Hall of Fame Playhouse
Keynote
The Present and Future of Higher Ed: The Same but Different
Kim Siegenthaler, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Strategy and Operations, City University of New York
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Higher education is both the same and different post-COVID pandemic. The pivot to emergency remote instruction accelerated momentum toward greater flexibility in instructional modalities and the incorporation of academic technologies into the teaching and learning environment. Online education has gone mainstream at many institutions where it was previously on the periphery, and many of those institutions are working out the appropriate balance of online, in-person and everything in between. What remains the same in the midst of this change is the importance of good teaching regardless of modality. The presenter will explore the intersection of instructional modality, technology, and teaching and learning from a student-first perspective and will address the importance of alternative credentials in meeting students’ needs.
Hall of Fame Playhouse
Enlightenment Keynote
CUNY IT Resiliency
Eusebio Formoso, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and the Chief Information Officer (CIO), City University of New York
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CUNY, like most institutions of higher education, is investing more in its information technology to support academic and business operation demands. Moreover, the CUNY community expects and depends on the round-the-clock availability of applications and services delivered through this technology. In his keynote, Vice Chancellor Formoso will outline the CUNY IT resiliency projects–planned and in progress, both preventative and reactive–to ensure the University’s academic and business operations can continue in the event of natural and man-made emergencies.
Hall of Fame Playhouse
Fireside Chat with University Stakeholders
Bridging Communication Gaps to Meet Student and Institutional Needs while Implementing Online Learning
Carlos Guevara, Director, Educational Technology & CTL, Hostos Community CollegeKim Siegenthaler, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Strategy and Operations, CUNY Central
Luis Montenegro, Dean of Academic Affairs, Bronx Community College
Allison Lehr Samuels, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning & Lecturer, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College
Natasha Nurse-Clarke, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Undergraduate Program Director, Lehman College
Tiffany Atiles, Student, Cybersecurity & Networking Major, Bronx Community College
Sammy Fasolino, Graduate Student, Organizational Leadership Major, Lehman College
LIVE STREAM
Join us for a candid conversation with university stakeholders on the challenges of implementing online learning that meets the needs of students and the institutions. The panel of students, faculty, academic dean, CTL/online director, and university leader will share their perspectives on the difficulties of ensuring effective communication and meeting the needs of all involved parties. They will explore the challenges of providing effective online learning experiences that meet student needs while maintaining academic rigor and ensuring successful outcomes for the institution. They will also discuss the importance of clear communication between stakeholders in ensuring the success of online learning initiatives.