Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos introduce special guests and discuss intellectual traditions. Is China embracing Western philosophy, such as Strauss, more than students in the United States? Is all philosophy political? Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos dive into these topics and embrace Ashland University's core value of teaching students "how to think, not what to think". 

Earlier this month, students on the George Washington University campus noticed a new set of posters hung up in a public area. These posters depicted artwork of Chinese Olympic athletes but with a twist. The images were quickly deemed racist by the Chinese community and the president, however, upon further investigation, it was revealed that the artist was a Chinese-Australian man who defended his work as political statements.

In this episode of Watchers of the Skies, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos ask themselves: are these posters protected under free speech even though the community took great offense to their implications? Should action be taken? 

Ashland University president Dr. Carlos Campo and colleague Dennis Monokroussos are back to discuss the hot topics of 2022. On this episode, the two engage in conversation regarding the Joe Rogan podcast controversy and Spotify censorship. Joe Rogan had recently been under fire for his controversial statements including the frequent use of the n-word on his podcast. 

At what point can one be defended when your life has been in the eyes of the public? 

With recent controversy regarding anti-Semitism on a college campus in Ohio, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos saw it important to discuss how to foster a safe environment for all students regardless of background on college campuses while also still upholding the idea of free speech. 

All who reside in the United States know how important freedom of speech is to their nation. Everyone is entitled to their beliefs and practices. However, when it comes to donors of higher educational facilities having stipulations on their gift giving, do the cons outweigh the pros? If a donor redacts their gift due to a campus culture shift, are they upholding this freedom at the expense of students? If a controversial figure is invited and attends campus events, what can be done about the expected backlash in relation to freedom of speech? Dr. Carlos Campo and colleague Dennis Monokroussos tackle this difficult topic and everything in between in this episode of Watchers of the Skies. 

It is not hard to see the plethora of "Help Wanted" signs posted in the windows of many businesses lately. With the Covid-19 pandemic came a surge in worker shortages for many reasons. In relation to higher education, are colleges and universities putting forth enough money and focus on the right areas to ensure their students’ success post-graduation?

In this episode of Watchers of the Skies, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss if higher education facilities are doing enough to ensure students who graduate with a degree are filling those empty positions and embarking on their chosen career path.

Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss the points made by Israeli undergraduate turned University of Notre Dame alum Hadar Hazony (@HAHazony) in his Twitter thread on integralism and liberalism in higher education. What is it about seeking higher education that typically churns out more liberalized students? Does higher education strip students of their cultural background or is this mere circumstance? 

Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos invite Executive President of Ashland University's Student Senate, Yosolajesu Olujide-Ajibade, in this episode of WotS. The team engages in a discussion about mental health in relation to the pandemic, diversity and inclusion, and what it's like to be a student at AU. 

Forget what you knew about citations. A new movement is on the rise amongst scholars. Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss the concept of citational justice, that is being aware of exactly who you integrate into your research. This hot topic begs the question, is this equitable or unnecessary? 

Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos are joined by Dr. Judy Alston, graduate education courses professor at Ashland University, author, and activist to discuss the effects the Covid-19 pandemic had on optimism and rigor. Further, what has AU done to preserve the graduation and employment rate of their future educators in the College of Education?