Director, School of Social Work

Mobile: +94 77 768 3675

Email: jeyaruban@nisd.ac.lk

I, Varatharajah Jeyaruban, Director, School of Social Work. Dedicated and accomplished Director with a passion for social work education, committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Proven leadership in curriculum development, student engagement, and community outreach. Adept at building collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to enhance the overall educational experience.Provide visionary leadership to the School of Social Work, overseeing day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning. Collaborate with faculty to develop innovative curriculum, incorporating evidence-based practices and experiential learning opportunities. Cultivate a positive and inclusive learning environment by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Usually, I am having and continuously develop the following skills for enhance my carrier and well as create and make sure  stress free and conducive work environments for my subordinates, such as Leadership, Curriculum Development, Community Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion and Collaboration and Partnerships. And also pay attention to develop second layer leaders in my division to take responsibilities to bring the sustainability in my division.  

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons in Economics), University of Peradeniya
  • M.A. in Economics, University of Peradeniya
  • M.A in Social Work , TISS, Mumbai. 

Completed Postgraduate Diplomas

  • Diploma in Human Rights. 

Current Position/s

  • Senior Lecturer, Director (Acting), School of Social Work.

Publications

Journal articles

  • Research Paper on Socioemotional Challenges Indigenous Elders – Study Based on Rural Elders in Northern Province- Social Aspects of Ageing in Indigenous Communities – Oxford Press 2022. 
  • Research Paper on Socio-Economic Challenges at Caregiving (Special Reference To Alzheimer’s Disease) WDRC – 2017 The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM).
  • Research Paper on Professional Social Work Practice in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Work, Social Development Policy, Research and Publication Division, National Institute Social Development, Sri Lanka. Volume 01, ISBN: 978-955-8003-15-2 – 2016     
  • Research Paper on “Young People Caring for Their Parents: A Collaborative Study in Japan and Sri Lanka”, International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice Horizon Research Publishing Vol.5. No.4 November, 2017, pp. 157-172, IJRH2-19290475- 2017

Abstracts

  • Contribution of Youth in Informal Tertiary Education: Researching Factors and Trends Influencing in it. Jaffna, Northern Province – International Conference on Social work – National Institute of Social Development – 2022
  • “Waste Segregation and Green Social Work: Lessons from Community based Initiatives of Community Organization Practice”- International Conference on Social work – National Institute of Social Development – 2022.
  • Home for Homeless: A Novel Phenomenon in Childcare and Protection among newly relocated families in Colombo District – International Symposium on Rights of Children without Parental Care – Organized by SOS Children Village, Sri Lanka.

Memberships

  • Member – Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers.

Teaching (Courses Conducted)

  • Introduction to social Work
  • Social Case Work, Case Management
  • Community Work
  • Economics
  • Developmental
  • Disaster Management
  • Social Development
  • Psychology 

Research Interests

  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Elder care
  • Community Development practice. 

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