Student editors frequently ask me how they can become great leaders, probably because I teach on editorial leadership. I'm sure they're disappointed when I tell them that I don't know. I have a couple of philosophies on leadership. First, I don't believe anyone can appoint themselves as a leader. Being a leader is a title assigned to you by … [Read more...]
Student Media Criticized After Linking to Autopsy Report
The student media staff at the University of Oklahoma is being criticized after posting a link to a student's autopsy report. The Oklahoma Daily posted the link on Aug. 21 as part of its ongoing coverage of the student's death. They removed it Aug. 22 after discussing the response during an editorial board meeting. The state medical examiner … [Read more...]
Classes when class is canceled
The University of Oklahoma is considering a policy that would allow professors to have classes when the university closes. Sound odd? I thought so too. If the policy is approved, it would allow professors to have classes, for example, online when the university closes because of inclement weather. Read "Proposal could allow classes to meet during … [Read more...]