MLACW (now mLAC) is an institution of excellence located strategically in the vicinity of national institutes of repute, such as Indian Institute of Science, Institute of Wood Science & Technology, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Raman Research Institute and Central Power Research Institute.
2017
KSET
Mysore University
2016
Ph.D
Karnataka State Women's University,Vijayapura
2009
M.Phil
Vinayaka Missions, Salem Univeristy
2006
M.S (Communication)
Bangalore University
2019 ONWARDS
Associate Professor
mLAC
2006- 2018
Assistant Professor
MLACW
2010
Assistant Professor (PG)
Presidency College
Teaching:
16 years 5 Months UG (Journalism)
01 year PG
Completed Six days online workshop on ' Online Teaching Learning Strategies and tools' Organized by National Institute of Technology, Trichy (NIT) from 26th May to 31st May 2020.
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
BOS – Chairperson
BOE – Chairperson
Internal Paper Setter and Valuer
Organizing seminars/workshops/Lectures
Reporting assignments and Student Projects
Organizing Guest Lectures by Media Professionals
Interactive lectures by subject experts
Internships in various newspapers/TV channels
Media Tour/ Field Visits to TV studios/Radio Stations
Editing and page layouts for lab journal (College & Dept.)
Reporting and interview assignments at college and field
Co-coordinating students to take part in various activities organized by other colleges and media
TV Anchoring: Certificate course
Page layout and design: Add-on Course
Dept. newsletter
Dept. Fest
INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arts Coordinator
Coordinator for mLAC E-newsletter for both college and Humanities from 2019 - till date
NAAC Steering Committee 2015
IQAC Member: From 2015 - Till date
Time Table Committee - BA
Autonomous Examination Committee: from 2016 - 2021
Publishing Ads and news in newspapers
Admission committee
Conference Committee
India Today Ranking – Nielsen Survey (In-charge for Humanities)
AQAR Report – (In-charge of Humanities)
Deputy Registrar for Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni college for Women Autonomous – 2017
Co-coordinator for ADD ON Course BA ( Interior Designing, food and nutrition) 2018-2019
Co-coordinating/ organizing BA activities from 2006 - 2019
Co-coordinator for BA Fest - Kalakriya - 2019
Co-coordinator for BA Fest - Kalakriya - 12th July 2022
Convener for Kalakriya Humanities National Conference - 2nd September 2022
Prasaranga: Member
• Karnataka State Journalism and Communication Teachers Association
• BUCTA
PAPERS PRESENTED
1. Impact of Social media on Younger Generation
"Impact and Challenges of Digitalization in the field of Humanities - A Multidisciplinary Approach - on 2nd September 2022 organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous National Conference
2. Social Media - A Powerful Tool For Scaling Sustainability In The Present Scenario
Sustainable Development Accountability Towards A Better Future – NCSD 2018 on 27th & 28th March 2018 organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous National Conference
3. Role of Smart Phones in Women Empowerment: A Study
New Media and Development on 11th and 12th April 2016 organized by Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism and Electronic Media, Karnatak University, Dharwad National Seminar
4. New Media - A Powerful Means for Scaling Sustainability in Higher Education
Strategies and Action Plans for Sustainable Development in Higher Education on 8th August 2014 organized by Presidency College, Bangalore International Conference
5. Relevance of New Media in Empowering Women
Commercialization of Media & Public Service Communication on 30 & 31 January 2014 organized by Dept. of Mass Communication, Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bangalore. National Seminar
6. Status Of Women Empowerment – A case study of AWAKE
Media Issues and Social Transformation January 10-12, 2014 organized by Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Vivekananda School of Journalism and Mass Communication, New Delhi National Seminar
7. Are the younger generation Being Misled By Social Networking
Media Ethics and Social Responsibility 29 – 30 November 2013 Dept. of Communication, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore National Conference
8. Role of Mass Media In Tourism – A Study
Contemporary Media Issues and Themes 22nd October 2013 Dept. of Media Studies, Garden City College Bangalore National Conference
9. Social Media as an effective Medium of communication among young girls
Journalism and Society 1st& 2nd March 2013 Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, UJIRE National Seminar
10. Impact, Reach and Utilization of Social networking among Under Graduate Students
News and Views in the convergence era: Challenges and Opportunities 28th& 29th January 2013 Dept. of Mass Communication and Journalism, Karnatak University,Dharwad National Seminar
11. Reach and Access of New Media Communication in the development of Urban Women
New Media and Social Networking August 24th and 25th , 2012 Dept. of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangalore National Seminar
12. Awareness and Utilization of new media in the Empowerment of Urban women
Women and Development March 21st and 22nd,2012 Centre for Women Studies, Mangalore University UGC Sponsored National Conference
13. Role of Mass Media in Sustaining World Peace
11th International Congress of Social Philosophy & 4th International Congress of Yoga & Spiritual Sciences 28-30 May 2012 Dept. of Mass Communication And Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwad Joint Conference
14. Role of Media in creating awareness of Human Rights Issues among women
Gender and Human Rights: The Role of Media 26th& 27th March 2011 Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, KSWU, Bijapur National Seminar
15. New Media Communication Technologies
New Media and National Development 18th& 19th March 2011 Dept. of Communication, Bangalore University National Conference
National, International and college level Seminars/ Conference/ FDP/ Webinars attended
School of Arts, Humanities Social Sciences, Department of Media Studies, REVA University organised – REVA KNOWLEDGE SERIES ON “MEDIA LITERACY”
• Participated in the FDP Pragati an IQAC Initiative “Etiquette for Online Classes” organized by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous on 1st August 2020
• Annual “Media Today” International live lecture series organized by Dept. of Communication, BUB from 6th – 8th July 2020
• “Challenges of Reporting COVID-19” organized by Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi University, Vijayapura in collaboration with field outreach Bureau, Vijayapura on 7th July 2020
• International Webinar on “Resiliency of Media in the times of Global Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities” organised by Dept. of Communication, BUB from 6th to 11th July 2020
• “Manoeuvring Media Career in the Present Times” organised by PRCI on 4th July 2020 Resource Person Dr. B.K.Ravi
• Participated in the Workshop Pragati an IQAC Initiative “MCQ Import process for Online Examination” organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous on 3rd July 2020 at 2.00 – 4.30 pm
• International Webinar on “World Sports Journalists Day” Organised by Dept. of Media Studies and dept. of Physical Education , Kristu Jayanti College(Autonomous) on 2nd July 2020 at 3.00 pm
• ಭವಿಷ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಛಾಯಾಚಿತ್ರ ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ organised by Electronic Media, BUB in association with Karnataka Media Academy , on 2nd July 2020 at 11.00
• "ಲಾಕ್ ಡೌನ್ ಅವದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವರದಿಗಾರಿಕೆಯ ಸವಾಲುಗಳು " ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರೊಡನೆ ಸಂವಾದ organised by BUB Electronic Media on 1st July at 3.00 pm
• Press Day Celebration “ Role of Media in Preventing COVID-19 Pandemic” organised by BUB Electronic Media on 1st July at 3.00 pm
• Press Day Celebration “Relook the Journey from 1843 to 2020” organised by Dept. of Communication, BUB on 1st July 2020 at 11. 00 am
• National webinar on “Future of India Media Industry” organised by Mass Communication and Journalism BUB 22nd – 27th June 2020
• International Yoga Day organised by Collegiate Education on 21st June 2020
• FDP on “Effective online Teaching Learning Strategies” conducted by NIT, organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous from 26th to 31st May 2020
• “The Role of Community Radio the Reaching the Unreached During the COVID-19 Lockdown” : A Way Forward by Dr.Sapna, M.S Associate Professor, University of Mysore, organised by Loyola College Chennai on 23rd May 2020
• Participated in 6 Days “ Media Skills Enrichment Workshop” organised by Electronic Media, BUB from 18th to 23rd May 2020
• Live webinar on “Your Eyes and COVID-19” Speaker Sharon D’Souza conducted by Narayana Netralaya 15th May 2020
• Distinguished Speaker Series by Shivakumar -GROUP EXEC. PRESIDENT- Corporate Strategy & Business Development - Aditya Birla Group on “Globalization... What Next?" conducted by DSU on 14th May 2020
• Online Faculty Development Programme organised by Dept. of Journalism and Mass communication, Kristu Jayanti College from 12th -16th May 2020
• National level webinar on “Media’s Responsibility during the Pandemic” by Dr.Sapna, M.S Associate Professor, University of Mysore organized by Department of Humanities, Surana College on 06/05/2020
• National Level Seminar on “Media, Society and Politics in India” by Kavitha Krishnan, Feminist Activist Author: Fearless Freedom, organized by Dept. Of Mass Communication and Journalism, BCU on 09/05/2020
• National Level FDP “ Outcome Base Education” by INPODS INDIA PVT M. V. Kalidas Senior Leading Management Team Spanning in IT Products and services in Organizations organized by Government of Karnataka, Department of Collegiate Education, IQAC of Government First Grade College, Vijayanagar on 05/05/2020
• National Level conference on “Understanding Social Media: Strategies, Contents and Mobilization” by Rajesh Padmar, Social Media Activist, Bengaluru organized by Dept. of Communication, BCU on 04/05/2020
• National Level conference on “The Craft of Performing Arts” by Yashpal Sharma (Actor) Organized by Department of Mass Communication Pt. Chiranjilal Sharma Government College, Karnal (Haryana) on 03/05/2020
• “Basics of Google Classroom” conducted by Anusha Uduap, Zoology IQAC initiative ,mLAC on 01/05/2020
• “Google Classroom for online teaching” conducted by Dr.Vijayalakshmi Lepakshi ,Computer Science IQAC initiative, mLAC on 27/04/2020
• “Awareness on COVID-19” Conducted by Dr.ReemaKumari, Botany organized by Arivu Forum, mLAC on 21/04/2020
• “Media and Social Health” conducted by Dr.Annadanesha, Kannada Dept. Organized by Arivu Forum, mLAC on 20/4/2020
• International Level Webinar “On Leadership” by Prof. Chester Elton organized by Dayandanda Sagar University on 17/04/2020
• Participated in the International Conference on “The Economic Impact of COVID-19” by Prof.Jitendranath Patri, organized by Dayananda Sagar University on 12/04/2020
• Participated in the International Conference on “Career Re-engineering After COVID-19” by Distinguished Speaker from USA, organized by Dayananda Sagar University on 11/04/2020
• Participated in the FDP Pragati an IQAC Initiative “Creative Instructional Strategies” organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous on 17th February 2020
• Participated in the FDP Pragati an IQAC Initiative “Flipped Classroom for Enhanced learner Experience” organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous on 16th January 2020
• Participated in the FDP Pragati an IQAC Initiative “Management to Leadership- A Paradigm Shift towards Enhancing Quality in Higher Learning”” organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous – Conducted by Azim Premji University on 30th & 31st October 2019
• Participated in the FDP Pragati an IQAC Initiative “Orientation towards Academic and Administrative Audit” organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous on 5th September 2019
• Participated in the FDP Pragati an IQAC Initiative “Attended a training session on “POSH ACT, Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place(Prevention Prohibition Redressal) Act 2013 ”” organised by Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous conducted by Enfold Trust on 3rd August 2019
Resource Person
National level conference on New Media, Contemporary Issues and its impact on Adolescence organized by Indo Asian Academy Degree college on 8th March 2017
State Level - Women and Media organized by Karnataka Media Academy & KSJCTA on 31st March 2016
Publications