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Limited
to approximately 20 participants, the Weidenbaum Center Media Retreat
brings writers,
reporters, editors and producers together with academic experts for an
intense,
interactive seminar that examines the role that numbers, statistics,
and data analysis play in the news, public policy, and politics.
Participants are required to attend all sessions and
meals. Because of the immersive and
interactive nature of the retreat, spouses, family, and friends are not
able to attend. The 2008 event will take place over June 22-26.
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| About The Media Retreat |
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Seminar Focus & Goals
In every
field of reporting, from health policy to the environment,
from the latest income numbers to the trade deficit, measurement and
analysis of numbers play a central role. Where do these numbers
come from? How do activists across the political spectrum misuse
data and analysis to advance their agendas? When is a number
reliable and when is it no better than a wild guess?
 The
seminar has four goals:
- to give journalists the tools and techniques to analyze how numbers
come into being,
- to help journalists better evaluate and investigate the validity of
these numbers,
- to help journalists utilize numbers to substantiate or refute a
story, and
- to assist journalists with new story ideas for challenging
conventional wisdom.
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Who Will Benefit From This Retreat?
The
ideal participant is anyone who deals with public policy issues,
broadly defined — health care, the
environment, trade, the work place, or politics — any area where numbers
and data help the media tell the story. The Weidenbaum Center's
2008 Media Retreat will help you to better analyze the information you
work with. Join us for a stimulating four days.
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Retreat
Location
There
are three places to fly to: Boston, Providence,
and
Hyannis. Providence is one hour and 45 minutes
from
Osterville. Boston is 90 minutes, but much more
fraught
with uncertainty. Hyannis is ten minutes away
(you
can fly directly from La Guardia to Hyannis).You
can also take the train into Providence from New York or Washington.
There
are scheduled complimentary shuttle services from the Providence, RI,
airport/train
station, from the Boston airport, and from Hyannis airport.
Attire
Attire
is business casual. However, the Wianno Club
requires
collared
shirts for men at all times, evenings require jackets &
ties
for men.
Leisure
Time
There is an afternoon of
leisure
time. You can participate in golf,
tennis, a Seal Cruise or just enjoy the beach. We'll let you know
the
costs of golf and tennis when you arrive.
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Expenses
All
lodging and meals during the seminar are covered by the sponsor as long
as participants attend all required
sessions and meals.
Participants need only cover their transportation costs to the Cape Cod
area. Other
costs incurred during the seminar such as long-distance phone calls or
additional food and beverage service must be paid by participants.
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