Curriculum Vitae
Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Florida International University
North Miami, FL 33181
305-919-5623
Current Position
Professor and Dean Emeritus, 2012-present, Executive Director, Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the
Advancement of Women in Communication, 2013-present, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Florida
International University
Dean and Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2004 to 2011; Interim Dean and Professor,
2003-04
Responsible for all operations and leadership of the AEJMC nationally-accredited School of Journalism and
Mass Communication, with 2100 majors on the graduate and undergraduate level, 82 percent of whom are
minorities.
During tenure, facilitated nearly $2 million in grants, scholarships, planned giving and other fundraising.
Successfully led the effort for reaccreditation in 2008 in which the SJMC achieved full compliance on all
standards both on the undergraduate and graduate levels; the latter resulted in our being only one of four
such graduate programs accredited nationally at that time.
Developed the Professional Leadership Council for the SJMC which has in its membership the leadership in
the news, public relations, broadcast and advertising industries in South Florida and in several industries
nationally.
Worked to develop the Hearst Distinguished Lecture Series into a premier event with leaders of the
communications industries nationally as speakers available to the community as well.
Responsible for long-term community engagement with public schools as founder and chair, South Florida
Journalism Day, held at FIU in conjunction with the Florida Scholastic Press Association, 38th year in 2010.
Each year more than 500 middle and high school students and their journalism teachers/advisers spend a
day on campus learning about journalism to better produce student media on their campuses.
Other Administrative Positions
Professor and Associate Dean, 1991-2003; Associate Director, 1988-91, School of Journalism and Mass
Communication; Associate Chair, Department of Communication, 1983-88.
Founding Associate Dean, Associate Director and Associate Chair, SJMC. Responsible for day-to-day
operations of the school in the areas of budget, facilities, equipment, faculty and curriculum. Responsible for
coordination of the Public Relations Sequence (1983-86), as well as for all academic advisement, internship,
recruitment and placement activities for the department/school; coordination of course scheduling and overall
curricular planning; service on master's degree planning committee; chair, Graduate Committee; consultant
to FIU's student newspaper in start-up, business, editorial and equipment matters; continuing liaison to
professional organizations/groups in community, state and nation (hold national leadership positions in
several);
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Director of accreditation for SJMC, 1989-91, 1996-97 and 2001-02; SJMC was found in compliance with all
standards of the accrediting agency in all of the site visits, including the initial accreditation in 1991 and in
the following two reaccrediting visits in 1997 and 2002.
Responsible for setting up the granting of a $250,000 endowment from the Hearst Foundation which funds
the annual Hearst Distinguished Lecture Series.
Faculty Advisor, Women in Communications, Inc. student chapter, 1981-91
Chair, Master’s Degree Planning Committee, 1983-85.
Chair, SJMC Graduate Committee, 1987-2004
Chair and initiator, SJMC Faculty Development Committee, 1988-2006
Council of Associate Deans, 1991-2003
Florida International University: Acting Chair, Department of Communication, 1981-83.
Responsible for all departmental functions including budget, curriculum revision and administration, as well
as working with media on a local, state and national level in building internships and scholarships and
beginning organization of a departmental Advisory Council. Major job was getting the department established
and hiring faculty, as well as curriculum development.
Served on the Steering Group of the College of Technology, 1981-83; group was the policy advisory
committee for the dean.
Florida International University: Director of Information Services and News Bureau, and Director of Special Events,
1978-81.
Responsible for the total news operation for two campuses and for defining and developing both internal and
external public relations for the institution; also responsible for special events on all levels as key arm for the
President's Office in areas relating to media visibility and community development; daily contact with South
Florida and national media.
Florida International University: Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, 1977-78.
Responsible for supervision of Career Development and Placement,
Student Activities and Student Government, Cooperative Education, Health Services, Counseling, Student
Grievances and Student Publications.
Florida International University: Director of Student Activities, 1973-77.
Created this position and set up FIU’s Student Activities Office and all student programming; responsible for
Activity and Service Fee Funds; responsible for working with 65 registered student organizations;
Acted as adviser to the Student Government Association, and working with them was responsible for all
programming and master scheduling of all student events.
Initiated all student publications, including an independent student newspaper, handbook, magazine and
yearbook. Served as adviser to the FIU student newspaper, 1973-79, the FIU student yearbook, 1975-83,
and the FIU student magazine, 1977-78.
Planning committee for University House (the student center) at University Park Campus, 1973-74; Planning
Committee for the Student Center at the North Miami Campus, 1976-77; Planning Committee for the
Teaching Gym at the University Park Campus, 1976-77.
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Working with students, developed the concept of FIU International Week and served as adviser to the event,
1974-1977.
Initiated and chaired FIU’s Annual Awards Ceremony, 1976-78
Professional Experience
Ocean County Daily Observer, New Jersey: Lifestyle Editor and Reporter, 1962-68. Responsibilities included
reporting, editing, photography, and design and layout of pages.
National Consultant in Journalism Education: University of Michigan, University of Iowa, Burlington County (New
Jersey) College, National Newspaper Association, I-M Press (Microfilm) Division of Minnesota Mining and
Manufacturing Company (3M), Rutgers University, University of Cincinnati.
Teaching Experience
Brick Township High School, Bricktown, New Jersey: English and Journalism Teacher, 1962-67. Inaugurated
regular publication of the student newspaper, journalism program, chapter of Quill and Scroll (international honorary
society for high school journalists); student newspaper rated No. 9 in the State of New Jersey by the Scholastic
Press Association of New Jersey; All-American Rating, National Scholastic Press Association.
Ocean County College, New Jersey: Tenured Assistant Professor of Journalism, 1966-71. Inaugurated and
administered college's journalism program and student newspaper; adviser to student newspaper, All-American
rating from AssociatedsCollegiate Press.
Miami-Dade Community College, North Campus: Assistant Professor of Journalism and Co-director of the
Journalism Program, 1971-73. Adviser to the Falcon, Miami-Dade's yearbook (first place in General Excellence
1972 and 1973 in state-wide competition); All-American publication, Associated Collegiate Press.
Florida International University: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, 1980-81; Acting Chair
and Assistant Professor, 1981-83; Associate Chair and Associate Professor, 1983-88, and Public Relations
Sequence Coordinator, 1983-86; Associate Director, 1988-91; Professor and Associate Dean, School of Journalism
and Mass Communication, 1991 to present.
Courses taught: *Editing for Public Relations, *Student Media Advising (graduate), Principles of Public Relations,
*Publications Editing and Design, *Magazine Editing and Production, Industrial Publications, *Trends in Graphics &
Design (graduate), *Ethical & Legal Foundations of the Student Press (graduate) (*indicates new courses
designed).
Educational Background
Glassboro State College/Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey
B.A. (1962)
Summa Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
M.A. (1967)
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Ed.D. (1980)
Dissertation: "The Role and Practices of the College Student Publications Adviser and the
Development of Guidelines for Professional Standards." Resources in Education, ERIC,
(January 1981): Dissertation Abstracts International, 44:7 (January 1984), 1960-A
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Research/Publications (* indicates refereed journals)
*"The Concerns and Challenges of the Two-year Journalism Adviser," College Press Review 10, No. 1 (Fall 1970):
8-10
*"Updating the Design of the Junior College Newspaper," College Press Review 10, No. 1 (Fall 1970): 10-13
*"Community College Journalism Proves Problematical," College Press Review 10, No. 2 (Winter 1970-71): 8-9
*"Two-year Programs Seek Certification," College Press Review 11, No. 2 (Winter 1972): 18-19
"AEJ-JCJA Articulation Designed to Benefit Students," Junior College Journalist 1, No. 2 (Fall 1972): 10-12
"JCJA Guidelines," Scholastic Editor Graphics/Communications 53, No. 1 ( September 1973): 35-37
"Junior College Guidelines Solve Credit Transfer Problems," Journalism Educator 28, No. 1 (April 1973): 44-47
"A Singularly Fine Addition," book review of Mass Media, Community College Journalist 3, No. 2 (Spring 1975): 11
The Ethics and Responsibilities of Advising College Student Publications (Athens, Ohio: National Council of College
Publications Advisers, 1978), with J. William Click, Louisiana State University
*"Ways to Build Continuity into the Campus Paper," College Press Review 18, No. 3 (Spring 1979): 18-21
"Free Speech: You Have to Guard It to Keep It," The Miami News (January 28, 1980)
"The Adviser and the First Amendment," The Columbia Scholastic Press Advisers Association Bulletin 38, No. 2
(Fall 1980): 4-7
*"Advising Practices," College Press Review 20, No. 3 (Spring 1981): 16-21
"The Adviser: Professional Journalist and Professional Educator, "The Columbia Scholastic Press Advisers
Association Bulletin 39, No. 1 (Summer 1981): 2-7
"The Care and Feeding of the Pros: The Professional as the Focal Point," The Quill 69, No. 9 (September 1981):
16-18
"College Advisers Lean Toward Prior Review," Student Press Law Center Report 4, No. 3 (Fall 1981): 5
Chief Author and Editor, President's Manual (Chicago, Illinois: The Society of Professional Journalists, 1982), 62
pages
"Censorship - On the Scholastic Level," The School Press Review 57, No. 8 (Summer 1982): 2-5
"South Florida Advisers'/Administrators' Attitudes are Recorded in Controversial Issues Survey," Columbia
Scholastic Press Advisers Association Bulletin 40, No. 2 (Fall 1982): 9-15, with David L. Martinson, Florida
International University
*"Assistance: What Journalism Units Provide Student Publications," College Press Review 22, No. 3 (Spring 1983):
2-3, 9
"Guidelines: Protection or Trap?," Student Press Law Center Report 5, No. 1 (Winter 1983-84): 19-20
"Guidelines Can Prevent Censorship," 1983-84 Freedom of Information Report (Society of Professional Journalists,
1984): 48
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"Survey Shows Institutional Budgets Leading Ingredient in Community College Publications Funding," Community
College Journalist 11, No. 3 (Fall 1983): 9-11
"Professional Development Program Closing In on Goals," The Quill 72, No. 3 (March 1984): 25-27, with Ralph
Izard, Ohio University
*"Publications Budgets: CMA Survey Reveals Wide Variety of Funding Programs," College Media Review 23, No. 3
(Spring 1984): 8-11
"Guidelines Help Press Advisers in High Schools," Journalism Educator 39, No. 2 (Summer 1984): 40-42
*"The Adviser's Role: CMA survey reveals broad differences in salaries, job descriptions of student media advisers,"
College Media Review 23, No. 4 (Summer 1984): 4-7
"Local journalists teach public relations students about news ethics," Journalism Educator 39, No. 3 (Autumn 1984):
17-19
"Student Publications Advising in 1984," Community College Journalist 12, No. 4 (Fall 1984): 2-3
*"Student Media: Small Operations are the Norm for College Newspapers, Yearbooks, Magazines, Radio and
Television Stations," College Media Review 24, No. 1 (Fall 1984): 4-8, with Ronald E. Spielberger, Memphis
State University
"College and University Student Publications: A Healthy Business," The School Press Review 60, No. 2 (Winter
1985): 4-5
*"How Public Relations Practitioners and Editors in Florida View Each Other," Journalism Quarterly 61, No. 4
(Winter 1984): 860-65, 884, with David L. Martinson, Florida International University, and Michael Ryan,
University of Houston
"Professional Development: Newswriting tops list of topics, "The Quill 73, No. 5 (May 1985): 31, with Ralph Izard,
Ohio University
*"Aligning Values of Practitioners and Journalists," Public Relations Review 11, No. 2 (Summer 1985): 34-42
"Travel and Tourism Provide New Area of Concentration for Public Relations Majors," FIU Hospitality Review 3, No.
1 (Spring 1985): 35-37
"Survey Reports on Entry-level PR Jobs," PRSA Bulletin (March 1986): 5-6
"Pro Seminar Planned," The Quill 74, No. 5 (May 1986): 31
*"Staff Salaries; Survey of newspapers reveals varied wages, benefits for students," College Media Review 25, No.
3 (Spring 1986): 8-11
"Special Events Generate Positive Public Relationships; Master Checklist Tells How," PR Reporter 24, No. 15
(October 6, 1986): 1-2; article reprinted in "Communication Forum," a supplement of Channel (October
1986): 5-6
College Newspaper Critique, Editor (New York: Columbia Scholastic Press Association, 1986)
The Ethics and Responsibilities of Advising College Student Publications, revised 2nd ed., (New York: Columbia
Scholastic Press Association, 1986), with J. William Click, Louisiana State University
"Advisers See Gaps Between Ideal and 'Real World'," The School Press Review 62, No. 1 (Winter 1987): 2-5
*"The Adviser's Role: Survey II Looks at Status of Advisers Three Years Later," College Media Review 26, No. 2
(Winter 1986-87): 8-12
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Seminars and Workshops: A Guide to Planning, Financing and Carrying Through (Chicago: Society of Professional
Journalists, 1987), with Becky Tallent of Oklahoma Public Television
"Climb Aboard the Professional Bandwagon," The Quill 75, No. 8 (September 1987): 44
"Student speech need not be censored," The Miami Herald, Viewpoint (January 31, 1988): 6F
"Community College Financing of Student Media Updated," Community College Journalist 15, No. 4 (Fall 1987):
12-13
"Student Press Law Center: Fighting for FOI on Campus," The Professional Communicator 8, No. 2
(February/March 1988): 11-12
*"Student Media Profile: Part II of CMA Study Reveals Financing Patterns," College Media Review 26, Nos. 3-4
(Spring/Summer 1987): 13-17, with Ronald Spielberger, Memphis State University
"Part Two: The Adviser's Role in Community College Media," Community College Journalist 16, No. 1 (Winter
1988): 8-9, 19
*"Principals favor discipline more than a free press," Journalism Educator 43, No. 2 (Summer 1988): 48-51, with J.
William Click, Winthrop College
*"Sequence Faculty Divided on PR Value, Status and News Orientation," Journalism Quarterly 65, No. 2 (Summer
1988): 488-94, with Peter Habermann and David Martinson, Florida International University
*"Faculty Supports Communication Core Courses," Public Relations Review 15, No. 1 (Spring 1989): 67-72, with
David Martinson and Gonzalo Soruco, Florida International University
*"Are independent college papers really independent?" College Media Review 28, No. 1 (Spring 1989): 5-7, with
Ronald Spielberger, Memphis State University
"Publication Policies: Post Hazelwood Lifesavers," Student Press Law Center Report 10, No. 3 (Fall 1989): 43-45,
with Peter Habermann and David Martinson, Florida International University
"Survey Matches Newspapers With Criteria of Independence," Community College Journalist 17, No. 3 (Summer
1989): 15-17
"First Amendment Rights in South Florida: Views of Advisers and Administrators in Light of Hazelwood," The School
Press Review 65, No. 1 (Fall 1989): 11-17, with David Martinson and Peter Habermann, Florida International
University
*"Hospitality Research: How to Plan, Fund, Execute and Publish," Hospitality Review 8, No. 1 (Spring 1990): 61-71,
with William O'Brien, Florida International University
*Book Review, The Newspaper Designer's Handbook, Journalism Educator 45, No. 1 (Spring 1990): 92
"Few Changes Since Hazelwood," The School Press Review 65, No. 2 (Winter 1990): 12-27, with J. William Click,
Winthrop College
*"Survey Profiles Advertising's Role in College Press," College Media Review 29, No. 4 (Fall 1990): 5-6, with Ronald
Spielberger, Memphis State University
"A Profile of Two-Year College Newspapers," Community College Journalist 18, No. 2 (Spring 1990): 7-8
*"Student Media in the 1990s: Advisers Post Some Gains, Fewer Losses," College Media Review 30, No. 3
(Summer/Fall 1991): 19-23, with Ronald Spielberger, Memphis State University
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"Reaching the College Student Through the College Paper," Newspaper Marketing 61, No. 4 (April 1991): 20-21,
with Ronald Spielberger, Memphis State University
"1991 Survey - Part 1: Advisers Advance Slightly in Salaries, Job Situations, Tenure," Community College Journalist
19, No. 2 (Spring 1991): 16-18
"How School Superintendents View Student Press Rights," The Clearinghouse 65, No. 3 (January/February 1992):
159-164, with David Martinson, Florida International University
"High School Newspaper Advisers, Public School Administrators View First Amendment Issues Differently," Quill
and Scroll 66, No. 3 (February/March 1992): 7-11
*"Ethical standards not quite as standard in field as on paper," College Media Review 31, No. 1 (Winter/Spring
1992): 11-16, with David C. Nelson, Southwest Texas State University
*"Small media operations predominate on campuses," College Media Review 31, No. 1 (Winter/Spring 1992): 2934, with Ronald Spielberger, Memphis State University
"1991 Survey - Part II: Newspapers Remain Dominant Community College Publication," Community College
Journalist 20, No. 1 (Winter 1992): 4-6
Committee Chair and co-author, "Code of Ethical Standards," College Media Advisers, 1992 (national code of
ethics)
College Media Advising: Ethics & Responsibilities, 3rd ed. (Memphis, Tenn.: College Media Advisers, 1993), with J.
William Click, Winthrop University
*"Attitudes of Principals and Teachers Toward Student Press Freedom," Journalism Educator 48, No. 1 (Spring
1993): 59-70, with J. William Click and Larry Hatcher, Winthrop University
*"Surveying student newspaper compensation: Nearly 70% of top student editors of newspapers receive salaries,"
College Media Review 32, Nos. 1 and 2 (Winter/Spring 1993): 27-32, with Ronald E. Spielberger, Memphis
State University
"Toward a Freer Student Press: High School Principals are Misreading the High Court," Education Week,
Commentary 13, No. 16 (January 12, 1994): 68
"Visual Communication Deserves More Classroom Attention," Student Press Review 68, No. 4 (Summer/Fall 1993):
19-20
"National Survey Assesses Technology in Two-Year College Newspapers," Community College Journalist 21, No. 4
(Fall 1993): 7-8
*"Information Superhighway Opening Technology for Campus Newspapers," College Media Review 32, No. 3 (Fall
1994): 4-7, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
"Advisers: Take Offensive in Student Press," FSPA Today (September/October 1994): 2
*"Censorship Becomes Way of Life for High School Journalists, Contemporary Education 66, No. 2 (Winter 1995):
92-94
*"Advertisers Across the Country Are Clamoring for the Lucrative College Market," College Media Review 33, No. 2
(Summer 1995): 12-16, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
“Publications Advisers Attain, Improve Rank, Compensation, Job Description,” Community College Journalist 23,
Nos. 1-4 (1995): 7-9
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“Newspaper Predominant Campus Medium: Magazines, Yearbooks, Stations Scarce,” Community College
Journalist 23, Nos. 1-4 (1995): 10-11
*”Salary: Survey looks at compensation for advising college media,” College Media Review 34, Nos. 1 and 2
(Spring/Summer 1996): 24-29, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
*”Making Progress: Survey Looks at College Media Programs,” College Media Review 34, Nos. 1 and 2
(Spring/Summer 1996): 30-37, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
*”Yearbooks Alive and Well Today,” College Media Review 35, Nos. 1, 2 and 3 (Winter, Spring, Summer 1997): 2-5,
with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
*”Independent College Newspapers: Do They Meet the Standards?,” College Media Review 36, No. 3 (Summer
1998): 4-11, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
“Community college papers offer range of compensation to editors, others,” Community College Journalist 26, No. 1
(Summer 1999): 10, 24
Editor, AEJMC and ASJMC: Remembering Our Past… Anticipating Our Future, Journalism and Mass
Communication Education Moving into the New Millennium, Columbia, S.C.: Association for Education in
Journalism and Mass Communication, 2000
*”Increasing number of student newspaper editors, managers receive higher salaries,” College Media Review 38,
No. 2 (Spring 2000): 4-11, 30, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
Editor, Journalism and Mass Communication Education: 2001 and Beyond, Columbia, S.C.: Association for
Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2001
“Community College Newspapers: Showing a healthy financial growth,” Community College Journalist 28, No. 2
(Summer 2001): 25-27
*“High School Newspapers Still Censored Thirty Years After Tinker,” Journalism and Mass Communication
Quarterly 78, No. 2 (Summer 2001): 321-339, with J. William Click, Winthrop University
*”Advisers’ status changes little in 21st Century,” College Media Review 39, No. 4 (Fall 2001): 8-17, with Ronald
Spielberger, University of Memphis
“Students learn about free press through censored student newspapers,” Communication: Journalism Education
Today 35, No. 3 (Spring 2002): 24-33, with J. William Click, Winthrop University
*“Campus media operations have some stability, little growth in 21st century,” College Media Review 40, No. 1
(Winter 2002): 4-11, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
Editor, Beyond the Tower: The History of Florida International University, by Thomas R. Riley (Miami, Fla.: Florida
International University, 2002)
“A Stable Career: Advising in the 21st Century,” Community College Journalist 30, No. 1 (Summer 2002): 4-11
“Censorship teaches students they do shed their rights,” Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Adviser Update, 42, No. 4
(Summer 2002), 12A, with J. William Click.
College Media Advising: Ethics & Responsibilities, fourth edition, Memphis, TN: College Media Advisers, 2003, with
J. William Click, Winthrop University
*”College yearbooks show slow progress, similarities across U.S. campuses,” College Media Review 41, No. 4 (Fall
2003): 21-25, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis
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*”The state of college media advising today: College student media advisers’ roles evolve, move forward,” College
Media Review 43, Nos. 3-4 (Summer/Fall 2005): 11-19, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis.
*”The state of college media advising today: Campus media operations show evolution, progress,” College Media
Review 43, Nos. 3-4 (Summer/Fall 2005): 20-28, with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis.
*Newspapers post salary gains, experience revenue slowdown,” College Media Review, Vol. 45, No. 4 (Spring
2008), with Ronald Spielberger, University of Memphis.
*”2009 Study of Advisers Shows Improvements, Causes for Concern,” College Media Review, Vol. 46, No. 4
(Summer 2009).
*”Many Campus Media Operations Reflect the Economy,” College Media Review, Vol. 47, No. 1 (Fall 2009).
“Higher-Ed Journalism Programs Have Much to Offer High Schools,” ASJMC Insights, (Winter 2010).
*”Still in Growth Mode: Newspaper revenues, salaried positions grow; Online editions expand as well,” College
Media Review Research Annual, Vols. 49 and 50, 2011-13, pp. 4-17.
Manuscript Reviewer, Communication Law and Policy, 2014
“A Journey in College Student Media: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications for the Future,” College Media
Review, Vol. 51, Spring 2014.
*”College Student Media Advisers Fare Well Despite Uncertain Times,” College Media Review Research Annual,
Vol. 52, Fall 2014.
Professional/Scholarly Activities
"Updating the Design of the Junior College Newspaper," paper presented, 45th annual conference of the
Associated Collegiate Press and 15th annual convention, National Council of College Publications Advisers,
Miami Beach, 1969
"Compensations For The Student Publications Adviser," paper presented, 53rd annual convention, Association for
Education in Journalism, American University, 1970
"The Faculty Adviser: The Person In The Middle," invited address, 35th Annual Press Day, St. Bonaventure
University, New York, 1971
"Journalism Certification In The Junior College," invited address, 35th annual convention, Association for Education
in Journalism, University of South Carolina, 1971
"Guidelines for Junior College Journalism Programs," paper presented, 48th annual convention of the Associated
Collegiate Press and 16th annual convention of the National Council of College Publications Advisers, New
York, 1972
"Junior College Journalism Certification: What Does It Mean?" paper presented, 55th annual convention,
Association for Education in Journalism, Southern Illinois University, 1972
"Importance of the Publications Adviser," invited address, annual convention of the National Council of College
Publications Advisers, Chicago, 1973
"Initiating Effective Student Publications," invited address, 51st annual convention, Columbia Scholastic Press
Association, New York, 1975
"The Administrator as Adviser," invited address, 52nd annual convention, Columbia Scholastic Press Association,
New York, 1976
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"Articulation: Questions and Answers," invited address, 59th annual convention, Association for Education on
Journalism, University of Maryland, 1976
“Graphic Techniques Brighten Newspapers" and "Effective News Coverage," papers presented at the Second
Annual College Media Advisers Workshop, National Council of College Publications Advisers, Gatlinburg,
Tennessee, 1978
"Tips for New Advisers," invited address, 44th annual convention, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, New
York, 1978
"The First Amendment and College Publications" and "Modern Newspaper Design," papers presented at the Third
Annual College Media Advisers Workshop, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1979
"Ethics: The Foundation of the Press," paper presented at the 55th annual convention of the Associated Collegiate
Press and the 25th annual convention of the National Council of College Publications Advisers, San
Francisco, 1979
"Journalism Careers for Women," invited address to the 56th annual convention of the Associated Collegiate Press
and the 26th annual convention of the National Council of College Publications Advisers, Chicago, 1980
Keynote Luncheon Address, "The Adviser: Professional Journalist and Professional Educator," 57th annual
convention, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Columbia University, 1981
"Libel: Learning the Legal Side" and "Advising Is More Than Editing," papers presented at the Fifth Annual College
Media Advisers Workshop, University of Kentucky, 1981
Chair, Advisers' Workshop, "Typical Problems, Possible Solutions," College Press Convention, Columbia University,
New York, 1982
Invited papers: "Developing Guidelines for Student Publications" and "First Amendment Rights of Student
Journalists," Florida Scholastic Press Association State Convention, Orlando, 1982
"Guidelines for the Scholastic Press," invited paper, 65th annual convention, Association for Education in
Journalism, Ohio University, 1982
"Newspaper Design That Communicates," "Toward Professionalism In Editing," and "Writing Effective Headlines,"
invited addresses, Sixth Annual College Media Advisers Workshop, University of Tennessee, 1982
"Yearbook Design For The '80s" and "Putting It All Together: Copyediting and Headline Writing," Seventh Annual
College Media Advisers Workshop, Memphis State University, 1983
"What's An Adviser For? A Role for the Adviser for the 1980s," invited address, Fifth Annual College Press
Convention, Columbia University, 1983
Keynote Address: "Student Press Rights and Responsibilities," Dade County Public Schools Inner-City Journalism
Teacher In-Service Day, 1983 invited Paper: "First Amendment Rights: The Administration is Not Always
Right," Florida Scholastic Press Association state convention, Orlando, 1983
"Student Press Law: It's Your First Amendment, Too," "Decisions: Knowing the Law makes the Difference,"
"Journalistic Ethics: Responsibilities for the '80s," and "Putting It All Together: Copy Editing and Headline
Writing," invited papers and addresses, Summer Journalism Institute, University of Florida, 1983
"Advising: Getting Through the First Year," invited address, 59th annual Associated Collegiate Press and 28th
Annual College Media Advisers Convention, Chicago, 1983; National Convention Chair, 60th and 30th
anniversary convention of both groups, Louisville, 1984
"Advising: Becoming a Pro Quickly," invited address, Sixth Annual College Press Convention, Columbia University,
1984; National Convention Chair
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"Student Publications: Press Rights Belong To You, Too," "Knowing the Law Makes It Easier," "Getting Started:
Organizing Your Publication and Your Staff," invited addresses, Summer Journalism Institute, University of
Florida, 1984
Invited Papers: "The First Amendment and the Student Press" and "Do It By The Book: Develop Staff Policies,"
Florida Scholastic Press Association state convention, Orlando, 1984
"Writing Good Yearbook Copy," "What Makes An Award-Winning Yearbook?," "Press Law and Student Rights,"
invited addresses, Summer Yearbook Workshop, Rollins College, 1984
Chair, Ethics Workshop, Eighth Annual College Media Advisers Workshop, Washington, D.C., 1984
"The Rights and Responsibilities of Publications Advising," invited address, Seventh Annual College Press
Convention, Columbia University, New York, 1985; National Convention Chair
"The First Amendment: What It Really Means," "Good Copywriting: The Key To A Good Yearbook," "Adapting
Magazine Design to Yearbooks," invited addresses, Summer Yearbook Workshop, Rollins College, 1985
"The Adviser: Professional Journalist, Professional Educator," "The Law and You," "Editorial Policies: The Key to
Survival," invited addresses, Summer Journalism Institute, University of Florida, 1985.
"Yearbook Copywriting Clinic," "Yearbook Problem-Solving Clinic," "The Adviser and the Law," seminar leader,
Ninth Annual College Media Advisers/Associated Collegiate Press Workshop, New York, 1985
Invited Papers: "Adviser Networking: A Time For Sharing,” "Advising: Becoming a Professional," and "Student
Press Law: What to Know and How To Use It," Florida Scholastic Press Association state convention,
Orlando 1985
"The New Adviser Help Session," invited address, 61st Annual Associated Collegiate Press and 30th Annual
College Media Advisers Convention, Dallas, 1985
Judge, annual Unity Awards in Media competition, Lincoln University, 1986
Judge, annual competition, Texas Press Women, 1986
Judge, Pacemaker Yearbook Awards, Associated Collegiate Press, for high school, college and university
yearbooks, 1986
Invited Paper: "The First Amendment and You," Florida Scholastic Press Association state convention, Orlando,
1986
Invited speaker, "Threats to High School Journalism," Southern Newspaper Publishers Association - Journalism
Education Committee, Atlanta, July 1986
"Student Press Law: What You Need to Know," "Student Press Law: How to Use What You Know," invited
addresses, Summer Journalism Institute, University of Florida, 1986, 1987
Invited paper, "Principals' and Newspaper Advisers' Attitudes Toward Freedom of the Student Press in the United
States," Professional Freedom and Responsibility Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication, University of Oklahoma, 1986
Selection Committee, Dow Jones Newspaper Fund High School Journalism Teacher of the Year, 1986
Society of Professional Journalists Liaison to American Bar Association Task Force on Public Understanding of the
Constitution, 1987-89
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Moderator, "Ethics as Public Interest," Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication annual
convention, Trinity University, 1987; research paper judge, Secondary Education Division
Invited Papers: "Student Press Rights: How to Use and Protect Them" and "Advising: Becoming a Professional,"
Florida Scholastic Press Association state convention, Orlando, 1987
Invited speaker, "Advising: Is There Life After Hazelwood?" and "Student Press Freedom: Life After Hazelwood and
the Supreme Court," Summer Journalism Institute, University of Florida, 1988
Chair, research paper session, PR Division, annual convention, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication; invited speaker, "Graphics and Design Education: Educator and Professional Perspectives,"
AEJMC annual convention, Portland, Oregon, 1988
Invited Paper: "School Press Law: What's Left?" Florida Scholastic Press Association state convention, Orlando
1988
Invited faculty, College Newspaper Management Seminar, Poynter Institute for Media Studies, 1989
Chair and Moderator, Research Paper Session, Public Relations Division, Association for Education in Journalism
and Mass Communication national convention, Washington, 1989
Invited paper: "Post Hazelwood: Written Policies Can Help," Florida Scholastic Press Association annual
convention, May 1989, Orlando
Invited paper, "Survey Reveals Lack of Definition," College Media Advisers/Associated Collegiate Press annual
convention, New Orleans, 1989
Invited speaker, "Advising: Preparing for the '90s" and "Making the Law Work For You," Summer Journalism
Institute, University of Florida, 1989-92
Judge, Annual Florida Magazine Association Awards, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993
Chair, four research paper sessions, PR Division, annual convention, Association for Education in Journalism and
Mass Communication, Minneapolis, 1990
Refereed Invited Papers: "Opinions of Principals and Newspaper Advisers Toward Student Press Freedom and
Advisers' Responsibility Following Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier" with J.W. Click of Winthrop College and
"Examining The Gap in How Advisers, Administrators Perceive Important Student Press Issues," with David
Martinson and Peter Habermann, FIU, to the Secondary Education Division of the Association for Education
in Journalism in Mass Communication annual convention, Minneapolis, August 1990
Invited Paper: "The Publications Adviser: A Profile," National College Media Convention, College Media
Advisers/Associated Collegiate Press, Washington, November 1990
Invited Paper: "Put It In Writing: Protect Your Rights," Florida Scholastic Press Association annual convention,
Orlando 1990
Invited Address: "Developing Publication Guidelines," Winter meeting, AEJMC Secondary Education Division, 1991,
Miami
Invited Papers: "Ethics in College Media" and "Media Advisers: Who Are We?," National College Media Convention,
College Media Advisers/Associated Collegiate Press, 1991, Denver
Invited Delegate, Freedom Forum Conference on Scholastic Censorship, Arlington, Virginia, 1992
Invited Papers: "Legislation: Guaranteeing Press Freedom," "Publications Policies: Worth the Effort?" "The First
Amendment: It's Yours, Too," Florida Scholastic Press Association annual convention, Orlando, 1993
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Invited Papers: "Publications Policies: Put It in Writing," "Dealing With Challenges to the First Amendment," Florida
Scholastic Press Association Annual Convention, Orlando, 1994, 1995
Invited Papers: “Student Media and the Law” and “Developing Publications Policies,” Florida Scholastic Press
Association annual convention, Orlando, 1996
Moderator, “Privacy versus Right to Access,” Law Division Research Paper Session, Association for Education in
Journalism and Mass Communication national convention, Anaheim, California, August 1996; Law Division
Research Paper Judge.
Invited Address: “Uncensoring the Voice,” Florida Scholastic Press Association annual convention, Orlando, 1997
Invited Address: Honors Lecture 2000, “Journalism Education for the 21st Century and Challenges Facing
Scholastic Journalism,“ Secondary Education Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication, Phoenix, Arizona, August 2000.
Refereed Invited Paper: “Nation’s High School Newspapers: Still Widely Censored” with J. W. Click of Winthrop
College, to the Scholastic Journalism Division of the Association for Education in Journalism annual
convention, Phoenix, August 2000
Invited Addresses: “Put it in Writing: Protect Your Right to Publish” and “Media Advising in the 21st Century,” Florida
Scholastic Press Association annual convention, Orlando, April 2001
Invited Address: “What it Means to be an Independent Campus Newspaper,” College Media Advisers and
Associated Collegiate Press annual convention, New Orleans, October, 2001
Invited Addresses: “Put it in Writing: Protect Your Free Press Rights,” and “Media Advising: Ethics and
Responsibilities,” Florida Scholastic Press Association annual convention, Orlando, April 2002.
Invited Address: “Individual Leadership in the Unit and the University,” Association for Education in Journalism and
Mass Communication, Miami Beach, August 2002
Keynote address: “It’s Your First Amendment Too,” Florida Community College Press Association, Ft.
Lauderdale, October 2004
Panelist: “Scholastic Journalism Summit,” Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication,
national convention, Washington, D.C., August 2007
Research session: “Adviser Compensation: How Do You Stack Up?” National College Media Advisers
Convention, St. Louis, October 2006
“Leadership 2.0: Scholastic Journalism and the Future of J/MC Programs,” Association of Schools of
Journalism and Mass Communication, New Orleans, February 2008
“The 5 Ws and H of College Media Research,” College Media Advisers Spring National Convention, New York,
March 2008
“Scholastic Journalism Made Easy: Innovative Outreach for Administrators,” Association for Education in
Journalism and Mass Communication, Chicago, August 2008
“Building Bridges to High School Journalism,” panel organizer and moderator, Association for Education in
Journalism annual convention, Denver, August 2010
Invited paper, “Best Practices in Advising Student Media,” Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication annual convention, Chicago, August 2012
Moderator and organizer, “First Annual Industry Research (refereed) Forum,” AEJMC annual convention,
Chicago, 2012
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Moderator and organizer, “Second Annual Industry Research (refereed) Forum,” AEJMC annual convention,
Washington, D.C., 2013
Moderator, pre-convention workshop, “Women Faculty Moving Forward,” AEJMC annual convention,
Washington, D.C., 2013
Invited paper, “A journey through college student media,” Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication annual convention, Washington, D.C., 2013
Moderator and Organizer, “Third Annual Industry Research (refereed) Forum,” AEJMC annual convention
Montreal, Canada, 2014
Moderator, preconvention workshop, “Finding Your Leadership Voice in the Academy: A Workshop for Women
Faculty,” AEJMC annual convention, Montreal, Canada, 2014
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National Conventions Directed
National Convention Chair, Associated Collegiate Press/National Council of College Publications Advisers,
Hollywood, Florida, 1974
Chair, Professional Chapter Activities Workshop, 68th annual convention of the Society of Professional Journalists,
Detroit, 1977; 69th annual convention, 1978, Birmingham; 70th annual convention, New York, 1979; 71st
annual convention, Columbus, Ohio, 1980; 72nd annual convention, Washington, D.C., 1981; 73rd annual
convention, Milwaukee, 1982
National Convention Chair, 57th annual convention, Associated Collegiate Press, and 26th annual convention,
National Council of College Publications Advisers, Miami Beach, 1981
National Convention Chair, 58th annual convention, Associated Collegiate Press, and 28th annual convention,
National Council of College Publications Advisers, St. Louis, 1982; "The Future of College Publications: High
School Journalism Is the Answer," invited paper.
Program Chair, Professional Development Workshops for Journalists, 74th, 75th and 76th annual conventions,
Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, San Francisco, 1983, Indianapolis, 1984, and Phoenix,
1985
National Convention Chair, 62nd Annual Associated Collegiate Press and 31st Annual College Media Advisers
Convention, Washington, D.C., 1986
National Convention Program Chair, 77th, 78th, 79th and 80th annual conventions, Society of Professional
Journalists, Atlanta 1986, Chicago 1987, Cincinnati 1988, Houston 1989
National Convention Program Chair, 81st, 82nd, 83rd and 84th annual conventions, Society of Professional
Journalists, Louisville, 1990; Cleveland, 1991, Baltimore, 1992; Miami, 1993; Nashville, 1994
National Convention Director, Spring College Media Convention, sponsored by College Media Advisers and the
Columbia Scholastic Press Association, New York, 1982-2001
Honors
Special Awards Competition, national outstanding achievement as journalism teacher and adviser, The Dow Jones
Newspaper Fund, 1964, 1965, 1967
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Fellow in Journalism: University of Wisconsin at Madison, 1963, the University of
Texas at Austin, 1968
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Woman of Achievement, Business and Professional Woman's Club of Point Pleasant (New Jersey), 1970
Chosen one of 30 outstanding journalism teachers in the U.S., Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, 1969
Outstanding Newspaper Adviser in the U.S., College Media Advisers, 1971
Elihu Stout Plaque for Distinguished Achievement in Journalism, Vincennes University, for "efforts in developing a
national program for evaluation of junior college journalism programs and her work to further the transfer of
junior college journalism majors to four-year institutions," 1973
Elmer G. Voigt Award, Education Council of the Graphic Arts Industry, for "substantial contributions in the field of
education for the graphic arts industry," 1973
Advisers Service Achievement Award, College Media Advisers (formerly National Council of College Publications
Advisers), 1979
Delegate of Society of Professional Journalists to the national First Amendment Congress, Philadelphia, 1980
Gold Key Award, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, 1980
Gold Key Selection Board, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Columbia University, 1982
Pioneer Award, National Scholastic Press Association, for service to scholastic journalism on a national level, 1983
Citation, Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, for "outstanding service" to the national society "in
developing new programs designed to broaden the horizon of the professional journalist," 1985
Presidential Citation, "for organizational leadership and major contributions to national conventions," College Media
Advisers, 1984
Presidential Citation for Meritorious Service, 1985 New York Convention chair and 1986 New York and Washington
Convention Chair, College Media Advisers, 1985
Region 3 Director's Award as outstanding professional member in the Southeast, Society of Professional
Journalists, May 1986
Gold Medallion Award, highest honor given by the Florida Scholastic Press Association for service to scholastic
journalism in Florida, 1986
National Teaching Award in Newspaper Graphics and Design for 1987, The Poynter Institute for Media Studies
Distinguished Service Award, College Media Advisers, 1987
Wells Memorial Key, Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi, "the highest award of the Society given to
a member for service to the Society and to journalism," 1987
Who’s Who in America, 1999-present; Who’s Who in the Media and Communication, 1998-present; Personalities of
the South, 1979-present; Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1979-present; World Who's Who of
Women, 1979-present; Who's Who of American Women, 1977-present; Who's Who and Why of Florida
Women, 1985-present; Directory of Distinguished Americans, 1986; Who's Who in Professional and
Executive Women, 1987, 1988; Who's Who in Florida, 1988-1991; Two Thousand Notable American
Women, 1988, 1994; Who's Who in Public Relations, 1991-present; Who's Who in American Education,
1992-present; Who's Who in Finance & Industry, 1994-present; International Who's Who of Professional &
Business Women, 1994-present; Who's Who in the World, 1995; Dictionary of International Biography, 1994,
1995; 500 Notable Women International, 1998-99; Leading Intellectuals of the World, 2000; 500 Leaders of
Influence, 2001
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Distinguished Service Award, Newspaper Division, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication, 1990 and 2000
Outstanding Achievement Performance Award, 1990, Florida International University
Gannett Foundation/AEJMC Fellowship, Seventh Annual Seminar on the Teaching of Ethics in Mass
Communications, University of Missouri, 1991
Presidential Citation for Meritorious Service, College Media Advisers, for writing national Code of Ethical Standards
for Advisers, 1993
Hall of Fame, Community College Journalism Association, for "outstanding contributions and dedication to
journalists and the community college press," 1994
College Media Adviser Hall of Fame, charter honoree, College Media Advisers, 1994
Florida International University Foundation, Outstanding Faculty Service Award, presented “for a distinguished
commitment to advancing citizenship and collegial governance for the university,” 1996
Larry Strum Award, South Florida Professional Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists, in recognition of
Outstanding Service to the Society, 1999
Columbia Scholastic Press Association 75th Anniversary Citation “for contributing to the success of the Association,
to the students and advisers it has served and to the high ideals from which it has drawn its inspiration,” 2000
Named 2000 Honors Lecturer for the Scholastic Journalism Division of AEJMC
Outstanding Faculty Award, Florida International University Alumni Association Torch Awards, 2000
Distinguished Leadership Award, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2001
Outstanding Service Award, College Media Advisers, “In recognition of many years of service as Director of the
Spring National College Media Convention,” New Orleans 2001
Joseph M. Murphy Award for Outstanding Service, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, New York, 2003, for
“unswerving commitment to organizing the cooperation of journalism education at all levels.”
The 2005 Distinguished Alumnus Award, Rowan University
Ronald E. Spielberger Service to College Media Advisers Award, 2008
AEJMC Outstanding Woman in Journalism and Mass Communication Education Award, Association for Education
in Journalism and Mass Communication, 2009
Top Scholar Award, Office of the Provost, Florida International University, 2010
Presidential Excellence Award, Florida International University, 2011
Distinguished University Service Medallion, Florida International University, for work as “an accomplished journalism
educator, proud and dedicated member of the FIU family and exemplary role model of your industry and our
community,” 2011.
Ignite Torchbearer, Florida International University, February 2014
2014 Positive Living Award, presented by the Alliance for Aging of South Florida, recognizing “your many
contributions to the community,” November 2014.
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Professional Memberships
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
President, 1998-99
President-elect, 1997-98
Executive Committee, 1987-89,
Board of Directors, 2010-13
Council of Affiliates, Vice Chair, 1986-87; Chair, 1987-88; chair, 2010-13
Newspaper Division, Vice Chair, 1990-91; Chair, 1991-92; Awards and Elections Chair, 1992-93; Executive
Committee, 1992-96
Publications Committee, 1992-95; Chair, 1992-95
Membership Committee, 1995-97; Chair, 1995-96
Teaching Standards Committee, 1973-76; 1991-94; Vice Chair, 1992-93
Advisory Board (Council of Divisions), 1986-87; Vice Chair, 1987-88; Chair, 1988-89
Public Relations Division: Teaching Standards Committee, 1982-85, Chair, 1987-89; Chair, Professional
Freedom and Responsibility Committee, 1986-87; Executive Committee, 1986-90; Chair, Teaching
Standards Committee, 1987-89; Chair, Research Committee, 1989-90
Committee on External Funding, 1989-91
Committee on the Status of Women, 1976-77, 1982-85
Convention Site Committee, 1975-76; 1986-87; Chair, 1985-86
Nominations and Elections Committee, 1972-74
Committee on Reorganization, 1976-79
Chair, AEJMC Committee on Diversity for High School Journalism 2000-01
AEJMC Committee on Organizational Issues 2000-01
AEJMC Subcommittee on Distinguished Service 2000-01
AEJMC Miami Beach Convention Host Committee, chair, 2001-02
Law Division, Professional Freedom and Responsibility Chair, 2001-05
AEJMC Finance Committee, 2003-06
AEJMC Outreach Committee Chair – 2008-10
AEJMC Strategic Plan Implementation Committee, 2014-17
Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication
Nomination and Elections Committee, 2005-06
Secondary Education Committee 2006-09; chair, 2007-10
Council of Presidents of National Communications Organizations, 1998-2000
Council of Communications Associations 1998-2000, 2002-05
College Media Advisers
President, 1975-79
Vice President, 1970-75
Vice President for Public Affairs, 1980-83
Chair, National Committee on Professional Standards, 1971-73
National Convention Chair: Hollywood, Florida, 1974; Miami Beach, Florida, 1981; St. Louis, 1982;
Louisville, 1984; Washington, 1986; New York, 1984-2001
Author, Code of Professional Standards for Advisers, revised 1983
Author, Code of Ethics for Advisers, 1983, 1992 (revision)
Chair, Hall of Fame Committee, 1996-2006
Chair, 50th Anniversary Committee, 2003-04
Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi
Co-chair, National Professional Development Committee, 2001-02
Chair, International Journalism Committee, 1994-98
Chair, National Professional Development Committee, 1985-94
Co-chair, National Professional Development Committee, 1982-85
Chair, National Professional Chapter Activities Committee, 1976-82
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National Nominations and Elections Committee, 1982, 1988
National Minorities Recruiting and Hiring Committee, 1971-73
National Workshop Leader, 1977-present
President, Greater Miami Chapter, 1975-76
Greater Miami Chapter Director, 1981-93
Director, South Florida Journalism Day at FIU, 1971-present
National Community College Journalism Association
President, 1971-72
President-elect, 1970-71
National Executive Secretary
Eastern States Representative
Articulation Chair
Kappa Tau Alpha, 1993-present
Miami International Press Club, founding board and corresponding secretary, 1986-87
Public Relations Society of America, National and Greater Miami Chapter Member; Chair, Liaison with
Communications Groups, Miami Chapter, 1985, 1986
Institute for Public Relations Research and Education, Education Advisory Committee, 1990-92
Association for Women in Communications: national and Greater Miami Chapter member; Faculty Adviser, FIU
(formerly WICI) Chapter, 1981-1991
Columbia Scholastic Press Advisers Association, 1971-present
Honors and Awards Committee, 1993-1998, 2002-04
Director, South Florida Summer Yearbook Workshop at Florida International University, 1982-88
Corporate Board, Student Press Law Center, Washington, D.C., 1976-2005
Public Relations Director, 1985-86
Vice President, 1986-87, 1989-92, 1993-95
President, 1987-89
Treasurer, 1991-93
Strategic Planning Committee, 1999-2000
Finance Council, 2000-05
Journalism Education Association: Director, State of Florida, 1983-1989
National Council on Learning, American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington, D.C., Kellogg
Foundation Grant; Executive Secretary, 1971-73; Steering Committee, 1971-1973
Journals
Associate Editor, College Media Review, quarterly refereed journal published by College Media Advisers, 1982present
Manuscript reviewer, Communication Law and Policy Journal, 2014
Associate Editor, FIU Hospitality Review, 1983-2005
Editorial Board, Public Relations Research Annual, 1988-1994
Book Reviewer, Journalism Educator, 1991-2000
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Editorial Advisory Board and manuscript reviewer, Public Relations Research Journal, 1990-94
Book Reviewer, Journalism Educator, 1991-2000
Book Manuscript Reviewer, Longman Publishing USA, Harcourt Brace, Prentice Hall, 1993-present
Book Reviewer, Journalism Educator, 1991-2000
Manuscript Reviewer: Communication Law and Policy, 2001-04
Advisory Board, Teaching Public Relations, published by the PR Division, Association for Education in Journalism
and Mass Communication, 1987-1992
Community College Journalist, quarterly journal of the National Community College Journalism Association,
Associate Editor and co-founder, 1972-75
Editorial Board, Student Press Law Center Report, 1983-85
University/Public Service
At Ocean County College, New Jersey
Founded and served as President of New Jersey Community College Journalism Association, 1969-71
Initiator of New Jersey State Collegiate Press Day and Competitions at Rutgers University
Secured proclamation from Governor of New Jersey for New Jersey Collegiate Press Day
Vice-president of Ocean County College Faculty Association
Faculty adviser to college's chapter of Beta Phi Gamma, honorary journalism society
At Miami-Dade Community College
Founded and directed annual South Florida Journalism Day for all high school journalism students in area
Articulation Committee of the Florida Council for Junior College Publications Advisers
"Basic Newswriting," invited address, Annual Convention of the Florida Junior College Press Association, Orlando,
1972
Faculty adviser to college chapter of Beta Phi Gamma, honorary journalism society
At Florida International University
University Commencement Committee, in charge of student lineup, 1974-82
Chair, University Student Grievance Committee, 1976-79
Hispanic Heritage Week Liaison with City of Miami, 1978-80
Chair, Annual South Florida Journalism Day for high school students held at FIU, 1973-present (draws 700 students
to campus annually); now in its 38th year.
Co-Chair, "Media Seminar on Organized Crime and Police Intelligence," Dade County Public Safety Department's
Institute on Organized Crime and Greater Miami Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta
Chi, Miami, 1976
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Invited Address: "Planning Techniques for Organizational Management," Conference on Facing Black Survival in
Higher Education, Executive Council of Greater Miami, United Black Students, FIU, 1977
Executive Council, Division of Student Affairs, 1976-78
Search and Screen Committee, Vice President for University Relations and Development, 1982
Committee on the Student Press, Dade County Public Schools, to develop guidelines for student publications in
Dade County Schools, 1982-84; invited address to in-service seminars for journalism teachers, 1982, 1983;
responsible for helping develop strong publications guidelines for Dade County Public Schools prohibiting
censorship of student media and for training editors a d advisers as to how to do their jobs better.
Chair, Task Force on FIU Student Newspaper, 1983; Consultant, FIU's new newspaper, The Sunblazer, in start-up,
finances, editorial and equipment matters, 1983-86
Chair, Public Relations Committee, Southeast Florida Holocaust Center, 1982
Director for State of Florida, Journalism Education Association, 1983-2006
Keynote Address, "The First Amendment and the Student Press," Journalism Awards Banquet, Miami Sunset
Senior High School, 1982
Task Force on FIU's Second Decade, 1983-84
Search and Screen Committees for a number of faculty positions and for Chair, Department of Communication,
1982-85; Chair of three committees, 1982, 1983, 1985
Director, South Florida Summer Yearbook Workshop at FIU for high school editors, 1982-88; brought high school
editors and advisers to campus to train them in producing better yearbooks for their campuses.
Chair, panel of judges, Annual Energy Journalism Contest, Florida Power and Light Company, 1983-86
Consultant, National Commission on the Role of Journalism in Secondary Education, Journalism Education
Association, 1984-85
Invited Address: "The Law and the Student Newspaper," journalism classes at North Miami Beach Senior High
School, 1984
Keynote Address: "The First Amendment Belongs to You, Too," The Miami Herald Journalism Seminar, Ft.
Lauderdale, 1986
Member, Honors Program Steering Committee, 1986-87
Discussant and Moderator: "The Supreme Court and The Hazelwood Case," Society of Professional Journalists,
Miami, January, 1988
Communication Review Board, FIU Reaccreditation, 1988-90
Moderator, "Hispanics and the Mass Media: The General View," First International Conference on Hispanics and
the Mass Media, FIU, 1989
Consultant, Broward County (Florida) Public Schools, Development of Student Publications Guidelines, 1992
Graduate Advisory Committee, Florida International University, 1991-2004
University Council, Florida International University, 1992-94
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Faculty Computer Allocation Committee, Florida International University, 1993-94
Graduate Council, Florida International University, 1994-96
North Campus Space Advisory Committee, Florida International University, 1994-1998
Advisory Committee on Off-Campus Credit and Weekend Courses, 1990-96
Faculty Development Committee, Florida International University, 1997-99
Institutional Research Executive Advisory Board, 1999-2005
Instructional Technology Advisory Committee, 1999-2005
Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Student Media Director, Florida International University, 2000
Search and Screen Committee, Vice Provost for Budget and Personnel, Florida International University, 2001-02
Florida International University Coordinating Council on Educational Partnerships, 2001-02
Search and Screen Committee, Vice Provost for Budget and Personnel, Florida International University, 2001-02
Chair, Search and Screen Committee for the Dean of the College of Education, 2006-07
Chair, FIU Student Media Board, 2003-present; preside over the board which interviews and selects the editors of
FIU’s student media and monitors their budgets and provides advice on operations.
Revised 5/17/2011