Vision
To advance the scholarly study and practice of communication
by promoting and facilitating the pursuit of excellence in academic research
and professional practice in Nigeria.
Mission
ACSPN aims to support the process of shaping communication
scholarship, training and practice in Nigeria whilst complementing the work of
other bodies with similar aims and building on the potentials of the field of
communication in Nigeria, conscious of the needs of the country for critical
inputs from communication scholars and professionals to shape a future that
will promote growth and development.
Objectives
To develop
programmes of high quality scholarly research, publication and knowledge
exchange within ACSPN and between ACSPN and organisations with similar aims
globally.
To promote
evidence-based communication practice in Nigeria.
To promote a
wider public interest in, and visibility of, the theories, methods, findings,
and applications generated within the context of communication practice in
Nigeria.
To seek to
improve media and communication research, policy, training and practice,
especially from national and interdisciplinary perspective.
To facilitate the exchange of information on conditions
that would improve the quality of communication research, training and practice
in Nigeria.
To promote
dialogue between ACSPN and national and international academic institutions and
professional associations.
To use the
mobility of academic staff, practitioners and students more efficiently to
support academic and training programmes.
To promote
co-operation between academic institutions of higher learning in the general
field of communication studies and the world of business.
To
facilitate access to communication resources about the educational, research
and cultural policies of different countries.
To initiate
projects such as competitions, exhibitions and awards to promote innovative
work in communication and media.
To facilitate through publications the dissemination of
scholarly research and best practices and promote the visibility of the
Association and its members.
Thematic Groups
(1) Broadcasting/Film/Print
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Print Journalism
- Nollywood
(2) Marketing Communication
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Corporate Communication
- Strategic Communication
- Community Relations
- Reputation Management
- Risk Communication
(3) Human Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intercultural Communication
(4) Development and Health Communication
- Development Communication
- Health Communication
- Agricultural Communication
(5) Media Forms, Aesthetics and Identity
(6) Audiences and Identity
- Communication and Gender
- Communication and Violence
- Communication and Children
- Communication and Minorities
(7) Global Communication
- New Media
- Human Computer Interaction
- Media Technologies
- Online Communication
- Citizen Journalism
(8) Media, Communication and Emerging Societies
- Media and Society
- Political Communication
(9) Media Education and Literacy
- Media Education
(10) Media Regulation, Law & Ethics
- Media Law and Ethics
- Communication Policy
(11) Media Organizations and Management
- Organizational Communication
- Risk Management
Activities
- Biennial
Conference
- Workshops
and Seminars (Including student-specific fora)
- Consultancy
- Student
Competitions (Essays, Debates)
- Publications
- Research
- Active Website
Membership:
A. Full
Membership
1.
Communication Teachers & Researchers
2.
Communication Professionals
3.
Postgraduate Students in Communication programmes and institutions
B. Associate
Membership
1. Associate Members (Interested Academics, Professionals
& Students in other Disciplines/Area of Work)
Members are advised to belong to a manageable number of
thematic groups in order to maintain focus.
Finance:
Members’ subscription
Full members – N5, 000 ($100)
Student Members - Postgraduate (Communication) – N2, 000
($20)
Institutional Members (Open) - N25, 000 ($250)
Associate Members (other Disciplines/Area of Work) – N5, 000
($100)
Associate Student Members - Postgraduate (other Disciplines)
– N2, 000
($20)
Membership
subscription is due by March 1 annually except for new members who pay when
they join – in their first year
Institutional
members are allowed to register four members of staff free for each year of
subscription
All
categories of members are entitled to full benefits of membership
Membership registration online
Account Name: Association of
Communication Scholars & Professionals of
Nigeria
Nigeria members (Guaranty
Trust Bank, Naira Account No: 0141407323)
Outside Nigeria (Guaranty
Trust Bank, Domiciliary [Euro, Dollars, Pounds]
Account No: 0141439012)
Other Sources
- Conference
fees
- Sale of
publications
-
Advertisements
- Consultancy
- Endowments
- Grants
- Donation
- Fund Raising
Members’ Profile Clause
Full payment of annual membership fee qualifies a member to
use the following in their profile in any year:
Member, Association of Communication Scholars &
Professionals of Nigeria
Associate
Member, Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria
Benefits of Membership
Publication opportunities, including to upload publications
on the ACSPN website for international access
Mentoring (academic and professional practice)
Participation as ACSPN representative in local and
international research
Opportunity to participate in consultancies
Opportunity for personal professional development
Free participation in the ACSPN Empowerment Series (AES)
designed for professional and academic development and mentoring
Opportunity to use the ACSPN platform to assess research
funding/grants/scholarships
Opportunity to represent ACSPN for national and international
appointments
Updates on developments in the field of communication
Conferences, seminars, workshops
Opportunities to support Communication Initiatives
Exchange programmes
Linkage to reputable institutions/organizations – local and
international
Affiliation to collaborating organizations
Interactive
web platform for mainstreaming
Affiliation/Linkages:
Linkages with similar global, continental and national associations
to be actively explored.
Website
www.acspn.org
Secretariat
The Secretariat is domiciled with the General Secretary of
the Association.
Contact
Department of Mass Communication,
Caleb University,
Km 15, Ikorodu-Itoikin-Ijebu-Ode Road, Imota
P.M.B. 21238,
Ikeja,
Lagos, NIGERIA.
Phone: 234-8053439426, 234-8033469696, 234-8182934176,
234-8051629244
Email:
acspn.communicationnigeria@gmail.com
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