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FLCC CAMPUS-COMMUNITY COALITION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO CORRECT MISPERCEPTIONS REGARDING STUDENT ALCOHOL USE
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Dec. 8, 2005) - The Campus-Community Coalition at Finger Lakes Community College recently kicked off a social norms marketing campaign directed at correcting misperceptions, increasing knowledge, and changing attitudes about the use of alcohol among 18- to 25-year-olds on campus.
"The perception exists among students, parents, and the public that college students are heavy alcohol users," said Carol S. Urbaitis, FLCC dean of student services and enrollment management and Coalition member.
"However, we have data to dispel this myth." According to Urbaitis, the results from a random, representative student survey conducted at the College in fall 2004 reveal that most FLCC students report having zero to three drinks per week.
As part of the campaign, the Coalition mailed Frisbee discs imprinted with the "zero to three drinks" message to all 18- to 25-year-old FLCC students. The group has other related activities planned, including presentations during new student orientation, "prize patrols" during which peer health educators ask students to guess the social norms marketing campaign message in return for a promotional item, and providing local landlords with gift bags containing popcorn and other items with the campaign message to distribute to students.
FLCC chemical dependency counseling student Anthony Mastrodonato, of Ontario, volunteered to participate in the campaign to help promote a positive, healthy approach to life as a college student and beyond. "Students have this idea that college is about being 'cool,' which they think means partying," said Mastrodonato. "I want to help let them know the 'real deal'-that most students are more interested in learning and working toward their futures."
The Coalition is financing the campaign with funding from a State Incentive Grant Enhancement award granted last year by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and funded by the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.
Established in 2002, the FLCC Campus-Community Coalition supports FLCC students interacting and working with the community in positive ways and engaging in activities that do not include the abuse of drugs and alcohol or other negative behaviors. The organization consists of FLCC student leaders, faculty, and staff; law enforcement representatives; town supervisors; community leaders; landlords; medical and health professionals; and a representative from the New York State Division of Alcohol Beverage Control.
The Coalition welcomes community involvement. For more information, contact Coalition Chairperson and Director of FLCC Student Health Services Karen Z. Stein, R.N., M.S., CASAC, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7298, or at steinkp@flcc.edu.
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FLCC ANNOUNCES SPRING 2006 SEMESTER REGISTRATION
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Dec. 6, 2005) - Finger Lakes Community College announces walk-in registration for students enrolling on a part-time, non-matriculated basis for the spring 2006 semester. Spring courses begin Jan. 24, and registration will be held at the following times and locations:
In Canandaigua: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., FLCC Registrar's Office, 4355 Lakeshore Drive.
In Newark: Jan. 12, Registration: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., FLCC Newark Center, 111 Drumlin Court, (315) 331-9098.
In Geneva: Jan. 17, Registration: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., FLCC Geneva Center, 63 Pulteney St., (315) 789-6701.
Freshman English (ENG 101) and foreign language courses require placement testing prior to registration. Testing for ENG 101 is held in Canandaigua, Geneva, and Newark. For more information, including testing times, visit www.flcc.edu/testing or call (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7267.
Students registering for one to 11 credit hours (as part-time students) may register during walk-in registration or by mail using the mail-in registration form in the FLCC Spring Course Listing Publication. The form can also be downloaded from the FLCC Web site at www.flcc.edu/registrar. Full-time students (those who are enrolling in 12 credit hours or more) are not eligible to register by mail and must register in person. For registration information, contact the FLCC Admissions Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7278.
     Students born on or after January 1, 1957, and registering for six or more credit hours must provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella in order to attend classes. Additionally, New York State requires that all students enrolled in six or more credits (except Gemini students) receive information on meningococcal meningitis disease and vaccine availability. Contact Student Health Services at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7297.
When registering, Ontario County residents must present identification with signature and non-Ontario County residents must obtain a Certificate of Residence from their county treasurer.
For more information about registering for spring credit courses at FLCC, contact the FLCC Registrar's Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7622.
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FLCC TO OFFER NEW CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN INFORMATION SECURITY
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Dec. 8, 2005) - A new information security certificate program at Finger Lakes Community College recently received approval from the State University of New York and the New York State Department of Education. The College is currently accepting applications for this program for the spring 2006 semester. Classes start Jan. 24.
Increasing reliance on automated systems, the ubiquity of the Internet, and the lack of security mechanisms in current network infrastructures place personal and organizational information at risk. The information security certificate program will introduce related issues of concern, including direct attacks via malicious software and "hacking," indirect threats such as denial of service attacks and system failures, and user issues. In addition, students will learn about currently available technology and how that technology is applied to real-world systems.
The program is designed for those who already have degrees or substantial professional experience in computer science, information technology, information systems, or related fields. Students will gain marketable skills after one year of study, which includes a preparatory course for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. Students may take this examination at the College, which is a registered Pearson VUE Test Center.
Graduates of the program will have the skills to work in the areas of security analysis, designing and creating security systems, and troubleshooting and testing security measures. They may find employment as help desk technicians, entry-level security administrators, network administrators, systems administrators, systems operators, and Web development specialists.
Program courses, which can be taken individually as well, include the following: Principles of Information Security, Data Communications and Networks, Internetworking, Technical Information Security, Computer Forensics and Investigations, Preparing for Security+ Certification, A+ Core Hardware and OS Technologies, Computer Law and Policy, E-Commerce, Managing Operating Systems, and Networking Service and Support.
Current industry professionals are teaching several of the courses, including Internetworking, taught by Mark Hamilton, FLCC adjunct instructor and president of Integrated Systems Inc.; Technical Information Security, taught by Chris Karr, FLCC adjunct instructor and president of ÜberGuard Information Security Consulting Inc.; and Computer Forensics and Investigations, team-taught by Doug Albert, FLCC assistant professor of computing sciences, and John Clingerman, FLCC adjunct instructor and investigator for the Newark Police Department.
Many courses are being offered late afternoons or evenings to accommodate employed students' work schedules. In addition, E-Commerce is being offered online this spring as a SUNY Learning Network course. In future semesters, Computer Law and Policy will also be offered online.
"As the information industry continues to change and evolve, FLCC continues to update its program offerings to meet the needs of employers for highly qualified and skilled professionals," said Dr. Daniel T. Hayes, president of FLCC.
"This new certificate program complements our existing computer degree programs and offers a special focus for students interested in the global concern of information security," said Sandra Brown, chairperson of the FLCC computing sciences department.
Currently FLCC offers associate in science degrees in computer science and in information systems and an associate in applied science degree in information technology. In addition, the College offers a one-year certificate in applied computer applications. For more information about the information security certificate or other computer-related programs, contact the FLCC Admissions Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7278, or at admissions@flcc.edu, or visit the College Web site at www.flcc.edu.
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FLCC OFFERS CREDIT COURSES IN EIGHT-WEEK "MINIMESTERS"
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Dec. 6, 2005)- Finger Lakes Community College now offers full-semester credit courses in eight-week "minimesters." The Winter Minimester runs from Jan. 24-Mar. 17 and the Spring Minimester runs from Mar. 18-May 19. Courses are offered at the Canandaigua campus, the Geneva Extension Center, the Newark Extension Center, and the Seneca Falls New York Chiropractic College. Classes are held during the day, in the evening, on Saturdays, and online.
These time-condensed courses offer the same academic quality and total instructional time of the College's traditional classes but can be completed in the shortened eight-week minimester format. Students can take classes in a variety of subjects such as computers, business, English, math, history, psychology, physical education, and teacher assistant courses.
"Minimesters enhance our ongoing efforts to meet the needs of our service area's range of populations-both traditional-aged and adult students, as well as those in the workforce who wish to augment their skills or knowledge base while maintaining busy professional and personal lives," said Dr. Daniel T. Hayes, FLCC president.
Students must be fully enrolled in courses no later than one week before the start of class. Students are advised to register early as classes fill up fast. For more information, contact the FLCC Registrar's Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7622, or at registrar@flcc.edu, or visit www.flcc.edu.
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