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The Florida legislature, sagging economy and UF’s future
The annual legislative session always plays a significant role in educational policy and funding. But whereas K-12 is often the focus, higher ed is of key comcern due to the economy. Last year UF’s budget was cut 10 percent. UF President Bernie Machen has told deans to plan for cuts of 2, 4, 6, 8 […]
Catholic bishops call for those making sacrifices for Lent to give up iPods and text messaging
I posted my blog about giving up Facebook for Lent then opened the news on my iPhone and read that Catholic bishops are calling for those making sacrifices for Lent to give up iPods and text messaging.
Giving up Facebook for Lent
I was interviewed today by a student in MMC 2100 who is writing a paper for another class about social networking. She knew I had a blog and wanted to ask me about blogging and my other use of social software. One of the topics we discussed was the social responsibility — from a personal […]
Rocky Mountain News — closed
We’re been reading and hearing about buyouts and layoffs in the media industry. On a more personal level, we are receiving e-mails and phone calls from former students who are losing their media jobs due to the big changes in the media industry. But hearing that The Rocky Mountain News has gone out of business […]
So what happened to the curriculum review proposals?
I know you’ve been asking yourself that question. The Journalism Department met for two hours to discuss and vote on the 14 proposals. The required equipment — The report is that funds will be available to help students for whom the approximately $2,000 price tag (Apple laptop, microphone, camera with video capability) would be a […]
Action needed — but what action?
Members of the Journalism Department met — about half the department. We discussed some of the 14 proposals that the curriculum review committee has set forth. Three of us made presentations about the technology activities/projects we are incorporating into our classes. Q1: Do we need to require students to purchase their own equipment to move […]
The selected wait
The selected wait Hundreds of students were in the O’Connell Center yesterday to meet recruiters for jobs and internships. Today, only a few students are at the O Dome — those selected for interviews.
Historic moment — President Obama’s inauguration
Historic moment Where to watch this historic event? A colleague and I joined the other dining patrons at the Copper Monkey in watching the inauguration — and having lunch. I took this photo of Fox’s coverage with my iPhone and then e-mailed it to my Tumblr blog right from the booth as I ate quiche […]
On deadline — Today was the first writing lab of the semester for my lab students. After an interview and introduction activity and a team grammar review, they were on deadline on a writing assignment.
On deadline — Today was the first writing lab of the semester for my lab students. After an interview and introduction activity and a team grammar review, they were on deadline on a writing assignment.
A highlight of attending the SJD mid-winter meeting was being able to share the experience with some of my UF graduate students. Left to right: Vanessa Bravo, Kara Murrhee, me, Paige Madsen and Karla Kennedy. We’re in one of the wonderful outdoor areas of the Poynter. (Photo by Paul Murrhee)
A highlight of attending the SJD mid-winter meeting was being able to share the experience with some of my UF graduate students. Left to right: Vanessa Bravo, Kara Murrhee, me, Paige Madsen and Karla Kennedy. We’re in one of the wonderful outdoor areas of the Poynter. (Photo by Paul Murrhee)
Julie Dodd 