Student Assistance - LaGuardia Community College - CUNY

September 2011 

Student 

NEWS 

Welcome Week 

at LaGuardia 

The start of classes is an exciting and sometimes 

chaotic time. To help keep you from 

becoming overwhelmed, student ambassadors 

and interns will be on hand to welcome you to 

the College community. On September 8, 9, 12, 

and 13 during peak hours, you’ll be able to visit 

an Info Zone table to ask questions, or simply get 

pointed in the right direction. These Info Zone 

tables will arm you with a campus map and a list 

of all the must-see locations on and around 

campus. Additionally, you’ll receive a free goodie 

bag with some essential items for any student. 

For all you social butterflies, stop by the Info 

Zone and ask for a brochure and the month’s 

Q & A with SGA: 

calendar of events. This calendar will include a 

schedule of the upcoming social events and 

recreational activities. 

Finally, during the Welcome Week Finale 

on Wednesday, September 14 from 2:00 to 

4:00 p.m. you can stop by the poolside cafe, 

where there will a DJ playing music, some light 

snacks and most importantly a chance to meet 

some new people. There will also be a screening 

of archival films of LaGuardia’s founding, archive 

posters, and footage of recent campus events. 

So join the festivities and get a sense of what its 

like to be a member of LaGuardia Community 

College. 

CUNY Tuition Hike 

LaGuardia’s Student Government Association Governor for Clubs and Ethnics Affairs 

Dan Campbell and Governor for Academic Affairs Alaina Chisholm discuss the recent 

CUNY tuition hikes. 

Challenging Expectations 

Graduate Amy Stone 

Amy Stone is swiftly 

climbing up the ladder in 

her career in social 

services. She was an 

Alcohol and Substance 

Abuse Counselor; then an 

Alternative-to- 

Incarceration Court 

Advocate for Palladia, a 

social services organization 

that helps men and women stay out of jail; now, 

she’s the Office Manager of the Office for Student 

Services at LaGuardia Community College, helping 

students in such predicaments as addiction, 

homelessness, domestic violence and mental 

illness. 

“What better way to help someone than by 

your own experience?” says the 4.0 GPA graduate. 

“I don’t regret anything I did, nor what I went 

through, because it saved my life.” Amy made her 

first attempt at college straight out of high school 

PROFILE, continued p. 4 

Q: What happened at last month’s CUNY 

Board of Trustees public hearing? 

DC: On Wednesday August 3, the CUNY Board 

of Trustees voted to authorize the resolution to 

raise undergraduate tuition at community 

colleges by $300 a year for five years. Fall 2011 

tuition at LaGuardia will be $1,800 for full-time 

students who are residents of NYC. This comes 

after a 15 % increase in 2009 and another 5 % 

increase effective Spring 2011. Part-time students 

who are NYC residents will now pay $150 per 

tuition credit, and international students, who pay 

as non-degree students, will experience an 

increase of 10%, putting their costs at $240 per 

tuition credit. 

Q&A, continued p. 3 

Student News Editorial Policy 

The Student News is a college publication for the benefit of 

the student body. All articles accepted for publication are 

reviewed and edited as needed for style and length. The 

Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Marketing and 

Communications produce the Student News collaboratively. 

Inside Student News... 

Meet your new 


Government! 

page 3 

LaGuardia 

History 

on Display 

page 4 


Success 

Seminar 

page 14

From the Office of Student Affairs 

Welcome to LaGuardia Community College! 

Michael Baston, 

Acting Vice President 

“Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of 

marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, the meeting of unknown friends, and the learning 

of high manners.” 

-- Muslih-uddin Sadi 

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to 

the start of the Fall 2011 semester at LaGuardia 

Community College. For those who are new to 

LaGuardia, this is the start of an adventure in 

your educational journey. It is one that I hope 

will be filled with experiences that motivate you 

to expand your mind, exchange ideas with new 

friends and explore the possibilities, programs 

and services offered at LaGuardia. 

Welcome back returning students! The hard 

work, dedication and commitment that enable 

you to graduate and make a difference in the 

world await you. I trust that you are fired up and 

ready to go. Together we can introduce the newest 

members of our family: students, faculty and staff, 

to the caring LaGuardia community. 

Whether you are a new or continuing student, 

the start of the academic year is always an 

opportunity to recreate yourself. In the past there 

may have been things that in hindsight you would 

have done differently: studying more, seeking 

tutoring, joining a club or making new friends. 

Put those on your to do list this term. Maybe you 

have been out of school for a while and feel a little 

anxious about returning; talk with an advisor or 

visit our tutoring centers. Don’t sit in silence 

without direction. What you will find at 

LaGuardia are faculty and staff who truly put 

students first. We want you to succeed and to 

accomplish your goals while earning your degree. 

We will all work together to ensure that you will 

be able to make the most of this experience. 

On a somber note, this September marks the 

10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I’m sure that 

if you reflect on the past 10 years, you will find 

that so much, yet so little has changed. While 

there will be remembrance activities on campus 

and throughout the city, I ask that you take a 

moment to honor those who passed on that 

tragic day and those who have passed as a result 

of the chain of events that were sparked on that 

day. It is my sincerest hope that any of you who 

have lost loved ones have found some form of 

solace and peace. 

Because it is still impossible to make sense of 

these horrific attacks, it might be best to focus on 

making the most of our present and laying a solid 

foundation for a better future. One thing we can 

all do is ask ourselves how we can contribute to 

making this world a better place. During this 

semester and throughout all of your time at 

LaGuardia, recognize that you are not just 

earning a degree; you are taking steps to 

becoming an even greater member of society. 

Since this is no easy feat, the College 

community is here to guide, support and 

challenge you every step of the way. To that end, 

I offer you some sound advice that I believe will 

be particularly valuable for you as you embark on 

your mission. Dr. Stephen R. Covey, in his widely 

celebrated book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective 

People,” speaks of how every person can truly 

control his or her destiny. It is my hope that the 

first three habits will influence your approach to 

all your endeavors. 

Habit 1: Be Proactive. This is the habit of 

doing, rather than waiting. Being proactive means 

you recognize that you are responsible for your 

own life. That does not only mean facing reality; 

you must also recognize that you have the power 

to make positive decisions. In essence, you must 

have a personal vision. 

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. This is 

the habit of having a clear goal from the start. 

Whatever you set your mind to can be 

accomplished if you stick to a plan. You must set 

milestones so that you can chart your progress. 

In order to get in the habit of planning, begin 

with a daily “to do” list. 

Habit 3: Put First Things First. This is the habit 

of not neglecting the “important” for the “urgent.” 

Managing your time is critical to success. Many 

students have competing priorities: life, work and 

family obligations. Always remember that your 

education is the passport for your future. The 

more you have, the more you’ll earn, and you’ll be 

putting yourself in the best position to take care 

of yourself and your family. Your educational 

journey is a personal journey; you must have the 

heart and courage to engage the senses, expand 

your personal boundaries, meet new people and 

be open to learning new things. Having a personal 

vision and a plan will help you tremendously at 

LaGuardia and beyond. 

Once again, welcome and Godspeed! 

LaGuardia Community College 

1964 – The Master Plan of the City 

University of New York (CUNY) calls for 

the establishment of four new community 

colleges as the burgeoning Civil Rights 

Movement challenges racial stereo-types and traditional 

ideas about access to higher education. 

Watch for the next issue of 

Student News in October 2011! 

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The Division of Student Affairs Newsletter for Students

Student Government Association 

From the SGAPresident 

Dear Fellow LaGuardians, 

LaGuardia Community College first opened its 

doors to the public in September of 1971. Together 

with our school’s administrators, faculty, and staff, 

we will proudly celebrate LaGuardia’s 40th 

anniversary this fall. 

Part of the College’s legacy is reflected in the 

student programs and services offered to enrich 

our college experience and empower us to make 

good decisions about our education. Unfortunately, 

some of us are saddled with the additional 

responsibilities of a job or a family, and have little 

time available to explore these opportunities. 

Because we are so preoccupied by our weekday 

obligations off campus, we can only afford to come 

to the College to attend classes during the evening 

or on weekends. 

After last spring’s Student Government 

elections, your governors and I came to realize that 

we must work to improve the level of access to 

these programs and try to create new ways for us 

to experience our student body’s diverse social and 

cultural interests. Also, we must be engaged with 

one another to achieve these goals. 

The Student Government Association (SGA) 

will take time throughout this year to listen to 

ideas from students on how to improve LaGuardia 

and take all necessary steps to provide a college 

experience that will last a lifetime. 

The SGA also wants LaGuardia students to 

register to vote, so that we can influence the 

decision makers whose policies often affect the 

quality of our education. If all of us are registered to 

vote, we can prevent the kind of budget cuts to 

CUNY that resulted in the recent increase in our 

tuition and fees. 

Despite the economic pain we are all enduring, 

LaGuardia Community College’s excellence has 

not diminished, and we must ensure that legacy 

continues for the next 40 years and beyond. 

Sincerely, 

Donavan Borington 

President, Student Government Association 

SGA meets in room M160 every Wednesday 

evening at 6:30 p.m. during Fall I. Meetings are 

always open to the LaGuardia community, and 

we encourage you to attend. 

Using Your LIVE Student 

Email account is a necessity! 

MEET THE SGA! L TO R: VP MICHAEL BASTON, A.K.M. SHAMSUL HAQUE, DAN CAMPBELL, MOHAMMED SAMRA, 

RAMANUJ DAS, MISSARY ARREDONDO, BRANDON CLARKE, PRES. GAIL O'MELLOW, ALAINA CHISHOLM, DONAVAN 

BORINGTON, SAROJ ADHIKARI, MOKLASUR RAHMAN, ENDESHIA KAREEM. (NOT PICTURED: ZHANWEI "DEAN" CHEN) 

Q&A from p. 1 

Q: What does this mean for LaGuardia 

students? 

AC: It means fewer opportunities. At the rate 

that tuition is increasing, community college will 

eventually no longer be the accessible alternative 

in higher education. Most students at LaGuardia 

do not have abundant household incomes; tuition 

increases will cause many to face the tough 

decision of taking fewer classes and postponing 

their graduation, cutting costs in other areas of 

their lives that are already under strain, or it may 

even mean dropping out. 

Q: What can be done? 

AC: Students need to look for other resources. 

This means applying for LaGuardia Foundation 

scholarships and outside scholarships, as well as 

taking their classes seriously; there’s no time or 

money to waste. We also need to write letters to 

CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein, urging him 

to fight the increases on our behalf. Becoming 

involved with the Student Government 

Association is also important, so that we can be 

informed and support our student body. Most 

importantly, students shouldn’t be discouraged; 

be persistent and do what ever is necessary to 

graduate, even if it takes longer than expected. 

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available to help you along your 

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Offices and Professors to verify your 

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September 22, 1971 – First day of classes; LaGuardia’s 

first freshman class consists of 537 students, 312 women 

and 225 men, of whom 72% are White, 19% are Black, 6% 

are Puerto Rican, 0.8% are Asian, 0.2% are Native 

American; 3% describe themselves as “Other” and 44% 

are foreign-born. The majority of students reside in 

Western Queens. 

The Division of Student Affairs Newsletter for Students 3

Important Bursar Information - Fall Session I 

Profile from p. 1 

*Avoid Long Lines! Once you have completed 

your registration, please go to the Office of the 

Bursar, Room MB-55, to settle your registration bill. 

If your balance due is $200 or more, you must settle 

your registration bill by the close of business 

according to the payment due date schedule below. 

Failure to do so will result in cancellation of your 

registration. 

New Tuition Rates Effective Fall 2011: 

Residents of NYC who are: 

Full-Time /Matriculated students 

12 - 18 credits/tuition units 

$1,800.00 

Part-Time/Matriculated Students 

Under 12 credits/tuition units 

$150.00 per credit/tuition unit 

Non-Matriculated Students (Non-Degree) 


Non-Residents of NYC who are: 

Out-of-State Residents/International Students 


Non-Matriculated Students (Non-Degree) 


Payment Options 

• TuitionPay Payment Plan from Sallie Mae 

Enroll for only $18.00 and 1/5 of your current 

semester tuition balance (www.tuitionpay. 

com/cuny) 

• Credit Cards (MasterCard, American Express 

and Discover cards by utilizing your CUNY 

Portal account) VISA CARDS ARE NOT 

ACCEPTED! 

• Only Cash, Checks & Money Orders are 

accepted at the Bursar’s Window (MB-55). 

• All Checks & Money Orders made payable to 

LaGuardia Community College. Be sure to 

write the last 4-digits of your (social security 

number or ID number). 

• E-Check via e-SIMS (CUNY Portal) 

• Financial Aid and Scholarships 

• Third Party Voucher 

How to Pay 

Web Payment 

Go to www.laguardia.edu to pay your bill online 

using your CUNY Portal account 

• E-Check has no processing fee. 

• Credit card (MC, Amex or Discover only). 

• There is a 2.65 % processing fee. 

By Mail 

Checks and money orders can be mailed to: 

Office of the Bursar 


31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room MB-55 

Long Island City, NY 11101 

In Person Payments can be made at the Office 

of the Bursar (MB-55) during the following office 

hours: 

Mon - Tues 9:00am - 5:00pm 

Wed - Thurs 9:00am - 8:00pm 

Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm 

Drop Box 

Only checks and money orders should be placed 

in the Drop Box located outside the Bursar’s 

Window (MB-55). Envelopes are available above 

the drop box. 

Financial Aid 

Any financial aid appearing on your bill is 

ESTIMATED and subject to change. If your 

financial aid does not cover your entire tuition and 

fees, you must settle the remaining balance by the 

close of business on the payment deadline. 

Third Party Voucher 

You must submit a voucher or an official letter 

from your employer or union to the Office of the 

Bursar (MB-55) by the close of business on the 

payment deadline. 

TuitionPay Payment Plan from Sallie Mae 

For only $18.00 and 1/5 of your current semester 

tuition balance, you may enroll in the 06/01 6, 5, 

4, 3 PAY FALL plan by phone at 1-800-635-0120 or 

via web at: www.tuitionpay.com/ cuny. 

You may also enroll in person with a TuitionPay 

repre-sentative on campus outside the Office of the 

Bursar (MB-55) on the following days: 

TuitionPay Enrollment Dates 

Sept. 1 

9 am - 7 pm 

Sept. 6 - 7 

9 am - 7 pm 

During Late Registration 

Sept. 8, 12 , 14-15 9 am - 7 pm 

Sept. 16 

9 am - 4 pm 

***PAYMENT DUE DATES*** 

Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 Tues 9/6/11 

Sept. 5 - 08 Mon 9/12/11 

Sept. 9 - 12 Wed 9/14/11 

Sept. 13 Fri 9/16/11 

** Important ** 

If you do not make full payment on your tuition 

and fees and other college bills and your account is 

sent to a collection agency, you will be responsible for 

all collection costs, including agency fees, attorney fees 

and court costs, in addition to whatever amounts you 

owe the college. 

In addition, non-payment or a default judgment 

against your account may be reported to a credit 

bureau and reflected in your credit report. 

Refund Policy - Spring 2011 Session II 

Tuition Tuition 

Refund Liability 

Last day for 100% 

refund Sept. 8 100% 0% 

Sept. 9 - 15 75% 25% 

Sept. 16 - 20 50% 50% 

Sept. 21 - 28 25% 75% 

No tuition refunds after September 28, 2011. 

Important Telephone Numbers 

Bursar (718)482-7226 

Registrar (718)482-5242 

Student Financial Services (718)482-5242 

Admissions (718)482-7206 

Student Info. Center (718)482-5935 

but dropped out when she became pregnant 

with her first child, Lindsay, now 12. Then her 

life in the fast lane came to a screeching halt 

when she was sentenced to two years in prison 

for a felony conviction, during which time her 

second child, Jacob, now six, was born. 

Upon her release, Hour Children, a Long 

Island City-based organization that provides 

housing and other services to formerly 

incarcerated women and their families, gave her 

support – the same support that she now strives 

to afford to others. “It’s hard to make a change in 

your life while you don’t change your routine and 

environment,” says Amy. “Getting educated was 

my only way out.” 

After one last failed attempt at college in 

2006, Amy is finally walking in LaGuardia’s 

commencement ceremony this September. “ 

So much of what I’ve learned I’m applying 

directly to my work every day,” she says about 

her education at LaGuardia. “I felt so at home 

in my classes at LaGuardia; I’m sad to go, but I 

won’t leave LaGuardia completely before leaving 

my mark.” 

With the help of a $10,000 scholarship from 

the Women’s Forum, Amy will attend Lehman 

College to earn her Bachelor’s degree and pursue 

her dream of becoming a mental health 

educator. 

To learn more about the Class of 2011 and watch 

footage of LaGuardia’s 39th annual commencement 

exercises held at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fischer Hall, 

visit: www.lagcc.cuny.edu/commencement/ 

What 

If? 

40th Anniversary Exhibit 

in the M-E Link 

Help us write our own future. 

The new 40th Anniversary Exhibit in 

the M-E Link follows LaGuardia’s history 

as a bold innovator from 1971 to the 

present. Now we ask you to help us shape 

our future by asking “What if?” 

Tell us what you think LaGuardia will 

look like in the NEXT 40 years. 

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September 2011 

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

Welcome to LaGuardia’s Fall 2011 Semester and 

Session I classes! 

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Start of the Fall Semester 

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LABOR DAY 

College Closed 

First official day of Coop 

Internship 

Orientation Program 

for New Student 

9:00 am - 1:00 pm E-Lobby 

First Day of Weekday 

Fall Classes - Session I 

100% Tuition Refund ends 

ESC Special Operating 

Hours 

9:00 am - 4:00 pm C-107 

75% Tuition Refund begins 

First Day of Saturday 


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First Day of Sunday 


Last Day to Add a Course 

or Change a Course 

Section 

Black Male Empowerment 

Cooperative Program 

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm E-242 

Honors Night 

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm 

Little Theatre 

50% Tuition Refund 

begins 

Queens Forum Workshop 

9:00 am - 12:30 pm 

E-500/E-501 


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25% Tuition Refund 

begins 

LaGuardia Community 

College Commencement 

Student Club Fair 

12:00 pm E-Atrium 

No Day or Evening 

Classes 

25 26 27 

Census Day: Last day todrop 

a course & you may 

be eligible for a tuition 

refund/ deadline to submit 

Independent Study 

Contract/ deadline to 

submit change of Major 

for Fall semester 

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25% Tuition Refund Ends 

Irregular Day – Classes 

meet according to a 

Friday Schedule 

Blood Drive / NY Blood 

Center 

9:00 am - 7:30 pm E-242 

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Classes 

Blood Drive / NY Blood 

Center 

9:00 am - 7:30 pm E-242 


Classes 

Check your 

LIVE@LaGuardia 

email for additional 

information and 

more events! 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

Live @ LaGuardia accounts will automatically deactivate after 180 days of inactivity. 

To reactivate: simply log on to your LIVE account using your username and your 

default password. 

Remember: After deactivation your account will no longer receive important 

information. You can avoid deactivation by logging in regularly. Keep yourself 

up-to-date with information by utilizing Live@LaGuardia. 

Your account is key to your success at LaGuardia! 


Dollars & Sense 

The Book Advance Program 

Buy your books and supplies at any bookstore. 

For Fall 2011, all Pell eligible students who 

submitted their financial aid documentation by 

July 2011 may be eligible for a Book Advance check 

provided there is a balance on record after the 

deduction of tuition and fees. This will allow you to 

purchase books at any bookstore you choose. A 

check will be generated and sent to you via mail, 

direct deposit to your bank account or deposited 

onto your CUNY Scholars support card. The 

disbursement schedule is as follows: 

August 31 for eligible students with records 

processed by July 15, 2011 

September 8 for eligible students with records 

processed by July 30, 2011 

Please note: A Book Advance check is an advance 

against your processed Pell award. A deduction will be 

made against your Fall 2011 Pell check. For the Fall 2011 

Pell disbursement dates, please check the financial aid 

website at www.lagcc.cuny.edu/financialaid. 

CUNY Scholar Support Prepaid Card 

Get your financial aid faster and easier! 

Students eligible to receive financial aid may 

receive payments on a CUNY Scholar Support 

Prepaid Card. This is not a credit card; it is a 

prepaid “MasterCard” card accepted at any store or 

ATM where MasterCard debit is accepted. Student 

payments will be automatically deposited to the 

card and can be used immediately. Sign up for 

the CUNY Scholar Support Prepaid Card at 

www.cuny.edu/scholarssupport. 

Foundation Scholarships Available 

Here’s another way to finance your education. 

The LaGuardia Community College Foundation 

program recognizes academic excellence, college, 

or community service and considers students’ 

financial needs. Our scholarships can supplement 

your funding of the cost of education. We invite 

you to apply at www.laguardia.edu/sfs/inst_ 

scholar.aspx. You may also go to our Resource 

Center in room C-109 to complete your 

application. 

Pell Grant - No Reduction for 2011-12 

Good news for PELL recipients! 

The maximum Federal Pell Grant award for 

the 2011-2012 academic year will remain at $5,550 

annually ($2,775.00 per semester), with a minimum 

award of $555 annually ($277.50 per semester). 


1994 – LaGuardia enacts a no smoking policy across 

campus, becoming the first community college in 

Queens with a smoke-free environment. 

Constitution Day - September 17 

Do you know your constitutional rights? 

On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution 

was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed 

the course of history. Now, Constitution Day is a 

time for us to continue their legacy and develop 

habits of citizenship as a new generation of 

Americans. The purpose of this day is to ensure 

that students are gaining a knowledge and 

appreciation for this valuable document of 

freedom. You are invited to join Student Financial 

Services in celebration of U.S. Constitution Day on 

Friday, September 16, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the 

lobby of C-107. 

Federal Work Study Grant - Use It or Lose It! 

Use your Federal Work Study award for 2011-12. 

Why pass up the opportunity to obtain great 

work experience? 

As soon as you get your award letter for FWS 

for 2011-12: 

• Come to Student Financial Services (C-107). 

• Sign up for a FWS orientation/placement 

workshop. 

• Be sure to bring your award letter to the 

workshop. 

Apply for Financial Aid Online and Link 

to TAP Application 

2011-12 FAFSA on the Web is fast and helps 

prevent careless errors. 

If you are a New York State resident, you can 

link to the TAP web application form after 

completing your FAFSA. The great news is that 

your FAFSA data will already be pre-filled on your 

TAP Application! 

Use the Internet to fill out and transmit your 

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 

at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Note: LaGuardia's Title IV 

Institution number is 010051. 

The CUNY Portal - eSIMS 

Check your financial aid application status, 

including many of your other statuses. 

The CUNY Portal is a gateway to CUNY 

applications, services and CUNY resources. 

With a single sign-on, you can access many CUNY 

applications. Now you can check your student 

information; check financial aid application status 

(both Federal FAFSA and State TAP); view financial 

aid awards; fix errors; link to the Education 

Department’s Online Entrance Interview for Direct 

Loans; and link to the interactive loan request page, 

all through the CUNY Portal. 

- Go to www.cuny.edu. 

- Click “Log-in” at bottom left of navigation bar 

- Type in your Username and Password. 

Click the “Log In” button. (If you do not 

have an account, click “Register Now!” 

to get a username and password.) 

- Click the link to CUNY’s Online Center 

for Admissions and Financial Aid under 

the “Apply to CUNY” section. 

- Click Financial Aid on the left of the 

navigation bar. 

- Click on Application Status – this will lead 

you to FAFSA and TAP applications 

- Click on Award Summary to view a display of 

Pell, TAP, campus-based aid and direct loans. 

You will also find links to: 

• Guide to Financial Aid 

• FAFSA on the web 

• Higher Ed. Services Corporation (HESC) 

• Summary of Financial Aid Programs 

• Federal Tax Benefits for Tuition and Fees 

• Preventing Financial Aid Scams 

• Identity Theft Prevention 

CD Students Lose Money 

Don't let this headline apply to you! 

Bring in your Student Aid Report (SAR) 

immediately. If you are a new College Discovery 

student and you have not brought in your SAR to 

Student Financial Services (C-316), you stand to 

lose money for which you may be eligible. 

Program Eligibility 

• Must be Full-time 

• Complete the 2011-12 FAFSA, including the 

TAP application. 

• Submit all income information (tax returns, 

W2s, 1099s, etc.) 

• New students for Fall 2011 must have their 

economic eligibility verified prior to the start 

of classes (September 8, 2011). 

If you have any questions, please contact 

Arianna Pina at (718) 482-5199. 

Visit the Student Financial Services 

Resource Center (C-109) 

• File your FAFSA online & automatically receive 

a PIN # from the Dept. of Ed. 

• Link to the TAP application 

• Take online loan entrance & exit interviews 

• Link up with other government websites for 

your financial aid questions 

• Re-authenticate your PIN for security purposes 

• Apply for a FAFSA PIN # 

• Secure your PIN 

• Check for Institutional scholarships, as well as 

external scholarships 

• Download direct deposit application forms 

Call (718) 482-5935 for Resource Center hours 

Student Financial Services Hours 

Monday & Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm 

Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday CLOSED 

Pell/TAP Queries? 

(800) 433-3243 General information 

about Federal Aid 

(888) 697-4372 

or www.hesc.com 

Information about 

CUNY TAP application 

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Dollars & Sense from p. 6 

Have you applied or plan to apply for a loan? Be sure to read this: 

www.hesc.org TAP or Loan status 

(888) 697-4372 Stafford Loans 

or www.hesc.com 

(847) 688-6888 Selective Service 

or www.sss.gov 

(888) 442-4551 or 

www.va.gov/education VA Education Benefits 

www.dlservicer.ed.gov Direct Loan Servicing 

System 

Perkins Loan - Entrance Interview 

All students who have been awarded a Federal 

Perkins Loan for 2011-12 must take the online 

Pre-Loan Entrance Interview before a check can 

be issued. Follow these four simple steps: 

• Log on to www.lagcc.cuny.edu/financialaid. 

• Take the Entrance Interview. 

• Print the confirmation page upon 

completion of the Entrance Interview. 

• Bring the confirmation page to Mr. Stanley 

Rumph, in C-107, for final approval of your 

Perkins Loan. We will accept only electronically 

signed Promissory Notes. 

Direct Loan - Entrance Counseling 

All students applying for a Federal Direct Loan 

must complete the Department of Education's 

online “Entrance Counseling for Borrowers’ Quiz.” 

Just follow these five simple steps: 

• Log on to www.dlservicer.ed.gov. 

• Take the quiz. 

• Print out the rights and responsibilities page, 

and sign it. 

• Bring the signed rights and responsibilities 

page, within 30 days, to Student Financial 

Services (C-107), where you will complete 

your loan application. 

• E-sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) 

at http://dlenote.ed.gov using your PIN. 

If you do not have a PIN, you can request one 

at www.pin.ed.gov. 

Once the MPN is completed, you will receive 

a disclosure notice from the Department of 

Education approximately 10 days before the 

scheduled disbursement date. The Disclosure 

Notice will indicate the approved gross loan 

amount(s), fees, net loan amounts, and 

anticipated disbursement dates. All loans are 

disbursed in at least two disbursements. 

Attention Student Borrowers! 

If you are graduating, drop below six credits, or 

are leaving LaGuardia Community College, and 

you have an outstanding Perkins or Direct Loan, 

Federal regulations require you to complete an exit 

counseling/interview. The exit counseling/ 

interview serves to remind you of your rights and 

responsibilities, and gives you the opportunity to 

speak with a financial aid counselor about any 

questions that you may have regarding your loan. 

What will happen if you leave the college without 

taking an exit counseling/interview? 

• Your school records, including your academic 

transcript and diploma will not be released until 

you complete this requirement. 

Perkins Loan Borrowers: You must take the online 

exit Interview at www.lagcc.cuny.edu/financialaid. 

Direct Loan Borrowers: Complete your exit 

counseling online at: www.dlservicer.ed.gov. 

Don’t Default on Your Student Loan 

If you default on your student loan, you will 

face the following serious consequences: 

• Your loan will be reported to national credit 

bureaus and it will damage your credit 

rating; 

• A defaulted loan can make it more difficult 

to buy a home or a car; 

• Legal action can be taken against you; 

• Your wages can be garnished; 

• Your income tax refund can be withheld; 

• You may not be eligible for additional 

student aid. 

For information about Student Loan 

Repayment options: 

Federal Direct Student Loan borrowers can 

visit the NSLDS website: www.dlservicer.ed.gov 

Perkins Loan borrowers can visit the 

Educational Computer Services, Inc. website: 

www.ecsi.net 

Federal Work Study (FWS) Program 

The Federal Work Study Program offers you the opportunity to gain valuable 

work experience that will enhance your skills and better prepare you for future 

job searches. Don’t let your FWS award go to waste. 

Please note the following FWS guidelines: 

• FWS students must be registered for at least 6 credits/hours per semester, 

be matriculated and be in good academic standing. 

• All wages earned during intersession will be subject to FICA withholding. 

• FWS students are responsible for monitoring their earnings. No student 

should exceed his or her hours. 

• All FWS time sheets must be forwarded to the Office of Student Financial 

Services in C-316 by the due date. 

• Students awarded FWS should contact Student Financial Services to sign 

up for a FWS Orientation Workshop. 

Financial Aid Work-Study Job Fair 

Receive information on how to apply, how to be placed, 

and how to get paid. Off-campus and on-campus supervisors 

will be available for immediate placement. 

October 12, 2011 

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. E-Building Atrium 

Welcome Back 

Afternoon 

The Honors Program will hold a Fall Welcome Back Afternoon on 

Wednesday, October 5, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Poolside Cafe. Current 

and prospective Honors Program students are welcome to join us for 

networking opportunities and snacks. Learn how the Honors Program is 

making the transfer experience more accessible and meet members of the 

Honors Student Advisory Committee (HSAC), who will share ways to get 

involved in upcoming networking and scholarly activities this fall. 


August 2000 – Dr. Gail O. Mellow, 

herself an alumna of a community college, 

is appointed President of LaGuardia 

Community College. “The doors of 

opportunity were opened to me through a community 

college.” 


Health 

Corner 

Health Services Center September 2011 Events 

Blood Drive 

Dept. of Human Resources 

Food Stamp Program 

AMERIGROUP - Child & Family 

Health Plus Insurance Enroll. 

AIDS Center of Queens County 

Free HIV and STI testing 

Health First Child & Family 


Health Plus Child & Family 


Steinway Child & Family 

Services, Inc. CAPE Program 

Metro Plus Child and Family 


HIP Child and Family Health 

Plus Insurance Enrollment 

Fidelis - Child & Family 

Health Plus Insurance 

Affinity - Child & Family 

Health Plus Insurance 

Health Services Center 

Outreach Activities 

Hispanic AIDS Forum 

Free HIV Testing for Everyone 

Atlantis Health Plan 

Insurance Enrollment 

United Health Care Child & 

Family Health Plus 

Wednesday & Thursday 

Sept 28 & 29 

Thursday, Sept. 30 

Mondays, Fridays 

16, 19, 26, 30 

Monday, Thursday 

19, 22 

Fridays 

16, 30 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays 

13, 14, 20, 27 

Wednesdays 

14, 21 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 

13, 15, 19, 20, 26, 27 

Tuesdays 

6, 13, 20, 27 

Mondays, Thursdays 

19, 26, 29 

Mondays, Wednesdays 

14, 19, 21, 26 

Tuesdays, Thursdays 

1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 

Tuesdays 

13, 20, 27 

Wednesdays, Thursdays 

8, 14, 15, 21 

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 

12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 

26, 27 

Poolside Cafe 

9:00AM – 3:00PM 

M-Building Lobby 

10:00AM – 4:00PM 


10:00AM – 4:00PM 

Health Services Center MB40 

11:00AM – 4:30PM 

E – Building Lobby 

10:00AM – 4:00PM 


10:00AM – 4:00PM 


10:00AM- 4:00PM 

C- Building Lobby 

10:00AM - 4:00PM 

E -Atrium 

10:00AM – 4:00PM 

E-Building Lobby 

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

C- Building Lobby 

10:00AM – 4:00PM 

M - Building Lobby 

10:00AM – 4:00PM 

Health Services Center MB40 

11:00AM – 4:00PM 

C – Building Lobby 

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 


4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Student Opportunity: 

EPA OnCampus 

ecoAmbassadors 

Are you a student interested in the 

environment? Do you want to get more involved 

with the EPA and sustainability efforts on 

campus? You can be an EPA OnCampus 

ecoAmbassador! 

You can choose from a variety of events and 

projects, all of which are based on projects from 

EPA program offices, and utilize EPA resources to 

plan environmental activities. Past 

ecoAmbassadors have improved recycling efforts, 

organized Earth Day celebrations, initiated 

composting programs and certified campus 

buildings as Energy Star compliant. To get 

involved, select an activity and a professor or 

administrator as your school sponsor, register 

your project or activity online, then organize your 

event and report your results. 

You will not only help in greening your campus, 

but will also develop valuable leadership and 

project management skills. The most active 

ecoAmbassadors will have the opportunity to 

interact with EPA employees at the Regional 

offices, Headquarters, and lab facilities. 

Registration begins on September 1st and any 

individual or student organization can participate. 

Students must register their events on the EPA 

website. Check out the links below for more 

information: 

www.epa.gov/ecoambassadors/ 

www.facebook.com/epaoncampus 

Please note that the Health Services Center reserves the right to change venue and or location without prior notice. 

Coming Fall 2011: 

The Center for Student Success 


December 2001 – LaGuardia begins its ePortfolio 

initiative with research on the electronic academic 

portfolio and a pilot program. 

Do you want help but are not sure how to 

get it? The Center for Student Success 

(CSS) will connect you to the resources 

you need to achieve success. You’ll have 

the chance to speak privately with a CSS 

staff member to express your concerns 

and communicate your needs. CSS will 

provide you with information and referrals 

to campus services. 

The Center for Student Success will be 

located on the second floor of the C 

building and will open in mid-fall 

2011.Extended hours will be available, and 

you can drop in whenever you seek 

assistance. More information is coming 

soon! 

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Welcome to LaGuardia 

From The Center for Counseling, Advising & Academic Support 

Welcome to LaGuardia! What a wonderful 

semester this is going to be. Let’s take a moment 

to fast forward - kind of like time travel - to find 

out what the END of your semester is going to 

look like. Ready? Here we go! 

Now, imagine that your academic journey for 

this semester has come to a close. How do you 

feel? Are you elated from having a wonderfully 

successful semester? Or perhaps you are 

exhilarated from your hard work and the 

accomplishments you achieved? Now, imagine 

that your finals are done, and you just received 

your grades. How did you do? How do you look 

and feel as you see your grades? Are you beaming 

with pride? Do you feel tingles all over from 

achieving wonderful grades? Or are you simply 

relieved that you passed the courses you found 

most challenging? 

Now, let’s come back to the present. Ta–Da! It’s 

only September, and you have the whole semester 

ahead of you. In other words, you have the whole 

semester to CREATE the outcomes that you just 

envisioned in your mind. Your point of power is 

right here in this moment and in all moments 

from now until your last final. At every moment 

you can choose to embrace the journey, learn new 

things, and persevere, even when the learning 

process feels challenging. Here are some tips to 

help you make this semester the best it can be: 

• Make room for school. Often, students 

underestimate the amount of time that 

schoolwork is going to require. Achieving 

stellar grades means dedication and reserving 

large blocks of time each day for schoolwork. 

• Be open and enthusiastic about learning new 

information. This is what college is all about! 

• Keep your eyes on the prize. If the going gets 

tough, especially towards the end of the 

semester, stay calm and make lists to prioritize 

your tasks. If you need to reach out for help, 

come to the Center for Counseling in B100 

and the Center for Academic Support in B102. 

Beginning a new semester means beginning a 

chapter in the book of your academic career and 

the book of your life. With your intelligence, 

energy, and effort, you will indeed be able to call 

your Fall 2011 semester at LaGuardia a fabulous 

semester! 

Eco Friendly Cups 

LAGCC Honors Program Alumni Share Tips on 

How to Apply to Prestigious Four-Year Colleges 

The Honors Program at LaGuardia 

Community College held a transfer workshop in 

August for students needing guidance with their 

applications to four-year institutions. The 

turnout was fantastic; over 40 students showed 

up on the first Monday morning of their 

vacations, eager to hear tips from LaGuardia 

alumni that have gone on to prestigious colleges. 

Tashdid Hasan, who completed the Honors 

concentration at LaGuardia and continued at 

Columbia University, made time to come in for 

the second year in a row despite holding a fulltime 

job and being a full-time student. Along 

with him, Kevin Magana (Georgetown 

University) and Syed Hossain (Rensselaer 

Polytechnic Institute) shared their transfer 

success strategies. They covered writing the 

personal statement, getting recommendation 

letters, building credentials, using the Common 

Application, and other areas of the transfer 

process that, without direction, can be very 

perplexing to students. “I was rejected from 

some schools because I didn’t have a lot of 

guidance,” said Tashdid, who is receiving $40,000 

a year to fund his education. “And just like I’m 

receiving a scholarship at Columbia because 

someone before me wanted to make my college 

experience a little easier, I can save some of these 

students the initial trouble simply by sharing my 

knowledge, because the transfer endeavor can be 

a difficult one to tackle alone.” 

“It’s thrilling to see that so many students are 

interested in getting transfer help and are 

starting their applications early,” said Honors 

Program Director Dr. Karlyn Koh. “I’m touched 

and amazed by these alumni who want to help 

and are giving back too. They are beyond 

generous.” 

The Honors Program at LaGuardia, aside 

from offering Honors courses, holds several 

workshops throughout the year aimed at 

supporting and enhancing students’ college 

careers. The Honors Student Advisory 

Committee (HSAC), the student-run branch of 

the Honors Program, also focuses on building a 

community of current and past Honors students 

at LaGuardia. They are located in suite M-222 

along with the College’s honor society Phi Theta 

Kappa, which focuses on building students’ 

scholarship skills. More information on the 

Honors Program can be found on their website: 

www.lagcc.cuny.edu/honors/. Inquiries can be 

made by email to honorsprog@lagcc.cuny.edu. 

This semester you will notice something 

different about your coffee cup. If you buy a 

12oz coffee in the cafeteria or are having an 8oz 

coffee at a catered event or meeting on campus, 

your coffee will be served in an 

eco-friendly cup. The coffee cup, 

decorated with leafs, is made 

from 100% renewable sources. 

Unlike traditional cups, these 

coffee cups aren’t 

manufactured using 

petroleum-based paper or 

plastic. Instead they are produced from 

renewable sources like corn, sugar and bamboo. 

The Sustainability Council would like to 

thank the College’s foodservice provider, MBJ, 

for agreeing to introduce these “green” coffee 

cups at no additional cost to students, faculty 

and staff. Moving to more eco-friendly cups 

comes at a higher cost to consumers. 

To learn more, please visit the College's 

sustainability website: 

www.laguardia.edu/sustainability/ 


April 2005 – LaGuardia establishes 

a student exchange program with 

Universidad Central, a university in 

Santiago, Chile. 


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New Elevators in the 

C-Building 

New elevators should make getting to and 

from classes in the C building much easier. 

Two new passenger elevators were up and 

running in August. With the addition of the 

two elevators, there are now a total of six 

passenger elevators in the building. Students, 

faculty and staff can expect reduced waiting 

time and reliable service. Improving the 

quality and availability of elevators has been 

a major focus of the College; prior to the new 

elevators, the four existing elevators on the 

east side were modernized and equipped 

with new cabs and dispatch controls. 

Construction of the two new elevators 

began in late 2009. The project included 

major demolition performed at night to avoid 

disruptions to classes and services. Two 

new elevator shafts were cut, floors were 

reinforced and elevator machine rooms 

were built on the roof and in the basement. 

Above each elevator is a numerical 

position indicator which are designed to 

inform anyone waiting which floor it’s on. 

Hopefully within the next several months, the 

new LCD monitors will also be operational on 

every floor displaying the status and location 

of all six elevators. 

Happy Riding! 

Health Services Center 

Emergency medical care is available at 

LaGuardia Community College 24 hours a day 

through the combined efforts of the Public Safety 

Department and the Health Services Center. 

Services are available from the Health Services 

Center Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 

9:00 p.m. Any emergency occurring outside the 

normal hours of operation of the Health Services 

Center will be handled by Public Safety. 

In the event of an emergency, remain calm, go 

to the nearest house phone and call Public Safety 

at extension 5555. Follow their instructions; the 

appropriate emergency personnel will be 

dispatched to your location. 

If you are seeking non-emergency medical 

attention, go to the Health Services Center: 

MB-40, in the M building basement, close to the 

gym. 

Scope of Services 

Our holistic approach provides health 

counseling, community based referrals for the 

College community, education and information 

seminars for students about risky behaviors. We 

partner with community-based organizations to 

provide additional health education and services. 

Health education, first aid, emergency response, 

and HIV testing all significantly affect a student’s 

ability to remain in school. Many students have 

stated that the caring services provided by the 

Health Services Center personnel have exceeded 

their expectations. 

Services Provided 

The Health Services Center is committed to 

the mission of the College and University, 

allowing students to attain their academic goals 

by minimizing student health problems and risks. 

To do so, we offer a wide array of student services, 

including: 

• Maintenance of immunization documents 

• Immunization clinics for measles, mumps, 

rubella, hepatitis B, and influenza 

• Over the counter medications, free of charge 

• Feminine hygiene products, free of charge 

• First aid treatment and emergency response 

• Initiation of the Medical Leave of Absence 

process 

• Health care counseling and referrals to 

community based organizations 

• Blood pressure monitoring 

• Glucose and cholesterol testing 

• Forums for health care education and 

prevention strategies 

• HIV testing and Peer Health Educator 

training and outreach services through 

the HELPS Program 

• Outreach services 

Delivery of Services 

The Health Services Center consists of an 

administrative coordinator, a Registered Nurse, 

a Paramedic, an Emergency Medical Technician, 

and health care and administrative assistants. 

Services are provided to support the needs of the 

entire College community. The Health Services 

Center works closely with all departments within 

the College and supports the health needs of 

special populations, including but not limited to 

the Early Childhood Learning Center and the 

high schools affiliated with LaGuardia. 

40 Years and Counting! 

Stop by the display cases outside the Library 

to see photos and memorabilia from the 

College’s last 40 years and today. 


Transfer Rep on Campus 

Have questions about the CUNY transfer 

process? Caren Graham, Transfer Admission 

Coordinator at CUNY, will be at the Office 

of Transfer Services (B215) on Wednesday, 

September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

to answer questions about transfer. 

No appointment is necessary. 

December 8, 1980 – The LaGuardia 

Community College Choir led by 

conductor John Williams performs live 

in a nationally televised broadcast during 

the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting 

ceremony. 


eCareer Central & eCareer Plan 

The place to go and the tools to use 

for discovering a GREAT CAREER 

and making it YOURS! 

“ 

I always thought my ideal career would just come to me. 

I’ve realized there’s a lot of exploring involved. eCareer Plan 

and eCareer Central guided me through that process. 

www.lagcc.cuny.edu/ecareer 

” 

Looking for Fresh Coffee in the B Building? 

For greater convenience, a coffee machine has been added to the B Building's cafeteria, located on the 2nd floor! 

Each coffee is made fresh. Upon selecting how many 

sugars, the machine grinds sumatra beans, similar to 

a french roast, and uses a skim milk creamer. 

All coffee and specialty drinks cost $1. 

The B Building's cafeteria also features sandwich, 

snack and beverage machines as well as cable tv. 


Spring 2010 – The Gadfly, a peer-reviewed 

undergraduate journal of philosophy sponsored 

by the LaGuardia Philosophy Club, publishes its 

first volume, featuring the work of students 

majoring in Philosophy at LaGuardia. 

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Be On the Look Out in Fall 2011 Session I: Dates You Don’t Want to Miss! 

Sept. 6 

First official day of Coop Internship 

Sept. 7 

Opening Sessions/Orientation-New Students 

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM E-Lobby 

Sept. 8 

First Day of Weekday Fall Classes - Session I 

100% Tuition Refund ends (students are liable 

for all registration and student fees) 

Sept. 9 – Sept. 15 

75% Tuition Refund period 

Sept. 10 

First Day of Saturday Fall Classes - Session I 

Sept. 11 

First Day of Sunday Fall Classes - Session I 

Sept. 13 

Last Day to Add a Course or Change a Course 

Section 

Sept. 15 

Honors Night – celebrating the extraordinary 

achievements of LaGuardia Students in 2010-2011. 

Last Day of 75% Tuition Refund Period 

Sept. 16 –Sept.20 

50% Tuition Refund Period 

Sept. 21– 28 

25% Tuition Refund Period 

Coming in October… 

Student Success Workshops throughout the month 

CUNY/SUNY Transfer Fair 

Oct.4 

-Last Day to apply for Graduation for the Fall 2011 

Semester 

-Last Day to apply for Nursing (except LPN), 

Occupational Therapy Asst., Physical Therapist 

Asst., Veterinary Technology Candidacy 

Oct. 7-10 

No Classes - Classes will resume on October 11. 

College offices closed on Monday, Oct. 10. 

Oct. 25 

**Last Day to officially withdraw from a Fall Session 

I course with a “W” grade 

If you are struggling in a course and fear that you may 

fail- you may want to officially withdraw from that 

course. An official Withdrawal will not affect your 

Grade Point Average. However, there may be other 

repercussions. 

Before taking the ”Withdrawal” action 

• Speak with an advisor to find out how withdrawing 

will affect your academic progress. 

• Also inquire how withdrawing will affect your 

financial aid check – visit the ESC, room C107 

• Official Withdrawal Assistance events will be 

taking place. Check your LIVE@LaGuardia email 

for more information. 

Coming in December... 

Reminders; 

•Any outstanding Immunization records MUST be 

submitted to the Health Services Center or you will 

risk getting WA grades (administrative withdrawals) 

for all Fall courses. 

• If you're planning to change your Fall Session II 

classes - do it now! 

Dec. 10 

Last Day of Saturday Classes 

Dec. 11 

Last Day of Sunday Classes 

Dec. 12 

Irregular day: Classes follow a Wednesday schedule 

Last Day of Weekday Classes 

Dec. 13 

Reading Day: Use this day wisely to prepare for your 

final exams. The library will be open for extended 

hours. 

Dec. 14 - Dec.20 

Finals Week! 

Friday Dec. 16 

Last Day of Coop Internship 

Sept. 21 

Fall Student Club Fair 12:00 pm 

E-Atrium 

Meet New People and Explore Your Interests! 

Sept. 23 

Commencement – No Day or Evening classes 

LaGuardia Commencement Ceremony 

Sept. 27 

* Census Day: Last Day to: Drop a Course & you may 

be eligible for a tuition refund/ submit Independent 

Study Contract/ deadline to submit Change of Major 

for Fall semester 

Sept.28 

Last Day of 25% Tuition Refund Period 

Irregular Day - Friday Classes Meet 

Sept. 29 – 30 

No Classes- Classes will resume on October 1 

Coming in November... 

• Gear up for the Spring 2012 Semester 

with Early Continuing Advisement. 

Check your LIVE@LaGuardia email 

for your invitation! 

• Late November - Fall Session II bills 

are mailed 

Nov. 8 

No Classes 

Nov. 23 

Irregular day: Classes will meet 

according to a Friday schedule. 

Nov. 24 – Nov. 27 

No Classes 

Welcome Week Finale! 

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good music 

light refreshments 

and more! 

Date: Wednesday, September 14TH 

Time: 2 PM! 4PM 

Poolside Side Cafe 


FREE Student Success Seminars! 

Sponsored by the First Year Academies and the Center for Counseling, Advising & Academic Support 

Do You Have an Attitude? We all have different 

thoughts, feelings, beliefs and opinions about the 

various aspects of our lives, including our academic 

lives. The attitudes we hold have a direct impact on 

our ability to succeed. What attitudes do YOU have 

about your ability to succeed in school? Do you 

expect to fail, “barely pass” or succeed with flying 

colors? Do these attitudes affect your ability to 

study effectively, complete assignments on time, 

and approach your assignments with enthusiasm? 

Come to this workshop to explore ways to move 

past attitudes that sabotage success! 

Tuesday, September 27 5:00-6:00 p.m. 

M. Hodge and S. Cevallos C225a 

Wednesday, September 28 1:00-2:00 p.m. 

M. Hodge and S. Cevallos C225a 

Using INTERDEPENDENCE to Master the 

College Experience: A college setting offers 

students an abundant array of valuable resources. 

Textbooks, technology, faculty, advisors, and 

classmates can help you along your academic path. 

Unfortunately, sometimes students fail to utilize 

these resources to help achieve their intended 

goals. Understanding dependent, co-dependent, or 

independent behavior patterns can be a clue and a 

guide. This workshop will introduce you to some 

strategies to create an interdependent pathway 

that will help you develop supportive relationships, 

create a support network and assist in 

strengthening relationships by using active 

listening skills to better understand others. 

Thursday, September 29 11:45-12:45 p.m. 

Sandra Cevallos C225a 


Sandra Cevallos C225a 

Learning Styles & Study Skills: Did you know 

that everyone has a learning style? What’s yours? 

If you are having difficulties in developing good 

study habits, this workshop is for you! Learn the 

techniques behind effective study skills, tailored 

to your learning style. 


Marianne Hodge C225a 


Marianne Hodge C225a 

Time Management: Do you wonder why you 

always feel rushed to finish your term papers? 

Have you not found time to do all your homework 

before class starts? Is your sleep schedule totally 

out of whack? Learn how to budget your time and 

use it more effectively, whatever your class load or 

crazy life schedule may be. 


Carole Julien C225a 

Técnicas de Manejo de Tiempo en 30 Minutos 

o Menos: Te has preguntado por que siempre te 

sientes apresurado para terminar tus reportes? 

No has encontrado el tiempo para hacer todas tus 

asignaciones antes de que comience la clase? Está 

tu horario de dormir totalmente fuera de control? 

Aprende como manejar tu tiempo y usarlo mas 

efectivamente. 

Lunes, Septiembre 26 10:30-11:00 a.m. 

Edgar Olivares C225a 

Lunes, Septiembre 26 5:00-5:30 p.m. 


Martes, Septiembre 27 10:30-11:00 a.m. 


Martes, Septiembre 27 5:00-5:30 p.m. 


Become a Creator and Get the Life You’ve 

Always Wanted: Imagine everything that you 

are or will be is completely up to you. You are 

where you are because of who you are. Everything 

that exists in your life exists because of you, 

because of your behavior, words, thoughts and 

actions. Personal responsibility begins on the inside 

and moves outward 

towards the circumstances 

we create in our world. 

Creating the life that you 

want means you have 

freedom of choice, and 

because you have chosen 

each and every 

circumstance of your life, you are ultimately 

responsible for all of your success and failure, 

happiness or unhappiness, your present and, more 

importantly, your future. This workshop will show 

you how responsibility goes hand in hand with 

motivation, achievement, success and happiness. 

Monday, September 19 4:35-5:35 p.m. 




DegreeWorks: DegreeWorks is a degree audit and 

academic tracking system that allows you to view 

your progress and make plans for the future. These 

workshops are timed so that you’ll get a head start 

on planning your next semester’s coursework. 


Roni Patterson C209 (lab) 

“Intent to Graduate” Don’t miss your train! 

If you have more than 30 credits & would like to 

review how to apply for graduation (everyone 

must apply!) please attend one of the following 

workshops. 


Alex Abramov C225a 


Alex Abramov C225a 

Maximizing Your College Experience: 

Tips From Someone Who’s Been There! 

Want to make the most out of your college 

experience and take advantage of this unique time 

in your life? This workshop will be an opportunity 

to hear from someone who has been in your shoes 

and not only survived but thrived. We will explore 

essential keys to succeeding in your college 

experience. 


Roni Patterson C225a 

Answer Your Career Questions with LaGuardia 

eCareer: Get answers to your career questions 

in 30 minutes by learning how to access and use 

LaGuardia eCareer. Each session will be lead by a 

LaGuardia graduate in C-225, Suite C. Space is 

limited. 

Wednesday, September 14 1:30-2:00 p.m. C225c 

Thursday, September 15 12:00-12:30 p.m. C225c 

Tuesday, September 20 12:00-12:30 p.m. C225c 

Wednesday, September 2 11:30-2:00 p.m. C225c 

Thursday, September 22 3:30-4:00 p.m. C225c 

Tuesday, September 27 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. C225c 

There will also be opportunities to attend additional 

workshops in October. Check out next month’s issue 

of the Student News for details! 

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CUNY Portal eSIMS Login Issues 

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Student Email 

DegreeWorks Access 

LaGuardia WiFi 

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Email: 

software_support@lagcc.cuny.edu 

Faculty Assistance 

Software Training 

Blackboard 

Digication e-Portfolio 

Web Attendance 

CUNY Portal Login 

iTunes U Academic 

GroupWise 

Clickers 

B127 Services

Join us on Sept 9th 

at 12pm in the 

Little Theater 

as we pay tribute to 

the lives lost on 9/11. 

We will honors the 9/11 

victims with a 

tea light ceremony, 

songs of patriotism and 

non-denominational 

secular words of 

inspiration and 

of tolerance for all 

of humankind.

Student Assistance - LaGuardia Community College - CUNY

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