KISHOR CHANDRA SATPATHY

Mailing Address: National Institute of Technology

Silchar, ASSAM – 788 010, India

Ph: 91-3842-240055/233841Extn. : 5107(O)

Ph: 91-3842-240906 (R)

Fax: 91-3842-233797

E-mail: kishor_satpathy@yahoo.com

kishor@silchar.com

Personal Details

Father’s Name: Sri Madhusudan Satpathy

Date Of Birth:             24.02.1972

Sex / Marital Status:  Male  / Married

Nationality: Indian

Languages Known: English, Hindi and Oriya

Academic Qualification:

BA (Education)                      Utkal University, Orissa (1992) 58%

Dip. in Population Edu.        Panjab University, Chandigarh (1993) 51%

MA (Education)                     Panjab University, Chandigarh (1994) 60%

Professional Qualification:

B Lib & Inf Sc             Panjab Univ. Chandigarh (1995) 63%

M Lib & Inf Sc                        Panjab Univ. Chandigarh (1996) 61.5%

PGDLAN                                Hyderabad Univ., Hyderabad (2001) 62%

Present Appointment:

Coordinator, Continuing Education Cell, (23.12.2002 – to date)

Coordinator, Centre for Educational Technology, (5.03.2002 – to date)

Librarian, Central Library (20.11.97 – to date.)

Programme Officer, NSS, NIT Silchar Unit (15.03.2002 – to date)

• National Institute of Technology, Silchar 788 010 Assam
• Implementing MHRD, Govt. of India sponsored R&D, MODROB Projects.
• Instrumental in establishing AV Centre and RECNET Information Centre
• Organizing Seminars, Lectures & Workshops.
• Coordinating the Digital Library & Virtual Class Room Project.

Gross Emoluments:

Basic pay Rs. 9, 375/- in the scale of Rs. 8000-275-13, 500/-

Previous Academic Appointments:

Coordinator (Documentation), CET (02.01.98-02.03.2000)

Coordinator, Centre for Educational Technology (03.03.2000 – 23.04.2001)

Programme Officer, NSS, NIT Silchar Unit (02.03.2000 – 23.04.2001)

National Institute of Technology, Silchar 788 010 Assam

Librarian (25-07-97 to 15-11-97)

Centre for Management Training & Research, Chandigarh 160 047

• Initiated for the establishment of the Library
• Helped in organising the in-house training programme

Trainee in Librarianship & Documentation (TLD) (01.11.96 to 31.05.97)

Center for Environment Education, Ahmedabad 380 054

Successfully Completed the Training Programme

Project Assistant (26-08-96 to 26-10-96)

• Deptt. of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala
• Collected & Tabulated the data from different States for U.G.C.’s sponsored Project  “University Library Finance in India”

Teaching Experience:

• Worked as a visiting Lecturer in Library & Information Science in Rajiv Gandhi Open Institute, Silchar from 16.07.2000 to 19.03.2001.
• Worked as a visiting Lecturer in Education in Syama Prasad Mukherjee      B Ed College, Silchar from 10.05.2001 to 12.02.2002.
• Delivered few invited lectures in the Deptt. of Social Work in Assam University, Silchar & Silchar Govt. Teacher’s Training College during 2001 & 2002.
• Delivered few invited lectures in the Deptt. of Social Work in Assam University, Silchar & Silchar Govt. Teacher’s Training College during 2001 & 2002.

Worked as a resource person in the following training programmes:

• CSIR New Delhi sponsored INSDOC, New Delhi Conducted Training Programme on “Computer Application on Library & Information Activities” from 20-24th Feb. 2001 at Central Library, REC Silchar.
• NCTE New Delhi sponsored  “ICT Literacy Initiation Camp” on 10-11th Nov. 2001 at CET, REC Silchar.
• AICTE-ISTE, New Delhi sponsored STTP in “IT Applications In library & Information Management/Services” from 18-27th Feb. 2002 at Central Library, REC Silchar.
• North Eastern Hill University, Shillong sponsored Training Programme on “Adolescence & Adolescent Education” held on 17th Dec. 2002 at CET, NIT, Silchar.
• Delivered two Lectures in workshop on “Career Options for Higher Secondary Students” at Information and Career Guidance Cell (ICGC), Karimganj College, Karimgang on 20.01.2003.

Administrative Experience:

• Coordinator, Environmental Education Resource Centre (A Regd. NGO), NIT, Silchar (02.03.2000 – to date)
• Coordinator, Centre for Educational Technology, NIT, Silchar  (From 03.03.2000 – 23.04.2001 and 15.03.2002 – to date)

• Honorary Project Officer, State Rural Technology Promotion Council (SRTPC), Govt. of Assam (01.07.1999 – to date)
• Programme Officer, NSS, NIT Silchar Unit (02.03.2000 – 23.04.2001 and 15.03.2002 – to date)
• Honorary Educational Representative, N S Dixit Educational Foundation’s Hi-Tech Educational Group, Pune, Maharastra (02.05.2002 – to date)

Research / Project Experience:

I am Coordinating the following projects:

• MHRD, Govt. of India sponsored project entitled “Development of a Digital Library” (10 lakhs).
• MHRD, Govt. of India sponsored project entitled “Virtual Classroom for Quality Improvement of the Technical Professionals & Teaching Faculty” (10 lakhs).
• MHRD sponsored Library Up gradation & Automation Project under Centre of Excellence Scheme (131 Lakhs).

I am associated with the following projects:

• AICTE, New Delhi Funded “Upgrading Educational Technology for Technical Education: Multimedia Instruction Unit” (2 lakhs).
• MHRD Funded Thrust area Project entitled “Interactive Computer Network for Learner Centered Classroom Interaction” (10 lakhs).
• State Rural Technology Promotion Council (SRTPC), Govt of Assam funded project entitled “Rural Education & Awareness in Computer Training (REACT) Programme in Assam”.
• Consultant to several Projects of the Local NGO’s

I have done the following Research Work during my academic study:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking (PGDLAN) Project: “ISO 9000 in Technical Institute: a case study of REC, Silchar with special reference to Central Library”. The Project report submitted to University of Hyderabad, for partial fulfillment of PGDLAN.
• Dissertation (MA-Education): “A study of organization of co-curricular activities in the Secondary Schools of Balasore District Orissa.”
• TLD Project: “Environmental Impact Assessment & Management: A Bibliography”

Areas of Research Interest:

Education Technology, Technical Education, Environmental Education & Special Librarianship.

Computer Proficiency:

Working experience of Library Database Software LIBSYS, DOS, Windows 98, Ms-word, Ms-Excel, Power Point and Internet Searching.

Professional Award / Distinction:

• Awarded Membership for the Advisory Board of Editors for the year 1999 by American Biographical Institute, USA.
• State Bank of India Merit Scholarship at +2, BA & MA level.
• Centre for Env. Education, Ahmedabad Fellowship to Pursue TLD.

Country Visited on Academic Assignments:

·        Czech Republic

Consultancy:

·        Completed project of IFLA / FAIFE, Denmark for translating the Country document on India i.e. “IFLA Statement on Libraries & Intellectual Freedom“ in to Hindi.

Member of Professional Organization / Association:

Life Member:

·        Indian Academy for Social Sciences (IASS)

·        Indian Library Association (ILA)

·        Indian Association of Special Library & Information Centre (IASLIC)

·        Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

·        All India Association for Educational Technology (AIAET)

·        All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER)

·        Indian Distance Education Association (IDEA)

·        Indian National Portage Association (INPA)

·        Assam Science Society (ASC)

·        Youth Hostel Association of India (YHAI)

·        KELPRO

·        Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC)

Other position:

·        Member, Senate, NIT, Silchar.

·        Executive Secretary, SALITPA, Assam.

·        Executive Member, All India Association for Educational Research (AIAER), Assam Chapter, Jorhat.

·        Finance Officer Cum Joint-Secretary, AIAET Assam Chapter, Silchar.

·        Convener, Sub-group on Content Development in Engineering & Technology, DELNET, New Delhi.

·        Convener, Library Sub-committee, NIT, Silchar.

·        Member, Total Literacy Campaign Committee, Cachar under NLM of India

·        Advisor, REC Silchar’s Publication ‘REXIAN‘ – 2000.

Programme Organised:

I have Coordinated the following Programmes:

·        Invited Lecture of Prof. Judith P. Fabisch, Chair, Division of Humanities, Cornerstone University, USA on “Post Modern Literature in the New Millennium” on 22nd Feb. 2000.

·        Invited Lecture of Prof. Ajit Narayan Tripathi, Emeritus Fellow AICTE on the “Human Values” on 15-16th Mar. 2000.

·        Invited Lecture of Prof. John Meadows & Dr. Chris Horner, Education Division, South Bank University, London on “Internet in Education” on 14th Apr. 2000.

·        CSIR New Delhi sponsored INSDOC, New Delhi Conducted Training Programme on “Computer Application on Library & Information Activities” from 20-24th Feb. 2001 at Central Library, REC Silchar for the Library Information Professionals in the North Eastern Region.

·        NCTE New Delhi sponsored  “ICT Literacy Initiation Camp” on 10-11th Nov. 2001 at CET, REC Silchar for the Teacher Educators of the North Eastern Region.

·        AICTE-ISTE, New Delhi sponsored STTP in “IT Applications In Library & Information Management/Services” from 18-27th Feb. 2002 at Central Library, REC Silchar.

·        Invited Lecture on “Youth and Values” on 15th Mar. 2002 by Prof. Jatin Mohanty, Secretary, Satsang Vihar, New Delhi at Central Library, REC Silchar.

·          TIFAC, New Delhi, Govt. of India sponsored “Patent Awareness workshop” on 10th May 2002 at CET, REC Silchar.

·          Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi sponsored “Educational Utilization programme on Standardization, Product Certificate & Quality Systems” held on 19-20th Sep. 2002 at NIT, Silchar.

·          The “Hindi Divas” orgnised on 22nd Sep. 2002 at NIT, Silchar.

·        North Eastern Hill University, Shillong sponsored Training Programme on “Adolescence & Adolescent Education” held on 17th Dec. 2002 at CET, NIT, Silchar.

·            Training Programme on  “Entrepreneurial Awareness Camp for Science & Technology Students” (Sponsored Deptt. of S & T, Govt. of India & Conducted by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Guwahati) on 25^th-27^th Feb.2003 at CET, NIT, Silchar.

·            6^th National Youth Parliament Competition For Universities 2002-2003 (Sponsored by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi) held on 21^st Apr.2003 at CET, NIT, Silchar.

I have acted as a Co-coordinator in the following Programmes :

·        Worked as a Conference Database Manager & Member, Editorial Committee and presented two papers in the International Conference and Annual meet of AIAET held at Guwahati 29-31st Jan. 1999.

·        “Training on CAD” in association with NERIWALM, Tezpur from 3-9th Mar. 2000.

·        NSS Cell, Assam University, Silchar and Dewan Group of Tea-Estates sponsored “First National Integration Camp” held at Dewan Tea Estate from 14-23rd Jan. 2001.

·        DSIR sponsored “ Awareness Programme on Technology Management” held at REC, Silchar on 22nd Feb. 2002

Publications:

·        Satpathy, K C; “User Education : An Overview” in Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society, 15 (1-2), Jan-Jun. 2002 : Pp 55-61.

·        Satpathy, K C & Sinha, M K; “Multimedia application in libraries” in Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society, 15 (3-4), Jul-Dec. 2002 : Pp 176-184.

·        Satpathy, K C; “Multimedia application in libraries” in the XX IASLIC National Seminar Proceedings on “Digital Information System & Services”, Dec. 2002: Pp 209-10.

·        Pandey, K M & Satpathy, K C; “Design & development of Instructional material” in Programme Book & Course Material of CPSC, Manila & TTTI, Chandigarh organised In-Country Programme on Development of Competency – Based Curricula & Instructional Material for Service Sector, Nov. 2002: Pp.108-116.

·        Pandey, K M & Satpathy, K C; “Competence based Technical Education & Training” in Programme Book & Course Material of CPSC, Manila & TTTI, Chandigarh organised In-Country Programme on Development of Competency – Based Curricula & Instructional Material for Service Sector, Nov. 2002: Pp.116-117.

·        Satpathy, K C; “User Education Programme in academic Libraries”, University News, 40 (28), July 2002.

·        Singh, H P & Satpathy, K C; “Continuing Education for Library Professionals: A Need of the Hour”, University News, 37 (41), Oct. 1999: Pp. 6-8.

·        Sinha, M K; Biswas, N B; Satpathy, K C & Jayswal, P K; “Emerging Trends Information Communication Technology & Their Impact on Higher Education in India”, KELPRO Bulletin, 3 (1), Jun. 1999: Pp. 3-21.

·        Sinha, M K & Satpathy, K C; “Library & Information Network in India: An Appraisal”, KELPRO Bulletin, 1 (2), Feb. 1998: Pp. 63-71.

·        Upendra Kumar; Satpathy, K C & Bhattacharya, R K; “EIA & Management: Need of the Hour”, Proceedings of National Seminar on Env. Pollution & Water Resource Management, IEI, Allahabad, June. 1998: Pp ENV-245-56.

Paper Presented:

·        Satpathy, K C; “TQM in the Era of Globalization” in the Proceedings of the 21^st Annual Convention & Conference of Society for Information Science (9-11 April 2003) organized by Central Library, IIT, Roorkee, 2003 : Pp .

·        Satpathy, K C; “Intellectual Property Rights : An Overview” Eureka, 1 (1), Jan. 2002 : Pp 24-27.

·        Satpathy, K C; “User Education : An Overview” in Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society, 15 (1-2), Jan-Jun. 2002 : Pp 55-61.

·        Satpathy, K C & Sinha, M K; “Multimedia application in libraries” in Indian Journal of Information, Library & Society, 15 (3-4), Jul-Dec. 2002 : Pp 176-184.

·        Satpathy, K C; Application of Multimedia in Libraries at the XX IASLIC National Seminar on “Digital Information System & Services” held at Punjabi University, Patiala, Agra from 27-30th Dec.2002. (Paper Published in Souvenir: Pp 209-10)

·        Satpathy, K C; Information Professional at the Cross roads at the LISA IV Conference held at Prague, Czech Republic, 2-5th Jul. 2002 (Abstract Published in Souvenir: Pp 27)

·        Satpathy, K C; Internet & Teacher Education in the New Millennium at National Seminar on IT & Education: Vision & Prospects held at IASE, MJ P Rohilakhand University, Bareilly from 3-5th Feb. 2001 (Abstract Published in Souvenir: Pp 229-30)

·        Sinha, M K; Satpathy, K C; (2000) Role of Library and Information Professionals in 21st Century at XIX IASLIC Conference, 13-16th Nov. 2000, (Abstract Published in Souvenir: Pp 315).

·        Sinha, M K; Satpathy, K C; Sahay, S and Jayaswal, P K (1999) Role of Internet and Intranet in Academic Libraries of North East India with special reference to Assam University Library, Silchar. Abstracts CALIBER “99 INFLIBNET/ Nagpur University, Nagpur 18-22nd Feb. 1999.

·        Satpathy, K C et. al.; Curricular Activities: A New Dimension to Integrated Education at 1st Educational Science Congress held at Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal from 28- 30th Dec. 1998. (Abstract Published in Souvenir: Pp 23 -24)

·        Islam, K M B & Satpathy, K C; Humanising Technology: Role of Humanities in Technical Education at 1st Educational Science Congress held at Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal from 28- 30th Dec. 1998. (Abstract Published in Souvenir: Pp 10 – 11)

·        Biswas, N B; Sinha, M K; Satpathy, K C;and Islam, K M B (1999) Indigenous Knowledge for Human Resource Development and Educational Technology. Abstracts Proceedings of 29th Annual Meet of AIAET & International Conference on Educational Culture in the 21st Century Knowledge, Teacher and Technology, 29-31st Jan. 1999, Guwahati. P- 15

·        Sinha, M K; Biswas, N B; Satpathy, K C & Dutta, M K; Information Technology & Higher Education System in India at the International Conference and Annual meet of AIAET held at Guwahati from 29-31st Jan. 1999. (Abstract Published in Souvenir: 15 p)

·        Satpathy, K C & Islam, K M B; Widening Technical Education for the Masses at the International Conference and Annual meet of AIAET held at Guwahati from 29-31st Jan. 1999. (Abstract Published in Souvenir: 108 p)

·        Singh, H P & Satpathy, K C; Continuing Education for Library & Information Science Professionals at the International Conference and Annual meet of AIAET held at Guwahati from 29-31st Jan. 1999. (Abstract Published in Souvenir: 110p)

Participation In Seminars / Conferences:

·        XXII All India Conference of IASLIC on “Inf. Management in the context of fast emerging Inf. Society” held at Dr. B R Ambedkar University, Agra from 28-31st Dec.99.

·        Worked as a Conference Database Manager & Member, Editorial Committee and presented two papers in the International Conference and Annual meet of AIAET held at Guwahati 29-31st Jan. 1999.

·        1st Educational Science Congress held at Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan from 28-30th Dec. 98.

·        FID Conference & Congress held at Jaipur & Delhi from 11-17th Oct.1998.

·        5^th National Convention of “CALIBER-’98” held at Utkal University organised by UGC – INFLIBNET Centre.

·        4^th National Convention on  “Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institutes CALIBER-’97” from 6-8th Mar. 1997 held at TIET, Patiala organised by UGC – INFLIBNET Centre.

·        National Seminar-cum-Orientation course in “Research Methodology” held at Panjab University, Chandigarh under UGC’s SAP from 26-27th March 1996.

Participation in Workshops / Training Programmes:

·        Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of India sponsored “Orientation Course for University Coordinators for National Youth Parliament Competition” held at ANGR University, Hyderabad from 17-19th Aug. 2002.

·        University Grants Commission, Govt. of India sponsored “Refresher Course in Lib. & Inf. Science” held at Panjab University, Chandigarh from 5-25th Jul. 2002.

·        DSIR sponsored “Awareness Programme on Technology Management” held at REC, Silchar on 22nd Feb. 2002.

·        NSS Cell, Assam University, Silchar and Dewan Group of Tea-Estates sponsored “First National Integration Camp” held at Dewan Tea Estate from 14-23rd Jan. 2001.

·        National Informatic Centre & DELNET, New Delhi sponsored “Application of IT in the Management of Library & Information Services” held at New Delhi from 10-12th Dec. 2001.

·        SIDBI sponsored “Entrepreneurial Orientation Programme for College & University Teachers” held at IIE, Guwahati from 19-23rd Mar. 2001.

·        CPCB, New Delhi sponsored Training Programme on “Public Participation in Environmental Management” held at Shillong College Academic Society, Shillong from 13-15th Nov. 2000.

·          AICTE / ISTE Sponsored STTP on “Digital Library” held at CREC, Calicut from 15-20th May. 2000.

·        National Training Course on “Command Area Development Programme” held at REC Silchar from 3-9th Mar. 2000.

·        National Informatics Centre, Assam state Unit, Govt. of India sponsored “Introduction of Information and Communication Technology” held at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, Guwahati from 8-9th Feb. 2000

·          Orientation Course on “National Service Scheme” held at TORC, RK Mission Lokasiksha Parishad, Narendrapur, and West Bengal from 10-19th Dec. 1999.

·        Management Development Programme on “TQM in Library and Information Science” held at IIM Lucknow from 11-13th Oct. 1999.

·        Training Programme on “Public Participation in Environmental Management” held at XIM, Bhubaneshwar from 6-11th Sep. 1999.

·        ISTE – QIP winter Short-term course on “Recent Trends in HRD” held at IIT Kharagpur from 21-26th Dec.1998.

·          National Training Program on “Modern Technology in Information Handling” held at AIIMS, New Delhi from 24-28th Feb. 1997.

·          National Seminar-cum-workshop on  “Learning Disability” held at Panjab University, Chandigarh under UGC’s  – SAP from 23 – 24th Feb. 1996.

References:

Col J S Virk, retd.

Director

National Institute of Technology

Silchar – 788 010, ASSAM

Ph: 91-3842-233179, Fax: 91-3842-233797

Dr. H. R. Chopra

Prof. Deptt. of Library and Information Science

Punjab University, Chandigarh

Chandigarh – 160014

Ph: 0172-541866 Epabx : 4769, Fax: 0172-548159/541716

E -mail: choprah@usa.net / choprahr@panjabuniv.chd.nic.in

Dharam Vir

Chief Librarian

Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd.

Express Building, 9 & 10 Bahadurshah Zafar Marg

New Delhi – 110 002

Ph: 91-11-23702100 (O), 27225415 (R), Fax: 91-11-23716037

Dr.(Mrs.) Renu Arora

Coordinator, SAARC Documentation Centre (SDC)

14, Satsang Vihar Marg

New Delhi – 110 067, India

Ph: 91-11-26515837, 2686 3609, Fax: 91-11-2686 2228

E-mail: renuarora214@yahoo.com

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