Center for Faculty and Curricular Development
Supporting the professional development and pedagogical initiatives of the Bard College faculty, The Center for Faculty and Curricular Development (CFCD) offers programs and support for faculty at all stages in their teaching and professional development. Regular programming includes Lightning Lunches (noon discussions in the faculty dining room), a series of events designed specifically for new and junior faculty, publishing panels, open classrooms, teaching roundtables, and summer workshops. Ongoing projects include peer observation of teaching, one-on-one consultations on syllabus and assignment design, and mentoring. Visit our newsroom for upcoming programs and more.
Stephanie Kufner, visiting associate professor of German. Photo by Chris Kayden
Accessibility at Bard
Accessibility at Bard is committed to supporting inclusive pedagogy. It is a large working group that will continue its efforts over the course of this academic year, welcoming participation and input from all members of the community.
Accommodations
Bard College is committed to inclusion and providing equal access to all students; we uphold and maintain all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If a student with a disability wishes to request accommodations, they must register with Disability and Access Services (DAS). Any information regarding a student’s disability will remain confidential. Requests for accommodations should be made as early as possible to ensure adequate time for coordination and planning. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and require advance notice to implement.
Disability and Access Services can be found in Olin 106:
Disability and Access Services can be found in Olin 106:
- Director Erin Braselmann ([email protected])
- Program Associate Rachel Flynn ([email protected])
- Administrative Assistant Megan Brien ([email protected])
Academic Guidelines
Support Guides
Dean of Student Affairs (DOSA)
Center for Student Life and Advising (located in Sottery Hall) in place to help with student support:
First year students and/or concerns about first year students should be directed to Assistant Dean of Students/First Year Dean Pamela Serota ([email protected]).
Associate Dean of Students Garrett Fitzgerald ([email protected]) works with Sophomores-Seniors with last names A-J.
Associate Dean of Students Dorothy Albertini ([email protected]) works with Sophomores-Seniors with last names K-T.
Dean of Students Kay Shirley ([email protected]) works with Sophomores-Seniors with last names U-Z.
Questions about student petitions (study abroad, joint major, irregular course of study, etc.) and academic fellowships and awards should be directed to Associate Dean of Studies Molly Freitas ([email protected]).
Questions about transfer students (including new BA students from Simon's Rock), sanctuary students, student moderation status or senior project completion/graduation requirements should be directed to Associate Dean of Studies Ruth Zisman ([email protected]).
For general questions related to the Dean of Students Office, students, faculty and staff can always email [email protected] or call ext. 7454 and the office manager/organizational genius Beth Bettigole will get you connected to the right person.
Additional support is provided by various other offices, including the Learning Commons, the Library and Disability Access Services.