Students worry about privacy as CUNY backtracks from Proctortrak
Sitting at home, in his room, a student who uses the handle “@shenpai” props up a cell phone, struggling for a good angle. The camera points at him but he’s…
Petrie Emergency Grant Distributions Increase 896% in 2020
CUNY School of Professional Studies Petrie Emergency Grant distributions increased 896% in fiscal year 2020 compared to last. The college dispensed nearly $194,000 and the applications increased from 35 last year to…
Disabled By Design
The virtual nature of last week’s meeting for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), illustrated what the workplace is lacking: inclusive environments. A zoom meeting was not an option last…
How has COVID-19 Affected You?
The Kiosk had the opportunity to interview Academic Director, Disability Studies, Mariette Bates, to learn about the challenges her department has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the start…
Youth, Youth Workers and the Future of Our City
Over the past month, those of us who work with young people have watched the decimation of the municipal infrastructure that has been designed to support them. New York City…
2019 State Of The Field Conference On Youth Participation
Mike Hidalgo, CUNY SPS youth studies college assistant & M.A. C in Youth Studies candidate On Tuesday, December 14, 2019, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) co-hosted the…
Growing Interest with the CEO of the Botanical Gardens, Carrie Rebora Barratt Ph.D.
Carrie Rebora Barratt, Ph.D., the CEO and President of the New York Botanical Garden and former Deputy Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was one of the two keynote speakers at…