The Long-Term Value of Networking and Diverse Professional Experience in Online Communication Master’s Cohorts: Strategic Benefits of a Closed-Cohort Structure
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A survey of alumni from a 10-year-old cohort-based online master’s program in digital communication showed that respondents felt high levels of sense of community both during the program and after graduation. Respondents reported using Facebook and email to interact with members of their cohorts, and other cohorts, and highly valued the ability to network with industry professionals with a diversity of communication experience. However, respondents felt the need for more identity-based diversity among cohort members.
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Established in 1944, Journalism & Mass Communication Educator (JMCE) addresses the professional needs of the journalism and mass communication educator and administrator on both collegiate and secondary levels. Publishing quarterly, JMCE is the largest, highest circulation, and oldest of any scholarly journal in the world devoted to education in journalism, public relations, advertising, mass communication, media studies and related fields. Featured articles include: • teaching techniques • new courses and technology to help promote excellence in the classroom • statistical information on student enrollments and career interests • trends in curriculum design • surveys and opinion polls
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