Three opportunities for faculty

February 2, 2021

1. Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Andrew W. Mellon Transformative Learning in the Humanities Faculty Fellows
2. CUNY Assessment 101 Online Course
3. Faculty Funding Fridays

From:  Annemarie Nicols-Grinenko, University Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Dear Colleagues,

Please spread the word among your colleagues.

1. The Transformative Learning in the Humanities initiative is accepting applications for (Mellon TLH Faculty Fellows).  Fellows will collaborate to develop active, creative, participatory learning practices and pedagogical research, with the goal of helping to ensure CUNY students’ success in and beyond the classroom.  Mellon TLH Facutly Fellows will receive $1,500 for their participation, as well as recognition of their pedagogical work as a significant contribution to CUNY’s mission.  Applications are due on or before March 15, 2021.  For more information and application materials, see the TLH Opportunities website.
2. The CUNY Assessment Council, with the support of the Office of Academic Affairs, has launched the
   CUNY Assessment 101 Online Course, a free, asynchronous, self-paced course that is available anytime via Blackboard.  The course will provide simple and effective tools that will help faculty and staff ensure meaningful student experiences and academic success. Those interested are asked to visit the Assessment 101 webpage for more information and instructions on enrolling in the course,.
3. The Office of Research’s Faculty Funding Fridays continue.  See the program website for more information and to register:

February 5: Public and Open Access Mandates from funders

March 5: Budgeting for Federal Agency Grants

April 2: Grant Prospecting Strategies and Resources

May 7: Humanities and Arts Funding Opportunities

June 4: Boosting Your Scholarly Profile Online

I wish you all a healthy and productive spring semester.

All best,

Annemarie Nicols-Grinenko, Ph.D.
University Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
City University of New York
205 E. 42nd Street, 9th floor
New York, NY 10017
646-664-8068