CITA Teaching Matters Book Club

“Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning” by Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson

Leads: Casandra Silva Sibilín (York College) and Dominique DiTommaso (Central Office)

For more information, go to this flyer or reach out to Innovative.Pedagogy@cuny.edu. 

Friday, November 15, 11:30am-12:30pm (virtual)

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Professional Development Sessions

The Importance of CPL in Today’s Higher Ed Landscape

Dr. Wendy Kilgore, Senior Director of Research at AACRAO, will share key insights from AACRAO's recent survey of 399 colleges and universities about the relevance and impact of CPL. The report, Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion: The 2024 Landscape of Credit for Prior Learning in US and Canadian Higher Education, underscores the importance of CPL as a mechanism for enhancing student success, reducing student expenses, and creating more accessible and inclusive opportunities for college education.For more information, go to this flyer or webpage, or reach out to CPL@cuny.edu.  

Friday, November 22, 11:00am-12:00pm (virtual) 

Teaching Matters Special Series on Generative AI

Session 3: Supporting Students’ Ethical Use of AI: Ideas and Practices in Humanities and STEM Fields 

Leads: J. Elizabeth Clark (LaGuardia CC) and Karan Puri (Queensborough CC)

Participants will learn some examples of how faculty can support students to use generative AI ethically, responsively, and effectively, consider what “ethical use of AI” means in their classrooms, and exchange ideas for student support activities and materials.  

Credit for Work-Based Learning Experiences

Hear from a panel of experts about exemplary work-based learning experiences across CUNY, including apprenticeships, internships, and undergraduate research programs, all of which can be transformative for students and hold potential as CPL opportunities. Learn how these programs are designed to impart rigorous, curriculum-aligned college-level learning while also helping students gain critical career success skills, and how some academic departments are evaluating these experiences for credit.

For more information, go to this flyer or webpage, or reach out to CPL@cuny.edu.  

 

Friday, March 14, 10:00-11:00am (virtual)

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Professional Development Sessions

Showcase: Multi-Campus CPL Evaluation

Collaboration among faculty from multiple campuses can lead to more equitable CPL opportunities for students across CUNY. In this session, faculty will share their experiences working on multi-campus evaluation committees to make recommendations about CPL for industry credentials and other learning experiences. Learn about the evaluation process for determining curricular alignment and the benefits of engaging with faculty colleagues to explore the potential of CPL within a common discipline.

For more information, go to this flyer or webpage, or reach out to CPL@cuny.edu.  

Thursday, April 3 (virtual) and Friday, April 4 (in person)

2025 CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference

The CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference is a celebration of teaching excellence and a commitment to creating a thriving academic community. Our mission is to foster inter-campus collaborations and mentoring relationships related to teaching that will enhance the learning experience for our students. Additionally, the conference aims to cultivate a culture of professional growth at all stages of development and a stronger sense of belonging among CUNY faculty participants.

For more information, go to this webpage, or reach out to CUNYTLConference@cuny.edu. 

 

Spring 2025 Schedule

Session 4: Friday, February 21 (11a-12p)   

Session 5: Friday, March 21 (11a-12p)   

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