Dear all,
I was not able to respond to the emails a few weeks ago when the issue regarding the use of the MAC listserv arose. My university has had problems lately with viruses blocking external emails, so there has been a back log.
To address this topic, as it has come up again: I understand the frustration of those who do not like getting the many listserv emails, but this has been the culture of MAC for many years - using our listserv regularly for communication on various topics. While we do have a Facebook page and Twitter account, we've used the listserv method more.
For those folks who would like to have their names removed, we certainly understand. Please let Meta Carstarphen know asap at [log in to unmask] or you can email me: [log in to unmask] Right now, all new members joining MAC are added to the listserv, as we heard from a number of members last year who said they did not receive regular communication.
In the future, we hope to have an option for members to select whether they would like to be added or not.
If you would like to further discuss, please contact me. I will also add this topic to our business meeting agenda.
Sincerely,
Frances
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Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., APR
Associate Professor and MAC Head
School of Communications, Elon University
2850 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244
PH: 336-278-5738
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From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Harkeet S Pannu <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 5:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: MAC Members and Elections
Hi there,
I disagree with this sentiment. I believe that issues that may be pertinent to the club could be grouped into something like a weekly newsletter; in my opinion, this would be the most appropriate use of the listserv. Otherwise, the back-and-forth among fellow members will fill all of our mailboxes up and it may deter people from actually reading these correspondences. Thank you!
Dwight - good luck in your pursuit of leading AEJMC, though! You seem like a really nice guy and a very capable leader :)
Kittu Pannu
B.S. in Biochemistry: May 2015
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> On May 5, 2015, at 4:14 p.m., D Brooks <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Thanks Anita, I appreciate your thoughtful and supportive words. MAC is stronger today because of you!
>
> MAC Colleagues: I know that some members have expressed concerns over some of the threads on our listserv. I cannot imagine why would create a listserv and not use it. I also think we need more, not less communication. So at the risk of alienating some even more, I have to say publically how much I appreciate those of you who supported me (again) in my second consecutive unsuccessful attempt to lead AEJMC. I will continue to serve AEJMC, MAC, and as many important initiatives that my time and schedule allows such as the Institute for Diversity.
> It's the least I can do to say "thank you" to the many people who have supported me.
> Dwight
>
> Dwight E. Brooks, Ph.D.
> Professor and Director
> School of Journalism
> PO Box 64
> College of Mass Communication
> Middle Tennessee State University
> Murfreesboro, TN 37132
> 615 494-8925
> Fax: 615 898-5866
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> Follow me on Twitter:@debrooks5
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anita Fleming-Rife
> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 2:39 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: MAC Members and Elections
>
> Congrats to George & Karen. I applaud all of the others who threw their hats in the ring this year--Meta, Dwight, Christina and the others--proud of you. Dwight, especially proud of you. Don't tire of doing the right thing.
>
> With kindness,
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> With kindness,
> Anita Fleming-Rife
>
>> On May 5, 2015, at 12:39 PM, Sandra Combs <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> We also should vote for our one, even if it says vote 2. That's what I did.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 5, 2015, at 1:49 PM, Cristina Azocar <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
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>> I was 20 votes shy. We should coordinate more so that we are not running against each other!
>> --
>> Cristina L. Azocar, Ph.D.
>> Chair
>> Journalism Department
>> San Francisco State University
>> @drsugah
>> journalism.sfsu.edu<http://journalism.sfsu.edu>
>>
>> From: <Carstarphen>, Meta Carstarphen
>> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>> Reply-To: Meta Carstarphen
>> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>> Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:10 AM
>> To: "[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>"
>> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>> Subject: Re: MAC Members and Elections
>>
>> Frances,
>> Great ideas; I appreciate your leadership so much on this.
>> It's important to craft a diversity strategy for these elections. I especially hope to see Dwight and you back in the game, as well as others who have lent their names to this effort.
>>
>> Congrats to Karen and George!!!
>>
>> Chao,
>> Meta
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Frances Ward-Johnson [[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>]
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 11:44 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; Carstarphen, Meta G.
>> Subject: MAC Members and Elections
>>
>>
>> Dear all:
>>
>> I agree with Meta. Thanks for your votes! Jennifer notified me similarly. I was 23 votes shy of the third seat on the Research Committee.
>>
>>
>> I want to commend MAC member Dwight Brooks for a well-run campaign for the AEJMC vice presidency. I spoke with him and he appreciates everyone's support[https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png], including recent phone calls and emails.
>>
>>
>> Congrats to those who were elected, including Karen Turner and George Sylvie, elected to the Teaching Committee and Research Committee, respectively.
>>
>>
>> The good point about this year's election is that we had lots of diversity on the ballot - more than I can remember from the past. I agree with Meta that we must continue[https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png] to "toss our hats in the ring." For the MAC business meeting in San Francisco, I am putting on the agenda, a discussion about election processes, strategies and representation. Let me know if you have additional agenda items.
>>
>>
>> On a related note, one of the format changes we plan to try for this year's MAC research paper[https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png] awards is to present the awards during the paper session rather than at the business meeting. Paper winners will receive the awards at the end of the paper session in which they present. The reason for this change is to allow more time for discussion at the division meeting as members have mentioned they would like to delve into more topics, but we seem to run out of time each year.
>>
>>
>> Let me know if you have concerns or thoughts about this proposed change.
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Frances
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC
>> <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> on behalf of
>> Carstarphen, Meta G. <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 10:55 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Thanks
>>
>> Friends,
>> Jennifer notified me before the election results were released that I
>> was about 20 votes shy of capturing the seat on the Accrediting
>> Council for which I was nominated. I just want to thank you for the
>> support[https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png]
>> and, as I was encouraged to run this time, I want to encourage those
>> of you who might be interested in AEJ service to toss your hats in the
>> ring too. You never know (-;
>>
>> Have a great send of the semester and rewarding summer.
>> Chao,
>> Meta
>>
>> Meta G. Carstarphen, Ph.D., APR
>> Professor
>> Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication
>> 2005-2012 Gaylord Endowed Professor
>> University[https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.pn
>> g] of Oklahoma ** 395 W. Lindsey Blvd-Room 3120B
>> Norman[https://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png],
>> OK 73019--PH: (405) 325-5227 * FX: (405) 325-7565
>> **FACEBOOK: DrMeta G Carstarphen **TWITTER: @DrMCar
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