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COLLEGE choices October 2015

A supplement to Eagle News

The list: CNY’s top colleges and universities, at a glance

Binghamton University

P.O. Box 6000 4400 Vestal Parkway E., Binghamton, NY 13902 (607) 777-2171 binghamton.edu; admit@ binghamton.edu Full-time enrollment: 14,383 Part-time enrollment:1,694

Broome Community College PO Box 1017, Binghamton, NY 13902 (607) 778-5000 sunybroome.edu

Cornell University

120 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-2000 cornell.edu; admissions@ cornell.edu Full-time enrollment: 21,593

Corning Community College One Academic Drive, Corning, NY 14830 Phone: (607)962-9222 corning-cc.edu

Crouse Hospital School of Nursing

Bryant & Stratton College

736 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 Phone:470-7111 crouse.org

Cayuga Community College

400 Riverside Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790 (607) 729-1581 davisny.edu; admissions@ davisny.edu Full-time enrollment: 232 Part-time enrollment:163

bryantstratton.edu Syracuse North Campus, 8687 Carling Road, Liverpool,13090; 652-6500.

Syracuse Downtown campus, 953 James Street, 13203; 472-6603.

197 Franklin St., Auburn, NY 13021 (315) 255-1743, 866-598-8883 cayuga-cc.edu;admissions@ cayuga-cc.edu Full-time enrollment: 2,280 Part-time enrollment:2,530

Cazenovia College

22 Sullivan St., Cazenovia, NY 13035 (315) 655-7000 cazenovia.edu; admission@ cazenovia.edu Full-time enrollment: 937 Part-time enrollment:140

Clarkson University

8 Clarkson Ave., Box 5500 Potsdam, NY 13699 (315) 268-6400; (800) 527-6577 clarkson.edu; admission@ clarkson.edu Full-time enrollment: 3,602 Part-time enrollment:124

Colgate University

13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346 (315) 228-1000 colgate.edu Full-time enrollment: 2,877 Part-time enrollment:23

Columbia College of Missouri--Hancock Field 6796 Townline Road, Syracuse, NY 13211 (315) 455-0690 ccis.edu/syracuse; syracuse@ ccis.edu Full-time enrollment: 210 Part-time enrollment:225

Davis College

320 Porter Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 829-8000; (800) 777-3921; dyc.edu

Elmira Business Institute 4100 Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 729-8915; (866) NEW-START ebi-college.com; info@ ebi-college.com Full-time enrollment: 475 Part-time enrollment:80 Elmira College One Park Place, Elmira, NY14901 (607) 735-1800; (800) 935-6472 elmira.edu; admissions@ elmira.edu Full-time enrollment:1,200 Part-time enrollment:342 Empire State College, Binghamton 44 Hawley St., Fifth Floor, State Office Building, Binghamton, NY 13901 (607) 721-8651; (800) 847-3000 esc.edu/central-new-york/; jennifer.kelsey@ esc.edu Full-time enrollment: 67 Part-time enrollment:131 Empire State College, Utica Suite 606, State Office Building, 207 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13501-2812 (315) 793-2684; (800) 847-3000 esc.edu/central-new-york/; rose. stevens@ esc.edu Full-time enrollment: 89 Part-time enrollment:174 

BY JASON EMERSON EDITOR

Kendall Kent had a pretty good internship this summer: he got to hang out every day with players from the Buffalo Bills football team while also learning certain aspects of his intended career, sports management.

Kent, a senior at Medaille College in Buffalo, has worked for the Bills organization for the past three years. He started as an unpaid volunteer working game days in the parking lot, then moved up to being a paid “guest service ambassador” inside the stadium and, this summer, landed the full-time, paid internship position working with team members at their training camp at St. John Fisher College in Rochester.

“Being in Caz, only three hours from where the Bills play, my whole family grew up as Buffalo fans. When I was little I’d always go to games and always hoped one day I would be able to work with the team in one way or another,” said Kent, a 2012 graduate of Cazenovia High School.

Kent’s early work with the team was helping guests find their way around the parking lot and stadium, and informing people — especially tailgaters — of the Bills’ recycling initiatives. This summer’s internship at the team’s training camp, however, gave him more responsibilities and opportunities. He was in charge of the autograph tent, including escorting players to and from the tent; he worked the front gate for night practices to allow people in; and he did INTERNSHIP  PAGE 12

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The visit: Tips for touring schools

Visiting colleges is important in CNY College department head. Ask about the size the college selection process. Seeing of classes and how many classes are Directions a range of schools helps students detaught by graduate students or adfine and prioritize what is most imjunct faculty. Remember to ask for MARIA BADAMI portant to them in a college. a business card or email address of To assist students on college visiting, consider the everyone you meet within the department. Send a following: thank you email. Once again, this demonstrates in1. Research the institution before visiting. Read terest and helps in the admissions process. the college’s home page. College source books in7. Sit in on a class and visit the library. Do the stucluding Fiske’s 2015 guide and Peterson’s college dents look engaged? Are they participating in class guide are good resources. discussions? Explore the technology in the classes, 2. Once on campus, consider the size of the stu- library and labs. Are there enough quiet places to dent population and the physical size of the school. Is study? it too large, or smaller than your high school? Think 8. Investigate non-academic life. Is Greek life about how you would get around campus, whether dominant? How spirited is the community? Read shuttle bus, bike or on foot. the posters and campus newspaper to determine 3. Register for and attend an information session. what kind of activities are offered.

Ask questions that help clarify the academic pro9. Eat lunch in the dining room and student cengrams at the college. Consider signing up for an in- ter. Do the students look like people with whom you formational interview with an admissions staff mem- would be comfortable? Ask students their impresber. This demonstrates interest and allows students sions about the school. to ask very specific questions. Does the school offer 10. Keep a journal of your impressions. These gluten-free or vegan dining options, if this is rele- thoughts are forgotten quickly and colleges will seem vant. How active is the religious organization of your to blend together after a few visits. Write down your choice? How important is Greek life on campus? likes and dislikes.

4. Take the student-led tour and ask questions.

11. Once you have processed the visit, determine Remember, the tour guide does not necessarily reflect if it is a school you would like to attend and what you the typical student at the college. If you are passion- found appealing. Take this information into considate about working out, make sure to see the athletic eration when reviewing your college list. Schedule facilities. Ask if team athletes have priority use of the college visits soon. Check to make sure classes are in equipment. session during your visit. Colleges schedule vacations 5. If possible, check out the freshman dorms. at different times than high schools.

How many students are assigned per room? Are the Happy touring! bathrooms clean and updated? Is the surrounding area safe?

Maria Badami, M.S college advisor with 6. If you have decided on your major, arrange, in COLLEGE DIRECTIONS of CNY. 243-6658. advance, a visit to the department to speak with the Www.collegedirectionscny@gmail.com.

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Nancy Legra-Garcia: Opening the door to a new future When Nancy Legra-Garcia left her native Cuba to come to the United States, she was looking for new opportunities. But moving meant that she would have to leave her family of origin behind.

“I was an accountant looking for new hopes and dreams,” she said. When the economic crisis of 2008 left her unemployed, “I understood that this was my opportunity to show courage and a positive attitude. I wanted my daughter to learn that we can only reach our dreams if we really fight for them.”

Nancy decided to attend Onondaga Community College so that she could earn an associate’s degree, with the hope that she could transfer her credits to Syracuse University. She enrolled through the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at OCC, and continued through HEOP when she transferred to University College. UC has the only HEOP program for part-time students in New York State.

“This wonderful program benefits low income students and, as an international student, I knew HEOP would bring me all the necessary tools to complete my dream

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from HEOP and the University College staff gave me an excellent transition from OCC,” Legra-Garcia said. “They gave me advice and provided resources like workshops to improve English writing skills and overcome math anxiety. They helped me get the financial support I needed to buy books, and opened the door to a new way of thinking about how to manage my personal life.”

After graduation, she was delighted to land a job with Widewaters Group.

“I am applying my knowledge from Whitman to my work in this company,” she said. “Getting this degree from SU opened up better opportunities for me and a better future for my family. I recommend it to anyone – it’s the best investment you can make. No matter how long it takes, in the end you and your family will see the benefits. University College is your door to a new future.”

To learn more about the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Program at University College of Syracuse University, visit the web site at uc.syr.edu/heop, call to meet with an advisor, 443-3261, or e-mail parttimeheop@syr.edu.

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Finger Lakes Community College 4355 Lake Shore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585)394-3500; flcc.edu Genesee Community College Main campus: One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020 Campus centers: Albion, Arcade, Dansville, Lima, Medina and Warsaw (866)225-5422 Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323 (315) 859-4011; (800) 843-2655 hamilton.edu; admission@ hamilton.edu Full-time enrollment: 1,882 Part-time enrollment:21

Hartwick College One Hartwick Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 431-4150; 888-427-8942 hartwick.edu; admissions@ hartwick. edu Full-time enrollment:1,576 Part-time enrollment:39 Herkimer County Community College 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 13350 (315) 866-0300; (888) 464-4222 herkimer.edu; admissions@ herkimer. edu Full-time enrollment:2,055 Part-time enrollment:602

Hobart and William Smith Colleges 300 Pulteney St., Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 781-3540 hws.edu; admissions@ hws.edu Full-time enrollment:2,336 Part-time enrollment:12 Ithaca College 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 274-8000 ; ithaca.edu Full-time enrollment:6,723 Part-time enrollment:161 Jefferson Community Col 1220 Coffeen St., Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 786-2200 sunyjefferson.edu; admissions@ sunyjefferson.edu

Full-time enrollment:2,248 Part-time enrollment:1,880

Keuka College 141 Central Ave., Keuka Park, NY 14478 (315)536-5356 keuka.edu Le Moyne College 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY 13214 (315) 445-4100; (800) 333-4733 lemoyne.edu; admission@ lemoyne.edu Full-time enrollment:2,538 Part-time enrollment:781 Mohawk Valley Com College 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 792-5400; (800) 733-6822 45937_5

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of a bachelor’s degree,” Legra-Garcia said.

The program serves New York state residents who are academically and economically disadvantaged but have the potential for successful collegiate experiences.

The HEOP program and its activities are supported, in whole or in part, by the New York State Education Department.

“The HEOP Program can make Syracuse University attainable and affordable for hardworking students who never believed that an SU degree was within their reach,” said Joey Tse, director of the Arthur O. Eve HEOP program at University College. “Each year, we have a cohort of adult students who demonstrate an amazing amount of determination and perseverance as they juggle the responsibilities of jobs, families and aging parents, to attend school part-time and hopefully earn a degree that will shape a better future for themselves and their families/ We hear their stories each year at HEOP Honors Night and are inspired by their tenacity.”

Legra-Garcia was among them before she graduated from SU in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the Whitman School of Management. “Support

mvcc.edu; admissions@ mvcc.edu Full-time enrollment:4,630 Part-time enrollment:2,811

Morrisville State College 80 Eaton St., P.O. Box 901 Morrisville, NY 13408 (315) 684-6000; (800) 258-0111 morrisville.edu; admissions@ morrisville.edu Full-time enrollment: 2,668 Part-time enrollment: 360 Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute 310 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502 (315) 797-0000; mwpai.org Full-time enrollment:120 New York Chiropractic College 2360 State Route Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (800)234-6922; nycc.edu Onondaga Community College 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215 (315) 498-2622; sunyocc. edu; occinfo@sunyocc.edu Full-time enrollment:6,540 Part-time enrollment:6,301 St. John Fisher 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 (585) 385-8000; sjfc.edu St. Lawrence University 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617 229-5585, (800) 285-1856 ; stlawu.edu; news@ stlawu.edu Full-time enrollment:2,410 Part-time enrollment:96 State University of New York at Oswego 7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 312-2500 oswego.edu; admiss@ oswego.edu Full-time enrollment:7,306 Part-time enrollment:811 State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) 100 Seymour Road, Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-7500; (866) 278-6948

sunyit.edu; admissions@ sunyit.edu Full-time enrollment:1,619 Part-time enrollment:864

SUNY Broome Community College 907 Upper Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905 (607) 778-5001 sunybroome.edu; admissions@ sunybroome.edu Full-time enrollment:4,043 Part-time enrollment:2,656 SUNY Canton 34 Cornell Drive, Canton, NY 13617 (315) 386-7123; (800) 388-7123 canton.edu; admissions@ canton.edu Full-time enrollment:2,938 Part-time enrollment:574 SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry 1 Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210 (315) 470-6500 esf.edu; esfinfo@esf.edu Full-time enrollment:1,964 Part-time enrollment:1,141 SUNY Cortland P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045 (607) 753-2232 cortland.edu Full-time enrollment:6,537 Part-time enrollment:573 SUNY Delhi 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY 13753 (800) 96-DELHI delhi.edu; enroll@ delhi.edu Full-time enrollment:2,627 Part-time enrollment:748 SUNY Empire State College 6333 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057 (315) 472-5730; (800) 847-3000 esc.edu/central-new-york/; Central.NY@ esc.edu Full-time enrollment:927 Part-time enrollment:1,451 SUNY Oneonta 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820 (607) 436-3500; THE LIST

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Cazenovia College - Building futures one student at a time

Cazenovia College is located in the historic lakeside village of Cazenovia, where you’ll find the security of smalltown living combined with many social, cultural and recreational activities. A variety of restaurants and stores are within walking distance of the campus. Syracuse is a short 30-minute drive from Cazenovia with additional shopping, restaurants and cultural activities. Hancock International Airport and the Regional Transportation Center (train and bus stations) make for convenient transportation.

A Sound Investment

More than 95 percent of their students receive some form of financial aid. Both need-based and academic scholarships are available. Academic achievement awards range from ap-

Internships

Internships are an integral part of most of their academic majors.

Students work side-by-side with professionals in their fields, applying classroom learning to real-world situations. Notable internship sites include Glamour Magazine, Make-AWish Foundation, Nike, QVC, The Washington Internship Institute, and Walt Disney World.

International Study

Cazenovia College invites students to expand their college experience by offering opportunities for international study. The college offers study abroad programs in Costa Rica, England, France, Germany and Ireland. The programs range in duration from a few weeks to an entire semester.

Become a Wildcat

Participate in NCAA Division III athletics. Women’s: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, and volleyball; Men’s: baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, and swimming and diving; along with Equestrian riding teams (IHSA, IDA); Club Sports: a highly competitive non-varsity outlet for all of their students; and a full range of intramural sports and fitness programs.

More about Caz

Watch a video at cazenovia.edu/about/ caz-experience or take a virtual tour of the campus at map.cazenovia.edu.

Majors at Caz College Art and Design Fashion Design Interior Design Studio Art-Photography Studio Art Visual Communications Advertising Design Graphic Design Illustration/Animation Web/Interactive Design Visual Communications Business and Management Business Management Accounting Business Management Equine Business Management

Fashion Merchandising Sport Management Humanities and Natural Sciences Biology Environmental Biology Communication Studies English Liberal Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Studies Human Services Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling/Mental Health Generalist

Social Services for Children and Youth Inclusive Adolescence Education: Biology 7-12 Inclusive Adolescence Education: English 7-12 Inclusive Adolescence Education: Social Studies 7-12 Inclusive Early Childhood Education Inclusive Elementary Education International Studies Psychology Social Science Dual Major: Criminal Justice/ Psychology

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proximately $10,000 to full tuition.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application required.

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Cazenovia College is a four-year, co-educational, residential undergraduate college offering academic majors in both professional and liberal arts fields. With an enrollment of approximately 1,000 and a student/ faculty ratio of 12 to 1, the college provides a very personal learning environment.

Their experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities, including hands-on internship placements, and dedicated team of faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that balances academic and student life. At Cazenovia, you will find the best of everything an undergraduate college has to offer. Their graduates describe their college years as the best time of their lives.

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The business of healthcare making process of any business, or even any football team, ultimately to describe, predict and improve performance.

The problem that the college uncovered in its research on analytics is that there are not enough people trained in this area to fill the need. Conversations held with local health care leaders indicated that there is a robust job market for such individuals and that starting salaries are very attractive as well.

With the growth in electronic health care records, spurred on by the Affordable Care Act and the call for increased efficiency in health care and health care costs it is predicted that this field of employment has a bright future. To meet this growing need in the health care industry the college designed its new program and received a quick approval from the state education

department.

The four year program will focus on areas relevant to analytics including mathematics and statistical analysis. Additional aspects of the program will include courses in medical terminology, health care and wellness and information technology. Students with a strong aptitude for math and statistical analysis would be ideal candidates for this program.

D’Youville is known for its strong programs in health care that have centered on patient care. This program builds on another strength of the college that focuses on the business side of the health industry. The college already has undergraduate programs in health services management, public D’YOUVILLE

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(800) 786-9123 oneonta.edu; admissions@ oneonta.edu Full-time enrollment:5,795 Part-time enrollment:260

(888) 567-8211 tc3.edu; admissions@ TC3.edu Full-time enrollment:2,387 Part-time enrollment:924

44 Pierrepont Ave., Potsdam, NY 13676 (315) 267-2000; 1-877-POTSDAM potsdam.edu; admissions@ potsdam.edu Full-time enrollment:4,276 Part-time enrollment:4,040

201 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501 (315) 733-2300; (800) 321-4USC uscny.edu; admissions@ uscny.edu Full-time enrollment:250 Part-time enrollment:120

USC The Business College

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Utica College

750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210 (315) 464-5540 upstate.edu; admiss@ upstate.edu Full-time enrollment:1,268 Part-time enrollment:349

1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-3111; 1-800-782-8884 utica.edu; admiss@ utica. edu Full-time enrollment:2,444 Part-time enrollment:1,584

900 South Crouse Ave., Crouse-Hinds Hall, Suite 500 Syracuse, NY 13244 (315) 443-1870 syr.edu; orange@ syr.edu Full-time enrollment:19,092 Part-time enrollment:2,175

170 Main St., Aurora, NY 13026 (315) 364-3266; (800) 952-9355 wells.edu; admissions@ wells.edu Full-time enrollment:500

Syracuse University

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SUNY Potsdam

Tompkins Cortland Community College

170 North St., P.O. Box 139 Dryden, NY 13053 (607) 844-8211;

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D’Youville’s application for a new undergraduate program in health analytics has been approved by the New York State Department of Education and began enrolling students in fall 2014.

Analytics is defined as “the method of logical analysis” and is explained as “the discovery and communication of meaningful patterns in data.” The term is one that is used ever more frequently in business, media and technology circles.

Even the Buffalo Bills have just created a position and a Director of Analytics has been hired to analyze every aspect of their football operation. The term “Big Data” is also thrown about in relation to analytics, indicating that there sits “out there” a treasure trove of data that can be utilized in the decision-

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a lot of behind-the-scenes work setting up and breaking down tents, tables and other equipment.

“I think [the summer internship] definitely helped me make a lot of connections,” Kent said. “I haven’t met a fulltime staff person yet that said they didn’t do a paid internship — that was a positive reinforcement.”

As a sports management major in college, Kent is learning how sports organizations work: stadium management and operations, event operations, accounting business and what makes game day possible. He found his major after taking a sports and entertainment marketing class at Cazenovia High School with teacher Christina New. “Talking that class was kind of the spark that helped make me realize how many other career paths there are I did not even think about,” Kent said. “That opened my eyes to see what it takes to run an entire team.”

Since Kent has started working with the Bills during his freshman year at college, he has seen exactly what it takes to make each game day work — at least 2,500 game day employees working in a multitude of jobs, all coordinating their efforts with the full-time event and facilities management employees to get the job done.

Another thing he has learned during the past three years is to create and take advantage of every opportunity you can.

“Any experience … even if you think it’s a bad one, it’s an experience you can take with you no matter where you go,” Kent said. “Even if it’s not paid and you don’t see any benefit to it, there might be something in you your boss sees. If you keep at it and keep up, and show the same work ethic as the CEO, that can go a pretty long way.”

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Internships make the grade for Morrisville State College grads MSC ranked in top 10 by U.S. News and World Report, with highest internship rates

rich backgrounds, they have ties that provide us with many opportunities to succeed.”

Rinaldo took advantage of everything she could through MSC’s hospitality program, participating in college activities, IFSEA events, career fairs, volunteer work and certifications and trainings, experiences which enabled her to explore different facets of the industry and gain a wealth of skills.

“My experiences at school only helped me excel at work,” Rinaldo said. “For example, internship projects allowed me to voice my ideas on areas of improvement throughout the hotel and my managers always took note of my thoughts. This helped me to think outside of the box and suggest ideas for improvement.”

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instruction with hands-on experiential learning,” said Morrisville State College President David Rogers. “Our academic program requirements, which involve full-semester internships, represent an extension of that history of applied learning.”

Graduates say there is more to the equation. They give faculty members the nod for providing the internship connections that are taking them from classroom to career.

“The professors at Morrisville are experts in the industry,” said Denae Rinaldo, of Canastota, a graduate of the college’s resort and recreation management bachelor degree program.

“Each of them has such diverse backgrounds that bring a unique culture to the hospitality program. Because of their

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Internships are providing a gateway to a wave of jobs in industries craving seasoned and high-skilled graduates. And it’s an area where Morrisville State College is making the grade.

MSC was recently named, by U.S News and World Report, as one of the top 10 colleges in the nation with the highest internship rates. According to the report, it is among schools that produced the highest percentage of interns among the Class of 2013.

On average, 38 percent of the Class of 2013 participated in an internship during their undergraduate careers, according to data reported by 314 ranked colleges and universities in a U.S. News survey.

At the 10 schools with the highest rates of participation, at least 88 percent of undergraduates completed an internship.

The report gives MSC seventh place distinction with 95 percent of baccalaureate students graduating with internships.

The thumbs-up is favorable news to students completing successful internships and a sign that stellar grades and glowing recommendations aren’t always enough to score a job after college graduation.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers are looking for students who demonstrate leadership experience and teamwork, the report states. Enter internships.

Many of those important skills are developed through college internships. And it’s what’s making MSC grads more attractive candidates in an increasingly competitive market.

Accommodating internships as part of students’ course curriculum is an important focus at MSC. “Morrisville has a proud history of combining classroom

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health, a master’s degree program in health services administration and a doctoral program in health administration. It is conceivable that the graduates of the new health analytics program will eventually be of service to the graduates of these existing programs as well as to those involved in the area of health care research.

The challenge for the college and its admissions area is to get the word out on this relatively new field and to let the general public know of its vast potential. A recent meeting with area high school counselors showed great enthusiasm for the program and the counselors were especially happy to have another very viable field of study available for their math students.

For more information on the program, including job opportunities, visit the college website, dyc.edu.

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Kiplinger’s names Oswego a 2015 ‘best value’ college on first-year costs alone and do not figure in this aspect of Oswego’s cost advantage.

Under the pioneering Oswego Guarantee, the college also pledges that: necessary classes will be available to complete a baccalaureate degree in four years or the needed additional courses will be tuitionfree; the college will make small classes available all four years to encourage discussion and interaction between students and faculty; and students who complete their degree in four years or less will receive a $300 return on investment.

A 154-year-old comprehensive college in the State University of New York system, Oswego enrolls about 8,000 students in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Communication, Media and the Arts; and School of Education.

Admission to SUNY Oswego is competitive. U.S. News Media Group ranks Oswego No. 14 among the top 50 public regional universities in the North for 2015, and the Princeton Review includes Oswego in its 2015 college guidebook “The Best Northeastern Colleges.”

The scenic campus boasts more than a mile of lakefront along the shore of Lake Ontario, a Great Lake the size of New Jersey. All but a few campus

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Experiential learning - Technology professor Donna Matteson works with students in a new lab at SUNY Oswego. The college’s $114 million Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation opened in 2013. Oswego’s emphasis on minds-on, hands-on learning dates from its founding in 1851 and today includes a wealth of opportunities for undergraduate research, workplace internships and co-op education and international experience. buildings have lake views.

Kiplinger’s assesses college quality according to metrics that include the admission rate, the percentage of students who return for sophomore year, the student-faculty ratio and the

four-year graduation rate. Cost criteria include sticker prices, financial aid and average debt at graduation.

“Balancing top-quality education with affordable cost is a challenge for families in to-

day’s economy, which is why Kiplinger’s rankings are such a valuable resource,” said Janet Bodnar, editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. “The schools on the 2015 list offer students the best of both worlds.”

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The latest national recognition of SUNY Oswego’s exceptional educational value comes from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.The influential magazine includes Oswego on its list of 100 best values in public colleges for 2015. The ranking cites four-year schools that combine outstanding academics with affordable cost.

“Choosing the right college is a daunting task for many students and can be stressful for the whole family. Affordability and value are near the top of most students’ lists of what’s important to them,” said Dan Griffin, admissions director at SUNY Oswego. “Naturally we feel our tuition, quality of programs, amazing facilities and experiential learning opportunities make us a great choice.

That such a reputable source as Kiplinger’s agrees by naming us a ‘best value’ is a gratifying vote of confidence.”

Princeton Review and USA Today have for many years cited Oswego as one of the nation’s top 75 “Best Value Colleges” in public higher education.

SUNY Oswego’s distinctive Oswego Guarantee, which holds a student’s cost for room and meal plans constant for four consecutive years, helps keep costs down for families over four years. The Kiplinger rankings, however, are based