Institute of Media Studies

Prof. Upendra Padhi is the Director of the Institute of Media Studies, Bhubaneshwar. He holds a Master's degree in Sociology from Utkal University and Journalism & Mass Communication from IIMC, New Delhi. He has been a part of esteemed organizations throughout his career. Read what he has to say in his interview. 

What are the key factors that keep you connected with the education sector?

“Making the students ready for a bright future”

An educational institution is a sacred place where we gain knowledge, skill, and build up our character. The best thing about the education sector is being able to build the future of tomorrow by educating the youth. Educational institutions are the factories to produce scholars who will contribute their best to the development of the nation. Interacting with new minds has kept me close to this sector.

What is your philosophy of leadership? How would you describe your leadership style?

“Ensuring transparency in decision making”

A governing body and advisory board comprising reputed academicians, media experts, and exponents of corporate and social sectors have been managing daily affairs of the institute. The decision of the management stands final and decisions taken in the management relating to academic activities are transparent to the public. We follow both the instructional and administrative leadership style here for our institute. We supervise regular classes and instructions to teachers to develop the strategy of the teacher as per the students’ interests and attractions. Also, the focus lies on administrative tasks, enforcing rules and procedures, and accountability.

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How do you strategize about the key programs and plans for the marketing and administration of your school?

“Advertising through our actions”

Over these years, IMS has been committed to excellence in higher education foraying into diversified disciplines of learning. It has steadily evolved into a world-class academic institution recognized for the experiential learning it offers. Since its inception, it has been producing trained media, social, financial, and industrial professionals while the institute has blossomed into a center of excellence in media studies as well as in social and management studies. Through our curriculum and sheer dedication to quality education, we aim at gaining recognition in the market.

“Institute of Media Studies offers four courses - MJMC, MSW, M.Com (Financial & Control), and MPMIR to help students opt for the best trending courses.”

How does the curriculum of INSTITUTE OF MEDIA STUDIES ensure the best practice of industry?

“Focusing on soft skills and behavioral aspects besides the theoretical knowledge”

IMS has developed a very essential and innovative study and training modules for enhancing the students' intellectual, mental, and emotional quotient and for their overall personality development.

  • Communicative English
  • Skill Development and capacity building
  • Public Speaking
  • Advanced computer training
  • Leadership building 
  • Personality development 
  • Report writing, project formulation, and management 

What do you think your roles and responsibilities to the University and the students are?

“To take a decision keeping the student’s interest and well-being in mind”

My first and foremost responsibility is to ensure that the curriculum is being followed. My responsibility also lies in cooperating and conducting semester examinations as per the rules and regulations of the Utkal University. Our main focus is to develop and maintain effective professional programs and to promote the improvement of teaching and learning in the institute for the betterment of the students. 

What was your vision for the Institute? Has it evolved over time, and how far along in implementing that vision are you?

“Producing well-learned and socially responsible citizens of the society”

Our vision was to achieve academic excellence and to uphold the moral values of society. This vision also included inculcating a service of social justice and to become a national leader in higher education. We tried our best to implement our vision as a result of which we produce scholars of national and intonation repute.

What do you see as INSTITUTE OF MEDIA STUDIES’s greatest strengths?

“Facilities to keep at par with the educational standards”

Our strength is our experienced, highly qualified, and student-friendly faculties. Except for faculties we have well-equipped classrooms with modern teaching aids like the audio-visual systems etc. Our library is well-stocked and updated with relevant study materials. We have other amenities like a well-furnished computer lab with the latest software including internet facility, career development and guidance programs for students, hostel accommodation, workshops, seminars that keep the student interested and gives them maximum exposure.

What are some of the biggest challenges you see, both for higher education in general and for INSTITUTE OF MEDIA STUDIES specifically?

“To get students to enroll in institutions”

Nowadays, filling up seats in colleges is the biggest challenge for the management. Many educational institutions both private as well as the government have very low strengths of students. This happens due to the mushrooming of private educational institutes. It also partially depends upon the quality of education and the institution's environment. 

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What are some plans that you’re currently (or will be) designing for INSTITUTE OF MEDIA STUDIES College/University international affairs and/or students?

“Bringing in the practice of applying theoretical knowledge”

The plans include achieving global standards and excellence in Teaching, Research, and Consultancy. The institute is trying to create an environment in which the faculty and students can share a passion for creating, sharing, and applying knowledge to continuously improve the quality of education.