Beyond the Classroom: Running a Media Club, Field Experiences and Internship Opportunities!

Document Type

Conference Session

Publication Date

4-8-2014

Abstract

This panel will look into opportunities for students in a variety of media majors to experience projects and relationships with professional media outlets outside of the classroom. Advising and starting a club is a good way to initiate experiential learning through field experiences, field trips, and tours of professional environments & events.

Moderator: Denise Belafonte Young, Lynn University

Panelists:

Jeff Spurlock, Troy University; The Broadcasting Club at Troy University: Doing More with Less

Linda Thorsen Bond, Stephen F. Austin State University; Cross-Campus Collaboration

Maryjo Cochran, Troy University; Catalysts for Communication: Troy’s Communication Club Members Learn Valuable Career Skills through Community Service, Event Planning, Guest Speakers and Communication Workshops

Tony DeMars, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Testing the Efficacy of Student Media in Today’s University Program

Patricia F. Sanders, University of North Alabama; We See You: One University Chapter’s View of Professionals Through A National Organization’s Travel Lens

Traci Easley Williams, Kent State University; Creating and Maintaining an Environment of Diversity and Inclusion within your Student Media Organization

Host

Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Conference/Symposium

Broadcast Education Association (BEA) National Conference

City/State

Las Vegas, NV

Department

College of Communication and Design

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