July 2015 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

New Faculty Orientation, August 26 or September 1
by Rowena Li 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

The Center for Teaching & Learning and the Office of the Provost are pleased to invite you to an orientation for new faculty Things You Need to Know to Teach at Queens, same program on: Wednesday, August 26 (2:30-4:30pm) Tuesday, September 1 (3-5pm) President’s Conference Rooms 1 and 2, on the 5th floor of Rosenthal Library. Representatives from around campus will discuss resources and services you need to know about in your new capacity as faculty: * Using library resources * Accessing instructional technologies * Teaching online * Reporting attendance and grades * Encouraging academic integrity * Union benefits * Seeking professional development opportunities * Resources for your students you should know about Please join us on August 26th or September 1st for information, conversation, and some refreshments. We encourage you to bring along a colleague: a full-time faculty member, a not-new adjunct, or your departmental chair. Simply share this email, and ask your colleague to RSVP. To help us better plan the event, please RSVP at https://goo.gl/Fe6xR8. If you can't join us on either date, you can watch the recorded presentations. They'll be posted on our website several days after the event. For questions, please contact Rowena Li at rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:rowena.li@qc.cuny.edu> or Jean Kelly at jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:jean.kelly@qc.cuny.edu>.

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Call for nominations/self-nominations to serve on Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee
by Rowena Li 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

>From Center for Teaching and Learning: The Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee has announced a call for nominees to serve on the committee. There are two faculty positions open. All faculty members (adjuncts and full-time faculty) are encouraged to apply. The Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee consists of two faculty members or one faculty member and one member of the Higher Education Officer series (HEO), and two student members. One faculty member shall serve as a chair of the Committee. When any students violating the code of behavior or any law or regulation established by the College, and by the city, state or federal government, the role of the Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee is to listen to the testimony, ask questions of the witnesses, review the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing and the papers filed by the parties and render a determination. In the event the respondent is found to have committed the conduct charged, the committee shall determine the penalty to be imposed. The newly-elected members will be trained before serving on the committee. Send nominations to Vice President for Student Affairs Adam Rockman, vpsa(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:vpsa@qc.cuny.edu>.

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Reminder to Register for Exambler Workshop
by Tamara A Brown 27 Jul '15

27 Jul '15

Dear Faculty and Administrators, This is a reminder to register for the Exambler workshop with Founder Eli Attias. All employees are welcome to bring a guest to this event. The event will take place: Date: Thursday, July 30, 2015 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Queens Hall 325 Directions: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/directions-queens-hall/ If you haven’t done so, register at <http://goo.gl/forms/rJFXArSyEX> http://goo.gl/forms/rJFXArSyEX <http://goo.gl/forms/rJFXArSyEX> To participate in this workshop, you must: -- Bring a laptop. For more information: Tamara Brown: tbrown2(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:tbrown2@qc.cuny.edu> http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/scan-without-scantron/ <mailto:tbrown2@qc.cuny.edu> All the best, Tamara Brown, Web & Social Coordinator Center for Teaching & Learning<http://www.ctl.qc.cuny.edu> Office of Undergraduate Research<http://ougr.qc.cuny.edu/> Queens College, City University of New York <http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/>

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Call for Participants: QR Across the Curriculum (Sep 4 deadline to apply)
by Eva Fernandez 22 Jul '15

22 Jul '15

Mid-summer greetings, colleagues! Here is advanced notice of an announcement about a wonderful opportunity. We will also disseminate this via QC Mailer in the next few days. Please help us spread the word, and if you're interested, apply: the deadline is September 4. The Center for Teaching & Learning is pleased to announce this year's Quantitative Reasoning Across the Curriculum Faculty Development Workshop. The program is designed to infuse quantitative reasoning skills throughout the curriculum, and participation in the workshop involves activities and support during the fall 2015 and spring 2016 semesters. Faculty who participate will receive an $800 stipend. The program includes three hands-on workshops (September 18, October 9 and January 21) and some online work. Participants will be supported by a QR Fellow (PhD student from the CUNY Graduate Center). Faculty from all departments are invited to apply: the workshop will expose you to innovative approaches for integrating quantitative reasoning across the curriculum, beyond designated QR courses. For more information and to apply: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/qr-2015-2016/ (Application deadline: September 4, 2015) If you have questions, please contact Professor Joanne Miller (Sociology), the Coordinator of the QR Fellows Program (joanne.miller(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:joanne.miller@qc.cuny.edu>). Best wishes, Eva Eva M. Fernández Acting Assistant Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://efernandez.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu<http://efernandez.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/>

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Scan Paper Exams Without Scantron Machines
by Tamara A Brown 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Dear Faculty and Administrators, Join us at The Center for Teaching and Learning for a hands on introduction to <https://www.exambler.com/> https://www.exambler.com/ Exambler, an exam management platform. Eli Attias, the founder of Exambler, will be at Queens College to present the system for creating, grading, and reporting your exams with seamless ease. Convert your paper Scantron exams to digital format and learn how to navigate the application’s dashboard. Exambler’s key features include: * Anti-cheat scrambler technology (for each individual exam). * Document camera grading and question correctness analysis. You’ll gain insight into which questions your students excelled and found challenging. Can be used as an early detection system to identify “at risk” students. No more purchasing expensive exam forms and no more long lines before exam time. Access more data and information on your exams. In all, Exambler will save you time. Upon registration, you will be given an invitation to create an account to be used at the workshop. Date: Thursday, July 30, 2015 Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: Queens Hall 325 Directions: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/directions-queens-hall/ RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/rJFXArSyEX To participate in this workshop, you must: * Bring a laptop. For more information: Tamara Brown: tbrown2(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:tbrown2@qc.cuny.edu> Please disseminate widely. All the best, Tamara Brown, Web & Social Coordinator Center for Teaching & Learning<http://www.ctl.qc.cuny.edu> Office of Undergraduate Research<http://ougr.qc.cuny.edu/> Queens College, City University of New York <http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/>

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Scholarship for Asian Students
by Moira E Egan 14 Jul '15

14 Jul '15

Dear all, I hope everyone is having a good summer. Once again, Queens College is a partner institution with the Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, which means that our students are eligible to apply for generous scholarships which also provide opportunities for mentoring and professional development. Last year, 13 of our students received this award, which recognizes academic achievement and community service. This year's application opens tomorrow and closes on October 15th. I've attached a flier with more information, which I'd appreciate your sharing with interested students. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and to refer students to me for assistance with the application process. Best, Moira ~ Moira E. Egan, Ph.D. National Fellowships Advisor Office of Honors and Scholarships Rm. 23 Honors Hall Queens College, CUNY (718) 997-2863

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2016-2017 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, deadline August 3, 2015
by Helen A Gaudette 09 Jul '15

09 Jul '15

Dear faculty and administrators, The Fulbright Scholar Program offers teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2016-2017 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. In addition to several new program models<http://www.cies.org/fulbright-program-innovations> designed to meet the changing needs of U.S. academics and professionals, Fulbright is offering more opportunities for flexible, multi-country grants<http://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-global-flex-award> through enhanced global and regional awards. Interested faculty and professionals are encouraged to learn more about the nearly 600<http://catalog.cies.org/searchResults.aspx?wa=ALL> core Fulbright U.S. Scholar opportunities in a wide range of disciplines by visiting the online Catalog of Awards<http://catalog.cies.org/>, browsing the regional<http://www.cies.org/regional-highlights> or discipline<http://www.cies.org/highlighted-disciplines> highlights, or by participating in one our webinars<http://www.cies.org/event-type/webinar-schedule>, including regional virtual advising sessions to help demystify the application process and answer any other pressing questions applicants may have. The application deadline for most awards is August 3, 2015. For eligibility requirements and other program information, please visit their website<http://www.cies.org/> Dr. Helen Gaudette Director, Office of Global Education Initiatives Coordinator, CUNY-Paris Exchange Program Lecturer, Department of History King Hall 209, Queens College, CUNY 718-570-0551 Helen.Gaudette(a)qc.cuny.edu<https://mymail.qc.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=lSQGZRiL-0q3Snt7GfuZcFEgrT5BGdA…> http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/OGEI http://facebook.com/QueensCollegeOGEI

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Meeting invitation: Blackboard Integration with Pearson MyLabs & Mastering
by Kenneth J Lord 06 Jul '15

06 Jul '15

I'm holding a CUNY-wide webex next Monday to show how to integrate Bb with Pearson MyLabs & Mastering (See invite below). Please feel free to forward this to any faculty who might have stressed interest in this integration. As always, please let me know if there's anything I can assist with. Thanks so much! Sincerely, Gina ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gina Kayed <messenger(a)webex.com<mailto:messenger@webex.com>> Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2015 at 11:39 AM Subject: (Forward to others) Meeting invitation: Blackboard Integration with Pearson MyLabs & Mastering To: gina.kayed(a)pearson.com<mailto:gina.kayed@pearson.com> You can forward this invitation to others. Hello , Gina Kayed invites you to attend this online meeting. Topic: Blackboard Integration with Pearson MyLabs & Mastering Date: Monday, July 13, 2015 Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Meeting Number: 804 480 970 Meeting Password: 123 Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting. ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://pearsononline.webex.com/pearsononline/j.php?MTID=m1cf6e4bdb67459e57… 2. Enter your name and email address. 3. Enter the meeting password: 123 4. Click "Join Now". ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference ------------------------------------------------------- Provide your phone number when you join the meeting to receive a call back. Alternatively, you can call: Call-in toll-free number: 1-(877) 554-0877<tel:1-%28877%29%20554-0877> (US) Show global numbers: https://www.tcconline.com/offSite/OffSiteController.jpf?cc=8638023042 Conference Code: 863 802 3042<tel:863%20802%203042> ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://pearsononline.webex.com/pearsononline/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". You can contact me at: gina.kayed(a)pearson.com<mailto:gina.kayed@pearson.com> 1-(201) 381-7699<tel:1-%28201%29%20381-7699> Add this meeting to your calendar: https://pearsononline.webex.com/pearsononline/j.php?MTID=m39d4ff48160542e51… http://www.webex.com IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the meeting host prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation. -- Gina Kayed Learning Solutions Consultant Pearson Learning Solutions M: (201) 381-7699<tel:%28201%29%20381-7699> E: gina.kayed(a)pearson.com<mailto:gina.kayed@pearson.com> Pearson Always Learning Learn more at www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com<http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/> -- Gina Kayed Learning Solutions Consultant Pearson Learning Solutions M: (201) 381-7699 E: gina.kayed(a)pearson.com<mailto:gina.kayed@pearson.com> Pearson Always Learning Learn more at www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com<http://www.pearsonlearningsolutions.com/>

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D4GX: $1000-$7500 for your research on data analysis for a civic cause
by Eva Fernandez 03 Jul '15

03 Jul '15

Greetings, colleagues, The organization NYC Media Lab is announcing a grant/prize program for researchers (faculty or students) who are working on data analysis for a civic cause (through collaborations with non-profits or NGOs). They are also organizing a conference on the topic. Apply for the grant or to present at the conference by August 1. More details below and here: http://www.nycmedialab.org/projects/challenges/nycml-bloomberg-dgx/ Please disseminate widely. Best wishes, Eva Eva M. Fernández Acting Assistant Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://efernandez.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu -------------------------- Apply now! $25k in grants & prizes for university research on data & social good Calling all students, faculty and university researchers! Are you currently collaborating with a nonprofit / NGO on data analysis for a civic cause? You're invited to present your research at Bloomberg's Data for Good Exchange (D4GX) conference taking place on September 28, 2015 in New York City. In partnership with the conference, NYC Media Lab is running an impact grant and prize program. Apply now for awards ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 for your research. http://www.nycmedialab.org/projects/challenges/nycml-bloomberg-dgx/ Grant application deadline: rolling through August 1, 2015 Call for papers deadline: Abstracts are due by August 1st; Full Submissions are due by August 8th, 2015. If you have any questions relating to the grant and prize program, contact Amy Chen, NYC Media Lab Seed Project Manager at amy.chen(a)nycmedialab.org.

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