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Faculty Orientation, Part 3: Other Support for Students, Wednesday, October 16
by QNS qcctlonline 09 Oct '24

09 Oct '24

The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) continues its series of virtual orientation events for new and returning faculty. Each event features representatives from departments that support faculty in their teaching and research. All of the events will take place on Wednesdays from 12:15 to 1:30 pm. Our third event, Other Support for Students, will take place on Wednesday, October 16 via Zoom. Representatives from SEEK<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/seek/>, Counseling Services<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cs/>, Office of Special Services<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/sp/>, and CUNY EDGE<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/edge/> will introduce themselves and take questions. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/MPjp0PzVsk. You will receive an email containing the joining information after your registration is submitted. For more information, email CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu or visit the Faculty Orientation Fall 2024 page<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/faculty-orientation-fall-2024/>.

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Register for Revisiting Writing in Our Classrooms: How to create student buy-in for writing assignments
by QNS qcctlonline 08 Oct '24

08 Oct '24

Revisiting Writing in Our Classrooms: How to create student buy-in for writing assignments October 21 12:15-1:30p in the President's Conference Room 1 (RO 527) Students tend to overemphasize the final submission of a writing assignment which results in work that is underdeveloped and ultimately unsatisfying for both them and instructors. But students are likely responding to greater social forces in our product-oriented society and corresponding habits and thought. This workshop will cover how to scaffold writing assignments that create student buy-in from early stages of the assignment through more process-oriented checkpoints that lead up to the final submission. Facilitated by Alwin Harahap (Faculty, English) and Amy Wan (Faculty, English) REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/LWYqRFLd69 Download the flyer Revisiting Writing in Our Classrooms<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2024/10/HowToCrea…>

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Department Advisor Info Session on Thursday, October 10th, 12:15–1:30 PM
by QNS qcctlonline 07 Oct '24

07 Oct '24

The Provost's Office and CETLL invite you to an upcoming Department Advisor Info Session on Thursday, October 10th, 12:15–1:30 PM in DH-122, the Q-side in the Dining Hall. Representatives from the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL), the Academic Advising Center, and the Registrar's Office will be present to provide updates, advising insights, and technology tips. We will also have an IT representative available to assist with systems access related to advising platforms (i.e., Navigate, DegreeWorks). Please RSVP for this info session here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2Mz…>. The flyer is attached or you can download it at Department Advisor Info Session flyer<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2024/10/Departmen…> In addition, the Provost’s Office is pleased to introduce a new resource available to you for the upcoming advising season: the Faculty Advisor Hub<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-advisor-hub/>. This hub contains a wealth of links to campuswide resources that are designed to support you in your role as a departmental advisor and ensure a seamless experience for your students. Thank you for your continued commitment to student success! We hope to see you at the Info Session and encourage you to explore the Faculty Advisor Hub as a valuable tool for your advising work (www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-advisor-hub/<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-advisor-hub/>) For more information, reach out to Susan Davis, Provost’s 23-24 Faculty Fellow, at susan.davis(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:susan.davis@qc.cuny.edu>

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JK Watson Fellowship: Recruitment for 1st and 2nd Years & Upcoming Information Sessions
by Rebecca Baron 03 Oct '24

03 Oct '24

Happy Thursday! I hope you've had a good week so far. The Honors and Scholarships team is currently recruiting for the JK Watson Fellowship, an amazing fellowship for first and second year students that provides three summer internships, experiences abroad, and numerous opportunities for growth and career exploration. If you have students you feel would be a good fit or can share this out with any classes, we would greatly appreciate it. Further program details are below, and we have two upcoming information sessions. * October 7th, 12:00pm-1:30pm , Rosental Library 230 - students click this link<https://watson.tfaforms.net/83> to register * November 6th, 12:15PM-1:30PM, virtual - students click this link<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2KC…> to register Thanks so much for your support! If you have any questions or would like to get involved with fellowship or scholarship review, please let me know. ___ The Watson Fellowship is a three-year program that provides unprecedented opportunities to remarkable students to further their personal, professional, and cultural potential including paid summer internships and other unique professional experiences in NYC, the U.S. and abroad, and a Discovery Fund for self-designed experiences. The Watson Fellowship provides the following: -Three summer professional experiences (e.g., internships or projects) in the U.S. and abroad with top organizations. These experiences may happen in person or remotely. -Annual funding over three years of $7,500, $9,000 and $10,000 -A $2,000 Discovery Fund for further professional development exploration -Guided mentorship by experienced staff -A Watson cohort of close-knit peers -A series of unique cultural events -A series of seminars that builds skills and complements your fellowship experience The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is open to current freshmen and sophomores. For more information about the fellowship and eligibility please go to: watson.foundation/fellowships/jk<https://watson.foundation/fellowships/jk>. Best, Rebecca Rebecca Baron (she/hers) Scholarships & Fellowships Specialist Honors & Scholarships Department Queens College Book an appointment here.<https://calendly.com/rebecca-baron-fellowships/scholarships-fellowships-app…> Remote on Thursdays In Person Walk In Hours: Monday & Wednesday 11AM - 12PM Tuesday & Friday 1PM - 2PM

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GCTLC (Graduate Center Teaching and Learning Center) Workshops Schedule
by QNS qcctlonline 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

On behalf of Luke Waltzer, Director, Teaching and Learning Center, The Graduate Center, CUNY Below are the workshops the TLC is offering this semester. Faculty and staff are more than welcome to join. Please share with your colleagues. Please contact Luke Waltzer with any questions: lwaltzer(a)GC.CUNY.EDU<mailto:lwaltzer@GC.CUNY.EDU> Why Do We Grade? Critical Approaches to Grading October 8, 4-5:30pm, Zoom Facilitated by Jenna Queenan What do we grade, and for what purpose? Grading can be a painful experience - for both students and professors alike. This workshop will explore critical approaches to grading and feedback that can foster student agency, transparency, and engagement in learning, including contract grading and ungrading. In these approaches, grading becomes less top-down and more of a conversation between student and professor, which has the potential to deepen relationships and increase transparency about why we grade. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register AI Literacy and Game-Based Learning October 16, 2-3:30pm, In-Person, Room 3317 Facilitated by Zach Muhlbauer This workshop introduces game-based strategies for teaching with and about artificial intelligence. Participants will learn how to develop students’ AI literacy through interactive storytelling, collaborative problem solving, doodling, and notecard exercises. We will also discuss how to teach methods of prompt engineering by designing—and playing—our own choose-your-own-adventure games. In turn, we will consider how game-based learning can foster critical thinking as well as creative, hands-on engagement with AI tools in the classroom. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register Patterns, Places, and Pedagogy October 23, 4-5:30pm, In-person at the High Line (Rain Date October 30, 4 pm) Facilitated by Şule Aksoy Patterns are everywhere—in nature, architecture, social interactions, and even the way we learn and think. Observing these patterns allows us to gain deeper insights into the world and how we relate to it. This workshop will be an opportunity to critically engage with place-based education that uses the local community and environment as a starting point for learning. We will think about how to encourage our students to observe, analyze, and engage with the world in a way that deepens their understanding. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register Equity-Oriented Teaching October 29, 3-4:30pm, In-person, Room 3317 Facilitated by Manju Adikesavan and Kristi Riley As CUNY Graduate Student Instructors or Adjunct Instructors, we teach students with diverse levels of preparation for and understanding of the public higher education system. This workshop will introduce instructional practices and interpersonal behaviors for crafting a teaching persona and classroom dynamics that center equity and mitigate systemic learning barriers that adversely impact first-generation, low-income, and racially and ethnically minoritized students. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register Using Archival Materials in the Language Classroom October 30th, 2-3:30pm, In-Person, Room 3317 Facilitated by Oriana Mejias Martinez Using archival materials in the language classrooms can help students connect to historical events, better understand the present, and think about language and culture through their own disciplinary perspectives. This workshop is for graduate student instructors that would like to use more archival materials in their language classrooms, as well as those who already use a variety of archives/repositories to enhance language pedagogies in the classroom. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register Why We Teach, Who We Teach, and What We Teach November 6, 2-3:30pm, In-Person, Room 3307 Facilitated by Şule Aksoy and Oriana Mejias Martinez How can our teaching honestly and openly reflect the world in which our students live and help them envision the futures they want to create? We will consider the “why” behind our teaching, discuss the role of students’ lived experiences in our work together, and think through how to engage with the world beyond our classrooms. Then, we will imagine how to repurpose existing activities or assignments to engage our students in class projects that authentically address complex social, cultural, economic, and political challenges. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register Teaching with Social Annotation November 12, 11am - 12:30pm, Zoom Facilitated by Cen Liu and Maura McCreight, Manifold Fellows, Graduate Center Digital Initiatives Social annotation offers an interactive way to “open up” a text, allowing students to contribute highlights, comments, and responses directly in the margins. This transforms the text into a collaborative learning space for deeper analysis, interpretation, and enrichment. This workshop will introduce participants to two platforms for integrating social annotation into their courses: Manifold and Hypothesis on CUNY Academic Commons. This workshop is hosted by Graduate Center Digital Initiatives. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register Assignment Remix November 13, 2-4pm, In Person, Room 3317 Facilitated by Laurie Hurson Where can instructors find new assignments to use in their courses? How can an instructor know the assignment will be pertinent to teaching in the CUNY context? At the Assignment Remix event, graduate student instructors will be invited to share an assignment and work collaboratively with peers to “remix” assignments for use within and across disciplines. Attendees will learn how to apply a Creative Commons License to their remixed assignment and submit their assignment to TLC Assignment Library. The goal of the event is to revisit and remix assignments to ensure they enact inclusive learning approaches and openly license these assignments so they can be used by other CUNY instructors. There will be a paid honorarium for Graduate Center students who participate in this event; more information and a Call for Participation will be released in October. UDL & Accessibility I: Centering the “U” in UDL & “I” in EDI November 20, 4:30-6pm, Hybrid (In-Person in Room 3317 and on Zoom) Facilitated by Janelle Poe What is UDL (Universal Design For Learning)? Are UDL & Accessibility the same? Does updated software automatically produce accessible documents? Where does EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) fit into this framework and our teaching? Part of an ongoing series focused on equitable teaching, this introductory workshop offers an opportunity to learn about the updated Universal Design For Learning 3.0 Guidelines (launched July ‘24) and discuss practical ways to increase EDI and Accessibility in course design, delivery, and our classroom communities. Intended for instructors of all levels, across disciplines, a follow-up workshop diving deeper into these topics will be offered in Spring 2025. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register Developing a Digital Portfolio December 4, 3:00-4:30 pm, Online Facilitated by Laurie Hurson Developing your own digital portfolio gives you agency over how you are presented online. A digital portfolio allows you to publicize your academic work, report on research, share creative endeavors, and connect with scholars and employers. In this workshop attendees will explore models of academic portfolios on the CUNY Academic Commons and get started on building their own. Register at http://cuny.is/tlc-f24-register

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Call for applications - CETLL Faculty Fellows: Generative AI in the Classroom [Application due October 11]
by QNS qcctlonline 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Queens College’s CETLL (Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership) invites applications for a Faculty Fellow Program focused on Generative AI in the Classroom. Over the course of the 2024-25 academic year, ~8-10 Faculty Fellows will work together to critically engage the different concerns and opportunities that Generative AI presents for our work as educators. Fellows will also develop resources for their classes that respond to the ways that Generative AI impacts teaching and learning in their fields (e.g., a revised assignment, a syllabus statement, an in-class activity). Faculty Fellows will be invited to share reflections and resources with the campus including through CETLL’s Teaching Showcase in late Spring 2024. This program will host 8-10 Faculty Fellows who will: 1. Attend and participate in three meetings in Fall 2024, to be held on Thursdays from 12:15-1:30p on 10/31, 11/21, and 12/12 (in-person preferred) 2. Attend and participate in three in-person meetings in Spring 2024, dates/times to be determined as a group. 3. Read and discuss material related to Generative AI and teaching and reflect on applications for their own pedagogical goals and commitments. 4. Develop and/or revise materials for use in their classrooms, programs, or departments such as a revised assignment, a syllabus statement, or an in-class activity. 5. Help to plan ways to share resources with QC faculty around these issues. Fellows who fully participate in this program will receive a $1000 stipend after the academic year. Please note that it is not expected nor required that you have any prior experience or specific viewpoints or positions with respect to matters of Generative AI. This program will be co-facilitated by Dr. Soniya Munshi, Director of CETLL and Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Dr. Amy Wan, Special Assistant to the Provost on Writing and Professor of English APPLY HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/nUP7vp7MLP Applications due by 5:00 pm on October 11, 2024. For questions about the program or application, please contact CETLL at ctlonline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:ctlonline@qc.cuny.edu>.

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Faculty Advisor Hub and Info Session on 10/10/24
by QNS qcctlonline 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Dear Faculty Advisors and Department Chairs, The Provost’s Office is pleased to introduce a new resource available to you for the upcoming advising season: the Faculty Advisor Hub<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-advisor-hub/>. This hub contains a wealth of links to campuswide resources that are designed to support you in your role as a departmental advisor and ensure a seamless experience for your students. In addition, we invite you to an upcoming Faculty Advisor Info Session on Thursday, October 10th, 12:15–1:30 PM in DH-122, the Q-side in the Dining Hall. Representatives from the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL), the Academic Advising Center, and the Registrar's Office will be present to provide updates, advising insights, and technology tips. We will also have an IT representative available to assist with systems access related to advising platforms (i.e., Navigate, DegreeWorks). Please RSVP for this info session here<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2Mz…>. Thank you for your continued commitment to student success! We hope to see you at the Info Session and encourage you to explore the Faculty Advisor Hub as a valuable tool for your advising work (www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-advisor-hub/<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-advisor-hub/>) For more information, reach out to Susan Davis, Provost’s 23-24 Faculty Fellow, at susan.davis(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:susan.davis@qc.cuny.edu>

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