Professional Skills
Dr. Chacko Jose P is a seasoned academic leader and economist skilled in institutional governance, socioeconomic impact assessment for government projects, higher education curriculum design, and extensive research in sustainable development and economic policy.
- Academic Leadership & Administration: Proven expertise in leading higher education institutions as a Principal and managing academic quality through various university-level boards.
- Government Consultancy: Specialized in conducting “Social Impact Assessment” studies for public land acquisitions and state-level infrastructure projects.
- Curriculum & Instructional Design: Expert in designing academic syllabi for undergraduate Economics programs and preparing digital study materials for distance education.
- Economic Research: Highly skilled in analyzing trends in the knowledge economy, tribal employment (MGNREGA), and sustainable water management.
- Peer Review & Editorial Management: Experienced in editing academic volumes and contributing to international peer-reviewed journals.
Work Experience
Dr. Chacko Jose P has over 30 years of experience in teaching and academic administration within the Kerala higher education system:
- Principal: Served as the Principal of St Aloysius College, Elthuruth, Thrissur.
- Associate Professor (2008–2021): Served for 13 years at Sacred Heart College, Chalakudy.
- Reader (2005–2008): Served at the UGC – Academic Staff College, University of Calicut.
- Lecturer / Senior Scale (1994–2005): Began his academic career as a Lecturer in Economics at Sacred Heart College.
- Visiting Faculty & Councilor: Has served as a visiting faculty member for the MBA program at the University of Calicut (since 2011) and as an academic councilor for IGNOU (since 1997).
- Government Expert Committee Member: Frequently appointed by the Thrissur District Collector to evaluate social impact reports under the RFCT LARR Act.
Achievements: He was the winner of the ‘Prof. M.M. Ghani Award for the Best College Teacher’ (2015-16), a prestigious honor constituted by the University of Calicut.