New Student Orientation Fall 2012

A big thank you to all new students, current students, faculty and staff who attended New Student Orientation on Wednesday, August 29th at the Lincoln Center campus! We appreciate your participation and are pleased to report that the event was a great success, with over 130 new students in attendance.

Representatives from Financial Aid & Scholarships, Career Services and Student Technology Services were present, and speakers at the event included GSE Dean James Hennessy, Associate Dean Rita Brause, and Linda Horisk (Assistant Dean of Admissions). The Orientation included a luncheon and opportunities for new students to get to know their fellow classmates in group activities, as well as to interact with faculty and current students and have their questions about academics and student life answered.

We welcome all of our new and returning GSE students, and look forward to a wonderful Fall 2012 semester!

Live From GSE: Meet the Student Ambassadors

The Office of Admissions is pleased to introduce this year's Graduate School of Education Student Ambassadors!

Matt C., Nicole and Matt S. are current students in the Graduate School of Education.  They are here to answer questions that prospective students may have about the admissions process and questions concerning life as a graduate student at Fordham.  For more information click here, and please feel free to email Matt C., Nicole or Matt S. at the email addresses below for on the "on the ground" perspective on student life at GSE!

Matt C.

Class of 2014

Ph.D. School Psychology 
MailMattGSE@fordham.edu 

Nicole

Class of 2013

P.D. School Psychology

GSENicole@fordham.edu 

Matt S.

Class of 2013

M.S.E. Mental Health Counseling

GSEMattS@fordham.edu 

NYC Department of Education: September Open Houses on New District Schools

Attention Talented Principals and School Leaders:

Opening new schools is an opportunity to positively impact student achievement. Do you have a vision for a new school?  The NYC Department of Education is looking for current and emerging leaders to open new district schools.  Learn how your leadership can change students’ lives at one of the following open house events:

September 10, 5:30pm | Bronx Envision High School
1619 Boston Road
Bronx, NY 10460

September 13, 5:30pm | Superintendent's Office
333 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10001

September 19, 5:30pm | Information Technology HS
21-16 44th Road
Long Island City, NY 11101

Visit the NYC DOE website to RSVP :
www.schools.nyc.gov/community/newschools/default.htm 
If you have questions, please contact Kristin Jefferson at KJefferson2@schools.nyc.gov 

BETLA Director Honored at NYLPRW Awards Dinner

On August 16th, 2012 the New York League of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. (NYLPRW) held it's annual College Awards Gala Dinner Dance, at which Nancy Rosario-Rodriguez, Director of GSE's Long Island/Westchester Bilingual and ESL Teacher Leadership Academy (BETLA) was honored. The BETLA’S mission is to instill strong leadership skills in exemplary bilingual/ESL teachers, who will then embark on a learning journey focused on building successful professional learning communities for English Language Learners, and was made possible by grant funding garnered by the Center for Educational Partnerships.

GSE congratulates Ms. Rosario-Rodriguez on this award!

Nancy Rosario-Rodriguez (second from left) with Center for Educational Partnership staff.

Faculty Publications: Dr. Rhonda Bondie in the National History Education Clearinghouse

Dr. Rhonda Bondie, Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Division of Curriculum & Teaching
at GSE recently published a learning strategy on the National History Education Clearinghouse website, Teachinghistory.org.  The strategy, called "Crop It," is a four-step hands-on learning routine where teachers pose questions and students use paper cropping tools to deeply explore a visual primary source.

Dr. Bondie taught in public schools for more than 20 years before coming to Fordham University. Her research focuses on sustainable differentiated instruction practices using self-regulated learning and building understanding with digital media.

Click here to read the full "Crop It" teaching guide.

Fall 2012 In-Person Registration

If you are interested in enrolling in classes as a non-matriculated student at GSE for Fall 2012, In-Person Registration will take place at the Lincoln Center and Westchester campuses on September 4th, 5th and 6th (from 3pm to 6pm each day).

For more information about registration guidelines, click here. Please be sure to bring proof of your undergrad or master's degree (a copy of your transcript or diploma) with you in order to register if this is your first non-matriculated class with us!

If you would like to register to attend classes as a non-matriculated student at the Lincoln Center campus, read the new procedure instructions for registration at Lincoln Center here.

If you would like to register at the Westchester campus, you may complete an application and meet with a faculty member about course selection at 400 Westchester Avenue, West Harrison, NY. Read the new procedure instructions for registration at Westchester here.

If you are interested in applying to any of GSE's degree programs as a matriculated degree-earning student, click here to go to our online application.

Please contact the Office of Admissions at (212) 636-6400 with any questions.

Fall 2012 New Student Orientation

Join us this summer at our orientation day to learn about student services, get important information for new students, and view the campus. Come meet your new classmates and enjoy a day at Fordham!

Wednesday, 29 August 2012 10 a.m - 3 p.m. 
12th floor Lounge l Lowenstein Center
Lincoln Center Campus Fordham University
113 West 60th Street, New York, NY

If you are an admitted student, you may login and RSVP via your VIP Page.
A detailed agenda will be emailed to you prior to the event.  For more information, visit our website.

Please email gse_admiss@fordham.edu or call (212) 636-6400 with any questions.