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Transformative Learning in the Humanities

Transformative Learning in the Humanities is a three-year initiative supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grant supports public talks, symposia, and workshops as well as a series of intensive peer-to-peer faculty seminars for CUNY faculty at all ranks (including adjuncts) in the humanities, arts, and interpretive social sciences. The program focuses on equitable, creative, student-centered pedagogical research and methods designed for the rich diversity of CUNY students; greater recognition for the importance of teaching; and the role of an urgent and indispensable humanities for the future of CUNY students and a more just and equitable society.

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From Classrooms to Careers: Listening Sessions with Employers (Feb 8, 4-5 pm)

  • Posted by Jessica Murray (she///her) on January 17, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    The CUNY Office of Transformation invites you to our series of CUNY-wide listening sessions to gather feedback from students, faculty, staff, and employers on the best ways to help CUNY students prepare for their futures.

    Our next “From Classrooms to Careers” listening session, on February 8, will feature employers, all who are CUNY alumni! This session will benefit (1) faculty and staff supporting students during their academic journeys as well as (2) students actively navigating their pre-professional or professional lives. Please share information about this listening session broadly. See below for more information.

    Listening Session 4: Employers (RSVP here)

    We will hear from employers who will discuss what they look for in new employees. The National Association of Colleges and Employers has interviewed thousands of employers and ranks the top skills for any employee as critical thinking/problem solving; teamwork/collaboration; professionalism/work ethic; oral and written communication skills; technological and basic quantitative competency; and intercultural and global fluency. These five managers and employers from different private and public sectors and fields will talk about what they personally look for in a new hire. An open forum will then follow for comments, questions, and responses.

    Panelists

    • Nikolai Avtienev (Brooklyn College Alum; CCNY Adjunct): Software Engineer, Stripe; former Principal Staff Engineer at LinkedIn
    • Shannon Fales (Baruch College Alum): Senior Manager, Business Process and Policy, NYC School Construction Authority
    • Katarina Matic (Queens College Alum and Zicklin School of Business Student): Global Senior Director, Monteith & Co; Edward T. Rogowski Internship, Program Participant
    • Kenneth Thomas (John Jay College of Criminal Justice Alum): Treasurer, Greenbacker Capital; Executive Director of Minority & Women Contractors & Developers Association; CUNY Internship Program Partner
    • Eddie Torres (Hunter College Alum): President & CEO of Grantmakers in the Arts

    RSVP here

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