NGP Arts

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 21-Mar-25 Workshop NGO Formation Mr. Selvakumar Muthupandian
Project Head Sri Sankara Sevalayam Charitable Trust Ramanadapuram, Tirupur
2 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

Co-curricular Activities

S. No. Date Event
1 25-Feb-25 Inter- Departmental Competition on the topic how am I socially responsible?
2 08-Feb-25 Hackathon on the topic Sociopreneur

Other Activities

S. No. Date Title Resource Person
1 14-Mar-25 SAMATVA ’25 (Essence of Equanimity) Ms. Bhavithra
Senior lead and Project Co- ordinator, BTG Trust, Coimbatore
2 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: 7.8 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
Dharshini
Ms. S. Dharshini
B.sc Psychology, MSW., NEТ.,

dharshini.s@drngpasc.ac.in

Experience

Teaching: -

Specialization

Medical and Psychiatry

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Department Achievements (2024-25)

Awards and Prizes for Staff

S. No. Date Name of the Staff Name of the Award Awarded by
1 20-May-25 Dr.R.Madhulaa Best HR Faculty Roots Group of Companies and HRD circle of Coimbatore

Staff Recognitions

S. No. Date Name of the Staff Nature of Recognition Organization / Institution
1 05-Apr-25 Dr. R. Madhulaa University Nominee- Board of Studies of Social Work Hindusthan College of Arts & Science
2 18-Mar-25 Dr. R. Madhulaa Resource Person for Workshop on Research Methodology Hindusthan College of Arts & Science
3 08-Mar-25 Dr. R. Madhulaa Resource Person for Webinar on Stress and Time Management Kovai Tapes Private Limited

4

20-Nov-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala.

5

14-Nov-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

S.A. Engineering College, Chennai.

6

06-Nov-24

& 07-Nov-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

SSVM World School.

7

19-Sep-24

Dr. R. Madhulaa

Resource Person

Krishnaveni Carbon Products Private Limited.

Staff Publication

S. No. Name of the Faculty Title Journal Name ISSN / ISBN No. Date of publishing Vol. No. Impact Factor SCI/WoS/UGC/ SSCI/Scopus

1

Dr. Madhulaa. R , Dr. Esther Shalini. L

Role of Human Resource Management in enhancing workforce agility and resilience in healthcare organizations

South Eastern European Journal of public health.

ISSN: 2197-5248. January, 2025. Volume XXVI S1

Impact Factor 6.051

BASE, ERIH PLUS, EZB, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, OAJI, OCLC, SCOPUS, PubMed, SHERPA/ROMEO, SIS

2

Dr.Madhulaa. R

A study on the effectiveness of HR policies and their Implementation strategies in enhancing Work performance

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

3

Dr.Madhulaa. R

A Study on Quality of Life of Inter State Migrant Workers in Shops and Establishments, Coimbatore

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

4

Dr.Madhulaa. R

A Study on the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Measures on Employee’s Physical Well-Being in the field of Chemical Industry

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews

ISSN 2582-7421

Apr-25. Vol 6

Impact Factor 6.844

peer reviewed, open access,low cost international journal

5

Ms. G. Sree Dharani

A study on lean manufacturing practices and employee
Productivity

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

6

Ms. G. Sree Dharani

A Study on Enhancing Employee Retention through Effective Industrial Relation Practices at Balakrishna Engineering

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

7

Ms. G. Sree Dharani

A study on Mental Well-being and Emotional Maturity among College Students

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

8

Ms. G. Sree Dharani

A Study on Reward System on Total Employee Involvement

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

9

Dr. L. Esther Shalini

A Study on Self Esteem and Academic Performance of School going Adolescents

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

10

Dr. L. Esther Shalini

A study on job satisfaction and employee performance

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

11

Dr. L. Esther Shalini

Wayanad Landslide Disaster: Coping Strategies and Quality of life of victim

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208. March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

12

Dr. L. Esther Shalini

A Comparitive study on work stress between Athletes and Non - Athletes in Coimbatore

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews

ISSN 2582-7421. Apr-25. Vol 6

Impact Factor 6.844

peer reviewed, open access,low cost international journal

13

Ms. D. Ilavenil

A study on the impact of flexible work arrangements on employee's work Life Balance

International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science

ISSN: 2582 – 5208

March, 2025

Volume. No 7

Impact Factor 8.187

Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Fully Refereed International Journal

14

Ms. D. Ilavenil

A study on Employee Absenteeism in SIDCO Manufacturing Industry, Pudukottai

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews

ISSN 2582-7421. Apr-25. Vol 6

Impact Factor 6.844

peer reviewed, open access,low cost international journal

Staff Participation

S. No. Date Name of the Staff Event Organization / Institution
1 28-Apr-25 Dr. L. Esther Shalini Five Days International Multidisciplinary FDP on “Effective Teaching Pedagogiesand Innovative Research Methodologies Centre for Faculty Development, Center for Research, IIC & IQAC. "VLB JANAKIAMMAL College of Arts And Science, Coimbatore
2 24-Mar-25 Dr. R. Madhulaa FDP on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution in 2025 Department of Computer Science and Civil Engineering, St. Joseph University, Nagaland
3 10-Feb-25 Ms. D. Ilavenil Sensitizing NEP-aligned Social work curriculum for self augmentation in hei’s -online FDP PG Department of Social Work, School of Rehabilitation and Behavioral Sciences, Holy Cross College (Autonomous),Tiruchirappalli-2,Tamilnadu
4 29-Oct-24 Dr. R. Madhulaa Training programme on NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme UGC Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Bharathiar University

5

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.

6

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.

7 04-Jul-24 Dr. R. Madhulaa National Seminar IQAC, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College
8 04-Jul-24 Ms.G.Sree Dharani National Seminar IQAC, Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College
9 04-Jul-24 Dr. R. Madhulaa Post Conference Workshop Indian Society of Professional Social Work

10

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

11

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 Participation

S.No Date Name of the Student(s) Event Organization / Institution Prize Won

1.

18-Feb-25

SriVenkatesan P

TITANZA'25 Intercollegiate competition.

PSG College of Arts and Science

Runner up I

2.

18-Feb-25

MuthuArjith M

TITANZA'25 Intercollegiate competition.

PSG College of Arts and Science

Runner up I

3.

18-Feb-25

Mahendhiran S

TITANZA'25 Intercollegiate competition.

PSG College of Arts and Science

Runner up I

4.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Rachana Priya K

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

5.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Varshaa K

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

6.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Sri Venkatesan P

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

7.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Muthu Arjith M

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

8.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Swetha Priya K S

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

9.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Mahendhiran S

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

10.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Kanishka E

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

11.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Sanjay K

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

12.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Jeeva T

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

13.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Manimuthu Saravanan.B

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

14.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Gokul Krishnan M

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

15.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Karthick R

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

16.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Vishnu K

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

17.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Geerthika D

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

18.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Aswath P

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

19.

02-Oct-24 to 08-Oct-24

Abishek Kannan G

Daan Utsav 2024 Awards

Native Medicare Charitable Trust

Daan Utsav 2024

20.

18-Dec-24 to 19-Dec-24

Rachana Priya K

Tuberculosis Awareness and Screening Camp.

Community Organisation for Opressed and Depressed Upliftment (COODU)

Best Volunteer in Tuberculosis Awareness and Screening Camp

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.

Book / Book Chapters Publications

S.No Date Name of the Staff Name of the Book Name of the Publisher Year of publication ISBN
1 Sep-24 Dr. R. Madhulaa, Ms. G. Sree Dharani, Mr. D. Sukumar Creating a Safer world for Children: Challenges, Solutions and Partnership SANLAX, International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities 2024 P-ISSN: 2321-788X E-ISSN: 2582-0397
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