CURRICULUM VITAE Name : Dr. S. Nandakumar Designation : Professor Contact Address with Phone : Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication : Periyar University, Salem 636 0 11 Tamilnadu. India. Phone number & E-mail ID : +91-427-2345766 Ext.245 (Off) +91-94440 86807 (Mobile) +91-75982 86807 (Mobile) E-mail : nandakumar.su@gmail.com nandakumar.su@yahoo.co.in nandakumar.su@rediffmail.com periyarjmcprofessor@hotmail.com Educational Background : M.A., Communication M. Phil., Journalism and Communication Ph.D., Journalism and Communication Professional Experience(s) : Media Profession (10 years) -- Newspaper correspondent -3 years -- Indian Information service officer (IIS service) in various media units of Min. of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India - 7 years : Academic and Research 18years -- University of Madras 10 years -- Periyar University 8 years (till Sep. 2017) : Administrative Experience: 24 Years -- Ministry of I & B, Govt. of India -- University of Madras and -- Periyar University Research Guidance/Supervision: 18 years of Academic and Research at Masters, M.Phil and Ph.D level. -- Masters level research guided: 135 -- M.Phil research guided : 20 -- Ph.D awarded-03 guiding :08 Teaching Interest (Core & elective courses) : Communication revolution, Broadcasting techniques, History and policies Radio and TV, Programme production and content creation Journalism and Communication writing and Reporting techniques (Tamil & English), Communication skills, Communication Research, and Themes and issues in Communication Research Interest : FM Radio Broadcasting and urban Audience, Television Commercials, Community Radio, Media convergence, Policy, regulations, New Media and Society Totally about 26 (Twenty Six years) years of service put in of Media professional, academic, research and administration.
S. No Author/ Co author 1. Nandakumar,S., & Gopalakrishnan, T. (2003). Title of the Paper Extending Community Radio to Civil society Groups: Challenges and Opportunities List of Publications (2003-2004) Name of the Journal, vol. no, issue, year, Pages No s R.Balasubramanian & R.Shanmugasamy(Eds.), Governability and Governance in south Indian states (pp.32-41). Publisher / Internatio nal Chennai: Publications Division, University of Madras 2003 Impa ct Facto r Citation Index / Review no. 2. Nandakumar.S. (2006) 3. Nandakumar.S. (2006) Resurgence of Indian Radio University of Madras 150 List of Publications (2006-2007) Thittam (Yojana- Tamil Edition) Vol.37, issue.9 pp.37-40). Thittam (Yojana- Tamil Edition) Vol.38, issue.2 (pp. 25-28). Publications Division, Min. of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India, New Delhi Publications Division, Min. of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, New Delhi. May 2006 October 2006 4. Nandakumar.S., & Suresh Kumar.S (2007) 5. S.Nandakumar.S., Velayutham.D & Sunitha.D.(2007) List of Publications (2007-2008) Cable TV in India Mass Communication Radio &TV pp552-561 Private FM radio stations in Tamilnadu Mass Communication Radio &TV pp562-569 Thol Ilamurugu Pathipagam, Pondicherry Thol Ilamurugu Pathipagam, Pondicherry 2007-2007
6. Nandakumar.S. (2007) Prasar Bharathi: An Autonomous Body of Indian Broadcasting Mass Communication Radio &TV pp-570-574 Thol Ilamurugu Pathipagam, Pondicherry - 2007 7. Nandakumar.S. Private FM Radios in Tamil Nadu 8. Nandakumar.S., & Leo Fernando. N.A.T. Evolution and Growth of Radio in India An Historical Perspective List of Publications (2009-2010) Thittam (Yojana- Tamil Edition Vol.40, issue.9 P17-19, In C.K.Sivaprakasan (Ed) Proceedings of Tamil Nadu History Congress (pp.314-317) Publications Division, Min. of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India Periyar Maniammai University, Vallam, Tanjavur. - Oct 2009 October 2009 9. Nandakumar.S. Media and Ethics-An analysis List of Publications (2010-2011) Conference proceedings of Seminar on Ethical issues and Indian media Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University, Salem November 2010 10. Nandakumar.S. Media Regulations in Indian Democracy: A Critique List of Publications (2011-2012) Conference proceedings of seminar on Media Education: Coping with Technology, Culture and Society Centre for Electronic Media, School of Media and Communication, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry - December 2011.
11. ம னயர.ச.ந தக ந ர நற ற ம க.ஸ ர தர ப ஜ 12. ம னயர ச.ந தக ந ர. ச. & தய.இப ஜம கச பன 13. ம னயர.ந தக ந ர. ச. & ப.ம ப 14. ம னயர ந தக ந ர.ச. & த.பய ச ச ந 15. ம னயர.ந தக ந ர. ச. & அ. ஸ கட ர கஜ சப க ர ஸ உன ர ய நம த ப ப ய ம ப ப ணர ய ல தத ன ட ச ஊட ம த ய வ ச ற ற ப ப ச ச மல ய ம ப ப ணர ய ல இனணன தழ ள த ய வ இனற ன யம, த ப ப நற ற ம ச னந தத ம ல ந ட ஒல பப ல ண ன ய த ல ச ற ற ப ப ச ச மல நற ற ம ய யச ன ன த ப ல ஊட ங ள இனற ன யத னத தர க க யத ல ம, த ப ல ம தந ழ தத னக ட ச ழ ச ச ன ங ப ப List of Publications (2012-2013) Proceedings of 12 th Tamil Nadu Science Congress Conference: Theme: Natural Resource, Security and Green Technology Proceedings of 12 th Tamil Nadu Science Congress Conference: Theme: Natural Resource, Security and Green Technology Proceedings of 12 th Tamil Nadu Science Congress Conference: Theme: Natural Resource, Security and Green Technology Proceedings of 12 th Tamil Nadu Science Congress Conference: Theme: Natural Resource, Security and Green Technology Proceedings of 12 th Tamil Nadu Science Congress Conference: Theme: Natural Resource, Security and Green Technology ISBN: 13-978-81-910508-5-1. Salem: Publications Division Periyar University, Salem ISBN: 13-978-81-910508-5-1. Salem: Publications Division Periyar University, Salem ISBN: 13-978-81-910508-5-1. Salem: Publications Division Periyar University, Salem ISBN: 13-978-81-910508-5-1. Salem: Publications Division Periyar University, Salem ISBN: 13-978-81-910508-5-1. Salem: Publications Division Periyar University, Salem Regional- August 2012 Regional- August 2012 Regional- August 2012 Regional- August 2012 Regional- August 2012
16. Nandakumar.S. Media revolution: New technology, cross fertilization of media and literature Conference proceedings conference on Globalisation, Local Media & Social issues (ISBN:978-93-81402-290) Tiruvelveli:Publications Division, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. - 14-15 December 2012 17. Nandakumar.S., & Ravichamy.P Influence of globalisaton: Information dissemination of local media for the Indian farmers Conference proceedings conference on Globalisation, Local Media & Social issues (ISBN:978-93-81402-290) Publications Division, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Tirunelveli: 14-15 December 2012 18 Nandakumar.S., & Rajamunisekaran.V 19 Nandakumar.S., & Christopher Joseph Cruz.A Media Watchdog: Generates Human Rights Consciousness in The Society Religious programmes: A blooming development in broadcast media. List of Publications -2013-2014 Indian Journal of Scholarly Research (IJOSR) Vol.:2 Issue:12 with ISSN no.: 2278-8271 Title of the Book: Media and Society, Edited by: Dr.G.S.Kamble and Dr.R.B.Chincholkar. pp: 152-161, Indian Journal of Scholarly Research (IJOSR) 2, Satkruti, Suraj Party Plot Road, Vasna, Ahmedabad-380 007. ISBN no.:978-93-83183-12-8, 2013. Wizcraft Publications and Distribution Pvt. Ltd., 129/498, Vasant Vihar, Solapur-413001. Maharastra. India. December 2013 2013
List of Publications in 2014-15 S. No Author/ Co author Title of the Paper Name of the Journal, vol. no, issue, year, Pages No s 20 Nandakumar.S. & Sridharraj.G 21 Nandakumar.S., Ravichamy.P., & Sivabalan K.C. 22 Nandakumar.S. &.Roselin Raja. A Community Participation and its Effectiveness in the Creation of Programming/Content by Community Radio in Kongu Region Mass media interventions and technology transfer among banana growers: experiences from Tamilnadu, India, Tamil m-apps pave platform to uplift users in the society சம த ன ம ன கற த ற க த தந ழ தந ம ன ல தசல கச தநன த ர ள ள னன ட ள Indian Journal Of Applied Research Volume: 4 Issue: 8 - Pp-330-335 with ISSN no: 2249-555X International Journal of Emerging Technology in computational and applied Sciences (IJETCAS), ISSN. Print 2279 0047, ISSN online 2279-0055 pp. 204 209 13 th International Tamil Internet conference papers ISSN 2313-4887 pp-91-95 Publisher / Internatio nal Indian Journal Of Applied Research (IJAR) 8-A, BANAS, Opp. SLU Girls College, NR. Congress Bhavan, Paldi Ahmedabad 380006. International Association of Scientific Innovation and Research (IASIR), STEM International Scientific online media and publishing house, 148, Summit dry Byron, Georgia International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil (INFITT) August 2014. Internation al2014 Internation al September 2014 Impa ct Facto r 2.1652 Citation Index / Review no.
23 Rajamunisekaran.V & Nandakumar S. 24 Nandakumar.S. & Christopher Joseph Cruez. A. 25 Nandakumar.S. & Sridharraj.G. 26 Nandakumar.S & Roselin Raja.A Language Hindrance in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage and perception among the university students in Salem district. த யல தத டர டல தத ம ல ந ட ர ய ன னன ட த த கசம ந யட ட ல ல ந ணயர னடகன தந ம இனடய ப?- ஆய வ Religious Broadcast: A Study of the Impact on Children with a special Reference to Christian Programmes Community Radio: Strengthen Women s Role and Changing Rural Society through its programme content creation ல ல ந ணயர ன ர னயன ல தந ழ தந னல னன ட ன னன ள நற ற ம த ர ர ப ப ள 13 th International Tamil Internet conference papers ISSN 2313-4887 September 2014 pp-490-495 3 rd Annual International Conference on Journalism and Mass Communication (JMComm 2014) proceedings September 2014, Singapore Paper presented in a Seminar organised by Dept. Of Sociology, Periyar University. 14 th International Tamil Internet conference papers ISSN 2313-4887 May-June 2015 - Singapore International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil (INFITT) Global Science & Technology Forum (GSTF) Singapore International Journal of Informative & Futuristic Research, 17 th edition Volume-2 - Issue5, Page No. 1442-1448. January 2015 International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil (INFITT) Internation al September 2014. Internation al September 2014. Internation al January 2015. Internation al May- June 2015
List of Publications in 2015-16 27. Nandakumar.S., & Roselin Raja. A. 28. Rajamunisekara n.v & Nandakumar.S. 29. Nandakumar.S., & Murali.R. 30. Nandakumar.S. & Roselin Raja. A. 31. Rajamunisekara n V., & Nandakumar.S. Digital India: The Mobile Phone Technology Bridging Digital Divide in the Developing society Youth and New Media: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage, acceptance and perception among the college students Audience Research: An Analysis of Listening Pattern of FM Radio Channel Users in Salem with special Reference to Kodai FM - University An Analysis of Use of Social Media Through Mobile Phones in Rural and Urban Areas of An Analysis of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) Usage, Acceptance and Adoption of Visual Literacy Among the College Students in Proceeding of Seminar on Media and English Language in Rural India ISBN-978-93-80394-76-3 Proceeding of international conference on Empowerment of Youth in Globalised Scenario striving for excellence by augmenting their potential - Media and Visual Literacy (Exploring skills and development among youth) Media and Visual Literacy (Exploring skills and development among Media and Visual Literacy (Exploring skills and development among youth) Department of English and Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Shevaroys College of School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Periyar University, Salem 11 ISBN 978-93-5254-974-0 Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM University, Chennai ISBN:978-93-81992- Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Science and Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM University, Chennai Jan 2016 Internatio nal Feb., 2016 - Internatio nal April, 2016 Internatio nal April, 2016 Internatio nal April, 2016
32. Nandakumar. S., Roselin Raja.A &Parthiban.R 33. Nandakumar, S. Ravichamy. P. & Siva Balan. K.C. 34. Nandakumar.S & Murali.R 35. Ravichamy, P., Nandakumar S., & Siva Balan, K.C. Digital India: Expectations of Villagers of Nagapatinam District in Tamilnadu Farm Telecast Viewing Behavior and Knowledge Management of Banana Growers in Tamilnadu An Analysis ICT and Development: A Study of rural programme listership with special reference to AIR FM (LRS) Dharmapuri Television for effective dissemination of farm information to banana Growers: a study from Tamilnadu List of Publications in 2016-17 15 th world Tamil Internet Conference, Gandhigram Rural University, Didigul. - ISSN 2313-4887 September- 2016. Progressive Research An International Journal, Volume 11 (Special-VI): 3993-3996 (2016), A Handbook on ICT and Community Development Progressive Research An International Journal, Volume 12 (Special-I) : 1146-1149 (2017)- pp- 1146-1149 International Forum for Information Technology in Tamil (INFITT) Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology Meerut (U.P.) INDIA. - Print ISSN : 0973-6417, Online ISSN : 2454- Publications Division Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tiruvelveli ISBN 978-93-81402-37-5 Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology Meerut (U.P.) INDIA - Print ISSN : 0973- Sept 2016 Jan. 2017 Jan.2017 May 2017 NAAS RATIN G of 3.16 NAAS Rating of 3.84 36. Nandakumar. S., and A.Christopher Joseph Cruz Avaidance of Christian Television Channels by Christians in Tamil Nadu List of Publications in 2017-18 3 rd Internal Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Innovations in Science and Humanities (IC0IRISH- 2017) Nehru College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore Sept 201628-29, November 2017
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES: Teaching and Learning practice - current development of media happenings to update knowledge and use of modern high tech equipments for easy learning of students. Encourage the students to regular reading of books, journals, newspapers, magazines etc., to update their knowledge. Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), Students performance is evaluated continuous assessment method. Took initiative to revamp the existing syllabus to meet the needs of the media industry. New attractive components were introduced to suit for rural students to get placement in local, regional and national level media. Took initiative to introduce new Master level courses. Introduced students practice lab journal Kannadi (Mirror) a bilingual fortnightly for M.A Journalism and Mass Communication students to quench the journalistic thrust and act as Faculty Advisor for the lab journal. Introduced Video Magazine for M.Sc., Visual Communication and Electronic Media students to train and excel the students in video (short films, documentaries) and television production. Introduced two elective courses viz., Tamil Journalism and communication skills for the benefit of inter-intra Department students. I motivated the students to start own communication platform called Mounam (silence) to develop their Communication skills. Took initiative to ink MoU between Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University and Salem District Press Club for teaching and learning of professionalism and media ethics for the benefit of the students. Developed the Department as a UGC-SAP within the first five year period. Research Activities Dissertation supervised M.A., M.Phil, Ph.D., Sl.No No. of. Research project study/dissertation (M.A/M.Sc) No. of. Dissertation (M.Phil) No. of. Dissertation (Ph.D) Completed Ongoing Completed Ongoing Completed Ongoing 75 02 20 01 03 07 ACADEMIC TRAINING PROGRAMMES: WORKSHOP(S)/ SUMMER TRAINING COURSE(S) ATTENDED S.No Name & Dates of the Conference/Seminar 1. Workshop on Curriculum Development 2. Summer Training Course on Radio Programme Production for Community Date(s) Nature (/ internationa l etc.,) Funding / Organising agency Jan 25-27, College Development 2001 Council, University of Madras May 2002 Ford Foundation, India Manipal Institute of Communication
Radio organised by Manipal Institute of Communication in 2002. 3. Workshop on writing proposals for sponsored research 4. Fulbright Mentoring Workshop 5. Workshop on Community Radio 6. workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS 7. Emerging trends in geospatial analysis 8. Workshop on Media Literacy for adolescents 9 workshop on communication strategy to eradicate pulse polio organised by UNESCO, June 18, 2005 July 7, 2005 February, 3-5, 2007 November,22-24, 2007 March1-2, 2008 July 28-29, 2008 College Development Council, University of Madras University of Madras and United States Educational Foundation in India Anna University, Chennai Presidency College, Chennai Feb 2010. Bangaluru Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumputhur Membership in BOS, BORS, Academic & Research Societies, Academic Council in Universities Member Board of Studies in the following institutions to Prepare syllabus, Scheme of examination, question paper pattern, model question paper, list of examiners, question paper setters for the following institutions 1. M.Sc., Visual Communication (5 year integrated) Course, Periyar University under CBCS. 2. M.A Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University under CBCS. 3. B.Sc., Digital Print Media for affiliated colleges of Periyar University under CBCS. 4. MJMC Bharathiyar University and its affiliated colleges. 5. B.Sc., Visual Communication PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. 6. B.Sc., Visual Communication Vel s Deemed University, Chennai. 7. Prepared syllabus, model question paper for Rajiv Gandhi Institute of youth Development (Deemed University), Sriperumpudur, Kancheepuram. 8. BOS in University of Madras 9. BOS Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 10. BOS Vel s University (Deemed) Chennai 11. Member BOS in PSG Arts and Science College, Coimbatore 12. Member-BOS- Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 13. Member-BOS- SRM University Board of Examiners Chairman BOE for Viscomm/Mass Comm.,/Film Tech. Bharathiar University Chairman - BOE for UG/PG Vis. Comm., Bharathidasan University Chairman BOE, Kerala University
Member BOE in M S University, Tirunelveli Member BOE, Calicut University Member BOE, University of Madras, Chennai. Member BOE, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli Member BOE, PSG Arts and Science College, Coimbatore Member- BOE, E.V.R. Periyar College, Trichy Member-BOE, Scott College, Tuticorin. Member-BOE, SRM University Member-BOE, Pondicherry University Contribution to Professional and / or Public Service (Consultancy to Companies/ NSS, NCC, YRC, etc, PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL BODIES Working as internee in Dinasary - Tamil daily in 1989 Working as internee in various media units of DIPR, Govt of Tamilnadu in 1990 Regular script contributor to Nagarvalam programme of All India Radio from the year1990 to 2010. Gained experience as causal production Asst. in Doordarshan Attended Journalism refresher course on JOURNALISM at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi in 1995. Attended short term course on Office Management conducted by Indian Secretarial Training and Management (ISTM) New Delhi organised by IIMC, New Delhi in 1995. Attended short term course on Parliamentary Reporting conducted by Lok Sabha secretariat, New Delhi, organised by IIMC, New Delhi, 1995. Attended short term refresher course on PUBLIC RELATIONS organised by Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, in July 1997. After joined in Periyar University, I maintained cordial relationship with local media which paved platform to sign MoU between Periyar University and Salem District Press Club to enhance the knowledge bilaterally. Membership In Professional And Social Bodies (1) Member - Press Club, Chennai since 1992. (2) Member Reporter Guild, Chennai since 1992. (3) Member - Press Relations Forum, Tamilnadu Chapter (4) Member Public Relations Society of India (5) Member - Communicators forum, Puducherry (6) Member Indian Council for Communication Training and Research (ICCTR) (7) Member - Asian Media Information and Communication Resource Centre (AMIC)
(8) Member - Information Research Management Institute (IRMA), USA (9) Member Executive council, Association of Communication Teachers (Tamilnadu and Puducherry chapter) (ACT-TNP) NSS, NCC, YRC, etc 1. Was Serving as University NSS co-ordinator i/c from Aug. 2012to Jan 2017. 2. I am a nodal officer for 158 NSS units and 15 self-supportive NSS Units which are functioning in affiliated colleges. 3. In 2012, 158 NSS units were functioning in 56 colleges. These units were reallocated to another 26 new colleges for the benefit of the students. 4. Took initiative and got15 self-supportive NSS units to quench the thirst of service minded students. 5. Motivated the NSS volunteers to take part in various national events, camps, personality and training programmes. 6. Every year students are participating in Republic day parade both at national level and Tamilnadu state level. 7. 2 Awards: During my tenure (2012-2013 and 2014-2015) two students were awarded highly prestigious Indira Gandhi award for NSS volunteers. 8. Tamil Nadu State NSS awards: Two NSS programme officers and seven NSS volunteers were awarded during my tenure. 9. 2 Integration Camp (NIC) conducted: First time in the history of Periyar University NSS-NYK, Salem have jointly organised Integration Camp in January 2014 at University campus. About 40 students participated from the Periyar University and affiliated colleges Second NIC conducted jointly by NYK Erode NSS organised in Royal college, Mettur from Feb.24-28, 2015. 10. NSS cell digitalized. Database created bout NSS programme officers list, Volunteers, details of NSS unit colleges etc., for easy and immediate communication. 11. During my tenure, I visited more than 500 NSS special camps and NSS programmes and motivated about 5,000 students. 12. Organised running, walking, fitness programme for the NSS volunteers during the motivational camp to take part in national events in 2014 13. March past training was given to NSS volunteers with the help of NSS and Army officials. 14. Also RRC co-ordinator for Periyar University from Aug. 2012 to Jan.2017. 75 RRC units are functioning in 75 affiliated colleges to create awareness among college students to control the spreading of HIV/AIDS under my mentoring. 15. Organised Tamil traditional folk event during the celebration of Pongal festival 2016 and 2017. 16. NSS play vital role in recent flood affected areas of Tamilnadu in last December 2015. NSS volunteers visited flood affected areas Cuddalore and Chennai and distributed relief materials. Periyar University has sent Rs.10 lakh worth of materials to flood affected areas.
17. Organised Cultural activity during the visit of Governor of Tamilnadu/Chancellor of the university during convocation 18. Co-ordinated two day Tamil cultural workshop organised by Cultural centre of Periyar University. 19. Organised Cultural event during the visit of NAAC re-accreditation committee in 2015. Extension Activities: 1. Organised youth policy rally and delivered speech about youth development in Nation on Feb 21, 2014. 2. Delivered special address on youth empowerment and career development at Public Information campaign, organised by Press Information Bureau, (Min. of Information and Broadcasting, (Govt. of India) at Vaazhappadi on Dec.17, 2014. 3. Motivational speech on one student one tree campaign undertaken in the NSS units functioning affiliated colleges of Periyar University 4. Speeches delivered in celebration of International and Youth day (Jan 12) 5. Speech delivered in the meeting of youth parliament organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Salem, Namakkal 6. Speeches delivered in Tree Plantation, Blood donation, AIDS Awareness programmes Literacy programmers (World Literacy day Programme Celebration) Pulse polio immunization Drive, World peace day Etc., 7. Two Integration Camp (NIC) conducted in the history of Periyar University NSS-NYK, Salem have jointly organised Integration Camp in January 2014 at University campus. About 40 students participated from the Periyar University and affiliated colleges.second NIC conducted jointly by NYK Erode NSS organised in Royal college, Mettur from Feb.24-28, 2015. 8. In 2014, International Youth day celebrated with the theme of YOUTH AND MENTAL HEALTH under the slogan Mental Health Matters. Under which the theme was taking up the as Jawaa hai Zindagi Shaping a better future The theme is designed also for all the conducting competitions such as 1. Photography 2. Artwork 3. Poster designing 4. Slogan writing were conducted both at university and colleges level. 9. I regularly participate in the extension work and community service. The Directorate of Field Publicity, Min. of I&B, GOI, Nehru Yuva Kendra and other NGO s regularly inviting me to talk on national integration, secularism, democracy, socialism, humanism, AIDS, population control and small norms, national literacy mission, leadership quality, Personality development etc. 10. Popular writings about Journalism education in Daily Thanthi on 07-06- 2015. 11. Encourage students to develop their skills in co-curricular and extra- curricular (NCC and NSS) activities. 12. I encourage the students to participate in various cultural activities based on the subject and in general
Future Plan Took initiatives for setting up of Campus Community Radio and provide training to empower local communities. To setting up of full-fledged state of art Multi-media and A- V lab and smart class rooms and Digital Archive/Digital Media Studio to document the rare historical pictures, pamphlets, books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and digitized books, Journals and newspapers for research, study and discovery. To setting up of Centre for Media Studies Training and Research (CMS-T&R) to make the dept as nodal centre for Regional language (Tamil) Journalism.