Roger Hadley

Frank W. and Pauline G. Patterson Professor of Journalism
Professor of Telecommunication

Sarkeys 101
405.878.2370

OBU Box 61240
500 W. University
Shawnee, OK 74804




Since coming to OBU in 1985, Dr. Roger Hadley has continued to teach all levels of telecommunication courses. In 1993 and 1996, he received the Distinguished Service Award from OBU. In 2004, OBU presented him with the Distinguished Teaching Award. He has also received the Fred Tewell Outstanding Communication Educator award from the Oklahoma Speech Theatre Communication Association. In his free time, Dr. Hadley enjoys tennis, golf, wood carving, duck hunting, and fly fishing. He is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. He and his wife, Wanda, have two children and five grandchildren.


Educational Background:


B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
M.A., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma


Courses Taught:

CMAR 1092 Intro to Speech Communication
CMAR 3123 Social Responsibility
CMAR 4403 Management in Communication Organizations
EMPD 1203 Audio Production
EMPD 2483 Writing for Radio and Television
EMPD 3153 Advanced Television Production
EMPD 4203 Capstone in Electronic Media Production
NSIM 2143 Electronic Media News I
NSIM 3143 Electronic Media News II
NSIM 4983 Capstone in News and Information



Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:

“Tabloid Television.” Encyclopedia of Television News. Michael D. Murray ed. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1999. pp.252-253.

“Checkers Speech.” Encyclopedia of Television News. Michael D. Murray, ed. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1999. pp42-43.

“Shadow II: My Experience with a Television Station GM at NATPE.” Feedback 40. 1999. pp1-5