August 2019 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) at QC
by Jean Kelly 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Sent on behalf of Provost Elizabeth Hendrey Are you interested in creating opportunities for your students to interact virtually with students overseas? Do you want to deepen your students’ cross-cultural skills and global outlook? The Office of the Provost at Queens College is pleased to announce the launch of Queens College’s Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) (https://coil.qc.cuny.edu/) Faculty Fellowship workshops. Working closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/) the workshops will provide faculty support in the development of COIL-type courses. COIL is a term created by the SUNY COIL Center (http://coil.suny.edu/) to describe “the four essential dimensions of real virtual mobility: it is a collaborative exercise of teachers and students; it makes use of online technology and interaction; it has potential international dimensions; and it is integrated into the learning process.” In keeping with the goal of Strategic Plan 2015-2020 (https://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/strategic%20plan/Pages/default.aspx) “To weave campus, community, and global connections,” the aim of the Faculty Fellowship workshops is to offer a group of faculty members the opportunity to learn about Collaborative Online International Learning, develop strategies for incorporating it into their courses, advance research with international colleagues, and expand QC’s global presence. Adding a COIL component to your course allows your students to gain cross-cultural skills through virtual interaction and enhances their international opportunities without leaving NYC. While the COIL component takes place solely online, your course may be face-to-face, hybrid or fully online. The focus of COIL is global/intercultural fluency, not technology. Interested Queens College faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019, from 12:15pm-1:30pm. Please RSVP here for the informational meeting (RSVP due 9/5): http://shorturl.at/ahkn3 The application deadline to be part of the initial cohort for Fall 2019 is September 20th, 5pm (see detailed information on the COIL Faculty Fellowship structure, eligibility and application on CTL website: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/coil-at-qc/) Faculty selected for the program will receive: 1. Structured support via the workshops and informal support via CTL. 2. A stipend of $250 when all 3 workshops are completed. Please direct any questions to COIL Coordinator, Prof. Schiro Withanachchi: schiro.withanachchi(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Queens Memory Tour & Volunteer Gathering at Fort Totten!
by Lori A Wallach 29 Aug '19

29 Aug '19

Hello all! Queens Memory is pleased to invite you to our first "Volunteers in the Vaults" gathering of the new academic year! We will meet next Thursday, September 5, at the Bayside Historical Society's headquarters at "The Castle" in Fort Totten (208 Totten Ave., Bayside, NY), from 6 to 8 pm. The Castle, built in 1887, was originally used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the Officers' Mess Hall and Club. The Gothic Revival-style building is a NYC designated landmark, and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Attendees will be treated to a tour of The Castle and will engage with special treasures prepared for us by the BHS staff. They will also have a chance to discuss ideas for Queens-related oral history projects and network with Queens Memory volunteers and staff. Queens Memory is jointly sponsored by the Queens Public Library and Queens College. Faculty are welcome to come discuss ideas for class oral history projects. Please email lori.wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:lori.wallach@qc.cuny.edu> to RSVP or for more information. Thanks, and hope to see some of you there! Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator queensmemory.org Queens College Rosenthal Library, room 317 Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 997-3686

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Temporary Part-Time Position on Campus for Mandarin Speaker
by Donna Y Smith 28 Aug '19

28 Aug '19

Dear Socrates, Could you ask faculty to share this job notice with their students? Thank you. English Language Institute -Fall - Winter Employment Opportunity: Seeking Mandarin Speaker for One Part-time Office Assistant Position Activities include but are not limited to the following: Manage and respond to emails, phone calls and student inquiries. Assist in student registrations, record keeping and outreach. Schedule appointments and aid with application processing and record keeping. Support organizing and conducting orientations, student events and marketing. Qualifications: Mandarin speaker preferred. Displays interest and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Reception experience a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. International F-1 students are also welcome to apply, but must be registered at QC or the ELI for the fall semester to qualify. Job Type: Part-time: up to 15 hours a week. Monday through Friday, starting September 2019 through January 24, 2020. Flexible hours and schedules available. NYS Minimum Wage ($15 per hour). Apply: Send cover letter and resume to eli(a)qc.cuny.edu Put "Summer Job Position" as the subject. DEADLINE to APPLY: September 4, 2019 ? 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, New York 11367-1597 718-997-5720 | Fax 718-997-5731 "Career opportunities are available on a part-time basis with opportunity for reappointment subject to budget availability."

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Free Oral History Training Workshop!
by Lori A Wallach 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Hello everyone, Queens Memory invites all those interested to our first free oral history training workshop of the Fall 2019 semester! The session will take place on Wednesday, August 28, from 3 to 5 pm at the Lefrak City Library in Corona (98-30 57th Ave.). You will learn how to prepare for an interview, ask good questions, make a high-quality recording, and how to submit your completed interview to the library. The session will also feature a discussion of several current and upcoming Queens Memory projects. The workshop is free and open to the public; please email Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Lori.Wallach@qc.cuny.edu> to RSVP or for further information. We'd love to see you there! Thanks, Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator queensmemory.org Queens College Rosenthal Library, room 317 Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 997-3686

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How to Make Your Blackboard Course Available and other Teaching Tips for the New Semester
by Jean Kelly 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Greetings and welcome to the Fall 2019 semester at Queens College. To help your semester get off to a smooth start, we present a Start-of-the-semester Checklist that includes a shortcut to making your Blackboard course available to students: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/start-of-the-semester-checklist-fall-2019. We also recommend that you think about a backup plan in the event that inclement weather forces a college closing or prevents you and your students from traveling safely to campus: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/bad-weather-back-up-plan. You can read our past tips at http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/category/tech-tips/. Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) at QC
by Jean Kelly 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Sent on behalf of Provost Elizabeth Hendrey Are you interested in creating opportunities for your students to interact virtually with students overseas? Do you want to deepen your students’ cross-cultural skills and global outlook? The Office of the Provost at Queens College is pleased to announce the launch of Queens College’s Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/coil-at-qc/) Faculty Fellowship workshops. Working closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/) the workshops will provide faculty support in the development of COIL-type courses. COIL is a term created by the SUNY COIL Center (http://coil.suny.edu/) to describe “the four essential dimensions of real virtual mobility: it is a collaborative exercise of teachers and students; it makes use of online technology and interaction; it has potential international dimensions; and it is integrated into the learning process.” In keeping with the goal of Strategic Plan 2015-2020 (https://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/strategic%20plan/Pages/default.aspx) “To weave campus, community, and global connections,” the aim of the Faculty Fellowship workshops is to offer a group of faculty members the opportunity to learn about Collaborative Online International Learning, develop strategies for incorporating it into their courses, advance research with international colleagues, and expand QC’s global presence. Adding a COIL component to your course allows your students to gain cross-cultural skills through virtual interaction and enhances their international opportunities without leaving NYC. While the COIL component takes place solely online, your course may be face-to-face, hybrid or fully online. The focus of COIL is global/intercultural fluency, not technology. Interested Queens College faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019, from 12:15pm-1:30pm. Please RSVP here for the informational meeting (RSVP due 9/5): http://shorturl.at/ahkn3 The application deadline to be part of the initial cohort for Fall 2019 is September 20th, 5pm (see detailed information on the COIL Faculty Fellowship structure, eligibility and application on CTL website: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/coil-at-qc/) Faculty selected for the program will receive: 1. Structured support via the workshops and informal support via CTL. 2. A stipend of $250 when all 3 workshops are completed. Please direct any questions to COIL Coordinator, Prof. Schiro Withanachchi: schiro.withanachchi(a)qc.cuny.edu

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New Faculty Orientation Fall 2019
by Jean Kelly 12 Aug '19

12 Aug '19

The Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching & Learning are pleased to invite you to an orientation and welcome day for all new full- and part-time faculty at Queens College. Please join us on Monday, August 26, 2019, 9:30am - 3:00pm, in The James Muyskens Conference Room in the Summit. Representatives from around campus will discuss the resources and services that you may find useful in your new capacity as faculty: - Administrative and Academic Support Services - Creating a safe and healthy work life - Using library resources - Accessing instructional technologies - Teaching Tools and Support - Reporting attendance and grades - Union benefits - Seeking professional faculty and leadership development opportunities To help us better plan the event, please register at http://bit.ly/2ZwfxeJ. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For questions, please contact Alicia Alvero at alicia.alvero(a)qc.cuny.edu, Michelle Fraboni at michelle.fraboni(a)qc.cuny.edu, Rowena Li at rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu, or Jean Kelly at jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu.

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Classes at the Tech Incubator Next Week
by Ying Zhou 08 Aug '19

08 Aug '19

The following classes are offered at the Tech Incubator next week. All are welcome. Please RSVP using the link below. Please share with anyone who might benefit. Website Design and Build, Tech Incubator, August 12-16, 10:30am - 1:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/website-design-and-build-tickets-67926793869 Sonic Pi - An INteractive Workshop, Tech Incubator, August 12-16, 1:30pm to 4:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonic-pi-an-interactive-workshop-tickets-66170…

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Upcoming Classes and Learning Opportunities: Technology and Entrepreneurship
by Ying Zhou 04 Aug '19

04 Aug '19

Upcoming Classes: 3D Modeling and 3D Printing, Tech Incubator, August 5-9, 10:00am - 1:00pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-modeling-and-3d-printing-tickets-66172109561 Website Design and Build, Tech Incubator, August 12-16, 10:30am - 1:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/website-design-and-build-tickets-67926793869 Sonic Pi - An INteractive Workshop, Tech Incubator, August 12-15, 1:30pm to 4:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonic-pi-an-interactive-workshop-tickets-66170… Oculus Rift Virtual Reality class, one-on-one with Ricardo Guerra: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-oculus-rift-vr-game-development-with-uni…, Please use the following link to make an appointment: https://calendly.com/oculus-rift-vr-game-development-course-101/session-1?m… Social Entrepreneurship 101, by +Acumen - Sept. 24, 2019 (Online & Free) https://www.plusacumen.org/courses/social-entrepreneurship-101?<https://www.plusacumen.org/courses/social-entrepreneurship-101%E2%80%8B> Introduction to Human Centered-Design, by + Acumen - Sept. 24, 2019 (Online & Free) https://www.plusacumen.org/courses/introduction-human-centered-design Lean Startup Principles for the Social Sector, by +Acumen - Oct. 15, 2019 (Online & Free) https://www.plusacumen.org/courses/lean-for-social-impact Scholarship: The Adobe Women-in-Technology Scholarship: For more information: https://research.adobe.com/scholarship/

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