Current Topics (Library)

In this section, you will find valuable information on relevant topics for faculty, staff, and students.

• EDUCAUSE Review ChatGPT and Higher Education: Initial Prevalence and Areas of Interest (2023)
  A survey of college and university websites gives an early indication about the ways institutions are addressing generative AI and what it might mean for higher education
  
• NJ Gov. Murphy signs information literacy legislation (2023)
  (under #1 as hyperlink) Digital Literacy initiatives and resources https://lincs.ed.gov/state-resources/federal-initiatives/digital-literacy
  
• Why the Digital Humanities Matter (2013) https://evolllution.com/opinions/digital-humanities-matter/
  (under #2) Core Principles of Digital Humanities from Duke University https://digitalhumanities.duke.edu/about-digital-humanities
  
• Critical Race Theory explained by the Legal Defence Fund  https://www.naacpldf.org/critical-race-theory-faq/
  This source gives an overview of the origins of critical race theory, key scholars, and frequently examined questions in the field.
  
• King Papers and Archive, Stanford University| Martin Luther King Jr. Education and Research Institute – The MLK Jr. Education and Research Institute is home to many important speeches, sermons, and correspondence letters produced by Dr. King. Staff and students can use this resource to educate themselves and others on Dr. King’s legacy and the modern African American Freedom Struggle.

• What is wellness? Global Wellness Institute – This resource provides a comprehensive overview of wellness and its six dimensions.
  
• Why do pronouns matter? National Institutes of Health – This resource explains the use of preferred pronouns and the role they play in creating more inclusive environments. While primarily discussing the use of pronouns in the workplace, this source can be utilized by both staff and students.