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Uniformity, Inequality And Exclusion: Why Russell Conwell Founded Temple University

At Temple, we like to talk about our mission. We sum it up as “serving the underserved.” This is a legacy that dates to our founding in 1884. The Trump administration believes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts punish historically privileged groups (white men) and sacrifice merit when we pay attention to those previously excluded. Our founder, Russell Conwell, is rolling in his grave. Temple … Continue reading Uniformity, Inequality And Exclusion: Why Russell Conwell Founded Temple University

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Faculty Senate, Research, Teaching, Temple Administration, Temple University

Called To This Work: An Interview with President John Fry

This interview was conducted in person on January 9, and then via email for follow-up questions. _______________________________ The Faculty Herald: You’ve spent many years working in this pocket of Pennsylvania. You served as the President of Drexel University and Franklin & Marshall College. Before those positions, you served in a high-level administrative role at the University of Pennsylvania. Many of our readers would be interested … Continue reading Called To This Work: An Interview with President John Fry

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A.I. in Education, General Education, Research, Teaching, Temple University

Fighting Back Against Student Use of AI: A Satire

As a long-serving instructor in Temple’s First Year Writing program, I find myself on the front lines of teaching writing in the age of AI. I have been asked to share with fellow faculty some strategies for dealing with AI use by students, because we are all getting increasingly frustrated at reading the bland, anodyne, repetitive AI versions of our assignments which students keep handing in.  Because they’re, like, so bland and anodyne. And in the time-honored academic tradition of deferring to … Continue reading Fighting Back Against Student Use of AI: A Satire

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NIH Funding Cuts Aren’t Just Anti-Science

When the federal funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health were first announced in February, Swati Nagar, a professor in the School of Pharmacy at Temple University, felt it as “a gut punch to the research enterprise of universities in America.” For now, these cuts are on hold after Federal Judge Angel Kelly extended the initial injunction issued on February 10. The devastation of … Continue reading NIH Funding Cuts Aren’t Just Anti-Science

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A.I. in Education, Libraries, Research, Temple University

Scholars in Conversation at Charles Library

Last spring, Temple University Libraries launched Faculty Grand Challenges Conversation Series. Joe Lucia, Dean of Libraries, explains that this interdisciplinary collaboration was on his mind during the planning stages for the Charles Library. “The idea for this building was to create a space where faculty and others across campus could interact across the disciplines and colleges,” he said.   Dean Lucia admitted that this series of conversations was … Continue reading Scholars in Conversation at Charles Library

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We Must Defend Our Educational Mission

The mission of the Temple University faculty is to educate working people. Our 1888 charter declares: “The purpose for which the Corporation is formed is the Support of an Educational Institution intended primarily for the benefit of Working Men.”  Russell Conwell, the founder, aimed to provide a third-level education to those who had neither the money nor the freedom to pursue it as the more … Continue reading We Must Defend Our Educational Mission

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Libraries, Research, Teaching, Temple University

ORCID: The Trusted iD for Temple Scholars

Chances are you have seen the green ORCID iD icon next to someone’s name on a digital publication, in a data repository, or in an email signature. You may have even been asked to create one to submit a manuscript or apply for funding. But what is ORCID and what benefits does it offer? And why is it important to ensure you have one now? … Continue reading ORCID: The Trusted iD for Temple Scholars

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Political Science Professor on the Potential Impact of 2024 Election on the Temple Community

Compared to 2016, the mood among Democrats was much more subdued in the days following the 2024 election. Whatever complaints we might have about polling, this is in no small part due to the relative success of public opinion polls this year relative to eight years ago. In 2016, the forecasting site 538, which generates its predictions by aggregating many polls, predicted Trump would lose … Continue reading Political Science Professor on the Potential Impact of 2024 Election on the Temple Community

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Faculty Senate, General Education, Research, Teaching, Temple Administration, Temple University

Teaching Climate Change and Sustainability for the Future of Work and the World

Temple University’s strategic plan seeks to establish itself as a leader in higher education by integrating sustainability and climate change into its curriculum. Reports highlight the necessity for sustainability fluency in future jobs, yet Temple has fallen short on its curricular commitments. Emphasizing student demand, the authors propose actionable recommendations for improvement. Continue reading Teaching Climate Change and Sustainability for the Future of Work and the World

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Libraries, Research, Teaching, Temple University

Course Reserve Reading Lists: A Powerful Tool for Student Savings

Temple Libraries has introduced Leganto, a new course reserves software that simplifies access to high-demand materials for students, addressing rising textbook costs. Leganto integrates with Canvas and the library’s management system for an efficient experience. Additionally, the Libkey Nomad extension offers one-click access to library content, enhancing research accessibility. Continue reading Course Reserve Reading Lists: A Powerful Tool for Student Savings

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