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Prof. R. Prabhakara Raya’s profile with a slant towards his Contribution to Effective Governance Systems for the field of Higher Education, E Gov

and Knowledge-Skill enablement for Women Empowerment, Healthy-Capable-Gen-Next & Alternative Livelihoods and to the HRM of KBOs

A synaptic view of Dr RP Raya’s Profile

Dr. R P Raya is an award winning teacher with fair depth of experience in the ongoing career

spanning 41+ years has been in the areas of teaching, research, extension & consulting with

expertise in, among others, E-Governance for Social Sector Developmental Governance &

Management Systems, Higher Education Policy and Institution Development backed by

strong Humane Organizational Orientation [HR and OB]. As an academic and professional

management educator, Dr. Raya has consistently worked and advocated for improving the

systems’ capability to generate positive impact to all stakeholders involved; his passion and

drive in all his roles has been P2P – Potential to Performance with the conscience that

Potential Enhances itself with engagement of the same.

Dr. Raya feels fresh with the fact that he could have the cherished opportunity to attend in-

person the Swearing-in of Shri Modi Ji as Prime Minister of India on 26th May 2014

following an historic election verdict of May 2014. Dr. Raya has been engaging himself in

sending workable ideas to Hon’ble PM and PM’s Office; some of them are: give-up subsidy

on Cooking Gas, give-back orientation, on the implementation of demonetisation,

transformation of higher education, creation of platforms for higher education and Gen Next,

and such others. He made presentations at PMO and NITI and interacted with Policy Makers

& Administrators at different levels. He took active part in the Working Group for the

formulation of Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-2007) and was specifically acknowledged. His

other works include Case Studies on State Level Public Sector Undertakings in Kerala [he

coined “Policy induced Sickness in the study on Kerala Cashew Development Corporation]

and Tamil Nadu for CAG [Comptroller & Auditor General of India] & coordinated by

NCAER.

Under his Leadership as Head of Department, and as Dean of School of Management at

Pondicherry University, the management departments have won prestigious independent

awards at the national level.

In his ongoing experience, he has exposure to and experience of delving into various wide

ranging situations and contexts confronting institutions’ stakeholder communities. Some of

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the roles he has held are: Director – Community College (one of the first ever community

colleges set up in Indian University system), Head – Department of Management Studies,

Dean – School of Management, University Program Coordinator – National Service Scheme

& Adult and Continuing Education, Chairman – Committee to study Students’ concerns and

recommend solution oriented actions, Executive Council member of University, Chairman –

Board of Studies, Nominee of Vice Chancellor to study affiliated colleges’ in Andaman &

Nicobar Islands, Karaikal, Yanam, etc.

He has worked on policy inputs and discussions culminating into the first ever National

Policy on Education in mid-1980s along with program of action and later modified in early

1990s; as also Punjab State Technical Education Policy in 2013-14. He lead many a fact

finding & Inspection teams for AICTE to Technology and Management institutions across

the country located in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi

& NCR, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Orissa, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu,

etc. His recommendations for more effective and holistic Inspection by AICTE Teams found

appreciation from AICTE.

He was one of the first few proponents of using technology for effective management of

educational ecosystems and has developed blueprint and prototypes for Database

Management System for toning up of Higher Education in India; this incidentally has been

shaped a test-ready comprehensive e-Governance management system with the support of

UGC under SAP. He developed software for the effective management of higher education

[SMILE, UMan3F, Back to Back CBCS System] and Rural Development [RD Soft].

He has mentored entrepreneurs, business leaders and champions of social causes to assist

growth-stage companies & social sector enterprises. He has worked on a range of social

sector and development projects to identify / design - develop solutions & case studies on

livelihoods & income generation programs, labour relations, women's empowerment & e-

Governance & ICTs for social sector development & management among others for various

national and global organizations. He has actively conducted and assisted design, deployment

and report / case study generation of research projects on wide ranging topics like Income

Generating Programs, Livelihoods & Women Empowerment, Labour policy & negotiations,

advisor to evaluation studies for national newspapers like The Hindu and Prime Minister

while in position.

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He has contributed solution ideas, frameworks and blueprints to esteemed policy makers and

members of bureaucracy as also diplomats, international development professionals /

agencies. He was invited by American Educational Research Association (AERA) for

conducting a 90 minute roundtable on Indian University Management Systems at the

crossroads – Concepts, Methods and Cases at San Francisco. He was the only speaker from

India in the panels at the launch of United Nations ICT for Development in Kuala Lumpur.

He has presented solution frameworks for improving the University systems at the

Rashtrapathi Bhavan to His Excellency Hon’ble President’s Office who is the Visitor to

Central Universities. He participated on-invitation in many conferences and seminars

organized by various national and international institutions; some of which being,

Association of Indian Universities (AIU), AICTE, UGC-ASCs, NISG & CISCO (for Public

Summit on UID – Thought Leadership event attended by, among others Global Chairman –

Mr. Chambers], among others.

He has been acknowledged as among one of the early proponents of, among others:

• ICT for development and effective management systems for higher education and other public institutions

• Integrated Rural and Urban Family Development engaging the Technology, Knowledge & Skills and principle of Convergence

• Harnessing human capital in knowledge based organizational setup • Women’s empowerment through solution focused program concepts and project

themes including, among others, Healthy Gen Next • Labour relations in the Unorganised Sector

He has guided research works which led to the award of PhDs on the thesis which resulted in

actionable outcomes in the areas of Policy & Performance of School Education, Well-being

in institutions of higher learning as also other knowledge based organizations, Outcomes of

Self-Group Activity Frame, HOPE [Healthy Organization for Performance and Engagement],

Workplace Bullying, Diversity Behaviour of North Eastern India Students, Middle

Management Performance Management and such others. Each of his about 50 papers

published – some of them along with his research students – and project reports also contain

empirical research rigour with practical orientation. 8 of his 11 research Scholars were

awarded Ph. D. and one is waiting for adjudication. Papers are published in SCOPUS,

PROQUEST, EBSCO and such other indexed journals.

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BIO DATA of Professor R Prabhakara Raya (www.profraya.in)

Dr RP Raya has been an academician and in the teaching profession [Post Graduate teaching, research, consulting & extension] by choice for about 41+ years [joined the Profession at the age of 22 in November 1976] and with Pondicherry University for about 30+ years now. His expertise includes ICTES and e-governance processes with a slant towards Human Resource Management in Public Systems such as Management of Institutions of Higher Learning [Universities & Colleges]. His area of special works includes HRM in KBO’s, Personal Effectiveness including 3P [Profitability-Productivity-Parenting]; Management & Information Systems for Rural Empowerment, Decent Work Norms & Alternative Livelihoods & E-Governance Processes.

Personal Details

Name: Rampalli Prabhakara Raya Father’s Name: Late Sri R V R V Bhaskara Somayajulu Place of Birth: Guntur Date of Birth: 03-April-1954 Highest Academic Qualification: Ph. D (Andhra University) Permanent address / Address for Correspondence: Dr. R P Raya C-2, II Floor, “Ananda Nilayam”, Sharon Chateau Apartments, 47, Lawspet Main Road, (Opposite to SBI Bank Branch and ATM) Lawspet, Pondicherry – 605008 Contact Details: Email: drrpraya@gmail.com Mobile: +91 9443345788 Telephone (R): +91 413 2253394 Personal website: www.profraya.in Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/drrpraya

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AS STUDENT

• The doctorate thesis titled ‘Paddy Rice Marketing System in Andhra Pradesh’ has the rigour and methodology employed in carrying it out and the applicability of the model even now

• Fellow under Federally-funded University Grants Commission’s Faculty Improvement Program (FIP) for M. Phil during 1978-80 at Osmania University; the other University in South of India to admit scholars under FIP was Madras University.

• Prosecuted Post-Graduate Program with National Merit Scholarship. • NSS Volunteer from School to University & beyond with leadership positions

throughout —officiating as the Program Coordinator for the whole of Pondicherry University and its affiliated colleges occupying the pride of place.

• Spearheaded variegated spheres of co- and extra-curricular activities with the honour of being the College General Leader of Sports & Games.

• Invited as an academic to be the Privileged Rotarian of Rotary International, the then RI District 315 from Bhimavaram (Andhra Pradesh, India).

ICT & HIGHER EDUCATION ORIENTATION:

• Made a 60 minutes presentation to the official at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan on “Management of Universities-An ICT based model” on 29th April, 2014.

• Dr. R. P. Raya, Department of Management Studies, SOM is the Coordinator of the UGC sanctioned SAP Project; DRS-1 which was concluded on 31st March 2016; the project is on E Governance for Public Systems. The governance oriented SMILE [Leave Information Management System facilitates, among others, regulation of employee leave pattern by understanding systematically and objectively the ways of leave utilization; a good number of best HRM Practices can be targeted using SMILE], CBCS Governance System, Ph D / Synopsis Notification Management System, Feed-back Management System, are ready for testing. The agile, lean, effective Educational Intelligence – at three levels, University, Region and Apex levels such as MHRD / UGC / AICTE – to ensure proper Management of Faculties, Finance and Facilities – is in making and proto type were ready and were presented before high-level NIC Experts in March 2016 and before UGC Experts in Delhi in January 2017.

• As Director (i/c) at Pondicherry University Community College during 2004 and 2005 –introduction of ICT orientation in the administrative processes of Pondicherry University Community College (example: Collection of Fees and Communicating about the same to the Finance section of the University on the funds deposited in the bank account on daily basis (earlier, this used to be 60 to 90 days lag keeping the money idle and with no information flow)

ICT & OTHER PUBLIC SYSTEMS ORIENTATION including RURAL EMPOWERMENT:

• He took active part in the Working Group for the formulation of Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-2007) constituted by the Indian Planning Commission and was specifically

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acknowledged. One of his suggestions was to put a fool-proof system in place to identify causes and remedy the situation concerning displacement of workers due to floods & other such calamities, particularly those belonging to the informal sector with special reference to women workers.

• Completed the AICTE Funded Project on Integrated HR and Information Technology Management System for Rural Development resulting in proto-type – RD Soft. Using Rural Information and Management System for effective planning and organization of rural development schemes;

• One of the six key speakers on the panel (incidentally the ONLY INDIAN who happened to be the Panel Member in the 2-day event) at the session on Inter-sectoral governance and ICT Strategy for development in countries with economies in transition at the Inaugural Meeting of the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development, organized by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Government of Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur on 19-20 June 2006

• Invited to participate in an exclusive on-invitation only Public Sector Summit by NISG and Cisco in New Delhi in 2007 – glad to have contributed to various discussions and action plans including memorable conversation with Mr. John Chambers (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco) and many members of august gathering from government, industry, research and academia.

• Organized Workshop on Waste Management for an Integrated Vibrant Village Economy for “Water Aid” in August 2003 and prepared the Report and Plan of Action entitled Integrated Vibrant Village Economy – Concept & Mechanics; SUBSEQUENT to this workshop, Revered Late APJ used the expression “Integrated Vibrant Village”!

• Convener and Organized a Conference on Digital Governance and Public Management on 26 – 28 March 2007; one of the four themes is “E governance and Empowerment of economically and socially disadvantaged sections of Indian society”

• Peer reviewed accepted paper “Development of RD- Soft [Software to aid Management of Rural Development System] An Illustration of ICT for Effective Management of Rural Development System” for "Rural ICT Development Conference 2007 [RICTD '07] - Reaching The Un-reached In The Globalization Era" organized by Faculty Of Information Technology, Universiti Utara Malaysia and supported by International Telecommunication Union - Universiti Utara Malaysia Asia Pacific Center of Excellence (ITU-UUM ASP CoE in Malaysia on 20 – 21 November 2007 at Executive Development Center (EDC), UUM, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia

• Was Honorary Advisory Director of Commonwealth Centre for E-Governance – India Chapter, New Delhi. Developed a framework of curriculum for PG Diploma in E-Governance keeping in mind the requirements of in-service personnel in government departments including those from developmental organizations, Institutions of Higher Learning such as universities & colleges and rural development departments and non-governmental organizations in the area.

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ICTES Orientation in all training programs; the following are a few by way of illustration, sponsored by Department of Planning & Research, Govt of Puducherry UT for the senior Officials of Puducherry UT:

• Training Program on Performance Budgeting on 26-28 September 2012 • Training Program on Transparency and Accountability in the Management of

Public Organizations On 11-13 September 2013 • Training Program on Gender Budgeting and Women Empowerment on 10-12

February 2015 Nominations / Chairman / Member:

• Nominated by the UGC as an esteemed member of the Expert Committee (Visiting Committee) to Wellingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WIMDR), Mumbai, Maharashtra by UGC.

• Member of few EVC Teams appointed by the AICTE, MHRD, GOI to visit Engineering and Poly Technic Institutions during 2016-17

• Member of IT Advisory Committee of JIPMER, Pondicherry (An Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI) during 2016-17 & continuing

• Chairman, Sub Committee on IT Manpower for JIPNET (JIPMER's Integrated IT Infrastructure Network); the Sub Committee was constituted by the IT Advisory Committee of JIPMER

• Member, Thiruvalluvar University, Board of Studies in Corporate Secretaryship (UG) - B. Com - being brought under CBCS Pattern from the academic year 2017-18 [No. TU/R/BOS-Meeting//2016/5751, Dated 26-09-2016

• Member of Many Inspection Committees – surprise & regular - constituted by AICTE and any Institution visited by me may testify on the quality of Inspection; the list of Institutions inspected will be supplied on request

• Member- High Power Committee to Review the Working of Pondicherry UT Government owned AFT Mills; to look into HRM vide PU/SOM/Govt. Comm/2004-05 dated 19 July 2004

• Member of the PASIC Revival and Restructuring Committee (PRC) Constituted by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, for providing inputs for making business model for M/s.PASIC Ltd., Puducherry dated 14.02.2014. The final Report of the PRC has been submitted to the appropriate authorities on 28.12.2014.

• Member of the CII SR Education Sub-Committee 2015-16 and also as Member of the Standing Committee of CII 2014-15 organised Regional conclave on Management Education for a VUCA world. Date: 11th to 12th February 2015.

• Offered help and assistance for the Project team of ICSSR Project on Higher Education in India from Canara Bank School of Management Studies, Bangalore University to conduct FGD on 30.01.2013 at Pondicherry University.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS/INITIATIVES/DIMENSIONS

Special Accomplishments

• Attended the swearing in ceremony of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the capacity of a citizen on 26th May 2014.

• Elated to see squirrel like contributions to ideas on governance being in close proximity with the thought processes of the globally admired Leader Prime Minister of India such as “GIVE UP SUBSIDY” on LPG Gas Cylinder.

• Conducted “Wish-list” Survey among the citizens of Pondicherry & Karaikal Regions for two successive years – 2014-15 & 2015-16; Shri Amitabh Kant in his letter of appreciation of the Report sent to him stated that “… The Union Budget 2016-17 is innovative and progressive, and it covers many of the areas highlighted by your participants…”. This was a project coordinated with student volunteers and faculty of all departments constituting School of Management, Pondicherry University. As the School’s Dean, I conceptualized and coordinated such a project effort.

• Conducted Budget 2018 Wish-list survey by student volunteers of Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University, its third edition after running this project in the years 2015 and 2016, among predominantly citizens of Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. The geographic scope was expanded to around 60 towns/cities across India. Dr. Rajiv Kumar, NITI’s Vice Chairman and Sh Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance have acknowledged and appreciated the project efforts vide their respective letters

• Made a Presentation in PMO on “give-back” on 6 May 2016

• Meet with the former President of India Hon’ble Smt Prathiba Patil Ji that resulted in the creation of Narasapur Handicrafts [Lace] Development Corporation through the Ministry of Commerce benefiting thousands of women and households (who have had no formal education but have a noteworthy spirit of enterprise, artistic capabilities and seek a platform to market their products which earlier used to be siphoned off by the middle-men)

• Strategic Management Society, USA of CK Prahlad at ISB, Hyderabad Proposal Presenter - Emerging India: Strategic Innovation in a Flat World Reviewed Paper on “Alternative Livelihoods for Women Empowerment & Decent Work – Experiential Inputs from IGP on Process Innovations” in the Session on “Social Entrepreneurship and Development” on Dec 12-14, 2008, which was hosted by the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, INDIA

• As Director (i/c) at Pondicherry University Community College [PUCC] during 2004 and 2005 - envisioned and successfully initiated a financial-inclusion practice by encouraging first time bank accounts to be opened by students / students’ household to receive their scholarships, etc. on time, seamlessly (this involved explaining to students and their parents (mainly Mothers) all pertinent details to relieve them of whatever needless suspicions they have endured). The PUCC introduced ICT based monitoring and review mechanisms, briefly illustrated elsewhere in this CV.

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• Fortunate to have the opportunity to publicly felicitate a few of the many revered Professors in the secondary education system who educated generations in Pondicherry -Shri Arokiya Doss (Mathematics), Shri Mani (Commerce and Accountancy) and other such Refined Tall Individuals.

Accomplishments in administration roles

▪ Seamless transformation of the working of the Department during his headship of Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University; infused responsive, accountable delegation by creating the roles of Program Coordinator, Coordinator-Corporate Relations, and such others and simplified the Office Procedures.

▪ Single window orientation to students at the time of admission was started by the DMS on 5 July 2009; it means that, unlike in earlier years, the students can have all the needed forms – hostel admission, library card registration and admission into the DMS - without having to walk down to many places

▪ Pioneered the process of successful conduct of counselling based admissions for M.B.A programmes in various departments of the School of Management in the academic year 2015-2016.

Most Memorable Accomplishments

Director (i/c), Pondicherry University Community College: ▪ The assignment was to manage the Community College, a first of its kind innovation

in the Indian University System. Ran, in addition to employment – knowledge - skill-oriented UG Programs, impact-oriented entrepreneurship development programs for the benefit of first generation artisans & small business dependent rural, semi-urban entrepreneurs of both sexes; directed & encouraged the design and implementation of vocational training programs such as Mobile Servicing, House Wiring & Electrical Appliance Repairing, Audio, Video Servicing (CD player), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Motor and Transformer Rewinding, Plumbing, Desktop Publishing & Photoshop, Digital Photography, Bakery and Confectionery, Hotel Front Office Operations, Data Entry Operations (DEO) and Personal Counselling. Held the position from November 2004 till July 2005.

▪ Introduced and ran successfully in PUCC new management practices in class room management, examination result review mechanisms, staff orientation programs, financial management, e-mail communication in an extensive way, laboratory building, campus maintenance, ownership orientation among all stake holders, gaining the confidence of clients who sponsor training and awareness programs and many such others.

▪ Incorporated the Norm of uniform for under graduate students of PUCC from the academic year 2005-2006; the only degree college which has uniform in Pondicherry is PUCC as of now

▪ Organized 4 training programs on Small Business Entrepreneurship Development for the benefit of first generation entrepreneurial aspirants from backward and other communities of Pondicherry Union Territory (India) during January – July 2005.

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Reflections

• Banking Habit

The scholarship amount reimbursement by Adi Dravidar Development Corporation, Puducherry was handed over to students in the form of cheque in place of earlier practice of cash.

Illustration: A mother of a boy approached me to help them pay the money saying that they have problems in opening an account. The mother was convinced that it would be a worth taking effort to go to village revenue officials, then to go to the bank to fill up forms and open an account and then finally making the boy draw the amount. It was a gratifying experience when the lady returned after a couple of weeks to convey their thanks on motivating them to open an account. As of now, they realize they can also regulate spending by opening account and the boy started feeling confident to meet officials and elderly people in positions when needed.

• Construction

Played a key role in speeding up the construction of the new building by engaging the CPWD officials in a proactive manner and also where needed clearly communicating to them that for anymore delay they needed to answer as we would approach the higher officials.

• Collaborative Relationship

Developed a collaborative relationship with other colleges by getting their support; For instance, as the labs were yet to be equipped in Community College, the needed equipment was borrowed from Indhra Gandhi College of Arts & Science, Puducherry and thus, the experiments and other lab activities were conducted in Community College. This prevented any delay due to non-availability of required resources. In bringing & taking care of the equipment, the teachers of science departments, in particular, Bio chemistry and Bio Technology acted like a high cohesive team.

• NSS

While Puducherry city was agog with Tsunami fright, the young boys and girls conscious about Tsunami chose to attend in full number their earlier committed NSS activity of cleaning the Pondicherry University Community College Campus. Knowing this, the canteen person who clearly conveyed that he wouldn’t be able to come, came around 11.30 am to prepare working lunch and left only by 3.00 pm after everyone finished. When I asked a boy on how they could all come in spite of the terror of Tsunami, he replied saying, “Sir, whether we are here/at home, Tsunami will not have any confusion. If it has to come, it will. So, we choose to be here rather than at home.” This sense of obligation, word as honour by the NSS volunteers turned out to be one of the most memorable and remarkable experience for me.

• Banking Procedure for Salary Payment

Enabled all the teachers and office staff to have bank accounts from the nearby Indian Bank branch at Lawspet. It helped to reduce writing of around 70 cheques every

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month and substituting them with one piece of paper authorized to bank to sanction payment of all with Pondicherry University Community College.

• Fees Payment & ICT based monitoring mechanism

The practice of keeping the fees collected under different heads till all the students paid over a given period of 1 month and thereafter sending it in one bundle to the Controller was done away with and the practice of depositing those amounts on a day to day basis and sending the statement of accounts to the Controller was started. This started to earn little bit of interest for the amount deposited and more importantly, an ICT based monitoring mechanism was put in place.

Initiatives in collaboration of academic-industry interface

• Initiated the launch of HR WIZ Contest and Interactive Lecture Session by Tata Consultancy Services at Seminar Hall, Culture and Convention Centre, Pondicherry University on 10th of September, 2015

• Instrumental for the Interaction of DMS –faculty and students - with Mr. George Paul, Executive Vice President, HCL Infosystems Ltd., Noida on “Your journey into the Corporate World [tuned to MBA students]” on 20 January 2006

• Instrumental to bring CII [Confederation of Indian Industry]- Pondicherry State Council and Management Studies, Pondicherry University onto a formal plane of collaboration; in principle, the CII agreed to consider inviting the faculty members to work with them for 2/6 months in agreed areas; the Dean [SOM]’s letter to CII dated 23 September 2005

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Progressive Personal Dimensions

• The suggestion to the Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi ji on ‘Give up Subsidy on LPG’-To start with the families with 10 lakhs and more income; Had given up the subsidy myself.

• Never took any medical reimbursement as he feels that his salary itself can take care of his medical expenses.

• Rarely availed LTC for the last 30 years though travelled to different places

• Never availed the reimbursement facility of telephone/mobile expenses for the last 30 years, that goes with the position & responsibilities in the University administration

Accomplishments in spearheading studies, surveys, case studies and the like

ILO

• Case Studies of Successful Income Generating Programmes two years after the grounding of the project in three Rural Workers’ Organizations submitted to ILO, December 2003

• Training Manual: Structural Adjustment Programmes for the trade union leaders (Emphasis on South Asian Framework) prepared for SAAT, ILO, 1999.

• Success Stories of organizing the unorganized labor in India for ILO [International Labor Office] and published by ILO, Bureau for Workers’ Activities, Geneva as Part of Edited Volume – Organizing for Decent Work in the Informal Economy – Strategies, Methods and Practices ISBN 978-92-2-120045-1 [print], ISBN 978-92-2-120046-8 [web pdf]. The case studies are meant to be used in the training programs/ workshops/ seminars for trade union officials and others working in the informal/unorganized sector.

• ILO – IMI National Workshop on “The Effects of Privatization on Workers and Trade Unions” at Power Management Institute (NTPC), Noida during October 15 – 17, 2001 – Structured the Report on the Proceedings.

• About 15-month Endeavour with Women Groups “Guiding, Monitoring, Follow-up, and Evaluation of Income Generating Programs for Rural Women (Women Empowerment) in South India” funded by ILO; the request from ILO was to help them for 3-months only..

• Contributed extensively to the Workshop on Microfinance and Empowerment at French Institute India, Pondicherry with the technical & financial support of, among others, International Labour Organization, and Institute de-Recherche pour le Development (IRD) held during January - June 2004.

• ILO Compiled Case studies on IMPACT of Income Generating Programme during 2004 - at HRPEU, Kerala [Peermedu], KIPLU, Karnataka [Kushal Nagar], AAALU, Andhra Pradesh [Mehabubnagar], and APVCAS, Andhra Pradesh [Cudapah] and a few more

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Surveys

• All India Survey on Mandal-Mandir sponsored by “The Hindu”, published on 25 January, 1993

• IMAGE SURVEY in Andhra Pradesh conducted for the Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS), Hyderabad; CPPS organized the Survey at the behest of the then Prime Minister of India in 1995.

• Coordinated a massive (bigger than the one in 2001) compliance and coverage survey on administration of Filariasis drugs in Tanjore and Thiruvannamalai districts of Tamil Nadu in collaboration with VCRC, Pondicherry during March – April 2002.

• Coordinated the Survey similar to the one mentioned above in coordination with VCRC, Pondicherry during March – April 2001.

• Coordinated a massive compliance and coverage survey on administration of drugs for Filariasis, essentially a poor man’s disease, in Tanjore and Thiruvannamalai districts of Tamil Nadu (India) funded by WHO in collaboration with VCRC, Pondicherry - India in March – April 2002. Took up causes and plans aimed at ameliorating the life-patterns of disadvantaged people.

Case Studies

• Prepared the Case Study Draft on Government of Maharashtra’s “Surrender of Official Vehicles for transport allowance”- a novel cost cutting endeavour in a public system

• Developed the Case Studies on “Workers in the Public Sector Enterprises – Reorientation of HRD Policy and Practices”, “Losses in a Public Enterprise – Policy Induced or Performance Related or Both”, under a Project “Study of the Performance of State Level Public Enterprises” (SLPEs) in India, commissioned in 1997 by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

• Study of the Performance of State Level Public Enterprises (SLPEs) in India in 1997, for the Comptroller & Auditor General of India; Two Comprehensive Case Studies (mentioned above) were prepared from the Study, one on Tamil Nadu based SLPE and the other on a Kerala based one.

• A Case Study on “Industrial Relations with Special Reference to Employee Welfare Measures in the Regional Office of Food Corporation of India at Chennai” for Food Corporation of India , July 1989.

• A Case Study on the Transfer Policy in South Zone for the Food Corporation of India, Zonal Office, Chennai, July 1992.

Publications/Write-Ups/Study Reports on Important Themes

• Model Public Distribution System through an Integrated Co-operative System (Prepared for a DANIDA funded Training Program); worked on a similar theme earlier for Ph. D.

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• Research Study Project from DRDA (District Rural Development Agency Project) - An Evaluation Study on DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas) in Pondicherry UT, October 1992

• Evaluation-Study on Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment in Andhra Pradesh, 1993.

• A Study on Labour Welfare measures in FCI at Visakhapatnam Port Operations for Food Corporation of India, July 1989.

• Public Image of Pondicherry Police: A Study of Perceptions for the Inspector General of Police, Government of Pondicherry, April 1992.

• Project Report on Assessing and Estimating Signals of Sickness for SSI units in Pondicherry for SIDBI, Pondicherry, April 1994.

• A Study on the Causes of Absenteeism in the Production Unit of Travancore Titaniam Products, for TTP Ltd., Trivandrum, July 1990.

• Training Needs Analysis for TANFAC (Aditya Birla Group), Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu (India) during July – September 2001.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• The dominant thematic highlights of my work experience include the administration of community college & design & development of educational management tools for university management, procedures and processes in line with National Policies.

• I have been actively involved in conducting evaluation studies connected with, inter alia, issues predominantly rural and preparation of reports intended to serve as templates of rural realism versus envisionment for usability by organizations like ILO as also Image-Impact-Management Studies, which includes, among others, the one conducted for a Prime Minister in position as the advisor for the image study.

Academic (Teaching)

• As a Professor in the Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University; I have been passionately teaching HRM-oriented papers, conducting training programs and undertaking project-works and research in the area of management of higher educational institutions and rural systems.

• Recipient of the ‘Best Professor in Human Resource Management Award’ by the ET NOW National Education Leadership Awards.

• Visiting Professor under UGC Scheme to Nagarjuna University during 15 – 20 October 2005

• Continues to be with HRM Extension Projects, Research and teaching activities as a Professor.

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MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES

• I have played the role of a mentor in the academic lives of many students and researchers. I have been the supervisor for many students in their research works, dissertations and projects.

Post-Doctoral Fellow

▪ Dr. Ram Shankar Uraon, Post Doc Fellow has been working with me and during 2016-17, he sent 2 papers for publication and work on Psychological Climate in Public Sector Undertakings has been on.

▪ Adjudicated a D.Litt Thesis: Name of the Candidate: Dr.V.Irai Anbu. Title of the Thesis: Nonverbal Communication in Kamba Ramayanam. University: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Guided PhD.s

▪ Ph.D Degree awarded to Dr.Sundar Gandikota for the research work (thesis) titled, 'A Study of the management style and growth of students and teachers at Rishi Valley School'.

▪ Ph.D Degree awarded to Dr. K. Rajendran for the research work (thesis) titled, 'Effectiveness of Micro-finance in sustainable rural development-A Study in Vellore District'.

▪ Ph.D Provisional Degree awarded to Dr. Ram Shankar Uraon for the research work (thesis) titled, 'A study of the role of HRD practices on Organizational Commitment, Intention to stay and Organizational Performance in IT Companies in India'

▪ Ph.D Provisional Degree awarded to Dr. Samuel Rajkumar for the research work (thesis) titled, 'Institutional and employer branding in Campus placements in Indian context-with special reference to VIT University, Vellore, Tamilnadu [India]'

▪ Ph.D Provisional Degree awarded to Ms. Delina.G in December 2016 for her thesis for PhD work titled, 'A study on Quality of Life and Work-Life of Knowledge Professionals in Knowledge Generating Organizations (KGOs) and Knowledge Based organizations (KBOs ) [with special reference to Universities and IT Companies in South India]'

▪ Ph.D Provisional Degree awarded to Mr. P. Sivapragasam December 2016 for his PhD research work titled, 'HOPE: Developing a comprehensive model of healthy organizations among professionals working in IT companies in Chennai City'

▪ Ph.D Provisional Degree awarded to Ms. Mariam Ciby in December 2016 for her PhD thesis work on 'Workplace Bullying'.

▪ Ph.D Provisional Degree awarded to Ms. Tejaswi Bhuvanaiah for her work on 'Employee Engagement' in December 2016

▪ Ph D thesis submitted and adjudication awaited for Ms. Sunita Mistry, Scholar from North East, on "Diversity Behaviour among North Eastern India students'

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Ongoing Research work leading to award of Ph.d Degrees

1. Mr. Mohsin Khan’s, full time Ph. D scholar’s Provisional Registration for the Ph. D degree was confirmed wef 14-12-2016 having been declared qualified for Part-1 Examination of Ph. D.

2. Shri Ravi Kumar, Corporate person and has been part time [external] ph. D scholar and he is active with his work on the broad area of Performance Management for Middle Level Executives

RESEARCH ENDEAVOURS ALONG WITH PH.D RESEARCHERS

Students prosecute various projects under my guidance. Presently, two scholars [1 on full-time and one on part-time] are working for their Ph. D; their broad area is HRM in KBO. There is also one post-doctoral fellow working under my guidance. My researchers are actively involved in writing research papers, co-authored by me and participants in Conferences. The details of researcher papers published in reputed journals and presented in good Conferences are as follows:

Research Paper Publications around 50 with scholars and presentations by scholars the papers co-authored with me in 40 events including conferences [national & international within India], seminars/ workshops, etc. List will be submitted on request, please.

The Journals published include, among others,

IIM Kozhikode Society & Management Review, [ISSN: 2277-9752] {Sage Publications}, Vikalpa, [Print ISSN: 0256-0909; Online ISSN: 2395-3799] {Sage Publications}, Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation, [eISSN: 2321-0729; ISSN: 2319-510X] {Sage Publications}, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management. [ISSN online: 1753-0814; ISSN print: 1753-0806]. {Inderscience Publishers-Listed in ABDC Rating}, SCMS Journal of Indian Management, 10 (4), 55-62. [ISSN:0973-3167], International Journal of Research in Commerce and Management, [ISSN 0976 - 2183], India. Journal of Economics, [ISSN: 0976-5239], Indian Journal of Finance, [ISSN: 0973-8711], International Review of Business and Finance (IRBF), [ISSN: 0976-5891], SMART Journal of Business Management Studies, [ISSN 0973-1598], South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies, [ISSN 0972-4613], Global Journal of Finance and Management, [ISSN 0975-0924], Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, [ISSN 1994-2664 (Print) 1994-2672 (Online)], Kisan World - A Journal of Agricultural and Rural Development, [ISSN: 0971-0229]. Global Management Review, [ISSN: 0973-9947],

Illustrative list of Papers Published in SCOPUS, PROQUEST, EBSCO and such other indexed journals

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Raya, R.P. (2018). HRM and Employee Engagement Link: Mediating Role of Employee Well-Being. Global Business Review, 19(1), 147-161. (E -ISSN) - 9730664) UGC listed S.No – 62874

▪ Khan, Mohsin, & Raya, R. P. (2017, December). Innovative CSR practices and workplace culture: efficient and better utilization of resources. Commonwealth Journal of Commerce & Management Research, 4(12), 104- 124.

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▪ Khan, Mohsin, & Raya, R. P. (2017). Role of Workplace Culture on Gender Sensitization of Workplaces in India, An Analysis and Future Possibilities. Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by promoting UN SDGs, the Global Agenda 2030".Meena Book Publications, New Delhi.Pp:103-118

▪ Uraon, R. S., & Raya, R. P. (2017). Psychological climate: Issues and challenges in conceptualization and research. ZENITH International Journal of Business Economics & Management Research, 7(11), 204-217. (UGC Approved).

▪ Uraon, R. S., & Raya, R. P. (2017). Examining the Impact of psychological climate on Individual-Level Outcomes: A Review of Literature. International Journal of Management, Law & Science Studies, 2(3). 37-48. (UGC Approved).

▪ Delina, G. and Raya, R.P. (2016). Dilemma of work-life balance in dual-career couples - a study from the Indian perspective, International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, 12 (1), 1-27.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2016). Predicting employee wok engagement levels, determinants and performance outcome: Empirical validation in the context of an information technology organization. Global Business Review, 934-951. Scopus Listed Journal

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Raya, R.P. (2015). A Model of Healthy Organization: Conceptual Model and Empirical Validation. AIMS International Journal of Management, 9(1), 35-56. (ISSN: 1939-7011). UGC NO: 46205 Llisted in the Cabell's Directory ...

▪ Ciby, M., & Raya, R. P. (2015). Workplace Bullying: A Review of the Defining Features, Measurement Methods, and Prevalence across Continents. IIM Kozhikode Society & Management Review, Sage Publications, 4(1), 38-47

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Raya, R.P. (2015). HOPE: Developing a Model of Healthy Organization among Knowledge Professionals. GITAM Journal of Management, 13(3), 154-168. (ISSN:22777733 ) - UGC NO: 47609

▪ Uraon, R. S., Bommaraju, S., & Raya, R. P. (2015). Relationship between Demographic Variables and Organizational Commitment: A Study among the Employees of IT Companies in Chennai, India. International Journal of Business and Administration Research Review, 1(8), 272-284.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2015). Mechanism of Improved Performance: Intrinsic Motivation and Employee engagement. SCMS Journal of Indian Management, 92-97.

▪ Ciby, M., & Raya, R. P. (2014). Exploring Victims' Experiences of Workplace Bullying: a Grounded Theory Approach. Vikalpa, Sage Publications, 39(2), 69-82

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Raya, R.P. (2014). Exploring the Link between Job Quality and Employee Well-being: An Empirical Study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation, 10(4), 267-277. (ISSN: 2319-510X). UGC NO: 8716

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▪ Delina, G. & Raya, R.P. (2014). A Study on the Quality of Life (QoL) and Quality of Work Life (QoWL) of Knowledge Professionals, Journal of Management Outlook, 4(2), 13-29.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). Employee Engagement: Key to organizational success. SCMS journal of Indian Management, 61-71.Ebsco & ProQuest Databases

▪ Raya, R.P., & Sivapragasam, P. (2013). Healthy Organization Construct: A Review and Research Agenda. Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 17(3), 89-93. (ISSN: 0973-2284) - UGC NO: 20826 SCOPUS Listed Journal

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Raya, R.P. (2013). Organizational Health: Knowledge Sectoral Employees. SCMS Journal of Indian Management, 10(4), 55-62.(ISSN: 0973-3167) - UGC NO: 44193

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Kavitha, B. (2013). Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in India. Research Explorer, 1, 237-238. (ISSN: 2250-1940) UGC NO - 63185

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Raya, R.P. (2013). HRM and Sustainability: The Need for a Critical Balance. Kegees Journal of Social Sciences, 5(1), 73-77. (ISSN:0975-3621)

▪ Delina, G. & Raya, R.P. (2013). A study on Work-Life Balance in Working Women, IRACST- International Journal of Commerce, Business and Management, 2(5). 274-282.

▪ Delina, G. & Raya, R.P. (2012). Work-life balance and Quality of Life of the employees working in KBOs, Journal of Contemporary Management Research, 133-150.

▪ Sivapragasam, P., & Raya, R.P. (2012). Utilization of Electronic Resources among Research Scholars: An Exploratory Study. AIM Explore, 9(1), 41-49. (ISSN:0973-0001) - UGC NO – 42902

▪ Samuel Rajkumar V., Raya, R P. & Venkatesa Kumar (2012). Branding Initiatives by Information Technology (IT) Services companies in Institutions of Higher learning in India- Unlock Management Journal, Vol. III, No.1, March 2012, pp. 42-55. ISSN: 0975-8038

▪ Rajendran K. & Raya, R P. (2011). Micro-finance: Problems and Constraints in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Economics, Volume 2 2011 – Issue 2, Pages 109-114

▪ Raya, R.P., & Sivapragasam, P. (2011). Organizational Health: Linking Workplace Practices and Employee Well-Being. International Journal for Research in Commerce and Management, 2(7), 107-110.(ISSN: 0976 - 2183)

▪ Rajendran K. & Raya, R P. (2010). Impact of Micro Finance - An Empirical Study on the Attitude of SHG Leaders in Vellore District (Tamil Nadu, India). Global Journal of Finance and Management ISSN 0975 - 6477 Volume 2, Number 1 (2010), pp. 59-68

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▪ Rajendran. K., & Raya. R. P. (2009) Micro finance, Millennium Development Goals and poverty eradication – A study in Vellore district. - Tamil Nadu Journal of Cooperation, Vol. 10, No 1, pp 65-73.

Peer reviewed papers presented at conferences / seminars

▪ "The Unchartered Passage: Adolescent Health Concerns in Developing Countries" during National Conference on Adolescent Health (AHCON 2015) on 23-24th January 2015 organized by Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras School of Social Work.

▪ "Drivers of Family Firms Performance and Sustainability in the New Economy: A Review and Research Agenda" during the Second International Conference on Entrepreneurship & Management Fest (BIZAD 2K14) on 27-28th February 2014, organized by Department of Business Administration and In Association with Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - MSME.

▪ "Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in India" presented in the Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Inclusive Growth in the Global Scenario-Issues and Challenges on 28th September 2013, organized by Adaikalamatha Institute of Management, Thanjavur.

▪ "A Study on the Organizational Health among Employees in the Indian Knowledge Based Organization" presented in the International Conference on Recent Trends in Commerce and Business Management 2013 on 26th July 2013, organized by PG & Research Department of Commerce, AVS College of Arts and Science, Salem.

▪ "HOPE: A Research Agenda" presented in the Seventh International Research Conference 2012 on 28th December 2012, organized by Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai.

▪ "A Study on the Relationship between Sustainability Environmental Practices and HRM" in the International Conference on Synchronizing Management Theories and Business Practices: Challenges Ahead on 27-29th July 2012, organized by the Department of Business Administration (IDE).

▪ "A Study on the Healthy Organizational Processes in Indian Organization" in the Sixth International Conference - ATHAENEUM 2012 on 11-12th February 2012, organized by Bharathidasan Institute of Management.

▪ Exploring Victims' Experiences of Workplace Bullying: a grounded theory approach' presented at Indian Academy of Management Conference held at IIM Ahmedabad in December 2012

▪ Measuring Workplace Bullying in the Indian IT sector' presented at Research Development Association Conference held at Pondicherry in December 2014

▪ 'Workplace Bullying and Physical Ill-Health: Mediating Role of Negative Emotions and Moderating Role of Perceived Organizational Support' presented in the seminar on 'Indian Perspectives on Workplace Bullying and Mobbing' held at IIM Ahmedabad in June 2017

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▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). Importance of employee engagement in bringing a highly productive work force- A Literature review. Recent trends in Management. Bangalore: KSSEM.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). Importance of need fulfilment in driving employee engagement- A conceptual paper. Indian Business sector- Problems and prospects. Coimbatore: Karpagam University.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). Employee Engagement- A Literature review. Global Peformance Challenges: Building and sustaining competitiveness. GurGaon: Amity University.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). Impotance of employee engagement in business success. Corporate India 2020: Emerging Business Dynamics. Dehradun: IMS Unison University.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). Occupational stress, burnout and work engagement: A causative model of diminished engagement levels. Role of Human resources in economic development. Kadapa: Yogi Vemana Univeristy.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. Role of organizational culture in determining employee behavior. Innovative management practices for sustainable development and global competitiveness. Pondicherry: Pondicherry University.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). The influence of organizational culture and transformational leadership of employee engagement towards bringing higher performance. International conference on business paradigms in emerging markets. Rourkela: NIT Rourkela.

▪ Bhuvanaiah, T., & Raya, R. P. (2014). The role of employee engagement in enhanced performance, increased productivity fo ultimate business success. Role of Human resources in economic development. Kadapa: Yogi Vemana University.

The Themes of the Papers Published and Presentations in Conferences/Seminars are in the areas of

• Branding by IT Services companies in Institutions of Higher learning in India,

• Study on Demographic Variables, Organisational Commitment, Role of HRD Practices on Organizational commitment, Intention to Stay and Organizational Performance among Employees in IT Companies in India,

• Dilemma of Work-Life Balance in Dual-Career Couples from the Indian Perspective, Quality of Life (QoL) and Quality of Work Life (QoWL) of Knowledge Professionals, Work-Life Balance in Working Women,

• Model of Healthy Organization: Conceptual Model and Empirical Validation, Link between Job Quality and Employee Well-being, Healthy Organization Construct - Review and Research Agenda, HOPE: Developing a model of Healthy Organization among Knowledge Professionals, Organizational Health: Knowledge based sectoral employees, Organizational Health: Examining Workplace Practices and Well-Being,

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• Diversity Management,

• Workplace Bullying & its Defining Features, Measurement Methods and Prevalence across Continents, Exploring Victims’ Experiences of Workplace Bullying: a grounded theory approach.

• Employee Engagement: Key to Organizational Success –A Review of Literature,

• Impact of Micro finance on the Managerial abilities of Rural Women, on the attitude of SHG leaders, awareness about Micro finance among the SHG members, sharing of household works in Indian villages, Impact of Micro finance on the Capacity Building of Rural Women, How and Why Women Join in SHGs, Micro finance, Millennium Development Goals and poverty eradication, Effects of Micro Finance on the Income and Expenditure Pattern of Rural Households

Summary of Credentials of My Researchers

Learning Orientation, Communication (oral & written) & Presentation Skills, Keen observation & meticulous working style, Professional Integrity, Perseverance & Adaptability, Relations-Oriented Leadership, Drive for Excellence, Punctuality, Listening capability, Organized, Insistent & Incessant Question orientation, Inquiring Mind (Knowledge Oriented), Networking, Knowledgeable in Qualitative & Quantitative Research, Ability to handle analytical software such as AMOS, LISEREL, Smart PLS, & SPSS., Problem solving skills, Self-motivated and Determined, Logical thinking and Energetic.

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Administrative

• Appointed as the Dean, School of Management since March 2013.

▪ Under my Deanship, School of Management, Pondicherry University has been honoured with the Outstanding B-School (SOUTH) by LOKMAT National Education Leadership Awards on 24th July, 2015 in Mumbai. (THIS is in recognition (without applying) of Leadership of SOM)

▪ Under my Deanship, One of the departments of School of Management (International Business), Pondicherry University has been recognised as a B-School with Industry Related Curriculum in International Business and has been honoured with LOKMAT National Education Leadership Awards on 24th July, 2015, in Mumbai.

• Appointed as the Chairman of the Committee in September 2015 to study and suggest measures to address the students’ concerns in Pondicherry University.

• Effectively essayed the role of Head, Department of Management Studies.

▪ Under my headship, DMS was identified as one of the Outstanding Business Schools [South India] by STAR NEWS National B-Schools Awards Jury and was honoured on 12th February, 2011, in Mumbai in recognition of leadership, development, marketing an institute and industry interface of business school; As the Professor & Head of DMS, I received the Citation in person.

▪ The academic year 2009-10 Year saw the involvement of a foreign professional with doctorate, by name, Dr.Franzen being a faculty to take the subject “Management of Change and Development” from 24 July 2009 for the third semester students of MBA 2008-10 batch.

• Member, Executive Council, Pondicherry University from 03-01-2017 up to 30-04-2019 (till attaining the age of superannuation)

• Member in notable bodies of Pondicherry University like Member of Academic Council of Pondicherry University & a few other sister institutions, Executive Council and Court which is the Policy Making Body.

• Member of Interview & Selection Committees Pondicherry University & a few other sister institutions [including the ones sponsored by DBT] to select among others, Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor as also Project Fellows.

• Member of various other prestigious selection & evaluation committees constituted by, among others, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India letter dated 26 November, 2003 from Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Zone as also Member of the Evaluation Committee constituted by Directorate of Information Technology for the selection of an External Auditor for the ongoing capacity building projects in the U.T. of Puducherry.

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• Active involvement as Chairman, School Board of Studies for School of Management since 2011 and Chairman of Board of Studies of few Departments of Pondicherry University such as Department of Management Studies, UG / PG Studies of Management as also member of a few boards of studies in Pondicherry University and a few other sister institutions to act as catalyst to develop new curricula and teaching-learning mechanisms to cope-up with Gen NeXT’s Aspirations

• Member – Affiliation Committees of Pondicherry University to consider affiliation to Management Department of a few Colleges in Pondicherry as also that of a Law College to start some law programs

Member of Special Committees in Pondicherry University to address specific issues

• Member of the committee constituted by the university under the chairmanship of Prof Ramadoss, Dean, SOM to look into the administrative and academic matters relating to the working of the PG Centre at Karaikal [Puducherry UT]; the committee visited the centre on 26 November 2010 and submitted the report.

• Member of the committee on MOU of Pondicherry University during the year 2009-10.

• Member of the Constituted Committee to consider the request for 25% reservation for residents of Union Territory of Puducherry in all University courses.

• Coordinator for the Centre for Adult, and Continuing Education & Extension of Pondicherry University; conducted training and awareness programs for the adults through non-formal mode; they included, inter alia, Project Proposal Writing for NGOs, Personal Effectiveness, Effectiveness of Training Needs Analysis and Training Methods including Appreciative Inquiry, Systemic Changes and HRM Dimensions.

• Convener, Admissions Committee [2007-09 batch], Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University

• Convener, Purchase Committee, Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University

• Member of the Pondicherry University Guest House Management Committee & Member of Pondicherry University Calendar Committee

Invited member of the Governing body, and Board of Studies of few other Universities and Colleges.

• Member of the Governing Body of a few colleges, including among others, Regional Institute of Technology, Yanam.

• Member of the Board of Studies in Corporate Secretaryship (UG) for a period of three years from 11.03.2015 to 10.03.2018 at Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore

• Member of the Board of Studies in Business Administration for Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore & that of Board of Studies in BBA/ MBA/ M. Sc. In Hospital Administration of Bharathidasan University

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• Appointed as Chairman – MBA [Trimester] for central valuation at Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya [Deemed University], Kancheepuram vide Ref: SCSVMV/COE/2006 – 07/ Dated 30 November 2006; attended the valuation on 7 – 8 December 2006

Membership of Professional Bodies and Editorial Boards & Such Others

Member/ Chairman of a good number of committees constituted by august bodies, including federally funded universities and other bodies

• Joint Editor, All India Association of Educational Research [ISSN: 0970-9327] since April 2000

• Honorary Member of BPD’s Standing Advisory Committee for the board of HTM-IIHR-NAIP-BPD (Horticultural Technology Management-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research-National Agricultural Innovation Project-Business Planning and Development)

• Member of PIDRA [Pondicherry Institute of Development Research and Action] Advisory Council vide letter No. 2/PIDRA/2006 dated 02 August 2006

• Invited Member of Editorial Board – AIM EXPLORE [ISSN:0973 – 0001]; It is abstracted in the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, The London School of Economics & Political Science [U. K.]; letter dated 5 September 2005 from Advance Institute of Management, Lucknow

• Invited Member of Advisory Board – GYAN – The Journal Of Education [ISSN:0972 – 9992] – Peer Reviewed International Journal from Advance Institute of Management, Lucknow [www.aimgzbd.com]

• Active Founder Member of Pondicherry Peoples’ Pulse – a civil society organisation

• Member of Indian Industrial Relations Association, New Delhi

• Member, Indian Society for Studies in Cooperation, Pune

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE SHARING ACTIVITIES

I have been engaged in knowledge sharing activities among diversified audience groups. Through my lecturing, addresses, reviews and involvement with professional societies and organisations, I have strived to do my bit in providing insights for the overall development of the student community, other professionals and sustainable development of the country.

Invitations as Guest of Honour (to do the honours)

• Inaugurated CSR Centre (Livelihood sector) in the launch ceremony of the HUL-Labour Net Skill Development Centre of FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever in Pondicherry on 10th December, 2013-the first among its six CSR Centre’s in India.

• Special Guest in the “Village Visit: Revisiting our roots” in ‘Puducherry Extravaganza 2015’ organised by Dept. of Tourism Studies, SOM, Pondicherry

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University on the occasion of World Tourism Day-2015 in association with Govt. of Puducherry, Dept. of Tourism.

• Invited to inaugurate MATRICES (Management Training and Institutional Capacity building for Educators) for Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry University on 23.02.2015.

• Was honoured as a distinguished alumni of Sri YN College during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration in SRI Y.N. College, Narsapur on 09.01.2010

• Distinguished Guest at the Valedictory function of the national seminar on Foreign Direct Investment on 25th April, 2014 at the auditorium in Krishna University Campus, Machilipatnam.

• Chief Guest in the Six Day Orientation Program on Research Methodology in Social Science for SC/ST Ph.D Scholars sponsored by ICSSR Southern Region, Hyderabad organized by Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry on 6th January, 2014.

• Guest of Honour for the Inaugural Session on 15 September 2006 at DNR College [Autonomous College], Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh vide letter PU/ESTT/ET2/2006-07/190. Dated : 20 November 2006

• Guest of Honour for the Valedictory Session of the NAAC Sponsored State level Seminar on “Best Practices in Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation” conducted at Sri YN College [NAAC Accredited A Grade College] on 15 – 16 October 2005 vide the letter of Thanks dated 18 October

Endeavoured in Convening and Organising various programmes, conferences, workshops, seminars and the like successfully

▪ Co-Convener of the 2nd International Research Workshop on Spiritual and Ethical Foundations of Organizational Development, February 5 – 7, 2009; jointly organised by FMS - University of Delhi, DMS - Pondicherry University, Regent University-USA, and Infinity Foundation – USA.

▪ Co-Convener of the 2nd International Conference on Integrating Spirituality & Organizational Leadership, February 9 – 12, 2009; jointly organised by FMS - University of Delhi, DMS - Pondicherry University, Regent University-USA, and Infinity Foundation – USA -- Co Convener

▪ Co-convener of the International Conference on “Contemporary Research in Tourism and Hospitality: Theory, Practice and Pitfalls” from 18-21 February 2014, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India.; Chaired the Plenary Session on “Leadership for Transformation

▪ National Seminar on Business Ethics, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility --DMS with technical cooperation from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India --One of the members of the organizing team.

▪ Organised the workshop on “Managing Self for Personal Effectiveness” in the MBA Department of PG Courses, Sri Y. N. College [Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade] on 17 September 2006

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▪ Organized 4 training programs on Small Business Entrepreneurship Development for the benefit of first generation entrepreneurial aspirants from backward and other communities of Pondicherry Union Territory (India) during January – July 2005 & during December 2004

▪ Two-day orientation program on population education for the student leaders on 16th & 17th March 2002. The topics covered in the programme include Women Empowerment & Human Rights in a holistic perspective, and On line Counselling on HIV/ AIDS. The participants were administered an instrument to know about themselves; they also took up a few group tasks.

▪ Organized Workshop on Career Opportunities in Globalized Context on March 7th & 8th, 2001 for the students of Pondicherry University.

▪ Organized an AICTE funded Orientation Program for Management Teachers during June – July 1999. The special feature was the enlistment of the expertise of Dr. Prasad Kaipa, using ICTES, who acted as a virtual resource person and responded to questions via internet from U. S. A.

▪ Organized a 3-day Workshop conducted for the senior Management Personnel on Restructuring of State Level Public Enterprises with the Technical Assistance of UNDP and in collaboration with Government of Pondicherry Union Territory in March 1997.

▪ Organised a “National Seminar on Management Perspectives for Nineties” at School of Management, Pondicherry University on March 16th & 17th, 1989.

Chairman/ Program Co-ordinator of various significant Programmes.

▪ Chairman of a series of three day National level workshop on ‘Data Analysis in Management’ (September-11 to 13, 2015; October-16 to 18, 2015; November-27 to 29, 2015 and December-11 to 13, 2015) Dept. of Management Studies, SOM, Pondicherry University.

▪ Chairman of the ICSSR Sponsored Two-Days National Seminar “Impetus’ 15” on ‘Innovative Management Practices for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness’ organised by Dept. of Management Studies, SOM, Pondicherry University.

▪ Co-ordinator of the Programme on ‘Personal Effectiveness’ for Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) ON 26.07.2013 at Hotel Atithi, Pondicherry.

▪ Public Health Tobacco Control Presentation on anti-smoking world campaign -- DMS with technical cooperation from the Team lead by Dian Kiser, Ph.D., CFRE, CCAP-California's Clean Air Project, CA -- Coordinator

▪ Coordinated the endowment lecture delivered by Dr Prasad Kaipa [www.kaipagroup.com] on 11 September 2007 in the university on Leadership and Personal Mastery

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▪ Coordinated seminar on” Management of Election System in India” by Shri Navin Chawla, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India. On 07th Feb 2011 in SOM Auditorium. Pondicherry university

▪ Coordinated all the activities connected with the participation of Pondicherry University Team drawn from its campus and its affiliated institutions in the South Zone Inter University Youth Festival held at Mangalore University from January 5th – 9th, 2002

▪ Coordinated all the activities connected with the participation of Pondicherry University’s winning Team in the Inter-University National Youth Festival – February 1 thro’ 5, 2002.

▪ Coordinated the Group Discussion Competition for the University Students, as part of weeklong celebration of International Women’s Day in collaboration with Centre for Women Studies, Pondicherry University on March 9, 2011. (Topic: Women in Multifarious Roles)

Invitations as Speaker (Key/Keynote), Panel Chair/Member, Resource Person and Special Guest to deliver lectures and addresses.

Keynote Speaker

▪ Keynote speaker in the Inaugural function of RDA’s 15th International Conference on Advances & Challenges in Global Business, Management, Economics, Tourism and Information Technology at GRT Sunway, Pondicherry. Date; November 21 & 22, 2014

▪ Invited as a Keynote Speaker at the Inaugural function of Entrepreneurial Development Cell organised by Christ College of Engineering and Technology on 30th September, 2013.

▪ Plenary Speaker - APSCHE Sponsored National Seminar on Economic Empowerment Of Rural Women Through Entrepreneurial Devel0pment Skills - Issues And Challenges organised by School of Management Studies of ADIKAVI NANNAYA UNIVERSITY on 30-31 October 2009

▪ CII, Puducherry State Council; Speaker on Vision for Educational Plan Puducherry : Vision 2015 – The Way Forward

▪ Key Speaker at the National Seminar on “Telecom Sector Reforms” in the Liberalized and Globalized Context at the Institute of Public Sector Management in Andhra University on 29 – 30 November 2002 [PU/SOM/T.S[Leave]/2002-2003/20 dated 31 December 02]

▪ Library & Information Science Promotion Society [LISPS] & Kalpakkam Atomic Energy Center: Invited Speaker & Presenter on the sub-theme: Role of IT – Enabled Knowledge Management for Rural & Societal Development of India. Sangoshti 2008 The theme: Role of IT – Enabled Knowledge Management in Growth of India. www.lisps-india.org/sangoshti

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Panel Chair/Member

▪ Chaired the Session on GYAN SANDHYA organised by FMS - University of Delhi, DMS - Pondicherry University, Regent University-USA, and Infinity Foundation – USA

▪ Chaired the session on Training needs for SMEs in leather & software for EU – India Project; the partners are from Italy & Finland and the Indian organization is JSN Management Services, Kancheepuram [Tamil Nadu] on 22 November 2006 at Chennai

▪ Panel Member - National Seminar on Global Business Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Indian MNCs

▪ International Research Workshop on Spiritual and Ethical Foundations of Organizational Development, February 5 – 7, 2009

▪ Panel Member of Government departments to evaluate the bidders of consultancy work for organisations which include, among the others the Big Four.

▪ Chaired the Panel Discussion on Role of Micro Finance and financial Inclusion in Inclusive growth- Strategic Measures for Inclusive Growth, Department of Management Studies (DOMS), Adi Kavi Nannaya University, Rajamundry [AP] - - National

▪ Chaired the Session on International & Non-Military Dimensions of Security in the National Seminar on Comprehensive Security held on 30th January, 2002 at Pondicherry; the seminar was sponsored by Delhi Policy Group, New Delhi and co-hosted by the Department of Political Science, Pondicherry University.

▪ Participated in the budget 2008 discussion as a panel member on 11th March 2008 in the J.N. Auditorium, organized by Department of Economics, Pondicherry University. PU/ECO/2007-2008/Seminar/307

▪ Panel Member - National Seminar on Global Business Environment: Challenges and Opportunities for Indian MNCs

Resource Person

▪ Participated as a resource person in many of the Training Programs for rural women in South India conducted by ILO during their Project on Rural Workers Organizations in South India.

▪ Resource person for the Government employees Training/Seminar program and Competitive Examination, Career Development and Entrepreneur Development by ATC-IIPA, Puducherry Branch.

▪ Key Resource Person for the two-day (24 – 25 June 2003) Training Program on “Project Proposal Writing” for NGOs drawn from 6 districts of Tamil Nadu organized by Tamil Nadu State Non-Governmental

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Organizations and Volunteer Resource Centre (TNVRC) conducted at Madurantakam.

▪ Resource person for the session on Communication skills for the Youth on 17 March, 2004 held as part of the Program for NSS Program Coordinators from Indian Universities on “NSS and Implementation Strategies” held during 15th March – 19th March 2004 by RGNIYD (Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development) at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu (India).

▪ Resource Person – UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University organised three day workshop on ICT in Higher Education for the Principals of the colleges on 20-22 February 2004; dealt with “Issues in ICT” on 20 February 2004

▪ Resource Person in the Interactive Session on ‘What makes an Effective Manager’ for the students from Deparment of Management Studies, Adikavi Nannaya University College of Arts and Commerce, Rajahmundry on 22nd October, 2013

▪ Invited to be the resource person for the ‘In-service Training of Nurses at MTPG & RIHS-Central assistance’ on the topics: 1) Group conflict and its management 2) Presentation of group work practical on 13.09.2012 from 2pm to 4pm.

▪ Resource Person in the Leadership Development Program on ‘How to be an Effective Leader?’ for about 80 [among whom many are young] presidents of various Lions' Clubs in Andhra Pradesh on 1 October 2010 in Hotel Annamalai, Pondicherry - Leadership Development Program -Lions’ Club, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh –Regional

▪ Resource Person in the Leadership Development Program on ‘How to be an Effective Leader?’ for about 60 [among whom many are young] office bearers of various Lions' Clubs in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh on 26-12-2010 in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh in Telugu Leadership Development Program Lions’ Club, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh -- Regional

▪ Resource Person for a Lecture cum interactive Session on ‘Personal Effectiveness’ on 21 Jan 2011 - Students’ Workshop - School of Management Studies, Swarna Andhra College, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh- College Level

▪ Resource Person for a Lecture cum interactive Session on ‘HRM for KBOs’ on 22 January 2011 - Students’ Workshop - Department of Management Studies, Dr. C. S. R. PG Centre, Sri Y N College, [NAAC Accredited A+ and Autonomous College], Narsapur [Andhra Pradesh] NARSAPUR, Andhra Pradesh College Level

▪ Resource Person – 87th Orientation Course conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University – Interactive Multi Media

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Presentation on Quality Assurance in Higher Education on 19 June 2007 vide letter PU/ASC/OC/2007 Dated 29 May 2007

▪ Resource Person – 88th Orientation Course conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University – Interactive Multi Media Presentation on Total Quality Management in Higher Education on 25 June 2007 vide letter PU/ASC/88-OC/2007-08 Dated 1 June 2007

▪ Resource person in the interactive Multi Media Session on “Personal Effectiveness” for the executives of Packaging India Pvt Ltd on 7 January 2003

▪ Resource Person at the Interactive Multi Media Session on “Managing Today” with members of Rotary Club, Pondicherry on 11 December, 2003

▪ Resource Person for the UGC Seminar on HRM [with emphasis on HRIS & TNA for KBOs] at Sri Y. N. College, Narsapur on 20 March 2003

▪ Resource Person in the National Seminar had from 1st thro’ 2nd February, 2003 to formulate the “Policy on Bio Fuels” organized by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (India); the policy frame adumbrates a significant space for women empowerment programmes which should result in progressive reduction and the ultimate elimination of child labour in rural and semi-urban areas.

Special Address/Lecture

▪ Particpation and address in the Road Show on Innovator 5th Edition 2014 at 10.30 hrs and 02.30 hrs on 21st February, 2014 at PEC, Pondicherry.

▪ Invited to give a special address about the University & the School of Management in the Cultural Exchange Programme with the students of the University of Florida, USA at SOM Auditorium on 30 July, 2013.

▪ Invited to give Graduation Day Address at Regency Institute of Technology, Yanam.

▪ Delivered Guest Lecture on “Goal Setting and Personal Effectiveness” at Sri Yerramilli Narayana Murty College [Autonomous and NAAC Accredited “A” Grade College] on 30 August 2007 at 3 pm for two and half hours [Letter from Principal dated 30 August 2007]

▪ Delivered Guest Lecture on “MBAs and their Business Preparedness” for MBA Students at Post Graduate Courses, Sri Yerramilli Narayana Murty College [Autonomous and NAAC Accredited “A” Grade College] on 01 September 2007 in the forenoon for two and half hours [Letter from the Director, PG Courses, Sri YNM College dated 01 September 2007]

▪ Offered Special Lecture for Career Guidance Programme on 22 February 2003 at Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School, Pondicherry

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▪ Invited to take up lecture sessions in the Executive Development Programme for the middle level officers of Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board (TNCP) in the year 1992.

▪ Invited as a Speaker in Sri.P.R.Krishnakumarji’s 60th Birthday Celebrations on 21.09.2011.

▪ Delivered Lecture in the ICSSR Sponsored Research Methodology Course on the topic ‘Trends and Perspectives on Personnel Research’ on 20.03.1991 at the Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University.

▪ Guest Speaker at Rotary Club of Pondicherry Mid Town on 11 December 2003 on “Managing Today [Time Management]”

Presidential Address

▪ Presidential address in the Inaugural ceremony of ICSSR Sponsored Two-Days National Seminar “Impetus’ 15” on ‘Innovative Management Practices for Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness’ organised by Dept. of Management Studies, SOM, Pondicherry University on 8th October, 2015.

▪ Presidential address at the One-Day Seminar on ‘Goods & Services Tax: The Road Ahead’ organised by the Department of Commerce (SOM), Pondicherry University, Puducherry on 10th September, 2015.

▪ Presidential address in the ‘Outreach Programme’ on ‘Solar Equipments Production and Entrepreneurial Skill Development’ jointly organised by the Department of International Business, School of Management, Pondicherry University and Phocos India Solar Pvt. Ltd. on 19.03.2015.

▪ Presidential Address in the ‘Freeflow interaction’ with Dr.J.Sadakkadulla, Regional Director, RBI, Chennai arranged by School of Management, SOM-School Library on 06.02.2015.

▪ Invited to give the Presidential address in the valedictory function of GLOBIZZ-’13 organised by the Department of International Business, School of Management, Pondicherry University on 26th October, 2013.

▪ Invited to give the Presidential address for a special lecture on the topic “The role of youth in Nation Building” on the occasion of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajaguru’s martyrs’ day (Shaheed Diwas) on 26th March 2013 from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm in the School of Management Auditorium, Pondicherry University.

▪ Invited to give the Presidential address in Bancquest’ 13 (An Industry-Interface Intercollegiate Students Meet) organized by the Dept. of Banking and Technology, School of Management, Pondicherry University on 15th March, 2013.

▪ Inaugural Address on 3 December 2010 - Strategic Measures for Inclusive Growth, Department of Management Studies (DOMS), Adi Kavi Nannaya University, Rajamundry [AP] - - National

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Gave a number of Felicitation, Inaugural and Valedictory Addresses at the National Seminars / Conferences organised by University Departments in different universities as also by various agencies including those of governments in different states. The list will be provided on request, pl.

INVITED PARTICIPATION

• Special Guest, Valedictory Function of Phocos India Solar Pvt Ltd, KFW DEG on 28-09-2016; Solar Technician Course and Entrepreneurial Skill Development Program in collaboration with Department of International Business, School of Management, Pondicherry University

• Invited to attend the PU-One Day Workshop on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Credit Framework for Skill based Vocational Courses organised by the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India on 20.03.2015 at the Seminar Hall, Convention-cum-Cultural Complex, Pondicherry University.

• Participated in the Launch of CII SR Education Excellence Forum 2012 on 18 September 2012, Chennai.

• 90-Minute Round Table Presentation at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association on April 9th, 1995 at San Francisco, California (U.S.A.).

• Invited for “World Education Fairs” organized by Edwise International in August 2010.

• Participant – Activist - 'Sustainable Regional Planning Workshop' by Town Planning Authorities of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry with the technical cooperation from Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India

• Invited to attend the Comprehensive Examination Meeting of a Ph.D Scholar Mr.R.Sathyanarayanan from the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras at the conference hall of the respective department.

• Attended with a sense of camaraderie on invitation from the staff association of PG Courses, DNR College [Autonomous and NAAC Accredited “A” Grade College] where I worked for 10 + years before I joined Pondicherry University to felicitate the retiring Librarian of PG Courses’ Library on the afternoon of 1 September 2007

• Invited to participate in the Discussion on the impact of Gulf war at 5.00 pm in the Department of Economics, Pondicherry University.

HONOURARY NOMINATIONS

Award Nominations

▪ Recipient of the ‘Best Professor in Human Resource Management Award’ by the ET NOW National Education Leadership Awards in 2013.

▪ Name was under consideration for the “Glory of India Award” by India International Friendship Society (IIFS) in 2014.

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▪ Invited by International Business School to receive ‘Indhra Gandhi Excellence Award’ at New Delhi on Saturday, 21st December, 2013.

▪ Offered to consider for the award of Rashtriya Gaurav Award by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi [registration no. 5/28/47 of 1995]

▪ Short listed for the Award of Vijay Shree Award [Mother Teresa, and others like former Vice President of India, former Governor, Former Chief Justice and Former Director of CBI were a few recipients of the award] – Letter from India International Friendship Society dated 4 April 2005

▪ Invited by Friendship Forum of India, Delhi to receive "Bharat Excellence Award for the Year 2016"

▪ Considered for the "Bharat Gaurav Award" by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi. Conveyed through their Letter dated 4th July 2016

▪ Selected for the “LIFE TIME EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” during September 2016 by International Institute of Education & Management

Vice Chancellor Nominations

• Nominated by the VC as a member of the Affiliation Committee constituted to scrutinize and recommend further actions for proposals from new colleges to starting new courses/addition of courses for the year 2014-2015.

• Nominated by the VC as member of UG/PG Board of Studies in various departments of the University and affiliated colleges.

• Nominated by the Vice Chancellor in the Committee of PUDDE to finalize the proposal of customized books for MBA III and IV semesters and attended a meeting with regard to that, on 14.03.2014 at 2 pm in the Chamber of Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University.

• Nominated by the Vice Chancellor to be a member of the Deans Sub-Committee to decide criteria for availing travel assistance within India to attend Training/Seminar/Conference/Workshop as per the guidelines of UGC and attended a meeting with regard to that, on 7th March 2014 at 3 pm in the Chamber of the Finance Officer, Pondicherry University.

• Nominated by the Vice Chancellor as a member of Monitoring Committee to prepare a proposal for the UGC Scheme in order to implement Joint Appointment for Exchange of Human Resource between Universities and other institutions/organization.

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• Nominated by the Vice Chancellor for the Selection Committee for the post of Principal in R.V.S.Arts & Science College, Karaikal.

• Nominated by the VC as a member of Deans Sub-Committee to review the proposals for International Travel Assistance for attending the Training/Seminar/Conference/Workshop as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission on 09.07.2013.

• Nominated by the VC to be a member of the Inspection Committee to inspect the Engineering College for MBA course located at Karaikal Region affiliated to Pondicherry University on 8th June, 2013.

• Nominated as Principal i/c, Pondicherry University Community College from 03.06.2013 to 12.07.2013 in addition to the normal duties as DEAN, SOM.

• Nominated by the VC to be a member of selection board to recruit lecturers for the departments of commerce, management and economics of Pondicherry University Community College on 4 July 2007

• Nominated by the Vice Chancellor, Pondicherry University to the Program Committee of Department of International Business vide PU/AS-11/ACA-9/PC/VCN/2006-07/ Dated 14 November 2006

• Nominated by the VC as a member of Internal Quality Asssurance Cell Committee (IQAC), Pondicherry University to monitor the functions of IQAC of the University on 21.09.2015.

Other Nominations

▪ Nominated to appear in Great Minds of the 21st Century brought out by American Biographical Institute, Inc in 2008 for Contribution to Learning Processes and Development Systems.

▪ Name has been selected for inclusion of biographical-note with photograph by the research editors of ‘Reference Asia: Asia’s Who’s Who of Men & Women of Achievement’ published by the publishers of specialised reference books, Rifacimento International.

THESIS EVALUATIONS, OTHER EXAM RELATED INVITATIONS AND DOCTORAL COMMITTEE INVITATIONS

Thesis Evaluations

• Adjudicated a D.Litt Thesis: Name of the Candidate: Dr.V.Irai Anbu. Title of the Thesis: Nonverbal Communication in Kamba Ramayanam. University: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

• Evaluated many a Ph.D Thesis of different universities including, among others, University of Hyderabad, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Punjab University, Bharathiar University, Andhra University, and Nagarjuna University. The list of the thesis evaluated will be submitted on request, pl.

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• The themes of the thesis are essentially of HRM & HRD areas. They include, among others, Human Resource Management Practices in Post Reform Period in select organizations in North Western Region of India, Study of Work-Life Balance of Women Employees in Select Service Sectors., the dynamics of work-family conflict of women managers in banking sector through integrative work-family conflict model, ‘Employee Perceptions of Internal Branding in Organisations-A Study of select services sector’, Economic, social and political empowerment of women through self-help groups (A case study of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh), cross cultural study of customer satisfaction in electronic commerce,

Exam Related Invitations

• Invited by CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) to act as an observer for the AIPMT (All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test) to be held on 3rd May, 2015.

• Invited by UGC to be the UGC’s observer to a University for the NET exam conducted in December, 2012, 2013 & 2014

• Invited by Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore to conduct Ph.D Viva-Voce Exam on November 1, 2012.

Doctoral Committee Invitations

• Invited Member of the Doctoral Committee, School of management, VIT University.

• Invited Member of the Doctoral Committee, School of management, SRM University. Attended many Doctoral Committee meetings at School of Management, SRM University since 2006

PARTICIPATION IN ACTION-ORIENTED MEETINGS

• 90 Minute Presentation on "Transformation of India's Higher Education System" at NITI on 04-05-2016

• Attended the UGC Review Committee Meet on SAP DRS 1 on 11-01-2017 and UGC Committee Recommended financial support for the next higher phase; official communication awaited in continuation to the Recommendations put on UGC Website.

• Participated in the meet connected with the first visit of the chairperson of UNICEF on 12th January 2010.

• Participated in consulting meets in Bangkok and also in India on subjects of development nature

• Attended the Committee meeting to frame the Academic Calendar 2014-2015 for all programs in Pondicherry University on 11.06.2014

• Offered Remarks to the UGC-SAP (DRS Level-I) Third Advisory Committee of the Department of Tourism Studies, Pondicherry university, as the Dean of School of Management on 31st March, 2014 at the Vice-Chancellor’s chambers.

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• Attended the meeting for framing of recruitment rules for the post of Placement Officer, Pondicherry University as member of the committee on 11.02.2014 at 11 am in the Chamber of Registrar.

• Local Co-conveners meeting held in the chamber of Dean, SOM on 3rd December 2013 at 2.00 pm for the International Conference on “Contemporary Research in Tourism and Hospitality: Theory, Practice and Pitfalls” in February 2014.

• Attended Board of Studies Meeting in Business Administration on 14.12.2012 at Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore for Syllabus framing and discussing other academic matters related to M.Sc IT and Management.

• Attended the meet on Quality Assurance on 15th February 2010 in the EC Hall of Pondicherry University.

• Attended the meet on 17th February 2010 on starting on non-clinical courses on self-financing mode by the Medical colleges affiliated to Pondicherry University at EC Hall of Pondichery University and contributed on “Management related programmes”.

• Participated actively on MOU related meets as a member of the committee on MOU of Pondicherry University during the years 2009 and 2010.

PREPARATION/PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC/RESEARCH MATERIAL IN AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Presented 8 empirical case studies on “organizing the unorganized workers – Success stories.”Presented them at the ILO National Workshop on “Disseminating Replicable Organizing Strategies” 30th November – 1st December 2006

• “CII Marks +” Program to “Awake our children in schools to their roles – Concept paper prepared for Confederation of Indian Industry, Pondicherry State Chapter

• Prepared the Proposal - application to NAAC for support - to organize a National Seminar on "Quality Performance Driving Best Practices of Educational Management of Institutions of Higher Learning [IHLs]." Proposed to revive earlier Contact with IIEP for technical assistance and the Seminar may be sometime in February 2016

• Prepared the Case Studies for the 3-day Workshop conducted for the senior Management Personnel on Restructuring of State Level Public Enterprises (organized by Dr. R. P. Raya) with the Technical Assistance of UNDP and in collaboration with Government of Pondicherry Union Territory in March 1997.

• Prepared the “IIM in Pondicherry - Concept Note” for the meet in the chambers of the Secretary [Education], Government of Puduchery Union Territory, Pondicherry on 17 December 2007

• Prepared the tentative blue print for the training programme on Monitoring and Evaluation at Regional Level for the developmental programme personnel at the instance of Institute of Applied manpower Research, New Delhi through the Department of Planning of Government of Puducherry UT.

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• Paper Presenter on a Case Study in the National Seminar on Rural Credit on 15 September 2006 at DNR College [Autonomous College], Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh

• Chairman of the Committee to prepare the Brochure; Contributed for the preparation of University Brochure 2005-2006

• Prepared the Case Study Draft on Government of Maharashtra’s “Surrender of Official Vehicles for transport allowance”- a novel cost cutting endeavour in a public system

• Prepared the Syllabi for MBA [HRM] Program of DDE, Pondicherry University; the meet took place on 10 August 2005

• Attended and profiled the Session Summary at the meeting of Heads of Personnel on the subject of Revision of Pay Scales for the Executives in Central Public Sector Undertakings held on April 7th, 1997 at the SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.

• Presented a Research Paper on “Structural Adjustment in South Asia—A Movement towards Peace and Security” at the International Conference on Peace and Co-operative Security in South Asia, February 5th – 7th, 1999 at Pondicherry University.

PARTICIPATION IN ACADEMIC ENDEAVOURS

• Video Session on "Women Empowerment" for the Faculty & Students of Theivanai Ammal College for Women (Autonomous), Villupuram, Tamil Nadu organised by the Department of Commerce of the College under UGC Scheme on 12 August 2016

• Attended the meet of the Board of Studies of Faculty of Management Sciences for the Affiliated Institutions of Anna University Chennai on 23 February 2017 at Anna University Chennai

• Interacted extensively with NAAC Team Members as an Alumni of Sri Yerramilli Narayana Murty College, Narsapur [West Godavari Dt, AP] during 15th December 2016; the Secretary & Correspondent acknowledged the same as one of the main reasons for the NAAC Score 3.6

• Participated in the National Seminar organized by School of Management Studies of Adikavi Nannaya University & sponsored by APSCHE on Economic Empowerment of Rural Women Through Entrepreneurial Development Skills - Issues and Challenges on 30-31 October 2009 as “Plenary Speaker” on 30 October 2009; the presentation of the researched paper is on Role of Government, NGOs, Self Help Groups, Cooperate Societies in Women Empowerment

• Participated in one day workshop on “Official Procedure and RTI Act” on 25th March 2008 at Executive Hall. Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Pondicherry University. PU/DEAN/SSS&IS/2008/1407.

• Participated in seminar on Global Economic Downturn (An Industry-Institute-Interface) 17th September, 2008. Organized by Department of International Business, School of Business, Pondicherry University.

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• Participated in three days international conference on Micro Finance during January 21st to 23rd 2009 and chaired the technical session to the inauguration of the conference on 21st January 2009. Organized by Department of Commerce, Pondicherry University

• CII, Bangalore: Delegate – Participant - India Innovation Summit 2008

• Attended International Conference on Management Education – An International Comparison organised by XIME [Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship] in collaboration with AIMS [Association of Indian Management Schools] at XIME, Bangalore on 17 – 18 November 2006

• Attended the Pondicherry CII organised CEO Lecture session on “Find your Genius” by Mr. Michel Saloff-Coste, President, MSC ET Associates, France

• Attended the Inter-active Lecture on the Invitation of the Director – Industries, Government of Pondicherry UT on 15 February 2005 at District Industries Centre, Pondicherry; theme for interaction is “Innovation for the competitive edge” by Shri P. K. K. Murthy, Vice President [Works], Autofina Persxides India Ltd, Cuddalore

• Attended the National Seminar on “Telecom Sector Reforms” in the Liberalized and Globalized Context at the Institute of Public Sector Management in Andhra University on 29 – 30 November 2002 [PU/SOM/T.S[Leave]/2002-2003/20 dated 31 December 02]

• Participated in conference on India in Emerging Asia pacific: Challenges and Opportunities in the New Decade, in UNESCO MISARC, Pondicherry University [Earth Science Seminar Hall] on March 9, 2011.

• Participated in Alumni interaction with NAAC peer Team on 29th March, 2010 at Sri Y.N College, Narsapur [West Godavari District], Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

• Participated in the discussion on making the “Peoples’ Manifesto” for the political parties for Pondicherry Elections on 13 April 2011

• Participated in the National Consultation on National Integration on September 6th & 7th, 1993 at New Delhi organised by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development.

• Participated in the Case Development Workshop held at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, from April 26th, 1993 to April 30th, 1993.

• Attended "Systemic Changes and HRM Dimensions”, an interactive session with an UNDP Expert at IIPM (Indian Oil Institute of Petroleum Management), New Delhi on March 7th, 1996

• Attended the Pondicherry CII organised session with Mr. M. S. Swaminathan, Founder, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai on “Importance of water & energy conservation and green building” on 20 June 2005

• Attended the Pondicherry CII organised Conference on Business Response to HIV / AIDS on 21 October 2005 at Pondicherry; Lt Governor inaugurated and Dr. Tarun

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Das, Chief Mentor-CII and Member of Prime Minister’s Economic Council was the guest of honour

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTITIVITIES

• Coordinator—Indira Gandhi National Open University Study Center: IGNOU is a federally funded distance learning oriented university offering a number of programs. They include, among others, diploma in Self Help Groups and Early Childhood Care. These are meant for the edification and enrichment of persons situate at the fringes of the society.

• Active part in the “Workshop-cum-seminar on Transparent and Accountable Administration” organized by the Administrative Reforms Wing of Government of Pondicherry UT in collaboration with the Ministry of Personnel and Public Grievances, Government of India on December 2nd & 3rd, 1999.

• Ran the course “Management of Self” for the sixth semester of Integrated M. Sc students during December 2006 – April 2007

• Offered help and assistance for the Project team of ICSSR Project on Higher Education in India from Canara Bank School of Management Studies, Bangalore University to conduct FGD on 30.01.2013 at Pondicherry University.

• Requested to Nominate one official from the Department for the three days training workshop on ‘Transforming My Community: People Leading Sustainable Change’ during May-18 to 20, 2012 at Puducherry organised with the support of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) BOBLME (Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem) Project

• Interacted Extensively with Industry & other professional bodies; Advisor – SYNAPSE 2005 organised on 3-5 February 2006 – Mega Industry Institution Interface Event of DMS of Pondicherry University;

• Helped Nagarjuna University to start the Department of Tourism Studies on self-finance basis; the first year of the first batch is in place during 2005-06; the Department already started tying up with user departments/ agencies for projects and final placements

• Contact Building – Letter dated 9 February 2005 from Jim Walch, Ph. D [www.lhs.se/ukl] Stockholm Institute of Education, Department of Curriculum Studies and Communication

• All India Radio Talk ON 19 January 2005 on “The Work Ethics of Japan”

• Contributed to the Public Relations Workshop in Madras during October 19 – 21, 1990 funded by the Pondicherry University.

• Organized training programs on personal effectiveness for executives after conducting training needs analysis – both in voluntary sector (working on various dimensions of

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rural and unorganized informal sector to minimize decent life deficits) and corporate sector; some of the experiences gained from corporate training programs had proved to be value-adding inputs to the programs designed for informal sector.

• Started the work on collecting info on the Success Stories concerning organizing the unorganized by trade unions in India for submission to ILO; visited and interacted with all major trade unions.

• Participated and Contributed extensively towards:

▪ Training Program at HCL Info Systems in November 1999 on the “Effectiveness of Training Needs Analysis and Training Methods” including “Appreciative Inquiry”.

▪ Management Development Program on Personal Effectiveness for “Green Ply” (2-day Program for Executives and one-day Program for Managers in the second week of July 2000).

▪ Management Development Program on Personal Effectiveness for all executives of “Himalaya Granites” during 1999 – 2000

• Helped PG Centre of Parvataneni Brahmayya Siddhartha College of Arts & Science in their industrial visit for MBA Students to Pondicherry on 22 – 23 October 2003

• Gave talks on AIR [All India Radio] on topics of general nature such as Continuous Improvement Programs for Administrative Personnel in Public Systems and on How to lead a successful and happy life

• Helped the students of Department of Management Studies, Adikavi Nannaya University (Autonomous body under Government of Andhra Pradesh, India), Rajahmundry to have their industrial visit in Yanam in January 2011

• HRIS (Human Resources Information System) Prototype—Concepts, Mechanics and Design (Guided).

• Prepared the Syllabi for MBA [HRM] Program of DDE, Pondicherry University; the meet took place on 10 August 2005

• Edited & Authored Works:

▪ Compiled & edited the Volume of abstracts for Pondicherry Chapter All India Association for Educational Research with respect to the National seminar on Educational management of institutions of Higher Learning from June-4 to June-6, 2004.

▪ Edited volume on “Population Education on Managing Adolescence” with the support of UGC – UNFPA Programme, December 2001.

▪ “Policy Package for Rural Industrialisation – An Indian Experience”— (Co-authored) for the first South Asian Symposium on Cottage and Village Industries organised jointly by World Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises and Nepal’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry, May 25th & 26th, 1988.

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▪ "New HR Management Policies ", published in The Hindu dated May 12th, 1994.

▪ New Agenda for University Teachers' Associations—Some Views published in “The Hindu” (a leading daily newspaper) on 22nd Nov. 1994.

▪ “TQM in (for) Higher Education”, Published by AIAER in the Journal of All India Association for Educational Research, March – June 2001, Vol. 13, Nos.1 & 2.

• Books to be published:

▪ Book Preparation: The work on the book on Indian University Management Systems – Concepts & Cases is underway; on Sabbatical leave and the EC Granted one year leave from December 2016.

▪ An Integrated view of Indian Management Systems for Rural Development with Case Studies (Edited Volume)

▪ Empowerment of Rural Women- An Experiential Study (Based on the association with an ILO Project in South India during 1999 – 2000 and other similar studies during 2000 - 2016)

NSS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

• Organized, in collaboration with NSS Unit of Pondicherry University, an Orientation Programme on Population Education [on Issues connected with Managing Adolescence] for students of the colleges Affiliated to Pondicherry University on 22-24 March 2002.

• Two-day orientation program on population education for the student leaders on 16th & 17th March 2002, the topics covered in the programme include Women Empowerment & Human Rights in a holistic perspective, and online Counselling on HIV/ AIDS.

• The Orientation Programme on Population Education (Thrust area is: Issues connected with Managing Adolescence) for Teachers of Pondicherry University and its Affiliated Institutions conducted on 13 – 14 December, 2001.

• Festival at Mangalore University held from 5th to 9th January 2002; the team won second position in “ONE ACT PLAY” event.

• Organized Blood Donation Camp [13th August, 2002], Eye camp [on 19th & 20th of Feb. 2002] and a Peace Rally [15th September 2001] for students and employees.

• Coordinated all the activities connected with the participation of Pondicherry University’s winning Team in the Inter-University National Youth Festival – February 1 thro’ 5, 2002.

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Snapshot of Submissions Made to our Honourable PM Ji by Professor R. Prabhakara Raya, 63 years old with Pondicherry University now and happily ready to be of / for public service having served for 4 decades+ with satisfaction at his role as

management educator-researcher-consultant-extension specialist

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