	New Student Orientation for Fall 2010
	All first-time fall 2010 students are required to attend new student orientation. Dates are available in July and August. Visit the following link for a schedule, frequently asked questions, information about the parent orientation and an online registration form: http://www.vaughn.edu/stl_orientation.php

	Quick Start Pre-Freshmen Summer Immersion Program
	This summer Vaughn College is offering a six week, residential program for incoming students designed to help you succeed in college-level courses this fall. You will learn math and English skills in a fun, engaging way while also enjoying the best that New York City has to offer with trips to museums, shows and the beach. The best part is that there may be no cost to you based on your financial aid eligibility. For more information, please contact John LaBarbera, associate director of admissions at 718.429.6600 ext 164 or via email at john.labarbera@vaughn.edu.

	New Mechatronics Lab to Open in June
	The Engineering and Technology Department will open a new state-of-the-art mechatronics laboratory this June to supplement its engineering degree in mechatronics. The lab space is currently under construction and the new equipment will be installed in early June. These practice-oriented training devices, manufactured in Germany by Lucas-Nulle, feature instrumentation and automatic control technology. Mechatronics is a synergistic approach to engineering that draws upon mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. Faculty members will attend training in Germany in May in anticipation of the new equipment.

	Vaughn Warriors Make the Championships
	Vaughn College's Warriors secured their first berth to the Hudson Valley Men's Athletic Conference Championships with their win against Albany Pharmacy by one point (final score 67 Vaughn 66 Pharmacy) on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Unfortunately the team lost to St. Joseph's Sunday, February 21. This was the first time Vaughn has reached the championship game in intercollegiate play. The Warriors had a great season thanks to Coach Amy Mulligan. Go Warriors!

	Regional Jet Trainer Added to Simulator Fleet
	The aviation department has added yet another simulator to its fleet of new training devices--a CRJ-200. Built by Paradigm Flight Simulation, this simulator includes a fully enclosed flight deck and 220 degree wrap around visuals. Students are completely immersed in the training environment. All flight deck controls, panels, knobs, switches, and other components of the simulator are replicated as in the real aircraft in size, placement, and functionality. In the last few months, Vaughn has also added a Frasca 241 and two Redbirds and the CRJ is a wonderful addition to this $1 million lab.

ATI Professor John Karakian Retires

After 43 years of faithful service teaching, Professor John Karakian is retiring from full-time teaching at the end of the fall term. Hired as a lab instructor on June 1, 1966 after graduating from what was then the Academy of Aeronautics, he was ready for a lifelong career in the classroom. As his successful career comes to a close, he hopes more students will continue to pursue careers in aviation and remain in this exciting and challenging field. Karakian will continue teaching ATI courses as an adjunct one day a week for the foreseeable future. On some of the other days, he will pursue his passion for golf. Everyone in the Vaughn College community wishes him well. Thank you for your service, Jack!

	New Flight Simulator Complex
	Vaughn has added two new full-motion Redbird simulators to its inventory of siumlators which also includes a Frasca 142. In October, Vaughn will take delivery of a Frasca 241 that will also be housed in this complex.

	Aviation and Vaughn Lose a Caring and Dedicated Friend
	It is with great sadness that the Vaughn College community marks the passing of William DeCota, director of aviation for The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who died on Friday, September 11, 2009. Vaughn awarded Mr. DeCota with an honorary doctoral degree in 2006 and throughout his tenure as director he was a tremendous supporter of the vision and mission of the College including securing nearly $25 million in funding for capital initiatives. In his honor, Vaughn’s flag flew at half mast the week of September 14 and a moment of silence was held on Tuesday, September 15. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his family and friends, particularly the staff at The Port Authority.

	JFK Chamber of Commerce Donates Funds for Endowed Scholarship
	The JFK International Airport Chamber of Commerce recently presented Vaughn College with a check for $7,500. The donation further funds the Chamber's endowed scholarship at Vaughn which totals more than $90,000. The scholarship is awarded to students who have a family member working at JFK Airport, and demonstrate academic excellence. Bill Puckhaber, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Kevin Malone, of Delta Airlines, were on hand to present the check to President John Fitzpatrick.

	Vaughn Ranked Among Best Baccalaureate Colleges
	Vaughn College was ranked in the top tier of baccalaureate colleges in the north in the US News 2009 edition of America's Best Colleges. These colleges, including Cooper Union and the United States Coast Guard Academy, focus on undergraduate education but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. Vaughn was also ranked the most racially diverse college in the region. For more information about the rankings, click here.

	Vaughn Students can Become Teachers in Partnership with Metropolitan College of New York
	Through a cooperative effort, Vaughn College and Metropolitan College of New York have established a teacher education pathway program that will allow students to complete a bachelor of science in engineering or engineering technology and a master of science in math education in as little as five years. This will offer students the opportunity to explore new career options and put their degree to use in the field of education by teaching grades 7 to 12 in a New York City high school. For more information please contact Vincent Papandrea,assistant vice president of enrollment, at 718.429.6600 ext 167 or via email at vincent.papandrea@vaughn.edu.

	Apply online to Vaughn College
	Students now have the option to apply to Vaughn online. To learn more, please click here.

	Faculty Member Interviewed by ABC News on Hudson River Landing
	Professor Vincent Driscoll, a faculty member in Vaughn's aviation department, was interviewed by ABC news about the 'Miracle on the Hudson' landing of flight 1549. To watch the news clip click here.

	Vaughn Celebrates 75th Anniversary
	Vaughn celebrated its 75th Anniversary on April 10, 2008 with a special luncheon at the Marriott Hotel. The event honored The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Director of Aviation, William R. DeCota, was on hand to accept a token of Vaughn's appreciation.

	Master of Science in Airport Management
	For more information about the master of science in airport management contact Celso Alvarez, associate director of admissions, at celso.alvarez@vaughn.edu or 866.6VAUGHN ext. 117.

Vaughn’s Air Traffic Control Program Ranks in Top Five in Nation

On October 16, 2007, the Federal Aviation Administration announced at the Air Traffic Collegiate Training Intiative Best Practices Conference in San Jose, California that Vaughn College’s air traffic control program is ranked fifth out of 14 institutions across the country.

	Vaughn Collaborates with Sreenidhi Institute of Technology in Hyderabad, India
	This new international collaboration between Vaughn College and Sreenidhi Institue will allow Indian students to enroll in Vaughn's degree programs at Sreenidhi. Indian students will also have the option to complete their degree at Vaughn's main campus in New York. For more information about the partnership, please see the admissions link above.