Why Colleges Should Publish Campus News Online
Campus News:-
As a college student, we all are eager to know what is going on in the college. From a single conflict to the big policy changes, we always want to have all the gossips. Most importantly, the academic policy, campus events/fests, safety alerts, student protests etc. This is not only helpful to the students but to the college faculty as well as alumni. It is very important to communicate as it gives them enough voice to fully cover local issues and triumphs.
The college publications can cover most of the college events, administration changes that outside media is not aware of. It becomes a primary source of information on what is going on in the college campus, surrounding community etc.
Publish Methods:-
Most colleges and universities earlier used to publish the campus news on either campus newsletters or weekly media which relied on physical print media. With the growing online media platforms, the public method made its way to college websites, emails etc. Nowadays, campuses do have their student media platforms, interactive flipboards etc.
The modern media methods also include student applications which provides all the academic, cultural, upcoming events being categorized and giving them all the information at a single place. Applications such as Youth Ki Awaaz, UniVApp / Campus Wire allows students to submit articles and campus news that can reach to the nationwide audience.
Methods of Online Publications:-
There are several methods of publishing campus news online such as Online newsletters which includes magazines which publishes content based on student academics, events, fests, cultural activities or travel publications; Blogs - these are run by individuals, groups or college cooperations. These are mostly considered as an informal method however it is the most attractive form of online publication which is used to share the information directly; Email Newsletters - this is basically a formal method of publication where a systematically designed newsletter mentioning all the academic, cultural and campus insights; Digital Brochure - mostly mentioning the code of conduct, laying safety alerts, etc; Journals - Usually focuses on national, professional publications that affects broad issues. These can academic research, campus shifts, policy changes etc.
The Transition to online publishing:-
The idea is basically to promote digitalisation. Online publishing can also foster sustainability. In the world where we have moved from books to kindles, textbook notes to online PDF's, blackboard teaching to online classes, these all just do make the reach wider.
Not just the reach but also moving from papers to handy mobile phones, this is a method which is cost effective saving the cost of expensive printing and delivery. Online publishing gives a vast platform where the publish can be presented with media such as pictures and videos or storytelling. Online publishing also surpasses geographical boundaries with its wide reach. Anyone from worldwide can stay connected.
Online publications also come with several more advantages which includes storing or keeping a number of articles or newsletters. This reduces human intervention for storing the records and everything is just a click away.