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Event

Faculty Development Day Fall 2023

November 8, 2023
11:00 AM – 4:15 PM

16 W. 61st St., 11th Floor Auditorium
New York, NY

Elevating Student Insights and Amplifying Faculty Impact

Join us at the Fall 2023 Faculty Development Day: Elevating Student Insights and Amplifying Faculty Impact on Wednesday, November 8 on the New York City campus.

Agendas

New York City & Long Island

Looking for information about our breakout sessions?

Classes are canceled on November 8 (except for NYITCOM).

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch and Raffle

12:30 – 12:50 p.m.

Opening Remarks

1 – 2:15 p.m.

Student and Faculty Panel Discussion: Student Experiences in Class

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Breakout Session I

Session capacity is limited. Please register early.

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

Breakout Session II

Session capacity is limited. Please register early.

4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

Reception


Breakout Session Topics (both sessions)

Each session will be held twice, in the same room at 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. or 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.. All sessions are in 16 W. 61st St

Transforming Good Students into Great Learners - Room 822

  • Tadiyos Gebre, Director of Academic Success and Enrichment
  • Madeline Leonard, Assistant Director of Academic Success and Enrichment
  • Ziqian "Cecilia" Dong, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Fostering Inclusivity: How do We Build Safe Classroom Communities? - Room 821

  • Melissa Huey, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling
  • Nayoung Kim, Assistant Professor of Masters School Counseling

Improvisation: A Tool for Class Cohesion and Creativity - Room 820

  • Eve Armstrong, Assistant Professor of Physics

Supporting Neurodivergent Students - Room 722

  • Michael Schneider, Director of Counseling and Wellness
  • Helene Schorr, Assistant Director of Accessibility Services, Counseling and Wellness

Incorporating Project-Based and Service Learning - Room 723

  • Amy Bravo, Senior Director of Career Success and Experiential Education, Humanities
  • Kimika Samms-Grant, Associate Director of Experiential Education
  • Kate E. O'Hara, Associate Professor of Humanities

Involving Students in your Research and Creative Work - Room 721

  • Jared Littman, Vice Provost for Research
  • Niharika Nath, Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences

AI Tools to Enhance Productivity - 11th-floor auditorium

  • Sophie Christman, Visiting Assistant Professor of Humanities
  • Rakesh Mittal, Associate Professor, Department Chair of Quantitative and Analytics

Note

Representatives from Apple Education will be present to share insights about their teaching technology and its use in higher education.

Parking

The Regent Garage at 45 W. 60th St. (entrance next to 30 W. 61st St.) offers a discounted rate for the New York Tech community. Please remember to have your ticket validated at the New York Tech Security desk in 1855 Broadway.

Jonesboro  

11:30 – 11:50 a.m.

Opening Remarks (live-streamed from the New York City campus)

Noon – 1 p.m.

Student and Faculty Panel Discussion: Student Experiences in Class (live streamed from the New York City campus)

Vancouver  

Morning classes are canceled on November 8.

9 – 9:45 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

9:30 – 9:50 a.m.

Opening Remarks (live-streamed from the New York City campus)

10 – 11 a.m.

Student and Faculty Panel Discussion: Student Experiences in Class (live streamed from the New York City campus)

11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Community Conversations (two 30 minute sessions)

  • 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
    AI in Education: from andragogical implications to improved support of learning, grading, curriculum design and self-study. This session will focus on practical applications and advances in AI. Led by Stefan Storey
  • 11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
    Improving the Student Experience: Embracing student feedback to empower program enhancement. Led by Amir Jourabachi

12:05 p.m.

Lunch boxes are available

12:15 – 1 p.m.

An Introduction to 3-D Printing: Getting started in the world of prototype and creating. Staff and faculty welcome. Lead by Rodrigo De Oliviera