Welcome to the Spring 2026 issue of the Center for Teaching and Learning newsletter. Professional development programming for the spring semester is set! We continue with our theme, “Reflecting,” a chance to pause, share, and grow together in our teaching and learning methods.

Welcome back English Language Institute students and faculty!! On January 12th, classes resumed at the English Language Institute, and despite the bitter temperatures, ELI students were eager to return after the break. Even temperatures as low as six degrees Fahrenheit did not deter early-morning students who begin classes at 7:00…

Accessibility Services Spring 2026 Accessibility Services would like to welcome you back to the Spring 2026 semester! Wishing all of you a wonderful semester!        Sincerely, Dr. Leidy K. Pichardo, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Student Success SUNY WCC is required to provide students with disabilities…

Academic Support Center Spring 2026 Newsletter

Investment will Strengthen Mental Health Literacy and Crisis Intervention Capacity at SUNY Westchester Community College Albany, NY (January 8, 2026) — State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced awards through SUNY’s Mental Health First Aid Grant Program, providing targeted funding to strengthen campus-wide approaches…

Valhalla, NY (December 23, 2025) – SUNY Westchester Community College (SUNY WCC) celebrated its December Completion Ceremony on campus, recognizing 184 students who completed their academic requirements at the conclusion of the summer or fall semester. Participation increased from 177 students in last year’s ceremony, reflecting continued momentum in…

Transformative Scholarships Create Tuition-Free Pathways for New Generation of Nurses and Healthcare Professionals VALHALLA, NY— The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has awarded a transformative grant of up to $1.1 million to the Westchester Community College Foundation to create tuition-free pathways for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Certified Nursing…

Welcome to the NY HSI STEM Hub Community! Welcome to the inaugural issue of the New York HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) STEM Hub Newsletter! The NY HSI STEM Hub is a network of HSI-designated and eHSI-designated community colleges in the south east region of New York State, funded by the National…

The PepsiCo Foundation has partnered with SUNY Westchester Community College to break down barriers for students lacking access to financial support and professional development opportunities. We congratulate the new scholarship recipients as of Fall 2025! For more info, visit www.sunywcc.edu/pepsi-uplift…

Happy Halloween! During Halloween week, the ELI held several Halloween celebrations featuring fabulous costumes, fun games, plenty of laughter, and, of course, great food. Fall is a special time of year, filled with traditions that students enjoy learning about and taking part in. At the ELI, cultural sharing— which promotes…

Viking ROADS program empowers students with financial, academic, and personal support to remove barriers to student success and dramatically increase timely degree completion. Valhalla, NY, October 22, 2025 – SUNY WCC will host a special event to highlight the expansion of its Viking ROADS (Resources for Obtaining Associate Degrees and…

“Let us take a moment to recognize our respiratory care healthcare professionals during National Respiratory Care Week,” said George W. Contreras, Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness. “These professionals play a vital role in healthcare in support of favorable patient outcomes. Our Respiratory Care program at WCC…

The ELI Kicks Off Another Wonderful Fall Semester! The English Language Institute kicked off another wonderful fall semester a few weeks ago! This is one of our most beloved semesters — full of fun celebrations including Halloween, and (of course!) plenty of excuses to enjoy candy. It’s…

He has also offered transfer essay writing workshops and presented on AI at professional development events. But who is Andrew Selig? Learning center professional, college instructor, author, playwright, journalist – Andrew has been in many roles, each one with writing at its core. At seven years old, he wrote his…

It is never too late! We are now at the end of the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate program in the ELI. Fourteen students graduated from the in-person and the online TESOL Certificate program this summer. They aim to teach English in the adult context, for…

Every class went above and beyond—creating vibrant displays, offering traditional foods and drinks from their chosen countries, and showcasing cultural treasures such as traditional clothing, dances, and music. One class that researched Brazil even built an impressive replica of Christ the Redeemer! Classrooms came alive with balloon arches, colorful door…

International Voices is an award winning annual publication of the writing and artwork of Westchester Community College students. As always,represented here are just some of the many diverse perspectives of the Westchester Community College community. I cannot recall a time in my career when the voices of marginalized groups felt…

End of the ELI Spring Semester The ELI spring semester is now winding down. Each student who has successfully completed their program will receive a certificate of completion, and one student in each class will receive a Special Recognition Award to acknowledge their outstanding academic excellence. It is a…

SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) strives to be a “student-ready” institution. This means that we view each student holistically, constructing a safety net of supports that address both academic and socio-economic needs, paving a way toward completion and career attainment for every student. BACKGROUND: Statistics show that 48% of…

Summer is coming at the ELI! The English Language Institute (ELI) is preparing for the summer semester; registration opens on March 31st. Under Assistant Dean Claudia Carco’s leadership, the ELI expects over 2,000 students to register for classes. Indeed, the demand for English classes in Westchester is staggering. The…