Dr. Sister M. Rashmi A.C.
Principal
BASIC INFORMATION :
- Name: Dr. Sister M. Rashmi A.C.
- Gender: Female
- Department: Autonomous
Academic Background :
- Ph.D., Patna University, Patna
- M.A. (Geography) First Class, Patna University, Patna
- B.A (Geography) University Topper ,Patna University, Patna
Positions held :
- Principal, Patna Women’s College – 2018 onwards
- Head of the Department (Geography) , Patna Women’s College – 2001 to 2018
- Coordinator IQAC & NAAC Cell , Patna Women’s College – 2014 to 2018
- Research & Development Area Coordinator , Patna Women’s College – 2010 to 2018
- Provincial Councilor , Apostolic Carmel , Northern Province – 2012 to 2018
- Research & Development Coordinator , Patna Women’s College – 2008 to 2010
Memberships at Academic bodies :
- NAAC Assessor
- UGC expert committee member for review of Autonomous status of colleges.
- Governing Body, Patna Women’s College
- Academic Council, Patna University
- Governing Body, St. Xavier’s College of Education, Patna
- Board of Studies (Dept. of Geography) Patna University
- Senate, Patna University
- Academic Excellence Committee (AEC), Patna Women’s College
- Finance Committee, Patna Women’s College
- Life membership to the National Association of Geographers India (NAGI).
- Life membership to the Association of Geographers Bihar and Jharkhand (AGBJ).
- Life membership to Regional Symbiosis, and International Geographical Journal. Published from Kanpur.
- Indian National Cartographic Association
Teaching and Research Interest :
- Urban Studies, Urban Geography, Urban Geology
Research Publications :
| S. No. | Name of the Paper | Name of the Journal with ISSN No. | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towards Excellence in Teacher-Learner Dynamics – A case study of Patna Women’s College | Annual journal of Moolji Jaitha College, Jabalpur, Maharashtra | 2004 |
| 2 | Renewable energy for Sustainable Rural Lifestyle with Particular reference to Solar Energy | Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National Conference on ‘Environmental Education for Sustainable Lifestyle’ organized by the Department of Zoology, Patna Women’s College, Patna University | 10th and 11th February, 2006. |
| 3 | Impact of Rural-Urban Migration on Environment Conditions in the outer areas of Patna : A Geographical Analysis of Khalilpura | ‘Uttar Bharat Bhoogol Patrika’ ISSN-0042-16/8 |
Vol. 42, No. 3 & 4, Sept. – Dec., 2012 |
| 4 | Impact of Municipal Solid Waste on Urban Environment and Health in India | ‘Regional Symbiosis’ (International Journal) ISSN-0972-2041 |
Vol. 21, 2013 |
| 5 | Management of Natural Resources for Ecological Balance and Economic Development | ‘Anwesha’ – B.N. College ISSN-2231-0215 |
Vol. 3, March, 2013 |
| 6 | Urban growth and its Impact on the Urban Poor in Indian Cities and Towns | ‘Urban Poverty : Issues and Challenges’ ISBN-81-85891-25-8 |
Rajesh Publications, New Delhi, 2013 |
| 7 | The Harvest is Plenty but the Hungry are more | Uttar Bharat Bhoogol Patrika ISSN-0042-1618 |
Vol. 44, No. 1 & 2 March-June, 2014 |
Book Published :
- Co-edited a Book — ‘Urban Poverty: Issues and Challenges’ ISBN: 81-85891-25-8 , Rajesh Publications, New Delhi, 2013
- Co-edited a Book — ‘Development and Management of Urban Infrastructure in India’ ISBN : 978-93-83684-38-0 ,Rajesh Publications, New Delhi, 2017
Seminar /Workshop convened :
| Date | Topic / Theme of the Seminar / Conference / Workshop | Organizing Agency / Place | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th & 25th January, 2012 | Urban Poverty : Issues and Challenges | UGC Sponsored Department of Geography, Patna Women’s College, P.U |
National Seminar |
| 26th & 27th September, 2013 | Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Geographical Studies | UGC Sponsored Deptt. of Geography, Patna Women’s College | National Workshop |
| 18th & 19th January, 2016 | Development and Management of Urban Infrastructure in India | UGC Sponsored Deptt. of Geography, Patna Women’s College | National Seminar |
Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Symposia attended/Paper presented :
| Date | Topic / Theme of the Seminar / Conference / Workshop | Topic of the paper | Organizing Agency / Place | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.02. 2007 | Disaster Management | Department of Disaster Management | State | |
| 30.03. 2007 – 31.03. 2007 |
Human Development in Multi-cultural Societies : South Asian Experience | Urban Development and Its impact on tribal Culture in Jharkhand | School of Social Sciences : Nalanda Open University | National |
| 12.09. 2008 | Applications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | Patna Women’s College, Department of Physics | National | |
| 12.09. 2008 | Applications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | Patna Women’s College, Department of Physics | National | |
| 22.08. 2009 | Ethics in Science and Technology | Patna Women’s College, Department of Physics | National | |
| 14.05. 2009 to 20.05. 2009 |
Training for Trainers in Soft Skills | AIACHE, New Delhi at Kochi, Kerala | National | |
| 18.02. 2011 | INFLIBNET : Awareness Workshop for Colleges of Bihar | UGC Sponsored Department of Computer Science, Patna Women’s College, P.U |
State | |
| 24.09.2011 | Human Rights and Role of Non-State Actors | UGC Sponsored Department of Political Science, Patna Women’s College, P.U. |
National | |
| 24.01.2012 & 25.01.2012 |
Urban Poverty : Issues and Challenges | Urban growth and its impact on the urban poor in Indian Cities and Towns | UGC Sponsored Department of Geography, Patna Women’s College, P.U. |
National |
| 01.03.2012 & 02.03.2012 |
Management of Stress among Children and Adolescents | UGC Sponsored Department of Psychology, Patna Women’s College, P.U. |
National | |
| 03.03.2012 | Educational Technology in Teaching and | UGC Sponsored Department of Education, Patna | National | |
| Learning: Prospects and Challenges | Women’s College, P.U. | |||
| 24.09.2012 & 25.09.2012 |
Uabanisation and Changing State of Environment | Impact of Municipal Wastes on Urban Environment and City Dwellers in India | ICSSR Sponsored, Deptt. of Geography, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi | National |
| 24.09.2012 & 25.09.2012 |
Uabanisation and Changing State of Environment | Impact of Rural Urban Migration of Environmental Conditions in the Outer Areas of Patna, A Geographical Analysis | ICSSR Sponsored, Deptt. of Geography, St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi | National |
| 3rd – 8th October, 2012 | ‘Connect’ a six-day Workshop on Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Motivation, Winning Negotiation and Teaching Ethics | Sociatrix Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. Patna Women’s College |
Workshop | |
| 2nd – 4th November, 2012 | XXXIV Indian Geography Congress, NAGI |
Management of Natural Resources for Ecological Balance and Economic Development | NAGI, Deptt. of Geography, P.U. | National Congress |
| 20th February, 2013 | Institutional Healthy Practices : Opportunities and Strategies | NAAC Sponsored National Workshop, Patna Women’s College | National Workshop | |
| 29th & 30th August, 2013 | Food Security in India : Issues and Challenges | The Harvest is Plenty but the Hungry are More | Department of Economics, Patna Women’s College in collaboration with the Deptt. of Economics P.U. | Natioanl Seminar |
| 26th & 27th September, 2013 | Application of Remote Sensing and GIS in Geographical Studies | Deptt. of Geography, Patna Women’s College | National Workshop | |
| 17th & 18th January, 2014 | Awareness of National Mission on Education Technology through ICT (NEICT) | MHRD Sponsored Workshop, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Patna |
National Workshop |
Ph.D. Supervision :
- Bhawna Nigam – Ph.D. Awarded – May, 2012
Title : ‘Changing Literacy Pattern and its Socio-Economic Implications for the Tribes of Rajmahal High Lands of Jharkhand (Post Independent).’ - Sanwita Shaiwalini – Ph.D. Awarded – November, 2013
Title : ‘Spatial Analysis of Work Participation of Schedule Caste Women in Patna : A Geographical Study.’
On going
- Mr. Ravi Ranjan Pandey – Registration – November 2014
Title: ‘Level of Urban Amenities in Bihar: A Case Study of Aurangabad City’ - Ms. Shruti Goswami – Registration – November 2018
Title: ‘Changing Pattern of Female Literacy in Saran District of Bihar (1981-2011)
Awards & Honours :
- Received Exemplary Teacher Award for the year 2014-15 by the Principal, Patna Women’s College