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.

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Dr. Manjula K

Associate Professor

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

  • Fundamentals of Journalism, Media Laws, Audio Visual Media, Reporting, Editing, Advertising & Public relation
  • NEW MEDIA  AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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

 

Conferences Attended

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

  • Webinar on NEP 2020- STEP TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION AT mLAC by Dr. Gururaj Karajagi and Prof. K. Ramachandran organised by IQAC, mLAC on 18th June 2021
  • FDP on “Work Ethics – A Quality Initiative” by Ms. SANDHYA CHANDRAN, Corporate Trainer and Success Coach, organised by IQAC, mLAC on 14th June 2021
  • “Information as empowerment: Key to democratic civil Society” by Prof. Seema Sangra, Dubai on 6th June 2021
  • “Role and Place of Communication in Development Implications from the field” by Dr. Srinivas Melkote, USA on 5th June 2021
  • “Media Freedom in post –war SriLanka and its impact on the reconciliation process” by Ms. Dilrukshi  Handuneeti, SriLanka on 4th June 2021
  • “Bangladesh’s Changing Mediascape from State Control to Market Forces” by Professor Jude William R. Genilo, Bangladesh on 3rd June 2021

       School of Arts, Humanities Social Sciences, Department of Media Studies, REVA University              organised – REVA KNOWLEDGE SERIES ON “MEDIA LITERACY”

 

  • Digital Divide in Turkey–The Internet and Social inequality in international perspective”  by Prof. Dr. GlennW. Muscher, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi on 2nd June 2021
  • FDP on “Quality initiative in Research creating VIDWAN ID” by Dr.Sushil Kumar Middha organised by IQAC, mLAC 19th May 2021
  • National Symposium on “National Education Policy and Media Education in India – Challenges and Opportunities” organised by School of Arts, Humanities Social Sciences, Department of Media Studies, REVA University on 17th May 2021
  • Webinar on “Kannada Sahitya Mattu Ambedkar” organised by dept. of Kannada, mLAC in association with IQAC, mLAC on 13th May 2021
  • FDP on “Use of Digital Resource in Library” by Ms. Sowmya Sastry organised by IQAC, mLAC on 7th May 2021
  • COVID CAUTION & CARE – TALK BY DOCTORS by Dr. Ramitha Pai Pediatrician South Bangalore, Dr. Geetha Patil Pediatrician Chaitanya Hospital, organised by IQAC, mLAC on 5th May 2021
  • A talk on "Electives- A Learner Centric Approach towards Curriculum Development in Autonomous Institution of Higher Learning" by Dr. Syed Wajeed, St. Joseph’s College organised by IQAC, mLAC on 23rd April 2021
  • NAAC workshop with Tippeswamy on NAAC documentation organised by IQAC, mLAC on 9th April 2021
  • Interaction with Dr.Tippeswamy on NAAC Preparation and Documentation organised by IQAC, mLAC on 15th March 2021
  • Participated in International women’s Day celebration, a talk by Dr Sudha Kamat, Plastic Surgeon Vice president, AIMSS organised by WDC, by mLAC on 8th March 2021
  • Participated in National level Two – Day webinar on “National Education Policy (NEP) -2020” by PROF. VASUDHA KAMAT, MR. GOWRISHA DR. PADMAVATHI organised by IQAC, mLAC in collaboration with center for Educational and Social Studies (CESS) on 12th and 13th January 2021
  • Participated in 2 day Workshop on “NAAC Accreditation process in the new format- Role of Teachers & Non-Teaching Staff” by Dr.R.C Hiremath organised by IQAC, mLAC on 15th and 16th January 2021

• 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

Publications

  • “Social Media - A Powerful tool for Scaling Sustainability in the present Scenario Journal of Research and Development” - A Multidisciplinary International Level Referred Journal, Volume 8 (issue 04), 2230-9578, impact factor: 4.270 UGC Journal list No. 64768 April 2018
  • Textbook - Introduction to communication and media –2017,  I edition ISBN no: 789383-21-4921,  Publisher  Subhash  stores
  • Awareness and Utilization of New Media in the Empowerment of Urban Women Research article published in Journal, Paripex - Indian Journal of Research ISSN - 2250-1991, Impact Factor: 3.4163 Volume: 4 | Issue: 7 | July 2015
  • Role of media in creating awareness of human rights issues among women, Pg No 107 to 122 Gender and Human Rights: The Role of Media ( Book Proceeding) Prasaranga Publications, Bijapur 978-81-924541-5-3 2012
  • Role of Mass Media in Sustaining World Peace, Pg. No 362-367 Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Felicitation Volume, Siddha Prakashana Publications, Dharwad 978-81-924572-0-8- 2012
  • Social Media as an effective Medium of communication among young girls Pg.No 277 - 280 Journalism and Society, Vismaya Prakashana, Mysore 978-93-82877-00-4 2013
  • Status Of Women Empowerment – A case study of AWAKE 156 to 157 Media content, Freedom and Democracy (Book Proceedings ) Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi 978-81-8457-589-7 2014
  • New media – A powerful means for scaling sustainability in Higher Education Pg.No 233 -240 Strategies and Action Plans for Sustainable Development in Higher (Digitized Conference Proceedings) 978-81-930003-0-4 2014

 

 

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