CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. N. Usha Rani, Professor, Department of Studies in Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore, India Phone: 91-821-2419514 /511/490(Office) 91-821-2515458 (Home) Cell phone: 9448486458/ 9632616868 Email: [email protected]
Dr. N.Usha Rani is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism in the University of Mysore, Mysore. She has two masters' degrees, one in Education and the other in Journalism. She has a Ph.D in Journalism. She is the former Director of EMMRC-Educational Multi Media Research Centre, established by the University Grants Commission, in the State of Karnataka. She was instrumental in the establishment of EMMRC in the University of Mysore in 1995, with a mandate to produce educational media products for the students of higher education. She established Professional TV Studio in the University of Mysore on April 20, 1999. She recently established Prof.Nadig Krishnamurthy Audio Visual Studio in the Department of Studies in Communication & Journalism, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore on June 3, 2012. Established A-V Editing Studio, Dept of Studies in Communication & Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysroe, October, 28th 2013. Established Drushti – the Computer Lab for the Centre for Education of Visually Challenged, University Library, University of Mysore and Two Small Lab facilities at Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies’ Library and University Fine Arts College Library, October, 28th 2013. A media educationist, she has won the prestigious American Fulbright Fellowship twice (1990-91 & 2006-07), which is a rare distinction in India. She has also been awarded with the Canadian Advance Faculty Research Fellowship (2002) and conducted research at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She studied television production and international broadcasting at Newhouse School of Public Communication, Syracuse University, Syracuse, USA. She has also done internship at WXYT Fox TV Station, USA. She was a senior research fellow at the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA. She has won two National Awards for producing best educational TV documentaries. During her tenure, EMMRC won nine national awards for producing distinctive educational TV programmes. She has few books and many research publications to her credit. The book, Folk Media for Development and the other, Educational Television in India- Challenges and Issues are some of her rare and major works. She teaches Writing for Media, Theories of Communication and Communication Research Methods to the Master’s students and Ph.D scholars in the University of Mysore. She has contributed immensely to the development of CBCS - Choice Based Credit System in the University of Mysore as a core member of the Expert Committee and has oriented teachers and students in the CBCS mode of education. She was instrumental in the starting of MPhil. in Area Studies - Karnataka Studies in the University of Mysore for the first time in the country. She has founder - editor of a international social science research journal- Journal of Media and Social Development in the University of Mysore. She has contributed to the creation of knowledge and scholarship in the area of media studies, journalism and social development. She is currently serving as the Professor and Coordinator of University Grants Commission’s University with Potential for Excellence (UPE) Project in the University of Mysore. She is working on following projects: i) Coordinator/Principal Investigator- UGC-UPE- University with Potential for Excellence Project- Role of Media in Social Development: A Case Study of Karnataka. Grant -Rs.5 crore Grant (2011- 16).
2 ii) Coordinator/Principal Investigator -UGC-UPE Project- Centre for Education of Visually Challenged- Drushtee- Grant -Rs.1 Crore (2011- 2016). Iii) Principal Investigator – UGC Major Research Project- ‘Growth of Kannada Journalism in the pre and post independent India’. Grant- Rs.8, 22,100 (2012-15).
Curriculum Vitae of Dr.N.Usha Rani Ph.D., Professor Department of Communication and Journalism University of Mysore, Mysore
1 Name N.USHA RANI Professor 2. Current Position Department of Studies in Communication and Journalism University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore- 570006
3 Date of Birth March 30, 1956 4 Gender Female 5 Religion Caste Hindu, Vokkaliga
6 Father Late D.Narayana Mother B.A.Somanayaki 7 Language Proficiency Kannada, English and Hindi
Education Degree Subject University BSc - 1974 Botany, Zoology and University of Mysore Chemistry M.A.Ed., -1977 Education University of Mysore
3 M.A -1981 JournalismEmployment and Mass University of Mysore Date of Communication Designation Department Ph.D Appointment-1991 Journalism and Mass University of Mysore Appointed by ProfessorCommunication - Department of Communication FulbrightBoA on Fellowship ProbationaryMasters periodCourse and Journalism,Syracuse University University of 1990-9125 -10-1996 declared(one semester) Mysore, USA Manasagangotri, a) Writing for RadioMysore- & TV 570006 Appointed Actingb) DirectorInternationalUGC- AVRC- Audio Visual on BroadcastingResearch Centre – Educational 7-12-1995 to c) Single Multi Camera Media Research Centre 13-8-1998 Production (EMMRC) University of Mysore, FulbrightAppointed Fellowship by DirectorTV Internship Karnataka State,WXFT India FOX TV, InternshipBoA on Syracuse, USA, 1991 13-8-1998 to 27-3-2004 Appointed by Associate Department of Communication Professor - and Journalism, University of BoA 15-7- ProbationaryTEACHING EXPERIENCE- period Mysore, PG TEACHING Manasagangotri, 1994 Designationdeclared YearsMysore- 570006 Department PlacedLecturer/Assistant in the Senior Professor Lecturer13 yearsDepartmentDepartment of Communication of Communication Senior Scale and Journalism,and Journalism, University University of of onReader/ 13-1- Associate1991 Professor 2 yearsMysore,Mysore, Manasagangotri, Manasagangotri, Mysore-Mysore- 570006 570006 AppointedProfessor by Lecturer/ Assistant20 yearsDepartment of Communication the BoA on Professor and Journalism, University of 13- 1- 1983 Probationary period Mysore, Manasagangotri, declared Mysore- 570006 Appointed RESEARCH EXPERIENCEDepartment of Communication on Designation Temporary Yearsand Journalism,Department University of 18 - 9 - 1981Professor 33 YearsMysore,Department Manasagangotri, of Lecturer to Mysore-Communication 570006 and 13-1-1983 Journalism, University of No Break of Service from 18 - 9- 1981 to 13-1-1983Mysore, Manasagangotri, Increments given during Temporary LecturerMysore- service 570006 Pay Fixation given for the period of service as temporary Lecturer between 18-9-1981 to 13-1-1983
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Post Years Institution
4 Director 9 Years UGC- AVRC- Audio Visual Research Centre – Educational Multi Media Research Centre (EMMRC) University of Mysore, Karnataka State, India Chairman - 6 Tenures
HoD a. 12-11-1987 to 11-11- 1989 b. 11-11-1993 to 11-11- Department of Communication 1995 and Journalism, University of c. 14-11-1997 to 23 -10- Mysore, Manasagangotri, 1998 Mysore- 570006 d. 20-4-2004 to 31- 5-- 2006 e. 10-9- 2005 to 2007 f. 1-6-2010 to 1-6-2012
GRANT GENERATED FROM PROJECTS Institution Non Recurring Period Grant AVRC – EMMRC Rs. 14,654,618 1996- 2004 UGC Major Research Project Rs.8,22,100 2012-2015 University with Potential for Excellence UPE - Focus Area-II - Rs.5 crore 2011-2016 Media and Social Development : A case study of Karnataka University with Potential for Excellence UPE - Holistic Project - Rs.1 crore 2011-2016 Centre for Education of Visually Challenged : Drushti
Academic Visits Abroad Canada, China, Dubai, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Nepal, Russia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, USA
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
5 a) International Fellowship of ICSSR for Research at United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, November - December 2015
b) Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL, USA, 2006-07.
c) Fulbright scholarship in Communication Technology: Student Newhouse School of Public Communication Syracuse University USA, July 1, 1990 - Feb. 1991.
d) Awarded Canadian Faculty Research Fellowship-McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Advance Research Study in Educational Technology in Canada- 2002.
NATIONAL AWARDS a) Nadoja Dr.Patil Puttappa Press Award for contribution to Journalism Education, Dr.Patil Puttappa Vichara Videke, Hubbli, Karantaka b) National Award for Directing best Educational Program, Estimating Predator & Prey Populations, in the Children's category in the 9th UGC- CEC Educational Video competition, New Delhi, 1996 Trophy, citation & Rs.25,000/. c) National Award for writing Best Script -Estimating Predator & Prey Populations in the 9th UGC-CEC Educational Video Competition, New Delhi, 1996 Trophy, citation and Rs.10, 000/. d) II Rank in M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Mysore, 1981. e) Gold Medal in M.A in journalism and Mass Communication, University of Mysore, 1981.
ESTABLISHMENT OF LABORATORIES / TV STUDIOS / COURSES / RESEARCH JOURNALS
6 a) Established Hermann Mogling Communication Technology Based Classroom, Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore, October 2015 b) Established A-V Editing Studio, Dept of Studies in Communication & Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore, October, 28th 2013. c) Established Drushti – the Computer Lab for the Centre for Education of Visually Challenged, University Library, University of Mysore, October, 28th 2013 d) Drushti – the computer lab for education of visually challenged at Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies’ Library and University Fine Arts College Library, October, 28th 2013. e) Drushti – the computer lab for education of visually challenged at University Fine Arts College Library, October, 28th 2013. f) Drushti – the computer lab for education of visually challenged at Undergraduate Library, Maharaja’s College, May, 2014. g) Established Prof.Nadig Krishnamurthy Audio Visual Studio, Department of Studies in Communication & Journalism, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, June 3, 2012. h) Establishment of TV Studio of broadcast standard – Facility for production of educational video programmes for national television in India at Audio Visual Research Centre, University of Mysore, Mysore, India. April 20, 1999. i) Established the Audio Visual Research Centre(EMMRC) - a UGC sponsored Project in the University of Mysore in 1995 with a mandate to produce educational media products for National TV channels, Doordarshan & Gyan Darshan, for the benefit of students of higher education. j) Started the MPhil in Area Studies- Karnataka Studies for the first time in the country from the academic year 2013-14 in the UGC UPE Focus Area - II Project
7 k) Established the first Quarterly Social Science Research Journal in the University of Mysore, Journal of Media and Social Development under UGC UPE Focus Area-II in 2012 -13. ISSN 2320-8244 l) Database of over 6000 Newspapers published in the post independent period from 30 Districts of Karnataka - Completed. This is the original and authentic work never attempted in the history of the State and perhaps in the country m) Produced Educational Programmes in Kannada for Telecast in Doordarshan Chandana From 1998-2002. First in the country to telecast UGC educational programmes in Kannada Language n) Instrumental in the Creation of 2 Websites one for UGC UPE FA-II and the other for Drushti – Centre for Education of Visually Challenged Projects http://www.ethicalmart.com http://www.ugcupedrushti.com
National Awards Won by UGC AVRC- EMMRC During My Tenure as Director 1995-2004
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RESEARCH Research Project
9 1. Coordinator/Principal Investigator- UGC-UPE- University with Potential for Excellence Project- Role of Media in Social Development: A Case Study of Karnataka. Grant -Rs.5 crore Grant. 2011-16. 2. Coordinator/Principal Investigator -UGC-UPE Project- Centre for Education of Visually Challenged- Drushti- Grant -Rs.1 Crore. 2011- 2016. 3. Principal Investigator – UGC Major Research Project- ‘Growth of Kannada Journalism in the pre and post independent India’.Grant- Rs.8,22,100, 2012-15. 4. Mega Project of UGC, the Audio Visual Research Centre, with state- of-art TV studio and establishment of broadcast –based infrastructure, with a mandate to produce broadcast quality educational video programmes for National TV for the benefit of students in the universities and colleges. Budget – Rs. Two crore. December 1995 –March 2004. 5. Conducted Experimental telecast of higher education programmes in Regional language, Kannada, from Bangalore Doordarshan (State Television of Govt. of India), for 3 years from December 19, 1998 – February 2002. 6. Minor Research Project - Title: The Impact of the Development programs of the Information department on rural masses and the strategies necessary to make the programs more effective. Funded by the Directorate of information, Karnataka Govt. year 2000. 7. Minor Research Project - Title: Final Evaluation of ‘Kusumale’ Radio Program in the Districts of Mysore & Chamarajanagar: Media Reach & Effectiveness. Funded by Population foundation of India, 2002. 8. Minor Research Project – Title: Impact of UGC educational programmes on students: A case study of Mysore. January 2004.
Editor of Research Journal Journal of Media and Social Development, ISSN 2320-8244
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11 SPECIALIZATION
a) Writing for media b) Theories of Communication c) Research Methodology d) Educational Technology
ABSTRACT OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Research Current Newspaper/ Seminars/ Project Research Published Papers Books Magazine Conferences/ Completed Project articles Workshops a) Papers - 76 4 3 b) Newsletters -22 15 30 227 c) Edited Research Journals - 15
Awards Institutions / Lab / International TV Programs Ph.D. Gold National database Fellowships National produced Guided Medal facility Established
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BOOKS
1. Kannada TV- Growth and Dimensions, Chapter in the book, Language Television in India - Growth and Expansion, Edited by Dr.Mira K.Desai, (in Press), 2017
2. Communication Research, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area -II Project, University of Mysore, Marketed by Prasaranga, University Publishing House, Mysore, 2016, ISBN 978-81-92361-3-2
3. Samvahana- Kriye- Prakriye (Kannada), Published by Karnataka Madhyama Academy, Bangalore, First Edition 2015
4. Kannada Patrikodyama, (Kannada), Published by Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, 2010.
12 5. "Production, News Presentation and Role of Journalists in the Television Media" – Chapter in the book on "e-Journalism: New Directions in Electronic News Media" published by BR Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, 2008.
6. Educational TV in India: Challenges and Issues – Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi, 2006.
7. Audio Visual Research Centre, University of Mysore, Mysore, Unpublished Project Report-December 1995 – March 2004.
8. Analysis of the Impact of Educational Programmes of UGC-CEC On Students – A Case Study of Mysore- Research Report, 2004(Unpublished report).
9. Mahile Mattu Madhyama(Kannada), Book Published by Rejendra Printers, Mysore, First Edition, 2002.
10. Final evaluation of ‘Kusumale ‘Radio Program in the Districts of Mysore & Chamarajanagar-Media reach and Effectiveness: sponsored by Population Foundation of India, New Delhi 2002.
11. The Impact of Development Oriented Publicity Programs of the Department of Information Govt. of Karnataka on Rural Masses- A Research Report, sponsored by Govt. of Karnataka 2000.
12. Media Monopoly & Culture - chapter in the Book Communication & Culture-New perspectives & Applications, Edited by M.R.Dua & T.Manonmani, Galgotia Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1997.
13. Folk Media for Development - A study of Karnataka’s Traditional Media. Karnataka Book Publishers, First Edition, 1996.
14. Many Faces of Media, First Edition, 1990.
15. Folk Media as Agents of Communication, First Edition, 1990.
EDITOR and EDITORIAL BOARD
1. Editor – Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC – UPE Focus Area –II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India
2. Editor – ABHYUDAYA Quarterly Newsletter, Published by UGC – UPE Focus Area – II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India
3. Editor – My Society, Half Yearly, Journal of Prasaranga- Publication wing of the University of Mysore, Mysore, India
4. Global Media Journal, Pakistan Edition, Member, Advisory Board, Pakistan.
5. Global Media Journal, Indian Edition, Member, Advisory Board, India.
13 6. Karnatak University Journal of Communication, Member, Editorial Board, Dharwad, India
ARTICLES PUBLISHED
1. What ails the Kannada Cinema - Vidura, Press Institute of India, Oct. 1982, Vol.19, No.5. 2. D.V.Gundappa, Litterateur & Journalist-Vidura, Press Institute of India, April 1984, Vol.21, No.2. 3. How to make outdoor advertising effective - Communication and Culture, Jan.7, 1983. 4. The core of advertising copy - Communication and Culture, February 8, 1983. 5. Journalism Education and Training; Manavika Karnataka, Vol.18, No.1, University of Mysore, 1988. 6. Harikatha: New Message and Old Form; Vidura, Press Institute of India's Mass Media Journal, May- June 1991, Vol.28, No.3. 7. Cable TV in America - Communicator, IIMC, New Delhi, Vol.XXVII, No.4, Dec. 1992. 8. ‘Mass Media - Past, Present and Future – (Kannada) Samparka, District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Mysore 1994. 9. Alternative Media: New Dimensions, Communicator, IIMC, New Delhi, Vol.XXIX, No.1, January – March 1994. 10. Role of Folk Media in Rural Development; Third Concept, New Delhi, Vo.8, No.94, Dec.1994. ISSN 0970-7247 11. Contribution of Pavem to Kannada Journalism ( Hindi ) - Sanchar Madhyam, IIMC, New Delhi, Vol. XI, No.2, April - June 1994. 12. Contribution of Pavem to Kannada Journalism-Communicator, IIMC, New Delhi, Vol.XXIX, No.3, July- September 1994. 13. Puppets of Karnataka as Agents of Communication - Communicator; vol., No.4, Oct. Dec. 1995. 14. Monopoly Media ownership on Culture; Third Concept, New Delhi, Vol.10, No.109, March 1996. ISSN 0970-7247 15. Women in Indian Journalism, (Kannada) Samadarshi, Felicitation Volume of Prof.H.S.K, the Columnist, First Edition, 1996. 16. Teaching Electronic Media: An Indian perspective - Proceedings of Colombo Conference on Strengthening Journalism Education, Southern Illinois, University at Carbondale, 1997. 17. Media Monopoly & Culture - chapter in the Book titled Communication & Culture-New perspectives & Applications, Edited by M.R.Dua & T.Manonmani, Galgotia Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1997. 18. 'Journalism & women' Manavika Karnataka’, Kannada, Quarterly, Prasaranga, University of Mysore, Mysore, Vol. 27-28, No.1-8, 1998. 19. 'Journalism & Society' - Manavika Karnataka, Kannada Quarterly, Prasaranga, University of Mysore, Mysore Vol.30, Nos.: 3 & 4, 2000. 20. ‘Women and Media’ – Ganga Kaveri, The Journal of the Association of the Primary School Teachers of Karnataka State, Bangalore, March 8, 2000. 21. The Karnataka Right to Information Act- Way to Door less Government- ICCD 2002, University of Madras, Chennai, 2002. 22. FDI and Print Media in India; A Boon or a Bane? (Kannada) Abhudaya, Journal of Mysore District Journalist's Association, Mysore, May 2003.
14 23. 'Educational Television in Canada- A Case Study of Instructional TV at Carleton University and the Independent Learning Centre of TV, Ontario'- Journal of Communication Studies, Vol.2, No.3, July- September 2003.Reg.No MPENG 00673. 24. 'EDUSAT: India's First Satellite Dedicated to Education'- Communication Today, Vol.7, No.1-2, January-June 2004. ISSN: 0975-215X. 25. ‘GRAMSAT – Village Satellite for Empowerment of Rural People in India’ – Journal of Communication Studies, Vol.4, No.2 (summer) April –June 2005. Reg.No MPENG 00673. 26. Media and Market Forces (Kannada), Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, November 2007. 27. Market and Consumer Behaviour (Kannada), Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, November 2007. 28. Business Techniques and Dynamics of Retail Marketing (Kannada), Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, November 2007. 29. Product Promotion and Communication (Kannada), Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, November 2007. 30. Market Research (Kannada), Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, November 2007. 31. Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, December 2007. 32. Marketing and Media Planning, Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, December 2007. 33. Marketing Methods and Dimensions of Retailing, Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, December 2007. 34. Product Promotion and Communication, Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, December 2007. 35. Marketing Research, Mass Communication and Journalism Courseware written for Distance Education Course in Communication and Journalism, Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, December 2007. 36. Trends in Indian Advertising, Communication Today, Vol.10, No.4, October- December 2007. ISSN: 0975-215X 37. Krishna Vattam- A Role Model in Journalism, (Kannada) Malahari, Felicitation Volume commemorating the works of eminent journalist Krishna Vattam of Deccan Herald English Daily, Bangalore, Published by Sri Krishna Vattam Felicitation Committee, Mysore, 2007. 38. A Review of Research Studies on Convergence Journalism and Journalism Education in USA, Sanchar Shree, Vol.29, July-Sept 2008. ISSN:0973-8630. 39. Evaluation – A Broad Concept, Designing Courseware- MES-034, Published by School of Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, August 2008- ISBN - 978-81-266-3642-6.
15 40. Content Analysis of Agricultural News in Leading Kannada Daily Newspapers- Co-author, Suresh Kumar, Karanatak University Journal of Communication, Karanatak University Printing Press, April 2009. 41. Paradigm Shift in Journalism Education – Retooling of Curriculum in J-Schools in USA – Mass Communicator- International Journal of Communication Studies, JIMS, New Delhi, Vol.3.No.2. April – June, 2009. ISSN: 0973-9688. 42. Content, Channels and Audiences in the New Millennium: Interaction and Interrelations- Media Mir, Published by Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia, 2010.ISBN 978-5-211-05873-6 pp.332-348. 43. Hard Realities of Indian Reality TV - Media Critique, Published by Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal,Vol. 3, No.4, April-June 2010. 44. Gramsat – village satellite for empowerment of rural people in India, AMIC Alternative media Portal, On-line service operated by Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), Singapore. 2010. 45. Media, Public Attitude and Mumbai Terror 26/11, Co-author: Dr.Priti Kapur, Media Asia, Asian Communication Quarterly, Singapore, Vol.37, No.2, 2010, pp.95-102. ISSN 0129-6612. 46. Journalism education and the perception of convergence journalism, Journal of Communication, Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwad, April 2010. 47. Media framing of the image of Muslims during pre and post Gujarat riots in India, Media Audit, Souvenir, UGC National Seminar- Need for greater accountability, transparency and responsibility, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Berhampur University, Orissa, March 29- 30,2011. 48. Indian Media Framing of the Image of the Muslims: An Analysis of News Coverage of Muslims in English Newspapers of India, Co-author: Dr.Priti Kapur, Media Asia, International Asian Communication Quarterly, Singapore, Vol.38, No.3, 2011, pp.153-162.ISSN 0129-6612. 49. Post Graduate Education: New Experiments (Kannada), Social Change through Education – Golden Jubilee Souvenir Volume, Bharati Education Trust, Mandya, Karnataka State, 2012. 50. Gutenberg to Arab Spring: A Journey of Media Evolution, Journal of Communication, Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwad 2013 (In press). 51. A Critical Analysis of Socio-Cultural Impact of New Media on Users in India, Co-author: Sukanya Malloli, Global Media Journal-Pakistan Edition, Vol.VI. Issue No. II, Spring 2013. ISSN 2070-2469. 52. Communication Technology and Development – A Study of E-learning Intervention in Engineering Education in Karnataka, India, Co-author: Dr.Nesara Kadankuppe, Global Media Journal- Indian Edition, Kolkatta, 2013(in press) 53. Community Radio in India: A Critique of Broadcast Policy, Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.1, Issue 1, July-September 2013, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 54. Internet, Political Communication and Inclusiveness in India – A Conceptual Perspective, Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.1, Issue 2, October - December 2013, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 55. Impact of Social and Linguistic Movements on the Growth of Kannada Journalism, Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.2, Issue 1, January – March 2014, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 56. Lankesh Patrike – The Prelude to Kannada Tabloid Journalism (Kannada), Madhyam Manvantara, Published by Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwar , 2014, ISBN 978-93-83090-83-9.
16 57. Mass Media and Society, IBH Sociology Encyclopedia (Vishwakosha), IBH Publisheres, Bangalore, 2014 58. Usage of Social Media in the 2014 Indian General Elections - A Review of Modi Factor and IT Czar’s Digital Trail, Asha K. and Usha Rani N. Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.2, Issue 2, April – June, 2014, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 59. UPE & UNICEF Media Orientation Workshop for Journalists - An Analysis of Feedback., Usha Rani N. and Others, Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.2, Issue 2, April – June, 2014, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 60. Communication Technology and Development – A Study of E-learning Intervention in Engineering Education in Karnataka, India, Usha Rani N. and Nesara Kadanakuppe, Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.2, Issue 3, July- September, 2014, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 61. A Critique- Gutenberg to Arab Spring: A Journey of Media Evolution, Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.2, Issue 4, Oct- December, 2014, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 62. Media Intervention in Agriculture - An Analysis of Marali Ba Mannige, an Agricultural Serialized Radio Program, Usha Rani N., Gayathri R. M.K.Venugopala Gowda, Kiran Babu, Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.2, Issue 4, Octo-Dec, 2014, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 63. Analysis of Uses and Gratification of Facebook - A study of college students in the Indian IT city of Mysore, Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.2, Issue 4, Octo-Dec, 2014, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 64. Analysis of New Media Usage in Katnataka Assembly Elections, Usha Rani N. and Vagdevi H.S, , Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.3, Issue 2, April - June 2015, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 65. Gutenberg to Arab Spring: A Journey of Media Evolution, Communication Today, Vol.17,No.1 & 2(Jan-March, 2015 & April-June, 2015) ISSN 0975-217X 66. An Analysis of the Impact of Media Orientation Workshop on Journalists, Usha Rani N, Vagdevi, Shivaprasad & Srinivasa D., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.3, Issue 3, July-September 2015, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 67. Feature on Niranjana Vanalli, N.Usha rani, Nudiranjana, Felicitation volume, Edited S.Padmanabha, Published by Felicitation Committee, Department of Journalism, SDM College, Ujire, DK- 574240, ISBN :978-81-926593-1-2 68. Mainstreaming Women in News - Myth or Reality, Global Media Journal, Pakistan Edition, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan, VOL-VIII | ISSUE-I | Spring 2015, ISSN 2070-2469 69. Media Indexing to Measure Freedom and Development, Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.3, Issue 4, October - December 2015, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 70. Implication and Influences of New Media Technologies on Journalism, Keynote Address, Published in the Proceedings of National Paper Presentation Seminar, Organized by Department of Journalism, School of Communication and Media Studies, MOP Vaishanv College for Women, Chennai, February 12, 2016
17 71. Democracy and Indexing Press Freedom , Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.4, Issue 1, January – March 2016, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 72. Review of New Media Studies in Political Communication, Asha K. and Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.4, Issue 2, April - June 2016, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 73. Politicians as News Consumers: A Survey of Mass Media Usage Habits of Politciaqns of Karnataka, Asha K. & Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.4, Issue 3, July - September 2016, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 74. A Perspective- Digital Communication and Media Inclusion, Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.4, Issue 4, October- December 2016, ISSN 2320 – 8244. 75. Digital Communication and Media Inclusion, Usha Rani N, Proceedings of Social Science Abstracts Volume XL, Peoples’ Health and Quality of Life in India, Indian Academy of Social Sciences, Allahabad, India, December 19-23, 2016 76. The Role of New Media in Political Participation: A Survey of Politicians of Karnataka, Asha K. & Usha Rani N., Journal of Media and Social Development, Published by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, India, vol.5, Issue 1, Jan - March 2017, ISSN 2320 – 8244.
TV PROGRAMMES PRODUCED
1. Docu-Drama, Quest for Love, Syracuse University, USA, Copyright 1990. 2. Documentary, Lifeline, Syracuse University, USA, Copyright 1990. 3. Documentary, Stairway Variations, Syracuse University, Copyright, 1990. 4. Docu-drama-Ads. Necessary Evil, DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1993. 5. Feature -Nalpak, DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1993. 6. Docu-drama, Punishment, DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1993. 7. Profile, self-defense, DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1994. 8. Profile, Auto Rani, DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1994. 9. Feature, Cactus, DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1994. 10. Documentary, With Love from Sweden-DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1994. 11. Dews feature, Interactive TV, DOS in Journalism, University of Mysore, 1994. 12. Documentary, Bridging the Void - University of Mysore, 1995. 13. Documentary, Estimating Predator & Prey Populations - A.V.R.C., Mysore, June 1996. 14. Documentary, Sanctuary for Endangered Species, A.V.R.C. Mysore, 1997. 15. News feature, Manasa 98 - part I &II. A.V.R.C. Mysore, 1998. 16. Documentary, Giant Marvel-I, A.V.R.C., Mysore 1998. 17. Lecture demonstration, Advertising - SAARC, school of Journalism, Carbondale 1998. 18. Documentary, Monuments of Splendor – UGC (Kannada) A.V.R.C., Mysore, December 1998. 19. Lecture demonstration,‘Growth & Development of Frog’, UGC, (Kannada) A.V.R.C., Mysore, December 1998. 20. Lecture demonstration, Environment & Pond Eco, system, UGC (Kannada) A.V.R.C. Mysore, Dece12. 21. Documentary, Giant Marvel-II UGC, A.V.R.C., March 1999. 22. Documentary, Jewel in the crown --- UGC, A.V.R.C., March 1999. 23. Documentary, Early Chalukyan temples-Aihole, UGC, A.V.R.C., Mysore, June 1999. 24. Documentary, Early Chalukyan Temple-Badami, UGC, Audio Visual Research Centre, Mysore, Mysore, Sept 1999. 25. Documentary, The Inside Glory, UGC, Audio Visual Research Centre, Mysore, Mysore, Sept 1999. 26. Documentary, Early Chalukyan Temple- Pattadakal, Part I & II UGC, Audio Visual Research Centre, Mysore, October 1999.
18 27. Documentary, Dasara on Canvas-UGC, Audio Visual Research Centre, University of Mysore, Mysore, December 1999. 28. Documentary, Shaping Young Minds-UGC, Audio Visual Research Centre, Mysore January 2000. 29. Documentary, Quality Assurance-NAAC, May 2001. 30. UGC, Audio Visual Research Centre, University of Mysore, Mysore. 31. Documentary, Mysore University- A Tradition of Excellence- May 2001,AVRC, University of Mysore, Mysore. 32. Documentary, Lakes in Tears, UGC & Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, July 2001.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES IN REGIONAL LANGUAGE - KANNADA
Educational Programmes Produced In Kannada for Telecast in Doordarshan Chandana From 1998-2002. First in the country to telecast UGC educational programmes in Kannada Language
Year Number of TV Programmes 1998 24 1991 98 2000 93 2001 96 2002 07
REFRESHER/ORIENTATION COURSES ATTENDED
i. Two-week course in Video Production conducted by Prof.Thomos Russell, North Carolina State University, USA. The course was conducted by USEFI at Mysore from Dec.7 1986 to Jan. 2, 1987. ii. Workshop on Video Production organized by Regional TV Station and Mass Media Education and Information Centre, at Bangalore on March 25, 26 and 27, 1988. iii. UGC Refresher Course in Development Communication, Academic Staff College, Department of Communication, Bangalore University, January 11 - 31, 1992. iv. UGC Refresher course in media access: Regional Needs, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Feb. 16 to March 15, 1993. v. Training in Multimedia, IIT, Chennai, August 2003. vi. National Assessment and Accreditation Council – NAAC Assessor’s Orientation and Meeting, February 6 & 7, 2014, NAAC office, Bangalore.
SEMINARS / CONFERENCES / SYMPOSIA / WORKSHOP / TALKS
1. Education, Socio economic and Media Scenario in Nepal, Radio Talk, AIR, Mysore, 1990.
2. Educational Journalism in Developing Countries Paper presented at the Regional College of Education, Mysore Feb. 10 and 11, 1982.
3. Workshop on Journalism Education, paper presented; Framing of syllabus for Journalism /Communication courses: Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, June 26 - 30, 1984.
19 4. Consumer, Media and Public Utilities, Interview with Chairman, KSRTC, Radio interview, AIR, Mysore, 1984.
5. D.V. Gundappa as a Journalist: Seminar - Paper presented at Institute of Kannada Studies, Mysore, 28 March 1987.
6. Workshop on Intercultural Communication; Organized by the USEFI & Department of Communication, Bangalore University, 1 to 3 Dec. 19, 1987.
7. National Symposium on Communication Education, Training and Research - organized by IGNOU, CIIL, ICCTR, UNICEF at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, 27 to 39,March 1987.
8. 75 years of Indian Cinema - Seminar organized by the Film Study Centre, Dept. of Journalism University of Mysore- Organized & presented paper-Indian Cinema -A Historical Perspective, 1988.
9. Workshop on Video Production organized by Regional TV Station and Mass Media Education and Information Centre, at Bangalore on March 25, 26 and 27, 1988.
10. Mrs. Indira Gandhi and Media, Radio Talk, AIR Mysore, 1988.
11. National Integration and Media, Radio Discussion, AIR, Mysore, 1988.
12. Journalism Education and Training-Seminar paper presented - organized by the Karnataka Press Academy, 14 Aug. 1989.
13. Lake in Tears, Radio Documentary (Production & Direction) Syracuse University, USA, Copyright 1990.
14. Chairperson of one of the sessions in the workshop on the Role of Folk Media in Population Education organized by the Family Planning Association of India from 26 – 30 August 1991.
15. Resource person: workshop on Page makeup techniques in Farm Journals - organized by the Karnataka State Agricultural marketing Federation Oct. 25, 1991.
16. Resource person Refresher course in Education - Media Intervention in Higher Education, Academic Staff College, Mysore, April 13 - 14, 1992.
17. Curriculum Development for Electronic Media Education - Seminar, USEFI at Media Centre, Bangalore on June 22 - 23, 1992.
18. Hassan District Conference of Journalists- Paper presented-Press and Society, Holenarsipura, Hassan, Dec.5, 1993.
19. Conference on Literature & Journalism at Dharmasthala - Paper presented "Press & Women", Dec. 12, 1993.
20. Recent Trends in Mass Media, Radio Talk, AIR Mysore, May 7, 1994.
21. National Conference, Paper presented on Role of Folk Media in Rural Development, Jabalpur, Dept. of Communication Studies, Rani Durgavathi University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Sept. 26 – 28, 1994.
20 22. Seminar on Entry of Foreign Print Media into India- Dept. Journalism and Mass Communication, Mysore University, Mysore, Organizer & Resource Person, Oct. 5, 1994.
23. Workshop for Training Journalists- Lecture- Principles of Reporting & Code of Ethics, Gulbarga, Karnataka Press Academy, Oct 18, 1994.
24. National Seminar, Paper - Impact of Media Monopoly on Culture, Values and Beliefs, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, Oct. 28 29,1994.
25. Organized and participated in Teleconference – UGC’s Experimental Study on Interactive TV, Mysore, December 15, 1994.
26. Organized and chaired the conference session on the Book-Media Power in Politics-Edited by Doris E.Grabber in association with USIS, Chennai at the Dept. of Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore on Jan 10, 1995.
27. Women and Media, Radio Interview, AIR Mysore, 1995.
28. Workshop on Curriculum Development in Mass Communication - Paper presented on Curriculum Development for teaching New Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, March 26, 1996.
29. The Present Status of News Media, Radio Talk, AIR Mysore, August 5, 1996.
30. Workshop on Children's Rights - UNICEF and Directorate of Information & Publicity, Mysore, Dec. 26, 1996. Paper presented - Media & Child Rights.
31. Conference on Strengthening Journalism Education in South Asia, Colombo, Sri-Lanka, organized by Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA & USIS. Jan 2-4, 1997.
32. Seminar on Women & Media, Sakal Press, Karnataka Press Academy & Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Jan 8 - 9, 1997, Bangalore. Paper presented Women’s problems as reflected in media.
33. Organized, paper presented and Chaired Seminar, 50 Years of Indian Press, AVRC, University of Mysore, Mysore, August 30, 1997.
34. Workshop on Video production for Journalism Teachers in South Asia-Organized by the school of Journalism, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA at the University of Pune, Jan. 5 – 10,1998.
35. Recent Trends in Kannada Cinema, Radio Discussion, AIR Mysore, January 1998.
36. Youth and Personality Development, Radio Discussion, AIR Mysore, February 1998.
37. Lessons learnt from Parliamentary Elections, Radio Discussion, AIR Mysore, March 1998.
38. Resource person Workshop for working Journalists on Reporting for Print Media, organized by the Association of Newspaper Editors, Mandya, May 30,1998.
39. Resource Person, Workshop for Working Journalists on Reporting for print media, organized by the Association of Journalists, Periapatna, August 16, 1998.
21 40. Resource person, Workshop of News writing for Teachers, organized by SDM College for Women, Mysore, Sept. 6, 1998.
41. UGC Refresher Course in Mass Communication - Symposium, paper presented on Global Changes & Media Education at the Dept. of Communication, Bangalore University on January 8, 1999.
42. Educational Technology-Lecture delivered at Refresher Course at Academic Staff College, University of Mysore on Jan 18, 1999.
43. Women & Media, paper presented at symposium organized by St. Philomena’s college, Mysore, Feb. 8, 1999.
44. Indian Culture at Crossroads, Radio Discussion, AIR Mysore, February 1999.
45. Training a group of students-Department of Journalism-University of Kashmir in Video Program Production Techniques, Audio Visual Research Centre, Mysore, from March 27, to April 1999.
46. Divide and Rule in Democracy, Radio Discussion, AIR Mysore, April 1999.
47. Impact of Economic Sanctions on India, Radio Discussion, AIR Mysore, September 6, 1999.
48. Role of Media in Higher Education - Lecture delivered at Refresher course at Academic Staff College, University of Mysore on October 7, 1999.
49. Educational Video- Lecture cum Demonstration at Refresher course for college teachers- Academic Staff College in October 1999.
50. Business Journalism. . Lecture delivered at Refresher course for Teachers at Academic Staff College, University of Meson on November 17, 1999.
51. Challenges Before Media in 21st Centurey, Radio Discussion, AIR Mysore, January 30, 2000.
52. Press Day Inauguration - Paper Presented - Investigative Journalism, the Perspectives - Organized by the District Journalists Association, Madikeri, Kodagu District, July 1, 2000.
53. Sports Journalism. Lecture delivered at Refresher course for Physical Education Instructors at Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, February 18, 2000.
54. Press & Code of Ethics. Lecture delivered at Refresher course for Kannada Lecturers at Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, February 22, 2000.
55. Training a group of students-Department of Journalism-University of Kashmir in Video Program Production Techniques, Audio Visual Research Centre, Mysore, from March to April 2000.
56. The Status of Education in Karnataka, Organized and Chaired Interactive Video session with the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education (Shri.H.Vishwanath), Academicians, Intellectuals, AVRC, University of Mysore, Mysore, April 14, 2000.
57. Paper presented on Saving Women's Lives - at Seminar organized by the Family Planning Association of India, Mysore on July 11, 2000.
22 58. Paper Presented on-the Role of United Nations in the International Communication Policy - on UNO Day at Siddapur, Kodagu on October 24, 2000.
59. Paper presented on-the Role of Educational Technology in Higher Education-at a two- day state Level Seminar on Higher Education in India- Issues & Policy perspectives on Financing, Quality & Management at Post Graduate Centre of Mysore University, Mandya on November 24 & 25, 2000.
60. Paper presented on-Applied Linguistics in Journalism at National Seminar on Current Trends in Applied Linguistics organized by Institute of Kannada Studies University of Mysore & Central Institute of Indian Languages on November 29 & 30, 2000 at Mysore
61. Mass Media and Education, Lecture at Refresher course for College Teachers at Academic Staff College, Mysore, December 13, 2000.
62. The Impact of Development Oriented Publicity Programs of the Department of Information Govt. of Karnataka on Rural Masses- Presented the Research Report at the Seminar sponsored by the Dept. of Information, Govt. of Karnataka, at Mysore, December 20, 2000.
63. Journalism - an Insight - Lecture at Refresher course for College Teachers at Academic Staff College, Mysore on May 24, 2001.
64. World Population Day-Chairperson of the session on "Our Daughters- Our Asset" - organized by the Family Planning Association of India at Mysore on July 11, 2001.
65. Resource Person "Importance of Educational TV Programs" - Lecture at Refresher course, Academic Staff College, July 24, 2001.
66. Communication Education & Media Needs in India Today - Paper presented in the Conference organized by Asian Media Information & Communication Centre of India on November 26-27, 2001 at Chennai.
67. Karnataka Governments' Right to Information Act 2000- Paper presented at the International Conference on "Communication for Development in the Digital Era" from February 6-8, 2002 organized by the University of Madras at Chennai.
68. 'Print Journalism in India in the New Millennium', Seminar organized by the St.Philomina College, Mysore on February13, 2002.
69. 'Role of Communication Technologies in Higher Education', Lecture given at Refresher Course for college teachers in the Library & Information Sciences, Academic Staff College, Mysore on February 14, 2002
70. Media & Society, Lecture given at Refresher Course for college teachers in Sociology, Academic Staff College on March 7, 2002.
71. Script writing for Educational Programmes, Workshop for Distance Education Teachers, Resource Person, KSOU, Mysore, January 20,2003.
72. Contribution of Electronic Media to Development - Media Conference on Development Journalism, Karnataka Media Academy, ATI, Mysore, May 3 and 4, 2003.
73. Participatory Research Methods, Workshop Organized by the Project on Third Sector Governance at Mysore, September 23, 2003.
23 74. Integrated Approach to Journalism Education - Paper presented at Seminar on Journalism Education in New Millennium, Organized by the State Journalism Teacher’s Association at NMKRV College, Bangalore, January 4 and 5, 2004.
75. Southern Region Consultation for EDUSAT Utilization, Participated as a Media Expert, Anna University, Chennai, January 19 and 20, 2004.
76. The Responsibility of the Press towards Neglected Communities in India- paper presented at Seminar on Alternative Press, Organized by Samvada, the Monthly Intellectual Journal Edited by Indudhara Honnapura, at Mysore, February 1, 2004.
77. Mass Media and Media Effects – Lecture delivered in The orientation programme for the college teachers at Academic Staff College, June 17, 2004.
78. Editorial and public opinion and policy making - Lecture delivered in the orientation programme for the College teachers at Academic Staff College, June 17, 2004.
79. Career Challenges in Journalism and Communication-Resource Person, NMKRV College, Bangalore, January 24, 2005.
80. Media Selection in Teaching-Learning in Schools-Training in Education Technology- Workshop for the officers of DIET-District Institute of Education and Training, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh-Resource Person, Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Mysore, March15, 2005.
81. Previewing Educational Media Programmes-Training in Education Technology- Workshop for the officers of DIET-District Institute of Education and Training, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh-Resource Person, Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Mysore, March18, 2005.
82. Media Research in Education Technology-Training in Education Technology-Workshop for the officers of DIET-District Institute of Education and Training, Karnataka and Andhra Prdesh-Resource Person, Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Mysore, March19, 2005.
83. GRAMSAT – Village Satellite for Empowerment of Rural People in India – Indian Satellite for Pro-Social Needs - Paper presented at 14th AMIC Conference – Media and Society in Asia : Transformations and Transition : Beijing, People’s Republic of China. July 18-21, 2005.
84. Role of Press in Democracy, Lecture delivered in the Refresher Course for college teachers. Academic Staff College, Mysore, September 5, 2005.
85. Role of Education Technology in Higher Education, Lecture delivered in the Refresher Course for college teachers. Academic Staff College, Mysore, September 5.2005
86. Communication Models and Teaching Models of Communication, Lecture delivered in the training programme for Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers, Organized by Zonal Institute of Education and Training, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Mysore, September 15, 2005.
87. Electronic Media Education in India - Synergy between Media and Media Institutions, paper presented in the seminar organized by Prasar Bharati Corporation of India, Bangalore Doordarshan at Mysore, September 18, 2005.
24 88. Communication Models and Teaching Models of Communication, Lecture delivered in the training programme for Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers, Organized by Zonal Institute of Education and Training, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Mysore, September 25, 2005.
89. Sensitizing Media to Rural Development, Paper presented in a Seminar on Rural Development Programmes and Role of Media in its Implementation, organized by the Abdul Nazir Sab Institute for Rural Development, Mysore, November 17, 2005.
90. Education Technology in Higher Education, Lecture delivered in the Refresher Course for college teachers. Academic Staff College, Mysore, December 16, 2005.
91. Indian Press in Democracy, Lecture delivered in the Refresher Course for college teachers. Academic Staff College, Mysore, December 16, 2005.
92. Trends in Visual Arts – Indian Advertising, Paper presentation in the UGC Seminar held at CAVA, Mysore, January 23, 2006.
93. Communication Skills in Extension Work – Resource Person in a course on ‘Itinerary Training Programmes to the Officers of Coffee Board’, Organized by the Administrative Training Institute, Govt. of Karnataka, Mysore, January 24, 2006.
94. Women and Media – Chaired the session in the International Conference on ‘Universities for Women – Challenges and Perspectives’, Organized by the Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, February 1-3, 2006.
95. Communication Skills in Extension Work – Resource Person in a course on ‘Itinerary Training Programmes to the Officers of Coffee Board’, Organized by the Administrative Training Institute, Govt. of Karnataka, Mysore, February 21, 2006.
96. Communication Skills in Extension Work – Resource Person in a course on ‘Itinerary Training Programmes to the Officers of Coffee Board’, Organized by the Administrative Training Institute, Govt. of Karnataka, Mysore, March 3, 2006.
97. Communication Skills in Extension Work – Resource Person in a course on ‘Itinerary Training Programmes to the Officers of Coffee Board’, Organized by the District Training Institute, Govt. of Karnataka, Mysore, April 18, 2006.
98. International Programs and Services, Mounds, Lecture- Indian culture, tradition, women and food, Mounds county, IL, USA- October 18, 2006
99. Lecture Presentation under the OLP- Occasional Lecture Program – on invitation from the Indiana university, USA on Press in India: Trends and Perspectives – School of Journalism, Indiana University, Bloomington, 900 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA, February 19, 2007.
100. ‘Globalization and Higher Education’, Fulbright Visiting Scholar Conference in Denver, Colorado, USA, April 11-14, 2007.
101. Lecture Presentation under the OLP- Occasional Lecture Program, on invitation from the Howard university, USA on Mass Media in India: Recent Trends – The John H.Johnson School of Communications 525 Bryant Street NW, Howard University Washington, DC 20059, USA, April 3, 2007.
25 102. Dialogue on Faith- Hinduism and its importance, State level Conference, Belleville, Illinois, USA, April 21, 2007.
103. Film Review and Discussion- International Programs and Services, Italian Films, Carbondale, IL, USA, May 4, 2007.
104. Interactive program ‘Curriculum, Administration, Personality Development among Students – Carterville Intermediate School, Carterville, IL, USA, May 9, 2007.
105. Interactive program ‘ Curriculum, Administration, Personality Development among Students - Carbondale Community High School, Carbondale, IL,USA, May 9, 2007.
106. Interactive program, ‘ Curriculum, Administration, Personality Development among Students – Carbondale Middle School, Carbondale, IL, USA, May 9, 2007.
107. Interactive program, ‘ Curriculum, Administration, Personality Development among Students – Unity Point School, Carbondale, IL,USA, May 11, 2007.
108. Resource Person, Workshop- Public Relations and Corporate Communications - “Corporate Communication”, For PROs of KPCL organized by the Karnataka Power Corporation, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, November 5, 2007.
109. Resource Person , Workshop- Public Relations and Corporate Communications - “Tools of Corporate Communication”, For PROs of KPCL organized by the Karnataka Power Corporation, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, November 6,2007.
110. Resource Person, Workshop- Public Relations and Corporate Communications - “CSR- Corporate Social Responsibility ”, For PROs of KPCL organized by the Karnataka Power Corporation, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, November 7, 2007.
111. ‘Tribal Culture, Development and Role of Media’ , seminar, chairing the session, organized by the Department of Studies in Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore, at Mysore, February 24,2008.
112. South Asian Consultation on Adaptation of UNESCO Model Curriculum for Journalism Education: Paper presentation on the UNESCO Model Curriculum, Organized by the UNESCO and the University of Hyderabad, at the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, March 7-9,2008.
113. Panchayat Women’s Power Conference, Paper presentation on ‘Information and Awareness in support of Development’, Organized by the Abdul Nazir Sab Institute for Rural Development, Ministry of Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnatka, at Mysore, March 28,2008.
114. Woman: Capacity Building Workshop, Chair Session, Women Capacity Building and Empowerment and Gender Sensitivity, Organized by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Study and Research Centre, University of Mysore, Mysore, August 13,2009.
115. Training workshop on capacity building for women leaders, Paper presented on Media and Political empowerment of women, Organized by the University of Mysore, The United Nations Democracy Fund and Centre for Social Research at Mysore, August 19,2009.
116. Media, Public Attitude and Mumbai Terror of 26/11, Paper presented in the International Seminar- International Media Readings in Mass Media and
26 Communication, organized by the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia , October 8-10, 2009.
117. Media in New Millennium: News, Readers/Audience and Technology, Organized and Chaired the session, Organized by the Department of Studies in Communication & Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore on November 16, 2011.
118 Represented the Department of Journalism and Communication, University of Mysore as an Expert in the Bilateral discussion with the School of Political Communication at Kingston University, London, UK, March 1-10, 2010.
119. Regional Seminar in Journalism, Paper presentation on ‘Media Power in Politics’, Organized by the Government Women’s College, Hassan, April 4, 2010.
120. Citizenship and Media, Speaker in the workshop for D.Ed students at Javahar Navodaya Institution, Mysore District, April 19, 2010.
121. Communication Skills in Teaching, Lecture delivered in the Refresher Course for college teachers. Academic Staff College, Mysore, May 20, .2010.
122. Content Analysis of Agricultural News Coverage in Leading Language Dailies of India– A Study of Kannada Language, Dailies of Karnataka State, paper presented in the 19th AMIC Annual Conference- Technology and Culture: Communication Connectors and Dividers, Organized by AMIC at Singapore, June 21-23, 2010.
123. Advertisements and Consumer Behaviour, Radio Talk, AIR, Mysore, July 16, 2010.
124. ‘Education on the global front’ Symposium Organized by United States India Educational Foundation and All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, November 19, 2010.
125. Indian Media Framing of the Image of Muslims: A Content Analysis of Indian English Language Newspapers, Paper(co-authored, Dr.Priti Kapur) presented in the international conference on Media and Communication Studies: Asian Perspectives, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 10-13, 2010.
126. Choice Based Credit System in Higher Education, Resource Person, Orientation of Post- graduate Professors, University of Mysore, September 13-15, 2011.
127. Journalism Education in Europe and Asia, Radio Interview, AIR, Mysore, January 4 & 11, 2011.
128. National Seminar on Media and Audience in New Millennium, Chairing Session- Role of Media in Politics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, February 27, 2011.
129. Workshop on Choice Based Credit System, Resource Person-‘ CBCS- Reflections of Experiences with special reference to Tutorials, Organized by Yuvaraja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysore, March 14, 2011.
130. National Conference on New Media and National Development, Chair the Session- ‘New Media and Governance’, Organized by Bangalore University, Bangalore, March 19, 2011.
131. National Seminar, Gender and Human Rights: The Role of Media, Chair the Session, Organized by Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, March 26-27, 2011.
27 132. National Conference on Need for Greater Accountability, Transparency and Responsibility, Chair the Session and presentation, Framing Muslims During Pre and Post Gujarat Riots, Organized by Berhampur University, Berhampur, Orissa, March 29-30, 2011.
133. International Conference on Glocal Communication – 2011, Chaired the Session on New Media and Glocalisation, Organized by Bangalore University and Public Relations Council of India, Bangalore, November 26, 2011.
134. International Workshop on Development of E-Resources for Engineering Education, Resource Person- ‘ Script Writing for Visual Programmes’ , Organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai, at Jayachamarejendra College of Engineering (JCE), Mysore, November 28, 2011.
135. Orientation programme in Leadership Development for Women Administrators in Higher Education, Organized by National University of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi, 19-23, 2011.
136. Seminar, Gender Discrimination – Myth or Reality, Chair the Session and Paper Presentation, ‘Why Does women’s Issues get ignored in the Media?’, Organized jointly by MICCI- Media Information & Communication Center of India , Fredrich Ebert Stiftung of Germany and Right for Development at Mysore on February 4-5, 2012.
137. Portrayal of Women in Media, Radio Interview, AIR, Mysore, April 4, 2012
138. Do Women Matter for Indian Media? Resource Person for the Academic Programmes for the students of Mount Allison University from Canada, Organized by the Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies, Mysore, July 6, 2012.
139. Types of Communication and Application of Social Communication, Resource Person in the Workshop for Civil Servants, Administrative Training Institute, Mysore, August 17, 2012.
140. Perception of Development – Different Perspectives, Organizing and Chairing Workshop, UGC-UPE Project, University of Mysore, Mysore, October 31, 2012.
141. Communication Skills for Stakeholders– Resource Person in the Workshop for Police Officers of the rank of DySP, Karnataka Police Academy, Mysore, October 12 , 2012.
142. Media and Social Development, Organizing and Chairing Workshop, UGC-UPE Project, University of Mysore, Mysore, October 9, 2012.
143. Workshop for Journalists - “Sampoorna” - Promoting Women’s Political Leadership and Gender Responsive Governance in India and South Asia- Paper presentation ; Media and Gender Sensitivity – Organized at Mysore by the Mysore Zilla Panchayat, Karnataka Government, December 24, 2012.
144. Education and Training in Social Communication, Resource Person in the Workshop for Civil Servants, Administrative Training Institute, Mysore , December 27, 2012.
145. Communication – Concept, Types and Skills, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, January 21, 2013.
146. Media and Society, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, January 22, 2013.
28 147. Ethics of Visual Communication in Print Media – Presentation in the Photojournalism Workshop, Organized by M.R.Manjunath, Senior Photojournalist, Prajavani Kannada Daily at Karnataka Commerce Council, Hubli, January 28, 2013.
148. Gutenberg to Arab Spring : A Journey of Media Evolution – Paper presented in National Seminar “News and Views in the Convergence Era: Challenges and Opportunities" Organized By Karnatak University, Dharwad, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism & Karnataka Media Academy, Bengaluru at Karnatak University, Dharwad, India, January 29, 2013.
149. Taking Research Beyond Academics: The Role of Media- Paper presented in the National Workshop “ Building Women Perspectives into Social Science Research” Organized by Samruddhi Foundation, Mysore at JSS Polytechnic – STEP, Mysore, February 20, 2013.
150. Role of Communication in Teaching in Higher Education, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, February 27, 2013.
151. Media, Democracy and Society, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, February 28, 2013.
152. Development of Research Tools and Social Development Index, Organizing and Chairing Workshop, UGC-UPE Project, University of Mysore, Mysore, March 1, 2013.
153. Media and Law in India, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, March 14, 2013.
154. Human Rights and Media, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, March 18, 2013.
155. Human Rights, Chairing Seminar Session, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, March 18, 2013.
156. Recent Trends in Broadcast Journalism, National Seminar, Chairing the Session, ‘ Broadcast Media and Development’, Organized by the Departments of Electronic Media & Mass Communication & Journalism, Karnatak University, Dharwar, April 5, 2013.
157. Role of Media and Psychology in Reforming Crimes, District level Seminar, Reporting Crime in News Media, Inauguration of Seminar and Paper presentation, Organized by Government Women’s First Grade College, Krishnarajpet, Mandya, April 26, 2013.
158. Video Production Workshop, Organizer & Resource Person, Making Video programs on Development, Organized by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, April 27, 2013.
159. Video Production Workshop, Organizer & Resource Person, Making Video Programs on Development, Organized by UGC UPE Focus Area-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, May , 2013.
160. Portrayal of Women in Indian Media- Is it Stereotypical or Progressive? Resource Person for the Academic Programmes for the students of Mount Allison University from Canada, Organized by the Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies, Mysore, July 1, 2013.
29 161. 22nd AMIC Annual International Conference: Transformational Communication and the New Asia, presented paper- Community Radio in India: A Critique of Broadcast Policy, Organized by AMIC at Yogyakarta, Indonesia, July 4-7, 2013.
162. 22nd AMIC Annual International Conference: Transformational Communication and the New Asia, presented paper- Communication Technology and Development – A Study of E-learning Intervention in Engineering Education in Karnataka, India, Organized by AMIC at Yogyakarta, Indonesia, July 4-7, 2013.
163. Communication Skills and Types of Communication, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, July 19, 2013.
164. Media, Society and Social Change, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, July 20, 2013.
165. Entertainment and its Lakshman Rekha, Radio Talk, AIR, Mysore, July 26, 2013.
166. Buzzword in Communication – New or Necessity, Radio Talk, AIR, Mysore, August 23, 2013.
167. Nature, Types of Communication and Improving Communication Skills , Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, September 13 , 2013.
168. Media, Society and Governance, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, September 16 , 2013.
169. M.K Gandhi and Journalism, Lecture Presentation, Organized by Department of Information, Government of Karnataka, Mysore, October 2 , 2013.
170. National Seminar – Contemporary Media Issues and Themes- Plenary Speaker presented paper- Media and Minorities in India – A Critique, Organized by Department of Media Studies, Garden City College of Scinece and Management Studies, Bangalore, October 22, 2013.
171. Organization and Chairing of 2 Day UNICEF – University with Potential for Excellence Workshop- Sensitizing Journalists in the Reporting of Development Issues- Child Rights, Girl Child and Gender Issues- Organized by UNICEF and UPE – Focus Area:II, University of Mysore, Mysore, October 28th and 29th ,2013.
172. ‘Maraliba Mannige’ – Motivating Youth to take up Agriculture as a Profession Program- Participated as an Expert in the Consultative Expert Committee Program Planning and Implementation Meeting – Organized by Prasar Bharati Akashvani and NABARD at Mysore, November 7, 2013.
173. International Conference – Changing Landscape in Communication with New Media Technologies: Issues and Challenges - presented paper- Internet, Political Communication and Inclusiveness in India – A Conceptual Perspective, Organized by Ohio University and Shri.Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati, India November 20-22, 2013.
174. International Conference – Changing Landscape in Communication with New Media Technologies: Issues and Challenges – Chaired a Panel Discussion – Higher Education in US Universitites, Organized by Ohio University, USA and Sri.Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati, India November 20-22, 2013.
30 175. Manthan Awards: South Asia and Asia Pacific- Digital Inclusion for Development- Connecting People for Access and Empowerment, Moderator of the Session: Community Broadcasting for Social Development, Organized by Digital Empowerment Foundation, New Delhi, December 5-6, 2013 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
176. Manthan Awards: South Asia and Asia Pacific- Digital Inclusion for Development- Connecting People for Access and Empowerment, Invited Expert in Panel Discussion: Community Broadcasting for Peace- Strategies, Organized by Digital Empowerment Foundation, New Delhi, December 5-6, 2013 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
177. National Conference – Commercialization of Media and Public Service Communication, Plenary Speaker on Relevance of Public Service Communication in the Commercial Media Scenario, Organized by Department of Mass Communication, Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, Bangalore University at Bangalore on January 30th and 31st, 2014.
178. Is Indian Press Free? Democracy and Indian Press – A Critique, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, March 4, 2014.
179. State Seminar and Media Festival – New Media and Journalism Education- Inauguration of Seminar and Plenary Speaker on New Media, Democracy and Inclusion, Organized by Department of Journalism, Govt Women’s College, Hassan, University of Mysore at Hassan on March 11, 2014.
180. National Conference – Emerging Languages in Public Discourse and New Media, Paper presented on A Critique of Linguistic Minorities of Karnataka and the New Media, Organized by AMIC, Singapore at Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, March 15th and 16th, 2014.
181. National Seminar – Portrayal of Women in Television Serials, Inauguration and Key note address; on Perception of Woman’s Role in TV Serials by the Audience, Organized by Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of the Karnataka State Women’s University and Mahila Samakya Karnataka, at Bijapur, March 17th, 2014.
182. UGC-SAP(DRS-III)National Seminar, Health Communication in India – Issues and Challenges . Plenary Speaker on, Theoretical Conceptualization of Public Health Media Campaigns, Organized by the Department of Communication and Journalism, Shri Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati, March 22, 2014.
183. National Seminar – Media in Contemporary Society, Inauguration, Key Note Speaker and Chair -Technical Session – New Media; Social Change and Media Control, Organized by Sahyadri Arts College, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, March 28th, 2014.
184. National Seminar – Media in Contemporary Society, Chair thePanel of Experts session on Media and Society, Organized by Sahyadri Arts College, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, March 28th, 2014.
185. Organizing a Video Program Production Workshop for Teachers and Students of Communication and Journalism, Coordinating and Resource Person, Organized by UGC UPE Focus Area-II at Department of Studies in Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore, Mysore, April 25-29, 2014
31 186. Organization and Chairing UNICEF & University with Potential for Excellence Collaborative Media Orientation Workshop- Sensitizing Journalists in the Reporting of Development Issues- Maternal and Child Health - Organized by UNICEF and UPE – Focus Area II, University of Mysore, Mysore, at Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, April 30, 2014.
187. FDP- Faculty Development Programme, Designing Journalism Course Curriculum, Coordinator and Resource Person, Organized by Amrita University, Coimbatore, June 3-4 2014.
188. Reporting Development News in Mass Media, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, June 10, 2014.
189. Media Intervention in Development, Organizer, Chairing and Moderating Session, Workshop for Journalism Educators, Communication for Development, Organized by UGC UPE FA-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, December 15, 2014.
190. Coordinator, UGC Special Summer School Refresher Course in Human Rights, Organized by the UGC Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, 30-12- 2014 to 05-01-2015.
191. Media Indicators to Measure Development, Chairing Consultative International Workshop, Organized by the UGC UPE FA-II, University of Mysore, Mysore, December 29,2014
192. Human Rights and Mass Media, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, January 16, 2015.
193. Content Creation in Social Media for Profile Building Among Youth- A Case Study of the Use of Facebook by the College Students, Paper Presenter in Plenary Session, National Seminar, Media in the Contemporary World, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Mangalore University, Mangalore,India. January 22- 23, 2015.
194. Educational and Social Survey for Social Justice in Karnataka, Keynote Address, Organized by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Govt. of Karnataka & Mysore District Journalists’ Association, March 24, 2015.
195. Paradigm Shift in Journalism Education, Panel Speaker, UGC National Seminar, Benchmarking Teaching Best Practices in Journalism in the Changed ICT Scenario, Organized by St.Philomena's College, Mysore, March 28, 2015.
196. Media and Freedom of Expression, Presenter, UGC National Seminar, Media and Society: Concerns About Freedom of Expression, Department of Sociology & Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, Government College for Women, Mandya, April 9, 2015.
197. Analysis of Uses and Gratifications of Facebook Users – A Study of College Students in the an e-Asia: Values, Technologies and Challenges, Organized by the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre - AMIC 24th International Conference Communicating in an e-Asia: Values, Technologies and Challenges, In partnership with American University of Dubai (AUD) Dubai, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 10-13, 2015
32 198. Research Methods in Media Studies - Resource Person, Research Methodology Workshop, Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur, July 9, 2015.
199. Organizing Karnataka Press Day, Kannada Press, UGC UPE FA-II and DoS in Communication and Journalism, University of Mysore, Mysore, July 25, 2015.
200. Interface Between Politics and Development: India After Independence, Chairing Session on Special Economic Zone: A Perspective, 2-Day National Workshop, Organized by UPE Focus Area-II & Dept. of Political Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, Sept 14-15, 2015.
201. Information Empowerment and Human Rights, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, October 2, 2015.
202. Freedom of Speech and Expression and Human Rights, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, October 3, 2015.
203. Media and Empowerment of Women, Resource Person, Administrative Training Institute - ATI, Government of Karnataka, Mysore, January 11, 2016.
204. With the Advent of New Social Media, is the Old/Traditional Media Struggling to Retain its Identity and Value? Panel Speaker, Global Communication Association 11th India International Conference, Ombudsman - Media and Social Responsibility, University of Mysore, Mysore, January 28-29, 2016
205. Women Empowerment in Digital Era, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, January 30, 2016.
206. Implication and Influences of New Media Technologies on Journalism, Keynote Address, National Paper Presentation Seminar, Organized by Department of Journalism, School of Communication and Media Studies, MOP Vaishanv College for Women (Autonomous) Chennai, February 12, 2016
207. Gender and ICT: Opportunities and Challenges: International Conference :Chair Session: Gender Equality and Mainstreaming, Organized by Department of Communication and Journalism, Shri Padmavathi Mahila Viswavidayalam, Tirupati, February 24-25, 2016.
208. Expert, Consultative Meeting on Curriculum Development in Journalism and Mass Communication, IGNOU, New Delhi, April 26, 2016.
209. Gender Biases in Media – Media as an Agency for Gender Sensitization, Resource Person, 5-Day Workshop on Techniques and Skills Involved in Addressing Issues of Gender in Teaching & Research’, Organized by Karnataka Women’s Commission & Samruddhi Foundation, Mysore, May 13,2016 210. Engaging India and Canada Conference on ‘Landmarks and Roadmaps for Global Educational Collaboration between Canada and India’, Participation in the 2 day meeting cum conference organized by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi, 27-28 May, 2016 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
211. Women and Media, Resource Person for the Academic Programmes for the students of Cornell University Canada, Organized by the Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies, Mysore, June 13, 2016.
33 212. Social Communication, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, June 21, 2016.
213. Do Women Matter to Indian Media, Resource Person for the Summer Studies in India Program for the students of Mount Allison University, Canada, Organized by the Vivekananda Institute of Indian Studies, Mysore, June 23, 2016.
214. Chairman, Research Committee, Journalism and Mass Communication, Digital Communication and Indian Society: Quality of People’s life, culture and technological changes, XL Indian Social Science Congress, University of Mysore, Mysore, December 19-23,2016.
215. Organized, Plenary Speech and Chaired Seminar on Demonetization and Media, XL Indian Social Science Congress & UGC UPE FA-2, University of Mysore, Mysore, December 20, 2016.
216. Organized, Plenary Speech and Chaired Workshop on Revisiting Research Areas in Media and Social Development, UGC UPE FA-2, University of Mysore, Mysore, January 17, 2017.
217. Keynote Address, UGC National Seminar, Literature, Media and Politics, Organized by Mary Matha Arts & Science College, Mananthavady, Vayanad, Kerala, February 6- 7,2017.
218 Media and Politics, Resource Person, UGC Refresher course, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore, February 9, 2017.
219. Organized, Plenary Speech and Chaired National Science Day – Science and Technologyfor Specially Abled Persons, Organized by UGC UPE Drushti – Centre for Education of Visually Challenged, University of Mysore, Mysore, February 28, 2017.
220. Valedictory Address, Women and Media Inclusion, Two day Seminar, Problems, Responsibilities and Challenges of Women Journalists, Organized by Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, March 6- 7, 2017.
221. Invited as Expert, Consultative Meeting, Unicef & Tezpur University, Establishment of Contemporary Communication Resource Centre, Tezpur University, Assam, March 24, 2017.
222. Chairing Session, International Seminar, Communication Education 3.0, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tezpur Central University, Tezpur, Assam, March 25-26, 2017.
223. Workshop on Professionalism and Press, Inaugural Address, Organized by Press Club of Mysore, Mysore, April 22-2017
224. Workshop on Music and Assistive Technology, Organization and Chairing, Organized by UGC UPE Drushti Project, University of Mysore, Mysore, April 27-2017
225. Chairing session in International Conference, Engaging India and Canada: Perspectives on Sustainability, Organized by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, New Delhi, May 11-12, 2017.
34 226. Workshop on Career Awareness for Persons with Disability, Organization and Chairing, Organized by UGC UPE Drushti Project, University of Mysore, Mysore and Enable India, Bangalore, in Mysuru, May 16 & 17, 2017.
227. Workshop on Agricultural Communication and Farmers, Organization and Chairing, Organized by UGC UPE FA-II Project, University of Mysore, Mysore, in Mysuru, May 18, 2017.
NAAC PEER TEAM ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION
1. Dav College for Women, Amritsar, Punjab - April, 2004 2. National College of Arts and Science, Madurai- April, 2004 3. EMG Yadava College , Madurai, Tamil Nadu - May, 2004 4. Saurasthra University, Rajkot, Gujarat, August 4-7, 2014 5. Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, December 2- 6, 2014 6. Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, January 6-8, 2015 7. Dr.Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh , January 28- 31, 2015 8. Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha, & PG Centres at Kolkata, Allahabad, February 18-26, 2015 9. Smt.Dankunwar Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jalna, Maharashtra, 5-7 October, 2015 10. Telangana University, Nizamabad, Telangana December 21- 23, 2015 11. Smt.P.N.Doshi Women’s College of Arts, Mumbai, Maharashtra, March 10-12, 2016 12. Bharatiyar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, March 21-23. 13. Rajiv Gandhi Central Tribal University, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, April 4- 7, 2016 14. Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, April 18-21, 2016 15. . Sri. Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, July 4-6, 2016. 16. Netaji Nagar College, Kolkatta, September 19-21, 2016 17. Jagannath International Management School. New Delhi, September 22- 24, 2016. 18. Dr.C.V.Raman University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, October 20-22, 201
MISCELLANEOUS 1. Chairperson of the Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Mysore, 1987- 89, 1993-95, 1997-August 1998, April 2004 – 06, April 2010-12. April 2017 - 2. Member of the Karnataka Media Academy 1987-89, 1993-95. 1997- 98, 2005-06. 3. Member of the Faculty of Arts 1984-86, 1987-89, 1993-95, 1996 - continued.
35 4. Member of the Academic Council 1987-89, 1993-95. 1996 – 2003, 2012- continued. 5. Chairperson, Board of Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Mysore, Mysore, 1989-1994, 1995-96, 1996 – 2004, 2005- 09. 2017- 6. Member, Board of Studies in Visual Arts, Academy of Visual Arts, University of Mysore, 1987- 94.2009- continues 7. Member, Executive Committee, CAEJAC - The Commonwealth Association for Education in Journalism and Communication. 8. Director, Audio Visual Research Centre (EMMRC), University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, December 1995 – March 2004. 9. Member, SAP Committee, University Grants Commission, New Delhi 2000-2001 10. Member, Advisory Committee, District Primary Education Program, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore 1999-2001 11. Member, National Expert Committee for Electronic Media courses, UGC 2001. 12. Counselor, Family Court, Mysore 2002 –2003. 13. Expert representing University Grants Commission - Advisory Committee of SAP for the Department of Communication & Journalism, Sri. Padmavathi Mahila Vishvavidyanilaym, Tirupathi nominated by UGC for 2002 – 2006. 14. Member, EDUSAT Programme Committee,(EDUSAT-India’s first exclusive satellite dedicated to education), Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore, 2003 – 2006. 15. Member, NAAC Peer Team-National Assessment and Accreditation Council Peer Team, India, 2004- continued. 16. Examiner, UPSC, New Delhi, 2007- continued. 17. Member, Media Monitoring Committee, Mysore District, Karnataka State Legislative Assembly Elections in the State of Karnataka, April-May 2013. 18. Member, School Board of School of Journalism and New Media Studies, IGNOU- Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, 2016-2018. 19. Member, BoS in Sociology, University of Mysore, Mysore, 2016-2019 20. Member, BoS in Communication, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 2014-17 21. Member, Advisory Board, College Development Council, University of Mysore, Mysore, 2016-2019 22. Member, Student Welfare Committee- Magazines, University of Mysore, Mysore, 2014- continued 23. Member, Faculty of Social Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, 2017-2020 24. Member,, Faculty of Arts, Government Autonomous Arts College, Hassan, 2016-2018 25. Member, Academic and Administrative Audit Committee, University of Mysore, Mysore 2017- 2018 26. Member, Advisory Committee for Establishment of Community Radio in the University of Mysore, Mysore, 2017-2018. 27. Member of BoE, University of Mysore, 1990- continued
Ph.D. Awarded Under the Guidance of Prof.N.Usha rani
1. Waheeda Sultana -1998- The impact of health information in affecting the behavioural changes among children- an analytical study of the role of media. 2. Niranjana-2000 –Visheshakti Niyatakalikegalu : Kannadadalli Kale – Sahityakke Misalada Patrikegala Sethe Mattu Vrutheparateya Adhayana 3. K.J.Joseph-2001- Freedom of the Press in India: A Review of the Related Laws and Judicial Pronouncements. 4. C.K.Puttaswamy–2001-Kannada Patrikodyamadalli, Sanna Dinapatrikala (Dynika) Huttu Mattu Belavanige – Ondu Vishleshnatmaka Adhyana
36 5. Priti Kapur -2003-Status of Photojournalism in Print Media – A Perspective and an Analysis of Photographs as Agents of News. 6. Phramaha Sa-ard Wanwongsa – 2007 –The Impact of Television on University Students: A Comparative Study of Attitudinal and Behavioural Changes Between State and Private University Students in Thailand. 7. John Patrick Ojwando – 2008–The Treatment of Development News in the Print Media and its Correlation with the NGOs Perception of Development. 8. Suresh Kumar-2009 –Kannada Dinapatrikagalli Krushi Suddi Vishleshne – Kannadada Aaru Pramukha Dinapatrikagalli Krushi Adarita Varade Hagu Ennetara Barahagala Ondu Vishleshnatmaka Adhayana 9. Sandhya Rajasekhar – 2009- The e-mail questionnaire as an effective tool for data collection in mass communication research – A comparative study with the telephone interview and traditional mail questionnaire as mediated data collection tools. 10. M.N.Vani – 2010- Role of information and communication technologies in women empowerment: a correlative study of women empowerment between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. 11. Nesara Kadanakuppe- 2012- An evaluation of Communication Technology in education – An analytical study of the Vishveshwariah Technological University’s EDUSAT satellite based E- Learning programme. 12. B.T.Muddesh – 2012- A comparative study of the telecast of Kannada news in Doordarshan and private TV channels. 13. Sukanya. -2012- The social cultural impact of new media on society – A case study of four districts of Karnataka. 14. Shruthi.I.L- (2015) Engendering Governance at the Grassroots: An Analytical Study of the Role of Media in Empowering Women in Gram Panchayats in Karnataka. 15. Asha .K (2016)The Impact of New Media on Politicians : A Critical Study of Karnataka 16. Sowmya K.B.(2017) Pratamika shala vidyarthigala malae shikshanika radio prabhava: Karnataka rajyadalli antara kriyatmaka radio karyakramada ondu adhyana Guiding Research Scholars for Ph.D. Degree in the following areas; 1. Chaitra, Portrayal of Women in Leading Kannada Newspapers - A Comparative Study of Vijaya Karnataka and Prajavani Dailies 2. Shwetha Hans, Impact of Health Communication on behavioural and attitudinarl changes, 2014. 3. Venugopal Gowda M.K., Provisional Registration 2016 – Enrolled for Course work 4. Ashwini Ramesh, Provisional Registration 2016- Enrolled for Course work
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45 46 Profile Published in The Hindu National Newspaper on March 8, 2016
47 Press coverage in Prajavani Daily of Valedictory Address in Women Journalists’ Seminar (March 7, 2017)
48 Press coverage in The Hindu National English Daily of Valedictory Address in Women Journalists’ Seminar (March 7, 2017)
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