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Honors Programs Growing Intense, fun, nearly one-on-one BY BETSY ABRAHAM

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Dinner at a faculty member’s house and weekly ﬁeld trips aren’t really the norm for most college students. But for students in honors colleges, such experiences play a vital role in their education. An increasing number of universities are adding honors programs and colleges that are designed for students seeking a more challenging curriculum. These highly competitive programs are meant to give higher-achieving students a more rigorous academic experience.

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The Honors Program at Mercy College combines challenging academics with a range of fun activities.

HONORS from page 3 They also don’t ﬁt the traditional model of lecture-style classes. One of the deﬁning aspects of an honors program is the small class size, which fosters personalized attention from faculty and frequent class discussions.

Adelphi Honors College alum Justin Dove says what drew him to the program was the discussion-based classes. “All of you, the professor and students, sit at the same table, as equals, and have equal ground to share your thoughts. Coming out of high school, I knew this was the environment I

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preferred for liberal arts classes,” Dove said. Dove says that another perk of the program was the close friendships he formed with his professors. This close relationship paved the way for additional opportunities, as faculty would present students with opportunities they knew they would be interested in. “A direct corollary of this friendship was a strong sense of personal responsibility that professors felt for their students. This opened up many doors to me that had a life changing impact,” Dove said. Dove, who is now working toward his doctorate in quantum information theory at MIT, says he owes a lot of his success to his outstanding faculty. “None of this would have been possible without the unique experience that Adelphi and the Honors College offered me. My professors drove and encouraged me in extraordinary ways, and I always felt prepared for what laid before me,” Dove said. Richard Garner is the dean of the Honors College at Adelphi and says that the cornerstone of an honors education is its learning community. The Honors building at Adelphi has multiple student lounges and hosts numerous events each week where students can interact and exchange ideas. “It’s a whole lot more than a set of courses. It’s a communal learning social life here,” Garner said. “The benefits we provide are really a platinum, first-class education in a very personal environment. So coming out the other end, our students are beautifully prepared and can go on to the rest of their lives.”

Honors programs pride themselves on their renowned faculty and in providing a learning environment that fosters creativity and critical thinking. Many schools also offer students more access to study abroad, mentorship, internship and research opportunities. At some schools, such as Mercy College, students enrolled in the honors program get perks such as a personal laptop computer and priority registration. Honors programs also offer students a wide variety of service opportunities and classroom trips that are both educational and fun. Mercy College, for example, takes students to Broadway shows, museums and the Bronx Zoo. However, an honors program is hard work. They are typically comprised of students who graduate at the top of their class and score exceptionally well on standardized tests. Specific requirements differ from school to school, but most programs require at least a 3.5 GPA, letters of recommendation and an application essay. Students must also maintain a high GPA throughout their college career. A typical honors program may also require students to take several seminar courses in addition to their other classes and may include doing a capstone or thesis project during senior year. Mercy College sophomore Emily Beck says that though the honors program is challenging, it is worth it. “The honors program was an opportunity I could not turn down. I am not just doing work, but I understand why I’m doing it and understand why it will benefit. Being part of the honors program, you are pushed to do the best and be the best that you can be, and that is an investment for my future,” Beck said.

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Kids, Careers And Fun

You’re never too young to explore your life’s work BY JUSTIN HOPPER

EDITORIAL@ANTONNEWS.COM Learning about a wide range of careers — and having a great time doing it — is in store for kids in grades 3 through 10, thanks to a partnership between Nassau BOCES and Hofstra University Continuing Education and Hofstra Summer Camps. Taking place on Saturday mornings, over spring break and during the summer, these programs include career exploration in areas such as culinary arts, criminal justice, aviation and fashion design. And for those who are thinking more about interesting topics than career paths, there are programs on outdoor adventures, marine biology and more. Find the full listing of programs at www.ce.hofstra.edu/BOCES. The programs start this month, with Saturday classes on using remotely operated vehicles to explore underwater

archeology and a nature course for both children and parents. During spring break (March 25-28), students will participate in an outdoor adventure program and learn skills such as outdoor cooking, building a survival shelter and using a compass and GPS. During the summer, students in grades 7-10 can try their hand at a variety of careers at the state-of-theart Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center in Westbury. Others will explore the diverse marine habitats at the Caumsett State Historic Park in Lloyd Harbor or participate in challenge courses such as the rock-climbing walls at the Nassau BOCES Brookville Outdoor Education Center. To give you a chance to learn more about this, Hofstra Summer Camp is holding an open house on April 7. For details, go to the website or call 516-463-7200.

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Spend Your Summer Wisely Register for our exciting precollegiate courses! Pursue your passions. Discover new interests. Explore career options. Make new friends. Gain conﬁdence. Hofstra Continuing Education and Hofstra Summer Camps offer an impressive selection of one- and two-week courses for students entering grades 7-12. Held on the beautiful Hofstra Campus or at Nassau BOCES’ state-of-the-art Barry Tech facility, our courses will intrigue, inform, enrich and challenge you!

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Learning Takes Center Stage The Madison Theatre plays many roles at Molloy College BY DANA KLOSNER-WEHNER

EDITORIAL@ANTONNEWS.COM Even if you’re a business student at Molloy College, the state-of-the-art, 574-seat Madison Theatre has something for you. “Here at Molloy, we believe that a comprehensive education includes exposure to the performing arts,” said Molloy College President Drew Bogner. “The Madison Theatre helps us provide that foundation not only to our students, but to members of the surrounding communities as well.” Throughout the year, the theater on the Rockville Centre campus hosts a dizzying array of shows, from kids’ fare (“The

Stinky Cheeseman,” for one) to classic rockers (yes, that is Joan Jett and The Blackhearts). But the Madison’s role at the college and in each student’s education is much wider and deeper than simply serving as a venue for traditional performers. If you’re a business student, you might find yourself in a “boot camp” run by Molloy’s Division of Business. In it, students participate in programs such as “Careers on Wall Street” and “Life as a CNBC Correspondent,” said Artistic Director Angelo Fraboni. Boot camp students also take part in a stock market trading simulation game.

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Write A Resume That Works Tips to get to the top of the ‘Yes’ pile

The mission: Get from the college campus (here, LIU Post in Greenvale) to the workplace. The method: A top-quality resume.

BY BETSY ABRAHAM

BABRAHAM@ANTONNEWS.COM In these tough economic times, getting a job is hard. It’s even harder to get your foot in the door when research shows that employers only spend an average of 10-15 seconds looking at your resume. Here are some tips to help get your resume noticed and get you one step closer to an interview.

Be professional Double, triple, and quadruple check your resume for typos and grammar mistakes. And then have someone else read it over to check for them as well. It’s hard for a potential employer to take you seriously when you’ve misspelled your own name. A resume is no place for jokes. While your employer might like to enjoy your wit once you’ve joined the company, your resume is deﬁnitely not the place to tell him that you were a beer pong champion in college.

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VAUGHN COLLEGE: A NEIGHBORHOOD TRADITION FOR SUCCESS Where are the thinkers who will challenge the ordinary and redefine the fields of engineering and technology, management and aviation? They’re at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Nestled in the Flushing neighborhood and adjacent to LaGuardia Airport, Vaughn College, founded in 1932, is an independent, four-year, degree-granting college specializing in engineering, technology, management and aviation. The school has enrollment of 1700 students, a low student to faculty ratio of 15:1 and offers fall and spring semesters and two summer sessions. The College offers a master’s degree program in airport management, bachelor and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation, and non-degree programs in air traffic control and aircraft dispatch. Additionally, Vaughn offers one of New York’s few undergraduate degrees in leading-edge mechatronic engineering. And, since subjects like math and science can be particularly challenging, the extra support staff can provide in an atmosphere like Vaughn’s can really help students be successful and achieve their goals. Classes are led by an engaged, experienced faculty and designed specifically to prepare students to succeed in today’s high-tech, in-demand fields. As evidence, 92 percent of Vaughn graduates are employed

or continue their educations within one year of graduation. Alumni currently hold exciting positions at well-know organizations such as Lockheed Martin, The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, United Technologies, Consolidated Edison and JetBlue Airways. Shine Koottumatha, from Elmont, NY, graduated from Vaughn in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Airport Management and accepted a full-time position as an operations coordinator at the International Arrivals Terminal at JFK International Airport. According to Koottumatha, “Vaughn gave me the knowledge to achieve my goal as well as introduce me to the aviation industry,” she says. “Vaughn has professors who are current in the industry— so they have up-to-date knowledge about their subjects.” To show its commitment to the future, Vaughn has recently invested in a $1 million, state-of-the-art flight-simulator laboratory, a new engineering laboratory and residence hall, and is in the midst of a $20 million expansion of the academic and training facilities that will include a new library scheduled to open in 2013. For more information visit www.vaughn.edu.

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The college application process is daunting. There are forms to fill out, campuses to visit, essays to write, and much more. It’s hard to know where or even when to begin. Some parents have decided to tackle this problem by hiring external help in the form of independent educational consultants (IECs). IECs relieve some of the stress of the process by helping students decide which college would be a good fit for them. For the past 11 years, Manhasset Hills native Julie Gross has been providing college admissions guidance through her company, Collegiate Gateway, which has offices in Port Washington and Manhattan. While most students take to the

Internet or to their high school guidance counselors for advice and information on the college application process, Gross says that every student can beneﬁt from the personalized attention and knowledge IECs provide. “The foundation of what I do is getting to know the student thoroughly, and once I do that I’m able to help them identify choices that make the most sense for them. I use my knowledge of the student and their personal preferences and strengths to give them guidance,” Gross said. “I help students make hundreds of choices throughout high school, and all these decisions impact their future.” Gross’ hours are also more

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EDITORIAL@ANTONNEWS.COM Is a career in health care right for you? That’s the question more than 200 Nassau County high school students got closer to answering thanks to a recent Healthcare Career Fair at Winthrop-University Hospital.

Held at the hospital’s Dr. Martin Spatz Conference Center in Mineola, the career fair oﬀered students the chance to visit display tables where staﬀ from more than 20 Winthrop departments—including Clinical Informatics, Home Health Care, Nursing, Pathology, The

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THE PATH TO SUCCESS BEGINS AT ELLIMAN By Dottie Herman, President & CEO, Douglas Elliman

There is no better time than right now to be in the real estate industry. As President and CEO of Douglas Elliman, New York’s largest residential brokerage, I have witnessed firsthand many dynamic changes in the business since I began my real estate career more than twenty years ago on Long Island. Gone are the days when years of experience spelled success as a broker. Today, more than half of my top producers at Douglas Elliman are new to the business. Armed with market insight, specialized degrees, as well as digital and social media know-how, many new real estate professionals are now seeing unprecedented success. I have seen real estate grow to embrace people from every conceivable background: non-profit workers, lawyers, fashion designers, and educators. Many of them have found success in real estate using their various skill sets to propel them to the forefront of the industry. These are forward thinkers, driven by curiosity and a real passion for what they do. Instead of buying and selling houses, the new wave of real estate professionals focuses on selling comprehensive lifestyles. To truly set oneself apart from the pack, real estate agents today need to be information sources in the areas they service. At Elliman, we

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SUNY facing a critical crossroads by Phillip H. Smith

The State University of New York (SUNY) is facing a critical crossroads, a choice between fulfilling its mission and failing to live up to its promise. SUNY is the nation’s largest public higher education system. Its mission is to provide “… the people of New York educational services of the highest quality, with the broadest possible access, fully representative of all segments of the population in a complete range of academic, professional and vocational postsecondary program.” The mission promises that everyone who is academically qualified has the chance to earn a college degree, regardless of his or her income.

The promise of access to a quality, affordable higher education is being compromised. Programs at many SUNY campuses have been affected, threatening academic quality and access. Many SUNY campuses have closed programs and courses and dramatically increased class sizes. These factors combined have delayed graduations, postponed students’ employment earnings and increased their debts. If SUNY’s state-operated campuses do not get increased state support, they may be forced to reduce programs and courses further. That would be bad, not only for students but also for local economies. Fewer programs will eventually lead to fewer students. Declines in student populations will decrease demand for housing in SUNY communities, and reduce the number of students patronizing local businesses.

SUNY needs more state support The state must reinvest in SUNY to help it grow and Threats to SUNY’s mission continue to fulfill its mission of ensuring access to SUNY is in the midst of a crisis, which threatens its eligible students. We urge state lawmakers to amend fundamental mission. In a four-year period, SUNY lost the 2013-14 proposed budget and increase state nearly $700 million in state support through a series of support for SUNY’s state-operated campuses by $25 budget cuts. SUNY’s level of support was flat in last million. The state must make this investment to help year’s budget and is flat again in the one proposed for SUNY keep the promise of making higher education this year, even though costs are increasing. accessible to all qualified students. It would also shift the balance of state support back to a more equitable That loss of nearly $700 million, combined with flat share. funding, has left SUNY without the funding necessary to maintain or improve quality. That is unfair to It is in all of our best interests to help the thousands of students, who pay more in tuition each year under a SUNY students and to protect the economic well-being program approved by SUNY and the Legislature. of communities that house SUNY campuses. I urge you to visit United University Professions’ In effect, the state has shifted the bulk of the responwebsite at www.uupuinfo.org. There, you can send letsibility for public higher education onto students and ters to your state lawmakers asking them to amend the their families. Today, nearly 75 percent of SUNY’s op- budget and add $25 million in state support for SUNY. erating budget comes from tuition and fees, compared to a decade ago when 75 percent of its budget came from the state. As more and more funding for SUNY is The writer is president of United University Profescoming from tuition and fees, an even greater financial sions, the union representing 35,000 faculty and proburden is being placed on lower- and middle-income fessional staff at SUNY’s 29 state-operated campuses. families.

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For those looking to study abroad, the theater is the setting for aspects of the global learning curriculum. For instance, films are shown taking place in the various countries where students can study. Even the Nursing Department gets into the act with doctoral forum lectures, while the Education Department hosts a program called “Documentary Road to No Where,” with panel discussions and speakers. Dance? Of course, with the Molloy Step Team both practicing and performing at the theater. The Madison is the setting for the South Asian Club celebration where various colleges participate, as well as a stage for student-sponsored events—game shows, comedians, movie nights and fashion shows. One popular student program is “Mr. Molloy,” a Miss America-style show for the men on campus.

PLANNING from page 13 social media tools to their advantage in the application process. “Colleges are increasingly using social media to learn about students, so I help students represent themselves as positively as possible through their own use of social media, including websites and blogs,” Gross said. Gross has visited more than 100 campuses nationwide, meeting with admissions officers and faculty to stay up to date with the latest academic and admissions trends. With this knowledge, she is able to work with students to make up a list of 10 to 12 schools that would be a good fit for the student academically and socially.

CAREERS from page 14 Pediatric Travel Center, Dialysis, Orthopaedics, Human Resources and Marketing and Public Relations—spoke about their specific job responsibilities in the hospital and the various career opportunities in the healthcare field, as well as the educational requirements. Representatives from A Step Ahead Prosthetics also were on site with information about the growing field of prosthetics and orthotics. In addition, students watched demonstrations of casting for broken limbs, and the Department of Neuroscience demonstrated Winthrop’s Remote Presence

Local schools, too, use the theater for learning, with events ranging from a math conference to a college night sponsored by a consortium of South Shore high schools. When it comes to graduations, among those taking place in the theater is the annual commencement ceremony of business leaders from the Energia Partnership. A program that brings together a diverse group of leaders from Long Island’s public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Energia addresses the region’s most complex issues including education, institutional racism, poverty and healthcare, Fraboni said. After two years, the participants graduate and appoint new leaders. Obviously, a theater such as the Madison can play an important part in each student’s education. Far more than just a venue for the arts, a theater also can be an important stage for learning and community life. “It’s a collaborative process. Usually students and parents have a few suggestions, and I’m able to introduce students to a broader array of colleges they might be interested in,” Gross said. Though they do not guarantee admission, Gross says IECs can equip students with a better knowledge of not only the college application process, but with skills that can last a lifetime. “My goal is for students to thrive, grow as individuals and reach their potential. I am happiest when students benefit in ways beyond the college process-learning how to understand themselves, how to communicate effectively, how to choose between options, and how to make decisions that enhance their robot, which allows physicians to remotely see patients in the hospital, and is equipped with a stethoscope for a more comprehensive visit. Keigh Niesenbaum, DVM, and Maria Capozzi-Gross of Crawford Dog and Cat Hospital in Garden City were also on hand to explain veterinary medicine to students. Are there more career fairs to come? Definitely. “We look forward to future events that will provide even more students with the same opportunity to learn about the vast career choices in the healthcare field,” said Diane Bachor, the hospital’s director of grants and special programs.

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KEEP

THE

PROMISE.

New York made a promise when it created the State University—a promise to keep SUNY accessible to all students. But today, the state is pulling back from that promise. A two-year funding freeze—on top of years of deep cuts in state support—has shifted more of the cost of higher

That shift threatens to erase student access.

education onto students and their families.

Erase opportunity.

Today, nearly 75 percent of SUNY’s operating budget

Erase hope for a brighter future for all New York.

comes from tuition and fees, compared to a decade ago when 75 percent came from the state. So more and more funding for SUNY is coming from tuition and fees.

Don’t let it happen. It’s time the state pays its fair share to SUNY again.

This amounts to an increasing burden on lower- and

Call your legislators. Tell them to increase funding for

middle-income families.

SUNY in this year’s budget.

Tell lawmakers to keep the promise. Call 1-877-255-9417 United University Professions The union that makes SUNY work Phillip H. Smith, President

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Where Will Jobs Be?

Lots of work for nurses and those with a master’s BY JUSTIN HOPPER

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Industries and occupations related to health care, personal care, social assistance and construction are projected to have the fastest job growth in the next seven years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics These projections consider the education, training and related work experience typically needed for the jobs. In occupations in which a master’s degree is typically needed for entry, employment is expected to grow faster than any other education category. The four occupations expected to add the most employment are: • Registered nurses • Retail salespersons • Home health aides • Personal care aides

These students at SUNY Farmingdale have many opportunities to concentrate on subjects necessary for the “jobs of the future.”

Also among fast growing occupations are those related to construction. Nonetheless, employment in this category is still at low levels and is not expected to reach pre-recession levels in the next seven years. Production jobs and oﬃce and administrative support occupations dominate the list of those with the largest projected declines. At the same time, occupations that typically need some type of postsecondary education for entry are projected to grow substantially, with jobs requiring a master’s degree growing the fastest of all. In other words, your career plans probably also should include graduate school.

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The audience of over 75 people had the feeling of a family reunion to celebrate and support Christian’s debut recital. Christian amazed all with his beautiful touch on Schubert’s Impromptu in E flat Major as well as other pieces by Mozart, Haydn and Chopin. He closed the recital with an energetic version of The Cat and The Mouse by Copland. Christian often is the exclamation point of iSchool student recitals and it was impressive to hear successive exclamation points within his 45 minute performance.

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Chaminade has coordinated with various historic sites and museums to provide the unique experience of exploring first-hand Long Island’s deep and eclectic heritage. Campers will learn about Long Island by visiting historically significant places, including field trips to historic landmarks, beautiful parks, fascinating museums, and more Each camp day will include a trip to a new location on Long Island as well as other activities designed to further explore Long Island’s history. Areas of Exploration* Session Information - State and National Parks The camp will be available - Local Historic Sites to boys entering 8th, 9th, - Whaling Museum and 10th grade. - Aviation Museum June 25 - June 29 - Cultural Landmarks Tuesday - Saturday Walt Whitman Birthplace 8:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. * Subject to change CAMP FEE: $425 Coordinator - Mr. Robert O’Keefe - Email: rokeefe@chaminade-hs.org

CIVIL WAR CAMP

The Chaminade Social Studies Department and the Civil War Section of the Social Studies Club have joined together to explore the most significant event in our nation’s history. This year we will concentrate on the 151st anniversary of both the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg. Also, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation will be explored in detail. The height of our experience in will be a one-day visit to the Battlefield at Gettysburg. Areas of Exploration* Session Information - Main Events of 1862 MIDDLE SCHOOL (151st Anniversary) (Boys entering grades 7, 8, 9) - The Battle of Antietam July 1-5 - The Battle of Gettysburg Monday - Thursday - Simulation Game 9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Blue & Gray Friday - Show and Tell 6:00 A.M. - 10:30 P.M. Civil War Artifacts CAMP FEE: $450 - Re-enactment Coordinators - Bro. Lawrence Syriac, S.M. - Visit to Gettysburg and Mr. Michael McCarthy, Ext. 447 (Full Day Trip)

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The Chaminade Summer Theater Program has joined with Disney Theatrical Workshop to develop the complete performer. Led by Disney instructors and Chaminade’s own theater professionals, students will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of Broadway through the hands-on explorations of theatrical performance. Students will have the rare opportunities to perform scenes, songs, and dances from the Disney repertoire. MIDDLE SCHOOL Areas of Instruction (Boys & Girls entering grades - Scene Study 7, 8, 9) - Movement and Music C. June 24 - June 28 - Acting Through Song 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. - Vocal Technique D. July 1 - July 5 - Disney’s Broadway 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Performance Workshops GROUP PERFORMANCE - Audition Technique June 28 - 6:30 P.M. in Darby - Theater Games Auditorium Sessions July 5 - 6:30 P.M. in Hearst (Boys & Girls entering grades Auditorium 10, 11, 12) CAMP FEE A. June 24 - June 28 $350 One session 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. $650 Two Sessions B. July 1 - July 5 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Coordinator - Mr. Michael Bruno Ext. 209

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RESUME from page 10 Use a traditional font such as Times New Roman or Arial and black ink against white paper. Keep your resume to one page. If you are sending in your resume digitally, send it as both a PDF and Word Document to ensure the employer gets it as you intended.

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At Farmingdale, students have abundant opportunities in experiential learning— internships, clinical training, and facultyguided research—that provide practical instruction and personal growth. Farmingdale students acquire the education, skills, and critical thinking to meet the challenges of a sophisticated, changing society No wonder Farmingdale has been ranked as one of the top colleges in the North by US News & World Report. And why Farmingdale ranked in the top five in the category of Least Student Debt.

Dear Future Student, Farmingdale State College recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. As part of that celebration, I announced ten goals for the next ten years. Those goals include ambitious enrollment growth while maintaining high entrance requirements, hiring new professors, offering graduate level degrees, and enriching the intellectual and social campus environment. Underlying all of these goals is our resolve to make Students First our priority. Another key goal is developing modern campus facilities, such as the newly opened Campus Center which provides dining facilities, a bookstore and lounges to stimulate faculty – student interactions. Ground has been broken for a new School of Business building.

Small, personalized classes, a lush 380-acre campus and a highly successful NCAA Division III athletics program with modern facilities are some of the advantages Farmingdale State students experience while preparing for a whole new world—the real world. For instance, our professors have won grants from the U.S. Department of Education totaling over $3 million that funded the creation of learning communities. Students can immerse themselves in subjects – either by adopting the persona of Benjamin Franklin for a course on the American Revolution or programming industrial robots for a robotics competition. Baccalaureate programs include Horticulture, Sport Management, and Science, Technology & Society. Unique offerings include the only 4-year Aviation program in northeastern U.S. public colleges and the only 4-year Dental

Use the right verbiage Schuman says that many major corporations typically first screen resumes using a computer system known as the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The ATS measures applicants’ qualifications against what has been programmed as the requirements for a particular job. Incorporating jargon from the company’s mission statement or the job description can be extremely beneficial. If the job requires working with people, use words such as “collaborated, corresponded, and facilitated.” If it requires research skills, use verbiage such as “analyzed, devised, investigated and critiqued.” “A kind of ‘one size fits all’ resume is no longer your best option when job hunting. Job seekers should create variations of their resume that are customized to the position they seek,” Schuman says. Use bullet points instead of full sentences, and keep them concise, starting them with action verbs. Instead of saying, “attended weekly meetings,” saying “assisted in setting department goals weekly”. Baumer says that these may mean the same thing, but what matters is how they are highlighted.

Hygiene program in the region. Our Solar Energy Center and Institute for Research and Technology Transfer are engaged in pioneering research to develop alternative energy. Growing by 80 percent since 2000, the College’s enrollment this fall reached 8,000. This is one of the highest percentage increases in SUNY. Why is Farmingdale so popular? • Attractive and challenging academic programs that meet important needs of the economy • Ranked in the top 150 public colleges nationally in earnings power of its graduates by Payscale.com • Expert faculty • Affordable SUNY tuition—just $6,000 annually • Close to home. • Extensive partnership with local business and industry More than 600 students are living on campus. Residence halls offer modern amenities and a social setting where you’ll make friends for life. Students are our priority. At Farmingdale, we strive to put students first. In fact, our initiative—Students First—is designed to enhance the total student experience whether it’s through designing dynamic activities, streamlining registration procedures, or creating an environment conducive to learning.

W. Hubert Keen, PhD

President, Farmingdale State College 93149

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