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Trauma-Informed Skill-Building for Faculty: Supporting Yourselves While Supporting Your Students Amidst Global and Local Crises
by QNS qcctlonline 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

>From the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) to all faculty and staff. This 3-part workshop series is designed to create a safe and reflective space for faculty members to engage with their experiences both within and beyond the classroom. The series integrates principles from Somatic Experiencing<https://traumahealing.org/se-101/>, neurobiology, and trauma-informed pedagogy. Participants will develop practical skills to support themselves and their students, engage and facilitate challenging conversations, and cultivate a classroom environment that fosters overall well-being. Additionally, the series emphasizes community building through providing a platform for faculty to share and collectively process their experiences. While we encourage participation in the full series, faculty are invited to attend any of the workshops. The titles and dates of each workshop are listed below. Register with this RSVP form.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfihsT_uuqt8dF1pNAMW4Qf924Pdewgs47…> If you are interested in attending the first workshop in this series, please register by March 1st. * Part 1: Exploring Somatics: Resourcing and Grounding in Our Bodies Date: 3/8/24 * Part 2: Somatics and Generative Conflict: Navigating Tensions in the Classroom Date: 3/22/24 * Part 3: Building Lasting Communities: Cultivating Embodied Presence and Values-Aligned Connections Date: 4/12/24 For a full description of each workshop go to: Workshop Series: Trauma-informed Skill-Building for Faculty.<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bXNs5P1XjHeOypC7psL8ktHyruPCVMsFDHkctLf…> To learn more about the workshop facilitators, please go to Bios.<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1REwKDWE36L0drToovshitUplCphlPdLNlyTNZsL…> Please contact CETLL (CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu>) with any questions about this series.

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CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference March 22, 2024 - Registration is Open
by Jean Kelly 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

>From the CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy: Dear Colleagues, Registration for the CUNY-wide Teaching and Learning Conference (March 22, 2024, at the Graduate Center) is now open. Please see the attached flyer for more information, and share it with your communities widely. Registration Form<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NYNnCwrV00GxUjAUnZMM-le…> Website<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> Email CUNYTLConference(a)cuny.edu<mailto:CUNYTLConference@cuny.edu> for any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there, Mari on behalf of the Conference Advisory Board and the Implementation Team [cid:d9cdf87c-75d2-4723-9f5f-173a2e5fd97f] Mari Watanabe-Rose, Ph.D. University Director of Faculty Development The Office of Academic Affairs The City University of New York Office Phone: 646-664-8049 MS Teams: Mari.Rose82

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QC Scholarships Review Committee: Volunteers Needed (reply by 2/21)
by Rebecca Baron 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

Dear Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. 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 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 900+ applications. Next Steps: * If you're interested in serving on this committee, please let us know using this<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s_BgbwZfCU6XFZiduozH2KC…> form. * Each volunteer will be assigned roughly 30 applications to score on or around March 13, which must be completed by April 13. * The whole procedure would be virtual and self-directed within the time frame. Further instructions will be sent out on March 13 along with the applications. * The time commitment is roughly five hours total, with a month to conduct the review. Questions? 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 Book an appointment here.<https://calendly.com/rebecca-baron-fellowships/scholarships-fellowships-app…> In Person Walk In Hours: Monday & Wednesday 11AM - 12PM Tuesday & Friday 1PM - 2PM Virtual Walk In Hours: Thursdays 11AM - 12PM Join here.<https://zoom.us/j/7668886500?pwd=YnhPbzRSRlR1bjJRVStCZlkxQ2tiUT09>

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Brightspace Transition Reminder and Webinar Offering
by QNS Brightspace 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

Dear Faculty, The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) reminds you that Queens College courses will be conducted through Brightspace starting in Summer 2024. We will no longer use Blackboard. Blackboard courses from 2022-2024 are being automatically migrated to Brightspace. Please note that this process does not include migrating any Blackboard Collaborate Ultra recordings; faculty are responsible for manually backing up those recordings. Instructions can be found at How to Download Recordings from Blackboard Collaborate<https://support.qc.cuny.edu/support/solutions/articles/15000093489>. Faculty will be responsible for manually backing up and migrating pre-2022 courses from Blackboard. CETLL strongly recommends that you begin the backup process now. The first step to backing up your Blackboard course is to export a course package. For instructions, visit Export and Archive Courses<https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Instructor/Original/Course_Content/Reuse_…>. To help you get acquainted with Brightspace, the Queens College Brightspace Team will offer a live webinar on the basics of transitioning from Blackboard to Brightspace. Please note that this webinar will be offered on multiple dates, and each session will cover the same content. Register for one of the sessions by clicking on a date below (login to your CUNY account is required). * Tuesday, February 20 – 11 am to 12 pm<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/77a5d885-2fae-4d9d-9078-a49e14ca23…> * Wednesday, February 28 – 12 pm to 1 pm<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/48996ac2-0e9f-4155-a5b4-b07f327dd9…> * Wednesday, March 6 – 12 pm to 1 pm<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fd788175-bbcc-485d-8615-fd9a8adc1a…> * Wednesday, March 13 – 12 pm to 1 pm<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e4e29319-b0ea-49f9-af32-7987fa6233…> * Wednesday, March 20 – 12 pm to 1 pm<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bf085420-2b10-4f8d-9e02-7f0744c385…> * Wednesday, March 27 – 12 pm to 1 pm<https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6421f9f5-dd14-45f7-a151-16b8736071…> <https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6421f9f5-dd14-45f7-a151-16b8736071…> All sessions will be conducted online in Microsoft Office Teams. The sessions will be recorded. We ask that you register even if you can’t attend so we can add you to the distribution list. Please visit Brightspace Transition Reminder and Webinar Offering<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/brightspace-reminder-webinar/> for more information. Remember that we’re here to help. If you have any questions about Brightspace and the transition process, or if you want to schedule a meeting for hands-on instruction, please contact us at Brightspace(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Brightspace@qc.cuny.edu> Warm regards, CETLL and the Queens College Brightspace Team

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Special Series on Generative AI: Spring Session 4 Registration is Open!
by QNS qcctlonline 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

On behalf of CUNY Central Office of Faculty Affairs, CITA Teaching Matters Team: The CUNY Office of Faculty Affairs team wishes everyone a wonderful start to the new semester. We are excited to announce the continuation of the 2023-2024 Teaching Matters special series on generative AI, provided by the CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy (CITA). In Spring 2024, after a successful Fall 2023 semester of three introductory sessions<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…>, we are focusing more intentionally on topics exploring generative AI and its relationship to discipline-specificity usage (Session 4), collaboration with students and accessibility (Session 5), and humanistic skills beyond the classroom (Session 6). Spring 2024 Teaching Matters: Generative AI Series Sessions Session 4: Friday, February 16 (11a-12p) Teaching and Learning about and with AI: Discipline-Specific Ideas (Register at this form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce…>!) In this session, through small breakout working groups, we will explore discipline-specific and universal pedagogical ideas with and about AI. Participants will learn new and innovative pedagogical practices as they engage in facilitated discussion, sharing their own ideas. Session's attendees, upon registering, will self-select among the following disciplines: STEM, Liberal Arts, Health Sciences (clinical health, allied health, and health systems), Business, or Interdisciplinary. A collaborative resource will be created based on the discipline-specific discussions that will be shared with the CUNY community. It is possible that these groups may develop into CUNY’s AI communities in the future. Session Leaders: * Laura Scheiber, KCC * Karan Puri, QCC * Emma Tsui, SPH * Spring Cooper, SPH * Andrea Francis, LaG * Sarah Perez, CCNY * Kevaughn Hunter, CCNY Topics Include: * Brief review of the Fall 2023 series sessions * What discipline-specific pedagogical practices are used to teach about and with AI? * Can these practices be applied in other disciplines? Session 5: Friday, March 8 (11a-12p) Using AI Collaboratively with Students: UDL, Open Pedagogy, and Accessibility (Registration will open on February 8) In this session, we will discuss and explore strategies on how to collaborate with students on the use of AI to increase student motivation and academic integrity. As part of the workshop, leaders will frame the conversation in student-centered principles and practices like universal design, open pedagogy, and accessibility. Participants will gain and understanding of students’ AI usage and how they may incorporate their knowledge, interests, and goals in their pedagogy to create inclusive and motivating classroom environments. Session Leaders: * Milena Cueller, LaG * Jessica Murray, Central * Derek Stadler, LaG Topics Include: * How do students use AI, and why? * Students as collaborators and partners – UDL, Open Pedagogy, and other methods to empower students * Increasing academic integrity through active learning environments and student-instructor collaboration Session 6: April 12 (11a-12p) Equipping Students with Humanistic Skills in the Age of AI: From Classrooms to Careers and Beyond (Registration will open on March 14) To conclude the Teaching Matters series on generative AI for the 2023-2024 academic year, we will focus on the humanistic and soft skills necessary for career planning and career-readiness such as emotional intelligence, social skills, and critical thinking. We will explore what AI cannot do and only humans do (for now). In this session, workshop leaders will highlight the importance of faculty to recognize the changing workforce landscape and strategies to support students as they plan for shifts across various sectors. Participants will learn about the “humanistic skills” that are increasingly sought after (e.g., NACE career-readiness competencies<https://www.naceweb.org/uploadedFiles/files/2021/resources/nace-career-read…>) in the age of AI and discuss how we nurture those skills in the classroom to prepare students for their careers and beyond. Participants will be provided the space to strategize on ways to build off of AI’s strengths to springboard into envisioning pedagogical practices that equip students will the understanding of AI and how it supports real-world professional practice. Session Leaders: * Zach Muhlbauer, GC/Baruch * Allison Leah-Samuels, Baruch * Jose Diaz, City Tech Topics Include: * AI’s strengths and limitations in application * Identifying the types of skills employers want in the AI-age * Leveraging AI’s strengths to explore humanistic skills development in the classroom More detailed information about the three sessions is in the attached flyer. Please share it widely with your networks. If you haven’t, we encourage you revisit the Fall 2023 series recordings and materials<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> before you join the spring session(s). Please email us at Innovative.Pedagogy(a)cuny.edu<mailto:Innovative.Pedagogy@cuny.edu> with the subject line “AI Question” if you have any questions. We are looking forward to robust, engaging conversations! Justin and Mari, on behalf of CUNY Central Office of Faculty Affairs, CITA Teaching Matters Team

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Corrected registration information: CUNY Brightspace Training for Instructors, Spring 2024
by Jean Kelly 25 Jan '24

25 Jan '24

Dear Faculty, Over the spring 2024 semester, CUNY will be offering the following live-webinar style Brightspace Basic Series of Training (delivered via Zoom). Visit Spring 2024 Training for Instructors<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/brightspace-transition/spring-2024-workshops/> for the schedule. Register for one or more of these workshops at https://forms.office.com/r/dVBB5A3nVA * Getting Started in Brightspace: overview of key features and tools, course management – class list, groups/sections, communicating with students, adding content basics, assignment basics, quiz basics, adaptive release, key terms and resources for instructors. * ABCs of Content: overview and table of contents, modules; adding content to courses (from existing course content, building it from scratch), creating activities for learners, instructor settings for assignments, discussions and quizzes. * Engaging Learners: brief UDL overview and overview of accessibility in Brightspace, tools and features for communication (announcements, activity feed, discussions and virtual classroom), tools and features for engagement (calendar, progress) * Assessing Learning: assignments, quizzes, evaluating learners via quick eval and submissions, rubrics, gradebook basics. Ask Me Anything/Office Hours are also scheduled. Corrected registration information: Visit Spring 2024 Training for Instructors<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/brightspace-transition/spring-2024-workshops/> for the schedule and links to the registration forms for each session.

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CUNY Brightspace Training for Instructors, Spring 2024
by Jean Kelly 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Dear Faculty, Over the spring 2024 semester, CUNY will be offering the following live-webinar style Brightspace Basic Series of Training (delivered via Zoom): * Getting Started in Brightspace: overview of key features and tools, course management – class list, groups/sections, communicating with students, adding content basics, assignment basics, quiz basics, adaptive release, key terms and resources for instructors. * ABCs of Content: overview and table of contents, modules; adding content to courses (from existing course content, building it from scratch), creating activities for learners, instructor settings for assignments, discussions and quizzes. * Engaging Learners: brief UDL overview and overview of accessibility in Brightspace, tools and features for communication (announcements, activity feed, discussions and virtual classroom), tools and features for engagement (calendar, progress) * Assessing Learning: assignments, quizzes, evaluating learners via quick eval and submissions, rubrics, gradebook basics. * Ask Me Anything/Office Hours are also scheduled. Visit Spring 2024 Training for Instructors<https://www.cuny.edu/academics/brightspace-transition/spring-2024-workshops/> for the schedule. Register for one or more of the workshops at https://forms.office.com/r/dVBB5A3nVA

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Invitation to Attend the 10th Annual Faculty Development Retreat - Artificial Intelligence in Academia
by Jean Kelly 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

On behalf of the Faculty Development Retreat Committee: Dear Colleagues, The 10th annual Faculty Development Retreat will take place Friday, March 1, 2024, on the Queensborough Community College campus. This year, we will focus on artificial intelligence in academia. We will be joined by our keynote speakers, Dean Dara Byrne (Macaulay Honors College) and Dr. Shiang-Kwei Wang (Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, Hostos Community College). In addition, moderators Dr. Forough Ghahramini (NJEdge, Inc.) and Dr. Florence D. Hudson (Colombia University) will lead discussions with CUNY faculty in the morning and afternoon sessions. Please take a look at the flyer I've attached and share it with anyone interested. You can use the following link to register: https://forms.gle/UMZeJteGCDufDscD6. We look forward to seeing you. On behalf of the Faculty Development Retreat Committee, Sara Danzi Engoron (QCC), Associate Provost Nathalia Holtzman (Queens College), Claudette Davis

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Resources for New and Returning Faculty
by Jean Kelly 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

>From The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL): The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) is pleased to welcome back faculty (and welcome new faculty!) to Queens College. We have resources to help you prepare for the new semester, including how to check your course information, determine Instruction Mode, and strategies for addressing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in coursework. To read more, go to Resources for New and Returning Faculty<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/start-of-the-semester-checklist/>. Remember, we're here to help. You're welcome to join us for our virtual drop-in hours via Zoom. Weekly schedules are posted at CETLL + ITS Drop-in Hours<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/cetll-its-drop-in-hours/>. If you are unable to join during the scheduled sessions, feel free to email us at CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu> for an appointment.

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join us! Syllabus Review and Revise: a co-work session at CETLL 1/18 from 10a-3p
by Soniya Munshi 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

On Thursday, January 18 from 10:00-3:00 p.m., CETLL will host an in-person Syllabus Review and Revision co-work session. Bring your laptop and work on your syllabus in a friendly and supportive environment! CETLL staff will be available for 1:1 support throughout the day. A Writing Specialist will be on site from 12:00-2:00p to offer resources and feedback. Join us for any or all of the day! Please RSVP HERE <https://forms.office.com/r/Fxh9knqyKk> [cid:c454aadd-1d55-4a42-a490-cc27d0fb0c62] 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 Queens College, CUNY

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