CT101 Professional Development Workshop, Summer 2024
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Facilitator: Jessica DeCoux
jdecoux@citytech.cuny.edu
Director of First Year Programs: Lauri Aguirre
laguirre@citytech.cuny.edu
Dates: Monday 6//17, Tuesday 6/18, Thursday 6/20, Monday 6/24, Wednesday 6/26
Times: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Namm Room 226
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COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
New York City College of Technology is a baccalaureate and associate degree-granting institution committed to providing broad access to high quality technological and professional education for a diverse urban population. City Tech’s distinctive emphasis on applied skills and place-based learning built upon a vibrant general education foundation equips students with both problem-solving skills and an understanding of the social contexts of technology that make its graduates competitive. A multi-disciplinary approach and creative collaboration are hallmarks of the academic programs. As a community City Tech nurtures an atmosphere of inclusion, respect, and open-mindedness in which all members can flourish.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This workshop will prepare faculty members to co-lead CT101: Introduction to College, a new student workshop designed to enhance the college’s new student orientation with additional information, activities, and various opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and current City Tech students. The workshop will explore a variety of college services and resources available to students during their transition to college, and specifically to City Tech.
WORKSHOP LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this workshop, instructors will be able to:
- Provide students with introductory skills and institutional knowledge to ease their transition to college, and specifically to City Tech;
- Discuss resources available at the college and university in order to support students in their transition;
- Distinguish major degree offerings at the college in order to advise students;
- Identify and evaluate student needs and challenges.
WORKSHOP MATERIALS
- Required and Recommended Readings
- Agendas
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