Communications Faculty Scholarship

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2006

Publication Title

Feedback

Publisher

Broadcast Education Association

Keywords

tenure, higher education, broadcasting, advising

Abstract

Tenure has been the topic of various journal articles, but few have examined the process from within specific disciplines. This study surveyed 136 advisers of campus radio and television stations to ascertain what obstacles to tenure were associated with this position. Respondents reported that 1) advising a media outlet takes time from teaching and research; 2) advising the station and producing programming is not highly valued by tenure committees; 3) tenure is essential to job security because students tend to push the envelope in on-air activities, and; 4) tenure is an archaic concept and they have no interest in pursuing it.

First Page

19

Last Page

26

Volume

47

Issue

1

Original Citation

Demas, J. (2006). The Road to Tenure: Obstacles for the Media Adviser. Feedback, 47(1), 19-26. Retrieved from http://www.beaweb.org/pdfs/feedback/2006/47.1.pdf

Version

Publisher's Version

Publisher's Statement

Feedback is an electronic journal scheduled for posting six times a year at www.beaweb.org by the Broadcast Education Association. As an electronic journal, Feedback publishes (1) articles or essays— especially those of pedagogical value—on any aspect of electronic media: (2) responsive essays—especially industry analysis and those reacting to issues and concerns raised by previous Feedback articles and essays; (3) scholarly papers: (4) reviews of books, video, audio, film and web resources and other instructional materials; and (5) official announcements of the BEA and news from BEA Districts and Interest Divisions. Feedback is not a peer-reviewed journal. All communication regarding business, membership questions, information about past issues of Feedback and changes of address should be sent to the Executive Director, 1771 N. Street NW, Washington D.C. 20036.

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