Dear Adelphi Community,

I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Castro, PhD, as interim dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), effective March 15, upon the retirement of Andy Atzert, EdD, the College’s dean since 2019. In this role, Dr. Castro will provide leadership continuity in support of the CPCS mission to provide opportunity for all adult learners to earn undergraduate, graduate and alternative credentials via high-quality programs that offer value, convenience and relevance to the current and future job market.

Dr. Castro has served in administrative leadership of CPCS since 2020, most recently as associate dean and previously as assistant dean for academic programs and academic director and social science program coordinator. Before joining CPCS, she taught in the Department of Sociology and the Latin American and Latinx Studies program, of which she was also the interim program director. Dr. Castro is also co-chair of the �鶹ֱ�� Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force, developing an “HSI Index” for transition from an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution to a Hispanic Serving Institution, leading events for Hispanic Heritage Month with the task force and department units, and serving as faculty adviser to the Latino Student Association since 2016.��

During her time in CPCS, Dr. Castro has championed transformative initiatives that support learners of all backgrounds and remove barriers to education. She spearheaded the creation of, and ensured funding for, the Mother-Scholar Awards program, the Caring for Caregivers scholarship and the reinstallation of the Veterans Resource Center Lounge, and coordinated a University-wide Veterans Student Survey to enhance support for military-affiliated learners. She led a campaign to bring back stopped-out students—the Finish Line Program—which has readmitted more than 25 students in the past year alone. Her support for community groups, such as formerly incarcerated women seeking job skills and opportunities to rebuild their lives, underscores her commitment to creating pathways for all learners to succeed, from single parents and caregivers to veterans, full-time workers and historically underserved groups.��

Dr. Castro earned a doctorate in social welfare from CUNY Graduate Center and master’s degrees in rural development from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco in Mexico, and in sustainable development, community development and social action from the School for International Training in Vermont. Her undergraduate degree from CUNY Hunter College is in sociology, Black and Puerto Rican studies.

I’d like to extend my deep appreciation to Dr. Atzert for his leadership and vision of CPCS for the past five years. His work has elevated Adelphi’s programs that are dedicated to lifelong learning and support for nontraditional students, and for that we are grateful.

Please join me in wishing Dr. Castro success in her role as interim dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies.

Sincerely,

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The Bhisé Global Understanding Project (BGUP) was founded at �鶹ֱ�� in 2023 through the generosity of Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78, with a multidisciplinary vision to explore critical issues in our world and educate students to become globally minded thinkers and leaders. Among its activities, this initiative has taken two groups of Adelphi students on an immersive study tour of India through the Bhisé Global Learning Experience, sponsored BGUP Faculty Fellows and faculty research grants, and brought renowned speakers to our Garden City campus.

Now, with the launch of the Bhisé Center for Global Understanding, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Holger W. Henke, PhD, as its founding director.

In this role, Dr. Henke will bring strategic leadership to the establishment of a permanent and sustainable infrastructure that furthers the Bhisé Center for Global Understanding’s mission to expand global thought and leadership at Adelphi. He will implement the Center’s vision, support its research agenda, partner with academic units on course offerings, build awareness across our campus, and endeavor to bring international recognition to the Center and University.

Dr. Henke most recently served as director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute for Social and Economic Studies at The University of the West Indies (Mona). Prior to this assignment, he was vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost of Wenzhou-Kean University in Wenzhou, China, a jointly established Chinese American higher education institution, where he managed academic affairs including implementation of its American curriculum, the hiring and reappointment of faculty, academic program reviews and the development of new programs and academic standards. Previously, he was assistant provost at CUNY’s York College and held faculty and research fellow positions at institutions including the Caribbean Research Center at CUNY’s Medgar Evers College and the Council on Hemispheric Affairs.

Dr. Henke earned a doctorate from The University of the West Indies, where his research focused on foreign policy and dependency in government administrations in Jamaica, and a master’s degree from the University of Munich, where he studied the Caribbean as a sphere of interest of the United States. He is a well-published author with expertise ranging from international relations and migration to comparative politics and the African diaspora.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Henke to our community—whether you are a student or member of our faculty or staff, I encourage you to seek out ways to collaborate together toward shared interests and goals. I look forward to seeing the positive impact of Dr. Henke’s global perspectives and experience on the Bhisé Center for Global Understanding and �鶹ֱ��.

Sincerely,

Christopher Storm, PhD
Provost and Executive Vice President

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As virtually all of the graduating students had some part of their education disrupted by the pandemic, it is no wonder that perseverance was a focus of many of the addresses. So was a mention of the uncertain times in which we live. But so was the call to stay true to dreams and to your purpose in life.

Be inspired by these Commencement addresses from leaders of our University, our faculty and our student body.��

“Stay curious, keep learning.”

President Christine Riordan congratulates the Class of 2024, encouraging the graduates to expect extraordinary from themselves and follow in the footsteps of six recent and present graduates who have already gone on to make an impact on the world.

“This is your time. We need you.”

Marc S. Strachan ’81, chair of the �鶹ֱ�� Board of Trustees, recalls the impact his Adelphi education has had on his life and inspires the Class of 2024 to take the values they learned at the University to make a difference in the world and “live life extraordinary.”

“‘I am always learning.’”

Quoting Michelangelo, Provost and Executive Vice President��Christopher K. Storm, PhD, encourages the graduates to continue seeking knowledge, noting that the artist never considered himself an expert.

“If you have a goal, nothing will stand in your way.”

Carl Mirra, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Faculty Senate, talks about resilience and the importance of having a meaning and a purpose in life.

“If there’s perseverance, there will be stew.”

Recognizing the unique challenges overcome by members of this year’s graduating class, Kennie Dionisio, president of the Class of 2024 and a first-generation college student, quotes a Filipino proverb passed along to him by his father. Before doing that, though, he explained he was still on deadline for his social media job and needed to take a moment to pose with the class for a quick selfie.

“‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.’”

Alexa Amato ’23, MA ’24, president of the Graduate Student Council, asks her classmates to carry these words with them and to chase their dreams with conviction.

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The University will be providing scholarships for them to earn degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. Adelphi can do this thanks to a $2.49 million, six-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant is the largest the NSF has ever awarded Adelphi.

The new initiative is called the “Ensuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program.” Scholarships are only part of the program. Students will also receive support from mentors and research opportunities, all designed to encourage persistence to graduation as well as preparation for their career or graduate study.

Andrea Ward, PhD, associate provost for research and special projects, led the effort to secure the NSF grant and is the lead on the project.

“The program will increase access to education,” said Andrea Ward, PhD, associate provost for research and special projects. “And we want to make sure that every student who starts in this program graduates from the program, just as we want to make sure that every STEM student graduates from their chosen program.”

Students for the program will be recruited primarily from schools in two Long Island towns,����and��. Both are within 10 miles of Adelphi’s campus. “We chose these high schools because they are local and have a strong population of students that we thought would benefit from this type of program,” Dr. Ward said. The program is open to qualified students in all area high schools, however.

A Support Network Comes With the Scholarships

To be eligible for these STEM scholarships, students must be eligible for Pell Grants and have a high school GPA of at least 3.0. There will be two four-year cohorts of students. The program will recruit 12 to 13 high school students for the Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 first-year classes. Students will receive up to an additional $15,000 per year on top of their financial aid package from Adelphi. If they live at home, the scholarships will cover all their college expenses.

The support system provided the students is a critical component of the program, giving them the tools, experiences and networks they need to succeed in school and in their STEM career.

The cohort is the foundation of this support and a key to retention in the program. Students will learn and experience college together. “This group of students will have twice-monthly activities,” Dr. Ward explained. “They’ll get career-development sessions. They’re all going to take a First-Year Seminar together in the fall semester.”

Each student will receive one-to-one guidance from a trio of mentors—a faculty mentor, a peer mentor and an alumni mentor. Adelphi will partner with area employers, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Thorlabs and Photonix, to work with students in career development sessions.

Students will also spend two summers of paid, full-time research with Adelphi faculty, along with opportunities to attend scientific conferences.

“The goal is to prepare them for advanced studies or placement in the workforce,” Dr. Ward said.

Dr. Ward has begun doing outreach to local high schools, visiting Westbury and Freeport to talk to students about the program. But Pell Grant-eligible students at any high school in the area will also be contacted about the new STEM scholarships. “Any student who applies to Adelphi and fits the major and high school GPA will automatically get a letter about the program,” Dr. Ward said.

A History of Success Helping Students Succeed

Dr. Ward, who led the effort to secure this historic grant, is the lead on the project, but a group of Adelphi faculty were involved in developing the program and will help with its execution, including members from each of the University’s STEM departments: physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, and environmental studies and sciences.

Adelphi was selected for this grant in part because of its demonstrated success with helping members of underrepresented groups launch STEM careers, Dr. Ward said. “Our��CSTEP program��has had great success,” she said. The fact that the program focuses on local students also made Adelphi stand out from the grant-seeking crowd. “There are many future members of the STEM field workforce right here in our own backyard,” Dr. Ward said. “This program allows us to tap into local talent.”

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A unique generation, and one of the most enigmatic, they were born into the digital age, grew up during a pandemic, and have led groundbreaking social justice movements.

To get at the heart of who Gen Zers really are, two Adelphi faculty members recently conducted research��in their respective fields of psychology and social work. Kate Szymanski, PhD, associate professor in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, dove deeply into the��. And Diann Cameron Kelly, PhD, associate provost for student success,����in advance of the 2024 presidential election.

We interviewed Dr. Szymanski and Dr. Kelly to learn about their research and the insights they drew from it.

What was the motivation behind your research?

Diann Cameron Kelly, PhD, associate provost for student success

Dr. Kelly:��My research is focused on civic engagement. I wanted to explore who this group really is. Gen Z is significantly social justice-minded. In 2020, when we were in lockdown, Gen Z and millennials were leading the movement for social justice reform, and they did it by word of mouth. It was really phenomenal what they achieved. Whether they’re on the right or the left, they’re committed to causes. They came out in 2020 for the presidential election, and it seems as though they will repeat that momentum in 2024. Who they will vote for is the question that’s up in the air.

Dr. Szymanski: My area of expertise is trauma and how it affects a wide range of age groups. What was striking to me was that there’s research on the correlation between interpersonal relationships and suicidality in adults, but not in children and adolescents. And I felt that this was particularly important since interpersonal relationships are crucial to children’s development. Using archival data from children’s mental health hospitals, I wanted to research possible risk factors and protective factors for mental health impairment and suicidality in young people, particularly those who’d experienced trauma.

What makes Gen Z unique from other generations?

Kate Szymanski, PhD, associate professor in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology

Dr. Szymanski:��Gen Z has a higher experience of depression than older generations, so they have a higher risk of suicidality. That’s an alarming statistic. Gen Z also feels more disconnected and isolated than the previous generations. This is because of things like social media and COVID. This generation grew up with social media and, for them, it’s a very natural way of expressing themselves. So there’s a power in it to some extent, but there’s also a danger in it.

Dr. Kelly:��When baby boomers were at this age in the late ’50s and ’60s, they had this apathy toward government. And when you look at Gen Z, they don’t have an apathy toward government—they have a call to action as to what government is supposed to do for its people. It’s a total divergence. They will also speak up for themselves, which older generations are not used to doing. If a Gen Zer has an issue at work, they will say to their boss, ‘This is not working for me. I need a change.” And they will expect a change. Some people would call that entitled, but I believe the right term is self-advocacy. They know how to advocate for themselves.

What did you learn from your research? Did anything surprise you?

Dr. Kelly:��Gen Z is not lazy. They’re not coddled, even though we call them the coddled generation. They are really focused. They’re multitaskers. They grew up in the digital age and they survived a pandemic. So, to them, togetherness and connection have a different meaning. It’s not just about talking with someone. How close are you to that person? How does that person factor into your life? Meaning is very important to this generation.

Dr. Szymanski:��We found that interpersonal dependency—or relying on others—can support mental health for boys, particularly when they are traumatized and distraught. That’s a pretty powerful finding. With girls, we found that interpersonal dependency can be a risk factor for their mental health. When they have a higher need for interpersonal dependency and they feel like their relationships are not satisfactory and they have trauma, they are more prone to suicidal thinking.

What does the future look like in Gen Z’s hands?

Dr. Kelly:��When Gen Zers become captains of industry and CEOs, you’re going to see an aspect of business that prioritizes social engagement. Meaning, what is the purpose of business? How do I help the people that buy my products? What do I want to give to the community? I would say that it’s reminiscent of what John F. Kennedy said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” I think that it’s emblematic of Gen Zers. They want to do for the country, and they will do it. Look at the current contributions of Gen Zer Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL). He assumed office in January 2023 and is the first Gen Zer to serve in Congress. He will not be the last.

How can other generations support Gen Z?

Dr. Szymanski:��We do not acknowledge overtly that boys have a need for dependency. We ignore that need, and that is a dangerous stance to take. On the other hand, when girls communicate dependency and they are in trouble, we just assume that they generally rely more on others, and we might miss or minimize those signals. So, for boys, we need to acknowledge that need for dependency, and for girls we need to be more attuned and not dismiss it.

Dr. Kelly: We haven’t seen the full picture from Gen Z. The youngest Gen Zer is 11 years old right now. We have not seen them really produce work. We have not seen them as married people. We have not seen what they’ll do as parents. There’s so much that is unknown, and all we have to do is just allow them to grow and develop into the people that they choose to be.

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�ձᷡ’s 11 subject rankings use similar performance indicators—including learning and research environments, research quality and international outlook—as the overall , a list of premier global universities that included Adelphi for the first time this year.

“Following our Momentum 2 strategic plan, Adelphi has worked diligently to enhance our distinction in Core Four academic areas—including some of the disciplines these rankings recognize us for,” said Christopher Storm, PhD, provost and executive vice president. “We are pleased to see that our efforts are also being recognized by these highly respected global rankings.”

Education

In , Adelphi ranked in the 401–500 range out of 703 institutions around the world that are leading in the disciplines of education, teacher training and academic studies in education. Only 124 United States universities and just five in New York state were ranked this year.

Psychology

In , Adelphi ranked in the 501–600 range. This year’s list highlights universities specializing in several areas of psychology, including education, sport, business, animal and clinical psychology. Adelphi joins 621 other universities, including 150 institutions in the United States and just 10 in New York state.

Social Sciences

In the subject category—comprising communication and media studies, politics and international studies, sociology and geography—Adelphi ranked 801-plus and was one of 155 universities in the United States and one of 11 in New York state ranked for this subject. This year’s list included 997 universities from around the world.

See more information about Adelphi’s awards and recognitions, including double-digit surges in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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Engaging Students, Faculty and the Community

Following the success of the inaugural��Bhisé Global Learning Experience in January 2023, eight students will participate in a study tour of India in January 2024, which will include an immersive 10-day trip that explores the country’s people, culture, environmental issues and history through visits to several cities and important sites, including colleges, businesses and nongovernmental organizations.

This year’s visit to India will be led by��Rakesh Gupta, associate professor of decision sciences and marketing, and��Chrisann Newransky, associate professor of social work. Both professors were appointed as the first two Bhisé Faculty Fellows and will co-chair the 2023-2024 Bhisé Pre-Launch Steering Committee, a multidisciplinary group that will lead programming, oversee the Bhisé Faculty Research Grant selection process, work on collaborations with regional and global partners, lead the development of new curricula, and engage with Bhisé to envision a potential future Center for Global Understanding. The professors will also teach a 360 seminar-style course on colonialism in the spring semester and oversee other initiatives.

The Bhisé Global Understanding Project will also support faculty research grants aimed to expand the body of research and creative work that explores issues of globalization, colonialism and postcolonialism in the world, with a particular emphasis on the South Asia region.

Additionally, the Bhisé Project will include programming that engages the entire community. A speaker series focused on global issues will bring renowned experts to campus to engage the Adelphi community in interesting and provocative conversations.��The inaugural event, “A Global Reckoning: Colonialism and the Quest for Justice,”��will bring��, a professor at Harvard University and the Pulitzer-Prize winning author of��,��to campus on November 14.

Promoting Global Higher Education

“This project is a powerful amplifier of all three goals in Adelphi’s��Momentum 2��strategic plan—and will advance intellectual rigor and research, build understanding around our connectedness in a diverse, global society, and strengthen our University’s resources in support of academic distinction,” said Provost and Executive Vice President Christopher Storm, PhD, whose office will oversee the initiative. “We look forward to the evolution of the Bhisé Global Understanding Project and to its becoming a distinguished academic offering that expands Adelphi’s reputation and awareness in global higher education.”

Bhisé, who earned his MBA at Adelphi, credits the University with being the first step in his successful career as an investor and leader in the global transportation, leasing and logistics industries.

“We are honored to partner with Mr. Bhisé to bring such a far-reaching and exciting project to life,” said Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations. “This project will add even greater distinction to Adelphi, and I look forward to the impact it will have on our entire community.

2023–2024 Bhisé Pre-Launch Steering Committee

Members of this committee include:

• Rakesh Gupta (co-chair), associate professor, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business
• Chrisann Newransky (co-chair), PhD, associate professor, School of Social Work
• Susan Briziarelli, associate provost for faculty support and global affairs
• Tandra Chakraborty, PhD, professor and chair, biology, College of Arts and Sciences
• Carol Cohen, DSW, professor, School of Social Work
• John Drew, associate professor, communications, College of Arts and Sciences
• Caio Gomes ’23, student/alumni representative
• Shannon Harrison, director, Center for International Education
• Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations
• Anne Mungai, PhD, associate provost for strategic initiatives and graduate studies
• Edward Reno, PhD, associate professor and chair, history, College of Arts and Sciences
• Ming-Hsuan Wu, PhD, associate professor, Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences

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Representing 40 States, 72 Countries

Each speaker offered guidance for the incoming class. President Riordan commended the members of the Class of 2027 for their impressive average GPA of 3.7 and noted they are among the most diverse group of incoming students in Adelphi history, representing 40 states and 72 countries. (When classes began on August 28, the new first-year and transfer students were joined by nearly 950 new graduate and doctoral students.)

She also reminded the students that they are not bound by who they were, and that the possibilities before them at Adelphi are limitless. “Who will you be as an Adelphi college student?” she asked the students. “We encourage you to take advantage of every experience on campus. We want you to find the true you.”

Words of Wisdom From Matriculation Speakers

Ambassador Westphal noted that the political divisiveness and racial unrest in the 1960s, when he attended Adelphi, are not unlike what students are experiencing today. “Your experience here will help you learn and understand the many complexities of our modern society, he said, adding that it will “be the best preparation for the future.”

Sophomore Teanna Williams, recipient of the Outstanding First Year Student Award for 2022–2023, and junior Joe Sawma, Student Government Association President and 2023 Newman Civic Fellow, also addressed their new peers and shared advice and lessons they’ve learned during their time at Adelphi.

“The first thing you need to think about is getting involved on campus,” said Williams, who also shared her struggle to overcome shyness in her first semester. “The second most important thing is time management and maintaining balance. My final piece of advice—and in my opinion, the biggest one—is to take a moment to yourself and realize that you have made it … . All of you deserve to be here, and once you realize that, you can take control of your college experience and live the life you want to live.”

Sawma reassured the students that “you will always find a community that will have your back at all times. That’s why on this campus, beyond diversity, equity and inclusion, we pride ourselves on the element of belonging. You now are part of this campus;��you��are Adelphi!”

Faculty Award Winner Addresses Class of ’27

Mary Jean McCarthy, clinical associate professor and recipient of the��2023 Excellence in Teaching Award��for tenure-track, lecturer or clinical faculty member, addressed the Class of 2027 on behalf of the nearly 100 faculty members in attendance who cheered the new students on. She offered advice she shared with her own children: “While not easy or comfortable, sometimes even painful, embracing challenge is a path to growth and self knowledge … reaching out for support is a sign of strength not weakness,” She added, “I can attest that your �鶹ֱ�� community believes in you and you are surrounded with support. Believe in yourself. You will be challenged and supported to stretch beyond your comfort zones, where true growth and discovery lie.”

In addition to addresses from speakers, students joined in the reading of the honor code, led by first-year student Hayaa Beig, and sang the national anthem and the Adelphi��Alma Mater, led by Adelphi senior student Mallory Clark.

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As we prepare for the exciting move to our new location in Brooklyn, we want to provide you with information and resources to make your transition as seamless as possible. As we’ve shared previously, our new location at 179 Livingston Street (floors five to seven) at the St. Francis College (SFC) campus in Brooklyn provides many attractive amenities as well as easy accessibility and access to goods and services. Adelphi’s main office will be located in Suite 5204 (fifth floor).

For students who will begin classes on August 13, we will have dedicated Adelphi staff in the main lobby of 179 Livingston Street on-site that day to greet you and help you transition to this new space.

We’ll also provide more updates via email and on our website as they become available. Please reach out to Joanna Duarte, site and student services coordinator, at jduarte@adelphi.edu or 212.965.8340, ext. 8343, with any specific questions or needs.

Note: Adelphi students will not have access to 75 Varick Street after August 9.

The Gordon F. Derner Center for Psychological Services will continue to operate at Varick Street through August 11. For more information, contact Dr. Monica Pal, mpal@adelphi.edu, director of the Derner Center for Psychological Services, or Maria Etwaroo, clinical specialist, at metwaroo@adelphi.edu. Patients will not be seen at 179 Livingston; however, more information will be coming in regard to a dedicated space for therapy. Until the new therapy space is available, please conduct all therapy sessions on HIPAA-compliant Zoom with applicable consent for teletherapy.

Transportation to Campus

, located between Hoyt and Smith Streets in downtown Brooklyn, is within a five-minute walk of four subway stations and close to Atlantic Terminal, parking garages and multiple bus routes.

Subway

• R, A, C, F (Jay Street MetroTech)
• A, C, G (Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets)
• 2, 3 (Hoyt Street)
• 4, 5 (Brooklyn Borough Hall)

Nearby Parking Garages

• 160 Livingston Street (Edison)
• 141 Livingston Street (Icon)
• 111 Livingston Street (Icon)
• 85 Livingston Street (Icon)
• 22 Smith Street (GGMC)

ID Cards

SFC will provide personalized ID cards for each Adelphi community member who will be utilizing its Brooklyn campus. To obtain your ID card, proceed to the Welcome Desk in the 179 Livingston Street main lobby. The ID card, which will be needed to access the SFC campus, should be in your possession at all times.

WiFi Access

SFC has secured a dedicated wireless network for the Adelphi community. See the instructions on how to access the SSID: Adelphi-WiFi network on your device. Guest accounts will only be permitted from the domains @adelphi.edu and @mail.adelphi.edu. Your guest account will be valid for the entire semester, so you do not need to register each time you come to campus.

Technology Services and Printing

You can access a complete guide to all Adelphi IT services, ranging from apps to software applications.

If you require IT assistance on-site, contact Yoser Asitimbay at yasitimbay@adelphi.edu or 212.965.8340, ext. 8374 or contact the �鶹ֱ�� Help Desk at 516.877.3340

Adelphi will have a printer station for students and faculty in Suite 5204 during the hours that Adelphi’s library services are open.

Dining Services

SFC’s dining hall, located on the fifth floor of 179 Livingston Street, has cold and hot food options available Monday through Thursday as noted below.

• Hot Grab and Go, available until 5:00 pm
• Cold Grab and Go and the Coffee Bar, available until 6:00 pm

Library

You will have convenient access to Adelphi’s library services.��For the Fall 2023 semester, Adelphi’s library services will be located in Suite 5204 and operating hours will be:

• Monday–Friday: 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
• Sunday: 8:00 am–5:00 pm

As always, you can access Adelphi’s online library resources using your eCampus credentials. Find more info on Adelphi Libraries’ online resources. For more information, reach out James Macleese, head librarian, at mcaleese@adelphi.edu or 212.965.8365.

Emergency Notifications

To ensure that you receive important emergency and campus closure information, you will be connected to both SFC and Adelphi’s mass notification systems:

• You will automatically be enrolled in the SFC emergency notification system, which uses the contact information in your Adelphi profile. SFC’s mass notification system will broadcast urgent messages and emergency instructions related to the SFC campus to all members of the Adelphi community at SFC.
• It is important to make sure you are enrolled in the �鶹ֱ�� Mass Notification System, RAVE, to receive all �鶹ֱ�� campus site(s) notifications.

Additional Information

If you have questions specific to your academic program, contact:

School of Education

Beatrice Cano
Administrative Assistant
bcano@adelphi.edu
212.965.8340, ext. 8350

School of Social Work

Carissa Chunasamy
Student Affairs Coordinator
cchunasamy@adelphi.edu
212.965.8340, ext. 8361

Akram Alhoribi
Administrative Assistant
aalhoribi@adelphi.edu
212.965.8340, ext. 8359

Additional details about the SFC campus and 179 Livingston Street can be found on the , including:

• (Print versions are available at the SFC welcome desk.)

We are very excited to begin the fall semester and to enhance your student experience with all of the advantages this new location offers. Again, if you have additional questions, reach out to Joanna Duarte, site and student services coordinator, at jduarte@adelphi.edu��or 212.965.8340, ext. 8343.

Sincerely,

Christopher K. Storm, PhD
Provost and Executive Vice President

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“Overall, most faculty and students saw Gen Ed as a checklist of credits to satisfy in order to get a degree,” she explained. “Instead, we thought about ways to reenvision Gen Ed as a more immersive and engaged core curriculum that supercharges a major. We want students and parents to understand and recognize the college experience as a series of paths that highlight learning. PATH reimagines the core curriculum as a tool for advisers to help students curate an academic experience that best meets their interests.”

Salvatore Petrilli ’05, EdD, associate dean for academic operations and general education in the College of Arts and Sciences, agreed. “PATH speaks to students directly. It’s not an idea we are forcing onto the campus; we found that our faculty are already working diligently to ensure that students meet their learning goals and open their minds to different ways of thinking.”

Plotting the College Journey

Entirely designed by Adelphi faculty, PATH helps students succeed in their studies, discover their own strengths and passions, and be provided with the academic scaffolding for career success.

PATH is a journey of personal self-awareness and discovery that also fosters a keen awareness of today’s big challenges—from social justice to climate change. Recognizing that every student has different expectations, aspirations and goals, PATH is a gateway to transformative experiences and knowledge that encourages students to reimagine the possible. Classroom instruction is put into real-world practice with hands-on learning opportunities.

Milestones of Learning

The 30-credit PATH program meets the criteria for Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation by requiring students to fulfill the following requirements before they graduate:

• Two courses in the arts; two courses in the humanities; two courses in the social sciences; and one course each in natural science and mathematics, computing and logic
• A mandatory 4-credit First-Year Seminar course that reflects their individual interests, chosen from an expansive menu
• A 3-credit English Composition course to help first-year students develop and hone their writing skills

Required learning goal courses are milestones along the PATH to a broad-based liberal arts education, and include:

• Two communication courses—one in oral and one in written communication—to further clarity of expression
• Two courses in quantitative reasoning—which is so crucial in today’s data-driven world—are also required. “Think of these as noncomputational quantitative literacy courses that use data to make informed decisions,” Dr. Petrilli explained.
• An information literacy course teaches students to find and identify legitimate sources of information and dispute misinformation, according to Dr. Johnson.
• Students must also take two courses in global learning/civic engagement. “Global learning is about understanding the ways in which the U.S. and other countries are connected,” she said. “Civic engagement courses can include, but aren’t limited to, covering issues of social justice and how people and institutions participate in the social world.”

A PATH of Discovery

By helping students acquire the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in and contribute to a changing world, PATH is at the heart of Adelphi’s rich educational experience. “We want our students to reimagine their place within the community. What is possible for you? What is out there for you? We want you to discover new ways of thinking about yourself and the world,” said Dr. Johnson.

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