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is an organization dedicated to assisting in the betterment of Georgia collegiate journalism and providing a reciprocal
flow of information between its member colleges. Membership to GCPA is an excellent opportunity for print journalism students to discuss common issues of college newspapers and to network with newspaper professionals.




2007 Better Newspaper Contest
Awards announced at Press Institute in Macon
on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008
.


Download Winners List Here




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FALL 2007
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GCPA Quick Links
Link to GPA Education Seminars
GCPA Exec Board & Board of Directors List of GCPA Members
GCPA Membership Information Links to GCPA Member's Websites
GPEF Scholarship and Internship Information
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FALL 2007
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Journalism & Reporter Links




GCPA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Membership entitles your newspaper to:

• GCPA press cards for each staff member

• Entry in the GCPA Better Newspaper Contest


• 2 copies of the monthly GPA Bulletin with industry information and job board

• Student rates on all GPA educational seminars and conferences

GPEF scholarship and internship information

* Dues are based on OFFICAL ENROLLMENT at the university or college. Rates are as follows:
1 – 4,999 students = $40.00
5,000+ students = $60.00


Download GCPA Membership Application (PDF)

For a membership application by USPS, please contact:
GCPA Coordinator Jennifer Farmer at (770) 454-6776 or jfarmer@gapress.org.

Did you know ?
GCPA members are eligible for competition with professional newspaper photographers!

Contact Jennifer Farmer for more information 





College Journalism Links

JournalismJobs
JournalismJobs.com is the largest and most-visited resource for media jobs. It has the best variety of jobs, and the largest database of resumes for journalists.
The site also has a list of
U.S. Journalism/Communications Schools

SPLC [Student Press Law Center]
The Student Press Law Center is an advocate for student free-press rights and provides information, advice and legal assistance at no charge to students and the educators who work with them.

AJR [American Journalism Review]
American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print, television, radio and online media. The magazine, which is published six times a year, examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends. AJR analyzes ethical dilemmas in the field and monitors the impact of technology on how journalism is practiced and on the final product. The magazine is owned by the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

CMA [College Media Advisors]
"Representing the people who advise the nation's college media"
Code of Ethics, Teaching Tips, Conventions, Workshops, Calendar, Links, and much more.

SPJ [The Society of Professional Journalists]
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.
To ensure that the concept of self-government outlined by the U.S. Constitution remains a reality into future centuries, the American people must be well informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives, and their local and national communities.

ACP [Associated Collegiate Press]
The Associated Collegiate Press is a division of the National Scholastic Press Association.
Although it had college members since its inception in 1921, ACP was first established as a distinct division in 1933. Today it is the largest and oldest national membership organization for college student media in the United States.
As a nonprofit educational membership association, ACP is committed to providing professional services to its student members.

Georgia Press Association Links

GPA Classifieds
Listings for open positions at Georgia newspapers and publications.
Georgia Sunshine Laws
A shorthand guide to the open meetings/open records laws in Georgia.
Reporter Resources
Links to useful websites for reporters and other newspaper departments.
Georgia Law for Journalist
Download file (PDF)


GCPA Members

The Stallion Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
The Profile Agnes Scott College
The Student Voice Albany State University
The Inkwell Armstrong Atlantic State University
The Bell Ringer Augusta State University
Campus Carrier Berry College
The Alchemist Brenau University
The Panther Clark Atlanta University
Cavalier Attitude Darton College
Emory Wheel Emory University
The Compass Gainesville State College
The Voice Gainesville State College - Oconee
The Colonnade Georgia College & State Univ.
Six Mile Post Georgia Highlands College
The Technique Georgia Institute of Technology
The Collegian Georgia Perimeter College
The George-Anne Georgia Southern University
Sou'Wester Georgia Southwestern State University
The Signal-Urbanite Georgia State University
Gordon College Press Gordon College
The Sentinel Kennesaw State University
Matrix Macon State College
The Maroon Tiger Morehouse College
The Navigator Piedmont College
Reinhardt Hiltonian Reinhardt College
District Savannah College of Art & Design
Connector Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta
The Periscope Shorter College
The Sting Southern Polytechnic State University
The West Georgian State University of West Georgia
The Spectator Valdosta State University
Crossties Waycross College