Prof KRG

A practical resource for student journalists.

5 Things I’ll Need to Survive the Summer

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I write this list every year of things I'll need to survive the summer, but this one is different from years' past. I'm usually bragging about the relief of just having turned in my grades, completing my academic year. I turned in this year's grades, then I quit my job. If you want to know more about that, you can read Why I No Longer Work at … [Read more...]

My Favorite Books of April

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Reading with students is fun, apparently. I gave two nonfiction books and one fiction book perfect grades in April. The nonfiction books I read with students, one as part of a class and the other as an "assigned reading" for my leadership book club, which really is just a student and I reading together. For those who are keeping track, this … [Read more...]

Why I No Longer Work at the University I Used to Love

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I didn’t really start to cry until I thought about Dru. I was pulling books off of the shelf, separating what was personally mine and what belonged to the position, when I said Dru’s name and started sobbing. It’s not only the girl herself. It’s all of the students she represents. Students who I love. Students whose rights I think it’s my calling … [Read more...]

Traits to look for in potential staffers

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There is a single phrase I love hearing from students. When these words leave a student's mouth, I just want to jump over my desk and hug them. And I am not a hugger. I love it when a student says "I just love to write." The phrase indicates to me that the student and I have found the right fit. We were meant to work together. Despite how … [Read more...]

How to Make Staffers Love Working with You

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If you have a staff hiring or retention problem, it may be time to take a look in the mirror. It's a common business mantra that people quit managers, not companies, and it works the same way in student newsrooms. In other words, if you're having problems hiring or keeping staff, it's probably your fault. Happiness at work starts from … [Read more...]