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Free for all! The 2-year college plan J oh n T y c zk ow s k i Campus News Free community college tuition has been a topic at the forefront of the national education discussion since the Obama administration unveiled a proposal last month to increase those institutions’ affordability for students. While the specifics of the America’s College Promise proposal are still in the works, a White House fact sheet details some information regarding the program’s requirements, funding processes and the administration’s reasons for proposing such a program. Under the Obama administration’s proposal, students would be required to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA during their schooling to be eligible for free tuition. In addition, they would need to be at least half-time students. The free tuition would last for a total of two years, and would require an investment on the part of the state the institution is located in, as well as the federal government. The federal government would provide 75 percent of funding with the state making up the difference. Also, the proposal says states could use federal funding for other purposes as well, such as creating plans allowing for courses to be fully transferrable from community colleges to public four-year institutions in the same state, and expanding community college course offerings.
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Deciding on just where you are going to go, after a two year school or as a trans3 fer student from another college, can be a very arduous and stressful task. Leaving 4 the comforts of a previous campus, familiarity with pro5 fessors and secure relationships can, rightfully so, make 6 any student uneasy about the transition. This is exactly 7 what the campus of Molloy College is prepared for and 12 understands. Molloy prides itself on the many programs it offers and the propensity to 14 make transfer students, and all students really, comfort18 able and involved. With a retention rate of 89%, it’s clearly working. Dean of Admissions, Marguerite Lane, explains that Molloy has many differ-
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In addition, according to the fact sheet, around 9 million students could take advantage of this program if all states participate, and the average student could save about $3,800 in tuition per year. Nicole Lavigne spent a year at Manchester Community College in Manchester, Connecticut, before transferring to the University of Connecticut, and said that community colleges are an excellent way to get students started in higher education. “I think that it also helped me make a decision on what I wanted to do because I wasn’t positive when I first finished
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high school,” she said. “I think a lot of people are confused and not positive of what they want to do when they finish right away.” As such, she said she supports the proposal, but has concerns about costs. “I don’t exactly agree with the program as far as spending goes,” she said. “The government is already in a lot of debt and is spending money it doesn’t really have. We’re already borrowing way too much as it is. We shouldn’t be using any more money, but rather paying it back.” Lavigne also said she’d like to see the continued on page 10
entiated programs in place including those for transfer students, “We have an orientation for transfers. They are a different population than those who are 18 year old incoming freshmen from high school. Instead, they may be 20 or even 60 year old students from different backgrounds.” There is also a transfer day event and welcoming committee to help students adjust and receive mentoring. In addition, the college website has a section devoted to incoming students and a multitude of resources. Most noteworthy, is a guide of how community college classes correlate to Molloy’s requirements. Students can choose their community college and print the list of classes with a description of what credit they will receive for them at
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While Facebook and Twitter are great social networking tools, LinkedIn is what professionals are saying will help students make strides in the long run professionally. “There’s more employment opportunities on LinkedIn,” said Siobhan Becker, a sophomore at Stony Brook University. Becker, a journalism major, used the website to help connect with old teachers, professors, friends, peers and professionals in the field to help her circle of networks grow. In doing this, she was able to land an internship because her profile was so strong. “The current company I intern for requested permission to check out my LinkedIn page before we had a phone call,” she said. “It’s an important channel to take advantage of when you are applying for a company.” But what exactly is LinkedIn and how can it benefit us as we grow as professionals? Chris Croken, corporate relationship manager for Bethpage Federal Credit Union, started off at Suffolk County Community College and then moved on to further his degree at Farmingdale State University. As a leader in one of the Northeast’s largest businesses, he said that starting off at community college steered him off into the right direction eventually leading him to where he is today – managing corporate and labor union relationships for dozens of employees and organizing educational seminars for the credit union’s workers and members. “My experiences at Suffolk County Community College have provided me the foundation to learn from students and professors who are within the academic, professional and corporate worlds,” he said. “Having a degree in art and design at SCCC also has lead to a marketing
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How to master LinkedIn and get a career degree at Farmingdale State College, enhancing a creative mindset on the importance of networking with people to add value to what we take from college,” he added. Croken shared with Community College Campus News his professional advice regarding how he uses LinkedIn and why students who have not started a profile on the site should in order to start networking. “Employers like us, plus recruiters, are looking at you for potential opportunity for collaboration or to be new, fresh talent in the organization,” he said. “Usually people who apply for positions at many companies are Googled to see what info populates. “Some ideas you may apply to your profile or you may have shared connections that can speak to your character to assist creating an introduction to someone you would like to connect with,” he added. That leads to the notion that students should start to take advantage of LinkedIn by finding other students with similar talents and goals. “The use of LinkedIn with face-toface networking has led me to great success for myself, my family and the people around me,” he said. “[It] is a very efficient and powerful way to tap into a network that will improve your stock, brand, career path and life! The student in your Biology class could be working at your dream company five years from now.” LinkedIn is not like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. The website, which has over 300 million users, is a professional tool people use to publish their resume’s, contact information, experience and ultimately, to network. Some students may be afraid to begin using the website, nervous to create a profile with little-to-no information. However, Croken believes that a student with a small resume – even with only one internship under his or her belt – can create a page. “Even a student who interns can market themselves in a professional forum to position their next move,” he
‘A student with a small resume – even with only one internship under his or her belt – can create a page.’
Because of the way the past month broke, stories for this issue were due on a Friday. That is now. Ding. There goes my inbox. Ding. Ding. Stories coming in from eight different writers, mostly students. Ding. I give them a glance and write back. “Can you add X? Can you clarify Y?” “Sure,” they respond. An hour or so later -- Ding! Ding! All of these people, working on a Friday night, myself included. So much
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No one parties on Friday night, apparently for Friday being a night to party. And these are people who are good students, or were formerly good students who graduated. They will complete or have completed their degrees. I know this because they can complete a deadline on a Friday night in the middle of winter. They are closers. Sure, it may be more fun to do a bunch of other things; not just going to a bar or club, but maybe a movie, a play, a casino, a sporting event. But they knew they had deadlines to make, and planned accordingly. They delayed their happiness -- it will come when they see their work in print (and get a check, too). If you find that you aren’t reaching your life goals, maybe you are prioritizing incorrectly. Do be aware that there are people out there who devote a lot of their spare time to their academics and their passions. You just don’t see them doing it because they are doing it in private. A few times I’d taught Freshman Composition on a Friday night. These classes actually had very conscientious, active students. No one falling asleep on a desk. Minimal tardiness or absenteeism. They were dream classes. The students knew they had business to do, and acted accordingly. In this new year, look to replace
said. Croken believes that starting off on LinkedIn can benefit students just by surrounding themselves with a circle of professionals. “If a student has a dream company or an organization of interest, seek out decisionmakers who work there, connect with them then, plant the seed for a conversation around an idea.” He added, “Ideally you want the tool of LinkedIn to get you in front of the right people who you can leave an impression with. Get to know people who can help guide you to your next career opportunity.” However, even professionals who have been out of school may not be fully on board with LinkedIn, even though they know they should be. Nesha Christian-Hendrickson is an assistant territorial public defender who is also a professional in the real world. She said that she rarely uses LinkedIn – since she made her profile while she was at her current job – but she thinks that the website can definitely be helpful in her future. “I do think it will help with my next pursuit,” she said. “I think it will help to broaden my scope,” she added. “Living in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, you are limited to on site employers. LinkedIn would help me connect with employers across
the continental U.S. or abroad.” Christian-Hendrickson also noted that one of her friends was headhunted based on his LinkedIn profile. When used correctly, Croken said, Linkedin can be a very powerful tool. For students, Croken gave five recommendations that can help students who are wary of joining the professional networking site along with insight to those who are on but do not know what to do next. He listed: 1. “Use a professional profile picture that the professional world would like to see. 2. “Every person you meet on campus or every business card you receive – look them up and connect. 3. “Show your value with a detailed profile including accomplishments and schooling. 4. “Be honest — make sure everything you display to the world is accurate 5. “Proofread your profile. This is the first snapshot of how people may see you! Is it clean, polished and does it showcase why people should connect with you?” Following these five simple steps can create a better profile and give serious students the opportunity to shine at a professional level.
some of your fun time with time spent working on some of your longterm goals. Delay your happiness a bit for when you’re older and may need it more. Or, better, learn to enjoy the work you do to improve yourself mentally; just like some people learn to enjoy working out at the gym to improve themselves physically. Most of the Campus News writers I have also friended on Facebook. And, guess what? By Saturday and Sunday they were posting how much fun they were having doing what they were doing. See? Delaying happiness makes the happiness so much sweeter – once the deadline has be conquered.
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It’s February, which means that the academic year is already half over. Final exams are only a few months away, and students who may need some extra help need to figure out what to do. Many students who are struggling refuse to get help for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is feeling too nervous to ask. As intimidating as it may seem, asking a professor for extra help to better understand the material is important and can certainly help boost your grade. There is help to get the help you need. For students who may not be struggling in the class itself, there are still a lot of things your professor can help you with and there are some things you should talk to your professor about. First, check the professor’s office hours. Instead of asking to speak to them right away, check the syllabus for the professor’s office hours. If you are unable to see your professor during their office hours, ask them when a good time to meet them would be, explaining that their hours do not work your schedule and that you would like to speak with them outside of class. When you arrive, knock on the door, even if it’s already open, and greet them with a personable tone. Secondly, it’s important to ask questions in class if you are able to. Professors may not always seem like it but they do want to see students succeed. If there is something you do not understand during class, do not be afraid to speak up and ask a question during class. This can be difficult for some, especially for those who are shy. If you know your professor’s office hours, stop by and ask your question in a one-on-one set-
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How to talk to your professor ting if that would be more beneficial to you than asking in class would be. Thirdly, it’s important to let the professor know you are struggling. Professors are not mind readers, so you need to let them know what you are struggling with. Ask what you can do to improve, as professors can usually offer ideas to help you better understand the topics taught in class. It’s also very important to keep in mind how your professor grades. Professors grade students in a variety of ways, and often describes their particular grading system in the syllabus. Some only grade the assignments that get handed in, some don’t assign work and only grade tests and quizzes, while others grade assignments, tests and quizzes, and participation. If your professor gives participation credit and you don’t participate in class, your grade is going to suffer. College isn’t just about getting good grades so you can graduate and get a career, it’s about learning to socialize with others in an academic setting, which will in turn prepare you for socializing with others at work. You need to know how your professor grades so you can meet expectations and excel in the course. If you are struggling, or just need a bit of a change of habits, ask your professor for some studying tips. Sometimes it’s hard to forget that professors were once in your shoes and had to learn how to study at the college level, but because they also had to go through a similar process to learn new study habits, they can surely give you some tips to help you out so you can study and retain the information learned about in class more efficiently.
You need to know how your professor grades so you can meet expectations.
Professors can even let you know what resources are available at the school so students can receive the academic help they need. If your professor makes you take tests and quizzes in the class and you have questions about your test, talk to your professor about it. Sometimes professors will go over the results during class, but sometimes they won’t. Make it a point to visit with your professor during their office hours (or another time discussed between the two of you if their office hours don’t work for you) if you have incorrect answers and need a better explanation of why they are incorrect. Professors like to see their students succeed, and getting help understanding why your answers were incorrect, as well as getting help to understand the crucial concepts of the class, is very beneficial for passing the class. Outside of getting help in the class, there are a lot of things your professor can help you with. Your professors can be great resources as they have a font of information to share with the students … sometimes, all the students have to do is ask for their assistance. Some important things your professor can help you with include employment ideas and even what it’s like to go on to get your Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree. There may be an area that you’re studying that you really love, but you may not necessarily love what you can do with it. Aside from the career center, if your school has one, your professor can be a great help when it comes
to finding employment opportunities in your field. A professor can tell you what your options are and maybe alert you to some internships, job opportunities, and even some professional contacts. Professors can also help you get ideas for what classes to take next and even what undergraduate and graduate schools would be a good match for your interests. With all professors, it’s important to remember that they’re people too and to treat them as such. Be respectful of them as people and as professors; be friendly and try to strike up conversations outside of class if you have the opportunity to do so (you may be surprised how many things professors and students may have in common); ask about how their day is going when you run into them; and ask them about their research. There are plenty of ways to talk to your professor and plenty of topics to talk about them with. Your professors can help you not only in their class but with other things as well. Treat them like people, be respectful, and they can be guiding lights for you to go to and to talk to.
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When I first sat down with Frank Pacella, I noticed some interesting things about him. As most people would, I did not think him to be in the “nerd” culture type. First, his appearance would suggest upcoming United States Senator rather than Dungeon Master. From his clean cut hair to his argyle socks to his swagger, one would think he models for JoS A. Bank, not slays beasts for experience points and imaginary loot and profit. As president of the SUNY Orange Explorers Club and staff member for a New York Assemblyman, Frank carries himself with an air of confidence and poise not normally presented by someone who considers himself a “geek.” My apparent misconception began to melt away as we began to talk about his favorite hobby, tabletop gaming, as well as debunking many myths on who plays these types of games, including Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder.
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Meet Frank Pacella, ‘Prince of the Geeks’ ons and adventures. Would you say that is a bit off the mark or right on the money? FP: I think the stereotype of a bunch of “neckbeards” arguing about the crunch (mechanics) and fluff (lore) of a game and its universe is not far off the mark for a simple reason — I know very [sic] many people who are like this. This does not justify the negative connotations, however. Indeed, it simply brings to light a single facet of a very large community of people who play these sort of games. I myself have run several campaigns in the past, with my players ranging from exactly the above description, to college track runners, physicists, art majors, drama fanatics, computer programmers, doctors and nurses, frat boys and sorority girls, as well as the dreadful hipster. The stigma that is described above does exist and it’s not a bad thing. People like different levels of immersion. I’ve had people who you’d never expect show up in full regalia. It just so happens that once again, we have taken the group most disadvantaged to defend itself against criticisms, and given it a comedic shadow for us to laugh at, degrading it so we may feel superior as people. K H: Being someone that looks the total opposite of the traditional “nerd,” how would you classify the “modern-day nerd?” FP: As for the “modern-day nerd,” I think the question “what is a nerd?” must be asked first. Assuming “nerds” are described as a “costume wearing, bookworm type people sitting around a table with dice and talking about dragons and adventures,” I’d vehemently argue we’re all nerds. Not everyone will discuss this topic in the same way; some may go after the mechanics and strategy to defeat said dragon and win said adventure. Others may joke around with the prospect and have a right good laugh. Being a nerd is not about having a calculator shoved in your back pocket while you fix your bowtie. Being a nerd is about imagining the possibilities. The people who stereotypically fulfilled the character of a “nerd” are, regardless of physical build or muscular structure, can all be identified at their core as folks capable of great imagination. The men and women that I’ve known who would fit into the typical “nerd” have some of the best imaginations I’ve ever experienced. That said, this club is not exclusive. Once again, the stereotype has been broken by people who traditionally would not be seen as having these sort of qualities come forth, with great results during my gaming sessions. The “modern-day nerd” is not simply an individual who likes math, wears glasses, and has his pants hiked up to his nipples. He or she is instead a person of imagination and intense mental ability to create a number of scenarios or dreams, which to me is one of the most powerful forces on the planet, and a feat I believe we are all capable of. K H: Someone walks by and asks, “What are you doing?” What would you do or say to pique their interest if what they are seeing you “doing” is campaigning in some dungeon somewhere? FP: Usually if I know the person well, I say something I know they’ll find funny. Otherwise, if I have no idea how they’ll react, I’ll say something completely outrageous like “taming a massive elephant-sized squirrel” (which was a thing in one of my campaigns) or “seducing the bartender” (which also sadly happened in another of my campaigns). People usually can’t re-
‘You surely do need the luck of the dice gods and the favor of Virtu on your side.’
K H: Frank, with the rise of video games, iPads, and other electronic means of entertainment, what would you say is the main draw to pull out the character sheets and only use your imagination and a couple of dice to have fun? FP: It’s the human touch. It’s that easy. It’s all about being there. I’ve modded the absolute gubbins out of (games like) Skyrim to make it into a game worthy of a religion being made from it, but it’s not yours, and nor are the characters, regardless of immersion. I will always come back to the thought that however human they may seem, they are artificial. With a tabletop RPG, be it Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Basic Fantasy, Pathfinder, or D&D, either 3.5 or the dreaded 4e, it’s all you. You’re not limited by any coding, or graphical errors. You can’t blue screen a session by pressing the wrong combination of buttons. As my Sunday GM says during our Rogue Trader campaign: “Anything is possible with the right rolls.” With that said, you surely do need the luck of the dice gods and the favor of Virtu on your side, but the intellectual stimulation provided by the purely open-worldness of a tabletop role-playing game, and the malleability of the universe compared to other static forms of entertainment, such as video games or apps, combined with the element of tangible comrades and real expression of human emotion, is what makes them a superior tool of enjoyment for me. It’s you, your character, and your party. You can be whatever you want, from a noble knight to Old Man Henderson’s cousin. KH: When many people think of these type of games, they picture that one group of costume wearing, bookworm type people sitting around a table with dice and talking about drag-
sist, as curiosity is the other most powerful force we use, next to our imaginations, and thus sit down and begin to ask questions. I’ve hooked at least four people into my games like this. Each one since then has been a returning player since their original conscription.
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Which phone is better, Android or Apple? I have seen this question a good deal on Facebook. Someone is contemplating buying a phone and asks their online friends. A year or two ago, there were also some people asking about Blackberry, but not so much anymore. The answers to this question always are biased toward the phone the responder owns. Apple owners say Apple, Android owners say Android. I think people want to believe whatever choice they made was smart. But I will end this debate once and for all. First, let me say, Apple is Apple. They don’t give out their OS. So all phones will have a certain quality, while Android’s OS is open-source, meaning some Android phones may be made by sub-par companies. A cheap Android phone will work horribly. For the sake of this article, I will assume a topmodel Android. Also, I will assume both phones are on the same good carrier. A bad carrier will make any phone seem bad. How did I end up with two phones? I
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Finally a verdict: Apple is better than Android already had a Samsung Galaxy S4 and had just been using a $10 flip phone for my job as a writer/publisher. My daughter upgraded her Apple phone, so I inherited her 4S and transferred my service to that. I have no biases for Apple or Android, having used both products a good deal over the years. Neither company advertises with this newspaper. So, gun to my head — if I had to only use one from now on, which? I’m picking the Apple. Sorry, Android. Here is why: The Apple phone just feels better in the hand. It feels more natural. The screen is brighter — the high quality glass helps. Perhaps the resolution is also greater. I downloaded several of the same apps for both machines, but found myself going to the Apple when I wanted to play them. Even though the screen was slightly smaller on the Apple in this case, it just felt better. The buttons are in the right places. I do like the “back” button on Androids, which Apple doesn’t seem to have, though. The camera on the Apple is about as good as any stand-alone camera. I found if I had both phones in my pocket, I’d grab the Apple for photos because I knew they’d come out better. The voice recognition is better with Android and seems to intuitively understand its user better over time. It also works better if there is
background noise, such as music, playing. I would use the Android for translating English to other languages via Google, or for its Google Maps GPS. As a device, it is easier to transfer files from an Android to a computer than an Apple to a computer. I wish Apple would just make their stuff plug-and-play instead of going through iTunes. If I were to use my phone as an MP3 or movie player, I’d side with Android so I can My iPhone in a just move files via drag Crimson case. and drop. That said, I don’t like movies on a two. In fact, I think the Apple gives me a small device and use a stand-alone MP3 bit more of a run, though neither has deplayer, which is lighter, for exercise. Apple seems to be classier — there are cent lasting power. For durability, I have cases on both. fewer stupid apps automatically included in Just some rubbery Otter Box for the Anyour OS. Android gives you many unwanted apps that seem impossible to move, droid and a nice, metal brass frame from Crimson for the Apple. The Crimson and that I will never click on. There also frame makes the phone feel better in the are pages for Kindle and such that look hand and has protected the phone from a like ads and are very annoying, but it’s not few drops. obvious how to delete them. Most people A high-end Android costs about the would just let them stay rather than bother same as a basic Apple, and the Apple still to figure that out. It’s the equivalent of when a hotel leaves an $8 bottle of water in wins overall. Sorry, Droid fans. your room, daring you to drink it and thus It’s New to You! normally has Netflix be billed. It just seems like a money grab reviews, but sometimes covers other techand crass. nology. Read more on www.nu2u.info. Battery life is about the same for the
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Before text messaging and social media, people communicated either face to face or made a simple phone call. Today’s technology has made communication overwhelmingly instantaneous. This can be both a step forward in the right direction, or headed towards a generation of failed friendships and relationships. “From experience and what I’ve seen my friends go through, I feel like social media plays on the negative side in relationships. People nowadays are so focused on being on social media, trying to make people “like” them based on how they are behind the screen,” said Celene Fren, a junior at the University at Albany. Are we posting for ourselves, or to stroke our own egos and portray an image that may not be so accurate, but seems “cool” to everyone else. Social media is a useful to stay connected with friends and loved ones, but what happens when a status is taken out of context? Or how about that photo you just “liked” your significant other doesn’t approve of? Romance at one point was viewed as stuffed bears, chocolates and flowers. Our generation today has a slightly different view. Let’s take Instagram, for example. Our level of romantic interest has become measured with text emojis and “#mancrushmonday” & “#womancrushwednesday” posts on Instagram. “Social media shouldn’t be involved in your relationship with someone else. But sadly that’s not the case in a majority of relationships,” said Matt Wunsch, a senior at the University at Albany. If we aren’t making posts about them online 24/7, do we really love them? Are we really dating them? Yes of course, it’s not accurate or fair to measure romantic interest by the amount of posts that are made. It’s the small things that count the most. “Each relationship is different but
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Dating in the digital age for the most part, the relationship between two people should be a very hands-on relationship. I feel like social media actually increases relationships as a number but decreases the quality of the relationship,” said Wunsch. Constantly showing off what we have that others don’t has become a reoccurring theme through social media especially on Facebook. “It’s a big deal for people to change their relationship status as soon as they get into a relationship and seems to play an important part to show off. People get jealous when their significant other likes or comments on someone else’s pictures, making them lose trust between them. I just feel it causes a lot of unwanted problems in relationships and affects the trust between two people,” said Celene. Twitter, a form of micro-blogging, is slightly different from other social media websites. It allows the user to spit out their thoughts quickly in 140-characters or less. However the same situation follows suit. What happens when our S/O “re-tweets” or “favorites” something that might look weird, but in all actuality it’s really nothing. It makes room for doubt, and a lack of trust. “With websites such as twitter the frequency in which we share content has caused us to become overly absorbed in the lives of others,” said Jack Celuch, a junior at the University at Albany. “We require updates constantly on information that doesn’t affect us at all. I believe it has also causes us to avoid interaction when possible. We now choose to tweet our issues instead of addressing them head on with the people that cause them,” said Celuch. However, not all social networks are as harmful to relationships as Twitter or Facebook. Websites applications such as Last.fm and Spotify allow you to keep track of what you listen to and suggest other artists you might like. Spotify also
includes the ability to start a playlist and collaborate on it with other users. Social media can be applauded for its perseverance and established means of making connections, however is it really necessary to be so connected as we are? The saying goes “Too much of a good thing is bad for you,” so does that apply do social media as well? Is it so important to share every aspect of our day or what we are eating to our “friends” and “followers?” Before social media, the world continued to spin. However it seems today the world stops if one does not have their phone or some form of multimedia connection.
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Free college for all (continued from cover) proposal’s requirements be tightened up. “I think the minimum GPA should be at least 3.0, and students should be full time; they need to be dedicated,” she said. “I think if everyone went to college it would be way too hard to find a decent job. I think there would be too many people who would have to settle for less than the kind of job they deserve with their degree, due to too much competition for those jobs.” Guadalupe Santos-Sanchez, currently attending Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, said she supports the idea but also has problems with the vagueness of the plan. “I think the idea is a great one. But I think the federal government needs to take the time to figure out if it would really be a feasible program in the long run,” she said. Specifically, Santos-Sanchez said there needs to be a system for determining who receives what type of aid first. “I think its success would depend on how the free tuition would affect other forms of aid currently available for economically-disadvantaged students, such as Pell Grants. Those who qualify for those types of federal programs should be given those funds instead,” she said. “Ideally, the free tuition plan would only be for students who didn’t qualify for any form of government grants or loans.” However, Santos-Sanchez said she’s concerned about a possible drop in enrollment at four-year institutions with the implementation of this plan. “Right now people can get jobs with a degree out of a community college. Students could get a free education and be set for the work force,” she said. “The proposal seems to be hoping that students will continue on to four-year universities. But if they can get a pretty good job and get out of poverty with just those two years of education, why would they continue?” Lynn Pasquerella, president of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, began her higher education experience at a community college in Connecticut. She was offered a full scholarship to the University of Connecticut but chose to commute to a two-year institution to help care for her mother, who had a chronic illness. She said her community college education was financed by sources including Pell Grants and Perkins Loans, which “are harder to come by” for current low-income students. To that end, Pasquerella said the Obama administration’s proposal could be very beneficial, particularly as a means to combat segregation in higher education, due to the “stepping-stone” relationship between community colleges and four-year institutions. “Only 12 percent of students who say they plan to transfer to a four-year institution actually do so, though more than 75 percent who start at community colleges state this as a goal,” she said. “This affects first-generation college kids in particular.” Pasquerella, herself a first-generation college student, said this current proposal is crucial to enabling firstgeneration students access to higher education opportunities. “I love that Obama is paying attention to creating pathways,” she said. “The minimum GPA listed in the proposal is certainly reasonable, as is the half-time student requirement.” At the same time, she said the Obama proposal, which mentions strengthening community college programs as a goal, should work to dispel what she called the “pre-professional
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experience” rhetoric around community colleges. “Community colleges are very valuable for providing liberal arts educations, which teach students precision, coherence and clarity, skills applicable to a number of life situations,” she said. “We need to move away from [the pre-professional-only] perception of community colleges.” More concretely, Pasquerella said she had concerns over who would be eligible for the free tuition. “I worry that this proposal is like a merit scholarship for those people who don’t need financial aid. It takes away from students who do need the support and don’t have the means available to them,” she said. In addition, another concern she had was the additional burden that would be placed on state institutions by bearing 25 percent of the program cost. “Already burdened institutes, who are currently serving a large number of students, will need to take on an extra debt burden,” she said. At the same time, Pasquerella said she believes increasing the number of college-educated Americans can only be a benefit to the country. “We need to think of education as a public good, not as a private commodity. If we’re educating people to be good citizens, then the job outcome is only one of many benefits of a college degree,” she said. “I’m thrilled President Obama is taking seriously our nation’s need to educate for democracy.”
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At the close of 2014, there were 2,325 billionaires in the world. In the United States alone, billionaires account for $7.3 trillion net worth combined. Many of the US billionaires graduated from college with a bachelor degree, and some even went on to obtain a secondary degree. Most likely, the these billionaires graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, or Yale, as the highest percentages of billionaires are from those schools; while less than 5% of undergraduates attend these schools, 44.8% of US billionaires graduated from them. Here are our top five billionaires with at least a bachelor’s degree: 5. P h i l K n i g h t Phil Knight may not be a household name, but his company certainly is. The co-founder and chairman of Nike is worth over $20 billion now, but he started amassing his wealth by selling sneakers out of the trunk of his car. The University of Oregon graduate majored in business administration, but he got his big break running track in college. It was there that he met his coach Bill Bowerman, and eventually the two paired up to sell running shoes that had been manufactured in Japan. Knight went for a postsecondary degree at Stanford University’s Business school. In one of his classes, he was assigned to create a model business plan,
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Billionaires who completed college degrees and it was then that the idea for Nike was created. Nike’s first model shoe debuted at the 1972 Olympics and the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 1980. It wasn’t long before Nike was signing famous athletes to endorsement deals, and it has gone on to be arguably the biggest player in athletic shoes and apparel in the world.
4 . H o w a r d S c h u l tz It’s hard to tell whether the ambition and drive of Howard Schultz is natural or a side effect of his love for coffee. The Brooklyn native won a football scholarship to Northern Michigan University in 1970. He pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in communications, which led him to his first job selling European coffee makers in the US market for a company called Hammarplast. It wasn’t long before Schultz realized that the majority of his commission was coming from Seattle-based company Starbucks. After meeting with Starbucks’ owners, Schultz realized that people would shell out money for specialty coffee prepared for them. Starbucks owners allowed Schultz to set up a coffee shop in a brand new store, and although the shop was a success, the owners weren’t pleased with how big the company was becoming. Undeterred, Schultz left and opened his own line of coffee houses called Il Giornale. The success of Il Giornale allowed Schultz, along with help from investors, to purchase
Oprah Winfrey. TCA photo. Starbucks. The company quickly expanded across the globe, and in 2006 Schultz placed 359 on the Forbes 400. Only seven years later, he moved down to 311 on that list, and he was ranked 931 on the global list of billionaires in 2013. 3 . O p r a h W i n fr e y Oprah Winfrey is a woman who needs no introduction, but her story is one worth telling. After a difficult childhood living in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Winfrey moved to Nashville, Tennessee to live with her father. She was awarded a full scholarship to Tennessee State University after winning a public speaking contest, and graduated in 1973 with a degree in Speech Communications and Performing Arts. Winfrey got a job hosting “People Are Talking” in Baltimore, Maryland. Eight years later, she was offered her own talk show, “A.M. Chicago.” The success of these shows launched her career: she starred in the major motion picture “The Color Purple” in 1985, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for her role, and the next year she started hosting her own daytime talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” It was broadcast nationally, and continued on page 17
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New advice column: ‘Ask the Adjunct’ For those of you interested in this topic or a related topic, there are a few books I’d like to recommend to you. The first is an updated edition of John Mearsheimer's “The Tragedy of Great Power Politics” that has recently been published. This falls under International Relations Theory and explores how the major world powers have cooperated and conflicted with one another since the birth of the United States of America. It's a very intriguing book that pinpoints key elements in perceiving the curious relationships world powers have and Mearsheimer attempts to set out a type of forecast for the future based upon nations' relations in the past. Also, I'd recommend “Brave New World,” “1984,” and “The War of the Worlds” as great examples of the dystopian genre. Each presents a world that is seemingly different
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Upon graduation, which is looming in my near future, I hope to dedicate my free time to developing the plot and characters for a dystopian novel. I want to utilize International Relations Theory (specifically, Hegemonic Stability Theory and Power Transition Theory) to create a world in which a preponderance power retains control and cooperation amongst its constituents through divide and rule strategies. I think this novel will enable me to continue my education even after I graduate; I want to explore areas of interest and theorists within my field and apply my knowledge of such in a fictional setting. To get a novel published is a great achievement, and considering the current state of world politics I know this topic will catch some attention. This kind of a novel can take a number of different routes; the dystopian genre has been very successful for well over a century and has often, but not always, contained elements of science fiction. For a contemporary example, look no further than the popular “The Hunger Games” series. Both the novels and the movies have captivated our generation for the past few years, and it is easy to see how the series is a social critique of class divides and power struggles throughout societies across the world. The elements of a post-apocalyptic earth, however you wish to interpret it, also stretch your imagination and pose some tough questions as to what values and morals would constitute a new world order. But it sounds like Rebecca’s novel will go beyond the premise “The Hunger Games” sets out. I'm very interested to know if she plans to write about our current nations or whether she will incorporate a new class of nations that emerge in some distant or near future.
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Joe Castiglione’s phone lit up as Ty Darlington, a University of Oklahoma football player, addressed his fellow student-athletes and school administrators at January’s first NCAA autonomy session. As Darlington spoke, Castiglione, Oklahoma’s athletic director, had a slew of texts from fellow administrators, praising Darlington’s poise and leadership. “His presentations today didn’t surprise me, but I did have to hide my pride a little bit,” Castiglione said. “I was kind of bursting over here.” Darlington, a center, was one of 15 student-athletes, three from each Power Five conference, to vote on matters of autonomy for the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC. The session was historic in its own right, for giving the five major athletic conferences more autonomy to make decisions. But equally momentous was student-athletes having voting rights in the Division 1 rulesmaking process. “I’m a part of change that will affect athletes across the nation” Darlington said. “We finally got asked to be a part of it, and now you see student-athletes step up and represent themselves. That’s going to have a great effect on the welfare of athletes for years to come.” The shift toward autonomy for members of the Power Five began in August when the NCAA decided to restructure itself. The wealthy athletic pro-
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NCAA talks about autonomy grams wanted to set their own rules regarding student-athlete welfare. Nathan Hatch, Wake Forest president, moderated Saturday’s discussions. “We have the freedom to act autonomously, but we have the responsibility to do so wisely,” Hatch said. “The landscape of college sports is changing.” Increased scholarship funding, concussion safety protocol and guaranteed renewal of athletics scholarships were the most debated topics. Everyone in the room had the opportunity to weigh in, and Darlington took advantage. Wearing a black suit and his signature shoulder-length hair, the Apopka, Fla., native offered a personal anecdote about concussions. “The first time stepping up to the microphone, your heart’s pounding a bit,” he said. Darlington spoke at both his college and high school graduation and as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He’s not afraid of the limelight. “It’s a personal issue for me,” Darlington said as he began his presentation. As a senior in high school, his brother Zack suffered a concussion, was knocked unconscious and airlifted to the hospital. Now a freshman quarterback at the University of Nebraska, he had to undergo speech therapy for a stuttering problem caused by the blow. But Darlington opposed Saturday’s concussion safety proposal — he said it didn’t go far enough. Other administrators, mostly from the Big 12, agreed, saying the proposal was murky and would give coaches a say in whether players can re-enter games. The proposal says each school must adopt a concussion plan that includes educating students about the signs and symptoms of concussions, removing them from athletic activities if they have symptoms and requiring medical clearance for athletes diagnosed with a concussion before they can play again. “It’ll look like a vote against it says you don’t care about athletes welfare,”
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Molloy. It also lets students know which classes do not transfer — which can save a lot of money. Dean Lane advises sitting with a counselor, even knowing that students are choosing to attend a community college for the first two years, “Don’t wait to attend. Set up an appointment to talk about goals with a counselor and they can direct you to what courses you need to take at community college and then you will be more than ready to transition to Molloy. Some programs have a set sequence of courses.” Admissions counselors are available to sit with students and evaluate credits, program choices and help incoming students on their educational journey. Students who are attending community colleges should meet with their four-year college of choice to avoid wasting time and money when years later they are ready to transition. All too often students pay for courses they do not need and may even end up spending more money in the end, “Do your homework,” she advises. Students should enter as juniors and leave as seniors — not stay an extra year due to error or lack of research. Campus News | February 2015 | Page 14
‘Transfer students get involved in clubs and government.’
The college has over 50 academic programs to choose from and many internship experiences. Programs ranging from education to nursing to business all have low faculty to student ratios of about 10:1. The campus is close-knit with many faculty guiding students and ensuring they graduate on time. Students should not feel nervous about getting involved with the campus because most students are already commuters
Molloy (cont. from cover) transfer students are from the area and can keep their same part-time jobs and commitments that they have off of campus that they had prior to attending Molloy. Keeping this in mind, many students cannot study abroad for a lengthy amount of time, so Molloy offers 7-10 day global trips where students can experience studying abroad in a much shorter time span. Dean Lane wants incoming students to know that Molloy is a small commu-
Darlington said to hundreds of people in the audience. “I would ask for everyone in this room to vote on it based on whether or not it goes far enough for athletes. We can do better.” Darlington etched his name in history by being the first student-athlete to move for a delay. He called for two medical officials from each conference to review the language and draft a new proposal. The original proposal passed 64-16. Darlington knew he did all he could. “This is a room full of doctors, lawyers and very learned people,” he said. “You’d think if you throw a group of 19- to-22-year-olds in here that they’re not going to be up to par or
adept in dealing with the language of these proposals.” Many of the senior administrators took notice of the student-athletes. Darlington was one of the most vocal, but nearly all of the 15 student delegates spoke on a variety of issues. “I thought it brought such energy,” Castiglione said. “It was beautiful.” “It’s really an experience that’s going to prepare them for life beyond athletics. They’re getting exposure that even some people in the business didn’t get until well into their career,” he said. For Darlington, it’s a head start for the career he craves. He began work toward a master’s degree in intercollegiate athletics administration last week. The career aspiration was evident in the research Darlington did before the convention. He consulted with other student-athletes at Oklahoma, sought expert advice and examined every detail of the proposals. A measure to help athletes to cover the costs not covered by athletic scholarships drew applause when it passed 79-1. Another measure Darlington opposed will prevent coaches from removing scholarships based on athletic reasons. Not everything went his way, but Darlington seemingly captivated the crowd each time he spoke. His athletic director was proud of him, other administrators had taken notice, but mostly, Darlington was happy. “If I have kids one day, I’ll be able to tell them that I was a part of that first group that got to have a student-athlete voice,” he said.
nity were students receive “personal attention.” Although not a negative, this can be a new experience and certainly a transition from the larger classes of community college. Regardless of what transfer college students choose, students should research, call, ask questions and find out about their options. Campuses are filled with people ready to guide and students should not hesitate to inform themselves to save time, money and frustration.
themselves. Molloy has only recently built residence halls so most of the population does not dorm. “The large transfer population gets very involved in student government and clubs. They acclimate well,” the Dean notes. The location of Molloy is also a plus. Students are in a great locale for internships and careers. Plus, most
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Free community college will help many the program will flow through state governments. During his trip to Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 9, Obama said the program would essentially offer skills training or half a bachelor’s degree for free, but students, schools and states would have to work together to meet requirements. “This isn’t a blank check. It’s not a free lunch,” Obama said. “But for those willing to do the work, and for states and local communities that want to be a part of this, it can be a gamechanger.” To be eligible, students would have to attend a community college at least half-time, make steady progress toward a degree and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Community colleges would have to provide academic programs that either transfer to public, four-year colleges and universities or occupational training programs with high graduation rates. However, details of the proposal haven’t been released. Aguilar said she is concerned about the funding for the proposal and wondered if her tax money would fund it. Gabriel said many students at NOVA already receive federal aid, so the new proposal would fill the rest of the gap. He said the required 2.5 GPA will keep students responsible for their education. “It doesn’t look like taxpayers’ funds are going to be just thrown on an area that’s not going to bring a return on investment,” he said. Second-year pre-med student Sabreen H.T. Shalabi, 21, who grew up in Jerusalem and lives in Alexandria, said she thought the free tuition would encourage students to keep their grades up and move on to a four-year school. “Some students don’t have that good of a GPA, so they will not consider transferring,” Shalabi said. “If they have that money, they will definitely, definitely, work harder to get better grades.” The idea of supporting higher education for students is appealing to Barmak Nassirian, director of federal policy analysis for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. But he said it is unclear how the program would fit in with existing aid programs and a complex community college and university system. He said the requirement that credits transfer to four-year schools will be an obstacle. Universities are often hesitant to accept transfer credits because of perceived differences in rigor between colleges and universities. Nassirian said discrepancies
Community colleges may have to take on a huge influx of new students if President Barack Obama’s proposal for free community college is approved. Every year, about 6,000 would-be students at Northern Virginia Community College’s 10 campuses and centers withdraw from classes because they are unable to pay, George Gabriel, vice president of institutional effectiveness and student success initiatives, said. Students who can't afford a community college education may end up at low-paying jobs or take semesters off to save up for their tuition. Enas M. Al-Hadidi, 19, a secondyear student who lives in Alexandria but is originally from Jordan, is studying social science at NOVA’s Alexandria campus. She said a friend alternates between working full time and taking classes. This semester, the friend is working. Katherine Aguilar, 20, of Alexandria, a fellow second-year student originally from Bolivia studying criminal psychology, said it can be difficult for students to work full time and take classes, so they choose to take time off. “I have a friend that isn’t going this semester because they’re not receiving any financial aid because she’s working,” Aguilar said. “If she had time – she doesn’t have the money, so if it was for free, she would be right on.” Tuition and fees at NOVA are $161.75 per credit hour. A student taking 15 hours would pay just over $2,400 in tuition and fees. At the University of Virginia, the state’s flagship four-year campus, tuition and fees for full-time, in-state students are just over $13,200. That doesn’t include living expenses. Tuition and fees have risen more than 30 percent at Virginia’s community colleges over five years and by more than 20 percent at four-year schools, according to the College Board. Over the last seven years, NOVA’s enrollment has risen 21.7 percent, from 64,400 students to 78,400. Gabriel said NOVA has adjusted to the increased enrollment and is prepared for another potential increase should the proposal create a higher demand. The president’s proposal, which would provide 75 percent of the funding, with the other 25 percent provided by states, would award free tuition at public community and technical colleges to qualifying students. According to a White House official, money for
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can result from smaller budgets at community colleges. NOVA, like other community colleges, has agreements with some universities to make the process easier. David S. Baime, senior vice president for government relations and research for the American Association of Community Colleges, said he believes an incentive that would push twoand four-year schools to work together is a positive step. It is a Enas M. Al-Hadidi. Photo by Author. university’s prerogative to decide whether to accept credits, but stucational expenses that go well beyond dents whose credits don’t transfer may tuition, so free tuition doesn’t mean have to take the same class twice. free college,” Baime said. “People at four-year institutions or Kevin E. Baisden, 28, from Baithe accepting institution actually have in ley’s Crossroads, Va., is a second year my opinion – and our opinion –a legiti- business administration student at mate reason and right to only accept NOVA. He said he hopes the proposal credits that they think are up to the would allow for further education in quality of their institution,” Baime said. poverty-stricken and low-income areas. The issue of transferring credits Baisden had to save up for school and would be resolved among colleges and said his education would not be possiuniversities to meet the requirements of ble without the help of a Pell Grant. the program with help, as needed, from “Education will not be a privilege, the states, according to the White but rather a responsibility for those House official. people who want to pursue education Baime cited relationships between rather than be marginalized because of community colleges and universities in financial instability or other economic Virginia, Florida, Wyoming and the components,” Baidsen said. District of Columbia as examples of Though details on the proposal rehow schools can work together. main light, the White House official Al-Hadidi and Shalabi both take said a more robust plan will come out part NOVA’s guaranteed admission with the president’s budget, likely in program, which will allow them to February. transfer credits to four-year schools, provided they maintain the GPA outlined in the guaranteed admission agreement for the university they apply to. Gabriel said the program was created about five years ago because students transferring to four-year schools often ended up with credits that would not transfer. The plan doesn’t outline a relationship between the free tuition program and existing student aid such as federal loans and work study, but the White House official said the intention is to build on existing investments in education rather than replace them. Nassirian and Baime said they hope federal financial aid programs will remain available for students in addition to the free tuition. Kevin E. Baisden “Students have eduCampus News | February 2015 | Page 15
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LIU Post has announced the launch of a new Equine Studies program, offered to students beginning in spring 2015. The four areas of focus include Equine Management, Equine Education, and Equine Health, as well as an interdisciplinary track. The program will utilize North Shore Equestrian Center located on campus, home to the LIU Post equestrian team and where students have been taking riding courses for decades. The Equestrian Studies minor is designed to meet the needs of students who want to expand their knowledge of horses and the equestrian business and gain skills in this area that will prepare them to enter into a career in the equine industry. The program, catering to students with a passion for horses, includes the following areas of focus: Equine Management focuses on the business side of the industry and includes courses on business management, facilities management, activities management, and business law and ethics. Equine Education includes courses on the fundamental theories of riding, teaching riding methods, therapeutic riding, and judging. Equine Health includes courses on equine anatomy, basic equine health, disease, and first aid; equine symptoms, lameness, metabolic disorders, and reproduction; and equine nutrition. Interdisciplinary Track allows students to tailor their focus with a combination of courses from the Management, Education, and Health tracks. Gerald. L. Chasin of North Shore Equestrian Center, a champion equestrian competitor, is an avid supporter of the Equine
Danielle Mastromarino Bucci LIU
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Studies minor program. “There are numerous career options that can be merged with a minor in Equine Studies,” Chasin said. “For science majors, the pharmaceutical business is heavily invested in research and development in the large animal category. In the technology hardware industry there are on-going developments in scanning equipment, and for marketing and public relations majors, combining the equine minor can lead to opportunities in the sports, broadcast, journalism, and entertainment sectors.” “The Equine Studies program reflects LIU’s rich history and engages today’s young equestrians and aspiring veterinarians,” said Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, president of LIU. “The equine focus will give students the skills and expertise needed to prepare them for a career in the equine industry.” “Now students can pair their business or marketing degree, for instance, with an equine minor and open their career options to a whole new area that they may have never known about before,” said Nana Koch, Ed.D., associate professor and chairperson of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Movement Science. “LIU has long offered students riding courses at the stable, and has maintained an equestrian team for decades. We wanted to meet our students’ needs by expanding on this by offering programs focused on equine.”
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For many college students one of the most sensitive and uncomfortable situations that they may find themselves in is dating their professor. Across many American college campuses, instructors and students are having intimate relationships. An intimate relationship and falling in love is a beautiful thing, but it also has its own set of problems, disappointments, heartbreaks, drama, confusion and so on, as anyone who has been in a loving intimate relationship for any length of time can attest to. Now, add in the complication of dating your instructor and WOW! Things can really become complicated and in a hurry – but, is it all bad? I remember as a college freshman there was gossip circulating around the campus about a certain professor (let’s call him Professor “C”) who was dating one of his students. As the rumor mill began to kick in it was eventually confirmed that indeed he was dating this particular student. It wasn’t long before Professor “C” was called into administration and soon thereafter was fired. The irony is this; it was found that the relationship was consensual, Professor “C” was a well respected and admired instructor by faculty, staff and students. To top it off, he actually married the student shortly after his expulsion from the school, had children, and as far as I know they have had and still have a wonderful life. I am sure statistically speaking there are many other examples of such relationships that follow a very similar path and end up like our Professor “C” and his student, but, can we say that this is the scenario that most instructor/student intimate relationships will wind up? Probably not. From a college blog (StateUniver-
David L. Podos Mohawk Valley CC
Dating an instructor is a problem for both involved sity.com) here is a sampling what they had you may find out that you get a D or perto say regarding intimate relationships with haps even an F, certainly not that B or A your Instructor, titled, Dating your ProfesThe that you feel you deserve. • sor: “In some ways, sex between students rumor mill is very much alive on any coland their professors is part of the mythollege campus, and if you think you can keep ogy of academia. It turns up regularly in your relationship a secret, well good luck film and literature. The scenario typically with that. You might be able to, but more involves a young female student seduced than likely it will “get out.” Talk about by her older and more knowledgeable being the teacher’s pet! Lots of jealously male teacher.” Of course this statement from lots of people. • Even if you fall must be looked at through a wider lens as deeply in love with your professor and he oftentimes a more than “friendly” relationor she falls in love with you, many colleges ship between professor and student can have strict codes of professional ethics and also be among a female professor having a conduct that strongly discourage any kind relationship with an older and or younger of romantic relationship with instructor/stustudent, so the pendulum can swing both dent. This could lead to the expulsion of ways in regards to gender. The blog goes the professor, if administration should find on to further state, “Generally, most stuout (remember Professor “C”)? dents have no interest in dating one of their We are social, sexual, spiritual beings professors. For most students, profesand things do happen. People meet and sors/instructors are authority figures who are attracted to one another, and yes, may are considered off-limits sexually. If you even fall in love; it is part of our human exinsist on dating your professor, it is best to perience, completely normal and healthy. wait until you have graduated from school. Oftentimes “love” does not come to us in a While it is true that some students have nice neat package wrapped just the way our been able to date their professors without particular society (with its values, norms any problems, this is the exception rather and religious dogmas) tells us how it should than the rule.” be. Rather much of the time it arrives Most college students are considered messy, but that does not mean it is not adults, meaning they are of legal age to envalid, nor should be ignored, or thought gage in any kind of personal relationship that it could not work or ever blossom into that they so desire. But there are plenty of something wonderful; again recall Profescaveats if you get “tangled” up with your in- sor “C” and his student. That said, one structor romantically; here are just a few for must still have his/her eyes opened wide consideration. and understand the particular challenges • Being involved with someone and nuances that can come from an inwho has authority over your final grades is structor/student relationship. a slippery slope. Think of those Filbert by LA Bonté implications. Having a fight with your Instructor the night before exams and
Of course it goes without saying that any kind of intimate (sexual) relationship should never be forced upon anyone who is unwilling to participate. Like most businesses, colleges (should have) well defined sexual harassment policies and procedures in their employee handbooks along with what is considered an appropriate relationship between instructor and student. Also, any college worth its salt will have in their college catalog a section that deals with inappropriate behaviors, sexual harassment being just one of them. From Psychology Today from an article (May 10, 2014) titled “The Psychology of Sexuality,” author Steven Diamond, Ph.D., says the following: “Sexuality is part of what makes us human. Naturally, its fundamental function is to propagate the species. But clearly, sex goes far beyond the powerful evolutionary instinct to procreate. Sex, like romantic love, is a constant reminder of our irrationality, and its sway over our hard-won rationality. Of our inescapable physical embodiment, it is humbling to our spiritual hubris.”
David L. Podos is an adjunct instructor for the Center for Social Sciences, Business and Information Sciences at MVCC.
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