Published: Feb. 26, 2009

Changing Media. Paul Voakes, dean of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, can discuss the rapid decline in the mainstream media workforce and the implications for journalism school enrollments and journalism education more broadly. Voakes can be reached by e-mail at paul.voakes@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-492-4364.

Economics of Journalism. Janice Peck, associate professor of journalism, can comment on the fast-changing economic forces that have caused such a sudden downturn in the news business. Peck can be reached by e-mail at Janice.peck@colorado.edu .

Blogging, New Forms of Media. Tom Yulsman, associate professor and head of the News-Editorial sequence in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, can discuss the impact of blogging and other new forms of journalism on the traditional news business. Yulsman can be reached by e-mail at tom.yulsman@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-492-3009.

Changing Technology. Rick Stevens, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication can discuss the technological changes that have created economic turmoil in the news business. Stevens can be reached by e-mail at rick.stevens@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-492-0817.

Implications for Journalism Ethics and Coverage of Public Affairs. Michael McDevitt, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, can discuss the implications of the economic downturn for ethical and responsible journalism, including the traditional watchdog role of the press, investigative journalism, and coverage of local communities. He can be reached by e-mail at michael.mcdevitt@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-735-0460.