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…
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…
Around the World, Students Choose CUNY SPS
A lieutenant stationed in Bahrain. The vice president of a private equity company in Bangladesh.