
1. MISSION

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Be a Nucleus for Social Transformation to create a society with equality, justice and peace. |
2. OBJECTIVES

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To enable students to analyse the social realities with sociological perspectives.
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To motivate the students to expertise analytical skills and research aptitudes.
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To promote social consciousness in students to empower the marginalized.
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Generate Alternative Perspectives.
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3. COURSES OFFERED
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Courses |
Year of Affiliation / Commencement |
1.
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B.A. Sociology
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1960 – 1961
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B.A. Sociology with Computer Applications (Change in Nomenclature)
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2009 – 2010
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2.
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M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)
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2005 – 2006
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3.
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UGC sponsored Certificate Course in Introduction to NGO Management
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2012 – 2013
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4.
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UGC sponsored Diploma Course in NGO Management
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2013 – 2014
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5.
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UGC sponsored Advanced Diploma Course in Management of Developmental Organization
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2014 – 2015
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6.
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Certificate Course in Introduction to N.G.O. Management
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2018 – 2019
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4. MOU
Center for Education and Rural Development, Madurai
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Organizing short-term training programmes for the students in other computer software courses, jewel appraisal and front office management-left to the need of the students.
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Certificate course in Adobe Photoshop were conducted for the I DC students in the Academic year 2011-2012.
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5. FACULTY
1. Dr. M. Meenakumari, M.A., M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. SLET, NET. F05SO004
Assistant Professor & Head
2. Ms. V. Sofia Adaikala Mary, M.A., M.Phil., PGDCA., PGDHRM., DCA, SET, (Ph.D). F06SO004
Assistant Professor
3. Dr. M. Suganya, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D., NET. C14SO001
Assistant Professor
4. Ms. K. Saritha, M.A., M.Phil. PGDHRM., NET., (UGC-JRF)., (Ph.D.) C17SO003
Assistant Professor
5. Dr. P. Jacintha Josephine Julie, M.S.W., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET. C16SO001
Assistant Professor
6. Dr. M. Shapna Yasmin, M.S.W., M.Phil., Ph.D., C17SO001
Assistant Professor
7. Dr. T. Geetha, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA. C17SO002
Assistant Professor
6. RETIRED FACULTY (click here)
7. ASSOCIATION/CLUB
Name :
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SOCIAS Association (Students Organization for Collective Integration of Affirmative Society)
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Motto :
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Knit a Network for ‘just society’
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Objectives :
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To bring together all budding sociologist in and around Madurai.
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To develop their leadership and organizational qualities.
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Activities :
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Organizing Inter-Collegiate programmes such as Workshop / Seminar / Competitions focused on challenging and upcoming issues relevant to the context
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Arranging Guest Lectures.
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8. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES/SYMPOSIUMS ORGANIZED
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Title of the Programme
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Sponsored By
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Date
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1.
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National Seminar on “Gender Discrimination in Indian Families”
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UGC
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Aug. 03 & 04, 2000
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2.
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National Seminar on “Marginalized Groups: Aged and Children” – MSW
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Autonomy Grant
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Jan. 03 & 04, 2007
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3.
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State Level Seminar on “Career Prospects in Sociology”
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Autonomy Grant
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Mar. 06, 2008
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4.
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National Seminar on “Human Rights: A Move Towards Societal Equity”
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UGC
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July 10 & 11, 2008
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State Level Seminar on “Social Work Profession” – MSW
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Autonomy Grant
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Mar. 18, 2009
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6.
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International Conference on “Environmental Sustainability – Challenges and Strategies“
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Autonomy Grant
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Feb. 17 & 18, 2011
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7.
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Seminar on “Women Development” – MSW
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Autonomy Grant
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Mar. 08, 2011
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8.
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National Seminar on “Prime Social Issues and Emerging Trends in India” jointly organized with the Dept. of History
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ICSSR
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Feb. 17 & 18, 2012
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National Seminar on “Women: The Power of Nation” jointly organized with MSW
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Autonomy Grant
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Mar. 08, 2013
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10.
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International Seminar on “Education in India: Changes and Challenges” jointly organized with Raj College of Education, Vergal NGO & The Madura College
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Apr. 13, 2013
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11.
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National Conference on “Women’s Education in Indian Society: Need for New perspective”
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Oct. 26, 2013
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International Symposium on “Cultural Trends of the Twenty First Century in the US” jointly organized with the Dept. of History
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Autonomy Grant
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Jan. 18, 2014
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13.
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National Conference on “Recent Trends in Feminism: A Tool for Social Reform” jointly organized Vergal (Roots), The Educational Trust, Initiatives: Women in Development and The Madura College, Madurai
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Mar. 01, 2014
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14.
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National Conference on “Corporate Social Responsibility: Myths and Realities” jointly organized Vergal (Roots), The Educational Trust and the Department of Management Studies, Fatima College
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Nov. 22, 2014
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National Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Society – Socio Literary Perspectives” jointly organized with the Research Centre of English, Fatima College in colloboration with Vergal (Roots), The Educational Trust, Madurai
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Sep. 18, 2015
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16.
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Fatima – Avila Program 2017: International Symposium on “Social Processes and Changing Value System” in collaboration with the Dept. of History and Avila University, USA
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Mar. 17, 2017
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National Conference on “Social Issues: Changes and Challenges”(Interdisciplinary View) jointly organized by Department of Sociology and Social Work in collaboration with Center for Resource, Research and Publication Services (CRRPS)
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Jan. 25, 2018
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18.
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Tamil Nadu Police Well-Being Programme – Orientation 2019 on “Comprehensive Developmental Programme (CDP) for the Family Members and Police Personnel”
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Aug. 08, 2019
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9. BLOG: https://fcsociology.blogspot.in
10. FUTURE PLANS

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To bring awareness on social issues in the community through street theatres
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Commence ‘Social Forum’ in facebook for ongoing conscientization for the students on social issues, and record their discussions and comments on related topic.
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11. CONTACT US
Email : sociologyandsocialwork@fatimacollegemdu.org & sociology_dept@yahoo.com
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