Pirate Queens at City Tech

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, City Tech will be hosting an event for author Leigh Lewis and illustrator, COMD’s own Sara Gómez Woolley on their National Geographic book tour for Pirate Queens the Dauntless Women who Dared to Rule the High Seas. Join illustrator Sara Gómez Woolley and author Leigh Lewis for

Ungrading and Alternative Assessment: An Interactive Workshop

This month’s Mellon Transformative Learning in the Humanities (TLH) Workshop is facilitated by Jesse Stommel, cofounder of Digital Pedagogy Lab and Hybrid Pedagogy: “Ungrading” means raising an eyebrow at grades as a systemic practice, distinct from simply not grading. It does not mean loss of “rigor” but, rather, means reconsidering the assumptions that underlie grading.

Got Kognito?

Join us for an interactive discussion on how to navigate student challenges and acquire the CUNY Kognito Workshop Certificate on mental health wellness. We will be doing the actual Kognito simulation workshop, followed by a lively discussion on how to support and intervene with best communication practices—for your careful intervention and the student's well-being. Won't you join

41st Annual Literary Arts Festival Writing Competition

Please encourage your students to submit their work to the 41st Annual Literary Arts Festival Writing Competition! Students may submit their work at: https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/literaryartsfestival/submission-guidelines/And, save the date for the 2022 Literary Arts Festival featuring Layli Long Soldier on March 24th, 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Zoom. Layli Long Soldier is an Oglala Lakota poet whose 2017 Whereas received many

Playful Pedagogy in Higher Education Spring 2022 Series

Co-sponsored by CUNY/Hunter College and Professors at Play! All on Zoom! What does it mean to be a "playful professor"? Can gamelike aspects be woven into projects that address serious topics?  What role does play have in the learning of adult students?  We will explore these questions, be inspired, gain loads of new teaching ideas, and

Supporting LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff at City Tech

Join a conversation to identify challenges faced by LGBTQ+ faculty and staff at City Tech while examining the steps and processes needed and the path forward. Share your experiences, thoughts, and ideas to promote LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion. All staff, faculty, and allies are welcome. Join the call! The COACHE faculty survey report enables us

Nuts & Bolts of Mentoring: Tools & Strategies for Effective Mentoring Relationships

Offered by the Wake Forest University Mentoring Resource Center:• Understand what mentoring is (and isn’t) and why it matters• Understand the roles and strategies of mentors and mentees in effective relationships, both formal and informal• Understand the value of strong, diverse networks for individual growth, and how to seek out mentors• Learn tools and strategies

Accessible and Engaging Class Meetings on Zoom

n this interactive workshop led by Matthew Lewis, Multimedia Manager, and Antonia Levy, Associate Director, both from the Office of Faculty Development and Instructional Technology at CUNY's School of Professional Studies, participants will learn about the accessibility features offered in Zoom, review best practices for leading accessible and inclusive online meetings, and discuss the implementation