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March 12-14, 2026, University of Tampa

AEJMC Southeast Colloquium

The AEJMC Southeast Colloquium serves as one of the oldest regional gatherings of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The event provides a collegial and supportive environment for the exchange of research, feedback and ideas across AEJMC divisions, interest groups and commissions.

Full Paper Submission

Authors are encouraged to submit completed papers for review and presentation. Full paper submissions are welcome from faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. All full papers should be 25 pages in length (excluding references, tables, and figures). However, for Law and Policy division, the page limit is 50.

Formatting Guidelines:
Spacing and font: Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF.

Anonymization Requirements:
Papers must be anonymized for blind review.
Remove names, affiliations, acknowledgments, and identifying self-citations.
Check file properties/metadata to ensure anonymity.
Deadline: December 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST

Please submit your full paper here.


Extended Abstract Submission

Faculty, graduate students and undergraduate researchers are invited to submit extended paper abstracts of 1,200-1,500 words (excluding references, tables and figures). Submissions should clearly describe the purpose of the study, relevant literature, theoretical framework, research questions or hypotheses, methods, and—where applicable—preliminary findings or expected contributions.

The colloquium especially encourages participation from undergraduate researchers. AEJMC divisions and interest groups are invited to consider creating dedicated sessions or awards that highlight outstanding undergraduate research.

Formatting Guidelines:
Length: Maximum 1500 words (excluding references, tables, and figures).
Spacing and font: Double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font.
Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF.

Anonymization Requirements:
Extended abstract must be anonymized for blind review.
Remove names, affiliations, acknowledgments, and identifying self-citations.
Check file properties/metadata to ensure anonymity.
Deadline: December 1, 2025, Monday, 11:59 p.m. EST

Please submit your extended abstracts here.


Panel Proposals

The colloquium also invites scholars, practitioners, and creators to submit panel proposals that contribute to engaging, insightful and timely conversations. Panel proposals should provide both a concise, catchy overview that captures the spirit of your session for a wider audience, as well as a more detailed description that demonstrates its scholarly and thematic significance.

Requirements:
Panel Title: A compelling and clear title that draws interest.
Divisions, commissions, or interest groups: it can be single or multiple
Short Description: A succinct, attention-grabbing summary (2–3 sentences) that highlights the relevance and appeal of the panel.

Expanded Description: A fuller discussion of the session’s theme, goals, and contributions to the field/program (approximately 1–2 pages, double-spaced). This should explain the importance of the topic, how it advances or complicates ongoing conversations, and why it is significant now.

Participants: A list of potential or confirmed panelists, including names, titles, and institutional or professional affiliations.

Deadline for panel submissions: Oct. 15, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST

Please submit your panel proposals here.