Sandra Chance

“Five Questions With…” is a series of profiles of CJC graduates and the career paths they chose. Mary Loftus, B.S. Journalism 1988 1. Tell us about your current job. I actually have had two part-time jobs throughout the pandemic – working from home made this easier to juggle. I’m editor…

Sandra Chance, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications retired Journalism professor and McClatchy Professor in Freedom of Information, has been granted emeritus status in recognition of meritorious service to UF. Chance taught media law at the College from 1993 – 2019 for more than 6,000 undergraduate students For…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism (UFCJC) announced today that Professor and alumna Sandra Chance will retire after 26 years at the College. Chance has taught media law at the College since 1993 and, for 18 years, served as executive director of the Brechner Center for Freedom…

The Palm Beach Post quotes Brechner Center for Freedom of Information executive director Sandra Chance in the August 6, 2013 story, “State let Florida Blue but not public see who commented on hearing.” “The Florida Public Records Law provides for public access to government documents and meetings of public officials. We have…

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune quotes Brechner Center for Freedom of Information executive director Sandra Chance in the December 1, 2012 story, “Emails reveal depth of Turner’s role in amendment push.”