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Message From EWA's Director 
EWA will be introducing its online community, EdMedia Commons,
in the coming months, and we need your help! EMC will be a community
where journalists and experts can come together to share resources and
discuss a wide range of topics related to education coverage. We're
currently seeking beta users to help us identify possible bugs, test out
features, and give feedback. If you're interested in helping us shape
this exciting new venture, contact Glen Baity, gbaity@ewa.org.
Caroline Hendrie
Vote on Updated Bylaws
In an effort to update and clarify EWA's bylaws, the board of
directors has approved an amendment to rename and redefine the
association’s two main membership categories. Under the amendment,
“active members” would become “journalist members” and “associate
members” would be relabeled “advocate members.” The two categories would
also be redefined to draw clearer and more relevant distinctions
between the two types of membership. In addition, the board has approved
an amendment allowing for greater flexibility in the board's make-up
while still requiring that the board president be a working journalist.
Now the board invites you—EWA’s membership—to vote on the proposed
amendments.
Please review the amendments and then cast your ballot.
Slate of EWA Board Officers Announced
President Dale Mezzacappa has put forward a slate of officers to lead
the EWA Board of Directors, starting at the close of the board's annual
meeting in June.
President: Stephanie Banchero, The Wall Street Journal
Vice President/Journalist: Scott Elliott, The Indianapolis Star
Vice President/Advocate: Kent Fischer, GMMB Associates
Secretary: Kathryn Baron, Thoughts on Public Education
Immediate Past President: Dale Mezzacappa, Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Additional candidates may be nominated by any three members in good
standing. These nominations must be received by the nominating committee
no later than May 10, 2011. Please e-mail nominations to Stephanie
Cvetetic, Marketing and Development Coordinator, scvetetic@ewa.org
More Highlights From EWA's 64th National Seminar
If you missed some of the action in New Orleans or couldn't join us there, check out select sessions via our new podcasts. Seminar participants also share their takeaway tips on must-tell stories and how to cover them on EWA's Ed Beat blog.
Still to come ... video interviews with newsmakers including Richard Arum, John Fremer, and Andreas Schleicher.
Fall 2011 Higher Education Seminar Sponsorship Opportunity
Approximately 50 higher education journalists will gather with dozens
of newsmakers, scholars, philanthropists and other experts at the Fall
2011 Higher Education Seminar. This well-respected event will
investigate a variety of complex topics in higher education today.
Be among a small and select group of supporters to connect with top
journalists in a salon-like setting at the nation’s leading training
event for reporters who cover higher education.
Contact Stephanie Cvetetic, Marketing and Development Coordinator, at scvetetic@ewa.org or 202.677.4271 for more information.
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