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Udupi, May 1: The principal of St Mary’s College, Shirva, Prof Rajan V N attained superannuation on April 30 after a fruitful 36 years of teaching service including serving the institution as principal for seven years.
Prof Rajan V N is a well-known name among the teaching fraternity of Mangalore University in general and Commerce faculty in particular. He served as the faculty of Commerce at Sacred Heart College, Madanthyar for 29 years. Considering his administrative capabilities, he was promoted as principal of St Mary’s College, Shirva in April 2013. He steered the college to newer heights. During his tenure, the entire college was brought under CCTV surveillance to make the campus safer.
In his academic journey, he served at various capacities including head of various committees of the college, warden of the gents' hostel at Madanthyar, IQAC coordinator and NSS Programme Officer. Being principal, he contributed his scholarly knowledge and experience at Mangalore University as a member of its Academic Council, NSS Advisory Board, Coordinating Committee of Distance Education and Advisory Committee of SC/ ST. He served as president of Mangalore University Private College Principals Association.
He was instrumental in ensuring the employability of youth by academia-industry collaboration and skill enhancement by establishing MOUs with leading skill development agencies like ICT Academy, Kshamatha Academy and MITE. He also authored a few textbooks of commerce stream. Being an active member of Jaycees Club, he nurtured a lot of young leaders who shine in the society at different levels. The continuous academic excellence, achievements in sports, co- and extra-curricular activities were possible due to his constant support and vision.
Dr Herald Ivan Monis, associate professor and head of the department of Commerce of Milagres College, Kallianpur appointed the new principal of St Mary’s College, Shirva.
Prof Rajan V N, Dr Herald Monis
Dr Herald Monis
Dr Herald Ivan Monis has been appointed as the new principal of St Mary’s College, Shirva. He took charge on May 1 from the incumbent principal Prof Rajan V N Catholic Educational Society of the diocese.
Dr Monis has been teaching since 1994. He served as an Associate Professor of Commerce at Milagres College, Kallianpur for the last 26 years.
He secured a BCom degree from Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala (affiliated to Mangalore University) in 1992 with second rank, and MCom from Mangalore University Campus, Konaje in 1994.
He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Mangalore University in 2011 for his thesis entitled, 'Employee Motivation: An Analytical Study with Reference to the ITES - BPO Industry'.
He has undertaken a UGC sponsored Minor Research Project titled 'Community Participation in Tourism Development - A Case Study of Malpe Tourism Area of Karnataka State'.
Dr Monis presented 24 research papers - 12 at international and 12 at national level conferences securing 'Best Research Paper of the Conference Award' twice for two of his research papers presented at two international conferences.
He published 38 research papers – 19 with International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) and 19 with International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSNs) including 11 in reputed international journals.
He authored three books titled, 'Strategic Management and Organizational Behaviour', 'Business Law' and 'Indian Corporate Law' for the I, V and VI semesters of BCom of Mangalore University respectively.
He edited three books titled, 'Coastal Tourism: Development of Coastal Karnataka as a Destination for Tourism - Opportunities and Constraints', 'Globalization, Human Rights and Democracy', Vol I and 'Financial Inclusion - Opportunities and Challenges'.
Dr Monis is a recognized Research Supervisor (PhD guide) for the PhD programme of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
He is serving as a member of the Editorial Boards of four reputed research journals namely, International Business Research (Canada), International Journal of Organizational Behaviour and Management Perspectives, Research Editions and Indian Journal of Commerce and Management Studies.
He served as a member of the Board of Examiners (BOE) of Mangalore University in 2016, as a special invitee in the meetings of Board of Studies (BOS) of Mangalore University during 2016-18 and as a member of the Board of Examiners (BOE) of St Agnes College, (Autonomous), Mangaluru.
He served as the General Secretary of Mangalore University Commerce Teachers’ Association (MUCTA) for 2016-18 and Joint Secretary I of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers (AMUCT) for 2016-18.
Currently, he is the vice-president of Mangalore University Commerce Teachers’ Association (MUCTA) for 2018-20.
St Mary’s College, Shirva, which offers the undergraduate programmes of BA, BCom, BCA and post-graduate programmes of MSW and MCom, has a history of 40 years and is known for its quality of education and service in the region.