YC Magazine Summer 2015

YC York College of Pennsylvania Magazine

INTELLIGENT APPROACH • COMMUNITY PROGRAM SUCCESS WELCOME TO GENERATION NEXT • THE VOICE OF YORK COLLEGE SUMMER 2015

The View From My Window "Time flies when you’re having fun!" That's the first thought that comes to mind as I start my third year as President of York College. It has been a remarkable two years largely due to the wonderful people who make up our YCP community.

This year has been particularly rewarding. In the fall, we began planning for the future in earnest. It provided the perfect opportunity to engage trustees, faculty, staff, students, and alumni in meaningful conversations around the following questions: Our mission: who are we as an institution, and whom do we serve? Our vision: whom do we want to become?

While there will never be unanimous agreement on the exact wording of our mission and vision statements, there is an undeniable consensus on the values reflected by our mission and the direction for the future articulated by our vision.

The seeds for YCP's future are sown. We are cultivating new ideas while strengthening our core programs. We remain committed to our tradition of producing graduates who are professionals in their chosen fields. In doing so, we acknowledge the changing expectations of students, their families, and employers, and the realities of emerging societal needs and technologies. I am pleased to share the College's new mission and vision statements* and look forward to updating you on the key initiatives we are undertaking toward a "Greater" York College.

Our mission: York College prepares its graduates for productive and purposeful lives. As a diverse community of educators and learners, we provide a high-quality, private education that emphasizes personal development, close faculty/student mentoring relationships, and real-world experiences. We partner with our community for the benefit of both our students and the broader region. We strive to make this world-class, private education financially accessible.

Our vision: York College will be the premier destination for students seeking an education that integrates career preparation with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, and will be a catalyst for positive change in higher education and in the broader community.

York College will stand apart through: • our graduates, known for their readiness to compete in dynamic and competitive global environments, and for the innovative spirit they bring to their life's work; • our faculty, known for their expertise, engaging teaching techniques and their commitment to student success; • our programs, known for their academic excellence and their relevance to a world of careers; and • our campus and community, known for the distinctive curricular and cocurricular experiences that support student development and our commitment to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. *Endorsed by the York College Board of Trustees, May 2015

Pamela Gunter-Smith, Ph.D. President, York College of Pennsylvania collegepresident@ycp.edu

CONTENTS ON THE FRONT COVER: The Class of 2019 received a warm welcome on Move-In Day.

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88.1FM WVYC: THE VOICE OF YORK COLLEGE Learn more about YCP's award-winning radio station and those behind its popularity.

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TAKING THE INTELLIGENT APPROACH Starting this fall, students will have an opportunity to pursue the new Intelligence Analysis major.What does this cutting-edge major entail?

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YCCOSP ENTERS ITS 26TH YEAR TheYork College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program (YCCOSP) continues to benefit theYork community.

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WELCOME TO GENERATION NEXT Generation Next, YCP's groundbreaking new educational system was launched in the Fall 2015 semester. Hear how it will benefit students.

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ON THE FAST TRACK As a member of the roller derby teamYork City Derby Dames, nurse Susan Upadhyay '91 takes it all in her stride.

Departments 2 3 Green & White Office Pieces 8 9 YC Progress 12 Spartan Sports Talk 22 YC Connect 29 Class Notes and In Memoriam End Note 32 Editor's Note Active Summer

Campus News, Events, Behind the Scenes and Student Profiles Intriguing items on display in Instructor of Writing Samuel Waddell's office.

Initiatives, Professional Insight and Faculty Focus

Softball Captain Katie Maloney '17, Sports Notes

Alumni News, Events and Profiles

The Urban Humanities Project

by Madeline Yonker, Ph.D.

www.ycp.edu/social-media

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Above: Former York College of Pennsylvania President Dr. Ray A. Miller (seated) listens to one of the record albums given to YCP by local radio station WZIX. Also present are (left to right) WZIX manager George Trout, WZIX public relations director Gretta London (c. 1976).

Below: Irene Hudson, Director of the York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program, with high school YCCOSP students who participated in Jump Start this summer.

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Active Summer

Editor's Note President Pamela Gunter-Smith Assistant Dean of College Advancement Mary Dolheimer Director of Alumni Relations Kristin Schab '04 Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Nicole Montgomery '11 YCDS Director of External Affairs Laura Burkey Director of Web Communications Andrew Shaw Director of Athletic Communications Scott Guise Director of Print and Mail Services Angie Staples '02/'14

After a hectic spring semester, you might imagine that nothing too important happened at the College over the summer.

Far from it! In addition to a packed schedule of undergraduate and graduate classes, students gained experience in engineering co-ops, independent studies, and internships.

The Engineering capstone design presentation took place on August 7 (see page 6 for details of the Baja and Formula cars). The York College Bridge to Results, an invitation-only five-week summer academic enrichment program that allows students to get a head start on their York College education, came to a successful conclusion when students displayed their research projects in Yorkview Hall.

Coaches ran sports camps, such as Spartan Youth Volleyball, Spartan Girls Lacrosse, and Spartan Basketball Shooting. The 34th Annual 2015 Keystone State Games Festival of Sports as well as the 1st Annual America's Finest Games took place in the Greater York Area from July 29 – August 2. More than 50 sporting events were organized during the 2015 Olympicstyle sports festival with baseball, track and field, synchronized swimming, and basketball held at York College.

YCP also hosted and sponsored Spring Garden Township's National Night Out event on August 4 in the parking lot of Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center, a community event designed for neighbors to get to know each other and to help prevent crime.

On the facilities side, the fountain on the main campus mall was renovated; Spart's Den in the Iosue Student Union received a major refurbishment; and the West Campus Community Center dining facilities were upgraded. The Graphic Studios in Evelyn and Earle Wolf Hall received a makeover. Lowell Briggs, M.S., Instructor of Communication, also reported that the TV Studio was redone.

Besides taking students in the Summer Road Crew to visit alumni, Director of Alumni Relations Kristin Schab '04 and her team worked hard to organize exciting events for alumni, including the Fall Fest program scheduled for October 2–4, 2015. (Go to www.YCPAlumni.com for more news).

Dominic DelliCarpini, Dean of the Center for Community Engagement, has been working throughout the spring and summer on a number of initiatives to strengthen the bonds between the College and the City and County of York. The recent acquisition of the property at 59 East Market Street in York will provide a home for the Center, once renovations are completed next summer.

DelliCarpini also welcomed the first group of Graham Innovation Scholars to campus on August 26 for an extended orientation. The following day, students explored several downtown York locations as they sought ideas for a community-based design thinking project that is part of their program.

Dr. G-S, faculty, staff, and administrators have been keeping very busy over the summer preparing to welcome the Class of 2019. Just over 900 first-year students arrived on August 28 for move-in day, Convocation, and a four-day Orientation, including the annual Involvement Fair, featuring clubs and organizations on campus.

A lot of hard work has gone into the launch this fall of the Generation Next program, (see page 20). The Class of 2019 is the first group of students to experience Generation Next, the College's new core curriculum, which includes First-Year Seminars that cover topics such as Bugs, Beasts and Fishes; The American West in Popular Culture; and the Harry Potter Phenomenon.

The Class of 2019 is also the first able to declare the brand-new Intelligence Analysis major, (read more about this on page 16).

As you can see, we are keeping on our toes, and happy to welcome the Class of 2019!

All the Best,

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YC Magazine College Editor Gail R. Huganir Art/Creative Director Lance A. Snyder '76/'05 Photographer Mike Adams Editorial Assistant Colleen M. Adamy Summer 2015 Intern Kevin Baker '16

YC Magazine Advisory Board Frederick A. Bianco '72; Megan Davitt '12; Dominic F. DelliCarpini, Ph.D.; Cobey Dietrich '02; Nathan A. Eifert '91; Jaime Garland '98; Nancy Johnston '75, Patti S. Stirk '87; Michael J. Zerbe, Ph.D.

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A Glimpse of Our Past One Hundred Years Later, Memoirs Still Serves Up Humor

By Daniel Hinger '15 and Karen Rice-Young '92

"There is nothing permanent but change and nothing certain but uncertainty," begins the 1915 York County Academy* yearbook, Memoirs of Academic School Days. Its pages offer a record of student life a century ago and are filled with drawings, faculty and student profiles, and poetry — all written with engaging humor. Through a team effort by the yearbook staff, the wit of self-proclaimed Personal Editor, Class Prophet and School Artist, Roy Flinchbaugh, is evident in his caricatures and writing. In the section cleverly titled, "Jokes Rush in Where Sermons Fear to Tread," words of wisdom such as, "when in Rome, order spaghetti," and "a rolling stone gathers momentum," appear. Roy lists his own future occupation as "Saleslady," and some of his classmates as "Chicken inspecting," "farming onions," and "discovering Florida." As a time traveler, he writes in the section, "A Gaze into the Future," that he has seen the Academy of the future and that there were "no books in sight. Methods of obtaining knowledge certainly must have changed." Could this prediction someday become reality?

It is effortless to read this amusing and insightful tribute to York County Academy's Class of 1915 from cover to cover. The text and illustrations of the imaginative Roy Flinchbaugh chronicle not only his school days, but also feature popular culture and politics. Memoirs is unique, yet familiar. It is timeless. *Established in 1787, the York County Academy is the first school in YCP's lineage.

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Green & White COMMENCEMENT MAY 2015 "It may have taken me four other schools to find my home-away-fromhome, but I'm so happy I chose YCP to finish what I started. I finally feel ready for the real world, and I'm excited to see what the future holds!"

— Alexa Cohen '15, (Richboro, PA), B.A. Public Relations

"Having the opportunity to go to college and make my family proud is a huge blessing, and I have learned a great deal in these four years about not being afraid to make mistakes, professionalism, dealing with stress, etc. Grad school is next for me, hopefully." — Javvieaus Stewart '15 (St. Leonard, MD), B.A. Music

TOTAL GRADUATES 757 "York College is a place where I learned practical career information and made friends that will last a lifetime." — Justin Friedberg '15 (Marlton, NJ), B.S. Accounting

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Associate of Science

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Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Science

"My favorite professor taught me about having 'grit.' 'Grit' has gotten me to where I am: debt-free, graduating on time, and a full-time job in my field. Never let anyone tell you cannot do something. You are your only barrier between failure and success. Of all the paths you take in life, make sure some of them are dirt." — Jenna Rae Shearer '15 (Red Lion, PA), BSN

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Master of Business Admin.

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Master of Education

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Master of Science in Nursing

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Graduated Cum Laude

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Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Left to right: Naomi Fort '15, Mass Communications major, with her mother Antonette '08; Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith with Honorary Degree Recipient and Guest Commencement Speaker Brigadier General Kurt Ryan '87; and Asa Smith '15, Biology major.

Meet Our Students . . . Few students have the longstanding bond that Sonia Deel '16

(Allentown, PA) has with York College. Deel has called YCP her home for 20 years. Her parents are both graduates of YCP, and her grandparents, Saroj Khanna, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Sardari Khanna, Ph.D., Professor of Physical Sciences, have taught at YCP for 45 years. Deel has been actively involved with Student Senate from the start of her college career, holding positions such as Vice President of Organizational Development. "Without my grandparents pushing me and encouraging me, I would not have applied to be a freshman senator, and I would not have run to be Vice President of Organizational Development my junior year," she said. Deel has held numerous leadership positions with the Sigma Delta Tau sorority and started the Annual Professor Appreciation dinner. Perhaps the only thing that exceeds her love for YCP is Deel's passion for Disney. Deel intends to apply to the Disney College program after she graduates, with the hope of being accepted in their Marketing internship program to help her grow her marketing skills before beginning the next part of her professional career, continuing the family tradition.

She said, "After I gain the skill sets needed from the professional internship program, I would like to return to graduate school, and eventually receive my Ph.D. in Marketing in order to come back to York College and teach." — SW "From day one, I knew I wanted to leave my mark on York College, so that future generations could enjoy it even more than I did (if that is even possible!)."

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Alexander Iula '17 (Dallastown, PA) created the cool designs for orientation shirts. Sixty Orientation Leaders were easy to see in their orange T-shirts, and every new student received a gray T-shirt emblazoned with the words "From Day One." We cannot wait to meet all our new students!

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Ceremony

The Donning of the Kente Cloth ceremony gives students of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to honor their heritage, experience, achievements, and those who have supported them during their educational career. During the YCP ceremony on May 11 in the Founders' Room, Dr. G-S placed kente scarves around the necks of graduating seniors, Murielle Ahawo (Glen Burnie, MD), Janica Alston (Baltimore, MD), Jessica Bennett (Baltimore, MD), Jasmine Chambers (Harrisburg, PA), Connella Coles (Baltimore, MD), Nanaa Zita Egbame (Washington, D.C.), Antonio Eubanks (Baltimore, MD), Sharolyn Geathers (Concord, NC), Vallen Hardison (Bel Air, MD), India Hodges (North Plainfield, NJ), Ashley Howard (Philadelphia, PA), Eyitemi Opuogen (Newburgh, NY), Sachiya Rigdore (East Stroudsburg, PA) and Melanie King (Upper Marlboro, MD).

Go to www.ycp.edu to learn more about the ceremony.

Meet Our Students

. . . Back home, growing up just outside the projects in Manhattan, Biology major Brandon Rodriguez '18 faced obstacles and negative influences, but he found a brighter path here at York College.

His family is of Puerto Rican descent, and includes two generations of NYPD officers. He is the first member of his immediate family to attend college. He said, "My goal and dream in life is to be a doctor because I love to help people."

He particularly liked his biology class with Jessica Nolan, Ph.D., and writing class with adjunct faculty member Carole Schrading. One of the obstacles Rodriguez had to overcome was growing up in the inner city, because, "In the inner city you're not pressured or pushed to do well. My whole life I have been told that I wouldn't accomplish anything, but I'm one of the few who get to say that I went to college." Rodriguez said, "I really like that this college has a big-school feel while being small enough that I know and see a lot of the same people." He felt that his experience at YCP took off once he began forging friendships with people from his dorm, his fraternity, Kappa Delta Phi, and the Spartan Mixed Martial Arts Club (MMA). Currently, he is a member of the MMA Club and Best Buddies. — DF

"From day one, I have never been the one to shine, I’ve always been the one in the shadows, never gaining any recognition for who I am and what I do. This does not affect me. Even though I am never seen for the amazing things I do for others, I know that the kindness that I show will affect them in many more ways than they realize."

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WEB EXCLUSIVE

Green & White Baja and FORMULA Cars

Twenty-four seniors spent several semesters designing, building, and testing cars for two annual international collegiate competitions organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Fifteen students, one Electrical Engineering major and the rest Mechanical Engineering majors, participated in the Formula competition in MI, and nine students, all Mechanical Engineering majors, took part in the Baja competition in MD. One of the faculty advisors, Tristan Ericson, Ph.D., said, "These senior capstone projects take the students all the way through a prototype development process, from research to design, manufacture, and testing/validation. Students also learn how to plan and manage a large project, and to meet deadlines along the way." — KB Go to www.ycp.edu to hear more about the Formula and Baja projects, and to enjoy extra photos.

LIZ MURRAY

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Fine Arts students, faculty, and alumni had the opportunity to meet York County native and world famous artist Jeff Koons for a private tour of his expansive studio in Manhattan. Koons spent several hours with the students, sharing insights into his work and his artistic journey that began in York, PA, decades ago.

When Liz Murray visited YCP as part of the Vizzi Family Lecture Series, the campus was not prepared for the amount of wisdom, passion, and determination she brought with her.

Growing up with drug-addicted parents was not easy for Murray or her sister. It became increasingly difficult when she ended up homeless, and a high school dropout at age 15. Her life struggles inspired her to pursue her dreams. In two years she graduated high school, and was accepted to Harvard with a scholarship from The New York Times — all while homeless.

Her book Breaking Night was a New York Times bestseller, and her life was also made into the Lifetime movie Homeless to Harvard. –MA

Meet Our Students . . . Since coming to York College, Kelly Taveras '16 (York, PA) has made a

name for herself in the Entrepreneurship program. She is involved in Enactus, and was part of the team that placed 48 out of 181 schools in St. Louis in April. Through Enactus, Taveras is a member of the Young Woman's Leadership Conference and Entrepreneurship York, where she helps teach high school students entrepreneurial skills. Taveras found that both of these programs "align with [my] core values of making an impact in the community and in the world as well as being a strong woman." By working with the Young Woman's Leadership Conference, Taveras empowers other women. She said, "That's what the world needs, fearless girls who understand that they are good enough to overcome any hurdles life throws at them." Currently, Taveras is working toward achieving her dream to launch her company AVEM, "a crowd funding site that will only feature projects for improving the lives of animals."

The goal of the site will be to increase education efforts in communities and to help people understand how to positively impact animals. Gerald R. Patnode, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Jay Azriel, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, and Michael March, adjunct faculty member and Business Administration Academic Advisor, helped Taveras write the business plan for AVEM and are assisting her in its launch. — SW "From day one, I knew that YCP would provide me with opportunities to individually grow and develop as a future business leader."

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Validation Course Offered for 1st Time in U.S.

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Move-In Day 2015

200 Move-In Team members assisted students and parents with moving into campus housing.

Left to right: Alexis Reid '16 (Great Meadows, NJ), Erin Fox '15 (York, PA), Angela Clark '15 (York, PA), Kimberly Martin '15 (Hanover, PA), and Mackenzie Decker '15 (Dover, PA) are Certified Validation Workers. Validation Method offers a way to communicate with and help people with dementia in very late life. Through a twosemester, six-credit Gerontology course, these York College students met weekly at Country Meadows Retirement Community, and interacted with older adults on a Memory Support unit. To become certified, students not only completed the course but also passed written and practical exams as prescribed by the Validation Training Institute. This collaborative effort between York College and Country Meadows marks the first time ever that a Validation Course has been offered for academic credit in the U.S. Congratulations to our students!

York College Enactus (formerly SIFE) competed against hundreds of other Enactus organizations from around the country at the National Expo in St. Louis last May. Team members gave a 17minute presentation showcasing their accomplishments throughout the year, and placed third in their league and overall 48th in the nation — the highest YCP Enactus has ever placed.

70 orientation leaders / peer advisors and 65 resident assistants helped students feel welcome.

Housing is at full capacity: 2,575 for new and returning students.

SPRING ISSUE CORRECTIONS: Mildred Klineyoung achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during WWII. Our apologies as we inadvertently listed her rank as 2nd Lieutenant Colonel in the last issue. We also apologize for inadvertently omitting to mention Nigel Haley '15 (Glenside, PA) in the last issue. He was 1st Place Winner of the 2014 Elevator Pitch Competition with his partner Joseph Beck '16 (Elizabethtown, PA).

Meet Our Students

. . . Matt Brondi '18 (Rumson, NJ) is a Criminal Justice major who knows what it means to work hard and overcome challenges. In 2013, he achieved his Eagle Scout award, which took seven years to earn, and also battled depression on and off for the past few years. Along the way, Brondi had help from his mother and sister, as well as his friends from home and at York. "I've grown from achieving my Eagle Scout by learning this: never forget where you've been and what you've gone through, and never forget who went with you along the way," he said. Brondi's depression began on and off when he was 12, and continued until his second semester at York.

He said, "As for conquering my depression, for the time being, I've grown stronger in believing that no matter how far and rough a dark road will take me, as long as I have my friends and family to believe in me, then I will see and enter the light at the end of it, no matter how much pain I'll go through." For those who face the same issues, Brondi said, "My advice would be to keep yourself occupied with anything that you enjoy doing. Even just doing one small act of kindness a day could help somebody cope with depression." Since overcoming his depression, Brondi feels more relaxed and happy. He believes his depression could return, but he feels he can rest easy, knowing that his friends and family will support him through whatever challenges he has to face. — DF "From day one, I knew coming to YCP might be one of my biggest challenges; however, I love a challenge."

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Office Pieces A glimpse into our faculty offices reveals interesting items and clues to their owners' interests and expertise.

Samuel Waddell, M.A., Instructor of Writing, has minors in English and German. He is currently earning a second Master's degree in Reading Disability Instruction. Before earning his Master's in the Humanities, Waddell studied biology. He tutors all types of math, all the way up through calculus, and volunteers at Big Brothers, Big Sisters and for the York Literacy Council.

1) The Fender Stratocaster in the corner of Waddell's office is one of many guitars in his collection. He has 14 various types of Fender guitars, which vary in age. Even though they are of similar make, the guitars have a variety of sounds and pick-ups. He has played the guitar since age 14 and enjoys reading and writing music.

2) Waddell started out as a Biology major, and he is still very interested in science. The magnetic skeleton is a representation of his avid curiosity.

Even though he is in the English and Humanities Department, Waddell continues to have a passion for the way the human body works.

3) The lightsaber and death star lamp on his desk was a gift from Waddell's wife. Periodically, he and his wife will find interesting gifts to give one another. There are many small mementos from his wife around his office. Star Wars is one of his favorite movies, and he declared, "I know I'm a nerd. There is no reason to hide it."

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4) The hand-carved ebony wood skull was made in Mali and Waddell found it in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The wood the skull is carved from is the same wood used to make fret boards in guitars. This skull combines Waddell's passions for guitars and travel. – MA

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YC Progress

PROFESSIONAL INSIGHT

by Matthew Randall, Executive Director, Center for Professional Excellence

Terence Peavy '92 Terence Peavy '92 is the previous Executive Vice President for Enrollment Management at Metropolitan College of New York. He oversaw admissions, financial aid, registrar, student and career services, marketing, and the college’s Bronx Extension Center. As a recognized expert within higher education, Peavy has previously worked at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, The New School in Manhattan, and Fordham University in New York City.

Peavy has an M.S. in Education Administration and Supervision from Fordham (1999) and a B.A. in Speech Communication from York College (1992).

He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership Studies at Northeastern University. He lives in Jersey City with his wife and three children.

Q: Reflecting on your career, what’s been one of your most memorable 'aha' moments? I would have to recognize the power of mentorship as an 'aha' moment for me.

My admission counselor position at Fordham University in 1994 was my first job after graduating from York College. The economy at that time was pretty brutal so I was ecstatic just to have a job to start paying off my college loans! The thought of enrollment management as a career option did not appear until two years later during my performance review with my supervisor. He provided a wonderful overview of what I did well and what I could do to improve as a professional. In the end of the review, he positively commented on my potential as a director of admission in the future and offered to be a mentor to me. I was so grateful for his motivating remarks and quickly took him up on that offer. His mentorship was the guiding force behind my pursuit of my master's and vying for my first director of admission position in 2000. I still stay in touch and thank him often for what he did for me. It's so important to realize that many factors are at play when you advance professionally, so I am a strong proponent of mentorship as I continue to pay it forward in offering mentor opportunities wherever I work.

Q: Integrity is a core professional value. How can individuals demonstrate integrity in the workplace? Positions that involve power, money, and influence can tempt those individuals with less than solid ethical standards to conduct unsavory acts. Higher education is no exception as there have been well publicized incidents involving admission favoritism, aid scandals, and preferential treatment based on connections within the colleges. I would recommend studying the policies and procedures within your workplace as a primer. It lessens ambiguity if you know verbatim what is allowed and what is prohibited in the organization. If by chance there are 'gray' areas with certain regulations, never be hesitant to ask your supervisor or a senior team member for more clarity. If they cannot interpret it, it might be an opportunity to enhance the policy going forward.

Q: Many of today's graduates have an 'entrepreneurial mindset.' However, some working within large organizations feel stifled. Any advice on how to be an innovative employee? I have had the good fortune of managing employees that possessed entrepreneurial mindsets and I have found the best way to encourage innovation is to give them a clear sense of the goals and objectives of the department, and provide them with the freedom to 'think outside the box.' Innovation without this centering tends to be less productive and becomes an inefficient use of time and resources. I strongly believe the onus is on the manager to create an environment that is safe for employees to present innovative concepts without fear of retribution if they do not work as planned.

Q: What is your secret to staying organized at work? Any tools, tips, or techniques you'd like to share? My secret for staying organized at work is having access to my information from a number of platforms and reducing the amount of paper I accumulate. The combinations of platforms I use often are my phone (Galaxy 5), tablet (iPad) and desktop. All the apps I use for productivity can be accessed and synced from anywhere so I can always have data at my fingertips. My day starts with a review of my tasks on Wunderlist and my calendar that has work and personal appointments in one location. I have also committed to a reduced paper work environment. I take handwritten notes on my iPad with Penultimate and any paper documents gathered throughout the day are scanned/filed into Evernote or Dropbox before I leave the office. All action items from the meetings are placed into Wunderlist and the cycle repeats itself the next day.

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YC Progress

EXTRAORDINARY

BY DESIGN

Leading the Way for Generation Next

On May 29, York Country Day School broke ground on their new performing arts center and STEAM laboratories located on Regents Glen Boulevard. The centerpiece of construction is the Ann B. Barshinger Center for the Arts. This 44,000-square-foot addition also includes the Brougher Center for Innovation and Technology that will provide relevant and rigorous 21st Century programs, such as robotics, engineering, digital arts, sound design and more.

"Creating a better future implores us to invest and innovate in the present," said Christine Heine, Ed.D., YCDS Head of School at the groundbreaking ceremony last May. "As we invest in our students, invest in human capital, we solidify our students' place as the leaders of tomorrow."

To join us in the Extraordinary by Design Campaign, visit www.ycds.org/giving or contact Laura Burkey, YCDS Director of External Affairs, lburkey@ycds.org or 717.815.6713. To learn more about the project, visit www.ycds.org.

Implemented robotics and engineering K-12 Total Cost: $14.8 million

New Building Construction August 2016

Size: 44,000 sq. ft.

Existing Building Renovation December 2016

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YC Progress Academic Focus New Department

The engineering program was previously part of the Physical Sciences Department, but became the Engineering and Computer Science Department on June 1. Timothy Garrison, Ph.D., who is the Chair of this new Travis Kurowski, Ph.D., Editor of York College's literary magazine Story, and department, explained the move: "The Vito Grippi, Ph.D., Digital Editor, joined New York Editor Ryan Britt in engineering and computer science programs Brooklyn, NY, to receive the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses at York College began in 1995 with one faculty member and 21 students. Twenty 2015 Firecracker Award for Best Debut Magazine (pictured on left). years later, the programs now have over 350 students served by 19 faculty and staff." 窶適B

A Matter of Balance

York County Community Foundation Board Director Loren Kroh (left) presented a check representing a $20,000 grant from the Foundation's Hahn Home Fund to York College's Cheryl Thompson, Associate Professor of Nursing and Administrative Director of Nurse Managed Centers (NMCs). The grant, which supports a collaboration between the York County Area Agency on Aging (YCAAA) and York College, will be used for the implementation of an evidence-based fall prevention program called A Matter of Balance.

Three YCP disciplines will be involved: Nursing, Recreation and Leisure Administration, and Behavioral Science/Gerontology.

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Human Services Major

Mary Ligon, Ph.D., Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Department, said that as of Fall 2015, the Behavioral Science major will now be called Human Services. "Words are important, and this name change is designed to better meet the needs of our talented and passionate students," she said. Human Services is a career-oriented degree in which students develop the skills and knowledge needed to help facilitate positive change for individuals, families, and communities. The title 'Human Services' gets better name recognition for potential employers and graduate programs. The major will provide many opportunities for hands-on experience in the helping profession, while allowing flexibility for students to shape their course of study to their interests.

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York College has a number of young teams on the rise. No team better matches that description than the Spartan softball squad. Head coach Jen Petteys has a team that finished with 23 wins despite having just one senior, and no juniors, on the squad.

Petteys is blessed with a wealth of young talent. The young Spartan core is led by shortstop and Early Education major Katie Maloney (Aston, PA). Maloney is the undisputed leader of the Green and White, despite having just finished up her second year in the program. Maloney hit a .360 with 29 runs scored, 16 RBI, seven doubles, two triples, and a home run during her sophomore campaign. She played in and started all 42 games for the Spartans, as she owned a .472 slugging percentage, a .435 on-base percentage, and nine stolen bases.

Being a captain for the Spartans isn't something that Maloney takes lightly. "I believe that being a captain is a huge honor no matter what year or how young you are, and I am proud of this role," she said. "To be a leader on such a young team can be challenging at times because I am still pretty new to this program, and I am still learning the ropes for everything. However, this year, I had a great group of girls to share this winning season with. Having a winning season, and seeing each individual on this team learn and grow makes all those tough times worth it as a captain."

Petteys believes in her captain. "I ask many things of our leaders," she said. "Katie personifies what we want out of our players. She is great on the field and great in the classroom. Her drive and determination to be the best she can be in everything she does is exactly the type of leader who can take this program to great heights."

Maloney led the Spartans to a number of highlights, including the team's 23 wins, a victory over eventual CAC Champion Christopher Newport, and a strong spring trip to FL. She earned second team All-Capital Athletic Conference honors just one year after being named the conference's Rookie-of-the-Year and second team All-CAC as a freshman. She is excited about the future of the Spartan program, and said, "I can guarantee this 2016 season will be better than last season. Last year's freshmen now know what is expected and what needs to be done each and every day, as well as having a new freshman class coming in to learn and join the process and keep it moving forward to success. The goal for this year is to take that conference championship, and I firmly believe that it can be accomplished." Maloney, Petteys, and the Spartan squad will take the field for their fall season in 12 | York College Magazine • SUMMER 2015

52.7% of our student athletes earned a 3.25 GPA or above in 2014-15.

The Spartans had a conference be st 202 players earn CAC All-Academ ic honors this year

Spartan Sports Talk SECOND ANNUAL SPARTAN ADVANCE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Spartan Advance will host its Annual Golf Fundraiser on Friday, October 2, 2015, at the Country Club of York. The event is an exclusive affair, designed to stand out as one of the area’s premier golfing events. Registration for the event is now open on the Spartan Advance page on the Athletics website under the Golf Fundraiser tab.

SPARTAN ADVANCE TO HOST HALF MARATHON The York College Spartan Advance will host the inaugural Spartan Half Marathon on April 10, 2016, at the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center. The half marathon begins at the track and will head out on the Heritage Valley Rail Trail and finish on the Grumbacher Center track. Registration will open in mid-October for the event. Please check the Spartan Advance page on the Athletics website.

WOMEN'S LACROSSE CAPS RECORD SEASON

The York College women's lacrosse team had a season to remember in 2015. The Spartans finished with a school record-tying 15 wins while they earned their fourth straight trip to the Capital Athletic Conference championship game. The Green and White then earned a fourth straight berth in the NCAA Tournament and the Spartans made the most of their opportunity. They earned an 11-6 home victory over Union College in the tournament's second round. York then upset highly touted Gettysburg College 8-7 in the Sweet 16 to earn the program’s first-ever berth in the Elite Eight. The Spartans fell just short of the Final Four as they dropped a 10-8 decision to Middlebury. York finished the season ranked seventh in the final IWLCA Coaches poll, their highest ranking in school history.

Head coach Jen Muston returns all but two starters to next year's squad, including All-American junior Megan Strauch (Baltimore, MD).

SENIOR KARLIE DOUGHERTY IWLCA DEFENDER OF THE YEAR York College senior women's lacrosse defender Karlie Dougherty (Parkville, MD) was named the IWLCA National Defender of the Year. The award caps an amazing year for the senior defender. She was named the Spartans' first Capital Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Year and York's first IWLCA First Team AllAmerican. Dougherty was announced as the Defender of the Year at the annual IWLCA All-American banquet on June 7 after playing in the annual North-South Senior All-Star game earlier in the day. She finished her senior campaign playing in and starting all 21 of the Spartans games.

She registered team highs in draw controls (66), ground balls (45), and caused turnovers (30). Dougherty chipped in with three goals for three points including a free position goal.

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HUTSON'S POST-SEASON HAUL

Senior men’s lacrosse standout Tyler Hutson (Westminster, MD) closed out his stellar Spartan career with a number of post-season accolades.

He concluded his four years in the Green and White as a four-time AllCapital Athletic Conference selection, a three-time USILA All-American, a two-time Capital One Academic AllAmerican, the 2012 CAC Rookie-ofthe-Year, the 2013 CAC Player-ofthe-Year, and the 2015 CAC Male Scholar Athlete-of-the-Year. He also took home the 2014-15 Daniel J. Klinedinst Award signifying York College's most outstanding senior male athlete. Hutson owns the career scoring record with 286 points on 206 goals and 80 assists, both school records. He also owns the school record for game-winning goals (15) and man-up goals (28). He is just one of 13 players in NCAA Division III men's lacrosse history to reach 200 goals for his career. Hutson graduated from York College in May 2015 with his degree in Marketing as he concluded his academic career as a seven-time Dean's List honoree. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.77 GPA.

by Derek Fair '15, WVYC Training Director 2013-2014

"Radio brings people together," said Lauren Henry '89, a former WVYC-FM general manager. "When I meet people who were college DJs at other stations, we have an instant bond."

f you are a York College student, alumnus, faculty, staff member, or resident in the York area, chances are that you have heard of WVYC-FM, the Voice of York College, the student-run radio station that has operated on campus for many years. Next year is the 40th anniversary of WVYC signing on the air.

What you might not know about are the numerous accolades that the station has earned, including being recognized in 2013 by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) for Best Use of Social Media, and Best Production Director in the Nation (Scott Ciaccia '14). It received a Platinum Microphone Award for broadcast excellence from 2007 to 2013, and was the 2013 winner of the College Music Journal's award for Best Use of Limited Resources. The radio station won the Jody Appell Community Service Award and Second Place in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 for the student organization contributing the greatest service to the College. On College Radio Day, 2013, WVYC was the only station to broadcast FM and AM simultaneously with separate programming.

In 2015, the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System named WVYC as a finalist in five categories: Most Innovative Program, Best Use of Social Media, Best Community News, Best Celebrity Interview, and Outstanding Faculty Adviser. The program, YC Paranormal, was also a finalist in the Broadcast Education Association's (BEA) Best Student Specialty Program category, which was the first time a WVYC program had been named a finalist.

These days, the station maintains a strong relationship with its followers. It has a very active social media presence, with a sizeable following. There are over 1,500 Facebook followers, nearly 1,100 Twitter followers, and nearly 200 Instagram followers. WVYC is on the air at 88.1 FM as well as streaming online or with the TuneIn App http://tunein.com. The station receives funding from the Communication and the Arts Department, as well as student support, sponsorships, and charitable donations to the WVYC Endowment Fund.

YCP students launched WVYC in the early 1970s with help from the now-retired Tom Gibson. "Tommy G," as he was known on the air, worked at YCP for 41 years in a variety of positions, including adviser, chief engineer and founder of the WVYC Radio Station. Over the years, Gibson taught radio broadcasting and production to thousands of students, and served under three college presidents: Dr. Ray A. Miller, Dr. Robert V. Iosue and Dr. George W. Waldner. At his retirement party in April 2013, Gibson received the York College of Pennsylvania Lifetime Achievement Award for his years of service.

WVYC first went on the air in November 1976. Interestingly enough, WVYC began as 88.1 FM, then changed to 99.7 FM, and changed back to 88.1 FM in the 2013-2014 school year at York College. A group of

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students on campus, one of whom lived in Manor South Room 222, started a small AM radio station on 740-AM in Manor Hall called WMH, which stood for "We're Manor Hall."

Another group who lived off campus, on Manor Street, started WMSR, which stood for "Manor Street Radio," and they were on 640AM, the old frequency for WVYC's AM station.

These stations ran for a few years, and then they got together and petitioned the Student Council to become an official radio station.

Jeffrey Schiffman, the current WVYC faculty station manager, began overseeing operations in the fall of 2013 after Gibson retired. He has a show on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. From 2006 until the spring of 2013, Schiffman was an adjunct professor teaching Radio Production, Mass Communications and Human Communications. In his full-time role Schiffman teaches those courses in addition to Radio Practicum and Audio Production. He is the five-time winner of Pennsylvania AP Sportscaster of the Year, and has 34 years of professional radio experience as a program director, sports director, sports and news talk host, news reporter, and on-air personality working at WSBA for the last 21 years in York.

Schiffman is taking WVYC in new directions with complete redesigns of the WVYC main control room and two production studios to better reflect the technological changes in today's radio business.

In addition to hiring two outstanding managers, the station has helped to launch careers. Scott Ciaccia '14 said, "Becoming a member of WVYC and getting selected as student station manager helped me start a career as Director of Entertainment for a minor league baseball team, the Erie SeaWolves, in less than a year after graduation. My leadership role in the station transferred to real-life situations, and working with the people I did made my experience at YCP even better."

Lauren Henry '89, fondly remembers being part of the WVYC team. "WVYC was the

reason I went to York College. I wanted a small school with a good radio station so I could DJ while I got my Radio/TV Speech Communication degree (which is now Mass Communication)."

She continued, "When I first started in the fall of 1985, we were up on the third floor of the Life Sciences building. Around 1987, they built the station in the Iosue Student Union Building. While they were building it, we had a few months' stint in the basement of the Student Union (they moved us out of the Life Sciences building). So, we had to move all the equipment and vinyl records (they weighed a ton) from [Life Sciences], to the basement of the Student Union, then to the third floor of the Student Union. Luckily, we were young and had strong backs! It was really neat being part of the building of the station. We got to see blueprints of the design, then we got to go up there while they were building, and check it out. I'm glad it's still where it is. I feel a part of my soul is in that station."

Student hosts don't need a Mass Communication major to join the radio station.

Some current DJs have Public Relations, Sport Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, Political Science, Music, Music Industry Recording Technology, Elementary Education and Nursing majors. Recent graduate and Accounting major, Justin Friedberg '15, was a DJ for four years, a board operator for three years, a soccer play-by-play announcer for three years, and copyright director for one year. He helped set up and break down events for WVYC and was excited to be part of the team. He said, "The radio station was a big selling-point in my decision to come to YCP, and I am proud of all that I have done in addition to the friends I have made through the station."

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Paranormal (Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.). WVYC came from humble beginnings, achieved great things, and continues moving forward in new directions.

Photos left to right

York College of Pennsylvania maintenance staff raise the FM tower for WVYC, 88.1. Included in this photograph are Charlie Boll and Bill Boll (both in tower). c1976 Students Al Zaccario (left) and Ken Schott air a radio program from the lobby of Campbell Hall. c1982 Student Yvonne Hoff cues a record during a session in the production studio WVYC located in the Life Sciences building. c1986 The staff of WVYC, 88.1 poses for a group shot to commemorate its first day on the air. They are (left to right, back row) Philip O. Simila, Carol Ward, Steve Pash, Denise Borkowski, Dave Knokey, Steve George, John Manion, (front row) Jane Kaplan, Tim Vlahos, Carla Sullivan, Ken Siegman, Mark Wormsbaker, Dave Davies, and Tom Gibson. c1976 "Brothers" Mark Feather and Dave Iampieri pose with Dean of Administration Services Dr. Frank Mussano to promote the annual "Volleyball Marathon" a fundraiser benefitting the Kidney Foundation of York. Representing the Foundation is Barbara Linnemans (center). The event was also sponsored by local radio station 105.7 FM. c1990 The staff of WVYC pose on the steps of the Life Science building for a group photograph. Included are Ken Schott, Scott Geesey, Carrie Tatum, Al Zaccario, Jeff Best, Tom Gibson, Drew Carter, Steve Martin, Lyle Morgan, Jessica Puelo, Todd Atkins, Karen Cross, Holly Kroekel, Lois Anne Maloney, and John Collier. c1984

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York College introduces an edgy new major

by Michelle Arnold '15

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hat exactly is intelligence analysis?

Does it consist of spy craft and advanced weaponry straight from the world of James Bond? Or is it some sort of secret spy organization that most of us only read about in novels? John Altman, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of History and Political Science and Political Science Coordinator, described it as the "ideal liberal arts major." Intelligence analysis has its own set of specific courses and it draws courses from political science, geography, history, and religion, combined with some choices from criminal justice, economics, and mathematics, all of which are geared toward analysis of information from all over the world. Starting in the fall of 2015, York College students will have a remarkable opportunity to learn from highly trained professionals for the new

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Students in this major will learn how to take information collected from various sources all over the world and boil that information down into a concise report that can help government leaders make policy decisions. Such information might come from news sources, other Internet sources, government documents (domestic and foreign), electronic surveillance, or historical accounts and documents. Combined with a wellrounded knowledge of various regions of the world – their geography, history, language, religion, government, politics, economy, and culture – and the nature of international relations, these students will be equipped to address the big questions regarding our national security and American way of life.

Why is YCP offering a major in Intelligence Analysis? "The creation of this major is not a cynical attempt to attract more students by creating a major with a scintillating title borne out of the world of television. The creation of this major is a sincere attempt to meet the needs of the nation's intelligence community, as requested by professionals in the field," according to Altman. The idea for creating the major started when Peter Levy, Ph.D., Professor of History and Department Chair at the time, heard from the parent of an alumna (we are not mentioning names for security reasons) who accepted an entry-level position after graduation in an organization based in northern VA that did work for the intelligence community. There she learned about the high demand for professionals in the field and shared this need with her father, who happens to work for the National Security Agency (NSA). This need led her father to reach out to YCP professors. His daughter, now working for the NSA like her dad, is about to obtain her Master's degree in Cyber Security. She said, "The country needs all the dedicated, young patriots that it can hire."

When Altman took over as Chair of the Department of History and Political Science, he learned more about the high demand for individuals in intelligence analysis fields. Faculty members Levy, David Fyfe, Ph.D., Xiaofei (Sarah) Li, Ph.D., and Chip Kauffman started working on a proposal to establish the new major. At first, Altman thought, "We (the Department of History and Political Science) don't know anything about intelligence analysis. What could we possibly have to offer on this subject?

Isn't it all about satellites, drones, secret agents, and cyber security?" When the professors reached out to individuals already in the field of intelligence

analysis, they quickly learned that this major would be beneficial for all areas of study that the College offers, and it is not all about secret agents and drones. From the time the first phone call was received to the launch date of the major, it will be a little over three years in the making.

Having this brand-new major will put YCP students a cut above the rest. The College is geographically positioned close to Fort Meade, MD; Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, MD; and Washington, D.C. — three areas where there is a high demand for intelligence analysts in both government and contracting organizations. New incoming students who wish to declare the major have this advantage over other colleges and universities. YCP will be one of the few colleges in the region that offers Intelligence Analysis as an undergraduate program. There are several universities in the Baltimore/Washington region that offer graduate programs in the field, but there are very few that offer any type of undergraduate program. Since York is positioned close to these three main areas, this opens up opportunities for professionals from top organizations to teach on campus, and for students to have access to internships in organizations such as the NSA, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

At most of the intelligence organizations like the NSA, security clearances are needed for internships.

Clearances can take 18-24 months to be approved, which would be far too long for students to obtain them, and graduate on a timely basis. A lot of intelligence jobs, such as working with the CIA or the Department of Defense (DOD), require clearances at the time of employment.

Clearances can only be acquired if experience is provided, but in order to gain experience, individuals need clearances. Fortunately, from what Altman described, students will begin the process of preparing and applying for security clearances from day one. This way, by the time the students reach the 60-credit hours needed to start internships for credit, the process for obtaining clearances will be well underway.

Incoming students new to the major will start by taking courses such as Introduction to Intelligence and Intelligence Analysis Methods. Altman described this as "a recipe for a wellrounded student, versed in the liberal arts, with the skills to scour the world for all sorts of varied information."

With courses such as religion, language, history, geography, and political science to understand global and regional trends, students will develop a broad sense of the world.

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Only incoming students are allowed to declare Intelligence Analysis as their major because the major's inauguration coincides with the advent of the new Generation Next general education program. These new College Catalog requirements can only be applied to new students. Currently enrolled students who want to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Analysis can propose a Self-Designed major as long as they meet the necessary criteria for doing so, such as having a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This will allow students to take the same courses as those new students who are officially declared Intelligence Analysis majors. There is also an Intelligence Analysis minor for students in any other major. The combination of a minor in Intelligence Analysis and a major in, for example, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Biology, or Chemistry would give such students a real edge if they decided to pursue a career in the more technical side of intelligence work.

There are many angles intelligence analysis can take, and numerous job opportunities to go along with it.

Email Assistant Professor of Intelligence Analysis and Intelligence Analysis Program Coordinator John Weaver, Ph.D., at jweaver10@ycp.edu for more details about the new major, and to learn how to apply for the 2016 NSA Intelligence Analysis Summer Program for Undergraduate Students.

Collective Security vs. Individual Rights The College is looking to host a panel discussion with members from the intelligence community in late October.

The title of the event will be "Collective Security vs. Individual Rights (Challenges for the Intelligence Community)" and all are welcome. Check www.ycp.edu for more information closer to the event.

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rene Hudson, Director of the York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program, (YCCOSP) proudly states that the number of students active in this program is more than 14 times the number who participated when it started in 1989. The Graham Foundation gave a grant that year to establish the York College Opportunity Program, which provided scholarships and mentors to York inner-city youth seeking a college education. This was enhanced to create the model scholarship and enrichment program known today as YCCOSP, which is administered by York College in conjunction with the Crispus Attucks Association and the York City School District. It seeks to identify

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YCCOSP recipients from the high school enroll at York College, where they receive a college education without having to pay tuition expenses. Funding comes from generous local contributors, endowment proceeds, annual donations, student financial aid, and York College, which gives almost $500,000 to the program. YCCOSP aims to help high school students prepare for college; to help students receive a bachelor's degree from YCP; to help students develop contacts for their career paths in York; to allow students to find job opportunities in the York community; and to guide them to take leadership roles as future members of the community.

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Hudson has been the Director of YCCOSP since 2013, and oversees the transition from high school to college and a student success services program once the students enter college. Anna Breland-Williams and Jacquie Martino-Miller work with Hudson to ensure the success of YCCOSP students. BrelandWilliams, a school counselor at William Penn High School, is the program's contact. She said, "Students graduate from York College with a great education and a variety of skills needed in today's workforce. The program provides a holistic approach to the college experience by ensuring that students have what it takes to be responsible adults upon graduation."

Martino-Miller, CEO at Crispus Attucks Charter School, is YCCOSP's advisor. She acts as a mentor, a chaperone for field trips, and helps to plan activities. She said, "There is positive youth development, active involvement and planned quality experiences for our young people going on. The young people get the sense that the community has embraced them — it feels wonderful to be valued. College, school, community, and business working together . . . what a valuable way to keep dreams alive."

Other members of the York community who are responsible for the success of YCCOSP are its contributors, ranging from individuals to companies such as Glatfelter Insurance.

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Trustee Emeritus Carolyn Steinhauser explained why she supports the program: "It's the joy of helping these promising young people prepare to take their place among the next generation of our community leaders."

Another contributor is the Kinsley Family Foundation. Robert Kinsley '60 said, "YCCOSP gives an opportunity to aspiring young students to further their educational experiences beyond high school when they might not have had that opportunity. This program makes their dreams come true with coaching that prepares them to become college freshman by enhancing their study habits and making them comfortable with the experiences and challenges they face as college students."

Longtime supporter, Dr. Juan Battle '89 said, "YCCOSP is instrumental in ensuring that YCP's racial and economic diversity continues to increase . . . [and] benefits other YCP students by exposing them to a broader range of experiences. In short, this program is a win/win for all involved."

YCCOSP students have opportunities to participate in programs that can benefit them at different stages of their education and career. For instance, the Jump Start Summer Enrichment program involves the high school students' participation in a fiveweek program over the summer to prepare them for college life. Hudson states that "since the Jump Start program's inception, we have seen a steady increase in student SAT scores and college academic preparedness."

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High school students who are in YCCOSP also gain from being eligible to take courses at York College for credit. Additionally, the study hours that the program requires from its freshman college students have benefited the accountability, retention, and persistence of the students. Hudson said, "YCCOSP graduates are fully prepared for the workforce. While in the program, the students participate in networking, job shadowing, and internship opportunities."

Debra Naumann is YCCOSP Student Development Liaison, and remarked, "Students in YCCOSP are afforded the opportunity to build and strengthen their network with area business professionals through mandatory participation in the annual Career Expo and Evening of Networking event . . . Students at the high school and college level are also encouraged to explore their career interests through job shadowing and informational interviewing.”

There are many YCCOSP success stories, including Jaleasha Ruth '11, Shelby Seaton '13 and George Banks '08. Ruth, who is a Grants Officer at YCP, participated in YCCOSP for eight years — her freshman year of high school through her college graduation. She said, "YCCOSP challenged me by requiring me to focus on improving myself in ways that reached beyond the education I received in the classroom." She said that because of the benefits of YCCOSP, her "success was almost guaranteed."

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Shelby Seaton '13, who is a Studio Production Crew Member at FOX43, felt that the program had benefited her life in many ways, and said, "I learned about networking, accountability and how to carry yourself as a leader and a professional. It also allowed me to be a mentor and example to the kids in my community. I am the professional that I am today thanks to YCCOSP." George Banks '08, who is an Instructional Designer for American Water, said, "YCCOSP, as well as my experience at YCP, provided me with a set of invaluable skills.

YCCOSP aided me in honing my leadership skills and understanding the importance of community engagement; both of which have contributed greatly to my personal and professional success. I thank the donors for their continued support of this program."

YCCOSP has made a significant difference in many lives since the program was launched. With leadership from Hudson and YCP, support from partners such as William Penn High School, Crispus Attucks Charter School and Jump Start, and with generous contributions from local businesses and individuals, YCCOSP will continue to benefit students and the York community well into the future.

Below: Irene Hudson, Director of YCCOSP and students from William Penn High School celebrate their participation in the Jump Start Summer Enrichment Program.

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WELCOME TO GENERATION NEXT

by Kay McAdams, Ph.D.

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tudents who started in the fall of 2015 arrived at York College just as we launched Generation Next, or GenNext, our new system of general education. It is designed to provide students with an innovative and challenging curriculum that, combined with their major course of study, will enable them to develop the essential skills and abilities they'll need in their careers, personal lives, and as citizens in the 21st century.

In GenNext, we speak of learning opportunities, not "requirements," because in constructing this system, we put student learning front and center. We created a system of learning opportunities that help students to explore personal and career interests, in addition to enhancing and strengthening skills and abilities valued by their majors as well as employers.

GenNext embraces learning that happens inside and outside of the classroom, and recognizes that students need multiple opportunities to learn the skills and abilities that are the hallmark of a YCP grad, regardless of major. Look at the learning outcomes — that’s an impressive list of skills and abilities that students will be able to say, "I can do" as a result of their YCP GenNext education.

There are so many great aspects to GenNext, but I’ll highlight just a couple: First, GenNext recognizes that students need a general education system that works with their majors. The GenNext general education system is exactly that: a system. This means it is designed to work with students' majors and work with their possible career choices. It provides students with multiple opportunities to facilitate development of a broad set of skills that will expand their career opportunities and enable them to adapt and respond to the economic, social, and political challenges of the 21st century. Under GenNext, general education is not what students "get out of the way" (why would any college do that to students?? — just give them requirements to get out of the way??), but rather, general education (GenNext) courses provide students with multiple opportunities to be become better at the skills and abilities valued by their majors, and thus their potential careers. Their majors have integrated the course options in Generation Next into their programs of study; so what they are advised or required to take is meant to help them understand how non-major learning opportunities help them become better at their majors.

Second, GenNext is based upon the concept of purposeful pathways. The system is founded upon helping students to articulate their goals, and then helping them to design a package of non-major and major courses and co-curricular experiences that are interconnected and integrated. Working with advisors and other faculty, students will develop that path of learning opportunities, within and outside of the classroom. GenNext puts students at the center of the system from day one. We provide the opportunities; they take advantage of them!

We call the individual parts of Generation Next "elements." In the first year, students will start with a First-Year Seminar (FYS). For Fall 2015, we have approximately 40 different engaging topics to choose from, including "Who Am I? What Am I?" and "Food Choices and Issues" to "Thinking (Way) Outside the Box" and "Your Leadership Journey."

Students can find the list at http://www.ycp.edu/academics/first-year-seminar/.

These seminars are "dream courses" for our faculty to teach. The topics are of personal and professional interest to them, and they are eager to explore the questions and issues with students in the discussion-based courses. The FYS will help students transition to rigorous, college-level expectations and the YCP and York communities in a supportive way.

The additional elements are a series of Foundations, Disciplinary Perspectives and Constellation courses. Foundations courses help students build a foundation in essential skills (communication, quantitative, citizenship), skills that they will continue to purposefully develop in other courses and learning opportunities outside the classroom. Disciplinary Perspectives courses in Art, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Natural and Physical Sciences focus on helping students understand how various fields of study, disciplines, "think." This is a particularly innovative approach; rather than say to students, "here's the knowledge, learn it," we invite them to learn how that knowledge was arrived at in the first place, using the methods and practices of the field. That's important because the challenges and issues students will face on the job, at home, and as a citizen will require them to understand those ways of thinking in order to effectively address and handle what comes their way.

Finally, the other part of GenNext that we are really excited about is the Constellations.

Constellations are groupings of courses around broad themes that can be addressed using multiand interdisciplinary perspectives (remember those Disciplinary Perspectives courses I just mentioned? Here is where students get to apply the knowledge and skills in upper-level courses).

The Constellations are structured to help students integrate ideas from different disciplines, as well as the co-curricular and their majors, in an intentional way. Constellation themes are Aesthetics and Creativity; Children and the Family; Community; Sustainability; Diversity; Globalization; Big Ideas!; Health and Wellness; Media and Popular Culture; Peace and Conflict and Ethics and Justice; Leadership and Entrepreneurship; and Science and Technology. Students will work with their advisors to choose a Constellation that fits their career and personal goals and interests.

As students enter YCP, they will think about where they want to go with their lives and who they want to be. Then they will use the paths of Generation Next and their majors to get there.

More GenNext information at http://www.ycp.edu/academics/gen-next/.

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The Skills and Abilities of

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1. Broad Knowledge: Knowledge of human culture and the physical and natural world. Such knowledge is necessary for competent functioning in professional, personal, and civic life.

2. Critical and Analytical Thinking: The ability to explore questions, issues, ideas, and alternative perspectives, and base conclusions upon evaluation of evidence.

3. Creative and Interdisciplinary Thinking: The capacity to apply perspectives, knowledge, and methodologies derived from multiple disciplines to engage in original or imaginative/aesthetic work and/or innovative problem-solving.

4. Quantitative Fluency: The ability to analyze, interpret, and employ quantitative, graphic, or visuallyrepresented data for the purpose of understanding issues, addressing problems, and/or answering questions in a variety of academic and everyday settings.

5. Communication: Written, oral, and visual communication abilities are characterized by use of accepted standards and conventions for production of various kinds of written, oral, and visual work, adapted to multiple audiences and communication modes and environments.

6. Citizenship and Intercultural Competency: An understanding of citizenship responsibilities at the community, national, international, and global level; comprehension of connections and interactions between local and global contexts; an ability to connect disciplinary and professional concerns or issues to wider personal, community, national, or global issues; and an ability to function positively as an individual and professional in an informed manner in diverse contexts, from the local to the global.

7. Academic and Professional Standards: Use of appropriate interpersonal communication skills in diverse settings and modes of communication; awareness of individual ethical and organizational responsibilities; the ability to work productively and constructively on a variety of tasks in a timely fashion as an individual or as part of a group; the maintenance of an appropriate professional identity; and technological competency, including the ethical and responsible use of technology to communicate and convey information.

On the Fast Track Nursing Alumna Skates on Roller Derby Team

by Michelle Arnold '15

omen's flat track roller derby is a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping, quick-thinking sport on wheels.

For Susan Upadhyay '91 it's not only a sport, it's a great workout with a tight-knit group of women.

Upadhyay earned her B.S. in Nursing and works in the Short Stay Unit at York Hospital. It might seem odd for a nurse to be part of a local roller derby team, but photographers, chemists, and stay-at-home moms have all joined in the action.

It doesn't matter if someone is a great skater or hasn't skated in years — any woman is welcome on the team. Practices are held three times a week where new skaters learn the rules and fundamentals, and seasoned skaters practice different drills. All new skaters need to be certified to skate, and pass both a written and skating skills test in order to officially skate for the team. Once both tests are passed, the team then decides who is ready for a bout (game).

Upadhyay skates with the York City Derby Dames. She said, "It is a lot of fun, but it doesn't come without hard work." Staying in shape is critical to endurance during a bout. She utilizes CrossFit to stay in shape. Training outside of practice is not required, but it helps tremendously with the intensity of the sport. It also helps with recovering from injuries, which Upadhyay has received during the past few years she has been involved in roller derby. Her worst injury was a third-degree shoulder separation, which almost kept her from returning for fear of injuring it again. Although she was afraid, her love of the sport, and bond with her teammates, brought her back.

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In the early 1770s, Reverend John Andrews opened the first classical school west of the Susquehanna River, which would evolve into York College of Pennsylvania. In 2015, over the course of five days, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted 15 events for alumni and students to celebrate Founder's Day and the history of York College. Highlights included . . . Birthday Bingo, Alumni Employee Luncheon, Coffee & Traditions, 1940s Swing Dance

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1. Birthday Bingo Kicking off the 2015 Founder's Day Celebration was Birthday Bingo, hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and Campus Activities Board (CAB). A unique twist was added to this staple YCP event when students were asked questions about the history of the College. For example, do you know the name of YCP's sports teams before they were "The Spartans"?

Answer: The Flying Dutchmen and Dutcherettes.

Caption: Pictured Left to Right: Derek Smith '15 (New Oxford, PA), Lauren D'Arcangelo '15 (Sewell, NJ), Caitlin Rush '15 (Poughkeepsie, NY), Josiah Boyer '15 (Honey Brook, PA).

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2. Coffee & Traditions It was a perfect blend — people, coffee and history — during Coffee & Traditions. Alum Mark Miller '79/'06, Director of Accounting, Business Office, and Lora Snyder, Administrative Assistant, Office of Student Activities and Orientation, take a trip down memory lane, browsing through class yearbooks.

April 1, 1746 Rev. John Andrews Born

1787 York County Academy (YCA) Opened

1787 YCA Receives Its Charter

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1873 York Collegiate Institute(YCI) Founded by Samuel Small

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Party, Jefferson v Paine Debate, Spartan Birthday Party Celebration, Historical Landmarks Tour, and the York Junior College Reunion. During this celebration five "Dinner with 12 Spartans" events were held, and we would like to thank our hosts, Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith, Shawn '01 and Nicole Halsey '00, and Jennifer '98 and Chad Walkowiak '98 for their generous hospitality.

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3. Spartan Birthday Party Celebration This birthday party had everything you would expect: good dishes, even better desserts, plus entertainment.

Guests in the Johnson Dining Hall were served 1700s dishes and entertained by a 1700s musician with the sounds of a hurdy-gurdy, fiddle and flute. Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine made a special appearance to say hello to alumni, students, and guests before their debate later in the evening.

4. 1940s Swing Dance Party Shawn '01 and Nicole Halsey '00 got into the swing of things at the 1940s Swing Dance Party, which included a 45-minute instructional session by York Social Dance Studio, followed by an open swing dance party.

5. York Junior College Reunion Graduates from 1941 through 1969 attended the annual York Junior College Reunion. The afternoon included a historical walking tour with fellow alumni and students, a luncheon, and student entertainment.

1929 YCA Merged with YCI

1941 York Junior College Established

1961 YJC Moved to Outdoor Country Club Golf Course

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1968 YCP Became a Four-year Institution

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Annual Golf Outing Left to right: Dr. Robert V. Iosue, YCP President Emeritus; Screamer; Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith, current YCP President; and TJ Ostrum '04.

May 1 marked the 25th Annual Alumni Golf Outing. In honor of our 25th anniversary, this year's outing featured famous YCP celebrity caddies, such as Dr. G-S, Dean Joseph Merkle, Betsy Witman, and Jeff Gamber. Our caddies helped to make this event extra special, as they rode around in a decorated golf cart, asked our golfers fun,YCP-themed trivia questions, and gave out prizes.

Bike Around America Update YCP photographer Mike Adams (right) joined Brian D'Apice '11 for a ride in Erie, PA. Brian is making great progress cycling around the U.S. As we go to press, he has ridden 4,507 miles and raised more than $17,000 for his two charities, Pencils of Promise and Connecting Families. He has spoken at schools such as Fulk School in Buffalo, NY, and ridden to Niagara Falls. He said, "The logistics and PR behind a project like this are almost as timeconsuming as the pedaling!" Go to www.bicyclearoundamerica.com for the latest news.

Alumni Profile Go to www.ycp.edu/alumni-stories to read more alumni stories.

Shane Skinner '95 Shane Skinner '95 is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Record360 (www.record360.com), a property inspection and asset condition reporting app. Skinner and his team originally developed the app to solve a clear pain point around damage issues in the auto rental business. The business evolved to include applications across a variety of verticals, and the company now has customers in nine different industries.

Record360 is also making inroads with the consumer market with travelers and all participants in the sharing economy. As CEO, Skinner manages a wide spectrum of Record360's business, including strategy, development, operations, sales, investor relations and finance.

Of his York College experience, he said, "It was awesome. Not only did I receive the educational tools necessary to land a job and start a career in accounting, I was provided social and community service opportunities that helped develop my leadership skills, which ultimately led to my career and personal life successes."

Skinner was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, which conducted several community service projects, such as the Special Olympics; he is currently still involved with them. He was on the soccer team his freshman year, the rugby team his junior and senior years, and he was also a track and field coach during his junior and senior years for York Catholic High School. He fondly recalls the adventures he had with his friends at YCP and still maintains the friendships he made at school 20 years later. He currently lives in Seattle, WA, with his wife and two children. – DF "From day one I knew the only person responsible for my success or failure was me."

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Kara (Skaflestad) Dolce '04 While working as an account manager for Procter and Gamble in New York City, Kara (Skaflestad) Dolce '04 received a call from her doctor, telling her she had breast cancer. She was only 26 and four years out of college; she thought she was too young to have breast cancer. Dolce didn't let the diagnosis stop her and decided to do everything in her power to get rid of the cancer in her body. "I am proud that I found the lump myself, after doing a self-breast exam, and pushed the examination with my doctors. If it wasn't for my determination to know what was wrong, I may not be here today to tell you my story," she said.

After beating cancer, Dolce started an organization called "Fighting Pretty," which sends Pretty Packages consisting of makeup, inspirational goods, and mini-pink boxing gloves that serve as a symbol of strength to women with cancer. Dolce noted that "in only two years, Fighting Pretty has helped over 1,200 women do so, and even reached women in eight countries outside the United States." Dolce credits York College for helping her determine the type of woman she wanted to be, specifically citing Mark Blake's Principles of Marketing class as igniting her passion for marketing.

"It was at YCP where I gained confidence in myself and learned that deep down inside, I yearned to be an entrepreneur in my own way — to work on something that I was passionate about, and try to help people while doing it," she said. Presently, Dolce isn't planning for the future; instead, she intends to live in the moment and appreciate what she has. — SW

Matt Smith '14 The past few years for Biology major Matt Smith '14 have been filled with a number of opportunities that have given him valuable experience in his field. In 2012, he worked at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as a research assistant, where he studied the effects of climate change on pelagic molluscs (sea butterflies). In the summer of 2013, he went to Kenya and Tanzania as part of the Cultures and Environmental Series taught by David Fyfe, Ph.D. "We traveled [across] the beautiful landscape, went on numerous safari rides and visited local tribes of the Masaai and Kisii. It was during this trip that I was sure of my decision to pursue research in the field of biogeography." After the trip to Africa, Smith interned at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, where he studied blue mussels in the Gulf of Maine. He even had the opportunity to present his research at a conference at the end of the summer.

On top of these adventures, Smith found time to cultivate interests in art, which fueled his passion for photography, as well as in cross country and track and field. He currently works as a Research Assistant in a Stable Isotopes for Biosphere Science laboratory as part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Service.

Smith would like to continue researching global climate change and ecosystem ecology in graduate school. "I plan to work in the field of science outreach and communication." He urged others to seek experiences that take them out of their comfort zones, and said, "You'll be surprised at what you find." — AG

"From day one, I knew York College would prepare me for far more than just my career."

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"From day one, I knew that YCP would offer me a wholesome, interdisciplinary college experience."

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Alumni PR Panel On April 27, students and staff were invited to attend a special panel discussion and dinner featuring successful YCP alumni in the field of public relations. Our four panelists were left to right: Natonia Samchuck '07, Nicole Halsey '00, Steve O’Halloran '01, and Danielle Sunday '02. They offered career advice, interview tips, and afterward networked with current students at a dinner in Yorkview Hall, Willman Business Center.

Leadership Conference Terence Peavy '98 (left) presented Josiah Boyer '15 with the Rising Star Award. Students, alumni, and staff attended the Alumni Leadership Conference on May 2. Conference attendees gathered in Yorkview Hall to share insights and ideas about strengthening leadership skills. They also learned ways to stay involved post-graduation. Highlights included: Alumni Leadership Awards; Keynote Speaker Matthew Randall, Executive Director, Center for Professional Excellence; and an interactive session by Sara Goodwin, Director of Student Activities and Orientation.

Alumni Profile Go to www.ycp.edu/alumni-stories to read more alumni stories.

Katie Robinette '06 Performing in front of hundreds or thousands of people would be terrifying to most people, but for Katie Robinette '06 that is what she lives for. Since the age of six, when she had her first solo performance in church, she knew singing was her passion. She started out training classically, but when she pursued a career singing pop music, it opened up her world to jazz and blues as well. By age 15, Katie started singing professionally. She performed at "Showtime at the Apollo," and showcased for Universal and Virgin Records. When talking about degrees in music, Katie remarked, "A little voice in the back of my mind said, 'Do you need a vocal degree to prove to people you are a great singer?' I eventually realized I didn't need a degree to prove I could sing, but I needed other options that were not yet available to me." So Robinette attended The Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, to get certified in commercial recording, but returned to YCP when the Music Industry and Recording Technology (MIRT) program was established and earned her degree.

She said that versatile training is a great thing. Her former vocal coach Heather Sneeringer inspired Robinette and pushed her to sing in any style she wanted. Her parents are her biggest supporters and always tell her to do what she loves. She is now a wife, a mom, and an entrepreneur, and said that singing is what keeps her balanced. – MA

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"From day one, I knew that the professors at York College were there to guide me where I wanted to go with my future. Many went out of their way to ensure I received the information and knowledge I needed to ensure success."

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Graham Lau '07 "York College may be a small school, but the learning environment and quality of teaching is better than what you can find at many big schools," said Graham Lau '07. Lau received his degrees in Biology and Chemistry, and attributed his success to having a well-rounded education. Courses in science, as well as public speaking and literature, have shaped his life.

During his time at YCP, Lau took advantage of what York had to offer.

He was a lab assistant, and he also participated in a public speaking practicum to enhance his oratory skills. By being involved throughout campus, he built connections with other students and faculty. From these connections he learned about the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Through this program, in 2006 he was able to work at the Graduate School of Oceanography in Rhode Island, "where I worked on a project to compare the metabolic genes of diatoms that had been collected in various parts of the ocean," he said. His love for science didn't stop there. In 2007, he was accepted to the NASA Academy at NASA's Ames Research Center in CA to work on a variety of projects.

It was here that he gained a passion for space exploration research and astrobiology. Lau has traveled to places such as Switzerland, Canada, and Hawaii for these research projects.

Currently, he has nationally funded research with the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program as well as a grant from the NASA Exobiology and Evolutionary Biology Program. He is also Director of Logistics for the University Rover Challenge, where engineering and science students compete to build Mars rover robots. — MA "From day one, I knew that my experiences at York College would prepare me for far more than just my career as a scientist."

Katie Lamb '14 Katie Lamb '14 enjoyed her time at York College and made the most of her experience, both in and out of the classroom. Along her road to success, she benefited from a total of six internships at local businesses and organizations: Gregory FCA, where she currently works; United Way of York; York County Convention and Visitors Bureau; La Torre Communications; York County Heritage Trust; and Moxie. She said that she made new friends and built useful career networking contacts during all the internships. Besides getting the most out of her internships, Lamb skillfully managed her class work and had fun participating in extracurricular activities. She said, "I learned great time-management skills from juggling all my activities during school." She was involved with the YCP Players, Lambda Pi Eta National Communications Honor Society, where she served as president, the YCP Improv Troupe, and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Eventually, she became president of the PRSSA chapter of York. She met many amazing people and was fortunate to network with extraordinary professionals during each internship experience.

Lamb can't pinpoint which professor was her favorite. She said, "As cheesy as it sounds, all the professors at YCP are incredible! From the Communication Department – Briggs, Furio, Perry, Hall, and the Carrolls – laying a foundation for my career, to some of the core professors like Beth Dunham and Chip Kauffman." Lamb is still actively involved with YCP, even at a distance, and is a part of the Delaware Valley Regional Ambassador program. — JL "From day one, I knew York College was full of special people. I've met so many people who have made my journey even more incredible — from the professors, to the faculty, to the students, and Dr. G-S, York College is more of a family than a college."

100 Days

Toast at Midnight

Cheers to the CLASS OF 2015

2015 was a year of NEW TRADITIONS. The Senior Class of 2015 counted down to graduation through a series of events.

Any senior who participated in the Senior Class Gift by donating to the York College Fund was invited to join us for the Countdown to Graduation! Because of the generous support of the members of the Class of 2015, they reached their goal of 15% participation before graduation. As a result, Trustee Sharon Myers '77 has agreed to match the Senior Class Gift!

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70s Joseph Named Adjutant General James R. Joseph '78 (Hazelton, PA) was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as the 52nd Adjutant General and Commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard on May 11, 2015. In this cabinet-level position with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, headquartered at Fort Indiantown Gap, General Joseph is responsible for command, control, and supervision of National Guard units – Army and Air – allocated to the Commonwealth of PA, six state-owned veterans' homes and programs for PA's one million veterans.

Keith L. Eldredge '87 (Dover, PA) was named to the board of the Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. He is currently a partner with Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP. Gary C. Lauer '89 (York, PA) has been named Director of Membership with the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association in Wormleysburg, PA. Ted Witman '81 (Lititz, PA) has been named President and COO, Concannon, Miller & Co., P.C., Bethlehem, PA.

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Terry W. Bender '91 (Mountville, PA) has been hired by Members 1st Federal Credit Union as a Relationship Manager.

Lisbeth A. Crouse '96 (Bloomfield, NJ) has been selected for induction into the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Since 2004, she has coached boys' and girls' tennis at Glen Ridge High School. She also teaches first grade at Forest Avenue School in Glen Ridge.

Joseph J. Iandolo '97 (Columbia, PA) is the Assistant Chief Executive Officer with the Carlisle Regional Medical Center.

Erin J. (Luttenberger) Miller '98 (Felton, PA) has been hired by Wilmington Trust as Senior Private Client Fiduciary Advisor for its Wealth Advisory office in York, PA.

Shea Appointed Director

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Mark W. Shea '96 (Spring Grove, PA) was appointed by the York County Commissioners as the new Director of the York County Area Agency on Aging.

Leidig Named President and CEO Doug Leidig '89 (Middletown, MD) was named President and CEO of Asbury Communities, Inc., the nation's 16th-largest senior living not-for-profit, located in Germantown, MD, effective June 1, 2015. In this role, he will oversee Asbury's senior living communities and services the company provides for older adults, continuing to build upon 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare and service for the aging.

Molly R. (Trexler) O'Keefe '94 (Camp Hill, PA) was named Business Development Officer for the East and West Shore regions with Metro Bank.

Dr. Keith E. Votens '93 (Prescott, AZ) has opened a new Nationwide Vision location in Prescott Valley, AZ. He recently received an award for Rising Star Optometrist of the Year with the company.

Amy M. (Bixler) Young '93 (York, PA) was named Director of Client Services - Senior Living with Wagman Construction, PA.

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Linda Amos '84 (York, PA) has been awarded an honorable mention by the Poetry Protocol Syndicate for her poem, "Gone" in the March 2015 issue.

Sabrina P. Asper '02 (Spring Grove, PA) recently published her first book, Storm Runners: Dimensional Divide, a young adult science fiction novel.

Jennifer L. (Diehl) Barmore '04 (York, PA) is the new Director of Quality Assurance with York/Adams HealthChoices Management Unit.

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Shawn M. (Hartman) Pepera '00 (Hinckley, OH) will be inducted in the Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing for work at Ursuline College in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. She is due to graduate in May 2016.

Jonathan D. Trager, MD '05 (Schnecksville, PA) is an attending physician at St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, as well as a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Temple University Hospital in 2009 and a fellowship in Critical Care at Cooper University Hospital in 2014.

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Mindy R. Becker '10 (York, PA) has been named the Gift Officer for the Brethren Home Foundation at Cross Keys Village in New Oxford, PA. Benjamin A. Jones '10 (York, PA) has joined the Lower Paxton Township Police Department as its newest officer.

Timothy A. Vinson '10 (Mount Wolf, PA) has been named Senior Accountant with SF&Co. in York, PA.

Weddings and Engagements Emily P. Altieri '09 (Washington Township, NJ) and Justin N. Muscio '09 (Rutherford, NJ) were married on April 18, 2014, in Westwood, NJ. Lauren E. Avon '15 and Aaron Krentler, both of Hanover, PA, were married on May 29, 2015.

Bethany N. Blacker '14 (Shady Side, MD) became engaged to Eric Miller (Berlin, CT) on February 7, 2015.

Tracee I. Congdon '08 (Great Barrington, MA) is engaged to Todd R. Stefanelli '08 (Montvale, NJ). An August 2015 wedding is planned at Cranwell Resort in Lenox, MA. Brendan C. Cornell '08 (Branchburg, NJ) married Caitlin Bardong on June 14, 2014, at Trumpets at the Gate in Eastport, NY. Brett D. Donaghue '14 (Gaithersburg, MD) married Anna Slonaker (Bowie, MD) on May 31, 2014.

Katy L. Foltyn '08 (Baltimore, MD) married Brian Butler on April 18, 2015.

Amy B. Kaper '14 and Anthony M. Lewis '11, both of Mechanicsville, MD, were married on September 13, 2014. The couple now resides in Alexandria, VA.

Melanie B. Laughman '05 (Hanover, PA) and Justin Notario (Wyomissing, PA) were married on June 27, 2014, at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. Following a honeymoon at Sandals in Grenada, the couple resides in Etters, PA. Kristin S. Leonard '10 (Herndon, VA) is engaged to Matthew Dale. A June 2016 wedding is planned in Ashburn, VA. Jennifer M. Meyers '98 (Sykesville, MD) married Jeremy Coons on September 28, 2013.

The couple lives in West Suffield, CT. Bryan W. Nye '05 (Long Island, NY) is engaged to Sarah Owen. An August 2015 wedding is planned.

Laura K. Rowlands '14 (Dover, PA) and Stephen A. Cashman '13 (Dover, PA) were married on July 26, 2014, at Lakeview Farms in Dover, PA. After a honeymoon in the Virgin Islands, the couple now resides in Timonium, MD. William C. "Chris" Schleicher '11 (Bethlehem, PA) is engaged to Dr. Suzanne DiNello.

An October 2015 wedding is planned.

Megan M. Streckewald '04 (Harrisburg, PA) married Justin W. Finesilver on July 19, 2014, at Shadow Lake Ranch in Granby, CO. The couple traveled to Italy and Switzerland for their honeymoon, and live in Englewood, CO. Kelly L. Summers '08 (Aldie, VA) married Chad W. Findley on August 2, 2014, at The Regency at Dominion Valley in Haymarket, VA. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple resides in Aldie, VA. Sara M. Wing '13 (Havertown, PA) is engaged to Spencer C. Brinser. A June 2016 wedding is planned.

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Hilary B. (Clawson) Braley '07 and her husband, David (Ann Arbor, MI), a son, Hatton.

Laura M. (Kraft) '01 and Jared Kamen (Boca Raton, FL), a son, Jack Philip, on January 25, 2015.

John P. Sinclair '01 and his wife, Sandra Ackerman (Maplewood, NJ), a son, Emmett Mann.

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Deceased

The YCP community extends heartfelt sympathy to the families of those alumni and friends listed.

Friends Jo Anne Hoyt (Tillson, NY), February 6, 2015. She was a graduate of Albany Beauty School and the owner of a salon in Rhinebeck, NY. She also held positions at Benedictine Hospital. She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Preston "Pat" E. Innerst (York, PA), March 10, 2015. He began his nearly 60-year newspaper career in 1943 with the York Gazette and Daily, and also worked for The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Bulletin, and The Washington Times until retiring in 2002. He is survived by his wife, Carol J. (McCleary) Innerst '57.

David E. Litrenta, MD (Shrewsbury, PA), November 15, 2014. He was a practicing physician for over 53 years and also served for 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley F. (Spleidt) Litrenta, seven children, 13 grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren.

Clara M. Long, DNP (Lancaster, PA), April 16, 2015. She retired from the College as a Professor of Nursing in 1997. She was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in East York for over 25 years, where she was President of the Church Council. She is survived by her sister, Ivy Williams, and numerous family members.

Beverly J. Orsie (Joppa, MD), December 18, 2013. She served in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant and, with her husband, owned a flower shop in Glen Burnie, MD. She is survived by her five sons and their families.

Robert K. "Bob" Reitzel (Carlisle, PA), February 20, 2015. He attended the College before transferring to The Pennsylvania State University. He was actively involved in the community in numerous organizations, including Rotary International, the Whitaker Center and the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah.

Patricia Herndon Barley Shreeve (Peoria, IL), February 24, 2015. She was the first female administrator in her school district, retiring in 1992 as Assistant Superintendent of the York Central School District. She was also director of the Penn State-York student teacher program.

Alumni James A. Boeckel '54 (Newberry Township, PA), July 30, 2014. He retired from York Container and was a member and past president of the Industrial Management Club. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean.

Michael F. Bullen '04 (Paramus, NJ), August 31, 2014. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker, boater, camper, and fisherman.

Angela N. Dobrinoff-Blake '87 (Manchester Township, PA), April 19, 2015. She also graduated from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in MI and practiced law in the York area. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Kurt, and their two children.

Herbert J. Fringer '72 (Springettsbury Township, PA), April 3, 2015. He was the owner and operator of Fringer Electric and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Susan.

Ellen F. (Burrier) Gladfelter '85 (York Township, PA), March 10, 2015. She graduated from the College with a degree in English Literature, which she later used to start the Pilot Club. She was an administrative assistant in the Nursing Department and later was the secretary for the 55+ group at Yorkshire United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister, two daughters, three grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

David Ray Kavar '11 (Jeannette, PA), May 2, 2015. He had a passion for basketball, Airsoft games, and cars. He remained active in basketball, continuing to play as well as coach youth basketball. He is survived by his parents and other numerous family members.

Jeffrey S. Schiding '90 (Shrewsbury, PA), April 10, 2015. He worked for Fuse Engineering for over 15 years and was a member of the Catalina 22 Club.

Francis G. "Frank" Small '50 (Sandy Springs, GA), July 11, 2014. He joined the U.S. Navy after high school and served at Pearl Harbor. He then attended York Junior College and Gettysburg College. He was a 30-year employee of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, as well as a 68-year member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth.

Betty J. Smeltzer '56 (Red Lion, PA), April 3, 2014. She graduated from York Junior College and also worked for the College for 30 years in the Records Office.

John I. Spangler, Jr. '43 (Quincy, IL), February 6, 2015. He attended York Junior College prior to serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the end of World War II. He then earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. He moved to Quincy in 1963 to work for Gardner-Denver and retired from the company in 1989.

Melinda S. (Ours) Walker '77 (Harrisburg, PA), March 19, 2014. She was a teacher with Northern Lebanon School District for 28 years and a member of Bowmansdale Church of God. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Dr. Michael C. Walker.

Cynthia L. (Merry) Willis '96 (Orrstown, PA), March 16, 2015. After receiving her Nursing degree, she practiced at hospitals in OH, IA, and PA. She ended her career as a school nurse for the Chambersburg School District. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Paul.

Sylvia Anne Wilson '89 (Hanover, PA), March 2, 2015. She also graduated from the Hanover Practical Nursing Program in 2002, and was most recently employed by Hanover Hospital as an LPN. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Douglas.

Current Students Caitlin Cadden (Shrewsbury, PA), April 26, 2015, was a senior Psychology student.

Shaquana Graham (York, PA), April 19, 2015, was in the Nursing graduate program and was also an adjunct faculty member in the Stabler Department of Nursing.

Stephen T. Stanko (New Freedom, PA), April 30, 2015, was a freshman Biology student.

YC Connect In Memoriam James O. Green Longtime former York College trustee James O. Green passed away on March 9, 2015, aged 90.

He earned a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia and enjoyed following UVA sports.

Green served in the U.S. Navy during World War II with the Underwater Demolition Team #29.

In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees for York College and overseeing the Clarence Green Memorial Scholarship Fund at YCP, he also served on several banking industry boards, and was a member of the Board of Directors, York Chapter of the Red Cross. He held leadership positions with national and state dairy industry trade associations, and was active in area nonprofits, including the West York Area School District. He was a keen rider and fox hunter, who showed his horses at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show and the Washington International Horse Show.

Green succeeded his father Clarence as the Owner and President of Green's Dairy Inc., in York, and served as the Chairman and CEO until the sale of the business in 1986. He continued as a senior consultant with the company until retiring in 1988, and spoke at the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Green's Dairy in 2013. He was well-known for his commitment to and caring for his employees.

He is survived by his son, James Green, and his daughter, Abbie Little, as well as grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Doris Gordon '78 Doris Gordon '78 and her husband, Bernard, moved to York as newlyweds in 1947. Although they were both originally from Baltimore, MD, they quickly grew to love York dearly. Doris passed away in February 2015, and Bernard in 2011, but their bond and commitment to York County was always palpable to all who knew them. So it was no surprise when their son Robert established a fund for York County in their name.

Married for 63 years, the Gordons were members of Ohev Sholom Congregation in York, and each held various leadership positions within the congregation. Doris Gordon had a dream of attending college, and enrolled as a freshman at age 44, having never before attended an institution of higher learning. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from York College in 1978, and shortly after became a proud Trustee of the College.

She served on many local boards — her involvement with the Jewish Community Center led to a groundbreaking program for senior adults, which she developed with her longtime friend and colleague, the late Gloria Williams. In 1994, Mrs. Gordon received the Betty Dressner Individual Achievement award from the JCC. Mr. Gordon served as a Carrier-based Aviator in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Immediately upon arrival in York, he founded The Gordon Waste Company in Columbia, PA, which specialized in the processing and recycling of scrap metal and paper. Soon after, the company grew to include co-ownership and presidency of the former Super Salvage Company in Washington, D.C. In addition to his daytime business responsibilities, Mr. Gordon became one of the founders of the York Youth Symphony, where he served as Treasurer for 20 years, along with numerous other civic involvements and activities.

Despite their move to FL in their later years, the Gordons' son Robert knew his parents would appreciate giving back to York.

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THE URBAN HUMANITIES PROJECT

by Madeline Yonker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition

As a faculty member in the Department of English and Humanities, Victor Taylor, Ph.D., has been organizing a set of events, speakers, and panels for the Humanities Lecture Series for several years. Each year, the Humanities Lecture Series was based on themes that connected the humanities to global contexts and popular culture. Themes included "Humanities and the Senses," "Innovation: Inventing the Future in and through the Arts," and "Borders and Boundaries." The lecture series provides opportunities for our students and faculty to interact with local, regional, and sometimes national scholars, creating a rich environment for our college community to expand intellectually and culturally.

The Urban Humanities Project began as Taylor recognized a wider interest in civic and public humanities programming and scholarship.

He realized that the Humanities Lecture Series was York College's first step toward this kind of programming, but he had a vision to expand the diversity and community outreach potential of the humanities. The Urban Humanities Project followed the idea of viewing and forwarding the humanities in our public space, York City.

Several student-led projects have emerged out of the Urban Humanities Project. In one, students in my Document Design course published an ebook titled People and Places of York, which was inspired by an online project entitled "Humans of New York." The idea of Humans of "someplace" has caught on across the country and around the world, with similar online projects from other large metropolitan areas emerging: "Humans of San Francisco," "Humans of Boston," "Humans of Los Angeles," "Humans of York, U.K." The local People and Places project showcases entrepreneurs and residents of York City with short creative biographies and photographs that highlight the rich diversity of our urban community.

The Urban Humanities Project has also fueled faculty initiatives to create other college-community connections. Faculty members Samuel Waddell, M.A., and Erec Smith, Ph.D., conducted research and established the feasibility of offering writing workshops through the York YMCA and Martin Library. These free-to-the-public workshops would offer students and adults responsive collaborative support in composing a variety of modes and genres, from basic syntax and resumĂŠ building to whichever specific needs or interests the public might have.

On the horizon is continued expansion and transformation for the Urban Humanities Project into a more permanent fixture. With a Great to Greater Fund from President Gunter-Smith, a new Center for Civic Arts and Humanities will provide resources for additional projects that generate networks between the college community and our local urban neighbors. My students and I will continue to focus on the value of our York City residents, this time publishing an e-book entitled Creatives of York. Waddell and Smith will continue their deployment of providing community writing workshops.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Go to www.ycp.edu to hear about a student's experience in creating People and Place of York.

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WhyWe Give

When I was at YJC, it was a twoyear college and my experience there enabled me to transition successfully into a four-year school and obtain a BS in Agricultural Sciences. I have strong feelings about the value of giving back and have contributed to the College on a regular basis. Kathy and I have included York College in our estate plans. It makes me proud to say I graduated from York, and I'm thankful for the part it played in my life and career.

Fred '63 and Kathy Fries

Few methods of giving carry the simplicity and potential power of a bequest made through your will or other instrument. A simple provision can create your legacy at York College and transform our ability to serve our students. A bequest to York College is also exempt from taxing authorities.

Key Methods Your Retirement Plan Online or by phone, you can designate York College as a beneficiary of the remainder of your IRA, 401K, or pension. You can designate York College for all of the asset, a percentage, or as a secondary beneficiary. While taxes await individuals who inherit retirement assets, York College is a tax-exempt organization. Your retirement plan therefore may be the most tax-efficient and accessible planned gift of all.

Your Will

We offer the following sample language for your will. Your bequest can be unrestricted, or a statement of intent can direct your funding to a specific interest.

"I give to York College of Pennsylvania, a not-for-profit educational organization located in York, PA (Federal ID #23-1352698), the sum of $_______ (or all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to be used by that institution for its general purposes (or according to a statement of intent previously agreed upon by the College and me)."

A gift to York College from your will or trust qualifies for an estate tax charitable deduction and may have significant tax benefits for you and your loved ones.

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