Pre-Conference Workshops and Luncheons
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Each AEJMC annual conference offers a small number of paid workshops and luncheons. All paid sessions on this conference website, and in the printed program, will use this dollar symbol to designate that a payment is required in order to attend. If you want to attend any of the sessions below, you must pay for them when you register for the conference. Below is the list of paid sessions for the 2012 Chicago Conference.
Wednesday, August 8
8 am to 5 pm
Advertising Teaching Workshop
$35 Fee (Participation limited to 40)
Presented by Advertising Division
As AEJMC celebrates its 100th anniversary, the Advertising Division is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its all-day preconference Teaching Workshop. We’re taking advantage of contacts and resources in Chicago to bring you a star-studded collection of professionals with ideas to help both you and your students. Focus will be on current industry practices to ensure our curriculum is relevant, how technology such as digital and social media continues to change the advertising landscape, and how we can guide our students as they begin their careers in a brave new world of advertising. Come join us on August 8. For information, contact Sheri Broyles at Sheri.Broyles@unt.edu or 940-565-4736.
9 am to 5 pm
Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere: Which One to Use and How to Teach It?
$50 Fee (Participation limited to 20)
Presented by Visual Communication and Electronic News Divisions
This workshop is designed to give participants a hands-on experience with these two high-powered multimedia applications, Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere. With the release of FCP X, there have been significant changes in the software. You will have the opportunity to compare these two software applications. From this workshop experience you will be better able to make a decision about which software you might want to use for yourself, for teaching and for your students. This Adobe Premiere session is being taught by Wasim Ahmad, assistant professor, Stony Brook University and the FCPX is taught by Curt Chandler, Senior lecturer/multimedia reporting in the College of Communications at Penn State University. This offsite workshop will be held at Northwestern University, McCormick Tribune Center Room, Room 4-115; 1870 Campus Dr., Evanston IL 60208. Fee: $50
12:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Ethics and Politics: Tools to Teach Well
$50 Faculty/$40 Graduate Students Fee (Participation limited to 30)
Presented by Media Ethics Division and Political Communication Interest Group
The Media Ethics Division will offer its annual pre-conference workshop, this year in partnership with the Political Communication Interest Group. The program, Ethics and Politics: Tools to Teach Well, will give seasoned veterans and new teachers specific tools they need during this presidential campaign. Participants will learn how to develop an Ad Watch from Lee Wilkins, University of Missouri; how to build a News Fairness Watch from Bill Babcock, Southern Illinois University; how to address the not so subtle racism, from John Watson, American University; how to talk about religion, from LDS to Islam, from Ginny Whitehouse, Eastern Kentucky University; and how to use The Daily Show and The Colbert Report in class, from Mark Poepsel, Loyola University New Orleans and Chad Painter, University of Missouri. Virginia Tech’s Robert Denton will keynote. He’s the co-editor of Communicator-in-Chief: How Barack Obama Used New Media Technology to Win the White House. Workshop participants will have the chance to bring their best ideas and biggest questions to roundtable discussions during the workshop. For additional information, contact Ginny Whitehouse, Eastern Kentucky University, ginny.whitehouse@eku.edu.
1 pm to 5 pm
Using NodeXL for Social Network Analysis
$45 Faculty/$25 Graduate Students Fee (Participation limited to 70)
Presented by Communication Theory and Methodology and Mass Communication and Society Divisions
This preconference workshop with Marc A. Smith examines social network analysis. Social network analysis can be used to examine message boards, blogs, and friend networks. Smith will work with participants to show them how to use the NodeXL program to conduct a network analysis. A laptop is required for this session. For information, contact Michel M. Haigh, Pennsylvania State University at mmh25@psu.edu.
1 pm to 5 pm
Journalism Schools As News Providers: Legal Issues, Challenges and Opportunities
$45 Fee (includes reception)
Presented by Law and Policy Division and Community Journalism and Civic and Citizen Journalism Interest Groups
In the face of drastic cutbacks in newspaper reporting staff, journalism schools are filling gaps in news coverage through school-sponsored journalism projects, either independently or in partnership with professional news outlets. With support from the Carnegie Corporation and the Harnisch Foundation, a task force of media lawyers and journalism educators has been studying the question: How can journalism schools protect and advance their own journalism while planning for and mitigating legal risk? Project participants will give specific recommendations at three panels: (1) Pro-Journalism Legal Practices: Using the law to support journalism schools as news providers; (2) Best Practices in Teaching. Teaching journalism practice-oriented media law basics to students and faculty; and (3) Legal representation and resources, including the role of media liability insurance, the general counsel’s office and school-based and outside legal resources. For information, contact Geanne Rosenberg of CUNY-Journalism and Baruch College at geanne.rosenberg@baruch.cuny.edu.
From Professions to Professor
Present by AEJMC Task Force on Academic Diversity (No Fee)
At a time when industries are changing, is it a good idea for professionals of color to consider the jump to the professoriate? Participants will join representatives from professional associations, journalism and mass communication programs, and those who have “been there, done that” to consider the challenges and opportunities that come with making the transition to higher education. For more information, contact Lana Rakow at lana.rakow@email.und.edu
5:30 pm to 10 pm
Internships and Careers “Bootcamp” Workshop
$5 Fee
Presented by Internships and Career Interest Group
The ICIG Workshop will provide a variety of tips and ‘Best Practices’ information for internship advisors. We will also share the findings of a survey of internship employers and students regarding curricular issues, internship performance, ethical issues and compensation concerns. In addition to internships, the Workshop will also have a presentation focused on Careers in Advertising, with emphasis on developing student interest in the field of Advertising Sales. For additional information contact Abhinav Aima, Pennsylvania State University at aka11@psu.edu.
5:30 pm to 9 pm
New Deans, Directors and Chairs Workshop
$35 Fee (Participation limited to 22)
Presented by Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication
This workshop is designed for first-time deans, directors and chairs and will focus on “Communicating Effectively and Building Strong Teams”. It will also be a good place to build a network of peers. Includes a light supper. Attendance capped at 22.
6 pm to 9:30 pm
New Faculty Lightning Rounds
$35 Fee (Participation limited to 30)
Presented by AEJMC Elected Standing Committee on Teaching
Workshop is designed for new teachers or those seeking a new perspective on teaching. The mini-sessions within the workshop will be fast, intense and informal, and will include discussion on teaching large lecture classes, small seminars and graduate courses. Includes a light supper. For additional information contact Charles N. Davis, University of Missouri at daviscn@missouri.edu.
7 pm to 9 pm
Advanced Social Network Analysis
$45 Faculty/$25 Graduate Students Fee (Participation limited to 70)
Presented by Communication Theory and Methodology and Mass Communication and Society Divisions
This preconference workshop with Marc A. Smith examines social network analysis. This is an advanced workshop for people who have had previous experience with NodeXL. Smith will highlight some of the updates to the program, and work through scenarios with participants. A laptop is required for this session. For information, contact Michel M. Haigh, Pennsylvania State University at mmh25@psu.edu.
Friday, August 10
10:00 am
Tour — Urban Communication Foundation
Fee: $10 (regularly $29). Limit 25 people.
The Chicago Architectural Foundation River Cruise is one of the great attractions of Chicago. This 90-minute tour traces the history of this great city through an interpretive tour of almost fifty of its greatest landmarks. The Urban Communication Foundation invites you to join our board members and this year’s Gene Burd Urban Journalism Award winner on this truly exciting and informative event. Boat departs from the southeast corner of the Michigan Ave Bridge at 10 AM, Friday, Aug. 10. Discounted fare, $10 (regularly $29). Limited to 25.
11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Kappa Tau Alpha/AEJMC Award Luncheon
$49 Fee
This luncheon recognizes both associations’ award winners and divisions’ top student paper winners. Anyone is welcome to attend. KTA remains committed to its guiding principles of Knowledge, Truth and Accuracy. For information, contact Keith Sanders at umcjourkta@missouri.edu or 573-882-7685.
11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Robert Knight Multicultural Annual Award Luncheon (Off-site)
$35 Fee (Participation limited to 45)
Presented by Minorities and Communication and Scholastic Journalism Divisions.
Join us for a off-site luncheon to celebrate the awarding of the Robert Knight Multicultural Achievement Award. Luncheon will feature a keynote speaker. For additional information contact Felecia Ross, Ohio State University at ross.256@osu.edu.
11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Photojournalism, Print Informational Graphics and Web Digital Design (Off-site)
$30 Fee
Presented by Visual Communication Division
This off-site luncheon panel will feature professionals and educators who have overseen stories about local communities, service learning opportunities, and day-in-the-life projects with students and others interested in photojournalism in order to strengthen the bond between the public and journalists. For additional information contact Bruce Thorson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln at bthorson2@unl.edu.
11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Commission on the Status of Women Mentoring and Networking Luncheon
$30 Fee
Presented by Commission on the Status of Women
Join us for a networking and mentoring luncheon. For additional information contact Stacey, Washington State University at sjhust@wsu.edu.
