MISSION
Student Publications is committed to producing quality publications, including The
Lion’s Roar newspaper and Le Souvenir yearbook, that enhance the University while
maintaining a learning-lab environment in which excellent communication skills and
sound journalism will be learned and practiced by students. Dedicated to upholding
the standards of responsible journalism, Student Publications provides the campus
community with designated public forums for the expression of ideas and opinions in
a free and open environment, and the exchange and dissemination of information.

 

VISION
Student Publications believes that a well-informed public is the forerunner of justice
and the foundation of democracy. Thusly the office fulfills a role critically essential
to the health of a vibrant university in a democratic society. The office strives
to produce award-winning University run and student led publications, which chronicle
and document the history of the University, while providing meaningful student opportunities
that enhance the collegiate experience through education, training and hands-on experiences,
management, leadership, ethics, responsibility, and community service.

 

VALUES
Student Publications supports the mission, vision, values, and goals of the Division
for Student Affairs and Southeastern Louisiana University by providing both individuals
and groups at the University with vehicles to publicize activities, events, and information
of relevance to the campus community. Advisors and students of the department adhere
to guidelines established by the College Media Advisors, Associated Collegiate Press,
Associated Press, and the Society for Professional Journalists.

 

The core values of the University and the Division for Student Affairs, as well as
the following values, guide the staff in their day-to-day operations:

 

Truth
Encourage others by example to seek the truth and report it. Information should be
presented honestly and unvarnished to the community with accuracy being paramount
in the gathering, reporting, and interpretation of such information.

Fairness
Ensure that all members of the community are treated ethically and as individuals
deserving of respect. Information, content, and images should never be distorted to
reflect one viewpoint over another. All members of the staff should avoid any bias
or obligation in their work, whether real or perceived. 

Independence
Work free of obligation to any interests other than the public’s right to know. Recognize
the special obligation to ensuring that public business is conducted in the open and
government records are open to inspection. Conflicts of interest are to be avoided.