It's possible that I'm just a stick in the mud. I doubt it, but I guess it's possible. Regardless of why, I don't like joke April Fool's Day editions of student newspapers. Maybe it's because … [Read more...]
What Would You Like Me to Say?
March 21, 2012 By 7 Comments
My feelings are inconsistent when I receive phone calls from potential employers asking me about students. Normally I am happy to give my students a glowing review. I do, after all, have great … [Read more...]
Why You Should Use LinkedIn More Than Facebook or Twitter
March 19, 2012 By 26 Comments
This guest post was written by my friend, Steven Chappell. Steven is the student media specialist at Simpson College and an active member of College Media Association, where we met. You can find … [Read more...]
Death to Comic Sans!
March 13, 2012 By 21 Comments
This post ran originally in April 2009. My hatred for Comic Sans has only intensified since that time. If every font has a personality, what does the one you're using say about you? It's a … [Read more...]
Editors Call Out Faculty, Students
February 6, 2012 By 79 Comments
Editors of Oklahoma State University's student newspaper need a fire brigade to extinguish the flames they're igniting. You may recall my post about the newspaper's "Diamond in the Muff" … [Read more...]
6 Steps for Drafting a Social Media Policy
January 25, 2012 By 24 Comments
You may have read that I recently reconsidered my stance on technology use in the classroom. I am encouraging students to live tweet my classes for the first time this semester. The effort is meant to … [Read more...]
Nerd Note: Stop Comparing
January 17, 2012 By 21 Comments
I always won the Byline War. When I was a full-time reporter, I consistently wrote more stories than anyone else in my section or in the newsroom in general. Winning the Byline War didn't mean I … [Read more...]
My Open Closed-Door Policy
January 9, 2012 By 7 Comments
I have an open closed-door policy. As a professor at a teaching university, I am encouraged to be present in the office more than not. It also has long been part of our departmental culture to … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Accomplishing Your Goals
January 4, 2012 By 18 Comments
My husband looked at me like I had grown a second head when I asked him if he wanted some paper to document his goals. "No way," he said. "If I write them down, I'll be expected to … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Fouls Keep You Benched
December 21, 2011 By 6 Comments
I originally published this post in 2010. I updated my daughter's age, but left the remainder of the post in its original form. It is just as applicable today as it was when I wrote it. Enjoy! My … [Read more...]
