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Volume 1, Issue 8

June 1, 2015

Who’s in the Spotlight? Dr. Joanne Ardovini

Bilal Alaji

FYEREALTALK

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What’s a Constructive Action?

Library Spotlight Book

Student Lingo: Communicating

Online

Experiencing Summer @ MCNY

Students, faculty and staff at MCNY Faculty Meet & Greet!

New FY students at Student Success Seminar!

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FYE Spotlights

Purpose Centered Education - What’s a Constructive Action?

Constructive Action: a significant endeavor systematically planned, implemented, assessed, and documented each semester at the work or internship site to demonstrate mastery of the Metropolitan College of New York curriculum.

As a learning methodology, the Constructive Action process enables a student to develop a body of living case studies, with each focused on a key area of purposeful education and performance. Simultaneously, the process carefully builds analytical, writing, and communication skills.

As a practice methodology, the Constructive Action helps the practitioner to prepare comprehensive and realistic plans, act on them effectively, and assess the outcomes that have been achieved. As an assessment methodology, it provides an appropriate basis for evaluating the competence of professionals and profes-sionals-in-training.

(http://www.mcny.edu/global/terms.html)

Q: What do you like about being a mentor?

A: I like that I assist, teach, and help others. Malcolm X says, “The best way to learn is to teach.” As a mentor, I am learning as well as teaching. I meet wonderful people that, knowing I’m a mentor, still come to me even outside the classroom when I’m not wearing my mentor hat. It has also made my school process a lot more relaxed and comfortable. I have gotten acclimated with the college, different departments, and other degree pro-grams. I know who is who and have developed underground interactions by being more involved.

Q: What attributes are needed for mentoring?

A: To be a mentor, you must have a desire and willingness to help others. You have to connect with people and you must be consistent, patient and know your limits. Many people may think that being a mentor is easy, but it can be very challenging. One has to be consistent because as you are mentoring, you want to also keep performing academically at a high level. This sets the stage for the mentee to see how the mentor performs, thus instilling confidence into the mentee. So there is a sort of balancing act that takes place. This all can be accomplished by knowing your own limits and making sure that you meet your target goals.

Q: How do you handle your mentoring responsibilities in addition to being a student?

A: Sometimes it gets a little challenging. I prioritize and don’t allow things in my life to be distractions. I always make the primary priorities first and the secondary things I reschedule - I find another time to do them. Focus is a necessity. Focus is as much of a necessity as food, water and shelter. Without focus you become scattered.

Q: What advice would you give to first year students?

A: Be proactive. Have a plan and find out the best way to implement your plan. Have an end goal in mind and decide what you want to get out of school. Don’t be afraid to be pushed and don’t be afraid to be a little uncomfortable. School helps you to become more developed.

Bilal Alaji is a peer mentor and Purpose 8 student in the Business Program.

Bilal plans to continue his education at MCNY obtaining an MBA and opening a women’s shoe store.

A Focused Visionary

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Driven & Fun - Meet Dr. Joanne Ardovini

Library Spotlight

Library Spotlight Book

Whipping Boy: the forty-year search for my twelve-year-old bully by Allen Kurzweil

There are few figures who can stick with us as strongly as those of our childhood; sadly, even fewer do so as strongly as the bullies. In his new book, Allen Kurzweil blends elements of the memoir, the investigative article, and the thriller. But the story is not of international intrigue or political moment; but of his simple, implac-able quest. That is, to track down the nemesis who irrevocably marked one year of Kurzweil's childhood with horrifying cruelty.

MCNY Library Event Series

Reading by Author-Poet Shafiqah Sharif

The Lynching Series

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Manhattan: 12th Floor Student lounge

4PM

There will be a discussion on race relations in America following the reading.

Dr. Joanne Ardovini is an associate professor and Director of Human Services. She teaches Purposes 1-3 and besides being driven, she’s also fun!

Q: How did you get into your field?

A: I had great mentors that guided me to take chances that I never thought were possible.

Q: What do you like about teaching?

A: I love knowing that in some way I am making a difference in my students' lives and my field.

Q: What are 2 of your favorite quotes? Why?

A: “Success is where opportunity meets preparation.” This stresses that suc-cess is the product of hard work.

“If you don't want to get hit by the ball, don't crowd the plate.” This stresses how all behaviors have consequences and one should be prepared to deal with the results of their own actions.

Q: What advice could you give to first year students?

A: Do the work and trust the process. Education is a privilege, NOT a right.

Q: Final thoughts?

A: Breathe and laugh!!!

Get Connected!

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Take 15-20 minutes to advance your learning for free!

Student Lingo Webinars (website + seminar) are interactive tools to enhance or help you brush up on your skills in various areas and subjects. You can take them on any device, at any time -

for free.

Effectively Communicating Online

You will learn:

Differences between an online and face-to-face classroom in terms of reading and writing

Strategies for writing an effective discussion posting

Techniques for responding to students and faculty members

Citation tools for online learning

Reading strategies for the online environment

Check it out at:

www.studentlingo.com/mcny

Summer 2015 Academic Calendar

Saturday, June 13 Commencement!

Monday, June 22, 2015 Last day for student to submit work from Spring 2015 incomplete Friday, July 03, 2015 Independence Holiday (college closed) Saturday, July 04, 2015 Independence Holiday (college closed) Friday, July 17, 2015 Fall classes registration begins (online & new students only) Friday, July 17, 2015 Last day for instructor to submit

grade change for Spring 2015 incomplete Friday, July 17, 2015 Last day to withdraw for Summer 2015 semester Friday, July 24, 2015 Registration open for all students Monday, August 17, 2015 Last day of classes

Be in touch with your key campus offices! Contact Office Information 212-343-1234 Career Services ext. 5003 Experiential Learning ext. 2408 or 2427 Financial Aid ext. 5004 Learning Enhancement Center ext. 2438 Library and Computer Center ext. 2001 Mentor Program ext. 2437 Registrar ext. 5008 Student Services ext. 5009 Registrar ext. 5008

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We are looking for student contribution for the FYE Newsletter.

Contact Trey Patterson to make it happen.

Trey Patterson,

Academic Support Specialist

[email protected]

FYERealTalk is a forum for students to share their candid experiences as MCNY students.

Students discuss relevant issues, resources, and strategies for individual and collective success. FYE Real Talk meets a few times each semester.

Take a look at the dates below and plan to visit!

Manhattan Campus

12:50-1:30pm

Bronx Campus 12:30-1:30pm

Wednesday, July 22 Tuesday, June 16