Curriculum Vitae Name : Dr. Stany Thomas Address Permanent : Aranjaniputhenpurayil (House), Monippally P.O., Kottayam District, Kerala, India, Pin. 686 636. Phone: 0091-482- 2242213 Mobile: 0091-944-721-4237. Official : Associate Professor, Research & PG Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College, Palai, Arunapuram P.O., Kottayam District, Kerala, India, Pin. 686 574. Phone: 0091-482- 2212317 Mobile: 91-944-721-4237 E-mail: stanyxvi @gmail. Com Age & Date of Birth : 46, 31.05. 1966 Educational Qualifications : Doctoral Degree(Ph.D) 1996 - in Political Science - Mahatma Gandhi University, Under the Supervision of Dr. Cyriac Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala & Member, National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions,Govt. of India. Masters Degree (Master of Arts) in Political Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, 1989. Under Graduate Programme (Bachelor of Arts) Political Science, English Literature & Military Science as core subjects, Andhra Loyola College run by the Jesuits, Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh, 1987. Title of the PhD Thesis : The Politics of Higher Education in Kerala: A Study of Policies of Reform (1957 1987) 1
Subject Area of Specialization : Political Science : 1. American Government and Politics 2. Comparative Politics 3. Comparative Federalism 4. Indian Government and Politics Date of Initial Appointment : 17.10.1994 International Award : Awarded Nehru-Fulbright Fellowship - 2011 Details of Professional & Teaching Experience : Name of Institution : Research & PG Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College, Palai, Designation & Present Post : Associate Professor Work Experience, including previous positions and titles: Associate Professor in Political Science, 2006 onwards (continuing), four years of service (continuing), Research & Postgraduate Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College, Palai. Reader in Political Science, 2003 to 2006, three years of service at Research & Postgraduate Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College, Palai. Assistant Director, 2001 to 2003 (on deputation), Two years at School of Distance Education, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. Lecturer (Senior Scale) in Political Science, 1998 2003, five years, Research & Postgraduate Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College, Palai. Lecturer in Political Science, 1994 1998, four years, Research Postgraduate Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College, Palai. Visiting Lecturer in Political Science, 1990 1994, four Years, Claritian Seminary, Claret Bhavan, Kuravilangad, Kottayam, Kerala. Details of Research Activities: Nine candidates are pursuing their doctoral research in Political Science under my supervision at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. 2
Supervisor for MPhil Dissertations - Madura Kamaraj University - Dissertations supervised 18 Project Completed: U.G.C. Sponsored Minor Research Project No. MRP (H)-699/2007(X Plan)/KLMG 027/UGC- SWRO dated 12-12-06 and 22-02-07 Project Title: Social Mobility and Self Reliance of Rural Women in Kerala: Empowerment of Women through Self Integrated Groups A Case Study. Papers Presented and Published : Most recent first Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Rights: Popular Article published in Y Mens International, Bulletin, October 2009. Fundamental Rights as Human Rights in Indian Constitution, paper presented at Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum October 2005. Advent of the English and Changing Pattern of the Educational System STARS - An Interdisciplinary Research Journal Vol-5,No.l June 2004, pp. 55-62. Political Science to Policy Science - Article published in Golden Jubilee Magazine 'Thomist'- 2000. Political Bases of Educational Reforms in Kerala - STARS - An Interdisciplinary Research Journal Vol-I, March 1999, pp. 39-45. Gandhi and Education: Social Science Bullettin - Vol. III. No. I. Dec-1999 Details of Participation in National/ International/ Seminars/ Symposium/ Conference: Participated in the National Conference on American Studies in the 21 st Century March 29 30,2010 at OUCIP, Hyderabad, Organised by American Embassy New Delhi and American Consulate Hyderabad. Attended an Orientation Programme in Methodology Courses in Social Sciences, Sponsored by Kerala State Higher Education Council, Trivandrum from 15 th July to 16 th July 2009. Attended a Workshop on Syllabus Restructuring in Political Science in the newly introduced Credit and Semester System at Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam, May 2009. National Seminar on Issues of Human Rights among Tribals in Kerala sponsored by UGC & cosponsored by MG University Kottayam on 20 th November, 2008. 3
National Seminar on Emerging Europe: Challenges and Opportunities for Asia, MG University Kottayam on 14 th February, 2008. National Seminar on Local Chieftains and Lesser Rajas of Malabar sponsored by ICHR, New Delhi & MG University Kottayam on 16 th and 17 th November, 2006. National Seminar on Science and Religion: Two Paths to the One Reality organized by John Templeton Foundation, USA & MG University Kottayam on 3 rd & 4 th November 2006 & conducted by St. Thomas Society for Science & Religion, Palai. National Seminar Tax Reforms organized by Dr.P.J.Thomas Centre for Social Science Research & Cosponsored by MG University Kottayam on 24 th & 25 th August 2006. National Awareness Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights in India: Socio Legal Issues Sponsored by MHRD Govt.of India 4th August 2006 and Co-ordinator of the seminar, Organised by Research & PG Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College,Palai. National Level Workshop on Integrating Human Rights Education into BEd., Curriculum - August 4-6,2004 sponsored by UGC and co- sponsored by Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam & Organised by St.Thomas College of +Teacher Education, Pala. National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights in India : Problems and Prospects Sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India, New Delhi, at St. Aloysius College, Trichur March 24, 2006. Participated as delegate in the three day Orientation Course on "Research for National Resurgence" held on August 21-23, 2003 at Alwaye - sponsored by NAAC, CUSAT, Mahatma Gandhi University, University of Calicut and Indian Council of Historical Research& Organised by Bharatheeya Kendram. Attended a two days Workshop from 25 th to 27 th June 2001 on Development of Self Learning Materials in Print Organised by SDE, MG University, Kottayam. National Seminar on Development of Infrastructure - Directions for the New Millenium - Institute of Management, University of Kerala, Trivandrum. 29-09-2000 to 30-09-2000. UGC Sponsored International Seminar on the Portuguese and the Socio Cultural Changes in India (1500-1800 AD). 5-12-1999 to 11-12-1999. Organized by the Department of History, Pondicherry Central University at St. Thomas College, Palai. National Seminar on Immigration and Nationalism: Asia - Pacific Canadians- Phase II.7-1-1999 to 8-1- 1999, Centre for Canadian Studies, University of Kerala, Trivandrum. Workshop on Re-structuring Curriculum in Degree Courses - Political Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.1-12-1997 to 5-12-1997. 4
50th Annual National Conference of Indian Political Science Association (Golden Jubilee Celebrations) 25-7-1997 to 27-7-1997. Local Organising Secretary and Treasurer for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Attended a basic certificate course at St. Thomas College in Transactional Analysis from November 30 th to December 1 st, 1996, Organised by The Institute of Counselling & Transactional Analysis, Cochin, affiliated to The International Transactional Analysis Association San Francisco, California 94133-4640 USA. Participated in the seminar on Planning Forums, organized by Department of Student Services, MG University, Kottayam, 15 th October 1996. Participated in the Human Resource Development Programme on Teacher Effectiveness on 15 th & 16 th July 1995 in collaboration with AIACHE, New Delhi & directed by IMG, Trivandrum. National Seminar on Gandhism - sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala and Department of Politics, Govt. College for Women, Trivandrum - 3-12-1994. Administrative Experience: Most recent first Assistant Director, School of Distance Education Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 2001 to 2003. Hon. Treasurer ( from 1994 onwards) of TRADA (Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse) - an organization Sponsored by Ministry of Social Justice, Govt. of India, New Delhi, which works in the field of Temperance Movement and the centre is recognized by the UNESCO. Member, Advisory Committee National Service Scheme, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2004 to 2006). Co-cordinator, Dr. Kurian Mattam Foundation for Alternative Education Programme (2003 onwards). Foundation has adopted a village at Mutholy Panchayath and various developmental programmes are being initiated under the banner STAEP- St.Thomas College for Alternative Education programme. Position held & holding: Most recent first Member, PG Board of studies in Political Science, Mahatma Gandhi University. (UO- No.2954/2010/1/Elen. Dated, 30.04.2010) Academic Expert, Examination Committee, Marian Community College in Collaboration with IGNOU from 2009 onwards. Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), St.Thomas College, Palai. 5
Research Guide in Political Science Mahatma Gandhi University (UO-No.2188/Ac.A.VI/1/2008/Acad. Dated, 24.05.2008). Research Guide Vaikom Satyagraha Smarakam Research Centre in Political Science Mahatma Gandhi University. Research Guide Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong Chairman & Member, Question paper setters board for PG & UG - University of Calicut & Kerala. Member, Examination Board for PG & UG Courses M G University. Assistant Director School of Distance Education Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam November 2001 to November 2003. Executive Committee Member (from 1994 onwards) of TRADA. Member, Advisory Committee National Service Scheme, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2004 to 2006). Co-cordinator, Dr. Kurian Mattam Foundation for Alternative Education Programme (2003 onwards). Co-ordinated the Postgraduate students of Political Science St.Thomas College Palai for the Hindu-CNN- IBN Prepoll and Postpoll survey conducted under the auspices of Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) New Delhi & Department of Political Science, University of Kerala for the Kerala Legislative Assembly General Elections, March/April-2006. Co ordinator of an awareness seminar conducted for Teachers, NGO s, Police Officials & Customs Officials on Intellectual Property Rights in India: Socio Legal Issues Sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. Local Organising Secretary and Treasurer for the 50th Annual National Conference of Indian Political Science Association (Golden Jubilee Celebrations) held at St. Thomas College, Palai. Member Faculty of Religion, St. Thomas College, Palai. Co-ordinator,Planning Forum(1995-1998), St.Thomas Cpllege,Palai. Exective Committee Member, Inter Religious Fellowship Foundation, Kottayam. Editorial Board Member, New India Vision Magazine, Kottayam. UGC Sponsored Faculty Improvement Courses Attended: Most recent first Refresher Course in Human Rights, Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 19-09- 2005 to 10-10-2005. Refresher Course in Political Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, April 2002. 6
Orientation Course (Multidisciplinary) Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, 28-1- 1999 to 24-2-1999. Refresher Course in political Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 1-3-1997 to 23-3-1997. Active Professional Memberships: Life Member, Indian Political Science Association Life Member, Indian Public Administration Association. Member, South Indian American Studies Network Research Guide in Political Science Mahatma Gandhi University Research Guide Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong Academic Expert, Examination Committee, Marian Community College in Collaboration with Indira Gandhi National University (IGNOU). University Grants Commission (UGC) Observer of various universities for the test for Junior Research Fellowship & Lectureship. Member, Advisory Committee National Service Scheme, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Hon. Treasurer (1994 onwards) of TRADA (Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse) - an organization Sponsored by Ministry of Social Justice, Govt. of India, New Delhi, which works in the field of Temperance Movement and the centre is recognized by the UNESCO. Life Member, YMCA. 7