by BMCC faculty, for BMCC faculty
Inquirer Talks: From Page to Presentation
The Inquirer, our faculty publication, is a means of communicating the things that are important to us. It’s not an exaggeration to say that some Inquirer pieces have made me cry, others laugh out loud; others have made me contemplative, ambitious, or angry. That’s why we've partnered with CETLS to launch a new Inquirer Talks series that will give us all a chance to talk with the authors.
The Effortless Mindfulness in the Classroom Toolkit
What if you could create a happier and more engaged classroom, build a sense of belonging, and support a growth mindset without much effort? The Effortless Mindfulness in the Classroom Toolkit, an open educational resource, provides everything you need to incorporate brief, effective mindfulness exercises into your teaching routine, regardless of your prior experience with mindfulness or meditation.
The Current State of Scholarly Publishing: A Recap and What’s Next for BMCC Researchers
On September 24th, BMCC faculty gathered virtually for a webinar titled The Current State of Scholarly Publishing: Open Access and More. This webinar was the first in a BMCC-specific series aimed at equipping our faculty with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this rapidly evolving ecosystem. We invite you to join us in these important discussions!
CETLS Podcast Episode 1: Professor Hollis Glaser on Academic Freedom
In this inaugural episode of the CETLS Podcast, BMCC Professor Hollis Glaser discusses the foundations of academic freedom, the role of the AAUP, and who to contact with academic freedom concerns.
Equipping Students for Tomorrow: A Faculty Member’s Guide to Nurturing Industry-Ready Graduates
Career readiness is our backstage pass to boosting our students' professional growth. And it's super crucial for our students of color and those being the first in their families to hit the college books.
From Idea to Innovation: BMCC and the Perelman Performing Arts Center
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC), a new home for emergent and established artists in theater, dance, music, opera, and multi-disciplinary performance, strives to build meaningful relationships with community organizations throughout New York City. Professor Bertie Ferdman worked with colleagues to develop a partnership between BMCC and PAC.
Framework for Asynchronous Information Literacy Program
This academic year, the BMCC library department introduced a new, fully asynchronous information literacy program designed around four information literacy skills competencies. We invite you to incorporate the modules into your Spring 2024 Blackboard course.
BMCC’s Week of Thanks: Celebrating Zero Textbook Cost Heroes
Faculty members who choose to teach Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses often do not receive acknowledgment for their conscious and compassionate choice to support students by providing course materials at no cost. At this year's BMCC Week of Thanks, the Library’s Open Knowledge team aimed to highlight the genuine appreciation of students in ZTC courses.
Digital Literacy and the Library
In many of the libraries I grew up in and was a student at, the community always saw the library as one of the central technology and digital literacy hubs. The idea behind the first Digital Horizons (DH) series was to begin the groundwork of cultivating that same perception among our BMCC community.
Here is an Easy Service-Learning Project that Helps the City’s Environment: Neighborhood Tree Reporting
Service learning can be an effective way to teach in a way that ensures engagement while building collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills that employers love. The challenge is finding an opportunity that is accessible, free, flexible, and of authentic service to the community.