From the Division of Academic Affairs and Student Success |
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Lehman Student Radio is Back! |
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Watch their latest interview with some Student Government officers! |
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Follow them in their social media:
Would you like to submit your music, beats, podcasts, poetry or other work to be featured in the Radio? Fill this form!
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The radio is looking for students who would like to work as audio and video editors, creative writers, graphic designers, DJs, Radio Personalities, and script writers! Please email radioclublehman@gmail.com or reach the Office of Campus Life.
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Lehman's Office of Online Education will offer two more sessions of this popular hands-on workshop on Dec. 3, and Dec. 10th from 1-2:15 pm via Zoom, open to all faculty.
For those teaching online/remotely in spring, the 75-minute Essentials workshop provides a jump-start to course planning for winter session or spring semester, offering faculty an overview of best practices for online teaching and learning while simultaneously guiding them through some key steps of instructional planning.
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First 2021 Preparation for Teaching Online Workshop
January 4-17, 2021
Register by December 11, 2020
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Attention Faculty, Register for Preparation for Teaching Online Workshop
Register for a two-week, asynchronous, instructor-facilitated workshop offered by Lehman’s Office of Online Education for Lehman faculty, January 4-17th, 2021.
The workshop models effective design and facilitation skills and addresses pedagogical approaches to teaching online and hybrid courses, as well as organization and management of an online class. Approval by your Chair is required to participate in this workshop. Register by Dec. 11th. Questions? Contact Dr. Susan Ko via susan.ko@lehman.cuny.edu
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Creating an Engaged and Investigative Learning Environment—Even Online! |
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Save the date, January 28, 2021, for a faculty development workshop,
Creating an Engaged and Investigative Learning Environment—Even Online! delivered via Zoom, presented by Professor Eugenia Etkina of Rutgers University's Physics department, along with Lehman’s Philosophy Chair and Professor, Julie Maybee and Philosophy faculty José Muniz.
Sponsored by the Office of Online Education as the first in a new series of professional development workshops by and for Lehman faculty, the 90-minute workshop demonstrates how faculty can fully engage students in investigative learning to develop knowledge and help them acquire the skills of our disciplines, whether the class is conducted in-person or online. All faculty members are welcome to attend—for more detailed information about the workshop, the presenters, or to register, visit our information page.
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Additional Online Teaching Resources |
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Faculty Mentors assist you with pedagogical and technology related questions about remote and online teaching. Click here to see the list of Fall Mentors for your school.
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This is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing in a supportive environment with a little daily dose of electronic love from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).
What is the 14-Day Writing Challenge?
The challenge is simple: write for at least 30 minutes every day (Monday through Friday) for two weeks. At the end of that time, you can evaluate for yourself:
- Did daily writing increase or decrease your productivity?
- Did participation in a community increase/decrease your enjoyment of the writing process?
Want to join the next 14-Day Writing Challenge?
The 14-Day Writing Challenge is open to NCFDD members. Join today and register!
Is your college or university an Institutional Member?
Please note Lehman College is a NCFDD institutional member.
If your college or university is an NCFDD Institutional Member, please click here to select your institution from the menu to register and claim your membership.
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Learn New Skills with New York State Free Online Programs! |
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The New York State Department of Labor is partnering with Coursera, the leading online training provider. Through Coursera, unemployed New Yorkers will have access to nearly 4,000 programs across high-growth industries and can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications, professional certificates and can help elevate your career. |
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New York State has a team of experts working to curate content based on industry demand to help job seekers gain skills to help them advance in their career.
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The Lehman platform for the Library’s chat reference and e-mail services has changed. Working in conjunction with several CUNY libraries, the new version will provide enhanced services, user experience improvements, and better follow up features while still providing the same 24-7 chat coverage enjoyed in the past. The new software provides the option of creating a public knowledge base, which the Library will use to better share information about its services and events with the campus community. For more information, please contact Head of Reference Vanessa Arce Senati.
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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
& SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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The Office of Campus Life of Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York
The Student Life Building, Room 219, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx, NY 10468
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Class of 2021!
We want your pictures for the Lehman College Yearbook!
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Send us a photo of yourself (a selfie!) in professional clothing to be included in the 2021 Yearbook! |
You can also add a short message under your picture, thanking the people who helped you along the way. You will be included in the yearbook and we will send you a digital copy by May 2021. |
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To submit your photo and message, fill the form below:
Deadline for submissions: April 30, 2021.
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Lehman has available iPads, Chromebooks and WiFi devices for students who need them. Devices are reserved for students deemed to have the greatest need for broadband internet access. Click here for more information.
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Lehman is offering our students extensive Online Training through courses, helpful tips, and questions and answers. Please share with your students below information as they prepare to take your courses this Fall. We want this to be a very successful semester for all.
Online Training Includes:
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Lehman College Online Student Orientation “Are You Ready": The self paced orientation may be accessed here.
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How to Succeed Online: The Blackboard guide offers helpful tips to students who might be new to online learning. For more information, click here.
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Student FAQs for Remote/Online Learning: For more information visit the FAQs webpage by clicking here.
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Distance Learning: Tips for CUNY Students: Prepared by CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College and the Graduate Center to offer student resources and tips for success for remote/online learning. Visit the webpage here.
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IT Help Desk: For assistance with the use technologies, contact the Lehman Help Desk via help.desk@lehman.cuny.edu
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The Instructional Support Services Program offers online tutoring, academic coaching, and a variety of writing and academic skills workshops. All our services are online. Tutoring is available for writing, humanities and social science courses (through the Lehman Tutoring Center), as well as courses in the natural sciences (through the Science Learning Center). Individualized coaching for students who seek to improve their study skills, strategies for learning online, and overall academic performance is also available. Students can call us at 718-960-8175 or email us (issp.program@lehman.cuny.edu) for more information. Direct links to our virtual tutoring centers are as follows:
Please note the Tutoring and Science Center links above are only active during business hours.
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Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success |
We oversee all educational programs; faculty matters; accreditation reviews; strategic planning; and the review of division and departmental budgets. Questions? Email provost.office@lehman.cuny.edu or call 718-960-8222. For submissions or issues relating to the eDigest, email edigest.provost@lehman.cuny.edu.
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