Teaching on the Pulse with Nancy Lynne Westfield
Each episode is a reading by Nancy Lynne Westfield of an original blog post. All the readings explore the complexity of the teaching life through imaginative storytelling, at times – bold commentary, and always encouragement for the art of teaching to be liberative and joyful.
Sound Engineer: Paul Utterback
Original Music: Paul O. Myhre
Teaching on the Pulse with Nancy Lynne Westfield
Aspiring to Power, Influence and Humility
Nancy Lynne Westfield is Director of the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion.
In this blog post, Westfield explores the role of the mid to late(r)career scholar who, having ascended professionally, makes it their mission not to simply coast into retirement but rather to harness their wisdom, influence, and power for the good of their colleagues, scholarship, classrooms, and institution.