CTL Annual Professional Day Spa Day
Transforming the Hostos Community: Fostering Inclusion, Cultivating Belonging, and Enhancing Retention
9:30 – 10:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
10:00 – 10:10 am
Carlos Guevara
CTL Co-Director & EdTech Director
Cynthia Jones
Lecturer, English
CTL Co-Director
Andrea Fabrizio
Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
10:10 – 10:40 am
Building a Better Curriculum: a JDEI PD
In this session, discover what your colleagues are doing to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in their departments. Preview the new JDEI PD, sponsored by the Title V grant, and learn about the next steps we’re taking in order to create a more just Hostos.
Moderator:
Amina Tajbhai, Lecturer, English
10:40 – 11:20 am
Join us for an enlightening session at the Touchstone Authors Panel, where writers and editors share their insights and experiences. Engage in thought-provoking discussions about their works, creative processes, and the impact of their contributions. This panel is a unique opportunity to gain inspiration, ask questions, and connect with authors and editors.
Moderator:
Stacey Cooper, Assistant Professor, Behavioral & Social Sciences
Panelists:
Jaqueline DiSanto, Professor, Education
Juan Soto Franco, Adjunct Lecturer, English
Jason Buchanan, Assistant Professor, English
Nicole Wallenbrock, Professor, Humanities
11:20 – 12:00 pm
Join us for the ACUE Experiences Panel, where faculty members share their insights and experiences from participating in the ACUE program. Learn about the impact of ACUE on teaching practices, student engagement, and educational outcomes. This session offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights and practical advice to enhance your own teaching.
Moderator:
Louis Bury, Associate Professor, English
Andrea Fabrizio, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Panelists:
Anders Stachelek, Director of Assessment and Associate Professor of Mathematics
Amina Tajbhai, Lecturer, English
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Manifold in the Classroom: Digital Publishing and Social Annotations
Explore the possibilities of teaching with open access materials and discover the innovative ways Manifold, a digital publishing platform developed as a collaboration between the Graduate Center, University of Minnesota Press, and Cast Iron Coding, can be used in your classroom. Learn how this platform supports the creation and sharing of open access multimodal teaching texts and collaborative annotation assignments and activities.
Facilitators:
Rhonda Johnson, Head of Access Services, Library
Krystyna Michael, Assistant Professor, English
1:30 – 2:50 pm
Beautiful Ideas: Brainstorming New Projects & Collaborations
In this session, participants will brainstorm and develop innovative project and research ideas. This session fosters creativity and collaboration, with themed breakout discussions based on participant interests, opportunities to network, and guidance on aligning ideas with grant proposal requirements for the IDEAS, ADELANTE and other grant opportunities. Whether you’re interested in innovative teaching methods, technology integration, or interdisciplinary curriculum development, this session will help spark new collaborations and transform teaching and learning at Hostos and beyond.
Facilitators:
Sofia Oviedo, Research Programs Director, Office of the President
Yoel RodrÃguez, Professor, Natural Sciences
2:50 – 3:20 pm
Student Panel: Are We Satisfying our Student Needs?
Join us for a thought-provoking session where students share their perspectives on how well their needs are being met. This panel will explore various aspects of student life, from academic support and campus resources to community engagement and overall satisfaction. Gain valuable insights directly from students and learn how we can better address their concerns and enhance their educational experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the voices that matter most.
Moderators:
Silvia Reyes, Director of SP & Student Engagement & CLIP, OAA
Panelists:
Iana Ramanova, Business Management, Hostos
Heisen Cabrera, Accounting, Hostos
Keyla Rodriguez, Digital Design, Hostos
Maria Fernanda, Liberal Arts, Hostos
3:20 – 3:30 pm
The Creation of a Junior Faculty Orientation
Jennifer Queenan, PhD Candidate, Urban Education, Graduate Center, Hostos Humanities Alliance Fellow
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
Cynthia Jones, Lecturer, English, CTL Co-Director