You love working with your journalism students, but are doing it quite right? Join us this summer at the MIPA Adviser Institute! This workshop is designed to empower and equip educators with the knowledge and skills to excel in media advising.
Whether you’re a seasoned adviser or just starting out, this workshop offers an immersive learning environment where you can develop and refine your curriculum, dive into the intricacies of media law and ethics, master the art of revision and coaching, and discover effective strategies for structuring a thriving student media program.
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July 20-24, 2025
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Campus housing is available.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a community of media advisers dedicated to fostering excellence in journalism education.
The Adviser Institute runs concurrently with the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop for your students. You’ll have time to check out our youth program and interact with any of your students who are attending. Learn more about our youth program.
This program is seeking approval from the Michigan Department of Education to offer SCECHs.
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- Single room in a residence hall
- Meals from dinner Sunday through breakfast Thursday
- Campus parking
- Stay on campus for our entire program, including the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop closing session on Thursday.
- Single room in a residence hall
- Meals from dinner Sunday through dinner Wednesday.
- Campus parking.
- Depart Wednesday with an option to join any remaining institute sessions remotely.
- Drive daily to MSU; campus parking included.
- Includes and dinner Sunday and lunch and dinner Monday- Wednesday.
- Choose to join Sunday and Thursday institute session remotely.
Our Program
The MIPA Adviser Institute includes fundamentals for advising student media, plus support for all participants to complete a customized final project.
Topics you’ll explore:
- Class structures
- Grading
- First Amendment
- Curriculum/Pacing
- Storytelling techniques for different forms of media
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Budgeting and fundraising
- And more
Financial Aid
Scholarships
MIPA is offering partial scholarships to help advisers participate in the residential option of the institute. Priority for funding is given to applications received by June 1. Learn More and Apply
Crowdfunding
You can use our crowdfunding system, SponsorMe, to raise money from people you know. Just start a campaign and share it! Learn More and Launch Your Campaign
There is no cost to use this platform and no minimum donation amount. Every dollar you raise is applied toward your registration fee.
Schedule
Schedule is subject to change.
Sunday
| Check-in | 2:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 5-6:45 p.m. |
| Opening Session & Orientation | 6:45-7:30 p.m. |
| Evening Session | 7:30-9 p.m. |
Monday-Wednesday
| Morning Session | 9-11:45 a.m. |
| Lunch | 11:45-1:30 p.m. |
| Afternoon Session | 1:30-5 p.m. |
| Dinner | 5-7 p.m. |
| Evening Session | 7-9 p.m. |
Thursday
| Morning Session | 9-10:30 a.m. |
| Student Workshop Awards Ceremony | 10:30 a.m.-Noon |
| Checkout & Departure | Noon |