AEJMC SPIG

SPIG is an AEJMC forum primarily for faculty in small programs whose emphasis is teaching, advising and mentoring undergraduate students.

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

Join us tomorrow for SPIG's March teaching panel (online) on Experimenting w/ResearchRabbit AI.

Tue., Mar. 31, from 1-2 p.m. ET.

Organized by Dr. Christina Smith. DM us or scan the QR code for the link.

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SPIG proudly announces our 2026 Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year Award (TOY): Congrats Dr. Yeon Erin Kim-Cho, an assistant professor at @GrandViewUniv.

We will celebrate Dr. @YeonErin at our annual TOY luncheon at #aejmc26 in August in New Orleans.

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Can you think of anyone to nominate for SPIG's Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year Award? You still have some time to submit a nomination package. The deadline is next month.

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

Nominations open for SPIG's Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year Award.

Named after a former SPIG chair, the award recognizes a SPIG member for outstanding excellence in teaching and advising.

Deadline: Fri., Apr. 24, 2026.

More details:
https://t.co/OcwqkWyLVo

[AEJMC @AEJMC]

2 days left to submit to #AEJMC26 Paper competition. First-time submitters must fill in when creating their account (in English): First Name, Last Name, University name & Email Address or they will not be able to move forward with the submission.  Here to answer ?'s!

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Consider joining this teaching-related webinar on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

[AEJMC @AEJMC]

Save the Date: "Teaching in Turbulent Times" webinar hosted by the Elected Standing Committee on Teaching, to be held March 24 at 1 ET. Members received registration link via email.
https://t.co/BEyCfjrTMH

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

Nominations open for SPIG's Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year Award.

Named after a former SPIG chair, the award recognizes a SPIG member for outstanding excellence in teaching and advising.

Deadline: Fri., Apr. 24, 2026.

More details:
https://t.co/OcwqkWyLVo

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#HappeningNow

SPIG's Teaching Panel on AI in the Classroom!

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Happening this week:
SPIG's November teaching panel (online) on AI in the Classroom.

Wed., Nov. 12, from 1-2 p.m. ET.

Organized by Dr. Christina Smith.

DM us for the link.

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

Happening this week:
SPIG's November teaching panel (online) on AI in the Classroom.

Wed., Nov. 12, from 1-2 p.m. ET.

Organized by Dr. Christina Smith.

DM us for the link.

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

If you've been seeking a community to discuss all things related to teaching journalism and AI, then join SPIG's November teaching panel (online) on AI in the Classroom.

Wed., Nov. 12, from 1-2 p.m. ET.

Organized by Dr. Christina Smith.

DM us for the link.

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

If you've been seeking a community to discuss all things related to teaching journalism and AI, then join SPIG's November teaching panel (online) on AI in the Classroom.

Wed., Nov. 12, from 1-2 p.m. ET.

Organized by Dr. Christina Smith.

DM us for the link.

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

It's panel proposal time for #AEJMC26!

SPIG is looking for panels related to research, teaching, or professional freedom and responsibility.

Use this form to submit proposals by Tues., Oct. 7 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
https://t.co/IHrxl3XF2E

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

The latest edition of Teaching Journalism & Mass Communication (TJMC) is available. We're calling it: The Pedagogy Showcase. Just in time to prep for your fall semester courses.

Special thank you to our editor: @LonginowM.

https://t.co/oTqTAgtmjy

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

SPIG proudly announces our 2025 Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year Award (TOY):

Congratulations to Dr. Tamara J. Welter, an assistant professor at @BaylorJPRNM.

We will celebrate Dr. Welter at our annual TOY luncheon at #aejmc25 next month in San Francisco.

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It's @AEJMC's Small Programs Interest Group's (SPIG) 30th anniversary! As part of our celebration we will spotlight our outstanding members. #aejmc25

The first to receive this distinction, and posthumously, is @pamparry18. We miss her so much!

https://t.co/CNPfp4q90F

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

We are sad to share the news of the passing of our longtime SPIG member Dr. Pam Parry (@pamparry18). Our condolences go out to her family, friends and our SPIG family.

Services will take place on Fri., Feb. 14. Her burial will be on Sat., Feb. 15.

https://t.co/ThwDZAi8fi

[KFVS News @kfvsnews]

SEMO Mass Media professor Dr. Pam Parry dies
https://t.co/IMgep4GUhe

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

Awesome and congrats to Jon Bekken from #AlbrightCollege for this recognition. Jon is the designer for our Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication (TJMC) Journal. #aejmc25

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Congrats to Jon Bekken, Albright, winner of the AEJMC Senior Scholar Grant for his project "Revisiting Bagdikian: Media Ownership Today." #AejmcAwards

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

Just a note: SPIG is now on Bluesky:
@ https://t.co/ULuZttzDhh.

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The latest issue of Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication (TJMC) Journal is available.

There are some great research articles, teaching articles and reviews available.

https://t.co/oTqTAgsOu0

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

In honor of our anniversary year, SPIG invites
submissions of Great Ideas for Teaching (GIFTs) – classroom-tested teaching activities,
exercises and techniques. #AEJMC25

Submissions are DUE by 11:59 p.m. ET on Mon., Apr. 21, 2025:

https://t.co/fX1fqnf8N4

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

This will a great addition to many media and journalism courses, even if just utilizing a chapter or two. #teaching

[Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas @KnightCenterUT]

📚 We’re thrilled to announce the release of our new e-book, Content Creators and Journalists: Redefining News and Credibility in the Digital Age, in partnership with @UNESCO.

Available now in English! ✨

🔗 Start reading today! https://t.co/GnJgvLEksq

[AEJMC SPIG @aejmcspig]

We hope that you're considering submitting a panel to AEJMC's Small Programs Interest Group (SPIG) for #AEJMC25 in San Francisco.

We're currently accepting your panel proposals now until this Fri., Oct. 4, 2024.

Details are listed on the form:
https://t.co/HFcmhZ5ZYG