search through journal, As the profession of agricultural communication continues to develop and refine its mission in society, we must relate this mission to our academic programs. Therefore, we must continually examine the profession where our graduates will find professional positions. By doing so, we continually refine our programs for academic content, gain new knowledge to realistically advise our students, and therefore produce graduates who will meet the expectations of our profession. This article looks at selected characteristics of practicing agricultural communication professionals from six professional organizations and give insights into concepts we must consider as we plan our academic programs and advise our students. (original)
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C29027
Notes:
Posted at http://www.youtube.com > Search on "grassroots journalism", Via YouTube., Describes efforts of students in a community radio class at West Virginia University to help residents of Monroe County gain access to more local news through a radio program, "News at Noon" on a station based at the Monroe County Vocational Technical Center. Part 1 (8:22) describes the program. Part 2 (5:13) presents comments by class members and one of the participating high school students about the project. It also shows students gather information at two local public meetings.
Doerfert, David L. (author / Texas Tech University), Akers, Cindy (author / Texas Tech University), Burris, Scott (author / Texas Tech University), and Settle, Quisto (author / Texas Tech University)
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
2009-02
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 177 Document Number: C30403
Notes:
Paper presented in the Agricultural Communications Section, annual meeting of the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Atlanta, Georgia, January 31-February 3, 2009.
Akers, Cindy (author), Burris, Scott (author), Doerfert,David L. (author), and Settle, Quisto (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2009-02-03
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 173 Document Number: C29481
Notes:
Presented at the Agricultural Communications Section, Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists in Atlanta, Georgia, January 31-February 3, 2009. 21 pages.
