Student Use of the Library: Spring 2013 Survey

Monday, April 8, 2013 by DONALD SUTHERLAND

Last fall, I conducted a survey to learn about how my students were using the library. I wanted to compare the outcomes with those of a national survey. This semester, I repeated the survey in search of persistent themes.

The major findings from my survey included:

  • 86% of students who used the library said that they would be "very likely" or "somewhat likely" to use the library again (83% in fall 2012).
  • 86% of students who used the library during the current semester visited the library on at...
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Facilitating Diversity at Lehman College

Monday, December 3, 2012 by DONALD SUTHERLAND

In an announcement distributed to Lehman College’s faculty on November 29, Provost Dr. Anny Morrobel-Sosa announced the creation of a new Diversity Steering Council to be comprised of faculty, staff, and administrators. The Council’s first project would be the development of a Strategic Plan for Faculty Diversity by spring 2013.

This project is a logical strategic step consistent with Lehman College’s fundamental commitment to diversity. Lehman College has committed itself to diversity in its miss...

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ADULTS--IT'S YOUR TURN NOW!

Friday, March 23, 2012 by Phyllis Rafti

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies Welcomes You to the

ADULT DEGREE PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION AND FINANCIAL AID SEMINAR ON

SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Designed for adults 25 years of age and older with family and work responsibilities, the ADP offers you the opportunity to achieve your dream of earning a bachelor's degree and attaining your career goals.

With over three decades of success for thousands of students, the ADP  offers:

  • flexible scheduing--day, evening, weekend...
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Not Just A Former Athlete

Friday, February 24, 2012 by Andrew Pearson

So I certainly can't take credit for finding out about this story through good old fashioned journalistic know-how and fact gathering, but it's one that I felt deserves sharing nonetheless (hat tip to Lehman head track coach Lesleigh Hogg for sharing).

The term student-athlete is often thrown around by institutions of higher learning as a nice marketing term to insist that those who dedicate so much of their time and effort on the playing field are also dedicated students.  It might be a cynical...

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The School of Continuing and Professional Studies Welcomes All

Saturday, February 11, 2012 by Phyllis Rafti

At the School of Continuing and Professional Studies the door is open to ALL--from grade school students to active seniors, undergraduates, international students, new and established small business owners, union and industry partners, students seeking new careers, and many others.

I've worked with our programs as an administrator, researcher, and program developer and coordinator since 1981 and have seen exciting developments along with the steady growth of our school which now serves thousands...

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