September 6th, 2014 • 2014: Nashville
News Staff Picks: Top 5 Moments of EIJ14
Now that Excellence in Journalism 2014 is officially a wrap, the EIJ News staff compiled these top 5 moments of the conference: SPJ Ethics Code Revisions Pass. After much discussion and revision, the new Code of Ethics was passed at the closing business session.
September 6th, 2014 • 2014: Nashville
A Freelance Chapter?: SPJ’s First Virtual Community Have Already Made a Motion
For the first time in its 105 years, SPJ members are in talks for possibly creating their first ever virtual chapter. The Freelance Community, the first non-geographic community recognized by SPJ, has made a motion at EIJ14 for the Bylaw Committee to consider making a chapter for the future.
September 5th, 2014 • 2014: Nashville
Diversity at EIJ14: Bringing Color to SPJ
The SPJ Diversity Committee had a lively discussion at EIJ14 on better ways to improve the experience of members of color. Although more can be done in shaping programming and recruitment, the new chair, April Bethea, plans to implement new solutions to diversify management training and membership.
September 5th, 2014 • 2014: Nashville
The SPJ Name Change: What People Think About the Upcoming Vote
The upcoming SPJ name change discussion is slated for discussion Saturday during Excellence in Journalism 2014. However many attendees aren’t waiting until the weekend to share their views. While the proposal to change from “The Society of Professional Journalists” to “The Society for Professional Journalism” may seem like a minor issue, it’s actually created a bit of a stir among organization leadership and members.
September 4th, 2014 • 2014: Nashville
What do people expect of Excellence in Journalism 2014?
We went out to get a pulse of guests’ expectations for this year’s Excellence in Journalism Conference. Across the various professions, cultural groups, and regions, networking was the standout response of what members were looking forward to doing during this 4-day convention.