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The Society of Presidential Descendants and Long Island University Inspire National Focus on Civic Education for a Strong American Democracy

National Civics Day and Presidential Leadership Education Initiatives Bring Awareness to Civic Actions and Programs

Brookville, N.Y. (September 9, 2021) – The Society of Presidential Descendants and the Roosevelt School at Long Island University today announced the addition of National Civics Day to the official national calendar, highlighting an array of new initiatives designed to inspire national civic engagement and presidential leadership education.

The Society of Presidential Descendants and Long Island University are the founding partners of National Civics Day on October 27, 2021. On this day in 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers was published as a philosophical basis for America’s Constitution, marking an important foundation of civic education and discourse in our country. National Civics Day will encourage communities around the country to participate in civic-minded actions and programs. Americans in all 50 states will participate in projects that include showcasing, promoting, and supporting civic education and community service.

“Civic learning has not been taught consistently in schools for many years, so students are not gaining an understanding of their civic responsibilities. A National Civics Day is a great first step toward a revived focus on civic education,” said Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, professor, chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute at Long Island University, and president of The Society of Presidential Descendants.

The Society of Presidential Descendants and the Roosevelt School at Long Island University serve to preserve and provide access to presidential histories that will offer fresh opportunities for new critical views and interpretations. The Roosevelt School will expand the study of Presidential Leadership beyond higher education, offering professional development programs for K-12 teachers around the nation to enrich understanding of our country’s leaders.

The National Leadership Summer Institute will host highly competitive high school students from across the country to engage with national leaders about diplomacy, leadership, and service while earning college credit. Participants will be immersed in presidential leadership experiences through election simulations and situation room experiences. For example, students will form teams and assume the roles of the President’s Cabinet in order to manage a simulated real-world crisis while working together to make important decisions about developing events.

“The Roosevelt School was established as a preeminent institution for education and practice in global relations, diplomacy, leadership and service,” said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline. “The components of the School, combined with the Society of Presidential Descendants, creates opportunities for students to become model global citizens.”

The Roosevelt Conference – October 20 to 22, 2021 at LIU Post – is a premiere gathering of global thought leaders and innovators to discuss the critical issues, lessons learned, and trends that will shape leadership and service in the 21st century. Keynote speakers include Steve Israel, director of the new nonpartisan Institute of Politics and Global Affairs at Cornell University, Rita Cosby, renowned TV host and veteran correspondent, and Jessica Lynch, former prisoner of war turned motivational speaker. The three day conference promises an in-person experience with a robust daily lineup of networking and learning opportunities. Register here for this inaugural event.

The Society of Presidential Descendants will award the inaugural Presidential Leadership Book Award on October 23, 2021. This prestigious prize is a pillar of The Society of Presidential Descendants’ mission to promote educational opportunities on issues related to the United States presidency by recognizing the best books published about the country’s highest office. The Presidential Leadership Book Award ceremony takes place at the University Club of New York, hosted by Master of Ceremonies Douglas Brinkley – who serves as the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and professor of history at Rice University, CNN presidential historian, and contributing editor at Vanity Fair.

The Roosevelt School prepares students for careers in international relations, diplomacy, leadership, service, and policy making at multinational corporations, foundations, think-tanks, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies around the globe. The Society of Presidential Descendants embodies the premiere symbol of American presidential legacies, representing a direct lineage of families of United States presidents.  The Society of Presidential Descendants is dedicated to bringing people and resources together for the advancement of civic education in America. The Roosevelt School also houses the Global Service Institute, which inspires community service and connects volunteers with non-profit organizations around the globe. It is supported by the Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis, which conducts empirical research, independent polling and analysis to inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world.

About Long Island University
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers nearly 250 degree programs, with a network of over 280,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.

Americans Less Confident the Worst of the Pandemic is Over Entering Fall 2021: Long Island University Hornstein Center National Poll

BROOKVILLE, NY, September 7, 2021 – Results of a newly released Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll reveal that Americans’ confidence that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over has decreased to 23% entering the fall of 2021 as compared to entering summer 2021 (53%) as the highly contagious Delta variant surges.

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23% OF AMERICANS SAID THE WORST OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IS OVER (DOWN FROM 52% IN JUNE 2021 AND 25% IN FEBRUARY 2021)

Respondents were asked if they believe the worst of the pandemic is over. Overall, 23% of respondents said yes, which tracks significantly lower than 53% in June 2021 and 25% in February 2021 through national polls conducted by the Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis. Respondents age 18-29 believe the worst is over at a higher rate (27%) than respondents age 60 and older (18%). Males believe the worst is over at a higher rate (30%) than females (17%). Respondents with the highest confidence level that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over are Republicans (36%), followed by Independents (23%) and Democrats (15%). 

72% OF AMERICANS RECOMMEND ADOLESCENTS AGES 12 TO 18 GET VACCINATED

Americans were asked if they would recommend adolescents ages 12 to 18 get vaccinated with an FDA approved vaccine. 72% of respondents said yes. 90% of Democrats said yes. 66% of Independents/Other said yes. 53% of Republicans said yes.

74% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT WEARING MASKS IN SCHOOLS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS

Respondents were asked if they support wearing masks in schools to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. 74% of respondents said yes. 92% of Democrats said yes. 71% of Independents/Other said yes. 50% of Republicans said yes.

75% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT WEARING MASKS IN PUBLIC AREAS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS

Respondents were asked if they support wearing masks in public areas to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. 75% of respondents said yes. 92% of Democrats said yes. 72% of Independents/Other said yes. 52% of Republicans said yes. 

72% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE WEARING MASKS REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS

Respondents were asked if they believe wearing face masks reduces the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus. 72% of Americans said yes. 91% of Democrats said yes. 68% of Independents/Other said yes. 51% of Republicans said yes.

72% OF AMERICANS REMAIN CONCERNED OVER RISK OF FAMILY CONTRACTING THE CORONAVIRUS (UP FROM 57% IN JUNE 2021)

Americans were asked how concerned they are about someone in their family becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus. 72% of respondents said they are somewhat or seriously concerned as compared to 57% in an earlier June 2021 poll.  84% of Democrats, 70% of Independents/Other, and 56% of Republicans said they are somewhat or seriously concerned.

73% OF AMERICANS CONCERNED OVER RISK OF FAMILY CONTRACTING THE DELTA VARIANT

Americans were asked how concerned they are about someone in their family becoming seriously ill from the Delta variant. 73% of respondents said they are somewhat or seriously concerned. 85% of Democrats, 72% of Independents/Other, and 56% of Republicans said they are somewhat or seriously concerned.

62% OF AMERICANS CONCERNED OVER RISK OF VACCINATED FAMILY MEMBERS CONTRACTING A BREAKTHROUGH INFECTION

Americans were asked how concerned they are about someone in their family that has been vaccinated becoming seriously ill from a “breakthrough” infection. 62% of respondents said they are somewhat or seriously concerned. 71% of Democrats, 60% of Independents/Other, and 51% of Republicans said they are somewhat or seriously concerned.

57% OF AMERICANS FEEL SAFE DINING OUT IN RESTAURANTS (ROUGHLY SAME AS 58% IN APRIL 2021)

Respondents were asked if they feel safe dining out in restaurants if they are vaccinated. 57% of Americans said yes, which held roughly steady from a previous poll in April 2021 (58%). 56% of Democrats said yes, 54% of Independents/Other said yes, and 64% of Republicans said yes.

51% OF AMERICANS FEEL SAFE USING AIR TRAVEL (ROUGHLY SAME AS 50% IN APRIL 2021)

Respondents were asked if they feel safe using air travel if they are vaccinated. 51% of Americans said yes, which held roughly steady from a previous poll in April 2021 (50%). 48% of Democrats said yes, 50% of Independents/Other said yes, and 59% of Republicans said yes. 

32% OF AMERICANS FEEL SAFE ATTENDING FULL-CAPACITY STADIUM EVENTS (ROUGHLY SAME AS 33% IN APRIL 2021)

Respondents were asked if they feel safe attending full-capacity stadium events if they are vaccinated. 32% of Americans said yes, which held roughly steady from a previous poll in April 2021 (33%). 26% of Democrats said yes, 30% of Independents/Other said yes, and 46% of Republicans said yes.

CDC REPORTS HOSPITALIZATIONS AMONG UNVACCINATED ADOLESCENTS TEN TIMES HIGHER THAN VACCINATED

On Friday, September 3, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new study that indicated a rise in child and adolescent hospitalizations related to the coronavirus and highly contagious Delta variant during the Summer of 2021. The study showed that hospitalization rates of adolescents age 12–17 years were 10 times higher in the unvaccinated compared with those that were fully vaccinated. The CDC recommends that everyone age 2 and older wear masks in public spaces, schools, and childcare centers. The CDC also recommends that everyone age 12 and older to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of coronavirus and the Delta variant, which is reportedly more than twice as contagious as previous variants. The CDC acknowledged that while COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing most infections, they are not 100% effective and breakthrough infections monitored by a CDC hospitalization rate tracking system.

62% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 12 AND OVER

64% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 18 AND OVER

82% OF AMERICANS ARE FULLY VACCINATED AGE 65 AND OVER

According to CDC data, 62% of Americans age 12 and over are fully vaccinated as of September 4, 2021. 64% of Americans age 18 and over are fully vaccinated (up from 55% in June 2021). Americans over age 65 are fully vaccinated at a significantly higher rate (82% in September 2021; up from 77% in June 2021), indicating a promising way forward for the most at-risk population.  

STATE VACCINATION PLANS AND CDC AUTHORIZED VACCINES

Each state health department has a tailored plan for vaccination rollout in the United States. Currently, the three vaccines that are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19 by the CDC are ​​​​Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.

METHODOLOGY

This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from September 2 – 3, 2021 among a national sample of 1,611 adults age 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age and gender using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.

ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS

The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.

Remembering the Navy’s First Female Doctor to Serve at Sea

Dr. Bernice Walters ’32 was the US Navy’s first female doctor to serve at sea when she was assigned to the USS Consolation in 1950. The Maritime Executive recently honored her decorated career as the ship’s only anesthesiologist and recipient of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her service, bravery and intelligence. Walters passed in 1975.

Valedictorian’s Netflix Series Receives Rave Reviews

Petter Holmsen ’14, an LIU valedictorian, is the creator, writer and co-director of a new six-part Netflix Original series titled “Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes.” Released on
August 25, the series has already received positive reviews, with Forbes describing it as a “great horror series that takes a refreshing look at the genre.”

Princeton Review Names LIU ‘Best in the Northeast’ for 5th Straight Year

Long Island University is again recognized as one of the Best Northeastern Colleges in the Princeton Review’s annual rankings of the 2022 Best Colleges for the fifth consecutive year. The Review cited the “numerous ways to develop career experience,” commending the University for displaying strong values, diversity, and individualized instruction.

Northeast Conference Honors LIU Women’s Soccer in Consecutive Weeks

Senior Lydia Fraga Cordoba, goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team, was named the Defensive Player of the Week, becoming the second Shark to earn the honor in as many weeks. The Northeast Conference awarded Cordoba after a five-save shutout including a penalty kick stop in the 52nd minute against Stony Brook University.

Long Island University Announces Executive Dean of Health Professions and Nursing

Winifred B. Mack, RN, Appointed After Award-Winning Leadership at New York’s Largest Health Care Provider

Brookville, N.Y. (Sept. 2, 2021) – Long Island University is proud to announce the appointment of Winifred B. Mack, RN, as executive dean of health professions and nursing effective September 1, 2021. Ms. Mack served as senior vice president of health system operations at Northwell Health, and has been a member of the Long Island University Board of Trustees since 2019.

“As a trustee and alumna, Winnie Mack has been a respected advocate and exemplary model of all that is possible with a Long Island University education,” said LIU Board of Trustees Chair Eric Krasnoff. “We are proud to share her knowledge to our students and faculty in support of the next generation of outstanding caregivers.”

Ms. Mack’s appointment comes as Long Island University’s national leadership in health care education continues to meet growing demand and provide 360-degree learning experiences for all students. During the COVID-19 pandemic, LIU opened one of Nassau County’s only vaccination centers that allowed nursing and pharmacy students to volunteer to administer the vaccine. The University is also at the forefront of innovation in the medical industry featuring a partnership with Fortune Future 50 company Dassault Systémes, creating state-of-the-art laboratories with patented artificial intelligence technology that is revolutionizing health care training, research and drug discovery.

“It is an honor to welcome Winnie Mack to lead the health professions and nursing programs at Long Island University,” said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline. “Her expertise will be instrumental in growing our proven legacy of educating compassionate and highly skilled health care professionals at a time when our country needs them the most.”

With more than 40 years of health care experience as a nurse and administrator, Ms. Mack will oversee all health professions and nursing programs at both the Brooklyn and Post campuses of LIU. She has built a strong reputation as a leader who transforms hospitals into thriving institutions. As executive director of Southside Hospital, she overhauled the community facility into a tertiary university hospital with a Level 1 trauma center. She was also appointed as the interim president and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center specifically to help revamp the public hospital.

“As a proud graduate of Long Island University, I am thrilled to relive my experiences through incoming students and help guide them toward impactful careers,” said Winifred B. Mack, RN. “I look forward to enhancing the University’s legacy in health care education through innovative programs, high quality teaching and research that prepare students for the future of medicine.”

Ms. Mack earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in public administration from Long Island University. Before entering the executive ranks of Northwell Health in 2002, Ms. Mack held high-level administrative and nursing positions at Continuum Health Partners’ Beth Israel-St. Luke’s Roosevelt Health System, Winthrop-University Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center and Stony Brook University Hospital.

She went on to serve as regional executive director of Northwell’s Eastern Region before rising to senior vice president of health system operations. In recognition of her accomplishments, she was presented with Long Island University’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013.

She is the founding member of both the North American Transplant Coordinators Organization and the New York Transplantation Society. She is a board member of the YMCA of Long Island, the LIU School of Health Professions and Nursing Advisory Board, and serves as a Long Island Trustee for the Energeia Partnership at Molloy College. She also served as a board member of Nassau Community Colleges’ Clinical Technology Program. In 2018, she was named a member of the Hofstra Northwell Hagedorn Honor Society.

Ms. Mack was an Irish Americans in Government Honoree and a YMCA of Long Island Honoree in 2018. She was honored by Long Island Business News with their Top 50 Women Award in 2016, and was the recipient in 2014 of the National Association of Professional Women’s Women of the Year Award. In 2012, the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition made her the honoree of their “Evening in Pink,” and the YMCA Boulton Center bestowed their Ambassador of the Arts Award upon her in 2011.

About Long Island University

Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, with innovative programs and high quality and research. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers nearly 250 degree programs, with a network of over 280,000 alumni across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.

United States Marine Corps Appoints Distinguished Alumna

Valerie Anderson Campbell ’91 received a certificate from the The United States Marine Corps to serve as a 2021 National Charity Ambassador for Toys For Tots. Campbell is the president of her consulting firm Anderson Campbell Enterprises, and the Nassau County director for the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce.

LIU Soccer Star Named Defensive Player of the Week

The Northeast Conference honored LIU women’s soccer goalie Kayla DeTreux as the Defensive Player of the Week after she made nine saves in the Sharks’ opening game against Fairfield University. DeTreux is the first Shark to earn league honors in the Fall 2021 season.

Educator Named Finalist for Maine Teacher of the Year

The Maine Department of Education announced that Paige Fournier ’04 is a finalist for the 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year Award. Her decorated career in special education includes being named co-chair of the Regional School Unit 5 Wellness Committee and a semifinalist for the 2012 Maine Teacher of the Year Award.

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