Links

Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications -- Features information on the accrediting standards as well as a listing of the accredited programs.
(http://www2.ku.edu/~acejmc/)

American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) -- Founded in 1964, the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors and writers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press.
(http://www.asbpe.org/)

AEJMC Magazine Division -- Website of the Magazine Division, features calls for papers, division news, online journal and information on student magazine contest.
(http://aejmcmagazine.bsu.edu/)

American Copy Editors Society -- ACES welcomes professional, educator and student members.
(http://www.copydesk.org/)

American Journalism Historians Association -- AJHA exists to foster research and teaching of journalism history, to provide a forum, and to be a resource. The association defines journalism in its broadest sense to encompass a wide range of mass communication studies
(http://www.berry.edu/ajha/)

American Journalism Review -- American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends.
(http://www.ajr.org/)

American Press Institute -- Features an ongoing series of articles about the news industry's coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, with advice on how to produce the news and manage a business during a period of high alert and uncertainty.
(http://www.americanpressinstitute.org/)

American Society of Newspaper Editors -- The main organization of daily newspaper editors in the Americas. Through its committees it carries on a variety of programs, projects and initiatives for the good of journalism. ASNE is a staunch defender of the First Amendment in the United States and freedom of the press everywhere.
(http://www.asne.org/)

Annual Surveys of Journalism and Mass Communication -- Features the results of the annual enrollment and graduate surveys conducted by Lee Becker of the University of Georgia and Gerald Kosicki of the Ohio State University.
(http://www.grady.uga.edu/annualsurveys/)

Asian Media Information and Communication Centre -- Asia's leading media and communication research, publications and resource centre.
(http://www.amic.org.sg/)

Association for Women in Communications -- is a non-profit organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era. Also has student chapters.
(http://www.womcom.org/)

Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC) -- is a non-profit association of journalism and mass communication programs. It provides resources and a network for deans, directors and chairs.
(http://www.asjmc.org/)

Broadcast Education Association -- The Broadcast Education Association is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises.
(http://www.beaweb.org/)

Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism -- provides information about programs, scholarships, internships and other opportunities for people of color.
(http://www.ciij.org/)

Center for Media and Public Affairs (CMPA) -- A non-profit, non-partisan media research organization located in Washington, DC.
(http://www.cmpa.com/)

The Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication -- Dedicated to providing educational materials, services, and coursework to everyone interested in the language arts. An information repository of the Indiana University School of Education.
(http://reading.indiana.edu/)

Columbia Journalism Review -- The Columbia Journalism Review is recognized throughout the world as America's premier media monitor-a watchdog of the press in all its forms, from newspapers and magazines to radio, television, and cable to the wire services and the Web.
( http://www.cjr.org/)

College Broadcasters -- The Association represents students involved in radio, television, webcasting and other related media ventures; ensures a commitment to education and the student pursuit of excellence through active involvement in electronic media; promotes cooperative efforts between the Association and other national, regional, and state media organizations; facilitates the discussion of issues related to student-operated electronic media; and other community oriented programs.
(http://www.collegebroadcasters.org/ )

College Media Advisers -- Endorsed by state and regional professional and college media associations and schools and departments of mass communication, CMA communicates and works with professional media organizations and education associations on the local, state, and national levels.
( http://www.collegemedia.org/)

Communication Institute for Online Scholarship -- CIOS is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1990, to function as a parent organization for the set of online activities that had been initiated in 1986 as the Comserve service. It supports the use of computer technologies in the service of communication scholarship and education.
( http://www.cios.org/)

Community College Journalism Association -- An organization that serves community journalism. CCJA was founded in 1968 (as the Junior College Journalism Association; the new name was adopted in 1974) as a direct result of two summer seminars for community college journalism teachers at the University of Texas-Austin in 1966 and 1967.
(http://www.ccjaonline.org/ )

Committee of Concerned Journalists -- A Knight Foundation-funded nonprofit that conducts newsroom training around the country and shares tools, resources, commentary on issues affecting journalists, and more with its global membership and website users. A consortium of journalists, publishers, owners and academics concerned about the future of the profession.
(http://www.concernedjournalists.org/)

Council of Communication Associations -- This council brings together seven international or national communication associations. Features information regarding the National Research Council's plan to include communication in its next doctoral survey.
(http://www.councilcomm.org/)

The Convergence Forum -- This Web site, from the Indiana University's school of journalism, is designed to offer a place for educators to share ideas about convergence, from revamping entire curricula to tweaking an individual course.
(http://convergence.journalism.indiana.edu/)

Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma -- Read about trauma, tips for interviewing effectively and sensitively, test your learning with the interactive quiz, watch experts discuss emotional injury. Center based at the University of Washington. Click on Curriculum once the site opens.
(http://www.dartcenter.org/)

Diversity Disconnects -- (PDF download) A copy of 2003 report on diversity in the field.
(http://journalism.utexas.edu/faculty/deuriarte/diversity_disconnects.pdf)

Diversity Syllabi Database -- this resource is for journalism and mass communication educators to use in creating or improving diversity courses at the university level.
(http://www.ciij.org/newswatch/?id=188 )

Doctoral Programs (AEJMC listing) -- A comprehensive list of PhD programs in the U.S. by state.
(http://www.aejmc.org/links/phdprogramlisting.htm)

Doctoral Programs (NCA listing) in Communication -- this list includes PhD programs in communications in the U.S.
(http://www.natcom.org/NCA/Template2.asp?bid=351)

Dow Jones Newspaper Fund -- Features information on college programs, career information, high school student and teacher programs, and information about the fund itself.
(http://www.dowjones.com/newsfund)

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest Intern -- An annual competition designed to challenge college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world. Full-time juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the US are welcome to compete for the $10,000 in prizes.
(http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/)

FACSNET -- The online presence of FACS, the non-profit foundation that specializes in content-specific education for journalists.
(http://www.facsnet.org/)

Forum on Race and the Media -- More than 400 articles on race and the media, site focuses on building diversity in mass communication education and in America's newsrooms.
(http://www.lsu.edu/raceandmedia )

The Freedom Forum -- A nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three priorities: the Newseum, the First Amendment and newsroom diversity.
(http://www.freedomforum.org/)

Fulbright Association -- The membership organization of Fulbright alumni and supporters committed to fostering international awareness and understanding.
(http://www.fulbrightalumni.org/olc/pub/FBA/about_us/)

Great Ideas For Teachers (GIFT) -- Established in 2000 by the Community College Journalism Association (CCJA) and the Small Programs Interest Group (SPIG) for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) annual summer convention to recognize excellent standards in teaching journalism and mass communication courses and to provide colleagues with fresh ideas for creating or updating their lessons.
(http://www.geocities.com/aejmcgift)

Hearst Journalism Awards Program -- Features the winning stories, photographs, radio and TV broadcast news reports from the monthly competitions, as well as highlights from the winners of the National Championships. The site also includes press releases from the monthly competitions, rules and guidelines for entering, competition deadlines, list of participating schools (with links to those schools), information about the judges, and a list of past winners.
( http://www.hearstawards.org/)

High School Journalism (ASNE's) -- A web site for high school journalism teachers, newspaper advisers, guidance counselors and students interested in newspaper careers. Presented by the American Society of Newspaper Editors, and funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
( http://www.highschooljournalism.org/)

Inland Press Association --A newspaper trade association that serves more than 800 papers in 49 states.
(http://www.inlandpress.org/ )

International Association for Media and Communication Research -- Established in 1957, IAMCR is an international professional organization that promotes media and communication research throughout the world.
(http://www.iamcr.net/)

International Communication Association -- This Association's purpose is to advance the scholarly study of human communication and to facilitate the implementation of such study so as to be of maximum benefit to humankind.
(http://www.icahdq.org/)

International Women's Media Federation -- Works to strengthen the voice of women journalists around the world.
(http://www.iwmf.org/)

Journalism Education Association -- JEA supports free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities, by promoting professionalism, by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement, and by fostering an atmosphere which encompasses diversity yet builds unity.
(http://www.jea.org/)

Journalism and Mass Communication Educator Website -- This AEJMC journal focuses on learning and teaching, curriculum, educational leadership, and related exploration of higher education within a context of journalism and mass communication.
(http://www.aejmc.org/JMCEfolder05/JMCE/)

The Journalist's Toolbox -- resources for professional journalists
(http://www.journaliststoolbox.com/)

Journet -- Global network for professional education in Journalism and the Media
(http://www.journet.org/)

Institute for Media, Peace and Security -- institute of the University for Peace created by the United Nations, specializes in the interactions between media, conflict, peace and security.
(http://www.mediapeace.org/)

Master's Journalism Programs (AEJMC listing) -- A comprehensive list of Journalism Master's degree programs in the U.S. by state.
(http://www.aejmc.org/links/gradjournprograms.htm)

Media Info Center -- run by the Media Management Center at Northwestern University, this site features news updates about each medium from more than 1,000 media industry and general interest publications.
(http://www.mediainfocenter.org/)

Media Bloggers Association -- A non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting MBA members and their blogs including independent/amateur bloggers, professional bloggers and professional writers who operate person blog, as well as those interested in the development of media blogging, citizen journalism, and related endeavors.
(http://www.mediabloggers.org/)

Minority Opportunities -- The Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism offers information about programs, scholarships, internships, and other opportunities for minorities.
(http://ciij.org/workshops/)

National Association of Black Journalists -- NABJ is the oldest and largest minority journalism organization in the country. It remains autonomous, but works in partnership with the college on several fronts in the shared goal of diversifying America's newsrooms and news products.
(http://www.journalism.umd.edu/nabj.html)

National Association of Broadcasters -- NAB is a full-service trade association which represents the interests of free, over-the-air radio and television broadcasters.
(http://www.nab.org/)

National Association of Hispanic Journalists -- The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists. NAHJ also offers student scholarships.
(http://www.nahj.org/)

National Center for Education Statistics -- The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
(http://www.ed.gov/NCES/)

National Communication Association -- NCA is a scholarly society and as such works to enhance the research, teaching, and service produced by its members on topics of both intellectual and social significance.
(http://www.natcom.org/)

National Newspaper Association -- This group's mission is to protect, promote and enhance America's community newspapers.
(http://www.nna.org/)

Newspaper Association of America -- NAA is a nonprofit organization serving the newspaper industry in strategic efforts to advocate and communicate the views and interests of newspapers to all levels of government and support newspapers' interest in First amendment issues and to encourage a diverse work force and reflect diversity in newspaper products.
(http://www.naa.org/)

Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University -- features full text of articles from Nieman Reports magazine and transcripts of journalism seminars and conferences. Features the Nieman Narrative Digest.
(http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/)

Online JMC Education Directory -- new survey by faculty at Louisiana State University
(http://www.lsu.edu/jmconline)

Organization of News Ombudsmen -- ONO's purpose is to help the journalism profession achieve and maintain high ethical standards in news reporting, thereby enhancing its own credibility among the people it serves.
(http://www.newsombudsmen.org/)

Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations -- Established at the University of Alabama in 2005. Its goal is to help develop leadership values and skills in public relations education and practice. Through a variety of programs, and in concert with other groups and associations, the Center will work to nurture the ethical and effective practice of public relations and help develop outstanding leaders for today and tomorrow.
(http://www.plankcenter.ua.edu/)

George Polk Awards -- this Long Island University site features the materials from George Polk Award winners. (http://www.liu.edu/polk)

The Pew Center for Civic Journalism -- An incubator for civic journalism experiments that enable news organizations to create and refine better ways of reporting the news to re-engage people in public life.
(http://www.pewcenter.org/)

The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press -- An independent opinion research group that studies attitudes toward press, politics and public policy issues.
(http://www.people-press.org/)

Preview Forum -- is a national media and dialogue initiative that brings together news professionals, leaders, and citizens in local forums to discuss social issues relevant to the community. There will be information on the site on "who has access to what information?" Four years after 9/11, four years after the Patriot Act, and several years into a data-industry revolution, have we found the right balance among security, privacy and freedom of information? And how can journalist help our communities better understand the tradeoffs? Organizations of all sizes are invited to become local partners and host forums in their communities. Roundtable will provide FREE RESOURCES (including videos, topic guides, publicity materials, and more) to organizations that sign on as partners. Supplies are limited. For information, contact jjohn@roundtablemedia.com. The Preview Forum project is funded entirely by the Ford Foundation and is not a commercial venture.
(http://www.previewforum.com/)

Religion Newswriters Association -- RNA's mission is to strengthen and encourage religion reporting as a means of improving public understanding of religion, by providing journalists in the secular media access to useful resources, examples of best practices and opportunities for increased communication with one another.
(http://www.religionwriters.com/)

Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies (RCCS) -- an online, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to research, study, teach, support, and create diverse and dynamic elements of cyberculture.
(http://www.com.washington.edu/rccs)

Resources for Multicultural Instruction -- an evolving resource that provides information, tips, and techniques, as well as links to additional sources of on- and off-campus support. The site will feature profiles of Michigan State University instructors who are experimenting with innovations in the classroom and sample syllabi of classes before and after infusing the curriculum with multiculturalism.
(http://www.diversity.cas.msu.edu/)

Rutgers Journalism Resources Institute -- The Journalism Resources Institute works with media professionals, researchers, and students in a variety of professional development and media studies research activities.
(http://scils.rutgers.edu/jri)

Society of Environmental Journalists -- SEJ is the only U.S.- based membership organization of working journalists dedicated to improvements in environmental reporting. SEJ programs are designed to build a stronger, better-educated, and more closely connected network of professional journalists and editors who cover the environment and environment-related issues. SEJ's primary goal is to advance public understanding of critically important environmental issues through more and better environmental journalism.
(http://www.sej.org/)

Society for News Design -- (formerly the Society of Newspaper Design) an international, non-profit and professional organization of editors, designers, graphic artists, publishers, illustrators, art directors, photographers, advertising artists, website designers, students and faculty.
(http://www.snd.org/)

Society of Professional Journalists -- SEJ's mission is to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy, and visibility of environmental reporting.
(http://spj.org/)

South Asian Journalists Association -- SAJA is a non-profit organization that provides a networking and resource forum for journalists of South Asian origin and journalists interested in South Asia or the South Asian Diaspora.
(http://www.saja.org/)

Southwest Education Council for Journalism and Mass Communication - SWECJMC was founded 28 years ago as a consortium of Texas colleges and universities devoted to the strengthening of research, service and teaching of journalism and mass communication in the Southwest. Each fall, the organization hosts the Southwest Symposium on a campus of one of its member schools. In addition, SWECJMC is the only regional mass communication organization that produces its own refereed journal. The Southwestern Mass Communication Journal is published twice a year.
(http://www.swecjmc.org/)

Student Press Law Center -- SPLC is a legal assistance agency devoted exclusively to educating high school and college journalists about the rights and responsibilities embodied in the First Amendment and supporting the student news media in their struggle to cover important issues free from censorship. The Center provides free legal advice and information as well as low-cost educational materials for student journalists on a wide variety of legal topics.
(http://www.splc.org/)

UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc. -- A strategic alliance advocating fair and accurate news coverage about people of color, and aggressively challenging the industry to staff its organizations at all levels to reflect the nation's diversity.
(http://www.unityjournalists.org/)

Web Journal of Mass Communication Research -- WJMCR expands publication opportunities for scholars in the field of mass communication. The journal is a refereed publication. Reports of original investigations in any area of mass communication are sought.
(http://www.scripps.ohiou.edu/wjmcr)

Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press -- A nonprofit, tax-exempt research, education, and publishing organization. The organization was founded in 1972, by Dr. Donna Allen, to increase communication among women and reach the public with our experience, perspectives, and opinions.
(http://www.wifp.org/)