AEJMC 2006 Resolutions
AEJMC Members approved four resolutions during the 2006 Convention in San Francisco.
Resolution One: Concerning objections to the Bush Administration’s Anti-Press Policies and Practices
Resolution Two: Concerning support of the First Amendment Rights of Students and Protection of Faculty Advisers to Student Media
Resolution Three: Concerning the Censorship of Ocean County College for Violating the Free Press Rights of Students, and Calling for Reinstatement of Prof. Karen Bosley as Adviser to the Student Newspaper
Resolution Four: Concerning AEJMC Membership and Affiliate Support of Gender and Race Equity, and the Establishment of a Committee to Oversee the Process
Resolution Three 2007
Resolution Three: To Affirm Openness in AEJMC Convention Panels and Presentations
Moved: Dwight Teeter, Tennessee, former AEJMC president; seconded by several members.
Whereas the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication has long stood for openness and transparency in public life, and,
Whereas it has been in the spirit of AEJMC that journalists are free to cover public activities of its divisions, interest groups, commissions, and, other bodies, and,
Whereas at the 2007 convention the need for a specific declaration of that policy of openness became apparent,
Therefore, be it resolved:
That C-SPAN and any other news organization or journalist is welcome to cover all open panels and presentations at conventions of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, and
That all guests invited to speak on panels and other presentations at AEJMC conventions will be informed of the open-coverage policy, and,
That the president of AEJMC be directed to convey an apology to the appropriate personnel of C-Span for the removal of one of their news teams from an AEJMC panel at the 2007 annual convention of AEJMC.
Resolution Two 2007
Resolution Two: To Protect Journalists from the Influence of Special Interests
Moved: Standing Committee on Professional Freedom and Responsibility
Whereas the National Football League has created a new policy requiring members of news organizations to wear vests emblazoned with corporate logos while covering NFL games, and,
Whereas journalists should not be required to wear the emblem or logo of any particular corporation, organization or special interest group other than their own employers, and,
Whereas for government or commercial interests to require wearing product or other marketing insignia as a condition of admission to covering public and newsworthy events is a violation of the freedom of information, and,
Whereas the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and its members support the right of a free press corps to record news events unfettered by the corporate or commercial interest of any particular organization, and,
Whereas our members believe that, because working journalists often put their personal safety at great peril to bring viewers and readers the daily news, they should never be diminished or humiliated by being made into walking billboards or advertisements for any organization, and,
Whereas coverage of such sporting events as NFL football greatly enhances the reputation and popularity of the league, and any arbitrary and restrictive action could threaten the continued coverage of the NFL by news organizations,
Therefore, be it resolved:
That we, the members of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, join such organizations as the Radio Television News Directors’ Association, the National Press Photographers Association, and the Society for News Design in protesting most strongly this new policy to the National Football League, and,
That the president of AEJMC be directed to write to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, expressing the sentiments of this resolution and the AEJMC members’ objections to this violation of free expression for journalists in the strongest possible terms before the beginning of the regular football season., and,
That AEJMC be directed to convey the sense of this resolution to:
- The membership of AEJMC
- The general news media and trade press, and
- Any and all such other organizations that relate to Freedom of the Press and the freedom of expression.
Resolution One 2007
Resolution One: A Motion to Support Improvements in Federal Open Government Laws and Procedures
Moved: Resolutions Committee & Standing Committee on Professional Freedom and Responsibility
Whereas the free flow of information to informed citizens is at the center of American democracy, and,
Whereas citizens and their media have for decades employed tools offered by state and federal Freedom of Information laws to learn more about government acts and behaviors, and shed greater light on the workings of their governments, and,
Whereas the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and its members have long championed openness in government at the national, state, and local levels, as the bedrock condition of an informed citizenry, and,
Whereas the Senate and the House of Representatives have each passed bills (S. 849, “The OPEN Government Act of 2007,” and H.R. 1309, “An Act to Promote Openness in Government by Strengthening Section 552 of Title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act” actions held to be “the first major strengthening of FOIA in more than a decade,” and,
Whereas more than one hundred organizations comprising media professionals, government watchdogs, and citizen-interest groups, already have expressed their written support for the philosophy, intent, and specifics of one or both of these bills,
Therefore, be it resolved:
That the members of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication hereby salute the intent and efforts of both the House and Senate members who have supported these bills in the 110th Congress, and,
That the members of this organization strongly urge President George W. Bush to abide by the intent and philosophy of the Congressional action and the support of so many organizations and act accordingly to open government to the people by signing this legislation into law,
and That the president of AEJMC be directed to disseminate this resolution to:
- President George W. Bush
- Vice President Richard B. Cheney
- U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales
- Senator Patrick Leahy, chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senator John Cornyn, member, Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senator Arlen Spector
- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
- Rep. Henry Waxman, chair, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Rep. Thomas Davis III, ranking member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Rep. William Lacy Clay, Jr., chair, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives
- Rep. Michael R. Turner, ranking member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives
- Rep. Todd Russell Platts, member, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs
- The membership of AEJMC
- The general news media and trade press, and
- Any and all such other organizations that relate to Freedom of the Press and the First Amendment.
AEJMC 2007 Resolutions
AEJMC Members approved three resolutions during the 2007 Convention in Washington, DC.
Resolution One: To Support Improvements in Federal Open Government Laws and Procedures
Resolution Two: To Protect Journalists from the Influence of Special Interests
Resolution Three: To Affirm Openness in AEJMC Convention Panels and Presentations
Resolution One 2008
Resolution One: To Honor the Bicentennial of Latino Newspapers in the United States
With the ever expanding growth of Latino newspapers in the United States, their presence in their respective communities has served not only to chronicle Latino daily life, but also to champion against social, political and economic injustices.
Today more than 800 Latino newspapers can be found in predominantly Latino communities across this country. Some are daily newspapers, but the bulk are weekly publications, some of which rely on an army of volunteers that include some of our journalism students who serve as writers, photographers, translators and graphic designers.
The visibility and vigor of today’s Latino press in the United States is clearly tied to the two centuries of publishing that began with the New Orleans-based El Misisipí published on September 7, 1808.
Whereas, in acknowledgement of the bicentennial of the founding of El Misisipí, the first Latino newspaper in the United States, and in recognition of the first newspapers serving African Americans, Freedom’s Journal, 1827; Native Americans, Cherokee Phoenix, 1828; and Asian Americans, The Golden Hills’ News, 1854; and
Whereas, in keeping with the spirit of recognizing the important contributions of Latinos in the history of American journalism, and
Whereas, in recognizing the valuable contributions of Latinos in publishing to the entire nation,
Therefore, be it resolved that:
The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) goes on record in support of the national call proclaiming September 2008 to September 2009 as the “Bicentennial Year of the Latino Press in the United States,” and
Be it further resolved that:
At upcoming conferences and conventions, AEJMC will incorporate a presentation, such as a plenary, recognizing the bicentennial year of the Latino press and the contributions of other media serving people of color.
August 8, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Passed Unanimously
AEJMC 2008 Resolutions
AEJMC Members approved one resolution during the 2008 Convention in Chicago, IL.
Resolution One: To Honor the Bicentennial of Latino Newspapers in the United States
AEJMC Code of Ethics Research
Statement on Professionalism
(March 2021)
AEJMC members share a common responsibility for maintaining collegial relationships inspired by high standards for professional behavior. Civility in words and behaviors are rooted in AEJMC values of accountability, fidelity and truth telling, justice, and caring – which include but exceed politeness alone. All communications (written, spoken or physical acts) related to the research competition — including but not limited to the submission of papers, abstracts, nominations and proposals — should be respectful and civil. All associated with these processes should not succumb to potential negative effects linked to anonymity or social media online identity that may contribute to incivility and manifest in bullying, direct or indirect threats, or other destructive behaviors. Thus, disagreements should be handled in a civil manner. All efforts to resolve disputes related to the research competition should occur through the division, interest group, or commission to which the paper, abstract or proposal was submitted. Authors should exhaust all levels of the relevant group’s chain of command before bringing an issue to the Elected Standing Committee on Research (SCR). The SCR will be the ultimate arbiter of research competition decisions. While we respect freedom of speech, we also expect professionalism. Abusive, threatening or intimidating communications directed toward division, interest group or commission officers for issues related to the research competition may result in suspension or being barred from submitting to a division or to the annual AEJMC conference.
Statement Approved by the Standing Committee on Research, March 2021
Recommended Ethical Research Guidelines for AEJMC Members(1)
Unanimously Approved by the Standing Committee on Research, August 11, 2005
Preamble
Every aspect of research must be guided by ethical research standards. It is the responsibility of AEJMC members to follow ethical research standards when designing, conducting, analyzing, publishing, and supervising research studies. In the fields of journalism and mass communication, research studies may be conducted on humans or their artifacts. Research methodologies involving humans may include surveys, experiments, participant observation, depth interviews, or focus groups while research studies that focus on artifacts of humans might include methods such as content analysis, textual analysis, or unobtrusive observation.
If Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required for human subjects research, it is the responsibility of AEJMC members to follow the guidelines of their university’s IRB. It is important to emphasize, though, that these guidelines should not include the practice of journalism. Because the practice of journalism, due to its First Amendment protection and separate ethics codes, is different from the federal government’s definition of research involving human subjects2, IRB review of news gathering procedures should be inappropriate. It is important to keep in mind that IRB’s are primarily concerned with the treatment of human subjects, but human participants represent only one, albeit important, component of a research study. Once IRB approval is received, it does not absolve AEJMC members from following ethical standards for other aspects of research studies. Ethical standards apply to AEJMC members conducting or supervising research studies as well as journal editors, editorial boards, research chairs, and reviewers.
I. Plagiarism and conflict of interest violate ethical research standards.
AEJMC members must never plagiarize nor take credit for another individual’s work, whether published or not. AEJMC members must accurately and fully document sources for ideas, words, and pictures. Research studies must be designed free of conflict of interest; studies tailored to produce an outcome consistent with the interests of a funding sponsor, institution, or research agenda are in breach of ethical research standards.
II. Knowingly causing harm to research participants is unethical.
In addition to adhering to a university’s IRB requirements that protect human research participants, AEJMC members must treat all research participants with respect, fairness, and integrity, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, religion, culture, or sexual orientation. Actions that may cause harm include but are not limited to: coercing participation in a research study; disclosing information that the researcher has promised will remain confidential; failing to secure informed consent from participants in experimental studies; failing to debrief participants at the conclusion of an experiment; failing to disclose in advance that participants will be observed or taped; failing to warn participants in advance that they will be queried about sexually explicit or illegal behavior.
III. Data collection, processing, and analysis must be undertaken with integrity.
AEJMC members must make every effort to safeguard the integrity of the research data from collection through analysis. It is unethical to fabricate data. Likewise, concealing data that do not support hypotheses, a research agenda, or a funding sponsor’s goals is unethical.
IV. Research studies must be reported accurately and objectively.
The research report must accurately represent the study’s purpose, procedures, and results. It is unethical to exclude information about research procedures that may influence the validity or interpretation of results. Procedures for selecting participants for a survey, experiment or focus group or media content for a content analysis must be explained fully. Sample size, response rate, question wording, inter-coder reliability, weighting, analyses of sub-samples, and recoding of data must be reported accurately and completely. Finally, slanting the writing of a research study to produce an outcome that is inconsistent with the results or to satisfy an outside sponsor or to make consistent with a research agenda, is unethical. If the author ever discovers an error in the study after the article is submitted, accepted, or published, the author must immediately inform the journal’s editor.
V. Authorship credit must be fair, accurate, and without conflict of interest.
An author is involved in conceiving, designing, conducting, and writing a research study. The first author usually has primary responsibility for most components of a study. Although co-authors contribute to a study, the co-author credit often means less involvement than the first author. In cases where the contribution of co-authors is truly equal, which author gets listed first can be determined alphabetically, randomly, or by some other method acceptable to the authors. When three or more authors contribute to a study, the order of authors’ names should be consistent with the level of involvement for each author, ranging from most to least involved.
Although the results of a Standing Committee on Research survey of AEJMC members suggested the membership is split on the ethics of faculty co-authorship of a student dissertation or thesis, the Standing Committee recognizes the potential for conflict of interest in publications produced from student work.3 Faculty should never pressure graduate students for co-author credit and graduate students should always acknowledge the contributions of faculty advisors to their scholarly publications.
VI. Submit original work for publication.
AEJMC members should only submit manuscripts representing original work and not work that has been published elsewhere or work that is a re-write of previously published articles. It is the responsibility of the author to inform editors when manuscripts are based on dissertations or theses.
Because multiple and simultaneous submission policies vary by disciplines, it is imperative that editors and research chairs publish submission guidelines. Disregarding editorial policies on multiple and simultaneous submissions is unethical.
VII. Ethical research principles should guide the supervision of students and mentoring of junior faculty.
AEJMC members are responsible for ensuring that the students they supervise and junior faculty they mentor follow ethical research standards. Furthermore, AEJMC members must be sensitive to the potential for conflicts of interests and breaches of ethical research standards when advising students and junior faculty on research matters. Faculty should not pressure students to select certain dissertation topics; students and junior faculty should not feel obligated to give undeserved co-author credit to faculty advisors or mentors. Demanding undeserved credit for work done by a student or junior faculty member is unethical.
VIII. Ethical research standards should guide the handling of manuscripts by editors, editorial boards, research chairs, and reviewers.
Manuscripts must be handled with confidentiality and integrity during every phase of the editorial review process. Without exception, authors’ manuscripts must be evaluated objectively on the quality of work, not on personal preferences, hidden agendas, or politics. Additionally, AEJMC members who are editors and reviewers should follow American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines when handling manuscripts: “Editors and reviewers may not use the material from an unpublished manuscript to advance their own or others’ work without the author’s consent.”4
Notes
(1)The idea of writing Guidelines for Ethical Research for AEJMC members was conceived in Kansas City during the meeting of the Standing Committee on Research at the 2003 convention. After discussing the results of a 2003 ethical research survey of AEJMC members that found evidence of violations of research ethics, the research committee decided to develop ethical research principles that could be adopted by the organization as a whole. Members of the 2002-2003 Standing Committee on Research included: Linda Steiner (Chair), Alison Alexander, Tsan-Kuo Chang, Jack Dvorak, Michael Real, Mary Alice Shaver, Elizabeth Toth, Sandra Utt, and Paula Poindexter who conducted the ethical research survey and drafted the guidelines. The draft guidelines reflected Standing Committee on Research member concerns, results of the ethical research survey of AEJMC members, ethical standards emphasized in research textbooks, journals, and publications from the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the American Psychological Association (APA), and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements. The draft ethical research guidelines were first reviewed and discussed with the 2003-2004 research committee during the 2004 convention in Toronto. The 2004-2005 research committee further discussed revisions during the mid-winter meeting in San Antonio. The final version of “Recommended Ethical Research Guidelines for AEJMC Members” was unanimously approved by the 2004-2005 Standing Committee on Research which included the following members: Elizabeth Toth (Chair), Alison Alexander, Julie Andsager, David Domke, Carolyn Kitch, David Mindich, Michael Shapiro, Don Stacks, and Paula Poindexter who spearheaded the initiative to write ethical research guidelines for AEJMC members.
(2)Research means a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. <http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.htm#46.102>
(3)Paula M. Poindexter, “Ethical Issues and Dirty Little Secrets in Journalism and Mass Communication Research.” Results of the AEJMC member survey presented at the Plenary Session on “Ethics in Research and Teaching,” AEJMC Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO, July 31, 2003.
(4)American Psychological Association, “Ethics of Scientific Publication” in Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (5th ed.) (Washington DC: American Psychological Association, 2001) p. 355
References
American Association for Public Opinion Research, Best Practices for Survey and Public Opinion Research and Survey Practices AAPOR Condemns. Ann Arbor, MI: American Association for Public Opinion Research, May 1997.
American Psychological Association, “Ethical Standards for the Reporting and Publishing of Scientific Information” in Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.) (Washington DC: American Psychological Association, 2001) 387-396
American Psychological Association, “Ethics of Scientific Publication” in Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (5th ed.) (Washington DC: American Psychological Association, 2001) 348-355.
Babbie, Earl, The Practice of Social Research, (7th ed.) (Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company) 448-457.
The Belmont Report <http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/Belmont.html>retrieved 31 July 2004.
Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Office for Protection from Research Risks, Code of Federal Regulations: Title 45 Public Welfare, Part 46, Protection of Human Subjects. <http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.html> retrieved 29 June 2004.
Historical Perspectives on Human Subject Research, UT Training Model, Part I <http://www.utexas.edu/research/rsc/training/3.html>retrieved 31 July 2004.
Poindexter, Paula M., “Ethical Issues and Dirty Little Secrets in Journalism and Mass Communication Research.” Results of the AEJMC member survey presented at the Plenary Session on “Ethics in Research and Teaching,” AEJMC Annual Convention, Kansas City, MO, July 31, 2003.
Poindexter, Paula M. and Maxwell E. McCombs, Research in Mass Communication: A Practical Guide (NY: Bedford/St. Martin’s), 364-368.
Schiff, Frederick and Michael Ryan, “Ethical Problems in Advising Theses and Dissertations,” Journalism & Mass Communication Educator 51 (spring 1996): 23-35.
Stempell III, Guido H. and Bruce H. Westley, eds., Research Methods in Mass Communication (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1981) 117-118, 255-257, 387-388.
Wimmer, Roger D. and Joseph R. Dominick, Mass Media Research: An Introduction, (4th ed.) (Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company) 399-411.
AEJMC Code of Ethics Teaching
A Code of Ethics for Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication
(Submitted by the Standing Committee on Teaching Standards, AEJMC, Dec. 5, 2005)
Preamble
Journalism and mass communication educators, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognize the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence and the nurture of democratic principles — especially the nurture of freedom of expression. They recognize the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process.
(adapted from NEA Code of Ethics, 1975)
1. Respect for the Autonomy of Others.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- respect individual learners, their development and their learning needs;
- value freedom of expression — and appropriate, respectful reactions to ideas and opinions expressed;
- acknowledge the rights of students, faculty and staff to make their own decisions as long as their decisions do not interfere with the welfare or rights of others;
- value academic freedom, of students as well as colleagues;
- foster student discovery, rather than indoctrination.
2. Minimizing Harm.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- engage in relationships with students and colleagues that are not exploitative;
- seek consultation when ethical problems arise;
- attempt to mitigate any injurious effects of bias in their work;
- convey personal ideology or positions in respectful ways;
- do not mandate social or political behavior in their students;
- do not tolerate, even passively, unethical behavior on the part of colleagues or students.
3. Benefits to Students and Colleagues.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- accept responsibility for their part in student welfare and development;
- deliver the services to which students are entitled (e.g. dependable performance in teaching, advising);
- whenever appropriate, acknowledge assistance from students or colleagues;
- recognize and attempt to fulfill their role as exemplars, both in scholarship and in ethical behavior.
4. Fairness and Equity.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- treat others as they would wish to be treated under similar circumstances;
- maintain fair and judicious practices when evaluating students or colleagues;
- pursue sanctions for academic misconduct only after gathering thorough evidence.
- advocate and practice non-discrimination in all aspects of teaching.
5. Fidelity and Honesty.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- exhibit truthfulness and keep promises in their dealings with students and colleagues;
- demand and foster honest academic conduct;
- label their own opinions as such and expect others to do the same;
- avoid conflicts of interest and other behavior that would reduce others’ trust in the faculty or academic profession;
- display openness in dealing with students, colleagues and the public;
- use procedures for informed consent whenever applicable.
6. Dignity.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- accord dignity to students and colleagues;
- respect the confidential nature of the student-instructor relationship;
- respect diversity in all its forms.
7. Caring.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- exercise institutional duties with care;
- extend compassion and sensitivity to the greatest extent possible toward students and colleagues.
8. Pursuit of Excellence.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- maintain their own competence, in both their subject and in their pedagogy;
- engage in continued reflection and evaluation — and are committed to consequent improvement of their own practice;
- engage in continuous professional development by learning and adopting new instructional methods and strategies;
- are open to criticism and new ideas, from students and colleagues, yet do not succumb immediately to any suggestion;
- take pride in their work and encourage students and colleagues to do the same.
9. Commitment to the Learning Community.
Journalism and mass communication educators:
- are collegial with colleagues, staff and students;
- maintain an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
10. Opportunity.
Journalism and mass communication educators are committed to greater participation in higher education in journalism and mass communication, and especially committed to equality of educational opportunity.
AEJMC Code of Ethics PF&R
Recommended Ethical Professional Freedom & Responsibility Guidelines
Preamble
Professional freedom and responsibility encompasses research, teaching and service and is related to AEJMC members’ interaction with the media professions through preparation of students for media careers, research examining media roles and responsibilities, and service to the professions through engagement and training. Service in support of professional freedom and responsibility is an essential expectation of every member of AEJMC. Members should work in support of the principles of professional freedom and responsibility within this organization, at their home institutions, and in society at large.
I. Free expression should be nurtured and protected at all levels.
AEJMC members should promote and protect free expression, particularly freedom of speech and freedom of the press. AEJMC members should work to improve the understanding of free expression intellectually, historically and legally. They should also work to implement this freedom in the broadest sense: within the organization, on their campuses, in their communities, and nationally. Free expression is a fundamental right and responsibility; AEJMC members should serve as the voice and support of free expression on their campuses and in their communities whenever that right is threatened. AEJMC as an organization should establish and maintain a position as an advocate of free expression with regional and national authorities that seek to limit this right.
II. Ethical behavior should be supported and promoted at all times.
AEJMC members should seek the highest ethical standards possible through education, research and service. Ethical concerns include such topics as individual privacy, confidentiality, conflict of interest, sensationalism, truthtelling, deception and social justice. AEJMC members should also act ethically with regard to their dealings with students and colleagues, avoiding any appearance of impropriety or unfair treatment.
III. Media criticism and accountability should be fostered.
AEJMC members should conduct and/or encourage their students to conduct constructive evaluation of the professional marketplace. AEJMC members should work with practitioners and industry watchdog groups to inspire media analysis and foster media accountability. AEJMC members should act as media critics on their campuses and within their communities. AEJMC as an organization should promote the recognition and reward of effective media criticism, and should provide a voice in regional and national discussions of media accountability.
IV. Racial, gender and cultural inclusiveness should be encouraged and recognized.
AEJMC members should work to make certain that racial, gender and cultural inclusiveness are included in curricula and focused on in institutional hiring decisions. The work of women and minorities should be represented in the curriculum; efforts should be made to include segments of the population historically excluded from public communication because of lack of opportunity. Within AEJMC, divisions and interest groups that show marked success in embracing racial, gender and cultural inclusiveness should be identified and, whenever possible, rewarded. AEJMC as an organization should collaborate with other media organizations that promote diversity and should provide a voice in regional and national discussions in this area.
V. Public service contributions should be expected of all AEJMC members.
AEJMC members have a mandate to serve society beyond their teaching and research. AEJMC members should offer services related to their appropriate professional fields, particularly activities that enhance understanding among media educators, professionals and the general public. AEJMC members should assist the organization, other media organizations, and media practitioners.
VI. AEJMC programs and faculty should make every effort to insure equal opportunity for students to enter student contests.
Preference and special coaching should not be offered to individuals singled out by faculty. The effort to win contests should not have undo influence over curriculum or the way in which student publications of broadcasts are staffed or structured.
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