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Special Series for CUNY Faculty: Disability & Accessibility
by Jean Kelly 02 Oct '23

02 Oct '23

On behalf of CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives and Disability Programs The CUNY Office of Student Inclusion Initiatives and Disability Programs is sponsoring a 3-part series of virtual events this fall, open to all faculty and staff. Presentations will last approximately 30 minutes and will be recorded. The remaining time will be reserved for questions and discussion and will not be recorded. This is part of an ongoing effort to train incoming faculty and inform current faculty about the law as well as the benefits of accessibility and disability inclusion. Part 1: Disability Rights in Education Friday, October 27, 2-3 pm * Components of the 2023 Voluntary Compliance Agreement * ADA Title II and Higher Education * Disability types and common accommodations RSVP: https://bit.ly/3RAzwGG Part 2: New York State IT Accessibility Policy and Your Class Friday, November 17, 2-3 pm * New York policy on accessible Information and Communication Technology (ICT) * Disability types and features of accessible content * Tools and resources to make content accessible RSVP: https://bit.ly/3EVE2IA Part 3: Best Practices for Teaching Students with Disabilities Friday, December 8, 2-3 pm * Disabled student experiences seeking accommodations (and how to do better) * Developing an accessibility practice to become a better teacher * How to improve communication between students, faculty, and disability services staff RSVP: https://bit.ly/3RFYIf1 For more details, download the attached flyer or visit Special Series for CUNY Faculty: Disability & Accessibility <https://www.cuny.edu/academics/faculty-affairs/cuny-innovative-teaching-aca…> If you are unable to attend, sign up to receive session recordings and resources here: https://forms.office.com/r/NWRiCgdmmy<https://forms.office.com/r/NWRiCgdmmy><https://forms.office.com/r/NWRiCgdmmy>

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Invitation - Learning Disruption and Recovery series 10/5 "Prevention"
by Jean Kelly 02 Oct '23

02 Oct '23

On behalf of CUNY Central Learning Disruption and Recovery Working Group: Dear Colleagues, You are cordially invited to the first session of the Learning Disruption and Recovery series on Thursday, October 5, 12:00-1:30pm. The theme of the event is “Prevention”; its goals are to deepen our understanding of learning disruption, and explore ways to proactively support students in academic and non-academic areas. Invited speakers include: Provost Shiang-Kwei Wang (Hostos), Dean Michael Pullin (Queensborough), and Assistant Dean Courtney Stevenson (Guttman). For more details and to register, open this flyer<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RehLdxH9EBwoDD2dLy86LY5hQvkSG_M1/view> (it’s also attached). If you have any questions, please email us at Innovative.Pedagogy(a)cuny.edu<mailto:Innovative.Pedagogy@cuny.edu>. We look forward to seeing you there! CUNY Central Learning Disruption and Recovery Working Group

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Getting Started With Learning Mindsets, October 18
by Seth Lehman 28 Sep '23

28 Sep '23

>From CUNY Mindset Ambassador Seth Lehman to all faculty: Our students’ beliefs about themselves as learners profoundly affect their ability to learn. Through crafting supportive messaging and creating supportive learning environments, instructors can change their students’ learning mindsets over time, which contributes to greater student success. Please join us on Wednesday, October 18th from 12:15-1:30 pm in Kiely Hall 258 for an introduction to learning mindsets, led by CUNY Mindset Ambassador Seth Lehman. You will apply the framework of Mindset GPS (Growth Mindset, Purpose and Relevance, Sense of Belonging) to your instructional practices and leave with specific ideas for communicating healthy learning mindsets in your teaching. Light refreshments will be provided. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/3VNf93GWWX.

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QC Bi Weekly Fridays Sit n Write Returns October 6th at 10 AM KY 111A
by Jean Kelly 28 Sep '23

28 Sep '23

On behalf of Dr. Natanya Duncan, Director, Africana Studies Program<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/africana-studies/>: Good morning, everyone! QC AFST and CETLL<https://qc.cuny.edu/cetll> with the support of the Dean of Social Sciences Kate Pechenkina, are happy to announce the return of our bi-weekly Friday Sit N Write group. We are excited to gather with our friends and colleagues this semester to increase our research and publication productivity; foster collaborative research ideas that mutually benefit students and faculty alike; and to celebrate our writing wins! We would like to ask that you encourage all members of your department, including advanced graduate students, new tenure track faculty, advanced tenure track faculty, associate professors and full professors to join our interdisciplinary writing and learning community. Our first meeting will be October 6, 2023, in KY 111A. This is a Hi-Flex event. I am attaching a flier for circulation. Whether attending via Zoom or in person, we ask that interested persons register by October 5, 2023, at 5 PM. This will help us to have an accurate headcount. For the sake of ease, here is the registration link: https://tinyurl.com/Sit-n-Write-Registration . Also, our Fall Publish and Flourish workshop will be on October 20, 2023, in Rosenthal Library rm 3001. Professor Duchess Harris<https://www.duchessharris.com/> of Macalester College<https://www.macalester.edu/americanstudies/facultystaff/duchessharris/> will join us for "Turn that Paper into A Book: How a Mellon Mays 12-page Paper became Black Feminist Politics: from John F Kennedy to Kamala Harris 4th Edition." This will also be a Hi-Flex event, but we strongly encourage in person attendance at the request of the presenter. To register for this event, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/PublishandFlourishEvent . The flier for this event is also attached. We do hope you are having a fantastic semester! We look forward to seeing you soon. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me at nduncan(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:nduncan@qc.cuny.edu> . Sincerely, Nat ______________________________ Jean Kelly Instructional Technologist Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) Queens College, CUNY Jean.Kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu | 718-997-4857 https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/

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Register for Adjunct Faculty Orientation, October 4th
by Jean Kelly 28 Sep '23

28 Sep '23

The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) is pleased to invite you to our Adjunct Faculty Orientation on Wednesday, October 4th, 12:15 pm-1:30 pm. Representatives from Informational Technology Services (ITS), PSC-CUNY, Queens College Library, Academic Advising Center, the Writing Center, and CETLL will introduce themselves and take questions. Register at https://forms.office.com/r/fSUNDqqSCj The orientation will be held via Zoom. You’ll receive an email containing the joining information after your registration is submitted. For more information, email CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu> or visit the Adjunct Faculty Orientation, Fall 2023 page<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/adjunct-orientation-fall-2023/>. Adjuncts, please note: Under the current PSC-CUNY contract, for each class you teach of 3 or more credits (up to three classes), you get 15 paid office/professional hours: one hour per week. For two of these classes, twelve of these 15 hours are allocated to time spent helping students; the other three are available to compensate you for orientations like this one, union meetings or events, and mandatory job-related trainings like the Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) and Workplace Violence Prevention modules. (If you teach three classes, the office hour provision does not include professional hours for the third class.) See the contract language in section 15.2(b) of the workload provisions<https://psc-cuny.org/contract/article-15-workload/>. ______________________________ Jean Kelly Instructional Technologist Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) Queens College, CUNY Jean.Kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu | 718-997-4857 https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cetll/

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Invitation – CUNY Workshops on Generative AI
by Jean Kelly 20 Sep '23

20 Sep '23

Dear Colleagues: CETLL would like to share the following information on a new Teaching Matters series on generative AI. Registration links are in the respective session descriptions. Please direct inquiries to Innovative.Pedagogy(a)cuny.edu<mailto:Innovative.Pedagogy@cuny.edu> with the subject line “AI Question.” The CUNY Office of Faculty Affairs team hopes the new academic year is off to a good start for each of you. We are excited to announce a new Teaching Matters series on generative AI, led by CUNY’s own AI experts from across the University. The schedule, registration links, and other information about the three sessions are below and in this flyer<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DfpZVYWc5azfM7rWuEWQWynqK1NvY2xv/view> (also attached). Please share this information widely. If you have any questions, please email us at Innovative.Pedagogy(a)cuny.edu<mailto:Innovative.Pedagogy@cuny.edu> with the subject line “AI Question.” We look forward to seeing you there! CUNY Central Office of Faculty Affairs, Teaching Matters Team ----- CUNY Teaching Matters Special Series on Generative AI Fall 2023 Session 1: Friday, September 29 (11a-12p) What is AI and What Can it Do? Register<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-ai-and-what-can-it-do-tickets-71386498…> In this introductory session, we will discuss what AI is and what it can do, while also discussing our concerns and challenges. The session is designed to deepen our understandings of current and possible future landscapes of AI. Workshop Leaders: Andrea Fabrizio (Hostos Community College), Jack Kenigsberg (Hunter College), & Ruru Rusmin (CUNY School of Professional Studies) Topics include: · What Generative AI is and what it can do · Prevalent concerns about AI in educational settings · Possible positive impacts of AI Session 2: Friday, October 27 (11a-12p) AI in the Classroom Register<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-in-the-classroom-tickets-714855360627?aff=o…> The second session of the series will focus on how AI has been and can be used in educational settings. We will brainstorm and exchange ideas for how we can use AI tools in positive ways. Workshop Leaders: Mohammad Azhar (Borough of Manhattan Community College), Jeremy Caplan (CUNY School of Journalism), & Roderick “Shane” Snipes (Brough of Manhattan Community College) Topics include: · Using AI to increase student engagement (and reduce plagiarism) · Improving productivity to develop instructional content · Integrating AI into assessment Session 3: Friday, November 17 (11a-12p) Bias, Accuracy, and Ethical Issues of AI Register<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bias-accuracy-and-ethical-issues-of-ai-tickets…> As effective educators, we continue educating ourselves (and our students) to improve our AI literacy. It is crucial we understand the limitations and ethical aspects of AI. In the third session of the series, we will discuss some “sticky” issues surrounding AI. Workshop Leaders: Matt Gold (CUNY Graduate Center), Carlos Guevara (Hostos Community College), & Olena Zhadko (Lehman College) Topics include: · AI’s limitations and flaws · Incorporating AI policies in your syllabi · Improving our and students’ AI literacy in an ever-changing landscape [Image] 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 9/22)
by Taruna Sadhoo 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

Dear QC Colleagues, I hope this message finds you well. The Honors and Scholarships team is once again seeking volunteers to serve on the Scholarships Review committee. In total, we are asking for 25+ volunteers to assist in the review process of over 800 local scholarship applications. Each volunteer will be assigned a set of applications to score on or around October 12, which must be completed by November 15. 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. If you are able to serve on our Scholarships Review Committee this semester, please take a moment to fill out the following form <https://forms.office.com/r/hF70cguct8> indicating your availability by Friday, September 22. 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 | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/qchonors_scholarships/> Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3792756810<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3792756810/> |Meeting ID: 379 275 6810 Questions? Email us: Honors and Scholarships: QC_Honors(a)qc.cuny.edu Kessler Scholars: Kesslerqc(a)qc.cuny.edu Macaulay Honors College: Macaulay(a)qc.cuny.edu Mellon Mays: QCMellonmays(a)qc.cuny.edu National Awards and Fellowships: QCFellowships(a)qc.cuny.edu Transfer Honors Program: Transferhonors(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Request for Faculty Participation in First-Gen Luncheon on Nov 8th 2023 (FREE HOUR)
by Chrystle Claire Greene 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

Greetings, My name is Chrystle-Claire Greene and I am the Director of the Kessler Scholars Program at QC. For some background, the Kessler Scholars program is a visionary program, whose goal is to support first-generation students professionally, academically and socially to succeed in college. Some of the ways we do this are by providing peer-to-peer mentoring, academic advisement, a book stipend, free tuition (for those who need) and host a ton of events our scholars can benefit from both inside and outside of the classroom. As you may know, November 8th is First Gen Day and this year we plan to host a week of activities for first gen students at Queens College. On Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 during free hour (12:15pm-1:30pm) I am planning a (Student/Faculty and Staff) Luncheon with a Panel discussion. The goal of this event is to share stories of first-generation path to success as well as create more of a campus wide understanding of the needs of first-generation students enrolled at QC. I would love to find 2 faculty members who are interested in being on the panel and invite a large number of faculty who are first gen at the college to this event. If you are interested and available, contact me at Chrystle.Greene(a)qc.cuny.edu. RSVP's for this event will go out in a few weeks! To learn more about our program click here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFO9KehTfU/Ri3ufx5s1SFpLD1WtzkWaA/view?utm_co… Warmly, Chrystle Chrystle-Claire Greene Director, Kessler Scholars Program Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 Honors Hall, Room 1 Chrystle.Greene(a)qc.cuny.edu Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/qchonors_scholarships/> [cid:cbc0c9d0-8af9-4f3c-b067-1108ab5616b0]

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Call for COIL Faculty Fellows 2023-2024
by Jean Kelly 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

From the Office of the Provost: COIL Seminar: Developing Culturally Inclusive Pedagogy through International Virtual Exchange Are you interested in creating opportunities for your students to interact virtually with students overseas? Do you want to deepen your students’ cross-cultural skills and global outlook? The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011zOmGk6YfInqRWA4Zuy225OKWd_q-0PD6dJka5XsM7G…> Faculty Fellowships. Interested Queens College faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend the informal information session: Date: Wednesday, September 13 Time: 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm Location: Rosenthal Library, President’s Conference Room 2. RSVP by September 7 at https://forms.office.com/r/Endvzzt1X9<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011zOmGk6YfInqRWA4Zuy225OKWd_q-0PD6dJka5XsM7G…>. In keeping with the international goals of Queens College and working closely with the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) and LaGuardia Community College’s COIL Program, this seminar will introduce participants to COIL pedagogy and provide faculty support for the development of COIL into their courses. During five 1.5-hour online seminar sessions in Fall 2023 (9 to 10:30 am on Fridays, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 11/10, and 12/8), participants will be guided to develop content for their COIL units in accordance with their course learning outcomes, select relevant technology platforms, develop assessment tools, and will be supported in the implementation of their COIL projects in Spring 2024. At the end of Spring 2024, COIL faculty and students will participate in the COIL Faculty and Student Showcase. The aim of the COIL Faculty Fellowship is to offer selected faculty the opportunity to learn about Collaborative Online International Learning, develop strategies for incorporating COIL 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. Learn more about QC COIL here : https://www.qc.cuny.edu/coil/<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011zOmGk6YfInqRWA4Zuy225OKWd_q-0PD6dJka5XsM7G…>. The application deadline to be part of the cohort for 2023-2024 with a $600 stipend is Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5 pm. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/Jgr8M8JuM5<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011zOmGk6YfInqRWA4Zuy225OKWd_q-0PD6dJka5XsM7G…>. Eligibility: COIL Faculty Fellowships are open to full-time and part-time Queens College faculty member from any discipline who are interested in designing a new COIL course or incorporating COIL principles into an existing course. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online. Priority will be given to faculty with an existing international faculty contact or partner. Finalists will be contacted by the COIL Coordinator, Prof. Mari Fujimoto, by September 27. Please direct any questions to Prof. Mari Fujimoto at mari.fujimoto(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:mari.fujimoto@qc.cuny.edu>.

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CETLL Drop-in Hours canceled for the week of August 22
by Jean Kelly 21 Aug '23

21 Aug '23

The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Leadership (CETLL) virtual drop-in hours for this week have been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. CETLL is available for individual appointments. To schedule an appointment, email CTLOnline(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu>.

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