Dr Albert Kuruvila
Qualifications: PhD (University of Canterbury), Master of Social Work , Reg. Social Worker
About Albert
Albert Kuruvila teaches social work theories, social work approaches, community development, evidence based decision-making and inter-cultural social work practice.
Albert's current research interests are diversity & intercultural practice, nonprofit organisations and community development, and social work education.
Expertise
Social Science Research; Social Work
Social Work Education; Non-Profit Organisations; Community Development; Diversity; Inter-Cultural Practice
Research Interests
Diversity & Intercultural Practice; Non-profit Organisations & Community Development and Social Work Education
Featured Publications
Kuruvila, A. (2015). Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): Issues of Terminology and Definitions. Rajagiri Journal of Social Development, 7(1), 29-46.
Kuruvila, A. (2013). Self-health checkup for nonprofit organisations. Better Boards Quarterly, 11, 1-8.
Papers Taught
Supervision
Albert enjoys supervising honours students enrolled in SOCWK 490.
Associations and Memberships
Reg. Social Worker
Member-Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers(ANZASW)
Life Member- Indian Council of Social Welfare (ICSW)