Director

Rev. Dr. J. Vimal , Phd.,

Director

Director, Leprosy Relief Rural Centre, Omalur Director, St. Joseph Public School (CBSE), Omalur Director, John Britto Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Kamalapuram & Diocesan Contact Person, Synod of Bishops 2022-2024
Mobile: 9791911313
E-mail: vmldass@gmail.com

Personal Details

Place of Birth Gangavalli, Salem District

Parents
Jeganathan, Stella Mary
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Catholic Christian
Contact Details
S/O D. Jeganathan 40, Nagaramalai Road Reddiyur Salem - 636004

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Examination Passed Board/University Year
PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication
Periyar University, Salem
2018
MSc (Visual Communication)
Loyola College, Chennai
2011
MA (Journalism and Mass Communication)
Periyar University
2009
BSc (Mathematics)
Loyola College, Chennai
1999
HSC
The Little Flower Hr. Sec. School, Salem.
1996
SSLC
The Little Flower Hr. Sec. School, Salem.
1994

PASTORAL/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Service Rendered as Parish/Institution
Parochial Admin.
St. Sebastian Church, Masilapalayam
Parish Priest
St. Pius X Church, Vazhapady
Public Relation Officer (i/c)
Periyar University, Salem
Assistant Director

Chief Operational Officer (COO)
Santhome Communication Centre, Chennai

Madha TV
Director
Epiphany Pastoral Centre, Salem Diocese
Hostel Warden
St. John’s Matric Hr. Sec. School, Alagapuram
Asst. Parish Priest
St. Mary’s Church, Shevpet

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Examination Passed Board/University Month & Year of Passing
NET (National Eligibility Test for Lectureship) in Journalism and Mass Communication
University Grand Commission, New Delhi
15 June, 2012

OTHER CREDENTIAL, SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS, AWARDS RECEIVED, RESPONSIBILITIES, ETC. NOT MENTIONED EARLIER

  • Served as Nodal Officer of Periyar University to Governor’s Secretariat, Govt. of Tamil Nadu for official works including Rajbhavan Calendar preparation work in 2017.
  • Served as one of the members of Jury in Screening Test of National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India.
  • Received Certificate of Appreciation from the District Collector of Salem for the significant contribution implementing ‘One Student One Tree Campaign’ initiated by the Governor of Tamil Nadu in 2017.
  • Organized a workshop for students of Journalism and Mass Communication on Art of Documentary Filmmaking on 22 March 2016.
  • More than 30 devotional songs composed in Tamil language including some jingles for Vacation Bible School.
  • Five Short Films written & directed and been telecast in the Regional Television Channels in Tamil Nadu.
  • Served as Chairman, Question Paper Board for BSc Visual Communication Course Examinations (April 2017), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
  • Organized ‘Star Talk Series’ on Media and Community Development to the Students of Journalism and Mass Communication on 12 September 2016.
  • Served as University Representative for Supplementary Examination to NKR College of Women, Namakkal during 20-22 July 2016.
  • Served as Flying Squad for PRIDE Examinations of Periyar University in Dec. 2015.
  • Served as Member coordinating press coverage for the 23rd Annual Assembly of Tamil Nadu History Congress from 30.09.2016 to 01.10.2016.
  • Served as Convener for the Press and TV Coverage for 15th and 16th Convocation of Periyar University, Salem.
  • Special Invitee to the Board of Studies, in preparing PG Syllabi for Journalism and mass Communication for Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University on 19.01.2015
  • Resource Person in a Soft Skill Training organized by IQAC, Periyar University, Salem
  • Resource Person, Talk on Visual Aesthetics in Sangam Literature at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur
  • Invited Speaker in an ICSSR, New Delhi Sponsored National Seminar on Transgender Inclusion organized by Dept. of Sociology, PU-Salem
  • Invited Speaker at the Annual Conference of First Flight Courier, Salem.
  • Invited Speaker – 12 Tamil Nadu Battalion NCC, Salem District.
  • Served as Member for 37th South Indian History Congress held at Periyar University, Salem.
  • Served as University Representative for the Digital India Workshop organized by NSS Cell, Periyar University, Salem on 24.10.2016.
  • Served as Library-in Charge in the Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication for two years (2015-2016).
  • Served as External examiner at Shevaroys College of Arts and Science, Yercaud and Donbosco College, Dharmapuri.
  • Served as Member in Bharathidasan University Question Paper Setting Board in Nov. 2015.
  • Conducted workshop on Leadership for the Presidents and Secretaries of Rotary International Dist 2980.
  • Served as Member, Producing Promotional Film about Periyar University for NAAC 2015.
  • Served as Chief Coordinator for organizing Episcopal Ordination of Bishop A. Rayappan of Salem Diocese.
  • Served as Diocesan Contact Person for Synod of Bishops 2022-2024

TRAINING UNDERGONE

Nature of Training Theme Name of the Institution Year
Video Production Training
Broadcasting
Good TV, Taiwan
January 2011
Faculty Development Programme
Teaching and Research
Periyar University, Salem
April 2015
Final Cut Pro X (Editing)
Apple Certified
Sept. 2013

PRIZES AND AWARDS

Name Institution Year
Gold Medal in M.Sc. (Visual Communication)
Loyola College, Chennai
2011
Gold Medal in B.Th. (Theological Studies)
St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bengaluru
2006

MEMBERSHIP IN BOARD

Board Member YMCA, Salem

COUNTRIES VISITED

Europe (10 countries including Itlay, Germany and France), London, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Dubai

RESEARCH PAPERS IN UGC LISTED JOURNALS

S.No Title of the paper, with Journal’s details ISSN No.
1.
Understanding Qualitative Content Analysis in the Light of Literary Studies, Language in India, Vol.17:3, March 2017.
ISSN:1930 2940
2.
Communication in Thamizh Ara Ilyakkiyangal (In Tamil), Ayutha Ezhuthu, International Tamil Research Journal, Vol.5, Issue.1, Jan 2017.
ISSN: 2278 7550
3.
Message Dissemination through Non-verbal Communication in Sangam Literature, Literary Findings, Vol. 5, Issue:1, January 2017.
ISSN: 2278 2311
4.
Transmission of Information with Imagery in Sangam Literature, The English India, Vol.6, Issue.21, Jan-Mar 2018.
ISSN: 2347 2634
5.
Visual Images in Sangam Literature (in Tamil), Journal of Classical Thamizh, Vol.6, No.1, Jan-Mar 2018.
ISSN: 2321 0737
6.
Semiotics in Communication Strategies (In Tamil), Journal of Modern Thamizh Research), Vol.6, No.1, Jan-Mar 2018.
ISSN: 2321-984X
7.
Role of Rhetoric in Political Communication, Golden Research Thoughts, August 2015, Vol.5, Issue 2.
2231-5063
8.
Role and responsibility of Social Media in Promotion of Clean India Campaign, the Paradigm, Nov. 2015, Vol.4, Issue 4.
2249-2534

PAPER PRESENTATION DETAILS

S.No Title of the Paper Details of Conference/ Seminar Level
1.
Construction of Visual Imagery in Sangam Literature
Conference on South Asian Literature, organized by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 10.01.2018
International Conference
2.
Literature as Communication
Seminar on Multi-dimensions and Novelties of English Language and Literature organized by Vivekanandha Arts and Science College for Women, Tiruchengode on 21.02.2018
National Seminar
3.
From Texts to Coding: The Process and Approaches of QCA in Analyzing Literature
Seminar on an evolution of literary theory and criticism down the ages, organized by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women, Perambalur on 17.02.2018
International Seminar
4.
Components of Communication in Sangam Literature
Seminar on Portrayal of Social Issues in Literature and Media, Dept. of JMC, Periyar University, Salem on 10.02.2018
International Seminar
5.
Understanding Social Communication Through Sangam Lens
Conference on Media and Communication, organized by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli on 24.01.2018
National Conference
6.
Social Structure and Dalits: Issues, Challenges and Inclusive Strategies
ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar organized by Dept. of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem on 20.10.2016
National Seminar
7.
Problems and Prospects of Quality Management in Higher Education in India
National Seminar
8.
Components of Non Verbal Communication in Sangam Literature
National Seminar on Media and English Language in Rural India, Shevaroys College of Arts and Science, Yercaud on 29.01.2016
National Seminar
9.
Imagery and Textual Representation of Transgender in Mythology across Cultures
ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Transgender Inclusion: Challenges and Implications, Dept. of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem on 21.01.2016
National Seminar
9.
Imagery and Textual Representation of Transgender in Mythology across Cultures
ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Transgender Inclusion: Challenges and Implications, Dept. of Sociology, Periyar University, Salem on 21.01.2016
National Seminar
10.
Reach, access and popularity of Social Media in the promotion of Clean India Campaign
International Conference on Clean India Campaign organized by Garden City College, Bengaluru on 04.11.2015
International Seminar
11.
The impact of action songs in SABL Modules among Govt. Primary School Children in Salem District
National Conference on Performing Arts Dept. of Performing Arts, Bangalore University on 14.11.2014
National Conference

BOOKS WRITTEN

Title Authorship Year
Compendium of Catholic Faith (In Tamil)
One of the Authors
2005
Revered Voters (A guide for first time voters in Tamil)
Author
2011
After +2 (Career Guidance Book)
Editor
2012
Vatican on Social Communications
Editor
2013
The White – a novel based on the Gospel of Mark in Tamil
Author
2014
Communication in Tamil Literature (In Tamil)
Author
2017
Tamil Grammar
Author
(in printing)
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