CUNY Unlimited FIG
Spring 2021 meeting no. 1 (March 1st) minutes
Those in attendance:
Gabriela D., Carol C., Lisa E., Don H., Kensaku M., Anna K., Jeremy S., Sue C., Michael L., Jason L., Stella W., Nick G., Frank L., Cecelia N., Margot C.
The first FIG meeting of the semester was scheduled before the beginning of the semester to be able to give support to fellow faculty and to find out information that would be helpful ahead of classes starting.
After introductions, Gabriela gave a brief explanation of her role as the liaison between the MRHEP program and Department heads and faculty. Kensaku and Jason also added in information about their roles in registering students and reaching out to department heads. Concerns were raised about some department heads perhaps not knowing or understanding what the MRHEP program was and what faculty would be involved in, and not forwarding adequate information to faculty.
Anna K., a new member, raised questions about how to identify MRHEP students and their mentors. The mechanics of access to Blackboard and CUNY First was also raised. Out of this discussion came the idea of the FIG members making a film that explained and advocated for faculty to include students from the MRHEP in their courses that could be distributed to faculty and heads of departments. With Margot Cole’s expertise and Carol’s willingness to be involved this was and exciting idea and initiative. To be continued!
The last part of the FIG included Frank Laskowitz speaking of his role as internship coordinator for the MRHEP including finding internships, helping students with their CV etc. Michael Lettman spoke about his recent internship tutoring a young child online.
Reminders were given by Stella about the upcoming Disability Awareness week in April and the upcoming CUNY Neurodiversity conference later in the week in which Jeremy and Sue were to present on Advocating for students in higher education from CUNY to the UK, which was to highlight the work of our FIG! Members were invited to lead the presentation breakout sessions.
The next meeting was announced: March 22nd at 12.00 EST for a free screening of Intelligent Lives hosted by the Centre for Studies in Inclusion in Education UK charity.
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