Dr. Chitraa Venkataachalam
COUNSELLOR OF WELLBEING
Dr. Chitraa Venkataachalam is the Counsellor of Wellbeing.
Dr. Chitraa Venkataachalam is the Counsellor of Wellbeing, bringing a profound dedication to student support and mental wellness. She holds an M.A. in English from Ethiraj College, Chennai, an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Madurai Kamaraj University, an M.Phil. in English from the University of Madras, and a Ph.D. in English from the same institution.
With an impressive 30 years of teaching experience, Dr. Venkataachalam has made significant contributions to both academia and student wellbeing. Her extensive background in English and communication, combined with her commitment to student support, makes her an invaluable resource for promoting mental wellness and personal growth within the academic community. Dr. Venkataachalam’s empathetic approach and expertise help create a supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.
QUALIFICATION & SPECIALIZATION
- Work Experience
- Guest Faculty/Doctoral Committee/Examiner Positions
- Portfolios held in College
- Research and Publication
- Area of Interest
Assistant Professor of English – Stella Maris College – 1986 -87
Assistant Professor of English – Women’s Christian College -1988-89
Department of English – Ethiraj College for Women – 1991 -2018 (Retired in 2018 as Head of the Department)
Loyola College, department of Visual Communication – Film Studies
Loyola College – Loyola Institute of Vocational Education – Writing for the Media
Loyola College, Research academy for Cumulative excellence – Writing for the Media
IIT Madras –Department of Humanities- Journalism, Indian Literature
NIFT, Chennai – Business Communication
University Of Madras – Postcolonial Literature, Shakespeare, Translation Studies
Doctoral Committee Member, Department of Humanities, IIT Madras
Member, Advisory Council, Center for Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, LIBA
Examiner, Department of Film studies, SRM University
Dean of Students- Ethiraj College
Convenor, Students Union Advisory Council- Ethiraj College
Member, IQAC- Ethiraj College
Convenor, Sports Committee, Ethiraj College
Convenor, Fine Arts Committee, Ethiraj College
Research Guidance: Guided M.Phil Research from 2003 – 2017 No. of Candidates: 20
Participation in Conferences / Seminar:
National Seminar – “ Voices of the Voiceless” – Loyola College
Convenor and Organising Secretary – International Conference – “ Defining the Ethos of the new Millenium in the Literature of the united States of America”- in association with the Consulate General of the United States of America
Convenor and Organising Secretary – National Conference – “ Trajectories of Indian Consciousness: A Cartography of Indian fiction in India: – in association with the Sahitya Akademi
Organising Secretary – National Conference – “ Stories to Screen ; Translation, transformation and Transcreation” – in association with L.V.Prasad Film and Television Academy
Subjects handled and areas of interest:
British Literature
Shakespeare
American Literature
Indian Literature
Australian literature
Native American literature
African Literature
Literature and environment
Mythology
Film and Literature
Journalism
Children’s Literature
Communication Skills
Soft Skills
Business Communication
Creative Writing
Women’s Writing
Feminist Studies
Native American Spirituality
Zen Buddhism
Mindfulness
Creative Ventures:
Script Writer
– wrote the dialogues and lyrics for the Tamil film ‘ Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal’ and dialogues for the film ‘ Koothan’ – have written the scripts for several documentaries and corporate films
Translator
Lyricist
Voice Over Artiste
Other activities:
Member, illidam Trust, People’s Studies Institute
Volunteer, TamilNadu Foundation ( NGO)