SPANISH-AMERICAN

Welcome to the Spanish-American Institute! As we approach our 50^th anniversary, we are proud that since 1955 the Institute has educated about 100,000 students from all over the world. While the requirements of business have changed greatly over the decades, the Institute remains dedicated to the success of New York's foreign-born students.

The Institute offers students opportunities to prepare for entry-level employment in a variety of fields including Accounting and Computer Applications. Computer applications courses include Word Processing, Excel, Access, PhotoShop, and FrontPage, among others. The Institute also offers a wide array of courses in English as a Second Language from beginning language courses through TOEFL preparation. Graduates are awarded Certificates of Completion for courses and Diplomas or Certificates for programs. Program graduates may make use of our employment assistance service.

We offer day and evening courses five days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. so that students can take classes that fit their schedules. As you review this catalog, you will learn even more about the Spanish-American Institute.

If you would like additional information, I invite you to call or to visit and tour our facilities. The office at 215 West 43 Street, (Times Square), Manhattan, New York 10036-3913, 212-840-7111, is open for information, registration, and guidance from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

2. Mission Statement

The Spanish-American Institute's mission is to provide effective skills training to individuals seeking entry-level office employment.

Philosophy - The Institute' serves a largely foreign-born population which faces a double challenge:

· to acquire entry-level office skills in keyboarding, accounting, computer operation and

· to improve English language ability.

The Institute believes that students who can anticipate progress on both fronts from the start of classes are more likely to begin and to successfully complete training. Courses and programs at the Spanish-American Institute permit an individual to pursue these two goals simultaneously.

Objectives -The Institute implements this philosophy through:

· the establishment and maintenance of an effective faculty

· the development of business, computer, and language courses and programs

· the integration of a varied English as a Second Language course sequence

3. History of the Institute

The Spanish-American Institute was founded in 1955 by Frank J. Ferraro, President, and David Schiffman, Vice President. In 1996, it was donated by their successors to The Institute Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit, equal educational opportunity institution.

4. Location and Directions

The Spanish-American Institute is located in the heart of New York's theater and entertainment district. Times Square is quite literally the "crossroads" of the City. It is the only place in New York City that has an Express Stop on every subway line!

By Subway. The A, B, CC, D, E, F, SS, N, RR, 1, 2, 3, and 7 subway lines have express stops at Times Square. The 4, 5, and 6 East Side trains connect to Times Square from Grand Central Terminal by the SS "Shuttle".

Local Bus Service. Numerous City buses stop at Times Square.
Express Bus. Many areas outside Manhattan are served by private and City express buses, all of which make stops at or near Times Square.

From New Jersey. The Institute is less than two blocks from the Port Authority Bus Terminal which serves neighboring New Jersey towns.

By Car. While parking is available at area garages and some students "car-pool" with family and friends, mass transit offers such abundant, varied and inexpensive transportation that few choose to drive.

5. Description of Facilities

The Institute moved to its present custom-designed, fully air-conditioned facility on the second floor at 215 West 43 Street, Manhattan in 1968. The administrative offices, guidance offices, bookstore, student lounge, computer room, and classrooms are easily accessible to each other. The Institute is wheelchair accessible. Every effort will be accommodate people with special needs. For additional information, please contact the Dean of Students at (212) 840-7111.

6. Instructional Equipment

Computer, keyboarding, accounting, Internet, and TOEFL students have access to modern computer equipment, software, and printers. English language classes have access to TV/VCRs and tape recorders for audiovisual language learning and reinforcement.

7. Method of Instruction

The Institute is a clock-hour, continuous enrollment institution. All courses and programs are designed so that students can enroll in any class at any time during the year and progress systematically through each class. Students are tested regularly and must pass required tests to maintain good academic standing.

New students are admitted to classes on the second Monday of each month. When the second Monday is a school holiday, new students are admitted on Tuesday. Exceptions may be made upon consultation with the Dean of Admissions.

8. School Approvals

The Spanish-American Institute is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant, alien students. It has been registered as a Registered Private Business School by the New York State Department of Education since 1973. Prospective students and their parents may review school approval and accreditation documents by contacting the President for an appointment at 212-840-7111.

9. Accreditation

The Institute is accredited to award certificates and diplomas by:

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC .20002-4241

202-336-6780 www.acics.org

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation also recognizes ACICS' accreditation of degree-granting institutions.

10. School and Faculty Affiliations

The Institute, administration, or faculty maintain affiliations with the following community, civic, and educational organizations:

Forum of Italian-American Educators

NYS Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Teachers of English as a Second Language Association (TESOL)

The Time Square Business Improvement District

11. Legal Control

The Institute Foundation, Inc., a not‑for‑profit New York corporation established in 1995, owns the Spanish-American Institute. Its officers are Dante V. Ferraro, President/Treasurer; Paul Schiffman, Vice President; and Robert Connelly, Secretary.

12. Administration

	Dante V. Ferraro, President/Financial Aid Director, BA, Fordham dvf@sai2000.org
	Paul C. Schiffman, Dean of Students/TAP Certifying Officer, BS Ed., Hofstra University paul@sai2000.org
	Dr. Carolyn Prager, Dean of Academic Affairs, PhD, Fordham University drprager@sai2000.org
	Thomas S. Schwenke. Dean of Administrative Services, MA, Fordham University tom@sai2000.org

	Frank J. Ferraro, Founding Director (d.2005), MA, New York University
	David Schiffman, Director Emeritus, MA, New York University
	Robert Connelly, Dean of Students Emeritus, BA, Fairleigh Dickenson University

13. Student Services Associates

Ildelisa Lopez

ildelisa@sai2000.org

14. Faculty Student-Services Associates

	Degree/Institution Awarding Degree	Department /Teaching Specialization
Chi-Chieh Chiu	MA, Savannah College of Art and BFA, Fujen Catholic University	Student Support Services
Drissa Compaore drissa@sai2000.org	BS, University of Ouagadougou	Student Support Services
Dilyara Engulatova	MA, Tashkent State Institute of Transportation	Student Support Services
Anvar Ergashev anvar@sai2000.org	BS, Republican Arts College	Student Support Services
Christian Gallardo christian@sai2000.org	BS, University of Valparaiso	Student Support Services
Angie Gomez angie@sai2000.org	BBA, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra	Student Support Services
Mary Helen Gomez maryhelen@sai2000.org	BBA, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra	Student Support Services
Lyudmila Klavsen lyudmil@sai2000.org	MS, Izhevsk Institute of Mechanical Engineering	Student Support Services
Maria A. Machado maria@sai2000.org	BA, UNITAU, Taubaté University	Student Support Services
Marina Nisimov marina@sai2000.org	BA, Kiryat Ono University	Student Support Services
Karina Rodriguez karina@sai2000.org	BS, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra	Student Support Services
Olga Shukhova olgas@sai2000.org	BS, Kabardino-Balkarian State University	Student Support Services
Benjamin Tagnan	BS, University de Ouagodougou	Student Support Services
Maria L. Torres	BS, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana	Student Support Services
Bouchra Zouhairi bouchra@sai2000.org	BS, Mohammed V Agal University MS, Touro College	Student Support Services

15. Faculty Chairpersons

	Degree/Institution Awarding Degree	Department
Libertad Grajo	BS, Manuel L. Quezon University	English Department
Lilliam Hernandez	MA, City College of New York BS, Accounting, Universidad Nacional de Nicaragua CPA, Universidad Nacional de Nicaragua	Business Department
Enrique Nibeyro	BS, Argentine Catholic Pontifical University MS, Argentine Catholic Pontifical University	Computer Studies

16. Faculty

	Degree/Institution Awarding Degree	Teaching Specialization
Monette Anderson	BA, College of Staten Island	English as a Second Language
Galyna Andryushchenko	BS, Vinnitsa State Pedagogical Instititute	English as a Second Language
Jenny Arbai	BS, Triskati School of Management	English as a Second Language
Zoya Armyakova Lee	BS, Institute of International Trade and Law BS, Mari State University	English as a Second Language
Zukhra Batchaeva	BS, Moscow State Open University	English as a Second Language
Tetiana Bobrysheva	BEd, Kirovograd State Pedagogical University	English as a Second Language
Olesya Brazhnikova	BS, Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University	English as a Second Language
Freddie Ann Bush	MS, Hunter College BS, North Carolina A&T	English as a Second Language
Eligio Castillo	BA, La Consolacion College	English as a Second Language
Myriam Chalek	LLM, University of Rene Descartes, Paris V	English as a Second Language
Ana M.Diaz	BS, Univ. Autonoma Santo Domingo	Computer Applications, Business Education, English as a Second Language
Gladys Diaz	BS, Univ. Autonoma Santo Domingo	English as a Second Language
Dr. Leonilda Dolina	Ph.D., University of Santo Tomas MA, Divine Word University BS, St. Paul’s College	English as a Second Language
Leonilda Loreen Dolina Ruck	BSN, United Medical Center College of Nursing	English as a Second Language
Luca Dumbre	University of Parma	English as a Second Language
Lina Eco	BS, University of the East	English as a Second Language, Business Education, Computer Applications
Linda Fallarme	BA, University of the East, Manila	English as a Second Language
Libertad Grajo	BS, Manuel L. Quezon University	English as a Second Language
Edwin Guevara	BS, university of the Philippines Los Banos	English as a Second Language
Lilliam Hernandez	MA, City College of New York BS, Accounting, Univ. Nacional de Nicaragua CPA, Univ. Nacional de Nicaragua	Accounting, Spanish GED
Alfiya Khlikova	BEd., Tatar State University of Humanities and Education	English as a Second Language
Yana Kiryeyeva	BEd, A.S. Makarenko State Teacher Training University	English as a Second Language
Larysa Konstantynova	BEd, Kirovograd State Pedagogical Volodymyr Vyrnychenko University	English as a Second Language
Alexander Lisitsyn alex@sai2000.org	MS, N. Caucasus State Technical University	Computer Applications English as a Second Language
Erlinda Manliclic	BS, Far Eastern University	Computer Applications English as a Second Language
Melvin Marcus	BS, Syracuse University	English as a Second Language
Madina Marzhokhova	BS, Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University	Computer Applications English as a Second Language
Zoryana Matiychyk zoryana@sai2000.org	MS, Chernivtsk National University BS, Chernivtsk National University	English as a Second Language
Angelica Melo	BS, Pontifica Universidad Javeriana	English as a Second Language
Enrique Nibeyro enrique@sai2000.org	BS, Argentine Catholic Pontifical University	Computer Applications
Vicenta Ortiz	BA, University of Santo Tomas	English as a Second Language
Dr. Nori Panganiban	EdD, Centro Escolar University MA, National Teachers College BS, Golden Gate College	Business Education, English as a Second Language
Emiliano Ramos	BS, Mapua Institute of Technology	English as a Second Language
Ivelisse Rymer ivelisse@sai2000.org	BS, Univ. Autonoma Santo Domingo	Accounting
Svetlana Sergeeva sergeeva@sai2000.org	BS, Penza State Pedagogical University	English as a Second Language
Svetlana Shchgelova shcheglova@sai2000.org	BA, Lev Tolstoy Tula State Pedagogical University	English as a Second Language
Alumna Tuldanes	BS Education, San Nicolas College	English as a Second Language
Bouchra Zouhairi bouchra@sai2000.org	BS, Mohammed V Agal University	English as a Second Language

17. Advisory Board

Advisory Board members represent education, community, and business. They advise the Institute on community needs and business trends considered in the design and implementation of our programs. This input keeps the Institute "in touch" with new developments. The Advisory Board is part of our continuing effort to improve and maintain the quality of the training for its students. Advisory Boards members for 2003-2004 are:

Steven Corwin, Corwin Accounting Services

M. David Distler, Attorney-at-Law

Dr. Barbara Ferraro, Assistant Superintendent, Rye Neck Schools, and Principal, Rye Neck High School

Rob Goldie, President, Starr Printing

Harvey Glick, CPA

Jeffrey Gural, President, Newmark & Company Real Estate

Fred Hirsch, President, Fred Hirsch Educational Consultants

Octavio Rocha, Account Executive, Hispanicmark Advertising

Donald Ross, Esquire, Malkin and Ross

Kenneth Zimmerman, Chateaux Software

18. Catalog Disclaimer

Please be advised that some information in this catalog may have changed after printing. If you have any questions, please check with a school Dean to determine if there are any changes in the courses/curricula, the teaching personnel, or other information listed in the catalog.

19. Statement of Policy on Discrimination

The Spanish-American Institute does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or in the educational programs and activities it operates. Inquiries concerning this policy of equal opportunity and affirmative action should be referred to the Institute’s Affirmative Action Officer, Dante V. Ferraro, 215 West 43 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036-3913, 212-840-7111 (ext. 2800), fax: 212‑719‑5922, e‑mail: dv f@sai2000.org, www.sai2000.org.

II. STUDENT SERVICES

1. Placement Assistance

Students enrolled in programs who wish placement assistance should register with the Dean of Students at least two weeks prior to the completion of their program. While placement assistance is available, the Institute does not promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate.

2. Guidance

The Institute maintains an "open door" policy regarding the personal and academic guidance of its students. Students seeking advice on personal or academic matters have access to both administration and faculty. The Administration will formally meet with students when deemed necessary to discuss academic, attendance, or school rules and policies issues.

3. Substance Abuse

Institute policies prohibit substance abuse among all members of the school community. Faculty and administration encourage students to recognize the dangers of substance abuse and to stay free of abuse. Professional information and counseling sources are available in the Institute's office and resource centers.

4. College Transfer Counseling

The Institute supports the principle of transfer and the award of credit for previous academic work. School personnel are ready to assist graduates seeking admission to other institutions in requesting credit for courses or programs completed at the Institute.

Students seeking transfer credit to other institutions and programs should keep in mind that each institution is responsible for determining its own policies and practices with regard to transfer and award of credit. There are at least three considerations that may affect transfer:

· Educational quality of the institution from which the student transfers. Accreditation by the Association of Independent Schools and Colleges or a similar accrediting body indicates that an institution meets certain minimum standards.

· Comparability of the nature, content, and level of previous academic work to that offered by the receiving institution.

· Appropriateness and applicability of previous academic work to the programs offered by the receiving institution in light of the student's educational goals.

5. Library/Learning Resources

Students and faculty have access to academic resource materials in several ways:

· The Spanish-American Institute Library houses over 450 print volumes, including encyclopedias and other reference materials.

· Automated catalogs and databases provide electronic access to the Spanish-American Institute Library catalog and those of other libraries and access to periodical databases, many with full-text articles.