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Global Institute at LIU Anti-Semitism Conference Featured in Newsday

The Global Institute at LIU was featured in Newsday in a piece covering the first annual ‘State of Anti-Semitism: Local and Global” conference September 13.

The conference at LIU Post, which was attended by approximately 400 people, featured prominent experts across several categories, including: Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul-General of Israel in New York, Taryn A. Merkl Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, Chief of Civil Rights for the Criminal Division, Madeline Singas, Nassau County District Attorney, Timothy Sini, Suffolk County Police Commissioner, Patrick Ryder, Nassau County Police Commissioner, Evan Bernstein of the Anti-Defamation League, and keynote speaker Deborah Lipstadt, the Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish History, and one of the world’s most respected Holocaust historians and anti-Semitism experts. Dr. Lipstadt was recently portrayed in the 2016 film ‘Denial,’ which was based on her extensive work in combating Holocaust Denial and anti-Semitism.

According to Newsday, “Ambassador Dani Dayan, consul general of Israel in New York, set the tone for the conference with words of encouragement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while saying Israelis consider any attack on Jews — simply because they are Jews — to be a ‘local issue’ because it strikes so close to home.”

Newsday reported the powerful opening remarks of former Congressman Steve Israel, Chairman of the Global Institute at LIU.

‘“We’ve had ghettos and pogroms and Kristallnacht,” Steve Israel said, recalling some genocidal assaults on Jews throughout history. But he added that people chanted “Jews will not replace us” as recently as last month, at a rally to keep in place a statue of a Confederate general in Charlottesville, Virginia.

“There are cycles of anti-Semitism throughout our history,” he said. “And when we see those cycles we must push back on them and we must act.”’

For the full article, click here: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/liu-forum-looks-at-rise-in-anti-semitic-acts-nationwide-1.14161574

 

 

 

LIU Post Announces New Programs to Develop Great Teachers, Fill Unmet Needs Throughout LI Schools

New Program Combines Multiple Certifications and Improved In-Class Learning

LIU Post’s College of Education, Information and Technology is announcing new pathways to certification to help develop the next generation of great teachers.  These new programs will certify teachers in areas where there is a major unmet need throughout New York State.

“We have an obligation to provide our teacher candidates with the skills and dispositions to work with the next generation of young people, who are more challenging and more diverse than we have ever seen,” says Michael P. Hogan, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Education LIU Post College of Education, Information and Technology. “The teaching profession has never been more demanding and at the same time more rewarding than it is today.”

According to a May, 2017 report by the New York State School Boards Association, superintendents in all 12 geographic areas of the state identified special education as one of their top five unmet needs.  That same report showed that seven of the 12 regions, including Long Island and all regions south of the Hudson Valley, identified Teaching English as a Second Language as one of their top five unmet needs.

To meet these demands, LIU Post has created new pathways to certification, which will allow teacher candidates to be certified in a core area of their interest as well as an additional area, including Special Education or Teaching English as a Second Language. The demands and expectations of the Long Island community school districts make it imperative that teachers are able to manage complex academic challenges and, at the same time, meet the social and emotional issues of all students.

To ensure that LIU Post is preparing its teacher candidates to meet these challenges, we offer a rigorous academic pathway that leads to multiple certifications and access to partner districts in the spring of students’ first year. Our students will be in a school setting as soon as possible, getting to see firsthand what it means to be a teacher and learning to understand the culture of a school district: students will work closely with our outstanding faculty to understand theory and practice and be supported by an outstanding faculty of scholars and professionals.

The five new programs are:

  • B.S. in Early Childhood Education/Special Education (Grades B-2) – 123 credits
  • B.S. in Early Childhood Education/TESOL Education (Grades B-2) – 126 credits
  • B.S. in Childhood Education/TESOL Education (Grades 1-6) – 132 credits
  • B.S. in Childhood Education/Special Education (Grades 1-6) – 129 credits
  • B.S. in Childhood Education/Early Childhood Education (B-2, 1-6) – 129 creditsLIU Post alumni are leading school districts as teachers, principals, and superintendents across Long Island, New York City, and throughout the country.LIU Post’s undergraduate education programs are a springboard to outstanding careers in numerous fields. Distinguished faculty, exceptional students, and valuable school partners join forces to create our top-ranked academic programs. The College of Education, Information & Technology is nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council and the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. All programs are approved by the New York State Department of Education. Additionally, LIU Post was recently honored by Colleges of Distinction with a Field of Study badge for its outstanding Education programs.

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About Long Island University (LIU)
LIU is one of the nation’s largest private universities. Since 1926, LIU has provided high quality academic programs taught by world-class faculty.  LIU offers hundreds of accredited programs to approximately 20,000 students, with a network of over 200,000 alumni, including leaders in industries across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.

 

LIU Brooklyn featured in Brooklyn Eagle Op-Ed Urging Solutions to Homelessness

The Brooklyn Eagle published an op-ed September 8 written by Dr. Helisse Levine, Director of the MPA program at LIU Brooklyn, Dr. Edgar Troudt, Assistant Dean for the LIU Brooklyn School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences, and Jeff Foreman, Director of Policy at Care for the Homeless.

The op-ed discusses New York City’s homelessness challenge and outlines three actionable approaches that can work toward eradicating it. These ideas were part of a broad discussion at a conference held at LIU Brooklyn June 14. The conference, run by LIU Brooklyn’s MPA program and Care for the Homeless, brought together academics, key policymakers and homelessness advocates including New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, New York City Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks and Bobby Watts, CEO, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, to talk about changes that could end this needless disaster.

Three actions from the conference were outlined in the op-ed: to work with the media to transform the way homelessness is being reported, and by doing so to humanize those who experience homelessness; to pass a home-stability support bill; and to find long-term housing solutions in New York City’s overabundance of vacant properties.

Read more here: http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2017/9/7/opinion-new-york-needs-take-homelessness-solutions-its-own-hands-here’s-how

Dr. Duleep Deosthale Named Dean of LIU Global

An academic and business leader whose career experience extends around the world has joined Long Island University, as Dr. Duleep Deosthale has been appointed dean of LIU Global.

Dr. Deosthale comes to LIU after launching Admission Table, a mobile app designed to help universities recruit international students for undergraduate and graduate programs. Over the course of his career, he has also served as Dean and Professor of Humanities and Interim Dean of the School of Business at Manipal International University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Vice President for International Education of Manipal Global Education, and as a professor at Marist College and the University of Alabama.

Dr. Deosthale will draw on his international experience as he leads LIU Global, the only academic institution in the world that combines a series of semester-long cultural immersions into a unique bachelor’s degree program in Global Studies. In addition to leading LIU Global, Dr. Deosthale will work to leverage LIU Global’s resources and relationships to create new opportunities for students across the University to expand their academic horizons through foreign study.

Dr. Deosthale holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Foreign Languages from Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India; an MA in Hispanic Language and Literature from Indiana State University; and a PhD in Spanish Theatre and Politics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

LIU Post Awarded as College of Distinction for Extraordinary Professional Programming

National Guide for Colleges Endorses Schools for Holistic Professional Education

BROOKVILLE, N.Y.— Students across the country count on Colleges of Distinction as a one-of-a-kind resource to find the best-fit school. Part of what makes Colleges of Distinction unique is how it evaluates schools based on their ability to provide a high-quality student experience, as well as a thorough liberal arts education.

Already recognized by Colleges of Distinction for its innovative approach to education, LIU Post has been honored further for its expert blending of the liberal arts with professional programming in Business, Education, and Nursing.  The 21st-century job market demands employees who not only possess stellar communication skills, but demonstrate critical thinking as well. LIU Post employs a well-rounded approach to career development that especially prepares students to take on the postgraduate world.

“We are ecstatic to celebrate LIU Post for its exceptional commitment to student success,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer for Colleges of Distinction. “Building upon its extensive liberal arts curriculum, as well as its impressive engagement of High-Impact Practices, LIU Post continues to stand out through its stance as a leader in professional education.”

LIU Post’s new Field of Study badges are true marks of honor in the world of higher education. Colleges of Distinction granted these awards after a comprehensive vetting process, selecting schools based on such qualities as accreditation, breadth of program, and a proven track record for success.  This announcement comes on the heels of LIU Post being named as one of the “Best Universities in the Northeast” for 2018 by The Princeton Review.

LIU Post’s future educators are bolstered by an enriching liberal arts perspective, allowing them to be empathetic, creative, and efficient mentors for their students.  LIU Post’s Education programs include bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs offered by seven distinguished departments: Counseling and Development; Curriculum and Instruction; Computer Science and Management Engineering; Educational Leadership and Administration; Health, Physical Education and Movement Science; Special Education and Literacy; and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

The accredited Nursing program at LIU Post has enabled its students to take calculated action, even in high-pressure situations. Their well-rounded perspective allows them to think on their feet and care deeply for their patients. Concentrations in Nursing include B.S.and M.S. programs in Nursing, M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner, M.S. in Nursing Education and an Advanced Certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner.

The fast-paced, modern world of business requires effective communication and innovative strategies.  LIU Post’s M.B.A. program, Global M.B.A. program, as well as dual degree programs that include B.S. in Business Administration (with a concentration in Finance, Marketing, International Business, or Management), B.S. in Accountancy/M.B.A., B.F.A. in Arts Management/M.B.A. and the B.S. in Economics/M.B.A. keep future leaders ahead of the curve and ready to innovate within the industry. The LIU Post College of Management has also been rated by The Princeton Review as a “Best Business School” for the past 15 years and is accredited by AACSB, a distinction achieved by only 5 percent of the world’s top business schools.
To view LIU Post’s profile or to find more information about the innovative learning experiences it offers, visit https://collegesofdistinction.com/school/liu-post.

About Colleges of Distinction

Colleges of Distinction has recognized and honored schools throughout the U.S. for excellence in undergraduate-focused higher education for over 15 years. The member schools within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their focus on the undergraduate experience. For more information, visit CollegesofDistinction.com.

About Long Island University (LIU)
LIU is one of the nation’s largest private universities. Since 1926, LIU has provided high quality academic programs taught by world-class faculty.  LIU offers hundreds of accredited programs to approximately 20,000 students, with a network of over 200,000 alumni, including leaders in industries across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.

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Norman Steinberg Draws on Emmy-Winning Career Experience at LIU Brooklyn TV Writers Studio

In the age of social media, when information travels at a blinding pace, award nominations become a live event.

When Norman Steinberg was nominated for an Emmy, though, as part of the writing team for Flip, he found out with a phone call.

“I had left Los Angeles and was back in New York,” said Steinberg. “The head writer of the show called, Herb Baker. He said, ‘We’ve been nominated.’”

With no Internet in 1971, Steinberg verified the information the only way he could: in print. “I saw my name in Variety,” he recalled.

The Emmy festivities weren’t yet what they are today – “You went to the Emmy show, had a few drinks and went home,” Steinberg recalled – but he still dressed to impress.

“I borrowed a brown velvet suit from a friend,” Steinberg said with a laugh. “My mother pinned up the pants.”

Steinberg’s mother and wife attended with him, and were there to see Steinberg collect his Emmy, when Jimmy Durante presented the award for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music to the staff of Flip, including Steinberg, Baker, and the show’s star, Flip Wilson, among others.

Now, Steinberg draws on his writing experience as he leads the TV Writers Studio at LIU Brooklyn, and as another cohort of aspiring writers begins the program, Steinberg looks to this year’s Emmy nominees as examples for his students.

“If there is a distinct manner of telling stories,” Steinberg said of this year’s writing nominees (including Atlanta, Veep, Better Call Saul, and The Handmaid’s Tale, among others), “that’s where I’ll go in and dissect, and show how their technique of telling stories can help us understand how to tell our stories.”

With the proliferation of original content on cable and streaming platforms, there’s certainly no shortage of opportunities, although that abundance creates its own challenges. “The problem is that there is not enough time with the way television has exploded across the spectrum,” Norman said.

So, how does he navigate the myriad options available? “Rather than saying, ‘What’s the new show?’ I see where the writers I like are showing up.”

And, as more of Steinberg’s students graduate from the TV Writers Studio, he knows they’ll continue to “show up” across the broadcast and streaming spectrum.

LIU Brooklyn Welcomes Dr. Scott Krawczyk as Dean of Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

A proven organizational leader and highly regarded teacher has joined LIU Brooklyn, as the University has appointed Dr. Scott Krawczyk as Dean of Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Krawczyk joined LIU from Georgetown University, where he was a lecturer in the School of Continuing Studies following a distinguished 30-year career in the United States Army that included 13 years at the United States Military Academy at West Point, his alma mater. Dr. Krawczyk served as head of the Academy’s Department of English and Philosophy, and was responsible for all aspects of academic program implementation and organizational operations for a department of 50 faculty and four staff members. During his tenure as head of the department, he established West Point’s first-ever writing center, along with a formal Writing Across the Curriculum Program and a Cadet Writing Fellows Program. He also crafted the vision, strategic plan and design concept for the Academy’s Arts and Humanities Center, and founded the Creative Arts Project at West Point.

Prior to his tenure at West Point, Dr. Krawczyk served as a speechwriter in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, a Ranger Company Commander with the 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., and an Intelligence Officer within the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, N.C. He retired from the Army at the rank of Brigadier General in 2015 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.

Dr. Krawczyk was the first cadet in the history of the Academy to graduate with a BS in English, and also holds a Master’s in English from the University of Rhode Island and a PhD in English Language and Literature from the University of Pennsylvania.

 

“Son of Brooklyn” and Family Nurse Practitioner Joins Heilbrunn School

Growing up in Brooklyn, Julius Johnson passed by LIU Brooklyn countless times, but without ever really considering what lay within.

“Growing up,” Johnson said, “Downtown Brooklyn was where people went shopping. I would pass by without realizing what it was. At my school, a lot of kids were not thinking about college.

After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and becoming a nurse practitioner, however, Johnson came to see his hometown university in a new light, and this fall, he’ll join the faculty of the Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor in the Nurse Practitioner master’s program.

“LIU is at the center of a new Brooklyn for me,” Johnson said. “There are so many new homes, and so much investment in Downtown Brooklyn, and LIU can be a pivotal institution.”

As he built his career as a nurse practitioner in New York City, Johnson got involved with LIU Brooklyn’s chapter of his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi. As he taught his fraternity’s steps to the LIU students and served as a mentor, he found that he could make valuable connections at LIU because of its array of widely regarded health care programs. Now, those connections have led him to join the faculty, and he’s looking forward to connecting with students in a new way.

“I’m looking forward to inspiring the next generation of nursing leaders,” Johnson said. “My professors were really important in my career, and they inspired me to give back. I’ve spent a lot of time giving back in the community, and now I’m really looking forward to giving back to future nurses at LIU Brooklyn. I’m from Brooklyn, born and raised, and having chance to give back to Brooklyn is important to me. It means a lot.”

LIU Brooklyn Professor’s Research on Swearing Commands International Attention

If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated when attempting a difficult lift at the gym, don’t be embarrassed about swearing.

In fact, it might even help.

That’s the conclusion in research by LIU Brooklyn Adjunct Associate Professor of Sports Science David Spierer, which was presented at the annual conference of the British Psychological Society, and later covered in a wide range of publications and media outlets, including the New York Post, the New Yorker, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Fox News, and GQ.

Spierer and graduate student Emmanuel Katehis collaborated on the study – “Effect of swearing on strength and power performance” – with Dr. Richard Stephens of Keele University in England. While the study made headlines as something of a curiosity, the findings do have practical applications.

Participants in the study averaged a 5 percent increase in strength while swearing, as determined by the Wingate test (an intense anaerobic bike ride), and an 8 percent increase in strength on an isometric handgrip test.

“If we apply that to real life,” Spierer told Australia’s The New Daily, “think of a jar of pickles or something you’re trying to open that’s really difficult. Having 8 percent more power might actually open the jar.”

To learn more about the study, click here to read Spierer’s interview with The New Daily.

LIU Brooklyn MPA Program Hosts Policy Forum to Prevent Homelessness

The LIU Brooklyn School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences joined with Care for the Homeless to host a day-long policy forum in June. More than 300 leading community activists from across the New York metropolitan area attended the conference, which took place in the Library Learning Center on the LIU Brooklyn Campus.

The forum featured Public Advocate Letitia James and New York City Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks, along with an array of experts that included two professors from LIU Brooklyn’s Master of Public Administration program, Dr. Bakry Elmedni and Dr. Karina Moreno Saldivar. LIU Brooklyn’s N.A.S.P.A.A.-accredited MPA program prepares public service professionals for managerial positions in government, health, and non-profit sectors.

“Too often homelessness is accepted as a fact of life, like the weather,” wrote Jeff Foreman of City Limits, who attended the forum. The difference, according to Foreman, was that the experts who spoke at the LIU Brooklyn forum “asked not how to manage homelessness, but how to prevent and end homelessness as we know it in New York City.”

Click here to read more about the forum on preventing and ending homelessness.

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