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CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy (CITA) 2024-2025 events
by QNS qcctlonline 30 Oct '24

30 Oct '24

Greetings, You might be interested in upcoming CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy (CITA)<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> events: Friday, November 8, 11:00am-12:00pm (virtual) CITA Teaching Matters Book Club<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcOirqT4vEtME4UHou9vi_XPio5jkMC…> “Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning” by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson Leads: Casandra Silva Sibilín (York College) and Dominique DiTommaso (Central Office) For more information, go to this flyer<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SzsWPFs1P1slwl…> or reach out to Innovative.Pedagogy(a)cuny.edu<mailto:Innovative.Pedagogy@cuny.edu>. Friday, November 15, 11:30am-12:30pm (virtual) Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Professional Development Sessions<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufu2orz0oHNGeWVB0DUxdr2qmjPLapx…> The Importance of CPL in Today’s Higher Ed Landscape Dr. Wendy Kilgore, Senior Director of Research at AACRAO, will share key insights from AACRAO's recent survey of 399 colleges and universities about the relevance and impact of CPL. The report, Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion: The 2024 Landscape of Credit for Prior Learning in US and Canadian Higher Education, underscores the importance of CPL as a mechanism for enhancing student success, reducing student expenses, and creating more accessible and inclusive opportunities for college education.For more information, go to this flyer<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kXYb5TT_cfnngW…> or webpage<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/…>, or reach out to CPL(a)cuny.edu<mailto:CPL@cuny.edu>. Friday, November 22, 11:00am-12:00pm (virtual) Teaching Matters Special Series<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcO6orj4vH9Y30H6Ksdh8qBfNuu98zU…> <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcO6orj4vH9Y30H6Ksdh8qBfNuu98zU…> on Generative AI<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcO6orj4vH9Y30H6Ksdh8qBfNuu98zU…> Session 3: Supporting Students’ Ethical Use of AI: Ideas and Practices in Humanities and STEM Fields Leads: J. Elizabeth Clark (LaGuardia CC) and Karan Puri (Queensborough CC) Participants will learn some examples of how faculty can support students to use generative AI ethically, responsively, and effectively, consider what “ethical use of AI” means in their classrooms, and exchange ideas for student support activities and materials.  For more information, go to this flyer<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QVd0Z7j5dqJ1GbGmD1n6oo4hb8F72z8v/view> or reach out to Innovative.Pedagogy(a)cuny.edu<mailto:Innovative.Pedagogy@cuny.edu>. Friday, January 31, 10:00-11:00am (virtual) Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Professional Development Sessions<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlde6opz8vH9f0h9RaX4StEbctEp9BfU…> Credit for Work-Based Learning Experiences Hear from a panel of experts about exemplary work-based learning experiences across CUNY, including apprenticeships, internships, and undergraduate research programs, all of which can be transformative for students and hold potential as CPL opportunities. Learn how these programs are designed to impart rigorous, curriculum-aligned college-level learning while also helping students gain critical career success skills, and how some academic departments are evaluating these experiences for credit. For more information, go to this flyer<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kXYb5TT_cfnngW…> or webpage<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/…>, or reach out to CPL(a)cuny.edu<mailto:CPL@cuny.edu>. Friday, March 14, 10:00-11:00am (virtual) Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Professional Development Sessions<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcu2vrTkiEtTo5fhgk-8U5OsNMFFpw1…> Showcase: Multi-Campus CPL Evaluation Collaboration among faculty from multiple campuses can lead to more equitable CPL opportunities for students across CUNY. In this session, faculty will share their experiences working on multi-campus evaluation committees to make recommendations about CPL for industry credentials and other learning experiences. Learn about the evaluation process for determining curricular alignment and the benefits of engaging with faculty colleagues to explore the potential of CPL within a common discipline. For more information, go to this flyer<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kXYb5TT_cfnngWIXMl8jxUBoyp16SuVw/view> or webpage<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-policy/credit-prior-learning/>, or reach out to CPL(a)cuny.edu<mailto:CPL@cuny.edu>. Thursday, April 3 (virtual) and Friday, April 4 (in person) 2025 CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> The CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference is a celebration of teaching excellence and a commitment to creating a thriving academic community. Our mission is to foster inter-campus collaborations and mentoring relationships related to teaching that will enhance the learning experience for our students. Additionally, the conference aims to cultivate a culture of professional growth at all stages of development and a stronger sense of belonging among CUNY faculty participants. For more information, go to this webpage<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…>, or reach out to CUNYTLConference(a)cuny.edu<mailto:CUNYTLConference@cuny.edu>. Save the Date! Teaching Matters Special Series on Generative AI Spring 2025 Schedule Session 4: Friday, February 21 (11a-12p)   Session 5: Friday, March 21 (11a-12p)   Session 6: Friday, April 25 (11a-12p) ----------------------------------------------------------------- CETLL website<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/> Need help? Join the Drop-in Hours. Click CETLL Virtual Drop-in Hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/> for the schedule and Zoom link.

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Meet the Care & Concern Team on Monday, November 4
by QNS qcctlonline 30 Oct '24

30 Oct '24

Dear Queens College Faculty and Staff, We invite you to join us for an insightful session to learn more about the Care & Concern Team and gain a deeper understanding of the essential role the Care Team plays within our campus community. This event will provide a platform for you to connect with Care members, ask questions, and become better acquainted with the work conducted by team members to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and the campus community. Date: Monday, November 4 Time: 12:30-1:30 pm Location: Agora, Student Union Building 126 During this gathering, members of the Care Team will share their responsibilities, experiences, and crucial role in addressing various student concerns, from mental health issues to campus safety. This is an excellent opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with the Care Team's mission and procedures, allowing us to work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive environment for our Queens College community. Your questions and insights are invaluable, and we encourage you to bring them to this forum. We will provide light refreshments and look forward to engaging in a productive and informative discussion with you. Please RSVP by Friday, November 1 to ensure we have sufficient seating and refreshments available. Click here to RSVP<https://hb4e4idab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZoY2OLINb8vy0oqUq6tH9lGOeQMlgrP4qZ…>. If you have any questions, please contact us at CARE(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CARE@qc.cuny.edu> or 718-997-5500. We appreciate your commitment to Queens College and look forward to your presence at this event. Warm regards, Dwayne D. Jones, Sr. Care & Concern Team, Chair

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Brightspace Virtual Workshops for Faculty Fall Schedule
by QNS qcctlonline 29 Oct '24

29 Oct '24

Dear Faculty, CUNY continues to offer virtual Brightspace training for faculty. Please visit Brightspace Training<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/brightspace-transition/training/> for the schedule and registration links. Warm regards, CETLL ----------------------------------------------------------------- CETLL website<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/> Need help? Join the Drop-in Hours. Click CETLL Virtual Drop-in Hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/> for the schedule and Zoom link.

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Reminder: Writing pedagogy specialists virtual drop-in schedule
by QNS qcctlonline 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

Dear Faculty This is a reminder that faculty can meet with writing pedagogy specialists during the virtual drop-in hours on * Wednesday, October 30, from 3:30 – 4:30pm * Tuesday, November 12, from 2:00 – 3:00pm * Wednesday, November 20, from 3:30 – 4:30pm * Tuesday, December 10, from 2:00 – 3:00pm CETLL's virtual drop-in schedule for October and November: * Tuesday, 1 pm – 3 pm * Wednesday, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Zoom link: https://bit.ly/QCxCETLL__Zoom Meeting ID: 829 2306 8123 Information: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- CETLL website<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/> Need help? Join the Drop-in Hours. Click CETLL Virtual Drop-in Hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/> for the schedule and Zoom link.

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It's Time To Celebrate First Generation Success at Queens College! First Generation Celebration Week (Nov. 4th-6th)
by Chrystle Claire Greene 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Greetings QC Staff and Faculty, We are excited to invite you to attend AND share some upcoming events the Kessler Scholars Program is hosting to celebrate First Generation Celebration Week (Nov. 4th-6th) with your students. These events are open to all QC students, staff and faculty! Did you know November 8th is First-Generation Celebration Day? This year The Kessler Scholars Program has organized 2 events to celebrate and share the stores of First-Generation QC Alumni and Career Professionals that all members of the QC community can benefit from! These events are open to all students, faculty and staff! Be sure to RSVP! * Nov 4th - First Generation Celebration Luncheon (Queens College Alumni Edition)- Open to all QC students, staff and faculty * 12:15pm-1:30pm * The Dining Hall, The Patio Side * FREE Lunch and beverages provided and FREE gift to the first 30 people to attend * RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/Wd9dhNa4Pf * * Nov 6th - Career Conversations- "Making Money Moves" -Open to all QC students, staff and faculty * 1:00pm-2:40pm * Rosenthal Library, Room 230 * FREE Pizza and beverages provided * RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/EGqN0bLyF1 [cid:9358062d-1b4f-4442-83fe-f40ba5b2a7eb] [cid:0ed858bd-9777-4ca7-8517-e3f0d6104748] Chrystle-Claire Greene Director, Kessler Scholars Program Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 Honors Hall, Room 16 (Office: 16A) Chrystle.Greene(a)qc.cuny.edu Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/qchonors_scholarships/> [cid:07f3b88a-f86a-416a-87b5-6869f385c69f]

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Revisiting Writing in Our Classrooms: How to get students to write what you want, November 18
by QNS qcctlonline 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Revisiting Writing in Our Classrooms: How to get students to write what you want November 18 12:15-1:30p in the President’s Conference Room 1 (RO 527) While students are taught relatively formulaic writing in K-12 and broad generalist research and writing skills in foundational college courses, our disciplinary practices quickly diverge into specialized needs in our W classes. This workshop will cover how to communicate our unique disciplinary discourse communities’ expectations with our students and design corresponding assignments and in-class activities that effectively induce the various contextual new ways of research, thinking, and writing. Facilitated By: Alwin Harahap and Amy Wan (Faculty In English & Writing Pedagogy Specialists) REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/6NL9YHyLRL Information: Revisiting Writing in Our Classrooms Workshop<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/revisiting-writing-in-our-classrooms/> CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu>

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QC Academic Excellence Award Ceremony, October 29
by Taruna Sadhoo 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Dear QC Colleagues, I hope this finds you well. I am resharing the invite below to the Academic Excellence Ceremony. If you are able to, please join us on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 PM in Colden Auditorium as we recognize the achievements of some of our most exceptional students. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP HERE<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2KC…>. 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 ________________________________ From: Office of Honors and Scholarships/Queens College <qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:19 PM To: Rebecca Baron <rebecca.baron(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: QC Academic Excellence Award Ceremony, October 29 [https://files.constantcontact.com/72c72f1d001/eeb1fe04-69ee-4b73-9298-1bf5b…] You are cordially invited to the QC Academic Excellence Award Ceremony honoring Dean’s List Scholars, Provost Scholars, and Presidential Scholars for the 2023–2024 Academic Year Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6 pm Colden Auditorium We look forward to welcoming you to the ceremony. Please RSVP Here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2KC…> QC Academic Excellence Awards are presented to students who achieved Dean's List by earning a minimum GPA of 3.5 for both the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. The students who have achieved a cumulative GPA over 3.75 will be honored as Provost Scholars, and the students who have achieved a cumulative GPA over 3.90 will be honored as Presidential Scholars. All others are Dean's List Scholars. [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 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> [Constant Contact]<https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/vr/home?cc=nge&utm_campaign=nge&rm…> THIS IS A TEST EMAIL ONLY. This email was sent by the author for the sole purpose of testing a draft message. If you believe you have received the message in error, please contact the author by replying to this message. Constant Contact takes reports of abuse very seriously. If you wish to report abuse, please forward this message to abuse(a)constantcontact.com<mailto:abuse@constantcontact.com>.

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2025 CUNY Teaching and Learning conference - Call for Proposals
by QNS qcctlonline 23 Oct '24

23 Oct '24

Dear Colleagues, The CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy (CITA)<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> is proud to announce its second CUNY-wide Teaching and Learning Conference<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> designed to support, elevate, and recognize faculty teaching excellence. The Conference will be held on April 3, 2025 (virtually) and April 4, 2025 (in person) at the CUNY Graduate Center. This year we have expanded our program to incorporate more sessions across two days, one virtual and one in-person. If you are interested in presenting at this year’s conference, please submit your conference session proposal<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2Ms…> by Friday, November 15, 2025. Please refer to the Call for Proposals<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> for any additional information. Please note that to complete the proposal form, you will need to log in with your Office365 username and password (i.e. username: Jane.Doe20(a)login.cuny.edu<https://maestro.cuny.edu/trk/click?ref=zqtbwp23f_3-27de_0x39634x033510>, password: your CUNYfirst password). Topics should align with at least one of our conference goals: 1. Promote pedagogical excellence: Recognize and celebrate outstanding teaching practices that transform the lives of students. 2. Share best practices: Create a forum for educators to exchange innovative active learning methods, ideas, strategies, research findings, and approaches to publishing scholarship in teaching and learning. 3. Inspire lifelong learning: Encourage a commitment to continuous professional development among educators and learners alike. 4. Foster collaboration: Facilitate connections and networking among participants from diverse educational backgrounds. 5. Advance educational technology: Explore the integration of technology in education and its impact on the learning experience. Session Format: Proposed sessions can fall under the following categories: Panel with Multiple Presenters (60 mins), Interactive Talk (10-15 min), Hands-On Workshop Facilitation (30-45 min), and In-Person Poster (30 min). We encourage presenters to select a format which will allow them to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Session Selection Criteria: The CUNY Teaching & Learning Conference Team and Advisory Board will review all proposals in detail to determine which will be selected for the conference. More information can be found in the FAQ<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…>. Acceptances will be announced by the week of February 3, 2025. Please email CUNYTLConference(a)cuny.edu<mailto:CUNYTLConference@cuny.edu> with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your participation. Best, CUNY Teaching & Learning Conference Implementation Team

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Fw: Registration Open! CUNY Faculty Webinar Series for Online Instruction
by Soniya Munshi 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

The CUNY Faculty Webinar Series for Online Instruction continues! The intent of the series is to provide insights, strategies, and practical tools to help you create a more engaging and interactive learning environment in your online courses. You may register for the upcoming webinar sessions below and please pass the word to your colleagues. Thank you! Webinar Series - Creating a Positive Student Experience in Your Online Course Maximize Student Growth: Effective Feedback Strategies for Online Courses Learn how to turn feedback into a catalyst for student success. This session will explore techniques to provide meaningful feedback that enhances student engagement and fosters academic growth in your online courses. 📅 Date: October 22, 2024 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM Register here <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_--5cEn7BRJCD9wyZrIqGDw> Engage and Inspire: Creating Impactful Short Videos for Online Courses Say goodbye to monotonous presentations! Discover how to create short, dynamic videos that capture attention, boost engagement, and improve knowledge retention in your online courses. 📅 Date: November 21, 2024 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM Register here <https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KztUUlLQSJ2jDLKbQ-po6w> The webinar Engaging Your Students in Online Courses held on September 26 had over 200 registrants! The recording of the webinar is available here.<https://cunyonline.wistia.com/medias/t1v46t2h7p>

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Brightspace update: Demo Student tool
by QNS qcctlonline 09 Oct '24

09 Oct '24

The CUNY Demo Student tool is now available in Brightspace. This tool allows faculty to create a demo student in their site so that they can impersonate a student and submit assignments on their course site. To do this, go to the drop-down menu ("More") on the right side of the navigation bar and select "Add Demo Student.<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0dqaxnb3xeq2oeocenq3j/Creating-a-Demo-Studen…>" If you don’t see Add Demo Student, you will have to customize the Navbar. This guide<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2024/10/Brightspa…> will show you how. ----------------------------------------------------------------- CETLL website<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/> Need help? Join the Drop-in Hours. Click CETLL Virtual Drop-in Hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/> for the schedule and Zoom link.

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