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(From the TEACH.gov blog Jan. 9, 2011)

Future teachers have one thing incommon: a drive into classroomsfueled by a passion to inspire. Of-

tentimes that drive is enough to deliveryou to the classroom. However, theprocess of becoming a teacher includesnumerous pathways and several choicesthat could complicate your decision.

Should you go through a traditionalroute or seek alternative certification? Areyou eligible for scholarships and federalincentives to support you through yourtraining and career? Does having yourMasters help or hurt your chances of find-ing a position right after school? Whyshould you teach in a high needs commu-nity like those in many rural and urbansettings?

The assorted questions and choicesrequire a community of support whereyou can find straight answers from peo-ple who have gone through the sameprocess. For this purpose, TEACH isunveiling its newest feature: Raise YourHand.

Raise Your Hand, an applicat ionfound on our Facebook page, is a com-munity where those of you consideringthe rewards that stem from impactingthe lives of children will find the sup-port you seek. Current and formerteachers, known as TEACH Ambassa-dors, will be available to answer yourquestions and provide advice for yourcalling in education.

Also, we know we can’t accomplishour mission alone so we have includedtwo other features in the application.

Please use Raise Your Hand to helpshare ideas and give praise for theteacher recruitment movement. Ourcampaign is more powerful with yourcollective voices.

Entering the classroom and calling onyour experiences to shape the future ofhundreds or thousands of students re-mains an extremely personal decision.Accessing a community of individualswho have struggled with the same choiceswill lend clarity to the already hazyprocess. All you need to do is Raise YourHand.

About Teach.govTeaching is a rewarding and challeng-

ing profession where you can make a last-ing impact. You can have a positive influ-ence on students, schools, and communi-ties now and into the future. Schoolsacross the nation are in need of a diverseset of talented teachers, especially in ourbig cities and rural areas, and especially inthe areas of Math, Science,Technology, Special Education, and Eng-lish Language Learning.

The TEACH campaign is an initiativeof the United States Department of Edu-cation designed to raise awareness of theteaching profession and get a new genera-tion of teachers to join the ones who arealready making a difference in the class-room. At TEACH.gov you can learn whatit’s really like to be a teacher and get thetools you need to launch your own careerin education.

Are you ready to make a difference?Discover your path to teaching and getstarted today.

TEACH.gov: Raise Your Hand



get out of here.” Or you might wander acampus that you weren’t sure about, or onethat someone recommended, and you’ll en-counter exactly the types of people youwant to spend the next few years with.Take tours, meet the students, talk to pro-fessors, check out the nearby towns—you’ll be surprised at what attracts you.Oh, and check out the snack bars, cafeteriaand dining halls. If you’re thinking aboutliving on campus, arrange to spend a nightin a dorm.

Jessica Eads, vice president of enroll-ment management at Hofstra University,has some wise advice. “It is essential tovisit the schools you are considering,” shesays. “On your visit, see if you can imag-ine yourself there—eat the food, speak torandom students about their experience,ask questions about class size, [find out]what happens if you change your major,[ask] if internships are available and whencan you start interning.”

Consider Size Are you tired of your small town, and

high school where everyone knows every-one’s business? Maybe attending a largeschool where you are one of many is thewise choice. Do you want a smallerschool where your achievements and per-sonality might stick out more? Do youwant to attend a university that is like asmall city or a more personal environ-ment? Size especially matters when itcomes to classrooms. Do you want small,intimate classes, or are you the type whothrives in a large group settings with 800students in an auditorium?

Social Side Of CollegeWhile college is all about higher learn-

ing, the social aspect of the school is alsovery important. Are you looking for aschool that’s an extension of the highschool you came from, with many of thesame students, or do you want a completechange of environment, with a differentmix of students? If the students are not thetypes of kids you want to hang out with,you need to know that before you go. Doesthe school have sororities and fraternities?Are there religious groups you can join?Are the types of clubs they offer the kindyou’d be interested in joining? How aboutsports? Is that an aspect of college that isimportant to you? Do you need a Division1 school, or are you more interested in go-ing to a school that focuses on the arts?Kathy Coley, director of communicationsfor Farmingdale State College, sums it up:“Know your teenager and his or her com-fort zone. An alternative art student at aBig Ten Football School may feel uncom-fortable with the ‘rah rah’ energy.”

Do you want a school where you’ll bechallenged or one that will be easy tobreeze through? Are you looking for acollege that’s known as a party school?

Maybe even the standard college setupisn’t for you—perhaps you want to getdown to brass tacks and attend a tradeschool, where you get a degree or certifi-cation in very specific types of fields likehealth, the justice system, business, culi-nary arts or electronics.

Can You Afford It?In today’s tough economy students are

flooding community and other public col-leges with applications because of the val-ue they offer. There’s a whole new popu-lation of students who are getting accept-ed to prestigious private schools but are,instead, opting for community college,where they get a concrete education for afraction of the cost of other schools. Aftertwo years they move on to, often, theschool of their choice, along with a bankaccount that has not been depleted.

Many schools offer scholarships or oth-er aid, and you should definitely contact

their Financial Aid Department in ad-vance to get the ball rolling. Don’t dis-count an expensive school because youthink you can’t pay for it. You’ll be sur-prised by all your options. Don’t forget tostart filling out your FAFSA forms, soyou’re applying for scholarships and otheraid before it is all given away. Check withyour high school guidance counselorabout scholarships and aid that might beavailable to you. Hofstra’s Eads has someadvice about financial aid: “Keep in mindmany private schools have scholarshipsavailable, so don’t limit the schools youare considering based on price. Giveschools the opportunity to award scholar-ship/need-based aid.”

Farmingdale’s Coley has a differentview: “Stay away from shiny stickerprices. Paying more for college doesn’tmean your teenager is getting more.”

Location, Location, LocationThe location of the college is of para-

mount importance. Do you want to stay localand commute, or do you want to get away asfar as possible? A compromise might bestaying in a dorm in a local college. Are youinterested in being a part of big city life or doyou want to nestle in somewhere in a ruralcommunity. Do you love the sun? Thesnow? Or do Long Island’s four seasons ap-peal to you? Coley says location is essential:“Location matters. Transplanting a Manhat-tan teenager to the southwest may not work.College is a time to meet new people, but thechange in values and mores shouldn’t be anice-cold plunge.” Also consider what envi-ronment would be best for success. “Theteenager who is breaking rules at home maybe better off attending college closer to homethe first semester or year,” suggests Coley.“Breaking rules at college can be a lot moredamaging.”

Name BrandDecide whether you expect to have a

career where a degree from a name brandschool like Harvard is important, or isyour goal to find a school that meets allyour other requirements. The truth is,name brand schools can open doors thatsome other schools can’t, but think realis-tically about it, because in most cases,these schools have very high price tags.

AccreditationMake sure the schools you are interest-

ed in are properly accredited. Each schoolwill provide you with that information.There are many types of accreditation,and an assortment of organizations that dothe accrediting. Make sure the schoolsyou are interested in provide the type ofaccreditation that you need to get a degreethat will be of worth.

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Many schools offer scholarships or otheraid, and you should definitely contact theirFinancial Aid Department.



According to U.S.News & World Re-port, some high-pay-

ing jobs don’t require manyyears of educational prepara-tion. Listed as 10 careers that“offer high return on invest-ment—a great salary for rela-tively little education,” are:

• Actuary (median averageannual salary $87,000)

• Biomedical Engineer(median average annualsalary $79,000)

• Computer Software En-gineer (median average an-nual salary $87,000)

• Court Reporter (medianaverage annual salary$48,000)

• Dental Hygienist (medi-an average annual salary$67,000)

• Financial Analyst (medi-an average annual salary$74,000)

• Gaming Manager (medi-an average annual salary$67,000)

• Meteorologist (medianaverage annual salary$85,000)

• Physician Assistant (me-dian average annual salary$84,000)

• Sales Manager (medianaverage annual salary$97,000)

For more information onthe subject, visit the “Ca-reer” page of usnews.com.

U.S. News & World Report: Jobs That Offer a Bang for Your Buck

A physician assistant is a career that offers a high returnon your investment in education.



Five unemployed people are compet-ing for every job opening in the coun-try, according to the U.S. Department

of Labor. At the beginning of the recessionin December 2007, there were fewer thantwo people vying for each vacancy.

With more candidates going head-to-head for jobs, organizations can be veryselective in finding the ideal employee -someone who fits all of the position’squalifications or even goes beyond the re-quirements.

For those looking for smarter and moreeffective ways to differentiate themselvesin a challenging job market where supplycontinues to outstrip demand, here aresome tips:

• Customize every cover letter and re-sume. When it comes to a cover letter andresume, one size doesn’t fit all. Job post-ings always include specific qualificationsor responsibilities. A cover letter should bejust as specific (and error-free), with eachjob requirement addressed point by pointwith your relevant experience and skills.

Recruiters and human resources profes-sionals can quickly weed out cover lettersand resumes that are generic versus thosein which applicants took the time tothoughtfully demonstrate how they meetthe criteria. In many cases, you’ll need toapply via an online database, wherethere’s a lower likelihood of being identi-fied through this electronic screeningprocess. Increase your chances by beingresourceful and proactive in finding and

applying directly to people who have thepower to hire you.

• Take five: Get to know the organiza-tion from the inside out. Beyond research-ing the organization on the Internet, con-duct five brief interviews with current em-ployees at the company. You can find themthrough your social networking channels,referrals or colleagues. Ask them about thecorporate culture and what it means to bean effective employee at their organization.This will give you valuable insights intothe company, helping you personalize bothyour cover letter and resume while beingbetter prepared than most candidates for afuture interview.

• Nail the interview. Your preparationdoesn’t stop when you land an interview.The questions that candidates ask - ordon’t ask - demonstrate their level of en-thusiasm and initiative.

A good question for interviewees toask: What does success look like in thisposition and how will it be measuredover time? Other questions should digdeeper into topics discussed during theinterview, a direct reflection of your lis-tening skills and level of engagement inthe conversation.

• Identify and fill education gaps.During the job search, networking and in-terview processes, you may discover thatfurther education is needed for your cho-sen profession or that you want to pursue

Can a business plan save the world?Students enrolled in the M.B.A.program at the C.W. Post Campus

of Long Island University are willing togive it a try. By placing social responsibil-ity equal to profit, students in the mas-ter’s-level course “Entrepreneurship Sem-inar” are studying the effectiveness of so-cial entrepreneurship, in step with thetrend of valuing public betterment as wellas the bottom line.

The students are divided into twogroups to work on different major proj-ects. One group is focusing on the non-profit organization Strength for Life,which offers free exercise classes to can-cer patients and survivors. The M.B.A.students are reviewing its business opera-tions with a view toward providing a reli-able and consistent revenue stream, whichwould allow it to provide these free serv-ices to a larger number of cancer patients.

Other students are working with Chil-dren’s Sport Connection, which providesassistance to children from homes in themidst of a family crisis that allows themto remain active in organized sports,which they could not otherwise afford.The M.B.A. students are creating a busi-ness plan, which will improve overall op-erations and financial ability.

“Social entrepreneurship is becoming amajor component of the business world,”said business professor and course in-structor James L. Freeley, Ph.D. “Wheremost entrepreneurs start a business tomake a profit, social entrepreneurs set upa business that will make a profit and ben-efit society.”

The growing trend of social entrepre-neurs reached new heights when the 2006Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to

Bangladeshi economist MuhammedYunus, Ph.D., founder of Grameen Bank,for his work in establishing micro-loans toassist the poorest residents of Bangladeshto become self-sufficient entrepreneursand raise themselves out of poverty.

“The old business model was givingcharitable donations or using governmentgrants. The new business model generatesincome that works towards a greatergood,” Dr. Freeley said.

In addition to learning about social en-trepreneurship, students also will havethe opportunity to meet and interact withseveral Long Island CEOs in rare ques-tion-and-answer sessions in small classsettings.

This class is the fourth component in anon-going project conducted by Dr. Free-ley, an expert on entrepreneurship in theCollege of Management of C.W. Post. Formore than 25 years, he has been involvedin various aspects of the field of entrepre-neurship and is the author of articles, pa-pers and books on the subject. In additionto a video archive, “History of Entrepre-neurship on Long Island,” in which he in-terviews successful Long Island CEOs,Dr. Freeley conducted a national researchstudy that resulted in an EntrepreneurshipStyle Profile questionnaire.

This profile is used to assist future en-trepreneurs in analyzing their own char-acteristics and chances of success. Healso is the author of a book titled “AreYou an Entrepreneur?” which discussesthe 12 characteristics of a successful en-trepreneur and outlines, in simple andpractical terms, the steps necessary tostart a business.

For more information, contact Dr. Free-ley at (718) 263-4143.

C.W. Post M.B.A. Course Trains Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs

Course Examines How Business People CanStart Businesses That Help the Greater Good

Winning Ways to Sharpen Your CareerSearch in a Challenging Economy

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College is becoming more expensiveby the year. If you have a studententering school, you probably are

faced with the sobering task of figuringout how to pay for it. While cost of collegetuition continues to rise, scholarships arestill a tried-and-true way to bring the pricetag of college to a more reasonable level.

But your child can’t receive scholarshipmoney if he/she doesn’t apply for it. And

as with most things in life, the early birdsget the worms. Now is the time to get thoseapplications completed in hopes of hand-some rewards in the spring and summer.

Applying for scholarships should be oneof the first steps in your plan to pay for col-lege. However, scholarship myths continueto flourish and need to be dispelled.

The Internet can be helpful in searching for scholarships, but be wary of scams posing asscholarships. If a scholarship is reputable, you should be able to find information about itthrough multiple sources.

Apply Yourself: Now Is the Time to Go for Scholarships

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Myth 1: Billions of scholarshipdollars go unclaimed.

In reality, the number of unused schol-arships is minuscule. You’ll need to doyour research and apply early to have achance at getting your share of availablefunding.

Myth 2: Scholarships go onlyto the best students.

Many scholarships are awarded basedon elements other than academic achieve-ment. Some scholarships are based on thestudent’s major field of study, involve-ment in extracurricular and communityactivities, ethnicity and geographic origin,or other factors.

Myth 3: Scholarship searchesare worth paying for.

This myth eventually will die as peoplediscover the many free resources availableon the Internet or in the print media.

So how do students and their parentssort through the myths and get to thefacts? Start the process early - January isperfect for the next school year - and uti-lize the resources around you. To findscholarship opportunities, start with yourhigh school guidance counselor and locallibrary for a list of possible resources.Next, check with your college financialaid office. Most states and many collegesoffer scholarships, so students should alsoinquire about them. Finally, the Internetand organizational websites are excellentplaces to search. Remember, this informa-tion should always be free.

Don’t count yourself out just becauseyou are not the valedictorian, class presi-dent or star athlete. There are scholarships

available for many interests, backgroundsand abilities. The bottom line is applynow, and the more scholarships for whichyou apply, especially local and regionalopportunities, the better your odds are tobe selected.

Though the scholarship applicationprocess can be time consuming, mostscholarships require similar information.Once you complete your first application,you can easily re-use the same informa-tion for additional scholarships.

Scholarship Search Tips * Start early - Experts recommend

college-bound students and their parentsstart looking as early as their freshmanyear in high school. By identifying po-tential awards, students can chooseclasses and activities that will increasetheir chance at winning a specific awardin the future.

* Use the Internet - But be wary ofscams posing as scholarships. If a scholar-ship is reputable, you should be able tofind information about it through multiplesources. Try to use two sources and makesure the profile submitted is accurate;paying fees does not increase your chanceof winning.

* Think small - Competition can betough for large awards. Smaller awards($1,000 and less) typically have less com-petition and are easier to obtain.

Additional free scholarship websitesyou may want to visit include:

www.collegeboard.com/scholarships www.collegeplan.org www.collegescholarships.com www.collegenet.com www.scholarships.com

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The publication U.S. News & WorldReport suggests 10 jobs for stu-dents while attending college that

when included on a resume, will reflect awork ethic that might help the graduateland a job. The jobs listed are:

• On-campus tour guide• Brand Ambassador• On-campus IT support

• Social media consultant• Waiter or Waitress• Writer• On-campus career services• Bank teller• Working for yourself• On-campus alumni affairsTo learn more about these tips, visit the

“Education” page of usnews.com

A resume including a job during time spent at college, such as being a tour guide on campusfor new students, can impress a potential employer.

College Jobs Are SuggestedTo Enhance Resumes of Graduates



In the interview process, the questions that candidates ask - or don’t ask - demonstrate theirlevel of enthusiasm and initiative.

new career opportunities that go beyondyour current skill set. This may lead youto weigh the time, costs and benefits ofgoing back to school. If so, one option toconsider is attending a career-focused col-lege which offers online classes that makehigher education accessible anytime andanywhere for those juggling work, familycommitments and managing a career.

• Turn a negative into a positive. Ifyou’re not hired after an interview, con-

sider it an opportunity to follow up withthe interviewer and seek constructivefeedback to apply to your ongoing jobsearch. Ask if he or she is open to provid-ing any advice on what you can do to im-prove - whether on your resume, inter-view techniques or overall skills. It alsogives you the chance to show your con-tinued interest in the organization shouldfurther positions arise.

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Sharpen Your Career Search (continued from page 35)

Farmingdale State CollegeBuilding New Campus CenterFarmingdale State College began

construction late in 2010 of anew Campus Center which,

when it opens in fall 2012, will be thefirst new academic or administrativebuilding on the campus since 1983.The Campus Center will include newdining facilities for students, faculty,and staff, the campus bookstore, amulti-purpose room for lectures andspecial events, a student lounge, andseveral unique architectural features.

The Campus Center is the leadingelement of a $185M construction andrenovation project that will last sever-al years and includes a planned build-ing for the School of Business, a newInformation Commons, renovationsof academic buildings and researchlaboratories, expansion and enhance-ment of athletic facilities, and recon-figuration of roadways.

“This new Campus Center will be ahub of activity for the College,” saidFarmingdale State President W. Hu-bert Keen. “It also will serve as asymbol for the unprecedented growthand progress we are making in all thecritical areas—applications, enroll-ment, quality of students, and the im-portance of our research enterprise. Iwant to thank SUNY for its supportalso Senator Fuschillo and Assembly-man Sweeney for leading the effort tosecure funding for this and the manyother projects we are developing.”

“Farmingdale State College hasgrown tremendously over the last sever-

al years and is now one of the major in-stitutions for higher education on LongIsland,” said Senator Fuschillo, who se-cured state funding for the project. “Tocontinue that growth and better serve thecommunity, the College needs to have amodern infrastructure. This is a projectthat will greatly benefit both studentsand faculty for years to come, and I’mpleased to see it moving forward.”

“The Campus Center will be a focalpoint for student activity on the Farm-ingdale campus, and its constructionis indicative of the exciting things thatare happening at Farmingdale,” saidAssemblyman Bob Sweeney, who hassecured state funds for many con-struction and other projects at Farm-ingdale. “This is one of many signifi-cant projects on campus that will helpcontinue the great tradition of oppor-tunity at Farmingdale.”

The Campus Center will be 50,000square feet and, in keeping with theCollege’s legacy of environmentalsustainability, will have a roof con-structed of energy-efficient materials.The multi-purpose room will have acapacity of 400 for lectures andevents and 220 for dinner-style seat-ing. A special feature of the buildingwill be an oculus—a rounded sky-light—that will provide a spaciousand inviting atmosphere and help ig-nite student-faculty interactions.

The Campus Center is being builtby J. Kokolakis Contracting Inc. ofBohemia.



Arecent surveyof teenagers inthe U.S. uncov-

ered surprising insightsabout math and scienceeducation in America.

What The Study Found

For one thing, thesurvey, commissionedby Intel Corporation,found the vast majori-ty of American teensfeel confident in theirown math and scienceabilities. But they alsogenerally agree there’sa math and sciencecrisis in K−12 educa-tion in the UnitedStates. This suggeststhey may not feel personally responsiblefor the problem of falling math and sci-ence scores in the U.S.

Instead, teens primarily attribute theirlack of confidence in the United States’math and science abilities to a lack of workethic and discipline on the part of others,not a lack of school funding or resources,which many experts point to as the culprits.

Fortunately, the teens do understand thatmath and science are important to their fu-ture success and express an interest inthese subjects. Ninety-nine percent believeit’s important to be good at math and sci-ence and nearly 60 percent aspire to pur-sue a math- or science-related career.

What You Can DoThere are several ways parents can help

children learn science and math. Here arejust a couple of suggestions:

• Encourage questions. Encourage kids’natural curiosity about the world. Scien-tists are professional question askers andrelentless in their quest for answers.

• Offer a math- and science-friendly

home. Science happens everywhere. Gar-dening, working on the car, construction,cooking and plumbing all use math and sci-ence. Encourage kids to practice predicting,measuring, observing and analyzing.

What Others Are DoingThe aim of the survey was to offer a stu-

dent perspective on the complex issuesfacing American education today and tospark a debate about how best to challengeAmerican teens to excel in math and sci-ence. As the sponsor of the Intel ScienceTalent Search and the Intel InternationalScience and Engineering Fair, Intel recog-nizes math and science as critical founda-tions for innovation. Over the past decade,it has invested more than $1 billion and itsemployees have donated close to 3 millionhours toward improving education.

How To Learn MoreTo join a community of people sharing

their stories with the hope of becoming acatalyst for action and a voice for changein global education, visit www.inspiredbyeducation.com. (Courtesy NAPSI)

American Teens AreAsking for a Challenge

Get Personal Recommendations Ask around. Do some research online

and see what people are saying about theschools you are interested in. If you findout that Aunt Louise has a neighbor whoattended a school you’re considering, thenmake sure Aunt Louise puts you two intouch. Ask your biology teacher where shewent to school if that’s your field of inter-est. If you want to be a dentist, ask yourswhere he or she attended college. The moreinformation you have, the better yourchances are of choosing the right school.

Scott Farber, president/founder of A-ListEducation, a Long Island-based test prepa-ration and admissions service, sums it upbest: “Start early,” he says, “in the child’ssophomore year. And instead of being ob-sessed with the bumper sticker mentality ofcollege, choose what is best for your child.”

So that’s college…but you have to startsomewhere and a well-thought-out planworks for nursery school or even privateschool as well.

Michael Cohn, owner/director of theRed Robin Country Day School & Camp,in Westbury has smart advice that will setyour young child up for a strong future.

“As parents research different options,” headvises, “they should choose the programthat most resonates with them and their in-stincts. Research schools on the Internet,visit the schools, get at least three parent ref-

erences, discuss the program’s philosophyon curriculum, discipline, supervision andsafety. Parents should be looking for themost nurturing, best equipped programswith truly certified teachers who are invest-ed in their children as individuals.”

Debbie Zamoiski of Temple Sinai Nurs-ery School in Roslyn Heights, agrees: “Pre-school children learn through play. A greatclassroom should be filled with students’artwork and have a wide variety of materialsfor creative exploration, that is, blocks,dress-up clothes, easels, water tables, andlots and lots of books for ‘reading’ and be-ing read to. Most of all, parents should feelsecure sending their children to the programand the children should be happy to attend!”

Paul Clagnaz, principal of St. Brigid OurLady of Hope Regional School in West-bury, suggests that parents should considerprivate schools in their decision-makingprocess because of their high graduationsuccess rate and scholarships provided. Re-ligious schools, he adds, “reinforce par-ents’ belief and value systems.” And howdo you pick the right school? “Visit,” hesays. “Visiting is key. As soon as you walkin the door, you’ll get a feeling about theschool from the first conversation.” Hisother suggestion: attend open houses.

So whether it’s choosing a college, pri-vate school or nursery school, rest assuredthat there is a lot you can do to make sureyour decisions are the best for your child.

A survey, commissioned by Intel Corporation, found that 99 percentof teens believe it’s important to be good at math and science andnearly 60 percent aspire to pursue a math- or science-related career.

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The John F. Kennedy Center for thePerforming Arts has selected Hofs-tra University’s School of Educa-

tion, Health and Human Services for theirPartners in Education program. As theonly higher education partner in Long Is-land, Hofstra is the newest addition to theNew York/Long Island Partnership teamwhich includes the Great Neck Arts Cen-ter and Plainview/Old Bethpage CentralSchool District.

The Kennedy Center Partners in Educa-tion program strives to integrate the artsinto classroom curriculum so that the artsremain a constant presence in the dailylives of students and teachers. On Febru-ary 16-19, Hofstra will send representa-tives to the Kennedy Center in Washing-ton, DC for a four-day institute to exam-ine planning strategies for arts develop-ment programs in local schools. The teamwill work together to implement extendedprofessional development experiences forteachers, including selecting guest artiststo work with Plainview-Old Bethpage stu-dents and teachers, and Hofstra Universitystudent-teachers. The New York/Long Is-land Partnership team also plans to spon-sor professional development opportuni-ties involving Kennedy Center artists foreducators throughout the region.

“Hofstra University is proud to be-come an affiliate of the Partners in Edu-cation Institute,” said Donna Levinson,Assistant Dean of External Relations atHofstra and designated representative ofthe partnership. “The goals of the insti-tute fall right in line with our message tothe students of our School of Education,Health and Human Services; that arts ed-ucation is an essential part of educating‘the whole person’ and providing thatknowledge to our future teachers will en-

able them to always make the arts a partof their curriculum in new and innovativeways. With programs that lead to teachercertification in Dance Education, FineArts Education and Music Education, aswell as the presence of the Hofstra Mu-seum on campus, the University hasdemonstrated a long-standing commit-ment to the arts. The Kennedy Center af-filiation is another manifestation of howmuch we value arts education.

Regina Gil, Executive Director of theGreat Neck Arts Center agreed. “TheGreat Neck Arts Center has been an affili-ate of the Kennedy Center Partners in Ed-ucation Institute since 1996. Partneringwith Hofstra University expands our abili-ty to bring excellent educators in the artsinto the classrooms and to the profession-al training and development workshopswe provide for teachers in the region. Inaddition, the philosophy and strategies in-volved in arts integration can be broughtdirectly to the artists and arts educatorsnow studying at Hofstra University, sothat they become advocates for arts inte-gration in their own classrooms when theyenter the workplace.”

“Plainview-Old Bethpage will benefitgreatly as we expand our Kennedy Cen-ter Arts in Education Partnership to in-clude Hofstra University,” said JudithChen, Director of Art at the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District. “Having apartner in higher education will providea perspective for students who are inter-ested in pursuing further education inthe arts or considering the arts as a ca-reer option. Hofstra’s commitment to ex-cellence in arts education will forge astrong alliance with the Great Neck ArtsCenter and the Plainview-Old BethpageSchools.”

The Federal Pell Grant Pro-gram provides need-basedgrants to low-income under-

graduate and certain post baccalau-reate students to promote access topost secondary education. Studentsmay use their grants at any one ofapproximately 5,400 participatingpost secondary institutions. Grantamounts are dependent on: the stu-dent’s expected family contribution(EFC); the cost of attendance (as de-termined by the institution); the stu-dent’s enrollment status (full-time orpart-time); and whether the studentattends for a full academic year orless.

You can apply for student finan-cial assistance, including the Pellgrant, by completing and submittingthe new FAFSA online (seewww.fafsa.ed.gov). To obtain a hardcopy of the FAFSA, call the FederalStudent Aid Information Center at1-800-433-3243, Monday-Friday 8a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST).

For more information, or to re-quest additional publications on stu-dent financial assistance such as theStudent Guide and Funding YourEducation, call 1-800-433-3243 ordownload the publications at studen-taid.ed.gov on the Web. Additionalresources about scholarships, includ-ing general information, a scholar-ship checklist and a free scholarshipsearch service, are available on theabove website.

Hofstra University Selected for The Kennedy Center

Partners in Education Institute

How to Apply for a Federal Pell Grant

Students may use their grants at any one of ap-proximately 5,400 participating post secondaryinstitutions.


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