Posted by: "Nandini Diwan"
Modern Education Society, Pune
The D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Opp. Matunga Road Stn (W. Rly), Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim, Mumbai 400 016
Tel. 022 24303733, 022 24303081, 022 24361139 Fax 022 24303042
NAAC Accredited â€" Grade A Web:
www.ruparel. edu
National Conference on
'Applications and Future of Psychology'
January 8 and 9, 2009
Department of Psychology
Golden Jubilee Celebrations 2008-09
Modern Education Society’s D. G. Ruparel College, affiliated to the
University of Mumbai, was established in June 1952 and has completed
over 55 years of glorious service in the field of Academics. Year after
year, motivated and bright students yearn to get admission to the
courses offered by the College in Arts, Science, Commerce, Information
Technology, Computer Science and Management Studies. Our brilliant and
talented students prominently figure in the Merit Lists of the
University of Mumbai and excel in various extra-curricular activities.
The Department of Psychology of our college, established in June 1958,
is one of the oldest among the Psychology Departments of the Colleges
affiliated to the University of Mumbai and is widely recognized to be
one of the best departments. Many of our alumni are today luminous
stars in various spheres like Counselling, Human Resource Management,
Mass Media, Social Work, Education of Exceptional Children, Teaching
and Research, in India and abroad. As a part of the ongoing Golden
Jubilee Celebrations of the department, various programmes like
Workshops, Lecture Series, Talks by experts, Intercollegiate Quiz
Competition on Psychology, and film shows have been held so far. In
order to spread greater awareness about Psychology, we have organized a
National Conference on 'Applications and Future of Psychology' on
January 8 and 9, 2009. Our aim is to highlight the immense potential
and value of Psychology, and to inspire students, teachers and
professionals to make significant contributions to this growing field
through their interaction with the eminent resource persons who will
share their vast knowledge and professional experiences at the
Conference.
Advisory committee
Chairman - Dr. P. M. Sule (Secretary, Modern Education Society, Pune)
Dr. G. G. Prabhu (Former Dean, Faculty of Mental Health and Neurosciences, NIMHANS and Bangalore University)
Dr. Anagha Barve (Counselor and Psychotherapist, Washington DC)
Ms. Parvathi Venkateshan (Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Mumbai)
Dr. Ashok Dolke (Senior HR Consultant and Director, Behavioral Science Center India Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai)
Dr. P. P. Kulkarni (Principal, D. G. Ruparel College)
Organizing committee
Convener - Dr. Nandini Diwan (Head, Department of Psychology, D. G.
Ruparel College; Chairperson, Board of Studies in Psychology,
University of Mumbai)
Co-convener - Ms. Neeta Tatke Treasurer - Ms. Shama Khale
Email -
maanas50@gmail. com
Registration
Local Delegates can pay the Registration Fees in Cash or Cheque or DD
drawn in favour of ‘Principal, D. G. Ruparel College’. Outstation
Delegates to pay by DD only.
a.. Professionals: Rs. 550
b.. Faculty: Rs. 450
c.. Students: Rs. 250
Outstation delegates will have to make their own arrangements of accommodation.
Registration form
Name
Age
Sex â€" M / F
Address -
Residence
Tel. no.
Resi. Mobile
E-mail
Name and address of College/ Institution & Tel. no.
College stamp/seal
Payment by Cash/Cheque/ DD no. ____________ _________ _dated___ _______
Bank
For students only -
Class â€"
Roll number â€"
Sign of Head of Dept
For Faculty and professionals only -
Educational Qualifications -
Profession -
Signature Date
Note â€" Additional copies of this form may be made by photocopying as required.
The last date for Registration is January 3, 2009.
note - the exact timings may change a bit.
Programme â€" Thursday, January 8, 2009
9-30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration
10-00 to
10-45 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction - Dr. Nandini Diwan
Keynote address by Dr. G. G. Prabhu (Former Dean, Faculty of Mental Health and Neurosciences, NIMHANS and Bangalore University)
10-45 to 11 a.m. Tea Break
11 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Symposium on ‘Psychological care for children’ (Chair - Dr. Anagha Barve)
a.. Effective Parenting for Children in Today’s World â€" Dr. Manoj Bhatavadekar
b.. Counselling and Guidance in School Settings - Dr. Durga Parikh
c.. Nurturing Gifted Tribal children: The Vedic Approach â€" Dr. Narayan Desai
1 to 2 p.m. Lunch
2 p.m. to
3-30 p.m.
Talks on ‘Emerging fields of Psychology’ â€" Part 1 (Chair - Dr. Blanche Barnes)
a.. Neuropsychology - Dr. Urvashi Shah
b.. Spirituality and EQ: the Indian perspective in Psychology - Dr. Mala Kapadia
3-30 p.m. to 3-45 p.m. Tea Break
3-45 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
‘Emerging fields of Psychology’ - Part 2
a.. Sports Psychology - Dr. B. C. Bam
b.. A Community Mental Health Project in Sirsi, Karnataka - Ms. Mala Gaonkar
Programme â€" Friday, January 9, 2009
10-00 to
12 noon
Scientific session - Paper presentations (Chair - Dr. G. G. Prabhu)
a.. Learnt helplessness and depression among adolescents - Dr. Mrinalini Purandare
b.. Schizophrenia: the psychosocial scene - Dr. Anuradha Sovani
c.. Through the Looking Glass: A Study of Body Image and Body Dissatisfaction â€" Dr. Aninha Lobo
12 to 12-10 p.m. Tea Break
12-10 p.m. to
1 p.m.
A Talk on ‘Applications of Psychology in HR practices’
Ms. Pallavi Keluskar (Head, HR - Parts and Service Manufacturing India, Cummins Technologies India Ltd., Pune)
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch
2 p.m. to
2-40 p.m.
A Talk on ‘Rehabilitation Psychology’ - Ms. Alka Sapru-Joshi
(Head, Department of Clinical Psychology, Ali Yavar Jung Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Mumbai)
2-40 p.m.
to 3-40 p.m.
‘Golden mind matters most’ - An audio-visual
presentation by special children ( Hearing Impaired, Visually
Challenged, and Mentally Challenged children)
3-40 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
Valedictory Session
Valedictory address by Dr. Ashok Dolke (Senior HR Consultant and Director,
Behavioral Science Center India Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai)
Vote of thanks and distribution of certificates
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