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The world opens up from Concordia University Chicago’s campus. Located in River Forest, Ill., Concordia–Chicago is perfectly situated to give students world-class opportunities combined with the individualized attention that prepares them to succeed in their chosen careers. CUC students explore a variety of academic disciplines, including several LCMS church professions, grow in their faith development, and gain 21st century knowledge and skills. They learn by doing through service activities, internships, applied research, leadership experiences and opportunities throughout the world. Professors at Concordia–Chicago provide personalized mentoring and support. Faculty and staff are committed to helping students identify their career interests, master the requirements to enter or advance in their desired professional field, and establish connections to launch them on their way. As they learn with students of various backgrounds and cultures from across the globe, Concordia–Chicago students are inspired to make a difference in the lives of others and meet the needs of the world in which they live, serve and work. The result is an education with far-reaching impact for the entirety of their fulfilling careers and vocations, and throughout their lives. Learn how to open up your world today at CUChicago.edu/YourWorld.

America’s Navy. It’s people. It’s education. It’s opportunity. Within the first moments of Navy life it’s clear that this is special. With more than 60 different occupational fields there is virtually unlimited opportunity for professional growth. And that’s just the beginning. Whatever your path in the Navy, you will have access to incredible levels of technical training on the job and incredible educational opportunities off the job. Beginning with guaranteed basic technical school in your occupational field, many fully accredited by the American Council on Education, the Navy also partners with the Navy College Center to help Navy men and women focus their educational goals and achieve their individual dreams. At sea, Sailors can earn college credits through the Program for Afloat College Education. Keep reading to learn about some of the amazing opportunities in America’s Navy. Nuclear Power Program America’s Navy Nuclear Power Program has long been considered the most technical program in the U.S. Armed Forces. If you qualify, you will begin seeing the rewards almost immediately. Successful applicants to the Nuclear Power Program enter at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools in either electricity, electronics, or as machinists. In-depth technical training and hands-on operation in these advanced systems follow. Graduates apply their skills aboard nuclear powered vessels. If you have a strong math/science background you could qualify for this incredible program. If you are accepted you can receive a sign-on bonus of up to $11,000. Re-enlistment bonuses up to $90,000 are also available. * Advanced Electronics Computer Field (AECF) / Submarine Electronics Computer Field (SECF) Qualified high school graduates, women and men, are eligible for the Advanced Electronics Computer Field (AECF) and the Submarine Electronics Computer Field (SECF). If you are highly motivated and qualify, the rewards of these elite programs begin almost immediately. You’ll enter the Navy at an advanced pay grade and after completing basic training attend advanced technical training where you’ll train for a career as an Information Systems Technician, Electronic Technician, Sonar Technician, Fire Control Technician, or other specialties. You can expect state-of-the-art training in the operation and maintenance of satellites, local and interior communication systems, radars, computer LANS, and complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment used in advanced weapons systems. This is just a small sample of the advanced electronics and computer field. If you are accepted into the Submarine Electronics Field (SECF), you’ll also enter the Navy at an advanced pay grade and attend advanced training. You’ll train from the very best there are in the highly technical realm of submarine computer systems. As a submariner, you’ll be among the most elite warriors in the world today. Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) If you know you want to go to college, but wonder how you will pay for everything, America’s Navy may have the answer you need. The NROTC Scholarship Program provides full funding for four years of college tuition, textbooks, and other fees — up to $180,000. Students in the program also receive a stipend every month from $200 to $400 depending on location to help with everyday expenses. As a participant in NROTC you’ll develop your leadership skills, and benefit from having highly motivated military mentors who will become a solid support system for you. During the school year you will concentrate on school and be fully available to take advantage of the total college experience. Each summer as a member of NROTC you’ll have opportunities to learn about the Navy hands-on through visits to operating units within the Navy. The best part of NROTC is that when you graduate you’ll already have a guaranteed job as an Officer in America’s Navy, and, you won’t have any school loans to repay. Officer Scholarships Take control of your future with a Navy Officer Program Scholarship. If you are qualified and accepted you’ll be heading down a road that leads to executive-level responsibility way before any of your friends and classmates. You’ll serve in some of the most challenging — and rewarding — leadership positions you can imagine. The following are detailed descriptions, but keep in mind that the Navy offers scholarships for numerous disciplines including civil engineering, Dental school and nursing. The Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) If you are a student in certain health disciplines (physician, dentist and certain Medical Service Corps specialties) you may be eligible for a Navy Health Professions Scholarship. While you are in school you’ll receive up to four years of full tuition, books, fees and necessary equipment. You’ll also receive a monthly stipend of approximately $3,280 to $5,610 depending on location. After graduation you’ll be commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. You’ll begin practicing in your chosen profession free of school debt and ready to take on the rewarding challenges of being a Naval Officer and Health Care professional. The Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) If you are a graduate student in certain health care disciplines (Medical Service Corps specialties) you may qualify for the Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP). This program covers books, and fees, as well as two years pay and allowances equivalent to those earned by an E-6 in the military — approximately $3,280 to $5,610 depending on area of residence. In addition, HSCP students receive the full medical and dental benefits of an active duty sailor. As with the HPSP, students in this program are not required to perform military duties until they graduate from school. Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) If you are a junior or senior working toward a four year degree, with one year of calculus and physics, you may qualify for the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. This is a highly selective and competitive program, but if you are accepted you’ll receive a signing bonus of up to $15,000. While you are in the program you’ll receive a salary of approximately $3,280 to $5,610 depending on area of residence. After graduation you’ll receive further training through the Navy’s own engineering program. NUPOCs receive an additional $2,000 upon successful completion of this training. As a Navy nuclear officer, you’ll have extraordinary opportunities to serve in jobs that will test and reward your mettle. From operating multi-million dollar ships and submarines you’ll supervise the many highly trained men and women who run the propulsion plants. Your service in America’s Navy will prepare you to lead in the corporate world as well. For specific information on these advanced programs call: 866-FOR-NAVY, or e-mail: jobs newyork@navy.mil. *Bonuses and monthly stipend/salary amounts are subject to change. Contact your local Navy Recruiter to learn the latest information on amounts and program requirements.

The St. John’s experience is Catholic, Vincentian, metropolitan, and global. Graduates are not only employable, but, when they leave campus, they take with them all of the hope, compassion, awareness, and well-rounded dialogue that can only come from knowing what it means to be a global citizen. Options Oriented It is often the case that a student enters college unsure of what program he or she wants to pursue. St. John’s supports this journey by offering more than 100 programs of study built on an “options-oriented” core curriculum that prepares students for success in a challenging academic environment. Exclusive majors such as Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, 6-Year Doctor of Pharmacy, and Mathematical Physics are offered in addition to larger programs such as English, Biology, Homeland Security, Adolescent Education and so much more. The World Is Your Classroom St. John’s University provides students with a global education, both inside and outside of the classroom. Nearly 30 percent of St. John’s students study abroad at some point during their undergraduate career, and countless others see the world through SJU-sponsored service plunges. In addition to three New York City campuses — Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan — St. John’s has a campus in Rome, Italy, as well as study locations in Paris, France and Seville, Spain. Students have the opportunity to spend a semester in Rome or Paris, or they can opt for the Discover the World program, which allows them to spend five weeks each in Rome, Paris, and Seville over the course of one semester. Define Yourself by Serving Others The mission of St. John’s is that of service, following the lead of St. Vincent de Paul’s teachings that we are collectively responsible for caring for those around us who are in need of assistance. This philosophy is engrained into every aspect of the St. John’s experience — from the classroom to the arena and beyond. The student-run organic garden on the Queens campus helps provide food for those in need through the SJU Bread and Life program. Students also participate in Midnight Runs to Manhattan, providing food and clothing to the homeless population of New York City. It’s also not uncommon to find that many students will spend their spring breaks building houses for Habitat for Humanity, or perhaps hopping a flight to Panama to help build a school. Compassion Creates Leaders Leaders are not born — leaders are developed. And true leadership is not just about a grade point average or a BIG EAST championship. A St. John’s educated leader finds true career inspiration from wanting to make the world a better place for everyone. This is proven over and over again by the 176,000 alumni who help create a network of opportunity that has helped current students land internships in places like The White House, Major League Baseball, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, the New York Yankees, and so many others. The Greatest City in the World The opportunities that exist in New York City are countless — they even allow St. John’s to offer more than 100 undergraduate programs of study that are taught by leaders within their fields who dedicate themselves to sharing their unique experiences with all students. As a matter of fact, personal attention is so important to St. John’s that the faculty to student ratio is an impressive 17:1. Experiences outside of the classroom are also essential to overall development — and what better place to be for those experiences than New York City. Students cheer on the men’s basketball team from Madison Square Garden, and the Campus Concierge provides students with discounted tickets to professional sporting events, Broadway shows, and countless other cultural events. See for Yourself Learn more about how the St. John’s experience will propel you forward at Open House this fall. Access dates and registration at stjohns.edu/OpenHouse17. The Queens and Staten Island campuses also offer daily information sessions and tours.

With a powerful community of dedicated faculty, professional mentors and a diverse student body, you will be empowered to succeed at Queensborough Community College. The College offers 35+ academic programs to choose from. Studying in one of five Queensborough Academies, you will learn from professors who are passionate about their subjects — and your future. Student life is full of exciting activities, competitive athletics and outreach opportunities extending beyond campus. When you are ready to take the next step, the College will help you transition towards a higher degree or to begin your career. And best of all, its affordable tuition and generous aid help you achieve financial freedom. Faculty and Programs to Inspire You As a Queensborough student you will focus on your education in one of five Queensborough Academies: Business, Health Related Sciences; Liberal Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), or Visual and Performing Arts. From the moment you step onto campus, you are paired with a personal Queensborough Academy Adviser dedicated to helping you reach your academic and career goals. Your Academy Adviser will guide you through courses selection, help you understand degree requirements, assist with career planning and support you throughout your entire time at the College. Within your Queensborough Academy you will have the opportunity to connect in-class learning with real world experience by participating in meaningful research. Queensborough is one of the few community colleges to have an undergraduate research program, encouraging you to work closely with your professors and present your findings at national conferences. Peers and Activities to Engage You Queensborough is a reflection of New York: creative, exciting and culturally diverse. There are 141 countries represented in the student body and over 80 languages spoken. Queensborough’s 40+ clubs and organizations serve as outlets to develop and explore your talents and interests. Get active in the Badminton Club, track stocks in the Finance Club or work with technology in the Robotics Club. As a Queensborough Tiger, pride is more than a priority: it’s in your veins. The College fields 14 men’s and women’s varsity teams, ten of which have won a City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) championship in the last few years. Show your true Tiger colors in the stands or on the court — either way, the excitement is contagious! Service-Learning, a component of the Queensborough Academies, integrates service to the community with learning and personal enrichment. Engage in civic responsibility at Queensborough and learn more about yourself while helping others. Partnerships and Networks to Connect You Whether you plan to complete a bachelor’s degree or enter the workforce with your associate’s degree, Queensborough Community College works with you to map out where you want to go and how to get there. Through personal guidance, interactive technologies and tons of partner agreements, the College ensures a smooth transition to your next destination. Your strong start at Queensborough will yield incredible results. Join the ranks of the alumni who go on to enroll at prestigious four-year institutions such as Baruch College, Columbia University, Queens College, City College of New York, New York University, St. John’s University, and more. There is one thing you will find in abundance at Queensborough: opportunity. When you begin your career, you will be connected to a network of more than 72,000 successful alumni all over the Metropolitan area. Value and Assistance Queensborough Community College is committed to empowering your future, not limiting it. That is why its tuition rate is just a fraction of other public and private institutions, and why, after earning a quality education, nearly 90 percent of students graduate without tuition debt.

Concordia College New York has been named a top-20 Best North Regional Liberal Arts College in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. The College was also named a top-10 Best Value School. In addition, Concordia was regionally ranked 3rd in Ethnic and Economic Diversity, and 2nd in percentage of International Students. Concordia College’s steady climb in U.S. News’ highly respected rankings is affirmation of the school’s ongoing and comprehensive commitment to excellence, and dedication to making that excellence financially accessible to all. The rankings also highlight key components of Concordia’s identity: a markedly diverse student body and a truly global outlook. An ever-expanding array of undergraduate majors, graduate studies, internships, continuing education and online programs are thoughtfully conceived to prepare students from this small school to make a big impact on their world. Concordia is a place where students learn how to think: connecting education and vocation in the Lutheran intellectual tradition. Preparing students for a global future is natural in a school that embraces ethnic and religious diversity — where students from across America and over 30 countries learn to appreciate their differences and similarities in a nurturing, faith-based, student-centered environment. “We are very proud of our top 20 spot in the U.S. News Best College Rankings,” said President John Nunes. “Here at Concordia you’ll find a home where your calling meets a career goal, where your intellectual curiosity meets encouraging professors, where your worldview meets challenges that refine your perspective, where your identity meets a welcoming community, and where your soul will arise to go deep.” Concordia College New York encourages prospective students to learn more at concordia-ny.edu. The College’s 12 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division II. To schedule a personal visit and campus tour, please call (800) 937-2655.

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) offers a range and quality of educational programs matched by very few other universities. What makes CCSU so highly regarded? CCSU professors work hard to serve each and all of their students and provide them the personal attention they need for academic success. As one student notes, “There are great professors at CCSU, and they will help you every step of the way.” First-Year Experience Students begin working toward success even as they enter the campus for the first time. CCSU’s distinctive First-Year Experience (FYE) program establishes a special bond between professor and student by providing each first-year student with a faculty mentor who introduces the student to the complexities of college learning and living and helps the student develop the skills necessary for academic success. In part a “learning-how-to-learn” program aiding the transition from high school to college, the FYE also serves as a gateway program for students to explore potential majors. Classes are kept small and follow a seminar approach, which engages both students and professor in the mutual enterprise of learning. Students and FYE faculty develop long-lasting relationships that span students’ entire careers at CCSU. Center for Advising & Career Exploration The Center for Advising & Career Exploration (CACE) provides academic advising to all first-time, full-time students during their first semester and all full-time, first-semester freshmen during their second-semester. A variety of career counseling services is offered to all students and alumni. Graduating students are provided assistance with making the transition to employment through workshops on résumé writing, interviewing techniques, job search strategies and information on employment. Recruiters from major area corporations, government agencies, and school systems visit the campus as a part of the year-long, on-campus recruiting program. CACE coordinates the Cooperative Education program, as well as listings of various internship and job opportunities. Honors Program Central Connecticut State University’s Honors Program provides academically qualified students with exceptional learning opportunities. Limited to no more than 50 selected students each year, the program is both challenging and rewarding: classes (kept small) are designed to be academically rigorous, and students who succeed in the program are provided half or full scholarships covering in-state tuition. Taught by interdisciplinary teams of faculty, classes are designed to promote debate and discussion and the acquisition of critical-thinking skills — the foundational skills necessary for intellectual growth, civic participation, and success after college — however a student defines “success.” World-Class Faculty Providing a World-Class Education Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Penn, MIT, Rensselaer, Duke — these are just some of the distinguished universities from which CCSU professors have earned their PhDs. At CCSU, you’ll get a world-class education from professors who have world-class credentials. And all classes at CCSU are taught by professors, not graduate assistants. While CCSU professors do produce award-winning scholarly research and appear as expert commentators on national TV programs, their first calling is teaching. And they practice their vocation with a deep commitment to student learning. At CCSU, they mean it when they say, “Students first.” Financing Your Education CCSU is committed to providing an excellent AND accessible education. CCSU knows that tuition can make financing your investment in your future a challenge. That’s why the University has been working hard to increase its financial aid: since 2006, the amount awarded has nearly doubled to over $90 million. Last year, the University awarded more scholarships than ever before: Over $1 million was provided to some 600 students. CCSU’s aim is even higher this year: More support for more students. CCSU also offers a comprehensive student campus jobs program, providing on-campus work for over 800 students each year. CCSUCCESS: Success Begins with CCSU Your success begins with CCSU. The University is committed to helping you make the most of your college education. You will be provided with the tools and the support to complete your degree and to step successfully into the future. See for yourself all that CCSU has to offer by scheduling a campus tour at (860) 832-CCSU (2278) or via e-mail at Admissions@ CCSU.edu. The campus is one of the finest in Connecticut. Be sure to check out CCSU at ccsu.edu, where you can apply online and watch a video about the things that make CCSU a great place for you.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Elmira College recognizes that students learn not only in the classrooms, studios, and laboratories, but also through interactions with people who have different life and cultural experiences; through athletics, performance, and other student life activities; and through community service, internships and other experiential learning opportunities. It is because of that belief that Benjamin Franklin’s famous words resonate in Elmira’s commitment to provide you with a life-altering experience throughout your four years at the College. A national top-tier liberal arts college, and one of only 286 Phi Beta Kappa Chapters in the U.S., Elmira College is proud of its 160-year reputation for academic distinction. Since its founding in 1855, Elmira has placed its focus on academic rigor and was the first college for women with a course of study equal in rigor to that of the best men’s colleges of the time. Today, as a co-educational institution and a national College of Distinction, Elmira continues that focus on academic rigor and student opportunities. Research At Elmira College you are immersed in a community of study, research, community service, and campus life. With an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Elmira undergraduate students work closely with professors for relevant, hands-on research, solving real-world problems. In business courses, students construct business plans for real clients, including products and marketing strategies. In science courses, students conduct undergraduate research with their professors and, many times, present at state, regional, and national conferences and are published in various academic journals. Internships At Elmira, each student completes a career-related internship and a minimum of 60 hours of community service. These programs provide you with hands-on experience and networking that many times results in post-graduation opportunities. Whether it be by completing an internship in a specific field of interest and familiarizing yourself with the industry, making connections and enhancing skills during your community service, or taking on a leadership role in one of Elmira’s student clubs and organizations, the Office of Career Services is there to support you in attaining experiences aligned with your career goals. The Office offers annual and special events throughout the year, such as a community services fair, a graduate fair, special programs, and guest speakers. Study Abroad More than 40 percent of Elmira students study abroad, either through a special Term III opportunity in the spring or a traditional 12-week term in the fall or winter at partner institutions around the world. Term III, a unique short term in April and May, combines classroom work with travel, research, and exploration. Each year, Term III offers opportunities for students to do immersive and intensive work in a number of different fields, in a variety of domestic and international settings. Past Term III trips have included: marine biology and island ecology research in The Bahamas; immersion Spanish language classes in Spain; field biology and advanced ecology research in Hawaii; and international business studies that explore how culture affects international relations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Soar to Success Through these innovative programs, it is no surprise that more than 95 percent of Elmira’s students are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within one year of graduating. And strong connections between students and alumni create a worldwide network of opportunity, allowing you to soar to success, wherever life takes you. Visit Today The Office of Admissions invites you to learn more about the EC experience through a campus visit. Located in the Southern Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, Elmira College sits on an idyllic 55-acre campus in the City of Elmira, with an additional 20 acres in nearby Pine Valley, NY, serving as home to the Murray Athletic Center. Described as “picture postcard perfect” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, the campus is 90 minutes south of Rochester, and less than a four-hour drive from much of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, including New York City and Philadelphia. Visit campus and receive Elmira’s Visit Award of $8,000 over your four years at the College. Take a campus tour with a student tour guide, attend a class, enjoy a sporting event or theater performance, or spend the night in one of the residence halls. Elmira will create a visit to match your interests. Why wait — go to elmira.edu/visit and plan your visit today!

Every day nurses make countless decisions that impact patient care and ultimately save lives. How do they know they are making the right decision? They have been taught by experts in the field and have developed crucial skills such as clinical reasoning and critical thinking, and they’ve had hands-on experience. One way they get that experience is through simulation. New labs in the College of Health Professions at Pace University allow students to take part in simulations that expose them to a range of scenarios so they know exactly what to do when faced with these situations in real life. The labs also enable students to practice skills, familiarize themselves with electronic medical records, and prepare medications using computerized systems to reduce the chance of error. The labs have the latest generation of human patient simulators (HPS), along with a video capture and playback system that includes camera feeds from the simulation rooms. Videos are stored and viewed on computers, allowing faculty members to evaluate and debrief students on performance. Students may also review their own performance in scenarios, as self-reflection is a vital component to learning in the simulation environment. Several of Pace’s clinical partners throughout the region will also use the space to develop and reinforce critical clinical skills required of health-care workers. The new labs include a “control room” so students will be immersed in simulations without faculty members having to be in the same room. This helps students suspend their disbelief and helps them to be fully present in the simulation experience. “Students are on their own. Without interference of faculty members, the situation becomes more real,” says Professor Elizabeth Berro, RN. She notes that faculty members are still able to cue students with phone calls, patient behaviors (controlled through computerized mannequins), and “standardized patients” (actors playing the role of patients) to meet the overall objectives of the scenario. The renovations enable multiple acute scenarios to take place simultaneously, so students are exposed to situations where patients need a specific course of action to be taken; these situations may not occur in a hospital every day, but students need to learn about them so they know exactly what to do when they occur. The improvements allow for an area designated for standardized patients (actors) to get ready for their scenarios. Keeping them separated from students increases the authenticity of the scenario, aiding in the learning experience. The actors will be able to watch scenarios unfold on monitors so they know when to join the scene. The renovations also mean there is ample space for students from all programs to learn and practice basic skills. There are skills rooms for family nurse practitioner (FNP) students and physician assistant (PA) students to provide physical exams and to be evaluated by their professors. The labs will be heavily used with as many as 500 “events” during a semester. Feedback from students has been extremely positive so far. “They look forward to practicing in the labs; they are so excited, and they benefit from the safe environment we create. A mistake made and learned from in the lab today under the watchful guidance of a faculty member could help save a life tomorrow in a real clinical setting,” says Clinical Instructor Joanne Knoesel, RN. According to Dean and Professor Harriet R. Feldman, PhD, RN, FAAN, “Our students get evidence-based learning experiences that are deeply meaningful while at the same time realistic and safe. They develop confidence in their skill set before moving on to the clinical setting.” Hospitals and other health-care organizations seek out students with simulation on their résumés, according to Associate Dean Gerrie Colombraro, PhD, RN, “Our students have a competitive advantage when they graduate because they’ve done simulation. It shows potential employers that they’ve worked in teams to solve problems and that they’ve been exposed to complicated or high risk scenarios.” About the College of Health Professions Pace’s College of Health Professions is made up of the Lienhard School of Nursing and the Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Studies program. Students at the College learn evidence-based care, cultural competence and primary health care in an interprofessional setting in programs preparing them to be family nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, registered nurses and clinical leaders. About the CEL The Clinical Education Labs at Pace’s College of Health Professions create an active interprofessional learning environment which promotes intellectual curiosity and integration of clinical and didactic health-care knowledge utilizing current effective technology in full collaboration with Pace University, the College of Health Professions, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. About Pace University Since 1906, Pace University has educated thinking professionals by providing high-quality education for the professions on a firm base of liberal learning amid the advantages of the New York metropolitan area. A private university, Pace has campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, enrolling nearly 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in its Lubin School of Business, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Professions, School of Education, School of Law, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Visit pace.edu.

According to data compiled by Community College Week, Bergen Community College ranks as New Jersey’s top associate degree–granting institution. On the strength of a 13 percent year-over-year increase in graduates, in 2014 Bergen leapfrogged Monmouth County’s Brookdale Community College to claim the top spot. Bergen awarded degrees to 2,222 students in the class of 2013, placing it 29th among all two-year institutions in the U.S. Bergen and Brookdale (43rd) are the only New Jersey colleges to appear in the publication’s annual “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” list for total graduates. Bergen ranked 43rd on last year’s list; Brookdale ranked 39th. Then President B. Kaye Walter, PhD, said the top state rank and high national placement reflect the College’s institutional priority of supporting student success. “When community colleges talk about a ‘commitment to completion,’ supporting students from application to graduation remains the overriding goal,” President Walter said. “Over the past few years, we have focused our strategic planning and execution on this idea — providing high-quality engagement through all facets of the institution. Whether that means employing an award winning faculty, supplying efficient student service resources or high-technology facilities, Bergen aims to support students at all levels.” The quality of that support remains conveyed through recognitions such as the following: the National College Learning Center Association named the Cerullo Learning Assistance Center as the best two-year school tutoring resource in the nation. Bergen represents the first New Jersey school — four- or two-year — to earn the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award. Past honorees include Clemson University, Texas A&M and Dutchess Community College. While on campus, Bergen students define themselves as leaders too: the Alpha Epsilon Phi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa — the international honor society of two-year colleges — rose to the top of the Middle States Region at the group’s 28th annual convention, earning 12 awards and becoming one of only three “distinguished chapters” among 77 in the Middle States Region. More than 1,100 students have earned a spot in the honor society recognizing their high GPAs and community service projects. Speaking of which, with 634 students completing 35,000 hours of community service, Bergen made the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the seventh consecutive time. The list recognizes institutions that have incorporated service-learning programs into their curricula and campus environment. Giving back starts at the top: Then President Walter signed the “Presidents’ Commitment to Food and Nutrition Security” pledge initiated by Auburn University — making Bergen the only two-year institution to do so. For its efforts, Bergen has achieved notoriety as a leader. That’s why the federal government picked the College to direct a consortium of 12 two-year colleges, more than 20 employers and 10 workforce investment boards as part of a $15-million job-training grant to fund a regional healthcare career pathways system. Health professions programs remain a priority for Bergen. The region’s only health professions integrated teaching center opened in 2016. The $26-million facility, financed in large part by the 2012 New Jersey voter-supported Building Our Future Bond Act, houses the College’s comprehensive health professions programs. With their Bergen degree in hand, Bergen students transfer to the best four-year colleges in the nation — including every one of the Ivy League schools — or immediately enter careers in sectors such as healthcare and law enforcement. Do you seek success? Start at Bergen.

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is playing a key role in building Connecticut’s economy by developing new programs that meet the needs of today’s marketplace and anticipating the trends of tomorrow. Southern prepares its students to work in more than 91 percent of the occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree for employment, as identified by the state Department of Labor’s 2012 forecast. And, with more than 80 percent of its 2,300 annual graduates staying on to live and work in Connecticut, the 124-year-old University is a major contributor in building the state’s knowledge-based economy. Advancing the Sciences The focus of Southern’s mission is to provide its students with the foundational knowledge and skills they need to be key contributors in areas of workforce demands, particularly in the STEM disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Southern has seen impressive programmatic and enrollment growth in these fields. Southern continues to seek new opportunities, in both growth and in-demand fields of study, to build on its 117 offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Recently, the University was named as the host site for Connecticut’s first research center devoted solely to the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology. Concurrent with the launching of the Southern-based center is the establishment of a graduate certificate program in nanotech. Students and faculty at Southern and in New Haven schools are also able to create and examine new materials at the atomic level thanks to a National Science Foundation–supported partnership with Yale University. Southern’s ongoing expansion of its science programs has been greatly enhanced with the construction of the 98,332-square-foot academic and laboratory science building which opened in October, 2015. Campus Life One of the great things about Southern is the energy on campus. Southern offers a wide range of services and programs to motivate students and enrich their learning and to contribute to their individual growth. Recognizing that much learning occurs beyond the physical boundaries of the classroom, Southern dedicates itself to maximizing the potential of both the individual and the campus community. Community Partnerships Southern is also committed to improving educational standards and opportunities at the grassroots level. As part of this effort, hundreds of Southern students and faculty are involved each year in dozens of community initiatives and partnerships: from internships and volunteer projects to unique collaborations with city schools and other organizations. For example, the Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science is helping to increase the number and quality of students in those fields by reaching out to local elementary schools with fun, hands-on engineering programs, and to high schools with scholarship opportunities for outstanding students. And SCSU’s Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders provides current and future educators with best practices when teaching students with autism. Campus Sustainability Sustainability, a broad concept of environmental stewardship means “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Southern Connecticut State University is committed to engaging everyone from students to faculty, staff, and administration to make healthy and environmentally conscious decisions in all aspects of campus life. Ideas and participation by the entire campus community are welcome, and Southern provides a wide range of opportunities for students to participate, including Campus Conservation Nationals, Recyclemania, the campus community garden, Plant It Forward, presentations by guest speakers, and much more. Arts and Athletics Southern has become an integral part of the arts community as well. Partnerships have been established with the Long Wharf Theatre, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas. And campus events at the Lyman Center for the Performing Arts bring a wide range of affordable, cultural activities to the general public, including the center’s acclaimed annual smooth jazz series. The annual Mary and Louis Fusco Distinguished Lecture Series is a signature Southern event, annually drawing up to 1,500 people to campus for the visits of leading public figures and newsmakers. Southern Athletics has one of the top NCAA Division II programs in the country, with 10 national team titles and 71 individual championships. Learn more about Southern Connecticut State University at www.southernct.edu.

Area high school students will have the chance to learn more about robotics and architectural design this summer when the College offers a pair of new camps in the Rowley Center for Science and Engineering on the Middletown campus. The camps will run from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition is $229 per week. Contact Pam Rice (pamricewoytowick@sunyorange.edu), assistant professor of architecture, for more information on the architecture workshop, or Chris Rigby (christopher.rigby@sunyorange.edu) chair of the College’s Computer Science and Technology Department, for information on the robotics camp. Parents may register their children online (www.sunyorange.edu/go/architecture) or by contacting the Office of Continuing & Professional Education at (845) 341-4890. The Architecture Design Studio (June 26–29) will introduce students to architecture and design. Students will learn about the design process by creating their own architectural drawings and models and then develop digital renderings of their design using Google Sketch-Up and Photoshop. Throughout the week you will visit architectural offices and architecturally significant buildings on campus to provide inspiration and new ideas. The best part? At week’s end an exhibition of your architectural designs will be held on campus! The Robotics Camp (July 31–Aug. 3), will offer students early involvement and experience with technical projects that may nurture an interest in computer programming and lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning in science and technology. Beginner to intermediate skill levels are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Attendees will use the latest Lego Mindstorm technology to build and reinforce basic programming skills and foster experience in the growing field of robotics. Participants will work as a team and creatively collaborate to complete a set of fun, hands-on, task-oriented projects that incrementally build confidence, cooperation, and coding ability. More About SUNY Orange Orange County remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the State of New York, and SUNY Orange is expanding in response to the needs of its students and the residents of the Hudson Valley. The College boasts many strengths, from its superb faculty to its diverse curriculum to its outstanding student support services. The College operates campuses in Middletown and Newburgh, each with its own unique charm and appeal. But, one of the College’s strongest attributes is its affordability. SUNY Orange offers a quality education at a reasonable price. The College also offers generous financial aid packages that include federal aid, state aid, scholarships, work study and grants, as well as a tuition payment plan. The College also offers an array of academic and athletic scholarships, and is committed to increasing its scholarship endowment fund significantly so that a far greater number of SUNY Orange students may receive aid in the future. SUNY Orange provides services to assist veterans, including specialized academic advising, study skills workshops and transfer counseling. A designated veterans coordinator assists student veterans and an active Veteran’s Club plays an important role in welcoming new veterans to the College and supporting them in their transition to student life. SUNY Orange students are able to secure a bachelor’s degree in certain programs without ever leaving Orange County, thanks to the College’s participation in the Franklin University Community College Alliance. The College’s membership as a founding partner within the Hudson Valley Educational Consortium brings emergency response and innovative technology degree programs from other colleges in the area to the classrooms of SUNY Orange. Explore the New Public Health Degree Students interested in pursuing a healthcare career, but who may not be drawn to a profession of direct patient care, now have a new pathway to dozens of academic and career options. This newly approved program could also be a great second degree — especially if you are hoping to pursue one of SUNY Orange’s other health professions degrees — because it will broaden your academic experience and make you more attractive to potential employers or other colleges. There is a public health component embedded in every facet of healthcare, including such disciplines as medicine, veterinary care, pharmaceutical, dental, research and social work. If you would like to be on the front lines in the battle against many chronic and infectious diseases, while at the same time positively impacting the well-being of your neighbors and communities, you can get your start with a SUNY Orange Public Health degree.

Notre Dame College provides a career-focused liberal arts education, so students are prepared to be successful in their chosen fields; service learning and a values-based curriculum, so students get real-world work experience; and caring personal attention in the classroom and in extracurricular activities, so students develop as innovative spirits. Founded as an all-women’s school in 1922 by the Sisters of Notre Dame, the College has grown strategically to keep pace with the changing needs of students and the dramatic changes in higher education. Notre Dame became coeducational in 2001 and since then, total enrollment has grown from 875 to 2,100. But it has never lost sight of its focus on helping students succeed in school, contribute to their communities, deepen their respect for others and become good citizens for life. Located in South Euclid, Ohio, the 48-acre campus is in a residential neighborhood just 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland and all the excitement and cultural wealth of the city, such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the Cleveland Metroparks, several professional sports teams, and University Circle, one of the richest cultural, theatrical, entertainment, healthcare, and employment regions in the nation. Today, Notre Dame College offers stimulating academics, personalized attention, small class sizes, NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics and active student life programs. A snapshot of the fall 2016 traditional NDC student population shows: 45 percent female, 55 percent male; 55 percent Catholic; 28 percent minority; 55 percent student-athletes; 60 percent live on campus; 81 percent of freshmen applicants are accepted for admission. This year’s student body represents 35 states and 21 foreign countries. Academics With a strong foundation in the liberal arts, Notre Dame offers a wide variety of majors and programs delivered in ways that meet the needs for flexibility and convenience of today’s students. From the traditional on-campus course offerings and the rich student life experiences they provide, to online and evening classes for adults, veterans, part-time and degree-completion students, the needs of the student in a complex work, study and family environment are supported with the same personal attention for which the College has always been known. The College offers majors in 30 disciplines and confers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in arts and humanities, business administration, education, nursing and science and mathematics. The full list of academic majors and programs is online at NotreDameCollege.edu/academics. A signature program at Notre Dame is the Academic Support Center for Students with Learning Differences (ASC), an advocacy program for students diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, or dyslexia, a group traditionally underserved in postsecondary education. Through the ASC, students have access to quality educational opportunities and support services necessary to be successful in the collegiate environment. The ASC has been recognized nationally by Milestones Autism Organization, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and the Learning Disabilities Foundation of America. Additionally, the College’s Division of Education is endorsed by the IDA for its curriculum that prepares educators to teach reading to students who are dyslexic. Notre Dame College launched The FirstGen Center in 2015, an innovative mentoring initiative designed to provide support to undergraduates who are the first in their families to attend college. Nationwide, this represents a large number of students whose likelihood of making it to graduation is very low. The FirstGen Center’s comprehensive mentoring program aims to significantly boost graduation rates by providing resources, support services and a network of “first responders” to help students persist to graduation and successfully transition from college to career. The Enterprise Development Center, EDC@NDC, also established in 2015, creates paid on-campus internship experiences for Notre Dame students in all majors and off-campus internship experiences working with local high- and low-tech startups and small businesses. Financial Aid A comprehensive financial assistance program of more than $25 million assists more than 95 percent of all full-time students and includes: federal grants, federal work-study, federal Perkins loans, federal student loan programs; the State of Ohio’s College Opportunity Grant (OCOG); and Notre Dame College grants and scholarships. Accreditation Notre Dame College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Ohio Board of Regents. Outside the Classroom The College is a living community with a variety of clubs and organizations that enrich the overall student experience and offer leadership development and experience. Performing arts programs, social activities, intramurals and fitness, cultural and intellectual pursuits make sure every student has many opportunities to get involved. Campus Ministry promotes the spiritual growth of the College community and facilitates community service and programs that provide students many opportunities to serve at local charities and national programs such as Habitat for Humanity. The Career Services Center coordinates jobs and internships for students and interacts with faculty to create meaningful programs that link academics to the workplace. It further offers graduate school advising, résumé preparation assistance, interviewing and job search coaching, posting of positions available, and a resource library. On-campus recruiting opportunities attract scores of employers to the College to meet students firsthand. The Notre Dame College Falcon athletic program offers 25 scholarship sports for men and women and 21 of these sports compete in the NCAA Division II Mountain East Conference. Among many athletic accolades of note, just since 2014, wrestling won the 2014 NCAA Division II National Championship; women’s golf won the 2014 MEC Tournament for the first time in program history; women’s soccer won the 2014 MEC Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history; men’s soccer advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in as many years; and both the men’s and women’s Rugby teams qualified for the Final Four of the ACRA National Tournament, with the women’s winning the National Championship in 2015 and men’s in 2016. Take your first step toward being part of this exciting college experience by calling 1-877-NDC-OHIO or going online at NotreDameCollege.edu to schedule a visit or fill out a free application for admission.