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Gslisadjuncts GSLIS Adjuncts Town Hall
by James Lowry 14 Sep '23

14 Sep '23

Hi all, Last semester we held an adjuncts town hall, and I’d like to start doing this each semester. It’s an opportunity to get an update on what is happening at GSLIS, and to ask questions or share concerns. The Spring town hall will be held: Thursday February 2nd 7pm, Zoom Register at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meetin… The meeting will begin with a briefing on developments in the department, particularly around ALA accreditation and the ongoing curriculum reform work. The newly constituted Research and Pedagogy Committee will be offering development opportunities for adjuncts this semester; last semester’s rescheduled workshop on accessibility technology, and a workshop on developing student learning outcomes and implementing the new GSLIS syllabus template. Details will be circulated via this mailing list. We are also aware of the need for an onboarding process for our new adjuncts, and a source of guidance on various matters related to teaching in GSLIS. As a first step in that direction, we want to crowdsource an Adjuncts Handbook. I’d be grateful if you could share your thoughts on what should be covered by the handbook, by commenting here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_docume… Thanks for all you do for CUNY and our library students! With best wishes for an enriching Spring semester, James Dr. James Lowry (he/him) Associate Professor Chair and Director, Information Studies, Queens College<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sites.google.com_view_… > City University of New York<https://www.cuny.edu/> Series Editor, Routledge Studies in Archives<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.routledge.com_Rout… > @JamesLowryATL

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Gslisadjuncts ALA Accreditation
by James Lowry 24 Jun '23

24 Jun '23

Dear students, staff and faculty of GSLIS, I’m pleased to tell you our program has been re-accredited by the American Library Association. This is an important achievement, as it demonstrates that our degrees meet national standards and that our graduates are qualified for professional posts across the United States and Canada. Thank you to the faculty, staff and students who helped in the compilation of the 700 page report that we submitted to ALA in January, to all faculty, staff, students (especially the student chapter leaders), and alumni who showed up for us during the site visit in Spring, and to the college for supporting our presentation to the Committee on Accreditation in Chicago yesterday. Our next accreditation will take place in seven years, and we look forward to continuing to build our programs with the GSLIS community in that time. Best, Dr. James Lowry (he/him) Associate Professor Chair and Director, Information Studies, Queens College<https://sites.google.com/view/qcgslis> Ellen Libretto and Adam Conrad Endowed Chair in Information Studies City University of New York<https://www.cuny.edu/> https://us02web.zoom.us/my/jlowrycuny @JamesLowryATL

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Gslisadjuncts FW: Summer 2023 Grade Rosters
by James Lowry 20 Jun '23

20 Jun '23

If you’re teaching a summer class, please see below for information on grade rosters. From: James J. Curry, Jr./Director of QC Hub and Registrar/Queens College <sima(a)queenscollegecuny.ccsend.com> on behalf of James J. Curry, Jr./Director of QC Hub and Registrar/Queens College <qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 10:35 AM To: James Lowry <jlowry(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Summer 2023 Grade Rosters [Image removed by sender.] [Image removed by sender.] From James J. Curry, Jr., Director of the QC Hub and Registrar: Grade rosters for Summer 2023 will be available beginning on the last day of classes for each summer session and will close at 11:30 pm on the dates listed below. Four-Week 1 Four-Week 2 Six-Week and Ten-Week Grade Rosters Open June 29, 2023 July 31, 2023 August 15, 2023 Grade Rosters Close July 5, 2023 August 5, 2023 August 20. 2023 Queens College employs several grades. It is important to be aware of the differences between them and to assign the appropriate grade for each student's performance and attendance. For definitions of all grades, go to https://www.qc.cuny.edu/aac/academic-and-grading-policies<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u88tKDzsoNegNAssgxrpI8w4LNAs3EJ6usNGtE4hzrm…>. If you have questions about grading policies or procedures, please contact us by creating a ticket request at support.qc.cuny.edu<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u88tKDzsoNegNAssgxrpI8w4LNAs3EJ6usNGtE4hzrm…> (learn about faculty/staff ticket requests here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u88tKDzsoNegNAssgxrpI8w4LNAs3EJ6usNGtE4hzrm…>). Thank you in advance for your cooperation. [Image removed by sender.] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as CUNYfirst attendance and grading information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through QCmailers. Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367 Unsubscribe jlowry(a)qc.cuny.edu<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u88tKDzsoNegNAssgxrpI8w4LNAs3EJ6usNGtE4hzrm…> Sent by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qcmailer@qc.cuny.edu> powered by [Image removed by sender. Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u88tKDzsoNegNAssgxrpI8w4LNAs3EJ6usNGtE4hzrm…> Try email marketing for free today!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001u88tKDzsoNegNAssgxrpI8w4LNAs3EJ6usNGtE4hzrm…>

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Gslisadjuncts FW: Learning Management System Transition from Blackboard to Desire to Learn/Brightspace
by James Lowry 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Colleagues, Given the data losses that came with the email system migration and the website “soft launch”, it may be worthwhile to download any of the content you have in Blackboard and wish to keep, ahead of the move to the online learning platform discussed below. Best, James From: Patricia Price <patricia.price(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:49 PM To: QC Chairs Summer 2023 <qcchairs(a)CUNY907.onmicrosoft.com> Cc: Troy Hahn <Troy.Hahn(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Learning Management System Transition from Blackboard to Desire to Learn/Brightspace Dear Chairs: I am forwarding the announcement in case your inbox triaged it. This is something that your faculty need to be aware of. There are a lot of folks out on fellowship leave this coming year who may otherwise miss these communications. Thank you, Patricia Patricia Price, PhD (she/her/hers) Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Queens College, City University of New York [Professional Staff Congress | Queens College] ________________________________ From: Patricia Price/Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Troy Hahn/Chief Information Officer/Queens College <sima(a)queenscollegecuny.ccsend.com> On Behalf Of Patricia Price/Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Troy Hahn/Chief Information Officer/Queens College Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 8:45 AM To: Sima Mandelbaum <sima.mandelbaum(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: Learning Management System Transition from Blackboard to Desire to Learn/Brightspace [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=29bf95be-8c40-4471-9e4d-9178a39ee3e6&a=110303…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/72c72f1d001/eeb1fe04-69ee-4b73-9298-1bf5b…] To: Deans and Chairs From: Patricia Price, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Troy Hahn, Chief Information Officer CUNY is undergoing a system-wide transition in its enterprise Learning Management System (LMS), from Blackboard to Desire to Learn/Brightspace (D2L/Brightspace). Selected by a University-wide committee, D2L/Brightspace will provide a contemporary and ADA-supportive teaching and learning interface across all modalities. Because Queens College is a proven leader in academic technology adoption, we have been assigned to Wave One of the phased rollout. Content will be migrated in the fall of 2023, and we will switch over to D2L/Brightspace for Spring 2024 courses. Academic Affairs will partner closely with the Office of Information Technology Services and with CUNY to provide a robust suite of orientation, training, course development, and tech support to faculty throughout the process. Communication is the key to successful change management, and we are committed to transparency, accuracy, timeliness, and inclusion. Please consider participating in the QC LMS Transition Team (email your name and department to LMSTransition(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:LMSTransition@qc.cuny.edu>). For regular updates, check the QC LMS Transition Website<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Poe9lSJ32zK74Qwxt5exiVvyF7U_LtDE720XHCUAHpP…> as well as the CUNY LMS Transition Website<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Poe9lSJ32zK74Qwxt5exiVvyF7U_LtDE720XHCUAHpP…>. Please share this information with your faculty, including those who will be going on fellowship leave in the coming year. We will be sending communications about the transition to faculty, staff, and students later this summer, before the start of the fall semester. Thank you for your cooperation and support. [https://files.constantcontact.com/72c72f1d001/4cf4a60b-f6b0-441c-ac17-21b19…] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as CUNYfirst attendance and grading information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through QCmailers. Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367 Unsubscribe sima.mandelbaum(a)qc.cuny.edu<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Poe9lSJ32zK74Qwxt5exiVvyF7U_LtDE720XHCUAHpP…> Sent by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qcmailer@qc.cuny.edu> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Poe9lSJ32zK74Qwxt5exiVvyF7U_LtDE720XHCUAHpP…> Try email marketing for free today!<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Poe9lSJ32zK74Qwxt5exiVvyF7U_LtDE720XHCUAHpP…>

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