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Reviewing Fulbright Applications
by Moira E Egan 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Dear All, I hope everyone has enjoyed relaxing and productive summers and that your new semesters are off to a good start. Once again this year, we have a fascinating group of students applying for Fulbright grants to teach English, earn MA degrees or conduct independent research. As part of the application process, campuses must submit an evaluation of each application, which is viewed as another recommendation by the Fulbright selection committee. To do this, groups of 3 or 4 faculty and staff meet with each applicant to discuss the proposed project and to offer feedback as the student makes final revisions before submitting to Fulbright. I would greatly appreciate your assistance in either serving on evaluation committees yourself or in suggesting others I might contact. We will be receiving our applications by September 9th, and would like to complete the campus interviews as soon after that as possible so that applicants have ample time to revise by Fulbright's October 8th deadline. Each application consists of biographical information, transcripts, 3 recommendations and 2 essays of 1-2 pages each. We have students applying to teach English in South Korea, Taiwan, Spain and Brazil. Those planning to earn MA degrees are applying to study literature, film curation and data analytics in the UK, and environmental science in Norway. Finally, we have two students proposing independent research projects: one using theater to explore homelessness in Uruguay and the other to study the impact of the shift to English instruction on students with communication disorders in Rwanda. Please let me know which of these you would be able to review and some days and times you would be available. As always, thank you for all you do to encourage and support our students. Best, Moira ~ Moira E. Egan, Ph.D. National Fellowships Advisor Rm. 23 Honors Hall Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Queens, NY 11367 (718) 997-2863 Moira.egan(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Call For Participation in a Faculty Book Club, Fall 2019
by Jean Kelly 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

>From the Center for Teaching and Learning: The Faculty Book Club is an informal reading group for Queens College faculty members who are interested in reading about, thinking about, and discussing learning and teaching with colleagues across disciplines. Guided by facilitators from the Center for Teaching and Learning, book club members will read and discuss the book, "How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching" by Joshua R. Eyler, which focuses on five themes: curiosity, sociality, emotion, authenticity, and failure. Meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays from 12:00 – 2:00 on the following dates: • September 18th • October 2nd • October 16th • November 6th • November 13th • December 4th The Center for Teaching and Learning will provide book club members with lunch and a copy of "How Humans Learn." Please use this form to respond to the call: http://bit.ly/2lBKuyF For more information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/cfp-faculty-book-club-fall-2019/

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Blackboard Basics Workshop Series, Fall 2019
by Jean Kelly 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

>From the Center for Teaching & Learning: Are you new to Blackboard? Do you need to brush up on some of your Blackboard skills? The Center for Teaching & Learning invites you to participate in our hands-on faculty workshops on Blackboard Basics. The first workshop will take place on Monday, September 9 during free hour (12:15-1:30 pm) in Rosenthal Library, Room 444. Topics Navigating Blackboard and the course menu Make your course available Announcements and emails Upload a syllabus Add web links and YouTube videos Register for the workshop on September 9 at http://bit.ly/2HzkkVz. We encourage you to bring your own devices, but loaner laptops will be available. You must log in to your QC Blackboard account at least once prior to this workshop. Please bring your login information (CUNYfirst user name and password) with you to the workshop. Future topics September 23: Discussion Boards October 7: Assignments, SafeAssign, and Turnitin October 21: Quizzes November 4: Groups Information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/blackboard-basics-workshop-series-fall-2019

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Teaching Tip: How (and Why) to Use Open Educational Resources
by Jean Kelly 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Nearly forty percent of CUNY students come from households with annual incomes of less than $20,000. For many of our students, the cost of textbooks can be a steep barrier to academic success. At Queens College, students report spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks each semester, often maxing out credit cards or putting off other expenses. Some students who can't afford textbooks try to pass the class without them, while others look for free PDFs online. You can help! By adopting Open Educational Resources (OER) or other zero-cost course materials, you make college more affordable and accessible for all our students. If you teach a course that does not require students to purchase textbooks or other educational materials, be sure to let students know by logging into Akademos and marking the course "Adoptions not required" and "Course uses OER/Zero cost materials" (https://qc-cuny.libguides.com/c.php?g=908303&p=6552766) (This also helps Queens College get funding to develop more OER!) For more information, visit http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/how-and-why-to-use-open-educational-resources. You can read our past tips at http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/teaching-tips/. Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) at QC
by Jean Kelly 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Sent on behalf of Provost Elizabeth Hendrey 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 at Queens College is pleased to announce the launch of Queens College’s Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) (https://coil.qc.cuny.edu/) Faculty Fellowship workshops. Working closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/) the workshops will provide faculty support in the development of COIL-type courses. COIL is a term created by the SUNY COIL Center (http://coil.suny.edu/) to describe “the four essential dimensions of real virtual mobility: it is a collaborative exercise of teachers and students; it makes use of online technology and interaction; it has potential international dimensions; and it is integrated into the learning process.” In keeping with the goal of Strategic Plan 2015-2020 (https://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/strategic%20plan/Pages/default.aspx) “To weave campus, community, and global connections,” the aim of the Faculty Fellowship workshops is to offer a group of faculty members the opportunity to learn about Collaborative Online International Learning, develop strategies for incorporating it into their courses, advance research with international colleagues, and expand QC’s global presence. Adding a COIL component to your course allows your students to gain cross-cultural skills through virtual interaction and enhances their international opportunities without leaving NYC. While the COIL component takes place solely online, your course may be face-to-face, hybrid or fully online. The focus of COIL is global/intercultural fluency, not technology. Interested Queens College faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019, from 12:15pm-1:30pm. Please RSVP here for the informational meeting (RSVP due 9/5): http://shorturl.at/ahkn3 The application deadline to be part of the initial cohort for Fall 2019 is September 20th, 5pm (see detailed information on the COIL Faculty Fellowship structure, eligibility and application on CTL website: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/coil-at-qc/) Faculty selected for the program will receive: 1. Structured support via the workshops and informal support via CTL. 2. A stipend of $250 when all 3 workshops are completed. Please direct any questions to COIL Coordinator, Prof. Schiro Withanachchi: schiro.withanachchi(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Queens Memory Tour & Volunteer Gathering at Fort Totten!
by Lori A Wallach 29 Aug '19

29 Aug '19

Hello all! Queens Memory is pleased to invite you to our first "Volunteers in the Vaults" gathering of the new academic year! We will meet next Thursday, September 5, at the Bayside Historical Society's headquarters at "The Castle" in Fort Totten (208 Totten Ave., Bayside, NY), from 6 to 8 pm. The Castle, built in 1887, was originally used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the Officers' Mess Hall and Club. The Gothic Revival-style building is a NYC designated landmark, and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Attendees will be treated to a tour of The Castle and will engage with special treasures prepared for us by the BHS staff. They will also have a chance to discuss ideas for Queens-related oral history projects and network with Queens Memory volunteers and staff. Queens Memory is jointly sponsored by the Queens Public Library and Queens College. Faculty are welcome to come discuss ideas for class oral history projects. Please email lori.wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:lori.wallach@qc.cuny.edu> to RSVP or for more information. Thanks, and hope to see some of you there! Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator queensmemory.org Queens College Rosenthal Library, room 317 Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 997-3686

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Temporary Part-Time Position on Campus for Mandarin Speaker
by Donna Y Smith 28 Aug '19

28 Aug '19

Dear Socrates, Could you ask faculty to share this job notice with their students? Thank you. English Language Institute -Fall - Winter Employment Opportunity: Seeking Mandarin Speaker for One Part-time Office Assistant Position Activities include but are not limited to the following: Manage and respond to emails, phone calls and student inquiries. Assist in student registrations, record keeping and outreach. Schedule appointments and aid with application processing and record keeping. Support organizing and conducting orientations, student events and marketing. Qualifications: Mandarin speaker preferred. Displays interest and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Reception experience a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. International F-1 students are also welcome to apply, but must be registered at QC or the ELI for the fall semester to qualify. Job Type: Part-time: up to 15 hours a week. Monday through Friday, starting September 2019 through January 24, 2020. Flexible hours and schedules available. NYS Minimum Wage ($15 per hour). Apply: Send cover letter and resume to eli(a)qc.cuny.edu Put "Summer Job Position" as the subject. DEADLINE to APPLY: September 4, 2019 ? 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, New York 11367-1597 718-997-5720 | Fax 718-997-5731 "Career opportunities are available on a part-time basis with opportunity for reappointment subject to budget availability."

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Free Oral History Training Workshop!
by Lori A Wallach 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Hello everyone, Queens Memory invites all those interested to our first free oral history training workshop of the Fall 2019 semester! The session will take place on Wednesday, August 28, from 3 to 5 pm at the Lefrak City Library in Corona (98-30 57th Ave.). You will learn how to prepare for an interview, ask good questions, make a high-quality recording, and how to submit your completed interview to the library. The session will also feature a discussion of several current and upcoming Queens Memory projects. The workshop is free and open to the public; please email Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:Lori.Wallach@qc.cuny.edu> to RSVP or for further information. We'd love to see you there! Thanks, Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator queensmemory.org Queens College Rosenthal Library, room 317 Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 997-3686

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How to Make Your Blackboard Course Available and other Teaching Tips for the New Semester
by Jean Kelly 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Greetings and welcome to the Fall 2019 semester at Queens College. To help your semester get off to a smooth start, we present a Start-of-the-semester Checklist that includes a shortcut to making your Blackboard course available to students: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/start-of-the-semester-checklist-fall-2019. We also recommend that you think about a backup plan in the event that inclement weather forces a college closing or prevents you and your students from traveling safely to campus: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/bad-weather-back-up-plan. You can read our past tips at http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/category/tech-tips/. Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) at QC
by Jean Kelly 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Sent on behalf of Provost Elizabeth Hendrey 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 at Queens College is pleased to announce the launch of Queens College’s Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/coil-at-qc/) Faculty Fellowship workshops. Working closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) (http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/) the workshops will provide faculty support in the development of COIL-type courses. COIL is a term created by the SUNY COIL Center (http://coil.suny.edu/) to describe “the four essential dimensions of real virtual mobility: it is a collaborative exercise of teachers and students; it makes use of online technology and interaction; it has potential international dimensions; and it is integrated into the learning process.” In keeping with the goal of Strategic Plan 2015-2020 (https://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/strategic%20plan/Pages/default.aspx) “To weave campus, community, and global connections,” the aim of the Faculty Fellowship workshops is to offer a group of faculty members the opportunity to learn about Collaborative Online International Learning, develop strategies for incorporating it into their courses, advance research with international colleagues, and expand QC’s global presence. Adding a COIL component to your course allows your students to gain cross-cultural skills through virtual interaction and enhances their international opportunities without leaving NYC. While the COIL component takes place solely online, your course may be face-to-face, hybrid or fully online. The focus of COIL is global/intercultural fluency, not technology. Interested Queens College faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, 2019, from 12:15pm-1:30pm. Please RSVP here for the informational meeting (RSVP due 9/5): http://shorturl.at/ahkn3 The application deadline to be part of the initial cohort for Fall 2019 is September 20th, 5pm (see detailed information on the COIL Faculty Fellowship structure, eligibility and application on CTL website: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/coil-at-qc/) Faculty selected for the program will receive: 1. Structured support via the workshops and informal support via CTL. 2. A stipend of $250 when all 3 workshops are completed. Please direct any questions to COIL Coordinator, Prof. Schiro Withanachchi: schiro.withanachchi(a)qc.cuny.edu

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