Welcome to the 2010-2011 academic year at Molloy College. As we continue to work during this exciting time for the College, I would like to bring you up-to-date on some of what’s been happening on campus since last spring. I hope you will enjoy reading this newsletter and find it an informative resource.

For the many new faces on campus, I welcome you to the Molloy family. It is my hope that you will take advantage of the many opportunities to become immersed in the mission of the College.

In case you haven’t seen the construction site in-person, please visit our website (www.molloy.edu) to view the on-going progress of the newest buildings on campus – the Public Square and the College’s first residence hall. We are very excited about the addition of these new buildings, which will allow us more opportunities to engage in open dialog with our colleagues and members of the local communities.

With an anticipated enrollment of approximately 4,000 students this fall, please join me in welcoming our first cohort of Nursing Ph.D. candidates as well as our first round of business honors’ students. This semester we will also welcome the Education and Speech-Language Pathology accreditation site visitors to our campus. And, as our ath-letic teams continue to prepare for another banner year, I hope you will be able to join us at some of our home games. Homecoming weekend will bring many alumnae back to campus as well, and you will have a chance to welcome them back at the many ac-tivities planned for that weekend.

As I enter my 11th year as president of Molloy, I want to thank each of you once again for the gifts you share with us every day.

Sincerely,

Drew Bogner, Ph.D.President

New Chaplain

New Board Members

Focus on Mission

Social Media

President’s Picnic

Public Square, Residential Housing Update

Tell Us About Yourself

Employee Benefits

Calendar of Events

New Members of the Molloy Community

Molloy Matters

Inside This Issue:A Message from the

President

New Members of the Molloy College Community (as of 8/1/10):Hope Baylow – Speech Pathology DepartmentLori Cenci – Division of BusinessYeeseng Cheah – Division of BusinessMichell Delmonte-Synnott – FinanceDolores Dickson – FinanceMona Anwar El-kady, Ph.D. – Speech Pathology DepartmentMaria Esposito – Division of EducationMatthew Goodman – Biology/Chemistry/Environmental StudiesNancy Helly – Purchasing/Administrative ServicesChristine Healy – Math/Computer ScienceHarold Herman – Public Safety

Denise Kennedy-Kollar, Ph.D. – Criminal JusticeMary Kusenda, Ph.D. – Biology/Chemistry/Environmental StudiesStella Manne, Ph.D. – Office of Academic AffairsRev. Gabriel Muteru, Ph.D. - Campus MinistriesJoanne O’Brien, Ed.D. – Division of EducationKerri Reynolds – Division of BusinessVirginia Russell, Ph.D. – EnglishJohnell Sealy – Division of NursingPeter Sieling – HousekeepingDenise Walsh, Ph.D. – Division of NursingMahmud Wazihullah – Division of Business

On March 21, 2010, the House of Rep-resentatives passed the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590). With the House approval and Presidential signature, it became law on March 23, 2010. Addition-ally, the House passed the The Health Care & Education Affordability Reconciliation Bill of 2010 (H.R. 4872). As soon as it is signed, this bill along with the Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act (H.R. 3590) will constitute health care reform. It is the most sweeping change in U.S. social policy in over a half century.

This landmark health reform legisla-tion carries new responsibilities for Molloy College as early as January 1, 2011. Every em-ployee and every household will be affected

by the $940 billion health reform legislation. Recent legislation includes the following mandates which all grandfathered group health plans (Molloy’s plan currently qualifies as ”grandfathered” ) will have to comply with effective January 1, 2011:• Provide coverage to dependent children

until they turn age 26 unless they are eligible for any other employer provided coverage that is not a group health plan of a parent.

• Eliminate lifetime aggregate dollar limits on “essential benefits”

• Eliminate annual dollar limits on “essen-tial benefits”(unless permitted by the Secretary)

• Eliminate preexisting condition exclusion

for children up to age 19 • Prohibit the rescinding of coverage except

in the case of fraud, intentional misrepre-sentation, or nonpayment of premiums

Starting in 2014, grandfathered plans must:

• Eliminate annual aggregate benefit limits • Provide coverage of dependents to age 26

regardless of eligibility for other coverage• Eliminate preexisting condition limitations

for adults • Eliminate waiting periods of greater than

90 days

Be sure to attend this fall’s open enroll-ment meetings to learn more!

Tell us About Yourself

Mission Statement

Molloy College, an independent, Catholic college rooted in the Dominican tradition of study, spirituality, service, and com-

munity, is committed to academic excellence with respect for each person. Through transformative education, Molloy

promotes a lifelong search for truth and the development of ethical leadership.

MATTERSA newSletter publiShed for And by the Molloy CoMMunity

Molloy F a l l 2 0 1 0

In an effort to keep current with the life and times of the many talented

members of the Molloy College community, Molloy Matters is requesting that

you send us a short biography about yourself. Many times we need information

about employees when applying for grants, when individuals are asked to speak at events, or when individuals are honored at events such as the

President’s Awards Ceremony.

please e-mail your information to lisa Miller at lmiller@molloy.edu.

Employee Benefits

FRANCIS BONNET

S. DOROTHY FITzGIBBONS, O.P.

DIANE FORNIERI

LISA MILLER

JACqUELYN RATH

CODY SNAPP

KEN YOUNG

Newsletter Staff:

Calendar of EventsSept. 10 ........................ the September Concert, 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Kellenberg CircleSept. 16 ......................... Siena women’s Center book discussion, The Help, 5:30 p.m., Reception RoomSept. 17-oct. 29 ....... Art Gallery exhibit: li photo Meet-up, Art Gallery, Kellenberg HallSept. 20 and 21 ......... flu prevention, 9/20 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 9/21 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Reception RoomSept. 26 ........................ long island Start! Heart Walk, Registration 8:30 a.m., Walk 10:00 a.m., Jones Beach oct. 4 .............................. blessing of the Animals/feast of Assisi Mass, 12:15 p.m., Grottooct. 5 ............................. Visit with the author, Molloy’s Common reading program –Three Cups of Tea, 2:00 p.m. Hays Theatreoct. 15, 16, 17 ........... homecoming weekend, contact Mary Scanio (ext. 6405) for informationoct. 21 .......................... Siena women’s Center book discussion, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 5:30 p.m. Reception Roomnov. 4-dec. 17 ........... Art Gallery exhibit: long island pen women, Art Gallery, Kellenberg hallnov. 25- 29 ................. College Closed - Thanksgiving Recessnov. 29 and 30 .......... Cold weather Survival, 11/29 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 11/30 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Reception Room

for Athletics game information visit http://athletics.molloy.edu/landing/index

By S. Dorothy Fitzgibbons, O.P., Ed.D., Vice President for Mission

This year the World-Wide Order of Preachers is again celebrating a signifi-cant anniversary, that of the Dominican Mission in the Americas (Cuba-Dominican Republic-Haiti). Barry University, founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, in Mi-ami Shores, Florida, hosted the 11th Bien-nial Colloquium of Dominican Colleges and Universities from June 17th-20th. The scriptural theme of the conference was taken from Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says GOD, plans to give you a future full of hope.”

In 1510 five Dominican friars were sent from their native Spain by queen Isabella and their Dominican superiors. Their mis-

sion was to minister to the Spaniards who had settled in this island of Hispaniola and “to convert” the indigenous peoples who inhabited the land. Sadly, these Indi-ans were turned into slaves and their land confiscated. They were viewed as less than human, having no souls.

The five Dominican friars, graduates of the University of Salamanca, coura-geously addressed this injustice through their preaching, challenging their fellow countrymen to free the slaves and respect them as fully human beings.

Bartolome de Las Casas went to the New World as the son of a family that prof-ited from colonization. Influenced by the preaching of the Dominican friar Molinas, he freed his slaves, joined the Dominican Order, and stood publicly with the Indians. In his commitment to the notion that “all

humanity is one” he stood up to the most powerful elements of his society; to the church, to the court, and to the conquis-tadors. He spoke the truth in his time. A linguist, a translator, and a man beyond the vision of the age, Las Casas is known as the “Defender of the Indians.” In 1542, Charles V promulgated the New Laws that outlawed the enslavement of Indians.

Our Mission Statement calls us to re-spect each person and to search for truth. During this academic year we will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of Hispaniola and the mission of the Dominican Order. We will focus on Haiti, which is still in need of so much as-sistance. As a college in the Dominican Tradition, we have to respond with actions that will make a difference, building on the good works begun last spring.

Public Square, Residential Housing UpdateFoCUS oN MiSSioN We are pleased to provide you with this update on Mol-

loy’s major construction projects, the Public Square (the new student center/theater) and the residential housing. The foundation for the Public Square was completed earlier this summer, and work on the steel superstructure is now in prog-ress. The foundation for the residential housing will be poured in September, and the exterior structure will begin to take shape later this fall. Both are scheduled to be completed be-fore the 2011-12 school year. See the box on this page for oth-er construction milestones.

You will notice a number of changes on our campus. The gravel lot behind the Chapel has been paved, and a number of new fire hydrants have been added. A new drainage system was installed on the south side of the campus, along with a new water main that will serve the new buildings and several of Molloy’s existing facilities. There are a number of internal changes as well, including some relocated locker rooms and coaches’ offices, as well as a new home in Wilbur for the Re-becca Center.

In the front of the campus, Hempstead Avenue has been widened and a new traffic light was installed by Fern Street. This location will serve as the main entrance and exit for the campus.

You will continue to see construction vehicles throughout this process, so everyone is urged to use caution when driving or walking. There will also continue to be, of course, a certain amount of noise that goes with a construction project of this magnitude.

We will continue to keep you updated on all aspects of this project. Thanks to everyone for their continued support as we build the future of Molloy College.

Social Media at Molloy

Respect for Each Person1510-2010: Dominican Mission in the Americas

Engaging the Past- Envisioning the Future

New Board MembersMolloy’s NewChaplain John (Jack) Ahern is President of the New York

City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest regional labor council representing over 1.4 million workers, and the Business Manager and Financial Secretary of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 30, a chief executive leadership position he has held since 1996.

rev. John McGuire, o.p., is a member of the Do-minican Order and a native New Yorker. After at-tending Providence College, he spent five years as a Trappist monk but then felt he was called to a ministry more directly involved with people. Fol-lowing ordination and the completion of a Master of Divinity and a Master of Philosophy, he did his doctoral work in Ecumenical Theology at the Pon-tifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome (The Angelicum).

Father Gabriel Muteru, Ph.D., has officially joined the Molloy com-munity. A native of Kenya, he has worked in the Diocese of Rockville Centre since 2002, most recently at the queen of the Most Holy Rosary in Roosevelt. Please extend a warm welcome to Fr. Muteru.

Key ConStruCtion MileStoneSthe public Square, Campus Center Side• Structuralsteelandconcretefloors– completed by late october• Exteriorwalls,framingandmasonry– completed by mid-december

the public Square, Campus theatre Side• Structuralsteelandconcretefloors– completed by late october• Exteriorwalls,framingandmasonry– completed by late november

residence hall• Structuralsteelanddecks– completed by late September• Exteriorwallbrick– completed by late february

“Sonny and Cher” inspire the crowd at the presi-dent’s Annual picnic, which is held each June.

(as of 8/16/10)

You may have noticed that Molloy has added a social media component to its mar-keting program. We now have official College Facebook, Twitter and You Tube pages. Our social media program will be managed by Admission’s Brendan Droge (in conjunction with PR/Marketing), who will work with three of our students to provide content for these pages.

Several departments have already estab-lished their own Facebook pages. For those who are considering something similar for their department, we suggest you speak with Brendan first; he can guide you on the most efficient way to launch your own page.