The College of Westchester
106th Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, June 2, 2022 #CWGRAD22
Dear Graduate: Congratulations! You prevailed and completed your degree, and now you are graduating in CW’s 106th Commencement Ceremony. We all celebrate with you! We are proud of you and you will always be a part of our CW family. Alumni Resources – Keep in touch Join the CW family on LinkedIn
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Best wishes for an abundant and joyful future, Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President & CEO
Keynote Speaker Frank Williams, Jr. Frank Williams, Jr. was born in Canton, Mississippi. His parents, Frank and Jewel Williams, were role models growing up and served as great influencers for his career path. They both were active in the Civil Rights Movement. His mother was the first Black female elected to the City’s Board of Alderman. Currently, Frank serves as the Executive Director of the White Plains Youth Bureau, a position he has held for the last twenty years. He is responsible for the administration of one of the premiere youth agencies in New York State and providing services to more than 2,000 White Plains youth each day offering nearly 60 programs and services. Frank’s 36-year career with the White Plains Youth has created a level of respect, innovation and broad quality of programming that has earned the White Plains Youth Bureau the title of National Model Agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Frank’s many community involvements includes President of the Passage to Excellence Corporation, President of the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus, CoChairman of the City of White Plains My Brother’s Keeper, Chairman of the Westchester County Fathering Advisory Committee, Co-Chairman of Grandpas United, Member of the Business Council of Westchester Foundation Board, Member of the Jacob Burns Center Board of Directors, Member of the Hudson Valley Youth Bureau Association, Member of the Westchester County Campaign for Kids, Member of the Black Scholars Community Partnership, Member of the Westchester County Taskforce on Children and Family Services, Member of the New York Metropolitan Tougaloo College Alumni Association, Member of the Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Deacon of Bethel Baptist Church. Frank’s work with youth has also impacted children in Africa. As former President of Esther’s Aid, a relief organization supporting children in Rwanda, Africa, the organization provided funds and resources that benefited children impacted by the countries ongoing conflict. He has also been instrumental in directing funds and resources to children in South Africa and Kenya. Frank has received over 100 awards for his service to the community. He has received New York’s highest youth development award, the Bill Bud Award; Community Leader Award from former President Barack Obama for Fatherhood Initiative; Family Ties of Westchester Children Award; Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau Empower Award; Certificate of Merit National Recognition Community Development Award, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; White Plains Greenburgh NAACP W.E.B. Education Award, Westchester County Office of the County Executive, Distinguish Service Award; Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Man of the Year Award; City of White Plains Public Safety Award; Tougaloo College National Alumni Association Hall of Fame Award and many others. Frank has touched the lives of youth, young adults and senior citizens throughout this nation and abroad. He wouldn’t trade anything for his journey. Frank holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University; a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Tougaloo College, as well as an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Humane Letters from The College of Westchester, White Plains, New York. Frank is a resident of Greenburgh, New York. He is married to the former Ann Elizabeth Stinson. They have two daughters, Timeka and Cherylyn, and one grandson, John Berryhill IV.
Order of Exercises ACADEMIC PROCESSION G R A N D M A R SHA L Dr. Shamva Wright-Shingler
Program Director, The School of Health Professions
W E L C OM E Dr. Warren Rosenberg
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
NAT IONA L A N T H E M Maryanne Cuomo
Assistant Director, Higher Ed Development
I N VO C AT ION Terence Keyes Assistant Professor
OP E N I NG R E M A R K S Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW
President and Chief Executive Officer
I N T RODU C T ION OF K E Y NOT E SP E A K E R Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer
C OM M E NC E M E N T A DDR E S S Frank Williams Jr.
Executive Director of the White Plains Youth Bureau
I N T RODU C T I ON OF ST U DE N T SP E A K E R S Maria Gangi Vice President of Student Services and Retention
ST U DE N T SP E A K E R S Jennifer Lopez Moran
BS Degree, Day Graduate Representative
Faith McManus
BBA Degree, Online Graduate Representative
P R E SE N TAT ION OF AWA R D S Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Warren Rosenberg
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Maria Gangi
Vice President of Student Services and Retention
Departmental Awards The John F. Sterling Award in Business Administration Mariely Parra, AAS, Day College Karinda Colon, AAS – Adult College Anyenis Garcia Urena, AAS – Online College
Emelyn Infante, BBA – Day College Lilla Kirilla, BBA – Adult College Irianni Delgado Vasquez, BBA –Online College
The John F. Sterling Award was established in 1986. This award recognizes outstanding Business Administration-Management/Marketing graduates in honor of Mr. Sterling. John F. Sterling is the former regional Vice President of South-Western Publishing Company and a long time friend of The College of Westchester. Throughout the years, Mr. Sterling made valuable contributions to the college. The College respects him as an individual with qualities that set him apart from the crowd. The student selected for this award must have the characteristics exemplified by Mr. Sterling: academic excellence in marketing, effective communication skills and an orientation toward sales.
The Marc Polcek Memorial Accounting Award Jaron Fields, AAS – Day College Shahine Clarke, BBA – Day College Carmen Gonzalez, BBA – Adult College The Marc Polcek Memorial Accounting Award was established in 1999. This award recognizes outstanding Accounting graduates. The award is named in honor of Mr. Marc Polcek, a respected Accounting instructor and Chairperson who taught at The College of Westchester from 1976 to 1999. The student selected for this award must have the characteristics exemplified by Mr. Polcek: academic excellence in accounting, overall commitment to the college and to other students, and student leadership and/or community service.
The Excellence in Digital Media Award Justin Chambers, BS – Day College The Excellence in Digital Media Award was established in 2004. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding creativity, initiative, and commitment, while excelling beyond course and curriculum requirements. The recipients of this award also exhibit a genuine commitment to the College, as well as to other students and the community.
The Health Professions Award Sandra Gonzalez , AAS – Day College Natalie Harris, AAS – Adult College Jodi-Kay Edwards, AOS –Online College
Tiffany Cheathem, BBA– Day College Tenika Pankey, BBA – Adult College Nadine Burrell Hamilton, BBA -- Online College
This award recognizes outstanding graduates in the associate or bachelor’s degree in the Health Professions. The students selected for this award, in addition to demonstrating academic excellence, must also demonstrate that they have positively impacted the lives of other students on campus and people they have interacted with in their community.
The Information Technology Award Timothy Graham, AAS – Day College Alberto Nicholson, AAS – Adult College William Deynes, BS – Day College This award recognizes outstanding Computer Network Administration Associate degree and Information Technology Bachelor degree graduates. The recipients are selected according to the following criteria: academic achievement and exceptional work ethic, overall service to the college, accomplishment of information technology certifications, attainment of relevant information about current industry issues, learning opportunities, best practices and standards, and insight that focuses on staying engaged and ahead in the IT industry.
General Excellence Awards The Dr. Milton E. Cagan Memorial Awards Kimberly Lopez, AAS – Day College Miloskari Barboza, AAS – Adult College Brianna Blanco, AAS – Online College
Amoya Nicholson, BS – Day College Yakima Irving, BBA – Adult College Kerian Adams, BBA – Online College
Every academic year selected graduates receive the Dr. Milton E. Cagan Award in memory of the former President of The College of Westchester. The recipients are selected according to the following criteria: academic achievement, overall service to the college, its student body and society in general, and attitudes and characteristics exemplifying the desire to succeed in college, at work and in social life.
P R E SE N TAT ION OF T H E C W C HA R I TA B L E F OU N DAT ION S C HOL A R ' S AWA R D Dr. Shamva Wright-Shingler Program Director, The School of Health Professions Trustee of The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation Board
Karla Dipillo
AAS – Day College This award recognizes an outstanding graduate who is an acknowledged CWCF Scholar. The CW Charitable Foundation bestows scholarships to deserving students based on need and talent. The student selected for this award, in addition to being a scholarship recipient, will have demonstrated academic excellence, student leadership and a commitment to the college and to other students.
P R E SE N TAT ION OF T H E C W SP I R I T AWA R D Maria Gangi Vice President of Student Services and Retention
Joseline Velez
BBA - Day College This award recognizes the contributions of a student who demonstrates extraordinary enthusiasm and participation in student life at CW. Criteria for the award include outstanding contributions to a club or other student activity
P R E SE N TAT ION OF T H E C W A LUM N I AC H I E V E M E N T AWA R D Maria Gangi Vice President of Student Services and Retention
Danielle Settembre Class of 2015
AWA R DI NG OF C E RT I F IC AT E S A N D DE G R E E S Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Warren Rosenberg
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
AS SI ST E D B Y Dr. Shamva Wright-Shingler
Maria Gangi
Vice President of Student Services and Retention
Program Director, The School of Health Professions
Dean of Faculty and First Year Experience; Acting Chair, The School of Business
Chairperson and Professor of The School of Information Technology
Dr. Erica Schacht
Dr. Grace Bonanno
M OV I NG OF T H E TAS SE L Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer
B E N E DIC T ION Terence Keyes Assistant Professor
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Alumni Award Recipient Danielle Settembre, Class of 2015 In 2015, Danielle Settembre graduated cum laude with her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She also graduated with BBA honors and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Danielle was a recipient of The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation Scholarship and in her essay, she had written: “Hard work, efforts and achievements don't go unnoticed at CW. As one of the first in my family to attend college, being inducted into the prestigious honor society Phi Theta Kappa has been one of my greatest achievements. Many students think that the sole goal of success in college is receiving a diploma, but forget that it is fortified through the values instilled behind that piece of paper. After graduating with a degree in Business Management I will forever carry with me the skills I've learned and remember the mentors that have helped guide me along the way as I start my career.” And Danielle did just that! Danielle is the owner and founder of the innovative concept Hair Saloon & Café in Scarsdale, New York. The first of its kind in Westchester County as a full-service salon, spa, café, and full liquor bar. After signing her lease, COVID hit and while it may have delayed her opening, it did not diminish her spirit. Danielle forged ahead and her grand opening was in October of 2020. Danielle trained at L’Oréal academy in Paris, has worked alongside French celebrity stylist Odile Gilbert and is an ambassador for the global hair care product line, Kerastase. Danielle has worked with some of the biggest names in fashion backstage during New York City and Paris fashion week where she mastered precision cutting and color techniques on runway models. With years of extensive experience, Danielle built up her clientele working in New York at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. In addition to hair, she has always had a love for hospitality. Her family-owned restaurant inspired her to merge the concept of food and beverage with a full-service salon experience. Danielle is a fierce supporter of female-owned businesses and welcomes all to experience the concept that she so passionately built. Hair Saloon and Café was named Best of Westchester salon in 2020. Most recently, Danielle was named to Westchester’s 914 Inc Class of 2022 Wunderkinds; as one of the savviest businesswoman in Westchester under the age of 35. Danielle’s advice to the CW Class of 2022 is, “never give up on your dreams even though it may seem hard to get there it will be worth it in the end. You can do anything you put your mind to. Surround yourself with positive and supportive people and you will get there sooner than you know it!”
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School of Business Candidates For Associate Degrees AC C OU N T I NG ( A AS ) AC C OU N T I NG F OR BU SI N E S S ( A AS ) ON L I N E Jaron Fields**Φ Cecelia G Grier
David Lopez Arturo Melchor
Dashawn Reid Zahnay Washington
BU SI N E S S A DM I N I ST R AT ION – M A NAG E M E N T / M A R K E T I NG ( A AS ) BU SI N E S S M A NAG E M E N T / M A R K E T I NG ( A AS ) ON L I N E Shane Allen Deborah Ansah Aidoo Brianna Blanco*** Teyara Bolar James Bolding Shakira Brown Karinda Colon***Φ Miranda Competiello-Cruz Katika Davis Eric Delgado Jonathan Domenech
Andres Duarte Cabrera Luis Espinal* Anyenis Garcia Urena** Khaleel Holgate Krysta Jordan*Φ Julissa Mazariego Pauline Nugent Shawn Ofurhie* Wendy Oregel Alberta Owusu Lourdes E. Pani Criollo
Mariely Parra** Jessica Pinos*Φ Mercedez Rodriguez Naesha Rodriguez Madeleine Salazar Lauren M. Schifini Qiana Smith* Ashley Swaby Alexis Torres
Candidates For Baccalaureate Degrees AC C OU N T I NG ( B BA ) Yohanna Baez***Σ Shahine Clarke***ΦΣ Lisaira Estrella* Erika I. Flores Fanny Garcia** Carmen Gonzalez** Melissa Guerra
Sugunyah Kaewching Claude Laviscount***Σ Edwin Lebron** Christopher Menjivar Zyh'Ana Moody Jessica Ochoa Mayra Perez*
Yoanna Reyes**Σ Susana Rivera* Javier Tineo Algenis Valverde Steven Vera**ΦΣ Trudiann Williams**
– Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude
B – Veteran
BU SI N E S S A DM I N I ST R AT ION ( B BA ) BU SI N E S S A DM I N I ST R AT ION – M A NAG E M E N T ( B BA ) ON L I N E Gustavo Almeida Brenda Aponte Ellen P. Brooks* Micheal Budhram Manuel Castrillo Garcia*Φ Mari-Ann Clarke*** Jade Daniels* Jenna Kay Decicco**Φ Irianni Delgado Vasquez*** Φ Rosana Escoto** Σ Lillian Ferreira***Σ Natalie Galasso**Σ Lizet Garcia Stephanie Garcia Arlene A. Gibbs
Diamond Gilliam*** Tanya Gonzalez Ishmel Harvin Manuel Hernandez-LuceroΦ Jenssen Honore Emelyn Infante**ΦΣ Sasha Javier Mariama Kabba Ziqaad Khan Lilla Kirilla***Σ Natalie Lodge-Menns***Σ Michael Loja Alexa Miguel* Safiya Nangle* Melanie Peralta Campos Timothy Persaud
Nicholas RaoB Warda Rashid Jerry Reyes Melissa Darlene Rojas Chris Ruballos Akilah Shakes Dorlisa St. Jean* Barbara Tabala*** Andrea Torres Aguilar Amethyst Vazquez Jasmine Velis Derek VeraΦ Carina Villalona Chloe Webster Jorge Zacarias**ΦΣ
I N T E R AC T I V E DIG I TA L M E DIA A N D M A R K E T I NG ( B S ) Jose Alvarez** Natalie CantatoreΦ Justin Chambers***Φ Chrisleen Colon** Austin Cruz
Mehki Douglas Robert Ferguson Lysa Guaman***ΦΣ Steven King***ΦΣ Jennifer Lopez Moran***Σ
Joshua Montalvo**Σ Marcus Rijos Samantha Shaw Hedy Silva**Φ Felix Vega
School of Health Professions Candidates For Certificates H E A LT H I N F OR M AT ION SP E C IA L I ST Rosselis Estrella* Shari Mccormick** Alexandra Viloria M E DIC A L AS SI STA N T SP E C IA L I ST Caitlin Feliciano* Sandra Gonzalez Gomez Chanel Haynes Veronica Rago** – Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude
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Candidates For Associate Degrees M E DIC A L AS SI STA N T M A NAG E M E N T ( A AS ) Maria Aguilar* Alfred Aracena Nicole Barker* Nia Barrett**Φ Mastan Bathily* Fatima Boota Monique Carrion Diana Celestin* Shemicka Chin** Shontel Clark Amanda Diaz Karla Dipillo*Φ Millicent Dixon-Walker Yasmin Escalante** Alexiz Fowler-Rice Jonia France Kadeena Francis* Jessica Garcia Keara Golden Sandra Gonzalez**Φ
Trevonafaith Gordon*** Andy Guerrero** Tanajia Hanna Natalie Harris** Nicole Hemmes* Jalaina Hepburn Ezekiel Hindovai Kelsey Holt Meverlie Lauture Shamar Lloyd** Shavonne Loney Alejandra Lopez*Φ Jennifer Lopez*Φ Kimberly Lopez***Φ Dejah Mackenzie*Φ Stephanie Maxwell* Nicole Mercado Hernandez Hyllaree Moore Willietta Moore Evelyn Moreno**
Auchicard Myrtil Alicia Neder Darkens Noel Samuel Noel* Latisha Nunnery Gladis Oliva Sarah Palladino Jennifer Perez Paiz Claudiann Phillips** Sandra Sagastizado Guadalupe Saldivar Barbosa*Φ Wood Sealing Sanon Johanna Soto-Martinez* Φ Cristin Valdez**Φ Limary Valencia Litzy Villanueva Jody Ann Walters Dedranae Williamson Sofiya Zvarych
H E A LT H I N F OR M AT ION M A NAG E M E N T ( AO S ) H E A LT H I N F OR M AT ION A DM I N I ST R AT ION ( AO S ) ON L I N E Jennifer Arias Jessica AvilaΦ Miloskari Barboza*** Justin Beckett Anea Benjamin Karol Bonilla Kaelan Bookal** Noelle Boschulte Sheriffa Boyd*Φ Lourdes Castillo C
Denise Contreras*Φ Renae DaleyΦ Jodi-Kay Edwards**Φ Jennifer Erazo*Φ Lourdes Fajardo**Φ Alliyah Ferguson Tyrone JonesΦ Flavia Kalaja Gert Kalaja Vorapong Keowongwan*
Wanda Lantigua Melissa Rodriguez Charmaine Roulston Carolina Salazar**Φ Evanna Spence*Φ Monique Thaxter* Rochelle Worthy Melina Zambrano*
– Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude
B – Veteran
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees H E A LT H C A R E SE RV IC E S A DM I N I ST R AT ION ( B BA ) H E A LT H SE RV IC E S A DM I N I ST R AT ION ( B BA ) ON L I N E Kerian Adams***Σ Keyla Bates Ebony Blount Necky Boutin Michelle Breese*** Σ Nadine Burrell-Hamilton** Leah D. Byrd** Francesca Camacho** Gabrielle Charles*Φ Tiffany Cheathem***Σ Yinaira Garcia***Σ Sheryce Gill Hill***Σ Yakima Irving***Σ Sindya Laroche*Σ
Sylvia Ledesma* Monica Lopez Cindy Martinez-Quintana**Σ Faith Mcmanus***Σ Kenny Messa Karen Elizabeth Mickler Marcia Minott-Morris Ayan M Mohamed***Σ Abigail Morales**Σ Mary S. Okeyo***Σ Yudelka Ortega Michelle Palmer Smith*Σ Tenika Pankey**Σ
Athena Paxinos Marcia Powell** Karaishma Rai**ΦΣ Premaa Rupnarain Nakea Saddler Kailey Salgar** Nyema Scruggs Shweta Singh*** Karey-Ann Smith***Σ Tariana TorresΣ Joseline Velez***ΣΦH Sasha Wright
School of Information Technology Candidates For Associate Degrees C OM P U T E R N E T WOR K A DM I N I ST R AT ION ( A AS ) C OM P U T E R N E T WOR K I NG A N D SE C U R I T Y ( A AS ) ON L I N E Christopher Dechico**ΦB Angel Delcid Anthony Della Mura Cristian DuranB
Solomon Ellis**ΦB Timothy Graham**Φ Andrew Lira Alberto Nicholson**
Josiah Nunez Cristian Oliveros* Allan O’savio Fabiola TenB
Candidates For Baccalaureate Degrees I N F OR M AT ION T E C H NOL O G Y ( B S ) C OM P U T E R I N F OR M AT ION SYST E M S ( B S ) ON L I N E Pierre Bellevue William Deynes**Σ Darian Giriat
Malcolm James Amoya Nicholson***ΦΣ Jarett Rodriguez
– Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude
B – Veteran
B OA R D OF T RU ST E E S
P R E SI DE N T ’ S C A B I N E T
Ann Conetta Umstead, MBA
Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW
President and Chief Executive Officer
Karen J. Smith, MBA
Maria Gangi, Chairperson
Louis Commisso, D.M.
Esperanza Cruz, Coordinator
Chair
Vice Chair
Barbara Boyington, MBA Trustee
Salvatore Corda, Ph.D. Trustee
John D’Agostino
Director of Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Mary Bennett, Coordinator
Vice President, Enrollment Management
Terence Keyes
Maria Gangi, MS
Dr. Warren Rosenberg
Carol Ann DeGrella, RN
Warren Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW
Michael Sandick, MS
Trustee
Ex-Officio Member of the Board
Suzanne Nappi, BS
Secretary/Treasurer of the Board, Trustee
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Vincent Siegfried
Vice President of Marketing and Media Resources
Nancy Trim
Chief Information Officer Chief Information Security Officer
Trustee
A special thank you to all those who made this commencement possible.
Dale T. Smith, BS
Vice President, Special Projects
Trustee
Julie Schuler
Vice President, Institutional Research and Data Analysis
Jessica Perilla, BFA Trustee
Alyssa McDermott, Coordinator
Matt Curtis, MBA
Vice President of Student Services and Retention
Trustee Emeritus
2 0 2 2 C OM M E NC E M E N T C OM M I T T E E
Nancy Trim
Kelly Walsh, MBA
T H E AC A DE M IC P RO C E S SION The centuries-old pageantry procession comes from ancient tradition, rooted in the early universities. The solemn procession before you this evening is the College’s way of giving depth and distinction to the commencement of these men and women. Academic caps, gowns and hoods date back to the twelfth century, developing gradually from the long flowing robes that the teachers wore to protect themselves from the cold of the medieval buildings. Since the scholars of the time were usually clerics, their robes differed little from those used by the church orders. Slowly, certain styles were designated for the universities and these, with minor modifications, are the costumes worn today. Hoods were originally fashioned after the monk’s cowl; the mortarboard cap, with its tassels, evolved from the skull caps of the scholar-monks. In France, where the degree program probably began, wearing the cap and gown marked the formal admission of the “licentiate” to the body of masters. In our country, caps and gowns have been used since colonial times. Columbia University, or Kings College, as it was then called, began this custom at an early date. New York University, the University of Pennsylvania and others followed, and in 1984 a commission representing the leading American colleges met to discuss academic ceremonies. A year later, the intercollegiate code was adopted. Today, more than 700 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Turkey and others follow this code. Standard styles in caps, gowns, and hoods for Doctors, Masters and Bachelors were established. In recent years, distinctively colored gowns have been authorized for specific schools. For example, the Columbia gown is slate gray, the New York University gown is violet, the Yale gown is blue, the Harvard gown is crimson and The City University of New York gown is navy blue. The hoods, over the shoulders and down the backs of the members of the faculty and administration, reveal the degrees and institutions of the wearers. The velvet binding or edging is distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains. The lining of the hood, in silk, gives the color or colors of the institution granting the degree. The shortest hood is the Bachelor’s; the longest and broadest is the Doctor’s; and the Master’s is midway between these in size. In the colors of the colleges, there is much duplication and it would be useless to identify them. However, there is a standard color for the subject and the degree, indicated by the velvet edging which shows in front and over the shoulders, and the most common of these are given below:
C OL OR C ODE F OR HO OD S Arts, Letters, Humanities........... White Commerce, Business................... Drab Economics.................................... Copper Education..................................... Light Blue Engineering.................................. Orange Fine Arts....................................... Brown Law................................................ Purple Library Science............................ Lemon Medicine....................................... Green
Music............................................ Silver Gray Pharmacy..................................... Olive Green Philosophy................................... Dark Blue Physical Education...................... Sage Green Public Administration................ Peacock Blue Science.......................................... Golden Yellow Social Work.................................. Citron Theology....................................... Scarlet
C W HONOR S P RO G R A M CW Honors Program offers an enriched course of study for exceptional students. Eligibility is based upon performance in high school or college and a personal essay. A grade point average of 3.0 grants and maintains membership in the Honors Program. Students accepted into the Honors Program will complete three Honors Projects while pursuing their degree. A special project, paper, or other research beyond the regular coursework outlined in the course syllabus or participation in community service can be rewarding Honors Projects. Those students who complete the Honors Program will be recognized as Honors Scholars upon graduation. Scholars will earn and are awarded a special stole to wear at commencement and receive this fine distinction on their transcript. Having completed an Honors Program course of study is an excellent distinction on a resume as well. Being recognized as an Honors Scholar indicates intelligence, determination, and creativity, all of which are assets in achieving personal and professional goals.
BAC C A L AU R E AT E HONOR S ( T H E HONOR S R E SE A RC H SE M I NA R ) This honors seminar is designed to introduce high-achieving bachelor-level students to research. This credit-bearing course provides select students with an opportunity to conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty researcher. Bachelor-level students will learn about the academic research process through presentations, guest lectures and research assignments. At the conclusion of the seminar, student researchers will showcase their research projects at college sponsored colloquia. Eligibility includes junior status, a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average, demonstrated research ability, and recommendations from bachelor-level faculty. Successful completion of this course will culminate in distinction at graduation.
P H I T H E TA K A P PA HONOR S O C I E T Y ΦΘΚ Phi Theta Kappa is not only recognized as the official honor society for two-year colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges but also is the largest honor society in American higher education. Beta Pi Gamma, The College of Westchester’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, inducts members semi-annually, and eligibility is based on outstanding academic achievement with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a valuable addition to the college experience.
SIG M A B E TA DE LTA HONOR S O C I E T Y Σ Β Λ The intent of Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society is to encourage and recognize achievement among students of business, management and administration, and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement. Membership in Sigma Beta Delta is the highest international recognition a business student can receive at a college or university with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter. To be eligible for membership, a business student must rank in the upper 20 percent of the junior or senior class and be invited to membership by the faculty officers. Members are eligible to compete for the Society’s various annual fellowship awards.
T H E C OL L E G E OF W E STC H E ST E R C HA R I TA B L E F OU N DAT ION The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation (CWCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to raise scholarships for students. If not for the CWCF, worthy students, who are in need of a way to supplement their tuition costs, might not realize their educational goals. The success of CWCF is the result of the commitment from our corporate community, local employers, CW employees, alumni, families, and friends. Thank you! The following list represents the 2022 CW Scholarship Recipients.
Pierre Bellevue
Mehki Douglas
Timothy Graham
Ashley Borum
Nicole Filder
Janie Lizbeth Mendez
Shamar Lloyd
Yoanna Reyes
Chyanne Landell
Webster Bank Scholarship BBA, Health Services Administration Class of 2024
Neranyi Roman CWCF Shining Star Scholarship BBA, Business Administration Class of 2024
Karla DiPillo
Cristin Valdez
John Nunes Technology Scholarship BS, Information Technology Class of 2022 Jeanne Sutkowski Scholarship AAS, Health Information Administration Online Class of 2023
Ralph Cesar
Radford Quesada Networking Scholarship AAS, Computer Network Administration Class of 2023
Lizbeth Coronel
Dr. William R. Papallo Scholarship AAS, Business Administration – Management/Marketing Class of 2023
Sindya Laroche
Doris Metzger Miller Datakey Scholarship BBA, Health Services Administration Online Class of 2022
Kenneth R. Theobalds Scholarship BS, Interactive Digital Media & Marketing Class of 2022 Alumni Scholarship BBA, Business Administration Class of 2024 Mayor Joe Delfino Scholarship AAS, Medical Assistant Management Class of 2022
CWCF Shining Star Scholarship AAS, Medical Assistant Management Class of 202
CWCF Shining Star Scholarship AAS, Computer Network Administration Class of 2022 CWCF Shining Star Scholarship AAS, Medical Assistant Management Class of 2023 CWCF Shining Star Scholarship BBA, Accounting Class of 2022
CWCF Shining Star Scholarship AAS, Medical Assistant Management Class of 2022
Giving back as alumni provides amazing benefits to current students, other graduates, The College community and you. Alumni find it enormously rewarding to give back and help others. Many are actively serving on the alumni steering committee, speaking to The College of Westchester classes, hiring CW interns and graduates, mentoring students and much more. To find out more about To make a Donation, visit the College of Westchester cwcharitable.org/donate Charitable Foundation, visit cwcharitable.org.
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