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September 2011<br />
<strong>Student</strong><br />
NEWS<br />
Welcome Week<br />
at <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
The start of classes is an exciting and sometimes<br />
chaotic time. To help keep you from<br />
becoming overwhelmed, student ambassadors<br />
and interns will be on hand to welcome you to<br />
the <strong>College</strong> community. On September 8, 9, 12,<br />
and 13 during peak hours, you’ll be able to visit<br />
an Info Zone table to ask questions, or simply get<br />
pointed in the right direction. These Info Zone<br />
tables will arm you with a campus map and a list<br />
of all the must-see locations on and around<br />
campus. Additionally, you’ll receive a free goodie<br />
bag with some essential items for any student.<br />
For all you social butterflies, stop by the Info<br />
Zone and ask for a brochure and the month’s<br />
Q & A with SGA:<br />
calendar of events. This calendar will include a<br />
schedule of the upcoming social events and<br />
recreational activities.<br />
Finally, during the Welcome Week Finale<br />
on Wednesday, September 14 from 2:00 to<br />
4:00 p.m. you can stop by the poolside cafe,<br />
where there will a DJ playing music, some light<br />
snacks and most importantly a chance to meet<br />
some new people. There will also be a screening<br />
of archival films of <strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s founding, archive<br />
posters, and footage of recent campus events.<br />
So join the festivities and get a sense of what its<br />
like to be a member of <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>.<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> Tuition Hike<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s <strong>Student</strong> Government Association Governor for Clubs and Ethnics Affairs<br />
Dan Campbell and Governor for Academic Affairs Alaina Chisholm discuss the recent<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> tuition hikes.<br />
Challenging Expectations<br />
Graduate Amy Stone<br />
Amy Stone is swiftly<br />
climbing up the ladder in<br />
her career in social<br />
services. She was an<br />
Alcohol and Substance<br />
Abuse Counselor; then an<br />
Alternative-to-<br />
Incarceration Court<br />
Advocate for Palladia, a<br />
social services organization<br />
that helps men and women stay out of jail; now,<br />
she’s the Office Manager of the Office for <strong>Student</strong><br />
Services at <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>, helping<br />
students in such predicaments as addiction,<br />
homelessness, domestic violence and mental<br />
illness.<br />
“What better way to help someone than by<br />
your own experience?” says the 4.0 GPA graduate.<br />
“I don’t regret anything I did, nor what I went<br />
through, because it saved my life.” Amy made her<br />
first attempt at college straight out of high school<br />
PROFILE, continued p. 4<br />
Q: What happened at last month’s <strong>CUNY</strong><br />
Board of Trustees public hearing?<br />
DC: On Wednesday August 3, the <strong>CUNY</strong> Board<br />
of Trustees voted to authorize the resolution to<br />
raise undergraduate tuition at community<br />
colleges by $300 a year for five years. Fall 2011<br />
tuition at <strong>LaGuardia</strong> will be $1,800 for full-time<br />
students who are residents of NYC. This comes<br />
after a 15 % increase in 2009 and another 5 %<br />
increase effective Spring 2011. Part-time students<br />
who are NYC residents will now pay $150 per<br />
tuition credit, and international students, who pay<br />
as non-degree students, will experience an<br />
increase of 10%, putting their costs at $240 per<br />
tuition credit.<br />
Q&A, continued p. 3<br />
<strong>Student</strong> News Editorial Policy<br />
The <strong>Student</strong> News is a college publication for the benefit of<br />
the student body. All articles accepted for publication are<br />
reviewed and edited as needed for style and length. The<br />
Division of <strong>Student</strong> Affairs and the Office of Marketing and<br />
Communications produce the <strong>Student</strong> News collaboratively.<br />
Inside <strong>Student</strong> News...<br />
Meet your new<br />
<strong>Student</strong><br />
Government!<br />
page 3<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
History<br />
on Display<br />
page 4<br />
<strong>Student</strong><br />
Success<br />
Seminar<br />
page 14
From the Office of <strong>Student</strong> Affairs<br />
Welcome to <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>!<br />
Michael Baston,<br />
Acting Vice President<br />
“Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of<br />
marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, the meeting of unknown friends, and the learning<br />
of high manners.”<br />
-- Muslih-uddin Sadi<br />
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to<br />
the start of the Fall 2011 semester at <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>. For those who are new to<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong>, this is the start of an adventure in<br />
your educational journey. It is one that I hope<br />
will be filled with experiences that motivate you<br />
to expand your mind, exchange ideas with new<br />
friends and explore the possibilities, programs<br />
and services offered at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>.<br />
Welcome back returning students! The hard<br />
work, dedication and commitment that enable<br />
you to graduate and make a difference in the<br />
world await you. I trust that you are fired up and<br />
ready to go. Together we can introduce the newest<br />
members of our family: students, faculty and staff,<br />
to the caring <strong>LaGuardia</strong> community.<br />
Whether you are a new or continuing student,<br />
the start of the academic year is always an<br />
opportunity to recreate yourself. In the past there<br />
may have been things that in hindsight you would<br />
have done differently: studying more, seeking<br />
tutoring, joining a club or making new friends.<br />
Put those on your to do list this term. Maybe you<br />
have been out of school for a while and feel a little<br />
anxious about returning; talk with an advisor or<br />
visit our tutoring centers. Don’t sit in silence<br />
without direction. What you will find at<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> are faculty and staff who truly put<br />
students first. We want you to succeed and to<br />
accomplish your goals while earning your degree.<br />
We will all work together to ensure that you will<br />
be able to make the most of this experience.<br />
On a somber note, this September marks the<br />
10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I’m sure that<br />
if you reflect on the past 10 years, you will find<br />
that so much, yet so little has changed. While<br />
there will be remembrance activities on campus<br />
and throughout the city, I ask that you take a<br />
moment to honor those who passed on that<br />
tragic day and those who have passed as a result<br />
of the chain of events that were sparked on that<br />
day. It is my sincerest hope that any of you who<br />
have lost loved ones have found some form of<br />
solace and peace.<br />
Because it is still impossible to make sense of<br />
these horrific attacks, it might be best to focus on<br />
making the most of our present and laying a solid<br />
foundation for a better future. One thing we can<br />
all do is ask ourselves how we can contribute to<br />
making this world a better place. During this<br />
semester and throughout all of your time at<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong>, recognize that you are not just<br />
earning a degree; you are taking steps to<br />
becoming an even greater member of society.<br />
Since this is no easy feat, the <strong>College</strong><br />
community is here to guide, support and<br />
challenge you every step of the way. To that end,<br />
I offer you some sound advice that I believe will<br />
be particularly valuable for you as you embark on<br />
your mission. Dr. Stephen R. Covey, in his widely<br />
celebrated book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective<br />
People,” speaks of how every person can truly<br />
control his or her destiny. It is my hope that the<br />
first three habits will influence your approach to<br />
all your endeavors.<br />
Habit 1: Be Proactive. This is the habit of<br />
doing, rather than waiting. Being proactive means<br />
you recognize that you are responsible for your<br />
own life. That does not only mean facing reality;<br />
you must also recognize that you have the power<br />
to make positive decisions. In essence, you must<br />
have a personal vision.<br />
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. This is<br />
the habit of having a clear goal from the start.<br />
Whatever you set your mind to can be<br />
accomplished if you stick to a plan. You must set<br />
milestones so that you can chart your progress.<br />
In order to get in the habit of planning, begin<br />
with a daily “to do” list.<br />
Habit 3: Put First Things First. This is the habit<br />
of not neglecting the “important” for the “urgent.”<br />
Managing your time is critical to success. Many<br />
students have competing priorities: life, work and<br />
family obligations. Always remember that your<br />
education is the passport for your future. The<br />
more you have, the more you’ll earn, and you’ll be<br />
putting yourself in the best position to take care<br />
of yourself and your family. Your educational<br />
journey is a personal journey; you must have the<br />
heart and courage to engage the senses, expand<br />
your personal boundaries, meet new people and<br />
be open to learning new things. Having a personal<br />
vision and a plan will help you tremendously at<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> and beyond.<br />
Once again, welcome and Godspeed!<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
1964 – The Master Plan of the City<br />
University of New York (<strong>CUNY</strong>) calls for<br />
the establishment of four new community<br />
colleges as the burgeoning Civil Rights<br />
Movement challenges racial stereo-types and traditional<br />
ideas about access to higher education.<br />
Watch for the next issue of<br />
<strong>Student</strong> News in October 2011!<br />
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The Division of <strong>Student</strong> Affairs Newsletter for <strong>Student</strong>s
<strong>Student</strong> Government Association<br />
From the SGAPresident<br />
Dear Fellow <strong>LaGuardia</strong>ns,<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> first opened its<br />
doors to the public in September of 1971. Together<br />
with our school’s administrators, faculty, and staff,<br />
we will proudly celebrate <strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s 40th<br />
anniversary this fall.<br />
Part of the <strong>College</strong>’s legacy is reflected in the<br />
student programs and services offered to enrich<br />
our college experience and empower us to make<br />
good decisions about our education. Unfortunately,<br />
some of us are saddled with the additional<br />
responsibilities of a job or a family, and have little<br />
time available to explore these opportunities.<br />
Because we are so preoccupied by our weekday<br />
obligations off campus, we can only afford to come<br />
to the <strong>College</strong> to attend classes during the evening<br />
or on weekends.<br />
After last spring’s <strong>Student</strong> Government<br />
elections, your governors and I came to realize that<br />
we must work to improve the level of access to<br />
these programs and try to create new ways for us<br />
to experience our student body’s diverse social and<br />
cultural interests. Also, we must be engaged with<br />
one another to achieve these goals.<br />
The <strong>Student</strong> Government Association (SGA)<br />
will take time throughout this year to listen to<br />
ideas from students on how to improve <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
and take all necessary steps to provide a college<br />
experience that will last a lifetime.<br />
The SGA also wants <strong>LaGuardia</strong> students to<br />
register to vote, so that we can influence the<br />
decision makers whose policies often affect the<br />
quality of our education. If all of us are registered to<br />
vote, we can prevent the kind of budget cuts to<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> that resulted in the recent increase in our<br />
tuition and fees.<br />
Despite the economic pain we are all enduring,<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s excellence has<br />
not diminished, and we must ensure that legacy<br />
continues for the next 40 years and beyond.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Donavan Borington<br />
President, <strong>Student</strong> Government Association<br />
SGA meets in room M160 every Wednesday<br />
evening at 6:30 p.m. during Fall I. Meetings are<br />
always open to the <strong>LaGuardia</strong> community, and<br />
we encourage you to attend.<br />
Using Your LIVE <strong>Student</strong><br />
Email account is a necessity!<br />
MEET THE SGA! L TO R: VP MICHAEL BASTON, A.K.M. SHAMSUL HAQUE, DAN CAMPBELL, MOHAMMED SAMRA,<br />
RAMANUJ DAS, MISSARY ARREDONDO, BRANDON CLARKE, PRES. GAIL O'MELLOW, ALAINA CHISHOLM, DONAVAN<br />
BORINGTON, SAROJ ADHIKARI, MOKLASUR RAHMAN, ENDESHIA KAREEM. (NOT PICTURED: ZHANWEI "DEAN" CHEN)<br />
Q&A from p. 1<br />
Q: What does this mean for <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
students?<br />
AC: It means fewer opportunities. At the rate<br />
that tuition is increasing, community college will<br />
eventually no longer be the accessible alternative<br />
in higher education. Most students at <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
do not have abundant household incomes; tuition<br />
increases will cause many to face the tough<br />
decision of taking fewer classes and postponing<br />
their graduation, cutting costs in other areas of<br />
their lives that are already under strain, or it may<br />
even mean dropping out.<br />
Q: What can be done?<br />
AC: <strong>Student</strong>s need to look for other resources.<br />
This means applying for <strong>LaGuardia</strong> Foundation<br />
scholarships and outside scholarships, as well as<br />
taking their classes seriously; there’s no time or<br />
money to waste. We also need to write letters to<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> Chancellor Matthew Goldstein, urging him<br />
to fight the increases on our behalf. Becoming<br />
involved with the <strong>Student</strong> Government<br />
Association is also important, so that we can be<br />
informed and support our student body. Most<br />
importantly, students shouldn’t be discouraged;<br />
be persistent and do what ever is necessary to<br />
graduate, even if it takes longer than expected.<br />
• You won’t be caught off guard about<br />
essential deadlines or campus events.<br />
• Messages sent through LIVE will<br />
inform you of the resources<br />
available to help you along your<br />
academic journey.<br />
• You will be able to get up-to-date<br />
information about things that impact<br />
your daily college experience.<br />
• You’ll regularly receive a summary of<br />
all the need to know information in the<br />
“<strong>LaGuardia</strong> News You Can You Use”<br />
messages.<br />
• Your emails sent through your LIVE<br />
student email account will never be<br />
filtered as junk mail when you contact<br />
a <strong>LaGuardia</strong> Office.<br />
• Sending emails through your student<br />
email account will enable <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
Offices and Professors to verify your<br />
identity.<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
September 22, 1971 – First day of classes; <strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s<br />
first freshman class consists of 537 students, 312 women<br />
and 225 men, of whom 72% are White, 19% are Black, 6%<br />
are Puerto Rican, 0.8% are Asian, 0.2% are Native<br />
American; 3% describe themselves as “Other” and 44%<br />
are foreign-born. The majority of students reside in<br />
Western Queens.<br />
The Division of <strong>Student</strong> Affairs Newsletter for <strong>Student</strong>s 3
Important Bursar Information - Fall Session I<br />
Profile from p. 1<br />
*Avoid Long Lines! Once you have completed<br />
your registration, please go to the Office of the<br />
Bursar, Room MB-55, to settle your registration bill.<br />
If your balance due is $200 or more, you must settle<br />
your registration bill by the close of business<br />
according to the payment due date schedule below.<br />
Failure to do so will result in cancellation of your<br />
registration.<br />
New Tuition Rates Effective Fall 2011:<br />
Residents of NYC who are:<br />
Full-Time /Matriculated students<br />
12 - 18 credits/tuition units<br />
$1,800.00<br />
Part-Time/Matriculated <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
Under 12 credits/tuition units<br />
$150.00 per credit/tuition unit<br />
Non-Matriculated <strong>Student</strong>s (Non-Degree)<br />
$205.00 per credit/tuition unit<br />
Non-Residents of NYC who are:<br />
Out-of-State Residents/International <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
$240.00 per credit/tuition unit<br />
Non-Matriculated <strong>Student</strong>s (Non-Degree)<br />
$320.00 per credit/tuition unit<br />
Payment Options<br />
• TuitionPay Payment Plan from Sallie Mae<br />
Enroll for only $18.00 and 1/5 of your current<br />
semester tuition balance (www.tuitionpay.<br />
com/cuny)<br />
• Credit Cards (MasterCard, American Express<br />
and Discover cards by utilizing your <strong>CUNY</strong><br />
Portal account) VISA CARDS ARE NOT<br />
ACCEPTED!<br />
• Only Cash, Checks & Money Orders are<br />
accepted at the Bursar’s Window (MB-55).<br />
• All Checks & Money Orders made payable to<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Be sure to<br />
write the last 4-digits of your (social security<br />
number or ID number).<br />
• E-Check via e-SIMS (<strong>CUNY</strong> Portal)<br />
• Financial Aid and Scholarships<br />
• Third Party Voucher<br />
How to Pay<br />
Web Payment<br />
Go to www.laguardia.edu to pay your bill online<br />
using your <strong>CUNY</strong> Portal account<br />
• E-Check has no processing fee.<br />
• Credit card (MC, Amex or Discover only).<br />
• There is a 2.65 % processing fee.<br />
By Mail<br />
Checks and money orders can be mailed to:<br />
Office of the Bursar<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room MB-55<br />
Long Island City, NY 11101<br />
In Person Payments can be made at the Office<br />
of the Bursar (MB-55) during the following office<br />
hours:<br />
Mon - Tues 9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
Wed - Thurs 9:00am - 8:00pm<br />
Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm<br />
Drop Box<br />
Only checks and money orders should be placed<br />
in the Drop Box located outside the Bursar’s<br />
Window (MB-55). Envelopes are available above<br />
the drop box.<br />
Financial Aid<br />
Any financial aid appearing on your bill is<br />
ESTIMATED and subject to change. If your<br />
financial aid does not cover your entire tuition and<br />
fees, you must settle the remaining balance by the<br />
close of business on the payment deadline.<br />
Third Party Voucher<br />
You must submit a voucher or an official letter<br />
from your employer or union to the Office of the<br />
Bursar (MB-55) by the close of business on the<br />
payment deadline.<br />
TuitionPay Payment Plan from Sallie Mae<br />
For only $18.00 and 1/5 of your current semester<br />
tuition balance, you may enroll in the 06/01 6, 5,<br />
4, 3 PAY FALL plan by phone at 1-800-635-0120 or<br />
via web at: www.tuitionpay.com/ cuny.<br />
You may also enroll in person with a TuitionPay<br />
repre-sentative on campus outside the Office of the<br />
Bursar (MB-55) on the following days:<br />
TuitionPay Enrollment Dates<br />
Sept. 1<br />
9 am - 7 pm<br />
Sept. 6 - 7<br />
9 am - 7 pm<br />
During Late Registration<br />
Sept. 8, 12 , 14-15 9 am - 7 pm<br />
Sept. 16<br />
9 am - 4 pm<br />
***PAYMENT DUE DATES***<br />
Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 Tues 9/6/11<br />
Sept. 5 - 08 Mon 9/12/11<br />
Sept. 9 - 12 Wed 9/14/11<br />
Sept. 13 Fri 9/16/11<br />
** Important **<br />
If you do not make full payment on your tuition<br />
and fees and other college bills and your account is<br />
sent to a collection agency, you will be responsible for<br />
all collection costs, including agency fees, attorney fees<br />
and court costs, in addition to whatever amounts you<br />
owe the college.<br />
In addition, non-payment or a default judgment<br />
against your account may be reported to a credit<br />
bureau and reflected in your credit report.<br />
Refund Policy - Spring 2011 Session II<br />
Tuition Tuition<br />
Refund Liability<br />
Last day for 100%<br />
refund Sept. 8 100% 0%<br />
Sept. 9 - 15 75% 25%<br />
Sept. 16 - 20 50% 50%<br />
Sept. 21 - 28 25% 75%<br />
No tuition refunds after September 28, 2011.<br />
Important Telephone Numbers<br />
Bursar (718)482-7226<br />
Registrar (718)482-5242<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Financial Services (718)482-5242<br />
Admissions (718)482-7206<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Info. Center (718)482-5935<br />
but dropped out when she became pregnant<br />
with her first child, Lindsay, now 12. Then her<br />
life in the fast lane came to a screeching halt<br />
when she was sentenced to two years in prison<br />
for a felony conviction, during which time her<br />
second child, Jacob, now six, was born.<br />
Upon her release, Hour Children, a Long<br />
Island City-based organization that provides<br />
housing and other services to formerly<br />
incarcerated women and their families, gave her<br />
support – the same support that she now strives<br />
to afford to others. “It’s hard to make a change in<br />
your life while you don’t change your routine and<br />
environment,” says Amy. “Getting educated was<br />
my only way out.”<br />
After one last failed attempt at college in<br />
2006, Amy is finally walking in <strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s<br />
commencement ceremony this September. “<br />
So much of what I’ve learned I’m applying<br />
directly to my work every day,” she says about<br />
her education at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>. “I felt so at home<br />
in my classes at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>; I’m sad to go, but I<br />
won’t leave <strong>LaGuardia</strong> completely before leaving<br />
my mark.”<br />
With the help of a $10,000 scholarship from<br />
the Women’s Forum, Amy will attend Lehman<br />
<strong>College</strong> to earn her Bachelor’s degree and pursue<br />
her dream of becoming a mental health<br />
educator.<br />
To learn more about the Class of 2011 and watch<br />
footage of <strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s 39th annual commencement<br />
exercises held at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fischer Hall,<br />
visit: www.lagcc.cuny.edu/commencement/<br />
What<br />
If?<br />
40th Anniversary Exhibit<br />
in the M-E Link<br />
Help us write our own future.<br />
The new 40th Anniversary Exhibit in<br />
the M-E Link follows <strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s history<br />
as a bold innovator from 1971 to the<br />
present. Now we ask you to help us shape<br />
our future by asking “What if?”<br />
Tell us what you think <strong>LaGuardia</strong> will<br />
look like in the NEXT 40 years.<br />
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The Division of <strong>Student</strong> Affairs Newsletter for <strong>Student</strong>s
September 2011<br />
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />
Welcome to <strong>LaGuardia</strong>’s Fall 2011 Semester and<br />
Session I classes!<br />
1<br />
2<br />
Start of the Fall Semester<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
6<br />
7<br />
8<br />
9<br />
10<br />
LABOR DAY<br />
<strong>College</strong> Closed<br />
First official day of Coop<br />
Internship<br />
Orientation Program<br />
for New <strong>Student</strong><br />
9:00 am - 1:00 pm E-Lobby<br />
First Day of Weekday<br />
Fall Classes - Session I<br />
100% Tuition Refund ends<br />
ESC Special Operating<br />
Hours<br />
9:00 am - 4:00 pm C-107<br />
75% Tuition Refund begins<br />
First Day of Saturday<br />
Fall Classes - Session I<br />
11<br />
12<br />
13<br />
14<br />
15<br />
16<br />
17<br />
First Day of Sunday<br />
Fall Classes - Session I<br />
Last Day to Add a Course<br />
or Change a Course<br />
Section<br />
Black Male Empowerment<br />
Cooperative Program<br />
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm E-242<br />
Honors Night<br />
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm<br />
Little Theatre<br />
50% Tuition Refund<br />
begins<br />
Queens Forum Workshop<br />
9:00 am - 12:30 pm<br />
E-500/E-501<br />
75% Tuition Refund ends<br />
18 19 20<br />
21<br />
22<br />
23<br />
24<br />
50% Tuition Refund ends<br />
25% Tuition Refund<br />
begins<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> Commencement<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Club Fair<br />
12:00 pm E-Atrium<br />
No Day or Evening<br />
Classes<br />
25 26 27<br />
Census Day: Last day todrop<br />
a course & you may<br />
be eligible for a tuition<br />
refund/ deadline to submit<br />
Independent Study<br />
Contract/ deadline to<br />
submit change of Major<br />
for Fall semester<br />
28<br />
25% Tuition Refund Ends<br />
Irregular Day – Classes<br />
meet according to a<br />
Friday Schedule<br />
Blood Drive / NY Blood<br />
Center<br />
9:00 am - 7:30 pm E-242<br />
29 30<br />
No Day or Evening<br />
Classes<br />
Blood Drive / NY Blood<br />
Center<br />
9:00 am - 7:30 pm E-242<br />
No Day or Evening<br />
Classes<br />
Check your<br />
LIVE@<strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
email for additional<br />
information and<br />
more events!<br />
IMPORTANT NOTICE:<br />
Live @ <strong>LaGuardia</strong> accounts will automatically deactivate after 180 days of inactivity.<br />
To reactivate: simply log on to your LIVE account using your username and your<br />
default password.<br />
Remember: After deactivation your account will no longer receive important<br />
information. You can avoid deactivation by logging in regularly. Keep yourself<br />
up-to-date with information by utilizing Live@<strong>LaGuardia</strong>.<br />
Your account is key to your success at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>!<br />
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Dollars & Sense<br />
The Book Advance Program<br />
Buy your books and supplies at any bookstore.<br />
For Fall 2011, all Pell eligible students who<br />
submitted their financial aid documentation by<br />
July 2011 may be eligible for a Book Advance check<br />
provided there is a balance on record after the<br />
deduction of tuition and fees. This will allow you to<br />
purchase books at any bookstore you choose. A<br />
check will be generated and sent to you via mail,<br />
direct deposit to your bank account or deposited<br />
onto your <strong>CUNY</strong> Scholars support card. The<br />
disbursement schedule is as follows:<br />
August 31 for eligible students with records<br />
processed by July 15, 2011<br />
September 8 for eligible students with records<br />
processed by July 30, 2011<br />
Please note: A Book Advance check is an advance<br />
against your processed Pell award. A deduction will be<br />
made against your Fall 2011 Pell check. For the Fall 2011<br />
Pell disbursement dates, please check the financial aid<br />
website at www.lagcc.cuny.edu/financialaid.<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> Scholar Support Prepaid Card<br />
Get your financial aid faster and easier!<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s eligible to receive financial aid may<br />
receive payments on a <strong>CUNY</strong> Scholar Support<br />
Prepaid Card. This is not a credit card; it is a<br />
prepaid “MasterCard” card accepted at any store or<br />
ATM where MasterCard debit is accepted. <strong>Student</strong><br />
payments will be automatically deposited to the<br />
card and can be used immediately. Sign up for<br />
the <strong>CUNY</strong> Scholar Support Prepaid Card at<br />
www.cuny.edu/scholarssupport.<br />
Foundation Scholarships Available<br />
Here’s another way to finance your education.<br />
The <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Foundation<br />
program recognizes academic excellence, college,<br />
or community service and considers students’<br />
financial needs. Our scholarships can supplement<br />
your funding of the cost of education. We invite<br />
you to apply at www.laguardia.edu/sfs/inst_<br />
scholar.aspx. You may also go to our Resource<br />
Center in room C-109 to complete your<br />
application.<br />
Pell Grant - No Reduction for 2011-12<br />
Good news for PELL recipients!<br />
The maximum Federal Pell Grant award for<br />
the 2011-2012 academic year will remain at $5,550<br />
annually ($2,775.00 per semester), with a minimum<br />
award of $555 annually ($277.50 per semester).<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
1994 – <strong>LaGuardia</strong> enacts a no smoking policy across<br />
campus, becoming the first community college in<br />
Queens with a smoke-free environment.<br />
Constitution Day - September 17<br />
Do you know your constitutional rights?<br />
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution<br />
was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed<br />
the course of history. Now, Constitution Day is a<br />
time for us to continue their legacy and develop<br />
habits of citizenship as a new generation of<br />
Americans. The purpose of this day is to ensure<br />
that students are gaining a knowledge and<br />
appreciation for this valuable document of<br />
freedom. You are invited to join <strong>Student</strong> Financial<br />
Services in celebration of U.S. Constitution Day on<br />
Friday, September 16, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the<br />
lobby of C-107.<br />
Federal Work Study Grant - Use It or Lose It!<br />
Use your Federal Work Study award for 2011-12.<br />
Why pass up the opportunity to obtain great<br />
work experience?<br />
As soon as you get your award letter for FWS<br />
for 2011-12:<br />
• Come to <strong>Student</strong> Financial Services (C-107).<br />
• Sign up for a FWS orientation/placement<br />
workshop.<br />
• Be sure to bring your award letter to the<br />
workshop.<br />
Apply for Financial Aid Online and Link<br />
to TAP Application<br />
2011-12 FAFSA on the Web is fast and helps<br />
prevent careless errors.<br />
If you are a New York State resident, you can<br />
link to the TAP web application form after<br />
completing your FAFSA. The great news is that<br />
your FAFSA data will already be pre-filled on your<br />
TAP Application!<br />
Use the Internet to fill out and transmit your<br />
Free Application for Federal <strong>Student</strong> Aid (FAFSA)<br />
at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Note: <strong>LaGuardia</strong>'s Title IV<br />
Institution number is 010051.<br />
The <strong>CUNY</strong> Portal - eSIMS<br />
Check your financial aid application status,<br />
including many of your other statuses.<br />
The <strong>CUNY</strong> Portal is a gateway to <strong>CUNY</strong><br />
applications, services and <strong>CUNY</strong> resources.<br />
With a single sign-on, you can access many <strong>CUNY</strong><br />
applications. Now you can check your student<br />
information; check financial aid application status<br />
(both Federal FAFSA and State TAP); view financial<br />
aid awards; fix errors; link to the Education<br />
Department’s Online Entrance Interview for Direct<br />
Loans; and link to the interactive loan request page,<br />
all through the <strong>CUNY</strong> Portal.<br />
- Go to www.cuny.edu.<br />
- Click “Log-in” at bottom left of navigation bar<br />
- Type in your Username and Password.<br />
Click the “Log In” button. (If you do not<br />
have an account, click “Register Now!”<br />
to get a username and password.)<br />
- Click the link to <strong>CUNY</strong>’s Online Center<br />
for Admissions and Financial Aid under<br />
the “Apply to <strong>CUNY</strong>” section.<br />
- Click Financial Aid on the left of the<br />
navigation bar.<br />
- Click on Application Status – this will lead<br />
you to FAFSA and TAP applications<br />
- Click on Award Summary to view a display of<br />
Pell, TAP, campus-based aid and direct loans.<br />
You will also find links to:<br />
• Guide to Financial Aid<br />
• FAFSA on the web<br />
• Higher Ed. Services Corporation (HESC)<br />
• Summary of Financial Aid Programs<br />
• Federal Tax Benefits for Tuition and Fees<br />
• Preventing Financial Aid Scams<br />
• Identity Theft Prevention<br />
CD <strong>Student</strong>s Lose Money<br />
Don't let this headline apply to you!<br />
Bring in your <strong>Student</strong> Aid Report (SAR)<br />
immediately. If you are a new <strong>College</strong> Discovery<br />
student and you have not brought in your SAR to<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Financial Services (C-316), you stand to<br />
lose money for which you may be eligible.<br />
Program Eligibility<br />
• Must be Full-time<br />
• Complete the 2011-12 FAFSA, including the<br />
TAP application.<br />
• Submit all income information (tax returns,<br />
W2s, 1099s, etc.)<br />
• New students for Fall 2011 must have their<br />
economic eligibility verified prior to the start<br />
of classes (September 8, 2011).<br />
If you have any questions, please contact<br />
Arianna Pina at (718) 482-5199.<br />
Visit the <strong>Student</strong> Financial Services<br />
Resource Center (C-109)<br />
• File your FAFSA online & automatically receive<br />
a PIN # from the Dept. of Ed.<br />
• Link to the TAP application<br />
• Take online loan entrance & exit interviews<br />
• Link up with other government websites for<br />
your financial aid questions<br />
• Re-authenticate your PIN for security purposes<br />
• Apply for a FAFSA PIN #<br />
• Secure your PIN<br />
• Check for Institutional scholarships, as well as<br />
external scholarships<br />
• Download direct deposit application forms<br />
Call (718) 482-5935 for Resource Center hours<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Financial Services Hours<br />
Monday & Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm<br />
Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
Friday, Saturday, Sunday CLOSED<br />
Pell/TAP Queries?<br />
(800) 433-3243 General information<br />
about Federal Aid<br />
(888) 697-4372<br />
or www.hesc.com<br />
Information about<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> TAP application<br />
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Dollars & Sense from p. 6<br />
Have you applied or plan to apply for a loan? Be sure to read this:<br />
www.hesc.org TAP or Loan status<br />
(888) 697-4372 Stafford Loans<br />
or www.hesc.com<br />
(847) 688-6888 Selective Service<br />
or www.sss.gov<br />
(888) 442-4551 or<br />
www.va.gov/education VA Education Benefits<br />
www.dlservicer.ed.gov Direct Loan Servicing<br />
System<br />
Perkins Loan - Entrance Interview<br />
All students who have been awarded a Federal<br />
Perkins Loan for 2011-12 must take the online<br />
Pre-Loan Entrance Interview before a check can<br />
be issued. Follow these four simple steps:<br />
• Log on to www.lagcc.cuny.edu/financialaid.<br />
• Take the Entrance Interview.<br />
• Print the confirmation page upon<br />
completion of the Entrance Interview.<br />
• Bring the confirmation page to Mr. Stanley<br />
Rumph, in C-107, for final approval of your<br />
Perkins Loan. We will accept only electronically<br />
signed Promissory Notes.<br />
Direct Loan - Entrance Counseling<br />
All students applying for a Federal Direct Loan<br />
must complete the Department of Education's<br />
online “Entrance Counseling for Borrowers’ Quiz.”<br />
Just follow these five simple steps:<br />
• Log on to www.dlservicer.ed.gov.<br />
• Take the quiz.<br />
• Print out the rights and responsibilities page,<br />
and sign it.<br />
• Bring the signed rights and responsibilities<br />
page, within 30 days, to <strong>Student</strong> Financial<br />
Services (C-107), where you will complete<br />
your loan application.<br />
• E-sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN)<br />
at http://dlenote.ed.gov using your PIN.<br />
If you do not have a PIN, you can request one<br />
at www.pin.ed.gov.<br />
Once the MPN is completed, you will receive<br />
a disclosure notice from the Department of<br />
Education approximately 10 days before the<br />
scheduled disbursement date. The Disclosure<br />
Notice will indicate the approved gross loan<br />
amount(s), fees, net loan amounts, and<br />
anticipated disbursement dates. All loans are<br />
disbursed in at least two disbursements.<br />
Attention <strong>Student</strong> Borrowers!<br />
If you are graduating, drop below six credits, or<br />
are leaving <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>, and<br />
you have an outstanding Perkins or Direct Loan,<br />
Federal regulations require you to complete an exit<br />
counseling/interview. The exit counseling/<br />
interview serves to remind you of your rights and<br />
responsibilities, and gives you the opportunity to<br />
speak with a financial aid counselor about any<br />
questions that you may have regarding your loan.<br />
What will happen if you leave the college without<br />
taking an exit counseling/interview?<br />
• Your school records, including your academic<br />
transcript and diploma will not be released until<br />
you complete this requirement.<br />
Perkins Loan Borrowers: You must take the online<br />
exit Interview at www.lagcc.cuny.edu/financialaid.<br />
Direct Loan Borrowers: Complete your exit<br />
counseling online at: www.dlservicer.ed.gov.<br />
Don’t Default on Your <strong>Student</strong> Loan<br />
If you default on your student loan, you will<br />
face the following serious consequences:<br />
• Your loan will be reported to national credit<br />
bureaus and it will damage your credit<br />
rating;<br />
• A defaulted loan can make it more difficult<br />
to buy a home or a car;<br />
• Legal action can be taken against you;<br />
• Your wages can be garnished;<br />
• Your income tax refund can be withheld;<br />
• You may not be eligible for additional<br />
student aid.<br />
For information about <strong>Student</strong> Loan<br />
Repayment options:<br />
Federal Direct <strong>Student</strong> Loan borrowers can<br />
visit the NSLDS website: www.dlservicer.ed.gov<br />
Perkins Loan borrowers can visit the<br />
Educational Computer Services, Inc. website:<br />
www.ecsi.net<br />
Federal Work Study (FWS) Program<br />
The Federal Work Study Program offers you the opportunity to gain valuable<br />
work experience that will enhance your skills and better prepare you for future<br />
job searches. Don’t let your FWS award go to waste.<br />
Please note the following FWS guidelines:<br />
• FWS students must be registered for at least 6 credits/hours per semester,<br />
be matriculated and be in good academic standing.<br />
• All wages earned during intersession will be subject to FICA withholding.<br />
• FWS students are responsible for monitoring their earnings. No student<br />
should exceed his or her hours.<br />
• All FWS time sheets must be forwarded to the Office of <strong>Student</strong> Financial<br />
Services in C-316 by the due date.<br />
• <strong>Student</strong>s awarded FWS should contact <strong>Student</strong> Financial Services to sign<br />
up for a FWS Orientation Workshop.<br />
Financial Aid Work-Study Job Fair<br />
Receive information on how to apply, how to be placed,<br />
and how to get paid. Off-campus and on-campus supervisors<br />
will be available for immediate placement.<br />
October 12, 2011<br />
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. E-Building Atrium<br />
Welcome Back<br />
Afternoon<br />
The Honors Program will hold a Fall Welcome Back Afternoon on<br />
Wednesday, October 5, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Poolside Cafe. Current<br />
and prospective Honors Program students are welcome to join us for<br />
networking opportunities and snacks. Learn how the Honors Program is<br />
making the transfer experience more accessible and meet members of the<br />
Honors <strong>Student</strong> Advisory Committee (HSAC), who will share ways to get<br />
involved in upcoming networking and scholarly activities this fall.<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
August 2000 – Dr. Gail O. Mellow,<br />
herself an alumna of a community college,<br />
is appointed President of <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>. “The doors of<br />
opportunity were opened to me through a community<br />
college.”<br />
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Health<br />
Corner<br />
Health Services Center September 2011 Events<br />
Blood Drive<br />
Dept. of Human Resources<br />
Food Stamp Program<br />
AMERIGROUP - Child & Family<br />
Health Plus Insurance Enroll.<br />
AIDS Center of Queens County<br />
Free HIV and STI testing<br />
Health First Child & Family<br />
Health Plus Insurance Enroll.<br />
Health Plus Child & Family<br />
Health Plus Insurance Enroll.<br />
Steinway Child & Family<br />
Services, Inc. CAPE Program<br />
Metro Plus Child and Family<br />
Health Plus Insurance Enroll.<br />
HIP Child and Family Health<br />
Plus Insurance Enrollment<br />
Fidelis - Child & Family<br />
Health Plus Insurance<br />
Affinity - Child & Family<br />
Health Plus Insurance<br />
Health Services Center<br />
Outreach Activities<br />
Hispanic AIDS Forum<br />
Free HIV Testing for Everyone<br />
Atlantis Health Plan<br />
Insurance Enrollment<br />
United Health Care Child &<br />
Family Health Plus<br />
Wednesday & Thursday<br />
Sept 28 & 29<br />
Thursday, Sept. 30<br />
Mondays, Fridays<br />
16, 19, 26, 30<br />
Monday, Thursday<br />
19, 22<br />
Fridays<br />
16, 30<br />
Tuesdays, Wednesdays<br />
13, 14, 20, 27<br />
Wednesdays<br />
14, 21<br />
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays<br />
13, 15, 19, 20, 26, 27<br />
Tuesdays<br />
6, 13, 20, 27<br />
Mondays, Thursdays<br />
19, 26, 29<br />
Mondays, Wednesdays<br />
14, 19, 21, 26<br />
Tuesdays, Thursdays<br />
1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29<br />
Tuesdays<br />
13, 20, 27<br />
Wednesdays, Thursdays<br />
8, 14, 15, 21<br />
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs<br />
12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22<br />
26, 27<br />
Poolside Cafe<br />
9:00AM – 3:00PM<br />
M-Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
M-Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
Health Services Center MB40<br />
11:00AM – 4:30PM<br />
E – Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
E – Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
M-Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM- 4:00PM<br />
C- Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM - 4:00PM<br />
E -Atrium<br />
10:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
E-Building Lobby<br />
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM<br />
C- Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
M - Building Lobby<br />
10:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
Health Services Center MB40<br />
11:00AM – 4:00PM<br />
C – Building Lobby<br />
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM<br />
E – Building Lobby<br />
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Opportunity:<br />
EPA OnCampus<br />
ecoAmbassadors<br />
Are you a student interested in the<br />
environment? Do you want to get more involved<br />
with the EPA and sustainability efforts on<br />
campus? You can be an EPA OnCampus<br />
ecoAmbassador!<br />
You can choose from a variety of events and<br />
projects, all of which are based on projects from<br />
EPA program offices, and utilize EPA resources to<br />
plan environmental activities. Past<br />
ecoAmbassadors have improved recycling efforts,<br />
organized Earth Day celebrations, initiated<br />
composting programs and certified campus<br />
buildings as Energy Star compliant. To get<br />
involved, select an activity and a professor or<br />
administrator as your school sponsor, register<br />
your project or activity online, then organize your<br />
event and report your results.<br />
You will not only help in greening your campus,<br />
but will also develop valuable leadership and<br />
project management skills. The most active<br />
ecoAmbassadors will have the opportunity to<br />
interact with EPA employees at the Regional<br />
offices, Headquarters, and lab facilities.<br />
Registration begins on September 1st and any<br />
individual or student organization can participate.<br />
<strong>Student</strong>s must register their events on the EPA<br />
website. Check out the links below for more<br />
information:<br />
www.epa.gov/ecoambassadors/<br />
www.facebook.com/epaoncampus<br />
Please note that the Health Services Center reserves the right to change venue and or location without prior notice.<br />
Coming Fall 2011:<br />
The Center for <strong>Student</strong> Success<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
December 2001 – <strong>LaGuardia</strong> begins its ePortfolio<br />
initiative with research on the electronic academic<br />
portfolio and a pilot program.<br />
Do you want help but are not sure how to<br />
get it? The Center for <strong>Student</strong> Success<br />
(CSS) will connect you to the resources<br />
you need to achieve success. You’ll have<br />
the chance to speak privately with a CSS<br />
staff member to express your concerns<br />
and communicate your needs. CSS will<br />
provide you with information and referrals<br />
to campus services.<br />
The Center for <strong>Student</strong> Success will be<br />
located on the second floor of the C<br />
building and will open in mid-fall<br />
2011.Extended hours will be available, and<br />
you can drop in whenever you seek<br />
assistance. More information is coming<br />
soon!<br />
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Welcome to <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
From The Center for Counseling, Advising & Academic Support<br />
Welcome to <strong>LaGuardia</strong>! What a wonderful<br />
semester this is going to be. Let’s take a moment<br />
to fast forward - kind of like time travel - to find<br />
out what the END of your semester is going to<br />
look like. Ready? Here we go!<br />
Now, imagine that your academic journey for<br />
this semester has come to a close. How do you<br />
feel? Are you elated from having a wonderfully<br />
successful semester? Or perhaps you are<br />
exhilarated from your hard work and the<br />
accomplishments you achieved? Now, imagine<br />
that your finals are done, and you just received<br />
your grades. How did you do? How do you look<br />
and feel as you see your grades? Are you beaming<br />
with pride? Do you feel tingles all over from<br />
achieving wonderful grades? Or are you simply<br />
relieved that you passed the courses you found<br />
most challenging?<br />
Now, let’s come back to the present. Ta–Da! It’s<br />
only September, and you have the whole semester<br />
ahead of you. In other words, you have the whole<br />
semester to CREATE the outcomes that you just<br />
envisioned in your mind. Your point of power is<br />
right here in this moment and in all moments<br />
from now until your last final. At every moment<br />
you can choose to embrace the journey, learn new<br />
things, and persevere, even when the learning<br />
process feels challenging. Here are some tips to<br />
help you make this semester the best it can be:<br />
• Make room for school. Often, students<br />
underestimate the amount of time that<br />
schoolwork is going to require. Achieving<br />
stellar grades means dedication and reserving<br />
large blocks of time each day for schoolwork.<br />
• Be open and enthusiastic about learning new<br />
information. This is what college is all about!<br />
• Keep your eyes on the prize. If the going gets<br />
tough, especially towards the end of the<br />
semester, stay calm and make lists to prioritize<br />
your tasks. If you need to reach out for help,<br />
come to the Center for Counseling in B100<br />
and the Center for Academic Support in B102.<br />
Beginning a new semester means beginning a<br />
chapter in the book of your academic career and<br />
the book of your life. With your intelligence,<br />
energy, and effort, you will indeed be able to call<br />
your Fall 2011 semester at <strong>LaGuardia</strong> a fabulous<br />
semester!<br />
Eco Friendly Cups<br />
LAGCC Honors Program Alumni Share Tips on<br />
How to Apply to Prestigious Four-Year <strong>College</strong>s<br />
The Honors Program at <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> held a transfer workshop in<br />
August for students needing guidance with their<br />
applications to four-year institutions. The<br />
turnout was fantastic; over 40 students showed<br />
up on the first Monday morning of their<br />
vacations, eager to hear tips from <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
alumni that have gone on to prestigious colleges.<br />
Tashdid Hasan, who completed the Honors<br />
concentration at <strong>LaGuardia</strong> and continued at<br />
Columbia University, made time to come in for<br />
the second year in a row despite holding a fulltime<br />
job and being a full-time student. Along<br />
with him, Kevin Magana (Georgetown<br />
University) and Syed Hossain (Rensselaer<br />
Polytechnic Institute) shared their transfer<br />
success strategies. They covered writing the<br />
personal statement, getting recommendation<br />
letters, building credentials, using the Common<br />
Application, and other areas of the transfer<br />
process that, without direction, can be very<br />
perplexing to students. “I was rejected from<br />
some schools because I didn’t have a lot of<br />
guidance,” said Tashdid, who is receiving $40,000<br />
a year to fund his education. “And just like I’m<br />
receiving a scholarship at Columbia because<br />
someone before me wanted to make my college<br />
experience a little easier, I can save some of these<br />
students the initial trouble simply by sharing my<br />
knowledge, because the transfer endeavor can be<br />
a difficult one to tackle alone.”<br />
“It’s thrilling to see that so many students are<br />
interested in getting transfer help and are<br />
starting their applications early,” said Honors<br />
Program Director Dr. Karlyn Koh. “I’m touched<br />
and amazed by these alumni who want to help<br />
and are giving back too. They are beyond<br />
generous.”<br />
The Honors Program at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>, aside<br />
from offering Honors courses, holds several<br />
workshops throughout the year aimed at<br />
supporting and enhancing students’ college<br />
careers. The Honors <strong>Student</strong> Advisory<br />
Committee (HSAC), the student-run branch of<br />
the Honors Program, also focuses on building a<br />
community of current and past Honors students<br />
at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>. They are located in suite M-222<br />
along with the <strong>College</strong>’s honor society Phi Theta<br />
Kappa, which focuses on building students’<br />
scholarship skills. More information on the<br />
Honors Program can be found on their website:<br />
www.lagcc.cuny.edu/honors/. Inquiries can be<br />
made by email to honorsprog@lagcc.cuny.edu.<br />
This semester you will notice something<br />
different about your coffee cup. If you buy a<br />
12oz coffee in the cafeteria or are having an 8oz<br />
coffee at a catered event or meeting on campus,<br />
your coffee will be served in an<br />
eco-friendly cup. The coffee cup,<br />
decorated with leafs, is made<br />
from 100% renewable sources.<br />
Unlike traditional cups, these<br />
coffee cups aren’t<br />
manufactured using<br />
petroleum-based paper or<br />
plastic. Instead they are produced from<br />
renewable sources like corn, sugar and bamboo.<br />
The Sustainability Council would like to<br />
thank the <strong>College</strong>’s foodservice provider, MBJ,<br />
for agreeing to introduce these “green” coffee<br />
cups at no additional cost to students, faculty<br />
and staff. Moving to more eco-friendly cups<br />
comes at a higher cost to consumers.<br />
To learn more, please visit the <strong>College</strong>'s<br />
sustainability website:<br />
www.laguardia.edu/sustainability/<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
April 2005 – <strong>LaGuardia</strong> establishes<br />
a student exchange program with<br />
Universidad Central, a university in<br />
Santiago, Chile.<br />
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New Elevators in the<br />
C-Building<br />
New elevators should make getting to and<br />
from classes in the C building much easier.<br />
Two new passenger elevators were up and<br />
running in August. With the addition of the<br />
two elevators, there are now a total of six<br />
passenger elevators in the building. <strong>Student</strong>s,<br />
faculty and staff can expect reduced waiting<br />
time and reliable service. Improving the<br />
quality and availability of elevators has been<br />
a major focus of the <strong>College</strong>; prior to the new<br />
elevators, the four existing elevators on the<br />
east side were modernized and equipped<br />
with new cabs and dispatch controls.<br />
Construction of the two new elevators<br />
began in late 2009. The project included<br />
major demolition performed at night to avoid<br />
disruptions to classes and services. Two<br />
new elevator shafts were cut, floors were<br />
reinforced and elevator machine rooms<br />
were built on the roof and in the basement.<br />
Above each elevator is a numerical<br />
position indicator which are designed to<br />
inform anyone waiting which floor it’s on.<br />
Hopefully within the next several months, the<br />
new LCD monitors will also be operational on<br />
every floor displaying the status and location<br />
of all six elevators.<br />
Happy Riding!<br />
Health Services Center<br />
Emergency medical care is available at<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> 24 hours a day<br />
through the combined efforts of the Public Safety<br />
Department and the Health Services Center.<br />
Services are available from the Health Services<br />
Center Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to<br />
9:00 p.m. Any emergency occurring outside the<br />
normal hours of operation of the Health Services<br />
Center will be handled by Public Safety.<br />
In the event of an emergency, remain calm, go<br />
to the nearest house phone and call Public Safety<br />
at extension 5555. Follow their instructions; the<br />
appropriate emergency personnel will be<br />
dispatched to your location.<br />
If you are seeking non-emergency medical<br />
attention, go to the Health Services Center:<br />
MB-40, in the M building basement, close to the<br />
gym.<br />
Scope of Services<br />
Our holistic approach provides health<br />
counseling, community based referrals for the<br />
<strong>College</strong> community, education and information<br />
seminars for students about risky behaviors. We<br />
partner with community-based organizations to<br />
provide additional health education and services.<br />
Health education, first aid, emergency response,<br />
and HIV testing all significantly affect a student’s<br />
ability to remain in school. Many students have<br />
stated that the caring services provided by the<br />
Health Services Center personnel have exceeded<br />
their expectations.<br />
Services Provided<br />
The Health Services Center is committed to<br />
the mission of the <strong>College</strong> and University,<br />
allowing students to attain their academic goals<br />
by minimizing student health problems and risks.<br />
To do so, we offer a wide array of student services,<br />
including:<br />
• Maintenance of immunization documents<br />
• Immunization clinics for measles, mumps,<br />
rubella, hepatitis B, and influenza<br />
• Over the counter medications, free of charge<br />
• Feminine hygiene products, free of charge<br />
• First aid treatment and emergency response<br />
• Initiation of the Medical Leave of Absence<br />
process<br />
• Health care counseling and referrals to<br />
community based organizations<br />
• Blood pressure monitoring<br />
• Glucose and cholesterol testing<br />
• Forums for health care education and<br />
prevention strategies<br />
• HIV testing and Peer Health Educator<br />
training and outreach services through<br />
the HELPS Program<br />
• Outreach services<br />
Delivery of Services<br />
The Health Services Center consists of an<br />
administrative coordinator, a Registered Nurse,<br />
a Paramedic, an Emergency Medical Technician,<br />
and health care and administrative assistants.<br />
Services are provided to support the needs of the<br />
entire <strong>College</strong> community. The Health Services<br />
Center works closely with all departments within<br />
the <strong>College</strong> and supports the health needs of<br />
special populations, including but not limited to<br />
the Early Childhood Learning Center and the<br />
high schools affiliated with <strong>LaGuardia</strong>.<br />
40 Years and Counting!<br />
Stop by the display cases outside the Library<br />
to see photos and memorabilia from the<br />
<strong>College</strong>’s last 40 years and today.<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Transfer Rep on Campus<br />
Have questions about the <strong>CUNY</strong> transfer<br />
process? Caren Graham, Transfer Admission<br />
Coordinator at <strong>CUNY</strong>, will be at the Office<br />
of Transfer Services (B215) on Wednesday,<br />
September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br />
to answer questions about transfer.<br />
No appointment is necessary.<br />
December 8, 1980 – The <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Choir led by<br />
conductor John Williams performs live<br />
in a nationally televised broadcast during<br />
the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting<br />
ceremony.<br />
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eCareer Central & eCareer Plan<br />
The place to go and the tools to use<br />
for discovering a GREAT CAREER<br />
and making it YOURS!<br />
“<br />
I always thought my ideal career would just come to me.<br />
I’ve realized there’s a lot of exploring involved. eCareer Plan<br />
and eCareer Central guided me through that process.<br />
www.lagcc.cuny.edu/ecareer<br />
”<br />
Looking for Fresh Coffee in the B Building?<br />
For greater convenience, a coffee machine has been added to the B Building's cafeteria, located on the 2nd floor!<br />
Each coffee is made fresh. Upon selecting how many<br />
sugars, the machine grinds sumatra beans, similar to<br />
a french roast, and uses a skim milk creamer.<br />
All coffee and specialty drinks cost $1.<br />
The B Building's cafeteria also features sandwich,<br />
snack and beverage machines as well as cable tv.<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Spring 2010 – The Gadfly, a peer-reviewed<br />
undergraduate journal of philosophy sponsored<br />
by the <strong>LaGuardia</strong> Philosophy Club, publishes its<br />
first volume, featuring the work of students<br />
majoring in Philosophy at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>.<br />
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Be On the Look Out in Fall 2011 Session I: Dates You Don’t Want to Miss!<br />
Sept. 6<br />
First official day of Coop Internship<br />
Sept. 7<br />
Opening Sessions/Orientation-New <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM E-Lobby<br />
Sept. 8<br />
First Day of Weekday Fall Classes - Session I<br />
100% Tuition Refund ends (students are liable<br />
for all registration and student fees)<br />
Sept. 9 – Sept. 15<br />
75% Tuition Refund period<br />
Sept. 10<br />
First Day of Saturday Fall Classes - Session I<br />
Sept. 11<br />
First Day of Sunday Fall Classes - Session I<br />
Sept. 13<br />
Last Day to Add a Course or Change a Course<br />
Section<br />
Sept. 15<br />
Honors Night – celebrating the extraordinary<br />
achievements of <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Student</strong>s in 2010-2011.<br />
Last Day of 75% Tuition Refund Period<br />
Sept. 16 –Sept.20<br />
50% Tuition Refund Period<br />
Sept. 21– 28<br />
25% Tuition Refund Period<br />
Coming in October…<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Success Workshops throughout the month<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong>/SUNY Transfer Fair<br />
Oct.4<br />
-Last Day to apply for Graduation for the Fall 2011<br />
Semester<br />
-Last Day to apply for Nursing (except LPN),<br />
Occupational Therapy Asst., Physical Therapist<br />
Asst., Veterinary Technology Candidacy<br />
Oct. 7-10<br />
No Classes - Classes will resume on October 11.<br />
<strong>College</strong> offices closed on Monday, Oct. 10.<br />
Oct. 25<br />
**Last Day to officially withdraw from a Fall Session<br />
I course with a “W” grade<br />
If you are struggling in a course and fear that you may<br />
fail- you may want to officially withdraw from that<br />
course. An official Withdrawal will not affect your<br />
Grade Point Average. However, there may be other<br />
repercussions.<br />
Before taking the ”Withdrawal” action<br />
• Speak with an advisor to find out how withdrawing<br />
will affect your academic progress.<br />
• Also inquire how withdrawing will affect your<br />
financial aid check – visit the ESC, room C107<br />
• Official Withdrawal <strong>Assistance</strong> events will be<br />
taking place. Check your LIVE@<strong>LaGuardia</strong> email<br />
for more information.<br />
Coming in December...<br />
Reminders;<br />
•Any outstanding Immunization records MUST be<br />
submitted to the Health Services Center or you will<br />
risk getting WA grades (administrative withdrawals)<br />
for all Fall courses.<br />
• If you're planning to change your Fall Session II<br />
classes - do it now!<br />
Dec. 10<br />
Last Day of Saturday Classes<br />
Dec. 11<br />
Last Day of Sunday Classes<br />
Dec. 12<br />
Irregular day: Classes follow a Wednesday schedule<br />
Last Day of Weekday Classes<br />
Dec. 13<br />
Reading Day: Use this day wisely to prepare for your<br />
final exams. The library will be open for extended<br />
hours.<br />
Dec. 14 - Dec.20<br />
Finals Week!<br />
Friday Dec. 16<br />
Last Day of Coop Internship<br />
Sept. 21<br />
Fall <strong>Student</strong> Club Fair 12:00 pm<br />
E-Atrium<br />
Meet New People and Explore Your Interests!<br />
Sept. 23<br />
Commencement – No Day or Evening classes<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> Commencement Ceremony<br />
Sept. 27<br />
* Census Day: Last Day to: Drop a Course & you may<br />
be eligible for a tuition refund/ submit Independent<br />
Study Contract/ deadline to submit Change of Major<br />
for Fall semester<br />
Sept.28<br />
Last Day of 25% Tuition Refund Period<br />
Irregular Day - Friday Classes Meet<br />
Sept. 29 – 30<br />
No Classes- Classes will resume on October 1<br />
Coming in November...<br />
• Gear up for the Spring 2012 Semester<br />
with Early Continuing Advisement.<br />
Check your LIVE@<strong>LaGuardia</strong> email<br />
for your invitation!<br />
• Late November - Fall Session II bills<br />
are mailed<br />
Nov. 8<br />
No Classes<br />
Nov. 23<br />
Irregular day: Classes will meet<br />
according to a Friday schedule.<br />
Nov. 24 – Nov. 27<br />
No Classes<br />
Welcome Week Finale!<br />
!"#$%&'%(")%*++<br />
good music<br />
light refreshments<br />
and more!<br />
Date: Wednesday, September 14TH<br />
Time: 2 PM! 4PM<br />
Poolside Side Cafe<br />
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FREE <strong>Student</strong> Success Seminars!<br />
Sponsored by the First Year Academies and the Center for Counseling, Advising & Academic Support<br />
Do You Have an Attitude? We all have different<br />
thoughts, feelings, beliefs and opinions about the<br />
various aspects of our lives, including our academic<br />
lives. The attitudes we hold have a direct impact on<br />
our ability to succeed. What attitudes do YOU have<br />
about your ability to succeed in school? Do you<br />
expect to fail, “barely pass” or succeed with flying<br />
colors? Do these attitudes affect your ability to<br />
study effectively, complete assignments on time,<br />
and approach your assignments with enthusiasm?<br />
Come to this workshop to explore ways to move<br />
past attitudes that sabotage success!<br />
Tuesday, September 27 5:00-6:00 p.m.<br />
M. Hodge and S. Cevallos C225a<br />
Wednesday, September 28 1:00-2:00 p.m.<br />
M. Hodge and S. Cevallos C225a<br />
Using INTERDEPENDENCE to Master the<br />
<strong>College</strong> Experience: A college setting offers<br />
students an abundant array of valuable resources.<br />
Textbooks, technology, faculty, advisors, and<br />
classmates can help you along your academic path.<br />
Unfortunately, sometimes students fail to utilize<br />
these resources to help achieve their intended<br />
goals. Understanding dependent, co-dependent, or<br />
independent behavior patterns can be a clue and a<br />
guide. This workshop will introduce you to some<br />
strategies to create an interdependent pathway<br />
that will help you develop supportive relationships,<br />
create a support network and assist in<br />
strengthening relationships by using active<br />
listening skills to better understand others.<br />
Thursday, September 29 11:45-12:45 p.m.<br />
Sandra Cevallos C225a<br />
Thursday, September 29 5:00-6:00 p.m.<br />
Sandra Cevallos C225a<br />
Learning Styles & Study Skills: Did you know<br />
that everyone has a learning style? What’s yours?<br />
If you are having difficulties in developing good<br />
study habits, this workshop is for you! Learn the<br />
techniques behind effective study skills, tailored<br />
to your learning style.<br />
Tuesday, September 20 1:00-2:00 p.m.<br />
Marianne Hodge C225a<br />
Wednesday, September 21 1:00-2:00 p.m.<br />
Marianne Hodge C225a<br />
Time Management: Do you wonder why you<br />
always feel rushed to finish your term papers?<br />
Have you not found time to do all your homework<br />
before class starts? Is your sleep schedule totally<br />
out of whack? Learn how to budget your time and<br />
use it more effectively, whatever your class load or<br />
crazy life schedule may be.<br />
Thursday, September 22 2:15-3:15 p.m.<br />
Carole Julien C225a<br />
Técnicas de Manejo de Tiempo en 30 Minutos<br />
o Menos: Te has preguntado por que siempre te<br />
sientes apresurado para terminar tus reportes?<br />
No has encontrado el tiempo para hacer todas tus<br />
asignaciones antes de que comience la clase? Está<br />
tu horario de dormir totalmente fuera de control?<br />
Aprende como manejar tu tiempo y usarlo mas<br />
efectivamente.<br />
Lunes, Septiembre 26 10:30-11:00 a.m.<br />
Edgar Olivares C225a<br />
Lunes, Septiembre 26 5:00-5:30 p.m.<br />
Edgar Olivares C225a<br />
Martes, Septiembre 27 10:30-11:00 a.m.<br />
Edgar Olivares C225a<br />
Martes, Septiembre 27 5:00-5:30 p.m.<br />
Edgar Olivares C225a<br />
Become a Creator and Get the Life You’ve<br />
Always Wanted: Imagine everything that you<br />
are or will be is completely up to you. You are<br />
where you are because of who you are. Everything<br />
that exists in your life exists because of you,<br />
because of your behavior, words, thoughts and<br />
actions. Personal responsibility begins on the inside<br />
and moves outward<br />
towards the circumstances<br />
we create in our world.<br />
Creating the life that you<br />
want means you have<br />
freedom of choice, and<br />
because you have chosen<br />
each and every<br />
circumstance of your life, you are ultimately<br />
responsible for all of your success and failure,<br />
happiness or unhappiness, your present and, more<br />
importantly, your future. This workshop will show<br />
you how responsibility goes hand in hand with<br />
motivation, achievement, success and happiness.<br />
Monday, September 19 4:35-5:35 p.m.<br />
Carole Julien C225a<br />
Wednesday, September 28 3:25-4:25 p.m.<br />
Carole Julien C225a<br />
DegreeWorks: DegreeWorks is a degree audit and<br />
academic tracking system that allows you to view<br />
your progress and make plans for the future. These<br />
workshops are timed so that you’ll get a head start<br />
on planning your next semester’s coursework.<br />
Wednesday, September 14 2:15-3:15 p.m.<br />
Roni Patterson C209 (lab)<br />
“Intent to Graduate” Don’t miss your train!<br />
If you have more than 30 credits & would like to<br />
review how to apply for graduation (everyone<br />
must apply!) please attend one of the following<br />
workshops.<br />
Tuesday, September 27 1:00-2:00 p.m.<br />
Alex Abramov C225a<br />
Thursday, September 29 3:00-4:00 p.m.<br />
Alex Abramov C225a<br />
Maximizing Your <strong>College</strong> Experience:<br />
Tips From Someone Who’s Been There!<br />
Want to make the most out of your college<br />
experience and take advantage of this unique time<br />
in your life? This workshop will be an opportunity<br />
to hear from someone who has been in your shoes<br />
and not only survived but thrived. We will explore<br />
essential keys to succeeding in your college<br />
experience.<br />
Tuesday, September 27 5:30-6:30 p.m.<br />
Roni Patterson C225a<br />
Answer Your Career Questions with <strong>LaGuardia</strong><br />
eCareer: Get answers to your career questions<br />
in 30 minutes by learning how to access and use<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> eCareer. Each session will be lead by a<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> graduate in C-225, Suite C. Space is<br />
limited.<br />
Wednesday, September 14 1:30-2:00 p.m. C225c<br />
Thursday, September 15 12:00-12:30 p.m. C225c<br />
Tuesday, September 20 12:00-12:30 p.m. C225c<br />
Wednesday, September 2 11:30-2:00 p.m. C225c<br />
Thursday, September 22 3:30-4:00 p.m. C225c<br />
Tuesday, September 27 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. C225c<br />
There will also be opportunities to attend additional<br />
workshops in October. Check out next month’s issue<br />
of the <strong>Student</strong> News for details!<br />
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Find Us<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> Portal eSIMS Login Issues<br />
Blackboard<br />
Digication e-Portfolio<br />
Open Lab Computer Login issues<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Email<br />
DegreeWorks Access<br />
<strong>LaGuardia</strong> WiFi<br />
Software Training<br />
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Software Training<br />
Blackboard<br />
Digication e-Portfolio<br />
Web Attendance<br />
<strong>CUNY</strong> Portal Login<br />
iTunes U Academic<br />
GroupWise<br />
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Join us on Sept 9th<br />
at 12pm in the<br />
Little Theater<br />
as we pay tribute to<br />
the lives lost on 9/11.<br />
We will honors the 9/11<br />
victims with a<br />
tea light ceremony,<br />
songs of patriotism and<br />
non-denominational<br />
secular words of<br />
inspiration and<br />
of tolerance for all<br />
of humankind.