Since the dawn of the technological era a few decades ago, it has become common knowledge that the world has experienced a “downsizing,” that frontiers have “shrunk,” and that international culture has become a prevalent notion of today’s world. The…
I want to begin by thanking Governor Sila Calderón and her staff for hosting this marvelous event today at these beautiful facilities. I want to thank Debra, the Faculty Resource Network, and NYU for the kind invitation to participate in…
I would like to begin by offering a salute: the heart and soul of the Faculty Resource Network, as we know, is the wonderful Deb, and I want to thank her for everything. I hope that everyone in the room…
Farmingdale State College (FSC), State University of New York is located on Long Island New York, approximately 30 miles east of New York City. Approximately 90 percent of the students at FSC commute, predominately from Long Island and the eastern…
Each generation has the responsibility and obligation to ensure that society continues to provide equal access to all citizens, as well as to acknowledge, accept, and respect the unique cultural characteristics and significant contributions of the diverse cultures that have…
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) has long embraced technology to deliver quality, enriching learning opportunities for its students. In 2000, the university gained national recognition when it became one of the few colleges in the country (and the first HBCU)…
Introduction Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 seeks to prohibit discrimination premised on gender in the programs and activities of institutions of education that are recipients of federal funding. Title IX’s passage was prompted by the documented…
Training the granddaughters of the “double-bind” is critically important work. It has been approximately forty years since the groundbreaking report “The Double Bind” examined the complexities of being a woman of color in a STEM career. The report summarized the…
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are viewed as fundamental elements in the preparation of our next generation. This is evidenced by President Obama’s goal of “moving our nation from the middle to the top of the pack in math…
In its November 2015 National Symposium, the Faculty Resource Network brought the topic of Social Justice to the forefront, shaping a focused discussion on how “principles of equity, opportunity, and non-discrimination” are being advanced by today’s colleges and universities (Faculty…
The citizen journalist has evolved into a major player in the social justice movement permeating American life. The historical role of local newspapers has been to report and editorialize on local issues. This is true for small-town newspapers as well…
Abstract As of the end of spring 2015, over 200 Farmingdale State College Architecture and Construction Management students have served the community by producing existing condition construction drawings of nonprofits’ buildings, including veterans’ facilities and senior centers, on Long Island.…
Screenwriters are in a particularly advantageous position to make a significant contribution to world betterment. The films we write affect large international audiences and by writing movies about social issues we can inspire masses of people to take action that…
The 3D Printing Design To Print Project at Farmingdale State College has a similar mission as our college, which is to serve the region and state by developing an educated skilled workforce, and to advance applied learning and problem solving…
Bullying and Harassment in the Literature Bullying, cyberbullying and harassment are concerns for any college or university: Bullying is defined as “aggression in which a [college student], or groups of [students], physically or psychologically harasses another [student] over an extended…
Social Justice and Education Institutions have long recognized that educational experiences must contribute to creating a more just world (Gutstein, 2003; Marshall, 2010; Mete, 2010; AAC&U, 2015). To this end, many curricula include topics such as social responsibility, community service,…
Universities have a moral and social obligation to educate future leaders on the history leading to current forms of inequality and to educate them on the role we each play in righting society’s wrongs. The classroom is a dynamic setting…
Introduction Bennett College is a small, private, historically black, four-year liberal arts college in Greensboro, North Carolina. Founded in 1873 as a coeducational institution for recently freed slaves in affiliation with the Methodist Church, Bennett was reorganized in 1926 as…
Introduction The Office of Service Learning (OSL) at Fairfield University offers a course development grant through which faculty receive support to integrate service learning into existing service-learning (SL) courses or to develop new courses. As stated in the OSL’s “Course…
Introduction Marygrove College, founded in 1905 and sponsored by the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, has a long tradition of excellence in education, social and environmental justice, and community engagement. Taking advantage of its location in the…