There are also non-traditional options for individuals who want to further their educations but who find that going to classes and traveling is an unreasonable burden.  Two fully accredited options are discussed below.

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE

As part of the State University of New York, Empire State College is a unique alternative to traditional college studies.  Students, with the help of a mentor, can take college courses at home, attending only limited sessions.  Students at Empire State College may pursue Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in a number of different areas. Empire State College allows transfer and life experience credits.  For further information, call 1-800-468-6372 or website www.esc.edu

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE

Excelsior College is an evaluating and assessing institution.  Its philosophy is based on the belief that college-level learning, which has been acquired in a variety of settings, can be objectively and comprehensively documented through transcripts, written or performance examinations, and other academically sound procedures.

In addition to credits already completed, students can complete their degrees through computer and video courses, independent study, credit by examination, and other methods.  Excelsior College is a private institution that is fully accredited and that is part of the University of the State of New York, and is not to be confused with the State University of New York.

For further information, call Anita Burns at 1-888-647-2388 or write to:

Excelsior College

7 Columbia Circle

Albany New York 12203–5159 

www.excelsior.edu

MANHATTAN COLLEGE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Manhattan College located at 3840 Corlear Avenue in Riverdale, New York 10471-4098, is offering uniformed and civilian members of the service an opportunity to enroll in their newly created Executive Management Program.  This eight (8) week certificate program has been designed for NYC Police Department managers and supervisors with college degrees but little managerial training experience. 

The eight 8-week certificate program requires students to meet once a week for a four (4) hour session.  Members of the service are offered a 50% tuition discount, resulting in a tuition cost of $1,600 for the program.

Over a period of eight weeks the program will provide eight workshops in the areas listed below:

• Group and Organizational Dynamics and Behavior
• Effective Personal and Organizational Communication and Motivational Theory
• Principles of Management, Supervision and the Strategic Planning Process
• Managing Workplace Conflict – Creating a Conflict Competent Organization
• Applied Psychology for Managers and Supervisors
• Organizational Change and Enhancing Ethical Awareness

Uniformed and civilian members interested in obtaining further information about this certificate program should contact Suzanne Murphy at (718) 862-7863.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND/OR SPOUSES OF MEMBERS OF THE SERVICE

THE BALAMBAL PALANIYANDI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This memorial scholarship is a charitable educational donation of $50,000.00 from Dr. and Mrs. R.B. Palaniyandi to Brooklyn College.

The Balambal Palaniyandi Memorial Scholarship is for a student who has demonstrated character whose spouse and/or parent is/was a member of the firefighters, police officers or emergency services personnel.  Special preference will be given to those whose spouse and/or parent died in the line of duty.  A full or partial scholarship will be given to the deserving recipient.

For further information, contact Jan Scott at Brooklyn College (718) 951-5391.

ARTHUR CRAMES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND – IONA COLLEGE

Award: The Iona College Arthur Crames Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial aid for the children of members of the Department.  The minimum scholarship award is $500 each semester or $1,000 each school year.

Eligibility: Children of deceased or disabled uniformed members of the New York City Police Department, and children of active New York City Police Officers.  Funds are limited, and priority will be given to children of police officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.  This allows for children of all active police officers to apply for any remaining funds.

Academic Requirements:

• Candidates must meet all admission requirements of Iona College
• High school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
• Additional consideration will be shown to candidates who have demonstrated respect for the values of public service (e.g. volunteer programs, mentoring, community service, etc.).

Note:              For further information, contact:

Iona College

715 North Avenue

New Rochelle NY10801-1890

(800) 231-IONA 

Prospective students may apply online at www.iona.edu.

THE SOCIETY OF HONORARY POLICE SURGEONS OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, INC.

The Society of Honorary Police Surgeons of the City of New York, Inc. is composed of N.Y.P.D. Honorary Police Surgeons who have donated $6,000.00 for a scholarship fund in honor of former New York City Police Department Surgeons Clarence G. Robinson and Robert E. Thomas, MD.

Award: Police Surgeon Scholarship fund provides two awards of $3,000.00 each. 

Eligibility: These awards are for the dependent children of active uniformed members of the service, who have been admitted or are attending graduate schools in various medical and dental related fields.  Final recipients will be chosen on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and an interview.  Awards will be presented annually at the Society of Honorary Police Surgeons Dinner Dance.

For further information and application forms, Dr. Ira Rothfeld, President of The Honorary Police Surgeons of the City of New York, Inc., can be reached at (212) 861-6655.   

EUGEN GRABSCHEID

This scholarship is awarded to the children of active, retired or deceased, uniformed and civilian Members of the Service interested in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the medical field, included in this is that of nurse practitioner.  The Police Foundation has made numerous awards available.  The Department Bulletin is published in April and the contact person is Karla Manning at the New York City Police Foundation, (212) 751-8170.

THE HUNDRED YEAR ASSOCIATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Hundred Year Association of New York funds college scholarships for children of career civil service employees. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000. The awards are issued to children of permanent city employees with two years of continuous full-time service in a position for which the salary in whole or in part is paid by the City of New York.  Selections are based on scholastic achievement, leadership, on participation in school and community service activities, and on scores on SAT or ACT exams.  These awards may be used to pursue any field of study.  For further information call Civilianization/Staff Development at (646) 610-6607.  Refer to Department Bulletin # 13, dated 04/28/03.

MANFRED PAKAS

This scholarship is available to students 14 through 24 years of age who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in any field of study.  They must be children of police officers who died in the line of duty.  The requirements are that these children are enrolled in, or accepted by an accredited College or University. The award is funded by the New York City Police Foundation and varies in the amount awarded each year.  The Department Bulletin announcement of this scholarship is published every April. The contact person is Karla Manning, New York City Police Foundation, (212) 751-8170.

POLICE RESERVE ASSOCIATION CITY OF NEW YORK ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION AND AWARDS

The Police Reserve Association holds its Annual College Scholarship Examination at the Police Academy.  Eight awards are issued, one for $2,500, two for $1,500, and five for $1,000.  These awards will be issued to sons and daughters of active or retired uniformed Members of the New York City Police Department.  The exam is open to college bound high school seniors who will attend a two or four-year college and be matriculated from September 1^st to August 31^st of the current year.  Contact person is Mitchell F. Levey, Ed.D, President and Scholarship Coordinator at (212 ) 564-0010.