Curriculum Vitae – Gina Rae Foster

CURRICULUM VITAE

GINA RAE FOSTER

Email: [email protected]

Website https://grfoster.commons.gc.cuny.edu/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-rae-foster-9a69894/

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, summa cum laude, 2011

Poetry, Music, Theory

European Graduate School, Philosophy, Art, and Critical Thought

Leuk-Stadt, Switzerland

Master of Fine Arts, 1999

Poetry

University of Oregon, Creative Writing Program

Eugene, Oregon

Master of Arts, 1995

Religion, Philosophy, Literature

Vanderbilt University, Graduate Department of Religion

Nashville, Tennessee

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1990

20^th Century Religion & Literature (special concentration)

Pomona College

Claremont, California

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Post-Graduate Certificate, 2004

International Trauma Studies Program

New York University (now affiliated with Columbia University)

New York, New York

Matriculated Visiting Student, 1988-89 (full year)

History. Philosophy, Literature (subjects read)

University College, Oxford University

Oxford, England

CERTIFICATIONS

Institutional Certificate with Distinction, 2015

Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace (University of Maryland) Collaborative

CITI Certificate (original 2007, renewed 2010, 2013, 2016, 2020, 2025)

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Investigation

Human Research, Social &Behavioral City University of New York

Training Certificates, 2007-2008

Basic and Advanced Supplemental Instruction & Supervision

University of Missouri- Kansas City

Basic and Advanced Peer Facilitation, 2002-2003

Womenspace, Eugene, Oregon

HONORS

Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma Chapter, Pomona College, 1990

Mortarboard, Pomona College, 1989-90

National Merit Scholar, 1986

Telluride Association Summer Program Scholar, 1985

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative Experience

Director, Teaching & Learning Center, 2016-present

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, New York

Director, Teaching & Learning Commons, 2010-2016

Herbert E. Lehman College

New York, New York

Project Director, Title V Making Transfer Connections grant, 2010-2011

Herbert E. Lehman College

New York, New York

Title V Project Director and Supplemental Instruction Coordinator, 2007-2011

Title V Improving Transition to the Upper Division grant

Herbert E. Lehman College

New York City, New York

Project Manager, Liberian Pre-Teen Project, 2004

International Trauma Studies Program

New York City, New York

Academic Advisor, Walter and Nancy Kidd Program for Undergraduate Writers, 1997-98

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor, Fall 2022

Interactive Technology and Pedagogy Program

Graduate Center, City University of New York

New York, New York

Adjunct Instructor and Writing Tutor, 2005-2007

Composition

Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. Labor Studies Program

Empire State College, State University of New York

New York, New York

Adjunct Instructor and Writing Tutor, 2003-2006

ESL, Composition

Yeshiva University

New York, New York

Adjunct Instructor, 2003-2004

ESL, Reading, Composition

Intensive English Institute

Union Community College

Elizabeth and Cranford campuses, New Jersey

Adjunct Instructor, 2000-2003

ESL Composition, Reading, Speech, Creative Writing, Educational Technology

American English Institute

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

Adjunct Instructor, 1999

Composition

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

Graduate Teaching Fellow, 1997-1999

Composition, Creative Writing

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

Substitute Teacher, 1997

K-12 General Education and Enrichment, Head Start, Special Education

San Bernardino City School District

San Bernardino, California

Adjunct Instructor, 1995-1996

English

La Sierra University

Riverside, California

Guest Lecturer, 1993-1994

Religion and Poetry

Aquinas College

Nashville, Tennessee

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Flipping the Pyramid: Developing Critical Thinking Skills with GenAI. Foster, G. R., Perrenod, W., & Shenitz, B. CUNY Pressbooks Network. February 19, 2026.
A Guide to Assignments for Open Pedagogy and the Seven Principles for A Culturally Responsive, Inclusive and Anti-Racist Curriculum. Foster, G. R., Ferdinand, W., Schoch, M., Shenitz, B., Moses, J., Lonati, F., & Orpe, A. CUNY Academic Works. November 6, 2024.
Make the Kind Choice. CUNY Academic Works. New York: New York. October 14, 2022.
Lyric Dwelling: The Art and Ethics of Invitation and Occupation. Atropos Press. Dresden, Germany: October 22, 2012.
Beautiful Laceration: Poem Atropos Press. Dresden, Germany: April 13, 2012.
heart speech thi Atropos Press. Dresden, Germany: December 4, 2009.

Articles and Chapters

Caldwell, Heath Gina Rae Foster, and Gail Ring. Faculty Eportfolios: Teaching and Learning and Professional Development. In Coleman, Kathryn & Harver, Andrew & Watson, C.E. & Rhodes, Terrel & Batson, Trent & L. Chen, Helen, Editors. (2017). Field Guide to Eportfolio. American Association of Colleges and Universities; Association for Authentic, Experiential & Evidence-Based Learning
“in/tRo/duct/ion.” Overclock O’Clock. Smith, Delere Press. Voidfrontpress. 2017.
“The Dynamics of Creative Learning: A Case Study in Best Practices in Public Urban Higher Educati” Creative Learning: International Perspectives and Approaches in Higher Education. Routledge, New York: 2017.
“Nyctoleptic Nomadism: The Drift/Swerve of Knowing.” (invited essay) Continent. Vol.3.2 (17-21) 2013
“The Dissonant Resonance of Becomings: Copoiesis and (Non-) Pulsed Time in Musical Proximities,” (invited essay) poligra Nos. 65-66, Vol. 17 (101-118) 2012
“Afterwor” Between. Hayes, N.A. Atropos Press. Dresden, Germany, 2012
“Can Computer Technology Improve the Quality of Science Education at Urban Universities?” with Bamshad, , Foster, G., Kreuzer, P. HETS Online Journal. Vol. 1, Issue 1: October 2010. <http://www.hets.org/journal/articles/54-can-computer-technology-improve-the-quality-

of-science-education-at-urbanuniversities

“Writing in the Sand.” Ponderings. Winter 1993
“The New RSV, Another Double Edge.” Ponderings. September 1991

Creative Works

Poetry:

“Permutations: Unlooping the Heart.” One Imperative. February 2023
“Remembering What Matters,” John Jay 9/11 Memorial
“Laguna,” Garo, March 10, 2016
“Almanac.” Poetry Quarterly. Fall 2015
“Diminishe” Mare Nostrum. Vol. VII. Seattle, Washington: Spring 2010
“” Zone 3. Clarksville, Tennessee: Fall 2006
“Descant.” Zone 3. Clarksville, Tennessee: Fall 2006
“Harmonics.” Zone 3. Clarksville, Tennessee: Fall 2006
“Temptation: for Willem,” Blade. Eugene, Oregon: Fall 2001
“Worship.” Spectrum. Roseville, California: September 1992
“Bedtime.” Spectrum. Roseville, California: September 1992

“For Sim” Spectator. Pomona College. Claremont, California: April 1990
“Death.” Spectator. Pomona Colleg Claremont, California: April 1990
“Sounds.” Spectator. Pomona Colleg Claremont, California: April 1990
“Cain.” Amazo Oxford University. Oxford, England: May 1989
“Cain.” The Criti Oxford University. Oxford, England: March 198
“Morning.” Spectator. Pomona College. Claremont, California: April 1988
“Worship.” Spectator. Pomona College. Claremont, California: April 1988
“Bedtime.” Spectator. Pomona College. Claremont, California: April 1988
“Grandfather.” Spectator. Pomona College. Claremont, California: April 1987
“Dusk.” Spectator. Pomona College. Claremont, California: April 1987

Voice

“Voicings.” (vocal recital, fado, Brazilian and classic jazz). El Taller Latinoamericano, New York, New York. May 12, 2012
“Allons, gay, gay bergères.” (vocal performance). Metro NYC Adventist Forum, New York, New York.
December 17, 2011
“Vocal Students Concert.” (vocal recital, morna, blues, and classic jazz). El Taller Latinoamericano, New
York, New York, December 3, 2011

Video

“anonymous.” (short video). TIMESPACE 815. Toronto, Canada. March 14-16, 2014 “Osmosis.” (video, photo, spoken word, text). http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UPq9QQXzm4U&list=UUnuFwmBQqZS5NQF_JqLIvlA&feature=share. August 15, 2010
“Theorem.” (video, photo, spoken word, text). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPb- ChU32YY&list=UUnuFwmBQqZS5NQF_JqLIvlA&feature=share&index=1. August 13, 2010
“Fraternity.” (video, photo, spoken word, text). http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=8zVCOdwDUGY&feature=share&list=UUnuFwmBQqZS5NQF_JqLIvlA&index=2. August 7, 2010
“Chronology.” (video, photo, spoken word, text). http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=nbUr4ZLVbXg&feature=share&list=UUnuFwmBQqZS5NQF_JqLIvlA&index=3. August 1, 2010
“Bamboo.” (video, photo, spoken word, text). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_32mV08qo8&list=UUnuFwmBQqZS5NQF_JqLIvlA&feature=share&index=4. July 12, 2010.

“Containment.” (video, photo, spoken word, text). http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=JyFsfe82ncA&list=UUnuFwmBQqZS5NQF_JqLIvlA&feature=share&index=5. July 11, 2010.

GRANTS AND AWARDS

CUNY Open Educational Resources Initiative grant, 2017-present, total funding to date: $1,519.125
Transforming Learning in the Humanities seed grant, Andrew Mellon Foundation, 2022-23, $7,500
Title V Strengthening Hispanic Institutions Grant, with Bret Eynon, Judit Torok, Robert Whittaker, Howard Wach, Jordi Getman, Eva Fernández, Michele Cuomo, Making Transfer Connections, 2010-2015, $4,800,000
Office of Outcomes Assessment Grant, City University of New York, with Robert Whittaker, Althea Forde, Improving Undergraduate Outcomes in Writing and Mathematics, 2011, $40,000
Title V Strengthening Hispanic Institutions Grant, with Paul Kreuzer. 2006-2010. $2,800,00 (ensured the renewal of funding 2007-2010 and achieved endowment funding match of $270,000)

SERVICE

Recognition

BRAVO! Employee Recognition Team Award, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2022
BRAVO! Employee Recognition Team Award, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2020
BRAVO! Employee Recognition Individual Award, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2018

Professional positions and organization memberships

John Jay College for Criminal Justice Team Lead, AAC&U Institute for AI, Pedagogy, & the Curriculum, 2025-26
John Jay College for Criminal Justice Team Co-Lead, AAC&U Institute for Open Educational Resources, 2023-2024
Member, CUNY Centers for Teaching & Learning Disciplinary Council, 2025-present
Inaugural Chair, CUNY Centers for Teaching & Learning Directors Council, 2015-2017
Professor, Institute of Critical Philosophy, Global Center for Advanced Studies, 2015-17
Chair, Anthology Editorial Advisory Board, Exemplary Leaders in Higher Education, 2015-16
Member, The Field Guide to ePortfolio Project, Association for Authentic, Evidence-Based, Experiential Learning, 2015-18
Editor, Journal for Meaning Centered Education, Meaning Centered Education, 2013-206
Contributing Editor, International HETL Review, International Higher Education Teaching & Learning Association, 2013-17
Poet-in-Residence, European Graduate School, 2012-present
Marina Tsvetaeva Fellow in Poetics and Theory, European Graduate School, 2012-present
Reviewer, International HETL Review, International Higher Education Teaching & Learning Association, 2012-17
Professional Facilitator, Murphy Institute for Worker Education, 2011-2011
Scholar-in-Residence, Culinary Institute of America, 2011-12
Member, CUNY Centers for Teaching & Learning Advisory Council, 2010-present
Professional Facilitator, Free Arts NYC, New York, New York, 2006-2007
Program Liaison, African Community Resource Center, Staten Island, New York, 2004
Professional Facilitator, Womenspace (domestic violence shelter support groups), Eugene, Oregon, 2002–2003
Crisis Line Peer Counselor, Womenspace, Eugene, Oregon, 2002-2003

Papers, lectures, reports, readings presented by invitation (selection)

Foster, G.R. Real Humans, Real Roles, Real Time: Cultivating Teams with Respect and Authenticity (2025, October 12) CUNY Professional Development Conference, New York, New York.
Cognitive Upskilling: How We Learn and Use AI for Active Learning and Critical Thinking (2025, December 5). CUNY IT Conference, New York, New York.
Flipping the Pyramid: Teaching Gen Z Critical Thinking Skills with Gen AI Tools. (2025, April 4). CUNY Teaching & Learning Conference, New York, New York.
Foster, G.R. Climate Change: Cultivating Resilience through addressing “the Root” and Rootedness. (2022, June 7) Presentation at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois.
Foster, G.R. Just-in-Time Restorative Justice: Addressing Microaggressions through Context and Facilitation (2021, October 28) CUNY Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York (virtual)
Foster, G.R, Cahn, J. , Eng, K., Persaud, A., Lu, B. (2020, December 3). Building Capacity to Support the College Community. Presentation at 19^th Annual CUNY IT Conference, New York, New York (virtual)
Foster, G. and Freiser, J. (November 19, 2020) Resilience and Learning Minds. CUNY Centers for Teaching and Learning Advisory Board City University of New York (virtual)
Foster, G. and Dualeh, D. (October 22, 2020) Caring vs. Caretaking: Being Present and Empowering to Our Students. Jay Teaching and Learning Center workshop. John Jay College of Criminal Justice (virtual)
Foster, G.R. (2020, October 19). Written testimony for the CUNY Board of Trustees, Borough of Manhattan meeting, New York, New York
Foster, G. (September 17, 2020) Facilitating Culturally Responsive Conversations Online. John Jay Teaching and Learning Center workshop. John Jay College of Criminal Justice (virtual)
Foster, G. (August 20, 2020 ) Aligning Self-Care with Resilience. John Jay Faculty Resilience Week workshop. John Jay College of Criminal Justice (virtual)
Foster, G. (August 18, 2020) Resilience and Learning: Learning Minds. CUNY Centers for Teaching and Learning Advisory Board City University of New York (virtual)
Foster, G. (August 17, 2020) Navigating Difficult Situations and Resiliency. CUNY School of Journalism new student invited workshop. School of Journalism of the City University of New York (virtual)
Foster, G. (June 23, 2020) Resiliency and Learning in the Pandemic: Self Care. CUNY Centers for Teaching and Learning Advisory Board City University of New York (virtual)
Foster, G. (May 27, 2020) Resilience and Self-Care. Hostos Spa Day invited discussion. Eugenio María de Hostos Community College (virtual)
G. (April 21, 2020 ) Caring vs. Care-taking: Clarifying Choices, Respecting Decisions. Chairs’ Council invited workshop. John Jay College of Criminal Justice (virtual)
Foster, G.R. (2019, May 10). Teaching towards Capacities: Co-pedagogical Approaches to Faculty Development. Workshop presented at CUE Conference, City College of Technology, City University of New York in Brooklyn, New York
Foster, G. R., Canela, F., Avila, P., & Landy, K. (2016, May 6). The Value of Excellence. Lecture presented at Bronx EdTech Showcase in Bronx, New York
“Supplemental Instruction & CUNY,” presentation with Mari Watanabe, Coordinated Undergraduate Education Council, City University of New York, New York, New York, February 5, 2016
“Techne in Academe: Liberating Capacities through Immersive Practice,” presentation and workshop, CUNY Best Practices in Academic Technology: Towards a Liberatory Pedagogical Practice conference, Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, New York, September 18, 2015
“Lyric Dwelling: The Art and Ethics of Invitation and Occupation,” lecture, Women’s Studies lecture series, Lehman College, Bronx, New York, February 19, 2014
“Getting Faculty to Apply Evidence-Based Principles to Teaching Practices: The Bridging the Gap Seminar,” co-presentation with Deborah Swoboda, Nelson Rodriguez, Coordinated Undergraduate Education
(CUE) Conference, John Jay College, City University of New York, May 10, 2013
“Beautiful Laceration,” invited poetry reading, The Culinary Institute of America, New Hyde Park, New York, June 21, 2012
“Voicings,” invited poetry reading, El Taller Latinoamericano, New York, New York, May 12, 2012
“The Stickiness of Thought: Exploring Cognitive Science, Pedagogy, and Collegiality at Lehman College,” co-presentation with Mariana Schmalstig, Coordinated Undergraduate Education (CUE) Conference, College of Staten Island, Staten Island, New York, May 11, 2012
“Mentoring Women in Higher Education,” invited presentation, Office of Women in Higher Education meeting, Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, New York, May 10, 2012
“9 Principles of the Mind: the Work of Daniel T. Willingham,” invited co-presentation with Mariana Schmalstig, Viaduct for Teaching seminar, City University of New York, New York, May 7, 2012
“Accessing Alternative Online Sites & Learning Platforms: Taking a Closer look at Mobile Technologies, Google Sites and the CUNY Commons,” invited panel presentation, Lehman Faculty Technology Demonstration Day, Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, New York, May 4, 2012
“Beautiful Laceration,” invited poetry reading, City and Humanities Program, Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, New York, April 25, 2012
“Tech Tuesdays and Commons Worlds: Enriching Faculty Professional Development through Technology,” co-presentation with Eva Fernández, HETS 2nd Best Practices Showcase, San Juan, Puerto Rico, February 16, 2012
“heart, speech, this,” poetry reading, Sustainability Conference, The Culinary Institute of America, New Hyde Park, New York, September 15, 2011
“Teaching to Work, Working to Teach: SI ePortfolios and Professional/Academic Development,” workshop, AAEEBL ePortfolio World Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, July 25, 2011
“Vincular Aesthetics: Resonance and Dissonance in the Lyric Moment in the Auditory Arts,” presentation, 4th International Deleuze Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 28, 2011
“The SI Star: Increasing Academic and Professional Success for Students and Faculty in STEM & Business Courses at Lehman College/CUNY,” Project Directors’ Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 20, 2011
“Songs of Exile, Loss, War, and Return: Rediscovering Women’s Voices in Poetry and Myth,” lecture and discussion, Women’s Studies Program, Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, New York, April 13, 2011
“Enhancing Student Mentoring and ePortfolios through the SI Star Hybrid Courses,” Making Transfer Connections Grant Faculty Advisement Seminar, LaGuardia Community College, Queens, New York, March 11, 2011
“Making Transfer Connections at Lehman College,” presentation, Making Transfer Connections Grant
Kickoff Seminar, LaGuardia Community College, Queens, New York, February 25, 2011
“heart, speech, this,” book reading, Leonard Lief Library, Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, New York, February 10, 2011
“Portable Resources for New Faculty: Lehman College’s New Faculty Orientation Seminars and ePortfolios,” New England Faculty Development Consortium, “Better Teaching-Better Learning: Reflective Practices for Faculty and Students”, presentation and faculty development workshop, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, November 19, 2010
“Student Leadership Reflection and Assessment,” AAEEBL Conference, individual presentation, Boston, Massachusetts, July 21, 2010
“Beyond Training: Creating a Professional Development Program,” International SI Conference, New Orleans, poster presentation, June 4, 2010 (with Chukwuma Alozie-Nwagboso)
“ePortfolios and SI Project Management,” International SI Conference, New Orleans, poster presentation, June 4, 2010 (with Andre Bruce)
“The SI Star: A Model for Improving Teaching & Learning,” International SI Conference, individual presentation, New Orleans, June 3, 2010
“Providing Opportunities for Reflection & Assessment of Leadership, Facilitation, & Project Management: the SI Leader e-Portfolio at Lehman College, Making Connections Conference, individual presentation, LaGuardia Community College, Queens, New York, April 30, 2010
“The SI Star: A New Model for Teaching, Learning, & Project Management,” HETS Conference, group presentation with Monica Cosinga and Melissa Espinal, San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2010 “Transforming Learning: Reshaping Courses and Teaching”, panel presentation, CUNY General Education Conference, Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, New York, May 8, 2009
“The SI Star: A New Model for Teaching and Learning,” poster presentation, CUNY Gen Ed Conference, Lehman College/CUNY, Bronx, New York, May 8, 2009
“Teaching and Learning with Technology: Collaborative Use of Multimedia in Support of Learning”, invited lecture, Confronting the Hard Questions Conference, CUNY Provost Council, Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY, New York, New York, November 7, 2008
“Supplemental Instruction: 57 Varieties, (more or less),” panel presentation, New York College Learning and Skills Association Annual Conference, Poughkeepsie, New York, April 7, 2008
“Using Protocols in Tutor Training,” co-presentation with Marisol Jimenez, National Tutoring Association Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 18, 2007
“Mapping Discourse: Gendered Language,” presentation, Graduate Student Conference, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, California, 1996
“Using Critical Thinking Skills to Assess Ethical Decision-Making,” International Critical Thinking Conference, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, 1992
“Values and Critical Thinking: Promoting Moral and Ethical Discussion in College Classrooms,” International Critical Thinking Conference, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, 1991

Selected Workshops and Trainings

“Academic Integrity & AI Ethics,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Department of Public Administration, New York, New York, November 4, 2025
“Academic Advising : Created Shared Values & Vision,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Academic Advising Program, October 23, 2024
“Course and Assignment Design for Students with Disabilities,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, June 5, 2024
“Facilitation Roles & Skills,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, November 8, 2023
“Cultivating Resilient Leadership in Ourselves & Our Communities,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Academic Advising Program, June 7, 2023
“Building Bridges: Connecting Here & Now with Here & Now,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, New York, SEEK Department, November 9, 2022
“Just-in-Time Restorative Justice: Addressing Micro-Aggressions through Context & Facilitation,” CUNY Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, New York, October 28, 2021
“Navigating Difficult Situations & Resilience,” Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, New York, New York, August 23, 2021
“Active Listening in Learning Spaces,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, August 17, 2021
“Rewriting Assumptions with Creative Visualization,” John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, May 26, 2021
“Facilitating Culturally Responsive Conversations Online,” workshop, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, September 17, 2020
“Caring vs. Caretaking: Clarifying Choices, Respecting Decisions,” workshop, with Delmar Dualeh, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, October 23, 2020
“Aligning Resilience with Self-Care,” workshop, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, August 19, 2020
“Resilience and Learning Minds,” workshop, CUNY Centers for Teaching and Learning Advisory Council, City University of New York, New York, New York, August 18, 2020
“Navigating Difficult Situations & Resilience.” workshop, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, New York, New York, August 17, 2020
“Supplemental Instruction: An Overview,” workshop, Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, New York, January 25, 2016
“How Learning Works,” workshop series, Lehman College of the City University of New York, Bronx, New York, Spring 2014
“Supporting Students through the SI STAR,” workshop, New Jersey City University, New Jersey City, New Jersey, May 18, 2012
“Why Don’t Students Like School?” workshop series, workshop series, Lehman College of the City University of New York, Bronx, New York, Spring 2012
“Murphy Institute Staff Retreat,” staff training, The Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies, New York, New York, December 1, 2011
“Supplemental Instruction Leader Orientation and Training,” Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, New York, November 20, 2010
“Creative Writing and Second Language Acquisition,” workshop for Hanyang University (Seoul, Korea) students, American English Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 2003
“Creative Writing and Second Language Acquisition,” workshop for Hanyang University (Seoul, Korea) students, American English Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 2002
“Teaching Poetry to ESL Students,” Faculty Peer Workshop, American English Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 2001

Sustained Faculty Development Design, Implementation, and Oversight

Faculty Development Seminars:

Flipping the Pyramid: AI, Critical Thinking, and the Bloom Revised Taxonomy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York 2024-present
Practical Teaching for Resilient Learning seminars, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24 (4 seminars)
OER/Open Pedagogy seminars, with Wynne Ferdinand, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2021 (2 seminars)
Presidential Fellow Seminar, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2019
Problem-Based Learning/Project-Based Learning Seminar, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York 2018-19
HSI Faculty seminars, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2018 (2 seminars)
Graduate Problem-Based Learning seminar, with Katarzyna Celinska, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2017-18
Practical Teaching seminar, with Gregory Donaldson, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2017-18
Online/Digital Teaching seminar, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2016-17
How Learning Works workshop series, Herbert E. Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx, New York, 2014-15 (2 series)
Why Don’t Students Like School? seminar, Herbert E. Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx, New York, 2014-15

Faculty Development Events and Interest Groups

DEI Faculty Development Workshop Series, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York 2021-present
Teaching & Learning Center Open Conversations: 9/11 Legacy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, Fall 2021
Teaching & Learning Center Open Conversations: Digital Questions: Staying Safe and Human(e) in Virtual Spaces, Summer 2021
Teaching & Learning Center Open Conversations: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, & Sustainability, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, Spring 2021
Teaching & Learning Center Open Conversations: How Do Students & Faculty Discuss Racial Justice in the Context of Learning? John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, Fall 2020
Faculty/Staff Racial Healing Group, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2019-2021
John Jay College Faculty Resilience Weeks, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2020-2021
HSI Working Group, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2018-2019
Disrupting Implicit Bias working group, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2016-18
John Jay College Faculty Development Days, (semiannual conference), John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, New York, New York, 2016-22

Institutional Service

Chair, John Jay Teaching & Learning Center Advisory Board, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2016-2021
Campus Liaison, CUNY Online Teaching Essentials, 2020-present
Member, President’s Leadership Council, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2018-present
Member, Research Advisory Board, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2018-20
Member, Diversity and Equity Committee, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2018-20
Member, Office for Student Research and Creativity Advisory Committee, 2018-present
Co-Chair, CUNY Centers for Teaching & Learning Directors’ Council, City University of New York, 2014-16
Member, Diversity Development in Teaching Project, Lehman College of the City University of New York, 2014
Co-Chair, planning committee, Teaching & Learning Commons Renovation Project, 2013-2014
Member, Bridging the Gap Cognitive Science Based Research Learning Project, City University of New York, 2012-2016
College Representative, Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL), 2010-16
Member, Coordinated Undergraduate Education Committee, City University of New York, 2010-16
Member, CUNY Centers for Teaching & Learning Committee, City University of New York, 2010-20
Member Undergraduate Studies Committee, Lehman College of the City University of New York 2010-2014
Member, Academic Support Council, Lehman College of the City University of New York, 2009-16
Chair, Title V ACT COMPASS Analysis Committee, Lehman College of the City University of New York, 2007-2010
Chair, Title V Supplemental Instruction Advisory Board, Lehman College of the City University of New York, 2007-2011
Chair, Crisis Plan Committee, American English Institute, University of Oregon, 2001-2002
Search committees:
- Professional Development Director, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2026
- Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Development, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2019l
- Research Development Specialist, Lehman College of the City University of New York, 2014
- STAR Mentoring & Coaching Program Coordinator, Lehman College of the City University of New York; Undergraduate Studies
- Associate Director of Online Education, Lehman College of the City University of New York, 2010-2011

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