{"id":12961,"date":"2025-09-29T10:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T14:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/cetll\/?page_id=12961"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:11:05","slug":"brightspace-udl-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/cetll\/brightspace-udl-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Implementing Universal Design for Learning* in Your Brightspace Course Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#e71939 100%&#8221; background_enable_pattern_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_pattern_style=&#8221;honeycomb&#8221; background_pattern_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_mask_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_mask_style=&#8221;corner-blob&#8221; 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\">WHY + HOW: Implementing Universal Design for Learning* in Your Brightspace Course Sites<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you need TIME + SUPPORT to design your <\/span>Brightspace<span data-contrast=\"none\"> course sites for Spring 2026? <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"25\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you want to make your Brightspace course sites INCLUSIVE + ACCESSIBLE?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">APPLY BELOW for a 2-day workshop, January 13-14, 2026 for hands-on support to incorporate <\/span>Universal Design for Learning (UDL)<span data-contrast=\"none\"> strategies into your <\/span>Brightspace<span data-contrast=\"none\"> course sites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply at: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/XRzWzrPV8a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/XRzWzrPV8a<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW17268456 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17268456 BCX0\">Instructors, including full-time and adjunct\u00a0faculty, who will be teaching in the spring are welcome\u00a0to apply. (Note that the 2026 workshop is open to faculty who did not previously <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17268456 BCX0\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17268456 BCX0\">\u00a0in 2025.)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW17268456 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Workshop time is set aside for you to complete significant course prep in Brightspace that incorporates Universal Design for Learning.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will be using Brightspace as the learning platform, so you\u2019ll have an opportunity to experience it as a learner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">In-person Workshop<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dates:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fTuesday and Wednesday, January 13-14, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f9:45am-3:30pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Location:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fIn person at Queens College, Muyskens Conference Room<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Breakfast + Lunch will be served<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><br \/><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faculty who complete both days will receive a stipend of $500. Please see additional information about stipend arrangements\/eligibility below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring your questions about creating an inclusive Brightspace learning environment for in-person and online classes, and design the course materials you need for the semester!\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:336}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Space is limited! Please complete your <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/XRzWzrPV8a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Application<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0by 11:59 pm on November 3, 2025.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apply soon to make sure you have a spot!<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Applicants will be notified by November 10, 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who should attend?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faculty who want to make their Brightspace course sites inclusive and accessible to all learners, <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183200208 BCX0\">including creative course design ideas and ways to give students options in how they <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183200208 BCX0\">demonstrate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183200208 BCX0\"> skills<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faculty seeking\u202fTech support to build out their Brightspace course sites\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faculty interested in implementing Universal Design for Learning strategies in their classes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What do faculty who participated in last year\u2019s workshop have to say?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">See photos and more faculty feedback from the previous workshop faculty cohort at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/hhmi\/brightspace-udl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/hhmi\/brightspace-udl\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stipend arrangements\/eligibility:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">CETLL will provide a $500 stipend to faculty who complete both workshop days and are eligible to receive this payment. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">This payment will be subject to the standard taxes and deductions from your regular pay. \u202fIf you are a FT faculty member, a $500 payment will be added to your paycheck after completion of the workshop.\u202f If you are a PT faculty member, CETLL will need to hire you as an NTA (non-teaching adjunct) for ~10 hours to total $500. Adjunct hours (all teaching and non-teaching adjunct hours, combined) are capped at 225 hours for the Fall semester and Winter session. \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:285,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:390}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apply at: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/XRzWzrPV8a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/XRzWzrPV8a<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Send any questions to<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">*About Universal Design for Learning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As described by\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cast.org\/impact\/universal-design-for-learning-udl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Universal Design for Learning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, \u201cUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The \u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/udlguidelines.cast.org\/more\/udl-goal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">goal of UDL<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fis learner agency that is purposeful &amp; reflective, resourceful &amp; authentic, strategic &amp; action-oriented.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>UDL Guidelines<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW94621913 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked CommentImportant SCXW94621913 BCX0\">Multiple means of engagement:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW94621913 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked CommentImportant SCXW94621913 BCX0\">\u00a0instructors offer options that engage students in course <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked CommentImportant SCXW94621913 BCX0\">content\u00a0and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked CommentImportant SCXW94621913 BCX0\"> keep their interest<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW116981612 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW116981612 BCX0\">Multiple means of representation:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW116981612 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW116981612 BCX0\">\u00a0instructors show information in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW116981612 BCX0\">different ways<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW246502951 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW246502951 BCX0\">Multiple means of action and representation:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW246502951 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW246502951 BCX0\">\u00a0students approach learning tasks and show what they know in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW246502951 BCX0\">different ways<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Facilitators:<\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Sally Izquierdo, Director Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Programs, Department of Psychology<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sally Izquierdo, PhD is a Board Certified and NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychologist. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a master&#8217;s degree in counseling and from CUNY Queens College and The Graduate Center with a PhD in Behavior Analysis. Dr. Izquierdo has over 30 years of clinical experience, providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities, families, and professionals in homes, schools, and in the community. Her work as chair of NYSABA\u2019s public policy committee contributed significantly to the recent removal of the scope of practice restriction for licensed behavior analysts in New York.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At Queens College, Dr. Izquierdo is responsible for the clinical training for all master\u2019s programs in the psychology department and directs the Applied Behavior Analysis graduate programs. As Director of QC Project REACH, she has developed behavior analytic supports for autistic CUNY students, and workshops for neurodivergent students and faculty. Dr. Izquierdo, in collaboration with psychology graduate students, developed the Queens College Neurodiversity Hub, which is a faculty resource bank and collegial discussion forum on the Teams platform. Dr. Izquierdo is also an active member of the Psychology Department DEIA Committee and faculty advisor to the QC Neurodiversity Advocacy Club. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Izquierdo is dedicated to helping improve the practice landscape for behavior analysts in New York, experience opportunities for students, and inclusive support for neurodivergent college students.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist, CETLL<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jean has been with CETLL since 2010, providing pedagogical and technical support for faculty in various instructional modes. She helps organize workshops to prepare faculty for teaching online and assisted faculty during the transition from Blackboard to Brightspace. In addition, she has created tutorials on Blackboard, Brightspace, Google Classroom; lecture capture; and other educational technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elena Sigman, Director of Learning &amp; Development, CETLL<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elena joined Queens College in July 2024, bringing more than 30 years of experience in stakeholder engagement to drive equitable program design and nonprofit program management. She was most recently the Director of Collaborative Learning at John Jay College\u2019s Institute for Justice and Opportunity, where she developed a suite of workforce programs as part of the Institute\u2019s commitment to increasing access to higher education and careers for people directly impacted by the criminal legal system. Elena is also an Associate Certified Coach with certifications from the International Coaching Federation and NeuroLeadership Institute.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:312}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">WayGuard Wong<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brightspace Administrator, CETLL<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the Brightspace Administrator at Queens College CUNY, WayGuard manages the technical support and front-end administration of Brightspace, collaborating with Queens College Information Technology Services (QC ITS) and the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CETLL) to optimize faculty development and support innovative, equitable, and student-centered pedagogical practices. WayGuard\u2019s role includes configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Brightspace, ensuring seamless integration with other institutional systems, implementing security protocols, and providing technical training to faculty. With expertise in instructional technology and digital learning environments, WayGuard enhance Brightspace\u2019s functionality and user experience, facilitating the creation of engaging and effective learning modules while supporting faculty professional growth through advanced technical solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Faculty Ambassadors<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Desiree Byrd, Ph.D., Department of Psychology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Desiree is a\u00a0board-certified neuropsychologist and\u00a0a nationally recognized leader in cross-cultural neuropsychology. Her PhD was earned at the University of California at San Diego with post-doctoral fellowship at Columbia University. As a tenured full professor at Queens College &amp; CUNY Graduate Center, she is working to bring critical approaches to psychological teaching\/training, science, and practice. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Melissa Lovitz, Ph.D., Department of Family, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Melissa (she\/her) joined FNES and HDFS at Queens College as a full-time lecturer in 2023 after earning a Ph.D. in Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University. At Tufts University, Melissa completed a teaching fellowship focused on higher education course development and pedagogy. Additionally, she was an adjunct professor at Boston College. Melissa specializes in teaching about children and families using a (bio)ecological framework and emphasizing the applicability of the course content to real-world scenarios. She is committed to creating equitable and accessible classrooms and building meaningful relationships with students. Melissa is currently serving as the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology conference coordinator and is on the Steering Committee for the New England Psychological Association. 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