Month: September 2019
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Mara Grayson, California State University Dominguez Hills – Trigger Warnings in the Classroom
Are trigger warnings helpful in the classroom? Mara Grayson, assistant professor of English at California State University, Dominguez Hills, says maybe not. Dr. Mara Lee Grayson is an Assistant Professor of English at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Her research and teaching explore rhetorics of race, composition pedagogy, and racial literacy in writing studies. Her…
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Emily DuVal, Florida State University – Avian Au Pairs
Humans aren’t the only species to use an au pair. Emily DuVal, associate professor in the department of biological science at Florida State University, discusses how some birds can help raise the young of other bird species. Emily DuVal is an associate professor of Biological Science at Florida State University. She has spent more than…
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Douglas Dowland, Ohio Northern University – Language and Nationalism
The words we use when we talk about our country can have powerful meanings. Douglas Dowland, associate professor of English at Ohio Northern University, looks at the role of language in nationalism. Douglas Dowland is Associate Professor of English at Ohio Northern University. He was named Professor of the Year for 2018 by its Getty…
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Jennifer Kinder, Notre Dame de Namur University – Telerehabilitation
What’s the best way to see a doctor if you can’t leave your house? Jennifer Kinder, associate professor of kinesiology at Notre Dame de Namur University, examines one concept that could be beneficial. Dr. Jennifer Kinder is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Program Director at Notre Dame de Namur University. She is…
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Lisa Leopold, Middlebury Institute of International Studies – Public Apologies
The best strategy for a public apology is not always followed. Lisa Leopold, associate professor of English language studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, discusses the best way to say sorry. Lisa Leopold is an associate professor and program coordinator for the Institute’s English for Academic and Professional Purposes Program. She…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.09.16)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.09.09 Monday, September 16th Lisa Leopold of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey examines the best way to make a public apology. Tuesday, September 17th Jennifer Kinder of Notre Dame de Namur University delves into how telerehabilitation can help those who need help but can’t leave the…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.09.09-09.13
The Academic Minute from 09.09 – 09.13 Monday, September 9th James Seidelman – Westminster College End of Neoliberalism James “Cid” Seidelman, Ph.D., is distinguished service professor of economics at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He returned to teaching in fall 2015 after serving 11 years as provost and vice president of academic affairs,…
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James Seidelman, Westminster College – Student Loan Debt Crisis
On Westminster College Week: The student loan debt crisis shows no signs of slowing down. James Cid Seidelman, distinguished service professor of economics, examines why reform is needed. James “Cid” Seidelman, Ph.D., is distinguished service professor of economics at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He returned to teaching in fall 2015 after serving…
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Christopher LeCluyse, Westminster College – Academic Writing as Fantasy Role Playing Game
On Westminster College Week: Gaming could help in your college writing course. Christopher LeCluyse, professor of English at Westminster College, explains why. Christopher LeCluyse began his writing center career in 1999 while completing his Ph.D. in English at the University of Texas at Austin. Since 2006 he has directed the writing center at Westminster College…
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Bonnie Baxter, Westminster College – Great Salt Lake and Life on Mars
On Westminster College Week: Want to go to Mars? Head to Utah. Bonnie Baxter, professor of biology, determines a unique feature Great Salt Lake could be a stand in for the red planet. Bonnie Baxter, Ph.D., is a professor of biology and director of Westminster’s Great Salt Lake Institute. She has spent two decades studying…