Special Programs

reached at cesquilin@hostos.cuny.edu or veterans@hostos.cuny.edu.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

II. NY State Education benefits for Veterans and Service Member expand include Air/Army National Guard members. Benefits consists of • Higher Education Services Corporation (H.E.S.C.) Veterans Tuition Award (V.T.A.) • The Recruitment Incentive and Retention • Program (RIRP) • Federal Tuition Assistance Program

To get more DMNA & NY state information please visit: http://dmna.ny.gov/education or contact Ms. Kaneisha L. Chapman at phone number (518) 7860466 or email her at kaneisha.l.chapman.nfg@mail.mil 1st Lieutenant Cassandra L. Fernandez. Phone (518) 786-4512 or at Cassandra.l.fernandez.mil@mail.mil.

It is necessary for every veteran and dependent attending Hostos Community College report to HOVA each semester. To be registered with the office you will need Release or Discharge from Active Duty Form (DD214) or Certification of Eligibility Form (DD2384/2384-1) to initiate the veteran’s and dependent’s enrollment status to the V.A. all Veterans and service members applying for benefits must be able to document their service in the military, marital status, and their dependents.

Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679(e), Hostos Community College permits any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificate of eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of the following dates:

• The date on which payment from VA is made to the institution. • 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition and fees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.

Hostos Community College will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.

NOTE: A “Covered Individual” is any individual who is entitled to educational assistance under chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, or chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

To obtain assistance with this process or obtain information regarding the Veteran benefits, certification process, and other related matters you may contact:

SFC. Ricardo Garcia, US Army Retired Veterans Coordinator Building D, Room D101 F Telephone: (718) 319-7955 Email: rgarcia@hostos.cuny.edu or veterans@hostos.cuny.edu.

In addition, you may also log on to www.cuny.edu/veterans for more additional education support services that CUNY offers.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD)

WHO WE ARE

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) offers a wide range of programs to thousands of individuals each year. We strive to offer affordable or no-cost quality occupational training courses that produce an industry recognized credential and count for work and/or advancing a student’s education, and engaging in community activities.

To fulfill our mission: We Educate and provide career trainings and certificate programs for individuals entering the job market for the first time, seeking to change their professional field, or looking to upskill. Our programs prepare participants for in-demand careers in a variety of sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and education. Our pre-college programs are designed to prepare individuals to successfully transition into college. We also provide basic education and literacy programs such as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and GED Test preparation for the High School Equivalency diploma.

We Collaborate with businesses, employers, community organizations, and public and private funders to create programs and offer employment services. We continually Adapt our training programs to changes in the job market and help businesses, employers, and workers respond to changes or advancements in their fields.

We Advocate on behalf of the community to support job creation and obtain resources to provide affordable or no-cost job-training programs.

WHAT WE DO

Our dedicated and multi-lingual staff work tireless to ensure our students receive high-quality instruction and achieve their personal and career goals. We customize training programs that are tailored to the needs of our business, employers and community partners.

CEWD key programs and services:

• Adult Learning Center which offers basic education • Career and employment services inclusive of occupational training courses and transition to employment • Center for Bronx Nonprofits • CUNY Fatherhood Academy full time HSE program • Liberty Partnerships High School Program • Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) enables beneficiaries with disabilities transition to work • CUNY’s NYC Accelerated Workforce Recovery HUB offers Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) student scholarships for occupational training courses • The Hostos MacKenzie Scott Scholarship for

Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) students awards scholarship for students to matriculate at Hostos

To register for courses, please contact us at: 560 Exterior Street (East 149th Street between Exterior Street and River Avenue) Bronx, New York 10451 Telephone: (718) 518-6656 URL: www.hostos.cuny.edu/contedu

Alumni Relations Office The Alumni Relations Office at Hostos Community College of the City University of New York was founded in July 2003. Among the Hostos alumni are thousands of men and women who are making important contributions to society in the areas of health services, business, communication, education and many other fields. The Alumni Relations Office encourages all Hostos graduates to stay in touch with the College and to become part of a vast network of professionals who have demonstrated their interest in the college, its faculty and students.

Alumni Speakers Bureau

The Alumni Speakers Bureau (ASB) recruits graduates to give motivational talks to Hostos students and members of the community at large in a variety of fields, including education, health, legal, business, arts, and entertainment.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Alumni Relations Office. We encourage Hostos alumni to join the Alumni Speakers Bureau as a service to the college and the community. Speakers share the impact of Hostos on their academic and professional lives while inspiring and motivating those who dream of earning a college degree.

Alumni ID Card

Purchasing an Alumni ID Card ($25 lifetime fee) provides Hostos graduates several benefits:

Access to Selected Services on Campus • Library Services — The Hostos Community College Library functions as a dynamic center of teaching and learning. The Library provides information literacy tools that enhance the pursuit of knowledge by teaching our college community to retrieve, critically evaluate and synthesize

information for academic, professional and personal pursuits. • Academic Computer Lab — Full access to nearly 100 state of the art computers with internet access. Additional equipment such as printers, projectors, and audio equipment are also available for in school use. • Networking Activities — Free admission to workshops and special events hosted by the

Office of Alumni Relations, Career Services,

Workforce Development, and other departments of the College. • Career Services — The Career Services Office at Hostos provides students with career direction and employment options through individual and group counseling, access to resources, career and job-readiness preparation and practical work experience. • Continuing Education and Workforce

Development (CEWD) — CEWD offers a wide range of programs to thousands of individuals each year. We strive to offer affordable or no-cost quality occupational training courses that produce an industry recognized credential and count for work and/or advancing a student’s education, and engaging in community activities. • Athletic and Recreational Facilities — The

Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to supporting student athletes in their attainment of a high level of achievement in academics as well as competitive athletic programs. • Cultural Events — An integral part of Hostos

Community College/ CUNY since 1982, the

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture is a resource for students and faculty and serves the cultural needs of South Bronx residents and neighboring communities. The Hostos

Center for the Arts & Culture is recognized nationally as a leader in Latin and Africanbased programming and is dedicated to the development of emerging artists and the creation of new work • Transfer Services — Alumni are encouraged to take full advantage of transfer services:

You may schedule individual appointments to review transcripts, obtain an unofficial audit, discuss educational plans, and obtain information pertaining to your major. For more information, call (718) 518-4319 or come to Room D-101A. • Hostos Email – Continued access to Hostos email address.

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR ID CARD

▪ Complete the electronic Alumni Information Form ▪ Send an email to fsanchez@hostos.cuny.edu to schedule an appointment in Room D-205 ▪ Bring your New York State ID ▪ Make your one-time ID card payment of $25 at the Office of Alumni Relations – Debit or Credit Accepted ▪ Once completed, take the Alumni ID card payment form to the Hostos ID room located in the B-building, BC-42A ▪ The ID room staff will issue your Alumni ID card Alumni Relations Office 500 Grand Concourse, D-205 Bronx, NY 10451 (718) 518-4180 alumni@hostos.cuny.edu

CUNY Baccalaureate Program Established in 1971, the City University of New York Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies (CUNY BA) provides students with a flexible, academically challenging way to earn their degree while giving them a major share of the responsibility for the content of that degree.

CUNY Baccalaureate serves highly motivated students who have the vision and drive to design their own degrees. Working with CUNY faculty mentors, students design their own specializations (“Areas of Concentration”) tailored to help them achieve their academic and career goals. The degree has three primary components: a General Education Requirement, the Area of Concentration (or two), and electives. These degree elements provide a balance between structure and flexibility that gives ample opportunity for innovation and creativity while ensuring that the degree students earn has academic merit and validity.

CUNY Baccalaureate students are encouraged to take advantage of the enormous range of academic opportunities offered in CUNY by registering for courses at different colleges. With the appropriate permissions, qualified students may take graduate courses for undergraduate credit at the CUNY senior colleges and at The Graduate Center. Independent study and internships are another way for students to

individualize their degrees. Students can enrich their undergraduate experience by earning up to 30 credits for non-collegiate work, such as credit by examination. Of those 30 non-collegiate credits, a maximum of 15 credits can be earned for properly documented prior experiential learning (life experience credits).

CUNY Baccalaureate maintains high academic standards. Students must have at least a 2.8 cumulative average to be admitted and must maintain at least a 2.50 overall and in their Area(s) of Concentration in order to remain in the program and receive the degree. CUNY Baccalaureate students are regularly among the recipients of prestigious awards and scholarships in and beyond CUNY. Over 50% graduate with academic honors and over 50% go on to graduate school.

In addition to being part of CUNY Baccalaureate, each student must be matriculated in a CUNY college. This is the student's home college where he or she pays tuition and fees, handles non-academic matters, such as financial aid, and takes the university entrance and placement tests. For more information prospective and current CUNY BA students should contact CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies at 212.817.8220 or cunyba@gc.cuny.edu, or visit the office at 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

Latin American Writers Institute - LAWI http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/AdministrativeOffices/Office-of-Academic-Affairs/Special-Programs(1)/Latin-American-Writers-Institute-(LAWI)

Housed at Hostos Community College since 1992, the Latin American Writer’s Institute (LAWI) is an organization devoted to promoting Latin American, Latina/o, and Ibero-American literature in the United States and across borders.

Since its founding at The City College of New York in 1987, LAWI has been devoted to promoting and disseminating the work of Latin American, IberoAmerican, and U.S. Latina/o writers, who write in Spanish, English, and other languages of the Americas, and reside in the United States. One of its main tools for doing so is the publication of Hostos Review/Revista Hostosiana, a multilingual literary journal devoted to promoting, showcasing, and disseminating the richness and plurality of this literary production.

LAWI also supports local communities of emerging and established writers and works to build bridges between US-based writers and their counterparts in Latin America, Spain, and other parts of the world by sponsoring and co-sponsoring creative writing workshops, literary readings, festivals, and conferences. In addition, the Institute functions as a clearing house on Latina/o and Latin American literature, with services available to professors, journalists, reviewers, translators, editors, and publishers.

In keeping with its goal of increasing intercultural understanding, LAWI's activities are designed for a multiethnic audience and seek to recognize and encourage cultural diversity in its membership and in all of its programs. Contact:

Prof. Inmaculada Lara-Bonilla, Director

Humanities Department, C-411H Hostos Community College The City University of New York Tel. 718-518 6881 LAWI@hostos.cuny.edu ilarabonilla@hostos.cuny.edu

Study Abroad Programs/Professional Development Our Professional Development Study Abroad Program provides opportunities for CUNY students, faculty, staff, and other educators to increase their understanding of the history, culture, and educational system of overseas countries throughout the world. In addition to creating an institutional environment that promotes respect for cultural and linguistic differences, this program cultivates skills that prepare participants to compete in the global economy and create the landscape for sensitivity and tolerance of diverse cultural traditions as it elevates knowledge and awareness of this. For more than 3 ½ decades, Hostos has collaborated in a series of very successful study abroad/academic exchange and professional development programs with institutions of higher education in the Hispanic Caribbean and various European countries.

The Hostos Study Abroad programs are scheduled for three to four weeks over the summer. Lectures and orientations take place at Hostos Community College prior to departure, as required by the University to prepare students for the overseas experience. At the host institutions, classes take place from Monday through Friday, with four hours of classroom lectures in the morning, and supplementary educational and cultural experiences provided in the

afternoon. These include field trips to historical sites on Saturdays or Sundays. The classes feature lectures by distinguished scholars from the host university. The supplementary experiences include visits to artists’ studios, museums, historical sites, and other places of interest. The field trips enable students to adapt quickly to the language and culture of the host country and support their research and classroom learning. Cultural enrichment activities also contribute significantly to the academic experience. For example, Pre-departure field trips/visits to New York City Public Schools, Catholic Charities, Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center, and CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library/ Archives are included as part of the course. The curricula focus on the most relevant aspects of the history, art, culture and education of these communities, and their place in the Hispanic Caribbean. In the Dominican Republic, students visit the National Palace and meet some of the most notable intellectuals, scholars, and artists of the country. The course is also designed to provide insight into the American educational system through comparative analysis of a foreign educational system from the perspective of social, cultural, political, economic, and religious contexts.

Each course is part of the college’s curriculum and has been ratified by the college’s governance structures. Participants register for credit-bearing courses, or professional development certificate hours and attend classes at the host institution. The following are examples of typical courses offered in study abroad programs: History, Culture, Art and Education of the Dominican Republic and Beginning / Intermediate Spanish for Non-native Speakers.

Highlights of the programs include lectures by renowned scholars and original study abroad documentaries about Dominican identity, culture, and history. Students who express interest in conducting research receive instruction and participate in projects under the supervision of faculty members and experts in the field. Their findings are published and disseminated at conferences, seminars, and cultural enrichment activities.

Throughout the years, Study Abroad / Professional Development Programs have flourished as these have established a remarkable record of success at Hostos, as indicated by the 100% retention and passing rates among program participants. Program participants have always rated the study abroad program as excellent. Program Participants completion and passing rates for 1999-2019 data show 100%. For further information, please contact: Ana I. Garcia Reyes Dean for Community Relations: A building- Room - 126-C, E-mail: agreyes@hostos.cuny.edu Office Assistant Gerson Peña Email: gpena@hostos.cuny.edu Phone: 718-664-2753

PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science at Hostos Community College is a collaboration between the New York City Board of Education and The City University of New York. Hostos-Lincoln Academy is a 6-12 early college secondary school. Unscreened students are accepted into the middle school from elementary schools in District 7. The seven-year academic program culminates in the opportunity to earn an Advanced Regents diploma and an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. However, there are opportunities to earn anywhere from 3 credits to an Associates in Arts degree.

Hostos-Lincoln Academy uses Hostos Community College as a resource for classroom instruction, providing students with enrichment experiences intended to promote their success at the secondary and college levels. In addition to college credits – students begin “attending” the college in a variety of ways from their first year in 6th grade. Hostos Community College has developed programming that aims to include 100% of the Hostos Lincoln Academy student body. The goal of the partnership is to make every student part of the college program even if they do not get the associates degree. The students participate in noncredit bearing workshops in 6th, 8th and 9th grades at the college before they begin taking credit bearing college classes in the summer before 10th grade. Inside Schools has consistently ranked Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science as one of the top schools in New York City.

Special Features

Students at Hostos-Lincoln Academy are expected to become confident and independent learners in a caring and supportive academic environment. The school offers numerous after-school activities that provide academic and social growth: literary magazine, science

research group, basketball, dance, newspaper, and drama. In the summer before 10th grade, students enroll in college classes and receive extensive college counseling. The students have received many academic awards ranging from the research publications, Posse Scholarships, Quest Bridge Scholarships, a nationally recognized literary magazine, and city-wide graphic novel awards. The well-rounded program offers students a spectrum of extracurricular activities from yearly play writing festivals to a championship basketball team.

For more information about the program, please contact:

Hostos Community College Liaison to Hostos-Lincoln Academy (718) 518-4161.

College Now College Now is a college transition and dual enrollment program in collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY) and the New York City Department of Education (DOE). College Now prepares NYC public high school 11th and 12th graders for college success through over 14 CUNY three-credit pathway course offerings per semester from across all departments. The Hostos College Now program also offers a one-credit First Year Seminar course to high-achieving second-semester sophomore students.

Hostos College Now is partnered with over 60 South Bronx high schools and enrolls approximately 800 students each year. Hostos College Now cultivates a realistic college culture by offering the majority of courses on the Hostos Community College campus where students are taught by CUNY faculty and have access to computer labs, HALC, the library, dining, and other services. Hostos College Now aims to

motivate and prepare students for the realities of higher education and beyond through college courses and career-connected opportunities. We reach this goal through skill-building workshops, internship opportunities, and our comprehensive summer

programs. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 16 college credits through Hostos College Now before their high school graduation.

The Hostos College Now program also offers a number of pre-college opportunities. For more information about the program, please contact: Travaras J. Geter, Associate Director, College Now and CUNY Explorer tgeter@hostos.cuny.edu/ (718) 518-6750 Liberty Partnership Program The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) is an afterschool, weekend and summer program for middle and high school students at Hostos Community College. The LPP objective is to assist students in developing their academic skills and introducing them to a college environment.

LPP is designed to improve student’s academic aptitude. Our high school credit bearing classes range from Math and Science to non-traditional courses such as Digital Photography. We offer enrichment courses geared to generate interest in the technology sector and STEM related fields. Academic courses are coupled with career workshops and enhancement courses in languages such as Spanish. Furthermore, homework assistance is available to all LPP students. Additionally, our program participates in the Summer Youth Employment Program and places LPP students in various departments at the Hostos Community College campus.

To broaden the LPP experience, students are exposed to the Arts through various local cultural trips to the Botanical Garden, Los Pregones and attendance to performances in our very own Hostos Theater.

LPP is a partnership between Community Based Organizations, high school students, parents, faculty, businesses, the Department of Education (DOE), and institutions of higher education. Our program is staffed by college faculty, high school teachers, Liberty alumnus, and undergraduate students serving as tutors and mentors. Our middle and high school program partners are: Hostos Lincoln Academy of Science High and Middle school, Health Opportunities High School, and South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation.

For more information contact Liberty Partnership

Program at: Room C-491 - (718) 518-4188 or contact: Alex Santana, Director Asantana@hostos.cuny.edu Audrey Cruz, Administrative Assistant Aucruz@hostos.cuny.edu