2007 Fall Events sponsored by
The Office of the President - Diversity and Community
Our mission is to establish Teachers College as an institution that actively attracts, supports and retains diverse students, faculty and staff at all levels, demonstrated through its commitment to social justice, its respectful and vibrant community and its encouragement and support of each individual in the achievement of his or her full potential.
Janice S. Robinson, Esq., General Counsel; Executive Director, Office of Diversity and Community, 128 Zankel, www.tc.columbia.edu/diversity/
(ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE BELOW)
Constitution Day Conversation
“The Constitution and Educational Equity: Reflections after the Seattle/Louisville School Desegregation Decision “
Monday, September 17, 2007, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Milbank Chapel
Michael Rebell, Esq., Executive Director for the Campaign for Educational Equity, will present about the relationship between educational equity and the U.S. Constitution.
*Co-sponsored with the Campaign for Educational Equity
Study Foreign Languages This Fall!
Classes start September 17, 2007 Classes end November 29, 2007
Chinese Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10 AM – 12 PM Or 3 PM- 5 PM
Japanese Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10 AM – 12 PM
French Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 1 PM – 3 PM
Spanish Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10 AM – 12 PM
Korean Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10 AM – 12 PM
K. Philip Choong, Coordinator, Community Language Program
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 1-5PM Teachers College,
http://www.tc.edu/centers/communitylanguage/
Room 46E Horace Mann Hall
Phone: (212) 678-3097
Fall Into Music!
September-December 2007, Horace Mann, 5th Floor
Music lessons for the Community taught in conjunction with Arts and Humanities Teaching Applied Music (A&HM 6023). Come join us for a wonderful opportunity this semester! All lessons are FREE (with a $25 administrative fee), and you can choose from a variety of instruments (including piano, singing, guitar, cello, violin, clarinet, double bass/electric guitar). The session times are arranged at mutually convenient times between the student and the instructor for the music lessons. Please contact Adjunct Professor Jeanne Goffi-Fynn (jch21@columbia.edu) for more details.
Knitting Class Series
First Class: October 1 – October 29, 2007 (Every Monday from 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
Second Class: November 5 – December 3, 2007 (Every Monday from 1:00 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
This is a wonderful opportunity for beginners to learn about the art of knitting and for experienced knitters to perfect their skills. Fee: $15 for knitting materials. The classes are limited to 15 students.
Federal Information Compliance Training
Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 10:30am -12pm, 179 Grace Dodge
This is in conjunction with the New Employee Orientation Session, FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act training for all new faculty and staff. Open to all TC faculty and staff who missed last year’s training.
Participation in one FERPA training session is MANDATORY for all employees.
Thursday, September 20, 2007 3:30-5:30pm Zankel
Welcome back event hosted by the Office of the President. Open to the TC Community.
Refreshments will be served.
Promoting Mutual Respect and Preventing Workplace Harassment: Sexual Harassment Training—For New Faculty and Staff
Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 10:00am-12:00pm, Continental Breakfast, 179 Grace Dodge
In an effort to increase the College’s awareness of the federal and state laws and institutional procedures surrounding sexual harassment and other forms of bias and harassment, we are providing this session for new faculty and staff. The session is OPEN TO ALL who missed the 12 sessions last year.
** Please RSVP via the College Calendar of Events (http://www.tc.columbia.edu/calendar/?EventID=3804&m=9&y=2007). Participation in one workplace harassment session is mandatory. Failure to do so may render the College unable to indemnify or defend you if you are involved in a complaint leading to legal action. **
The Promoting Mutual Respect and Preventing Workplace Harassment workshop is designed as a two hour interactive session created to help engage and educate everyone on the importance of understanding the laws, policies, avenues of institutional support for appropriate corrective action and protection against retaliation; and, in addition, to identify behaviors that contribute to bias, stereotyping, and harassment. The program will enlighten you and reinforce your obligations to conduct yourself in a manner that contributes to the well-being of the TC community. We have engaged KC Wagner, Director of Workplace Issues at the Cornell School of Labor Relations, to lead the training.
Professional Development, an institution-wide effort underway since September 2005, will strengthen the College’s integrity in its internal processes and enhance the community. The initiative already held the Information Privacy Compliance Trainings, addressing the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and piloted the New Employee Orientation program for faculty and staff. These efforts are in response to the many TC voices requesting professional development. The Promoting Mutual Respect and Preventing Workplace Harassment training is a continuation of designed programs that will ultimately enhance productive working and community relationships and increase awareness and surrounding these pressing issues.
TC African Diaspora Cine Club
Friday, September 28, 2007, 6:00 pm., TBA
The Office of Diversity and Community, The Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation, The Center for African Education, The African Diaspora Film Festival invite you to this screening of Colobane Express (1999), 52 mins. documentary, Wolof with English subtitles. Director: Khady Sylla
Public vans provide the traditional and sole means of city transportation in
Book Talk with Dan Brown, “The
Tuesday, October 2, 2007, 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Milbank Chapel
Come and join us for a lively and in-depth discussion with author Dan Brown about his celebrated new book—a collection of memoirs about teaching in contemporary American classrooms. The book, “The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle” was released on August 20, 2007 by Arcade Publishing, and has been featured in
TC Happy Hour
Friday, October 5, 2007, 4:30pm – 6:00pm, TC Cafeteria
Start the semester off right by enjoying a glass of wine and some finger foods with the TC Community- faculty, staff, and students.
October 17, 2007, 3:30pm – 4:30pm,
This honor is given to Sarah Phillips and Stacy Thomas, two employees that demonstrate Elaine’s commitment to TC, for the 2007-2008 year. The award will be presented at the President’s Town Hall Meeting.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 8:00am – 9:30am, TC Cafeteria
Here’s your chance to meet other members of the TC Community and enjoy a delicious warm breakfast. Enter raffle to win TC prizes including a free lunch at Faculty House.
Research on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity
November 7, 2007, 4-5:30pm, TBA
Professor Angel Nieves at the
Dr. Angel David Nieves is currently an Assistant Professor in the
Prior to coming to Teachers College, Dr. Thompson was a Lecturer in the Policy, Management and Evaluation Division in the Graduate School of Education at the
This event is co-sponsored by the Black/Brown Dialogues with Coalition of Latino/a scholars and Black Student Network.
TC Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 22, 2007 12:00-3:00pm, Cafeteria
An Invitation to the Members of the Teachers College Community
“Traditional American” holiday fare: Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, cake, sweet potato pie and beverages. Special activities: music, and raffles. It is sure to be a Very Special Event! Dinner will be served from 12-1:30pm followed by desserts. The ticket price is $12 for Adults; Children 5 and under are free. Tickets will be on sale starting Monday, November 5th in 128 Zankel (Office of the President - Diversity and Community), Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please pay by cash or check, payable to Teachers College. A limited number of 100 tickets available! Sponsored by the Office of the President - Diversity and Community, Office of Residential Services, Office of Student Activities and Programs, and the Student Senate. For ticket sales and questions please contact: The Office of the President - Diversity and Community (212) 678-4164 or ws_div-comm@tc.columbia.edu
TC Happy Hour
Thursday, December 6, 2007, 4:30pm – 6:00pm, TC Cafeteria
Are you still looking to meet new people? Come to the TC Happy Hour, a place where you can enjoy a glass of wine and bite to eat while talking with students, faculty, and staff outside of the classroom.
Weaving the community together.
Visit our website to learn more about Janice Robinson’s open office hours on Mondays 4:00pm – 5:30pm!
We welcome your thoughts, ideas, concerns and opportunities for collaborations. For more information about events listed please contact our office.
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