397. Suffolk County Community College: Affordable Pathways to College & Career Success
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In this episode, Dr. John Durante welcomes Dr. Katherine C. Aguirre, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Suffolk County Community College, to discuss why community college can be a powerful pathway to academic, personal, and career success.
Topics include:
- Why Suffolk County Community College is one of the nation's leading community colleges, offering nearly 100 degree and certificate programs across three campuses.
- The benefits of small class sizes, personalized faculty support, and a vibrant campus life.
- How the Honors Program prepares students to transfer successfully to institutions such as Cornell, Yale, Princeton, and UNC Chapel Hill.
- Strategies for reducing college costs while earning transferable college credits.
- High-demand programs including Nursing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Automotive Technology, and Culinary Arts.
- Opportunities for adult learners through Fast Career certifications and the SUNY Reconnect program, which provides free tuition for eligible students.
- Admissions tips, including SUNY Free Application Week and how to apply.
Whether you're a high school student, parent, counselor, or adult learner, this episode highlights the many affordable pathways available to help students achieve their educational and career goals.
Resources
- Apply to Suffolk County Community College: sunysuffolk.edu/apply
- Learn more about the SUNY Reconnect program for eligible adult learners.
From Dr. Katherine C. Aguirre:
Contact: K. Aguirre
Email: Aguirrk@sunysuffolk.edu (Please mention THE CAP PODCAST when reaching out)
SUNY Reconnect: www.sunysuffolk.edu/reconnect
Apply Online: www.sunysuffolk.edu/apply
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