Affiliate Groups

Affiliate Groups

In addition to our centers and institutes, Grady College is home to several affiliate programs that work toward advancing the mission of education and recognizing industry excellence.

Overview

Grady College is proud to be home to several affiliate programs that raise the awareness, recognize excellence and offer advocacy, thought leadership and education of industries served by Grady College.

CRISIS COMMUNICATION THINK TANK

CRISIS COMMUNICATION THINK TANK

The CCTT is a thought leadership entity designed to further discussions and understanding of crisis communication and strategic conflict management, with an emphasis on evolving technologies. It bridges theory and practice via research and training collaborations among leading scholars and industry experts globally. The CCTT has three components: CCC (Crisis Communication Coalition), CIA (Crisis Insights and Analytics) Lab, CPR (Crisis Preparedness and Resilience) Hub.

COX CENTER CAM FELLOWS PROGRAM

COX CENTER CAM FELLOWS PROGRAM

The CAM program provides experienced communication and media professionals with opportunities to update and develop their knowledge. Leaders across business, government, non-profit sectors, and the press can access a world-class educational and research setting through the Cox International Center. The CAM Fellows program is generally designed to offer one year of research and training, in one of two tracks: Executive or Global Communication Leadership (GCL) program.

GEORGIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

GEORGIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association was organized in 1928 by Grady College to promote the understanding and practice of journalism among high school students in the state of Georgia. Over the years, GSPA has evolved to encompass all forms of scholastic media, including broadcast, literary magazine, newsmagazine, newspaper and yearbook. GSPA’s goal is to help middle school and high school publications progress by providing networking and skill development opportunities.

NATIONAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION

Grady College is the home of the NPPA, the leading voice advocating for the work of visual journalists today. Founded in the days of sheet film box cameras and newsreels, our organization fights for the working news photographer, videographer and multimedia journalist in the Internet age. Grady College houses NPPA’s offices as well as its annual Best of Photojournalism competition.