In April 2003, Norfolk State will host up to 15 journalists from across the country on campus. The journalists will be involved in an intense program with University faculty to discuss child abuse. Workshop topics will include who or what is to blame for the national tragedy of child abuse; legal issues, such as time constraints in removing a child from an abusive home and prosecuting parents; is foster care an outdated system that in essence relies on the kindness of strangers; and more.

Applications for the fellowship are competitive. To apply, interested journalists should send a letter of interest, a resume or biographical brief, three work samples and a letter of endorsement from a supervisor. The application package should be sent to Norfolk State University, CASE Media Fellowship Coordinator, Office of News & Media Relations, 700 Park Avenue, Suite 340, Norfolk, Virginia 23504-8013.

CASE, the largest international association of education associations, helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education. CASE also offers a variety of advancement products and services, provides standards and an ethical framework for the profession, and works with other organizations to respond to public issues of concern, while promoting the importance of education worldwide.

For more information, call News and Media Relations at 823-8373.