We have just over 1,000 undergraduate students here at Gaylord College, and we have a student organization to help each one build their professional skills and networks. Gaylord College's vibrant student life opportunities empower our majors to knowledgeably choose their professional paths and connect to resources that make it easier to do so.
With trips to Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico, our majors have plenty of extracurricular opportunities to build upon their classroom experiences and connect to their future careers.
Students have the opportunity to present and produce their own television shows from concept to finished reel. Students rotate through all of the different technical and creative positions throughout the semester. All content is curated on the Creative Incubator website.
Contact:
Advisor: Kyle Bergerson
kbergersen@ou.edu
Students interested in creating and producing corporate videos or documentaries will get hands on experience. Students will work in various roles of production with Professor Scott Hodgson on several video productions for real clients.
Contact:
Advisor: Scott Hodgson
scotth@ou.edu
Students interested in radio and television programming get experiences with producing and scheduling shows. KXOU-FM offers students the opportunity to create and produce their own content for a live weekly radio show.
Contact:
Advisor: Lynn Franklin, glfranklin@ou.edu
Lindsey and Asp is a full-service advertising, public relations and digital agency within the Gaylord College. The agency operates with a staff of more than 100 talented young professionals ready to take your message to the next level. Members of the agency have opportunities to become account leads, directors, and serve on the business committee, gaining real agency leadership experience.
Contact:
Advertising: Debbie Yount, Debbie.yount@ou.edu
Public Relations: Pritch Pritchard, rpritchard@ou.edu
The award-winning student-run newspaper provides students experience in all phases of contemporary newspaper production including reporting, layout, ad sales, editing and online content development.
Contact:
Editor in Chief: Dana Branham, danabranham@ou.edu
Editorial Advisor: Judy Gibbs Robinson, jgrobinson@ou.edu
Digital/Design Advisor: Seth Prince, sethprince@ou.edu
This award-winning student newscast is produced 5 days a week throughout the semester and broadcast on OUTV and on Cox Cable Channel 7. Students interested in anchoring, producing, or directing receives professional feedback and hands on experiences.
Contact:
Editorial Advisor: Bob Dickey, bdickey@ou.edu
Crew Advisor: Ken Fischer, kfischer@ou.edu
OUTV is the home for student video at the University of Oklahoma. Our network features a number of shows, including "OU Nightly", "The Set", Sooner Sports Pad, as well as other student produced shows, short films, documentaries, and a number of syndicated programs. We are also offer the best in new music with a frequently updated playlist of popular music videos.
Contact:
Advisor: Lynn Franklin, glfranklin@ou.edu
Routes is an online magazine where students produce feature-length articles and multimedia content about stories that are of interest to Oklahomans.
Contact:
Advisor: John Schmeltzer, j.schmeltzer@ou.edu
This show is unlike any other in the nation, combining long-form reporting with multimedia elements and entertainment-style production. Students from broadcast and multimedia journalism, and creative media production have the opportunity to use their skills.
Contact:
Advisor: Kathy Johnson, kjohnson@ou.edu
Advisor: Mike Boettcher, mikeboettcher@ou.edu
The Set is a syndicated television music magazine that features local artists and musicians that can be seen statewide on Cox Cable's OnDemand system. Students interested in audio production or creative media production are welcome.
Contact:
Advisor: Lynn Franklin, glfranklin@ou.edu
This student-driven sports magazine program is one of the first original programs on the new Sooner Sports TV network in partnership with FOX Sports. The 30-minute program is recorded in front of a live audience airing on OU TV on Monday nights at 5 p.m. and on FOX Sports Oklahoma on Tuesday evenings.
Contact:
Advisor: Barry Orr, barryorr@ou.edu
SoonerVision is the in-house production arm for the OU Athletics department. Over 100 students help produce high-quality video and graphics for the Big Screen and jumbotron at football and basketball games as well as the SoonerSports.com website.
This group produces several magazine inserts for the OU Daily each year.
Contact:
Advisor: Seth Prince, sethprince@ou.edu
The Ambassador Program at Gaylord College was founded by Dr. Joe Foote to give invested students the opportunity to interact with prospective students, alumni and faculty. Ambassadors host tours, attend Gaylord Events, and work within the college to enrich student programs.
Contact:
Advisor: Chandler Lindsey, chandlerlindsey@ou.edu
Kappa Tau Alpha is a national college honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship in undergraduate journalism and mass communication. Membership is a mark of high distinction and honor. Membership is by invitation only and is based solely on scholarship and character.
Contact:
Advisor: Peter Gade, pgade@ou.edu
The Magazine Interest Group is for students interested in pursuing a career in the magazine industry. The national organization, Ed2010, affiliated group meets bi-monthly, and teaches members how to succeed in earning internships and jobs in the magazine industry. A trip to New York City, magazine central in the U.S., is an annual event.
Contact:
Advisor: Debbie Yount, Debbie.yount@ou.edu
The National Association of Black Journalists OU Chapter is open to all journalists. NABJ focuses on community service and orchestrates an Urban Journalism Workshop annually. The workshop takes place at an OKC school with students interested in journalism, allowing students to be mentored by NABJ members. Membership is $10 per semester.
Contact:
Advisor: Kathy Johnson, kjohnson@ou.edu
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is for students in any field of mass communication who are dedicated to the advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Membership offers access to scholarships and networking with over 1,500 current members nationwide.
Contact:
President: Sarah Beth Guevara, sarah.g@ou.edu
Advisor: John Schmeltzer, j.schmeltzer@ou.edu
The Native American Journalists Association promotes the next generation of Native American storytellers. Membership offers access to scholarships and attendance at the National Native Media Conference. Register HERE.
Contact:
Interim Executive Director: Rebecca Landsberry, rebeccalandsberry@naja.com
Oklahoma College Broadcasters is a professional organization for broadcast journalism and creative media production offering mentorship from upperclassmen and insight to the world of broadcasting from professional guest speakers. Anyone with interest in the field may attend meetings. Membership is a $10 fee.
Contact:
Advisor: Ken Fischer, kfischer@ou.edu
The OU PRSSA chapter creates an engaging learning experience for anyone interested in Public Relations and related fields. The chapter provides a mentorship program, three annual trips, philanthropy efforts, fundraising events, alumni outreach, and various other networking events. Members hear about the speakers’ experiences, career path, history, advice, etc.
Contact:
Advisor: Robert “Pritch” Pritchard, rpritchard@ou.edu
PWSA thrives in promoting literacy and writing, and being an active member in the Norman community. PWSA welcomes all majors to join, especially those with professional and screen writing interests. Members will have opportunities to participate in National Writing Month, anthology, trips and volunteer opportunities.
Contact:
PWSA@ou.edu
Advisor: Jennifer Barnes, jbarnes@ou.edu
The Society of Professional Journalists is for all students with an interest in journalism including print, broadcast, online, advertising or public relations. SPJ is one of the longest running professional organizations in the county. SPJ holds service learning and networking opportunities for student journalists including “Pizza with the Pros” events, the Region 8 SPJ Conference, the Big Event and involvement with the OU community in helping make it the best it can be.
Contact:
okuspj@gmail.com
Student Film Production Club is for anyone with interest in film production. Meetings involve discussion, icebreakers and guests speakers from the profession and industry. SFPC is actively involved in events such as the Austin Film Festival, 24-Hour Film Blitz, and the Redbud Film Festival Screening. While originating from the College of Arts & Science's Department of Film and Media Studies, many Gaylord College students are active members.
Contact:
ousfpc@gmail.com
