2019 State of the College

6 Westchester Community College The past year brought new activities and projects to the table, as the college, our faculty, and our students received recognition for their achievements. In April, more than 100 individuals gathered for the college’s first Vision and Values Summit. Faculty, staff, students and administrators met in the college’s gymnasium for a review of possible focus areas for the future. This ongoing process of reflection is set to continue as the college community collectively evaluates the direction of the institution. One topic discussed at the summit was our ability to affect both the lives of our students and the larger community through special projects. Over spring break, students focused on alleviating food insecurity as well as enrichment through international travel and academic development. Professor Anne D’Orazio led a group of students to Rome, where they explored the culture and political atmosphere of the Italian capital. The student led “Making a Difference Club” volunteered their break time to serve food in soup kitchens around the county. Meanwhile, eight students presented their scholarly work at the prestigious 26th annual Beacon Conference for two-year colleges in the mid-Atlantic region, held at Montgomery College in Germantown, Maryland. Students Paula Abila, Nancy Elsohafy, Clorissa Gioscia, Jason Gregory, Julia Guyon, John Kelley, Avery Kendall and Kenneth Sandoval showcased their academic writing in the topics of business, literature, and philosophy. FOCUS ON THE FUTURE