Friday, February 19, 2021 | Vol. 2 No. 5, Spring 2021 Semester
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MESSAGE FROM INTERIM PRESIDENT DAISY COCCO DE FILIPPIS
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My Dear Colleagues and Students,
These are just a few words of encouragement as we make progress in our spring semester classes and engage in planning for the Fall 2021 semester.
As a reminder, the Hostos Reopening Plan, drafted with the support of diverse constituencies and approved by CUNY Central Office, is on our website. As we discuss safety, facilities, and technology needs in consultation with campus leadership, including Acting Provost Drago and SVP Rodríguez-Chardavoyne, and as we move forward with regular meetings of the Reopening Committee as well, please know that safety and addressing students’ educational needs are at the forefront of our efforts. Please see in this week’s El Semanario/The Hostos Weekly updates from your colleagues.
As a small college where forging relationships is at the heart of much of what we do, we continue to engage collegially, and I remind you of the need for us all to model what it means to have productive discussions in an educational institution. Inspired by the José Martí quote shared these past two weeks, I offer another that has also impacted my understanding of the work I do-we all do- as educators:
This willingness continuously to revise one’s location in order to place oneself in the path of beauty is the basic impulse underlying education. One submits oneself to other heads (teachers) in order to increase the chance that one will be looking in the right direction when a comet makes its sweep through a certain patch of sky. (Selected from On Beauty and Being Just by Elaine Scarry).
Thank you to colleagues who continue to send me notes of encouragement and to the Somos Hostos TEAM (all of us) for your continued generous, good work. Mil gracias y bendiciones, Daisy.
Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D.
Interim President
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College
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A POEM TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
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Mujer negra/Black Woman by Nancy Morejón
I still smell the foam of the sea they made me cross.
The night, I can not remember it.
The ocean itself could not remember that.
But I can’t forget the first gull I made out in the distance.
High, the clouds, like innocent eyewitnesses.
Perhaps I haven’t forgotten my lost coast,
nor my ancestral language.
They left me here and here I’ve lived.
And, because I worked like an animal,
here I came to be born.
How many Mandinga epics did I look to for strength.
I rebelled.
His Worship bought me in a public square.
I embroidered His Worship’s coat and bore him a male child.
My son had no name.
And His Worship died at the hands of an impeccable English lord.
I walked.
This is the land where I suffered
mouth-in-the-dust and the lash.
I rode the length of all its rivers.
Under its sun I planted seeds, brought in the crops,
but never ate those harvests.
A slave barracks was my house,
built with stones that I hauled myself.
While I sang to the pure beat of native birds.
I rose up.
In this same land I touched the fresh blood
and decayed bones of many others,
brought to this land or not, the same as I.
I no longer dreamt of the road to Guinea.
Was it to Guinea? Benin?
To Madagascar? Or Cape Verde?
I worked on and on.
I strengthened the foundations of my millenary song and of my hope.
I left for the hills.
My real independence was the free slave fort
and I rode with the troops of Maceo.
Only a century later, together with my descendents,
from a blue mountain
I came down from the Sierra
to put an end to capital and usurer,
to generals and to bourgeoisie.
Now I exist: only today do we own, do we create.
Nothing is foreign to us.
The land is ours.
Ours the sea and sky,
the magic and vision.
Compañeros, here I see you dance
around the tree we are planting for communism.
Its prodigal wood resounds.
Translated to English by Kathleen Weaver. Original Spanish version here.
Nancy Morejón is the best known and most widely translated woman poet of post-revolutionary Cuba. Born in 1944 in Havana to a militant dock worker and a trade-unionist seamstress, Morejón graduated from Havana University, where she majored in French, and became the first black woman poet to publish widely and be accepted as a professional writer, critic, and translator. Morejón has received the Critic’s Prize (1986) and Cuba’s National Award for Literature (2001). She has collaborated with prominent musicians, playwrights, and actors, and extended her artistic talents into the visual arts. She directs the Caribbean Studies Centre at Casa de las Américas, Havana. To learn more about Nancy Morejón visit Cuba50.org
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION BRIAN CARTER |
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Hello my fellow students of Hostos Community College. I am here wishing everyone well with words of encouragement in my weekly address. Tuesday. February 16 was very interesting. I moderated a mental health workshop coordinated by the Counseling Center hosted by Tovah Thompson and Michael Martínez, titled Candid Conversations Part 3 Addressing Student Mental Health. We discussed several issues, including the importance of addressing mental health and meeting it head on and seeking proper help. Students, we must value our mental health at all costs. We must continue to utilize our resources at our Counseling Center which will be continually available via virtual appointments. It is no longer a stigma. Coming from an environment where we all endure and encounter so much turmoil and adversity in the midst of a pandemic makes life even more unstable and this may take a toll on your well being mentally. It’s great to know that you are not alone and this is the road that few envision to follow, but do continue to move forward, because setbacks come and go but consistency and effort shall be for always.
You can combine all of these factors on top of the Black Lives Matter movement that hit us all simultaneously, it can all be a bit overwhelming at best. We have to continue to push forward even though we may have to find the mental fortitude to dig deep and find clarity amongst it all. Eventually God makes sense of it all. To all of the colleagues and constituents at Hostos, I commend you all for being as amazing as you are. I know that we all are able to achieve greatness, but it must start with a simple belief in ourselves and one another to keep encouraging and inspiring the future leaders and to pass the baton to the next generation. This momentum that has been built is meant to propel us into the stratosphere that will change this world for the better. So my fellow students, take notice because this semester you have the ability to continue to become phenomenal. This opportunity will not be relinquished, but rather embraced beyond merit of authenticity.
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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 with Writing Center Director Professor Tram Nguyen | Middle States Self-Study Update: The Writing Center’s Efforts during Remote Learning Landscape -- Institutional Front Line Actions of Student Support and Retention
The Writing Center (WC), a college-wide academic support unit housed within the English Department under the auspices of OAA, is part of the front line of student retention and service at Hostos Community College, CUNY. The Center’s mission is to walk alongside students on their journey toward academic and literacy success. Grounded in writing center pedagogy and composition-rhetoric best practices, Prof. Tram Nguyen,Writing Center Director, and Prof. Victoria Muñoz, Faculty Advisor,, train and mentor peer-tutors in the model of appreciative and reflective tutoring. As most WC tutors are current or former Hostos students, they are deeply committed to supporting Hostos’s student body in their variety of needs, from reading, writing, and researching to digital literacy and time management. Acting as cheerleaders and mentors for students who are afraid or unsure of their intellectual paths, WC tutors work one-on-one with students in the Writing Center or as an embedded tutor in English and ESL developmental classes. Through this work they uphold the dream of community-building and knowledge-building as liberation.
In the face-to-face environment the Writing Center has historically accommodated 1,600 to 1,750 hour-long tutoring sessions per semester; overseen and developed curricula for Ability To Benefit workshops as well as CAT-W interventions; and implemented the developmental SI program for English and some ESL classes. In the age of distance education, the Writing Center was able to complete 1,374 tutoring sessions and support 18 English and ESL classes with SI tutors; additionally, nine writing and 11 reading workshops were conducted in Fall 2020. This spring the Writing Center has already launched 4 “How to College” orientation workshops, reaching an audience of more than 140 students. Amidst the extreme challenges of remote learning during a pandemic, over and over students have expressed profound relief at finding community and connection through these workshops, with one poignantly exclaiming that “College is a gift to yourself.” Throughout spring the WC will host another 16 online workshops and compassionately support students in any way it can. The small but incredibly efficient WC administrative team, consisting of Shaneka Crossman, Ashley Thomas, and Sarah Key, is also keen to initiate the Peer-Assisted Student Success (PASS) program, which pairs academically at-risk students with semester-long peer-tutors to motivate and guide them to success. A pilot in Fall 2020 saw students who would have failed and dropped their classes achieve a grade of C or higher.
Becoming a virtual writing center at the start of the pandemic was straightforward. The scheduling software allowed the WC to recalibrate with ease. Prof. Nguyen and Prof. Bury, then Faculty Advisor, quickly provided tutors and students with training manuals and videos for navigating synchronous and asynchronous tutoring. Preventing attrition was more difficult. Beyond the technological and practical constraints of remote learning, students reported high levels of anxiety, confusion, and cognitive overload. To address these difficulties, a dedicated Help Desk call center was formed with the help of the Hostos IT department, and students who had concerns and questions were able to receive attentive support by Marilyn Rios. Prof. Nguyen also poured the WC’s energies into outreach and access. The WC super-charged its social media presence with Instagram and Twitter feeds that disseminated information about COVID-19 resources, food pantries, academic deadlines and support services, daily word and poetry tips, Hostos events, relevant cultural activities, and Writing Center workshops. This monumental work by the WC’s web manager, Adelyn Castro, earned her an invitation to join the Hostos Social Media Council, founded by Soldanela Rivera López. In the tradition of appreciative inquiry, the WC vigorously pursued collaborations with FYS/Capstone, First Year Experience Committee, the Library, Hostos Academic Learning Center, Accessibility Resource Center, College Discovery, School-College Partnerships, ASAP, and Ed Tech to offer students a solid multi-faceted foundation on which to build an holistic college experience.
Prof. Andrea Fabrizio, Chair of English, and Acting Provost Charles Drago have strengthened the Writing Center’s endeavors with their persistent intellectual support and guidance throughout these periods of instability. The Writing Center will continue to adapt and to provide students with appreciative tutoring in its efforts to uphold Hostos’s mission of social equity and upward mobility.
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INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS |
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Submitted by Assistant Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning and Assessment, Babette Audant and Senior Director of Institutional Research and Data Analysis in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Assessment, Piotr Kocik
Pandemic Lessons – Adjusting the view on institutional data about retention
There are several “key performance indicators” – or KPIs – we refer to often in institutional research to measure the health of the institution, and the degree to which we are meeting our commitments to students. Among these KPIs are GPA, credit accumulation, and retention. Retention is defined as continued enrollment (or degree completion) within the same institution for the fall semesters of a (first-time full-time freshman) student's first and second year. These are the data we usually refer to, and the trend lines we pay attention to in determining college-wide operational plan priorities. These are the data CUNY reports, and includes in the Performance Management Process Data Book.
The slower and smaller flow of students registering for Spr21, despite gargantuan, coordinated efforts by staff and faculty across SDEM and OAA, and across the college, demanded a disaggregation, so to speak, of one-year retention data. While we talk about it, one-term retention is not usually calculated and communicated. And yet, these data are predictors of how many students will eventually be retained for one and two years, and ultimately graduate. They are also an important opportunity to consider how we engage students in their first term, how they connect – or not – with the institution, and whether we have an immediate opportunity to reach out to them, to resolve existing obstacles, and support their re-enrollment next term. Students who stop out are less likely to return the more time has passed since their last enrollment, hardly a surprise to anyone working in higher education.
The relatively low one-term retention rate of 71% compared to 78% in Spr20 is also indicative that our returning students are hurting. Again, this is not a surprise to anyone working in higher education, particularly at Hostos. The pandemic has walloped them. According to a survey administered by CUNY, since the start of the pandemic, 80% of Hostos students have experienced a complete or partial loss of income. 44% of students report their ability to do school work has decreased, mostly due to changes in work hours and responsibilities, and family responsibilities. Slightly more than half report loss of motivation, and half report they have problem coordinating course schedules with other demands on their time. Despite robust, ongoing efforts led by Hostos’ IT Department, 18% report tech needs.
The same survey suggests actions we can take to support our students: 40% of student respondents would like more assistance from their advisors, and 50% would like more assistance from their instructors. This is just a snapshot of both how our students are faring, and what they need from us. It’s not to render invisible the creative, innovative, organized, systematic efforts of faculty and staff. Rather, it’s to say that despite these efforts, we must keep an eye on what are sometimes dismissed as mere metrics, and to recognize that every percentage point calculated for every year, or every term, of “student outcomes” are individual students.
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RETURNING TO CAMPUS FALL 2021
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Submitted by Acting Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Charles I. Drago and Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance and Interim Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management, Esther Rodríguez-Chardavoyne
In his January 5, 2021 memo, Chancellor Matos Rodríguez called upon the University community to make plans for Fall 2021 that could allow for an in-person educational experience.
Here at Hostos, we have started this work with our academic programs so that course schedules can be finalized in time for early registration.
The Provost held the first of a series of meetings for academic chairs and directors on January 27. At that meeting, chairs and directors were asked to work with their areas to determine what their students need and what will work best for each course, whether in-person, hybrid, or online instruction. Staff from Administration & Finance, the Registrar’s Office, EdTech, and OIERA were also in attendance to answer questions and provide some guidance. The presentation and meeting minutes were shared afterwards with another message encouraging chairs and directors to start discussions with their departments, and the next meeting is scheduled for mid-February.
As with planning for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, each department or office will receive guidance on what can be done safely but those areas are fully responsible for developing a plan that addresses all operational needs. Once academic departments have a list of potential hybrid and in-person classes, they’ll need to work with the Registrar to determine what can be scheduled and in what locations. Once courses have been scheduled, planning will begin for the Library, Open Computer Labs, and other student support areas.
The reality is that many courses and student services will still be offered fully remote. That’s because with current public health guidance and our available physical spaces, we absolutely cannot be at 100% of our regular capacity.
There is still a great amount of uncertainty for Fall 2021. Several factors, including vaccination rates and possible updates to state, federal, or CUNY guidelines must be considered before we know what in-person activities can take place this fall. These factors will be reflected on in May or June—at the University and College levels—before a final decision can be made.
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Submitted by Executive Counsel & Labor Designee Eugene Sohn Esq.
Purpose and Background
Cloud services potentially offer empowering benefits over traditional computing methods, such as ease of collaboration and sharing of information, lower cost, higher performance and faster delivery of services. This policy endorses the use of University Data1 with cloud services in a manner that sustains the appropriate security standards that the University has adopted for data protection. Read more.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENTAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS ERIC RADEZKY, Ph.D. |
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On February 4, 2021 State Senator Gustavo Rivera, the chairperson of the State Senate’s Health Committee, held a town hall on the COVID-19 vaccine in collaboration with Let’s Get Immunized NY. You can watch a recording of the entire event here! The town hall included doctors and community health professionals who work in the Bronx from organizations including the Hispanic Federation, the NAACP, Montefiore Medical Center, Essen Medical Associates, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the Union Community Medical Health Center.
The panelists addressed a range of questions from how vaccines work to how the COVID-19 vaccines were developed, from questions about safety of the vaccines to dispelling myths about them. The panelists also discussed why Hispanic and African American communities in the Bronx have had high rates of COVID-19 and lower rates of getting vaccinated. This discussion was placed in a historical context to explain why we have doubts, but ultimately the panelists all agree that the vaccines are safe, effective and necessary to get society back to some semblance of normal life.
The video runs for two hours, but even if you only have time to watch 10 minutes I think you will find it informative and very helpful. Several resources were shared for scheduling vaccination appointments. For vaccinations at Yankee Stadium (Bronx residents only) please visit www.somosvaccinations.com or call 1-833-766-6769. There are also the Montefiore vaccination site and hotline, 1-844-444-2819, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and the NYC Vaccine Finder. Each of these sites and phone numbers works a little bit differently, and it may take a while to get an appointment. But please keep trying, and if you have elderly parents or grandparents check in with them to see if they need help navigating these systems—they can be difficult for senior citizens.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS |
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OAA PROGRAM OFFICE
PROFILE OF THE WEEK
Accelerated Studies in Associates Programs (ASAP) at Hostos
Since 2007, ASAP's primary annual goal has been to graduate at least 50% of the students who join the program within a three-year timeframe. Students are assigned an experienced academic advisor who meets with the student regularly and provides comprehensive academic, social, and personal support. The advisor carefully guides each student’s progress, steering students to make wise decisions about how to get the most out of their college experience, strategically plan for their future, and address challenges. For ASAP students who choose to pursue further study after completing an associate degree, advisors support the selection, application, and transfer process to an appropriate baccalaureate program.
Another important relationship that students form is with the ASAP Career Specialist, who works in close coordination with students and their academic advisors to guide students towards the development of career goals and competencies. She also works with advisors to support students with obtaining scholarships, transferring to baccalaureate programs, and transitioning to the workforce as they near graduation.
ASAP students have the opportunity to take first-year classes with groups of fellow ASAP students. This course-taking opportunity helps students to build their network and develop close and supportive relationships with peers and instructors. Students also participate in ASAP group advisement and engagement activities, which further helps to foster community.
Finally, we know that it takes an investment to succeed and ASAP invests in its students, providing several incentives to remove financial barriers to full-time college study. Students who are eligible for financial aid will receive a tuition and fee gap scholarship, so there is no cost to attend college. All students also receive unlimited New York City MTA Metrocards and additional financial assistance to help reduce (or eliminate) the cost of textbooks.
ASAP Professional Staff Update
Introducing Chrystal Joseph, the newly-appointed Associate Director for Student Engagement & Persistence of Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP)
In August, the ASAP program added a second Associate Director to its staff! Ms. Chrystal Joseph is charged with overseeing all recruitment and retention initiatives for the program. Formerly ASAP’s Administrative Coordinator and Recruitment Specialist, Ms. Joseph began her education earning an associate’s degree from Bronx Community College and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Lehman College and a master's degree from Baruch College. Like many of the community college students that she serves, Ms. Joseph is the first in her family to attend college.
The Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) is close to Ms. Joseph's values. As an immigrant from Trinidad and Tobago, education was always very important to her and her family. ASAP allows Ms. Joseph the opportunity to help students gain access to the resources available at Hostos and to use them consistently to advance (or sometimes to get back) on their graduation pathways.
FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT
Education Department Chair – Professor Jacqueline DiSanto
Health Education Unit Coordinator – Professor Elys Vasquez-Iscan
Congratulations to Professor Mohammad Usman who has a new article released in the International Journal of Housing Policy. This research article studied West Africans in the Bronx. The release titled, “Urban informality in the Global North: (il)legal status and housing strategies of Ghanaian migrants in New York City” specifically focuses on how documented and undocumented Ghanaians access housing. The findings reveal how strong ties to one's ethnic social network critically influence access to housing, irrespective of legal status.
MAJORS FAIR
The Virtual Majors Fair will be held on March 3, 2021
Meeting ID: 833 5175 8473
The Hostos Virtual Majors Fair will provide students with a basic introduction to the majors at Hostos. Students will have the opportunity to speak with faculty members and academic advisors to learn more about academic and career options. This fair is a great opportunity for students to explore their interests, ask questions, and connect with the campus community to successfully navigate their majors and make informed career choices.
The Virtual Majors Fair was created by the First Year Experiences Committee led by Ms. Silvia Reyes. Ms. Reyes is the Director of Special Projects and Student Engagement and Director of CLIP.
SUCCEED@HOSTOS TRAINING SESSIONS FOR FACULTY (Recurring Notice)
Succeed@Hostos progress surveys are open for the month of February. Training sessions will cover topics including: how to log in; how to complete your progress surveys; how to raise flags manually; how to find your student’s assigned Success Coach or ASAP Advisor.
Upcoming Training Sessions:
Monday, February 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 895 5322 965
Complete the sign-up form to let us know you will be there. The form requires that you use your office.com account. If you have not claimed your free office.com account you can do so using this link. If you have any trouble with office.com, please contact IT for support at ithelpdesk@hostos.cuny.edu. If you have any questions about the training, you may send an email to sbrennan@hostos.cuny.edu
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NEWS FROM THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT |
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Submitted by Director of Health and Wellness, Fabian Wander (Recurring Notice)
In an effort to deal with the effects of the pandemic on students’ mental health and wellness, the Hostos Counseling Center, in collaboration with the Health and Wellness Center, has received funding from the Federal Cares Act to address those effects.
The Counseling Center is putting together a series of professional development opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to help repair the hardships inflicted by the pandemic. Funding will also be used to incorporate various apps and platforms that will assist students in managing COVID-related stressors. In addition, a case manager has been hired and the Counseling Center is seeking to hire a part time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
For additional information please contact the Director of the Counseling Center, Linda Alexander at 718-518-4432 or email lalexander@hostos.cuny.edu
The Health and Wellness office has hired a part time Domestic Violence Specialist, a part time Family Empowerment Social Worker, and a part time Registered Nurse. These new staff members will assist in supporting the wellness of any students feeling the impact of COVID-19.
If you need any COVID-19 related wellness support, please contact the Director of Health and Wellness, Fabian Wander, LCSW at fwander@hostos.cuny.edu or call 718-518-6567.
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NEWS FROM THE DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
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Hostos Alumni Spotlight Series
The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to present the Hostos Alumni Spotlight Series, which illuminates the remarkable impact our graduates have in our communities. These evocative, personal insights from our alumni affirm that with the transformational power of education and the supportive environment provided by Hostos, the potential of our students is truly boundless. This second edition of the Alumni Spotlight Series features Ischia Bravo, Class of 2009. Read more: www.hostosalumni.com
Join us on for our next Alumni Mixer on Thursday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. for an informative conversation about tax preparation featuring alumnus Robinson De Jesús ’97, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at Efficient Advice, LLC. Alumni Relations Manager Felix Sánchez will host as Robinson answers common tax questions and shares helpful tips for filing your returns before the April deadline. Join us via Instagram Live by following @hostosalumni. We hope to see you then!
Support the Hostos 20.21 Class Campaign and Student Success
The Hostos 20.21 Class Campaign, culminating at the College’s Spring Commencement Ceremony in May 2021, invites you to celebrate our newest graduates while enabling student success. Gifts of $20.21 or more will make a significant and collective impact on our students, helping them to persist and earn their degrees. Hostos equips its students to create their own pathways and launch their futures – and now the next generation of Caimans is preparing to soon go forth and achieve their goals!
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OAA UNSUNG HERO OF THE WEEK
OAA is pleased to recognize Professor Hamide Laucer, Professor Ronette Shaw, and Professor Teresa Gray for stepping in to complete N-95 mask test fittings for the Allied Health students and faculty. After a last-minute change and little time to prepare, these professors showed their unwavering support for in-person instruction for our Allied Health Studies (AHS) students. Our AHS graduates are needed now more than ever and our students are working hard to gain the training and experience they need to enter the health-field workforce to support the health, safety, and survival of our communities as we work through this pandemic together. Professors Laucer, Shaw, and Gray have continued to put the college mission and the success of our students at the forefront of their efforts and for that reason they are this week’s Unsung Heroes of the Week!
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Office of Educational Technology (Recurring Notice)
EdTech has developed a series of workshops which offer resources to help students familiarize themselves with Blackboard and other technologies used for online learning. To enroll for an instructor-led online workshops, click here.
Black History Month Velada Hostosiana | Hostos Culture Talk
A Conversation on Blackness | Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
Executive Management Certificate Program (Eighth Cohort)
Center for Bronx Nonprofits
Thursday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
A nine-month training program to help emerging leaders address present organizational and leadership challenges.
Zoom Link: Forthcoming closer to date
Dominican Heritage Month Award and Scholarship Ceremony, with Special Plaque Unveiling Ceremony
Office of the Dean of Community Relations | Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.
Dominican Heritage Month Lecture
Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m.
Educating for Change: Stories from the Bronx (Part I of IV)
Friday, February 26 at 7 p.m. (entry at 6:45 p.m.)
30-min watch of PBS "Behind the Bars" episode followed by a 60-minute panel
Panelists: Film Director Lynn Novick; Bard Prison Initiative alumnus Giovannie Hernandez; Hostos Professor Elys Vasquez-Iscan; Program Manager Forging Ahead for Community Engagement and Support (FACES) Hondo Martinez; Associate Vice President of Employment Services and Education The Fortune Society Andre Ward. Moderated by Professor Sarah Hoiland | To RSVP click here: https://bit.ly/CBB_HCC2021
Educating for Change: Womens’ Stories (Part II of IV)
Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. (entry at 6:45 p.m.)
30-min watch of PBS "Behind the Bars" episode followed by a 60-minute panel
Panelists: Film Producer Salimah El-Amin; Bard Prison Initiative alumna Shawnta Montgomery; Hostos Professor Sandy Figueroa; SUNY Purchase Professor Ragnhild Utheim; Director of Programs College & Community Fellowship Maria Santangelo. Moderated by Marsha Milan-Bethel | To RSVP click here: https://bit.ly/CBB_HCC2021
Becoming Jim Crow: A Long, Legal History
Office of the President | Tuesday, March 9 from 3-5 p.m.
This town hall will examine the long history of anti-black racism and its codification in the laws of the United States. Taking a visual journey through America's history, we'll explore the question, "Despite all of this, how do we continually survive and thrive?"
Velada Hostosiana/Hostos Culture Talk: Madam Presidents in Higher Education in NY
Office of the President | Wednesday, March 10 at 3:30 p.m.
An unparalleled conversation in commemoration of Women’s History Month, with three Dominican women college presidents of New York.
Join Presidents Cocco De Filippis, Ithaca College President Shirley Collado, and SUNY Purchase College President Milagros Peña in conversation with Hostos Professor Jerilyn Fisher on the state of education and their journeys to leadership.
Third Annual Women’s Resilience Conference
Center for Bronx Nonprofits | Friday, Mar. 12 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Center for Bronx Nonprofit’s annual conference celebrates women and their place as leaders in their communities.
Velada Hostosiana/Hostos Culture Talk: Preparing for the Real World
Office of the President and Alumni Relations | Wednesday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Hostos welcomes alumna and Manager of Multicultural Affairs at The New York Yankees Lina Cruz for a one-on-one conversation with alumna and Hostos Development Manager Idelsa Méndez, Hostos’ Development Manager, on what it means to be part of the Bronx community and striving toward her dreams—from Hostos to The New York Yankees.
Hosted by: Felix Sánchez, Alumni Relations Manager
Velada Hostosiana/Hostos Culture Talk: The Life and Times of Evelina Antonetty
Office of the President | Tuesday, March 23 event at 3:30 p.m.
Hostos' own beloved Dr. Nydia Edgecombe added a new chapter to the Bronx's history. Her doctoral dissertation honors the story of the late and great freedom fighter Evelina Lopez Antonetty. Join Interim President Daisy Cocco De Filippis in welcoming Hostos Alumni Relations Office and Circle of 100 Founder Dr. Nydia Edgecombe, Hostos Board Member and “Madrina” Elba Cabrera, Activist Anita Antonetty.
We Too Sing America: From Experimentation to Participation
Office of the President | Wednesday, Apr. 14 from 3-5 p.m.
This town hall is focused on a most timely and critical issue— race, medicine, and healthcare in the United States. Detailing the country's long and reprehensible history of medical experimentation on Black Americans, we'll discuss the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and what it means for historically marginalized communities.
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