Dr.Sandhya / Dr. Sandhya Sequeira / M.E.S. College

Dr. Sandhya M. Bhandare Sequeira,
(Wife of Eduardo Manuel Sequeira)

Designation:
Associate Prof. & H.O.D., Dept of English,
M. E. S. College - Zuarinagar, Goa, India.
Qualifications:
B.A, B.Ed, M.A (Soc & Phil.), M.A (English), M.Phil (American Drama),
Ph.D (Comparative Drama)
Subjects Taught:
Communication Skills, Functional English, Tourism, English Literature.
Area of Interest:
English Drama, Poetry, Novel, Translation, Canadian Literature and Konkani Literature.
Special Achievement:
Winner of The Doctoral Award to Research in The University of Western Ontario, Canada.
Chief Co-ordinator for NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) Re-Accreditation of M. E. S. College, winning B⁺⁺ Grade.
Research Guide.

Website:
www.DrSandhyaSequeira.com
www.DrSandhya.com
E-mail Address:
drsandhya@drsandhyasequeira.com
drsandhya@drsandhya.com

I.            Personal Details:
A.   Name                    : Dr. Sandhya M. Bhandare Sequeira
B.   Department          : ENGLISH
     C. Qualification        : B.A., B.Ed., M.A.[English], M.A.[ Soc.& Phil.],
                                  M.Phil & Ph. D.
     D. Date of Joining     :   20^th June, 1987
E. Designation          : Associate Professor, Reader & H.O.D., Department Of
                                     English
     F. E-mail Id               : drsandhya@drsandhya.com
     G. Phone No.            :   0832-2556238
     H. Mobile No.           :   9823755116

     I. Career Advancement courses:
Course
Name of Organizing Body & Place
Duration
Orientation Course

Academic Staff College, Goa University, Taleigao.
May 21 to
June 17, 1992

Refreshers Courses

1. Academic Staff College, University Of Poona, Pune

Jan. 4 to
Jan. 30,1993

2. Academic Staff College, Goa University, Taleigao
Jan. 27 to
Feb. 16, 1999
3. Academic Staff College, Goa University, Taleigao
Nov. 16 to
Dec. 6,2001

Other Courses
1.Workshop on Canadian Studies, M.S. University, Baroda
Dec. 27, 1993 to
Jan. 22, 1994

2.Research Work in The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
July 12 to Nov.12, 1998

J. TEACHING Experience:
Sr. No.
Institution in Service
HSSC / HSS / UG / PG
Period of Work
1.
M.E.S. Higher Secondary School, Zuarinagar, Goa.
           HSSC
20^th June, 1986 to 19^th June, 1987
2.

M.E.S. College Of Arts & Commerce, Zuarinagar, Goa.
             UG
20^th June, 1987 to date = 23 yrs.

K. SubjectS taught:
Sr. No.
Subject
1.
Indian Literature
2.
American Literature
3.
Literature In Translation
4.
New Literatures In English
5.
Shakespeare
6.
Spoken English / Written English / Functional English

L.   Areas of interest:
Sr. No.
Area
1.
Comparative Literature
2.
Konkani Literature
3.
Canadian Literature
4.
Multiculturalism

M. Membership of professional bodies:
Sr. No.
Professional Body
Nature of membership (Ordinary / Life)
1.
Indian Association for Canadian Studies
Life Membership
2.
University & College Teachers Association of Goa
Life Membership

N.   Seminars / conferences / workshops attended at the state, national & international level:
Sr. No.
Theme of Seminar / Workshop
Organizing Body & Place
Nature of Seminar / Conference
Date
1.
Mahabharatantli Bail
Goa Konkani Akademi, Volvoi, Goa
State Level
October 1987
2.
Education : 2000 & Beyond
Vidya Vikas Mandal, Margao
State Level

Jan. 17 & 18,1998
3.
Konkani Literature Today           [ Resource Person]
Shastri Institute, International Centre,Caranzalem
International Level
July 25, 2000
4.
Faculty Workshop For Partnership Colleges
Chowgule College, Margao
State Level
October 19 & 20,2000
5.
A Conference on The Need to Protect and Strengthen Public Funded Education
AIFUCTO, kala Academy, Panaji
National Level
Oct. 25,26 &27,2002
6.
A Seminar on Goan Writing in English: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa
State Level
July 05,2003
7.
An Awareness Programme on “Emotional Intelligence For Success”
M. E. S. College, Zuarinagar
College Level
Oct. 23, 2003
8.
A Workshop on “New Curriculum in Commerce”
Saraswat Vidyalaya, Khorlim, Mapusa
State Level

9.
A Workshop on English Language Teaching
Dyanprasarak Mandal’s College, Assagao
State Level
Feb. 03 & 04, 2004
10.
A Seminar on The Need For Conservation And Sustenance Of Fisheries
M. E. S. College, Zuarinagar
National Level
Sept. 29&30,2004
11.
A Seminar on “Social Movements and Social Transformation”
M. E. S. College, Zuarinagar
National Level
Oct. 30 & 31, 2004
12.
A Seminar on ”Indian Banking Industry: Challenges Ahead”

M. E. S. College, Zuarinagar
National Level
April 20 & 21, 2005

13.

A Seminar on, “Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement in the Post-Accreditation Context”
St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu
National Seminar
Sept. 09 & 10, 2005

14.
“A World-Wild Perspective of Human Rights : Issues of Woman and the Child”
M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar
National Seminar
Oct. 24 & 25, 2005
15.
“Goan Writing in Translation With Emphasis on Konkani Writing”
Dnyanprasarak Mandal’s College, Assagao
State Seminar
Jan. 25, 2006
16.
“Higher Education in Goa: A Roadmap and Priorities (2006-2016)”
The Forum of Principals, International Centre, Goa
State Conference
March 06 & 07, 2006
17.
A Seminar on, “Depression & Suicide in Adolescents”
M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar
State Level
March 23, 2006
18.
“Indian Rural Banking--- Emerging Trends & Challenges”
M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar
National Seminar
April 21&22, 2006
19.
A Writers Workshop
S.S.Dempo College, Panaji
State Level
August 12, 2006
20.
“Human Capital in India’s Services Sector: Issues and Perspectives”
M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar
National Seminar
Dec. 15 & 16, 2006
21.
“New Techniques in Teaching of English in Colleges under the Revised UGC Syllabus”
Dnyanprasarak Mandal’s College, Assagao
State Seminar
Jan. 12 & 13, 2007
22.
“Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Environment”
M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar
National Seminar
March 30 & 31, 2007
23.
“Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Environment” (Integrated Management Techniques- Phase II )
M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar
National Seminar
April 25 & 26, 2008
24.
“The Working of the Semester System”
G.V.M.’S College, Ponda
State Seminar
2008
25.
“Goa as an Educational Hub”
UCTAG, NIO, Panaji
State Seminar
Oct. 07, 2009
26.
“Capacity Building of Woman Managers in Higher Education”
M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar& UGC
State Level Workshop
Feb. 23 to 27, 2010
.

O. Papers presented in SEMINARS / conferences / workshops at state, national & international level:
Sr. No.
Title of the Paper
Organizing Body & Place
Nature of Seminar / Conference (State, National, International)
Date
1.
“The Dramatic Techniques of Pundalik Naik”
Fr. Thomas Steven Kendr, Porvorim, Goa
State Seminar
March, 2001
2.
“Folk Identity through the Theatre of James Reaney”
Centre for Canadian Studies, Goa University, Taleigao
National Conferene
April 15 &16, 2004
3.
“Ethics in Tourism”
Gogate & Walke College, Banda, Sindhudurg
National Seminar, sponsored by ICSSR
March 28&29,2006
4.

5.

P.    Seminars / conferences / workshops organized in the department / college:
Sr. No.
Theme of the Seminar / Conference / Workshop
(Specify the organizing responsibility assumed)
Date

Q. Research projects: completed / ongoing
Sr. No.
Title
Sponsoring Body
Amount Sanctioned
Status (Ongoing / Completed)
1.
James Reaney & Pundalik Naik : A Comparative Study
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Rs. 02 Lakh
Completed
2.

R.   Publications:
a.    Papers published:
Sr. No.
Title of the Paper
Journal / Periodical / Edited Volume
Status (ISBN / ISSN)
Month & Year
1.
“The Dramatic Techniques of Pundalik Naik and James Reaney”
Konkani Research Bulletin : 2 entitled SOD Pub: Thomas Steven Konkani Kendre, Porvorim, Goa

April, 2001
2.
“The Vehicles of Vision”
Konkani Research Bulletin : 2 entitled SOD Pub: Thomas Steven Konkani Kendre, Porvorim, Goa

Konkani Research Bulletin : 2 entitled SOD Pub: Thomas Steven Konkani Kendre, Porvorim, Goa
3.
“Ethics in Tourism”
Rsearch Journal : PROBE Pub: M.E.S. College, Zuarinagar

Nov. 2009

b.     Books Published / Edited:
Sr. No.
Title of the Book
Publisher
Year of Publication

S.    Research Guidance to M. Phil / Ph. D students
a.   Guidance to M. Phil Students
No. of Students Guided for M.Phil Degree
Degree Awarded
In Process
                             01
Feb. 2009

b.   Guidance to Ph. D students
No. of Students Guided for Ph.D Degree
Degree Awarded
In Process

T.   Consultancy:
Sr. No.
Firm / Company where consultancy is given
Duration

U.   Extension services:
Sr. No.
Type of Service
Duration
1.
Trained Teachers to teach Patanjali Yoga
02 weeks in Oct. 2008
2.
Teaching of Patanjali Yoga to College students for 1 hr. in the morning before regular classes
Aug-Sept. 2008
.

3.
Teaching of Patanjali Yoga to Women on personal premises
Since June 2008

V.   Participation in extra co-curricular and other activities:
Sr. No.
Type of Activity (NSS / NCC / Sports / Others)
Role Played
Duration
1.
NSS
Program Officer
June 2000 to April, 2002
2.
Staged the prize-winning play The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare at all Goa State Youth Festival
Director & Producer
Oct. - Nov. 2007
3.
Staged the prize-winning Hindi play Ek Tha Gadha at all Goa State Youth Festival
Producer
Oct. - Nov. 2008
4.
Organised the Singing Competition
Chairperson, Cultural Association of the College Council
Sept. 2007

5.
Organised Annual Social Gathering
Chairperson, Cultural Association of the College Council
Dec. 2007
6.
Staff Secretary
Conducted several felicitation function for Staff Members
June 2002 to April 2004
7.
Chairperson, Local UCTAG
Fought for Principles
April 28,2008 to April 01, 2010

W.Other contributions / achievements
Sr. No.
Contributions made
1.
Co-ordinator for The Re-Accreditation of M.E.S. College

Prepared the RAR for 2000 to 2006
Obtained the B++ Grade for the College
2.
The Winner of the Doctoral Award from the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi in 1998, for four-month research in Canada.

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hi sandhya

by Sarojini Acharya on 12th Jan, 2010

i just happen to check d site and your contact id
how is life
it is since long time that we have met
see u sometime bye

Hi Sarojini

by Dr. Sandhya M Bhandare Sequeira on 14th Jan, 2010

It was a real pleasure hearing from u... Our Daughter is Cinderella, Std XI, and Our Son Cuckoo is pursuing a degree in Music. Let me have all the news about u and ur family. Wishing u and ur family a prosperous 2010

Congrants!

by Sebastian D'Souza on 22nd Feb, 2010

I know that this site was under construction for some time.Today I just happened to open and was surprised to see the project which is taken up by your team.Kudos to everyone involved in it.You have done a marvouls job.I hope some NGO's take it all over Goa.This monster has to be dealt with.Every where this garbage problem is creating havoc.Peaople are fade up.But alas who is responsible for it? And the answer is " WE " Hope