BEA2025: Full Schedule

BEA2025
Welcome to the BEA2025 convention program! All BEA sessions and events take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, 3rd floor.

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10:15am PDT

Balancing Teaching and Student Media Advising: Synergies and Struggles

Saturday April 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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This panel is designed for all student media advisers who also have teaching duties. Whether you're thriving or just surviving (barely), you'll benefit from the discussion among panelists and audience members in this panel. Rather than being framed as a traditional "best practices" panel, this panel will allow panelists to share successes and failures, and the lessons learned from both, as a part of their efforts to balance teaching and advising student media.
Moderator: Staci Saltz, Elon University
Panelists: Kai Swanson, Elon University
Hal Vincent, Elon University
Kelli Matthews, University of Oregon
Alexander Luchsinger, Elon University

Moderators

Staci Saltz

Elon University

Speakers

Kai Swanson

Assistant Professor, Elon University

Hal Vincent

Elon University

Kelli Matthews

University of Oregon

Alexander Luchsinger

Elon University

Saturday April 5, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Student Media Advisors, Skills/Practice | BEA, Skills/Practice

12:45pm PDT

Research Division - Top Research Presentations

Saturday April 5, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT

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Moderator: Bridget Rubenking, University of Central Florida
Debut Paper Competition
Debut 1st Place Paper: Vlog Community Building for Social Support on YouTube: A Social Capital Perspective; Hyang-Sook Kim, Towson University; Heaseung Jeong, Inha University; Munyoung Chung, Wilkes University; Youjeong Kim, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Debut 2nd Place Paper: “You Are Not A Sin”: A Textual Analysis Of LGBTQ+ Experiences In Africa; Lilian Oluchukwu Onianwa
Open Paper Competition
Open 1st Place Paper: The Battle between Face-to-Face and Virtual Meetings: Who Wins in the Hybrid World?; Candace Saunders-Grewe, Regent University
Open 2nd Place Paper: Depiction of AI in the Film Ex Machina; Michael Sinclair, Regent University

Moderators

Bridget Rubenking

University of Central Florida

Speakers

Candace Saunders-Grewe

Ph.D. Candidate & Associate Faculty, Regent University | Mt. San Jacinto College

Candace Saunders-Grewe is a Ph.D. in Communication candidate at Regent University. Prior to studying at Regent, she obtained her B.A. in English from Radford University and M. A. in Communication from Johns Hopkins University. In addition to pursuing her doctoral degree, Candace currently... Read More →

Michael Sinclair

Chair, Dept. of Media and Visual Arts, Regent University

I am a television producer with 30 years of experience writing, directing, and producing television for various networks, including Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, OWN, Travel Channel, ID, MSNBC, National Geographic Channel, BET, PBS, and others. I teach film and television production... Read More →

Munyoung Chung

Heaseung Jeong

Hyang-Sook Kim

Youjeong Kim

Lilian Onianwa

Saturday April 5, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
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Research, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

2:00pm PDT

Research Committee - Election Cycle: Top Research Presentations

Saturday April 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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Moderator: Michel M. Haigh, Texas State University
Research Presentations:
An Examination of Cross-Cutting Political Discourse during the 2024 Election Cycle; Jonathan Jay Beutel, Regent University
Generational Differences in News Values; Sarah Fisher, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Immigration as Etiological in the 2024 U.S. Election; Arthur D Soto-Vasquez, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Moderators

Michel M. Haigh

Professor, Texas State University

Michel M. Haigh brings a mix of practical and teaching experience to her position at Texas State. She joined the faculty in July of 2017. lty at Penn State from 2006-2017 where she taught public relations writing, campaigns, research methods, freshmen seminar, and mass media and society... Read More →

Speakers

Sarah Fisher

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Jonathan Jay Beutel

Regent University

Arthur D. Soto-Vasquez

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Saturday April 5, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Research, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

3:15pm PDT

History Division - Top Research Presentations

Saturday April 5, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

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Moderator: George Henry Bovenizer, University of South Alabama
Open Paper Competition:
Open 1st Place Paper: Slowly Then Suddenly: Television, Smartphones, and the Normalizing of Sports Gambling in the United States; Gary R. Edgerton, Butler University
Open 2nd Place Paper: Legacy and Impact of the Green Hornet: Generic Criticism Analysis of Comic books, Radio, and Television; Amanda Czuprynski, Regent University

Dorothy L. Sayers’s Metaphors of Meaning; Michael Sinclair, Regent University
Early Sports Broadcasting’s Pioneering Partnership – The Role of Atlantic Refining Company and N. W. Ayer & Son in Developing and Sponsoring Early Sports Broadcasting; Daniel Marshall Haygood, Elon University

Moderators

George Bovenizer

Assistant Professor, Broadcast Journalism, University of South Alabama

Hello. I'm an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of South Alabama. Before joining the faculty in 2021, I had an award-winning 27-year career in broadcast journalism. I worked at NBCUniversal in Los Angeles for the last 14 years of my professional... Read More →

Speakers

Gary R. Edgerton

Professor, Butler University

Gary R. Edgerton is professor of creative media and entertainment at Butler University. He has published twelve books and more than ninety essays on a variety of television, film and culture topics in a wide assortment of books, scholarly journals, and encyclopedias. Gary’s latest... Read More →

Amanda Czuprynski

Regent University

Michael Sinclair

Chair, Dept. of Media and Visual Arts, Regent University

Daniel Haygood

Professor of Strategic Communications, Elon University

Saturday April 5, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
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History, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

4:30pm PDT

Replicating Research

Saturday April 5, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

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This panel explores the significance of replication studies in advancing research reliability and credibility. Drawing on experiences from our PhD class, we delve into challenges, methodologies, and outcomes associated with replicating prior studies. Panelists will discuss their findings, including adaptations made for diverse participant groups, the value of qualitative insights, and the role of replication in identifying methodological gaps. The session aims to inspire future researchers to embrace replication as a cornerstone of robust scholarship.
Moderator: Amanda Czuprynski, Regent University
Panelists: Holly Diane Linford, Regent University
Larissa Krenzer, Regent University
Stephen Perry, Regent University
Candace Saunders-Grewe, Regent University

Moderators

Amanda Czuprynski

Regent University

Speakers

Steve D. Perry

Chair & Professor, Regent University

Long-time BEA member, former chair of the History Division and the Publication Committee.

Candace Saunders-Grewe

Ph.D. Candidate & Associate Faculty, Regent University | Mt. San Jacinto College

Holly Linford

Regent University

Larissa Krenzer

Regent University

Saturday April 5, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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Research, Research/Theory | BEA, Research/Theory

10:15am PDT

The Sequel: Successes & Struggles with a Student Run Production Agency at a Local College

Sunday April 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Students at our local Community College's Student-Run Media Production Agency describe the 1-year anniversary of converging our campus radio station, TV/video club, and decades-old campus newspaper media entities together. Hear some results of collaborative efforts to both our campus stakeholders, and the greater community to offer them media production services. If you have similar stories or questions to share w/ both faculty and students, please come attend this interactive and engaging panel with faculty from diverse colleges across the country! The best ideas are borrowed ones, so come listen, take notes, offer advice or cautionary tales, and get ready to bring home some best practices!
Moderator: Albert Kim, Manchester Community College
Panelists: Jennifer Williamson, Virginia State University
Mark Seignious, University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Brian James Utter, Olivet Nazarene University/Olivet Media Group
Marilee Morrow, Marietta College

Moderators

Albert Kim

Professor-Media/Comm, Manchester Community College

Speakers

Marilee Morrow

McCoy Professor of Communication, Marietta College

Jennifer Williamson

Program Director, WVST-FM/Adjunct Professor for Audio Production, Virginia State University

Mark Seignious

Associate Professor, University of Northwestern-St. Paul

First, the last name. It rhymes with genius. Seignious the genius. But you’ll quickly figure out, it just rhymes! I worked in radio for 20 years in the San Diego (KGB/KPOP, KSON, KKOS), Seattle (KMPS), Sacramento (KRAK), and Minneapolis-St. Paul (WBOB, K102, KFAN) markets. I began... Read More →

Brian Utter

Sunday April 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Two-Year/Scholastic Institutions, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | Radio & Audio Media, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

11:30am PDT

Two Year College/Scholastic Division Innovative Teaching Showcase

Sunday April 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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Three innovative course assignments will be presented in this annual showcase of innovative teaching in 2-year colleges and high schools. Three faculty, yet to be determined, will describe and show student work examples from an innovative assignment the faculty entered in the annual BEA Two-Year College/Scholastic Innovative Assignment competition. This annual contest recognizes class assignments that most closely align assignment outcomes to course outcomes, are innovative and highly engaging for students, allow students to creatively apply learned concepts, and demonstrate heightened understanding of course material.
Moderator: Tom McDonnell, Metropolitan Community College
1st Place: Tonya McMillion, Collin College; "TV Show Bible and Pitch Deck" assignment
2nd Place: Bob Maass, Metropolitan Community College; “About You” editing assignment

Moderators

Tom McDonnell

Metropolitan Community College

Speakers

Tonya McMillion

Collin College

Robert Maass

Advisor, Metropolitan Community College

I have taught media production for Metropolitan Community College for 24 years.

Sunday April 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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Two-Year/Scholastic Institutions, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

2:00pm PDT

College Radio Roundtable

Sunday April 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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Brian Shelton and Kaitilyn Furister will lead a college radio roundtable. Advisors, students and interested parties join us to discuss what is working and what can improve at your college radio station.
Moderator: Brian Lane Shelton, Harper College
Kaitilyn Furister, Aims Community College

Moderators

Kaitilyn Furister

Instructor, Aims Community College

I am a full-time instructor at Aims Community College in Greeley, CO, where I teach audio production and radio production in the Communication Media department’s two-year degree programs.Before stepping into my current role, I worked as the Technology and Production Specialist at... Read More →

Brian Shelton

Sunday April 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Two-Year/Scholastic Institutions, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates | Student Track, Industry Issues & Updates

3:15pm PDT

Content Creation is now a multi-billion dollar industry. While many students want to create content they aren't interested in traditional student newscasts. Should media schools teach content creation?

Sunday April 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

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This panel will look at how some colleges and universities are adopting to the increasing popularity and viability of content creation as a career. We aren't just talking about the so-called "influencers," there are individuals making money producing all kinds of content for YouTube and other platforms, much of it non-fiction. Many companies use video to sell products or help consumers after the sale. NGOs use video to tell their stories and encourage donations. Is this a way to engage students who aren't interested in traditional television or radio news courses, and may not be interested in filmmaking. Each of the panelists have unique stories of how they are approaching content creation in their schools. This panel is designed to spark a conversation about the viability of such programs.
Moderator: Brian Rackham, Northern Arizona University
Panelists: Kaley Nacole Martin, University of Montevallo
Nathan Gibbs, Point Loma Nazarene University
Vic Costello, Elon University

Moderators

Dr. Brian Rackham

Director Media NAU Innnovation Center, Northern Arizona University

Brian Rackham is an educator, national award-winning multimedia journalist, and news executive with more than 30 years of experience in multiple platforms. He is a Professor of Practice in Journalism at Northern Arizona University and Director of the NAU Media Innovation Center. His... Read More →

Speakers

Vic Costello

Associate Professor, Elon University

Past President of the BEA Board of Directors (2021-22); past Producer and Chair of the BEA Festival of Media Arts and District 2 board representative. Author of Multimedia Foundations: Core Concepts for Digital Design.

Nathan Gibbs

Associate Professor, Point Loma Nazarene University

Gibbs has taught media production and journalism courses at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California, since 2022. Prior to joining PLNU, he served as the general manager of an on-campus NPR station, oversaw ESPN+ streaming, build out podcast studios, and ushered in... Read More →

Kaley Martin

University of Montevallo

Sunday April 6, 2025 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
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Interactive Media & Emerging Technologies, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

4:30pm PDT

Service Learning & Community Engagement Showcase

Sunday April 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

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"Service-learning is an approach to teaching and learning in which students use academic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs." https://nylc.org/service-learning/

This annual panel series will resemble the "Showcase" style variety of service learning and/or Community Engagement project samples from active faculty or Scholastic Highschool teacher participants that engage their students through community awareness, preservation, and heartfelt endeavors. Moderator: Erika Grodzki, Lynn University
Panelists: Seok Kang, University of Texas - San Antonio

Moderators

Dr. Erika Grodzki

Professor, Lynn University

Speakers

Seok Kang

Professor, University of Texas - San Antonio

Sunday April 6, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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Service Learning & Community Engagement, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

9:00am PDT

Law & Policy Division - Top Research Presentations

Monday April 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

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Moderator: David J. Weinert PhD, University of Miami
Open Paper Competition
Open 1st Place Paper: Caught on Camera: Free Speech and the Value of Recording Police in Public; Jeffrey Layne Blevins, University of Cincinnati
Open 2nd Place Paper: Posting Performance Crimes on Social Media: Louisiana’s Legal Fight to Stop It; Caitlin LaComb, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; William R. Davie, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; T. Phillip Madison, University of Louisiana - Lafayette

Moderators

David J. Weinert

Faculty, University of Miami

David J. Weinert PhD (Penn State University Park), is a scholar of the First Amendment and communication/media law, and eminent major-market radio on-air talent and voice-over artist. With more than 21 years of faculty and administrative experience at the university level, Weinert’s... Read More →

Speakers

Jeffrey Layne Blevins

University of Cincinnati

Caitlin LaComb

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

T. Phillip Madison

University of Louisiana - Lafayette

Phillip Madison grew up in west Texas and lives with his wife and children in Lafayette, Louisiana. His professional experience includes radio production and sales, fundraising management, and institutional advancement. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in social media... Read More →

William R. Davie

Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Dr. William R. (Bill) Davie holds a professorship from the Louisiana Board of Regents and is the Mass Communication/Broadcasting Coordinator for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has authored and coauthored research papers, journal articles, and books on electronic media... Read More →

Monday April 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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Law and Policy, Research/Theory

10:15am PDT

Curriculum, Assessment & Administration - Top Research Presentations

Monday April 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Moderator: William Hanff, University of District of Columbia
Debut Paper Competition
Debut 1st Place Paper: Misconceptions About the State of Broadcast News and the Pedagogical Changes Colleges and Universities Can Make to Pivot to a Streaming World; Nicole Clarity, Hofstra University
Open Paper Competition
Open 1st Place Paper: New Technology in Practical Journalism Education: A Case Study for Video Management Software; Brian Calfano,Latakoo
Open 2nd Place Paper: Motivating Students with Experiential Learning Using Sports Journalism Extracurriculars: An Ethnographic Approach; Charlie Gee; Lincoln Memorial University

Moderators

William Hanff

Assistant Professor, University of District of Columbia

William Hanff received his BA in Radio/Television from the George Washington University (GWU) in 1994, his MS in Broadcasting from Boston University (BU) in 1996, and his Ph.D. in Media Philosophy from the European Graduate School (EGS) in 2006. His dissertation title was “Documentary... Read More →

Speakers

Nicole Clarity

Assistant Professor, Hofstra University

Emmy Award-winning producer using my 20+ years of news writing and producing experience to educate and train the next generation of media professionals. I teach mainly broadcast and digital journalism courses.

Brian Calfano

Asst. Professor of PoliSci and Journalism/Political Reporter and Producer, University of Cincinnati/Nexstar Media Group

Charlie Gee

Lincoln Memorial University

Monday April 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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Curriculum Assessment & Administration, Research/Theory

11:30am PDT

Creating Impactful Partnerships: Service Learning Through Collaboration with Businesses and Non-Profits

Monday April 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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This panel will explore how service learning with businesses, non-profits and chambers of commerce can provide a transformative experience. We will share best practices for establishing and maintaining partnerships, highlighting how they enhance student learning, benefit community partners, and contribute to meaningful, real-world projects. Panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes, offering actionable insights for educators seeking to integrate community engagement into their curricula.
Moderator: Angela Criscoe, Georgia College & State University
Panelists: Michael Crews, Georgia College & State University; Stephanie A Longo, Penn State Scranton; Rowena Pedrena, University of Arkansas; Bobby Gutierrez, Kennesaw State University

Moderators

Angela Criscoe

Executive Director, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Georgia College & State University

I am the Executive Director of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Georgia College. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, I expressed a passion and interest in researching, exploring, and using innovative technologies in film and television... Read More →

Speakers

Michael Crews

Georgia College & State University

Rowena Pedrena

Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas

Rowena Pedrena is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning television producer with more than a decade of experience in scripted, reality, and documentary formats for feature films and television. Her credits include work featured on Netflix, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNBC, PBS, TLC, History Channel... Read More →

Bobby Gutierrez

Lecturer • School of Communication & Media, Kennesaw State University

Stephanie Longo

Monday April 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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1:45pm PDT

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Art of Leading Student-Led Media Projects'

Monday April 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

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Like the famous film, the premise of excellent student-led projects is that behind them is an unnoticed master who arranges situations, contexts, logistics, spatial and interpersonal relationships that result in a transformative learning experience for the student-participants. This panel showcases film/documentary/video projects from academic programs across the country and world that reflect this kind of approach to teaching and learning. We would spotlight a student-led feature film project out of Oklahoma, a student-led documentary on hunger and food insecurity out Kansas (ironically the nation's breadbasket), a student-led "Choose Your Own Adventure'' video production project out of Kentucky, and a student-led online newspaper reporting project out of Cairo, Egypt, that focused on the status of women.
Moderator: Lydia Reeves Timmins, University of Delaware
Panelists: Traci Easley Williams, University of Oklahoma; Tom Hallaq, Kansas State University; Carey L. Higgins-Dobney, University of Kentucky; Nadine El Sayed, The American University in Cairo

Moderators

Lydia Reeves Timmins

Associate Professor, University of Delaware

Associate Professor at the University of Delaware teaching all things news and video.

Speakers

Dr. Tom Hallaq

Associate Professor, Kansas State University

Traci Williams

Senior Lecturer, University of Oklahoma

Traci Easley Williams has over 25 years of immersive experience in higher education, specializing in film/television production, scriptwriting, visual media, and Africana studies. Kent State University (KSU), is where she embarked on her teaching career and eventually rose to the... Read More →

Carey Higgins-Dobney

University of Kentucky

Nadine El Sayed

Associate professor of practice, The American University in Cairo

Nadine El Sayed is an associate professor of practice at the Journalism and Mass Communication Department. Prior to joining AUC, El Sayed was the senior editor leading the regional custom media publications at Springer Nature, the biggest scientific publisher in the world, and an... Read More →

Monday April 7, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
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Documentary, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | News, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs | BEA, Teaching Techniques/Tips & Educational Programs

3:00pm PDT

Remembering Jeff German

Monday April 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 44 reporters have been killed around the world this year. Closer to home, Jeff German, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was murdered by a politician who had lost election because of German’s reporting. The politician, Robert Telles had created a toxic environment in his office and German brought it to light. This panel will discuss German’s life, career, and the importance of addressing violence against journalists.
Moderator: Terry Filipowicz, Pima Community College

Moderators

Terry Filipowicz

Pima Community College

Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz has been an Artificial Intelligence Teaching and Learning Center Faculty Fellow; Chair for the Chancellor's initiative to improve faculty and institutional communication; Instructional Faculty; Journalism and Media Discipline Coordinator; Communication, Journalism... Read More →

Monday April 7, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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News, Industry Issues & Updates | BEA, Industry Issues & Updates

8:30am PDT

BEA Board Meeting

Tuesday April 8, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am PDT

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BEA Annual Spring Board Meeting.
President 2025-2026: Jennifer Meadows, Chico State University

Speakers

Jennifer Meadows

Professor, Chico State University

Jennifer Meadows is a Professor of Media Arts in the Media Arts, Design, and Technology Department at California State University, Chico. She is the 2023-2024 BEA Secretary/Treasurer. Her research and teaching focuses on communication technology, emerging technologies, and video... Read More →

Tuesday April 8, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am PDT
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