ISSUE 2 | VOLUME I | FALL 2009
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1………………………...UPCOMING EVENTS
1…………………..…FALL 2009 SEMESTER
2…………………..FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
2…………………..HOMECOMING WEEKEND
2…………………….SPRING REGISTRATION
3……………………………………….IDCP
3……………………………EMAIL FOR LIFE
4…………………..STUDENT TRIP - ROME!
5…………………….OLC PROGRAM NOTES
6…………………….WINTER INTERSESSION
6…………………………..ONLINE CLASSES
7…………….ONLINE DEGREE COMPLETION
7………………FROM THE FISHKILL CENTER
7…………….PRIOR LEARNING WORKSHOPS
8………………………….STAFF SPOTLIGHT
9………………………….FAMILY MATTERS
FALL 2009
SEMESTER BEGINS
WELCOME!
Traditional freshman and
transfer students arrived on
campus, Saturday August 29th.
Monday, August 31st the
traditional 15 week fall
semester began on campus.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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OCTOBER 3RD - ADULT UNDERGRADUATE OPEN HOUSE, 10:00 AM
DYSON CENTER, MARIST COLLEGE CAMPUS
OCTOBER 5TH - 23RD - SPRING PRE-REGISTRATION FOR 15 WEEK
COURSES AND REGISTRATION FOR WINTER INTERSESSION
OCTOBER 9TH - 11TH - HOMECOMING & REUNION WEEKEND
OCTOBER 11TH - WEEKEND PARALEGAL GRADUATION
DECEMBER 5TH - FALL II ONLINE CLASSES BEGIN
JANUARY 17TH - 23RD - TRIP TO ROME
*DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT COMING SOON*
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
MARIST_GPP
Follow GPP on Twitter to obtain information on:
• Degree and non-credit program information
• Updates on course offerings
• Career advice
• Article recommendations
Get in the know and become instantly informed at
http://twitter.com/MARIST_GPP
HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2009
~Save the dates ~
Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11
LOOK FOR THE SCHOOL OF GLOBAL &
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS BOOTH
If it's your reunion year, we need your help to plan your class reunion.
Contact the Alumni Office at
maristalumni@marist.edu or (845) 575-3283
if you'd like to help out.
SPRING REGISTRATION
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Pre-Registration for 15 week spring 2010 courses begins October 5th and ends the 23rd.
Contact your faculty advisor to enable online registration.
To view the full academic calendar, visit http://www.marist.edu/currentstudents/ and go to
“Academic Calendars” listed under “Academics”.
To view all courses offered during the semester, go to http://www.marist.edu/currentstudents/
Click on Online Students Self - Service —> Course Sections to search for courses
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Marist Email for Life
Tired of changing your email address and having to notify your friends and family of the
change? Now you can have an address that is available to you for the REST OF YOUR LIFE!
ALL MARIST COLLEGE ALUMNI ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE ALUMNI ACCOUNTS.
These accounts provide access to:
•Fox Mail
•Online Alumni Career Network
•Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions Discounts
•Computer Access in the James A. Cannavino Library & Donnelly Computer Lab
•Fox Web
Visit https://www.marist.edu/alumni/emailrequest.html to set up your free account (for alumni only).
THE INSTITUTE FOR DATA CENTER PROFESSIONALS AT MARIST COLLEGE
The Institute for Data Center Professionals (IDCP) is affiliated with the Marist College School of Computer
Science and Mathematics, offering a variety of courses which can be taken individually or as part of a
certificate program. Many of these courses provide undergraduate credits which can be applied towards a
fully online bachelor’s degree completion program with a concentration in data center technologies or
enterprise systems.
The IDCP was established with funding from the National Science Foundation to support the professionals
working in data centers and enterprise computing environments by providing a variety of educational
programs appropriate for employee development and training. The scarcity of data center educational
programs coupled with the mainframe skills shortage poses a significant threat to our ability to remain
competitive and operational. These educational/certificate programs validate the data center and enterprise
computing professional's knowledge, expertise and ability and enables employers to select the most
qualified individuals to run their mission-critical computer operations.
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100% ON-LINE AND ACCESSIBLE FROM ANYWHERE ACROSS THE GLOBE
CLASSES TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS
ACCESS TO THE KNOWLEDGE CENTER AT MARIST COLLEGE- HANDS-ON LAB INSTRUCTION USING THE
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TECHNOLOGY
10-12 WEEK ACCELERATED FORMAT
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COURSE MATERIAL DELIVERED THROUGH A USER-FRIENDLY, WEB BASED COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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VISIT WWW.IDCP.ORG FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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GO ABROAD - 1 WEEK TRIP TO ROME, ITALY
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE WORLD - ROME
The School of Global & Professional Programs is offering an exciting opportunity for adults to add
an international experience to their schedules. Traditional students have been able to take part in a
variety of international experiences as part of their undergraduate studies, but now for the first time
adult students at Marist, even those with full time jobs, have the opportunity to combine an online
class with a week in Rome.
Introduction to Global Issues (GBST103L741) is offered in our Fall II 10-week accelerated term
from December 5, 2009 to February 20, 2010. The trip portion of the class runs from January 17 to
January 23, 2010 when students will have the opportunity to experience Rome through historical and
cultural site visits, a class led by Dr. David Testa, and through lectures from faculty of the Lorenzo
de’Medici Institute in Rome. The daily lectures will guide the students through the history of
ancient Rome as well as through Modern Rome.
Students will have the opportunity to explore the global business environment in Italy and receive an
introduction to the geography, vocabulary and perspectives needed to understand the evolution of
our global community, from a unique and interesting perspective.
While students can take this 3 credit class in place of the Global Issues in Business and Society
class, to fulfill the Cultural Diversity requirement in one of Marist’s traditional majors, or as an
elective towards any degree, the trip is open to all undergraduate or graduate adult students, who are
looking for a wonderful opportunity to explore Rome with a group without taking the class.
Students will see Rome in a way not available to the average tourist, but still have the opportunity
sample the local flavor independently. Trip deposits are due early October.
For more information, students can go to at www.marist.edu/gpp to download the brochure or call
Diane Landau-Flayter at 845 897-9648
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Organizational Leadership and Communication: Program Notes
On August 18 and 19, 2009,
Cohorts 21 and 22 presented their
Capstone projects to OLC faculty,
staff from the School of Global and
Professional Programs, as well as
family and friends.
On Friday, September 11, 2009, The
School of Global and Professional
Programs held a celebration event
for cohorts 21 Kingston and 22
Fishkill. The two cohorts completed
the 2 year OLC program in August.
Capping paper topics included The
Connection: Leadership and
Sustainability, Representing the
Community: Gender Equity in
Law Enforcement, Ethical
Leadership in a Time of Economic
Upheaval, and How Advanced
Computer-Mediated
Communication Enhances SmallGroup Effectiveness.
The evening featured faculty
speakers Viviane Lopuch and David
Testa, as well as student speakers
Kim Kleiber and Monique Dauphin.
Students from the cohorts are
invited to celebrate their academic
accomplishments in the OLC
program among faculty, staff,
family, and friends.
On Tuesday, September 1, 2009,
the School of Global and
Professional Programs and the
Fishkill Executive Center
welcomed a new group of
students to cohort 26.
NEW! Cohort to begin in March
2010 at the
Fishkill Executive Center.
Call Graduate & Adult Enrollment
to apply at 845-575-3800.
These students will complete the
OLC program in August 2011.
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Fall II Online Classes
The following courses will be offered online as part of the Fall II term:
COM 350l-741
ECON 150L-741
ENSC 101L-74
GBST 103l-741
PHIL 103L-741
PSYC 385L-741
REST 209L-741
Sex and the Media
Economics of Social Issues
Issues in Environmental Science
Intro to Global Issues*
World Views & Values
Industrial Psychology
World Religions
Classes begin on December 5th, 2009 and run until February 20th, 2010.
* With a Trip to Rome
WINTER ONLINE CLASSES - DECEMBER 19TH - JANUARY 16TH
The following courses will be offered online as part of the Winter 2010 session:
BIOL 225L-721
CSIS 130L-721
PHIL 300L-721
REST 335L-721
Topics in Nutrition
Information & Computer Literacy
Ethics
Marriage & Family from Religious Perspectives
New
this year!
Four weeks of online class to catch up on credits, complete pre-requisites
or simply get 3 credits closer to graduation !
WINTER ON GROUND COURSES - JANUARY 4TH - JANUARY 15TH
Check out our website at
http://www.marist.edu/gpp/winter/schedule
for a full list of course offerings
10 DAYS — THREE CREDITS
Registration for Winter Session 2010 begins on October 5, 2009
For more information about these online course offerings please contact:
Eileen Comerford
Administrative Coordinator
845-575-3202 x 2017
Eileen.Comerford@marist.edu
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FULLY ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREES AVAILABLE WITH THE
SCHOOL OF GLOBAL & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Global in focus and skill based in its academic content we have begun this fully online option
in Fall 2009. Choice of 9 concentrations, any of which can be coupled with an optional
AACSB accredited business minor, offers flexibility and portability to
the adult student.
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To inquire about this option contact Donna at
Donna.Tompkins@marist.edu or 845-575-3202
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FALL!
FROM THE FISHKILL EXECUTIVE CENTER ….
Do YOU work in Human Resources? Plan ahead!
SHRM Certification classes start in the Spring Semester in February 2010.
Classes are held one evening per week for 12 weeks.
Tuition is $1075 including all modules & books.
Contact the Fishkill Executive Center at 845-897-9648
or visit www.marist.edu/gpp/hrm/html
Did you know?
The Human Resource Certification Institute has announced NEW eligibility
requirements which take effect beginning with the May-June 2011 testing window.
The last test date for PHR, SPHR under the old eligibility standards is the
Dec 2010/-Jan 2011 testing window.
To find out more details from the Institute, please visit www.hrci.org/certification/docs
PRIOR LEARNING WORKSHOPS
Poughkeepsie Campus:
Wednesday, October 21st - 5:15 PM Dyson Center Room 113
Monday, November 30th - 5:15PM Dyson Center Room 113
Fishkill Executive Center
Thursday, October 1st - 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 11th - 12:00PM and 5:00 PM
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT … DR. JOE ROSS
Dr. Joe Ross has been affiliated with Marist College since 2002 in both faculty and administrative
roles focusing on adult learners. Joe re-joined the School of Global and Professional Programs in
March of 2009 as the Director of Degree Programs, where
he oversees all the degree granting programs in the school,
handling academic issues ranging from students through
instructors. Joe holds a PhD in Communication Studies
from the University of Maryland, College Park, a MA in
Organizational Communication from Emerson College and
a BA in Speech Communication from Rider College. He
has published and presented research in areas of Project
Management and Adult/Child Communication in the
context of Youth Athletics.
Professionally, Joe has been active in areas of management
consulting including project management, leadership and
organizational culture change, both locally and
internationally. He enjoys the passion, motivation, and life
experience that the adult brings to the learning community.
For the last 10 years, Joe has coached Division III men’s
college basketball for schools such as St. Joseph’s College
and Sarah Lawrence College and has twice been named the
Hudson Valley Men’s Athletic Conference Coach of the
Year! He lives in Patterson, NY with his wife MaryBeth,
who serves as a Child Advocate for abused children in
Putnam County, and his 3 kids, Joe 13, Molly 10, and
Tommy 8.
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FAMILY MATTERS - THE ADULT STUDENT
More Time with Family: Making the Most of Study Time
Studying is essential to academic success, but finding time to study can be especially difficult for adult
students, especially when there are children or other family members at home. To make the most of
limited time: use the time effectively, develop a study plan, and minimize distractions.
Where and When to Study
• Create a special place to study, such as the corner of a low-traffic room in your home. Study space
should be quiet, comfortable, and well-lit. Try to eliminate visual distractions, but consider
enhancing the space with a photo of someone you admire. While your study area may include
healthy snacks or your favorite CDs, it should include the materials you need for studying
(dictionary, office supplies, etc.).
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When you need a mobile study space, fill a tote with supplies. Locate alternative locations, such as a
quiet space on campus where you can study between classes. Participate in your on-line class at the
library or internet café. Schedule a study date with yourself at a quiet diner, bookstore, or park
bench.
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Study when you’re at your peak. Are you a night owl? Then design your study schedule to include
some night hours. Do you get sleepy after lunch? Your study schedule might include some study
time in the early morning.
Excerpt from fact sheet produced by the University of Wisconsin-Extension divisions of Cooperative Extension, Family
Daylight Savings!
Don’t forget to change
your clocks on
November 1, 2009
Published by the School of Global & Professional Programs
For Submissions please contact: Jenn at Jennifer.Becker@marist.edu
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