Faculty Experience Survey (FES) – Conducted by the University Faculty Senate of The City University of New York. This survey of full-time faculty and part-time adjunct faculty is used as a mechanism to inform interested readers about faculty experiences with CUNY. This survey was last conducted Spring 2009, and previously conducted spring 2005. Faculty Line Report – A report generated by the Budget Office detailing the number of faculty lines assigned to each department. Financial Aid Lab – Computer lab where students can get assistance in filing for FAFSA application and other financial aid documents. Freshman Academy – A student-centered learning intended to improve achievement among firstyear students by encouraging them to become active learners who can work independently, cooperatively, and effectively in experimental and analytical situations with classmates and professors during their journey toward mastering basic academic skills in English, Information literacy, Math, Science and personal growth. Freshman Blocks – Placement of incoming first-year students in linked liberal arts courses. Gen(eral) Ed(ucation) Competencies Mapping Tool – A tool designed to assist faculty and students to identify the General Education Competencies, or learning goals, that are being developed in each of the courses that they are teaching or taking. Global Scholars Program (formerly Serrano Scholars Program) – Partnership between Hostos Community College, and Columbia University's School of General Studies and School of International and Public Affairs. Provides students with the educational and professional background needed for leadership roles in foreign affairs and national defense. Scholars at Hostos Community College follow the Liberal Arts Honors Program and participate in extracurricular and off-campus activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences. The Global Scholars Program is funded by grants from the United States Departments of State and Defense. Higher Education Officer (HEO) Series – Administrative title with minimum of eight years education, experience, and skill requirements. HEO series titles include Higher Education Officer (HEO), Higher Education Associate (HEA), Higher Education Assistant (HEa), and Assistant to Higher Education Officer (aHEO). Hobson's Client Relationship Management System (CRMS) – A higher education communication tool used to facilitate electronic management of and communications with prospective and registered students. [Described in further detail by Working Group 4 in Standard 8, Question 1, Section B.] Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC) – HALC seeks to provide students with the opportunity to improve and excel academically in all subject areas; prepare them for the Compass Reading, ACT Writing, and CMAT exams, train them in basic computer skills; help them develop and master their communication skills; and to encourage them to move further with their studies. Throughout the academic year, the HALC programs activities that focus on the skills development of students, including tutorial support, self-guided tutorials, Basic Skills Preparatory workshops, and in-center workshops. Hostos Association – Responsible for supervision and review of student activity fee supported budgets.
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