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MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY: Located along New Jersey’s coastline, Monmouth University takes pride in preparing students to succeed in life. At Monmouth, transformative learning does not just take place in a lecture hall but through a variety of ways, some experiential, technological, collaborative and innovative. Collaboration Beyond the Classroom The University is committed to learning experiences that are high-impact, immersive and extend beyond the classroom. Research opportunities are a transformative way for qualiﬁed students, in any major, to work oneon-one with faculty on a wide variety of topics and to nurture the student’s intellectual and career passions. Employers want to see how job candidates think and function, analytically and creatively. “Our students are gaining experience that serves as the perfect bridge from college to career — they make a real impression,” said Dr. Kathryn Kloby, vice provost for transformative learning. Arturo Romua '13 attended Monmouth for its marine and environmental biology and policy major. Since then, he has taken what he learned in the classroom and from research projects, to beneﬁt a larger learning experience. "What stands out the most would be my research in the Bahamas," Arturo said. "I took a Tropical Island Ecology course as my Experiential Education class, and for two weeks, I was with 19 other students examining coral reef and mangrove ecosystems. We snorkeled almost on a daily basis and got to experience sustainable living."

Partnerships with Industry Leaders Monmouth University also has established networks of professionals for each of its schools, who serve in an advisory capacity. These councils help to advance distinctive curricula and degree programs and are an essential part of the University. “We want to ensure our students are intellectually challenged and that our graduates are fully prepared for life after Monmouth — personally and professionally,” said Provost Laura Moriarty. “Our advisory councils are helping us to train students with skill sets that are in demand,” she said. “And it is not just students’ technical skills we are developing,” said Moriarty. “Preparing students for the workforce also requires mastering skills such as leadership.”

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Focused on Real-World Experience At Monmouth University, students gain hands-on experience working in and around New York City and Philadelphia. In fact, 78 percent of Monmouth students have completed a practicum, internship, co-op, or similar "real-world" experience by their senior year — that’s more than 30 percentage points above the national average at comparable institutions.

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toried director/screenwriter/producer Robert Altman once said, “Filmmaking is a chance to make many lifetimes,” so is it any wonder that every year, aspiring Coppolas and Spielbergs register at film schools in order to realize their artistic vision? And while the percentage of people that attain those heights is miniscule, technology has allowed for the layman to make some kind of mark on the indie film landscape. To that end, many educational institutions have programs in place that not only offer classes in directing, but myriad facets that go into making a movie—screenwriting, cinematography, special effects, acting and editing are just some of the disciplines that students can sharpen their skills in.

New York Film Academy

17 Battery Place, Manhattan As one of the more global programs in place, the New York Film Academy has more than 8,000 students from upwards of 100 countries taking courses at a number of international settings including New York City, Los Angeles, South Beach (Miami), Italy (Florence) and Australia (Sydney and the Gold

Coast). The Manhattan location offers classes in acting, 3D animation and visual effects, broadcast journalism, cinematography, digital editing, directing, documentary, ESL, game design, graphic design, film, musical theatre, performing arts, photography, producing, screenwriting, virtual reality and visual arts. Hands-on learning is the philosophy, and, according to New York Film Academy President Michael Young, “The New York Film Academy was founded on the philosophy that ‘learning by doing,’ combined with best industry practices is the best way for filmmakers and actors to learn their craft.” Students can choose to enroll in one of the Academy’s MFA, MA, BFA, BA, and AFA U.S. accredited degree programs and short-term workshops in filmmaking, acting for film, photography, producing, 3D animation, cinematography, screenwriting, documentary filmmaking, game design, musical theatre, broadcast journalism, music video, graphic design and digital editing. While individual classes can be taken at the Manhattan campus, degree programs are offered only at the Los Angeles, California and South Beach, FL campuses. For more information, visit www.nyfa. edu or call 212-674-4300.

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filmmaking and editing for adults. Partnerships exist with a range of community organizations, schools, universities, and festivals in New York City and globally. All programs are free or low-cost, with sliding scale available for those with a fee. For more information, visit www. maysles.org or call 212-537-6843.

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The late Albert Maysles (center, blue shirt) with a group of students from the Teen Producer program back in summer 2012

Maysles Documentary Center

343 Lenox Ave./Malcolm X Blvd. (between 127th and 128th St.), Manhattan When legendary documentarian Albert Maysles (Gimme Shelter, Grey Gardens) founded the Maysles Documentary Center in 2005 with his wife Gillian Walker, it was with the idea of giving access to documentary films, the act of filmmaking and engaging with films to make a difference. And while Maysles passed away in 2015, his vision has continued forward. What started out as a summer education program for youth

whose parents were incarcerated to encourage creative self-expression has blossomed into the Center offering comprehensive, hands-on documentary production programs for filmmakers of all ages. This includes on-site production and media literacy programs for adults and young people, as well as community-based partnerships where experienced teaching artists work with students to develop storytelling, film production and community engagement skills. Programs include film literacy classes for children, filmmaking for high school students, intro and advanced

Brooklyn Campus: 200 Willoughby Ave. Manhattan Campus: 144 W. 14th St. The B.F.A. in Film at Pratt Institute prepares students to become innovative and professional moving image artists by developing each student’s creative vision. Through the production of a series of projects, students gain analytical, technical and communication skills. The program provides a foundation in all aspects of the production of time-based media and encourages students to explore various modes of filmmaking including narrative, documentary, experimental, video art and hybrid. Courses include Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies, Light/ Color/Design, Expanded Digital Cinema, Fiction Video II: Directing the Short and Ways of Seeing Cinema. Graduates are expected to demonstrate excellence in artistic vision, professional skills and a contextual understanding of their work in contemporary culture. Upon graduation from the BFA in Film, the student is expected to be competent in analyzing cinema from a theoretical, historical and cultural context and to apply this knowledge in the production of time-based projects. Students should also be able to demonstrate technical, aesthetic and conceptual proficiency in the pre-production, production, post-production and exhibition of time-based media in keeping with contemporary practices in the field. Students will also be able to communicate creative ideas in a professional manner. For more information, visit www. pratt.edu or call 718-636-3600.

School Of Visual Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts Program 209 E. 23rd St., Manhattan The idea of independence and having a personal vision when it comes to the art of making movies is a central tenet of the School of Visual Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) filmmaking program. To earn a BFA degree in Film & Video at SVA, students must complete 120 credits in studio art courses (72 credits), humanities and sciences (30 credits), art history (15 credits) and three elective credits. SVA undergrads can specialize in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing or sound.

5C Classes include Advanced Lighting, Advanced Production, Film and Literature I and II, Career Strategies (Directing, Editing), Fundamentals of Narrative I and II and Film History and Criticism. The program is immersive and very hands-on from the beginning, meaning that courses are taught in collaboration by writers and directors, and an integrated curriculum which means developing work in writing classes, fine-tuning it with professional actors in directing, preparing and shooting it in production and editing in post-production. It reflects SVA Chairman Reeves Lehmann’s assertion that, “The minute you walk through the SVA doors, you become a part of the film community.” The four-year journey culminates in a showcase of students’ work to industry professionals and luminaries at the Dusty Film & Animation Festival. For more information, visit www. sva.edu or call 212-592-2000.

New School of Media Studies

49 Fifth Ave., Manhattan Aspiring filmmakers looking for a crash course in this medium can work towards a Certificate in Film Production at the New School of Media Studies. The successful completion of a minimum of eight approved courses is required and includes a sequence of five production studio courses culminating in a finished final film project. The production sequence is supported by classes in which students explore technical and aesthetic aspects of motion picture production and a range of cinematic practices, including directing, cinematography, screenwriting and producing. Certificate students also enroll in CT LABS (certificate labs) that account for the minimum of five hours per week that students are expected to work on graded assignments required for the instructional sections. A minimum of two elective courses are additionally required. Electives can be taken at any time during a course of study and include audio production, script analysis, the aesthetics of directing, fundamentals of digital editing and experiments in 16mm filmmaking. Students can also choose from other film courses offered each semester. All film production courses are open for individual undergraduate credit or noncredit registration. Students are not required to be enrolled in the certificate program to register. Not all the film production courses offered are approved for the certificate. For more information, visit www. newschool.edu/public-engagement or call 212-229-8903.

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COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY is one of the fastest-growing universities in the South. Located in Conway, South Carolina, nine miles from Myrtle Beach, CCU offers 73 undergraduate degrees, 18 master’s degrees, two educational specialist degrees and one Ph.D. program. With enrollment of approximately 10,400 and a walkable campus, students at CCU enjoy small classes, an engaged faculty, and outstanding research and experiential learning opportunities, all while living near a vacation destination. Students at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) experience the academic and research opportunities of a larger university, while enjoying one-to-one interaction with nationally recognized faculty. Despite dynamic growth, CCU has maintained an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Classes are small enough for professors to get to know each student, foster success academically and prepare students for life after graduation. Experiential learning enhances classroom work with research and internship opportunities that prepare graduates to enter the workforce and meet their career goals with real-world experience that stands out to employers. CCU students participate in research and internships located near campus, across the country and around the world. GET INVOLVED! Living in campus housing is part of the foundation of student success. Students who live on campus have higher GPAs and are more involved in campus activities. CCU can house approximately 4,600 students in 13 residential communities with a variety of floor plans, ranging from traditional suites to apartmentstyle living.

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Successful Techniques In Job Interviewing 101

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This time of year, many students seek part-time summer work or fulltime employment. Now is the time to prepare. Field training experiences (internships) can make the transition from student to employee an easier endeavor. For many students, going on a job interview can be a difficult and somewhat daunting experience. It is easier if you know what is expected. A personal job interview is really a learning experience for both the employer and job applicant. A company looks for the best person to fill the position by conducting job interviews with many candidates. Today, many employers use the Internet as a front-line screening process. Be very careful to answer exactly what is being asked of you. Placement counselors agree that an applicant’s dress and overall appearance directly affects the ultimate outcome of the interview. It is never wise to dress in “ultra-high style.” Women: A business suit or conservative dress and minimal jewelry and

make-up always work. Men: A blue or gray suit are good colors and should be worn with a coordinating shirt and tie. A man’s hair should be neatly trimmed and his face clean. Most interviewers (especially in business) frown upon beards, long hair and to a lesser degree, mustaches. And of course body (including ear) piercings and/or visible tattoos are still considered a “no-no” by many interviewers for both sexes. During a job interview, the applicant should let the interviewer set the pace for the meeting and follow his or her cues about where to sit and whether or not to shake hands. Arrive a few minutes early before the arranged time. It is also very important to maintain eye contact. I advise students who are new at the interview game to be careful of “trick” questions. For example, if the interviewer mentions that he looks forward to his weekend so he can sleep late, should the applicant agree and give the impression that he or she does the same? Certainly not. The fact is that the interviewer may not sleep late, but may be trying to see how the applicant

spends his or her free time. Employers prefer self-motivated individuals who enjoy constructive leisure time pursuits such as jogging, swimming, working out or other productive activities. They are not impressed by anything that hints at a lack of ambition, even if it is on your own time. Another favorite is the “cigarette test.” Here, the interviewer invites you to join him outside for a smoke while you chat. Should you accept the offer? No. The way you hold the cigarette or smoke it may be used against you. Your chance of getting the job may just “go up in smoke.” Never accept an offer to eat, drink or chew gum during an interview either. Remember to back up what you put on your résumé and job application. For example, if you only worked a few weeks during the summer, what did you do the remainder of the time? Avoid showing long gaps of time between work and school schedules. It is a good idea to know enough about a company to discuss it intelligently with the interviewer. You may be asked why you want to work for the particular company.

Show interest, ask questions, and be enthusiastic about the prospect of working for the company in question. It’s so easy to have knowledge about the company by using Google. The more you know, the better prepared you will be to speak with authority. Do not make excuses for what you lack. Concentrate on your positive assets and your ability to do the job (or to learn fast). Don’t be afraid to ask when a decision will be made. It indicates to an interviewer that you value your time and wish to join the organization as soon as possible. Follow up the interview with a handwritten “thank you” note or telephone call. Use the opportunity to again express your interest in the firm. Texting is not an appropriate method to express your appreciation. In conclusion, consider the interview process a game. You must prove yourself “both on the field” and “off the field” by your record of accomplishments. You can’t always succeed at every tryout, but you can always give it your best effort. Good luck. Jack K. Mandel is a professor at Nassau Community College.

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Purchase Textbooks Tax Free For Upcoming Semester The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reminds students that they get a tax break when they buy required or recommended college textbooks for their courses. The textbooks can be purchased from any bookstore, including college or university bookstores, retail bookstores, by mail order or online. For a purchase to be exempt from sales tax: • The textbook must be purchased by a full- or part-time student who is enrolled at an institution of higher education and be for use in his or her course; • The textbook must be required or recommended for the student’s course, either by the instructor or by the institution; • The student must provide a valid student identification card or other evidence of enrollment at the time of purchase; and • The vendor must have a list of eligible textbooks or receive a properly completed Form ST-121.4, Textbook Exemption Certificate, from the student.

“Many students buy the textbooks they need over the Internet,” said New York State Acting Commissioner Nonie Manion. “If you’re charged sales tax, the seller may have a procedure in place to claim a refund directly from them; if not, we can issue the refund if you send us the proper documentation.” If you’re incorrectly charged sales tax on your textbook purchase: • Submit Form AU-11, “Application for Credit or Refund of Sales or Use Tax,” and supporting documentation such as a sales receipt, to the NYS Tax Department; and • Include your student ID and class syllabus or applicable tax exemption documentation.

Run-D.M.C. Founder Inspires Teens North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s Leeds Place was hip hop heaven recently as Darryl McDaniels, the founder of RunD.M.C., inspired a roomful of teens and adults with his stories of personal adversity and ultimate triumph. “Darryl is a hip hop pioneer, a rap poet and an inspiring prophet,” said Andrew Malekoff, executive director of the Guidance Center. “The packed house got to experience all the sides of this remarkable man in a two-hour tour-de-force in which he taught us about the history of hip hop, delighted us performing rap, and moved us with intimate stories of resiliency. The audience gave him a standing ovation, which he richly deserved.” In his talk, McDaniels encouraged the young people in the audience with the transcendent and core messages of hip hop: Always be open to doing something different. It could change your life. “I’m no better than any one of you sitting here,” McDaniels said. “No matter what you are battling, you can beat it. And no matter what your passion is, be it music or art or science

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or law or medicine, go for your dreams. Everything needed to change the world is inside you. Education is your deliverance.” McDaniels shared not only the story of his rise to fame and fortune but his personal struggles, which included a battle with severe depression and substance abuse. “I truly believe that Darryl’s honest, uplifting talk has changed the lives of the young people in the audience,” said Malekoff. “He spoke from the heart, and his message came across loud and clear as he told the teens ‘Anything you can dream, you can do.’”

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Molloy College Named #1 Value All-Star in the Nation College-bound students and their parents are always looking for an academic environment that offers the best fit for the student and the best value for their tuition dollars. That is why Molloy College’s latest honor, being ranked the “#1 Value All-Star” in the nation by Money® magazine, is so rewarding. The recognition comes as part of Money’s annual college rankings, which acknowledge the best of the country’s institutions of higher education in a multitude of categories. Molloy’s top ranking was based on a variety of factors, including graduation rates and earnings of graduates. This category was designed to “determine which schools actually add the most value,” according to the magazine.

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Investing in Student Success “We invest in student success and we challenge our students to succeed. Molloy students are committed to a value system that stresses a strong work ethic, resiliency, professionalism and leadership,” said Drew Bogner, Ph.D., President of Molloy College. “This is why they graduate, and why they get hired. We reach beyond the classroom and educate the entire person.” The College is regularly ranked in the listings of outstanding colleges from other notable organizations, including The Wall Street Journal, The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Those rankings reference Molloy’s freshman retention rate and graduation rate, both of which are among the highest in the country. Also of note, Molloy graduates’ starting salaries have ranked among the highest in the U.S. in surveys conducted by Georgetown University,

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About Molloy Molloy, one of the most affordable private colleges on Long Island, is an independent Catholic college located in Rockville Centre. Molloy was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic in Amityville, NY. The College provides its approximately 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students with a variety of competitive academic programs, including liberal arts, business, education, nursing, biology, social work, new media, speech language pathology, music therapy, theatre arts, criminal justice and many more. Molloy creates a challenging and nurturing environment for its students. In addition to its 50-plus academic programs, approximately 60 clubs and honor societies, a competitive honors program, various service and internship opportunities, and NCAA Division II athletics, there are abundant opportunities for each student not only to strive for academic excellence, but also to explore new interests and enrich our community.

Molloy added three doctoral programs (in nursing and education) and a master’s program in clinical mental health counseling, new MBA options (one in healthcare and one in personal financial planning), as well as a new media major and a fouryear degree in nuclear medicine technology. The College also offers flexible learning options for many of its programs, so that students can take night, weekend, hybrid or online classes. Molloy recently opened the new Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing, which houses the College’s School of Nursing and serves Molloy’s nationally ranked nursing programs. This follows significant additions to the Molloy campus in recent years, including a new student center (which houses the Madison Theatre) and two new residence halls. The College continues to find new ways to help its students grow, sending them out into the world with the knowledge and confidence that they can, indeed, make a difference.

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STUDY ABROAD - ISRAEL BY LEORA WALTUCH

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efore arriving in Har-Nof, a neighborhood in Jerusalem, there were a few terms I needed to acquaint myself with. The first is Frum. When I went to Israel, I was catapulting myself into the heart of Frum culture. So, what is Frum? There are 613 rules of the Jewish religion, and being Frum means following them all. I knew this, but knowing something and experiencing it are two very different things. Like you might know that a neighborhood is called HarNof, and “Har” means mountain in Hebrew. You might know you have to land at an airport in Tel-Aviv is because Jerusalem is too mountainous for an airport. However, that does not prepare you for climbing 157 stairs every morning to get to school. That’s

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what I had to do, along with all the residents of my dorm. We had to climb up every day, rain or shine. Sometimes we were met by a black stray cat that one of my dorm mates named Mr. Buggers for his obvious mucus problems. He liked to block our way up the stairs, wanting food and affection like so many of his fellow Israeli strays. Israel is a land overflowing with stray cats. The locals jump away from them, having been brought up to believe they are diseased and dangerous—the first of which is probably true. Despite their aversion to cats, Israelis have no problems with the daily trek up and around winding stairways. The locals, particularly the children, could just zip up those stairs, climbing mountains like they were nothing. For me, it was a challenge every day. It was just a part of their everyday life—something that after four months, I still could not understand. Learning to be Frum and get along in Frum Israel was also an uphill

climb. I started out with the best intentions, but found I was much more uneducated than I thought. I knew I needed to cover up and dress modestly, but I spent over a month wearing what I thought was an appropriate shirt and sweater before someone thought to point out to me that my neckline was too low. I was introduced to the shell, a long-sleeved, high-necked undershirt that makes almost any outfit instantly tznius. I also learned what the word “tznius” means: to be modest and respectful of yourself, others and god. I learned a lot of new terms and ideas. I was there to study Judaism, and study I did. I learned the history of how the prayer books were written, and how to compose a proper prayer. I learned things about keeping Shabbat, something I thought I understood pretty well already. I learned what it was like to walk to a family for a Shabbat meal and to be able to walk on the street because all the cars

just stopped. They may drive a little crazy in Israel, but come Saturday, in Jerusalem, you can walk around almost any street without fear of being run over. The walks are long, and the climbs are usually uphill, either going to, or back from the house you are staying at for a meal. What a culture. What an amazing idea that a random family is happy to host a bunch of strangers for a meal just because the strangers are Jewish and it’s Shabbat. People you have never met, who have no reason to trust you or like you, open up their homes to you and feed you. These people talk to you about your life, asking questions as though they are truly interested in you and your history. They include you in the rituals of their Shabbat meals, which vary from family to family. Usually there is singing, and sometimes there is homemade paerve whiskey-flavored ice cream. And there are stories. Jews from all over have immigrated to Israel. Some

families are from America, some are from Canada, others from Britain, Australia, Russia, and of course, some are native to Israel. Their backgrounds and stories are fascinating, and they are generally happy to share them. While you are being educated on these varying cultures, the Jewish culture is omnipresent. These families are everything you expect from a Jewish family, and so much more. All Jews are family and Israel is a place where that family has come together. Sometimes it’s a little dysfunctional, but what family isn’t? I got my first taste of Israel through birthright, a beautiful program that allows anybody of Jewish ancestry to travel to Israel basically for free and experience the country over the course of 10 days. It’s essentially a crash course. They have to fit a whole country into a minute time span, which is no easy feat. Participants barely have time to sleep or feel homesick. They experience climbing Masada and the nightlife of Tel Aviv. It is a wonderful opportunity, but it is just a taste. The 10 days of birthright is the little pink sample spoon of 31 Baskin Robbins flavors. It’s free and a little bit of everything, but the idea is to get you to order three scoops in a waffle cone. Programs like Masa Israel exist to allow people to go intern or study in Israel and get the full “I lived there” experience. Really, they want you to get a lifetime supply of that ice cream and move to Israel. It’s not a bad option. Living in Israel is hard; you see that when you live there for four months. It’s not as “comfortable” as America. But it has its advantages. I have decided not to take up permanent residence at this point in my life. Still, I wouldn’t discourage someone from going. I grew a lot in those four months, and I don’t regret a single step. Leora Waltuch is a writer from Bethel, CT.

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SUNY, National Grid Announce Workforce Partnership Following a successful pilot at Farmingdale State College, The State University of New York and National Grid announced a partnership to train the next generation of clean energy employees. Joining the first class of Farmingdale graduates, all of whom now work at National Grid, SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher and National Grid President of New York Ken Daly said the program will be replicated at SUNY colleges and universities throughout the state, beginning with Hudson Valley Community College in Spring 2017. “The results at Farmingdale State College are extremely encouraging, as every student left with a certificate in one hand and a job in the other,” said Zimpher. “Having completed a combination of academic instruction and on-the-job training, these students are well on their way to enjoying a successful career at New York’s premier energy company. We look forward to bringing this program to more SUNY students on more SUNY campuses as part of our continuing partnership with National Grid.” The program—a Natural Gas Technician Certificate—is the first of its kind in the energy industry, and was co-created by Farmingdale State College and National Grid to address advances in the energy industry and a projected increase in retirement-eligible workers at certain National Grid locations. “We’re very proud of this one-of-akind program and our partnership with SUNY and Farmingdale State College,” said Daly. “Bringing these students on board helps National Grid, the natural gas industry, and the Long Island economy. We look forward to the graduates providing the foundation for a safer, more reliable natural gas network that continues to grow.” Zimpher and Daly signed a

The first graduating class of the National Grid Gas Certificate program, which was developed in partnership with Farmingdale State College. All of the graduates were hired by National Grid. Memorandum of Understanding to offer the program throughout SUNY and to explore additional opportunities to support the delivery of clean, affordable energy. “The partnership between Farmingdale State College and National Grid is exactly the kind of relationship higher education and industry must forge—for the benefit of students, the industries that drive our economy, our academic institutions, and the communities in which we live,” said Farmingdale State College President John Nader. “This is a model that is already paying dividends, with these students now in well-paying jobs and National Grid enjoying an influx of highly motivated, expertly trained employees. This pairing of intensive classroom preparation and hands-on experience is a perfect representation of the value of applied learning that SUNY has made one of its top initiatives.”

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Adventurers interested in learning about the storied waterways of the nation’s five Great Lakes now have the opportunity to learn aboard a small ship exclusively chartered by Road Scholar. The not-for-profit educational travel organization offers this unique opportunity for adults 50-plus. Participants get the opportunity to discover the pristine natural beauty of the five Great Lakes— Michigan, Superior, Erie, Huron and Ontario— while learning from Road Scholar experts about the people who’ve sailed and worked these extraordinary waterways for centuries. Participants will explore the Great Lakes aboard the 110-stateroom M/V Victory 1, a four-star, intimate, charming and fully stabilized ocean-going vessel. Its spacious indoor and expansive outdoor public areas make it an ideal vessel for exploring destinations larger vessels cannot reach. Its size and amenities make it a perfect vehicle for Road Scholar participants to learn about scenic locations like Mackinac Island, a Victorian-era haven where cars are forbidden and horse-drawn carriages rule the roads. “Road Scholar offers hundreds of Adventures Afloat for people who wish to explore and learn about the world aboard ship,” said James Moses,

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Has your teen determined their path after high school? The pressure on middle and high school students to figure out what to do with their lives can be overwhelming. By the end of their high school career they’ve been asked “What do you want to do when you grow up?” and “What are you going to major in?” more times than they can count. For some, it comes easy; they’ve been a math whiz since birth, or their musical talent rivals that of the greats. For others, it is not as obvious. The “search for self” is lost in the pursuit of grades and “fitting in.” Being crammed into classes of 30-plus kids every year doesn’t give much individual attention to figure out your hopes and dreams. It’s easy to skate by in the “middle” of everything and completely lose yourself. The “middle” isn’t a great place to find your passion. Don’t forget about the pressure of honors, AP, homework, extracurriculars, test scores and all the other daunting factors that decide your acceptance into college where, typically, kids really don’t know what they want to do. Then add in the general “being a teenager” hoopla

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Long Island’s Bots Rock BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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Long Island was well represented at a recent robotics competition, scoring many awards before heading into more heated competition at the championship level. Following intense robo-battles at the SBPLI (School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc.) regionals at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack complex on March 31 and April 1, six of the Long Island teams honored are off to the FIRST Championships through April 29. “This was one of the best, and certainly the biggest, SBPLI Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions we’ve experienced,” said Debra Winter, Dave Johnson and Thom Rosati, FIRST Robotics Competition Regional co-directors for SBPLI. “All participating teams demonstrated tremendous teamwork, gracious professionalism and critical thinking.” “The fun and excitement of the competition was evident as many students, professional mentors, school groups and community members got caught up in the

spirit of the event,” Winter continued. “Thousands attended the event as participants, volunteers, sponsors and supporters, to experience the beauty of engineering and technology combined with the excitement of a competitive event.” Following the SBPLI Long Island Regional, the Regal Eagles (Team 2869) from Bethpage High School took home the coveted Chairman’s

Sachem Aftershock (Team 263) from Sachem High School, and the Mohawks (Team 329) from Patchogue-Medford High School, along with the Kingsmen (Team 5736) from Kings Park High School; Huntington Robotics (Team 5016) from Huntington High School; and the Mustangs (Team 6746) from Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset. Now in its 18th season, the SBPLI

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Long Island Regional featured teams of high school-aged students from across Long Island, the New York metropolitan area and even around the world competing in a cooperative tournament-style robotics competition. Guided by their mentors, students rely on their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to compete for honors and recognition that reward design excellence, competitive play and sportsmanship. This high-energy event further emphasizes the importance of high-impact partnerships between students, universities, businesses and communities. During the competition, two 3-team alliances take to the playing field to complete a variety of tasks in order to score points and win the round, with the hopes of eventually advancing to eliminations and finals. The finishing move of each round of the competition is for the robots to climb a rope, the completion of which is denoted by a red- or blue-light indicator (pending their alliance color), as they seemingly “take flight” on the field. SBPLI presented Joani Madarash, a longtime board member and

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Editor’s Book Picks Here are some titles to check out, ranging from advice about success, personal growth, business and a hilarious look at dorm life.

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence that she calls “grit.” Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Duckworth, now a celebrated

researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not “genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes readers into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Among Grit’s most valuable insights: • Why any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal • How grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances • How lifelong interest is triggered • How much of optimal practice is suffering and how much ecstasy • Which is better for your child—a warm embrace or high standards • The magic of the Hard Thing Rule Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference.

Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage. Designers create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home—at the tablet or smartphone you may be holding or the chair you are sitting in. Everything in our lives was designed by someone. And every design starts with a problem that a designer or team of designers seeks to solve. In Designing Your Life, Burnett and Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are. The same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products and spaces can be used to design and build your career and your life, a life of fulfillment and joy, constantly creative and productive, one that always holds the possibility of surprise.

Goodnight Dorm Room: All the Advice I Wish I Got Before Going to College by Keith Riegert, Sam Kaplan and Emily Fromm It’s one of the most amazing experiences life has to offer. But what actually happens there? How do you make the most of four transforming years? What should you expect? And what the heck is a roommate? This book answers the most pressing questions that college-bound high school graduates probably never think to ask. Like: Why should I get to my dorm room early on Day 1? Or is it really a bad idea if I major in archaeology? And how does one use a “washing machine”? Fully illustrated by talented San Francisco-based artist Emily Fromm, this book has all the advice and information that every college grad wishes they had gotten before freshman year started.

Crack The Code: Decrypting Your Job Search by Reid A. Robison and Joseph Ellsworth Can’t find a job—let alone your dream job? Uncover the secret in Crack The Code and land the job you want. Realize your potential and learn: • How to create a résumé that pops • How to prepare the best two-minute “elevator speech” • How to most effectively answer common interview questions • How to construct a career development plan Learn the skills you need now to be a competitive candidate for the jobs you want.

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Open: Overcoming Obstacles and Recognizing Opportunities in a World That Can’t See Clearly by Isaac Lidsky Lidsky draws on his experience of achieving immense success, joy, and fulfillment while losing his sight to a blinding disease to show us that it isn’t external circumstances, but how we perceive and respond to them, that governs our reality. Fear has a tendency to give us tunnel vision—we fill the unknown with our worst imaginings and cling to what’s familiar. But when confronted with new challenges, we need to think more broadly and adapt. When Lidsky learned that he was beginning to go blind at age 13, eventually losing his sight entirely by the time he was 25, he initially thought that blindness would mean an end to his early success and his hopes for the future. Paradoxically, losing his sight gave him the vision to take responsibility for his reality and thrive. Lidsky graduated from Harvard College at age 19, served as a Supreme Court law clerk, fathered

Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent by Sydney Finkelstein

four children, and turned a failing construction subcontractor into a highly profitable business. Whether we’re blind or not, our vision is limited by our past experiences, biases, and emotions. Lidsky shows us how we can overcome paralyzing fears, avoid falling prey to our own assumptions and faulty leaps of logic, silence our inner critic, harness our strength, and live with open hearts and minds. In sharing his hard-won insights, Lidsky shows us how we too can confront life’s trials with initiative, humor and grace.

Superbosses exist in nearly every industry, from the glamorous to the mundane. They are defined by consistent success in their fields and their approach to finding, nurturing and developing talent. If you study the top 50 leaders in any field, as many as one-third will have once worked for a superboss. After 10 years of research and more than 200 interviews with superbosses, including technology CEO Larry Ellison and fashion pioneer Ralph Lauren, Finkelstein explores this previously unidentified phenomenon—and shows how each of us can emulate their best tactics to create our own powerful networks of extraordinary talent. —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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School’s Out For Summer

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ou hear all the time the best ways to pack up your teen’s life into two suitcases as you prepare to ship them off to college. Over the course of the year, they somehow manage to multiply their initial belongings to come home with more bags and boxes than they arrived with. Organizing So how does expert Jill one organize a Pollack dorm room to come home from college for the summer? HGTV organizing expert Jill Pollack weighs in on how to minimize the mess of the homebound college student. The best way to bring everything home with as little bags and boxes as possible is to do a purge.

Although organization may not be what college students are known for, a good clean is always a good idea before heading home. “Get rid of any clothes that you didn’t wear all year,” said Pollack of the stained sweatshirts and abundance of T-shirts that students accumulate throughout the year. “Toss anything you don’t think you’ll see again. For items that you simply don’t need anymore, Goodwill stores, student unions, donation bins and even your school’s sororities, fraternities and clubs usually have an event to hold collections.” In terms of books, Pollack recommends holding onto them for a while, because you’ll never know when you might need them for a reference. Although many colleges digitize lessons, print books

shouldn’t be tossed so easily, but stored in a box until school is over. “Storage is key and this goes for the trip back home as well. Definitely bring a hockey bag or two, that’s easier than a suitcase sometimes. One can be for bedding and the other can fit clothes,” she said. “For larger items like furniture, refrigerators or televisions that will make the cut for the next

semester, consider renting a storage unit for a few months. Or if someone is interested in using that item for the summer, rent it out to them. It’s a good idea to rent for a temporary short-term thing.” As for sending items straight to the garbage, Pollack says to get rid of anything that you know you can get new. For example, an over-the-door shoe hanger that ripped, a plastic box with a crack in it, an old bath mat with stains on it, etc. “When it comes to

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Storage Solutions

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e from college decorations, unless you’re wedded to your décor that you had that year, maybe you’ll want a new look. Treat yourself to some new items next year.” When it comes time to organize belongings for the ride home, maximizing storage space is your best bet. Storing items inside of another item saves space. If you are driving home and don’t have a sizable car to fit everything, including yourself and your parents, invest in a roof rack. “Keep the computer, phone, books and clothes, and anything that can be recycled or donated, bag it and send it away,” said Pollack. “Garbage bags are where it’s at because honestly, they always mush well in a couple of plastic containers; great for delicate and breakable stuff.” Some parents will bring a U-Haul and others will have their kids get on a plane to come home. Pollack notes that for students who have to fly home, bulk rate shipping may be the best bet, or they can

choose to ship their items in parts over the course of a few days. “You want to be as streamlined and as cost-effective as possible. You’re going to wash everything when you get home and the things you still plan to use, make sure you store it carefully,” she said of taking lightbulbs out of lamps and wrapping glass breakables in socks or bedding. “Moving is the greatest time to purge stuff, and when you’re a student, you pretty much have to be nimble wherever you go.”

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BOOK REVIEW

A Farewell To Friendship Review of: Everybody Behaves Badly: The True Story Behind Hemingway’s Masterpiece The Sun Also Rises. New York: Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 373 pp. $29.95.

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For decades, The Sun Also Rises, along with such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Great Gatsby and The Catcher In The Rye was required reading for millions of high school and college students. Is it still the case? Either way, Lesley M.M. Blume’s biography, Everybody Behaves Badly, despite the trivial title, is the perfect companion to Ernest Hemingway’s first novel. Hemingway was nothing if not ambitious, even ruthless. And not just in the sense of getting published. No, the newspaperman from suburban Chicago, influenced by Leo Tolstoy and Ivan Turgenev, wanted to do nothing less than create a new way of writing in English. Hemingway’s style was “high, low,” fiction that could be read by PhDs and high school dropouts alike.

The model for the leading characters in The Sun Also Rises. From left: Ernest Hemingway, Lady Duff Twysden, Harold Loeb, Hadley Hemingway, Donald Stewart and Pat Guthrie. The ambitious young man had plenty of help along the way. Pivotal was Sherwood Anderson, who in the early ’20s, was the most famous novelist in America. Hemingway and

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his bride, Haley, had planned to settle in Italy, where the journalist would continue to hone his craft. Anderson suggested that they move to Paris, then the art capital of the world. It was advice well-taken. In Paris, Hemingway became friends with Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, the bookseller Sylvia Beach and Ezra Pound. The latter made a deal with Hemingway: If you teach me how to box, I’ll teach you how to write. Everybody Behaves Badly is not hagiography. There was Hemingway the artist and Hemingway the man. This book takes us through the arduous process where this son of the Midwest did “bend the English language to his will.” Hemingway the man was another story. “When they review your books, they don’t say if you are a good husband and father,” Hemingway told a friend. The man was jealous over his crown. Early in his career, he spoofed the kindly Anderson in a parody of the man’s prose, The Torrents Of Spring. At the end of his days, Hemingway, in A Moveable Feast, turned his sights on Fitzgerald and Stein. In between, he wrote, but did not publish, an incredibly mean-spirited poem about Dorothy Parker, the famed critic who used her perch at The New Yorker to advance Hemingway’s career. Donald Stewart, the screenwriter and

Hemingway’s friend, got it right. After A Moveable Feast, Hemingway had no one left to annihilate in print. And so, he destroyed himself. The unflattering portrait should not keep readers away from the man’s work. In Paris, Hemingway was poor, but remarkably industrious. While other expatriates wasted away their talents in bouts of debauchery, Hemingway would retire to quieter cafes and fill notebook after notebook with prose narrative. He aimed high. The Sun Also Rises isn’t War and Peace, but the effort to reach Tolstoyan heights reaped handsome results. Most surprising is Fitzgerald’s editing of The Sun Also Rises. The latter excised early chapters, having the novel begin with the story of Robert Cohn. Fitzgerald’s bold editing was similar to Pound’s Cesarean operation of the draft of T.S. Eliot’s “The Wasteland,” a poem that also inspired Hemingway’s first novel. In both cases, the result was revolutionary art. (Fitzgerald’s example proved that a man need not choose between art and decency.) A dramatic tale of a young man who makes the leap from a short story to a best-selling novelist, Everybody Behaves Badly succeeds admirably at its goal: It will send the reader back to The Sun Also Rises, something many of us probably haven’t done since our own high school days.

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Fine Arts Center Mission. Eastern is Connecticut’s designated public liberal arts university. Combining challenging academics with experiential learning opportunities such as internships, paid co-ops and undergraduate research, Eastern is fast becoming a university of first choice for Connecticut students as well as students from across the United States. Eastern’s distinctiveness is its public liberal arts mission. In addition to rigorous coursework, students who attend Eastern embrace involvement and service in and outside the classroom. Whether it is student teaching in local schools, interning at the state Capitol, or building houses for Habitat for Humanity, Eastern students gain valuable career and life skills in preparation for today’s changing and challenging world. Fast Facts. Eastern focuses on undergraduate education on a residential campus; approximately 60 percent of all students and 85 percent of freshmen live on campus. Supporting this residential community is a modern Student Center, which sponsors more than 2,000 student events annually and houses more than 80 student clubs, student government, a fitness center, performance stages and other student-focused resources. All Eastern students take a broad-ranging core of liberal arts courses from the arts and sciences in preparation for focusing in one of 39 majors (from accounting to visual arts), as well as selecting from 58 minors. Small class sizes (average is 24 students); an attractive student/professor ratio (16:1); and courses taught primarily by full-time faculty provide students with an opportunity to get to know their professors and receive personal attention. In fall 2016, total enrollment was 5,362. In addition to representing 163 of Connecticut’s 169 townships, Eastern students come from 29 states and 74 countries. Students of color constitute 28 percent of the student body, up from 17 percent in 2009. Academics. Two Eastern students received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships in the 2015-16 academic year, sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Sierra Colon used her award to study in South Africa, while Brandan Sumeersarnauth used his to study in Japan.

Eastern student Kayla Giordano ’17, a Political Science major, presented her undergraduate research project at the prestigious Council on Undergraduate Research’s (CUR) Posters on the Hill event in Washington, D.C. Giordano's selection marked an unprecedented sixth time in 11 years that an Eastern student has represented Connecticut. Twenty-three other Eastern students also presented their research at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Memphis, TN, in April 2017. Three Eastern professors were featured on nationally televised documentary programs in 2015-16. Environmental Earth Science Professor Bryan Oakley appeared on Xploration Awesome Planet; Anthropology Professor Sarah Baires appeared on the Smithsonian Channel’s new series Ancient Mysteries; and History Professor Thomas Balcerski appeared on Lectures in History, a C-SPAN series. New programs this past fall include a Criminology major and minors in Bioinformatics, Environmental Health, and Insurance. Facilities. In fall 2008, the University opened a 174,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Science Building, which is equipped with a confocal microscope, ground-penetrating radar used in geological research, DNA sequencing technology and a state-of-the-art robotics lab. Science students travel to places such as French Polynesia and Costa Rica to conduct field experiments; receive NASA fellowships to conduct and report on their research into potential fuel cell innovations; gain exposure presenting at regional and national conferences; and publish their findings in academic journals. In January 2016, Eastern opened a new 118,000-square-foot Fine Arts Instructional Center, which houses the Music, Theatre, and Art & Art History departments as well as the University’s art gallery. Three different performance venues offer performances and exhibits to the campus community, as well as local and regional audiences.

Colleges in the Northeast” in its 2017 edition of “Best Colleges: Region By Region.” The Review also recognized Eastern as one of the nation’s top “green colleges” for the seventh straight year. Eastern students have also been recognized on President Obama’s National Community Service Honor Roll for their volunteer work. Alumni. Successful Eastern alumni include nationally recognized ophthalmologists, TV producers, museum curators and research scientists. In July 2016, Marc Freeman ’93, whose work in neurobiology is being used for potential treatments for spinal and nerve injury and neurodegenerative disease, became the director of the Vollum Institute, the biomedical research arm of the Oregon Health and Science University. Freeman will lead more than 200 research scientists at the Institute. Two of three books written by novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ’01 — Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) and Americanah (2013), have been turned into Hollywood movies. Athletics. In 2015-16, the baseball team won its ninth conference championship and went to its 34th NCAA tournament. Lee Cattanach ’16 was sixth in the nation in the 800 meters, and Jill Ritrosky ’16 (basketball) and Cooper D’Ambrosio ’16 (soccer) received All American honors. Both men’s and women’s basketball teams made the NCAA Division III tournament this year, with Hugh Lindo collecting All American honors. At the same time, Eastern student-athletes excelled off the field as well, winning the Little East Conference President’s Cup for the second year in a row for having the best overall GPA in the conference.

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Governor Announces $5 Million Tech Training Fund BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced decisive actions to advance the tech economy and grow the state’s 21st century workforce. New York’s first Tech Training Fund will award up to $5 million to tech training providers working to equip New Yorkers for technology jobs across the state. The request for proposals process will open next week. The Governor also announced the New York Tech Workforce Task Force will convene in April 2017 to begin efforts to modernize K-12 and college curricula and deliver recommendations to realign workforce efforts to meet the needs of the tech economy. “The New York Tech Training Fund and Tech Workforce Task Force will engage industry and academic leaders to help prepare New Yorkers for jobs in the ever-growing tech field and guarantee that New York remains at the forefront of the innovation economy,” Cuomo said. “The strength of our economy depends on the strength of our workers, and by ensuring that our workforce is equipped with the skills and opportunities to succeed, we are building a stronger, more prosperous state for generations to come.” The Training Fund, which will disburse $5 million to eligible training providers through the RFP process, will support innovative technology training and education solutions throughout the state. The request for proposals process is now open. In April, the governor will convene industry leaders to define education and workforce needs and issue recommendations to better prepare New Yorkers at all levels—K-12, higher education and workforce—for 21st century jobs. “New York’s innovation economy is bigger and better than ever before, with cutting-edge companies looking to New York state as the place to grow their business,” said Empire State Development CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky. “This sector is booming because of our investments in STEM education and workforce development, which provide New Yorkers with the tools and skills they need to enter the ever-evolving tech industry. The New York Tech Training Fund and Tech Workforce Task Force build on those investments and will support the next generation of

A member of Team Chepang of Stony Brook University

Team Chepang of Stony Brook University

Team Fast Pass of Queens College

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innovators as they change the face of tech with bold new ideas that lead to even bigger growth.” These announcements are in conjunction with the final judging of the “Making College Possible Coding Challenge,” which invited students from SUNY and CUNY schools to build a mobile app or website to share information about the Excelsior Scholarship, Cuomo’s first-in-the-nation proposal to make public college tuition-free for New York’s workingand middle-class families. At the judging, Director of Operations James S. Rubin announced Team Knight from Queens College as the winner for their project, titled “A Better Tomorrow.” “The jobs of the future demand a prepared and qualified workforce,” said New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. “Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s leadership, more workers

than ever before will become jobready, allowing them to participate in the exciting expansion of new industries we’re seeing statewide.”

technology occupations in high demand, and lay a foundation for a workforce strategy that is responsive to the ever-changing technology workforce needs. Its work will engage industry leaders in defining workforce needs, building the localized training and education solutions to meet these needs, and informing workforce investments and educational alignment efforts statewide. The Task Force will include four Task Force subcommittees focused on each area of specialization: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Workforce and Economic Development. The Task Force will convene quarterly.

New York Tech Workforce Task Force The inaugural meeting of the New York Tech Workforce Task Force will convene in April 2017 and launch efforts to modernize K-12 curriculum, 2- and 4-year academic programs, and workforce and economic development investments across the state, ensuring their continued alignment with 21st century workforce demands. The New York Tech Workforce Task Force, a body of industry experts, academic leaders and state officials, will deliver recommendations to modernize curricula at education institutions, create a more effective workforce training system for

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The burgeoning tech economy in New York state has created a wide variety of 21st century jobs. However,

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due to a lack of access to educational opportunities and quality training, those jobs are out of reach for many New Yorkers. With this $5 million investment, Cuomo’s Tech Workforce Training Fund will enable new pathways for New Yorkers across the state to get training and connections to employment in the state’s fastest growing, highest paying sector. “New York’s tech economy is growing at an extraordinary pace, and with this growth comes great opportunity for our people and our communities alike,” Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Kristen Titus said. “Governor Cuomo’s investments in 21st century training and education programs will equip New York’s workforce with the skills and opportunities to succeed and ensure New York’s businesses are built to lead in today’s innovation economy. Together, we are investing in a stronger, more innovative future for New York.” Cuomo has long worked to increase the number of workforce development programs that will lead New Yorkers to gainful employment. In 2016, the Governor’s State of the State outlined a $3 million Training Fund that responded to businesses’ needs of a workforce trained for middle skill jobs.

Making College Possible Coding Challenge As part of the final judging, five challenge finalists pitched their products to a panel of New York’s business and technology leaders, who selected the winning submission: Team Knight from Queens College. Judges included: • Neil Blumenthal, CEO and co-founder of Warby Parker • Jeanne Jang, director of the IBM Innovation Lab • Jeff Reynar, engineering director, Facebook New York • Judith Spitz, Ph.D., founding program director, Women in Technology and Entrepreneurship in New York, and former chief information officer, Verizon The five finalist teams were selected to advance to the final judging and pitch session, and each final team received $2,000 furnished by the SUNY and CUNY systems. The five finalist teams that presented and their colleges are:

• Collegium—SUNY Albany • Campus Hive—SUNY Fredonia and Alfred State • Team Chepang—Stony Brook University • Fast Pass—Queens College • Team Knight—Queens College More than 70 teams of students from the following SUNY and CUNY schools across the state participated in the competition: • Alfred State College • Baruch College • Borough of Manhattan Community College • Broome Community College • Buffalo State University • City College

• Finger Lakes Community College • Hunter College • John Jay College • LaGuardia Community College • Lehman College • New York City College of Technology • Onondaga Community College • Queens College

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The Excelsior Scholarship: Tuition-Free College BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Excelsior Scholarship, a first-of-its-kind in the nation program, will provide tuition-free college at New York’s public colleges and universities to families making up to $125,000 a year and is included in the FY 2018 budget agreement. The Excelsior Scholarship was the governor’s first proposal in his 2017 State of the State. The budget additionally includes $8 million to provide open educational resources, including e-books, to students at SUNY and CUNY colleges to help defray the prohibitive cost of textbooks. “With this budget, New York has the nation’s first accessible college problem. It’s a different model,” said Cuomo. “Today, college is what high school was— it should always be an option even if you can’t afford it. The Excelsior Scholarship will make college accessible to thousands

of working and middle class students and shows the difference that government can make. There is no child who will go to sleep tonight and say, ‘I have great dreams, but I don’t believe I’ll be able to get a college education because parents can’t afford it.’ With this program, every child will have the opportunity that education provides.” Under the Excelsior Scholarship, nearly 80 percent, or 940,000 middle-class families and individuals making up to $125,000 per year, would qualify to attend college tuition-free at all CUNY and SUNY two- and four-year colleges in New York State. The new program will be phased in over three years, beginning for New Yorkers making up to $100,000 annually in the fall of 2017, increasing to $110,000 in 2018, and reaching $125,000 in 2019. Scholars must be enrolled in college full-time and average 30 credits per year (including summer and January semesters) in order to receive the funding, however, the program

has built-in flexibility, so that any student facing hardship is able to pause and restart the program or take fewer credits one semester than another. Students are required to maintain a grade point average necessary for the successful completion of their coursework, and, as the program makes a major investment in the state’s greatest asset, scholars will be required to live and work in-state for the same number of years after graduation as they received the scholarship while in school. The budget provides a record $7.5 billion in total support for higher education, a $448 million, or 6.3 percent, increase over last year. These initiatives build on the governor’s commitment to making college affordable for all students in the Empire State, including the nation-leading “Get On Your Feet” Loan Forgiveness Program, which allows eligible college graduates living in New York to pay nothing on their student loans for the first two years out of school.

A regional breakdown of families who would be eligible for the program is available below.

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UNIVERSITY West Chester University is a leading public university that excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music and the arts. Founded in 1871, WCU has a total population of just over 17,000 (approximately 14,500 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students) and is committed to high quality education at every level through more than 180 undergraduate and graduate programs, including doctoral programs in nursing practice, education, public administration, and psychology. WCU strives to create offerings that fill industry needs, resulting in highly soughtafter programs like the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Product Development, AACSB-accredited business programs and a plethora of health science programs. West Chester University has been recognized as both a top regional university and a top public school in the north, a top school for veterans, a top 100 best buy, among the best online MBA programs in the nation, and one of the top universities for cybersecurity according to a national survey of IT security professionals. West Chester University has opportunities everywhere you turn. As the largest public university and the fourth largest college in the Philadelphia area, WCU’s options are limitless. And, if you think you’ll be a number at West Chester University—you’re right--you’ll be number one. That’s because faculty members, never teaching fellows or graduate assistants, are in every classroom every day. Building meaningful relationships with faculty members is a breeze thanks to our 20:1 student to faculty ratio, collaborative research projects and course-specific faculty led study abroad trips. Our faculty members even offer service learning courses so that you can do good and do well. In fact, community service is such an integral part of WCU that our students, faculty and staff volunteered more than 900,000 hours in the last year alone. Service learning is also the keystone of our Honors College, where students become forces for positive change. Thanks to our service in West Chester and beyond, WCU has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and has been classified as a Community Engaged University by the Carnegie Foundation.

Are you the athletic type? WCU sponsors one of the largest varsity athletic programs in NCAA Division II - 24 intercollegiate men’s and women’s teams. In a two-year period WCU teams won three national NCAA championships – two in women’s field hockey and one in baseball, as well as two club sports national championships in women’s ice hockey and men’s lacrosse. In addition, WCU won the Dixon Trophy for overall athletic performance back-to-back. Don’t forget about our facilities! From our brand new, state-of-the- art classroom buildings and residence halls to our tried and true performance venues, WCU’s campus is always buzzing with activity. Our campus facilities include speech/ hearing and reading clinics; a planetarium; a university library; an extensive music library; and a new, cutting-edge Business and Public Administration Center. As a cultural center, WCU offers over 200 concerts, exhibits, speakers and visiting artists each year that are open to the public with over 100,000 in attendance last year alone. And for those times you want to get off campus? WCU is in a perfect location for, well, just about any adventure. The University offers 670 study abroad programs ranging from a week to a semester to a full year long, including faculty-led immersion and service projects. We’re also located almost directly between Washington, D.C. and New York City, both are just about a 2-hour drive from campus. Want to stay closer to home? Our campus is just 10 minutes from downtown West Chester, a bustling town with great restaurants, shops, and fun traditions like the annual twilight racing series, holiday parades, music festivals and farmers markets. Oh, and West Chester was recently named one of the best college towns in America by collegerank.net. Interested? WCU is beautiful in every season, and we’d love to show you around. Learn more about us at wcupa. edu. We hope to see you soon. 169038 D

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O N E C O M M U N I T Y. I N F I N I T E P O S S I B I L I T I E S . Build a foundation for your future at Queensborough Community College. With a powerful community of dedicated faculty, professional mentors and a diverse student body, you will be empowered to succeed. The college offers 35+ academic programs to choose from. Studying in one of five Queensborough Academies, you will learn from professors who are passionate about their subjects—and your future. Student life is full of exciting activities, competitive athletics and outreach opportunities extending beyond campus. When you are ready to take the next step, we will help you transition towards a higher degree or to begin your career. And best of all, our affordable tuition and generous aid help you achieve financial freedom. FACULTY AND PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE YOU As a Queensborough student you will focus on your education in one of our five Queensborough Academies: Business, Health Related Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), or Visual and Performing Arts. From the moment you step onto our campus, you are paired with a personal Queensborough Academy Adviser dedicated to helping you reach your academic and career goals. Your Academy Adviser will guide you through course selection, help you understand degree requirements, assist with career planning and support you throughout your entire time at the College.

Within your Queensborough Academy you will have the opportunity to connect in-class learning with real world experience by participating in meaningful research. Queensborough is one of the few community colleges to have an undergraduate research program, encouraging you to work closely with your professors and present your findings at national conferences. PEERS AND ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE YOU Queensborough is a reflection of New York: creative, exciting and culturally diverse. There are 141 countries represented in our student body and over 80 languages spoken. Our 40+ clubs and organizations serve as outlets to develop and explore your talents and interests. Get active in the Badminton Club, track stocks in the Finance Club or work with technology in the Robotics Club. As a Queensborough Tiger, pride is more than a priority: it’s in your veins. We field 14 men’s and women’s varsity teams, ten of which have won a City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) championship in the last few years. Show your true Tiger colors in the stands or on the court— either way, the excitement is contagious! Service-Learning, a component of the Queensborough Academies, integrates service to the community with learning and personal enrichment. Engage in civic responsibility at Queensborough and learn more about yourself while helping others.

PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS TO CONNECT YOU Whether you plan to complete a bachelor’s degree or enter the workforce with your associate’s degree, Queensborough Community College works with you to map out where you want to go and how to get there. Through personal guidance, interactive technologies and tons of partner agreements, we ensure a smooth transition to your next destination. Your strong start at Queensborough will yield incredible results. Join the ranks of our alumni who go on to enroll at prestigious four-year institutions such as Baruch College, Columbia University, Queens College, City College of New York, New York University, St. John’s University, and more. There is one thing you will find in abundance at Queensborough: opportunity. When you begin your career, you will be connected to a network of more than 72,000 successful alumni all over the Metropolitan area. VALUE AND ASSISTANCE Queensborough Community College is committed to empowering your future, not limiting it. That is why our tuition rate is just a fraction of other public and private institutions, and why, after earning a quality education, nearly 90% of students graduate without tuition debt.

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The College Search Starts With Self-Discovery BY TONY MOSCHELLA

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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are presently more than 3,000 four-year colleges in the U.S. With such a large volume of schools to choose from, how can a prospective college student begin to distill the monumental amount of information related to these offerings? One solution is drawn not from a focus on schools and their particular merits, but rather on a clear and honest personal assessment of a student’s motivations, aspirations, personality and preferences. In essence, the college search is less school-centered and more student-oriented with regard to finding the proper fit. Establishing a compass that relies on a laser-sharp student profile acts as the most effective guide to uncovering a personalized college list. The process of self-discovery includes personality features and interest preferences as they relate to pursuing higher education. The

basics include answering questions that will help you focus your college search, including: • What am I interested in? Which academic subjects have I enjoyed and excelled in? • How do I spend my free time? What skills am I developing that I can employ during college? • What do I feel passionate about? What activities are rewarding and would I like to continue? • How do I learn best? Do I prefer interactive smaller settings or larger, lecture presentations? • What do I think I want to do in the future? How will college help me achieve my goals? To add a systematic approach, a formal interest inventory can highlight preferences and their connection to college majors and professional careers. Formal interest inventories, such as The Strong Interest Inventory, have an extensive history of connecting-the-dots with respect to pointing students towards a college major and course of study that correlates to their preferences.

Given that college students are apt to change their major, some multiple times, it works to their advantage to identify the link between their personal preferences and those of students who have already pursued and fulfilled requirements within

specific college majors. Taking this vital step removes some of the trial-and-error that occurs on college campuses as students try to navigate academic disciplines in search of a desirable major. Equally important is the information gained that helps target specific colleges and rule out others based on program availability. In brief, leading the college search off with a clear picture of a student’s personal preferences and anticipated objectives gives the proper frame of reference to judge potential college matches. While the list of potential colleges may seem overwhelming, the actual detective work to pair school to student can be effectively managed once a student gains knowledge about their own abilities, character and personal preferences. Self-discovery yields personalized details that allow students to move with confidence and greater knowledge onto the next step in the college search. Tony Moschella is an independent educational consultant for University College Advisors.

STATE BUDGET NEWS The following is a statement released on April 10 from Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia on the Enacted State Budget from Governor Andrew Cuomo: “The Enacted Budget prioritizes several programs that will directly benefit New York’s families and children. With the phase-in maintained and funding for schools increased by $1 billion, school districts will have additional resources to help children be successful in life. Further, making higher education affordable for our families and students will help make college dreams a reality. We thank the governor, Assembly Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Flanagan for coming to agreement on the Excelsior Scholarship, TAP and Higher Education Opportunity Programs. “The governor and legislative leaders also recognized the vitally important role the State Education Department is playing in improving academics and finances at the East Ramapo Central School District.

Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia at a previous NYSUT meeting. (Courtesy NYSUT) The work of our state monitors will continue next year and the children of East Ramapo will still have fullday kindergarten and continued art programming with $3 million in assistance. “Each year, the state Education Department translates the state aid formula into funding amounts for school districts, which is imperative for districts to put together their

budget for voter approval. The enacted budget provides funding to allow us to bring our state aid, facilities and special education computer systems into the 21st-century technology. “We appreciate the continued funding of the My Brother’s Keeper program, which supports programs and strategies to help boys and young men of color—and

all students—realize their full potential. In addition, the Budget provides an expansion of $5 million in prekindergarten funding, establishing a multi-year plan to consolidate six prekindergarten programs into one, and $1.5 million for the Foster Youth Success Initiative, which provides financial aid and counseling services to foster youth attending college. “Continued support is included for NYSED’s opportunity programs to provide comprehensive pre-collegiate/dropout prevention programs to middle and high school students (Liberty Partnerships Program); academic enrichment and research experience in STEM content areas for both high school and college students (STEP and CSTEP); and financial aid, summer programs, remedial/developmental courses, tutoring and counseling to college students (HEOP). “We thank the governor, Assembly Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Flanagan for advancing these significant initiatives to better serve New York’s children and adults.” —Anton Media Group

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Own Your Future With a SUNY Old Westbury Education The future is bright at the State University of New York at Old Westbury. In fall 2016, the College enrolled its largest freshman class in more than 20 years and the largest class of transfer students in its history. Today, applications for 2017 are already ahead of that successful pace. Why are more and more students choosing SUNY Old Westbury? “At SUNY Old Westbury, you will hear us regularly talk to you about our goal – to help you own your future,” said President Calvin O. Butts, III. “When we say that, we mean that we are dedicated to creating an atmosphere where you can learn and grow to be the person you want to be. It’s not just about being ready for a career – although our students get that preparation – it’s about putting you in a position to think critically about the world around you and your role in it, so you can chart your own course to the successful life you want to lead.”

Dynamic Academic Programs As a liberal arts college, Old Westbury offers students a mix of academic excellence, community service, and campus activities that embrace the diversity and complexity of today’s more globally focused world and all those who live in it. Its goal is to provide the social, practical, and analytical tools that enable students to become pillars in their communities and to flourish as part of an increasingly diverse, internationally savvy marketplace. In all, the College offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. From accounting to psychology, communications to computer science, Old Westbury’s programs provide the skills students need to achieve

their career and personal goals. With a location convenient to both Long Island’s commercial centers and metropolitan New York City, Old Westbury offers students an array of real-world learning experiences at leading organizations like CBS News, Grant Thornton, Sony Music, and many more. All of this occurs in a small, closeknit community of 4,400 motivated students and more than 300 full- and part-time faculty members. This creates a small class atmosphere that is a large part of what makes time spent at Old Westbury so valuable.

Owning Their Future Numbering now more than 25,000 strong, graduates of Old Westbury are working and leading in positions throughout Long Island, across the nation and around the world. Some have led public careers, like acclaimed film producer and director John McTiernan and Hostos Community College President Emeritus Dolores Fernandez. Some attended as full-time students. Many worked during their Old Westbury years to support themselves and their families. Most are people like your friends and neighbors, men and women who recognize the need for a quality education and continue to work today to make life better for themselves, their families and their communities. “Put simply, SUNY Old Westbury’s combination of challenging academic coursework, commitment to the enriching value of human diversity, personal attention, and a vibrant campus life create a very rich, productive educational environment,” said President Butts. “And one that is surprisingly affordable at the price of SUNY tuition.”

When you dream big, anything can happen. From our intentionally small classes to the skills of our excellent faculty, everything we offer is geared to enrich your experience and prepare you to pursue your own big dream. With nearly 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, education, and the arts and sciences, and among the most diverse, dynamic student bodies in the nation, we provide a solid educational foundation so you have the confidence in your own abilities to succeed at whatever you choose to undertake — to own your future. Contact us at: (516) 876-3200 or www.oldwestbury.edu

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Four Loan Forgiveness Programs For Teachers BY NICOLE CALLAHAN

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Teacher Loan Forgiveness Forgives up to $17,500 of your Direct or FFEL Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans after five complete and consecutive years of teaching at a qualifying school. Here are some highlights: • You must have been employed as a full-time teacher at an eligible school for five complete and consecutive academic years, and at least one of those years must have

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Forgives up to 100 percent of your Federal Perkins Loan Program if you teach full-time at a low-income school or if you teach certain subjects.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Forgives the remaining balance on your Federal Direct Loans after 120

State-Sponsored Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Tons of states offer loan forgiveness programs for teachers—especially if you teach in a high-need area. The American Federation of Teachers has a great searchable database you can

been after the 1997–98 academic year. • Certain highly qualified special education and secondary mathematics or science teachers can qualify for up to $17,500 in forgiveness. Other eligible teachers can qualify for up to $5,000. • PLUS loans and Perkins loans are not eligible to be forgiven through this program. • Any time you spent teaching to receive benefits through AmeriCorps cannot be counted toward your required five years of teaching for Teacher Loan Forgiveness. • You apply for Teacher Loan Forgiveness after you have completed the five-year teaching requirement. View complete program details at StudentAid.gov/teach-forgive. Here are some highlights: • This program can only forgive your Federal Perkins Loans. Check to see if you have Perkins Loans at StudentAid.gov. • If you are eligible for this program, up to 100 percent of the loan may be canceled for teaching service, in the following increments: -15 percent canceled per year for the first and second years of service -20 percent canceled for the third and fourth years

-30 percent canceled for the fifth year • Each amount canceled per year includes the interest that accrued during the year. • Even if you don’t teach at a low-income school, you may qualify if you teach mathematics, science, foreign languages, bilingual or special education, or different subjects determined by your state education agency to have a shortage of qualified teachers in your state. • Private school teachers can qualify

if the school has established its nonprofit status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and if the school is providing elementary and/ or secondary education according to state law. To apply for Perkins Cancellation, contact the school(s) where you obtained the Perkins Loan. Each school has its own process.

qualifying payments (10 years). Here are some highlights: • This program has the broadest employment qualification requirements of the federal programs listed—it doesn’t require that you teach at a low-income public school or even be a teacher. Most full-time public and private elementary and secondary school teachers will meet the employment requirements.

• You must have Direct Loans. If you have other types of federal loans, like FFEL or Perkins Loans, you must consolidate in order for those loans to qualify. To check which types of loans you have, log in to StudentAid.gov. • You should repay your loans on an income-driven repayment plan if you want to get the most value out of the program. You can apply for an income-driven repayment plan

on StudentLoans.gov. • In order for payments to count toward the 120 needed to get forgiveness, they need to be full payments made no more than 15 days late and made after Oct. 1, 2007. • Loan amounts forgiven under PSLF are NOT considered taxable by the IRS. View complete program details at StudentAid.gov/publicservice.

use to find state and local forgiveness programs you might qualify for. You may qualify for more than one of the programs listed above. In some instances though, your decision to take advantage of one program may impact your ability to take advantage of another. For example: • You must have Direct Loans in order to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. If you have any Perkins Loans, you may be tempted to consolidate them into the Direct Loan Program in order to make them

eligible for PSLF. However, if you do that, you’ll no longer qualify for Perkins Cancellation. You may be better off leaving your Perkins Loans out of the consolidation loan so you can take advantage of both programs. • You may not receive a benefit under both the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for the same period of teaching service. For example, if you make payments on your loans during your five years of qualifying employment for Teacher

Loan Forgiveness and then receive loan forgiveness for that service, the payments you made during that fiveyear period will not count toward PSLF. As you’re trying to decide which option(s) are right for you, consult your federal loan servicer. They can give you advice based on your specific situation. Nicole Callahan is a digital engagement strategist at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid.

View complete program details at StudentAid.gov/teach-forgive.

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TURN YOUR PASSION INTO A GREAT CAREER At New England Institute of Technology As southeastern New England’s leader in technical career education, New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) offers more than 50 Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs designed to accelerate your career potential by providing you with the knowledge, skills and experience that employers seek. Not only does New England Tech offer the lowest tuition of any private college or university in Rhode Island, we offer accelerated degree options to save you time and money. A non-profit university, NEIT is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

In 2017, New England Tech has received national and global recognition for many academic programs. • #8 in the U.S., and #1 in New England for Online Bachelor’s degrees (U.S. News & World Report) • Top 50 national ranking - Game Design program (Princeton Review) • #1 Most-Focused Architectural Engineering Technology program, with 23 awards across different majors such as Electronics Maintenance and Repair, Medical Assisting and Computer Systems Networking (College Factual) • #7 U.S. Online Bachelor’s program in Criminal Justice (College Choice)

Long Island students describe their experience at NEIT:

“New England Tech was exactly the experience I was hoping it would be. I spent more time hands-on working with the tools and materials of the trade than reading about it. When I landed my first job after graduating, I was way ahead of the game and quickly advanced within the company.” - Sean O’Brien ’04, Electrical Engineering Technology “Moving from Long Island to Rhode Island was a good change. At New England Tech, you’re in a smaller group in your technology program. I get a more personal experience with instructors and other students.” - Jon Votapka, Current Student in Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design “Going to New England Tech is an easy drive, especially with the ferry. We had a nice network of New Englanders and Long Islanders, and I enjoyed my time at the school.” - Ben Whelan ’11, Automotive Technology

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Manners Matter Even More In Hard Times BY PEGGY POST AND P.M. FORNI

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It’s human nature to rise to the challenge of hardship—and it often can bring people closer together. But just as frequently, people unload their stress, dread and frustration on those closest to them, damaging their most important relationships. The end result? Relationships can become just another casualty of the current economic crisis. Stress is the main cause of rude and abusive behavior. But take note: Etiquette is a particularly effective and attainable resource for weathering difficult times. Now is the time to use the principles of etiquette—honesty, respect and consideration—to make your personal and professional relationships less vulnerable. Here’s how:

Evaluate your behavior and anticipate the likelihood of rudeness. Expect others to be less patient, tolerant and courteous. You’ve likely already seen more neediness, complaining or gruffness from those around you (and maybe they’ve witnessed this behavior in you?). Be even more patient and understanding with the world at large.

Don’t let money woes mess up your relationships. Be sensitive to a friend’s concern about spending.

Respect the financial limitations of others— and respect your own. It’s okay to replace filet mignon with pasta. Be realistic and focus on each other, not on the money.

Watch out for others who may not be coping well. Someone nodding off in a meeting may not have slept the night before because of anxiety. Someone who is usually gregarious but refuses to join her coworkers for lunch may be struggling with depression. Reach out if you know the coworker well or if she reports to you. Be a good listener. If you think it’s depression, encourage her to seek help. Respect your coworker’s privacy by keeping what you know about her situation confidential.

Be a prophet of boom, not doom. Lose the catastrophic predictions and discouraging language. Look for hopeful developments and let everybody know you as a bearer of good news (“I just had a great meeting with a potential new client”). More optimistic conversations will create a positive mood in your household and workplace.

Make time to reassure others. Ask your laid-off friend how she’s doing, and let her know you’re there for her. Reassure a coworker that your relationship is in good standing. Talk to your

kids about what’s going on and how it may affect your family. And make time for some simple family fun: A trip to the park can wipe out a case of gloom.

Communicate often. If you’re in a leadership position, talk often with those who aren’t. Nothing dispels anxiety in the workplace like the flow of candid information. Likewise, seek information. Ask your boss where the company stands on potential cutbacks. The answer can either allay your fears or spur you to assess other opportunities.

The forecast may continue to be bleak for some time. But eventually things will get better. We are a resilient nation, built on hope and optimism. Respectful, kind and considerate behavior will help us get there. —Courtesy of The Emily Post Institute

The Many Myths Associated With Student Debt BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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The Association of Proprietary Colleges (APC) recently released the third in a series of postcards challenging a number of myths spread about the degree-granting proprietary sector of higher education in New York. The third message challenges the myth that proprietary colleges saddle students with excessive debt. “Graduation is ultimately the key to success for our students,” said Donna Gurnett, president and CEO of APC. “Having a degree helps students find good jobs and repay their student loans. In fact, recent studies show that loan borrowers who struggle the most to repay their loans are often non-completers.” According to a report by the U.S. Department of Education, student borrowers who do not complete a degree default on their student loans at a rate of almost three times higher

than borrowers who earned a degree. “APC member colleges believe ontime graduation is important and key to keeping student loan debt low, said Gurnett. “Many of our members offer a 12-credit, three-semester model that encourages students to attend yearround and reach graduation sooner.” Gurnett also noted that APC members offer their students exceptional support such as financial literacy training, career counseling and small class size. This individualized attention translates into more students successfully graduating on time with lower student debt overall. In the 2015-16 academic year, APC member colleges provided more than $92 million in grants, scholarships and institutional aid to their students. During this legislative session in Albany, APC members are urging lawmakers to: • Increase the maximum Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award

to $6,500 annually; • Expand the TAP income threshold from $80,000 to $100,000; • Reinstate TAP for graduate students; and • Expand eligibility to the proposed Excelsior Scholarship program, allowing students attending APC member colleges to participate. “APC member colleges have a long-standing record of achievement and we look forward to working with policymakers and lawmakers to ensure all of New York’s students are granted the opportunity to succeed,” Gurnett said. The Association of Proprietary Colleges (APC) represents 14 fully accredited, degree granting colleges operating on 25 college campuses in New York state offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Member colleges are located across the state from Buffalo, to Long Island, Jamestown to Rochester,

Syracuse, Albany and the entire NYC metropolitan area. There are more than 50,000 students enrolled in proprietary colleges throughout New York state and APC member colleges serve more than 35,000 of these students. Members of APC include: • Berkeley College • Bryant & Stratton College • The College of Westchester • Elmira Business Institute • Five Towns College • Island Drafting & Technical Institute • Jamestown Business College • LIM College • Monroe College • New York Career Institute • Pacific College of Oriental Medicine • Plaza College • School of Visual Arts (SVA) • The Swedish Institute Visit www.apc-colleges.org for more information.

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Island Drafting and Technical Institute — The College for Careers® Island Drafting and Technical Institute (IDTI) was founded in 1957, and is staffed by faculty members who have had professional and practical experience in the engineering, architectural, CADD (Computer Aided Drafting/ Design) and computer and electronics fields. The Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and is authorized to confer two-year associate degrees by the New York State Board of Regents. The Institute’s aim is to graduate students who are well trained and technically qualified so that they may enter their chosen field or continue their education at the baccalaureate or higher level. Island Drafting and Technical Institute has over 50 years of leadership and experience in preparing Long Islanders for careers. By staying abreast of the latest developments in the industry, the Institute continues to provide the personal attention students need to succeed. IDTI began life as the brainchild of Joseph P. Di Liberto, a senior design engineer at Republic Aviation in Farmingdale. Working at Republic by day and teaching by night, he started the school, then known as Aircraft Trade School, with just eight students. “Mr. D,” as he was known, handled the admissions, administration, and teaching all himself, with help from his wife, Gloria. After several years, Di Liberto moved the school from its original home in Amityville, N.Y.,

to the location it has called home ever since — 128 Broadway in the Village of Amityville. In June 1959, the school incorporated and its name was changed to Island Drafting School. In March 1973, the name of the school was changed to its current form — Island Drafting and Technical Institute. IDTI was first accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools on January 21, 1967, being on the first list of schools ever accredited by NATTS. In February 1997, the school was authorized by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the Associate in Occupational Studies degree. Under this authorization, the Institute is approved to offer degree programs in computer aided drafting and design/mechanical and computer aided drafting and design/ architectural. In December 1997, the Institute was approved to offer degree programs in electronic and computer service technology.

president James G. Di Liberto has been a fixture at the Amityville campus since the 1970s. And, John G. Di Liberto, who joined the school in 2000, got his start at IDTI handing out leaflets back in the 1960s. Despite the technological changes of the past half-century, particularly on Long Island, and as drafting tables give way to computers, and drafters move from drawing airplanes to designing buildings, IDTI has continued to provide educational and employment opportunities for its graduates through concentrated, highly structured programs of study that prepare students for careers. Island Drafting and Technical Institute — The College for Careers.®

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Chancellor Zimpher Honors 256 SUNY Students BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher recently presented 256 SUNY students from across the state with the 2017 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. SUNY students, their families, campus presidents and faculty convened in Albany to congratulate this year’s honorees. “It is my honor to celebrate the achievements of students who have surpassed SUNY’s highest standards of academic excellence and leadership both on and off campus,” said Zimpher. “Every student we recognize today has demonstrated a strong commitment to their degree program, home campus, greater community, and much more. Congratulations to all of the students receiving this year’s award.” Steve Levy, ESPN SportsCenter anchor and SUNY Oswego Class of 1987 graduate, joined Chancellor Zimpher through a video message congratulating the students on their success in college, and providing encouragement for the future. Through hard work and dedication to his craft, along with the opportunities presented at SUNY Oswego, Levy credits his college experience as setting him on a path to what is now a 25-year career at ESPN. The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence was created in 1997 to recognize students who have best demonstrated, and have been recognized for, the integration of academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, campus involvement or career achievement. Each year, SUNY campus presidents establish a selection committee, which reviews the accomplishments of exemplary students. Nominees are then forwarded to the chancellor’s office for a second round of review. Finalists are then recommended to the chancellor to become recipients of the award. Here are the local finalists:

Shannon McIver of Wantagh

Fashion Business Management, Fashion Institute Of Technology McIver is a member of the Presidential Scholars, the honors program at FIT. She received the SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar Athlete Award and joined the athletic staff as a student assistant coach. McIver serves as an orientation leader and head planner of the FIT Style Shop. She has interned and worked in various apparel companies and studied abroad in Florence, Italy. McIver is an active member of the Merchandising Society, FIT’s oldest and largest club.

Lucy Donahue of Stewart Manor

Christian Bossio of East Meadow

Anthony Sorisi of Hicksville

Originally from Honduras, Bossio has created his own business and won many awards and scholarships. Actively involved, he serves as the vice president of Nassau Community College’s Engineering Society, volunteers at the Engineering and Physics Help Center, and has organized a blood drive. Excelling academically, Bossio has a 4.0 GPA.

Sorisi has excelled academically with a 4.0 grade point average and has earned Dean’s List recognition every semester for the last two years. He is involved on campus, serving as co-president of the Honors Club, a peer mentor and a SGA senator and Finance Committee member. In addition, he is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and is a bookkeeping assistant for the Office of Campus Activities.

Engineering Science, Nassau Community College

Rima Madan of Bethpage

Liberal Arts, Nassau Community College

Biology, Stony Brook University

Donahue immersed herself in NCC through student life, community service and academic excellence. She achieved associate membership status in the national biological honor society and quickly became president of the college chapter. Accepted into the Honors Program, she was chosen student representative for the college. Involved in the Biology Club, NCC’s Peer Mentor Program, community service and coach of a travel volleyball team, Donahue has had an impact on her department, her peers and her community.

Madan is a student ambassador, an Honors College peer mentor and has been named a URECA Researcher of the Month. After studying abroad in Madagascar, Madan did a project on disease transmission in lemurs and became founder and president of Students Helping Malagasy Students, a club that aims to provide educational tools and resources to underprivileged children in Madagascar. Madan is an aspiring physician and will attend SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Accounting, Suffolk County Community College

Jaslin Kaur of Floral Park Liberal Arts, Nassau Community College

Kaur is the president of Nassau Community College’s Women’s Student Association and the NCC Speech, Debate and Acting Team. She convened with young leaders from around the world at the United Nations for the annual International Young Leaders Assembly. Her honors include induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Rho Pi Forensics Honor Society and

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Sonia Joshi of Jericho

Naveen Mallangada of Jericho

Joseph Sweeney of Hicksville

Joshi participates in the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and Scholars for Medicine programs. She serves as vice chair for President Stanley’s Council of Student Advisors, is a mentor for WISE, a student ambassador and a researcher in the Department of Medicine. Her research at SBU and the Feinstein Institute has led to co-authorship of two publications. In her spare time, Joshi performs Indian classical dance and plays the bass clarinet.

Mallangada is in the Scholars for Medicine Program (BS/MD) and is a pancreatic cancer researcher in the Division of Cancer Prevention. He has designed beautification projects, (Heart Beats of Stony Brook & Piano Steps), and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through the SBU Innovation Lab. He is a student ambassador, Honors College mentor and received the Gelfond Leadership Scholarship and Outstanding Future Alumni Award. Mallangada maintains a 4.0 GPA and will attend SBU School of Medicine.

Sweeney is a pharmacology major and music minor and uses his love of both science and music to guide his experiences at Stony Brook. In addition to being a member of Stony Brook’s marching band and the vice president of SB Live, a student-run jazz band, Sweeney conducts biochemistry research concerning the endocannabinoid system under the guidance of Dr. Dale Deutsch. As an aspiring physician scientist, Sweeney plans to pursue an MD-PhD degree after graduation.

Biochemistry, Stony Brook University

Roosevelt Morring of Garden City Dietary Management, Nassau Community College

After serving in the U.S. Army and now attending NCC, Morring’s honors include five scholarships from the NCC Foundation and a TRiO Grant award for academic excellence. Morring applied for and received major grants for NCC from the Student Veterans of America, and as president of the NCC Student Veteran’s Club has conducted numerous fundraising activities including efforts for Habitat for Humanity, toy drives for a foundation supporting women in the military and a drive to collect used phones.

Marissa Grill of Plainview

Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell—NYS College Of Human Ecology

Visual Communications, Farmingdale State College

Computer Science, Nassau Community College

Singh has been very involved in NCC student life. He has earned a Certificate of Merit for the AMATYC Student Mathematics League and a certificate of completion of one hour of code awarded by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department. As an NCC orientation leader, he helped hundreds of incoming freshman learn about NCC. He serves on the executive board of the Nest Food Pantry at NCC, and is an elected student senator on the SGA.

Pharmacology, Stony Brook University

And rounding out the honorees:

Shaquille Saillant of Levittown

Rohandeep Singh of Hicksville

Biology, Stony Brook University

Saillant’s passion for design drives him to use his talents to make the greatest impact possible through his creativity. Whether honing his skills through three different internships and a workstudy position, or applying his talents to a non-profit organization such as S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, he has embraced the opportunity to concurrently experienced personal, academic, and professional growth. Furthermore, he has excelled academically as a visual communications student while contributing his time to his personal and educational community.

Grill is a dedicated policy analysis and management major who is committed to work in STEM education and education reform. She has interned at the U.S. Department of Education and for Senator Chuck Schumer, and completed minors in demography and law and society to further her understanding of education issues. In addition, Grill is a volunteer tutor for local students. Outside of academics, Grill loves to sing and serves as president of the Cornell Chorus.

Jessica Ann Daddino of Seaford

Nursing, Farmingdale State College Daddino has maintained a GPA of 3.95 and achieved recognition on the President’s List each semester. In June of 2016, she received the American Nurses Association-New York Future Nurse Leaders award, and in December of the same year, she was selected to receive the Student Award for Academic Excellence. Daddino is a member of the nursing honor society and is active in community service projects.

Natalie Gramegna of Massapequa

Tina Lloyd of Massapequa Marketing, SUNY New Paltz

Audio Radio Production & Digital Media Production, SUNY Plattsburgh

Lloyd has demonstrated exceptional leadership in both her academic field and her co-curricular experiences. She has earned a spot on the Dean’s List every semester while at New Paltz. Lloyd began her leadership experience as president of Bevier Hall Government before becoming a resident assistant, serving on the executive board of the National Residence Hall Honorary during the inaugural year of Dance Marathon, hosting her own FM radio show and serving as a student ambassador.

Gramegna excelled academically receiving the SUNY Plattsburgh Academic Excellence Award, while also dedicating much of her collegiate career serving in numerous roles for the two college radio stations, including general manager at both stations. A member of the National Broadcasting Society, Gramegna was a grand prize winner two years in a row. She has also acquired numerous awards and internships for her talent in both audio and video production on campus and regionally. —Photos courtesy of SUNY

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PROFILES IN EDUCATION • APRIL 19 - 25, 2017 ADVERTORIAL

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decide to live away from home. Ramapo College offers housing grants up to $6,000 for out-of-state students who meet the criteria and choose to live in one of the campus housing facilities, in addition to academic and need-based scholarships for those who qualify. Ramapo College has one of the highest four-year completion rates and lowest annual tuition increases among New Jersey

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Learn in small classes. Succeed in big ways. With an average class size of 23, and a student–faculty ratio of 18:1, Ramapo College offers students an individualized learning experience. Our students are able to build meaningful, close-working relationships with faculty members through mentorship, collaboration and research opportunities. Ramapo College offers more than 36 undergraduate majors & minors, part-time graduate degree programs, transfer opportunities, and bachelor’s degree completion options. Discover how we prepare our students for a lifetime of success. Learn more at: www.ramapo.edu/LI or 201-684-7300 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ

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Personal Finance Gifts For The New Graduate BY NATHANIEL SILLIN

Help them get a start on their retirement savings.

ollege graduation season is upon us. How about a gift that will really mean something to a student in your life? The way I see it, the best graduation gift isn’t just a check in an envelope—it’s coming up with a few great, memorable ideas to help a new grad get a great financial start in life. At a time when money skills for young adults have never been more important, consider the following:

Again, most of these gift ideas can come from one person or a group throwing in cash contributions. Consider taking your new grad out to open a Roth IRA (www.irs. gov/Retirement-Plans/Roth-IRAs) or Traditional IRA (www.irs.gov/ Retirement-Plans/Traditional-IRAs). Early retirement investing is one of the most important lessons any new college grad can learn.

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If they’re continuing school, create a 529 plan or contribute to an existing one. Many new college graduates return to school to start a master’s degree or other advanced training. If such an idea makes sense for your finances, consider opening or contributing to a 529 college savings plan (www.irs. gov/uac/529-Plans:-Questions-andAnswers) to support their continuing education. A 529 plan is a college savings plan set up by a state or educational institution that offers tax advantages and potentially other incentives to make it easier to save for college and other post-secondary training for a designated beneficiary, such as a child or grandchild. A friend or a relative can set one up and name anyone as a beneficiary—the new grad, another relative, even yourself— and there are no income restrictions on doing so. You’ll also be free to change the beneficiary if necessary. One suggestion—before you act, talk it over with the new grad or his or her family members to make sure this is the best approach for helping with their future education.

Buy them a session (or more) with a money coach. If you already work with a qualified financial planner or professional tax preparer, why not pay for a session or two for the new grad to help them work out their first budget as a working adult? Take the

time to talk with the professional about specific financial issues the grad will need to address as

If your new grad loves a company, consider buying them a few shares. Again, evaluate this decision against your own finances and parental opinion, but if there is a particular company the new grad has bought merchandise from or otherwise has taken a great interest in, consider going with them to a brokerage to buy a few shares in the company. Make it a lesson not only in the purchase process, but in the valuation, tax and ownership issues anyone has to deal with as a

well as their first, formal budget setup if they’ve never budgeted before.

long-term shareholder. Even though he or she will probably own more investments in mutual funds over a lifetime, understanding the ownership of individual stocks will inform all the investing they do. Bottom line: Money issues can be daunting for today’s new graduate. Why not disarm their concerns with some solid advice from experts you trust? By offering up basics in budgeting, saving and investing, you just might become one of their favorites. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs.

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Catholic Education on Long Island With all of the excitement surrounding the new Bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the Catholic Church on Long Island has certainly been in the news lately. With Holy Week and the Easter holiday, some of the great “everyday” things going on in the Diocese haven’t gotten very much attention. One of the places where great things are happening every day is in our elementary schools. Why does Catholic school matter? Long Island has 43 beautiful Diocesan elementary schools for students from Nursery through the eighth grade. Each “school” really represents three great schools; a safe and loving Early Childhood Education Center where Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten students are introduced to a classroom environment. Our Elementary students (grades 1-5) learn the basic skills, discipline and love for learning needed to excel, and academically challenging Middle Schools prepare students for the rigor of Catholic high school and beyond. The consistent thread is each student’s developing relationship with God. Each student knows that God loves them, and that their life is important and with purpose. The emphasis in Catholic school at all levels is the development of the whole child, academically, physically, socially and spiritually.

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the Diocese. Many of our students take AP (Advanced Placement) courses so they arrive as freshman in high school with their initial Regents classes completed. While the days of a nun in each classroom are behind us, the children still get quite a bit of interaction with the clergy. They participate in daily prayer, weekly or monthly Masses, and age-appropriate service projects to put their faith into action. each child, their parents. Our students often credit their success to the fact that their teachers, peers and parents all work together to help them achieve their goals. While we focus on instilling the timeless values of our faith in our students, our methods have evolved to include an immersive technology environment. The schools are technological wonders with building-wide Wi-Fi, SmartBoards in each classroom, computer labs featuring iPads and Chromebooks to engage today’s digital native students.

Catholic school integrates academic and spiritual life. Students learn and live the Gospel message of love, charity and service to others. Catholic school demands that students display a genuine consideration and respect for themselves and for others, building character and confidence. Along with uniforms and the decorum found in a Catholic school, this creates a better environment for learning. Catholic schools also work very closely with the original teachers of *January 2014 National Center for Education Statistics study

How is Catholic school diﬀerent from what you knew in the past? Today’s Catholic schools are taught by NYS certified lay teachers who, more often than not, choose to teach at a Catholic school because of a calling to give of their life for the benefit of children. They are skilled teachers and loving individuals who embed their faith in all they do and who understand that they are also modeling the expected behavior of a Catholic adult. Our curriculum meets or exceeds both NYS guidelines and the guidelines of

Ultimately, it’s about results. Our students typically achieve beyond their peers in standardized tests. Most schools enjoy 100% admittance rates into prestigious Catholic high schools. 99% of high school students go on to college—and twice as many Catholic school students go on to achieve their college degrees as their public school counterparts.* Success in life isn’t just about what you learned academically, and how you scored on assessments. It ultimately is about the person you’ve become. In Catholic school, the focus is always about becoming your best self. To learn more about Long Island’s Catholic Elementary Schools and to find a school near you, visit us online, LICatholicElementarySchools.org. or call 516-678-5800 x 258.

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