Erasmus Mundus Postdoctoral Fellow
Director, Strategic Culture & Security Foundation,Pune
Former Principal, at PDEA’s Waghire College, Saswad, (22Sep.2019 to 31st Aug.2022)
Former Principal at PDEA’s Mamasaheb Mohol College, Pune (1Sep.2017-21Sep.2019)
Former Head, Department of Psychology, PDEA’s Annasaheb Magar College (July 1994-Aug 2017)
Professional Experience: 29yrs.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship awarded by European Commission Experts Asia –Erasmus Mundus 2014-2015
Ph. D. (Savitribai Phule Pune University): Fellowship awarded for Ph. D. under Faculty Development Programme of UGC from 2008 -2010
Gold Medal in M.A. (Psychology) from S.N.D.T. Women’s University
Publications:
Dr. Sushama’s research publication is remarkable
· 8 books,
· 35 research papers published in National & International Journal,
· 4 chapters in edited books are into her credit
· 475 articles in newspapers like Daily Sakal, Daily Prabhat, Daily Maharashtra Times, Sakal NIE, Sakal Balmitra
Contribution as a Research Guide:
Under her able guidance 4 students are registered for Ph. D. Two students will be going to complete their Ph. D. degree in coming month.
National Research Project
A critical study of issues of Mental Health of the Deprived Caste with special reference to Maharashtra. Funded by ICSSR, New Delhi
Contribution in organizing Seminars/ Conferences:
Dr. Sushama has an outstanding contribution in organizing and participating in various Seminars and Conferences at International and National level.
Conducted workshop on “Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy at Yale University, USA & Masaryk University Czech Republic .
In addition, she is one of the best public speakers and delivered more than 1000 Public talks and participated in various TV shows as an International Study Analyst in regional and English Language
Distinguished Academic and Administrative Posts:
· Member, NAAC Pear Team, Bangalore
· Member, American Psychological Association
· Former Member Faculty of Humanities, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
· Former Member, Board of Studies (Psychology) Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
· Former Member, Board of Studies (Psychology), MGM University, Chatrapati Sambhajinagar.
· Member, Indian Academy of Applied Psychology
· Member, Marathi Manashtra Parishad.
Role as a resource person:
· Health Center of Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
· Extra Mural Activities, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. (India).
· International Center, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. (India).
· All India Radio, Pune: In Yuvawani- “Yashacha Watewar” (Based on soft skills) 12 episodes was broadcasted during Jan2009-May2009.
Snheband” a series on Life skills June2014-December 2014
· UPSC Training Center, YASHADA, Pune.
· ELTIS- SIFIL, Symbiosis University from Aug.2007 to October 2015.
· TV Channels -ZEE, SAAM, JAI MAHARASHTRA
Prepared soft skills modules for Health Center, Savitribai Phule Pune University. Designed two modules- Self Defense and Balancing Study, Career and Personal Responsibilities
Remarkable contribution as a Principal:
· Received grant of Rs. 84 Lacs for STAR -DBT College (Waghire College of Arts, Commerce & Science Saswad, Pune)
· Received 2 new courses of B.Voc. (Sports Management) & B.Voc. (Tourism) in 2018-2019 and two new courses of B.Voc. (Software Development) & M.Voc. (Food Technology) by UGC & NSFQ in 2020-2021.
· Granted by Govt. of Maharashtra and Savitribai Phule Pune University, Started M. Sc.in Botany
· Granted by Savitribai Phule Pune University, established Research Center in English & proposed Research Center for Commerce and Chemistry
· Successfully Implemented Choice Based Credit System for Undergraduate Courses.
· Organized a number of International and National
· Seminars, workshops and conferences
National seminars
· 1. Current trends in Life Science (5th Feb 2020)
· 2.Soprts (1st Feb2018)
· 3.Importance of ICT in teaching pedagogy (1st Feb 2019)
State Seminars
· 1. Anger management and REBT (3rdMay 2019)
· 2.Current trends in Tourism (2ndFeb2019)
· 3.Impact of demonetization of Indian Economy (2nd Feb.2018)
· Promotion for College Teachers Under CAS carried out successfully
· Every year annual magazine for Students with annual reports of various departments and various articles on special theme namely “Purandar” published by college, Received 2nd prize for best college magazine by Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2020.
· Use of ICT in teaching-learning and administration.
· Use of Learning Management System and social media platform
· Preparation and implementation of Academic Calendar
· Successfully submission of yearly AQAR
· Received Best College Award (Rural) by Savitribai Phule Pune University
· Pride in the selection & Active participation of NCC Students of Waghire College in Republic Day Parade on Rajpath, Delhi
· Set up of Entrepreneur cell, Butterfly Garden with medicinal plant, Honey Beekeeping at Waghire College Saswad
· MoU’s with various Industries of Jejuri & Baramati MIDC, Masoom NGO, Panipanchyat NGO
· Teacher Student Exchange Programme with Goa University
· Successful implementation of Welfare activities for teaching and non-teaching staff: stress management workshops birthday wishes and positive Sakhi katta.
· Implementation of Career katta activities- Competitive Examination Training center and Entrepreneur Guidance for students.
· Establishment of Counselling center and Health Center
· Successful implementation of Earn & Learn Scheme, Student Development activities, NSS Activities.
· Awareness, Motivation and successful implementation of MAHADBT portal facility for students in the context of various scholarships by Government of Maharashtra.
Areas of expertise are healthy lifestyle, stress management, mindfulness, work life balance, gender sensitization, women psychology, counseling.
· Started B.A. special in Psychology
· Establishment of psychology laboratory
· Establishment of Counselling Center
· Establishment of Positive Sakhi katta
· Successful Annual publication of Departmental Handwritten Magazine “Phulora” based on various psychological concepts and articles by students.
· Study visits
· Organized Guest Lectures on various recent trends in Psychology
· Every year on the occasion of “World Health Mental Day” organization of post exhibition namely “Manasyatra”.
· In order to help the students to cope with failure, and annual activity organized with association with Sakal newspaper namely “Apayashtun yashkade”
. Successfully conducted self-designed short-term counselling and personality development courses for students pursuing commerce and science courses.
Journey of three decades in Higher Education is outstanding for me as a researcher, teacher and administrator. In my academic journey I secured highest score and received gold medal in Psychology, Ph. D. on, “A comparative study coronary heart disease patient (CHD) and Non-Coronary Heart disease normal (non-CHD) in context of stress, anxiety, Type A behaviour pattern and life style”. And Post-Doctoral award on, “to study well-being and priority of life needs in Youth”.
Areas of expertise are healthy lifestyle, stress management, mindfulness, work life balance, gender sensitization, women psychology, counseling.
Contact Details:
Email: sushama952004@yahoo.co.in
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