CURRICULUM VITAE
NAND KUMAR
E-mail : dr.nandk@yahoo.in
Phone : +919456027356
D.Litt. (English) 2002
C.C.S. University, Meerut
Topic: - Myths in Indian English Drama
Ph.D. 1987
Meerut University, Meerut
Topic:-A Critical Study of Romantic Satiric Poetry
M.A 1978
Agra University, Agra
PRESENT DESIGNATION & INSTITUTION
Principal
Shri Shaligram Sharma Smarak (PG) College,
Rasna (Meerut), U.P.
TEACHING & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Under-Graduate 33 years
Post-Graduate 15 years
Ph.D. Degree Awarded
- Anshul Jain 2013
Topic – D.H Lawrence’s Tragic Plays: An Evaluation
- Somender Sharma 2012
Topic – Evolution of Consciousness in the Selected Novels of Thomas Hardy
- Priyanka 2011
Topic – Vikram Seth’s Vision in His Fictional Works.
- Shalini Chhibber 2009
Topic – A Critical Study of ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ Construction in the Novels of the Iris Murdoch.
- Vishal 2009
Topic – Treatment of Women in the Novels of Nayantara Sahgal.
- Neeru Joshi 2009
Topic – Diasporic Consciousness and Poetic Art of A.K. Ramanujan.
- Sunil Aggarwal 2004
Topic – Lillian Hellman – A Non-Conformist Dramatist.
- Ikrammudin 2003
Topic – Graham Swift as a Novelist of Ideas.
- Mamta 2003
Topic – Family, Society and Spirituality in Ruth Prawer Jhabvala’s Novels.
- Gunjan Sharma 2003
Topic – Arun Joshi’s Fiction: A Study in Moral Consciousness and Social Concern.
- Babita Rani 2003
Topic – A Critical Study of Indian Domestic Life in the Novels of Ruth Prawer Jhabvala.
- Monika Chaudhary 2003
Topic – Treatment of the Female Psyche in the Fiction of Katherine Anne Porter Page.
- Neelam 2000
Topic – Influences on Sri Aurobindo
- Anupam Nigam 1996
Topic – The Poetry of E.E. Cummings: An Evaluation.
Books
- Romantic Poetry: A Study in Satiric Strain, Sarup & Sons, New Delhi, 1992, pp. 220.
- Indian English Drama: A Study in Myths, Sarup & Sons, New Delhi, 2003, pp. 230.
Commentaries / Critical Studies
Ten Commentaries / Critical Studies prepared and designed for the students of under-graduate and post-graduate classes of different universities of the country.
Research Papers / Articles
- “The French Revolution and Shelley” published in the book, The French Revolution: Ideology and Influences on Literature, edited by Prof. T.R. Sharma (Shalabh Prakashan, Meerut, 1991).
- “Myth and Reality in The Fire and The Rain” published in the Journal, Creative Writing and Criticism, and Vol. I, Number 1, Sikandrabad, October 2003, Editor Suresh Nath.
- “Naga-Mandala: A Step towards Women Empowerment” published in the Journal, Creative Writing and Criticism, Vol. 3, Number 2, April 2006, editor Suresh Nath.
- “Realism and Reformative Zeal in the Poetry of Suresh Nath” published in the Journal, Creative Writing and Criticism, Vol. 4, Number 2, April 2007, Editor Suresh Nath.
- “The dreams of Tipu Sultan: Pleasing Dreams and Displeasing Realities”, published in the journal Creative Writing and Criticism, Vol. 5, Number 2, April 2008, Editor Suresh Nath.
- “Post-Independence Indian English Literature: A Silver Lining in the Cloud” published in Trends in Indian English Literature, edited by T S Anand (New Delhi: Creative Books, 2008).
- “Management Skills in Shakespeare ” Accepted for publication in the journal Creative Writing and Criticism, October 2016, Editor Suresh Nath.
- “Managerial Skills in Bacon's 'Of Great Place' ” published in the journal Creative Writing and Criticism, Vol. 6, Number 2, April 2015, Editor Suresh Nath.
- “Globe Without Gandhi” published in Annual Magazine, Radha, 1995, Shri Shaligram Sharma Smarak (P.G.) College, Rasna (Meerut). Also, with updated information this paper was presented in the International Seminar on “Gandhi and the Contemporary World” organized by the Centre for Gandhian Studies, Department History, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut on 21st February, 2006.
- “Journalism: An Adventurous Career for the Youth” published in Radha, 1997.
- “The Kargil Martyrs” published in Radha, 1999.
Book Review
O.P. Budholia, Critical Essays on Indian English Literature, Jaipur : Book Enclave, 2003, pp. 241, Rs. 550.00; published in Points of View, Vol. X, Number 2, Winter 2003, editor K.K. Sharma.
Dissertation Abstracts
18 Dissertation Abstracts published in the Meerut Journal of Comparative Literature and Language edited by T.R. Sharma.
Editorial Work
- Assistant Editor, Points of View, edited by Prof. K.K. Sharma, KH/127, New Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad.
- Assistant Editor, Creative Writing and Criticism, edited by Dr. Suresh Nath, Sikandrabad (Bulandshahr), U.P.
- Member, Editorial Board, Literary Voice (A bi-annual Peer - Reviewed Journal) Vol 1 Number 1 April 2012, Ludhiana, Edited By T.S. Anand
SEMINAR / WORKSHOP / SUMMER INSTITUTE / CONFERENCE ATTENDED
Seminars / Talks / Lectures / Symposia
- Attended the seminars, talks and lectures organized by the department of English, Meerut University, Meerut (C.C.S. University, Meerut) and other institutions.
- Participated in an “Interaction with Raja Rao” arranged by the department of English, Meerut University, Meerut.
- Participated in the Seminar on “Feminism in Indian English Literature” organized by C.C.S. University, Meerut – College English Teachers Association (CETA) on 1st March, 2006.
- Presided over the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi sponsored symposium on “Trends in Post-Independence Indian English Literature” organized by Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Ludhiana (Punjab) on 15th November, 2007.
Workshop
- “A Workshop on Canadian Literature” organized by the department of English, Meerut University, Meerut from 2nd to 6th April, 1993.
- Participated in “Pracharya Prabandh Karyashala” organized by the Directorate of Higher Education U.P., Allahabad at R.G. College, Meerut, on 24-25 November, 1995.
Summer Institute
Participated in the “U.G.C. Summer Institute in English Language Teaching” organized by the department of English, Meerut University, Meerut from 23rd Sept. 1985 to 19th Oct. 1985.
Meeting / Conference
- “Meeting of College Principals / Head of Departments” organized by the UGC – Academic Staff College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 23rd Dec. 2003.
- Indian Colleges Forum (ICF) conference – 11-13 Feb. 2005 organized by C.C.S. University, Meerut.
- Indian Colleges Forum (ICF) conference – 05-07 Sept. 2016 organized by Mahila P.G Mahavidyalaya. Jodhpur (J.N.V University, Jodhpur, Rajsthan.) Paper Presented on "Rulal Developmant And Higher Education."
ADMINISTRATIE EXPERIENCE (University-Level)
Central Evaluation 2009, 2010, 2012 2014,2015
Controller
C.C.S. University, Meerut (U.P.)
Literary and Cultural Council 2008 & 2009
Chairman
C.C.S. University, Meerut (U.P.)
National Service Scheme (NSS) 09.04.1997 - 08.11.2004
Programme Co-ordinator
C.C.S. University, Meerut (U.P.)
- Activities Done
- Number of NSS Units of the University was raised from 108 to 150.
- More than 95% units successfully organized their ten-day-special camps each year.
- Programmes of Welfare like Mother-Child Care, Immunization, Leprosy Eradication, Blood Donation, Plantation, Literacy, Environmental Protection, Polythene Control, Population Control, AIDS Awareness etc. were launched all over the seven districts under the jurisdiction of C.C.S. University, Meerut.
- NSS functionaries were motivated to assist the district authorities in the programmes of Human Welfare.
- 1998 onwards NSS Volunteers of this University were regularly selected for the Pre-R.D. and Republic Day Parade Camps.
- Publications
- Proceedings of the Orientation Workshop for the NSS Programme Officers – Nov. 1-2, 1999, published by the NSS Cell, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut and sponsored by UNICEF, Lucknow.
- “Rashtriya Seva Yojana: Ek Bahuayami Karyakram”, published in Rashtriya Seva Yojana Ko Samparit 30 Varsh, Rashtriya Seva Yojana, Uttar Pradesh.
- National Service Scheme: A Brief Report – 1997-2002, published by the NSS Cell, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut.
- “NSS and Other Youth Related Schemes : A Commitment to Rural Development and Self-Employment”, published in the Souvenir, National Seminar on Youth Related Schemes and Employment Interface – 9 & 10 August, 2003, sponsored by National Commission for Youth, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and organized by department of Commerce, University of Lucknow.
- Souvenir – National Integration Camp – 10-16 Feb. 2004, sponsored by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, Organized by NSS, C.C.S. University, Meerut.
- Orientation / Refresher Courses, Workshops, Symposia Organized
- Seven (1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2001, 2002, 2004) Orientation Programmes for the NSS Programme Officers of the Universities of Agra and Meerut were organized in collaboration with TORC, NSS, University of Delhi.
- Seven (1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2001, 2002, 2004) Refresher Courses for the NSS Programme Officers of the Universities of Agra and Meerut were organized in collaboration with TORC, NSS, University of Delhi.
- A Symposium on AIDS was organized in 1998 at SMJN College, Hardwar, sponsored by NSS Regional Centre, Lucknow.
- A UNICEF sponsored workshop for the NSS Functionaries was organized in 1999.
- A U.G.C. sponsored workshop for the NSS Programme Officers and Teachers was organized in collaboration with Population Education Resource Centre, University of Lucknow in 2000.
- A programme on Gandhi was organized by NSS Volunteers in the University Campus with the guidance and financial assistance from Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, New Delhi. Such Programmes have been made a permanent feature of NSS activities of this university.
- Four National Integration Camps were organized in 1998, 1998 and 1999 in Hardwar District and in 2004 at C.C.S. University, Meerut.
- Workshop / Orientation Programmes Attended
- Attended “NSS Master Trainers Programme” at State Resource Centre, Literacy House, Lucknow on 30-10-1992.
- Attend “Workshop on Creating Awareness about AIDS and its Prevention through National Service Scheme,” organized by L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut and sponsored by UNICEF on 5-6 Feb., 1994.
- Attended Regional Level “Workshop for NSS Key Functionaries under UTA”, jointly organized by NSS Regional Centre, Lucknow and NSS Cell, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra on 27-28 Aug. 1998.
- Attended “SWOT Analysis of NSS” organized at Sevagram by NSS Cell, Nagpur University, NSS Regional Centre, Pune, State NSS Cell, Mumbai; Sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India on 21, 22, 23 February, 2000.
- Participated in the “Workshop on NSS and Implementation Strategy” organized by RGNIYD, Sriperumbudur (Tamil Nadu) from 20th December to 22nd December, 2002.
- Participated in National Seminar on “Youth Related Schemes and Employment Interface”, organized by Department of Commerce, University of Lucknow, sponsored by National Commission for Youth, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India on 9 & 10 August, 2003.
- Attended National Seminar on “Rashtriya Andolan, Hindi aur Gandhi” organized by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, at Gandhi Smriti, Tees January Marg, New Delhi on December 20, 2003.
- Attended “Global Convention on Peace and Non-violence” organized by GSDS at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 31st January and 1st February 2004.
ADMINISTRATIE EXPERIENCE (College-Level)
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
As programme Officer of the College NSS Unit (1991-1994) three special camps and normal activities were organized with remarkable discipline. Programmes were appreciated by the University authorities and District Magistrate, who got certain camp photographs displayed in the prestigious Nauchandi Mela of Meerut (1992.)
Incharge, College Cultural Programmes from 1983 to 1986. During the period of the College figured prominently among the participants of the University level debates, essay competitions and other cultural activities.
- Work Done as Officiating Principal / Principal
As Officiating Principal of Shri Shaligram Sharma Smarak (PG) College, Rasna (Meerut) from 20th June, 1994 to 17th October, 1994 and from 8th February, 1995 to 10th April, 2003; and as Principal, selected by the U.P. Higher Education Service Commission, Allahabad, joining on 11th April, 2003, the following work has been done:
- Organized five university level sports tournaments since 1997 – (Volleyball (M) – 1996-97; Table Tennis (M & W) 1997-98; Wrestling (M) – 1998-99; Kabaddi (M) – 1999-2000; Volleyball (M) – 2001-02).
- Published regularly the college annual magazine, Radha since 1995.
- Received and properly utilized the grants from the UGC during 8th, 9th & 10th five year plans.
- Library Buildings have been constructed with U.G.C. Building grant and financial assistance from the management committee.
- Out of a special grant of Rs. 50,000/- sanctioned by the U.P. Government a Girls Common Room has been constructed in the college campus.
- Received a special grant of Rs. 1,00,000/- from the U.G.C. for installing computers in the college.
- Received a special grant of Rs.9,00,000/- from the U.G.C. for construction of a Women’s Hostel in the college campus.
- Four subjects – Hindi, English, History and Home Science – have been started for the post-graduate students since 1997.
- Home Science has been introduced for under-graduate students from the academic session, 1999-2000.
- The pass percentage of the students of all the classes has been between 95% - 100%.
- The college Team Manger led the University Wrestling Team and won the Runner’s award, the ‘Silver Club’ in All India Inter University Wrestling Tournament organized at Rohtak in 1998.
- The college Team Manger led the C.C.S. University, Meerut Kabaddi Team and won the Winner’s award in the All India Inter-University Kabaddi Tournament organized at Hyderabad in 1999.
- The college has produced a National Level Wrestler named Anil Maan who was declared ‘Bharat Kumar’ in 2000.
- The college is known for its discipline and peaceful atmosphere.
- The college is a recognized research centre for Ph.D. Degree in five subjects – English, History, Political Science, Sociology and Economics. Several researchers have completed their Ph.D. and others are still pursuing their work.
- Organized a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “The Emerging Forms and Functions of Indian Federal System” on 24-25 February, 2006.
- Organized National Seminar on “English Literature” in collaboration with CCSU College English Teachers’ Associationon (CETA) on 14th February 2010
- Membership of Committees
- Academic Council 2015-2016 , 2016-2017
- C.C.S. University, Meerut
- Executive Council 2004-2005 , 2012-2013
- C.C.S. University, Meerut
- Examination Committee 2004-2005 , 2012-2013
- C.C.S. University, Meerut
- N.S.S. Advisory Committee 2004-2006, 2013-2014
- C.C.S. University, Meerut
RADIO AND TELEVISION TALKS
- A talk on “Brij ki Holi”, on IIMT Radio, Meerut 21.03.2008
- A talk on “Role of Teachers in Character building”, 05.09.2008
on IIMT Radio, Meerut
- Participated as an expert in the Live T.V. Programme 30.12.2008
“Meri Baat” on DD Bharati, Doordarshan Kendra, New Delhi
Father’s Name : Late Sh. Goverdhan Dass
Date of Birth : 25th February, 1958
Nationality : Indian
Linguistic Proficiency : Hindi, English
Mailing Address : 35, Golden Avenue II,
Roorkee road, Meerut,
Uttar Pradesh
Pin code: 250001
Contact No. : (R) 0121-2578032
(O) 0121-2886031
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