The Fall Semester Student Recognition/Club Day 2015 took place in the Student Center to honor the best students of last Spring. With Esperanza Cruz, Students Affairs Administrative Coordinator, serving as M.C., students were honored for their achievements last term. President & CEO Mary Beth Del Balzo named BBA student Kenique Jacobs and MAM student Brittanny
Apps to Keep Students Organized
Online students have a lot to keep track of. These apps can help you balance school, work, and life. Evernote https://evernote.com/ This note-taking organizational tool allows you to collect and annotate all different kinds of material in one place. It’s especially helpful for taking notes during class or collecting helpful articles when researching. You can
Fall Evening Orientation
Orientation is the best time to familiarize yourself with everything around the building, our faculty, staff, and the many valuable services available to you. CW welcomed our evening students during yesterday’s Adult College Fall I New Student Orientation. During the event students were greeted by our President and CEO, Mary Beth Del Balzo, “The things
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
From mid-September to mid-October the U.S. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the vibrant culture of Latin American countries. The Hispanic Heritage month is a time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Hispanic people. Organized by the Office of Academics, CW joined the celebrations in the Student Center. Students enjoyed typical food from Latin
Regent Dr. Judith Johnson Visits CW!
Dr. Judith Johnson, a member of New York State’s Board of Regents serving the 9th District of New York State, of which CW is a part, spent time with administrators, faculty, and, most importantly, students of The College of Westchester. Dr. Johnson visited with classes, and felt that CW students exhibited self-confidence and resilience. Making
Students Considering Alternative Paths to College
In today’s economy, students and their families are increasingly questioning the value of a 4-year degree from a private college when taking the financial burden into account. College is expensive, and students find themselves saddled with hefty loans and disappointing job prospects in a sluggish economy. This article makes a case for students with other
CW Conversation Series
If you have been thinking about enhancing your skills in Accounting, Health Management or Computer Networking or are considering a new career, one of these conversations is for you! Accounting What will be discussed: *Tax Accounting *Management Services *Large Versus Small CPA Firms *Private Industry Accounting *Government and Not-For-Profit AccountingHealth Information Management What will be
Tuesday Kicked Off the Fall Semester
The College of Westchester welcomes our Fall students. During the orientation day students were greeted by our President and CEO, Mary Beth Del Balzo, “The things you will learn here, will become yours forever… those things will help you shape your destiny.” Other activities included a student panel presentation where current students shared their college
More High School Students Taking Online Courses
According this this New York Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/26/nyregion/online-summer-courses-attracting-college-bound-high-schoolers.html?_r=0 ) an increasing number of high school students are taking online college courses. Though MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) were originally intended for college-level work that would be available to anyone, college admissions teams are noting more and more prospective students are taking these courses. For some
An Open Letter to New and Continuing CW Students
For me, the only day rivaling the excitement of Commencement is New Student Orientation. They are bookends indicating a new beginning and going forward into the relative unknown. This is an open letter to our new and continuing students. When I was a kid, a friend of my Dad’s, Howard, decided to expand my reading and appreciation