| Nov 16 |
"Feminism Today" Brown BagThursday, November 16, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in CETLS, Room S510D Join this session to talk about the persistence of sexism and the war on feminism. The discussion will be led by Dr. Jaime Weida from the English Department. |
| Nov 15 |
Assistive Technology for the BlindWednesday, November 15, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in Room S612 This presentation will focus on the recent work of Dr. Tang on assistive technology for the blind, including Indoor Mapping Learning and Infrastructure-free Indoor Navigation for the Blind. |
| Nov 14 |
Writing Space for Faculty and StaffTuesday, November 14, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS, S510D Bring your laptop or notebook and head to the CETLS for a quiet, dedicated time and space to write. Every Tuesday morning during the Fall 2017 semester. |
| Nov 13 |
Going Natural: The Psychological and Health Implications of a Social Media Movement of African American Women Transitioning from Chemically Styled Hair to Natural Textured HairMonday, November 13, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in CETLS, Room S510D Controversies around hair characteristics influence the self-identities of Black women around the world. This presentation discusses the “going natural” movement, which has been facilitated by social media. |
| Nov 13 |
Faculty Research Cooperative FIG MeetingMonday, November 13, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS, Room S510D This FIG brings faculty from a variety of disciplines together to discuss, share, and collaborate on specific components of the research process from implementation to publication. |
| Nov 10 |
The 1st Annual BMCC SoTL Forum: Teaching as ResearchFriday, November 10, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in Fiterman Hall (Day 1) An opportunity for BMCC faculty to showcase their existing Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) work and for faculty new to SoTL to develop their own classroom-based research project. |
| Nov 8 |
CETLS Social HourWednesday, November 8, 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm in Dahlia's Mexican Restaurant - 353 Greenwich St. Join CETLS and your BMCC colleagues for a social hour at Dahlia's. |
| Nov 8 |
Task-based Language Teaching: A Responsible Way to Teach LanguagesWednesday, November 8, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Hudson Room, S249 Professor Tom Means will lead a discussion about task-based language teaching, a pedagogy in which students act primarily as language users, rather than language learners. |
| Nov 8 |
Social Justice FIG MeetingWednesday, November 8, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in CETLS, Room S510D A working group to discuss FIG members' on-going research and academic projects, establish opportunities for scholarly collaborations, exchange pedagogical strategies and best-practices, and schedule speakers - all with an emphasis on social justice issues. |
| Nov 7 |
The Faculty Resource Network (FRN)Tuesday, November 7, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm in CETLS, Room S510D Find out about professional development opportunities available to BMCC faculty through the Faculty Resource Network, an initiative out of NYU, and hear from BMCC faculty who have participated in FRN activities. |
| Nov 7 |
Writing Space for Faculty and StaffTuesday, November 7, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS, S510D Bring your laptop or notebook and head to the CETLS for a quiet, dedicated time and space to write. Every Tuesday morning during the Fall 2017 semester. |
| Nov 6 |
Facebook in the Classroom (November 6 - 19)Monday, November 6, in Facebook Join us on Facebook to explore how it can be used in the classroom to engage students. #BMCCSocialEd |
| Nov 3 |
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity in the ClassroomFriday, November 3, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in Room 1304 - Fiterman Hall In this day-long workshop, we'll explore ways of integrating research, scholarship, and creative work into the undergraduate curriculum, drawing on examples from the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. |
| Nov 1 |
CUNY Unlimited: Universal Design Strategies and Meaningful Credentialing in the ClassroomWednesday, November 1, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in CETLS, Room S510D Be part of the conversation regarding the development of CUNY Unlimited - a forthcoming CUNY credential for students with intellectual disabilities. |
| Nov 1 |
Open/Alternative Educational Resources (OER) and Online Teaching: A Good Match?Wednesday, November 1, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm in CETLS, Room S510D Faculty will share their experiences creating and implementing Open/Alternative Educational Resources (OER) for their online and hybrid courses. |
| Oct 31 |
Writing Space for Faculty and StaffTuesday, October 31, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS, S510D Bring your laptop or notebook and head to the CETLS for a quiet, dedicated time and space to write. Every Tuesday morning during the Fall 2017 semester. |
| Oct 27 |
Geography and Spatial Thinking across the Curriculum: Why Place and Geography MatterFriday, October 27, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm in S341 Learn about how geographical data can be used in research and teaching across disciplines. Explore how to integrate geospatial activities in your classes. |
| Oct 26 |
Classroom Behavior Management: When Ideology and Confrontation Clash in the ClassroomThursday, October 26, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in CETLS, Room S510D Discussion about addressing ideological and/or ethical disagreements in the classroom. We'll be joined by Ian Wentworth, BMCC’s Student Conduct Advisor. |
| Oct 25 |
Increasing Student Retention in Online and Face-to-Face College Classes: Strategies and Resources for BMCC Faculty and StaffWednesday, October 25, 10:00 am - 11:30 am in CETLS, Room S510D Find out about the results of a study on student retention conducted at BMCC by presenter Rose Gleicher, and discuss strategies and resources for retaining students in your own classes. |
| Oct 24 |
Writing Space for Faculty and StaffTuesday, October 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS, S510D Bring your laptop or notebook and head to the CETLS for a quiet, dedicated time and space to write. Every Tuesday morning during the Fall 2017 semester. |
