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This is the home for a new effort to bring investigative reporting training to college and university students. Our goal is to help student reporters and editors serve as better watchdogs on campus.
You’ll find resources for student journalists, updates on upcoming training and links highlighting some of the great watchdog work being done on campuses around the country.
The stories below were written by student journalists who participated in the Campus Coverage Project workshop.
by Dara McBride
Syracuse University
Almost a month after The Chronicle of Higher Education published criticism of Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor's leadership, the article still sparks discussion within the campus and higher education communities.
The Oct. 2 article, "Syracuse's Slide: As...
Amanda Seitz, in collaboration with fellow editors
Miami (OH) University
This series tracks the confusion of changing plans and "errant comments" regarding an invitation from Miami University faculty to have a member of the Westboro Baptist Church speak on campus
Miami: professor made ‘errant’ comment, WBC visit proposal not yet approved
This article was...
by Jenn Smola, edited by Amanda Seitz
Miami (OH) University
Cheating violations are on the rise at Miami University of Ohio. Explanations include new technology that helps spot possible plagiarism and recent changes to the school's academic integrity policy.
The Miami Student reports that professors also now have more say in recommending penalties for dishonesty.
by Adam Giffi, edited by Amanda Seitz
Miami (OH) University
Recent data shows that Miami University of Ohio consistently enforces the highest number of on-campus liquor law violations per student of any Ohio school.
Editor Amanda Seitz helped Adam Griffi access the numbers for a statewide comparison.
by Chelsea Boozer
University of Memphis
More than 7,000 students are enrolled at The University of Memphis part-time, status that may accommodate for work, family and other non-academic responsibilities. The convenience of going part-time is not without its risks, however, as it makes such students less likely to return to school the following year or graduate, according to statistics from The U of M's department of...
by Carmela Kelly A student who sued Paradise Valley Community College over the summer, charging the school violated her civil rights, isn’t alone in her complaint. Margaret Marie Smith, 23, filed suit in the U.S. District Court of Arizona against officials at PVCC including Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton, adjunct professor; Dr. Paul Dale, president; Dr. Mary Lou Mosley, vice president of academic affairs; and others July 20, 2011. An Introduction to Ethics class Smith took at PVCC in...
by Amelia Carpenter
It's not all about nailing students with tickets in the world of
Miami University parking.
Assistant Director of Parking and Transportation Services Vanessa Cummings would argue instead that, "we're here to help you."
Cummings said that's the office's priority, and changes throughout the year will help cut costs and better serve students. The office has to balance a budget of its own, separate...
