About the Conference

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
12:00-3:00 pm, Eastern

Virtual via Zoom

The goal of the inaugural CUNY SPS Transformative Learning and Development Conference (TLDC) is to foster a collaborative community and supportive space to share activities, ideas, and best practices for creating transformative teaching and learning experiences at CUNY SPS. 

Conference Format for April 30th: 

There will be a main panel for one (1) hour, including Q&A, followed by a series of breakout rooms for two (2) hours, with each breakout room lasting for 30 minutes. We encourage panelists to share targeted outcomes to enhance participants' learning experiences.

Conference sessions are related to the following overarching topics:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Professional Development
  • Research and Scholarship Related to Teaching and Learning
  • Community Engagement

All selected sessions will be held online via Zoom and will be recorded.

We look forward to your participation!

Register to Attend

All CUNY SPS faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend the conference on April 30th. Please use the button below to register.

Planning Committee

The CUNY SPS Strategic Plan Improving the Teaching and Learning Experience Committee is responsible for the planning of the inaugural CUNY SPS Transformative Learning and Development Conference (TLDC). 

Isabelle Elisha
Isabelle Elisha
Dist Lecturer
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Tara Lanni
Tara Lanni
Lecturer Doct Sch
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Diane Merians Penaloza
Diane Merians Penaloza
Doctoral Lecturer
CUNY School of Professional Studies

Conference Recording & Slide Deck

Button trouble? Use this link: 
https://openlab.sps.cuny.edu/sps-faculty-community-hub/tdlc/