NAAC- 2008 EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (2002-2008)

HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY SUMMER HILL, SHIMLA-171 005 INDIA

C. EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT 1. FACULTY PROFILE, ADEQUACY AND COMPETENCY OF FACULTY

A. About the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla was established in the year 1986 to begin a Bachelors degree in journalism and mass communication. The department and the courses were started to train the students as the need of media industry.

B. Core Faculty of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Faculty/Academic qualifications

Designation

Field(s) of specialization

Dr. T.D.S.Alok M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., BJMC, MMC

Professor

Public Relations, Reporting and Editing

Dr. Vir Bala Aggarwal MJMC, Ph.D.

Professor

Mass Media Research

Dr. Vikas Dogra MMC, Ph.D.

Lecturer

Television Journalism, Development Communication, Communication Theory.

2.

STUDENT PROFILE ACCORDING TO PROGRAMMES OF STUDY, GENDER, REGION ETC. DURING THE YEAR 2007-08 Course MJMC MMC PGDMC Ph.D. TOTAL

Total Candidates 07 29 19 NA

Girls

Boys 04 22 09 NA

HP domicile 07 29 19 NA

Other state(s) 0 0 0 NA

03 07 10 NA

55

20

35

55

0

3.

CHANGES MADE IN THE COURSES OR PROGRAMMES DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE FACULTY TO THOSE CHANGES

In the last year, two new courses named MMC and PGDMC started in the department of Journalism and Mass Communication. Both the courses have separate syllabus and different duration of time. PGDMC is one year Post Graduate Diploma for the students who want to join the field of media. On the other side, Masters in Mass Communication is the masters’ degree of two years. Above two programmes were started from the session 2008. 4.

TREND IN THE SUCCESS RATE AND DROP OUT RATE OF STUDENTS DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS

A.

Success Rate: MJMC 100%

B.

Drop out Rate: MJMC 0.5%

C.

Success Rate: MMC 100%

D.

Drop Out rate: MMC 0.5%

E.

Success Rate: PGDMC 100%

F.

Drop Out rate: PGDMC 0.5%

5.

LEARNING RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT LIKE LIBRARY, COMPUTERS, LABORATORIES AND OTHER SUCH RESOURCES

A.

The Department has no Departmental Library but the students use central library the department have 10 computers with internet connections to facilitate the students of all courses run by the department.

B.

The department has its separate projector for the use of students.

C.

The laboratory is independent in terms of minor and routinely used equipment named teleprinter, cable connection.

6.

ENHANCEMENT OF THE LEARNING RESOURCES DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS

During the past five years, presentation of use of computers and LCD deconstruction of television and radio programme video camera audio recording and editing mock field reporting assignment reporting editing journal simulation of real life situation.

7.

MODERN TEACHING METHODS IN PRACTICE OTHER THAN THE LECTURE METHOD

The specialized lectures by eminent outside faculty are regularly arranged in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication for benefit of the students. The students also join the presentations frequently to improve the lecture method. They use the latest equipments and softwares to presenting themselves. Our students engaged in following activities regular basis practical assignments seminar, projects, group discussion, audio visual productions, live simulation, interaction with media industry experts and mock reporting production of lab journal etc. 8.

PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL COUNSELING OF STUDENTS

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication maintains highly interactive and congenial environment in the Department. Students are encouraged with challenging assignment and industries interaction. 9.

DETAILS OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND TEACHERS WHO BENEFITED DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS

The Faculty members of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication regularly participate in various Conferences, Workshops and Seminars, which are conducted at National or International levels. The faculty also delivered lectures on specialized topics. Professor T.D.S. Alok recently awarded for the national integration prize in the month of February. Presentation through LCD slides videos field projects/etc

10.

PARTICIPATION OF TEACHERS IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES OTHER THAN TEACHING AND RESEARCH IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS Teachers of the Department participated in various national international seminars conference, workshops symposia with presentation of papers and publications one lecturer completed his Ph.D Also presented TV and AIR talks discussion at the state/National look up Teachers were also invited by various universities/institution as guest faculty members

11.

COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS AT THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL AND THEIR OUTCOME DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS N.A.

12.

IF RESEARCH IS A SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY, THE THRUST AREAS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Acted as guide to necessary M.Phil /Ph.D scholar of this university as also other Universities. 13.

DETAILS OF THE ONGOING PROJECTS AND PROJECTSCOMPLETED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS Project reports MJMC students under the guidance of the faculty members.

14. ‘PROGRAMMES BY RESEARCH’ OFFERED BY THE UNIVERSITY

The following programs/courses including research component are offered by Department of Journalism and Mass Communication: 1.

15.

Ph.D.

PUBLICATIONS OF THE FACULTY, FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS. DETAILS REGARDING CITATION INDEX AND IMPACT FACTOR ANALYSIS Information is attached with self appraisal report.

16.

PARTICIPATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION IN THE EXTENSION ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

Prof. Vir Bala Aggarwal appointed as a member of UGC in various committees and Prof. TDS Alok appointed as visiting professor in Punjabi Agricultural University Ludhiana. Dr. Alok is also a external expert (member) in the various universities.

17.

METHOD OF CONTINUOUS STUDENT ASSESSMENT Students knowledge needs and skill are tested through a combination of entrance test and personal interview by faculty and industry experts.

18.

PLACEMENT RECORD OF THE PAST STUDENTS AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE STUDENT PLACEMENT Approximately 100% of the students passed out from Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

19.

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OR STUDENTS DURING THE PAST FIVE YEARS Numbers of students are working with various media outfits in key position.

Year 2009 2009 2005 2005 2004 2001 2001 1999 1987 1987 1978

20.

Achievements Lala Jagat Narayan Momorial Award in the field of Journalism 2009 at Una conferred Himotkarsh Literary organization. Awarded as Media Guru by Newspaper Association of India at New Delhi Konark National Award Utkal Yuva Sankritik Sangh, Orissa Punjab Kala Sahitya Academy Award Chaand Kulluvi Purskar Bhartendu Harishchander National Award, Ministry of I&B, GOI HP University Honour Dec 10, 2001 Prem Chand Purskar, Maharashtra Dalit Sahitya Academy Himotkarsh Sahitya Parishad Award for Literary Journalism Samman Patra, Urdu Adab Society, Nahan Best Teaching Award, S. D. School, Shimla

Participation of the Department in COSIP/COHSSIP/ SAP/ CAS/ DSA/ DRS/ FIST etc. N.A.

21. PLAN OF ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

To start the Hindi Journalism faculty. Department is intend to start M.Phil course in the department. To establish a separate departmental library for students. Recruitment of additional faculty, technical and supporting staff. To generate resources for additional space and supporting infrastructure as scarcity of space is a major constrain in further development of the academic and research potential of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. 6. Procurement of additional equipments to augment existing research facilities as mentioned below: S. No.

Item

Television studio 1 Television Camera (Digital

Number of pieces 3

Cost (Rs. In lacs) Per piece 1,50,000

Professional) 2

Digital Video Editing Machine

2

1,00,000

3

Camera Accessories (Mics,

3

70,000

Lights, Tripods, Trolleys, Chargers, Batteries, Lens etc.) 4

Acoustic fittings

……

2,00,000

5

furniture

……

80,000

Photography Studio 1

Digital SLR Camera

2

60,000

2

Photo Printer

1

1,00,000

3

Picture Editing Software

1

50,000

4

Furniture

……

50,000

5

Computers

5

30,000

4

Scanner

2

15,000

5

Furniture

…..

80,000

Journalism Lab 1

Computers

25

25,000

2

News Flow Software

1

40,000

3

Printer (A3)

1

1,00,000

4

Scanner (A3)

1

2,00,000

5

Furniture

…..

80,000

1

Books

….

5,00,000

2

Furniture

….

80,000

Library

Total amount required for these equipments:

33,45,000

22. ANY OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication has proposes setting up of The Faculty of Media Studies. Besides, the present Department is proposed to set up: Department of Electronic Media Studies Department of Advertising and Public Relations Department of Hindi Journalism Department of Printing Technology These five departments, under faculty of Media Studies, will offer specialization in various fields of modern media, so essential to excel in the present competitive world. As above proposed departments would One Professor, Two Reader and Three Lecturers technical/laboratory/administrative staff in each department. According to the tentative estimates made by the department need of Lab equipments, faculty library and accommodation also required.

(Dr. T.D.S.Alok) Chairperson, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

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D. Declaration by the Head of the Institution

I certify that the data included in this Self-Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge. This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussions and no part thereof has been outsourced. I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR during the peer team visit.

Signature of the Head of the institution With seal Place: Date: