by Ethics committee of Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte on January 9th 2025
Attended ICSSR Sponsored Ten Days Virtual Research Methodology Workshop with ‘A’ Grade Organsied by Research and Development Cell of Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai In 2025
Completed a 12 weeks FDP on “Education Leadership” by NPTEL-AICTE and IIT Kharagpur in October 2024
Ten days ICSSR funded Virtual Research Methodology Workshop 2024 from March 1 to 13, 2024
Workshop on “YEC-1 SOP version 4 training” on 20 June 2023 conducted by Yenepoya Ethics Committee-1, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Deralakatte, Mangalore
Seven days national level online FDP on ChatGPT & AI Tools for educators, in-line with OBE organised by St Josephs College (A) Irinjalakuda in association with the Kerala State Higher Education Council from July 19 to 26 July, 2023
Faculty Development Programme on Digital Pedagogies for achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Education organized by All India Association for Christian Higher Education New Delhi and Lady Doak College, Tamil Nadu India held from 6.10.2022 to 11.10.2022
Two day workshop on Indian Good Clinical Practice on 6 and 7 of January 2022 organised by Yenepoya Ethics Committee -1 of Yenepoya Deemed to be University, Deralakatte
· International Conference on “social work and the SDG’s: Transformative Practices for a better future” held on 27th February 2025 organised Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
· National Conference ‘Prioritising Mental Health and Well being: A Key to Enhance Productivity” held at SDM PG Cebtre for Management Studies and Research, Mangalore on 8th August 2024
· National Conference ‘Prioritising Mental Health and Well being: A Key to Enhance Productivity” held at SDM PG Cebtre for Management Studies and Research, Mangalore on 8th August 2024
· Three-Day International Conference on "Sustainable Development Goals: Confluence of Local, National, and Global Actions," held from 15th -17th January 2025 sponsored by ICSSR and organized by School of Arts and Humanities, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru
· International Conference on “Rise against Child Trafficking: Protect Rights and Future of Children” organised by B C M college, Kottayam on 11 to 13 March 2024
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