LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending ASA The College For Excellence upon
the occasion of hosting its graduation ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the citizens of this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
ASA The College For Excellence upon the occasion of hosting its gradu-
ation ceremony on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Radio City Music Hall in
New York City; and
WHEREAS, ASA's modest roots began in 1985 with a professor and 12
students in a small Brooklyn classroom; then known as 'Advanced Software
Analysis', the institute focused on computer programming, as New York
had a dire shortage of qualified mainframe programmers at that partic-
ular time; and
WHEREAS, Since then, ASA has grown to more than 3,000 students, 20
programs of study, and two large, centrally-located campuses in midtown
Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn; today, in addition to computers, their
programs focus on the rapidly-growing industries of healthcare, business
and criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, as technology revolutionized how every major
industry operates, ASA created and updated programs of study to meet new
market needs; consistent with the demands and capabilities of its
student body, which includes a diverse population of highly motivated
and mature immigrants, ASA programs have always featured a "hands-on"
training component; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, ASA received authorization from the New York State
Board of Regents to confer degrees in accounting, computer programming
and information technology and medical assisting; and
WHEREAS, The mission of ASA is to educate a diverse and qualified
student population to become responsible professionals committed to
lifelong learning by equipping them with a firm academic foundation and
career-specific competencies; the school also offers high-quality degree
and certificate programs that respond to the needs of students and
employers in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, ASA faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining profes-
sionalism and institutional integrity in a student-centered environment;
and
WHEREAS, ASA has been an integral part of the history of its communi-
ty, representing a dynamic, responsive and positive force within the
educational system of New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend ASA The College For Excellence upon the occasion of hosting its
graduation ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alex Shchegol, President, ASA The College For Excellence.