Prof. Doug Gaffin

When speaking of a leaders on OU's campus, one will never have a hard time thinking of a great leader they have encounter while spending time in Norman. I had the pleasure of conversing with one of OU's wonderful leaders and professors on campus. The great part about meeting with this person is how closely related our lives were at that time. As a freshman, I am required to take part in one of the classes the University College (UCOL) offers. I was lucky enough to meet with the dean of said college. The Dean of University College here at OU is Professor Doug Gaffin.

Doug Gaffin is not only the Dean of UCOL, but he also teaches one of the largest classes OU offers underclassmen and that is Zoology. With those two responsibilities, one might feel a bit overwhelmed, but I was surprised to see that he is enjoying himself and the responsibility offered to him.

He is a rabid volleyball fan, and even though he has yet to make a game because of his work schedule, he is following the team's success this year and is supportive. Not only is he a fan of volleyball, but he actually paid for a sand volleyball court that is south of Adams Tower.

He gave me very good advice on some things I should look into for my future, but I was intrigued at how good of a listener he was. He really showed an interest in me when others in the room would not do the same.

Prof. Doug Gaffin is a good leader for our school and hopefully will be a good relationship I can keep for my future.