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AEJMC SPIG
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SPIG is an AEJMC forum primarily for faculty in small programs whose emphasis is teaching, advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
If you've been seeking a community to discuss all things AI, especially for teaching journalism, then join SPIG's November teaching panel (online) on AI in the Classroom.

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

Organized by Dr. Christina Smith.

DM us for the link.
November 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If you've been seeking a community to discuss all things AI, especially for teaching journalism, then join SPIG's November teaching panel (online) on AI in the Classroom.

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

Organized by Dr. Christina Smith.

DM us for the link.
October 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It's panel proposal time for #AEJMC26!

SPIG is seeking panels related to research, teaching+ professional freedom and responsibility-free expression; ethics; media criticism; diversity+inclusion; public service.

Use this form to submit proposals by Tues., Oct. 7 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

bit.ly/SPIGpp26
September 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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: Michael A. Longinow.

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TJMC Journal
The journal of the Small Programs Interest Group of AEJMC
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July 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
SPIG proudly announces our 2025 Ginger Rudeseal Carter Miller Teacher of the Year Award (TOY):

Congratulations to Dr. Tamara J. Welter, an assistant professor in @baylor.bsky.social

We will celebrate Dr. Welter at our annual TOY luncheon at #aejmc25 next month in San Francisco. @aejmc.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It's @aejmc.bsky.social'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
Pam Parry. We miss her so much!

community.aejmc.org/smallprogram...
February 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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:
t.co/fX1fqnf8N4
January 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM