Talks
Spoken Word, Bespoke Music
Spoken Word, Bespoke Music is the culmination of an innovative class sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Center. It was designed and taught by spoken word poet Dr. Crystal Endsley (2016 and 2021 Distinguished Teaching Prize winner) and NY-Emmy award-winning composer Joseph Neidorf. John Jay Honors students Rae Ross (Forensic Psychology) and Brian Wade (Law and Anthropological Psychology) used the creative process as a research method to investigate the multilayered impacts of art as a form of resistance. Their poems are influenced by the interviews they conducted, published literature they found and their lived experiences. Throughout the writing process, they developed original music to accompany their poems, which will intricately inform listeners’ experiences. Special thanks to Dr. Gina Foster (director of the Teaching and Learning Center), who provided the educational vision and tireless advocacy that made this endeavor possible.
Click here to listen to the performances and creative discussion.
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How to Remain in the Question Space?
By Pamela LiVecchi, Doctoral Lecturer, Psychology, 2025 Distinguished Teaching Prize winner
Click to listen: How to Remain in the Question Space
Everyone Can Learn
By Ana Pego, Assistant Professor, Forensic Toxicology, 2025 Distinguished Teaching Prize winner
Click to listen: Everyone Can Learn
Workshops & Events
Call for Applicants! AAC&U: 2025 Teaching with AI Workshop Series (Sept/Oct).
JJ can fund up to 5 full-time faculty participants. The 4-part online workshop series will feature information on generative AI and its possibilities in higher education. Topics are:
1. Working with AI for Teaching and Learning: Mon, Sept 8, 2-3pm
2. Cheating, Detection, and Policy: Mon, Sept 22, 2-3pm
3. Assignments and Writing: Mon, Sept 29, 2-3pm
4. AI to Improve Classes and Courses: Mon, Oct 6, 2-3pm
To request funding to participate in the workshops ($299), please submit a Faculty Opportunity Fund application to Dean Crossman at [email protected] ASAP – by July 2.
Participants will be invited to share how they apply what they learn at JJ.
