Student Media and its publications are governed by the Publications Board, under charter from OU's Board of Regents. The Publications Board, which consists of student and professional members of the OU community, as well as representatives from media, protects the responsible independence and enduring excellence of our publications.
Our meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. in Copeland Hall, Room 168 on the following dates:
Fall 2024:
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Nov. 1
- Dec. 4 (if a prior fall meeting fails to make quorum)
Spring 2025:
- Feb. 7
- March 7
- April 4
- May 2 (if a prior spring meeting fails to make quorum)
2024-25 voting student members:
- Maria de Asis. Appointed by president’s office.
- Anusha Fathepure.* Appointed by Daily news staff.
- Ismael Lele. Appointed by Daily news staff.
- Chase Pride. Appointed by Daily ad staff.
- Krislyn Sherer. Appointed by Student Affairs VP.
- Carter Strickland. Appointed by SGA.
2024-25 voting professionals:
- Adam Brooks. Associate vice president, Candor PR associate vice president. Appointed by OU Student Media alumni
- Kathryn Gebauer. Media specialist, marketing and communications. Appointed by Staff Senate
- Dr. Geneva Murray. Center for Faculty Excellence’s senior associate director for inclusive teaching. Appointed by president’s office from staff
- Mike Sherman. Gannett regional editor. Appointed by Oklahoma Press Association
- Thomas Steele. University Libraries associate professor and science/technology cataloger. Appointed by Faculty Senate
- Dr. Melanie Wilderman. Gaylord College associate professor.* Appointed by Gaylord College faculty
2024-25 ex-officio (non-voting) members:
- Peggy Dodd, OU Daily editor-in-chief
- Dr. Andrea Miller, Gaylord College dean*
- Lynn Nguyen, Student Media associate director/business adviser
- Seth Prince, Student Media director/newsroom adviser
* Executive committee member
