Description
Book SynopsisExploring DEI initiatives and practices at U.S. college and university journalism and mass communication (JMC) programs this book puts forward ideas and strategies for ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in a great variety of academic units. Building on multicultural education research, this book advances a diversity education framework that entails that works with a program’s culture, students, faculty & staff, curriculum, and teaching in the context of JMC programs.
The book reflects on the increase in DEI programming following the racial injustice protests of 2020 as well as the politically motivated restrictions some US states are implementing against DEI initiatives. With the wisdom of experienced professors and program directors as well as industry professionals, the book explores the ultimate efficacy of diversity education and offers practical recommendations for developing and implementing a DEI plan.
While the insights in this book are gathered from JMC programs, they offer pertinent recommendations and calls to action for related academic programs in liberal arts and professional studies.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1. Diversity Education Framework
Chapter 2. DEI Culture and Leadership of JMC Programs
Chapter 3. Diversity in Journalism and Mass Communication Curriculum
Chapter 4. Diversity Across JMC Curricula and Inclusive Teaching Practices
Chapter 5. Digital Pedagogy in Teaching Diversity
Chapter 6. Student Enrollment Diversity and Student Media/Activities
Chapter 7. Diversity in Faculty, Research and Professional Development
Chapter 8. JMC Education and Industry Connections
Chapter 9. Journalism and Mass Communication Programs’ Response to the Summer of 2020:
An Analysis Through an Anti-Racism Lens
Chapter 10. Conclusions
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors
