Kansas University Starting Citizen Journalism Academy
The Lawrence Journal World reports:
The World Company and the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas University are creating a Citizen Journalism Academy.
The first CJA class will learn from educators and practicing journalists about the processes and standards that help translate community activities and events into “news.”
Ann Brill, dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, says:
“What the Citizen Journalism Academy seeks to do is create an understanding of professional media standards and practices, while teaching citizens how to more effectively communicate directly with the public.”
The free class will:
will be open to up to 25 individuals and will take place five consecutive Mondays beginning Oct. 2. Apply online at www2.ljworld.com/cja .
