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SUNY SCHENECTADY
MANY VOICES, ONE CALL
DRIVEN TO EMPOWER
FACULTY INSTITUTE WEEK
SCHEDULE
AUGUST 23-27, 2021Faculty Institute Week
Monday, August 23 – Friday, August 27, 2021
Monday, August 23
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. College-wide Breakfast The Quad
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Convocation Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
• Welcome
• New Staff Introductions
• President’s Message
9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Bandwidth Tax of Uncertainty: Helping Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Students Reclaim Cognitive Capacity
Post-COVID and Beyond
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch The Quad
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Course Scheduler and Registrar Updates on Stockade 101
Procedures/Impact on Student Retention and
Success
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. IT Updates Stockade 101
• Implementation of Multi-factor
Authentication (MFA)
• Implementation of the fve new
IT Security-related training modules
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Financial Aid: Demystify Financial Aid to Better Stockade 101
Support Your Students
4:30 - 7:00 p.m. SEIU Union Ratifcation Vote Stockade 102
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Adjunct Faculty Orientation Stockade 101
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adjunct Faculty Meeting with Deans BCJL - Elston 240
HCAT - Elston 100
LA - Stockade 101
SoM - Stockade 106
MSTH - Elston 236
Tuesday, August 24
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Van Curler Room
Education
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Safety Updates Van Curler Room
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. UFP Meeting Van Curler Room
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. The Course Model: 10 Ways It Saves You Time and Van Curler Room
Improve Student Success
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. School of Music Meeting Music 215
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Academic Affairs Meet and Greet Elston 302
1Faculty Institute Week
Monday, August 23 – Friday, August 27, 2021
Wednesday, August 27
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Critical Race Theory: Historically Honest Stockade 101
Pedagogy at SUNY Schenectady
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Rediscover YOUR Library Services: Stockade 101
An Overview of the Library Commons
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learning Commons Concurrent Sessions and
Tours
• The Begley Learning Commons Collection Technology Room
• The Truth is Out There: A Closer Look at Computer Classroom
Conspiracy Theories
• Finding and Requesting Research Materials Center for Excellence
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Human Resources Benefts and Information Stockade 101 Hallway
Table
1:15 - 3:15 p.m. 2021-2022 ReaCH Kickoff Meeting Stockade 101
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Academic Affairs Meet and Greet Elston 302
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Professional Policies, Nominations & Awards Elston 240
Committee meeting
Thursday, August 26
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. A “Toe in the Water” Micro-Credentials: Stockade 101
Stackable and Portable Education
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Division and School Meetings BCJL- Stockade 102
HCAT - Elston 100
LA - Elston 240
MSTH - Elston 236
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Community and Cultural Events Committee Stockade 106
Meeting
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Academic Affairs Meet and Greet Stockade 302
2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Learning Commons Open House and Tours Learning Commons
Friday, August 27
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Guided Pathways Institute 4 Team Meeting Stockade 106
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Combined Meeting of Curriculum and Elston 240
Academic Policies Committees
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Student Affairs Committee Meeting Elston 236
2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Learning Commons Open House and Tours Learning Commons
2Keynote Address
Bandwidth Tax of Uncertainty:
Helping Students Reclaim Cognitive Capacity Post-COVID and Beyond
Bandwidth concept – scarcity steals mental bandwidth • Added to all of that, the uncertainty of the COVID-19
pandemic and its disproportionate effects on low-income
The cognitive resources for learning of many of our students
communities and people of color, has further depleted
have been and are being diminished by the negative
the bandwidth of students.
effects of persistent economic insecurity and discrimination
and hostility against non-majority groups based on race, We will learn about several interventions designed to help
ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or gender students recover bandwidth, beginning with a strengths
identity, and other aspects of difference – and, over the past perspective about what skills and abilities they are bringing
year+, by the levels of uncertainty related to the pandemic to the table – “funds of knowledge.” The interventions
and social unrest. Recognizing that these students are no include values affrmation, connecting the known to the
different than their peers in terms of cognitive capacity, we unknown, growth mindset, and high-hope syllabi.
can implement strategies and interventions – in and outside
Participants will:
the classroom - that show promise in helping students
regain the cognitive resources they need to learn and thrive • Think about the ways in which we can increase certainty
in school. for students (or at least not add to uncertainty).
Participants will understand that: • Understand that students have “funds of knowledge”
and that beginning with those strengths will help
• Multitasking is a misnomer: cognitive capacity, attentional
them recover bandwidth and increase the likelihood of
resources
academic success.
• Scarcity depletes mental bandwidth.
• Be introduced to several evidence-based interventions
• There are many kinds of scarcity - respect, dignity, safety, that show promise in helping students regain bandwidth.
belonging, etc.
• Refect on the potential of the interventions for use in the
• Psycho-social underminers, including stereotype/identity classroom and in other settings with students.
threat, belongingness uncertainty, microaggressions,
vicarious racism/trauma, and adverse childhood
experiences, result in diminished bandwidth for our
students.
Dr. Cia Verschelden is Special Projects Advisor for the Integration of
Academic and Student Affairs at the Association of American Colleges and
Universities. She recently retired as Vice President of Academic and Student
Affairs at Malcolm X College - City Colleges of Chicago. She taught for over
25 years at two- and four-year institutions in social work, sociology, women’s
studies, nonviolence studies, and frst-year seminar. Her administrative posts
have included department chair, institutional assessment lead, and vice
president of academic and student affairs. Cia has a B.S. in psychology from
Kansas State University, an M.S.W. from the University of Connecticut, and
an Ed.D. from Harvard University. Her book, Bandwidth Recovery: Helping
Students Reclaim Cognitive Resources Lost to Poverty, Racism, and Social
Marginalization, was published in 2017 and her new book, Bandwidth
Recovery for Schools: Helping Pre-K-12 Students Regain Cognitive Resources
Lost to Poverty, Trauma, Racism and Social Marginalization, in 2020.
3President’s Message
Dear Colleagues,
What a year this has been and continues to be. For over 17 months, the pandemic has devastated our communities and
families. As you recall, we transitioned to remote in March 2020...you were absolutely terrifc in accepting the challenge and
pivoting. Meeting our students’ needs was paramount and it ranged from basics to academic, emotional, and mental support.
As though this wasn’t enough, the social and political unrest in late spring with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna
Taylor, and George Floyd compelled us to “appreciate” the intolerable historical and social context under which so many of
our students live and learn. Certainly, the convergence of the pandemic and anti-racism protests revealed the fssured and
inequitable topography.
Hopefully as we emerge from the pandemic, we must collectively commit to a more just and equitable recovery. As I do my
own soul searching, especially about the past 17 months, I am more convinced that we, as SUNY Schenectady, are and should
be part of the answers to this recovery, this new “social contract” with our communities. We must ensure that our students are
nurtured in such a manner that they have a deep sense of place here and belonging in honoring their personal history and life
experiences.
With our new strategic plan, Many Voices, One Call, we have an opportunity to envision the future with a new and informed
perspective. SUNY Schenectady will continue to be a special place where the teacher and the student serve one another. As
we prepare and ready ourselves for the fall semester, let us take care of each other and forge ahead with optimism.
Gratefully yours,
Steady Moono, Ed.D.
President
Session Descriptions
Monday, August 23, 2021 IT Updates
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Stockade 101
College-wide Breakfast • Implementation of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. The Quad • Implementation of the fve new IT Security-related
training modules
Welcome
9:00 - 9:30 p.m. Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
Financial Aid: Demystify Financial Aid to Better Support
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch, Vice President for Your Students
Academic Affairs, Ann Fleming Brown, Chair of the Board 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Stockade 101
of Trustees, Paula Ohlhous, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Steady This session will cover the College’s student fnancial literacy
Moono, President initiative, how decertifcation impacts fnancial aid eligibility,
and will discuss how the College’s Financial Aid Satisfactory
Bandwidth Tax of Uncertainty: Helping Students Reclaim
Academic Progress (FASAP) policy differs from the College’s
Cognitive Capacity Post-COVID and Beyond
Academic Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Information
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Carl B. Taylor Auditorium
will be disseminated in both a presentation and Q&A format.
Keynote address, see page 3 for full description.
Presented by Mark Bessette, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid
Lunch & Student Access and Cynthia Zielaskowski, Registrar
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. The Quad
SEIU Union Ratifcation Vote
Course Scheduler and Registrar Updates on Procedures/ 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Stockade 102
Impact on Student Retention and Success Presented by Sean Collins, SEIU Local 200 United/Troy Area
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Stockade 101 Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Presented by Cynthia Zielaskowski, Registrar
Adjunct Faculty Orientation
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Stockade 101
Presented by Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch, Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Dr. David Brough, Dean, School of
Hotel, Culinary and Tourism
5Session Descriptions
Adjunct Faculty Meeting with Deans you can focus developing assessments and learning
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. activities to promote students easily meeting the courses
Deans and faculty will meet in breakout rooms to discuss learning outcomes. Sounds too good to be true? At SUNY
course expectations to include content, assessment, Schenectady we developed such a tool for you. This session
evaluation, and other division requirements. will review 10 specifc features of the Course Model and how
• Business, Criminal Justice and Law - Elston 240 it will help improve student engagement, course navigation,
• Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism - Elston 100 and student success. This session will allow you to work
• Liberal Arts - Stockade 101 smarter and not harder by allowing you to skip working on
• Music - Stockade 106 recreating course structures and instead spend the time
• Math, Science, Technology and Health - Elston 236 working on developing assessments that map to student
learning outcomes as well as focusing on great learning
activities that promote student success.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Presented by David Wolf, Teaching & Learning Specialist and
Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education Tania Cabrera, Dean, Math, Science, Technology & Health
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Van Curler Room
The Assessment Committee presents part of its work in School of Music Meeting
updating the student learning values for Information 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Music 215
Literacy that currently reside in SUNY Schenectady’s Presented by Dr. Christopher Brellochs, Dean School of Music
S-CORE. Adopting the Framework is also intended to
meet and exceed the proposed SUNY General Education Academic Affairs Meet and Greet
competency requirements in this area. Committee members 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Elston 302
and librarians will introduce the knowledge practices (SLOs)
of the Framework and show how these can be integrated
and infused into academic programs at various levels.
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
How the Framework allows for the inclusion of courses Critical Race Theory: Historically Honest Pedagogy at
that might otherwise be excluded as satisfying the current SUNY Schenectady
S-CORE values for Information Literacy will be discussed. The 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Stockade 101
committee will demonstrate how the knowledge practices This spring and summer saw the opening of a new chapter
in the Framework can be embedded in course SLOs, lesson in the “culture wars” that quickly wormed itself into K-12
plans and assessments and discuss the already existing and higher education: the debate about Critical Race
resources to help plan activities for librarians and faculty that Theory (CRT). As some critics charged, CRT taught young
support information literacy skills. white people to hate themselves and to feel guilt for past
Presented by Mark Evans, Associate Professor, Music, injustices. Defenders of the theory retorted that it was
Jacquie Keleher, Director of Library Services, Caroline Buff, important to educate all young people about the root
Research and Instruction Librarian causes of inequality, and that this had to include institutional
and historical racism. As of this writing, more than a dozen
Safety Updates state legislatures had already proposed bills banning the
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Van Curler Room teaching of what sponsors deemed “racially divisive content”
Presented by Michael Munger, Director of Campus Safety and while there is little chance that they will pass, educators
fear a chilling effect on academic freedom.
UFP Meeting But what exactly is CRT and how have educators in various
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Van Curler Room felds and disciplines used it in the interest of meeting
learning outcomes? In this interactive session Dr. Faehmel
Lunch - On Your Own will discuss the origins and content of CRT and how it aligns
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. with SUNY Schenectady’s new Strategic Plan. The session
will focus on how to use elements of the theory in the
The Course Model: 10 Ways It Saves You Time and interest of inclusion and empowerment of our students and
Improve Student Success provide a list of resources and sample assignments.
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Van Curler Room
Presented by Dr. Babette Faehmel, Professor, History
Imagine that you have a template that could assist you in
course creation and allow you, as a developer, to focus on
Rediscover YOUR Library Services: An Overview of the
course content and learning activities that will effectively
Learning Commons
assist students in meeting the learning outcomes of the
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Stockade 101
course. This could save you time on developing webpages
Presented by Jacquie Keleher, Director of Library Services
and formatting them according to best practices. Instead,
5Session Descriptions
Learning Commons Concurrent Sessions and Tours Funding resources through the Capital Region Workforce
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Learning Commons Development Board system and connectivity to SUNY
• The Begley Learning Commons Collection Apprenticeship funds will be discussed.
Presented by Giovannine Matheron, Electronic Presented by Sarah Wilson-Sparrow, Executive Director
Resources/Collection Development Librarian of Workforce Development & Community Education
• The Truth is Out There: A Closer Look at Conspiracy and Cynthia Proctor, Director of Communications and
Theories Academic Policy Development, Offce of the Provost-SUNY
Presented by Caroline Buff, Research and Instruction Administration
Librarian
• Finding and Requesting Research Materials Lunch - On Your Own
Presented by Jacquie Keleher, Director of Library 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Services
Division and School Meetings
Lunch - On Your Own 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. • Business, Criminal Justice and Law - Stockade 102
• Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism - Elston 100
Human Resources Benefts and Information Table
• Liberal Arts - Elston 240
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Stockade 101 Hallway
• Math, Science, Technology and Health - Elston 236
2021-2022 ReaCH Kickoff Meeting
Community and Cultural Events Committee Meeting
1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Stockade 101
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Stockade 106
Please join the ReaCH Tri-Chairs for an in-depth session
Presented by Vanessa Traver, Chairperson
on our 2021-2022 academic year goals to improve student
success, retention and completion. We will celebrate prior Academic Affairs Meet and Greet
year successes and plan for future opportunities. Learn 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Elston 302
about one of our subcommittee’s work as it relates to “Who
Are Our Students.” We will unveil our Student Personas Learning Commons Open House and Tours
and participate in a Guided Pathways curriculum mapping 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Learning Commons
exercise which will set the tone for the upcoming school year!
Presented by Library Staff
Presented by Cayla Gaworecki, Pamela McCall, Michael
Stamets, ReaCH Tri-Chairs
Friday, August 27, 2021
Academic Affairs Meet and Greet Guided Pathways Institute 4 Team Meeting
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Elston 302 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Stockade 106
Professional Policies, Nominations and Awards Combined Meeting of Curriculum Committee and
Committee Meeting Academic Policies Committee
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Elston 240 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Elston 240
Presented by Michael Stamets, Chairperson Presented by Cayla Gaworecki, Chairperson Curriculum and
Courtney Withey, Chairperson Academic Policies
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Student Affairs Committee Meeting
“Toe in the Water” Micro-Credentials: Stackable and Por- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Elston 236
table Education
Presented by Stephen Fragale, Interim Dean of Student
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Stockade 101
Affairs
Micro-Credentials are a creative way to re-introduce, or
introduce for the frst time, higher education to a broader Lunch - On Your Own
spectrum of adult learners. This session covers best practices 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
to consider when developing micro-credentials and how
SUNY Schenectady’s current and future efforts can leverage Learning Commons Open House and Tours
SUNY’s 2018 Micro-credential policy “to more quickly 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Learning Commons
respond to student needs and industry demands; establish Presented by Library Staff
new academic/industry partnerships; motivate students
to persist toward academic and career goals; and bridge
noncredit and credit‐bearing coursework and experiences.”
6Many Voices, One Call.
Strategic Plan: 2021-2026
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Create an environment that cultivates diversity and inclusion as a moral imperative to
achieve equity across the SUNY Schenectady community.
Delivering a Meaningful Student Experience
Support and advance student achievement by developing a clear student journey that
enhances alignment of academic programs and student goals, eliminates barriers to
success, and expands regional partnerships.
Building Organizational Effectiveness
Create a culture of change and innovation through improved processes, updated technology,
collaboration across all divisions and a commitment to mutual respect and dignity for all
employees in the interest of student success.
Ensuring Financial Sustainability and Self-Suffciency
Enhance SUNY Schenectady’s ability to be fexible and agile in response to a rapidly changing
marketplace by strengthening the college’s fnancial sustainability and self-suffciency.
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