Student Services Gets Techno

Many students are turning to and embracing technology in all aspects of their lives, and accordingly The Office of Student services has recently outstretched its hand to reach students through the Internet. Andrew Leibowitz, Coordinator of Student Services, has launched a website dedicated exclusively to the students. "This is just another way to reach out to students and make them aware of all the services that are available to them," says Leibowitz.

The services included in this website, among many, are links to the university's administration, health services, counseling, athletics, housing and student government. In addition, there is a site specifically geared toward parents of students. Within this site are articles by the counseling staff with tips on how to communicate with one's child while they are away at college.

Important to mention is the portion of the website deemed "Lebo's Corner." This is a forum used by Andrew Leibowitz to inform students of upcoming events and feedback on recent events with pictures and reviews. Additionally, the site is updated frequently to inform students of all events as they are planned. Also, links enable students to directly email the entire student services staff with problems, concerns and comments. Students can be assured that emails will be kept confidential and will be responded to promptly. If an email response is not sufficient, Leibowitz explains that he will "ask the person to give me a call or invite them to come and see me." The site also contains a section called "Beth's Corner" for Stern College students to contact Beth Hait, the Stern College Coordinator of Student Services, and a link to email her with specific questions related to Stern life.

Leibowitz adds, "To me, the Website is important in that it's a way for both Yeshiva College/Sy Syms students as well as Stern College students to be made aware of the many events and services that are offered to them."

In addition to all of these new technological innovations, Mr. Leibowitz has initiated a program called "Muncheon with Lebo." This program is intended to allow new students to get to know each other, and more importantly Andrew Leibowitz, while becoming aware of the services provided by the Office of Student Services, over a school sponsered lunch. The program is specifically aimed to ensure the transition into college life for the students is a smooth one.

The website's address is http://www.yu.edu/studentservices. Andrew Leibowitz can be contacted at (212) 960-5480, or via email at: aleibowi@ymail.yu.edu. All are welcome to stop in and see him in Furst hall room 419.