of our faculty be trained by the developers of this program, the Carnegie foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching. is fall, we will offer ten sections on our three
campuses. Assessment of the pilot’s success will determine program continuation.
is year, our Academic Chairs came together in an effort to increase the number of
excelsior courses being offered at the College’s partnering high schools located across
Suffolk County. rough their work, the number of high schools participating in
the program will increase by four for the 2015-2016 academic year. e excelsior
Program enables motivated high school juniors and seniors to take Suffolk County
Community College courses at their high school campus during their regular school
hours, while simultaneously working toward high school graduation. College credits
earned in the excelsior Program can be applied toward a degree at Suffolk or can be
transferred, thus minimizing the time it takes to complete a college degree.
Professional development is important to maintaining a vibrant faculty and dynamic
curriculum. As such, it stands as a hallmark that i have pressed forward as President,
and is something i will continue to emphasize. is year, professional development
activities included the addition of online opportunities such as the Monday Morning
Mentor series. is series allows participation by faculty and staff that might be
unavailable to attend sessions held on specific dates or in specific locations. e office
of instructional Technology hosted extensive training focused on maximizing the use
of our learning management system, Blackboard. An eLearning Academy was also
developed and is set to host its first class of participants this September. it will include
guest instructors and provide faculty with an opportunity to earn continuing
education units (CeU) that can be used to meet faculty promotion requirements.
Continuing education staff delivered an orientation and assessment at United way
Long island for students participating in the YouthBuild program. Special Test
Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC – formerly known as GeD) preparation
courses began in November, with tuition costs being paid for through a grant to the
College’s foundation. Students were able to select a career pathway in
energy, energy efficiency, health iT, ophthalmic
tech or pharmacy tech that they will
pursue concurrently as they work toward
their high school equivalency.
with the increased emphasis on the
importance of having a world view and
possessing a global perspective, the College
implemented enhanced policies and
procedures related to its Study Abroad
programs. ese changes ensure continued
safe travel for our students and compliance
with College and State Study Abroad
protocols. e availability of Study Abroad is
considered an important selling point for
students, as many colleges now offer these
opportunities. with support from the office of institutional Advancement, a
promotional campaign was launched on our campuses to encourage student
enrollment in these programs. e promotion included installation of large, colorful
outdoor banners and distribution of posters and brochures, all of which feature
our students. is year, our students were able to enjoy summer learning experiences
in Spain, italy (florence and Sorrento), and St. Lucia.
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A promotional campaign was launched to encourage
student participation in our Study Abroad program.
