Call for Panel Proposals for the 2010 National Convention

The Media Management and Economics Division welcomes panel proposals for the 2010 AEJMC convention in Denver.

Panel proposals can be on any topic relevant to media management and economics. Proposals can also be for mini-plenary and off-site sessions, or for pre-convention workshops. All MME members are encouraged to submit proposals in any area of expertise and interest.

The deadline for submitting all proposals is Thursday, Oct. 15. Proposals will be reviewed and ranked by the division?s executive board.

Please follow these guidelines when submitting a proposal:

• dentify your convention panel as addressing one of three areas: research, professional freedom and responsibility, or teaching.
• Panels and other sessions can be co-sponsored with other divisions. Co-sponsorship increases MME's ability to schedule sessions during the best available times, which broadens the appeal of the sessions. So be sure to identify divisions or interest groups that might be interested in co-sponsoring your proposals.
• Panels can include members who work at media companies, universities, and other organizations near the Denver area. Potential panelists who work in the area should be identified in the proposal.
• The convention will be from Aug 4-7 at the downtown Sheraton Denver Downtown.

Proposal Format

All proposal submissions should use the template (Word) on the MME Web site. This template includes sections for all the information required by AEJMC. The standardization ensures each proposal receives the same consideration.

Panelists

Please try to provide a complete a list of potential panelists. If changes are necessary, they can be made later. Try to bring together the best speakers for your topic by drawing from a broad and inclusive list of possibilities. We strongly urge you to embrace the diversity of AEJMC's growing membership and of other organizations where you may find panelists. Remember to include the diversity information in the space provided.

Proposal Assessment

The MME Executive Board will review panel proposals and rank them in October. A final slate of the division's proposals will be submitted to AEJMC in late October. This slate will be included in a book of proposals that is reviewed by all divisions and interest groups before AEJMC's Winter Meeting. Final decisions to accept proposals will be made during the meeting December 3- 5 in Jacksonville, FL. You will then be notified of the results.

Proposal Submission

Send a copy of your proposals (written on the template) by Oct. 15, 2009, to: Todd Chambers, Texas Tech University, todd.chambers@ttu.edu..

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