7 February 2025
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Mercy Chingnunhoih

Mercy Chingnunhoih

Assistant Professor & Academic Dean
Department: Psychology
Email: mercynunhoih@rayburncollege.ac.in
Qualification: BA (Hons) Psychology, MA Applied Psychology (specialized in Counselling), D.El.Ed, Ph.D (Pursuing), UGC-NET

Administrative Responsibilities

Sl.no.PositionYear
 Academic Dean2024-
 Member, Academic Council2024-
 Member, Board of Studies, School of Human & Environmental Studies2024-
 Nodal Officer, ABC Committee2024
 Secretary, Faculty Performance Evaluation Committee2024
 Research program & development, Research & Development Cell2024
 Member, Women Development Cell2024
 Director, Admissions, Media & Publicity2nd April, 2024- 30th June, 2024
 Programme Office, NSS Unit-11st November, 2021- 2nd April, 2024
 Head of Department1st October, 2021 – 2nd April, 2024

Additional Responsibilities

  1. Board of Undergraduate Studies, Psychology Department, School of Human & Environment Science, Manipur University
  2. Academic Counsellor, IGNOU
  3. Examiner for Psychology subjects in Manipur University Semester examinations, 2022-2023
  4. Question Paper Setter for Psychology subjects in Manipur University Semester examinations, 2022- till date

Membership in Academic Societies

  1. Life Member, Indian School Psychology Association (InSPA)- LM/2020/10778

Projects

  1. Minor Project titled “Assessing the general Psychological well-being of the internally displaced persons in Churachandpur district” by the Department of Psychology, Rayburn College sponsored by Rayburn College with Rs. 10,000/- for a duration of three months. (2023)
  2. Minor Project titled “Restoring Physical and Mental Health of the Internal Displaced Populations in Manipur” by Goodwill Council, Churachandpur, Manipur in collaboration with the Department of Psychology, Rayburn College for six months.  (2023)
  3. Project Coordinator in the Dreamers Education Project of Highland Impact Foundation and The Bridge School Project for the duration 08th January, 2024 to 08th April, 2024.
  4. Project Co-lead in the Dreamers Education Project of Highland Impact Foundation and Centre for Community Initiative for six months (July 2024 – December 2024)

List of Research Publications

  1. Published a paper on- A study on smartphone addiction and academic procrastination among college students. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 11(1), January-March, 2023. ISSN 2348-5396 (e), ISSN 2349-3429 (P)

Certificate Courses/ FDP/ PDP attended

Sl.no.Name of the activity
 Participated in One-week FDP on Recent Trends in Research Article Writing from 27th September, 2021 to 01st October, 2021 organized by REST Society for Research International (RSRI) Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
 Participated in FDP on “Faculty Enhancement” on 19th August, 2022 organized by IQAC, Rayburn College and EduLife India, Bangalore.
 Completed online Certificate Course on “Child Psychology” from 4th-9th April, 2023 organized by Samadhan Goyam Child Development & Mental Health Wellness Centre

Invited lectures/paper presented in seminar/seminar attended

Sl.noName of the activity
 1Presented a paper on “A Study on Achievement Motivation, Academic Achievement and Psychological Well-being of University Students” in the 10th InSPA International Conference organized jointly by InSPA and Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University from 05th to 07th November, 2020.
 2Guest speaker on “One Day Awareness Program on Mental Health” organized by District Administration, Churachandpur on the 12th February, 2021.
 3Guest speaker on “Awareness Programme Against Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse” organized by District Administration, Churachandpur on the 19th February, 2021.
 4Participated in the National Seminar on “Zo Folklore: A Critical Revisit” organized by Zo Academia, Manipur and the Department of English & Communication, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong on the 14th September, 2021.
 5Resource Person on “National Education Policy (NEP, 2020)” organized by IQAC, Rayburn College on 29th March, 2022.
 6Attended the two days National Seminar on “Indian National Army and the Kukis connection during WW-II” organized by Department of History, Rayburn College in collaboration with Bharatyas Itihas Sankalan Samiti, Assam Prant and sponsored by Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi on the 26th & 27th April, 2022.
 7Presented a paper on “The influence of Smartphone Addiction on Academic Performance among College Students” in the 57th National & 26th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (RCI-Accredited) organized jointly by the Department of Clinical Psychology and Department of Psychology, Mizoram University from 27th January, 2022 to 29th January, 2022.
 8Chairing the Scientific Session in the 57th National & 26th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (RCI-Accredited) organized jointly by the Department of Clinical Psychology and Department of Psychology, Mizoram University from 27th January, 2022 to 29th January, 2022.
 9Resource person on “Domestic Abuse: Factors and Impact on Victims and Community” in the One-day Gender Sensitization Workshop on 15th March, 2021 organized by IQAC Churachandpur College, Manipur.
 10Presented a paper jointly with Ms. Lalngaihawmi entitled “Sociodemographic aspects of women in domestic violent relationship: A descriptive study” in the International Seminar on Development and changes: Role of Anthropology and Allied Disciplines, Guwahati on  1st and 2nd November, 2022 organized by INCAA incollaboration with Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, Assam Downtown University.
 11Resource person and Trainer during 3 days Teacher’s Training of Jesuit Refugee Service, Manipur on  Child Psychology at JRS Office, Churachandpur, Manipur on 26th March to 28th March, 2023.
 12Presented a paper on “Beliefs toward Mental Illness and Emotional Intelligence: A study among Manipuri and Mizo youths” at the 2 day International Conference on Health psychology and Allied Science organized by the Department of Psychology, Pachhunga University College on 26th & 27th May, 2023.
 13Resource person and Trainer during the 6 Days “Training Master Trainer on Psychological First Aid and Pastoral Counselling” conducted by WeCare and Central Baptist Youth Fellowship from 20th- 25th Nov., 2023
 14Attended Two Day workshop on “Indigenous Ethnography” organized by Zo Academia and Rayburn College on 7th & 8th Dec, 2023
 15Resource person and Trainer on 6 Days “Essential Training on Mental Illness & Pastoral Psychotherapy” conducted by WeCare with Central Baptist Youth Fellowship from 29th April- 4th May, 2024
 16Attended online Lecture on “Intellectual Property Rights and Professional Development and Career Advancement” organized by IQAC, Pachhunga University College, Mizoram and Rayburn College held on 20th July, 2024
 17Resource person and Trainer in One-day need based teacher trainings on 27th June, 2024 on the topic “Stress Management and Self-Care” organized by the Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) at JRS Office, Churachandpur, Manipur.
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