Accomplished Academician with broad expertise from Planning, Execution, Documentation to Evaluation in Education, Research and Consultation
Strong organizational abilities with proven successes managing multiple academic projects and volunteering events.
Experienced and dedicated Data Analyst with several years of experience identifying efficiencies and problem areas within data streams, while communicating needs for projects.
Dedicated and experienced Academic Tutor with a proven track record for helping students to improve their academic performance.
Bringing forth a devotion to education and helping others to achieve their academic and life goals.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Academic Consultant
National, Accrediation Council, Ministry of Education, GOI
Bengaluru
08.2021 - 08.2023
English
Tamil
Kannada
Data Validation and Verification (DVV) Process
Member of DVV Coordination Committee
Decentralization of DVV Process Meetings
Revision of Standard Operating Procedures
Participation in Training and Orienting DVV Partners
Preparation of Analysis Reports on Issue Based HEIs on DVV Process.
04.2023 - 01.2023
Preparation of Analysis Report on Issue Based HEIs
о
Submitted Updated List of Activities on DVV for EC Meetings to Do (from 30th April, 2019
to
Academic Consultant
National Assessment and Accrediation, Council, Ministry of Education, GOI
Bengaluru
02.2019 - 07.2021
Open University Manual & Dual Mode University Manual
Additional In-charge of Data Validation and Verification (DVV)
о Additional In charge of Health Sciences Manual - Colleges and Universities
о Standard Operating Procedures for DVV Partners and HEls
01.2017 - 07.2020
H April, 2023 - Attended National Workshop on ICT, Assessment and Accreditation
Process of Institutionsh January, 2023 - Training cum interaction for PAEs regarding Decentralization of DVV
process (Academic staff)h January, 2023 - Attended and given Training on Decentralization Process of DVV for
Officers and PAES of NAACh December, 2022 - DVV Partners on Online Orientation Programme about
"Demonstration of Decentralization of DVV Module and Pro-forma generation and
Settlement Module" to all DVV Partners
07.2013 - 01.2020
One day Interaction cum Orientation Programme on DVV Process with all
NAAC Officers and PAES conducted
оd June, 2020 A Meeting was organized with the DVV - Project Staffs regarding their
roles and responsibilities in DVV
18th March, 2020 - Submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) by Accredited
Institutions (for Open Universities)
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h March, 2020 - Attended a Special Lecture on "Issues Related to Quality in Higher
Education"
Research Officer
Ramaiah College of Law
Bengaluru
01.2017 - 01.2019
Worked on the Online NAAC Accreditation process
Establishment of Research, Consultancy and Extension Centre
Governing Council Standing Invitee Memberо IQAC Member
o NCC Care Taking Officer)
Cadet
NCC, Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College
Trichy
03.1998 - 01.2017
Passed National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' & 'C' Certificate Examinations during 1977 &respectively
PUBLICATIONS
Published a Book on 'Impact of Micronutrient Malnutrition on Child Development' (Sole
Author), Abhijeet Publication, New Delhi, July, 2009, ISBN 978-93-80031-071
PROJECT EVALUATIONS
Deputed as the 'National Level Monitor' for National Monitoring of Panchayati Raj
Programme sponsored by Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt
Of India in 10 villages of Raichur
District, Karnataka from 20th to 28th December, 2018
Evaluated a project titled 'Elders Self Help Groups - Beyond the Capability' of Elders for, Attended Decentralisation of DVV Process Meetings (from 27th January, 2023, 5th July,
о List of Non-response and auto submitted HEls are noted and those HEls are given extension
regularly after approval from the competent authority (from 30th April, 2019 to,
RE-DVV HEIs are processed during the DVV Coordination Committee Meeting and the
same are updated regularly (from 30th April, 2019 to, January, 2023)
Trained DVV Partners and External Experts for DVV Process (from 18th April, 2019
Research Consultant
Bengaluru
09.2016 - 12.2016
Collection of database related to course outcomes & programme outcomes of NBA
accredited institutions
Proposing research projects, doing consultancy work related to project report writing &
supporting NGOs with innovative project proposal discussions
Preparation of Online NAAC Accreditation report
Principal & Post, Teacher
Martin Luther, Institutions
Bengaluru
12.2007 - 08.2016
Child Consultancy & Counselling
Taught Biology for High School Students (Class IX & X)
In-charge of submitting Evidence of Assessment
。 Admissions, Administration and Academic Documentation
Research Scientist
Rural
04.2004 - 03.2006
In the sanctioned project as the Principle Investigator-Impact
of Micro-nutrient Malnutrition on Child Development - A Diagnostic Study
Young Professional at Council for Advancement of People's Action
Government of India
New Delhi
04.2004 - 03.2006
As a 'Young Professional' in the University Campus Placement by CAPART, Funding
Agency
Technology, Government of India, GOI
Chennai
08.2001 - 07.2003
O Involved in planning & implementation of various rural development programmes
Conducting international seminars on medicinal plants
Organizing Gram Shree Melas
Rural development related projects assessment & evaluation (7 projects were assessed,
evaluated & successfully submitted project reports to the Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Rural, Government of India
08.2001 - 07.2003
Received "Gold Medal" for 'Best Extension Worker' of Gandhigram Rural University in
Young Scientist
Science & Society Division
01.2001 - 01.2003
Technology, Government of India (SSD-DST, GOI), Dindigul, in South India
TEACHING EXPERIENCE / EXTERNAL EXAMINER, Final Year Project External Examiner for MA Journalism students at Department of Journalism
Student President
Gandhigram
01.2000 - 01.2001
Rural
University during the year 2000
Received "Gold Medal" for 'Outstanding Performance in Culture and Arts' of
Field Investigator
GOI, FAO Project of MSSRF
Chennai
02.2000 - 04.2000
Worked in an FAO Project of MSSRF,, Gandhigram entitled 'Elimination of Micronutrient
Malnutrition in Tamil Nadu'
RESOURCE PERSON
Special Invitee' on Internal Analysis of Pilot Study Inputs of the Manual of Health Sciences
for Universities/ Colleges, NAAC, Bengaluru
National Level Monitoring' (NLM) Member of Ministry of Panchayat Raj, Government of
India
。 'Approved Research Supervisor' of Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru
based on the recommendations of the Sub-Committee (Approval of Supervisors for Doctoral
Research Programme)
'External Examiner' for MA Journalism students at Department of Journalism and Mass
Communication, Centre for Management Studies, Jain University, BengaluruAWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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UGC NET Qualified during Dec, 1999
Awarded a fellowship as 'Young Scientist' under Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme
Gandhigram Rural University
01.1999 - 01.2000
Twice awarded for meritorious performance at the National Inter-University 'Youth
Parliament Competition' held in the years 1999 & 2000
NAAC
Sivananda Sarma Memorial
01.2018 - 1 1
RV College, Bengaluru and CESS held on 9th March, and
spoke on Criterion 2: Teaching Learning and Evaluation Process
Refresher Course funded by World Bank Assisted ICDS Project III, ICDS Project Office, Submission of Day's Status on DVV Process to the competent authority from 03/04, Worked on the Preparation and revision of SOPs for DVV Partners and HEIs of General
University, Autonomous, Affiliated UG/PG Colleges, Open University & Dual Mode
Universities
Worked on the Manuals of Open University & Dual Mode University in Finalisation with the
experts
Worked on the Manuals of Health Sciences (Colleges and Universities), SOPs and
Benchmarks
Worked on several (Assessors' Orientation Programmes) AOPS of Health Sciences -
Colleges & Universities, Open Universities and Dual Mode Universitiesо Worked on coordinating and conduct of various online and offline Orientation cum Training
Programmes of DVV Partners on processing Affiliated UG/PG colleges, Autonomous
colleges, General Universities, Open Universities, Dual Mode Universities, Health Sciences
(Colleges & Universities), Sanskrit (Colleges & Universities), and Teacher Education
Colleges (from 30th
NAAC
Bangalore
01.2002 - 1 1
As a Member of the DVV Coordination Committee, Convened/ Organized and conducted
meetings of 36th DVV Coordination Committee Meeting to 214th DVV Coordination
Committee Meetings (, Coordination of External Experts,
availability of Internal DVV Team members, allotment of groups, sending list of HEIs to be
placed in the DVV Coordination Committee Meeting to the Team Head, Executive Head,
group members along with IMS on the HEI, Preparation & Circulation of Proceedings to
the DVV Coordination Committee Meetings, sending the suggestive observations on each
HEI to the respective DVV Partners etc were done (from 30th April, 2019, April, 2023)
о 3178 IMS resolved related to the DVV Process on day today basis (from 4th January, 2019
to 31st July, 2023
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Submission of 2970 Excel Sheets on HEls processed in DVV Coordination Committee
Meetings to Team Head and Executive Head - DVV on DVV Processed HEIs (from 29th, and 03rd November, 2022 - Orientation cum Training Programme - Hybrid Mode
(All new DVV Partners)
оh September, 2022 - Attended meeting regarding simplification / rationalization of
documentation / verification of DVV Process
27th and 28th July, 2022 - Two day - Face to Face - Orientation Programme to all DVV
Partners
о 30th March, 2022 - Attended Provisional Accreditation for Colleges (PAC) Meeting
о 1st October, 2021 - Attended Academic Advisory Meeting
17th September, 2021 - Orientation cum Training Programme conducted for IITs and IIMs
to collaborate as DVV Partners with NAAC
05th August, 2021 - DVV Cum Online Stakeholders meeting on Sanskrit Manual conducted
。 23rd July, 2021 - An one day Online Orientation cum Training Programme to DVV Partners
was conducted and briefed about the processing of HEIs and clarified their doubts
21st March, 2021 - An online Interactive presentation by DVV Partners on processing data
submitted by HEls was conducted All DVV Partners (both makers and checkers) participated
in the interactive session
Presentation was by Manual-wise / Metric-wise/ SOP-wise on their
queries and explanations
11th September, 2020 - Attended a meeting on "Awareness on Predatory Journals"
08th September, 2020 - An Online Teacher Education HEIs Presentation by DVV Partners
was organized to make them understand about certain components to be verified with an
academic insight.
Elders Foundation, Thamaraikulam Elders Village
Cuddalore
1 1 - 1 1
(HelpAge India, New Delhi, March, 2009
Evaluated 7 projects as 'CAPART YP - Evaluator' of small funded projects by CAPART
Ministry of Rural Development between, 2020 - Participated in "NAAC Awareness Programme for Non-Accredited
Government Colleges in Karnataka" jointly organised by NAAC & Department of Collegiate
Education, GOKh & 25th February, 2020 - Participated in the Assessors' Orientation Programme (Health
Sciences)
National, Law
Chennai
01.2018
PERSON
Participated in the Silver Jubilee Celebration - NAAC on the topic "Assessment of Different
Types of Higher Educational Institutions - Commonalities and Differences" held on 6th
Januaryy, 2020 at NAAC, Bengaluru
Gave a presentation on "Similarities and Differences
in the Assessment of different types of HEIS - ODL Manuals (Open University & Dual Mode
Universities)"
Participated in the 'Two Days Assessors' Orientation Programme (AOP) - Health Sciences'
held on 2nd and 3rd January, 2020 at NAAC, Bengaluru
Participated in the Group Activity as a Facilitator and attended Two days 'Workshop on
Assessment and Accreditation for Sanskrit Universities' held on 16thand 17th December,at NAAC, Bengaluru
Participated as a Resource Person in 'One Day Meet on Feedback and Mentoring for
Assessment and Accreditation for Directors: Directorates of Distance Education attached
to Dual Mode Universities on the NAAC Manual of DMUS' organized by Commonwealth
Educational Media Centre for Asia, New Delhi on collaboration with Netaji Subhas Open
University, Kolkata and Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi on Octobert2019
Conducted Pilot Study and collected feedback on the NAAC Dual Mode University
Manual
Panelist and Special Speaker to the One Day National Conference on 'Media and Society:
Changing Trends in Media: Looking for New Paradigms' organized and conducted by
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Centre for Management Studies, Jain
University, Bengaluru on 22nd March, 2019
о Given two days Consultancy Services through the Research, Consultancy and Extension-
one day on the documentation process and one day training program for their faculty
members on the "Orientation on the Process of NAAC: Assessment and Accreditation
Process" to The Central Law College, Salem on 13th (Sunday) and 14th (Monday) May,
, Discussant in the Session - I on the Theme: Quality in Teaching and Learning for a
One Day National Seminar on "Quality Assurance in Higher Education" organized by
Attended One Week Workshop on 'NBA/NAAC Accreditation Process for Technical
Institutions' under Margadarshana Scheme sponsored by AICTE from 10th to 14th
December, 2018
Attended One Day Workshop on "Smart Governance of Smart Cities: From Vision to
Implementation" organized and conducted by Ramaiah Public Policy Centre, Bengaluru
on 18th September, 2018
Attended One Day Workshop on "New Beginnings - Workshop on Value Added
Millet Products for Entrepreneurs" organized and conducted by the Faculty of Hospitality
Management and Catering Technology, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences & Food
Karnataka Limited, Government of Karnataka on 21st August, 2018
Attended a Four Day Workshop on "Ontological Meta-Analysis and Synthesis" organized
and conducted by Prof
Arkalgud Ramaprasad, Director, Ramaiah Public Policy Centre ond, 24th, 28th May, 2018 and 11th June, 2018
Attended three days Workshop on "Research Methodology with Special Reference to
SPSS Package" at, Law School of India University, Bengaluru from 25th to 27th
January, 2018, Participated in the University Level Workshop on Teacher Evaluation held at GRI on 24th
November, 2004
Participated in a Workshop on Rural Technologies held at Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar
Research Centre, from 21st to 24th January, 2002
Participated and performed as a Rapporteur in a Workshop on Environmental Issues held
at GRI on 27-28 April, 2001FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Participated in the FDP on "Contemporary Issues in Teaching Methodology & Clinical
Legal Education" held on 30th July, 2018
Participated in the FDP on "Strengthening Research and Research Methodology: An
Ontological Approach" held on 31st January, 2018 at Ramaiah College
Science
01.2004
Education
M.A - English
Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu
07.2018
M.Ed - Research in Education
KSOU
Mysuru, Karnataka
01.2017
B.Ed - Education
IGNOU
Bangaluru, Karnataka
12.2012
Ph.D - Applied Research
Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
07.2007
M.Phil - Research & Development
Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
09.2001
M.Sc - Home Science Extension
Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
04.2000
B.Sc - Home Science
Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College
Trichy, Tamil Nadu
04.1998
Class XII -
Higher Secondary Course Certificate
03.1995
Skills
Effective Time Management
Ability to Multitask
Leadership
Ability to Work in a Team
Project Management
Creative Problem Solving
Collaboration & Teamwork
Data Validation and Verification (DVV) Process
Awards
UGC NET Qualified during 12/01/99.
Awarded a fellowship as 'Young Scientist' under Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme during 04/01/04 to 03/31/06.
Worked as a 'Young Professional' in the University Campus Placement by CAPART, Funding Agency of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India from 08/01/01 to 07/31/03.
Received 'Gold Medal' for 'Best Extension Worker' of Gandhigram Rural University in 2000-2001.
Elected as 'Student President' in the Department of Home Science, Gandhigram Rural University during the year 2000.
Received 'Gold Medal' for 'Outstanding Performance in Culture and Arts' of Gandhigram Rural University in 1999-2000.
Twice awarded for meritorious performance at the National Inter-University 'Youth Parliament Competition' held in the years 1999 & 2000.
Received 'Best Outgoing NCC Cadet' of Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College, Trichy in 03/01/98.
Passed National Cadet Corps (NCC) 'B' & 'C' Certificate Examinations during 1977 & 1998 respectively.
Publications
Impact of Micronutrient Malnutrition on Child Development, Book, Abhijeet Publication, New Delhi, India, 07/01/09, 978-93-80031-071
References
Dr. V. Vijayakumar, Former Director, National Law University, Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 462044, vijayakumar@nliu.ac.in, 9845501604
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking
Movies
Languages
English
Tamil
Kannada
Technicaltrainingandcertificates
Certificate Course in Counseling Psychology, Montfort College, 03/01/19
Four Semester Supportive Certificate Course in Journalism & Mass Communication, Seethalakshmi Ramasamy College, 06/01/97
Honors Diploma in Computer Application, Infant Info System, 08/01/04
Diploma in Computer Application, Infant Info System, 06/01/02
Certificate Course in Population Education, Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, 05/01/01
English Typewriting - Senior Grade, Department of Technical Education, Chennai, 02/01/04
Tamil Typewriting – Junior Grade, Department of Technical Education, Chennai, 02/01/04
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Timeline
04.2023 - 01.2023
Senior Academic Consultant
National, Accrediation Council, Ministry of Education, GOI
08.2021 - 08.2023
Academic Consultant
National Assessment and Accrediation, Council, Ministry of Education, GOI
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