Mission Statement

The New Jersey Communication Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the open exchange of ideas, information and research about communication. Our goals are:

  • To promote, sustain and recognize excellence in communication scholarship, research and application.
  • To provide a network for fellowship, contacts and professional opportunities.
  • To serve as a clearinghouse for information related to regional academic programs in areas pertinent to the study of communication.
  • To promote community and cooperation among academic, private and public entities mutually concerned with the understanding and management of communication.
  • To provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • To provide a forum for student participation in an academic and professional environment.
  • To encourage interdisciplinary research and interaction.
  • To encourage reciprocal cooperation and research among institutions.
  • To advocate for the development and implementation of communication education at all levels of curricula.