Continuing Education and Workforce Development Agenda for December 7, 2022

Agenda

Date: Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Location: Zoom

  1. Attendance

CEWD Committee Members:

  • Daniel Armstrong (Health and Physical Education)
  • Alison Cimino (English)
  • Elaine Friedman (Speech Communication)
  • Deon Gibson (Social Sciences)
  • Jun Shin (Chemistry)
  • Rex Taibu (Physics)

 CEWD Interim Dean: Dean Ellen F. Hartigan

 Invited Guests:

  • Michael Pullin (Dean of Academic Initiatives)
  • Sandra Palmer (Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Lori Conkling (from CEWD Department)
  • Jacqueline Montgomery (from CEWD Department)
  • Ekaterina Manafeeva (from CEWD Department)
  • Clara Wajngurt, Mathematics and Computer Science, COC Liaison
  • Zivah Perel Katz – English, Steering Committee Designee
  1. Review Committee Meeting Minutes September 21, 2022
  2. Discuss how best to help students earn credit for prior learning. Share some points that were raised in a recent meeting that Dean Pullin called for and facilitated on November 7th, 2022, regarding CPL for DOL grant.
  3. Review CEWD charges to better reflect the work that needs to be done by committee members. Alison Cimino will share a grant that has been awarded to QCC, for Thrive Technical Assistance Program, funded by the John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity, with support from President Mangino. https://www.collegeandcommunity.org/thrive-program
  4. Discuss whether and how we can provide feedback to proposed courses/programs and existing ones within CEWD department.
  5. Discuss how the CEWD committee can help communicate opportunities for learning to potential students.
  6. Discuss how the CEWD committee can help communicate opportunities for employment for our CEWD graduates.
  7. New business

Campus Cultural Centers

Kupferberg Holocaust Center exterior lit up at nightOpens in a new window
Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

Russian Ballet performing at the Queensborough Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window
QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

Queensborough Art Gallery exterior in the afternoonOpens in a new window
QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.