Barbara Carson

Description

Barbara Carson first came to LaGuardia Community College as a student, but returned as a tutor and stayed on in a variety of teaching and administrative positions.

Timestamp summary:
(00:42) In 1981, Barbara Carson graduated from LaGCC and at time of interview works in the Theatre department.
(1:26) Came to LaGCC for Secretarial Science talks about her decision to switch to Liberal Arts to concentrate on teaching.
(3:24) Talks about the coziness and supportiveness of the college, describes the M-Building and the Cooperative Education Division in the L & P Building over the pizza factory
(4:17) After she graduated from LaGCC, Carson attended a 4 year college but missed the sense of involvement and encouragement from LaGCC.
(4:44) Professor Marian Arkin offered Carson a job in the Writing Center as a tutor, Carson talks about how that affected her educational decisions. Goes on to describe courses and internships
(6:48) Describes the Coop Seminar and how it prepared students for the transition between school and work and how to think of your career over the long term.
(7:54) Talks about student life on campus
(9:21) Gives examples of her personal/direct interactions faculty as a students and how they directed her toward literature and teaching.
(10:17) Describes the student body, describes the students as having very realistic goals and going to LaGuardia for the purpose of education for a career.
(11:17) Talks about working at LaGuardia while completing a bachelors’ degree at Queens College and the differences between the two schools
(13:42) Covers her positions as Assistant to the Dean and Assistant to the Theatre Director and her want to help students
(15:01) In 1988/89 she teaches Basic Reading in the Communication Skills department and talks about her positive experience as a teacher
(16:14) Talks about how the college has in expanded in size over the years
(17:42) “The 25th Anniversary theme sums it up – Tradition of innovation – LaGCC has never been afraid of trying something new if it benefits the student.”
Total time is 18:48