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ACEJMC
Assessment Areas
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Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Assessment Areas
As described on their Web site, the Accrediting Council
on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) “…is
the agency responsible for the evaluation of professional journalism
and
mass communications programs in colleges
and universities.
“These programs offer education to prepare students
for careers in advertising, newspaper or magazine journalism, photojournalism,
public relations, radio and television
broadcasting and related fields. ”
In 2003, ACEJMC voted to add sexual orientation to
their list of diversity standards which already included race, gender
and ethnicity.
ACEJMC’s standards instruct that journalism and mass communication
programs, to meet accreditation standards must have “…a
diverse and inclusive program that serves
and reflects society.”
ACEJMC’S
Diversity Standards:
- The
unit has a written plan for achieving an inclusive curriculum,
a diverse
faculty and student population, and
a supportive climate for working and learning
and for assessing progress toward
achievement of the pla
- The
unit’s curriculum fosters understanding of issues
and perspectives that are inclusive
in terms of gender, race, ethnicity and
sexual orientation.
- The unit demonstrates effective efforts
to recruit women and minority faculty
and professional staff and provides an environment
that supports their retention, progress and
success.
- The unit demonstrates effective efforts
to help recruit and retain a student
population reflecting the diversity of the
population eligible to enroll in institutions
of higher education
in the region or population it serves,
with special attention to recruiting under-represented
groups.
- The unit has a climate that is free
of harassment and discrimination,
accommodates the needs of those with disabilities,
and values the contributions of all forms
of diversity.
Accreditation site visit teams will apply this standard in compliance
with applicable federal and state laws
and regulations.
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