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New Dominican-American Program
On December 7, 23 three constituencies representing Fairleigh Dickinson University, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and the leaders of the Dominican-American community of New York and New Jersey met at the Metropolitan Campus to discuss a new Dominican-American program, which was described as “historic” by Guillermo Linares, commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, New York City.
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Guillermo Linares, second from left, commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, New York City, addresses the group. From left are: Okang McBride, director, undergraduate admissions; Linares; Heather Augar, associate director of international/graduate admissions; Thomas Shea, University director of international/graduate admissions; and Jenifer Campbell, director, residence life (all Metro). |
The program will make it possible for high school graduates of Dominican heritage to earn an undergraduate degree from FDU, by spending two years at the Metropolitan Campus and two years at PUCMM’s Santiago campus in the Dominican Republic. As part of the program they will also earn a concentration in Latin-American studies. The program will provide the opportunity for students to strenghten their ties to their Dominican heritage. This will be enhanced by living and taking meals with families.
The specific areas of study have yet to be determined.
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In discussion are, from left: Josefina Infante, first vice president, Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR); executive director, Hunts Point Economic Development Commission; member, Dominican Business Network; and board member, Alianza Dominicana, New York; Luis Guzman, New Jersey board member, DANR; detective lieutenant, Passaic Police Department; member, Dominican Council of New Jersey; and president, Passaic County Chapter, National Peace Officers Association; Ruth Wehrman, active member, Dominican American Council; chief executive officer and founder, Inograph Corporation; and member, Copodo Dominican Association; Aixa Ritz, hotel/restaurant/tourism management (Metro); Tami Flanagan, assistant to the associate dean for technology, communications, continuing education, international hospitality/tourism management (Metro); and Richard Wisch, director and associate dean, international hospitality/tourism management (Metro/Flor). |
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top of this page table of contents for this issue
December 2005/
January 2006
| · | Vancouver Plans Endorsed |
| · | University Poised for Last Phase of Middle States Re-accreditation Process |
| · | University to Open Academic Publishing Center |
| · | PublicMind Wrap Up |
| · | Winter Session Study Abroad |
| · | Consortium Offers State’s First Higher-ed Jobs Database |
| · | International/Global Journals in Library |
| · | Federal, State Grants Received; New Proposal Process Implemented |
| · | Faculty/Staff — Update, In Memoriam, Welcome |
| · | College Happenings |
| · | Spotlight — Alfano, Campbell, Cacchiola, Zwick |
| · | This & That |
| · | Photo Stories — New Dominican-American Program, Spirit of Giving, Employee Benefits Fair. |
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College at Florham, Madison, N.J.
Metro =
Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.
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