Ganderbal : Department of Convergent Journalism (DCJ), School of Media Studies (SMS), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organized a one–day induction programme for the newly admitted students in the Department at Tulmulla campus here Monday.
According to a statement issued from Public Relations Office, Central University Of Kashmir the keynote speaker Sajjad Bazaz the famed corporate communicator working in J&K Bank said that media has a huge impact of changing people’s perception reflected from the campaigns by various corporate houses. “Media is not only about Newspaper, radio and television as there is a huge scope in corporate communication through digitized new media technology,” he said, adding that credibility is more important in journalism than TRP. He added, “identify your interest, understand your sector, do human interest stories and be a specialist with your own capacity”.
In his address, Dean, SMS, Prof. Shahid Rasool said success has no short-cuts and anyone can achieve their dreams by being dedicated to their interests. Prof. Shahid emphasized on having a great scope of digital media to start with and create different forms of revenue generation tools for themselves. He said the department has been changing the syllabus to fit the industry demands.
In his remarks, Head, DCJ, Dr. Arif Nazir said “We are among a very few universities that have specialization subjects such as advanced AV production, Narrative journalism, New Media, Research Dissertation, Photojournalism and students in their fourth semester have to choose any of these.”
Medical Officer, Dr. Sheeba Nazir introduced the new batch with the medical facilities available at the Health Centre. “We are having facilities like nebulization, Covid 19 testing and conduct regular camps on mental health, blood donation etc.”
Dr. Mir Insha Farooq, Presiding Officer Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), gave details about the ICC functionality saying that it ensures a safe and conducive environment for students, scholars and employees in the varsity.
Sr Asst Prof, Law Deptt, Mr. Hilal Ahmad Najar, briefed the students about the ‘UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Higher Educational Institutions, 2009’ and how involving in the ragging can have a very negative impact on a students’ studies.
Asst Librarian, Dr. Humma Ahanger gave a presentation on different library resources available in the university.
In a concluding para of the statement, Dy DSW, and Sr. Asst Prof. Dr. Asif Khan, explained about the activities and services of Department of Students Welfare (DSW). He said any student can approach DSW for help such as scholarships related issues. The programme was conducted by Sr. Asst Prof. Dr. John Babu Koyee while Asst Prof. Dr. Nookaraju Bendukurthi proposed the vote of thanks.
