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·         M. A., Ph. D., Post Doctorate

·         Principal, Joshi-Bedekar College , Thane.

·         Stood First in B.A. in Philosophy in Karnatak University .

·         Awarded Teacher’s Fellowship under the Faculty Improvement Programme of UGC for Ph.D., titled “Gautama and Aristotle”.

·         Awarded Fellowship by the Indian Council of Philosophical Research for Post-Doctoral Research, titled “The Perspectival Sketch of Indian Philosophical Thought”.

·         Reader and Head, Dept. of Philosophy.

·         Recognised Ph.D. guide in Philosophy in Mumbai University .

·         Teaching undergraduate and Post-graduate students in Philosophy.

·         Written various papers in Philosophy, published in various journals, besides papers read in National and International Conferences.

·         Addressed various forums, symposia workshops on Philosophy and related issues.

·         Invited to read a paper on “Indian Tradition” in USA , in 2000.

·         Visited various educational institutions in USA / UK including Oxford and Cambridge in 2000.

·         Founder, Mens Sana Research Foundation, which publishes the Mens Sana Monographs on issues concerning man and society.

·         Undergone training in Hindustani Classical Music and play the Sitar.

Vice Principal:

·                   First Class First at M. A. (Politics) Mumbai University .
Awarded

·                   Dr. ( Miss. ) Asha Datar Smarak Swarna Padak.

·                   K. T. Telang Gold Medal.

·                   Awarded U. G. C. Jr. Research Fellowship for pursuing
Ph. D. in Public Administration.

·                   Completed Ph. D. from Mumbai University in 1983.

·                   Joined Joshi-Bedekar College in 1983 as lecturer in
Politics.

·                   Completed a 15 session programme on Research
Methodology from the Tata Institute of Social Science
in 1983.

·                   Underwent a four month training programme on
training of Para Legal Workers under the aegis of
SNDT University in 1984.

·                   Invited by the U. S. Government for a One-Month Multi
Regional Programme in the U. S. A. in 1985.

·                   Co-Authored reading material in Public Administration
for M. A. students of Mumbai University Distance
Education Programme in 1990.

·                   Recognized as Post Graduate teacher in Politics in 1991

·                   Presented a Paper on “Environment Protection and
Citizen Participation” at the annual conference of the
India Public Administration Association. This paper
was included for publication in Environment Policy and
Administration edited by Hoshiar Singh, Printwell (1992).

·                   Promoted as Reader in Politics in 1996.

·                   Visiting faculty in Public Administration at the State
Institute for Administrative Careers from 1988-2002.

·                   Authored a book titled “Towards Professional Excellence
in Banking & Finance” in 2003. This book was
commissioned by the Indian Institute of Bankers to
chronicle the History of the Institute on the occasion of its
Platinum Jubilee. The book was released at the
International Banking Summit 2002 at Delhi .

·                   Co-petitioner in a Public Interest Litigation against
Environmental Pollution. The case gave rise to landmark
judgment by the Mumbai High Court in 1999.

·                   Hobbies – Reading and interacting with people
especially Senior citizens.

Vice-Principal :

·         Prof. (Mrs.) Leela P. Bhat M.Com, M.Phil
Vice-Principal and HOD commerce

·         M.Com Karnataka University , Dharwar in may 1972

·         M. Phil. University of Mumbai, in May 1989

·         Teaching Experience:
- Dr. A.V. Baliga College of Commerce at Kumta Karnataka July 1974- June 1974
- M.G.C College Siddapur Karnataka August 1974 - June 1977
- Mulund College of commerce Mulund -West July 1977 - June 1978
- Joshi- Bedekar College, Thane July 1978 till date

·         Completed Four Refresher courses in Commerce

·         Co-authored a Book titled " Industrial organization and Management".

·         Recognized as a Post Graduate Teacher of Mumbai University for M.com Degree in

·         Commerce from Sept 1983 in commerce paper II from Dec 1991 and in strategic Management from 2004

·         Participated and presented paper in the Regional seminar on " Banking in Maharashtra:
A Regional Profile" organized by dept of commerce, University Of Mumbai .

·         Attended and participated in International seminars, National seminars other state and Regional seminars, workshops, conference etc.

·         Visiting Faculty for grading T.Y.B.Com student of neighboring Colleges within Thane District

·         Participated in Faculty Development programme of ICFAI Hyderabad for about a week.

·         Underwent a training programme organized by the state Resource center for Non -formal education pune in connection with MPFL.

·         Completed 3-month yoga practice course conducted by Ambika yoga kutir, Thane.

·         Completed one month Accupressure course at Dombivli.
Hobbies - Reading , Tailoring, counseling student.

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