Ronald W. Sitton

Ronald W. Sitton is an Instructor at Arkansas State University's College of Media & Communication, specializing in journalism education. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, he joined A-State partly due to familial connections through his biological father Aaron Andrews and his prior collaboration with Bonnie Thrasher in the Arkansas College Media Association. Sitton emphasizes fairness and perseverance in teaching, reflecting his mentor Dr. M. Mark Miller's philosophy that education requires active investment.

• Education:
  • Doctorate from University of Tennessee
  • Master's and undergraduate degrees from University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR)

His research focuses on the alignment between journalism education and industry expectations, media literacy, and the intersection of journalism ethics with criminal justice. Sitton integrates his lifelong exposure to legal systems through family members (stepfather in Arkansas State Police, mother in U.S. Court of Appeals) into media pedagogy.

Personal interests include fishing, blues harmonica, and travel aspirations to complete visits to all 50 U.S. states. He advises students to prioritize substance over superficiality in journalism, distinguishing between blogging and professional reporting. Sitton's career philosophy, learned from his grandfather, underscores integrity in professional and personal commitments.