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Faculty professional development and training opportunities: Foundations of Adult Learning; Navigating Generative AI in Education
by QNS qcctlonline 30 Sep '25

30 Sep '25

Dear Faculty, You may be interested in the following opportunities: CUNY Office of Faculty Affairs/CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy (CITA) is excited to announce a new professional development series on adult learning. The series will equip all faculty with the knowledge and tools to create more effective and engaging learning environments for your adult students. Join us to transform your teaching philosophy and help your students succeed. Session 1 – Foundations of Adult Learning Friday, October 10th 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Presenters: Jennifer Valad (CUNY Central) and Meghan Gilbert (Guttman Community College) Join us for an introductory session that dives into the world of adult learning. We’ll explore how adult learning builds upon traditional pedagogy, examine real-world adult learner profiles, and discuss shifts in teaching philosophy that empower students as autonomous partners in their own learning journey. Register Here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s2_3EK5bQdaMJKJRE0ekow> Navigating Generative AI in Education: A Faculty Guide Part II Friday, October 10th at 1 PM via Zoom Join us for an engaging and informative workshop on "Navigating Generative AI in Education: A Faculty Guide." Participants will explore the ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI in education and learn strategies to ensure the responsible use of AI tools. The workshop will provide practical guidance on maintaining academic integrity while leveraging AI for innovative teaching methods. Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your knowledge, this workshop offers valuable insights and hands-on experience to help you navigate the ethical landscape of educational technology. We will use Generative AI Information & Guidelines Faculty Handbook<https://cuny907-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/jose_diaz944_login_cuny_ed…>. Register Here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/snUmrYjKTciFAVL5jD3ZxA#/registrati…>

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Call for Honorary Degree Nominations
by Rebecca Baron 30 Sep '25

30 Sep '25

>From Hefer Bembenutty, Chair, Subcommittee on Honorary Degrees and Associate Professor of Educational Psychology: The Subcommittee on Honorary Degrees invites nominations for honorary degrees to be conferred at the 2026 commencement ceremony. The awarding of honorary degrees is a major component of the college's commencement program--a public recognition of worthy individuals, including prominent alumni, as we celebrate our own graduates. Your help in identifying potential honorees is essential if we are to continue this tradition. As the nomination process involves several levels of validation, including the Academic Senate, the President, and the CUNY Board of Trustees, in addition to notifying nominees whose schedules are usually very full, nominations must be made as soon as possible. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Wednesday, October 15th. Please consider the following criteria when making your nominations: * The nominee should have national stature in some intellectual endeavor represented at the college. * Alternatively, the nominee may be honored for making significant contributions to the mission of the college. * The nominee should have a national and/or international reputation. Please note that CUNY regulations require that honorary degree nominees shall not be currently employed at a CUNY college, nor have been employed by one for at least three years prior. Nominations, along with biographical materials and a statement indicating why a particular nominee is a worthy candidate, may be sent electronically as a PDF file to QCSAwards(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:QCSAwards@qc.cuny.edu> in the Office of Honors and Scholarships no later than Friday, October 17th. Thank you for your thoughtful response to this request. Rebecca Baron (she/hers) Scholarships & Fellowships Specialist Honors & Scholarships Department Queens College, CUNY Remote on Thursdays In Person Walk In Hours: Monday & Wednesday 11AM - 12PM Tuesday & Friday 1PM - 2PM Call Honors & Scholarships: 718-997-5502 Email: rebecca.baron(a)qc.cuny.edu

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CETLL Pedagogy Pop-Up: Locating Ourselves in Queens: Who are our Students?
by QNS qcctlonline 30 Sep '25

30 Sep '25

Pedagogy Pop-Up, Locating Ourselves in Queens: Who are our Students?<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/pedagogy-pop-ups/> Featuring presenter Lizandra Friedland (Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy). How can learning more about Queens College students impact our teaching strategies? Join us for a conversation about our QC students who are members of our campus, communities, and neighborhoods in Queens and beyond. We will begin with a presentation about QC students and their needs and interests. We will then talk together about how this data can inform our approaches to teaching and the connections we make between our classroom, campus, and community. We invite you to join the conversation! Bring your questions, concerns, strategies, and stories! We will meet on Monday, 10/6/25 from 12:30-1:30p in Kiely 111A and on Zoom: Register Here<https://forms.office.com/r/Hw4PK0tvSk> Save the Date for our next Pop-Up: QC Makerspace with Nick Normal on 10/22/25, 12:30-1:30p Please contact CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu> with any questions. [cid:image001.png@01DC2E04.50B9C110]

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Queens College Learning Commons Information
by QNS qcctlonline 29 Sep '25

29 Sep '25

The Queens College Learning Commons (QCLC), academic support center, is located in Kiely Hall, room 131/ 144. QCLC offers free tutoring, workshops, and study resources to support student success across disciplines. Tutoring Hours: • Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm (In-person and virtual tutoring) • Friday 9am-12pm (Virtual tutoring only) 👉 Make an appointment: https://qclc.mywconline.com/ <https://qclc.mywconline.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com> 🌐 Learn more: https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/qclc/ <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/qclc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com> ✉️ Contact: LCommons(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:LCommons@qc.cuny.edu>

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QC Scholarships: Class Visits (Sign Up Now) & Review Committee Volunteers Needed
by Rebecca Baron 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well and that you've had a good semester so far. Regarding our Queens College internal scholarships, 1. My team is organizing classroom visits, where we’ll briefly tell students about the QC scholarship application process and relevant national opportunities. If we’re able to come present, please fill out this form<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2KC…>. We greatly appreciate any time you're able to give us to let more students know about these opportunities. 1. The Honors and Scholarships team is seeking volunteers to serve on the Scholarships Review committee. Through the generosity of our QC alumni and the QC Foundation, we will be able to provide support to many students seeking financial support. However, to do this effectively and within a 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 700+ applications. Next Steps: * If you're interested in serving on this committee, please let us know using this form.<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2KC…> * Please reply by 10/10 if possible. * Each volunteer will be assigned roughly 30 to 35 applications to score beginning October 27th, which must be completed by November 21st . * The whole procedure would be virtual and self-directed within the time frame. Further instructions will be sent out on October 27th along with the applications. * The time commitment is roughly five hours total, with about a month to conduct the review. Questions about class visits or the review committee? Please reach out to us at qc.scholarships(a)qc.cuny.edu. Thank you in advance for your support. Best, Rebecca Rebecca Baron (she/hers) Scholarships & Fellowships Specialist Honors & Scholarships Department Queens College, CUNY Remote on Thursdays In Person Walk In Hours: Monday & Wednesday 11AM - 12PM Tuesday & Friday 1PM - 2PM Call Honors & Scholarships: 718-997-5502 Email: rebecca.baron(a)qc.cuny.edu

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[CETLL] Resources for New and Returning Faculty, Fall 2025
by QNS qcctlonline 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

On September 3, 2025, CETLL hosted an on-campus Faculty Orientation<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/faculty-orientation-fall-2025/> for new and returning faculty. Various Queens College departments, programs, and offices that support faculty in their teaching and research and support our students were present to provide information. CETLL has compiled a list of helpful resources from the various departments here: Resources for New and Returning Faculty PDF<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/wp-content/uploads/sites/138/2025/09/Resource…> In case you missed the orientation, there is also a recording of the presentations here: Faculty Orientation Fall 2025 Video<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xnc9d6s02kh2povtignol/2025.09.03_CETLL-Facul…> Please contact CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu> with any questions. Best, CETLL CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu>

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Reminder to register: Brightspace 2.0 Training: ABCs of Content, October 6 and 9
by QNS qcctlonline 25 Sep '25

25 Sep '25

The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) is offering a series of workshops covering advanced features in Brightspace. Sessions on each topic will be offered twice, in order to accommodate faculty schedules. The first session will take place in person on campus. The second session will be online via Zoom. Each session will begin with a demonstration, followed by a hands-on period where you can apply what you learned to your Brightspace course. The schedule and registration links for the next topic, ABCs of Content are below. 10.6 Monday, 10:30am-noon (in person) Registration https://forms.office.com/r/pGXBRkNr6Q 10.9 Thursday, 10:30am-noon (online) Registration https://forms.office.com/r/ayNL34Luhp For detailed information, please visit Brightspace 2.0 Training<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/brightspace-2.0/> Download the flyer<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/2025/08/Brightspa…>

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FACULTY AI Experience FORUM: 9/29/25 and 11/5/25
by Soniya Munshi 24 Sep '25

24 Sep '25

Fall 2025 Forum on Faculty AI User Experience Organized by Robin Naughton, Assistant Professor, Web & Digital Services Librarian Today, we are all experiencing the change that generative AI has brought into our personal and professional lives. As faculty, we are figuring out ways to address generative AI in our classrooms as it relates to our teaching, but we also need to address our own experience with generative AI in our daily life and work. Generative AI is not only changing writing courses, it is also changing daily work and life across all professions. https://www.qc.cuny.edu/library/2025/09/15/fall-2025-forum-on-faculty-ai-us… Forum I: Faculty AI Experience & the Library<https://qc-cuny.libcal.com/event/15260905?hs=a> * Date: September 29, 2025 * Time: 12:15pm – 1:30pm * Location: Rosenthal, President’s Conference Room #1 * More information here: https://qc-cuny.libcal.com/event/15260905?hs=a As part of a Forum on Faculty AI Experience, this first discussion will focus on learning more about the Queens College faculty experience of generative AI with a goal of helping librarians support the needs of the faculty as it relates to this new technology. The faculty, like the students, need support and opportunities to learn about this technology and its impact on their daily life and work. The discussion will be semi-structured, which will provide the flexibility for attendees to shape the conversation. Some basic guiding questions include: * In what ways has generative AI impacted your approach to work and life? * What resources would be beneficial to support faculty now and in the future? * How can the library help faculty to address changes in expectations of work as it relates to generative AI? By the end of the discussion, we will have a better sense of needs of the QC faculty and how to support them going forward. Dr. Soniya Munshi (she/they) (hear my name<https://namedrop.io/soniyamunshi>) Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/> (CETLL) Associate Professor of Urban Studies<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/us/> Faculty Advisor, Asian American Community Studies<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/us/asian-american-community-studies-aacs-…> (AACS) Co-Director, Queens College AANAPISI Project<https://qcap.commons.gc.cuny.edu/> (QCAP) Queens College, CUNY

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CETLL Spotlight: Fall into Teaching & Learning 🍂
by QNS qcctlonline 11 Sep '25

11 Sep '25

[cid:image001.png@01DC22FE.31710400] The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Leadership Newsletter September 2025 Faculty Resources Generative AI in the Classroom: Best Practices, a CETLL Guide [Cover of Generative AI in the Classroom: Best Practices, a CETLL Guide.] Introducing a new resource: Generative AI in the Classroom: Best Practices, a CETLL Guide.<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/ai-resources/> In 2024-2025, in collaboration with Amy Wan, Professor of English and Special Assistant to the Provost for Writing, CETLL hosted a Generative AI in the Classroom Faculty Fellowship*, through which an interdisciplinary cohort of thirteen faculty members were supported to critically engage the different concerns and opportunities that generative AI presents for our work as educators. From our discussions with the Faculty Fellows and other resources, we have developed Generative AI in the Classroom: Best Practices, a CETLL Guide<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/ai-resources/>. This guide includes step-by-step guidance about how to engage with questions of generative AI in your classrooms, sample syllabus statements, assignments, resources developed by the Faculty Fellows, and recommended readings and resources for your use. This guide is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/>. We encourage you to be in touch with us at CETLL for additional support or information: CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:ctlonline@qc.cuny.edu?subject=&body=>. *CETLL’s Generative AI in the Classroom Faculty Fellows included Lindsey Albracht (English), Claudia Brumbaugh (Psychology), Ashlyn Cavitt (Design), Antonia Cucchiara (Political Science), Emily Drabinski (GSLIS), S. E. Hackney (GSLIS), Brandon Jeffries (GSLIS), Delaram Kahrobaei (Computer Science), Robin Naughton (Library), Yael Neumann (LCD), Joshua Rogers (CMAL), Annalee Roustio (Writing Center), and Holly Weisberg (Psychology), with facilitation by Jean Kelly (CETLL), Soniya Munshi (CETLL/Urban Studies) and Amy Wan (English). Here and Now Pedagogy Pop-Ups Pedagogy Pop-Ups are a space for faculty to engage in peer-based discussion about teaching and learning at Queens College. Please join us for our upcoming pop-up: Generative AI in the Classroom: Best Practices, a CETLL Guide.<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/pedagogy-pop-ups/> Join us for a virtual launch of this guide<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/ai-resources/>, where we will share highlights and engage in conversation about best practices around generative AI in the classroom. We will meet on Monday, 9/15/25 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Zoom: Register Here<https://forms.office.com/r/ENcXfQJmtg> Save the date for future Pop-Ups: 9/29/25 - “Locating Ourselves in Queens: Who are our Students?” with guest speaker Lizandra Friedland (Associate Director of Survey Research and Assessment, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Adjunct Lecturer in Philosophy) [An illustration of a chalkboard that reads "Pedagogy Pop-Ups".] Brightspace 2.0 Training [Illustration of person in front of computer screen.] This fall, CETLL is offering a series of workshops covering advanced features in Brightspace. Sessions on each topic will be offered twice, in order to accommodate faculty schedules. The first session will take place in person on campus. The second session will be online via Zoom. The first two topics will present an overview for faculty who are new to Brightspace or need a refresher. The remainder of the topics will focus on advanced features of Brightspace. Each session will begin with a demonstration, followed by a hands-on period where you can apply what you learned to your Brightspace course. Please visit our site to view the detailed schedule<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/brightspace-2.0/>. CETLL Virtual Drop-In Hours [CETLL Team in a Zoom meeting.] CETLL Team from left to right: Christopher Coleman, Shadae Elliott, Jean Kelly, Meagan Sullivan, Kareena Khan, Jazmyne Ramgadoo (Former CETLL staff), and Soniya Munshi. (Not pictured: Wayguard Wong) CETLL is here to support you with all of your Brightspace and pedagogical needs! We offer designated drop-in hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/> where you can ask the team any questions about using Brightspace and other instructional technologies in your courses as well as other teaching-related matters! Examples of Brightspace Topics We Support: * Importing content from another course * Configuring quiz availability * Setting up weighted grades * Making grades and feedback visible to students * Set up assignments * Set up discussions Drop-In Hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/>: Tuesdays: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. If these times don’t work with your schedule, please feel free to reach out to CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu?subject=&body=> and we’ll be happy to accommodate you! Link to Drop-In Hours: https://bit.ly/QCxCETLL__Zoom Future Focus Career-Connected Learning in the Curriculum Join us on September 16, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Muyskens Conference Room (The Summit) for Career-Connected Learning in the Curriculum Event<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/career-connected-learning-in-the-curriculum/>. Dr. Maria DeLongoria, QC Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, will provide opening remarks, followed by two guest speakers: Dr. Niesha Taylor, Director of Career Readiness, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), will discuss the NACE career competencies and why it is so critical to help students learn how to represent their career proficiencies throughout their academic journey, and will present best practices for academically rigorous competency integration in the curriculum. Dr. Robin Kietlinski, Professor of History, LaGuardia Community College; CUNY Office of Career and Industry Partnership (OCIP) Strategy Innovation Fellow, will showcase the CUNY faculty-created Career-Connected Learning Resource Hub, a tool to help CUNY faculty from all disciplines incorporate career-connected learning into their courses, and will spotlight examples of how the tool is being used across campuses. We’'ll close with a discussion of career initiatives underway at QC, and how we can expand our efforts. Register by Friday, September 12, 2025<https://tinyurl.com/QC-CCL> The event is hosted by the Experiential Education department and the Career Center, and co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL). [Landscape shot of Rosenthal Library and its greenery.] Photo Credit: Kareena Khan In Case You Missed It Faculty Orientation On September 3, 2025, CETLL hosted an on-campus Faculty Orientation<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/faculty-orientation-fall-2025/> for new and returning faculty. Various Queens College departments, programs, and offices that support faculty in their teaching and research and support our students were present to provide information. CETLL would like to thank all the participating departments for making the event a success: Academic Advising Center, Counseling Services, Experiential Education, Financial Aid/Registrar/Admissions, Human Resources, Information Technology Services (ITS), Judicial Affairs & Service Learning, the Learning Commons, the Library, Office of Special Services, PSC-CUNY, Special Collections & Archives, Student Services, and the Writing Center. We will be compiling useful resources and information from each department to be distributed among faculty. Please stay tuned! [Illustration of a board saying "Faculty Orientation Fall 2025" with a person instructing in front of it.] Who Built America? OER Workshop [Who Built America? Logo.] On September 10, 2025, CETLL and QC Library’s OER Initiative hosted a workshop introducing Who Built America? Working People and the Nation’s History<https://www.whobuiltamerica.org/>,<https://www.whobuiltamerica.org/> a newly launched OER by the American Social History Project (ASHP)<https://ashp.cuny.edu/>. The program is led by Dr. Stefano Morello (ASHP’s Assistant Director for Digital Projects) and Dr. Carli Snyder (Historian at ASHP). We explored how this resource-featuring thousands of primary sources and supplemental materials-can support educators in teaching historical inquiry and primary-source analysis across the disciplines, from history and composition to U.S. literature, political science, art history, and beyond. Please visit the ASHP website to learn more.<https://ashp.cuny.edu/2025/07/17/teaching-with-who-built-america-oer-fall-2…> CETLL is located in Kiely 111 Phone: (718) 997-4650 Email: CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu> - If you are experiencing issues with Brightspace, please visit our drop-in hours on Zoom<https://bit.ly/QCxCETLL__Zoom>: Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm Wednesdays, 2pm - 4pm - For future newsletters and other CETLL updates, subscribe to our mailing list: Socrates<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2Fx…> - View email in browser<https://mailchi.mp/5c69608a514f/september-2025-cetll-spotlight-10352644?e=2…> [cid:image009.png@01DC22FE.31710400]

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9.16, 9 AM-12 PM: Career-Connected Learning in the Curriculum
by Cristina Di Meo 08 Sep '25

08 Sep '25

Dear Faculty, Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester! We invite you to join us for Career-Connected Learning in the Curriculum, an opportunity to learn how you can infuse career thinking into your courses, and support career success and greater economic mobility for students. The Career-Connected Learning in the Curriculum event will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Muyskens Conference Room at The Summit. Dr. Maria DeLongoria, QC Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, will provide opening remarks, followed by two guest speakers: * Dr. Niesha Taylor, Director of Career Readiness, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), will discuss the NACE career competencies and why it is so critical to help students learn how to represent their career proficiencies throughout their academic journey, and will present best practices for academically rigorous competency integration in the curriculum. * Dr. Robin Kietlinski, Professor of History, LaGuardia Community College; CUNY Office of Career and Industry Partnership (OCIP) Strategy Innovation Fellow, will showcase the CUNY faculty-created Career-Connected Learning Resource Hub, a tool to help CUNY faculty from all disciplines incorporate career-connected learning into their courses, and will spotlight examples of how the tool is being used across campuses. We’ll close with a discussion of career initiatives underway at QC, and how we can expand our efforts. Attached is the flyer. RSVP by September 9th at: https://tinyurl.com/QC-CCL<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://tinyurl.com/QC-CCL__;!!E8lrGBvW!tgSEhYp…>. Questions? Email cristina.dimeo(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:cristina.dimeo@qc.cuny.edu> or zavi.gunn(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:zavi.gunn@qc.cuny.edu>. We look forward to your participation. All the best, Soniya Munshi, CETLL Cristina Di Meo, Experiential Education Zavi Gunn, Center for Career Engagement and Internships [cid:798263b5-b652-467c-af4d-ae567d14bca1]

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