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
| S.No | NAME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bindhu D | 2013 |
| 2. | Evanjalin Divya A | 2014 |
| 3. | Sasikala V | 2016 |
| 4. | Durga Devi D | 2017 |
| 5. | Varshini S | 2017 |
| 6. | Mahalakshmi J | 2019 |
| S.No | NAME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Catherin W | 2020 |
| S.No | NAME | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sharmila C S | 2015 |
| 2. | Durga | 2016 |
| 3. | Sasikala | 2016 |
| 4. | Priyanka | 2016 |
| 5. | Komala S | 2017 |
| 6. | Praveena V | 2017 |
| 7. | Priyadharshini M | 2017 |
| 8. | Shantha Kumari M | 2017 |
| 9. | Ramya P | 2017 |
| 10. | Umadevi | 2017 |
| 11. | Madhumathi B | 2018 |
| 12. | Priya C | 2018 |
| 13. | Anusuya A | 2018 |
| 14. | Shankari P | 2018 |
| 15. | Besty Mary Swetha R | 2019 |
| 16. | Divya N | 2019 |
| 17. | Sophia Irudhaya Mary S | 2019 |
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
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | Beneficiaries | No. & Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/07/2017 | 2017-2018 | Awareness Program on “UYIRE KURAL in the Department of Social Work | Ms. Karmal Nisha, Professional Social Worker from the United States | Social Work Students | I & II MSW Students - 33 |
| 25/07/2017 | 2017-2018 | Basic Skill Training Program on Community Organization | Dr. Guru Nagarajan, MSW, Phd, a Senior Social Worker in the Rehabilitation Institute of CMC Vellore | Social Work Students | I & II MSW Students - 33 |
| 04/08/2017 | 2017-2018 | Seminar on Cyber Crime | Dr. Raffith, Professor - Dept of Criminology | Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students - 33 |
| 22/08/2017 | 2017-2018 | Basic Skill Training on Case Work and Group Work | 1. Mr.Pavan, social worker, CMC had a practical session on Case work and 2. Mr. Augustine, social worker (Medical) conducted activities to explain and practice Group Work. | Social Work Students | I & II MSW Students - 33 |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | Beneficiaries | No. & Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.07.2018 | 2018-2019 | An Awareness program on Domestic Violence, Dowry Prohibition and Sexual Harassment | Social Welfare Board Ms. Nithya – Child Protection Officer Ms. Gayathri | All PG Students of Auxilium | I & II PG |
| 23-7-18 | 2018-2019 | Basic skill on Casework and Group work | Mr. Pavan - Social worker, Mr. Augustine - Social Worker | Social Work Students | I MSW Students-15 |
| 01.08.2018 | 2018-2019 | Skill Training programon on Community Organisation | Mr.Guru Nagoraj, Sentos Social Worker from CMC Rehabilitation Centre, Vellore | Social Work Students | I MSW Students-15 |
| 31.08-2018 | 2018-2019 | Workshop on Research Methodology | Dr. Balaguer, Asst. Professor, Ramakrishna Mission, Vivekananda college, Mylapore, Chennai | Students from various colleges | II MSW Students-15 |
| 10.09.18 | 2018-2019 | National Seminar Parapsychology | Rev. Fr. Wilson | Students from various colleges | I MSW Students-15 |
| 12/09/18 | 2018-2019 | National Seminar on "Environmental concerns and the role of youth in today's context" | Mr. Sunder Rajan - Environmentalist Mr. Steffor Ajay - Project officer at WWF India Mr. Mani Kamaraj - Agriculturalist Mr. Naguaj - Social Worker | Students from various colleges | I MSW Students-15 |
| 07-10-2018 | 2018-2019 | National Conference on “HR ARTISTRY” | Mr. Pramond Mahatme (Wipro),Mr. Krish Ganesh ( TCS ) | Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students-33 |
| 13/10/18 | 2018-2019 | Rehabilitation Workshop on skull injury patients as Rehabilitation Strategies. | Dr. Judy and Dr. George Thaisin. | Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students-33 |
| 03/01/2019 | 2018-2019 | National Conference “Social Work and Wellbeing Practice and Strategies” | NIMHANS, Bangalore | Social Work Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students -33 |
| 23-01-19 & 24/01/19 | 2018-2019 | National Conference on “Child Dignity in the Digital world " | 1 ) . Dr. M . P . Nismala ; IAS ( Rtd ) Chairperson , State Commission protection of Child Rights 2 ) Mr. Henri Triparna , Advocate , Madurai Bench of Madras High Court , Peoples Watch Fricative Director | Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students-33 |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | Beneficiaries | No. & Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2019 | 2019-2020 | Flashmob on Mental Health | - | Auxilium College Students | UG & PG Students |
| 12/10/2019 | 2019-2020 | Importance of Health and Hygiene | Social Worker, Elderly Home, Kasthampadi | Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students - 30 |
| 25 /02/2020 | 2019-2020 | National Seminar on Transwomen inclusion and equality | Ms. Olga B Aaron, the Transwomen Activist | Students from various colleges | UG & PG Students |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | Beneficiaries | No. & Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-07-2020 | 2020-2021 | Webinar on Gender Bias & Stereotyping And Gender Inequality & Women’s Right | Prof. Beulah Emmanuel, Professor & Co-Ordinator Academy of Prison & Correctional Administration, Vellore and Ms. Beena J Pallical, General Secretary, National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights-DAAA. | Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students-33 |
| 12-09-2020 | 2020-2021 | Importance Of Relationships and Communication in The Prevention of Suicide | Dr. Bhooma Parthasarathy, I.A.S Director & Trustee of Thirumala Charity Trust, Ranipet and Dr. Poorna Chandrika, Director, Institute of Mental Health, Chennai | Students from various colleges | I & II MSW Students -33 |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | Beneficiaries | No. & Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-07-2021 | 2021-2022 | Role of Social Work in De-Addiction | Ms. J Nirmala, Senior Principal Vedavalli Vidyalaya, Ms. T Aadhirai and Ms. Divya, Counselor of Thirumalai Mission Hospital, Ranipet. | Social Work Students | I & II MSW Students |
| 11-10-2021 | 2021-2022 | International Girl Child Day | Department of Social Work | Students from Various Colleges | UG & PG Students |
| 12-10-2021 | 2021-2022 | Webinar on Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being | Ms. Valsa Augustine – Psychologist, Schieffelin Institute of Health Research & Leprosy Centre in Karigiri Hospital ; Ms. Tonga Tamara – Counselor, Child Care Facilities, Zambia. | Students from Various Colleges | I & II MSW Students-32 |
| Date | Year | Activity | Resource Person/Judges | Beneficiaries | No. & Nature of the students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05.08.2022 | 2022-2023 | Medical Camp in Auxilium Campus | Mr.Dr.Marx Castro, MBBS | Auxilium College Students and Staff | UG & PG Students |
| 21.01.2023 | 2022-2023 | Tamil Nadu State Rural and Urban Livelihood Mission – College Bazaar in Auxilium College | - | Auxilium College Students and Staff | UG & PG Students |
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/08/2016 | Awareness Programme on Epilepsy | 82 | 524 | Mr. Ranjith Kumar Ms. Ruby Martin |
| 29/08/2016 | Children Home, Kollathur, Chennai | 80 | 157 | Ms. Nandhini KS Ms. Priya Doris |
| 23/09/2016 | Thirumalai Mission Hospital, Ranipet- Pediatric Camp | 74 | 132 | Ms. Nandhini K S Ms. Angelin Susan |
| 13/10/2016 | Karigiri Hospital, Melapadi, Community Outreach Program | 75 | 87 | Ms. Angelin Susan Mr. Ranjit Kumar |
| 21/12/2016 | Thirumalai Mission Hospital, Ranipet – Diabetic Camp | 68 | 50 | Mr. Ranjith Kumar Ms. Nandhini KS |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/01/2017 | A Helping Hand to Anbu Illam, Sainathapuram | 15 | 100 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms.Priya Doris |
| 10/02/2017 | Government High School at Panamadangi and Latteri – Awareness program on Health & Hygiene | 85 | 200 | Ms. Reena Emimal Ms. Angelin Susan |
| 21/02/2017 | Agravaram Balwadi School – Eye Camp | 70 | 60 | Mr. Ranjith Kumar Ms. Reena Emimal |
| 30/08/2017 | Government Higher Secondary School, Katpadi - Awareness Program on “Personal Hygiene” | 50 | 200 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Angelin Susan |
| 14/09/2017 | Child Protection Office, Vellore - Padayatra Campaign | 70 | 200 | Ms. Nandhini K S Ms. Reena Emimal |
| 16/09/2017 | Brahmapuram Village - Awareness Program on Health Education | 50 | 50 | Ms. Angelin Susan Ms. Ruby Martin |
| 10/10/2017 | Meenakshi Medical College, Kancheepuram - Awareness Program on Mental Health Day | 100 | 130 | Ms. Nandhini K S Mr. Ranjit Kumar |
| 24/11/2017 | MBKG Pannai, Kasam - Refreshment Program for Orphanage | 40 | 200 | Mr. Ranjit Kumar Ms. Angelin Susan |
| 07/12/2017 | Rehabilitate Institute – CMC Rehabilitation Mela about Spinal Injury &Head Injury | 40 | 200 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Reena Emimal |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/01/2018 | Rally on Child Rights | 80 | 120 | Mr. Ranjith Kumar Ms. Ruby Martin |
| 02/02/2018 | Sevoor Village - Camp on Mentally Illness and Mental Retardation | 60 | 60 | Ms. Sharmi A Ms. Nenu Thomas |
| 02/03/2018 | Sevoor and Brahmapuram Villages - Diabetic Camp | 50 | 40 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Sharmi A |
| 28/08/2018 | Katpadi Railway Station - Awareness program on Child Abuse | 80 | 100 | Ms. Nenu Thomas Ms. Ruby Martin |
| 03/10/2018 | Kavanur Village - Community Organization Program | - | 500 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Sharmi A |
| 18/12/2018 | Katpadi Railway Station - Awareness Program on Child rights | 180 | 80 | Ms. Nenu Thomas Ms. Reena Emimal |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/07/2019 | Katpadi Railway Station - Awareness rally on “Protection of Child Rights” | 120 | 70 | Ms. Elavarasi P Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Sharmi A Ms. Saranya J |
| 20/09/2019 | Katpadi Railway station - Awareness rally Program Child Education and Child Labour | 210 | 100 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Sharmi .A Ms. Neenu Thomas Ms. Elavarasi P Ms. Saranya J |
| 13/10/2019 | Adigathur Village - Community Organisation Programme | 50 | 200 | Ms. Sharmi A Ms. Elavarasi P |
| 20/09/2019 | Katpadi Railway Station - Awareness Program Child Abuse and Child Labour | 120 | 100 | Ms. Saranya J Ms. Elavarasi P |
| 02/12/2019 | Auxilium College to Rountana - Awareness on AIDs | 75 | 60 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Sharmi .A Ms. Elavarasi P Ms. Saranya J |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2020 | Railway Station - Awareness rally on National Girl child day | 110 | 50 | Ms. Ruby Martin Ms. Sharmi .A Ms. Elavarasi P Ms. Saranya J |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2022 | Auxilium College to Don Bosco School - Rally on National Cancer Awareness Day | 32 | 100 | Ms. Sharmi .A Ms. Elavarasi P Ms. Christina R Ms. Manjula S |
| Date | Place | No. of Students | Beneficiaries | Staff Accompanied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/01/2023 | Viruthampattu to integrated Leprosy Health Centre, Varadharajapuram near VIT Marathon on World Leprosy Day – 5 Km | 32 | 200 | Ms. Elavarasi P Ms. Manjula S Ms. Abinaya P A |
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.
