Cornell University is a private Ivy League land-grant research university located in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, it is known for its commitment to "... any person ... any study." Cornell offers a wide range of academic programs through its undergraduate colleges and graduate schools, emphasizing research, innovation, and public engagement. The university is renowned for its beautiful campus, diverse student body, and strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.
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Cornell University provides comprehensive career services through its Career Services office. The center offers a wide range of resources and support to help students and alumni navigate their professional paths. Services include personalized career counseling, job and internship search assistance, networking opportunities with alumni, and various career development programs. Career Services organizes career fairs, on-campus recruiting events, and provides resources for graduate school applications. The office uses Handshake to connect students with job and internship opportunities.
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These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
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Expert in Inclusive Teaching and Faculty Development at Cornell University
Dr. Mathew L. Ouellett, the founding Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Innovation at Cornell University, is a distinguished expert in multicultural teaching, organizational development, and social justice in higher education. With over 30 years of teaching experience across various institutions, Ouellett has significantly contributed to the field through his extensive publications, including over 40 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books on faculty development and inclusive teaching. His career spans leadership roles at Wayne State University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he honed his expertise in fostering inclusive teaching practices. Recognized with the Bob Pierleoni Spirit of POD Award for lifetime achievement, Ouellett's work focuses on engendering systemic change for social justice while honoring individual transformation processes. At Cornell, he continues to advance these goals through his leadership of the CTI and by teaching the course "Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom," drawing on his diverse educational background and rich experience to promote inclusive and effective teaching practices in higher education.
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Expert in Inclusive Teaching and Intercultural Learning at Cornell University
Melina Ivanchikova is the Associate Director of Inclusive Teaching in the Center for Teaching Innovation at Cornell University. With nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, she specializes in developing faculty programming focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity. Her expertise spans reflective and inclusive teaching, global and intercultural learning, and culturally-responsive pedagogy. Ivanchikova's diverse background includes roles at Northern Essex Community College, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Cornell, where she has focused on Latinidad, mentoring, and curriculum development. She holds an M.F.A. in Poetry, an M.A. in English, and a B.A. in Russian/International Relations and Comparative Literature. As a bicultural, Spanish-fluent educator and activist, Ivanchikova brings a unique perspective to her work. She has co-authored academic articles on active pedagogy and study abroad programs, and is also an accomplished poet. At Cornell, she teaches the course "Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom," leveraging her extensive experience to promote inclusive and intercultural teaching practices in higher education.