The Communication and Journalism Educators’ Network (CJEN) Bangladesh is committed to fostering an inclusive, integrative, and dynamic academic and professional community. The membership strategy is designed to ensure broad representation across diverse communication and journalism disciplines while maintaining high academic and professional standards. CJEN’s membership strategy is built on five key pillars:

Inclusive Approach to Communication Study Areas

CJEN Bangladesh adopts an inclusive framework in selecting communication study areas for membership, ensuring a balance between traditional academic disciplines and evolving practical fields. Eligible fields for membership include:

Traditional Fields:

• Journalism Studies
• Media Studies
• Communication for Development (C4D)/Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC)
• Communication Studies
• Mass Communication
• Intercultural and Speech Communication, Public Speaking and Rhetoric

 Practical Fields:

• Social Media Management
• Communication Management
• Film Studies
• Animation
• Artistic (VR, AR, XR) Studies
• Public Relations
• Photography
• Digital/Media Production

By integrating both theoretical and applied aspects of communication studies, CJEN Bangladesh ensures that its membership remains relevant, diverse, and reflective of the evolving landscape of communication education and practice.

Institutional Membership

Institutional membership in CJEN Bangladesh is open to a variety of academic and professional entities committed to communication and journalism education. Eligible institutions include:

• UGC-accredited academic programs
• Recognized academic institutions offering communication and journalism education
• Professional affiliates of academic institutions

Becoming a member of CJEN Bangladesh is simple. First, you would need proof that you are a faculty member from a recognized educational institution in the country.  This may be an employment certificate, a letter from your department head/senior colleague or a recommendation from an existing CJEN Bangladesh member.  Second, you would need to complete the application form.  Third, you would need to pay the membership fee (sending us the proof of payment).

Individual Membership

Individual membership is open to educators and professionals dedicated to communication and journalism education. Eligibility criteria include:

• Full-time faculty: Must have taught in a recognized institution for at least one year.
• Adjunct faculty: Must have at least three years of regular teaching experience, with a minimum of one course per year.
• Industry professionals involved in education: Professionals contributing to communication and journalism education in an academic or training capacity may also be considered.

This approach ensures that CJEN Bangladesh remains a hub for experienced educators and industry professionals committed to advancing communication education.

Consideration of Additional Membership Types

CJEN Bangladesh recognizes the need for flexibility in its membership structure. To further enrich its network, the following membership categories are under consideration:

• Honorary Membership: Criteria to be determined for distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to communication and journalism education.
• Observer Membership: Criteria to be established for individuals or institutions interested in participating in CJEN activities without full membership privileges.

These additional categories will allow CJEN to accommodate diverse contributors while maintaining the integrity and purpose of its network.

Inclusion of Communication and Media Researchers

CJEN Bangladesh acknowledges the critical role of research in communication and journalism education. Therefore, it aims to include communication and media researchers as members. However, specific criteria for researcher membership are yet to be formulated.  By welcoming researchers into its membership, CJEN Bangladesh will strengthen its knowledge base, encourage academic inquiry, and promote evidence-based approaches in communication education and practice.

CJEN Bangladesh’s membership strategy reflects its commitment to inclusivity, academic excellence, and professional integration. By incorporating diverse study areas, institutional affiliations, individual educators, and research professionals, CJEN Bangladesh aspires to build a robust, interdisciplinary community that advances the field of communication and journalism education in Bangladesh and beyond.