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The Health Professions Education Center (HPEC) serves the instructional technology needs of the Hunter College Schools of the Health Professions including: The School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences, the Center for Community and Urban Health, the Brookdale Center on Aging, and the Center for Occupational & Environmental Health.
The HPEC is organized into six functional units:
The Learning Center
The HPEC meets the complex learning needs of students at different instructional levels using audiovisual and computer materials as a primary teaching strategy. Our staff works with faculty members on integration of instructional technologies into their curriculums and the development of on-line test materials - a necessity to prepare students for licensing exams. The HPEC also provides support to many grant-related programs including the Becoming Excellent Students in Transition (BEST) program. This program provides pre-entry preparation and retention activities for students interested in careers in nursing and the health professions. The Center also supports the Learning Enhancement Opportunities (LEO) project. LEO consists of a multifaceted approach to enhance learning opportunities for nursing students studying for the nursing certification exam (NCLEX). This project includes a series of online tests, computer tutorials and advisement sessions.
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Electronic Resource Lab
The HPEC features hundreds of health-related, computer-assisted instructional packages (CAI's), interactive video discs (IVD's), and multimedia CD-ROM's. Our staff works closely with students in the use of these resources - especially prior to licensing or certification exams. The center also supports faculty and students from the chemistry and biology departments providing a large array of models, visual and computing aides.
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The Office of Research and Grant Support (ORGS) Website
The ORGS creates and provides critical research technologies and shared resources for faculty in SHP. A computer consultant, research statistician and field representative from the Research Foundation of CUNY maintain offices in the HPEC and are available for consultation. The ORGS also appoints Student Fellows to work on special projects as funding permits.
Select members of the HPEC staff work with faculty on fulfilling their research related media objectives. The HPEC staff has produced many video programs and won media awards from the following groups: The American Journal of Nursing, National Council on Family Relations Media Award, Suffolk County Motion Picture and Video Festival, Superfest International Media Festival, U.S. Film and Video Festival, Herland Film Festival, Mature Media Market Gold Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Telly Award, Cine Golden Eagle, Three Emmy Award nominations.
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Evaluation and Review - Beta Testing
The HPEC serves as a beta test site for numerous film, video and computer software developers, providing producers with critical feedback on program content and instructional design.
A software integration specialist works with faculty incorporating new materials into the nursing and health science curriculum.
Students may preview any materials under current review by the center’s staff.
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Health Professions Media Library
The HPEC maintains a valuable library of learning resources, housing the largest video collection of health-related titles within CUNY. The Center provides learning resources to faculty from SHP, 68th Street, and the School of Social Work. Patrons may use materials in screening rooms and study carrels, and are assisted and monitored by HPEC staff in use of these resources.
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Audio Visual Services
The HPEC provides AV, Smart Classroom and Computer Classroom support services to the entire Brookdale Campus. Staff conducts purchasing, maintenance and faculty training on all projection and production equipment, as well as faculty training and maintenance for all stationary equipment in the smart and computer classrooms. The HPEC also provides media duplication services for faculty and student projects.
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Hours of Operation: The HPEC maintains regular office hours throughout the academic year.
Monday through Thursday: 9am – 9pm
Fridays: 9am – 5pm
Contact Info:
Address: 425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212.481.5129
E-mail: Education Center edcenter@hunter.cuny.edu
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