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REMINDER: Oct. 4 Deadline for COIL Faculty Fellowships
by Jean Kelly 30 Sep '22

30 Sep '22

>From the Office of the Provost: Are you interested in creating impactful global learning for your students? Do you want to connect with faculty across national borders? The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Faculty Fellowships. In keeping with the international goals of Queens College and working closely with the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Leadership<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >, the fellowships will offer select faculty the opportunity to learn about COIL, 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 offers your students an opportunity to interact globally through virtual exchange without additional costs associated with physical mobility. While the COIL component takes place solely online, your course may be face-to-face, hybrid or fully online. Courses may be existing courses or new courses. Interested Queens College faculty from all disciplines are invited to learn more about COIL here: https://qc.cuny.edu/coil<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >. The application deadline to be part of the 2022-2023 cohort with a $600 stipend is October 4 at 5 pm. Apply at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.office.com_r_s5b… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >. For more information on the COIL Faculty Fellowship structure, eligibility, and application, go to https://www.qc.cuny.edu/coil/2022-2023/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >. Please direct any questions to COIL Coordinator, Prof. Schiro Withanachchi at schiro.withanachchi(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:schiro.withanachchi@qc.cuny.edu>.

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Using Navigate Alerts for Your Students
by Jean Kelly 29 Sep '22

29 Sep '22

To: Faculty, Staff On behalf of Nathalia Holtzman, Interim Associate Provost for Innovation and Student Success: Worried about one of your students? Are they missing essential assignments? Are they struggling to pass tests? Reaching out to and working with students directly is ideal, but if you want additional direct messaging to lead them to use the free academic support resources on campus, use the QC Navigate Alert tool. Initiating a Navigate Alert on your students pings the QC Learning Commons, who then reach out to the student to let them know you are concerned and offers to connect them with free academic support services. Alerts available on Navigate: * Missing Essential Assignments * Needs Academic Support What happens when you open an alert? * Your student gets an automated email indicating that an alert was issued by an instructor, with information about accessing academic support. * 1-3 days later, the student gets an email and a text from the QC Keep Learning office, notifying the student to email you (messaging includes your QC email address) and reinforcing that free academic support services are available. How to submit an alert: * Login to QC Navigate at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__qc-2Dcuny.campus.eab.c… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >, using your CUNYfirst credentials. * Ensure that you’ve landed on the “Professor Home” page. Otherwise use the toggle button to switch from “Staff Home” to “Professor Home." * Under the “Students in My Courses” section, click on the hyperlink for the student for whom you wish to issue an alert. * On the right side of the screen, under the “Staff Alert” section, click on “Issue an Alert;” this will open a pop-up. * Select the reason you believe the student needs assistance. * Select the class associated with this alert. Enter any additional information you think may be useful to us (this is optional). * Click “Submit.” How to keep track of the resolution: * To view the case and track its progress, click on the “Cases” icon in the left navigation menu at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__qc-2Dcuny.campus.eab.c… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >. Questions: Email KeepLearning(a)qc.cuny.edu

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QC Scholarships Application Review Committee: Volunteers needed
by Taruna Sadhoo 27 Sep '22

27 Sep '22

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. As many of you know, an important issue for our student body is finding additional funding to pay for their education. Through the generosity of our QC alumni and the QC Foundation, we will be able to provide support to many of these students seeking financial support. However, to do this effectively and within a very small timeframe, we need your help! The Honors and Scholarships team is seeking 25+ volunteers to serve on the QC Foundation Scholarships Application Review Committee. Collectively, the committee will have the opportunity to review over 800+ applications. Next Steps: * If you're interested in serving on this committee, please let us know using this<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… > form. * Each volunteer will be assigned a set of applications to score on or around October 12, which must be completed by November 12. * The whole procedure would be virtual and self-directed within the time frame. Further instructions will be sent out on October 12 along with the applications. Questions? Please email us at qc.scholarships(a)qc.cuny.edu. Thank you in advance for your support. In partnership, Taruna Taruna D. Sadhoo Honors and Scholarships, Director Macaulay Honors College at Queens College, Director Office of the Provost, Queens College, City University of New York taruna.sadhoo(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:eva.fernandez@qc.cuny.edu> | +1 516- 595-9405 Zoom: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_j_3792… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… > |Meeting ID: 379 275 6810 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Herself

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Fellowships Office News
by Moira Egan 26 Sep '22

26 Sep '22

Dear All, I'm writing to let you know about changes to the fellowships office. I have accepted a position at another institution, and my last day here at QC is the 30th. I don't know who will be taking over my responsibilities permanently, but during the transition, Taruna Sadhoo, Director of Honors will be coordinating things. For any questions about fellowships, please contact qcfellowships(a)qc.cuny.edu. I am looking forward to my new opportunity, but will miss working with you and our students. This list has been extremely helpful in spreading the word about opportunities and many of you have been incredibly generous with your time and expertise to support our applicants. It's been a pleasure to be part of such a supportive community. With best Wishes, Moira ~ Moira E. Egan, Ph.D. National Fellowships Advisor Rm. 23 Honors Hall Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY 11367 (718) 997-2863 Moira.egan(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Fall 2022 Seminar Announcement- Science of Teaching and Learning at Lehman
by Jean Kelly 26 Sep '22

26 Sep '22

Sent on behalf of The School of Natural and Social Sciences at Lehman College: Dear Colleagues, The School of Natural and Social Sciences at Lehman College is pleased to invite you to its fall seminar that will take place in person On October 12th, 2022, 12:00 pm in SC 1405 at Lehman College OR via Zoom (Click Here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… > to register and receive the zoom link). Please join us if you are interested in research focused on teaching and learning to hear Dr. Bruce J. Ellis speaks about “Hidden Talents in Harsh Environments.” Attached is a flyer announcing the seminar and a PDF of a research article on the topic. Refreshments will be served.

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Baruch College CTL Presents: Open-Source Digital Tools for Teaching Fall 2022 Seminar
by Jean Kelly 15 Sep '22

15 Sep '22

On behalf of the Baruch Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL): The Open-Source Digital Tools for Teaching seminar, hosted by the Baruch Center for Teaching and Learning, offers faculty an opportunity to discover and develop skills with technologies that will build engagement among students and faculty in and out of the classroom space. We’ll discuss the affordances of openly-licensed and accessible digital platforms that diversify opportunities to learn. Faculty and staff who are open to learning new digital tools are welcome to participate in the seminar and are eligible to earn a certificate of completion. * Session 1: Introduction * Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Online) * Session 2: Tools for Faculty-Created Materials * Wednesday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Online) * Session 3: Tools for Student-Created Materials * Wednesday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Online) * + plus one additional lab hour with a facilitator-partner All CUNY Faculty/Staff are welcome. Participants who fulfill these attendance requirements and who create an artifact demonstrating a working proficiency in the use of one or more open-source tools will receive a certificate of completion for the seminar. Participation is unpaid. Apply via this form<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_forms_… > by Friday Sept. 23 at 12 p.m. This seminar is facilitated by Baruch CTL staff members Shiraz Biggie, Seth Graves, Amanda Matles, Pamela Thielman, and Katherine Tsan. For questions, please reach out to seth.graves(a)baruch.cuny.edu.

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Fall 2022 KHC-NEH Faculty Professional Development Workshops at Queensborough
by Jean Kelly 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

On behalf of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at QCC.: Dear Colleagues, Please see the attached flyer about Fall 2022 KHC-NEH Faculty Professional Development Workshops at Queensborough. These events are part of the 2022-23 Harriet & Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Center (KHC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Colloquium, “Trauma, Remembrance, and Compassion” and are co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at QCC.

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COIL Faculty Fellowships
by Jean Kelly 08 Sep '22

08 Sep '22

>From the Office of the Provost: Are you interested in creating impactful global learning for your students? Do you want to connect with faculty across national borders? The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Faculty Fellowships. In keeping with the international goals of Queens College and working closely with the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Leadership<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >, the fellowships will offer select faculty the opportunity to learn about COIL, 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 offers your students an opportunity to interact globally through virtual exchange without additional costs associated with physical mobility. While the COIL component takes place solely online, your course may be face-to-face, hybrid or fully online. Courses may be existing courses or new courses. Interested Queens College faculty from all disciplines are invited to learn more about COIL here: https://qc.cuny.edu/coil<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >. The application deadline to be part of the 2022-2023 cohort with a $600 stipend is October 4 at 5 pm. Apply at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__forms.office.com_r_s5b… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >. For more information on the COIL Faculty Fellowship structure, eligibility, and application, go to https://www.qc.cuny.edu/coil/2022-2023/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam02.safelinks.protec… >. Please direct any questions to COIL Coordinator, Prof. Schiro Withanachchi at schiro.withanachchi(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:schiro.withanachchi@qc.cuny.edu>.

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9/16 Teaching Matters: “Choosing Your Own Adventure: Increasing Student Engagement with Open Pedagogy.”
by Jean Kelly 07 Sep '22

07 Sep '22

Dear Colleagues, The CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy is kicking off the virtual teaching workshop series for the 2022-2023 academic year. Teaching Matters is a monthly, free, one-hour summit of CUNY faculty and staff devoted to sharing innovative teaching strategies and student-centered learning methods. Each gathering includes a focused and engaged peer-to-peer workshop and a few practical teaching tips that can be used in any classroom. On Friday, September 16 from 2 PM – 3 PM, Shawna Brandle from Kingsborough Community College will present “Choosing Your Own Adventure: Increasing Student Engagement with Open Pedagogy.” Read more details and register at "Choose Your Own Adventure: Increasing Student Engagement with Open Pedagogy<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_c… >." Read more about Teaching Matters offerings or submit a proposal for a workshop at CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy Teaching Matters<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…>. You may also email us at innovative.pedagogy(a)cuny.edu<mailto:innovative.pedagogy@cuny.edu>. Looking forward to seeing you on September 16th!

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Register for CUNY's first Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Conference, Oct. 14
by Jean Kelly 01 Sep '22

01 Sep '22

>From the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL): We are happy to share some exciting news. The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) was selected to present at the first ever CUNYwide conference for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) for our outstanding work with our Pedagogy of Kindness (PoK) faculty discussion series. Along with our findings from the discussion series and future directions of PoK, we will be joined with our fellow colleges from around CUNY, showcasing their innovative work aimed at faculty excellence and student success. Please join us as we embark on the next chapter of CETLL and PoK. Check out other presenter topics and the schedule at https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca… Register for the SoTL conference: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__us02web.zoom.us_meetin… Please share this with your respective teams. Our goal is not only to build interdepartmental collaboration but also intercampus collaboration. More information about the conference will be released closer to the date. In the meantime, please reach out to ctlonline(a)qc.cuny.edu with any questions. In collaboration, The CETLL Team

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