DEPARTMENT OF Psychology

About Us

The Department of Psychology was established in 1971 under the headship of Professor S. G. Kulkarni. At present, Dr. Chaitra Vikram Rajadnya is the head of the department. We teach psychology course at first and second year of Batchler of Arts

Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Vision

The vision of the department of Psychology is to train and prepare highly competent professionals in ever expanding field of psychology.

Mission


The mission of the department of psychology is to create energetic learning environment that facilitates growth of our students.

Core Values


In pursuit of our mission, we embrace the core values of Intellectual Excellence, Diversity, and Integrity.

Objectives


Research

Research Thrust Areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Research Projects Ongoing and Completed:

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Seminars / Conferences / Workshops

Sr. No Title Coordinator Duration Funding Agency
1 Life Skills Dr. C. V. Rajadnya Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Our Alumni

List of Prominent Alumni

1. Smt. Mrunalini S. Shelar – Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist
2. Smt. Poonam B. Patil - Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist
3. Smt. Shashwati P. Ghodke – Assistant Professor (Temporary), D. D. Shinde Mahavidyalay, Kolhapur
4. Smt. Shreya Shete – Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist
5. Shri. Vikram Kalebere – Assistant Manager (Home Lone Section), HDFC, Kolhapur

Best Practices

  • Observing World Suicide Prevention Day to create awareness among students
  • Observing World Mantal Health Day

MOU / Linkage

The department has established a Linkage with the Department of Psychology, Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur and the following activities are jointly conducted so far:

  1. Conducted a survey on student’s study habits and study skills (2021-22)
  2. Visit to Avani Sanstha on 18/02/2023 (2022-23)
  3. Organized Slogan Competition on the occasion of World Mental Health Day (2023-24)
  4. Faculty Exchange Programme – invited Prof. Vijaymala Chougule to deliver a speech on “Personality Development” on 09/01/2024 (2023-24)

Contact Us

Office

Head: Dr. Chaitra Vikram Rajadnya

Department of Botany

The New College, Kolhapur

cvrajadnya@gmail.com

ACHIEVEMENTS

List of Meritorious Students

Sr. No. Name of the Student Details Year
1 Shashwati Priyadarshini Ghodke First rank in Psychology subject, Shivaji University 2016
2 Minal Pandurang Patil Eighth rank in Arts faculty, Shivaji University 2016

List of NET Qualifying Students

Sr. No. Name of the Student Year of passing NET Year of passing UG/PG
1 Shashwati Priyadarshini Ghodke 2019 2016

Activities

Activities

Departmental Activity:

• Birthday celebration of Students
• Celebration of special days like as
• Teacher’s Day
• World Suicide Prevention Day
• World Mental Health Day
• New Year Celebration
• Farewell
• Trips and Trekking

Co - Curricular Activities:

To provide extensive academic experiences to our students, various co-curricular activities like participation in workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and study visits to educational and correctional institutions such as mental hospitals, schools for mentally challenge children are arranged. The Department of Psychology also conducted many awareness programs for college students to create awareness regarding psychological issues like mental health, suicide prevention, career choice etc.

Special Activities

To provide extensive academic experiences to our students, various co-curricular activities like participation in workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and study visits to educational and correctional institutions such as mental hospitals, schools for mentally challenge children are arranged. The Department of Psychology also conducted many awareness programs for college students to create awareness regarding psychological issues like mental health, suicide prevention, career choice etc. Department also runs a counseling cell for college student which provides psychological services like psychological assessment and personal counseling.

Department Faculty


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