BEA2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am PDT

Media Management & Content Strategies Division Meeting

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Big ideas need smart strategy. Join us to discuss leadership, programming, management, and the content decisions driving media forward.

Connect with colleagues, exchange new ideas, and help shape exciting initiatives for the coming year. These meetings are a welcoming space to build community, spark collaboration, and make your voice part of the conversation. Whether you’re a returning member or attending for the first time, this is a valuable opportunity to network with peers, share insights, and play an active role in your division’s future. We’d love to see you there.

Chair: Rasha Allam, American University in Cairo
Vice Chair/Paper Competition Chair: Salma El Ghetany, American University in Cairo

Moderators

Rasha Allam

Associate Professor and Chair, American University in Cairo

Speakers

Salma El Ghetany

American University in Cairo

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
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Media Management & Content Strategies, Business/District Meeting | BEA, Business/District Meeting

10:15am PDT

International Division Meeting

Sunday April 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

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Media is a global conversation. Join us to exchange ideas on international systems, practices, and perspectives shaping communication worldwide.

Connect with colleagues, exchange new ideas, and help shape exciting initiatives for the coming year. These meetings are a welcoming space to build community, spark collaboration, and make your voice part of the conversation. Whether you’re a returning member or attending for the first time, this is a valuable opportunity to network with peers, share insights, and play an active role in your division’s future. We’d love to see you there.

Chair: Jeffrey Wilkinson, Florida A&M University
Vice Chair/Paper Competition Chair: Roxane Coche, University of Florida

Moderators

Jeff Wilkinson

Professor, Florida A&M University

Speakers

Roxane Coche

University of Florida

Sunday April 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
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11:30am PDT

Student Media Advisors Division Meeting

Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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Advising student media is equal parts mentorship and leadership. Come connect with others navigating the opportunities and challenges of this important work.

Join the SMA Division meeting in Las Vegas to exchange new ideas and help shape exciting initiatives for the coming year. These meetings are a welcoming space to build community, spark collaboration, and make your voice part of the conversation. Whether you’re a returning member or attending for the first time, this is a valuable opportunity to network with peers, share insights, and play an active role in your division’s future. We’d love to see you there.

Chair: Marjorie Yambor, Dalton State College
Vice Chair: Stephanie Elder-Anderson, Murray State University
Communications Coordinator: Julia Kuttler, Mcpherson College
Membership Coordinator: Chad Roberts, Stockton University

Moderators

Marjorie Yambor

Dalton State College

Speakers

Julia Largent Kuttler

Associate Professor of Communication, McPherson College

Associate Professor of Communication and Student Media Adviser (newspaper & podcast studio) at McPherson College in central Kansas. I study documentaries and fandom, both separately and in tandem. I like cats.

Dr. Stephanie L. Elder

Associate Professor of Instruction, University of South Florida

Chad Roberts

General Manager-WLFR/Instructor, Stockton University

Sunday April 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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2:00pm PDT

Two-Year College Radio Roundtable

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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The is an open discussion for all who attend to talk about the ups and downs of running college media outlets at a two-year college. Topics of discussion depend on what participants bring to the conversation. the more, the merrier!
Moderator: Brian Lane Shelton, Harper College
Panelists: Kaitilyn Furister, Aims Community College

Moderators

Brian Lane Shelton

Associate Professor, Harper College

Speakers

Kaitilyn Furister

Instructor, Aims Community College

I am a full-time instructor at Aims Community College in Greeley, CO, where I teach audio production and radio production in the Communication Media department’s two-year degree programs.

Before stepping into my current role, I worked as the Technology and Production Specialist at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, CO (2022-2024), where I installed equipment, created engaging audio and video content, and trained and managed others in production technologies... Read More →

Sunday April 19, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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3:15pm PDT

High School Roundtable

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

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This is an open forum discussion for high school teachers and other interested individuals to discuss teaching and learning in the high school setting. Possible topics could include professional development, lesson-planning, budget constraints, classroom management, and more.
Moderator: Donna J. Koskela, Pinkerton Academy

Speakers

Donna Koskela

Sunday April 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
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