Important Information: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At this time, the College is planning to resume in-person, on-campus instruction, residence life, and student activities as permitted for the Fall 2020 semester. We are exploring various contingencies and measures that will be required to open the campus. Faculty and staff offices will reopen when the state allows as part of the phased reopening. For communications related to College operations and personal issues related to the pandemic, email COVID-19@mville.edu. Visit our dedicated COVID-19 website here for up-to-date resources and communications: https://www.mville.edu/content/covid-19-information-manhattanville-community.
Upcoming Programming
All programming is held in the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; LIB-213, unless otherwise noted.
Spring 2020
Supporting Students with Autism in the College Classroom
Antonia R. Giannakakos-Ferman; Special Education
Monday, February 3
12:30 - 2:00 pm
This workshop will focus on the characteristics of autism in individuals across the spectrum, as well as how this may present in the classroom. We will cover strategies for supporting students on the autism spectrum and setting them up for success in your classroom. There will also be time for questions and discussing any issues you may be encountering in your classes.
Thinking of Teaching Online?
Bancha Srikacha; Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
ONSITE: Thursday, February 20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
ONLINE: Friday, February 21
3:00 - 4:00 pm
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Curious about teaching online, and have questions? This discussion is aimed towards faculty who have not yet taught online, and are considering doing so. We’ll separate the myths from the realities, answering questions around course formats, pedagogical methods, the development process, available support, and more.
Writing a Book: A Panel on the Process
Liz Cherry; Sociology
David Gutman, History
Katie Cunningham, Literacy
Caralyn Bialo, English
Lisa Raffinelli, Art History
Wednesday, February 26
10:00 - 11:30 am
How do you get from starting a research project to a completed published book? This panel will share the experiences of Manhattanville faculty who have been through the process of obtaining a book contract. Panel members will share their processes for making time to write, deciding audience and topic, as well as contacting publishers. No one writer or field has a formula for success, so come hear about multiple pathways to publishing a book.
Demonstration: Collaborate Ultra
Bancha Srikacha; Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Onsite: Tuesday, March 3
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Online: Friday, March 5
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Click link to enter room; Collaborate Ultra, Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship.
Explore Blackboard’s video conferencing tool, Collaborate Ultra. Available in all course sites and communities in Blackboard, this Skype-like environment allows faculty and students to meet with each other online. In this session, learn how to use video, audio, and text chat, share files and desktops, annotate documents, and deliver presentations online.
Conversations about Higher Education with Louise Feroe
Louise Feroe; Provost
Wednesday, March 4
12:15 - 1:30 pm
Demonstration: Collaborate Ultra
Bancha Srikacha; Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Online: Wednesday, March 18
10:30 - 11:30 am
Online: Thursday, March 19
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Click link to enter room; Collaborate Ultra, Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship.
Explore Blackboard’s video conferencing tool, Collaborate Ultra. Available in all course sites and communities in Blackboard, this Skype-like environment allows faculty and students to meet with each other online. In this session, learn how to use video, audio, and text chat, share files and desktops, annotate documents, and deliver presentations online.
Transition to Online Teaching for Academic Continuity
Bancha Srikacha; Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Online: Friday, March 13
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Online: Monday, March 16
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Online: Tuesday, March 17
11:00 - 12:00 pm
Online: Friday, March 20
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Click link to enter room; Collaborate Ultra, Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship.
These discussions will more broadly cover how to think about teaching during circumstances that require a move away from the traditional classroom. They will explore approaches that both involve real-time video conferencing, as well asynchronous practices.
The Power to Change: How Faculty Can Create and Sustain Inclusive Classrooms
Addie Dare; Center for Inclusion
Ezra Fogel; Peer Mentor
Wednesday, March 25
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Faculty have the power to create inclusive and sustainable communities within their classrooms. During this workshop presented by the Center for Inclusion, faculty will think critically about the concepts of empathy, inclusion, and activism/advocacy. Presenters will then guide the faculty on how to apply these core ideas to real-life incidents from college classrooms.
Conversations about Higher Education with Michael Geisler
Michael Geisler; President
Wednesday, April 1st
10:00 - 11:30 am
Grant Workshop
Adie Shore; Corporate and Foundation Relations
Wednesday, April 8th
10:00 - 11:30 am
Curious about the process of applying for a grant? In this open session, Adie Shore, will share her experiences applying for grants and knowledge of the process. She will share the resources that are available to Manhattanville faculty and answer questions. Adie asks that, if possible, faculty send questions before the presentation so she can best prepare for those interested in attending.
Project-Based Learning Book Club
Thursday, April 23
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Status Information Forum
Wednesday, April 29
12:00 - 1:30 pm