The Retirees Association of Suffolk Community College (RASCC) has awarded two Legacy Fellowship Grants to support projects at Suffolk County Community College. Each grant provides $1,000 for initiatives aimed at enhancing student learning and engagement.
Michael Levine, an Instructor of Art, received funding for a collaborative printmaking project on the Michael J. Grant Campus. The project will involve visual art students designing and carving large woodcuts. These works will be printed during a public “steamroller printing” event at the end of the spring semester, which is expected to include participation from students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Natasha McCombs, Assistant Director of the Academic Success & Tutoring Center, was granted funds to launch the RESTART Program. This academic renewal initiative offers structured support for students who are facing academic dismissal or warning. The grant will be used to provide resource booklets and materials to program participants in order to help improve their academic skills and retention.
“Suffolk is grateful to the RASCC for supporting both artistic innovation and student success,” said Dr. Edward Bonahue, President. “These grants help strengthen programs that directly enrich our campus community.”
Suffolk County Community College is part of the State University of New York system and enrolls more than 26,000 students in over 100 degree and certificate programs. The college has about 145,000 alumni and focuses on training students for regional workforce needs through various educational pathways.
The RASCC is an organization that serves retired employees of Suffolk County Community College by providing fellowship opportunities and information sharing. Membership includes retirees as well as spouses of deceased employees and other former staff members with approval from current members.