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Vol. 65 Issue 12 February 5, 2019
CAYUGABRIEFS COLLEGE TRUSTEES EXTEND PRESIDENT DURANT’S CONTRACT The Cayuga Community College Board of Trustees solidified the College’s continuity of leadership on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 by formally extending Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant’s contract CAYUGA PRESIDENT through Aug. 31, DR. BRIAN DURANT 2024. In his fourth year leading Cayuga Community College, Dr. Durant has stabilized and strengthened the College’s financial health, improved Cayuga’s facilities at its Auburn and Fulton campuses to better support students and academic programs, and enhanced the College’s presence in the region with stronger community partnerships. CONTINUED PAGE 3
CCC HIRES FIRST JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST Cayuga administrators announced recently they hired Cara-Leigh Battaglia o serve in a position at the college: Job Placement Specialist in JOB PLACEMENT the Centers SPECIALIST CARA- for Student LEIGH BATTAGLIA Engagement and academic Advisement. Battaglia will focus on assisting students in AAS degrees to secure employment, building relationships with area employers to identify employer needs, collaborating with faculty in AAS programs, and gathering data related to job placement. Battaglia has experience in fundraising, community relations, communications/marketing, and freelance and business consulting. She recently served as the Executive Director/CEO of the National Math Foundation, Inc. and as an instructor in Community Education at Cayuga. She will be working on both campuses.
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Cayuga Community College student Alexa Smalley received the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship from Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould last semester. Pictured above are Cayuga Vice President of Student Affairs Jeff Rosenthal, Gould, Smalley and Criminal Justice Professor Theresa Misiaszek.
CCC STUDENT EARNS SCHOLARSHIP FROM NYS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION A Cayuga Community College student with a career goal of becoming a police officer has received the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship from Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould. A Cayuga County native whose enthusiasm for a career in law enforcement started during ride-alongs with local police officers, sophomore Criminal Justice: Police Science major Alexa Smalley received the annual $250 scholarship. Only students studying criminal justice or related fields at New York’s community colleges are eligible to receive the scholarship, and one scholarship is awarded at each community college. The scholarship is awarded based on academic performance, commitment to community service and an intent to pursue a career in law enforcement. Gould presented Smalley with the award after Criminal Justice Professor Theresa Misiaszek nominated her for the scholarship. “Miss Smalley is just the type of student we had in mind when we started our scholarship program,” said Gould. “She has let nothing deter her in her pursuit of her goals, and she exhibits all the qualities we look for in our scholarship recipients. The New York State Sheriffs’ Association is proud to recognize and reward Miss Smalley for her efforts.”
Smalley was surprised when she received the award, and thanked Misiaszek for her support and the Sheriffs’ Association for awarding her the scholarship. “Receiving this award really threw me off-guard. The fact alone that Professor Misiaszek nominated me made me grateful to her and for all the work I’ve put in during my two years at Cayuga,” said Smalley. “I’ve always wanted to be a first-responder to have the chance to help other people when they need it. Serving as a police officer will give me that opportunity.” Misiaszek praised Smalley for her dedication to helping other people, adding that her determination and work ethic will make her an excellent police officer. “It was obvious from the first moment Alexa arrived at Cayuga that she was committed to helping other people, and that she knew a career in law enforcement was what she wanted for her future. She has remained committed throughout her time at Cayuga, serving as the secretary of our Criminal Justice Club and as an integral part of our Criminal Justice program,” said Misiaszek. “I’m proud that she has received this award.” Smalley is scheduled to graduate from Cayuga in May and is considering transferring to SUNY Cortland or SUNY Oswego to continue her education.
SYRACUSE SAXOPHONIST DUBANIEWICZ NAMED BRUNELL VISITING SCHOLAR Michael Dubaniewicz, a Syracuse area saxophonist who has shared the stage with musical luminaries such as Aretha Franklin and The Temptations, has been named the Professor Robert H. Brunell Visiting Scholar at Cayuga Community College for the Spring 2019 semester. Dubaniewicz has played saxophone professionally for more than 20 years, and is currently a faculty member at Syracuse University and SUNY Broome. At Cayuga, he will coach the Jazz Combo, lecture and host workshops on jazz history and improvisation. The Professor Robert H. Brunell Visiting Scholar Series supports visiting experts of distinction in the arts and humanities. Professor Brunell’s career spanned five decades, during which he chaired Cayuga’s English Department and taught in other programs. He was also locally involved in the arts and performed as an organist with several ensembles. CONTINUED PAGE 3
Cayuga’s soccer coaching staff is home after a January 10 ceremony when the United Soccer Coaches Association recognized the coaches of Cayuga Community College’s 2018 Region III, Division B Champion CAYUGA HEAD Men’s Soccer Team as SOCCER COACH the best in the East CHRIS DAVISON Region. Coach Chris Davison and assistant coaches Vasile Ilcu and Joseph Davison led Cayuga to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III National Semifinals and finished the season ranked 4th nationally, tied for the top finish in program history. Coach Davison, a two-time All-American and the College’s all-time leader in goals scored and assists, was in only his first season as head coach. This recognition marks the first time Cayuga has received the USCA Junior College Men’s Regional Staff of the Year award. “I really didn’t expect that we would win this award. Many teams and coaches had great seasons across the region, so it’s an honor for our coaches and the Cayuga program to be singled out,” said Davison. “Our success CAYUGA ASSISTANT SOCCER COACH this season is a credit to the hard work of ASILE ILCU our players and our coaching staff, so I appreciate the United Soccer Coaches Association recognizing our dedication.” Cayuga Athletic Director Pete Liddell praised Davison and the team’s assistant coaches for their work with the players and guiding the team to the national semifinals. “Chris and his coaching staff truly deserve this recognition. Each day they worked hard to prepare the team, and their dedication and leadership were key ingredients in our team’s success. Congratulations to Chris, Vasile and Joseph for earning this award,” said Liddell. The 2018 Spartans finished the season with a 14-3-1 record and were undefeated in conference play, surrendering only one goal against Mid-State Athletic Conference CAYUGA VOLUNTEER opponents. SOCCER COACH The team entered the postseason as the third JOSEPH DAVISON seed in the Region III, Division B Tournament, and defeated Finger Lakes Community College in the semifinals before topping perennial regional power Herkimer in the championship. The Spartans defeated Camden County on penalty kicks in the national quarterfinals before falling 1-0 to eventual national runner-up Nassau Community College.
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Welcome back! It’s hard to believe six weeks have already come and gone, but I am ready to be back! My first semester was challenging, but I believe the biggest challenge will come in my second semester here at
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OPINIONS HOW I SEE IT... Megan Swartwood EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Coming back to school after a long, relaxing, vacation isn’t my idea of fun. However, it is nice to get back into a schedule. Over vacation, I got somewhat lazy. I would wake up every day at about 12:00 P.M. and never really got anything done. I felt like I wasn’t getting anything out of my time off. During last semester, I would wake up at around 5:30 A.M. to do homework and I would go to bed early every night. I know this doesn’t seem like the most joyous routine, but it really changed my outlook on life. I got more homework done and I wasn’t as stressed about everything, (like I usually am). I continued doing this until the end of the semester, even when I just wanted to sleep through finals. As the arrival of my second semester dawned upon me, I tried to wake up early, but I would sleep through about three alarms every day. As school started, I forced myself to get up and try to go to bed early, but I found that I couldn’t even go to sleep at a decent time. Now that I have had classes for about two weeks, I am happy to have my schedule back. I would like to stress the fact that having a schedule is not as horrible as it may seem. I have realized that it is actually worth it in the end. So, my advice for this issue would be to make a schedule, whether it is just bedtime schedule or even a schedule of when to do to your homework. It will help you make the best of your time and will help with the stress along the way.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR CCC. With a total of 19 credits this semester, this will be the ultimate challenge to see how well I am able to juggle 5 million different things. I say challenge accepted! Break was AMAZING! I was lucky enough to spend eight days in Florida with my family. 85 degree weather, sunshine every day, and memories made that will last a lifetime! It was kind of hard to remember were in the month of January when I was sitting by a pool everyday. Coming home was honestly one of the most depressing things ever. Don’t get me wrong, I love my home here in New York more than anything, but I am not a fan of snow at all! I also don’t like flying. This was only my second time on a plane. I wasn’t a fan of it the first time, and I wasn’t very confident doing it for a second. The way there was a smooth, straight shot. The way home…not so much. The day we flew back in, we flew into the ice storm which hit Central New. A two hour flight turned into an eight hour one. I was more scared about the plane landing safely, than anything else. Thankfully, we made it home safe and sound, even if it was a day late! But besides the flight part, my family and I had some of the best times we have had in a very long time. It was truly the happiest I have been in a long time, and I can’t wait to go back… hopefully sometime soon :) Break was great, but now it is back to reality. The first two weeks of the semester have
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not been easy at all. In fact, I think this has been the most stressed I have ever been starting school. With a jammed pack schedule, and working crazy hours, I am quickly seeing the obstacles that are in my way, but I’m ready to keep it going, and ready to work hard! Here is to a great second semester!
Every month, CCC’s business club PBL gathers together to share a free lunch and laughs. Being a part of this club not only opens fantastic opportunities to students of all majors, but also allows members of the club to create long-lasting friendships and memories. On Monday, February 11th, join existing members of PBL and multiple interested members in the business lab at 11:00 A.M. to enjoy some delicious food for PBL’s kickoff meeting. If you cannot make it to this meeting, join them for their other meetings that are held every Monday at 11 A.M. Upon joining PBL, new members will receive a free t-shirt, water bottle or even a Barnes and Noble gift card.
CCC SPONSORS CONFERENCE IN FEBRUARY TO CELEBRATE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE A 2019 conference in the City of Auburn will recognize the contributions of women in agricultural industries and offer them the chance to strengthen their professional networks and enhance their media expertise. Sponsored by Cayuga Community College, New York AGRI-WOMEN, and a SUNY PIF Grant, “Cultivating AGvocates: The Central New York Regional Conference for Women” offers a one-stop opportunity for women aspiring to a career in agriculture or already working in the industry to network and augment their skills with information from sessions covering finances, social media and more. The conference is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. There is a $25 registration fee to attend the conference. The conference is one of the College’s first steps in researching and designing programmatic needs supporting the multimillion dollar agriculture industry in Cayuga and the surrounding counties. This initiative, partially funded by a SUNY PIF grant, includes the creation of an advisory council, professional development opportunities, and the extensive involvement of local agricultural leaders in determining academic program needs for the local agriculture community. “Agriculture is one of the leading industries in the Finger Lakes and Central New York regions, and we’re proud to celebrate the industry and the women who help fuel its success,” said Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant. “Our ‘Cultivating AGvocates’ conference will offer exciting, informative sessions and an opportunity to build and strengthen professional networks to help women grow their businesses and careers.” “Cultivating AGvocates” will feature breakout sessions designed to amplify attendees’ business and social media acumen
and a panel discussion with women leading local agriculture-related businesses. The day will kick off with a presentation by Jessica Ziehm, who has previously served as the spokesperson for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and as the executive director of the New York Animal Agriculture Coalition. Her presentation will discuss ways to enhance attendees’ interpersonal skills, helping them promote their businesses and products. A keynote address by Dr. Christine Allen, entitled “You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: Prioritizing to Maintain a Work-Life Harmony,” will focus on strategies to balance work and life based on individual personalities and priorities, combating stress, and setting boundaries. Allen, a workplace psychologist and executive coach, is the president of Insight Business Works and received the Psychologist of the Year Award in 2008 from the New York State Psychological Association. She is also an adjunct faculty member in the Psychology Department at Syracuse University and an associate clinical faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University. The breakout sessions and panel discussion will focus on a range of topics, including using social media to market a product, developing networking skills, improving financial health and an examination of a project in Guatemala and what it means for women in agriculture-related industries across the world. Conference presenters include Prison City CEO and Co-Founder Dawn Schulz; Kim Fortin, the owner of 4TinFish Goat Cheese and Fierce … with Love Lingerie; Cornell University’s Mame Ndiaye; Lisa Ford of Cayuga Marketing; and Mariann Fessenden of Tumino Cheese.
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SPARTANS FALL TO PANTHERS, SAINTS
SPARTAN SPORTS MEN’S BASKETBALL SCORES JAN 26 LOSS V. OCC JAN 31 LOSS V. CORNING CC
90-70 02-00
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCORES JAN 26 LOSS V. OCC JAN 31 LOSS V. CORNING CC
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In a run of tough contests, the Cayuga Men’s Basketball Team suffered three losses in recent action, including two against MidState Athletic Conference opponents. Now in the thick of conference play, the Spartans dropped road games to MSAC foes Tompkins-Cortland and Onondaga, and a home game against regional opponent North Country Community College over the past week. The losses dropped Cayuga to 5-9 overall and 1-4 in the conference. “We’ve had trouble putting complete games together,” said Coach Tony Borges. “Sometimes we’ll play great defense in one half and struggle in the next. Other games our shot selection could be better. We’ve been battling. We just need to put some more pieces together to win a few of these games.” Against Tompkins-Cortland, the Spartans trailed by just three points at halftime, and fought back to tie the game twice in the second half before falling 94-82. Guards Stanley Beato and Messiah Brown
led the Spartans with 26 and 23 points, respectively, while Javon Coleman scored 15 and grabbed 11 boards. Sequan Hicks added 12 points for Cayuga. One day later, the Spartans lost a close game to North Country by a 90-84 margin. Cayuga trailed by 5 at halftime, and tied the game at 84 with about 2 minutes left before being outscored 6-0 the rest of the way. “That was one game where we played great defense in the first half, holding them to 38 points, but then struggled in the second half,” said Borges. “They jumped on us a bit to start the second half, but we fought back. We used all our energy catching up and ran out of gas at the end. I was really proud of how we fought to get back in it.” All five of the Spartans’ starters scored double-figures, with Brown scoring 25, Beato scoring 22, Hicks 16, Coleman 11 and Mekai Dare with 10. Coleman also grabbed 13 rebounds. On Jan. 26, Cayuga started slow against Onondaga and trailed by 19 at halftime. They
played the Lazers even in the second half but couldn’t close the gap, losing 90-70. Brown paced the Spartans, scoring 27 points, with Dare adding 17 and Beato scoring 16 points.
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME… By Dave Wilson, contributing writer
Auburn’s Cayuga Community College is starting up their own baseball program. Team spirit, school support, and community pride will fill this city with the addition of a college baseball program. The inaugural Spartan team will be playing at the City’s Falcon Park. They will be sharing America’s ‘favorite past time’ with the Doubledays, the minor league team for the Washington Nationals. There is some major talent out there and Cayuga Community College will be able to attract it with this baseball program. Everyone is in for an exciting, upcoming year! Auburn, New York better be ready to watch some good college baseball.
FACULTY GIVEN NEW TOOL TO ALERT SECURITY IN AN EMERGENCY The Offices of Public Safety and Information Technology have implemented a new Desktop Panic Alarm System which is now fully functional for both campuses. “Please feel free to utilize this form of emergency communications should the need arise,” said Director of Public Safety/Chief of Campus Police Douglas A. Kinney. Kinney says the Office of Public Safety will conduct random monthly testing of the system and ensure its effectiveness. The desktop panic alarm system is designed to improve emergency communications with campus Public Safety Officers. He says the Alertus Desktop panic alarm system will:
• Provide the capability to activate a “Panic Button” on staff and classroom campus desktop computers • Act as a silent alert that will signal Campus Police desktop computers and cellphones
• User Provided Information provided to Campus Police will include location of the activation • Option of a specific notification of the type of panic or “generic” call for assistance
NOW YOU CAN EARN A KEUKA COLLEGE NURSING BACHELOR’S DEGREE AT CAYUGA - CC’S AUBURN CAMPUS Registered nurses interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing can apply to a special Keuka College program hosted at Cayuga Community College’s Auburn Campus. Part of a decade-long partnership between the colleges to offer accelerated degree programs on Cayuga’s Auburn Campus, Keuka College’s Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science (RN to BSN) program offers students a quick pathway to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing through a series of night courses. The deadline to register is Feb. 1. Courses begin on Feb. 5, and continue through the end of 2020. “The convenience of Keuka College’s RN to BSN program is unmatched. We bring academic instruction to you, one night a week in your community or even online. Your books are included in the cost of tuition and are shipped right to your door a week before each new class starts,” said Dr. Maeghen M. Kuhn, Assistant Vice President for Keuka’s Adult and Online Education. Cayuga Director of Nursing Mary Driscoll, MS, RN, CNE, said the Keuka College program is the perfect avenue for registered nurses to continue their education, including graduates of Cayuga’s highly successful nursing program. “The Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing is a vital step for registered nurses who want to continue their education and advance their
professional options. What makes Keuka’s model so strong is that it provides a format that is conducive to the registered nurse with many life obligations — it interfaces well with work and family,” said Driscoll. “This is a wonderful opportunity to continue your education and expand your future career opportunities all at the same time.” The RN to BSN program allows students to take one course at a time, one night a week, and to earn their Bachelor’s Degree in just two years. The program provides students an opportunity to explore health care through hands-on experience, research and evidence-based practice. Courses stress communication, critical-thinking skills and therapeutic nursing interventions to benefit clients’ health. Applicants must have completed an associate’s degree or 60 or more transferrable credits and must hold a New York State Registered Nurse license at the time of application or must earn the license by their second semester in the program. Students can apply at https://www.keuka. edu/apply/cps, or contact Kim Morgan, Keuka’s Assistant Director of Admissions, at kmorgan@keuka.edu or by calling 315-6943244. New students are also eligible to apply for Keuka’s Florence Nightingale Scholarship for Nursing Excellence. Students are encouraged to contact Keuka to discuss this scholarship opportunity.
The Spartan baseball team will reap the benefits of improvements made to Falcon Park. There is serious talk and consideration about a $3 million project to fund a turf field and other improvements to the Falcon Park facility. A new synthetic turf will benefit the Doubledays and the Spartans alike. Actually, many different teams from Cayuga Community College are going to benefit from the improvements to this facility, but to see the CCC baseball Spartans play on turf field would be exciting for any baseball fan. Cayuga’s Spartans will have Coach T.J. Gamba as their head coach for the 2019 season who says he is happy to give back to his community. Coach
Gamba has played professionally. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1986. He has coached at the collegiate level and assisted in coaching at the professional level. He was assistant coach for the Miami Marlins Single A affiliate in Batavia. He brings a lot of baseball talent, leadership, and experience to this Spartan inaugural team. Starting in March, 2019 the Spartans baseball team will play a full and exciting schedule of double headers on Saturdays and Sundays and with afternoon and evening games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They will get their chance to show Auburn and Cayuga Community College what Spartan talent looks like. Play ball!
SYRACUSE SAXOPHONIST DUBANIEWICZ NAMED BRUNELL VISITING SCHOLAR CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE PAGE Cayuga Associate Professor Michael Cortese said Dubaniewicz’s background and enthusiasm for jazz made him an ideal fit to work with students this semester. “We’re very excited to have Mike as our Brunell Visiting Scholar for the Spring 2019 semester,” said Cortese. “His knowledge of improvisation, jazz and jazz history is superb, and I think students and those who attend his community lectures and workshops will appreciate how much he enjoys this style of music.” Music snagged Dubaniewicz’s attention when he was only 9-years-old. He started out as a drummer, but switched to alto saxophone and performed locally and while earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas. He eventually earned his Master’s Degree from the Manhattan School of Music and his doctorate from the Eastman School of Music. Dubaniewicz has performed with jazz legends such as Jon Hendrix and Sir Roland Hanna, and toured the world with Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau Band. Dubaniewicz served as a featured soloist
and music director with Ferguson’s band, and also performed with Ferguson at New York City’s famed Blue Note Jazz Club. He has also performed with musicians including Phil Woods, Tim Ries and Slide Hampton, and in 2009 released his debut album, entitled “Drive Time.” At Cayuga, Dubaniewicz will be the featured performer at one concert, a guest performer with the Jazz Combo and host a lecture and improvisation workshop. All events are free and open to the public: •
On Monday, Feb. 25, Dubaniewicz will be the guest lecturer for “The Bebop Era,” scheduled for 11 a.m. in Room T138A;
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On Monday, March 25, Dubaniewicz will host a jazz improvisational workshop at 11 a.m. in Room T138A;
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On Wednesday, May 8, he will be the guest performer at the Jazz Combo Concert, scheduled for 7 p.m. in Room M157.
COLLEGE TRUSTEES EXTEND PRESIDENT’S CONTRACT CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE PAGE Trustee Chair Dr. Linda Van Buskirk said Dr. Durant has a strong vision for how Cayuga Community College can continue serving its students and the Finger Lakes and Central New York regions. “The Board of Trustees of Cayuga Community College is extremely pleased to announce its extension of President Dr. Brian Durant’s contract. Dr. Durant has fully demonstrated his commitment to the future of the college, his devotion to preparing students for their lives in the 21st century, and his ability to bring businesses and regional organizations to the table to create progress in our communities,” said Dr. Van Buskirk. “We look forward to many years of Dr. Durant’s pragmatic yet visionary leadership.” Since Dr. Durant arrived at Cayuga Community College in 2015, Cayuga has added new academic and athletic programs for its students and expanded its K-12 programming with school districts in Cayuga and Oswego counties. The College has also cultivated new partnerships in the community, including
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launching a joint initiative with the City of Auburn to renovate Falcon Park, a project that will allow Cayuga athletic teams to compete at the state-of-the-art facility. The College is also establishing a Workforce Development Center in downtown Auburn and is working to expand its childcare offerings in Cayuga County. Dr. Durant said he is excited to continue leading Cayuga Community College, and thanked the Board of Trustees for their support. “Cayuga Community College is a wonderful institution filled with dedicated faculty and staff, and I am extremely proud of the work we have done over the past three years to help students continue their education and prepare for their careers,” said Durant. “I am excited about this opportunity to remain at Cayuga and to continue serving our students in Cayuga and Oswego counties. Thank you to Dr. Van Buskirk and her fellow trustees for their support through these three successful years, and I look forward to working with our trustees in the years ahead.”
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IT’S NOT TOO LATE; JOIN THE CCC CHORUS The Cayuga Community College Chorus is always seeking new members. No experience is necessary and no audition is required. Music 100 meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 P.M. - 1:20 P.M. in M157 on the Auburn Campus. Students earn one credit per semester for up to four semesters. A concert is held at the end of the semester.
“Students get the opportunity to learn new music, improve their musicianship, grow their confidence, meet other students and have fun,” said instructor of vocal music/director Erica Walters. “College Chorus Chorus rehearsal is a great way to break up the day and re-energize too. Anyone interested is welcome to enroll and join us.”
Virginia Fennessy, Terri Fox Gadsby, and CCC alum Autumn Brewer represented Cayuga Community College at the New York State Theatre Educators high school conference.
CAYUGA ACTS TO ATTRACT H.S. STUDENTS By Autumn Brewer, graduated staff writer Cayuga Community College’s Harlequin Production enthusiasts took on a new strategy to plant the seed for theater fever in high school students. In January, Virginia Fennessy, Terri Fox Gadsby, and CCC ‘18 graduate, Autumn Brewer, represented Cayuga Community College at the New York State Theater Education Association (NYSTEA) conference event. This is the first year Cayuga was represented at the conference, where
young adults from many high schools from the region attend to participate in a weekend full of participating in theater activities, meeting college representatives and making fun memories. It was estimated more than 700 high school students learned about Cayuga’s theater program. The Harlequin volunteers handed out candy, pamphlets, Cayuga trinkets and helpful information to the students attending.
CAYUGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAKES THE LIST FOR AFFORDABLE ONLINE BUSINESS A.S. DEGREE Cayuga Community College has been identified as one of the great value colleges for an affordable online Associate’s degree in Business Administration. The website, GreatValueColleges.net, published the recent rankings with Cayuga Community College as #69. GreatValueColleges.net spells out the ranking criteria is based on tuition value, student to faculty ratio, national recognition, and discounted tuition for online students. GreatValueColleges.net’s mission is to help students get the most “bang for their buck” when it comes to getting a college degree.
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