Weekly reading {Spring 2007: Pearson, 1 Newspaper, 3 Students: A simple plan for recruiting, training and retaining.}

In the Pearson reading, first of all I was so surprised how the condition and  situation of small university journalism is so true. And how identical Rollins journalism is as Pearson describe about the condition of journalism. Such as smaller university is located in basement or poor area of the building, and poor working environments. I also highly agree with three skills revitalize struggling program. Recruiting is one of the most critical step for the campus media because not that many people are eggier to involve, and most people don't know how to join or where to start. It is campus media group's job to find people and introduce our self to the public. Training and retaining skills would be must requirements to have in order to keep going, and for the long run. Each departments of campus media need to train their new members about how to run a campus media, so they can pass it down to next generation of campus media. I also, agree with creating fun and creative work atmosphere. Campus media should be a serious group, but it doesn't mean we have to be harsh and mean to other new students. Advisor and people who came first, should comfortably interact with newer student and create family like relationship. Also, having much communications, and meeting as possible would be the most important thing. Students often lose their interest and passion after awhile. Therefore, people need to meet and have a discussion on how to move forward and enhance quality of campus media. Also, involving much campus affairs as possible. When ever there are event or party in Rollins campus, campus media should try to help to let people know campus media is working hard and it's existence. Bringing up the image and value of campus media is one of the most critical job so that people can't take campus media lightly. And always open our door to every students, and provide welcoming environment.