Friday, May 5, 2023 | Vol. 6, No. 14 | |
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS | |
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My Dear Colleagues and Students,
Spring is now in full bloom, reinvigorating our efforts and foreshadowing a productive and fruitful last few weeks of the Spring semester.
This is a time to reflect on how we are moving forward in our work with our students, in assessing our progress at departmental and divisional levels, and about providing support in every possible way to our students and one another. Enrollments for the fall semester for our continuing students will ensure a path to success for our students and our ability to support our programs. Please take time to remind students in our offices and in the classrooms to register so that they secure a calendar and modality of classes that best support their needs. Additionally, this is also a very busy time for all to complete assignments, finalize papers and prepare for final examinations. I so appreciate your support of successful completions for our students.
We have had and continue to have a significant number of very special community-building activities in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the College’s founding. I hope to see you for the upcoming festivities to be held at the Evelina Antonetty Playground, sponsored by our colleagues in Student Development and Enrollment Management (SDEM).
Mil gracias y bendiciones,
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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“Child of the Americas”
By Aurora Levins Morales
I am a child of the Americas,
a light-skinned mestiza of the Caribbean,
a child of many diasporas, born into this continent at a crossroads.
I am a U.S. Puerto Rican Jew,
a product of the ghettos of New York I have never known.
An immigrant and the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants.
I speak English with passion: it’s the tongue of my consciousness,
a flashing knife blade of crystal, my tool, my craft.
I am Caribeña, island grown. Spanish is in my flesh,
ripples from my tongue, lodges in my hips:
the language of garlic and mangoes,
the singing in my poetry, the flying gestures of my hands.
I am of Latinoamerica, rooted in the history of my continent:
I speak from that body.
I am not African. Africa is in me, but I cannot return.
I am not taína. Taíno* is in me, but there is no way back.
I am not European. Europe lives in me, but I have no home there.
I am new. History made me. My first language was Spanglish.
I was born at the crossroads
and I am whole.
Reproduced from the “Norton Anthology of Latino Literature” (W.W. Norton & Company, 2010).
*The Taíno peoples were the indigenous inhabitants of what is now called the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba, and the island of Hispaniola.
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MESSAGE FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ | |
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Dear Caimans,
The end of the semester is here. Please know that we have been working diligently to keep moving progressively forward. We will soon review and announce the students who have won the SGA Scholarships and have a recognition event to celebrate our winners. We are still holding our meetings. The next one is on Monday, May 8, in C-391, starting at 2 p.m. These meet-ups are open to all and, for many, perhaps the last ones you will attend prior to graduating. Given this, I want to encourage you all to attend to celebrate our accomplishments in community.
Best,
José González
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Weekly Tips & Reminders to Navigate Life at Hostos
Hello Students,
We're getting close to the end of the semester but are not there yet! Hostos is having a block party this Friday, and you're invited! It's also a good time to sign up for our workshops, prepare for finals, and check in with your professors regarding your academic progress. Check out the clues below for more details!
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Let’s Celebrate!: Break bread and boogie down at the Hostos 55th Anniversary Block Party BBQ on Friday, May 5, Presented by SDEM, the festivities will take place at Evelina Antonetty Park (Grand Concourse between E. 147 and E. 149 Streets), from 12-4 p.m.
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Register for a Free Writing or Math workshop: Students who need to take MAT150SI or MAT100SI or ENG110/10 can complete some of the work this summer without using financial aid. Find out more here!
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Learn American Sign Language: Our virtual workshop on American Sign Language, May 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., is an excellent place to start! You will learn sign vocabulary, expressive/receptive fingerspelling skills, ASL grammar, facial/gestural expressions, and conversational styles. This easy-to-use online workshop will benefit anyone interested in learning ASL either for work or personal use. Register here.
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MS. MACKENZIE SCOTT’S GIFT: PRESIDENT’S INITIATIVES | |
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Submitted by Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D., Research Programs Director
Dear Students and Colleagues,
It is hard to believe that the end of the semester is only a few weeks away and our campus will soon be buzzing with preparations for commencement and many wonderful culminating activities. This semester Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives has shined a bright light on the accomplishments and resiliency of our students through key events, including the Hostos Student Symposium, the President’s Recognition Events, and many other activities. I am delighted to announce that the President’s Initiatives will conclude this semester with a very special event honoring the College’s 55th anniversary, the Shine Your Light Poetry Celebration Day on May 16, which will bring together Hostos’ homegrown poets to shine their light through the power of poetry.
We are inviting submissions from students, faculty, and staff who would like to participate and read one of their favorite poems, either an original poem or one by their favorite poet. The first 15 poetry enthusiasts to sign up will have the opportunity to share their favorite poem with President Daisy Cocco De Filippis and fellow students, faculty, and staff in attendance. We will also create a printed program that will include all the poetry submissions to showcase the poetic diversity of the Hostos community.
All are welcome to attend and join in this joyous celebration as we come together to listen and share the poems that inspire us and bring meaning and beauty to our lives. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please note the event details below:
Event: Shine Your Light Poetry Celebration Day
Date: Tuesday, May 16 from 1 – 3 PM
Location: Savoy Multi-Purpose Room
To sign up to read your favorite poem, click here. Submission deadline is May 9th.
In addition to this wonderful event, there are upcoming activities happening next week in support of the Hostos Campus Climate Initiative that I invite you to attend. On Tuesday, May 9, the third and final workshop of the series “Silent Agreements: A Framework for Enhanced Relationships” will be held in the Savoy Multi-Purpose Room at 3:30 p.m. The workshop title is “Introduction to Building Team Trust and Our Shared Stories.” Bring your work teams to participate, as it will be extremely beneficial.
On Thursday, May 11, the Accessibility Resource Center and Office of Educational Technology are hosting a special training and awareness event on accessibility practices and resources to promote equity and inclusion. This training will be part of the EdTech Innovation Celebration and will be held in person with virtual access to the presentations. Stay tuned to your email for more details on this event.
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Recurring Announcements
We are inviting student applications for a new cohort of the NextGen Public Health Scholars Program! This program provides a pathway to careers in public health by providing full tuition coverage, stipends, and other supports, at Hostos and our partner Columbia University.
The application deadline is May 15, and I encourage all interested students to get started right away and access the application here. Use CUNYfirst Log-in to access.
The Hostos Research Center and CSPG (Committee for Sponsored Programs and Grants) have issued a new Call for Proposals for the 2023 IDEAS Project Development Awards (Innovating, Developing, and Executing Actions with Success). Faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals addressing institutional needs and/or current research questions with the potential to be translated and materialized into a full-fledged project eligible for external funding. Each HRC-CSPG – IDEAS Project will receive $1,000 or $2,000 as a Summer 2023 stipend/start-up funding to develop a grant proposal to be submitted to an external funding opportunity.
Click here to access the Call for Proposals. Application deadline is May 31, 2023.
For more information about Ms. MacKenzie Scott’s Gift: President’s Initiatives, please email or call Sofia Oviedo at soviedo@hostos.cuny.edu | Tel: 718-518-4309.
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OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT (OIERA) | |
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Submitted by Director of Assessment Prof. AJ Stachelek and Associate Director of Assessment and Communications Elbagina Bonilla.
Taking A-PART on the Road: A Recap of ANNY in Albany
The Assessment Network of New York (ANNY) held its 11th annual conference, “Assessment: Back to the Future,” in Albany on April 17-18. The conference included a wide range of presentations aimed at enhancing assessment and its use in institutional improvement and student success. Doctors Mamta Saxena and Peter Nwosu delivered the keynote speech, which focused on the importance of turning an equity lens on assessment and institutional effectiveness frameworks through communication and collaboration.
As AESAC co-chairs, Elba Bonilla and I presented Hostos’ robust assessment framework. The presentation, “Being A-PART of Assessment: Systematizing Assessment with the Annual Planning and Assessment Reporting Template,” provided participants with insights on how we systematize, align, and guide assessment across Hostos and how each individual unit's goals and activities help move the needle towards continuous improvement and "closing the loop."
We had a great turnout at our session, and our work was well received, reflected by the kudos and follow-up questions at the end of the session. By taking our assessment process on the road, we gained valuable insight into how cutting-edge the assessment and planning work we do here at Hostos is. Although we are still learning how to make this process even stronger, we want to share that we are on the right track and perhaps even slightly ahead of the game.
We would also like to acknowledge Professor Catherine Lewis for helping us develop the proposal and presentation for the ANNY conference and for her expert guidance that improved the overall structure of the A-PARTs themselves. We would also like to acknowledge all the Administrative and Educational Support Assessment Committee (AESAC), Degree Program Assessment Committee (DPAC), and General Education Pathways Assessment Committee (GEPAC) members who keep the assessment process moving yearly.
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Highlighting CUNY Policies You Should Know
Submitted by Executive Counsel and Labor Designee Eugene Sohn, Esq.
Jury Duty Policy
Employees summoned to jury duty must notify their immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office as soon as possible that they have been summoned and must submit a copy of the jury duty summons at this time. While serving jury duty, employees must keep their supervisors updated on a daily basis regarding the expected duration of service. When returning from jury duty, employees are required to submit a copy of the completed jury duty certificate to their supervisor and the Human Resources Office. A completed jury duty certificate will include the employee’s name, dates of jury duty service and the signature or stamp of the appropriate court clerk. If all of the above requirements are met, full-time employees except for certain skilled trade titles will be paid for their time serving jury duty without charge to leave credits. For federal and out of state jury service (as opposed to local or New York state jury service) the same procedure applies, but employees who received pay while performing jury service must reimburse the college if they receive a per diem jury service allowance from the federal or out of state governmental jurisdiction. Reimbursement may be done through the Human Resources payroll unit.
Certain skilled trade titles not entitled to be paid for their jury duty may, at their discretion, request the use of annual leave instead of receiving the per diem allowance from the court. Part time employees including college assistants, adjuncts, and other hourly employees will be paid either $40 for each of the first three days of jury service or their regular pay if less, if such employees perform jury service during their regularly scheduled hours of work.
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | |
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Submitted by Director Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
Hostos Students Greet Vice President Kamala Harris
On Friday, April 14, a small group of Hostos Community College student leaders and alumni joined their contemporaries from colleges and universities across the City to greet Vice President Kamala Harris on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport as she arrived for a New York City visit. SGA and Student Leadership Academy members Orlando Soto Jr., Kacey Witter Duncan, Adama Mbengue, and Maria Benny, joined Hostos alumni Stephane Duviella, Fatima Hernandez, and Folusho Adeoti to watch Air Force 2 land at the airport and cheer on the Vice President, giving her a warm New York welcome upon her arrival.
Thank you to Vice President Harris and her staff for inviting Hostos to participate in this event!
Vote on How NYC Should Spend The People’s Money!
In September 2022, the NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) launched “The People’s Money,” the first-ever citywide participatory budgeting process! All New Yorkers age 11 and up, regardless of immigration status, will be able to decide how to spend $5 million of mayoral expense funding on a number of community projects as proposed by NYC residents.
Get ready because we are now approaching Phase 3 of the process: VOTING.
Between Wednesday, May 10th and Sunday, June 25th, New Yorkers will vote to fund projects in their borough and/or neighborhood. Residents living in any one of the five boroughs will be able to vote on a ballot for that borough. Residents living in one of 33 equity neighborhoods will also be able to vote on a ballot for their neighborhood. To learn more and receive updates, please utilize the following resources:
How to Vote
Online: Voting online is easy. Go here and follow these steps:
- Select the language you want to vote in.
- Enter your zip code of residence.
- Enter your cell phone number to receive a code to validate you are only voting once. Please note: your phone number will not be stored or accessed by the CEC.
- Read through the projects on your ballot and select the projects you want to vote for. At the bottom of the page, click submit when you are done.
- After voting, you will be asked to complete an optional survey.
In-person: Residents will also easily be able to vote in person by visiting ballot box sites across the city hosted by CEC partners. A list of available locations and hours will be provided soon.
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OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (OAA) | |
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Two Faculty Members Selected as CUNY Career Success Fellows
OAA is delighted to congratulate Health Education Assistant Professor Asrat Amnie, and Natural Sciences Associate Professor Anna Manukyan, who are 2 out of 50 faculty members who have been selected as Career Success Fellows by the CUNY Office of Transformation led by Chief Transformation Officer Rachel Stephenson. The Fellows were chosen for their experience, motivation, and their potential to be campus and CUNY-wide leaders. More than 160 applications were received from 21 colleges.
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2023 PSC-CUNY Grant Awards
OAA is pleased to recognize and celebrate the 2023 PSC-CUNY grant fund recipients. Together, these awards total more than $49,000. Congratulations to all grant recipients!
“Assessing the Impact of Local Politics on Civic Engagement”
Assistant Professor Helen Chang
Behavioral and Social Sciences Department, Social Sciences Unit
"Chasing Trane"
Lecturer Thomas Barber
English Department
“I-to-I: Self Portrait and Identity, Libuše Jarcovjáková and Marie Tomanova”
Associate Professor Thomas Beachdel
Humanities Department
“Manipulating Memory in Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’”
Lecturer Amina Tajbhai
English Department
“Molecular Biology Investigation of the Influence of Chirality on Stability and Binding Affinity of PNA/DNA and PNA/RNA Complexes”
Associate Professor Anna Manukyan
Natural Sciences Department, Biology Unit
“Seizing the Language of Rights: Race and Citizenship in Jacinto Ventura de Molina”
Assistant Professor Emmanuel Velayos Larrabure
Humanities Department, Modern Languages Unit
“The Maghrib of the Interwar Home Theater: Pathé-Baby Films of North Africa”
Assistant Professor Nicole Wallenbrock
Humanities Department
“The Myth of the ‘Good’ Woman: Forced Motherhood in the mid-Victorian Period”
Assistant Professor Christine Choi
English Department
“The Urban Domestic: Homosocial Domesticity in the Literature and Culture of 19th and 20th Century New York City”
Assistant Professor Krystyna Michael
English Department
“The Way Things Go”
Associate Professor Louis Bury
English Department
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STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT (SDEM) | |
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Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
Admissions and Recruitment
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The Office of Admissions and Recruitment participated in the South Bronx Job Corps Career Day on Tuesday, April 11. Approximately 50 participants attended the event and had an opportunity to network with other CUNY colleges, the U.S. Army, the New York Police Department, and NYC Health and Hospitals. Students collected valuable information about college and career options. Our Admission Advisor Nicole Flint interacted actively with students who demonstrated an interest in our Registered Nurse - AAS program.
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This past week, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment hosted SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) for a campus tour. Westchester EOC provides a comprehensive array of tuition-free developmental, educational, and vocational training programs for eligible adults, enabling them to obtain the skills and credentials they need to pursue higher education and/or secure career-oriented employment.
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Scholarships
Currently, there are 28 scholarships available, including two from SGA. The Scholarship deadlines for the semester are from April 15 through May 27. Apply here.
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Financial Aid
Our division hosted a week of activities from April 24 - 28 to engage students and increase their awareness of the NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Volunteers from different divisions assisted with the kickoff and distributed TAP informational postcards to the students, who got the opportunity to interact with Financial Aid Counselors in the A Atrium, asked questions about TAP and in a few instances, actually applied for TAP at the “pop-up” style lab. Students also attended the “TAP Completion” event, where they visited the Career Services lab to either start their TAP application or adjust pending errors. It is exciting to see that collectively, as a community, we understand the needs of the students we serve. We want to meet them where they are and point them to resources that will bolster their success and enhance their experience. We look forward to our continued work in the coming semesters. Thanks to all the campus partners who supported this event.
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Submitted by Student Services Specialist and JUSTICE Committee Co-Chair Marsha Milan-Bethel, and Associate Professor of Sociology and JUSTICE Committee Co-Chair Sarah L. Hoiland, Ph.D.
JUSTICE Committee
District Attorney’s (DA’s) Office hosted our inaugural Welcome Home Resource Fair to transitioning citizens as part of Second Chance Month. Over 50 organizations tabled and provided information on transitional services in education, employment, medical, behavioral and addiction support, violence reduction, and more. This impressive turnout created opportunities for connection to services and networking among and between providers and Hostos.
We welcomed over 125 people to the gymnasium, and 61% of our survey respondents indicated they are interested in pursuing higher education, so we hope to welcome many more to our campus soon!
The Bronx District Attorney, the Honorable Darcel Clark, provided opening remarks after Marsha Milan-Bethel and Vice President Dr. La Toro Yates. Andre Ward, Vice President of the Fortune Society and longtime Hostos supporter, delivered the keynote address, highlighting his own experience in prison and the transformative power of education in his life, including his doctoral studies. Two Rehabilitation Through the Arts participants read poems as guests enjoyed food from Just Soul Catering. Milan-Bethel presented retired Associate Professor Sandy Figueroa with a commemorative plaque and a student scholarship in her name to honor her work on the College Initiative Summer Program, her mentoring and advising, and forming what today’s Justice Committee is. Dr. Sarah Hoiland moderated a panel that included two Hostos Community College alumni and three others who spoke about their experiences, educational and career aspirations, sources of support upon release from prison, and advice to attendees.
Several generous contributions supported this event. Thanks to Hostos Community College, the MacKenzie Scott Educating for Diversity Initiative, the Holistic Oasis for Parents’ Education (HOPE) Project, and the Bronx DA’s Office. Thank you to Nelson Ortiz, Chief Bernabe, and Public Safety, and to Hostos Facilities and Laborers—we could not do this without your support!
Here we share a poem by Ms. Pamela Smart to inspire us all:
"I WILL BE BACK"
By Pamela Smart
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
After spending 30 years in prison, I dream of the day
when I will be back in the free world.
There, I will:
Run barefoot through the green grass
Ride the Ferris wheel at a carnival
Hug my Mom and Dad in their house
Sleep in a bed with a soft mattress
Sip champagne in a bubble bath
Strut in some high heels
Eat food with real silverware
Watch fireworks on the Fourth of July
Swim in a pool
Learn how to use a cell phone
Spray myself with perfume
Laugh with friends
Sleep without worrying about a 5:30 am standing count
Yell and scream at a football game
Water ski on a blue lake
Drive a car with the sunroof down
Drink as much Sparkling Ice flavored water as I want to
Praise God in a down-south church
Open a present wrapped for me
Watch the sun rise early in the morning
Shop at a crowded mall
Wear black, blue, orange and gray
Listen to the laughter of children
Surf the internet for the first time
I will be back, and when I get there
I will value every moment.
Ms. Smart gave us permission to reproduce this poem in Semanario Vol. 6, No. 14.
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Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
Hostos ARC Universal Design Learning & Leadership Project presented at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference on Friday, April 7. The Presentation was titled “Universal Design and Inclusion through the Arts: A Journey of Growth for our Neurodivergent Students.” This presentation was created by students for students, to demonstrate where disability meets the arts.
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Hostos Office of Veterans Affairs (HOVA)
On April 13, HOVA hosted the Borinqueneers Film Screening, which tells the story of the first all-Puerto Rican regiment of the United States Army, who fought in the Korean War (1950-1953). Appropriately, the event was scheduled on National Borinqueneers Day. 141 attendees from the campus community and the veteran community at large enjoyed the evening. The film director, Ms. Noemi Figueroa Soulet, participated as a guest speaker, and the Army National Guard presented the Color Guard.
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Children’s Center
The Children’s Center is starting to enroll for Summer and Fall 2023. Please visit us as soon as possible, as spaces are filling quickly. We are located at A-109.
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POEMS TO INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY | |
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Submitted by VP La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
“Still I Rise”
By Maya Angelou
You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.
Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops,
Weakened by my soulful cries?
Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
’Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own backyard.
You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.
Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?
Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.
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ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (ADM) | |
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Submitted by SVP Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
Important Announcement
Limiting Pests and Rodents on Campus
While we, the members of the Hostos community, become more active as we enjoy the warmer weather, so do the pests around us. Let’s be aware and proactive of what we need to do in order to have a healthy, safe, and pest-free school and workplace. As faculty, staff, and students, we all can play a role in making sure that we do not create a welcoming environment at Hostos to any uninvited pests.
If we eliminate food and nesting sources for rodents, they won’t feel welcome here. If we don’t leave any treats out for them, the pests that are on campus will have no choice but to go for the bait, gels, or traps set up by the exterminator. Below are some things we can do in order to prevent or limit uninvited guests such as mice, ants, squirrels and other rodents:
- Pests love it when we leave crumbs, spills, and treats for them. Make sure messes are cleaned up promptly. We don’t want to reward any creatures trying to audit our classes tuition free.
- Store food in airtight containers and keep them in the fridge. Rodents have a remarkable sense of smell and can identify food even in tightly wrapped plastic or Ziploc bags.
- Appliances such as toasters, ovens, stoves, microwaves, and refrigerators should be cleaned daily.
- Garbage should be removed at least once daily.
- Be mindful of paper and cardboard boxes as well; rodents use these items for nesting.
- Notify facilities of any sightings of pests or pest droppings.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CEWD) | |
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Submitted by VP Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham, Ph.D., LCSW
13 MacKenzie Scott Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarships Awarded
In Spring 2023, thirteen CEWD students at Hostos received the MacKenzie Scott Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship. The scholarship provides up to $1,000 to students transitioning from a continuing education program and matriculating into a degree program at Hostos. The scholarship may be used for tuition, college application fees, books, transportation, and childcare. Seven CEWD alumni received the full $1,000 scholarship as first-time recipients of the award. Six CEWD alumni received a $500 award as continuing students for maintaining a 3.0 or above GPA while enrolled in a degree program at Hostos.
The MacKenzie Scott Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. They may be awarded to CEWD students that meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Taking or has completed a certificate, training, or adult education program with Hostos CEWD.
- Applied or is applying for admission into Hostos as a matriculated student.
- Submit a short essay explaining how the scholarship funds will be used.
For more information or to obtain an application, please contact Sam Byrd at sbyrd@hostos.cuny.edu.
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Recurring Announcements
Spring 2023 Catalog is Available Online
Please click here to check it out.
Virtual Information Sessions
To learn more about CEWD’s Spring 2023 program offerings, please attend one of the following upcoming sessions:
- Wednesday, May 10 at 6 PM
- Saturday, May 20 at 11 AM
- Wednesday, May 24 at 6 PM
- Wednesday, June 7 at 6 PM
- Saturday, June 24 at 11 AM
- Wednesday, June 28 at 6 PM
To register for a session, click here.
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INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (DIA) | |
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Submitted by VP Colette Atkins
Hostos Community College Celebrates 55th Anniversary Gala, Raises Over $425,000
The pride and determination that Eugenio María de Hostos Community College’s founders harnessed to galvanize support for the College’s charter in 1968 is alive and well, and it was evident throughout the College’s 55th Anniversary Gala. On April 26, more than 330 friends of the College gathered at the beautiful Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle to celebrate the institution’s remarkable impact and to show their support for Hostos students by contributing more than $425,000 to bolster scholarships and enhance academic services. Hostos has preserved its founders’ vision for more than half a century, and it has been a bridge to opportunity and socioeconomic mobility for thousands of New Yorkers.
Read more about it here.
Honors Students Travel to Washington, D.C.
On April 10-13, seven students and two faculty members traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit cultural landmarks and meet with government officials and nonprofit and corporate leaders. “Meeting such inspiring people made me think about what I can do to give back,” said student participant Karla Romero. The Hostos Foundation would like to thank the Libra Group for sponsoring this trip, the students who represented Hostos so well, and the faculty who gave their time to make this a memorable experience for students.
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Celebrating the Accomplishments of the Hostos Community
Call for Recommendations for "Manos a la Obra"/All-Hands-on-Deck Award!
We are proud to announce the opportunity to recommend Hostos Champions of the “Manos a la Obra/All Hands on Deck” Award to be presented to a faculty, student, staff, or administrator!
Please send one paragraph with your nomination by e-mail to the President and copy Executive Chief of Staff Kreymer, letting us know the activity or initiative that warrants such recognition. Just so you know – recommendations are limited to one per person.
The certificate and a small token of appreciation presentation will take place at the All College Meeting on Monday, May 15, via Zoom. The deadline for submission of recommendations is Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Hostos Receives 2.86 Million to Improve Student Experience
Hostos has received a $2.86 million Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institution (DHSI) grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
The DHSI Program provides grants to assist HSIs in expanding educational opportunities to improve student access, increase retention, and better graduation rates. These grants also enable HSIs to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability through professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
Beginning in October 2023, the five-year grant will focus on funding various initiatives at Hostos:
- Provide an integrated and inclusive first-year experience for students.
- Provide faculty and staff with more professional development opportunities.
- Expand the supplemental instruction offerings.
The Title V project was developed by a task force composed of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Shiang-Kwei Wang, Director of Special Projects Silvia Reyes, English Professor Gregory Marks, and Dean of Academic Affairs Babette Audant. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Andrea Fabrizio will administer the grant.
“I am delighted that the good work of Academic Affairs under the leadership of Provost Shiang-Kwei Wang is being validated in a significant way. The initiatives to be strengthened by this substantive allocation will go far in supporting the good work of our faculty and students,” said Hostos President Daisy Cocco De Filippis.
Hostos 55th Anniversary Gala Inspires Two New Scholarships for Hostos Students
Two honorees from the College’s 55th Anniversary Gala, Professor Cynthia Jones and Dr. Ramón Tallaj, announced their intentions to establish new scholarship funds at Hostos. Thank you to both of them for your generous support of Hostos students. Further details about each scholarship opportunity will be announced soon.
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Free Services for the Community
Hostos Offers Free Preventive Dental Hygiene Services to the Public
For more information and scheduling, call 718-319-7943.
The appointment schedule is as follows:
Mondays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM
Wednesdays: 8 AM - 12 PM and 2:30 - 6:30 PM
Fridays: 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 6 PM
Location: Hostos Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility
500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, 10451
B Building
The Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility at Hostos Community College is a teaching unit that provides high-quality dental care, primarily cleanings and dental x-rays to the community, while adhering to the most current sterilization techniques. Several appointments will be needed and each may last three hours at a time.
Note: The clinic does not provide restorative dental work such as fillings, implants, etc.
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Title: NYC Spring Performance - Jon Lehrer Dance Company
Date | Time: Saturday, May 6 | 7:30 PM
Location: Main Theater
Description: The Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC) has distinguished itself for showcasing innovative dance in a fun, distinctive style that fuses jazz and modern. By combining creativity and athleticism, the company creates truly spectacular works onstage that all audiences can enjoy. Purchase tickets here.
Title: “The Racialized Politics of Education in 2023” featuring CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Institutional Affairs, Strategic Advancement and Special Counsel Glenda Grace
Date | Time: Monday, May 8 | 11 AM
Location: C-391
Description: What happens if the US Supreme Court bans affirmative action? Join guest speaker Glenda Grace, CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Institutional Affairs, Strategic Advancement and Special Counsel on the Supreme Court's relentless battle against racial progress.
Title: THIRD WORKSHOP of “Silent Agreement and Implicit Biases: Introduction to Building Team Trust and Our Shared Stories”
Date | Time: Tuesday, May 9 | 3:30 PM
Location: Savoy Multipurpose Room
Description: This interactive small group workshop is designed to foster a culture of alignment in our workspaces. Discover how our unwritten rules about relationships / interactions drive our thoughts and feelings about our workspace. How can we grow teams that foster more belongingness and inclusivity? You will discover how the conclusions we draw from the past impact our teams: the people, the work, and the workplace. Workshops will be led by the authors of “Silent Agreements,” Hostos Emerita Professor Linda D. Anderson, Ph.D., Sonia R. Banks, Ph.D., and Michele L. Owens, Ph.D. Refreshments will be served.
Title: Spring 2023 Innovation Celebration: Ensuring Equal Access for All Through the Hostos #100Accessible Campaign!
Date | Time: Thursday, May 11th | 2 - 4:30 PM
Location: B-115
Description: Have you heard about the Hostos #100Accessible campaign? We're excited to share with you that the EdTech team has partnered with OAA, Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), and the Office of Special Programs to help you increase your courses' accessibility score and help make our college ADA-compliant. Join us as we recognize faculty innovators, build a culture of excellence in teaching and learning, implement innovative and inclusive methods, and drive continuous improvement and equity.
Title: Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Ray De La Paz and Miguel Zenón
Date | Time: Saturday, May 13 | 8 PM
Location: Main Theater
Description: With three Grammy Awards and six Grammy nominations, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra with Oscar Hernández triumphantly returns to Hostos Center. Joining them are special guest artists Ray De La Paz and Miguel Zenón. Purchase tickets here.
Title: All College Meeting: End-of-Semester Gathering and Recognitions
Date | Time: Monday, May 15 | 3 PM
Location: Zoom
Description: All members of the College are invited to attend the end-of-semester All College Meeting that will celebrate the hard work put into moving forward together!
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Published on Fridays at 9 a.m.
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Find the Spring 2023 Publishing Schedule for El Semanario Hostosiano / The Hostos Weekly here.
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