Senator Spotlight October 2024
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Senator Spotlight
YOUR NAME: Adam Pacton
What unit do you represent? I represent the Writers’ Studio in the School of Applied Sciences and Arts within the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
How many years have you served in the Senate? This is my first year in the Senate.
How many years have you been employed at ASU? This is my ninth year at ASU.
What other institutions have you taught at before coming to ASU? I have taught at East Tennessee State University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Pacific University.
What is your research and/or creative activities focus? My research focuses on rhetoric/writing, Disability Studies, AI-augmented teaching and learning, and sustainable scalability in education. The throughline for my teaching, research, and administration has been innovation through inclusion.
Why did you decide to get involved with the Senate? I am passionate about shared governance and was excited to learn from, and work closely with, my colleagues across the institution.
Describe what you have learned (or hope to learn) during your time in the Senate? I hope to learn more about the mechanics of the Senate, current and future institutional directions, and the evolving roles of faculty in a changing higher-ed landscape.
What committees have you participated in, or would like to participate in and what were you able to (or hope to) accomplish? At the University level, I have participated in the Digitally Enhanced Teaching and Learning (DETL) committee. In that committee, I hope to drive information sharing around cutting-edge digital teaching practices and opportunities for continued faculty professional development.
What would you say to your peers who might be considering accepting a nomination or nominating himself or herself for a position in the University Senate? Serving on the Senate is an honor, privilege, and great responsibility. It is a pathway to sustained shared governance and community building among colleagues. If the opportunity is available, I believe all faculty should serve on the Senate at some point.