Years ago, when I was first out of college and waiting tables at a North Carolina brewpub, I had a coworker who always requested that any “difficult” diners be seated in his section. If they were grumpy, or complaining about the wait, or otherwise seemed unhappy to be there, he wanted them. I finally asked him about this one day—why would anyone, especially in a … Continue reading What Happens in First-Year Writing
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
This is the third installment of a series of articles by faculty teaching at one of Temple’s international campuses. Brad Windhauser, Professor of Instruction in First-Year Writing & Gender, Sexuality, &Women’s Studies, describes his return home after his semester-long appointment at TUJ in Tokyo. ________________________ I returned to Philly a few weeks ago from teaching at Temple-Japan for the Fall semester. It was right before Christmas, and the … Continue reading Coming Home from Japan
Temple University Libraries is partnering with faculty member Natalie Flynn to ignite more faculty engagement in textbook affordability initiatives by recruiting them as peer advisors, creating a vibrant community focused on accessible education materials and resources. Temple University Libraries is committed to achieving affordable and equitable access to learning materials for our students. In support of that goal, we engage in multiple initiatives designed to support faculty … Continue reading Faculty Peers Support Colleagues with Textbook Affordability
This is the second of a series of articles by faculty teaching at one of Temple’s international campuses. Brad Windhauser, Professor of Instruction in First-Year Writing & Gender, Sexuality, &Women’s Studies, describes settling into his semester-long appointment at TUJ in Tokyo. ___________________ I’ve been here for nine weeks, and it feels like I just arrived. Between getting my welcome email that said I would be teaching at TUJ … Continue reading It Feels Like I Just Arrived: Main Campus Faculty Abroad
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
Brad Windhauser, a professor at Temple University, reflects on his decision-making process in preparing for a semester-long teaching assignment at Temple University Japan (TUJ). He navigates personal and professional challenges, including course adjustments, visa logistics, and adapting to life abroad while considering his identity and experiences in Japan. Continue reading From Main Campus to Temple-Japan
by Jeff Rients & Cliff Rouder You’ve taught the same course multiple times in the same way over the span of multiple semesters. But our students and the world they live in is constantly changing. We need to ensure that our students will be ready for the challenges of our constantly changing world. That means review and revision is in order, even for courses that … Continue reading Ahh, I Feel Refreshed: A Systematic Approach to Revamping Your Course
The Director of GenEd on the revision of the program. Continue reading The Future of General Education at Temple
