a grant from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to promote high quality education and research for the aviation industry. The AI is headquartered in New York City and is located on the campus of York College. In cooperation with local, national, and international partners the CUNY Aviation Institute develops teaching materials regarding airlines, airports, service providers, civil aviation authorities, and related industries. Furthermore, the CUNY Aviation Institute develops programs of study at all academic levels, including credit and non-credit courses. The CUNY Aviation Institute also promotes research and academic exchange of ideas in the field of aviation and assists in the training of professional educators and researchers. CUNY Aviation Institute has a partnership network comprising the private sector, educational institutions, international organizations, trade associations, governments and other bodies with interest in aviation management. Notable programs Honors Program – An academic program for advanced students with the goal of providing academic, cultural and social opportunities. The program is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council and the Northeast Regional Honors Council. Social Work – A BS (Bachelor of Science) Social Work program accredited by the CSWE and A MSW program in the process of accreditation. Nursing – A BS (Bachelor of Science) Nursing program accredited by the NLNAC (National League for Nursing). Occupational Therapy (OT) – The only CUNY institution to offer a BS/MS Occupational Therapy program which is fully accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Physician Assistant (PA) – It is the second CUNY campus to offer a BS Physician Assistant program (the first being City College of New York). As of March 2007, the York College PA Program is fully accredited by the ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant). In accordance to AAPA accreditation guidelines, the PA program is currently transitioning to a Master's program, with the first class starting in Fall 2016. Public Health (PH) The B.S. in Public Health (effective Fall 2016) is the first official/approved Public Health undergraduate degree in the CUNY system. The mission of York College's undergraduate public health program is to engage in teaching, learning, scholarship and service to foster and sustain a healthier New York City and to promote culturally responsive, evidence-informed solutions to reduce disparities and promote health and wellness among urban populations. The undergraduate program in public health at York College is focused on the science of protecting and improving