“The Partnership Guide has been designed to help individuals recognize the wealth of collaboration that exists between K-12 schools and colleges and universities throughout Long Island,” explains Drew Bogner, Ph.D., President of Molloy College (Co-Chair of the Partnership 2003-’04, 2004-’05). “In producing this Guide, we hope to stimulate future collaborations.” Cheryl Davidson, Executive Director for LIWorks Coalition explains, “Partnerships between K-12 and colleges, and with our academic leaders, addresses ways of ensuring excellence for our students.”

Partnerships between K-12 schools and colleges and universities take many shapes and forms. “To organize the diversity of collaboration efforts, we have grouped partnerships into four sections; those aimed at the professional development of K-12 teachers, those designed to assist the needs of target student populations, those aimed at increasing students’ preparedness for college or careers, and fi nally, those aimed at promoting community service,” explains Carl Bonuso, Ed.D., Superintendent, Wantagh School District (Chair 2000-’01). “We have also included a section that lists the dual-credit programs offered by colleges in high school.”

Phil Cicero, Ed.D., Superintendent, Lynbrook School District (current Co-Chair) explains, “The proverbial walls of our respective institutions are crumbling down. This has resulted in an openness and willingness to share and collaborate with each other. The sharing of resources and information has made our institutions better for faculty and students alike.”

“The Partnership Guide is a valuable resource for all students offering a broad spectrum of quality higher education available on Long Island,” commented Sean Fanelli, Ph.D., President, Nassau Community College (current Co-Chair). Dr. Bogner refl ected, “With continued communication and collectively working together, the number of partnerships between K-12 and colleges and universities is endless. What better way to bridge the transition from K-12 education to higher education than to bring both sides of the education equation together for the betterment of our young people.”

The Long Island Education Partnership Resource Guide may be viewed at: www.molloy.edu/partnership.pdf

For more information, contact the Molloy College Office of Public Relations at 516-678-5000 ext. 6300.