Achievements:
· Participated & presented a paper on ‘The English Romantic Poetry’ conducted by Dept. of English, K.U. Dharwad on 14th Jan. 1999.
· Attended two day conference for English Teachers organized by K.U. Academic Forum for English teachers at Lingaraj College, Belgaum on 20th &21st Sept.2002.
· Attended two day conference for English Teachers on ‘Globalization & Emerging Challenges of teaching English Language & literature’ organized by K.U. Academic Forum for English teachers at B.N. college,Dandeli on 13th & 14th Feb.2004.
· Participated in one day Dist. level workshop on IQAC organized at B.G.V.S. Arts & Commerce College, Sadashivgad, Karwar on 4th April 2005.
· Participated in the ‘Global Skills Enhancement Programme’ conducted by Progeon at Infosys Leadership Institute, Mysore from 11th to 30th April 2005.
· Attended the one day workshop on ‘Transacting the Syllabus’ organized by Dept. of Studies in English, K.U. Dharwad on 3rd Aug. 2005.
· Attended a state level Seminar entitled ‘Challenges of Higher Education’ organized by K.U. College Teachers’ Association Dharwad at J.S.S. College, Dharwad on 9th Dec. 2005.
· Participated in one day District level seminar on ‘English- Importance, Relevance, Teaching Trends/ Techniques’ organized by Govt.First Grade College, Yellapur on 23rd Jan.2006.
· Participated in the ‘FEEL’ Refresher course on Virtual Presences in Individuals organized by CLHRD Mangalore on 14th & 15th Aug. 2006.
· CLHRD –Mangalore presented the Facilitator Award on 15th Aug. 2006 for having undergone a
Facilitator Certification in Spoken & Written English.
· Attended the one day workshop on ‘Contemporary Indian Fiction in English’ organized by Dept. of Studies in English, K.U. Dharwad on 4th Nov. 2006.
· Attended a three-day refresher course on Global Skills Enhancement Curriculum as a part of Project Genesis, conducted between 17th & 19th Nov. 2006 at Infosys Leadership Institute,
Mysore.
· Attended NAAC sponsored National level Seminar ‘Quest for Quality: Class room Matters’ Organized by Dr. A. V. Baliga College of Arts and Science, Kumta on 5th and 6th March 2007.
· Participated in two-day National seminar on ‘Negotiating English: New Orientations’ organized
by D.V.S. College of Arts & Science, Shimoga & Dept. of Post graduate Studies in English, Kuvempu University held on 11th & 12th March 2007.
· Attended the NAAC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Role of IQAC in Re- Accreditation Process:
Experiences & Expectations’ organized by B.N. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Dandeli on 11th & 12th April, 2008.
· Participated as delegate in the National level seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Services Marketing’ organized by the Dept. of commerce, Anjuman Arts, Science & Commerce college, Bhatkal on Sunday, 13th April 2008
· Won an award of appreciation from the Rotary International District 3170 for sharing Rotary, at Belgaum on 28th June 2008.
· Participated in International conference on ‘Translation & Postcolonialities’ organized by Dept.
of studies in English K.U. Dharwad & Indian Association for Commonwealth Literature & Language Studies from 16th to 18th Feb. 2009.
· Participated as resource person in the State Level Seminar on “Challenges of Teaching and Learning English (UG level)”, at Divekar College of Commerce, Karwar, on 6th April 2009.
· Participated & presented paper in UGC sponsored National level seminar on ‘Challenges before Autonomous Colleges’ organized by S. D. M. College, Honavar on 2nd and 3rd Nov.2009.
· Attended the one day workshop on ‘Syllabus Framing for UG Classes’ organized by academic forum for English teachers at Karnatak Science College, Dharwad on 8th Jan. 2010.
· Actively involved in the Rotary Club of Honavar since 2004, was the Secretary of the club in
2006-07, the President in 2007-08 & received Appreciation Award for setting high standard in
social service.
· Attended and presented a paper in the UGC sponsored seminar on “ Achieving Excellence in
English for academic and professional purposes” organized by Dr.A.V. College of Arts and Science,
Kumta on 13 March 2010
· Is an Executive member of Karnatak University academic Forum for college teachers.
Refresher & orientation courses attended:
· Attended orientation course in Karnatak University Academic Staff College, Dharwad from 15th May to 10th June 1989.
· Attended refresher course in Mysore University Academic Staff College from 11th to 30th
Nov.1991.
· Attended refresher course in Karnatak University Academic Staff College, Dharwad from 28th
Octo.1998 to 17th Nov. 1998.
· Attended refresher course in the Academic Staff College, B.H.U. Varanasi from 20th June to 10th
July 2000.