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PROFILE

TO BE FILLED BY TEACHER/ ACADEMIC

(Duly authenticated by the Director/ Head of School/ Division/ Unit/Centre / Cell)

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1. Details of the Teacher/ Academic :

Name & Date of Birth : Dr. Suram Raja Rao & 07-06-1960

Date of Joining in IGNOU: 27th November 1989

Current Designation : Regional Director

Pay Scale as on date : Rs.181800/- as on 22nd July 2019 (Level – 13A)

Qualifications : Ph. D 2004 (Hyderabad) M.A (Dist. Edu.) 2002 (IGNOU) PGDDE 1998 (IGNOU) M. Phil 1987 (Hyderabad) M.A (Pub. Admn.) 1984 (Andhra)

2. Honour/Award/Fellowship/membership of Professional body/ Statutory body

(internal/ external) received by the Teacher/ Academic: (give name of the

recipient, Honour, Award Fellowship name and agency name date of receipt/ period;

give name of statutory body and institution/ Apex body etc and period)

a. Best Research Paper Award & Citation in IGNOU 20th

Convocation (2009)

b. Academic Council, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (24th

November 2016 to 23rd

November 2018)

c. External Member, Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning, University of

Hyderabad, Hyderabad (2017 – till date)

d. Member, Academic Committee, HIMITET Community College, Midnapore, West

Bengal (2010)

e. Member, Examination Committee, Seacom Marine Community College, Kolkata,

West Bengal (2010)

f. Life Member, Indian Distance Education Association (IDEA)

g. Life Member, New Public Administration Society of India (NEPASI)

h. Secretary, Indian Distance Education Association (IDEA) (2006- 07)

i. Awarded Junior Research Fellowship by UGC (1987)

3. Books/Book Chapter / Associate Editor / Co-Editor:

a. 2011: “Ambedkar for Educational Advancement and Empowerment of Dalits” in P. Satyanarayan (Ed), Ambedkar‟s Quest for Inclusive India, Emsco Books, Hyderabad, pp. 160- 166 ISBN: 978-93-80409-67-2.

b. 2009a: “ICTs for Learner Support Services in ODL: Strategies to make them Popular with Distance Learners”, in P. Vijayalakshmi Pandit (Ed), „Information and Communication Technologies in Open Distance Learning‟, Booklinks Corporation Publication, Hyderabad, pp. 228-247. ISBN: 81-85194-91-2.

c. 2009b: “Feedback Study on MCA Programme of IGNOU: Measures for Quality Delivery of Professional Programmes Through ODL” in d. Harichandan,‘Open Distance Learning: Exploring New Frontiers & Developments’, Himalaya Publications, Mumbai, pp. 304 – 313, ISBN: 978-81-8488-314-5.

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d. 1990: “The Revenue Mandals”, in M. Kistaiah (Ed) „Administrative Reforms in a Developing Society‟, Sterling Publications, New Delhi, pp.34-45, (with G. Sudarshanam). ISBN: 81-207-1111-4.

e. 2002: Distance Education in Andhra Pradesh: Policies : Practices : Perspectives, Associate Editor, Booklinks Corporation, Hyderabad.

f. 2010: Cases on Challenges Facing E-Learning and National Development:

Institutional Studies and Practices; Vol. I & II, Co-Editor, Anadolu University,

Turkey.

4. Research Articles/Publications (including Policy Documents, Reports/ Mimeos) :

a. 2017: “Dimensions of Distance Student Support: Analysis of Practitioners‟

Views”, Asian Journal of Distance Education, (online journal: www.asianjde.org),

Vol. 12, No. 1. pp. 25-35. ISSN: 1347-9008.

b. 2009: “Including the Excluded through Community Colleges: Need for Community

Centric Approach for Success”, Door Sancharika, A Publication of IGNOU Regional Centre, Kolkata, Vol. 1, No.2. pp. 19-23.

c. 2008a: “The Social Basis of Distance Education: Strategies for Inclusive Growth”, Asian Journal of Distance Education, (online journal: www.asianjde.org), Vol. 6, No. 2. pp. 58-65. (Adjudged as Best Research Paper in IGNOU 20th Convocation held on 28th February2009) ISSN: 1347-9008.

d. 2008b: “Access, Awareness and Use of Media Support Services: Strategies to make them Popular with the learners”, Indian Journal of Open Learning, Vol. 17, No.2, pp. 163-173. ISSN: 0971-2690.

e. 2008c: “Administrative Models for Delivery of Support Services and Need for Learner Orientation to Administration in ODL”, Staff and Educational Development International, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 61-68. ISSN: 0971-9008.

f. 2003: “Interactive ‘Live’ Radio Counselling for Distance Education”, Journal of Distance Education, Vol. X, No.1, pp. 56-64.

g. 2002: “Study Centres and Demographic Dimensions: An Analysis of Accessibility and Need for Coordination and Networking“, New Frontiers in Education, Vol. XXXII, No.3, pp.175-184. ISSN: 0972-1231.

5. Book Review published :

a. 2018: “Open Distance Education in India: Expectations and Experiences” by

P. Satyanarayana and C. Sesharatnam, (ISBN 13 9789386262769), Asian

Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 13, No.2, pp.169-171, (Book Review),

ISSN 1347-9008

b. 2004: “Student Support Services and Open Learning in an Open University, by Rampelli Satyanarayana”, (ISBN 81-7099-938-3), OSAC Journal of Open Schooling, Vol. IV, No.2, pp.146-150 (Book Review). ISSN: 0976-0407.

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6. Presentation/Invited talk/Chair in National or International

Seminar/Conference/ Workshops (Please do not mention if it is only

participation without presentation)

a. February 2008: “Social Base of Distance Education: Strategies for Inclusive

Growth”, A paper for presentation at Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial State Level Seminar on “Open Distance Education in Andhra Pradesh: Promise, Performance and Potential”, jointly organised by IGNOU Regional Centre, Hyderabad and Open Learning Resources Centre, Hyderabad, India.

b. March 2007: “Access, Awareness and Use of Media Support Services: Strategies to make them popular with the learners”, A paper for presentation at the National Seminar on “Choice and Use of ICTs in ODL: Impact, Strategies and Future Prospects” organized by Prof. G. Ram Reddy Academy of Distance Education, hosted by Dr. BRAOU, Hyderabad, A.P, India.

c. January 2007: “Models of Administration for Student Support Services in ODL:

Need for Learner Orientation to Administration”, a paper presented in a Two-day National Seminar organised by SDLCE, Kakatiya University, Warangal, India..

d. November 2006: “Feedback Study on MCA programme of IGNOU: Measures for Quality Delivery of Professional Programmes through ODL”, a paper presented in IDEA-2006, 12

th Annual Conference, hosted by Institute of Distance Education,

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India.

e. September 2004: “Professional Education through Distance Mode for Social Development: A Study”, a paper presented at a Regional Workshop on “Open and Distance Learning: Providing Oportunity for Social Development” organised by Moulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, India.

f. February 2002: “Accessibility of Study Centres in ODL: Need for Coordination and Networking”, XV Annual Conference of Asian Association of Open Universities, on “Access & Equity: Challenges for Open and Distance Learning”, organised by IGNOU, New Delhi, India.

g. November 1999: “Role of Distance Education in the Development of Disadvantaged Groups: A Study”, Prof. G.Ram Reddy Memorial National Seminar on “New Millennium Challenges to Distance Education”, organised by IGNOU Regional Centre, Hyderabd, India.

h. February 1998: “Partnerships and Alliances in Distance Education: IGNOU‟s Innovation with Networking”, “International Conference on Collaborative and Networked Learning”, organised by IGNOU, New Delhi, India (with Srilatha and K. Moorthy).

7. Study Tour Organised/ Participated/ Attachment Organized/Internship: No

8. Consultancy assignment (if any): Not taken any consultancy assignments

9. Details of Institution/ Government/ Industry Sponsored Research Projects and

Amount (Both completed and ongoing): No Research Projects

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10. Details of PhD and MPhil Scholars (including those awarded degree):

No Scholars

11. Details of Programmes/ Courses coordinated and developed:

SLM: Units written and period

a. 2005: September: Unit 4. “Scientific Management Approach”, pp.54-63, in „Administrative Theory- MPA-012‟, (Co Author) IGNOU, New Delhi, ISBN: 81-266-1999-6.

b. 2005: September: Unit 5. “Administrative Management Approach”, pp.64-72, in „Administrative Theory- MPA-012‟, (Co Author) IGNOU, New Delhi, ISBN: 81-266-1999-6.

c. 2005: September: Unit 6. “Max Weber’s Theory of Bureaucracy”, pp.73-83, in „Administrative Theory- MPA-012‟, (Co Author) IGNOU, New Delhi, ISBN: 81-266-1999-6.

d. 2005: September: Unit 7. “Critique of Bureaucracy”, pp.84-92, in „Administrative Theory- MPA-012‟, (Co Author) IGNOU, New Delhi, ISBN: 81-266-1999-6.

Courses/ Units translated and period

a. July 2005: Block.3, Unit 10 to 13, (Learning at a Distance) of ES-364,

Distance Education, of IGNOU B.Ed Programme, Translated for Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad. (Telugu Code No. 15T) I. Unit. 10. Distance Learners, pp.150-163. II. Unit. 11. Self Learning, pp.164-181.

III. Unit. 12. Student Support Services, pp.182-198. IV. Unit. 13. Continuous Assessment in Distance Learning, pp.199-217.

12. Details of Counselling sessions conducted:(Programme/ Course, dates and duration)

Face to Face – Many Induction & Awareness Meetings conducted face to face

Radio counselling – Lot of IRC Programmes are organised and Anchored

Teleconferencing – Coordinated many Teleconference Programmes at RCs

Web conferencing – Participated in many Webconferences at RCs

13. Research Credentials: (data to be obtained from Indian Citation Index/Google

Scholar (Access to Indian Citation Index is available on the IGNOU Library web Page)

Goggle Scholar is a free source that can be accessed by anyone, anywhere.) : NA

Research interest and specialization

h-index cumulative

i-10 index Cumulative

Citations Cumulative

14. Details of Patents granted (if any): NA

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15. Contribution to IGNOU’s corporate life:

a. Member, Academic Council, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New

Delhi (24th

November 2016 to 23rd

November 2018),

b. Member, Academic Committee, HIMITET Community College, Midnapore,

West Bengal (2010),

c. Member, Examination Committee, Seacom Marine Community College,

Kolkata, West Bengal (2010

16. Administrative position/s held in the University d. Designation and duration

Sl. No. Position / Designation Duration Years of

Experience

From To

1 Lecturer /

Assistant Regional Director

27-11-1989 26-11-1996 7 Years

2 Lecturer /


(Senior Scale)

27-11-1996 26-11-1999 3 Years

3 Lecturer /


(Selection Grade)

27-11-1999 31-12-2005 6 Years

1 Months

4 Deputy Director/Regional Director 01-01-2006 07-07-2009 3 Year

6 Months

5 Regional Director 08-07-2009 Till Date

(22.7.2019)

10 Years

17. Any other contribution/information

a. Participated in “Workshop on Best Practices in Learner Support Systems and Evolving Learner Charter”, held at IGNOU Regional Centre, Hyderabad, sponsored by STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi during 10 – 11, September, 2007.

b. Participated in “Training of Trainers on Distance Education”, organized and held at STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi during 9-13, February 2010.

(Dr. S. Raja Rao) Signature of Teacher /Academic

Signature of Director/ Head