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College Diversity Summit Agenda
March 21st, 8.30 AM to 1 PM
8 : 3 0 A M – 9 : 0 0 A M Registration Opening Ceremonies Host: Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote, Summit Chair, Founder of the IISD 9 : 0 0 A M – 9 : 1 5 A M Dr. David Marker, Provost-Dowling College Dr. Robert Manley, Dean of the School of Education Keynote Address Ms. Kristina Ellis 9 : 1 5 A M – 1 0 : 0 0 A M Confessions of a Scholarship Winner (Ballroom)
1 0 . 0 0 A M - 1 0 . 1 5 AM Snack Bar Panel ¡Yes, We did it! Dr. James Brown, Dr. Idalia Velazquez, Dr. Gracer Yung, Mr. Hamid Ikram and Dr. Karen Ames Facilitator: Dr. Stephanie Tatum 1 0 . 1 5 A M – 1 1 . 0 0 A M A diverse panel in a diverse world: African American, Hispanic, Asian Chinese, International Graduate and White Student, in addition to Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Buddhist world (Ballroom)
College Tour / Pictures 1 1 . 0 0 Am - 1 1 . 3 0 A M Please meet in the lobby for those interested in a college tour (Hunt Room)
Financial Aid Workshop Ms. Carla Guevara Ms. Geraldine Vincent, Director, Higher Education Opportunity Program (H.E.O.P.) 1 1 . 3 0 A M - 1 2 . 0 0 P M Your Career Choices Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote, Founder IISD (Ballroom) Meet the Professors & Meet the Staff PROFESSORS Dr. Alexander Smirnov (Earth and Marine Sciences) Dr. Richard Wilkens (Biology – Pre-Health) Dr. Joseph E. Kasten (CIS and Management) Prof. Gail Gomez (Foreign languages and Education) Dr. Marilyn Mather (Education) Dr. Michael Sakuma (Chair of the Psychology Department) Dr. Brian Stipelman (Chair of the Politics Department) 1 2 : 0 0 P M - 1 : 0 0 P M STAFF Ms. Roxann Hristovsky, Director of Career Services Ms. Carla Guevara, Director of Financial Aid Ms. Mary Boullianne, Director of Admissions Ms. Geraldine Vincent, Higher Education Opportunity Program (H.E.O.P.) Dr. Rhoda Miller, Director, Student Support Services (First Generation Students) AND Special invitee: SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OFFICE (Hunt Room)
12:55- 1 : 0 0 P M Closing- Raffles
Keynote Speaker
Kristina Ellis
When Kristina was 7, her father died after a 4-year battle with brain cancer. Her family slipped below the poverty level and struggled to build a new life. Battling depression, eating disorders, and self-harm, she made the decision to take her own life—only to be stopped by a midnight phone call that set her on a path toward hope.
Haunted by the decision she had almost made the night before, Kristina decided to abandon her patterns of self-abuse, and embraced gratitude. She got involved in volunteer work and sports. Even though her family still struggled financially, Kristina found things she could excel at and ways to keep herself positive.
Her first day of her freshman year of high school, Kristina’s mother sat her down and told her, “You have four years to figure out what you’re going to do with your life because you’re on your own financially after graduation. I’m telling you this because I love you, and I believe in you. You are not meant to live in poverty, and I know that if you work hard, you can go to a great college and start fresh. The choices you make now will impact you for the rest of your life.”
Kristina took that challenge and ran with it. She devised a plan to find a college and scholarships despite average grades and limited athletic ability. She immersed herself in research, working to figure out what made a person successful in the scholarship application process and how she could stand out.
Her strategy allowed her to win the title of Miss Indiana Teen USA, travel to Haiti as a volunteer, win two Gold Medals in the Junior Olympics for gymnastics, coach a 45-member gymnastics team at age 16, and start a fundraiser that sent shoes to Tanzania and Haiti.
Kristina’s efforts really paid off when she was awarded over $500,000 in scholarships for college and was able to attend her dream school, Vanderbilt University, for free! Now Kristina is on a mission to help students find similar or even greater success!
Kristina encourages students to believe in themselves. She offers an inspiring message.
Kristina Twitter handle is @mykristinaellis
WELCOMING REMARKS BY
Dr. David Marker, Provost, Dowling College
David G. Marker, Provost. Previously served as interim provost of the University of West Florida. Dr. Marker has a Ph.D. in physics from Pennsylvania State University. He has held numerous interim posts in recent years, including serving as president at St. Gregory's University, provost and president at Pacific Oaks College and vice president for academic affairs at Assumption College.
Dr. Robert Manley, Dean of the School of Education.
Professor Manley is the coauthor with Richard Hawkins of a book on school reform titled Designing School Systems for All Students: A Toolbox to Fix America’s Schools (Rowman and Littlefield 2009). In January 2013, Corwin Press published their new book: Making the Common Core Standards Work: Using Professional Development to Build World Class Schools. Professor Manley graduated from Iona College with a BA in Spanish Language Arts and minors in Philosophy and Education. He completed his MA degree in the Humanities at Hofstra University and his Professional Diploma and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Educational Administration at St. John’s University. For 21 years, he served in a variety of administrative positions including Assistant Principal at Babylon Jr./Sr. High School, High School Principal in Plainedge School District, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Deputy Superintendent. From 1990 to 2000, he was Superintendent of Schools in West Babylon, New York. In spring 2013, he served as editor and co-author of Leadership for a global economy: A pathway to sustainable freedom (North American Business Press). This book offers developmental guidance for moral leaders of social agencies, business and government in a global economy. Your Host: Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote Institute of International Studies and Diversity (IISD)
International scholar. She has done consulting activities in several countries such as Peru, Mexico and El Salvador. She has presented research papers at international conferences including India, Italy, Canada, Mexico, France, China and Peru. Currently, Dr. Morote is a Full Professor at Dowling College in the Department of Educational Administration, Leadership, and Technology. Research interests are related to educational technology, economics of education, multicultural education, finances, and “Gross National Happiness.” Before Dowling, she was at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2001-2003) as a senior post-doctoral researcher, and Entrepreneurship and Finance professor at Monterrey Institute of Technology (1993-2007). Dr. Elsa-Sofia Morote is committed to promoting higher education for all, and she is your host today in "College? Yes, You Can!"
More info about her: http://www.internationalprofessor.com.
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YOUR CAREER CHOICES at Dowling College Business BBA in Accounting Aviation BBA in Finance BS in Aerospace Systems Technology BBA in Management and Leadership BS in Aviation Management BBA in Marketing BS in Criminal Justice Management Arts & Sciences BS in Applied Mathematics BA or BS in Biology BA or BS in Chemistry Education BA in Communications Arts BA in Early Childhood Education BS in Computer Information Systems BA in Elementary Education BS in Computer Science and Mathematics BS in Physical Education BA in Earth Science BS in Special Education BA in Economics BS in Sports Management BA in English BS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages BS in Environmental Science (TESOL) BA in Gerontology BA in Graphic Design & Digital Arts BA in History BA in Humanities BA in Mathematics BA in Music BS in Natural Sciences and Mathematics BA in Philosophy BA in Political Science BS in Professional and Liberal Studies BA in Psychology BA in Romance Languages BA in Social Sciences
BA in Sociology/Anthropology BA in Visual Arts
And
Special invitee:
Suffolk County Community College
PANEL: COLLEGE? YES, WE DID IT!
Our Facilitator:
Dr. Stephanie L. Tatum (Board member of IISD)
Stephanie L. Tatum earned her Ph.D. in Sociology of Education, and MA in Educational Policy Analysis from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her BA in Political Science is from Texas Southern University. Currently, she is an Associate Professor in the Graduate Department of Educational Administration, Leadership, and Technology at Dowling College in Long Island, New York. Prior to joining the Dowling Faculty, she was the Principal at an elementary school in Urbana, Illinois.
Dr. Tatum’s research interests include: multicultural education, multiculturalism in social organizations, African Americans and educational expansion, culturally relevant pedagogy, women in leadership, sociological-historical analysis of low educational achievement, the role of families in educating students placed at risk of academic failure, and instructional technology. She has publications in national and international journals, as well as a book chapter in an edited volume funded by the Ford Foundation. Dr. Tatum has received numerous awards for outstanding leadership and social justice, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award for the City of Champaign in Illinois. She is the recipient of the New York State Association for Women in Administration (NYSAWA) Ann Meyers Award that recognizes individuals committed to mentoring educational leaders. Dr. Tatum was recognized by the 2010 and 2011 President and Executive Director of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) for her outstanding research skills on the peer review panel.
Dr. Gracer Yung
She is a professor at Monroe College, teaches MBA and undergraduate students in the Business Department. She emigrated from Hong Kong to begin my studies in the ESL program at SUNY Farmingdale. She earned my Bachelor from SUNY at Old Westbury in Accounting, Master in Banking and Financing and Doctor in Executive Leadership and Technology from Dowling College. Now, She can speak English. Recently, she decided to go back to school to continue my education in Acupuncture from New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her mission is to help students to succeed in their educational goals.
Dr. James C. Brown
Dr. James Curtis Brown has dedicated more than 30 years of his academic, professional and community service experiences to raising the academic achievement and personal development levels of adolescent youth. He is currently the Interim Principal of Flushing High School, a racially-diverse comprehensive large urban high school in New York City. He is also an adjunct professor at Adelphi University, teaching courses to future teachers on the relationship of race and education, and the co-author of the book, “Raising Scholars from Infancy to Adulthood: Preparing Our Children for College and Demolishing Prison Walls.”
Mr. Hamid Ikram (Board Member IISD)
Hamid Ikram is currently an international doctoral student at Dowling College. He earned his Master’s in Science Education and Bachelor in Science from University of the Punjab, Pakistan. Prior to coming to Dowling, he was teaching research and technology-related courses to undergraduate students in a public university in his country. His research interest is social media technologies and their use in education. He is also working for Institute of International Studies and Diversity as website developer. His goal is to become an educational practitioner and educational administrator in the future.
Dr. Idalia Amaya Velásquez (Board Member IISD)
For Idalia Amaya Velasquez, her metaphorical journey of a thousand miles began with the first step in the tiny country of Belize, Central America. Taking a leap of faith, she emigrated to the USA as a young adult, knowing not where life would take her but knowing that her faith in God, her passion for learning, her work ethic, and her eternal optimism would let her soar in her new world. Indeed, she soared high. Idalia has earned a doctoral degree in Education at Dowling College. Despite all the obstacles, nothing dissuaded this avid learner. Each challenge and difficult episode that she overcame forged a stronger and more resilient person. Her philosophy is to learn from any situation, positive or negative.
Her accomplishments are living testaments that indeed the strength of our convictions and the focus we place on them can make dreams come true. Her contributions in the field of Education are evident in her arduous work as a Spanish teacher at the West Babylon High School. Helping students to recognize their backgrounds and cultures and to be receptive to other ways of life has become her main objective.
Dr. Karen Cohen Ames
She has been a public school educator for more than 20 years in both urban and suburban settings. She has served as a teacher of Reading and Social Studies, Elementary School Principal, Curriculum Director for Literacy. Currently, she serves as a Network Leader/Assistant Superintendent for the New York City Public Schools.
Her educational accomplishments include a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Oneonta in Educational Psychology and History, a Master’s of Science Degree in Reading Education from Adelphi University and a Professional Diploma in School District Administration from Dowling College. Most recently, she earned her doctoral degree at Dowling College with a research emphasis on High Poverty; High Performing Urban Schools and Successful Leadership Practices. Her area of interests includes School Leadership Development, Designing and Implementing Professional Development for Teachers and School Reform.
MEET THE PROFESSORS
Dr. Alexander Smirnov (School of Arts & Sciences)
Dr. Smirnov is an Assistant Professor of Earth and Marine Sciences at Dowling College and the current chair of the department with majors in Environmental Science, Earth Science and Marine Studies. A native of Slovakia, he received his undergraduate degree in Geology from Comenius University in Bratislava and his PhD in Geosciences from Stony Brook University, focusing on nitrogen cycling on the early Earth. His current research interests are broadly focused on geology, geochemistry and environmental science and his research is regularly published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. At Dowling, Dr. Smirnov teaches courses in geology, astronomy and oceanography.
Dr. Joseph Kasten (Computer Information Systems & Management)
Dr. Joseph Kasten is an Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems at Dowling College in Oakdale, NY. He earned a PhD in Information Science at Long Island University. Before joining academia, Joe was a senior engineer with Northrop-Grumman where he worked on various projects such as the X-29, Space Shuttle, and the Boeing 777. His research interests center on the strategic use of knowledge within the organization as well as the role of knowledge management in system design and project management. Professor Kasten’s recent research has appeared in the American Journal of Business and Industrial Management and International Journal of Knowledge Management, as well as a number of book chapters.
Dr. Richard Wilkens (School of Arts and Sciences)
Dr. Wilkens of the Department of Biology is an ecologist studying the relationship between plants and animals living in the Long Island Pine Barrens. He has a passion for the ecology, evolution and conservation of our planet’s amazing biodiversity. In addition to teaching courses in Ecology, Evolution and conservation Biology, Dr. Wilkens also teaches Neuroscience and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Dr. Wilkens is the Pre- Medical/Pre-Health Professional advisor for Dowling College. Whether you are interested in saving the environment, studying the evolution of whales or taking care of the sick, Dr. Wilkens is happy to discuss your future in biology!
Dr. Marilyn Mather (Sport Management and Physical Education)
Dr. Marilyn Mather is the Chair of the Department of Sport Management and Physical Education at Dowling College. She has been at Dowling for 13 years and has taught many of the Sport Management classes including Foundations of Sport Management, Sport Leadership, Sport Management, Event and Facility Management, Public Relations, Promotions and Sports Information, and Sport Law. Dr. Mather has presented at conferences in South Africa, Portugal, Scotland, Canada and most recently in Havana, Cuba on topics related to women in sports, Title IX and gender equity.
Prof. Gail M. Gómez-Hake (Foreign Languages and Education)
Gail Gómez-Hake is a Dowling College Adjunct Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Field Supervisor in the Education Department. She has worked at the college since 2007. During the past two years she has been a Student Teacher Seminar Leader. Gail graduated cum laude from Dowling in 1972 with a BA in Spanish and minor in Education. She received her MA in Hispanic Language and Literature from SUNY Stony Brook, and an advanced degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from L.I.U. Gail was a teacher, administrator and middle school principal in the Brentwood School District here on Long Island until her retirement in 2007.
Dr. Joseph Behar (Criminology)
Dr. Joseph Behar received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He has been active in studies of information technology and the social impact of computerization, and has published articles and reviews relating to this topic. He has also traveled extensively and has exhibited documentary photographs focused on sociological issues. He has developed innovative course materials dealing with popular culture, visual sociology, and multi- media presentations in sociology. He has edited two collections of articles in book form, and has served as book review editor for journals in social research. He is the author of various book review articles. Currently, he is expanding his work on popular culture and sociological media representations. At Dowling College, Dr. Behar teaches courses on criminology, deviant behavior, sociological theory and offers Senior Seminars on "The Disney Empire" and "International Film Study". Dr. Behar teaches courses on criminology, deviant behavior, sociological theory and offers Senior Seminars on "The Disney Empire" and "International Film Study".
Dr. Michael Sakuma (Psychology)
Dr. Sakuma is a clinical psychologist, and is currently the Chair of the Psychology Department at Dowling College. He is published in the areas of brain-behavior relationships and has many years’ experience in Clinical Practice. He will be available to answer questions regarding the road towards becoming a psychologist and studying psychology as a profession.
Dr. Brian Stipelman (Politics)
Dr. Stipelman is an associate professor of Politics at Dowling College. He received his PhD in Political Science from Rutgers University. His first book, "That Broader Definition of Liberty: The Theory and Practice of the New Deal" was published in 2012, and has been called "Bold, fresh, elegant, thoughtful, wise, and highly recommended..." He used to have hobbies but two small girls have put all that on hold for a few years.
THANK YOU TO ALL VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS
Ms. Patricia Chavarria Graduate Student Worker - IISD Ms. Silvana Velarde Dowling Graduate Student Mr. Maria Matos Spanish – La Familia Ms. Khazima Tahir Doctoral Student (IISD) Ms. Zahra Jabeen Doctoral Student (IISD) Mr. Muhammad Riaz Doctoral Student (IISD) Mr. Syed Sha Doctoral Student (IISD) Ms. Corinthia Price Doctoral Student Mr. Ana Maria Cobo de Pacci Doctoral Student (IISD) West Babylon High School Students
Volunteers IISD Advisory Board Dr. Carol Santos Ms. Zahra Jabeen Dr. Stephanie Tatum Mr. Muhammad Riaz Dr. Jarvis Watson Mr. Syed Shah Dr. Eddy Martinez Ms. Ana Maria Cobo de Pacci Dr. Diane Impagliazzo Mr. Hamid Ikram Dr. Idalia Velazquez
Work Study Enrollment Services Mr. Thomas Richter Ms. Cynthia Anthony
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Dr. Christina Zaher, Dean of Admissions MS. Cathryn Mooney, Registrar Ms. Antonetta Bostinto, School of Education Ms. Becky DelOrfano, Facilities Mr. Dan D’Ottavio, Communication Mr. Charles McCabe, Technology Ms. Theresa Gabriel, Students Services
EVENT SPONSORED BY
DOWLING COLLEGE
DOWLING COLLEGE, HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES (HEOP)
IN COORDINATION WITH THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
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