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Academic Development/Elective Academic Programs

2021-2025: (9 Members)

Faculty Representatives (Name, Department, Term Ends)

  1. Rezan Akpinar, Health, Physical Education, and Dance - Chairperson (2026)
  2. Melissa Dennihy, English Department - (2026)
  3. Deborah Karlin, Academy Advisement - Vice-Chair (2026) 
  4. Arthur Abramov, Academy Advisement (2025)
  5. Kevin Kolack, Chemistry - Secretary (2025)
  6. Danny Mangra, Engineering Technology (2025)
  7. Lyubomir I. Boyadzhiev, Mathematics and Computer Sciences (2024)
  8. Carlene Byfield, Nursing (2024)
  9. Jenifer Klein - Office of Student Conduct (2024)

Student Representatives

  1. TBA 
  2. TBA 

Liaisons

  • TBA, Steering Committee Designee
  • Michael Pullin, Academic Affairs, President's Liaison

 

The Committee regularly meets on the second Tuesday of each month, from 12noon-1PM.

Bylaws Charges

Section 9. The Committee on Academic Development.

The Committee on Academic Development shall consist of nine (9) members of the instructional staff and two (2) students.

The Committee on Academic Development shall:

  1. Promote and/or arrange for the presentation of lectures, seminars, workshops, and exhibits to specifically include effectiveness of instruction.
  2. Review, evaluate, and report to the Academic Senate on the system of student evaluation of faculty.
  3. Consult with the departments concerned, regarding specific programs being planned.
  4. Consult with the Director of External Affairs, the Director of the Performing Arts Center and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement regarding scheduling of events.
  5. Review and/or promote activities beneficial to elective programs such as the CUNY-BA/BS, International Studies, and Honors program.

Steering Committee Suggested Goals/Committee Goals

Thank you for your outstanding work.

For 22-23, suggestions are:

Keep going on having panels with SSD students to assess pedagogical accessibility.
Continue survey on student and faculty perceptions of Student Evaluation of Faculty
Continue work on raising faculty awareness of online evaluation of faculty form and increasing student participation in it.

Committee Links

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.