What are the issues plaguing the education sector today?
In my conversations with owners and senior editors at media organisations, the impression I get is that there is a serious shortage of good reporters and editors. Further, many lack a clear understanding of the role of the press, the ethical standards that must be adhered to and the necessary skills required to be a great journalist. At IIJNM, we are striving to turn out our graduates who meet those requirements. We want our graduates to acquire something more than being good reporters we want them to be professional journalists with integrity. Can you comment on the importance of industry participation in the educational sector? Journalism is in the great traditions of liberal arts education. Well trained journalists are able to make significant contributions to the society. Journalism education did not receive sufficient attention until recently. IIJNM is the first (and probably only) non-profit journalism college that is run privately and dedicated to quality education in the field.
