From the Division of Academic Affairs and Student Success |
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As you know, a University-wide task force of faculty and staff was convened in early 2020 to study and propose recommendations on a remote proctoring solution for exams offered online. While recognizing that some programs and courses that utilize traditional exams may need a solution for online proctoring, the task force recommended that whenever possible, alternative methods of assessment should be the default method at CUNY.
In this webinar, a panel of CUNY faculty experienced in the use of alternative student assessments will:
- share some of the alternative methods of student assessments they’ve used
- offer advice on moving from exams to alternative methods of assessment
- share tips for the implementation and use of alternative methods of assessment
- answer questions from participants
The panel of experts will feature:
- Linda Bradley, Assistant Professor, New York City College of Technology, Department of Nursing
- Romi Kher, Assistant Professor, Baruch College, Department of Management
- Amit Mehrotra, Assistant Professor, New York City College of Technology, Department of Hospitality Management
- Rifat Salam, Associate Professor and Deputy Chair, BMCC, Department of Social Science, Human Services and Criminal Justice
RSVPs are not required. Please note that the maximum number of participants is 1,000; entrance to the webinar will be granted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
For any questions or concerns about this event, contact Dr. Annemarie Nicols-Grinenko, University Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, via [email protected]
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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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This year, the Lehman chapter received a Superior Merit Award, alongside chapters at Northeast institutions including Rutgers and New York University. Lehman’s was the only chapter from a CUNY institution to be recognized...more
To watch a video of the virtual awards ceremony, click here or on image below:
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Culminating Speakers Panel
November 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Laura Silva, VP for Accessibility Technology UX Design Lead at Bank of America
(Panel Chair).
Moderator: David Schwittek, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Digital Media, Lehman College (CUNY).
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020 |
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The creation and use of appropriate rubrics in assessment can provide students with feedback about areas of strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Create rubrics for student learning outcome assessment
- Use rubrics to assess student learning outcomes at the course-
and program-levels
Presenters:
Devrim Yavuz, Faculty Assessment Fellow and Assistant Professor of Sociology
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Lehman's Office of Online Education will offer three sessions of this popular hands-on workshop on November 19, Dec. 3, and Dec. 10th from 1-2:15 pm via Zoom, open to all faculty. Register
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 keys steps of instructional planning.
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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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You are reminded to fulfill your JCOPE Seminar/Refresher requirement. The Office of the Executive Counsel/Legal Affairs and Labor Designee in the Office of the President will be providing another JCOPE training via Zoom in the following date:
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Eastern Time. Click HERE to join Zoom meeting.
If for any reason you cannot attend, and you are a first-time trainee, click here.
For those who have taken the training, click here.
Questions? Please contact Legal Coordinator Cynthia Cessant 718-960-8559
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Attention Lehman Community,
Due to the unfortunate recent spike in positive COVID test results in New York City - with an overabundance of caution - the Library has resolved to temporarily suspend its proposed November 16th Launch of Curbside Pickup of circulating books from its collection.
All conditions permitting: we hope to consider relaunching this pilot service at an appropriate time in 2021.
While we are disappointed with this development, please be assured that the health and safety of this community must always be our highest priority.
Thank you for understanding,
Kenneth Schlesinger
Associate Dean and Chief Librarian
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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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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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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 ([email protected]) 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 [email protected] or call 718-960-8222. For submissions or issues relating to the eDigest, email [email protected].
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