Watchers of the Skies

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss the higher education reform ideas and which way higher education will move. Are traditional four-year degrees in the 25:1 ratio still the most effective way to conduct higher education? The two discuss how employers and job fields will also have an impact on further education and skills learned.

In the first episode of Season 2, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos debate both sides of student loan forgiveness. How will student loan forgiveness affect inflation, our economy, and the future of education? 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss parental rights and education. New bills currently being considered include rules for age appropriate discussion around identity and orientation, as well as parental access to all student health records. When should these issues be brought into discussion?

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss "The Libs of TikTok" social media accounts and how political platforms are making their way into the classroom. Are reporters able to publish the personal information of others? How is social media play a role in polarization and freedom of expression?

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss Elon Musk's idea to take over and improve the social media platform, Twitter. Is there free speech on Twitter? Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss how Twitter may filter certain ideas from the public and promotes a specific agenda on their site. 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss H+ (superhuman) being and living through technology in the transhumanism movement. Since the beginning of time human desire has been to live forever and as technology continues to develop, Dr. Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss the possibility of this desire becoming a reality. 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss the legal system and the trend of lawyers refusing to defend certain cases. Is everyone entitled to legal representation and defense? Dr. Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss how demographics may play a role in the court room bringing up the question, is blind justice real? 

In this episode Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss Jordan Peterson, a clinical physiologist, and his rules for life described in his books. "A bad plan is better than no plan at all", the importance of critical thinking, and the ideal of teaching students How to Think not What to Think, which Ashland University emphasizes, all show a movement towards finding a purpose. 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss whether people are truly virtuous when tested. How far does love is love go? Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss how the love is love movement and the Me Too movement can include both vice and Virtue. 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss the backlash J.K. Rowling received after tweeting about identity and biological sex. Where does free speech come into play? Can anyone identify as anything on a college application? 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos are joined by special guest Senator Rob Portman to discuss leadership in higher education. Senator Rob Portman explains his support for the expansion of the Pell Grant for many different types of education, including trade schools. What does the future of leadership look like?

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos are joined by distinguished guest, Dr. Christian Miller. The three discuss the expectations of virtue. Is true virtue attainable? "The Character Gap" by Dr. Christian Miller is analyzed with the elements of virtue being a primary topic. 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss how sustainability and social factors affect how companies are being run. What is ESG and how does this affect investments? Dr. Carlos brings up how both, company and individual values affect how investments happen and what to invest in. 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos dive into the Sarah Palin v. The New York Times suit. Carlos and Dennis discuss the background of the case as well as the future of the claims. Does the press play a role in how court cases are perceived to the jury? 

In this episode, Dr. Carlos Campo and Dennis Monokroussos discuss political movements. Results of the 2020 election are analyzed and the evidence discussed. Rallies are still currently being held in respect to the election with extremist views, Dr. Campo and Dennis Monokroussos speak about how Christianity plays into these events. Are Church and State really separate? Things are always more c...

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".&nb...

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...

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...

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. 

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....

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 stud...

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 mer...

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?