Only 35 percent of all journalism and mass communication higher
education programs in the United States address issues of media
diversity.
These are the results of a recent Forum
audit of more than 300 programs across the country, unusual
statistics for an age in which mediated communication is more
integrated into our lives than ever before.
At Mass Communicating: The Forum on Media Diversity we’re seeking
to help change these statistics. By providing
resources and programming, the
Forum endeavors to have an impact on both newsrooms and
classrooms. Better mass communication and journalism education
equates to more representative coverage. That means a more
informed student, journalist, policy maker and, most importantly,
the general public.
Our mission statement is a simple one. We are dedicated to
national service as a source of information and scholarship about
diversity in both higher education and professional journalism and
mass communication. Our goals were developed by the
National Task Force on Media
Diversity, and we owe a major debt to the members who gave so
freely of their experience and advice.
As a visitor to this site, you, too, are welcome as an ally in
helping shape the future.
I encourage you to explore all the Forum on Media Diversity has to
offer, and we
welcome your feedback to
enhance both the site and its goals.
Thank you for stopping by. We’re looking forward to your return
visit.
Warmest Regards,
Ralph Izard
