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“My Purpose Is To Assist”: How Chatgpt Can Push Liberal Arts Institutions To Think Critically About Themselves, Clare B. Martin

Scripps Senior Theses

Since its release, ChatGPT, a chatbot specialized in writing content and answering questions in response to user prompts, has posed an unclear threat to liberal arts institutions. Can it serve as an effective tool for cheating? Can its responses replace work done in the liberal arts? This thesis argues that ChatGPT’s limitations—particularly its inability to think critically—prevent it from replacing real liberal arts work, which involves questioning, critique, and re-examination. If anything, this thesis suggests, ChatGPT can push liberal arts institutions to better promote critical thinking by serving as a litmus test for liberal arts-level work.

I’M Not A Tragedy: Speaking Up About Ableist Microaggressions, Kasandra Marguerite Colwell

Communication Senior Capstones

Have you heard of ableist microaggressions? Let me tell you about them, as someone who has experienced them. I have a bi-lateral dislocating knee condition that I was born with. I can walk, but sometimes I need additional stability or reduction of pain while getting around, in which case I tend to use a cane. I have had many othering interactions while using a mobility aid in public, whether that be a knee brace, a cane, or crutches. While it often seemed the stranger didn’t mean any harm, the question is how many invasive questions and comments from strangers can …

Victim Impact: The Manson Murders And The Rise Of The Victims’ Rights Movement, Merrill W. Steeg

University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Racism In Education Remix, Kevin M. Donton

English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World

Racism in Education has been a huge problem in the United States today, and it still is. The presence of racism in the education system is quite controversial and many people have strong opinions on it. Its roots date all the way back to slavery in the United States to the Brown vs. the Board of Education case to the Reagan Revolution to present day in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. This topic has been a problem for a long time now and should be brought up more. Along with this information and as a reinterpretation, or …

"Name Her Reiko!": The Ikemiya Diaspora, Morgan Ikemiya

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

This creative-nonfiction project encapsulates a Japanese family diaspora to America beginning in the late 1880s. Through short stories, poems, and monologues, the author expresses familial struggles such as living in a foreign land and being Japanese in White America. The author reflects on her grandparents' time in the Japanese internment camps where they faced hardship and hegemonic oppression as well as her father's experience of growing up Japanese-American in Los Angeles. The stories weave together history, hardship, and race to create a unique diaspora story.

Dorothy Moser Medlin Papers - Accession 1049, Dorothy Moser Medlin

Manuscript Collection

(The Dorothy Moser Medlin Papers are currently in processing.)

This collection contains most of the records of Dorothy Medlin’s work and correspondence and also includes reference materials, notes, microfilm, photographic negatives related both to her professional and personal life. Additions include a FLES Handbook, co-authored by Dorothy Medlin and a decorative mirror belonging to Dorothy Medlin.

Major series in this collection include: some original 18th century writings and ephemera and primary source material of André Morellet, extensive collection of secondary material on André Morellet's writings and translations, Winthrop related files, literary manuscripts and notes by Dorothy Medlin (1966-2011), copies …

For The Dreamers, Mariajose Gomez

First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience

"For the Dreamers" reflects the author's experience on a De Colores immersion trip to Casa de Migrantes in Mexico, Tijuana. This was Gomez's first time traveling out of the country, and the experience helped her realize that no human being should be considered “illegal” simply because of man-made barriers. The piece exposes the complex social dynamics that inform the experiences of both immigrants and citizens of the United States. The purpose of the poem is to challenge readers' views on immigration and highlight the role social constructs and stereotypes play in establishing preconceived ideas about immigrants. The author hopes readers …

Faroosh And Elina, Faroosh, Elina, Tsos

TSOS Interview Gallery

Faroosh was a cameraman for a private television program in Afghanistan working on a documentary about the Taliban. When he and his crew were discovered, the Taliban attacked them and he and his wife fled to Turkey, walking 12 hours to get there. Upon arrival the police arrested and harassed them. Turkey was not a safe place. After several suicide bombings in the area, they decided to move on to Greece, where they are in a refugee camp without any progress in their situation. They have no money to move forward and no ability to work and the economic situation …

The Umpg Viking-Observer, 05/19/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

A Memory

The Umpg Viking, 04/03/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

The Viking volume 6 issue 10

The Umpg Viking, 03/13/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

The Viking volume 6 issue 8

The Umpg Viking, 03/06/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

New Governance Explained - Major Compromises Incorporated In Document -- Poet Jong To Be Here Wednesday

The Umpg Viking, 02/28/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Personnel Decisions To Be Postponed - Previous Recommendations Are Null And Void -- Mazer Recommended To Be Fired

The Umpg Viking, 02/21/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Secret Report Shows Bookstore Restrictions -- Jones Named Information Director -- Council Election Set for This Week -- McNeil Takes on Nixon

The Umpg Viking, 02/14/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Spring Distinguished Speaker Series Named -- Research Building Lacks Plans -- Health Team Recommends Coordination -- Student Voting Rights Explained -- Barber Shop Singing Wednesday -- Arbitration Board

The Umpg Viking, 02/07/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

"The Times They Are A'Changin" - The Winter Carnival is Here -- Spock Answers Viking: "Muskie Vacillating" -- Bookstore Operation Should be Probed -- Ezra Pound Should Receive Degree

The Umpg Viking, 01/31/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

McCann Gives Major Speech Before State Legislature -- A Job Worth Doing States Ruth Benson -- Big Cop Role Not Appropriate

The Umpg Viking, 01/24/1972, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Liberal Arts Dean Search Loses All Candidates -- Teaching Evaluations No Longer Confidential -- Our Relationship with the President -- Positions Open -- McNeil Should Stay in New Role

The Umpg Viking, 11/22/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

First Sixty Days - Complete Text of Address by Louis Calisti To UMPG Community -- Trustees Meeting At Gorham -- Indians Gain Free Education -- Hockey and Football May Be Here

The Umpg Viking, 11/15/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Calisti Sets Up Review Committee -- Trustees Meeting At Gorham -- State of the University Address -- UMPG Prexy Joins Synder For Rap Session -- Library Extends Hours Tonight

The Umpg Viking, 11/01/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

No Class Lists Are Forthcoming -- UMPG Charged With Sex Bias -- "Mini-Supreme Court" Instituted -- Bowden Dropped As PIDS Director

The Umpg Viking, 11/08/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Class Officers Get Eliminated -- Library Hours Controversy Tabled Two More Weeks -- Emotional Reaction Occurs On Faculty Plan -- Registrars Office Being Attacked

The Umpg Viking, 10/26/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

SAC Appropriations Come Under Attack -- Mini Supreme Court Discussed By Council -- 10% Rise In Tuition And Fees For '71 -'72 School Year

The Umpg Viking, 10/18/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Editorial: A Challenge Must Be Made Now -- SAC Agrees to Concert -- Students Split On Bus Schedule Change

The Umpg Viking, 10/11/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Arts Faculty Split By Campus -- Dean Threatens Student Press -- Vote No On November 2nd

The Umpg Viking, 10/04/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

SAC Has Busy Session -- Arts Faculty Differ On Number of Students -- Political Science First to Vote-In Students

The Umpg Viking, 09/27/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Board of Trustees Acts On Tuition, Fees, Police and Fines -- SAC Upset Over Student Involvement -- Veterans Do Not Have to Take Phys Ed -- Telegram States We Are Taken For A Ride -- UMPG Student Is Youngest Elected

The Umpg Viking, 09/20/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

MacLeod Cautions Faculty - Smith, Najarian May Be Targets -- Pass-Fail Options Explained -- Selkin Warned

The Umpg Viking, 09/13/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

Seniors To Get Waiver On English Requirement -- No Charge on ETV, Other Campuses -- The Great Gorham Blackout

The Umpg Viking, 05/17/1971, University Of Maine Portland-Gorham

Viking, The

UMP Student "Narco" Revealed -- Portioned Food Considered - Farewell Statement by William J. MacLeod