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3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAYUGA
The Official Newsletter of Cayuga Community College’s Electronic Media Programs Fall 2008
From Start to Finish:
New entrepreneur oppportunities at CCC allow
students to create and then run a business
It’s an exciting time to be a student at Cayuga Community
College. CCC is the only community college in New York State
to offer courses that help an individual create, develop and then
launch a new business in electronic media. In addition to future
business incubator opportunities, the Telcom Department has
launched two enterprises that celebrate entrpreneurship: Cayuga
Records and C3 Studios.
The new Telcom course supports Cayuga Records and teaches
students how to run a recording company from top to bottom. “We
now have the capability to launch one new recording every year on
our Cayuga Records label,” explained Cayuga Community College
Electronic Media Programs Director and Professor Steve Keeler.
“Our goal is to have the ability to launch four to five new recordings
with our label a year.”
Already Cayuga Records is planning a CD release party
celebrating its first recording: Colin Wilson’s “This is Why.” The
album’s release will be accompanied by the sale of merchandise
and the launching of a new website.
C3 Studios is a student-run video and film production company
which will produce original works while instructing the students
how to develop and operate a media business.
“There is no limit to what a student will be able to achieve in
this new atmosphere of learning,” said Keeler. “A student can
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Case Film Festival Features Cayuga Students’ Work
Cayuga Community College students and Cayuga Community College Humanities Division
alums were honored recently when their original Chairperson and Electronic Media Programs
productions were chosen to be among the few Director and Professor Steve Keeler.
elite presentations during this year’s annual The CCC student productions ranged in topics
Theodore Case Film Festival at the Auburn Public from a behind the scenes expose of the inner
Theater. workings of a local pastry shop to documenting
The Festival, which honors the legacy of sound the good works of a rural medical clinic in the far
film pioneer Theodore Case of Auburn, promotes reaches of Nicaraqua.
the creative efforts of Central New York film- “Many of the honored videos were completed
makers of all ages. as assignments for CCC Telcom television
In the Adult Program category, of the nine production courses,” Keeler said.
productions chosen for showing, seven were made The CCC students and alums involved are Mark
by CCC students and alums. Veator (’08), John Young (’08), Elysia Moore (’08),
“It is an amazing accomplishment for Cayuga Caleb Kerlin (’07), Michael Widger (’00), Kevin
and a testiment for what students can achieve Losani (’00), Ryan Hallock (’08), Kristi French (’08),
once they receive their training here at CCC,” said John McLeod (’08), and Nick Guariglia (’08). p

4. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELCOM
Degrees
Electronic Media (AAS)
Telcom Entreprenuers...
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take an idea, learn the skills to
nurture and grow that idea and
then develop their idea into a
eligible for Regional awards in
the Central and Western regions.
If you would like to view their
thriving new business, all with work: http://www.metacafe.com/
(formerly TV/Radio Broadcasting) the support of the programs and watch/1566770/i_love_upstate_
instructors at CCC.” new_york_food/
Our most popular program prepares Over the summer, two high Cayuga Community College’s
students for a variety of employment school interns, Colin Hewitt telecommunications program
opportunities in media or to transfer and Ben Keeler, worked for C3 is one of the most firmly
to a four-year school. Graduates are
Studios. (In the summers of established in the Northeast,
prepared in media management,
production, operations, and 2006 and 2007, they participated first offering degrees in 1972.
announcing. in Telcom’s “Adventures in The department’s facilities
Television” program for high provide students with constant
school students.) As part of access to state-of-the-art
Audio-Music their work for C3 Studios, equipment and extensive hands-
Production (AAS) they produced a short film
for the “I Love NY Short Film
on experience. The department’s
practical approach to
Competition” called “I Love instruction emphasizes contact
This course of study develops skills Upstate NY Foods.” Their film with established industry
in audio and radio production.
was chosen as one of the “Top professionals in the classroom,
Students are prepared for
careers in music recording, audio 100” in the competition and is studio and on-site internships. p
programming, radio operations, Award-winning BBC
audio for television, film, and radio and television
theatre, and operation and design
executive, Michael
of sound systems.
Hollingworth and
his wife, Shona
Telecommunications Falconer, were
the first recipients
Technology (AAS) of the newly
established ACC/CCC
This program prepares students for Distinguished Service
employment in telecommunications Award for their
and related industries. Students work with Cayuga’s
learn to operate, install, maintain, International
and repair the audio, video, RF, Education program
and specialized communications in London, England.
equipment found in media and The couple has
telecommunications industries. worked diligently
to enhance CCC
students’ educational
Electronic Media
Concentrations Visiting Telcom Professors Honored experience in the
United Kingdom.
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5. New Courses; New Opportunities CAYUGA
The courses offered in Cayuga Faculty Computer Animation
Community College’s Telecommunications
Video Game Design
Department keep changing to keep in step Steve Keeler
Professor/Telcom Department Coordinator
with the revolution in technology. Internet Video & Editing Speciality: TV/Video
“As the technology advances, so does Broadcast Journalism MS, Newhouse, Syracuse University
Former Executive Producer, Newchannels
our scope of learning,” said Cayuga
Community College Humanities Division Scriptwriting
Chairperson and Electronic Media Video/Film Business Practicum Jeff Delbel
Professor, Speciality: Audio Recording
Programs Director and Professor Steve Ph.D, Newhouse, Syracuse University
Keeler. “We’re keeping in step with new Music Business Practicum 20+ years audio production experience
media and in doing so, we’re often ahead Jazz Ensemble
of the curve in what we provide.” Doug Brill
In addition to the opportunity to utilize Rock History Chief Engineer/Instructional Assistant
20+ years cable and television engineering
brand new state-of-the-industry digital Music Preparation for Audio Professionals experience
video and audio editing systems, television
studio and FM radio station, students For more information about the
can now explore a new variety of new Telecommunications program, contact
Tom Casella
Professor, Speciality: Photography
electronic media programs and courses Steven Keeler at 315-255-1743 or email Instructional Design Specialist
MS, Eds, Indiana University
offered at the college include: keeler@cayuga-cc.edu. Former Nikon School Instructor
CAYUGA
Bob Frame
Coordinator of Technical Services
Teaches lighting, 20+ years experience
in theatre technology; BA, SUNY Oswego
Alumni News
Hugh Cleland
Instructor; Certified Senior Broadcast Engineer;
Extensive AM, FM, and TV Broadcast Engineering
and Management Experience
Mike Marano
Instructor; 15+ years video production experience;
BS, Newhouse, Syracuse University; Owner,
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Chuck Brame (’99) is a sportscaster specializing in event photography
with WETM-TV in Elmira. Chuck loves
covering the local sports scene and Mary Gelling Merritt
relaxing at home with his cat, Mister. Send to Steve Keeler, Cayuga CC Instructor
197 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY 13021 20+ years TV/radio/print experience
MS, Newhouse, Syracuse University
Name: Owner: MGM Word Studio, Inc.: public
Michael Cameron (’02) works as a relations/graphic design agency
technician for PCC, a global multimedia Class Year:
services company in Syracuse. Address: Andy Robinson
Instructor; 25+ years broadcast TV & TV field
Josh Cradduck (’06) is the assistant to the assignment Phone: production experience
General Manager of Orange TV at Syracuse
editor at Time Warner’s News 10 Now in Syracuse. Josh University and former Creative Services Director
Photo: YES NO
transferred to Ithaca College after graduating from Cayuga. at WSYR-TV
What’s New?
Andy Abrams (’06) accepted a position in the video Steve Roder
department of the New Orleans Hornets NBA team. He Instructor
Teaches Video Game Design & Computer Animation
produces video content for the jumbotron, Internet and 15+ years CCC Chief Engineer
broadcast. BS, Oswego, Technology Education
Paul W. Crumlish (’87) is now the Director of Product Carey Eidel
Management of Paxfire, a Internet commerce support Instructor; Teaches script writing and script analy-
sis and production. Feature film and television
company located in Herndon, Virginia. producer and scriptwriter.
Jessica Miles (’08) is the recipient of the Rod Serling
Scholarship in Communications for each year of her Dave Rowe
Instructor
undergraduate work at Ithaca College. Miles was selected Teaches radio/TV announcing
for this prestigious honor based on her exceptional academic Former sports reporter for News 7 in Ithaca
performance at CCC and her membership in Phi Theta Kappa.
Todd Fedyshyn
Susan Saccone Picciotto (’89) was recently married. Instructor
Teaches interactive media
She is presently the Community Relations Coordinator for Owner: Digital Media Solutions: web design &
Newschannel 9 WSYR-TV in Syracuse. video production

6. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAYUGA
Articulation Agreements Let Students Earn College Credits in High School
High school students interested in a career in Television, if I was a step ahead of other students and that I was achieving
Radio, Film or Sound Recording can start earning credit my goals in broadcasting at a much more rapid pace. It was
toward a college degree while still in high school. It’s all extremely helpful.”
possible through articulation agreements between the “The articulation agreement through my high school made
student’s high school and Cayuga Community College. me ready for the challenge of college,” said Jo-Ann Tavano
“An articulation agreement allows students who have taken of Portville Central High School. “I arrived at CCC ready for
communications-related (media, video production, radio, more advanced classes.”
journalism, photography) high school courses to receive college Cayuga’s Telecommunications Department is one of
credit for those courses if they enroll at Cayuga Community the most firmly established in the Northeast, featuring
College,” aid Cayuga Community College Humanities Division three outstanding communications degree programs:
Chairperson and Electronic Media Programs Director and Telecommunications Technology; Broadcasting; and Audio
Professor Steve Keeler. “We are very interested in developing Production.
similar agreements with other high schools.” The department’s practical approach to instruction
For a school to qualify for the agreement, a review of high emphasizes direct contact with established industry
school communications-related programs will be needed professionals in the classroom and studio, as well as through
to ascertain if the courses offered are compatible with the on-site internships.
articulation program requirements. More than 90% of CCC Telcom graduates were either
“I was able to get a step ahead and take advanced classes at employed or pursuing studies at a four-year institution.
Cayuga Community College, simply because of the articulation If you would like to participate in CCC’s articulation
agreement they had with my high school and local BOCES program, contact Steven Keeler at 315-255-1743 or
center,” said Josh Cradduck, ‘06 (Olean High School). “I felt as email keeler@cayuga-cc.edu.
t CCC Telcom graduate (‘06) and
Ithaca College graduate (‘08),
Josh Cradduck, helped host
NBC anchorwoman, Natalie
Morales, at a recent event at
Ithaca College.
Telcom Students and Cayuga w
Collegian newspaper staff
members Natasha King (‘09)
Union Springs H.S., Meghan
Rindfliesch, Union Springs H.S.,
and Jessica Miles (‘08) Southern
Cayuga H.S., celebrate after
receiving a top award from the
American Scholastic Association
for the fourth year in a row.
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7. INSIDE
LaFayette
Central Schools
A Message
from School
Superintendent November 2008
Peter Tigh Nurturing Academic Success and Community Spirit
Big Picture
Classroom
News
How to Prevent
Underage
Drinking
Ms. Hummel’s
Report from her
visit to Kenya
Grimshaw
Running Club
Takes Off!
Outdoor
Classroom
News
Modified Girls
Cross Country
Team Places
Homecoming 2008
First at Meet
Meet the
LaFayette
Athletes of the STORY PAGE 7
Week!
LaFayette
Winter Sports
Schedules
Lunch Menus
Community
Council News
Mrs. Nicholson’s Pre-K Class enjoys their first field trip of the year to the McClusky Apple Farm
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8. Marcellus
“Building Futures”
CENTRAL SCHOOLS
November 2008
INSIDE
 BOE Member
Sopchak Steps
Down
Homecoming
2008 Activities
MCS Students
Published Driver Middle School Band Honors
Seven DMS students were chosen to participate in the Syracuse University
Honors Middle School Band last June. These students rehearsed each Saturday
DMS Council during June with other select middle school students from Onondaga County
and presented a concert in Crouse Auditorium on June 29. Dr. Brad Ethington,
Election Results director of bands at Syracuse University, conducted the ensemble. Driver
Middle School band members participating in the event included:
Holly Grosholz - French Horn Sarah Francesconi – Flute
Meet the Kelsey Nowak – Tenor Saxophone Alanna Todd – Trumpet
Students of Erica Smith – Flute Angela Pugliese – Alto Saxophone
Gordon Mason – Trombone
the Month
Mathletes in
Action
Class of 1958
Tobacco-free MCS Reunion
School
Marcellus Schools’ Class of
1958 took a “reunion” tour of
Meet the New Driver Middle School with
Superintendent of Schools Craig
MCS Staff Tice on Saturday, October 11th.
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