Hello MAC members:

The deadline for AEJMC panel proposals is fast approaching. We need at least three more panel sessions for the Montreal conference. In addition, we have a need for several panelists for already proposed sessions.

One or two more people are needed for the following panels:

·Barriers and challenges for minority scholars to obtain and succeed in academic leadership roles. Panel author: Federico Subervi. Sponsors: Commission on the Status of Minorities, MAC, and others.

·The “out” journalist: Reporting while “out” and news coverage of GLBT minorities. Sponsors: MAC and GLBT division.

·Ethics and the challenges of reporting across ethnic lines – Sponsors: MAC and the International Communication Division

If you are interested in being a panelist on one of the above, email me at [log in to unmask] and I will forward your name to the panel author.

In addition, we need folks to propose a few more panels. See what’s needed for the one-page proposal in the email below. Proposals are due next Tuesday, Oct. 1.

I look forward to receiving your proposal!

Sincerely,
Frances Ward-Johnson
MAC Vice Head/Programing Chair

Elon University
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From: Frances Ward-Johnson
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 11:44 PM
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Subject: Important Call: MAC Panel Proposals for the 2014 AEJMC Convention in Montreal

Call for MAC Panel Proposals

2014 AEJMC Convention in Montreal, Canada

Dear MACers:

I hope you had a great Labor Day!

It is time to propose your panel ideas for the 2014 AEJMC Convention in Montreal. We welcome great ideas and new topics related to minorities and communication.

Panel proposals should be one-page in length and contain the following information:

(1) Proposed Panel Title: (Please write it so that it is broad enough that other groups will want to co-sponsor!)

(2) Panel Sponsorship: List other AEJMC divisions/interest groups for which this proposal

might prove relevant.

(3) Panel Description: Provide a succinct descriptive paragraph of the key issues or

subject matter to be addressed by the panelists. (See example below.)
(4) Possible Panelists [about 3]: Indicate individuals who would be appropriate participants for

this panel, including the name, affiliation and contact information for each. Also, indicate whether they have been contacted and committed to participate. If you plan to

recruit a local professional for the panel, indicate this as well.

(5) Moderator: This can be you or someone you nominate to moderate the panel.

(6) Panel Type: (TEACHING, PF&R, or RESEARCH panel)

(7) Contact Person: Include name, affiliation, e-mail, and phone number for the person proposing the panel.

I have attached more detailed information about the panel proposal process and tips for writing a great panel proposal. Deadline is Oct. 1.

NOTE: Members who propose panels will be notified in December about panels that have been programmed.

Questions? Contact me at [log in to unmask]

Thank you for your interest in the Minorities and Communication Division!