Academic Governance

Guidance that keeps
learning relevant.

The Board of Studies brings together academic leaders, subject specialists, industry professionals, alumni and a student representative to support curriculum quality and the continued development of the School’s programmes.

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Published Board Composition
12Members including the Chairperson
4Internal Members
8External Members
AcademiaIndustryAlumniStudent
Purpose of the Board

Academic decisions shaped by
multiple perspectives.

A strong curriculum benefits from the combined perspective of experienced faculty members, leading institutions, media organisations and graduates working in the profession.

01

Curriculum Direction

Supporting the review and development of programmes, course structures and learning pathways.

02

Academic Quality

Bringing disciplinary experience and research insight into academic planning and standards.

03

Industry Relevance

Connecting classroom learning with emerging media practice, technology and changing newsroom needs.

04

Broader Perspective

Including viewpoints from internal faculty, external academicians, industry leaders, alumni and students.

Chairperson

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Panda

Associate Professor & Coordinator

The Chairperson leads the Board’s composition, supported by internal faculty and external specialists representing leading academic institutions, the media industry and the KIIT alumni community.

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Board Composition

Internal and external
academic expertise.

Member names and designations are retained from the School’s published Board of Studies page.
01 RN

Ms. Ruby Nanda

Assistant Professor, KSMC

02 RS

Dr. R.N. Subudhi

Professor, School of Management, KIIT Deemed to be University

03 BD

Dr. Bidu Bhusan Dash

Assistant Professor, KSMC

Convenor
Balanced Participation

A curriculum informed by
academia and practice.

The published Board combines leadership from within the School with external expertise from leading journalism institutions, the PR and broadcast industry and the KSMC alumni and student community.

01Internal leadershipThe Chairperson, an internal faculty member and the Convenor represent the School’s own academic leadership.
02External academic expertiseProfessors from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University, the University of Hyderabad and GGSIPU, New Delhi.
03Professional insightSenior leaders from Adfactors PR, Doordarshan Kendra and independent journalism.
04Alumni & student perspectiveA KSMC alumna and a current student represent graduate and learner viewpoints.
About the School
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About the School

Discover the School’s history, academic approach and leadership.

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Vision & Mission

Read the commitments that guide the School’s teaching, ethics and social responsibility.

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Leadership

Meet the Dean, HOD and faculty who lead the School.

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Founder’s Message

Read Prof. Achyuta Samanta’s message to students of the School.
School of Mass Communication

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for a connected world.

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