Mitigating Barriers to Campus Journalism: A Comprehensive Framework for Collaboration Between Journalists and University Authority

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Campus journalism plays a vital role in the information dissemination and transparency of universities. The present study aimed to explore the barriers faced by campus journalists while collecting news, explore the ways to mitigate the barriers and propose a framework to enhance collaboration with the university administration. Following a mixed-method approach, quantitative data were collected from 217 campus journalists working on 15 Bangladeshi university campuses, using a convenience sampling technique. Contrarily, qualitative data were collected from 25 campus journalists through an FGD and 5 representatives of the administrative authority through an interview at a public university in Bangladesh. The findings revealed that scattered sources of information, lack of cooperation from authorities, insufficient training, and political pressure are grave obstacles to campus journalism. Solutions emerging from the analysis include arranging training programs, developing communication skills and collaborating with other associations and university authorities. However, the university administrators suggested ethical journalism, prompt press announcements, and open communications strategies. Finally, the study introduced a conceptual framework in order to bring these perspectives together and provide a lens for ensuring effective campus journalism supported by institutional safeguards and cooperative efforts.