Volume 13, Number 1, 2023
GUEST EDITOR’S NOTE
Rejuvenation, reimagination and relevancy are three words that can easily tie together the pieces found in this edition of Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication. As institutions of higher education find themselves competing for a reduced number of potential students, more pressure than ever has been placed on departments to offer innovative and multi-dimensional opportunities for students.
The authors in this edition of TJMC address all areas of journalism and mass communication curriculum, from syllabus construction to community-based, experiential learning. They also urge reflection and encourage change in order to better adapt to the ever-changing educational – and industry – landscape.
Some also have an applicability beyond journalism and mass communication, an important aspect, given increased interest in interdisciplinary programming.
Rotthaler and Madsen ask the question, “Can Local TV Stations Find an Audience for News Among Generation Z and/or Millennials?” Their research article fits well with the other journal pieces, as it provides industry insight into how educators might better serve their students and their students’ future employers.
As the guest editor (and continuing book review editor) of this July edition of TJMC, I’ve learned so much from the contributors. Thank you for reinvigorating my own intellectual curiosity with your research and critical analyses.
Have a wonderful upcoming semester,
by Kalen MA Churcher, PhD