About the Publication Division

The Publication division of the college is engaged in disseminating knowledge in the areas of social science research and professional training undertaken at the college.   The division publishes books and professional journals. 

Publication of the professional journals

The College publishes two biannual journals:

  • Rajagiri Journal of Social Development
  • Rajagiri Management Journal.
Books
Title Author
Social Work Education: Emerging Concerns George Joseph and P.O. George (editors)
Cultural Diversity and Aspiration of Indian Youth Dr.Fr.Varghese K. Varghese
Mental Health in Classroom Dr.Mary Joseph
Management of Autonomous Colleges Varghese Palamattam
Lest He Should Kill Himself P. O. George
Head of the Publication Division

Professor Jacob Aikara
 
M. A. and Ph.D. in Sociology

jaikara@rajagiri.edu


Academic Award

Fulbright Senior Fellowship for post-doctoral research at the State University of New York at Buffalo, United States of America

Positions Formerly Held

  • Deputy Director, and Professor & Head of Unit for Research in the Sociology of Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
  • Member, Grants-in-Aid Committee for Experimental and Innovative Programmes of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, Government of India
  • Member, Working Group, Elementary Education and Adult Education for the Tenth Five Year Plan, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
  • Member, Board of Studies in Education, University of Mumbai
  • Member, Steering Committee, Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai
  • Vice-Chairman, Board of Management, Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Worli, Mumbai
  • President, Fulbright Association, Mumbai
  • Member, General Body, Council for Social Development, New Delhi


Research Projects

Completed over 20 research projects, sponsored by national and international agencies, such as the Government of India, the UNICEF, the Actionaid, and the Swedish International Development Agency Publications

  • Authored five books and jointly authored two books
  • Published several articles in different journals and edited volumes


Areas of Academic Interest

  • Sociology of education 
  • Indian social structure
  • Social development
  • Evaluation of educational and other social development programmes