Faculty today should be prepared to manage engagements with
potentially aggressive reporters. Are you unsure about whether to respond
quickly to a charged media request with a deadline today? Do you know
what you should do to manage your reputation and position as an expert in your
field? Do you know what not to do when a reporter contacts you
for a story? This workshop is designed to support faculty members as they
navigate interactions with the media—especially when confronted with
challenging contacts.The Michigan News team
offers interactive workshops and training, for individuals and groups, that
prepare faculty for a variety of media engagement scenarios. Michigan News is
part of the Office of the Vice President for Communications, and its staff
includes former reporters from new agencies such as The Associated Press, the
Detroit Free Press, Crain's Business, Rocky Mountain News, Folha de São Paulo,
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Telemundo, WXYZ-TV and more.







At the request of SACUA's Protections for Faculty Working
Group, Michigan News will provide training to help reduce worry and empower
faculty to interact with potentially aggressive journalists. This event is part
of the working group's efforts to support faculty facing external threats and
harassment. Michigan News will share, step by step, what to do when faculty
receive a reporter's email or call, and will provide resources and
opportunities for further media training.