SOU In the News: April 19 – 25

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SOU Student, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Features:
Daily Tidings – Kaegi Named Outstanding Faculty Member: https://www.dailytidings.com/news/20160418/kaegi-named-outstanding-faculty-member
KTVL – Latino Scholarship Fund Expands: https://ktvl.com/news/local/latino-scholarship-fund-expands
Daily Tidings – Caballito Negro Pushes Flute and Percussion to New Heights: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160414/NEWS/160419972
JPR – Jefferson Exchange: Flute + Drum + Learning = Caballito Negro: https://ijpr.org/post/flute-drum-learning-caballito-negro
KDRV – SOU Students ‘Save the Day’ for Cancer Patient: https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/SOU_Students_Save_the_Day_For_Cancer_Patient.html
 
News on SOU Environment and Sustainability Initiatives:
Mail Tribune – Since You Asked: Public EV Chargers Charge Drivers for Charging (SOU mentioned): https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160422/NEWS/160429882/0/SEARCH
 
News on Recent and Upcoming SOU Events:
JPR – Jefferson Exchange: Celebrating Earth Day with Pollinator Art: https://ijpr.org/post/tue-8-am-celebrating-earth-day-pollinator-art
KOBI – SOU Plans Full Schedule of Events for Earth Week: https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/sou-plans-full-schedule-of-events-for-earth-week-25784/
KOBI – Five on 5: Sydney Lund and Nikki Silva – Southern Oregon University ECOS (interview on Earth Week activities): https://kobi5.com/features/sydney-lund-nikki-silva-southern-oregon-university-ecos-25852/
KTVL – SOU Disc Golf Course Set to Open: https://ktvl.com/news/local/sou-disc-golf-course-set-to-open
KTVL – Earth Day Extravaganza at SOU: https://ktvl.com/news/local/earth-day-extravaganza-at-sou
JPR – Jefferson Exchange: How to Scan the Landscape with Permaculture Eyes: https://ijpr.org/post/fri-8-am-how-scan-landscape-permaculture-eyes
 
News on SOU governance and Board of Trustees:
The Siskiyou – Mad Dash to the End: Finding a President: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2016/04/21/mad-dash-to-the-end-finding-a-president/
 
Miscellaneous News:
The Siskiyou – Letter to the Editor: Keep Frats Away: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2016/04/18/letter-to-the-editor-keep-frats-away/
Daily Tidings – SOU President to Visit University of Guanajuato in May: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160418/NEWS/160419840
The Siskiyou – Can the Siskiyou Be Saved?: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2016/04/19/can-the-siskiyou-be-saved/
The Siskiyou – Greek Life Says Brotherhood; Students Say Exclusion: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2016/04/20/greek-life-says-brotherhood-students-say-exclusion/
Jefferson Public Radio – JPR Wins Regional Edward R. Murrow, Associated Press Awards: https://ijpr.org/post/jpr-wins-regional-edward-r-murrow-associated-press-awards#stream/0
Daily Tidings – Guest Opinion: Campus Paper Doesn’t Need Saving: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160421/OPINION/160429968/0/SEARCH
Mail Tribune – The Engine that is Southern Oregon University: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160424/SPECIAL/160419986/0/SEARCH
JPR – Jefferson Exchange – SOU Students Work to Save Paper: https://ijpr.org/post/mon-8-am-sou-students-work-save-paper#stream/0

Jefferson Public Radio Wins Edward R. Murrow, Associated Press Awards

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(Ashland, Ore.) —Southern Oregon Unviersity’s Jefferson Public Radio is among the winners of the 2016 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. The Murrows are presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) to recognize outstanding broadcast and online journalism.
JPR was also recognized by the Associated Press Television and Radio Association (APTRA).
JPR took top honors for Best News Series in RTDNA’s small market division among public and commercial radio stations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.
The Murrow award was for the four-part series Silent Epidemic: Addiction In Southern Oregon, in which JPR reporter Liam Moriarty explored what public health officials call an epidemic of addiction to heroin and prescription opioid pain relievers, through the eyes of people on the front lines.
The Associated Press award was chosen among submissions from small market public and commercial radio stations in the 13 western states, including California, Oregon and Washington. Liam Moriarty’s To Shoot Or Not To Shoot won for Best Use of Sound in a Feature.
“These awards recognize the outstanding work of the JPR newsroom exploring the community issues that are central to citizens in Southern Oregon and Northern California,” said JPR Executive Director Paul Westhelle. “They also celebrate the essential relationship that exists between JPR, Southern Oregon University and our listeners which makes our work possible.”
“JPR is very deserving of these honors,” said SOU President Roy Saigo. “The awards serve as recognition of what we have long known: that Jefferson Public Radio is a vital and important part of not only our campus community at SOU, but the entire region. These reports are examples of the kind of journalism that makes a difference by focusing our community on a complex issue.”
Regional Murrow winners are automatically entered in the national Edward R. Murrow competition. National winners will be announced in June.
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About Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized campus that provides comprehensive educational opportunities with a strong focus on student success and intellectual creativity. Located in vibrant Ashland, Oregon, SOU remains committed to diversity and inclusion for all students on its environmentally sustainable campus. Connected learning programs taught by a host of exceptional faculty provide quality, innovative experiences for students. Visit sou.edu.

SOU In the News: April 5 – 18

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SOU Student, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Features:
Mail Tribune – Obituary: Bradford “Brad” David Lowe: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160329/OBITUARIES/160329653/0/SEARCH
KDRV – Ashland Woman Appointed to Oregon Heritage Commission (feature on SOULA’s Chelsea Rose): https://www.kdrv.com/news/Ashland_Woman_Appointed_.html
Oxford University Press Blog – Shakespeare’s Linguistic Legacy (feature by Professor Edwin Battistella): https://blog.oup.com/2016/04/shakespeare-linguistic-legacy/
Reader’s Digest – 9 Ways You Secretly Sabotage Your Apology When you Say Sorry (featuring Professor Edwin Battistella): https://www.rd.com/slideshows/saying-sorry-mistakes/
 
News on SOU Academic Programs:
JPR – The Jefferson Exchange: Getting Through SOU in Three Years: https://ijpr.org/post/getting-through-sou-three-years
Mail Tribune – SOU Leadership Program Accepting Applications: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160407/NEWS/160409669
JPR – Jefferson Exchange: Oregon Finds Few “Hang Up and Drive” (feature on SOU student research project with ODOT): https://ijpr.org/post/oregon-finds-few-hang-and-drive
KAJO – SOU Research Team Helping ODOT Strengthen Oregon Distracted Driving Laws: https://www.kajo.com/news/local/stories.php?subaction=showfull&id=1460353378&ucat=2
 
News on SOU Environment and Sustainability Initiatives:
Statesman Journal – Global Warming is a Hot Topic for Oregon Students: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/education/2016/04/06/global-warming-hot-topic-oregon-students/82429332/
JPR – Jefferson Exchange: Rogue Valley Cities Head the Bee City USA List (SOU featured as Bee Campus USA): https://ijpr.org/post/fri-830-rogue-valley-cities-head-bee-city-usa-list
 
News on SOU Fine and Performing Arts:
Mail Tribune – Schneider Museum Presents ‘In Scene’: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160404/ENTERTAINMENT/160409988/0/SEARCH
Daily Tidings – ‘In Scene’ at Schneider Museum of Art: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160407/NEWS/160409835/0/SEARCH
 
News on Recent and Upcoming SOU Events:
Daily Tidings – Ashland Pollinators Conference Will Feature Bee City USA Leader: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160412/NEWS/160419935/0/SEARCH
The Siskiyou – Earth Week is HERE!: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2016/04/18/earth-week-is-here/
KOBI – SOU Plans Full Schedule of Events for Earth Week: https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/sou-plans-full-schedule-of-events-for-earth-week-25784/
KDRV – Businesses Promote Local Food and Wellness for Earth Week: https://www.kdrv.com/news/Businesses_Promote_Local_Food__Wellness_for_Earth_Week.html
 
News on Politics, Policy, and National Trends Impacting SOU and Higher Education:
Register-Guard – College Aid is for those Who Need it: https://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/34216427-78/college-aid-is-for-those-who-need-it.html.csp
Oregonian/Oregon Live – Higher Ed Reading List: What a 2013 Oregon Audit Said About Relying on Out-of-State Students: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2016/04/higher_ed_reading_list_what_a.html#incart_river_index
Oregonian/Oregon Live – The Good News About Enrollment in Oregon’s Public Colleges and Universities (OPINION): https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2016/04/the_good_news_about_enrollment.html#incart_river_index
The Washington Times – Oregon Moves Neediest to Front of Line for College Funds: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/28/oregon-moves-neediest-to-front-of-line-for-college/
Oregonian/Oregon Live – Report: More Oregonians Attend College But Don’t Finish Degrees than National Average: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2016/04/report_more_oregonians_attend.html#incart_river_home
 
News on SOU governance and Board of Trustees:
KOBI – SOU to Raise Tuition, Fees Starting this Fall: https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/sou-to-raise-tuition-fees-starting-this-fall-25757/
 
Miscellaneous News:
The Siskiyou – April Fools Stabbing No Joke: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2016/04/06/april-fools-stabbing-no-joke/
KDRV – More than 100 Workers to Receive $924,000 from SOU Wage Settlement: https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/More_Than_100_Workers_to_Receive_924000_from_SOU_Wage_Settlement.html
KTVL – Workers from Southern Oregon University Project to Receive Settlement: https://ktvl.com/news/local/workers-from-southern-oregon-university-project-to-receive-settlement
Daily Tidings – Final $924K to go Out to SOU Project Workers: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160405/NEWS/160409898/0/SEARCH
The Siskiyou – A Letter from a Former Siskiyou Writer: https://siskiyou.sou.edu/2016/04/11/a-letter-from-a-former-siskiyou-writer/
KOBI – Students Fight to Save Campus Newspaper: https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/students-fight-to-save-campus-newspaper-25410/
KTVL – 21-Year-Old Formally Charged in Ashland Stabbing: https://ktvl.com/news/local/21-year-old-formally-charged-in-ashland-stabbing
KTVL – Southern Oregon University Students Trying to Save Online Student Newspaper: https://ktvl.com/news/local/sou-trying-to-save-its-online-student-newspaper
Mail Tribune – SOU Pulls the Plug on Student Newspaper: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160408/NEWS/160409631/0/SEARCH
Daily Tidings – SOU Pulls the Plug on Student Newspaper: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160410/NEWS/160419991/0/SEARCH
Daily Tidings – Our View: Silenced Siskiyou: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160415/OPINION/160419893/0/SEARCH
Mail Tribune – Our View: Student Newspaper Informs and Educates: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160415/OPINION/160419759/0/SEARCH
Student Press Law Center – Southern Oregon University Student Journalists Fight to Save 90-Year-Old Publication: https://www.splc.org/article/2016/04/southern-oregon-university
Daily Tidings – Unprecedented Plan for Private College Off Buckhorn Springs Faces Myriad Hurdles (SOU mentioned): https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160417/NEWS/160419816/0/SEARCH

SOU's Online Business Administration Program Earns National Ranking

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(Ashland, Ore.) — Southern Oregon University’s online bachelor’s degree in Business Administration has been ranked No. 27 in the nation among similar degree programs by College Choice, an independent online resource dedicated to helping students find the right college for their needs.
According to its website, College Choice’s rankings are based on each institution’s reputation as well as degree affordability. “We suggest that prospective students take both these factors into consideration when selecting a school as well as a program’s particular offerings,” the website says.
“Not every institution with a degree in business administration offers an online option, and for-profit institutions often spend more on marketing,” said David Parker, degree completion advisor and instructor in SOU’s Division of Business, Communication and the Environment. “We’re very pleased to be honored in this manner for making quality, affordable education available online.”
Students in SOU’s online business administration program can choose a concentration from public accounting, managerial accounting, and management.
“The flexible schedule of the online program is in direct response to the need for this degree by professionals already working in the field,” according to Parker. “We are extremely pleased with this ranking and proud of the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff working in the program.”
SOU is regionally accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The SOU School of Business is a member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, a leading specialized accreditation association for business education.
More information on SOU’s online bachelor’s degree in business administration is available at www.sou.edu/business/undergrad.
The full list of College Choice’s rankings can be found online at https://www.collegechoice.net/rankings/best-online-business-schools-2016/
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About Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University provides outstanding student experiences, valued degrees, and successful graduates. SOU is known for excellence in faculty, intellectual creativity and rigor, quality and innovation in connected learning programs, and the educational benefits of its unique geographic location. SOU was the first university in Oregon—and one of the first in the nation—to offset 100 percent of its energy use with clean, renewable power, and it is the first university in the nation to balance 100% of its water consumption. Visit sou.edu.

SOU Accepting Applications for New Cohort of Innovation and Leadership Program

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(Ashland, Ore.) — After working for the same company for almost 15 years, the last 12 of which have been spent in one department, Andrea Budavari was tired of being passed up for promotions and new positions because she did not have a college degree. “I’ve been ready for something different—for a new challenge—for a long time now,” she said.  “But because I didn’t have a college degree and didn’t meet the qualifications on paper, I kept getting passed up.”
For Budavari, and others in a similar position, the Innovation and Leadership (INL) program at Southern Oregon University was just what she was looking for. “I was afraid that I’d be unable to fit a bachelor’s degree program into my already busy work and personal life, but the fast track, accelerated class format provided exactly what I needed.” Innovation and Leadership is a multidisciplinary program designed specifically for working professionals who are emerging as leaders within their organizations.
Amie Mills found herself in a similar situation after spending eight years working in the corporate world. “When I wanted to move up into higher management positions, all of the positions and job postings had minimum qualifications that included a college degree,” she said. “It was really frustrating to be completely overlooked for jobs I knew I could excel in because of the lack of a degree.”
Both Budavari and Mills believe they’ve found the solution to their stagnated careers through the INL program. “I’ve been going to school off and on since 2007, but the regular academic schedule of most programs wasn’t fitting well with my busy life,” Budavari said. “INL was finally the answer.”
SOU is now accepting applications for the next cohort in the INL program. Classes in INL, which are accelerated to meet the needs of working professionals, are scheduled in five-week modules, meeting one night per week at SOU’s Higher Education Center in Medford. Classes for the upcoming cohort are scheduled to begin this summer.
“The INL program develops leaders by focusing on the skills needed to lead effectively in the modern workplace,” according to Moneeka Settles, INL program coordinator. “Courses include Negotiation, Conflict Management, Group Dynamics, Creative Thinking, Applied Business Research, IT Ethical Issues, and much more.”
Due to the accelerated schedule and the fact that classes meet just one night per week in Medford, Settles says the INL program is ideal for interested students who may live in outlying areas. “We have multiple students who live outside of Jackson County in areas like Grants Pass who have found that the schedule works well for them,” she said.
Courses being offered through the program this summer include Organizational Leadership as well as International Business, which will focus on the history, trade, and commerce of chocolate.
“Many of the courses I’ve taken in the program have had a huge benefit on my career already,” according to Mills. “I’ve learned a lot about how to approach a variety of projects in ways that ensure the best outcome and have made outstanding connections with others in my cohort.”
As a degree completion program, INL is designed for individuals with some college experience and at least five years of work experience beyond the entry level. “We also hope that everyone interested in the program will have a sincere desire to lead, innovate, collaborate, and think critically,” Settles added.
For Mills and Budavari, the program has been so beneficial, they would recommend it to anyone else who feels stifled by not having completed a college degree. “I’ve already emailed information about the new cohort that’s starting up to everyone at my work,” Budavari said.
“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. But be prepared to work hard and contribute in class in order to get the most out of it and have a rewarding experience,” Mills added.
For more information on the program or to begin the application process, contact Moneeka Settles at 541-552-8103 or settlesm@sou.edu.
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About Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized campus that provides comprehensive educational opportunities with a strong focus on student success and intellectual creativity. Located in vibrant Ashland, Oregon, SOU remains committed to diversity and inclusion for all students on its environmentally sustainable campus. Connected learning programs taught by a host of exceptional faculty provide quality, innovative experiences for students. Visit sou.edu.

Sou In the News: March 29 – April 4

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News on SOU Academic Programs:
The Source Weekly – Chinese History in Oregon (feature on SOULA project): https://www.bendsource.com/bend/sides-notes-3-30-4-6/Content?oid=2615235
KDRV – SOU Master’s Students Study Distracted Driving: https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/SOU_Masters_Students_Study_Distracted_Driving.html
KTVL – Study: Distracted Driving Results in 60 Percent of Fatal Crashes: https://ktvl.com/news/local/study-distracted-driving-results-in-60-of-fatal-crashes
 
News on SOU Fine and Performing Arts:

Daily Tidings – ‘In Scene’ Artist Plans SOU Lecture: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160330/NEWS/160339968/0/SEARCH
 
News on Politics, Policy, and National Trends Impacting SOU and Higher Education:
KTVL – Oregon Moves Neediest to Front of the Line for College Funds: https://ktvl.com/news/local/oregon-moves-neediest-to-front-of-line-for-college-funds
Oregonian/Oregon Live – Needier Oregonians Will Get First Chance at $72 Million in College Grants: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2016/03/needier_oregonians_will_get_fi.html
Bend Bulletin – Student Grants to be Allotted By Need: https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/4168371-151/student-grants-to-be-allotted-by-need
Inside Higher Ed – Graduation Gap Widens: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/03/23/graduation-gap-between-black-white-students-public-colleges-widens-despite-overall?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=e645fae13a-DNU20160323&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-e645fae13a-198630913
Statesman Journal – PERS Deficit Climbs to $21 Billion: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2016/03/28/pers-deficit-climbs-21-billion/82328500/
Oregonian/Oregon Live – Oregon Universities Request $100 Million More from State Amid ‘Significant Retirement Costs’: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2016/03/oregon_universities_want_100_m.html#incart_2box
 
News on SOU governance and Board of Trustees:
Oregonian/Oregon Live – Live Stream Not in the Picture at Oregon State, Portland State Trustees’ Meetings: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2016/03/live_stream_not_in_the_picture.html
Bend Bulletin – Editorial: Make it Easier for Public to Watch Public Meetings: https://www.bendbulletin.com/opinion/editorials/4173077-151/editorial-make-it-easier-for-public-to-watch#
 
Miscellaneous News:
Daily Tidings – Search for Housing Solutions: Reuse Abandoned Dorms?: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160329/NEWS/160329827/0/SEARCH
Daily Tidings – Our View: A Nice Idea, But…(editorial on Cascade Hall use): https://www.dailytidings.com/opinion/20160330/our-view-nice-idea-but-
Daily Tidings – Ashland Parks Director Offers Up New Public Pool Option: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160330/NEWS/160339970
Daily Tidings – SOU Opens The Nest, an Allergen-Focused Pantry for Students who Qualify: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160401/NEWS/160409994/0/SEARCH
KDRV – Police Arrest 4 After Ashland Stabbing: https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/Police_Arrest_4_After_Ashland_Stabbing.html
KTVL – Friends of Stabbing Victims Tell Their Side of the Story: https://ktvl.com/news/local/friends-of-stabbing-victims-tell-their-side-of-the-story
KTVL – Police: Four Arrested in Ashland College Party Stabbing: https://ktvl.com/news/local/police-four-arrested-in-ashland-college-party-stabbing
KOBI – Four Arrested Following Stabbing Near SOU: https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/four-arrested-following-stabbing-near-sou-24798/
Daily Tidings – Four Partycrashers Jailed After Fight, Stabbing Near SOU: https://www.dailytidings.com/article/20160401/NEWS/160409980/0/SEARCH
Mail Tribune – Four Partycrashers Jailed After Fight, Stabbing Near SOU: https://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160401/NEWS/160409960/0/SEARCH
KAJO – Four People Arrested in Stabbing of Two People During House Party in Ashland: https://www.kajo.com/news/local/stories.php?subaction=showfull&id=1459571356&ucat=2