Thank you to Denise Huntington, RPR, CRR, CSR for visiting Plaza students & prospective students! Denise held a workshop where she shared insight on her careers path, gave advice to aspiring court reporters, and answered student questions.

More about Denise:

Denise Huntington, RPR, CRR, CSR
Denise began her career in Civil & Family Court where she worked for 10 years before transitioning into the NYS Supreme Court Criminal Division in Manhattan.

Jenna B. Patient Information Management, B.B.A. Class of 2017 Access Service Representative Northwell Health

Plaza College held its first annual Alumni Association BBQ, with alumni from the past few decades attending!

This was a great opportunity for alumni to network with fellow alumni & peers, catch up with old classmates, and share stories & advice for current & prospective students. Attendees enjoyed great food, music, views on the terrace, and a laptop raffle. To view more photos from the event, use this link.

Congratulations to the third dental hygiene cohort on earning their white coats! The white coat ceremony is a rite of passage, signifying a student’s completion of preclinical training and entering into clinical patient care. You can view more pictures through this link!

STUDENT SERVICES
SPRING 2019 INTERSESSION HOURS

*PLEASE NOTE: Student Services will only be hosting late finals for paper and pencil exams
ONLY! Students needing to take missed computerized/online finals MUST speak with their
instructor(s), NOT Student Services. Lastly, Student Services will NOT be open on any intersession
Saturday’s starting August 10, 2019 through September 7, 2019. However, Student Services will resume normal Saturday operation on Saturday, September 14, 2019*

On July 17th, Plaza College recognized outstanding members of the 102nd graduating class at the annual Graduate Awards Ceremony.

Students, family members, and friends were joined by faculty, administration, staff, and trustees to enjoy speeches, awards presentations, incredible views, and dinner!

Thank you to everyone who made this a wonderful event and congratulations to all the award recipients!

The Second Annual Dental Hygiene Scientific Poster Session was held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in the Plaza College Commons.  Cohort 2 students featured cutting-edge dental and dental hygiene information as a requirement of their DH240 Oral Health Education course. Students conducted extensive peer-reviewed scientific research and presented their findings to the Plaza College faculty, staff, students, and administration with topics such as, “Sleep Apnea Related to  GERD and BMI,” “The Correlation Between Alzheimer’s Disease & Periodontal Disease,” and finally, “Why is Glycine Powder Air-Polishing Effective Before Hygiene Intervention?”

Plaza students are benefiting from Mr. Zarazoga’s extra math classes in the ARC every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:35 a.m. during college hour. Feel free to stop by to boost your math grade!

Additionally, the ARC (Academic Resource Center) is open for tutoring and individual work. If you need assistance with any classwork, a computer, or a place to study, please visit the ARC next to the library. The ARC has tutors available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in a variety of subjects. (Friday the ARC closes at 3 p.m. and reopens at 5 p.m.)

To make an appointment with a tutor in advance, stop by the ARC, call 718-779-1430, ext. 3354, or visit the ARC website and click on Tutoring – Schedule an Appointment. The ARC also offers weekly writing and math workshops.

REAL STORIES ABOUT REAL GRADUATES Just think; this could be you! Traci B. Patient Information Management, B.B.A. Class of 2017 File Administrator New York Presbyterian BEFORE PLAZA Prior to attending Plaza, Traci was working full time in retail, but wanted something more. She had dreams of becoming a doctor or a nurse. She wanted to make a difference in someone’s day. As she rode the train, she began noticing signs for Plaza. She decided to do further research online about the Medical Assisting program. While talking to a friend, Tracimentioned she may take a leap of faith and return to school. Surprisingly, her friend had been contemplating the very same thing! The two decided to visit Plaza together to gather more information. Traci says, “The first day I walked into Plaza, I met with an admissions counselor and went through the registration process the same day. I was sure this was the right step for me. I was right!” WHY SHE CHOSE THE MEDICAL FIELD Traci relates to other people’s struggles, and in turn, has a strong desire to help them. She explains, “At some point in your life, you or someone you love will need to be in a hospital. You will want the best care for that loved one. I want to be sure the best care is available.” During her phlebotomy course, Traci realized the clinical side of the medical field was not for her. Instead, she was more drawn to the administrative side. After graduatingwith her Associate Degree in Medical Assisting, Traci decided to continue her education. In 2017, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Patient Information Management at Plaza. HOW SHE USES HER DEGREE EVERY DAY Preparation from her courses and externship enabled Traci to jump right into her role as File Administrator at New York Presbyterian with ease. She recalls “During my externship at Kingsbrook, I learned, with detail, how to prep charts. When I started my job, I didn’t require any training on how to create and process charts – from start to finish.” Traci’s educational background prepared her for daily interactions in the workplace. “Medical Terminology. Billing and Coding. These classes gave me the foundation that my everyday duties are built on. Working in a hospital, even if you’re not drawing blood, you still have to know medical terms to understand the administrative side.” Traci explains that she relies on skills she learned in school, “I am the liaison between the insurance providers and the coders. In order to perform my daily tasks, I have to be able to flag providers for different proficiencies. I learned this during my Reimbursement Course.” WHY SHE ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO CHOOSE THE MEDICAL FIELD Traci explains why she remains passionate about working in the medical field, “It is fulfilling to be in a selfless role. I wake up each day excited to bring a smile to someone’s face.” The administrative side of the medical field requires a balance of skill and personality. Traci emphasizes that, “Anyone who has empathy and integrity is a perfect fit for this field. You have to care about the patients you are working with. At the same time, you are dealing with sensitive information, so you must have integrity.” There are many career options within the medical field. Traci encourages others to find their path. “Along the way you will find exactly what role you belong in. I did not end up where I originally thought, but I found my way to exactly where I wanted to be!”

The School of Business and Technology celebrated Business Team week (June 24 to 28) and hosted three events spanning day and evening programs to highlight the importance of developing the skills essential to becoming a contributing team member. Dean Marianne Zipf and Ms. Mandeep Kaur, Assistant to the Dean from the Department of Academics, Ms. Regina Pokidaylo, the Director of Career Services, and Ms. Vanessa Lopez, Director, Admissions Department –Bachelor programs presented valuable ideas on how students can transform their brand image and become top team performers. Students competed in several team games and winning teams won a free lunch from Sammy’s.