IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Wednesday, October 16 to Saturday, October 18

Stony Brook University will host Wolfstock 2008—its annual Homecoming celebration and alumni reunion—from October 16th through the 18th. Join us for activities designed for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and their families. SPD will have a table at the Alumni Reception on Friday night. Stop by and say "hello." »Wolfstock Details

NEWS and NOTES

Tribute to Professor Egon Neuberger
On Saturday, October 11, at 1:00 p.m., the University and the family of Egon Neuberger will celebrate his life and contributions to Stony Brook. Professor Neuberger, the Leading Professor Emeritus in the Department of Economics, joined the faculty in 1967. Throughout his years here, he was an inspirational teacher, a highly regarded scholar, and an active participant in campus life and service. He took great pride in being a member of the Stony Brook University
community.

Please join us for this memorial salute to him at the Wang Center. Speakers will include President Shirley Strum Kenny, Dean Paul Edelson, Professor William Dawes, Professor Avna Ben-Ner, and members of the Neuberger family. There will be a reception following the service. All are invited to attend.

New Non-Credit Course: How to Buy and Sell on EBay
With over 200 million registered buyers and sellers, it should come as no surprise to know that you can buy, and sell, just about anything on EBay. It is the worlds largest auction site and if you learn how to work it, you can earn extra money or start your own business selling online. SPD is offering a 15-hour course to help you get started. This is a hands-on course with limited registration. »Details

New Articulation Agreement With Fordham Allows Ed Leadership Students Seamless Transfer into Ed.D. Program
SPD is proud to announce an articulation agreement between Stony Brook University and Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. Upon successful completion of our Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, there will be a seamless transfer into Fordam's doctoral program in Educational Leadership for students who meet Fordham's admission standards. Furthermore, the Ed.D. will be awarded upon completion of forty-five (45) units, including dissertation. The first six credits of this doctoral program will be offered through SPD at Stony Brook tuition rates. »Details

New Pre-Health Program Launched
If you are interested in a health career but lack the undergraduate preparation, SPD has a new program for you. Post-baccalaureate students may take undergraduate coursework at Stony Brook University to prepare for careers in medicine, dentistry, or other health-related fields. The coursework, coupled with the advisement resources of the Academic & Pre-Professional Advising Center (Melville Library, second floor, Room E2360) will help to prepare you for the application process to medical school.
»Details on the Post-Bac Pre-Health Program

HRM Programs Now Fully Online
SPD has received New York State Education Department approval to offer our Master of Professional Studies and Advanced Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management programs in a completely online format. Now current or aspiring HRM professionals have even more flexibility to pursue their graduate studies.
»Details about SPD's HRM programs

Read Dean Edelson's New Article in the Journal Of Continuing Higher Education
The article, entitled "Continuing Education’s Abiding Challenge and the Need to Break the Electronic Circuit" will be published in the Winter 2008 edition, but you can read it here. »Read the article (PDF)

SPD Launches New Online Certificate Programs in Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness
SPD is now offering six non-credit certificate programs for allied health professionals, trainers, business owners, and exercise enthusiasts who seek to continue their education and obtain professional credentials. The program is offered in partnership with Educational Fitness Solutions, a leading national provider of online fitness and health education. Registration is now open for the Spring 2008 term. »Program Details and Schedules

From AGC to Ed.D.: SPD's New Articulation Agreement with Seton Hall University
SPD is proud to announce articulation between its Educational Leadership AGC and Seton Hall University’s Executive Ed.D. Program in Educational Administration. The Ed.D. program requires only 54 credits to the doctorate after acceptance of 45 transfer credits, including credits earned in SPD's Educational Leadership program and other course work from your master’s degree. »Details

New SHRM® Professional Human Resource Management Certificate Programs
In partnership with Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SPD offers courses to help HR professionals obtain Professional Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) designations.

For detailed information on all programs, go the SHRM Professional Human Resource Management Certificate Programs site.