Anyone who calls one of CUNY’s community colleges home knows that these campuses are some of the busiest places in the city. The six colleges—soon to be seven, with the opening of the New Community College in the fall—serve more than 96,000 students, an increase of almost 20,000 students in just the last five years. [...]
At The City University of New York, we are deeply committed to maintaining learning and work environments in which members of the University community may pursue their goals and objectives in an atmosphere of respect, sensitivity, and tolerance. To that end, I read with interest a recent request from one of the University’s longstanding college [...]
In anticipation of April’s presidential primary election, March is Voter Registration Month at CUNY.
Good morning, Chairperson DeFrancisco, Chairman Farrell, members of the Finance and Ways and Means committees, staff, and guests. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today about The City University of New York and the 2012-13 State Executive Budget Proposal. I will ask the senior officers of the University accompanying me to introduce themselves. With [...]
On December 1, 2011, the Pathways Task Force submitted to me its recommendation regarding the structure of the 30-credit common core, as required by the Board of Trustees resolution of June 27, 2011. I have reviewed the recommendation thoroughly and consulted extensively with presidents, chief academic officers, and faculty about its specific components. After candid [...]
At CUNY’s first-ever “Thank You for Serving” event, I had the privilege of visiting with the many CUNY faculty, staff, and students who are veterans and to join with others at the University in thanking them for their distinguished service to our country. As I told the assembled group, listening to their stories and experiences [...]
You may have seen reports in the media about events related to the public hearing of the CUNY Board of Trustees on Monday, November 21, 2011, at Baruch College. I write to offer some clarification regarding those events.
The City University of New York has a longstanding tradition of service to New York’s immigrants and to the children of immigrants, enabling them access to a high-quality higher education. CUNY’s graduates contribute enormously to the economic and social well-being of the city and state as productive members of the workforce, bringing their skills and [...]
All of us at The City University of New York were saddened to learn of the devastating effects of Sunday’s powerful earthquake in Turkey. On behalf of CUNY, I offer deepest condolences to the residents of eastern Turkey, as well as the CUNY students, faculty, staff, and alumni who trace their ancestry to Turkey and may have family members, friends, and colleagues in the affected areas.
Both the American economy and the quality of life in our society are inextricably linked to changing global developments. At the same time, our core democratic values must always be reflected in our responses to dialogue and dissent. At CUNY, we deeply value the exchange of ideas and the participation…
