I know, I know.
Everyone is busy with their semesters and the last thing
many of you are thinking about is more work.
However, I’m here to ask you to do just that. We’re nearing
the deadline to submit proposals for AEJMC 2020. Specifically, I would like to
ask that those of you consider submitting something about teaching.
Teaching is something at the core of all our missions, and
last year’s sessions relating to teaching were some of the best-attended within
our division. Additionally, we’re entering a time with great change within
community journalism.
Community outlets, primarily weeklies continue to shut down,
online publications continue to attempt to fill some of the role left from traditional
outlets. Topics like hyperlocal news coverage, the role of journalism programs
in helping cover communities, and even why more universities don’t teach
community journalism are topics that would seem ready for discussion.
But remember the goal is to hear from you. I’m hoping to see
your ideas, find out what others are interested in as it relates to teaching. Also
don’t be shy about proposing a role for yourself, if it’s your idea. We need
people who are passionate to help us with organizing these panels.
Remember that your ideas now will influence the program, and
possible give you a reason to go.
Remember any ideas can be sent to Jeffrey Riley at jriley@georgiasouthern.edu or feel free to
contact me at bspeakma@kennesaw.edu.
Time is running short though. The deadline for ideas is Sunday. We look forward
to hearing from you.
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