“I’m excited for the launch of JOUR•Ed and the opportunities it will bring for instructors.” Michael Sullivan said, campus newspaper adviser at Diablo Valley College. “Like many community colleges, I am a one-person program. I run every aspect of the program, from the student newspaper to program review which is difficult and time-consuming.” 

Jour•Ed provides a centralized channel for California journalism instructors at  high schools, community colleges, and universities to connect with and support each other. Jour•Ed members will soon be able to attend online speaker series with industry professionals, participate in skill expanding webinars, and access and contribute to open educational resources.

Originally launched as the Journalism Education Census, the program gathered data on journalism programs and clubs throughout the state through a survey of educators. The data show that many campus journalism programs/outlets face issues with funding, enthusiasm, and enrollment as well as a demand among journalism educators for further professional development.

“The opportunity for students and educators to connect directly with working professionals can provide a beacon for aspiring journalists,” said Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times reporter and part-time lecturer. “And potentially life-changing connections to an industry that is working to be more inclusive, but still struggles with gatekeeping and elitism.”

Jour•Ed’s comprehensive database will enable journalism students, educators, and professionals in California a place to connect with each other. This will allow the creation of new pathways from academia to the professional sphere for educators looking to strengthen their respective programs.

“This is significant,” said CSUN professor Linda Bowen, projector director and founder, “considering the size of California and the sheer number of high schools, community colleges and universities – both public and private.” 

JOUR•Ed’s leadership team includes: Community Manager Darleen Principe, student media adviser and journalism chair at Santa Barbara City College; Web Coordinator Jody Holcomb, CSUN Daily Sundial general manager, and Outreach Coordinator Danielle McKinney, California Press Foundation executive director.

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