When thinking of a faculty member who would be knowledgeable about student success, I thought that the best person to ask would be one of Temple’s Security guards. The security guards at the entrance of each building see thousands of students a day, making their knowledge of what makes a student successful extremely valuable. They see students on their good and bad days, their best days, 98% on an essay day, just failed an exam day, and too tired to function days. They are the gatekeepers that so honorably protect students so that they can attend their classes safely. They are some of the most valuable members of our Temple community. For my interview, I chose a security guard who guards Ritter Hall—a building where I attend classes frequently. The guard was gracious in allowing me to record an interview with them but asked that I keep their identity anonymous. Above is an audio clip with the interview.