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Expanding Online at QC, Spring 2016 Symposium: June 6
by Jean Kelly 25 May '16

25 May '16

Greetings, The Center for Teaching & Learning cordially invites you to participate in the final session in a series of discussions on online education, led by experts in the pedagogy and assessment of online instruction. The presentation will include research-based evidence of how to design effective online learning environments. This lecture series is part of ongoing work to expand our online and hybrid course offerings, with support from the CUNY Strategic Investment Initiative and the Queens College Office of the Provost. Detailed description: https://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/symposia-expanding-online-sp2016/ June 6, 2016 2 to 4 pm Location: President's Conference Room 2, Rosenthal Library, fifth floor Designing Online and Blended Learning to Foster Diverse Students' Needs and Learning: Factors and Best Practices for Success Natalie B. Milman, George Washington University Register: http://tiny.cc/exp-online-symposium-jun6 Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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Full Time Position open at CERRU
by Sophia Mcgee 17 May '16

17 May '16

Hello everyone, I hope that you will help us by circulating the following job announcement to anyone you think might be qualified! All Best, Sophia ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN THE CENTER FOR ETHNIC, RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING QUEENS COLLEGE CUNY The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding (CERRU) is a dialogue based diversity education and training center located on the Queens College Campus. We are looking for a new coordinator for our two fellowship programs; the dialogue fellowship and the social change fellowship. Specific Duties Include: * Coordinating all aspects of two student fellowship programs, including application process, scheduling, maintaining relationships and supporting students. * Working with the CERRU staff to design and implement all student trainings. * Acting as point person for CERRU training on other college campuses. * Working with CERRU staff on targeted research and preparation of reports and surveys. * Acting as a liaison to various student groups on campus. Preferred Qualifications Include: * Experience in campus and community outreach/organizing * Excellent writing and communication skills * Creative, motivated self-starter * Critical thinking and problem solving skills A Bachelor's Degree is required for this position. Candidate must have 1-2 years relevant experience in conflict resolution, dialogue methods and/or methods for working to achieve diversity and inclusion. For More Information, and To Apply: http://cuny.jobs/queens-ny/academic-resource-center-coordinator-center-for-… ? Sophia McGee Director, The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding Associate Director, "America and the Middle East" Program Queens College CUNY 718-997-2985

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C4Q Access Code Applications
by Claudia Garcia 12 May '16

12 May '16

Greetings, Applications are open for the Coalition for Queens (C4Q) Access Code!! Access Code is a tech education program, a transformative 10-month course that trains adults from diverse backgrounds to become computer programmers and places them at leading companies such as Pinterest, OkCupid, and JPMorgan. Our graduates have seen their salaries on average quadruple after graduating from the program. We focus specifically on serving people from diverse backgrounds, particularly minorities, immigrants, and other populations underserved in the tech industry. The program has no upfront costs, and our cohorts are over 50% immigrants, 50% underrepresented minorities, and 50% female. APPLY NOW AT http://www.c4q.nyc/ac-apply Applications are due MAY 20th, 2016! Over the course of 10-months, students spend 80+ hours each week learning to code. From collaborating in hackathons to launching products at Demo Day, Access Code is fully immersive, designed to train industry ready developers. Eligibility Requirements: · Talented adults 18+ who want to learn how to code and get a tech job · Annual salary no more than $45,000 · No background in coding required · Resident of the tri-state area (New York metropolitan area) · Eligible to work in the United States · Willing and able to participate for the full length of the program APPLY NOW AT http://www.c4q.nyc/ac-apply Applications are due MAY 20th, 2016! To learn more about this opportunity, come to our info session this Monday, May 16th during free hour (12:15-1:30pm) at Campbell Dome. Best, Claudia Garcia Program Coordinator Tech Talent Pipeline Residency @ QC Queens College, Razran Hall 314 Claudia.garcia(a)qc.cuny.edu 718.997.4636

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Discussion: Globalizing the Curriculum at Queens College, May 12
by Jean Kelly 03 May '16

03 May '16

Greetings, Queens College is committed to providing a global education for our students, to "infuse our academic programs with a global perspective" and "prepare students to become leading citizens of our global society" (2015-2020 Strategic Plan). Please join Helen Gaudette, Director of Global Education Initiatives at Queens College, for a discussion on Globalizing the Curriculum at Queens College. We will hear from faculty who are currently teaching courses with global content and intercultural and international perspectives, that utilize sources which explore global issues specific to their disciplines. Topics for the discussion will include goals, best practices, and benefits to students: - Defining QC's Global Learning goals - Globalizing the courses you already teach - Building QC's list of World Cultures and Global Issues courses (WCGI) for the Flexible Core - Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) - Leveraging the diversity in your classroom - The new Global Studies Minor Date: Thursday, May 12 Time: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Location: President's Conference Room #2, Rosenthal Library Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP: https://goo.gl/wszu1u Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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There's still time to register for the May 6 Teaching & Learning Showcase
by jkelly＠qc.cuny.edu 02 May '16

02 May '16

Greetings, The Center for Teaching & Learning invites you to our fourth annual showcase to celebrate excellence in teaching at Queens College. The event will include presentations from faculty and students on engaging teaching practices and learning experiences. Date: Friday, May 6, 2016 Time: 9 am to 4 pm Location: Campbell Dome Lunch will be provided by the Center for Teaching & Learning. Register to attend: https://goo.gl/IA5tWL Scheduled presenters: Douglas Manson (History), Shanna Peters (AMS student) Christopher Hanusa (Math) Usha Barahmand (Psychology) Anisha Clarke (Math) Kristin Mozeiko (Music) Victoria Goldenberg (Psychology) James McElwaine (Music) and students Alexander DiMassi (Psychology) and students Andrew DeRosa (Art) and students For more information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/teaching-learning-showcase-may-6-2016 Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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