I agree. This is an excellent idea. Frances ------------------------------- Frances Ward-Johnson, Ph.D., APR Associate Professor Faculty Advisor, Lambda Pi Eta, Communications Honor Society School of Communications Elon University 2850 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244 PH: 336-278-5738 [log in to unmask] ________________________________ From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC on behalf of Maria Santana Sent: Mon 3/2/2009 7:12 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Diversity Blog on teaching and research perspectives We should discuss this in our Business Meeting during the convention. Can we include it in the agenda? I think it is important our voices are heard on this topic since we do have the expertise among us. Dr. M.C. Santana Associate Professor of Journalism Nicholson School of Communication University of Central Florida P. O. Box 161344 Orlando, FL 32816-1344 FAX (407) 823-6360 and WORK (407) 823-2838 >>> "Carstarphen, Meta G." <[log in to unmask]> 03/01/09 11:54 PM >>> Dear all, I was recently invited to post on a blog for English/communication/rhetoric faculty on diversity issues and the application to teaching and research [http://cccc-blog.blogspot.com/] There are quite a few thought-provoking perspectives that might be of interest. Also, it got me thinking about whether MAC/CSM may want to host a blog exploring diversity in the media from academic perspectives. We certainly have the talent and expertise among us. Could be worth a discussion! Chao, Meta Meta G. Carstarphen, Ph.D., APR Gaylord Endowed Family Professor & Associate Professor University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication 395 W. Lindsey Blvd Room 3510C Norman, OK 73071 (405) 325-5227