Division of Adult & Continuing Education @ <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Dr. Gail O. Mellow, President Welcome Dear Students, People’s lives change when they make the decision to invest in their education and future. In that spirit of taking charge of your life, I welcome you to <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>. We can help you reach your goals and create a brighter future for you and your family. Our faculty and staff treat the classroom as a place to test, explore and push boundaries. Through newly awarded grants from our partners at the Gates Foundation, MetLife Foundation and Goldman Sachs we imagine new ideas, create new curriculum and pioneer programs to make our community and our country stronger. <strong>LaGuardia</strong> was founded almost 40 years ago as a test case in opening the doors of higher education to all, and we proudly carry forward that legacy today. <strong>The</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s numerous awards for its outstanding academic programs, our national reputation for being an institution of educational excellence, and every individual student success story began with the courage to ask “What if?” Join <strong>LaGuardia</strong> on a journey to life-long learning. I look forward to seeing you on our campus. Dr. Gail O. Mellow President <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Welcome to <strong>LaGuardia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>! Like spring, the Division of Adult and Continuing Education is blooming with new programs and courses. Take another step up the career ladder—and help others along the way—with our Career Coach Certificate Program. Become more effective in the workplace with the Certificate Program in Business Office Skills. Tax season is upon us. Earn extra money by becoming a tax preparer with our certificate program that will prepare you for the new IRS Competency Exam. Take a look through the catalog to find out about many other exciting courses being offered as well. <strong>The</strong>re are so many opportunities this season to grow in your profession and education. Join us and see how you flourish. Remember, we’re your community college, and we’re here for you! Jane E. Schulman Vice President Division of Adult and Continuing Education Division of Adult and Continuing Education Jane E. Schulman, Vice President Sandra M. Watson, Dean Jane MacKillop, Associate Dean Senior Administrators and Directors Tony Allicino, Director, Program for Deaf Adults Christine Alvarez, Director, Pre-Hospital Care Programs Natalia Arguello, Director of NY Designs Victoria Badalamenti, Director, <strong>The</strong> English Language Center Claudia Baldonedo, Director, Employment & Career Services Center Marian Blaber, Senior Administrator/ Director, CUNY Language Immersion & <strong>College</strong> PREP Mae Dick, Director, Adult Learning Center Samuel E. Farrell, ll, Director, Center for <strong>Community</strong> Education Alexis Frazier, Director, Teen Academy & <strong>College</strong> for Children Judith Gazzola, Director, Career Development Center John Garcia, Director of Special Projects Edgard Hernandez, Director, Procurement Technical Assistance Center Kimberly Kendall, Director, Career & Professional Programs John Hunt, Acting Director, Center for Immigrant Education and <strong>Training</strong> Janice Kydd, Director, Workforce Education Center John Lagamjis, Director, ACE Information Technology Naikyemi Odedefaa, Director, NYC Business Solutions Healthcare Timothy Rucinski, Senior Administrator, Director, Center for Corporate Education Cris Stewart, Director, ACE Enrollment Management Services Michele Stewart, Director, Career Ladders in Allied Health Michele Valdez, Director, <strong>Training</strong> Advancement Center Andrew Vollo, Director, Taxi & FHV Institute Catalog Production Judi Flamenbaum, Coordinator of Marketing & Communications Natalia Arguello, Director of NY Designs Edward L. Hollins, <strong>College</strong> Graphic Designer Liesl Fores, Communications Director Bruce Kurzius, Coordinator of Administrative Services Madeline Oquendo, Assistant to Associate Dean Tony Camilli, Web Developer 4 Ph one: (718)482-7244 • E-Mail: acereg@lagcc.cuny. e d u • Fax: (718)609-2074
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