DOON UNIVERSITY DEHRADUN

SSR PART-II
DOON UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN
46. How does the department ensure that program objectives are
constantly met and learning Outcomes are monitored?
Constant feedback from students. A system of Student Advisor is in
place. A group of 5-10 students are assigned a faculty who acts as
Advisor for respective students group.
Various issues arising during teaching and training of students are
discussed in School Faculty Committee/Academic Advisory
Committee meetings.
IQAC of the University also seeks students’ feedback at the end of the
every semester w.r.t. teaching and training of different courses.
Findings of the feedback are duly conveyed to the School for further
necessary action.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension
activities:
School of Communication has adopted a village, Dudhli, adjacent to
the university campus whereby students and faculty members from the
School keep on visiting at least once in a month with an objective to
sensitize the villagers (youth in particular) about social, health and
hygiene issues. This is being done by showing films produced by the
School, Nukkad Natak performed by students, Talk with villagers and
other activities with villagers.
School of Communication has entered into an agreement with Radio
Khushi, Mussorie (a Community Radio Station) where students of the
School plan and produce a one-hour programme on issues of health,
hygiene, sanitation, society and education etc.
The School students with active support from faculty members publish
a newsletter Campus Bytes covering different activities on campus.
(Photograph at the end of the report)
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the
department:
The School keeps on organizing special lectures and student seminars on
topical issues relevant to media and communication (Details as in point
no. 44 above --Photographs at the end of the report)
49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by
other agencies? If yes, give Details:
No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating
new knowledge, basic or Applied:
Production of documentaries/ TV Spots for external agencies by students and
faculty members of the chool (for institutions/organizations, viz., Election
School of Communication
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