It can happen at your campus. Are you prepared? From public relations nightmares, to quick-moving contagions to lone gunman, getting accurate information out quickly is crucial. This panel will present information and ideas to help your educational media outlet (including new media outlets) prepare for difficult situations and be a useful resource for the educational and local community.
Moderator: Brenda K. Jaskulske, University of North Texas
Panelists: Donna Sauls, Texas Woman's University; Emergency Alert! Who Do I Call?
Glenn Hubbard, East Carolina University; Starting Your Own Crisis, a Case Study: What Happens When Student Content Decisions Bring Controversy
Ann Strahle, University of Illinois-Springfield; Coverage in Times of Crisis
Thor Wasbotten, The Pennsylvania State University; Scandal in the Valley: The Day Penn State Became the News