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.
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 [...]
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…
In July 2011, Chancellor Goldstein was named co-chair of the New York City Regional Economic Development Council, one of 10 councils launched by Governor Cuomo to stimulate economic development and create jobs statewide.
I commend Governor Andrew Cuomo for his exemplary leadership in achieving a truly historic milestone in public higher education in New York State.
As promised in my letter of April 28, I am pleased to make available the revised version of the resolution concerning student transfer at CUNY. This resolution will be considered by CUNY’s Board of Trustees at its June meetings.
