Kansas State University/Gorno-Altaisk State University
Media Relations for Science Reporting and the Environment
State:
Kansas
Country:
Russia
Award Date:
2003
Award Amount:
$125,000.00
Cost Share:
$38,148.00
Other Partners:
Civil Society Group; Lawrence Journal World
This partnership will improve higher education leadership and promote administrative change at Gorno-Altaisk State University (GASU) by developing and establishing a journalism curriculum. The partners are designing an online journalism and media relations curriculum that focuses on science reporting and environmental advocacy for working journalists and university students, creating a model for professional internships for students from underserved groups, and improving GASU’s media relations capacity. The partnership is designed to improve and extend GASU’s course offerings by applying information technology and developing a continuing education program that addresses local needs. Local media outlets and community representatives are participating in the design of the program to ensure that the resulting curriculum will meet professional and community educational needs.