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[SADivision 0438] Shhhh! Farewell to Adam, Thursday, January 14th, 1:30pm
by Irving R Uribe 30 Dec '20

30 Dec '20

Greeting Student Affairs, Shhhh! Please see flyer below and attached; [cid:image003.png@01D6DED9.A219AEF0] If you would like to say a few words (1 minute limit), send videos to dwayne.jones(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:dwayne.jones@qc.cuny.edu>. Videos must be submitted by January 8th Pre-recorded videos must be: 1. Recorded landscape 2. Video should be saved and submitted in an MP4 format 3. Videos should not have any added music or sound effects Thank You Irving R. Uribe, M.F.A. (He, Him, His) Executive Assistant for the Vice President for Student Affairs CREAR Futuros<https://www.crearfuturos.org/> Campus Liaison Queens College<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Pages/home.aspx>, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11367-1597 718-997-5501 | irving.uribe(a)qc.cuny.edu | LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/in/irvingruribe>

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[SADivision 0437] Citizenship NOW! DACA Tuesdays
by Irving R Uribe 28 Dec '20

28 Dec '20

Dear all, Please see attached and share with your colleagues and students. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year, DACA Tuesdays at CUNY Starting December 22 CUNY Citizenship Now is dedicating Tuesdays to helping you with DACA. Whether you are applying for the first time or need help with your renewal application, contact us to make an appointment! [cid:9493a00a-c471-44d9-bfb6-4b8782c430c0] Laurie R. Beck, J.D., M.A., M.S. Ed. Director for Student Inclusion Initiatives Office of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Inclusion Initiatives The City University of New York 205 East 42nd Street, 11th floor New York, NY 10017 646.664.8789 ? <http://www.linkedin.com/in/irvingruribe>

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[SADivision 0436] News...
by Adam Rockman 22 Dec '20

22 Dec '20

Friends: By now, you may have heard second- or third-hand reports that I am leaving Queens College. I wanted to take a moment to address these reports as well as answer any questions you may have about this. In short, what you have heard is true; my last day at Queens College will be Thursday, January 14, 2021. I have already shared this information with the SALT team, and now I am offering the same to the entire divisional staff team. The 15 ½ years I have spent at Queens College are quite honestly the best of my career. I will terribly miss working with each and every one of you, and I can’t even begin to fathom how much I will miss our incredible students and student leaders. While this is indeed unwelcome news for many reasons, I am choosing to view this as a chance for me to be fully open and accepting to the next opportunity, or opportunities, that await. Please know that although my journey is taking me away from Queens College at this time, I am not currently planning on leaving NYC. Once safe to do so, I sincerely hope I will be able to share physical spaces with you, and enjoy coffee/tea, a snack, etc. Happy holidays to all, and my best wishes for a successful completion to this academic year. Let’s all put our most positive thoughts and energies into healing from the pandemic, the political craziness, and most importantly the social injustice, racism, and discrimination that have plagued this country since its founding. Black lives matter; and ‘all lives’ can’t matter until Black lives matter! Be well, my friends. Sincerely, Adam (he, him, his; what does this mean?)<https://www.mypronouns.org/he-him> [signature_444992533]<http://www.qc.cuny.edu/> Adam L. Rockman, Ed.D. | Vice President for Student Affairs Queens College, CUNY<http://www.qc.cuny.edu/> | 6530 Kissena Blvd, Queens NY 11367-1597  718-997-5501 | Fax: 718-997-3929 | adam.rockman(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:adam.rockman@qc.cuny.edu> @VPRockman<https://twitter.com/VPRockman>

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[SADivision 0435] FW: Urgent Message about Fall 2020 Flexible Grading Policy
by Irving R Uribe 18 Dec '20

18 Dec '20

Greetings, The student version of this message below, was sent to all students at 10 am today. From: President Frank H. Wu/Queens College <sima(a)queenscollegecuny.ccsend.com<mailto:sima@queenscollegecuny.ccsend.com>> On Behalf Of President Frank H. Wu/Queens College Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 10:02 AM To: Sima Mandelbaum <Sima.Mandelbaum(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Sima.Mandelbaum@qc.cuny.edu>> Subject: Urgent Message about Fall 2020 Flexible Grading Policy [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1c797c64-1282-4f02-af5d-94d0e07ec111&a=1103033…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/72c72f1d001/eeb1fe04-69ee-4b73-9298-1bf5b…] >From President Frank H. Wu: Queens College--consistent with recommendations from the college's Academic Senate, Personnel and Budget Committee, and Student Association-is extending the flexible grading policy to the Fall 2020 semester. Students enrolled in most classes at QC can convert letter grades from B+ to D (undergraduate students) or B+ to C- (graduate students) into a grade of Credit ("CR"); F can be converted to No Credit ("NC"). Unlike traditional letter grades, grades of CR or NC do not affect grade point averages. The flexible grading option is not available for categories of courses needed for licensure or certification, or for prerequisite classes with minimum grades set for progression in a particular course sequence. Queens College's policy is designed to help prevent adverse impact to students as they advance with their education or pursue professional tracks. To summarize, you can opt in for a CR/NC grade for any or all courses that aren't on the exclusion list. You can, of course, keep any and all regular letter grades you earn. A dedicated website on the Queens College portal https://provost.qc.cuny.edu/flexible-grading-policy<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001zeGB5aSEk6hWq6OmL4Wt-epRhuX096AcWck6Lcm4s9_T…> covers the policy, FAQs, and courses that are exempt from the flexible grading policy. As you weigh your alternatives, please be aware that Saturday, December 19, is the deadline to withdraw from a class, provided a grade hasn't been entered for you for that class yet. You will have a window from December 24 until January 12 to choose CR/NC grades. Whatever you decide, know that Queens College is proud that you have continued your education under uniquely challenging circumstances. [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&…> | About our service provider<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qcmailer@qc.cuny.edu> powered by [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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[SADivision 0434] DACA INFO
by Irving R Uribe 09 Dec '20

09 Dec '20

Dear all, Attached please find a document from Allan Wernick, Director of CUNY's Citizenship Now, about the very recent court decision that restores the full Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Best,

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[SADivision 0433] Schedule Builder App
by Irving R Uribe 07 Dec '20

07 Dec '20

Greetings, The e-mail below is intended for student use, but we should know about it and help students with it. Subject: FW: Schedule Builder App Dear, The QC Hub team would like to introduce you to a new tool available in your CUNYfirst Student Service Center. It's called Schedule Builder. Schedule Builder is an app that enables you to select courses listed in the QC course schedule, and display those courses based on your desired time, location and availability. It then autogenerates a variety of schedule options for you to choose from in order to finalize your semester registration. For Schedule Builder Access * How to Login: Please log into your CUNYfirst<http://cunyqcretain.askadmissions.net/admin/Communications/ClickThru.aspx?q…> account and Navigate to your Student Center. On the Student Center landing page, under the "Academics" table, click on the link "Launch Schedule Builder". * If you have not yet registered for Winter or Spring, you can build several schedule choices and register right from the Schedule Builder Platform * If you have already registered for Winter and/or Spring but need to change your course options, you can navigate Schedule Builder and review potential schedule changes Before logging into Schedule Builder, we encourage you to review "how-to" videos and general information available at CUNY's Schedule Builder<http://cunyqcretain.askadmissions.net/admin/Communications/ClickThru.aspx?q…>. Please do not hesitate to contact us via live chat<http://cunyqcretain.askadmissions.net/admin/Communications/ClickThru.aspx?q…> or via email at: QCHub(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:QCHub@qc.cuny.edu> Sincerely, James J. Curry, Jr. Interim Director of QC Hub & Registrar Queens College<http://cunyqcretain.askadmissions.net/admin/Communications/ClickThru.aspx?q…>, The City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11367 | Phone: 718-997-5000

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[SADivision 0432] CUNY guidelines related to cameras and online test taking
by Irving R Uribe 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '20

Greetings team, Please see recent established CUNY guidelines below regarding cameras and online test taking. From: QC, Keep Learning <keeplearning(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:keeplearning@qc.cuny.edu>> Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 1:57 PM To: Eva Fernandez Subject: CUNY guidelines related to cameras and online test taking Dear Student CUNY has established guidelines concerning camera use in classes. Please become familiar with these guidelines, which are linked to below. Cameras on during live classes.Instructors cannot require that you keep your camera on during live classes, unless there is a pedagogical need for it, and you have been informed in advance. In the case of classes in which an instructor has determined that there is a pedagogical need to require the use of cameras: (1) the requirement for students to be visible on the video must be communicated to students in advance of registration and enrollment; and (2) students who do not have access to cameras and therefore are unable to comply with the requirement must be accommodated. Use of camera for test-taking. These rules must also be followed if an instructor plans to use a technology that requires students to turn on their cameras during test-taking or evaluation. Some courses may require exams where cameras stay on during the exam's synchronous session; other courses may require the use of cameras to evaluate performances or presentations. This requirement will be communicated to students in advance of registration and enrollment. If you are informed of the requirement of camera use for the class in advance of registration and enrollment, and you enroll in the course, you are deemed to have consented to the camera use. If you do not have access to a camera, you should speak to your instructor before enrolling to discuss whether alternatives are available. If there was no communication in advance of registration and enrollment indicating a camera-on requirement, but your instructor informs you that an exam will require camera use, and you are unwilling or unable to be on camera, you must contact your instructor ahead of time and ask for an alternative assessment. This could include an oral exam, an essay, or some other reasonable alternative. * Speak with your instructor as soon as you know you won't be able to meet the camera-on requirement. * If you opt out of taking the exam, you must take the alternative assessment --- that is, you can't simply take the exam with your camera off. * If, after speaking to the instructor, you do not feel that your issues have been resolved, you should speak to the department chair or, after that, the dean, or the Office of the Provost. You may email keeplearning(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:keeplearning@qc.cuny.edu> with any questions or concerns. * You may not ask for an alternative assessment after the exam if as you were notified in advance of the exam of the requirement. If you did ask beforehand, but were not offered an alternative, you may appeal the decision even after the exam. If you are in a course where you took an exam requiring the use of a camera, but you weren't notified in advance of the exam, you should contact your instructor as soon as possible after the exam to explore alternatives. Again, if issues remain after that, speak to the chair or dean. Please note that there are classes where there may be no reasonable alternative assessment and camera use will be required, such as online performance classes or classes requiring live presentations. You should have been informed of this requirement prior to registration and enrollment of the class. As always, reasonable accommodations are available to students with disabilities. If you need such an accommodation, please contact the Office of Special Services (information is below). Remember that successful learning depends on forging a trust relationship with your professors. Just as we have asked your professors not to mandate camera usage, we also ask that you be mindful of the instructional choices your professors make. Be familiar with your options, remember that the work you do needs to be your own, and speak with your professor if you have questions or need an alternative assessment. Please let us know if you have any questions, and best of luck with the rest of the semester. Sincerely, Elizabeth Hendrey Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs https://provost.qc.cuny.edu ------------------ Where to Learn More about the Policies: * CUNY guidance on camera use during live classes: https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/academic-continuity/guidance-on-academic-c… * CUNY policy on academic integrity: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/legal-affairs/policies-pr… * CUNY list of alternative assessments: https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/funding-opportunities/altern… Where to Get Help: * QC Learning Commons: Learning is best achieved as part of a community. Don't hesitate to connect with others. Services include free peer mentors and tutors who work with you online to help you get the most out of your academic career. Interested? https://forms.gle/5T6HzUanyhoA664q9 * QC Office of Special Services (OSS): If you need accommodations from the Office of Special Services, register with OSS using up-to-date documentation. OSS can be reached at +1 718-997-5870, or by email at QC.SPSV(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:QC.SPSV@qc.cuny.edu>. * Navigate QC: Download QC Navigate at the App Store or Google Play; https://navigate.qc.cuny.edu<https://navigate.qc.cuny.edu/> [EAB Navigate Logo]

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[SADivision 0431] Virtual immigration workshop for non-lawyers - December 14 at 12:00 pm
by Irving R Uribe 03 Dec '20

03 Dec '20

Dear all, Our colleague, Fabian Wander at Hostos, has asked that I share the information below with you. Regards, Laurie Dear Community Partner: To briefly introduce myself – my name is Jessica Greenberg. I am an immigration attorney and the Director of Bronx Immigration Services at Catholic Charities Community Services where I am fortunate to serve and respond to the immigration legal needs of the borough’s noncitizens. The Bronx is a tapestry of diverse immigrant communities and allies. As diverse as each community may be, the U.S. immigration system is universally frustrating and confusing. Its impact is wide-ranging, too, extending far beyond the court. An individual’s immigration status affects eligibility for benefits and services, and it causes anxiety and fear to the noncitizen and his/her loved ones. For these reasons, Nina McDermott, our Director of Hotline Services and Training, and I will be hosting an “immigration law primer” for social workers, case managers, educators, advocates, etc. on December 14, 2020, at 12:00 pm. We will provide an overview of the immigration system, the avenues of obtaining immigration relief, and advocacy resources. We invite each of you to attend this workshop and to share this invitation with your colleagues. To RSVP, please complete this Google Form<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.gle_w2P4p6iwWVS5…>. A calendar invitation with the Zoom information will be shared with the registered attendees a few days prior to the workshop. Thank you! Jessica Greenberg, Esq. Nina McDermott, Esq. Director of Bronx Immigration Services Director of Hotlines Services and Training Jessica M. Greenberg, Esq. Director of Bronx Immigration Services ǀ Immigrant & Refugee Services Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York P: (718) 292-9090, ext. 312 C: (646) 899-6418 F: (718) 292-2709 E: jessica.greenberg(a)archny.org<mailto:jessica.greenberg@archny.org>

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[SADivision 0430] Two Announcements from the Knights Table Food Panty
by Irving R Uribe 01 Dec '20

01 Dec '20

Good afternoon Student Affairs, Just making you all aware, earlier today two (2) announcements were shared with QC undergrads to launch these programs. Details are provided below to assist with any inquires you may receive. 1. Supermarket Gift Card Program * Funded by the Carrol and Milton Petrie Foundation * Sponsored by the Queens College Knights Table Food Pantry<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/SDL/Pages/Food-Pantry.aspx> * Open to all registered CUNY students * One $25 gift card will be mailed to students that complete the google form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsTDyAVVT5yR1j8rdl3MvROZ9I7CtqZay…> * One card per student, per family * One card for the academic year (fall 2020/spring 2021) * First come, first served - limited supplies * Gift cards to following supermarkets (Aldi Grocery<https://www.aldi.us/en/?pk_campaign=Corporate&pk_kwd=aldi&pk_source=Google&…>, Key Food<https://www.keyfood.com/store/>, NYC Grow GreenMarket Coupons <https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/ourmarkets> and Stop and Shop<https://stopandshop.com/>) * Suggestions for types of supermarket chains gift cards are welcomed 1. Holiday Food Giveaway - Turning the Table On Hunger * Funded by the Carrol and Milton Petrie Foundation * Sponsored by the Queens College Knights Table Food Pantry<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/SDL/Pages/Food-Pantry.aspx>, Student Association, Health Service Center, Student Affairs and Queens College * The QC Shuttle Bus will visit three communities within Queens to distribute bags of food * The tentative dates are December 8th, 15th and 22nd * Open to all CUNY students * Location and reservation information will be shared before Friday, December 4th * Goal is to feed 100 families per day * distribute flu shot and health products (condoms and feminine hygiene supplies/ limited quantities available) * One bag per student, per family * Participants must reserve a bag * All participants must wear mask * All participants must social distance Best, Irving R. Uribe, M.F.A. (He, Him, His) Executive Assistant for the Vice President for Student Affairs CREAR Futuros<https://www.crearfuturos.org/> Campus Liaison Queens College<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Pages/home.aspx>, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, NY 11367-1597 718-997-5501 | irving.uribe(a)qc.cuny.edu | LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/in/irvingruribe>

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