Lived Experiences of Campus Paper Advisers in Managing School Publications

This descriptive phenomenology explored the lived experiences of campus paper advisers in managing school publications. The study examined the challenges they experienced and their coping mechanisms during the health crisis. Using purposive sampling, eight campus paper advisers from selected public higher education institutions who have met the inclusion criteria participated in in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step phenomenological method to generate clusters of themes capturing the essence of their experiences. Findings reveal significant challenges during the crisis, including technological limitations, declining student engagement, structural disruptions in publication processes, and psychosocial pressures stemming from the health crisis. Despite these difficulties, participants demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and commitment by utilizing digital tools, flexible workflows, mentorship, and collaborative strategies to sustain publication operations. The study also highlighted the importance of institutional support, including administrative trust, professional development opportunities, workload recognition, and logistical assistance in maintaining effective campus journalism programs.

Campus Paper Advising, Campus Paper Advisers, Phenomenology

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