BASIC EDUCATION: LITERACY, ESL, GED,
AND CREATIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Staci Weile, Director, Continuing Education and Professional Development
As part of the CUNY literacy project, we offer instruction to those in need of assistance with reading skills ranging from non-reading to GED and college prep courses.
Donna Grant, 718.982.2189

We also offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes ranging from beginning to advanced levels.
ESL Coordinator: Mary Mastrogiovanni, 718.982.2196.

GED classes are available for adult students (at least 21 years of age) who meet admission criteria in reading. The program combines test preparation with upper-level reading, writing, and math. Day and evening classes are available. Donna Grant, 718.982.2189

Creative Exchange is a unique program that offers continuing education classes for developmentally challenged adults. For more information, call John DeSio, 718.982.2188.

OPTIONS: CSI PROGRAM FOR MATURE LEARNERS
If you are an older adult, you are eligible to join the CSI OPTIONS Program. For a very nominal fee, students take any or all of a variety of college-level courses specially designed with their interests and needs in mind.
Call Geri Johnson, OPTIONS Coordinator, 718.982.2656 for more information.

CSI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOMES ALUMNI
Twenty-five percent discount for courses offered by the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development. For information on other alumni programs and benefits and your complimentary CSI Alumni Association membership card call 718.982.2290,
Fax: 718.982.2289.
Email: alumni@mail.csi.cuny.edu
Website: www.csi.cuny.edu
2800 Victory Blvd., Building 1A, Room 110/111
Staten Island, NY 10314

CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Center houses two academic wings for programs in the arts as well as superb public spaces: the Clara and Arleigh B. Williamson Theatre, a 900-seat concert hall, a recital hall, an experimental theater, lecture halls, an art gallery, and a small conference center.
Administrative Office: 718.982.2504

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Phone: 718.982.2560, Fax: 718.982.2323
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Small Business Development Center at CSI offers a certificate program that is designed to provide state-of-the-art information, training, and assistance from a staff of hands-on specialists. Geared to entrepreneurs and their employees, the program offers the education and training needed to keep abreast of technology and methodology in today's rapidly moving business environment. Increasing students' insights in competitive advantages and ultimately the productivity and the profitability of their ventures, the program concentrates on the unique problems of companies doing business on Staten Island. The program is supported by leaders of the business community, economic development, and activist groups, and the Chamber of Commerce, and provides an ongoing process for updating and upgrading the operational acumen of local business owners and managers.

STATEN ISLAND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
In September 2008, the College of Staten Island will welcome the Class of 2009 of the Staten Island Leadership Institute. The Institute, which has been endorsed by the Borough President, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation, contributes to the development of tomorrow's community leaders and creates an effective network to connect them. The purpose of the Institute is to provide a forum where emerging community and business leaders come together in an environment that fosters growth and dialogue on community issues. Each year, up to 30 class members are identified and selected for participation in a ten-month core program with an interactive curriculum. The class will meet one day per month from September through June, with an additional opening session in September and a graduation ceremony in July. The program informs class members about all aspects of the Staten Island community, its relationship to New York City, State, and Federal offices, and institutions of international governance. Class members will meet with community, city, and state leaders. They will develop an in-depth understanding of how decisions on Staten Island are made and how they can have an impact on those decisions. They will eventually become an integral part of a vital network of experts that will influence decisions on Staten Island's future growth. Tuition per student is $1,000/year. A limited number of sponsorships are available for candidates from community organizations and not-for-profits.
For information and to nominate candidates, contact:
Dr. Hugo Kijne, Executive Director, 718.982.2191.
Email: kijne@mail.csi.cuny.edu

WELCOME FROM THE SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER AT THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND
We would like to invite the faculty/staff and all members of the Staten Island community to take full advantage of the many opportunities we offer to get fit and healthy.

MEMBERSHIP: As a member, you have access to a variety of evening and weekend Aerobic & Yoga classes. Indoors, you can enjoy our five racquetball and four handball courts, an eight-lane swimming pool, and use of our fitness room, which includes 3,000 pounds of free weights, Cybex resistance machines, treadmills, stair machines, stationary bicycles, and crossaerobics machines.