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General Education, Teaching, Temple University

It Feels Like I Just Arrived: Main Campus Faculty Abroad

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

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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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General Education, Teaching, Temple University

From Main Campus to Temple-Japan

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

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General Education, Teaching, Temple University

Ahh, I Feel Refreshed: A Systematic Approach to Revamping Your Course 

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 

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

Presentation to the Faculty Senate on the State of the University, Enrollment, Finance, and Faculty Attrition

On February 26, 2024, Eric Borguet, Mohammad Kiani, and Steve Newman presented the following PowerPoint to the Faculty Senate. We are publishing it here for those who were unable to attend. Continue reading Presentation to the Faculty Senate on the State of the University, Enrollment, Finance, and Faculty Attrition

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

AI: Our New Partner in Education 

by Jennifer Zaylea & Jonah Chambers Looking back at the initial public announcement of generative AI, we can see a big shift from how we initially thought about these tools to how they’re being used in practice currently. The creativity with which faculty have begun to thoughtfully and critically incorporate generative AI into their teaching over the past year has been nothing short of inspirational. … Continue reading AI: Our New Partner in Education 

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