AEJMC Groups

There are various groups within AEJMC, including Divisions, Interest Groups and Commissions (DIGs). Members are encouraged to join a “DIG” to connect with other professionals to share interests, community and knowledge.

Most conference sessions are sponsored by the AEJMC divisions. Conference sessions also may be sponsored by AEJMC interest groups and the Commission on the Status of Women. The acronyms next to each DIG name are AEJMC Programming Group Abbreviations.

AEJMC Divisions

Learn more about each Division and access their websites

A division represents a specific area of JMC study or concern. Any member may join.  The division is created by a majority vote of the membership following approval by AEJMC’s Board of Directors, and elects its own officers.

ADVD – Advertising
BAMJ — Broadcast and Mobile Journalism
SHER – Communicating Science, Health, Environment, Risk 
CTEC – Communication Technology
CTAM – Communication Theory and Methodology
CCSD – Cultural and Critical Studies
HIST – History
INTC – International Communication
LAWP – Law and Policy
MMAG – Magazine Media
MCSD – Mass Communication and Society
ETHC – Media Ethics
MMEE – Media Management and Economics
MACD – Minorities and Communication
NOND – Newspaper and Online News
PLCD – Political Communication
PRDV – Public Relations 
SCHJ – Scholastic Journalism
VISC – Visual Communication

Interest Groups

Learn more about each Interest Group and access their websites

An interest group represents 25 or more members who share a common interest compatible with the association’s purposes.  An interest group is approved by the Board of Directors for a finite term of one to three years, but the term may be renewed.

COMJ – Community Journalism IG
ESIG – Entertainment Studies IG
ICIG – Internships and Careers IG
LGBT – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer IG
PJIG – Participatory Journalism IG
RMIG – Religion and Media IG
SPIG – Small Programs IG
SPRT – Sports Communication IG

Commissions

Learn more about each Commission and access their websites

A commission represents an area of broad concern, one that cuts across divisional lines.  Any member may join.  A commission is created through approval of the membership and elects its own officers.

CSGE – Commission on Graduate Education
CSMN – Commission on the Status of Minorities  
CSWM – Commission on the Status of Women

Other Related Groups

CoAF – Council of Affiliates: The AEJMC Council of Affiliates is composed of JMC professional associations/foundations that want to support the association and JMC education.

CoDV – Council of Divisions
CCJA – Community College Journalism Association

Note:
Standardized four letter designations were set in Chicago and revised in Dallas in 2012.

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