1 Washington, DC Conference Joint Session Proposals Joint Session Proposal: AEJMC Conference August 8-11, 2013, Washington, D.C. Panel Title: Academics and Professionals: A Conversation Panel Type: PF&R Panel Co-Sponsorship: AEJMC Council of Affiliates and ASJMC Description of Panel: The rapidly-evolving world of technology has changed journalism education and the communications industries we serve forever. This panel brings leaders in both the acad- emy and the industry together to talk about what needs to be a continuing conversation involving issues, implications, partnerships, entrepreneurial efforts, etc. Panelists: Steve Geimann, Bloomberg News*; David Boardman, Seattle Times, president of ASNE*; Peggy Kuhr, Montana, president of ASJMC*; Jerry Ceppos, Louisiana State* (*confirmed) Moderator: Diane McFarlin, Florida Contact Person: Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver, Dean Emeritus and Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International University,
[email protected], 305-733-1179. 2 Washington, DC Conference Joint Session Proposals Joint Session Proposal: AEJMC Conference August 8-11, 2013, Washington, D.C. Panel Title: Plagiarism: The Growing Threat to Credibility Panel Type: PF&R Panel Co-Sponsorship: AEJMC Council of Affiliates (Society of Professional Journalists, American Society of News Editors) and Small Programs Interest Group Description of Panel: Plagiarism issues are costing the media dearly--in credibility, which is de- clining each time a study is done. This panel of experts will explore what can and should be done and how educators can assist in preparing the next generation of writers. Panelists: John Ensslin, Bergen Record, past-president, Society of Professional Journalists*; Marcus Brauchli, editor, The Washington Post, or John Temple, managing editor, The Washington Post*; Craig Silverman, regrettheerror.com.* (*confirmed) Moderator: TBA Contact Person: Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver, Dean Emeritus and Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida International University,
[email protected], 305-733-1179.