Mangaluru: St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangaluru, one of the premier institutions of higher learning in India / Karnataka and also recognized by UGC as “College with Potential for Excellence”, is organizing SAMPRATHI-2019, a two day National Seminar on “Youth as Catalysts in Social Change” on Thursday and Friday 26 – 27 September 2019 at the Eric Mathias Hall, Maffei Centre for Post Graduate Studies on the St. Aloysius Campus.
Theme of the seminar
Youth are the most vital human resource of the Nation on whom the present and the future of the country depends. Through their creative talents and manpower, a nation makes giant strides in economic development and socio-political growth. The responsibility for change, progress and innovation lie in the youth. Youth power, if channelized in the right direction can bring positive change & growth in our country while, on the other hand, negative vibes of youth will hinder the growth of the country. We need to strengthen our youth by providing them an education which makes them creative, logical, open-minded, self-disciplined, responsible and honest. Without developing these virtues, our youth cannot walk in the desired way of growth. There is a need for empowering youth to fulfill their potential through mentoring and life skill training.
Through positive churning, change can be brought among the youth but, in reality, are today’s Youth truly Catalysts in Social Change? Should our education system be rebuilt on new ways of learning? In this context, we have chosen “Youth as Catalysts in Social Change” as the topic of our National Seminar, Samprathi-2019. The aim of this seminar is to critically analyze the challenges and issues faced by youth and encourage their participation by providing ways to ignite their zeal for Nation Building which would immensely contribute to the social, economic, political, cultural and spiritual spheres of our Nation.
Objectives of the seminar
- To create opportunities for the academia, practitioners, researchers, and students to share knowledge, experience and research findings on issues related to Youth and their role as change agents.
- To critically analyze the challenges and issues faced by youth and lacunae in addressing these issues through policy and programmes.
- To emphasize their role for change by participating more actively, assertively, and confidently to advocate Social Issues.
- To deliberate on the need for channelizing youth’ creativity and energy which can promote sustainable human development
Sub-themes of the seminar include youth and skill development training, youth and ecological sustainability, youth and media
health concerns among the youth, political maturity for social change and nation-building in youth, risk behaviors and addiction in youth, youth in conflict with the law, and family life and youth
A call for papers
The College has called for Papers based on the themes and sub-themes of the seminar will be accepted. Concept-based papers (from students only) and scientific papers (from educators, professionals, and students) have been invited by the seminar organizers. Selected papers will be published in the Peer-Reviewed Journal with ISSN number. Abstract of the paper not exceeding 250 words using MS Word, Times New Roman, font size 12, may to be sent to [email protected] on or before 20 August 2019. According to the organizers, the abstract must include the title, author/s’ name, and Email ID. The full paper not exceeding 4000 words should be sent on or before 10 September 2019 to [email protected]. The duration of the presentation is 8 minutes per paper.
There will also be a theme-based Skit Competition. The team can choose any of the sub-themes mentioned above and enact a skit.
Rules and Regulations for the skit
- A team should consist of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 members.
- The team should bring all the materials required for the skit.
- Fire, animals and explosives are not allowed.
- Theme, costume, creativity, and presentation will be taken into account for judgment, and the judges’ decision will be final and binding.
- Each team will be given 10 minutes only.
Registration and other details
Registration fee per students is Rs. 400/- and Rs 750/- for Research Scholars, Educators and Professionals. For outstation participants, simple accommodation will be arranged with an additional charge of Rs. 300/- per day with prior intimation. Registration must be done before 31 August 2019
The Convenor for the seminar is Dr. Roshan Monteiro, Asst. Professor, PG Dept. Of Social Work, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore – 03. He can be contacted on mobile: 8123770694 or 8073852946
About the St. Aloysius College (Autonomous)
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore, with over 139 years of glorious existence, has ventured into the noble task of providing quality education and accommodates 6000 young people every year irrespective of their caste, creed, and communities. It is Managed by the Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society (MJES). The College has been re-accredited by NAAC with an impressive ‘A” grade with CGPA of 3.62 out of 4 (third cycle). University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized the “College with Potential for Excellence”, ‘Community’ College and MHRD has identified it for granting the Degree Awarding Status”, a unique system which is first introduced in the country and ranked at 3 under “Swacch Campus” Scheme, by MHRD, Government of India.
The College has been striving to create a conducive environment for learning by offering various Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctoral Programmes in Arts, Science, Commerce, Social Work, and Business Management. The Post Graduate Department of Social Work, with 18 years of existence has been committed to grooming and imparting Professional Social Work education and equip students with knowledge, skills, and values necessary for the competent practice of Social Work in a dynamic society. PG Department of Social Work has been ranked at 19 at the National level and ranked at 4 at the state level by ‘India Today’ Survey. The National Seminar, ‘SAMPRATHI’ is one such innovative programme, which provides a platform for Social Work educators and practitioners to deliver and discuss contemporary issues that add to the knowledge of Professional Social Work and other Social Sciences.
