There are various groups within AEJMC, including Divisions, Interest Groups and Commissions. Most conference sessions are sponsored by the AEJMC divisions. Conference sessions also may be sponsored by AEJMC interest groups and the Commission on the Status of Women. ^[1]

• Division: ^[1] A division represents a specific area of JMC study or concern. Any member may join.  The division is created by a majority vote of the membership following approval by AEJMC’s Board of Directors, and elects its own officers.

• Interest Group: ^[2] An interest group represents 25 or more members who share a common interest compatible with the association’s purposes.  An interest group is approved by the Board of Directors for a finite term of one to three years, but the term may be renewed.

• Commission: ^[3] A commission represents an area of broad concern, one that cuts across divisional lines.  Any member may join.  A commission is created through approval of the membership and elects its own officers.