scholarly journals Bringing an Historic Collection into the Modern Era: Curating the J. K. Underwood Seed Collection at the University of Tennessee Herbarium (TENN)

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-30
Author(s):  
Chelsea N. Miller ◽  
Holly Brabazon ◽  
Ian M. Ware ◽  
Nathaniel H. Kingsley ◽  
Jessica M. Budke
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Data ◽  
Seed Collection ◽  
University Of Tennessee ◽  
Digital Representations ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Archival Quality ◽  
The University ◽  
Modern Era ◽  
Seed Collections

Abstract The University of Tennessee Herbarium (TENN) presents a case study for modernizing an historic seed collection. TENN staff recently rediscovered the J. K. Underwood Seed Collection (ca. 1931–1964), containing over 700 unique specimens, hidden away in storage. We employed a series of curation actions to modernize the collection and render it useful to researchers. This included physically organizing and digitally indexing the collection, updating scientific names to current taxonomy, storing the specimens in modern archival-quality containers, housing the collection in environmentally-controlled conditions, and increasing accessibility of the collection by photographing specimens and integrating these images into our existing website (tenn.bio.utk.edu). Our efforts also included developing a protocol for adding new accessions to the collection and advertising the utility of the collection as a source of morphological data on seeds for identification, research, and teaching. We also review modern strategies for curating seed collections. Specifically, we emphasize the importance of increasing visibility of collections through visual, digital representations. This expands the utility of collections and fosters global information sharing across disciplines. We present our curation project as a case study that can serve as a model for curating historic seed collections.

scholarly journals Research and Teaching as Actions Supporting the Specificity of a Territory: Developing a Design and Pedagogic Strategy for the Abandoned Mining Landscapes of Sardinia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier Francesco Cherchi ◽  
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Marco Lecis ◽  
Marco Moro ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Joint Venture ◽  
The Political ◽  
Local Institutions ◽  
East Side ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Natural Landscapes ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

This paper illustrates a case study of teaching and research applied to the abandoned mining landscapes of the Sulcis area, located in the south-east side of Sardinia, one of the poorest in Europe. Although the region’s critical condition in the present, the area is nevertheless extremely rich in fascination and history. It offers unique natural landscapes, mostly pristine, a variety of archeological sites and, as mentioned, the ruins of the mining installations. All of this makes fore-seeable a concrete possibility of regeneration for the area, based on tourism, one of the island primary resources. The local institutions of Sulcis started a partnership with the University of Cagliari aiming to pursuit not just a practical and economical outcome in the immediate present, more a cultural and deeper rescue with a wider perspective. In the following pages, we present our academic activities in this mark and how we managed to guarantee fruitful superpositions of pedagogy, design, and research in our work within this kind of cooperation.Our focus is, therefore, the relationship between researching and teaching activities and the actions in support of the territory, pursued in a joint venture with the political institution. During these experiences, we defined a strategy to intercross these different layers, bringing the real and concrete dimension into our classroom, sharing our work with the students, and, at the same time, transferring the fruits of the teaching experiences to the territory. The correspondence between these two levels is not free of ambiguity and contradictions, however, we are convinced that it might show very important and fruitful outcomes.

scholarly journals Research collaboration and development of intellectual property with the University of Southampton in the field of asthma and COPD

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Holgate ◽  
Sue Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Property ◽  
Staff Development ◽  
Research Universities ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Teaching Excellence ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Ongoing Relationship ◽  
Commercial Research ◽  
The University

The University of Southampton, one of the UK's top ten research universities, has an active enterprise agenda encompassing commercial licensing, spin-out creation, commercial research collaboration, consultancy and staff development. Southampton aims to be a recognised world leader in its interactions with industry while maintaining the ethos of a leading academic centre of research and teaching excellence. This paper explores the creation of and ongoing relationship between Southampton and Synairgen plc, a spin-out from the University founded on its expertise in the field of asthma and COPD, as a case study of the benefits and balances to be found between academic, enterprise and corporate agendas.

Factors Which Influence The Development And Success Of An Academic Electron Microscope Facility: A Case Study

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1356-1357
Author(s):  
J. C. Wheatley
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
High Resolution Electron Microscopy ◽  
State University ◽  
Arizona State University ◽  
Physical Plant ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Resolution Electron ◽  
Academic Units ◽  
The University

There are many electron microscope centers around the world and it is well recognized that there is no single “right” way to develop successful research and teaching electron microscope organizations.The model for this discussion is that of the Center for High Resolution Electron Microscopy (CHREM) at Arizona State University. Several factors, including but not limited to those discussed below, have contributed to the continuing growth and development of this Center.The Center serves students and faculty from eight separate academic units. It is also accessible to a significant number of microscope users from outside the university. These include researchers from industry as well as other academic institutions. The number of active instrument users typically averages eighty per year. There are ten instruments available to those who successfully complete the requirements for microscope use. It is not necessary to discuss the physical plant which houses the Center's instruments. Although very important, this topic has been adequately discussed elsewhere by experienced researchers.

Mentorship and Sustainable Research Output

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reetha Nundulall ◽  
Nirmala Dorasamy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Research Mentorship ◽  
The University

Higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa are facing challenges arising as a result of the shift from traditional teaching activities to a combination of research and teaching. Increasing emphasis on research, an integral part of this transformation of higher education, has required HEIs to develop and implement capacity development strategies to enable those new to research to engage in research output; and mentorship is a strategy that is enjoying increasing popularity. This article explores the challenges faced in the implementation of a formal research mentorship programme (REMP), using the University of Johannesburg as a case study. A quantitative approach was adopted to obtain the perceptions of academic staff of REMP as a strategy for building research capacity. The findings reveal that whilst the REMP is strongly favoured by academics as a means of guiding novice researchers, key factors need to be addressed to ensure its success. This article examines the challenges for both mentors and mentees and suggests actions to help mentorship programmes make sustainable contributions to the development of research capacity.

Learning to Coach: A Qualitative Case Study of Phillip Fulmer

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian T. Gearity ◽  
Bettina Callary ◽  
Phillip Fulmer
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Head Coach ◽  
Graduate Assistant ◽  
University Of Tennessee ◽  
Football Coach ◽  
Assistant Coach ◽  
Sociocultural Experiences ◽  
The University

The purpose of this study was to explore former NCAA FBS National Champion football coach Phillip Fulmer’s biography to understand how his knowledge and practices were learned from various sociocultural experiences. The participant, Phillip Fulmer, former head football coach of the University of Tennessee (UT; 1992–2008), participated in multiple sports as a youth, played football at UT, and coached for over 30 years. A qualitative case study design with in-depth interviews was used to understand his experiences and developmental path as he learned to coach. The findings reveal four key developmental stages: athlete, graduate assistant, assistant coach, and head coach. Fulmer’s earliest learning experiences would later guide his coaching beliefs, values, and actions.

scholarly journals Case Study: A College-Wide Engineering Capstone Experience at the University of Tennessee

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Retherford ◽  
J. A. M. Boulet ◽  
Chris Wetteland
Keyword(s):  
University Of Tennessee ◽  
The University

A Case Study on Training and Leadership

2015 ◽  
pp. 117-136
Author(s):  
Wapula N. Raditloaneng ◽  
Morgen Chawawa ◽  
Rakel Kavena Shalyefu
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
National Development ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
National University ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
University Of Malawi

The challenge for African universities is to refocus their research and teaching missions to transform and revitalize the relationship between higher education and national development needs. Funded by British Academy African Partnerships (BAAP) programme, the University of Botswana, in partnership with The National University of Lesotho, University of Malawi and Calabar University in Nigeria, carried out 18 months of collaborative research project aimed at determining the implementation of Third Mission of Universities through rural community training and leadership. One of the two case studies, in D'Kar by Kellogg, in partnership with BA ISAGO University College yielded some very useful results. This included the necessity to build community leadership for sustainable development and the beginning of the poverty reduction process to take place.

A Case Study on Training and Leadership

2016 ◽  
pp. 992-1007
Author(s):  
Wapula N. Raditloaneng ◽  
Morgen Chawawa ◽  
Rakel Kavena Shalyefu
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
National Development ◽  
Reduction Process ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
National University ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
University Of Malawi

The challenge for African universities is to refocus their research and teaching missions to transform and revitalize the relationship between higher education and national development needs. Funded by British Academy African Partnerships (BAAP) programme, the University of Botswana, in partnership with The National University of Lesotho, University of Malawi and Calabar University in Nigeria, carried out 18 months of collaborative research project aimed at determining the implementation of Third Mission of Universities through rural community training and leadership. One of the two case studies, in D'Kar by Kellogg, in partnership with BA ISAGO University College yielded some very useful results. This included the necessity to build community leadership for sustainable development and the beginning of the poverty reduction process to take place.

Counting the uncounted: contestations over casualisation data in Australian universities

2019 ◽  
pp. 327-336
Author(s):  
Nour Dados ◽  
James Goodman ◽  
Keiko Yasukawa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Academic Employment ◽  
Marketization Of Higher Education ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Recently, insecure work in universities in many countries has grown exponentially, alongside the rapid marketization of higher education. Reflecting the neoliberal ideal of a flexible workforce, research and teaching at universities is routinely carried out by precariously-employed academics. In Australia, for instance, the bulk of university teaching is now carried out by hourly-paid employees. This structural dependence on precarious academics poses a reputational problem for universities, and universities respond by obfuscating the statistical evidence. We present a case study of tracking down the level of this phenomenon in Australian higher education. The academics’ trade union and allies have used the university-level figures to challenge the advance of academic job insecurity, and are now highlighting the incidence of precarious academic employment nationally. Our own work has highlighted the multiple and conflicting figures being reported by universities, and the systematic underestimation of the actual rate of insecure jobs reported by government departments. We question these unreliable estimates, examples of neoliberalism’s ‘funny numbers’, and develop alternative data and arguments Thereby, we aim to reveal the impact of casualisation and enable critical evaluation of trends in the higher education sector, so as to restore industrial justice.

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