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…
CUNY Authorizes colleges to use the Credit/No Credit option for Fall 2020
With only two days of classes left in the fall semester a memo from Thomas J Jennings, assistant dean and registrar, at CUNY SPS, says “students can select the flexible grading policy…
Age is Just a Number: Studying at SPS Later in Life
Kimberly Welborn, 61, is a costume designer and owns a health consultant practice. She is currently working towards a BA in liberal studies. Photo credit: Kimberly Welborn
Discussing the Importance of Inclusive Workplaces
On December 1st, the #CUNYTuesday Career Panel featured a live Zoom event entitled “Inclusive Workplaces and Career Development: How Inclusive Workplaces Lead to Better Career Outcomes.” The event was moderated…
Harvard Business Review “What Good Leadership Looks Like During This Pandemic” by Michaela J Kerrissey and Amy C. Edmondson
What I find most interesting about Kerrissey and Edmondson’s analysis is their assertion that in a time of crisis, the typically-relied-upon acumen of good business goes out the window. True leadership in the face of an ambiguous threat such as the COVID-19 requires “act[ing] in an urgent, honest, and
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…