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COLLEGE MEDIA ADVISERS INC DBA COLLEGE MEDIA ASSOCIATION
ALBANY, NY · EIN 351394342 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · collegemedia.org
revenue
$445K
expenses
$392K
net assets
$353K
employees
0
program ratio
50%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATE COLLEGE PROFESSORS AND STUDENTS ON THE LATEST TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE.

profile · synthesized from sources

College Media Association (CMA) educates college professors and students on contemporary media techniques and materials. The organization supports student journalism through professional development, awards, and national conventions. It promotes First Amendment rights and excellence in collegiate media advising and production.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $12K
    GRANTS
  2. #2 $11K
    CONTESTS
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Awards
Recognition programs honoring outstanding advisers, student media, and service to the organization.
Contests
National competitions recognizing excellence in collegiate media, including design, writing, and multimedia production.
Grants
Financial support provided to members for professional development, travel, or program initiatives.
Hall of Fame
Recognizes long-serving and influential members of CMA who have made significant contributions to student media and journalism education.
Online Certification
Provides certification programs for college media advisers and students to enhance professional skills and knowledge.
Workshops
Professional development sessions for new and experienced media advisers, offered at national conventions and specialized events.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 2 activities
    • Deliver professional development training programs
      Offer structured training programs for college media advisers including New Adviser Training (four times per year), Summer Training, and advanced online courses, with certificates of completion for participants.
    • Host regular webinars and virtual learning sessions
      Conduct free, monthly one-hour interactive webinars (CMA Confabs) and other virtual sessions on journalism education, media law, and newsroom management to support professional learning and community building among college media advisers.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 2 activities
    • Facilitate peer communication and networking
      Operate a members-only listserv and virtual confabs to enable communication, resource sharing, and peer support among college media advisers and educators across the United States.
    • Host and facilitate national college media conventions
      Organize and host two national conventions annually (fall and spring) featuring training sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, student media contests, and award ceremonies for college media professionals, advisers, and students.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Administer student media contests and awards
      Organize and manage national competitions including the Pinnacle Awards, Apple Awards, and Film & Audio Festival to recognize excellence in student journalism, media production, design, and organizational achievement across print, broadcast, digital, and multimedia formats.
  • Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate for student press rights and adviser support
      Conduct year-round advocacy through the First Amendment Advocacy Committee to defend student media independence and provide confidential guidance and institutional support to members facing censorship, press freedom challenges, or job security issues.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Fund programs through grantmaking
      Awarded $12,190 in grants to support its educational, professional development, and advocacy programs for college media advisers and student journalists.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Provide online certification programs for media professionals
      Offer online certification programs for college media advisers and participants to enhance professional qualifications and support ongoing development in media advising and journalism education.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Publish academic research in college media advising
      Produce and disseminate the College Media Review, a peer-reviewed academic journal focused on research and practice in collegiate media advising and journalism education.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Recognize leadership and service in college media
      Honor individuals for exceptional contributions to student media through the John A. Boyd Hall of Fame, lifetime and honorary memberships, and awards for distinguished and emerging advisers.
  • Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
    • Support member governance and resource sharing
      Provide members with access to governance documents, bylaws, ethics guidelines, teaching tools, curriculum guides, and a shared file archive to support organizational operations and educational programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$445K
Contributions & grants$26K6%
Program service revenue$414K93%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$392K
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead50%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$353K
Cash$336K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$353K
Liquid reserves10.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • AMY ROQUEMORE — Secretary
  • ANDREA LEWIS — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • BILL DINOME — Vice President
  • HILLARY WARREN — President
  • MATT BIRD-MEYER — Vice President
  • SACHA DEVROOMEN BELLMAN — Treasurer
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Albert T. Scroggins, Jr. Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • Associated Collegiate Press Coalition — Co-hosts the Fall Convention jointly with Associated Collegiate Press.
  • Associated Collegiate Press Partner — Co-hosts national college media conventions.
  • Associated Collegiate Press Partner — Co-hosts the Fall Convention jointly with College Media Association.
  • Associated Collegiate Press Partner — Co-hosts the Fall National College Media Convention with the College Media Association.
  • Associated Collegiate Press Partner — Collaborated with in the formation of the organization; Fred and Lucille Kildow of ACP initiated an organization of advisers.
  • Barbara Nilson Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • Capitol Hill Management Services Partner — Provides administrative and operational support services for CMA.
  • College Media and Broadcast Advisers of Michigan Partner — Collaborated on hosting a virtual convention in March 2021.
  • Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Partner — Collaborated with CMA to adapt CAS assessment standards for student media programs.
  • Donald C. Johnson Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • Dorothy J. Greer Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • First Amendment Advocacy Committee Partner — Internal committee providing advocacy support to members on First Amendment rights.
  • Guido Stempel Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • Jack Marsh Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • Louis J. Corsetti Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • Mark Goodman Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • National College Media Convention Network — Hosts annual contests and announces award winners at the National College Media Convention.
  • Society of Professional Journalists Partner — Co-hosted MediaFest25, the Fall National College Media Convention, in 2025.
  • Student Press Law Center Partner — Collaborates with legal experts from the Student Press Law Center to deliver legal training sessions for advisers.
  • Student Press Law Center Partner — Collaborates with the Student Press Law Center in advocacy efforts and legal support for student press rights.
  • Wesley D. Calvert Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
  • William A. Elsen Partner — Recognized with honorary membership for exceptional service and lasting impact on CMA and student media.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Capacity Building Through Targeted, Expert-Led Training
    methodology: capacity_building_through_training
    By delivering expert-led, targeted professional development and foundational onboarding programs, the organization builds adviser competence and confidence, because structured, field-relevant training improves program leadership, student outcomes, and journalistic quality.
  • Elevating Standards Through Recognition and Competition
    methodology: award-based_recognition
    By hosting national contests and award-based recognition programs, the organization raises the quality of student media, because public recognition of excellence motivates innovation, sets professional benchmarks, and reinforces norms of journalistic leadership and creativity.
  • Field-Informed Governance and Peer Review
    methodology: field-informed_governance
    By using a volunteer board of active advisers and external peer review processes, the organization ensures its governance and recommendations are grounded in current practice, because field-driven leadership and evidence-based assessment produce more relevant, actionable, and credible support for college media programs.
  • Integrated Support Model for Program Resilience
    methodology: integrated support_model
    By combining legal advocacy, educational tools, and professional development into a unified support system, the organization strengthens student media programs, because integrated resources address multiple dimensions of newsroom vulnerability and build holistic capacity.
  • Professional Community Building and Peer Support
    methodology: professional_community_building
    By fostering a connected professional community through peer networking, mentorship, and mutual support, the organization strengthens the capacity and resilience of college media advisers who often work in isolation, because sustained peer relationships improve retention, reduce burnout, and enhance professional growth.