Friday, February 18, 2022 | Vol. 4 No. 4, Spring 2022 Semester
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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS |
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My Dear Colleagues and Students,
Another week coming to an end invites brief reflections as we settle in for the Spring 2022 semester. This past Sunday’s snow provided a blanket of respite on what had been a very busy weekend in New York City. Hope and movement toward breaking the isolation imposed by a devastating pandemic were evident in the crowds in the theater district and elsewhere. On Monday, we found ourselves back at work, yet celebrating expressions of love in one or more of its manifestations, which centered us a little on the meaning of our work’s impact on the lives of so many.
I was heartened to receive communications reminding me of the power of hope, solidarity, and love. It is in this spirit that I write to say simply thank you for gestures that, as a younger colleague reminded me, cut across sometimes from the first wave to third-wave feminists. We are indeed brought together in our mutual understanding that there is power in hope and in our connection to the mission of transforming lives by means of generous dedication to our students and the work we each do.
Much appreciated.
Mil gracias y bendiciones, Daisy
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
President
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OSHUN, THE RIVER GODDESS
By: Ulli Beier
Brass and parrots’ feathers
on a velvet skin.
White cowrie shells
on black buttocks.
Her eyes sparkle in the forest,
like the sun on the river.
She is the wisdom of the forest
she is the wisdom of the river.
Where the doctor failed
she cures with fresh water.
Where medicine is impotent
she cures with cold water.
She cures the child
and does not charge the father.
She feeds the barren woman with honey
and her dry body swells up
like a juicy palm fruit.
Oh, how sweet
is the touch of child’s hand!
Washburn, K., Major, J. S. & Fadiman, C. (Eds). (1997). World Poetry: An Anthology of verse from Antiquity to our time (p. 884). New York: NY, W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
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MESSAGE FROM SGA PRESIDENT BRIAN CARTER |
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Good morning my fellow students of Hostos Community College.
Being that we’re approaching the halfway point of the semester, I would like to commend you for keeping your foot on the gas pedal of education with no breaks. As a student myself, I absolutely can attest to the pressures of staying focused and on top of things in this world under these circumstances. So, if you are doing it, then give yourself the best opportunity to maximize your potential and stay the course.
On behalf of the SGA, I would like to announce that after many intense discussions the dining area of the Hostos Café is open and now we have a seating area and place to eat our own food. This space will allow us the opportunity to coexist in person and in a non-class atmosphere. Enjoy your meals and feel free to use this space in between classes and remember to mask up when you are not eating.
Students, be advised that there are employment opportunities on campus. From the Federal Work Study program to Career Services, ask your counselor, ask Financial Aid, ask at the SDEM counter. Ask, ask, ask - as there are many opportunities.
The SGA is accepting applications for Senator positions. It is an incredible opportunity to be a part of an important entity in Hostos. You will build character, self-esteem and implement impactful leadership qualities and discipline as well. This will give you an experience required for the real world and political atmospheres, but from my perspective without all the politics. Contact the wonderful and talented Rhonda Smith or the amazing Jerry Rosa over at the Office of Student Activities to receive an application.
You should also contact the remarkable Jason Libfeld, Manager of the Student Leadership Academy. He can also provide guidance and hand you an application, while you also learn about the Leadership Academy!
I am also cordially inviting you all to an experience unlike any other as we collaborate with the Counseling Center. The opportunity to be part of a wonderful celebration in a safe space environment, in which all who attend will have a chance to win a Target or Amazon Gift Card for their participation in our workshop titled “Adjusting to the New Normal.” The event will be held on the second Tuesday in March at 3:30 p.m. The Counseling Center and the SGA will share the Zoom link closer to the event date.
And last, remember that in life, never take anyone with you that wasn’t going anywhere in the first place.
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MIDDLE STATES SELF-STUDY UPDATE |
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Submitted by MSCHE Steering Committee Co-Chairs Professor Kate S. Wolfe and Professor Nelson Nuñez Rodríguez
Campus Preparation for the On-Site Visit
The Self-Study Steering Committee (SSSC) members look forward to engaging all campus stakeholders in a series of conversations in preparation for the final re-accreditation visit. The MSCHE team chair, Dr. Clayton Railey, suggested we sustain the inquiry spirit regarding our daily operations. The SSSC co-chairs will be organizing conversations with different Hostos constituents such as chairpersons, faculty, leadership council members, HEOs, etc.
Based on Dr. Railey’s comments, the Co-chairs anticipated that the MSCHE evaluation team members would want to further discuss topics related to student learning experiences such as assessment of the General Education program, effectiveness of teaching modalities, the impact of English and Math gateway courses reform on retention and graduation, the reinforcement of an academic bridge between credit and non-credit offerings, and a process to streamline assessment of prior learning credits.
The SSSC will also foster conversations on processes supporting the student journey such as the first-year experience, the effectiveness of the advisement model, the onboarding process upon student admission, factors impacting retention and graduation rates, lessons learned from Hostos programs showing higher retention, and how our daily processes substantiate the social justice scope of our mission. Overall, this conversation will invite the whole campus to sustain a climate of inquiry, reasoning, analyzing, dissecting, and re-examining, even beyond the accreditation period, as Agnes Denes invited us in her Manifesto (1969).
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Submitted by Director of Research Programs Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D.
Research Programs Update for the Week of February 18, 2022
Dear Students and Colleagues,
I am delighted to share that since the announcement of the Ms. MacKenzie Scott Gift: President’s Initiatives for Student Success, College Growth and Stakeholders’ Engagement, students and faculty have shown great interest and enthusiasm about these great opportunities. I am happy to report on recent developments.
- The Ms. MacKenzie Scott Adult and Continuing Education Scholarship Fund will be awarding six $1,000 scholarships to students that completed a continuing education program at Hostos and have enrolled in a degree program this spring. Congratulations to all the award winners!
- Several applications were received for the Educating in Diversity Initiative proposing a wide array of activities to engage our Hostos community in learning more about issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are being reviewed and decisions will be made soon.
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The ADELANTE Project (ADvancing Excellence in Liberal Arts, scieNces, Technology and Engineering) Call for Proposals just closed this week and received a total of 19 project proposals; 15 submitted for Track 1 projects and 4 for Track 2 projects. The Hostos Research Center and Committee on Sponsored Programs and Grants are excited and pleased with the excellent response and are gearing up to review the applications submitted in support of innovative research interventions that will also foster faculty and student mentorships. Grant announcements will be made on March 1.
- The Families United in Education Program has received several applications from family members that are enrolled at Hostos who are looking forward to the resources and supports that will help them to achieve degree completion as a family. This program is still accepting applications. The deadline is February 24, so family members enrolled in degree programs at Hostos should apply right away.
- Planning is underway for the launch of the NextGen Public Health Scholars Program, the inaugural initiative for the Hostos Mentoring and Supporting Students 2+2+2 Program. In partnership with Columbia University, this program will provide Hostos students interested in pursuing a career in public health and epidemiology with access to tuition support, mentoring, and resources to help them complete their undergraduate and graduate education and be prepared for leadership roles in the public health sector.
Learn more here about the President’s Initiatives for Student Success, College Growth, and Stakeholders’ Engagement or contact me, Sofia Oviedo, Ph.D., Research Programs Director | Tel: 718-518-4309 | Email: soviedo@hostos.cuny.edu
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INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, RESEARCH, AND ASSESSMENT |
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Submitted by Dean of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Assessment Babette Audant, Ph.D.
Assessing the efforts of Hostos’ Administrative and Educational Support (AES) Units
AES assessment at Hostos draws on years of experience. While the AES assessment system we are using currently is new (more on that shortly), the practice of annual reporting about efforts and results is not new to most AES units.
Since AY19–20, AES units have used the annual planning and assessment report template (A-PART) to document activities, results, and next steps/closing the loop actions, as well as assessment of student learning outcomes (an emerging practice) and support outcomes. AES units also engage in periodic reviews (AESPR). The AES Assessment Committee (AESAC), as well as OIERA, provide support for both annual and periodic assessments.
Lastly, when the Middle States Self-Study report is released to the Hostos community in the next few weeks, please be sure to read the Chapters on Standards 4 and 5, in which AES offices, units, and programs are discussed, as well as the systems by which they are assessed. The report emphasizes coordinated efforts, and — in a short space — describes the depth of AES resources that support student success directly and indirectly.
A few updates drawn from an email sent a few weeks ago by Elbagina Bonilla, co-chair of AESAC to AES unit directors:
First, we should all take a moment to celebrate that we are in Year 3 of the college’s annual planning and assessment process!
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October 2021 – AESAC sent you a link to your unit’s AY21–22 APART document, formatted in Excel and found in Sharepoint on the AES Teams site. This Excel template has two tables and has been pre-formatted with key information from last year’s A-PART document. Please refer to the email sent in October, if you do not have it please send us an email, we will resend it.
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December 2021 – Units updated their AY21–22 A-PART (Excel template) with this year’s activities aligned to the college’s Strategic Priorities and AY21–22 Operational Plan.
By now your units:
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Should have completed the first 3 columns (Goals, alignment, and activities) of “Table 1: What did you do this year?” for AY21–22 and . . .
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Maybe have already identified a support outcome (SO) or student learning outcome (SLO) that your unit may want to assess this year (Table 2).
What’s Ahead
Below please find the deadline schedule for submitting drafts of this year’s annual report template:
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AESAC will follow up regarding this year's A-PART process in early March. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to your division liaison for further assistance.
A Few Key Reminders
AES webpage is full of information! The AES Assessment webpage provides general information about AES assessment and some clarity on Hostos’ two primary AES assessment processes. From this webpage, you can access the Annual Assessment webpage where you will find more information about the A-PART process.
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Submitted by Executive Counsel & Labor Designee Eugene Sohn, Esq.
The ESPARC and Workplace Violence Training
The ESPARC and Workplace Violence Training modules for the 2021–2022 academic year are now available. In accordance with New York State Law, every year, ALL employees (full-time and part-time) are required to complete the two (2) separate online trainings listed below available via CUNY Blackboard:
- Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- “ESPARC” Training: Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Response
Hostos is making it a priority to reach for 100% completion rate as soon as possible! This will ensure compliance with NY State Law and avoid bombarding staff with repeated reminders.
You can access the trainings by logging onto the CUNY Blackboard. The trainings are found under “My Organizations.”
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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS |
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Submitted by Director of Governmental and External Affairs Eric Radezky, Ph.D.
This week’s updates come from the Mayor’s Office and the Office of New York City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala.
Affordable housing lottery – applications due Feb. 25.
Sendero Verde Phase I is a newly constructed 324-unit residential project located in the East Harlem section of Manhattan, NY (Community Board 11). All units in the project will be subject to rent stabilization. Project amenities include an outdoor terrace, fitness center, community room, computer room, bicycle storage, package lockers, free secure in-unit access to broadband internet, and on-site laundry. Amenities are available to all building residents. Sendero Verde Phase I is a smoke-free building. Tenants responsible for electricity, including cooking range.
Preference for a 50% percentage of units goes to Manhattan Community Board 11 Residents
Community Board applications are now open
To join your community board, you must live, work, or have another interest within your district. The process involves an application through your Borough President's office and an interview. You may also apply to serve on your community board through your Council Member. Each term is 2-years and typically involves one board meeting a month and monthly sub-committee meetings. Find your community board and get involved!
To apply to serve on your board, select your borough name to go directly to the application:
Queens — Deadline is February 16, 2022
New City Council
January 1, 2022 was the first day of a new term in the City Council and other elected offices in New York City. As such, we have several new Councilmembers in the Hostos area and new Borough Presidents in the Bronx and Manhattan.
2022-2023 City Councilmembers:
Council District 7: Shaun Abreu
Council District 8: Diana Ayala
Council District 9: Kristin Richardson Jordan
Council District 10: Carmen De La Rosa
Council District 11: Eric Dinowitz
Council District 12: Kevin Riley
Council District 13: Marjorie Velázquez
Council District 14: Pierina Sanchez
Council District 15: Oswald Feliz
Council District 16: Althea Stevens
Council District 17: Rafael Salamanca
Council District 18: Amanda Farías
And new Borough Presidents:
Bronx Borough President: Vanessa Gibson
Manhattan Borough President: Mark Levine
It is the job of your City Councilmember to represent the interests and the needs of their constituents and communities in our city government. To find out more about how the City Council works, click here. To find your City Councilmember, click here.
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NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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#BRONXEDTECH Showcase 2022 Call for Proposals
Balancing Learning Modalities Equity Access and the Future of Higher Ed (Recurring notice)
The disruption of the pandemic has uncovered many challenges in all areas of teaching, learning, and the use of technology, and we had to quickly adapt and innovate. At the same time, these challenges opened new pathways to innovation. For the last nine years, the three Bronx CUNY colleges created and promoted a community of learning to engage in discussions and new ways to embrace technology adoption and innovation through the Bronx EdTech Showcase. This year’s conference will highlight success stories, pave the path for the future and enable us to sustain innovation.
Our committee seeks cross-community, cross-campus and cross-disciplinary groups and individuals to lead discussions and share success stories, ideas, and roadmaps that can assist in leading, innovating, and representing change.
We welcome presentations from all academic disciplines, as well as from administrative and student support areas. Whether you consider yourself a proficient specialist, a ‘work-in-progress’, a novice, or first-time adopter, we look forward to hearing from you.
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Hostos Holistic Oasis for Parents’ Education (HOPE) Program (Recurring Notice)
Are you a student parent? Are you looking to maximize your time this summer? Are you looking for a high-quality academic summer program for your child or children? Are you looking for an on-campus college experience with wraparound support?
Check out our program requirements and click “Apply Now!” and complete your application today!
Our three-dimensional HOPE Model includes holistic programming in three key areas:
Family
- High-quality on-campus programming for your children
- Reduce the summer slide!
- Hands-on Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELOs) in STEM
- Trained educators
- Small class sizes
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all participants
- MetroCards
Academic
- Tuition-gap assistance
- Books
- Tutoring
- Structured study time
- Earn 6-9 credits in 7 weeks
Professional/ Social
- Colloquiums with industry leaders
- Workshops to enhance professionalism and networking
- Parenting groups and workshops
- Mentoring
Come and find your oasis this summer!
Priority application deadline is March 1 | Final application deadline is March 15, 2022.
Support for the HOPE Project is from the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Research (DUE) Programs for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) under Award #2135805.
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The “Caiman Clues” for the Spring ’22 semester.
Students: Every week, for the Academic calendar year, read the Caiman Clues for helpful tips and reminders.
Caiman Clues —Your Hostos Helping Hand to Success
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT |
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Submitted by Vice President of Student Development & Enrollment Management La Toro Yates, Ph.D.
A Poem for the Campus
AMEN
No, I don't feel death coming.
I feel death going:
having thrown up his hands,
for the moment.
I feel like I know him
better than I did.
Those arms held me,
for a while,
and, when we meet again,
there will be that secret knowledge
between us.
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SDEM Unit Spotlight: Hostos Children’s Center
SDEM welcomes Catherine García-Bou as the new Hostos Children’s Center Director.
The mission of the Children’s Center is to offer Hostos students access to a safe, nurturing, affordable, high-quality, educational learning environment for their children. The curriculum promotes social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development to empower children to become lifelong learners. Additionally, they engage parents in ongoing activities and workshops to further support the holistic development of their children.
The Hostos Children’s Center received its permit and reopened on February 15, 2022.
Offering two (2) classrooms this semester:
Toddler Program (children 2 – 3 years of age)
Preschool Program (children 3 – 4 years of age)
More information about the Hostos Children’s Center here.
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Hostos Community College Commencement Speaker Nomination Form Now Open! (Recurring notice)
We invite Hostos faculty, staff, and students to nominate the Spring 2022 commencement speaker. Simply complete the “Speaker Nomination Form” using your Hostos user ID and password to submit your nominee for consideration. Deadline: March 1, 2022.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE |
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Submitted by Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
On Monday, February 7, Chancellor Matos Rodríguez testified in front of the Higher Education Committee of the State Legislature. While the budget discussion is still preliminary, the Executive Budget includes a 100% funding floor for community colleges for FY 23. It was 98% last year. There is a push by CUNY for an increase per FTE to $300. This would put us back at the level prior to the pandemic, so we are all hopeful that this will happen. President Cocco De Filippis and members of her team have been meeting with Assembly members and state senators to advocate for what we need. We look forward to seeing what the State budget will be on April 1. We will then know what to expect for our state aid and the funding for our capital budget, which will be hopefully matched by the city. We anticipate hearing about the city budget around April or May, with information expected a couple of months later as to the college budget distribution.
Hostos’ Allied Health building is a priority in the capital budget. President Cocco De Filippis has been actively lobbying for the building, and while we don’t know if the funding will come through for it this year, the outlook is optimistic.
CUNY community colleges are funded on an FTE model, based on a three-year weighted average of enrollment numbers. If our enrollment and FTE drops, there is a calculation made by Albany that results in a return of budget funds to the state. We had to return money in 2019 as well as in 2018.
In the FY22 financial plan, Hostos took a hit of about $6.7 million when the city decided to cut our budget this year. Hostos just received its mid-year report, and we are on target in terms of our spending and expenses. Unfortunately, Hostos’ revenue shortage has now increased by $1.8 million, due to another decrease in our enrollment. We are down about 16%. Our number of FTEs in Spring 2021 was about 3,793. In Spring 2022, it is about 2,963; this is a preliminary number because it could drop further. In Spring 2021, we spent about $2.8 million on adjuncts. For Spring 2022, we are going to spend about $3.3 million on adjuncts with much lower enrollment. That’s a big difference between the two semesters. What this tells us is that our FTEs are going down which means we are going to get less state aid in the outer years, especially because we do not expect to receive the same level of ARPA funding that we currently have.
Additionally, in support of student and programmatic needs, President Cocco De Filippis decided to keep classes that had as few as six enrolled students. Hostos is currently running about 904 active sessions with an average of 17 students enrolled. The modality breakdown of these active sessions is 310 for online, 548 for in-person, and 46 for hybrid. We canceled 151 online and 174 in-person/hybrid sections. We currently have about 292 sections with less than 15 students; however, we are aware that many students tend to withdraw, so we anticipate a further drop in those numbers. We’re spending much more money on the adjunct budget because of the decisions that we have made. These kinds of numbers are not sustainable. We need to bump up our enrollment because our livelihood is based on our enrollment numbers.
Despite these challenges, Hostos maintains its focus on helping our students. We have a lot of support mechanisms in place to assist them, whether it be for tuition, books, metro cards, food insecurity, or other needs, and are regularly considering other support initiatives. We know that the longer our students stay out, the harder it is for them to come back. We want our students to return to the classroom, complete their degree, and transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or enter a successful career path. It will be a bumpy couple of years financially for the college but together, we’ll figure it out. As the President has said, “All hands on deck,” with the knowledge that we’re doing it for our students.
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Submitted by Chief Information Officer and Assistant Vice President of Information Technology Varun Sehgal
News from the Succeed@Hostos Initiative
The Succeed@Hostos Team is a thoughtful and dynamic group of individuals whose collaborative work and leadership has contributed to exemplary outreach strategies and implementation standards that have allowed us to increase our ability to provide academic advising, faculty engagement and non-curricular services to our students. The team works together to provide the tools that empower faculty and staff units to serve students no matter where or how they attend classes at Hostos. In their August newsletter, the global EAB / Starfish community profiled the great work that the Succeed@Hostos Team has been doing to integrate and onboard Hostos service groups into the Succeed@Hostos student engagement system.
Although the whole team works diligently to implement strategies and features to support student success, we would be remiss if we did not recognize the above and beyond efforts of two of our team members. Sid Mohamed (SSCU) and Sara Rodberg (ASAP) are core members of the team who advocate on behalf of students and advisors, for the tools and services that advisors and success coaches need to connect students with the offices that provide services which are essential to student success. Sara and Sid's energy and focus makes them a dynamic duo who powers the team’s enthusiasm and belief in Hostos' purpose of seeking and providing tools for our students with the best support our community can offer. Beyond that, they have proposed and promoted the alignment and execution of campus wide initiatives using the tools and features that are present within Succeed@Hostos. For instance, thanks to Sara, we are currently looking at five initiatives in the campus operational plan for AY 2021–2022 that we believe Succeed@Hostos can facilitate and fast track to a successful implementation.
As you can see from the chart below, our team’s membership reflects our belief that it takes a village to help our students achieve success and achieve their goals.
Team Member | Department/Title
Jeff Barnes, Deputy Chief Information Officer (IT)
Sarah Brennan, Executive Associate to the Provost & VP of Academic Affairs
Sara Rodberg, ASAP Academic Advisor
Siddique Mohamed, SSCU Academic Resource Center Manager
Safiya Faustin, SSCU Senior Coach
Minfeng Lin, Director of SDEM Information Services
Juana Alejandro Soriano, ASAP Data Coordinator
Flor Araujo Payano, SSCU Coach
Karla Contreras, Dual Degree Advising Coordinator
Piotr Kocik, Director of OIERA
We have implemented many new initiatives to improve the work that our advisors, faculty and staff do to support our students and there are more important initiatives that we are working on including a Retention scoring dashboard and aligning our offerings with campus operational goals.
Succeed@Hostos Progress Surveys Open on Friday, February 18
Progress Surveys in Succeed@Hostos will open for faculty from February 18 to February 25, 2022. On February 18, faculty will receive an email prompting the completion of progress surveys for students. The progress survey helps improve communication between faculty, students, and advisors. Concerns raised in progress surveys, such as students missing one or more class sessions, earning one or more low quiz/test grades, or not submitting one or more assignments, among other COVID, behavior, or academic-related concerns, can nudge students to take advantage of student supports, including tutoring, counseling, or working with faculty during office hours. The communication chain sparked by completing progress surveys has helped retain students in the past. Completion of the survey is easy and can have a positive impact on student progress. All faculty members are encouraged to complete Succeed@Hostos progress surveys starting February 18.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Career Services Opportunities for Students
Grow with Google Career Readiness Program!
Students can build digital skills for today’s workplace. Digital skills are more important than ever in today’s workplace. That’s why the Grow with Google HSI Career Readiness Program is here to help you gain the knowledge and expertise needed to land your first job. Log in to access resources here.
Interns Connect Video Series
Interns Connect showcases Hostos students' journey through their Experiential Learning/Internship experience at employer partner sites. This video series offers current and upcoming students’ valuable insight on navigating their internships and answers some of the most pressing questions. Fall 2021 intern Arlette Morgan shared her internship experience.
2022 NEW Leadership® New York Summer Institute
Are you an undergraduate female student aspiring to become a public service leader?
Apply to the 2022 NEW Leadership® New York Summer Institute. DEADLINE March 1.
NEW Leadership® is a non-partisan five-day program that educates undergraduate students about politics and leadership as well as provide the tools to become effective leaders in the political arena regardless of their academic interests or career path. During the Summer Institute, students meet women leaders from around the country, learn about women in American politics, and develop and practice leadership skills through panel discussions, workshops, and projects. Apply here.
America Needs You Fellowship
The America Needs You (ANY) Fellows Program is an intensive two-year program for high-achieving, low-income, first-generation college students. The program has four components: One-on-One Mentorship: Each student (Fellow) is matched one-on-one with a mentor (Mentor Coach), who attends full-day workshops with the Fellow. Robust Networks: Fellows interact with thousands of diverse professionals through workshops, Career Days (on-site employer visits), and internship/job opportunities at companies. Holistic Support: ANY supports Fellows in overcoming personal and academic challenges. The program also provides up to $2,000 in grants and in-kind contributions over the two years, including business attire. For assistance with the application contact Career Services, careerservices@hostos.cuny.edu. Apply here.
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Mission BX (Recurring notice)
Mission BX is produced by Hostos Community College in partnership with BronxNet and hosted by Eileen Newman, Executive Director of the Center for Bronx Nonprofits (CBNP).
Part of the CEWD at Hostos, the CBNP examines the work of nonprofits in health, housing, environmental, arts, food, and other sectors. Mission BX features interviews with nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and community members who share stories of the meaningful work being carried out in neighborhoods throughout the borough.
Host Eileen Newman recently sat with Hostos Community College Vice President of the Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Evelyn Fernandez-Ketcham, LCSW, and Assistant Dean of the Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Peter Mertens.
Tune in to hear their discussion on continuing education and workforce development, plus some of the new programs that are being offered at Hostos Community College.
You can catch Mission BX here.
The Center for Bronx Nonprofits offers:
- Executive Management Certificate Program
- Executive Director Peer Learning Networks
- Executive Directors Breakfasts
- Bronxnet TV Show: Mission BX
- Public Conversations and Convenings
- Annual Women’s Resilience Conference
For more information, contact Eileen Newman, Executive Director, The Center for Bronx Nonprofits at 718-518-6605 or enewman@hostos.cuny.edu.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
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Hostos Alum Michael Cruz (’12) Wins Prestigious Rangel Fellowship
The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University is proud to announce that Michael Cruz was awarded a 2022 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship following a highly competitive nationwide selection process. The Rangel Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University, supports extraordinary individuals who want to pursue a career in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. Read the rest of the press release here.
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Spring 2022 Grad David Archer’s passion for working with students with disabilities led him to Hostos Community College
The 28-year-old paraprofessional initially planned on taking a few courses to earn the college credits required for work. However, during his research into local programs, he became excited at the prospect of pursuing a college degree.
Archer, who has autism and a learning disability, was drawn to Hostos for many reasons, but chief among them were the resources offered through Hostos’ Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) and the College Discovery program. The former provides students with academic support and accommodations, and the latter provides services to high-potential students who may not have had the necessary academic preparation to pursue college-level work. Read the rest of the story here.
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Hostos Alumni Class of 20.22 Campaign
The Office of Alumni Relations’ Class of 20.22 Campaign is off to a great start, and we extend our sincere thanks to those who have given so far. Please help us to honor the Class of 2022 by making your gift today. Click here to learn more and to make a gift in support of the future Hostos graduates.
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Upcoming Office of Alumni Relations Events
Please mark your calendar and save the date for the following upcoming alumni events. More details to follow.
2/24/2022 – Virtual – Entrepreneurship Career Panel
3/24/2022 – Virtual – Career Services and OAR Alumni Mixer
4/21/2022 – In-person – Hostos Alumni Mixer
4/22/2022 – Engineering Alumni Awards (Location TBD)
5/19/2022 – In-person – Alumni Laugh-A-Thon
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Get to Know the Scholarship Website (Recurring notice)
DIA urges all student-facing faculty and staff to familiarize themselves with the Academic Works website and to check back in with it throughout the semester, as new opportunities may become available. There are a wide variety of opportunities for students with financial support based on major, volunteerism, need, meritorious achievement, and more. You are the experts in what our students need, so please encourage students to see if they qualify for a spring scholarship. Please note, DIA and the Hostos Community College Foundation serve only to secure funds for scholarships and do not participate in award decisions. For any application questions, please contact the scholarship office.
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Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham Earns Her Doctorate Degree from Yeshiva University
Newly appointed Vice President of Continuing Education and Workforce Development Evelyn Fernández-Ketcham recently received her Doctorate Degree from Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Dr. Fernández-Ketcham focused her work on social welfare and her dissertation is titled "A comparative study: What do 18- to 29-year-old Dominicans in an urban community college say makes them feel like an adult?"
Dr. Fernández-Ketcham had the following to say about her latest accomplishment: “First, special thanks to the students of Hostos Community College that participated in this study and the staff that assisted me in the implementation of the survey. Completing a Ph.D. is an accomplishment that belongs to my ancestors and individuals in my life, personally and professionally, who continue to inspire life-long learning and have given me unconditional support and love.”
The President’s View: Supporting Today’s Students | Dr. Cocco De Filippis Joins Panel Hosted By Alex C. Kafka, Senior Editor of the Chronicle of Higher Education
Speaking with a unique group of college presidents, Alex C. Kafka invited President Cocco De Filippis to participate in a session, which was co-hosted by Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. During the session, panelists offered a wide-ranging discussion of leadership experiences and how they relate to today’s students. Panelists: James P. Clements, President of Clemson University; Daisy Cocco De Filippis, President of Eugenio María de Hostos Community College; Ivy R. Taylor, President of Rust College; and Jack Thomas, President of Central State University.
Hostos President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis To Appear on One to One with Sheryl McCarthy
Hostos President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis will appear on One to One, the compelling half-hour series hosted by veteran journalist and distinguished lecturer at Queens College Sheryl McCarthy. In One to One Host McCarthy speaks with CUNY newsmakers, notables, and experts about the issues of the day.
The episode premieres on Tuesday, February 15 at 9 p.m. on CUNY TV.
Additional air dates:
- Saturday, February 19 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, February 20 – 8 a.m.
This episode will also stream on Tuesday, February 15 at 9 p.m. on the One to One website.
CUNY TV airs on these channels in NYC:
Spectrum/Optimum 75 | RCN 77 | Verizon FiOS 30 | Digital Antenna 25.3
EdCast with Professor Linda Hirsch: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Matters
Is education complete without social and emotional learning? Dr. Linda Hirsch speaks with David Adams, CEO of Urban Assembly, about the fundamentals and benefits of SEL in the classroom and its impact on helping students live productive and responsible lives.
Watch EdCast: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Matters on YouTube here.
CUNY TV: #75 Spectrum, Cablevision/Optimum #30, Verizon FiOS, #77, RCN and WNYE broadcast #25.3
Tuesday, February 15 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 16 - 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 19 - 7:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 20 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 22 - 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 1 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 2 - 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 5 - 7:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8 - 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
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Black History Month: “Why is it so hard for people to open up about mental health?”
Office of the President
Friday, February 18, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
Confirmed elected officials: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Councilmember Kevin Riley, and Councilmember Althea Stevens
Attend the virtual event here.
Dominican Heritage Month: Round Table: “CUNY DSI: Impact of COVID19 in the Dominican Community”
Office of the President
Tuesday, February 22 | 3:30 p.m.
Speakers: CUNY DSI Director, Dr. Ramona Hernández, Dr. Juan Tapia Mendoza, President & CEO of Pediatrics 2000, and Hostos President Dr. Daisy Cocco De Filippis.
Sponsoring partners: Office of Community Relations, Office of Governmental Relations and External Affairs, and the Nasry Michelen Foundation.
Attend the Zoom celebration here.
Black Representation and Racial Inequalities In The United States
Black Studies Unit
Wednesday, February 23, 2 p.m.
Presenter: Djali Brown-Cepeda
Attend the virtual event here.
Women’s History Month: “Women Leaders Round Table: Leading through Challenging Times”
Office of the President
Friday, March 4, 2022 | 11 a.m.
With guests, Senator Alessandra Biaggi, Councilmember Amanda Farías, Assemblymember Karines Reyes, and Assemblymember Amanda Septimo
Attend the Zoom celebration here.
Women’s History Month Lecture: “The Road Ahead for Women of Color: Pandemic Lessons and Opportunities”
Women and Gender Studies Program
Tuesday, March 8 | 3:30 p.m.
With Special Guest, Dr. M. Cristina Alcalde
Register for the event here.
Black at Hostos: The Origins of The Great Migration
Office of the President
Wednesday, March 23 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.
In this event, we will cover the period from 1916 to 1970 and discuss the primary factors and significance of the migration of thousands of southern African Americans.
Access the Zoom link here.
Save the Date - Annual Women’s Resilience Conference
Center for Bronx Nonprofits
Friday, March 25 | 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Center for Bronx Nonprofits' annual conference celebrates women and their place as leaders in their communities.
Zoom link forthcoming.
Black at Hostos: The Origins of Juneteenth
Office of the President
Wednesday, April 27 | 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Join us as we explore the historical origin of the 158-year-old upcoming holiday, which celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States.
Access the Zoom link here.
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ABOUT EL SEMANARIO HOSTOSIANO/THE HOSTOS WEEKLY
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El Semanario Hostosiano/The Hostos Weekly is a weekly communication vehicle designed to unite our multiple voices as we share news about members of the Hostos family, provide updates on our work and upcoming events, and disseminate policy that impacts our work.
Published on Fridays at 9 a.m.
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Look for The Hostos Weekly each Friday.
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