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The CMA convention in NYC is getting close! And, more volunteers are needed for critiques. Based on the numbers, a large number of students at a large number of schools have benefited from these critiques, which are done by some of the best in the business. That's you!

Critique Schedule:

• Sunday, March 14 – 1-5 p.m.
• Monday, March 15 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CLICK HERE to review the critique schedule. Thanks to the volunteers listed here but We Still Need You. Sessions are half-hour sessions. Please CLICK HERE to send us an email telling us how many half-hour critiques you can do and your desired start and stop time.

Registration for critiques will take place near the registration area — look for the signs — on Sunday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Space permitted, some critique assignments may be reserved Monday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Visit the Sponsor Page to get acquainted with our underwriters for the NY convention.

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Read the latest from the CMA Board, President Sally Renaud is up this month, by CLICKING HERE and join the conversation on the INSIDE CMA BLOG.

Tell us your FERPA horror stories. The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act was intended to protect educational records. However, as many know, some institutions have extended the definition of "educational" records to keep what should be public information behind a veil of secrecy. Kevin Schwartz at the University of North Carolin at Chapel Hill is collecting FERPA "horror story" anecdotes in an effort to make a case for reform of FERPA restrictions. CLICK HERE to send him your story.

Convention newsletter Spring 2010 -- coming soon to a mailbox near you... or CLICK HERE for an another look.

Student Media Operations at Colleges & Universities

CMA hosts a list of media media operations across the United States. This listing has been provided by CMA members and others. Where possible, links to these web sites have been provided. These links may connect visitors to newspapers magazines, radio, television, yearbook and web-only operations. Since this is an open resrouce, CMA cannot vouch for the accuracy of all listings. CMA encourages visitors to this site to add to this listing. Any questions, please contact our web master.

CLICK HERE to submit a new link to a student media directory.

CLICK HERE to view a listing of student media operations.

Some of our favorite blogs and blogsters looking at issues of interest to the world of college media. Just CLICK HERE.

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New York is the place.

• APPLE AWARDS (bring your best work) -- inquire at registration desk
• New Media, New York Video Contest -- CLICK HERE for rules
• TAKE COVER -- Site photography for next year's program cover. CLICK HERE.

Register Now

• NEW: Quick Jump: List of Sessions
• Quick Jump: Convention Registration
• Quick Jump: DOWNLOAD PROGRAM
• Volunteers needed to provide critiques: CLICK HERE
  

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DOWNLOAD Convention Brochure HERE.

Registration is open for the Spring National College Media Convention.

First, find out the latest information by linking to CONVENTION-AT-A-GLANCE. Then, just click on the BIG RED APPLE to register today. CMA will take Manhattan March 14-16, 2010 with hundreds of educational sessions, pre-convention workshops, enlightening speakers, a trade show, tours, and all the excitement that New York has to offer. Reservations mady be made at the Marriott Marquis on Times Square by CLICKING HERE. Phone number for the Marriott is 1-800-266-9432. Be sure to mention College Media Advisers to get the convention rates.

We need your help!

Volunteers are needed to provide student critiques during the convention in New York, March 14-16, 2010. Just CLICK HERE to find out the details.

It's that time, again. Time for recognition of service to CMA and your students. Full information is available in the Adviser Awards packet online HERE for download as PDF.

College Media Review

Trendspotting: Convergence in the classroom and in media on campus.

Download the Current edition here in PDF format (1.78 MB)

Resource Library

Committee Zone seeks to boost CMA panels

As discussed at the Advisory Council Meeting in Kansas City, The CMA is providing more support and resources for the shared use of its committees.

All CMA committee chairs should contact the webmaster so a special committee email and access to the committee working resource area on the web site can be provided.

Contact Bill Neville at your earliest convenience.

Have you registered with CMA's new web site?

CLICK HERE to learn how to register with CMAonline.