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LIEOC - New NHA Testing Site In the spring semester 2012, the LIEOC became an NHA (National Healthcareer Association) affiliated school for the purpose of providing our completing medical billing and electronic medical records students with the opportunity to earn a nationally-recognized certification in their field. Founded in 1989 based on a perceived need to bring standardization to healthcare worker training, NHA’s “primary goal is to . . . make the healthcare industry better one worker at a time.”

They achieve this goal by providing not only certification testing, but also careerspecific review materials designed to ensure students obtain up-to-date information on their field

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and to help them prepare for the certification exams.

The NHA credential, which must be renewed every two years through the completion of continuing education units (CEU) made available through NHA, indicates to prospective employers that the student has made a special commitment to the field. NHA certification gives students a competitive edge in finding jobs and in retaining employment and may help them earn a higher salary than they would be offered without benefit of the certification. The LIEOC hosted its first NHA exam for medical billing and coding students on May 2nd at the Brentwood unit and will continue to offer the exams at the end of each semester in which we have student completers in medical billing and/or electronic medical records.

For more information on the NHA, including a full list of the programs for which they offer certification, visit its website at nhanow.com n

Dr. MaryKate Brennan

FSC Celebrates 100 Years with Rededication of Memorial Oak

On April 12, 2012 Farmingdale State College rededicated the infamous Memorial Oak as part of its 100th Anniversary Celebration. Brian Maher, Director of the LIEOC, was invited to give the Invocation and a brief history of the mighty oak.

With this very tree, on June 4, 1921, the courage and valor of some of the College’s students were memorialized over 90 years ago. This tree was planted in a bed of soil from each of the then 48 states and from the nations that were allied on the side of the United States in World War I that was to end all wars. The selection of an oak tree as such a memorial was indeed fitting as it parallels the mission of a college.

Twenty-five year old time capsule unearthed, revealing the 1987 LIEOC “ECHO” magazine.

~ Strong roots are the foundation of any intended development and are at the heart of longevity. ~ Branches breed the intended fruits that remain until they are ripe, always to be replaced with a new array of stems in the following year. ~ The beauty of its entirety has been admired, its shade has been appreciated, and its lifetime has survived blizzards, hurricanes, a cyclone, and, yes, even an earthquake…and still this tree flourishes…always strong, always majestic.

The Memorial Oak, planted to commemorate the efforts, sacrifices, and achievements of all Americans who gave their lives in World War I continues to thrive and to honor the generation that walked on these grounds where it all began 100 years ago.

We rededicate this historic tree, celebrate the accomplishments of the college over this past century, and look forward to the next 100 years. n Mr. Brian Maher

Inset: LIEOC Director, Brian Maher delivers Invocation and History of the Memorial Oak. Above: Brian and his wife Barbara by the Memorial Oak after Rededication Ceremony.

ALUMNI Corner . . .

Valerie Patritti . . . reflects on her experience taking the LIEOC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course:

“My experience at the LIEOC taking the EMT course was truly rewarding.

I took this course under the direction of Prof. Chris Calcagni. He cares that students are learning the information provided by the course and makes sure his students are passionate and want to learn the course material. He stands as an ideal model for all professors and instructors in the field of education. His team of EMT instructors were outstanding and it has truly been a privilege to have been taught by people who work effortlessly to teach their students. The academic environment created by him and his team makes students want to learn and the experience under their direction is a sincerely gratifying one.

If students are interested in taking an EMT course they should take it at the LIEOC and, if possible, with these instructors. I thank them all for their attentiveness, their passion, and devotion to their students.”

CNA students Crystal Greene and Erica Drummond, pictured at left with LIEOC Director Maher (c), attended the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Caucus in Albany, NY.

LIEOC Students Make A Difference

Whether it is travelling to Albany for a Legislative Caucus in February or EOC Advocacy Day in March, our students give of their time and service to make a difference letting lawmakers know what is of importance to them and their classmates.They are to be commended for voicing their concerns about how crucial this program is to them and the communities back home, especially on Long Island. n

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Valerie Patritti is currently a pre-med student at Farmingdale State College. She is actively doing research with Dr. Michael DeCastro, Chemistry Department on his project, “One Pot Synthesis of Novel N-Glycooxazolines, N-Glycoaminooxazolines and Glycothiazolines from Glycals;” which she will present this month at the CSTEP Conference in Lake George, NY. As an LIEOC student, Valerie met Dr. Karen Coutrier (pictured with Valerie in the inset,) who is the Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction.

She found inspiration in Dr. Coutrier’s words one day when she was telling her students about her path to getting her Ph.D. Dr. Coutrier stated, “My supervisor told me you have nothing to say to me until you have a Ph.D., so I worked, sweated, and had tunnel vision until I got my Ph.D.” The concept of work ethic and never giving up inspired students.

Valerie Patritti uses this inspiration in reaching her goals, one of which is to become a doctor. Valerie states, “For these words I am truly grateful. I have drilled them into my brain and hope to emulate the path Dr. Coutrier has undertaken in attaining my goals”. n

Pictured: EOP Students from Old Westbury with EOP Director, Mr. Kiko Franco and Long Island EOC students with College Coonection Coordinator Staci Gardner (third from left,) and Career Counselor Darleyne Mayers (far right.)

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The Long Island Educational Opportunity Center coordinated the efforts of

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some local entities and was able to distribute seven well-stocked food baskets at each of our three sites, making Thanksgiving a bit brighter for some of our lucky students.

Under the direction of Prof. Myra Breitburg, letters were sent to local merchants for donations and an appeal was made to students and staff members for non-perishable food items. Stop and Shop in Levittown, LI Volunteer Center, The Junior League, and The Circle of Love Ministry Food Pantry generously responded. Staff members sorted out the tasty treats and vouchers to fill food baskets that made the recipients, who had submitted their names in a lottery at each site, very happy and grateful, indeed.

We hope to make this an annual event as we continue to look for ways to help our students outside of the classroom! n

ATTAIN Institute Award Ceremony

Rep. Philip Ramos, Assemblyman 6th District

As part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to strengthen workforce development programs by providing technology skills training through community technology centers, the company recently partnered with the State University of New York’s (SUNY’s) Advanced Technology Training And Information Networking (ATTAIN) centers throughout New York State.

This partnership has helped expand services in existing EOC centers to provide residents throughout the state access to career development opportunities and IT skills training. Since Summer 2010, the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC)‘s

Mr. Willie Vice, UCAWD ATTAIN Statewide Coordinator

Brentwood Attain Lab has trained and certified 70 Microsoft Office Specialists.

On September 26, 2011, Mr. Philip Ramos, Assemblyman 6th Dist., Mr. John Kennedy, Legislator 12th Dist., joined Mr. Brian Maher, LIEOC Director, Dr. Veronica Henry, Executive Assistant to the President, Farmingdale State College, Mr. Willie Vice, UCAWD ATTAIN Statewide Coordinator, and Mr. Kofi Amponsah, UCAWD ATTAIN Statewide Coordinator, for the LIEOCs First Annual ATTAIN Institute Award Ceremony, held in Brentwood, NY. n

ALUMNI Corner . . .

LIEOC Alumni @ Farmingdale State College Congratulations to our alumni students from the LIEOC (pictured l. to r.: Alexis Defreitas-Chase, Shanel A. Barrett, our Director Brian Maher, Candice O’Neil, and Ishiemah Brooks,) who

recently graduated from the Practical Nursing program at Farmingdale State College, NY. The pinning ceremony was held in December 2011and the graduates are now eligible to take the National Council Licensor Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Graduates pictured, as they entered the program in February 2011.

Something Special for the Holidays

On Sunday, December 19th, the LIEOC hosted a Holiday Party for the children of our students. We were the beneficiaries of the generosity of Ms. Patricia Lorenz of Local 14 Operating Engineers Union, which provided food, winter clothing, presents, a goody bag, and even a picture with Santa for all the children who attended. The Suffolk County Reading Council was there to give books to the children as well.

This event would not have been possible without the spirited dedication of Senior Counselor David Groden, who coordinated things with Ms. Lorenz and solicited the cooperation of many of our colleagues in the LIEOC. From late August when he approached me with the idea to that early Sunday afternoon in December when the event concluded, Dave was on top of the entire proceedings and did a masterful job. Our thanks also go to Dorothy Harris, the College's Use of Facilities Coordinator, and Arturo Perez of the Physical Plant staff. Both went to great lengths to ensure that we had a comfortable and clean area in Roosevelt Hall to house the event at a time of the year when space is extremely limited on campus, especially on weekends. Ms. Lorenz, who has coordinated holiday parties for other worthy groups in the past, said our facilities were the best she had seen.

To ensure that there would be enough presents for the children who attended, we canvassed our students and asked that they provide the ages and genders of their children who would attend. When the list of responders was compiled, we had close to 200 children. Dave gave that demographic information to Ms. Lorenz, and she went on a bit of a shopping spree--$8,000 in toys alone--and had them available at the party. About 15 members of Local 14 arrived at Roosevelt Hall on Sunday at 8 a.m. to set things up. They had everything--a Christmas tree, decorations, table cloths, lights, banners, a sleigh, and Santa and his two elves who were there to greet the children and their parents when they arrived. Local 14 and Dave Groden left no stone unturned. n ~ B. Maher

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Letters from our eMail-bag!

Dear Dr. Coutrier, When I started the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) in September, I did not know what to expect. The counselor registered me for a course that I had never heard of and did not know anything about. The course was FYI (Financing Your Independence) taught by a great teacher, Professor Myra Breitburg. Professor Breitburg gave me a wealth of information that I could use after the course was completed.

When I began attending the LIEOC, I did not have any health insurance and was in debt, so I asked my professor if she knew how I could obtain health insurance. At that time, I had already started the process of completing an application for government insurance (Medicaid), but had not heard anything regarding my application, whether it was approved or not. Professor Breitburg gave me a website to get obtain information and to complete a new application. I went onto the website, and completed the information, within a week I received a letter from HIP along with my medical insurance card.

I am grateful to have been in a class where I learned so much useful information, especially a class that I knew nothing about. What made this course so special was that it was the first time this course was offered to me and the professor knew exactly what she was doing and had a lot of useful information to share. Thank you. n

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by Margaret Pettit

As an added enhancement to our students’ educational experience, the LIEOC recently created a series of Student Preparedness workshops defining what it means to be workforce ready. The pilot program, presented to our entering nursing assistant students, involved workshop discussions and activities developed to improve students’ workforce competency skills as defined by local employers and the US Department of Labor’s Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills or SCANS. After introductions and an orientation specifying the standards for LIEOC students, the first Student Preparedness workshop began on March 28, 2011.

Counselors challenged students’ critical thinking abilities and expanded upon their communication and conflict management skills during a two hour “Interpersonal Skills” workshop. On the second day, a workshop defining the key aspects of what it takes to achieve student success was offered.

During the two hour program, students were taught how to identify their learning styles and developed productive study habits using time management techniques and brain-storming activities. In the afternoon, students identified appropriate avenues in how to best advocate for themselves as a student, on the job, as a consumer and as a voting American citizen during a “self-advocacy” program. A four hour “Computer Literacy” workshop on the

practical uses of emails, internet searches and the fundamental applications of Microsoft Word was also offered during the third day of the series. And finally, on the fourth day, various applications were outlined, emphasizing the importance of being fully prepared when conducting a job search and presenting oneself to employers during a four-hour instructional “Job Readiness” program.

At the end of the weeklong series students were given a survey to provide feedback to the workshop facilitators to determine how successful the workshops’ topics and approaches were in delivering what it means to be workforce ready.

With the valuable feedback from the students, program strengths and weaknesses will be defined and improved upon so that the LIEOC can provide similar programs like the Student Preparedness workshops series to all their entering students. In preparing our students to be workforce ready future programs at the LIEOC will incorporate a financial literacy and fundamental writing program. Not only will the LIEOC students who complete our programs become workforce ready they will learn how to achieve employment and academic success! n

Legislative Outreach is Everyone’s Concern . . .

Farmingdale contingency, (l. to r.)

Staci Gardner, Karen Coutrier with student Rhonda Rogers (c.), and Tory T. Hare visit with Assemblyman Robert Sweeney (2nd from r.)

In anticipation of the NYS Budget being approved by April 1st, the LIEOC faculty, staff and students eagerly took the initiative to address the budget crisis, that threatened EOCprogram funding, head on. Letters were written to local state legislators advocating for program funding restoration.

We also planned a formal activity, a “Visit Your Legislator” day, at their local offices in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Faculty, staff, and students visited with their district

Senators and Assemblymen, who were eager to hear their constiuents’ concerns. The outreach effort created a renewed awareness of EOC programming and its relevence to the preparation of an untapped adult workforce. n

Hempstead contingency , (l. to r.) Darleyne Mayers, Lillian Reimer and students: Jacqueline Morrison, Brisilda Rodriguez, Stephanie Ruffin and Yvonne Mack visited Senator Kemp Hannon's office (r.)

ALUMNI Corner . . .

Where would the community be without the EOC?

by Elena Maria Milione

Licensed Pratical Nurse Graduate

Two years ago I was a single mother working seven days a week with two jobs to make ends meet.

I was working as a home Health Care Aide, but I always knew I wanted to be a Nurse. I had eight years experience of providing home care but I lacked the education skills to enhance my skills for a professional career in nursing. I knew I needed a life change.

I knew what I wanted to do but was not sure how to best do it.

Attending the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center (LIEOC) at SUNY Farmingdale was the first step towards making my dreams a reality. I enrolled in the Educational Pathways to Nursing course where I learned to recognize my learning style, tips for coping with stress of school, making time for myself and family, and the importance of developing a support system.

Assistant Professor at Farmingdale State College. She helped me research nursing schools that were best for my schedule and life. I was inspired in her own career journey into nursing that she shared with me that gave me hope and confidence in myself. Dr. Coutrier stressed the importance of positive thinking and focus on studying. Her support has continued from my enrollment into the Western Suffolk BOCES School for nursing all the way through my graduation. I was honored to know she was there to see me take my Florence Nightingale pledge and graduate with honors as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

The skills and guidance I received from the LIEOC gave me confidence to achieve my goals. It served as a stepping stone towards my career in nursing and I will forever be grateful for the skills and undying support I received from Dr. Coutrier and the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center. Now, I feel a sense of fulfillment and I am determined to follow Dr. Coutrier’s path to get my Registered Nurse certification and one day a Masters and Doctorate. But more important I saw the awe in my ten year old son Vincenzo’s eyes, watching me in my uniform, onstage and with the congratulations I was receiving. The pride he exhibited was worth every step and stumble I made. I realized my accomplishment was not just for me but for him. n

The LIEOC is where I had the opportunity and pleasure of meeting Professor Karen Coutrier, Ph.D., R.N., Project Manager of the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center and

Employers Weigh-In . . . !

An Interview with Mr. Tomas Diaz,

Owner of Salu M ed Pharmacy

Mr. Tomas Diaz received our materials in the mail and posted it for his employees in his store. He is an advocate of offering information that allows for growth and development to his employees. He believes that you never know who might be interested so information should be shared so everyone has an opportunity to respond.

His pharmacy has a tiered system that allows training in what he considers to be the cornerstone of great customer care and it begins from the moment you apply for a job.

“I believe that in starting from scratch or at the most basic entry level position, you will begin the learn the culture of great customer care and be able to relate to the community at large.”

There are five principles that he advocates or expects the employee to emulate . . . empathy, compassion, customer care, communication skills and attitude. Everyone’s attitude is very important, because with the right attitude you can learn anything and relate to anyone in this global and diverse community.

Mr. Diaz believes in giving or creating opportunities for growth and development within his establishment. When people have a “dead end” job they become “turned off.” He believes that opportunities and aspirations create room for growth. Salu Med Pharmacy employs over 80 people in various areas of the

Owner of Salu Med Pharmacy, Mr. Tomas Diaz (l.) with LIEOC student Rosa Fuentes (c.) and recent LIEOC Alum, Matthew Aparacio (r.)

pharmacy. The pharmacy technician has three levels, an entry-level position, the technician and then the senior technician. For each of the levels there are salary adjustments.

There are also opportunities to move into other positions within the store. Mr. Diaz has three LIEOC graduates who are presently working in his pharmacy and two other employees who are enrolled in both the day and evening pharmacy technician program at the LIEOC. “I have been very pleased with the educational opportunity that has allowed my employees to become PTCB certified and advance into new positions at my pharmacy.” ~ by Karen Coutreir, Ph.D.

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elcome to the inaugural edition of the LIEOConnections! In the months ahead, we will continue to keep you aware of the significant ways that the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center is changing the lives of people on Long Island who take advantage of the opportunities that we provide.

Our goals are very simple. Students who meet the economic and academic eligibility requirements established by the State University of New York take courses to earn a GED, to gain entrance into a college, or to get a job. In addition to academic classes, we prepare our students for their next level by providing vocational, social, and educational counseling. With over 40 years of experience, we are aptly positioned to accommodate students who are

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willing to take positive steps to change their lives and break some of the cycles that they have always known.

Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to help our neighboring communities in these challenging economic times. With ATTAIN labs in our Hempstead and Brentwood sites that provide access to state-of-the-art technology, the LIEOC welcomes local residents to our sites to enhance their understanding of new technology, to improve their chances for employment, to become certified in specific computer applications, or to support a child’s learning in and out of the classroom.

We remain available to your suggestions and comments and welcome you to any of our sites so you can see first hand what the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center is accomplishing. n LIEOC Director

The Bridge Mentoring Initiative and ATTAIN Partner to Improve Skills for ESL Students The Bridge Mentoring Initiative Pilot presented a series of three workshops over the intersession for ESL Level III students. The workshops featured exercises designed under the guidance of the ESL faculty and included practice in reading, writing, and speaking. The workshop materials were compiled and presented by Risa Stein and Myra Breitburg, Bridge Mentors.

Sessions took place in Farmingdale and Brentwood simultaneously using the Smart Room technology in Farmingdale and the ATTAIN Lab in the Brentwood location. Through videoconferencing, participants were able to both see and hold group discussions with fellow students miles apart - something they thoroughly enjoyed. Brian Maher,

Director of the Long Island EOC, also participated in one of the workshops with our students.

Farmingdale's Smart Room and Brentwood's ATTAIN Lab sessions were well attended with approximately 15 to 20 students each day.

Two of the participating students had not placed high enough to be enrolled in Adult Basic Education courses for the spring semester. After the last workshop, Bridge Mentoring Initiative staff sought permission from the EOC counselors to retest the students. As a result of the hard work and dedication of the faculty, counselors, and Bridge Mentors, both students succeeded in reaching ABE’s minimum entrance scores and are attending classes this semester.

On-hand for technical assistance were Keyla Kirton, Bridge Mentoring Initiative Coordinator; Derrick Bennett, Enrollment Manager; Suiv Lee, ATTAIN Lab Manager; and Anna Sagredo, Farmingdale Computer Lab. n About the Bridge Mentoring Initiative and the ATTAIN Lab The Bridge Mentoring Initiative (BMI) provides support to adult students who participate in TANF or have children under the age of 18 and are within 200% of the poverty guidelines. The Bridge Mentors provide tutoring, support, childcare planning assistance, and much more.

The Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking (ATTAIN) project promotes digital parity in New York’s economically challenged communities through funding support from the New York State Legislature.

Through this initiative, technology labs are placed in communities where residents can have access to the Internet, state-of-the-art hardware and interactive, multimedia software.

ALUMNI Corner . . .

Where would the community be without the EOC?

by Sarina Fullwood The EOC has touched so many lives over the years. There are four people whom I know personally, who have better provided for their families due to the EOC. They and many others,gave words of encouragement and support to me, and I gave it back. Everyone here has a family-like mentality.

As well as wanting to succeed themselves, the students give advice to the newer recruits, and it's wonderful. The people of the community searched for someone to reach out to them, to help change their situations, and the LIEOC does that.

This program has made some powerful changes in many lives including my own. I've been working since my early teen years, and that didn't change when I graduated high school. With a powerful love of science and biology, I wanted to further my education, but was reluctant to pay for college due to high college fees. I finally changed my mind like most college students do. During my search, I came upon a program that seemed too good to be true.

From then on I've only been motivated to bigger and better things. Starting with being a Certified Nurse Assistant, to improving my chemistry, learning test taking skills, increasing my vocabulary, and improving my typing in LPN prep, I ended with a strong start in a new chapter in my life in the College's LPN program this January. The teachers here want us to succeed, and without their motivation, I don't think I'd have gotten this far.

I can't even begin to mention the number of people I referred to the LIEOC. I feel like a walking billboard. I'm so grateful to the LIEOC, that, whenever I hear friends in the same situation I was in, I pass on the good news. The LIEOC provided me with a job after I got married at 19 years old without my family's blessing. My husband and I survived financially because of the LIEOC. When I think of the low income families like mine, the single parents, and how convenient the LIEOC is in its locations, I see the community bubbling with gratitude. With everyday I spent in the LIEOC I saw and heard the stories of the many people in the community. They, like myself, needed to be pointed in the right direction, and, with so many options, the opportuities are endless and make it so hard to fail.

The LIEOC's programs helped me discover where I really wanted to be in life and gave me the steps I needed to take to get there.

The LIEOC is exactly that. . .it gives hope and opportunities to those who really need it. This program is a beacon of light to a community in great need. In these economic times, the programs provided allow men and women to start somewhere, and, for some people, that jump start is all we need. Knowledge is contagious and is like a virus: it is easy to spread around. Without the LIEOC, the community would be like a child without a pacifier, a forest without trees, a bed without covers, or a beach without sand. I owe my future to the LIEOC and tip my hat to those who created and keep this amazing program going.

Thank you, LIEOC!

Letters from our eMail-bag!

Hello Professor Seidel, I don't know if you remember me, but I was a student of EOC about 3-4 years ago. I studied with Karen Bond and ended up taking and finishing almost all of the courses offered by EOC. That was a difficult time in my life, but I have made leaps and bounds since then.

I found a job in Farmingdale and worked as an HR Generalist for 2 years. I decided I needed a change and moved to Houston, Texas. I have family here and it has been a wonderful choice. I bought a new car (for the first time!), moved, found a great job working in HRIS for a large company and finally bought a house all by myself. It doesn't get any better than this! I am so happy and so are my son Tyler and my daughter Elizabeth.

LIEOC Alumni @ Farmingdale State College Congratulations to our alumni students from the LIEOC

(pictured l. to r.: Ishiemah Brooks, Alexis Defreitas-Chase, Sarina Fullwood, and Shanel A. Barrett) who are now enrolled in the Practical

Nursing program at Farmingdale State College. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to provide basic nursing skills to individuals in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensor Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

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To think it all started there at the LIEOC not that long ago.

I remember you all fondly and hope everyone is well.

Take care.

Sandy Carlo

Farmingdale State College

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