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DEPARTMENT OF MSW

DEPARTMENT OF MSW
 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

    The Social Work department was started in the year 2005 and has an unprecedented 13 years of glorious and dedicated service in social work education and practice. We are marching on from strength to strength. The purpose of the course was to study and achieve scientific knowledge about the diverse problems and issues in the society. Prepares the students with the necessary skills for the empowerment of people with social courage, ability to apply skills for social research and develop an attitudinal courage to work with people and organizations. We have special commitment and concern for agencies and NGO’s. This is reflected in all our endeavors towards their welfare. The department continuous its journey toward reaching the unreached.

MSW degree Programme is two year programme in pattern of semesters. The department comes under un-aided session in which a candidate who has qualified in Bachelor’s degree with 55% in any discipline is eligible foe seeking admission. This course has allied subjects namely 1) social problems and fields of social work, 2) social action ,social policy and social legislation 3) project formulation 4) Administration of service organization.

Aim of this course is to Apply the knowledge of social work in the domain of community development, human resource management, medical and psychiatric rehabilitation. To enhance the individuals to help themselves with the scientific knowledge about the dynamics of problem and social issues through utilizing the available resources for the empowerment of vulnerable groups. Encouraging students to relate theory with field work practice and to understand human behaviour and critically analyse the social issues by the means of adoption and values of social work in different dimensions

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Academic Courses

 
Degree Programme Year of Establishment
MSW Social Work 2005

FACULTY PROFILE

Ms. Elavarasi .P currently serve as Assistant Professor and Head i/c at the Department of Social Work, Auxilium College (Autonomous) Vellore. She has 7 years of teaching experience. She has completed her Graduation in BCA,,MSW (Community Development) in Auxilium College and M.Phil in Social Work in Sacred Heart College Thirupathur. The Area of her Interest lays on Entrepreneurship Development, Counselling, Corporate Social Responsibility and so on and she always ready to take responsibility and she is a Member and Staff in-charge for Extension Activity and AICUF.

 
 

Christina Nithya Priya. R currently serve as Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Work, Auxilium College, Vellore. She has 2 years and 4 months of Teaching Experience. She completed her B.A.,(English) at Auxilium College and acquired MSW (HR) from Auxilium College. She equips Social Worker with HR skills to effectively manage personnel, resolve conflict and align organisational policies with ethical standards.

 
 

Ms. Manjula. S currently working as Assistant Professor at the Department of Social work in Auxilium College (AUTONOMOUS), Vellore. She has 3 years of teaching experience. She completed her undergraduate (B.A. English) in E.R.K Arts and Science College, Erumiyampatti (Harur) affiliated to periyar university and postgraduate (MSW) (Specialization Medical and Psychiatry) in Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri, affiliated to periyar university. She also did a certification in psychotherapy. She previously worked as a social work counsellor in a De-addiction cum Psychiatric Rehabilitation centre in Puzhal, Chennai. She worked as Assistant Professor in Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri in the academic year 2019-2020. Her area of interests includes mental health, coping mechanisms, and psychiatry. She plays as a volunteer in the areas of organic farming and sustainable living. She participated in a 6 days cycle rally in 2019 which covered 5 districts promoting organic farming and making awareness about the importance of saving palm trees helps to increase ground water and benefitting the farmers in various aspects.

 
 

Ms Abinaya P A. currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Work , Auxilium College, Vellore. She completed her B.A (English) at Women’s Christian College and acquired M.A Social Work (specialized in Community Development) from Loyola College, Chennai. She has qualified UGC NET December 2020 and June 2021 merged session in the subject Social Work. Her focus is to amplify the voices of vulnerable through student community.

 

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

PLACEMENTS

ENDOWMENTS

 
 

PROGRAMS ORGANIZED

  • Focus Group Discussion on the theme: "ROLE OF WOMEN IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK" on 9th March 2017 addressed by Dr. Guru Nagarajan- CMC Vellore, Mr. Sekar -CMC Vellore, Mrs. Vinnarasi Geetha- Worth Trust, Katpadi, Mr. Ruby Nakka- The Hope House, Mrs.Beulah Emmanuel- Academy of prison
  • National Conference on Child Dignity in the Digital World on 24th January 2019 addressed by Dr. M. P Nirmala IAS (Rtd), State Commission Protection of Child Rights and Mr. Henri Triparna, Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
  • Awareness Programme on Road safety measures on 17th July 2019 addressed by L&T, India
  • Flashmob on Mental Health on 10th October 2019 addressed by II MSW Students in Auxilium Campus
  • Community Organisation Programme on 13th October 2019 addressed by Mr. Anbarasu, Social Worker
  • Personality development programme for house girls of Auxilium College on 28th January 2020 addressed by Sr. Laura.
  • National Seminar on Trans Women Inclusion and Equality on 25th February 2020 addressed by Ms. Olga B Aaron, Transwomen Activist
  • National Seminar on Protection of Women and Children from everyday Violence during COVID 19 on 29th May 2020 addressed by Mr. Joseph Victor Raj and Ms. Hemachitra K S, DSP, Thiruvannamalai.
  • A Webinar on Effective Management of funds and Donations in NGO during Lockdown on 10th June 2020 addressed by Mr. Mathivanan, Founder of BRIDGE, Vellore
  • Webinar on Menstruation and Menstrual Hygiene during Pandemics on 2nd July 2020 addressed by Ms. Jenifer Selvaraj from UNICEF
  • Webinar on Gender Bias and Stereotyping, Gender Inequality and Women’s Rights on 15th July 2020 addressed by Professor Beaulah Emmanuel and Ms. Beena J
  • Importance of Relationships and Communication in the prevention of suicide on 12th September 2020 addressed by Dr. Bhooma Parthasarathi and Dr. Poorna Chandrika
  • Seminar on Substance Abuse and Recovery on 10th November 2020 addressed by Dr. V. Thirumagal and Dr. Fr. John Dharman
  • Seminar on Social Security Legislation on 13th November 2020 addressed by Mr. Kothandaraman, HR in Thirumalai Mission Hospital
  • Webinar on Role of social work in De-addiction on 22nd July 2021 addressed by Ms. Nirmala, Ms. Aadhirai and Ms. Divya, Tirumalai Mission Hospital
  • Community -Organization Programme on Health and Hygiene on 16th March 2021 addressed by Mr. Santhosham, Mr. Vinod and Mr. Sridhar in Podhoor Village
  • Organized International Girl Child Day on 11th October 2021 - Competition such as Competition on Slogan Writing, Essay Writing, Poem, Poster Making, Collage, Short Film and Power point presentation
  • Webinar on Mental Health and Psychological Well Being on 12th October 2021 addressed by Ms. Valsa Augustine – Psychologist, Schieffelin Institute of Health Research & Leprosy Centre in Karigiri Hospital; Ms. Tonga Tamara – Counselor, Child Care Facilities, Zambia and Ms. Grisha A L, Founder of Neyegam, Holistic well-being center, Tamilnadu.
  • Organized Rally on Cancer Awareness on 7th November2022 from Auxilium College to Don Bosco School, Katpadi

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

 
 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

 
 

DEPARTMENT MOU

  • The Bridge, Vellore

INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

E-CONTENT

S.No Title Author Youtube URL LINK
1. Rural Entrepreneurship Ms. Abinaya P A Watch Video
2. Trust, Societies and Companies Act Ms. Abinaya P A Watch Video

BEST PRACTICES

  • Organizing community organization programs in various communities.
  • Involving the students as guides for extension activities of various department.
  • Collaboration with different agencies
  • Motivating students to involve in social activities.
  • Conducting various programs such as seminars, webinars, camps and awareness programs to engage the students.

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