2024 MIPA Adviser Institute

This is an in-person program with a residential option.The inaugural MIPA Adviser Institute 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.

Learn More About This Program |  Daily Course Schedule |  Required and Recommended Supplies

Please review payment and refund policies below before registering. 

Michigan Teachers: Please have your Michigan Online Educator Certification System Personal Identification Code (PIC) when you register. Your PIC is needed to award SCECHs. The best way to find your PIC is to either ask your Human Resources department or look it up on the Michigan Online Education Certification System (MOECS) system at https://www.michigan.gov/mde/Services/ed-serv/moecs

Last day to register for campus lodging: July 1
Last day to register for commuter option: July 15

Learn More About MIPA Adviser Institute Policies

Summary of Key Policies

Payment Policy

All workshop fees must be paid prior to the start of our program. If your school has said it will pay for part or all of the registration fee, please verify payment with your school office before the start of the program.

Participants who owe a balance may pay by cash, money order, cashier’s check or credit card. We reserve the right to decline personal checks after July 1. Payments by credit card can be made at https://mipamsu.org/payment

Bounced checks will be assessed a $30 service fee and the participant will be removed from registration until a credit card payment, money order or cashier’s check for the registration amount plus the service fee has been received.

Refund Policy

Full refunds of workshop fees will be made if we are notified of a cancellation by July 1. After July 1, refunds of 50% will be made if cancellations are received at least 24 hours prior to check-in. If for some reason you cannot come to the workshop, you may transfer your registration to another person.

There will be no refunds for no-shows or those who do not complete the program for any reason.

If MIPA cancels this programs or switches to remote learning prior to the start of the program, participants will have the option to receive a full refund.

Background Check and Youth Safety Training

MIPA follows Michigan State University rules requiring all individuals who have direct contact with minors at a campus youth program pass a criminal background check within 12 months of the program. Please complete MSU’s background check authorization form.

Because the Adviser Institute runs concurrently with our youth program, the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop, we require you agree to a background check to comply with MSU youth safety policies. Adviser Institute participants also must complete MIPA-provided youth safety training. As part of this training, you will be asked to will be asked to review and sign a document that details Michigan State University conduct rules for youth programs.

Health & Safety Protocols

Participants agree to follow MIPA and MSU health and safety protocols, which may change without notice in response to current conditions.

MIPA strongly encourages all participants be vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted with an FDA-approved or -authorized or WHO-approved vaccine. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Special Needs & Accommodations

MIPA is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Jeremy Steele, MIPA executive director, at 517-353-6761 or ask@mipamsu.org at least 10 business days prior to the start of our program so that we have time to make necessary arrangements. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.