“Faculty Matters” Podcasts 2024-25
“Digging into the SHU Archives”
In this episode, Quinn Christie, university archivist, talks about her favorite collections, how faculty can use the archives to support teaching and research, what kinds of supports are available, and any interesting projects that are in development.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/digging-into-the-shu-archives/
“The Science of Learning and AI”
In this episode, Professors of Psychology Susan Nolan and Kelly Goedert explain how faculty can use “science of learning” principles, such as “doing what works,” to address concerns about student use of AI and prepare them for the world after college.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/the-science-of-learning-and-ai/
“Data for Good: SHU Data Services”
In this episode, Lisa DeLuca, Assistant Dean of Public Services and Associate Professor, University Libraries, and Samah Alshrief, Professor and Research Data Specialist, University Libraries, discuss the Data Services unit and the support the Data Services team provides for faculty and students.
https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gpyc6-16ebe25
“Generative Dialogue: Heterodox Academy at SHU”
Sociology Professors Anthony Haynor and Mark Horowitz, who started a Heterodox Academy “campus community” at the university, share their reasons for starting the “community” and their plans for the initiative.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/generative-dialogue-heterodox-academy-at-shu/
“Food Matters: An SHU Idea Hall Project”
Judith Stark, SHU Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, and Linda Karten, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications here at Seton Hall, talk about their Idea Hall project and a proposed seminar on sustainability.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/food-matters-an-shu-idea-hall-project/
“So You Want to Offer a Study Abroad Course”
In this episode, Gabriella Romani, Prof. of Italian, Hector Lozada-Vega, Assoc. Professor of Marketing, and Peter Reader, Assoc. Prof. of Theater—all experienced in leading study-abroad courses—will talk about the rewards, the challenges, and tips for a successful trip.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/so-you-want-to-offer-a-study-abroad-course/
“Impacts of a Faculty DEI Seminar Series”
In this episode, Dawn Apgar, Assoc. Professor of Social Work, and Ramona Guthrie, Asst. Professor of Occupational Therapy, will speak about their participation in the Faculty Seminar on Challenging Racism and Teaching for Inclusivity and a forthcoming article about the impact of the seminar.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/impacts-of-a-faculty-dei-seminar-series/
“Teaching the Anxious Generation”
In this episode, Dianne Aguero-Trotter, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, and Karen Van Norman, Dean of Students, will discuss the impact of the so-called “anxious generation” on teaching and learning; they will also offer strategies for instructors and overview the university’s
current and forthcoming resources.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/teaching-the-anxious-generation/
“The AI Academy”
In this episode, four faculty members involved in the AI Academy initiative–Sina Shokoohyar, Asst. Prof. of Computing and Decision Sciences; Jason Hemann, Asst. professor of Computer Science; Hongfei Tang, Professor of Finance, and Viswa Viswanathan, Professor of Computing and Decision Sciences—will discuss the Academy’s goals and work to date. This interdisciplinary initiative is focused on curriculum development, research, and grant opportunities related to generative AI.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/ai-academy/
“AI Ethics”
In this episode, Travis Timmerman, Assoc. Professor of Philosophy, and David Opderbeck, Prof. of Law, will consider some of the ethical issues raised by the emergence of generative AI, such as data responsibility, privacy, equity, environmental impact, and moral agency.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/ai-ethics/
“The Shame Seminar”
In this episode, Gregory Glazov, Professor and Chair of Biblical Studies in the Immaculate Conception Seminary and School of Theology, and Jon Radwan, Assoc. Professor of Communication in the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, will discuss “The Shame Seminar,” their SHU Academy. Among the seminar’s goals is to better understand shame’s meaning, function, and its link to guilt.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/ai-academy/
“Grade Inflation in Higher Education”
In this episode, Mark Horowitz, Assoc. Professor of Sociology, discusses grade inflation in the academy. Is it a reality and, if so, how might we address it?
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/grade-inflation-in-higher-education/
“Restarting/Reinvigorating Your Research Agenda”
In this episode, Leslie Rippon, Assoc. Professor of Athletic Training, Nancy Enright, Professor of English, and Peter Shoemaker, Professor of French, will discuss the challenges of restarting/reinvigorating a research agenda and some strategies for doing so.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/restartingreinvigorating-your-research-agenda/
“So You Want to Start a Podcast”
In this episode, Andrew Rimby, adjunct professor of English, podcaster, and social activist, discusses his arts/culture organization, The Ivory Tower Boiler Room, and the ins and outs of podcasting.
https://facultymatters.podbean.com/e/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast/