CUNY Academic Commons | Sandra Cheng | Friends Activity https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/members/scheng/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Sandra Cheng's friends. Sat, 01 Jan 2050 18:00:18 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 bbda210f6240907a8838cf3b6e2c06ca Diana Samaroo joined the group Don’t AI Alone – Working Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1152769/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:12:36 -0400 93452dbe925492e8e82914204e35755e Maura A. Smale wrote a new post on the site Graduate Center Library Blog https://gclibrary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=15529 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:53 -0500 Dr. Shannon Mattern Speaks at Friends of the Library Program We in the Mina Rees Library are delighted to welcome Dr. Shannon Mattern, Director of Creative Research at Metropolitan New York Library […]

]]> e9d4a018998ab23747acfaf57ca70358 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 4.1 🤖💬 Bot Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=187081 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:18:25 -0400 4.1 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, you shared that while you haven’t had the opportunity to apply Generative AI in the classroom yet, you’ve been attending seminars and observing its use in administration. This demonstrates your curiosity and openness to learning about this emerging technology.

You expressed valid concerns about AI…[Read more]

]]> 3fcd8d838545a5be49f59dd034b33a75 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 4.5 🤖💬 Bot Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=187079 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:07:47 -0400 4.5 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, we explored the “What Happens If…?” activity, focusing on adapting it for an academic service setting with students who are struggling in their courses. We discussed how to use AI as a supportive tool to encourage experimentation and curiosity, addressing concerns about AI taking over the thinking process.…[Read more]

]]> aa507f5feb52759280c89f8231ac4cf4 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 4.4 🤖💬 Bot Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=187073 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:15:14 -0400 Here is the summary of the conversation with the ‘bot’:

4.4 Tutor Summary

In our conversation, you shared that you had a positive reaction to section 4.4, particularly resonating with the idea of lifelong learning. You mentioned that you encourage this mindset in your classroom by giving students second chances to adapt to new material, which is…[Read more]

]]> 5740ea7019722b935898b13e068a0593 Maura A. Smale wrote a new post on the site Graduate Center Library Blog https://gclibrary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=14833 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:37:42 -0400 An Archives Center for the Library We are delighted to share that the New York City Council and Manhattan Borough President’s office has awarded funds to the Graduate Center […]

]]> 5126e3a78236384c6258e4bd58535227 Maura A. Smale joined the group Critical AI Literacy Interest Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1080943/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:27:58 -0400 8e928f43f8e22b32c1e9595272da2f3d Maura A. Smale commented on the post, Hosting Migration Complete!, on the site CUNY Academic Commons News https://news.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2025/01/17/hosting-migration-complete/#comment-79101 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:58:00 -0500 Congrats Commons team, and thanks for all of your hard work! Really thrilled that we’re all working with you and your Reclaim folks too, Jim.

]]> 92b66e779dc479bc9525ea1f66bab66e Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 3.10 Exploring Sense of Belonging in the Classroom(Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171955 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:13:11 -0400 As a result of teaching online during some part of the last few years – posting a video and written message before the first day of class, does help students feel “welcome”.   Giving them an overview of where to find the course materials in the LMS (visually) has also proven to be helpful in case they do miss the first day of class.   Like oth…[Read more]

]]> daccbe85bf18be70141dd409c84f982d Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 3.9 Pause & Reflect (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171954 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:01:48 -0400 Group work, pair-work, welcome message, in class review time, sharing college wide resources or workshops are just a few strategies which I have used.  More recently, I have revisited my syllabus to incorporate more validating and collaborative language.

]]> 7ebce463ddf4441b4f136628cf033598 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 3.3 Personal Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171946 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:35:21 -0400 The college experience has changed over the years – one aspect/difference is the modality of instruction.  At least for me, none of my courses were online or hybrid.

]]> d833845806937d2f836b3373855f305a Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.10 Discussion Board IV: Connections (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171944 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:26:04 -0400 For one of the assignments in a course I teach, students can choose any pharmaceutical drug or molecule and talk about the design and use.  By giving them this choice, they can connect the course content to their own lives.

]]> c0a29526232e86be0d09679bda10fc1b Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.8 Discussion Board III: Relationships (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171943 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:02:01 -0400 First day ice-breaker – I share my own undergrad experience taking the course I am ‘now teaching’ – and ask why they are taking the course; and what their interest are beyond the course.  I invite them to my drop-in hour (aka office hour) to discuss their goals – recognizing that not all students want to share with the entire class.

]]> 0de2db5c9f2571f0e293644ff2313de3 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.4 Discussion Board II: Motivation (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171942 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:55:51 -0400 Cynthia – likewise I have a to-do check list! I prioritize things that need to be done today (and others that can be done tomorrow).  I’ve found it to be helpful in managing my time.

]]> d770014a5975b00a65ab42e43a02b15b Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 2.2 Discussion Board I: Reflection (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171940 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:46:58 -0400 Higher education serves multiple purposes – as already mentioned – gaining skills and knowledge – understanding different perspectives; it can also serve as professional development.

]]> 1c059ac21899df89ba7de22c0f5a6090 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 1.8 Course Policies & Activities (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171938 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:30:35 -0400 Scaffolding laboratory reports is a method I have used.  It allows students to focus on specific sections for a few weeks – get feedback, revise and improve; before moving on to another lab report section.

]]> b8abd54ad6adcccf2fdd4a61103f3173 Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 1.7 Supportive Messaging (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171937 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:27:29 -0400 I agree with Cynthia – using a variety of assessments is instrumental when you have students with different learning styles.

]]> 78a3e50f2454f4931678769b28f2fd2a Diana Samaroo replied to the topic 1.6 Cultivate a Growth Mindset in Yourself First (Required to earn certificate) in the forum CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=171935 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:15:21 -0400 Sharing your failures and lessons learned afterwards with students are ways to model growth mindset.  It is also one of the ways to connect with students.

]]> 2e7736cb60b2b12d1175e46b28a38e6f Diana Samaroo joined the group CUNY Learning Mindset Modules Group https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/1007688/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:56:34 -0400 4d370455baff1fe252c762856ea8c17e Maura A. Smale and Katrina Hannan are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/987773/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:18:22 -0400 231f819dec13baf7ea6e94192569b173 Jonas Reitz's profile was updated https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/987767/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:54:30 -0400 18341565aab8e2f4904eea71abb8f752 Maura A. Smale wrote a new post on the site Graduate Center Library Blog https://gclibrary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=14077 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:29:35 -0400 We're Hiring a Critical Pedagogy Librarian! We’re delighted to be hiring a tenure-track Critical Pedagogy Librarian at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. Please share far and […]

]]> 240adbfe462bed41d74412495950682a Maura A. Smale changed their profile picture https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/981492/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:45:07 -0500 c7bfbee9d3b23dcb6a00ba022dfb3999 Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Meeting Minutes June 2023 to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/933305/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:39:42 -0400 f9d960332b1ff7c4f7376bcede2836f0 Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Meeting Minutes May 2023 to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/933304/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:39:13 -0400 6d26169390e1b624d569231d128753a1 Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Meeting Minutes April 2023 to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/933303/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:38:51 -0400 1aef063b765ea0f4d0a7b8d2b26fc9fe Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Meeting Minutes March 2023 to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/933302/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:38:20 -0400 e280747cf9bf50a0fceaaaebcac1192f Maura A. Smale started the topic Job posting: Assoc Director, Digital Humanities Center, Barnard College in the forum Digital Humanities Initiative https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/cunydhi/forum/topic/job-posting-assoc-director-digital-humanities-center-barnard-college/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:25:18 -0400 Apply here: https://barnard.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Staff/job/Associate-Director-or-Senior-Associate-Director–Digital-Humanities-Center_JR2653

 

Reporting to the Faculty Director of the Digital Humanities Center (DHC), this position provides leadership and coordination in the strategic planning and implementation of policies, systems,…[Read more]

]]> f4e9706d2b8c4c02b1c9cd83efd86468 Maura A. Smale (she/her) wrote a new blog post Video Game Challenge from the Library of Congress in the group CUNY Games Network https://games.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2023/07/20/video-game-challenge-from-the-library-of-congress/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:14:58 -0400 Video Game Challenge from the Library of Congress The Library of Congress has announced a video game challenge for civic engagement, with prizes! The deadline for entries is November 27, 2023, […]

]]> 4025077514f4257d4257149224b11a0f Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Minutes May 2021 to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925291/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:41:21 -0400 c45b4ec930dc380b3d46c2ed3da9963b Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Minutes April 2021 to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925290/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:40:21 -0400 b240f5230df9b5b6a209296ed7600c97 Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Minutes March 2021 to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925289/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:39:20 -0400 b635f020d85c41c9695d01b06c0f0d0d Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Library Fines Resolution to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925288/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:35:05 -0400 Final version of the CCL Library Fines Resolution crafted with input from task forces, committees, colleauges-at-large, and the CCL.

]]> b862e3839561a2ec4633ee3ef769267f Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL NTA 2020 Best Practices to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925287/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:34:47 -0400 CCL NTA 2020 Best Practices

]]> ecb128eed8887402b6629069e2428bd5 Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Sept 2021 Minutes to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925286/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:34:08 -0400 15d2297f5d5e3a396f205843b1dc21a7 Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Oct 2021 Minutes to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925285/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:33:57 -0400 740b04ba1b7fef1a625c27aaccd80116 Maura A. Smale (she/her) uploaded CCL Nov 2021 Minutes to CUNY Council of Chief Librarians: Agendas & Minutes https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/925284/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:33:45 -0400 78e52645935b56576544249cb27a82a7 Maura A. Smale joined the group Digital and Remote Ethnography https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/878145/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:09:34 -0500 a9b2a7cf544dce18e46da49054d230a9 Maura A. Smale wrote a new post on the site Graduate Center Library Blog https://gclibrary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=13392 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:05:18 -0500 We’re delighted to be hiring a tenure-track Electronic Resources Librarian at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. Please share far and wide, and consider applying!

Review of applications begins on […]

]]> ac23833728eb6229683e4e2651487abb Maura A. Smale joined the group The PublicsLab at the Graduate Center https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/868476/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:42:27 -0400 07d45b75c34323e85d3871f8126b1faf Maura A. Smale changed their profile picture https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/866511/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:21:09 -0400 d2b05f93f741763869cc18e03cec176d Maura A. Smale wrote a new post on the site Graduate Center Library Blog https://gclibrary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?p=13208 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:10:25 -0400 Welcome to the Mina Rees Library! We’re excited to work with you, and we can be reached in a variety of ways. If you have a general or research question, email us at – library@gc.cuny.edu. We’re also available via […]

]]> 409fa6a9aac1a00644682ee1aa6cb5e5 Maura A. Smale and Melissa Longhi are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/852027/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:37:15 -0400 cf35a4b9f2c9be458ffe6c310a4a66f6 Maura A. Smale and Michael W. Handis are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/851971/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:22:03 -0400 ab4f2c83035e672ff90023dc50516506 Maura A. Smale and Elvis Bakaitis are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/851936/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:39:08 -0400 24ca21f4f7b81704c558eb161a0abb6e Maura A. Smale's profile was updated https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/851146/ Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:48:34 -0400 c49504e60841bc19d260f3fc86733ec4 Jody R. Rosen started the topic Updated! City Tech’s OpenLab is Hiring in the forum Open Education at CUNY - Forum https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/open-education-at-cuny/forum/topic/updated-city-techs-openlab-is-hiring/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:10:29 -0400 Application deadline extended to Wednesday, June 22!

The OpenLab is hiring! Please help us to spread the word. See below or on the OpenLab for details.

The OpenLab team seeks to add a Digital Pedagogy Fellow to our enthusiastic team.

City Tech’s OpenLab (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/) is an innovative, open digital platform for students, f…[Read more]

]]> b922e4dc4bae030e51d8d0a4f7b63e32 Maura A. Smale and Cynthia S Wiseman are now friends https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/847143/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:10:01 -0400 395019946bcca5a6e021c561b8e3378b Jody R. Rosen started the topic City Tech's OpenLab is hiring in the forum Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTL's) https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/groups/ctl/forum/topic/city-techs-openlab-is-hiring/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:27:47 -0400 The OpenLab is hiring! Please help us to spread the word. See below or on the OpenLab for details:

The OpenLab team seeks to add a Digital Pedagogy Fellow to our enthusiastic team.

City Tech’s OpenLab (https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/) is an innovative, open digital platform for students, faculty, and staff at New York City College of T…[Read more]

]]> f33616e3d73cb11dd310e4eec95d652b Jody R. Rosen joined the group CUNY GC ITP Program https://commons.gc.cuny.edu/activity/p/846214/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:23:56 -0400