ACP Spring National College Media Conference
March 3-5, 2022 • Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Sponsored with the California College Media Association
and the Journalism Association of Community Colleges
> Submit a session proposal by Feb. 11, 2022. (extended from Jan. 31)
> Check the tentative schedule.
> See the pre-conference workshops we’re planning.
> Registration is now open.
Keynote speakers
The South Los Angeles homeless project
Tom Curwen & Francine Orr, Los Angeles Times
Audience engagement in collegiate media
Samantha Melbourneweaver, Los Angeles Times
Climate-change reporting
Julie Cart, CalMatters.org
Why journalism still matters
Rick Green, Santa Rosa Press Democrat
What’s on the program?
The conference presents dozens of learning sessions from experienced journalism professionals and advisers.
Pre-conference workshops
Design innovation, art direction & conceptual thinking
Solutions Journalism & social-justice reporting
Reinventing student media • Developing leadership on your staff
Multi-platform storytelling
> Pre-conference workshops
Featured speakers
Los Angeles media professionals on targeted topics
Student panels & student roundtable discussions
Workshop tracks & topics
Reinventing & re-starting student media post-pandemic
Lessons learned • Engaging and motivating your staff
Adapting your workflow • Making the most of your budget
Training & leadership
Creativity
Specialty reporting
Climate change • Social justice
Immigration • Health/mental health • Sports reporting
Project & investigative reporting
Audience engagement
Digital journalism • Social media • Newsletters
Basic & advanced instruction
Broadcast • Design across platforms • Law & ethics
Magazine & yearbook • Photojournalism & videography
Sports coverage • Storytelling
Business & advertising
Life skills
Freelancing, portfolios, résumés, interviews & negotiations
Advisers: Striking the balance
And sessions from the California College Media Association and the Journalism Association of Community Colleges
Conference registration
Updated rates
ACP/CCMA/JACC members: $135
Nonmembers $155
Registration is now open.
Early-bird registration rates apply now through Feb. 21, when registration closes.
Proof of vaccination will be required for you to complete your registration for the conference. In January, we’ll post details on how to submit your proof of vaccination.
Note that proof of vaccination is required at California venues.
Hyatt Regency
Long Beach
Hotel rooms at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach are $254 per night single/double or triple/quad. The hotel room block opens at noon CT Dec. 7 and closes Feb. 11.
ACP is monitoring
the pandemic carefully
For this spring conference, we are carefully monitoring recommendations and trends from medical professionals.
If the experts are correct, they expect this surge to recede within the next few weeks. With that in mind, we are still planning for an in-person conference in Long Beach.
ACP is steadfast in its commitment to the safety of the student journalists, educators and sponsors who plan to attend the convention. No matter what the state of California mandate might be at the time, ACP will require you must show proof of vaccination to attend the convention. You must wear a mask while at the convention. The hotel continues to follow all cleaning protocols in rooms and public areas to protect its guests.
Thank you
to our convention
sponsors
Learn more about how these organizations support collegiate media.
