Communication and media play very key roles in the development of any society. They make us curious, avid critical thinkers and problem-solvers. At JPDS, we are committed to facilitating the creation and facilitation of knowledge sharing between town and gown and across all sectors.
we facilitate knowledge creation & sharing between the town and grown through this 3-fold strategy.
Over the years, we ran a couple of small-scale intellectually stimulating seminars. Now we are stepping it up several notches by offering structured inter-disciplinary seminars focussed on personal and professional development.
With advancements in technology and the world at large come massive changes in the the operation of the media and communication. Therefore, only the professionals and organizations that adapt to this reality that able to get ahead and stay ahead. MediaUp Workshop is our channel for equipping professionals, teams, and organizations with cutting edge media strategies, trends and tools.
Knowledge Hub is a place dedicated to creating and exchanging interdisciplinary research-based knowledge and processes that advance scholarship, solve societal problems , and accelerate development . It supports learning and learners. Our goal is to use this platform to build top scholars through periodic seminars, mentoring and valuable resources.
Over the years, Jacksonites have supported the professional development of the department’s undergraduate and post-graduate students by donating books and guest lecturing on the invitation of the Department’s lecturers. Early in 2018, Jacksonites led by Mr. Jerry Agada (a 2013 graduate) and Dr. Chidiebere Nwachukwu (a 2011 graduate) decided to up the ante by organizing periodic seminars for Jacksonites. Prof. Pat. Utomi (a 1977 graduate), the President of Jacksonites Worldwide &– the Alumni Association of Jacksonites – was the speaker at the first seminar. These seminars did not have a formal structure and were pretty irregular as a result. After a couple of poorly attended sessions, the initiative went into hibernation. It was not sustainable.
Chinedu Mba (Afigbo), a 1987 graduate saddened by the waning interest and participation in the seminars reached out to Mr. Jerry Agada and Dr. Chidiebere Nwachukwu and mooted the idea of giving the initiative a formal structure and a chance at sustainability.
Our speakers won’t just speak; you will have the chance to ask questions or share ideas during the session.
The presentations are filled with practical insights from experienced speakers with laudable results.
Our speakers and participants are from different continents but connected with clear visuals and sound on their smart devices.
From July 2021 when we launched with our first seminar, we have made some strides.
Activities of the Jacksonites Professional Development Series (JPDS) have been the result of the skills, expertise and hard work of Jacksonites who volunteer their resources and time. As we forge ahead in pursuit of our vision, we even need more resources and partners. We welcome you to partner with us in any of these five ways.
You can speak at our quarterly seminar, workshop or be a guest on our podcast.
For a rich and up to date blog, we welcome original, insightful articles in line with our mission.
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Our seminars are virtual and we pay for digital tools and talents to ensure effective sessions. Your donation makes that possible and the more you give, the more we can do.
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