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Barbara Carson
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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.
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(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
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, 25th Anniversary, Oral History, Carson, Barbara, Students, Writing Center
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LaGuardia Community College (New York, N.Y)
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The Bridge, 1983 June
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The Bridge is the student newspaper of LaGuardia Community College. Following Fiorello's Flute, it started in 1982 and continues to run today
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, College Senate, Scholarships, Scholastic Press Association, Solomon Amendment, Wurtz, Adam, Roberts, Lillian, Day Care Center, El Salvador, Knight, Robert, Nicaragua, Nuclear disarmament, Cooperative Education, Traffic, Williams, John, Galaxy, Drug use, College for Children, Disability Services, International Dance Festival, Theatre, Hamiliton, William, Student Clubs, 10K Race, Mr. and Mrs. LaGuardia contest, Stern, Catherine, Macheski, Cecilia
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LaGuardia Community College (Long Island City, NY)
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Fiorello's Flute, 1977 June
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Description
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Fiorello's Flute was the student newspaper of LaGuardia Community College, running from 1974 to 1981. It succeeded The Bridge.
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The Humanist, Liberal Arts, Daycare Center, Veterans Affairs, Education-Prisons, Radner, Gilder, Photo Club, Social Essence Club, Peer Counseling festival, Talent Show, Student Activities, Murray, Bill
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LaGuardia Community College (Long Island City, N.Y.)
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The Bridge, 1982 November
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Description
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The Bridge is the student newspaper of LaGuardia Community College. Following Fiorello's Flute, it started in 1982 and continues to run today
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Subjects
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, Tuition, Campus Safety, Cooperative Education, Accounting Resources Center, Vassar College program, Mathematics Department, Health Center
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LaGuardia Community College (Long Island City, NY)
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