The Journalism Education Association board of directors will meet virtually March 23-24, 2026

Agenda

Journalism Education Association Board Meeting

March 23-24, 2026 from 5-8 pm CT , Online

1. Call to order – Val Kibler, MJE
2. Roll call and determination of quorum – Cindy Horchem, CJE
3. Reading of Notice of Meeting – Horchem
4. Approval of minutes – Kibler
5. Approval of agenda – Kibler
6. Affirmation of electronic votes – Kibler
7. Commendations – Kibler
8. Reports
   1. National Student Media Contests – Nancy Smith, MJE
   2. C:JET advertising update – Bradley Wilson, MJE and Davonte Longmire
   3. JOY report – Jess Hunziker, MJE
   4. Semiannual report for the board – Justin Daigle, MJE
   5. Diversity – Sandra Coyer, MJE
   6. Conventions – Veronica Purvis
   7. Headquarters – Purvis
   8. Elections – Michelle Balmeo, MJE
   9. NSPA
      
      
9. New Business
   
   1. Approval of 2026-2027 JEA Budget
   2. Certification pathway being open to non-members and the legal and financial implications thereof
10. Adjournment