School Psychology, Counseling, and Leadership Archives - 可乐视频 /category/school-psychology-counseling-and-leadership/ The Spirit of Brooklyn Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:27:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 可乐视频 Secures Multiple Grants Through CUNY AI Initiative /bc-brief/brooklyn-college-secures-multiple-grants-through-cuny-ai-initiative/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:49:37 +0000 /?p=124460 Projects developed by staff, faculty, and administrators reflect a campus-wide commitment to preparing students for an increasingly AI-shaped world.

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可乐视频 is advancing its leadership in artificial intelligence education with a series of newly funded initiatives supported by the City University of New York (CUNY).

Spanning disciplines from business and computer science to the arts and education, the projects reflect a campus-wide commitment to preparing students for a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world. Funded initiatives extend across the Koppelman School of Business as well as programs in English, film, art, mathematics, education, academic affairs, and Student Affairs.

Integrating AI Into Business Education

Several faculty from the Koppelman School of Business are launching an interdisciplinary capstone course titled 鈥淭he Integrated Edge: AI, Decision-Making, and Business Strategy.鈥 The course will pilot in summer 2026.

The course addresses a long-standing challenge in business education: the 鈥渟ilo effect,鈥 in which accounting, finance, economics, and management are often taught separately. The Integrated Edge instead requires students to apply all four disciplines simultaneously to analyze complex business problems鈥攎irroring how decisions are made in real organizations.

Students will gain hands-on experience with professional AI platforms used in industry, including tools for forecasting, auditing, and financial analysis. The course also emphasizes a 鈥渉uman-in-the-loop鈥 approach, teaching students to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, identify potential biases or errors, and apply professional judgment.

Structured in four modules鈥攅conomic forecasting, led by Professor Merih Uctum; AI-assisted auditing, led by Professor Frimette Kass-Shraibman; corporate finance, led by Professor Sunil Mohanty; and strategic integration, led by PI and Professor Carol Connell鈥攖he course culminates in a capstone project in which students analyze a real company using both traditional business frameworks and AI-supported insights.

By combining interdisciplinary thinking with responsible AI use, The Integrated Edge aims to equip students with the analytical, technological, and ethical skills needed for tomorrow鈥檚 business leadership.

Koppelman School of Business Interim Dean Myles Bassell is leading nearly 400 students from the Koppelman School of Business in “IBM鈥檚 AI Experiential Learning Lab,” a hands-on, 10-week program designed to immerse students in real-world artificial intelligence applications. Through the program, students work in multidisciplinary teams to design and develop AI-driven solutions using IBM鈥檚 enterprise technologies, including watsonx. Supported by IBM experts and industry mentors, students move from concept to prototype while tackling authentic business challenges.

Throughout the lab, participants build practical skills in generative and agentic AI, as well as responsible AI design, while producing portfolio-ready projects that enhance their career readiness. By the program鈥檚 conclusion, students will have completed AI solutions they can present to employers and will earn IBM-recognized digital credentials to showcase on LinkedIn and resumes. The initiative reflects Koppelman鈥檚 commitment to experiential learning, industry collaboration, and preparing students to lead in an AI-driven economy.

Bassell is also spearheading the broader “AI Literacy in Business Education: From Classrooms to Careers” initiative, which is being implemented in phases beginning in Fall 2025 and continuing through Spring 2026, with expansion planned for Summer 2026 and beyond. In Fall 2025 alone, Koppelman students completed approximately 700 IBM AI-related certificates, followed by more than 1,000 additional certifications in Spring 2026. These credentials were integrated directly into coursework through collaboration between Bassell and business school faculty.

Students earn certifications through IBM SkillsBuild in areas such as AI Literacy, Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals, Generative AI, Agentic AI applications, Enterprise Design Thinking, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals, among others. Each certification includes a verifiable digital badge, allowing students to clearly demonstrate their AI competencies to prospective employers.

Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Associate Professor Ngoc (Cindy) Pham is leading the “The semester-long weekly boot camp is designed to build applied and ethical AI fluency while preparing students for the evolving workforce.

The initiative combines hands-on workshops, industry perspectives, cross-institution collaboration, and digital badge recognition to help students develop both technical confidence and critical thinking skills.

Program highlights include weekly AI boot camps at 可乐视频, guest speakers and industry experts from IBM and other national AI practitioners, and a joint CUNY鈥揘YU Tandon session hosted at NYU that helped launch a long-term collaboration. Students also take on leadership roles as moderators and event facilitators. Designed for scalability, the model aims to expand across CUNY while maintaining a strong focus on equity, access, and workforce readiness.

Matt Lentz, vice president at Monks and founder of the Enterprise Consulting Practice, speaks at an AI bootcamp hosted by NYU鈥檚 Tandon School of Engineering on March 12. The event was a part of the CUNY AI literacy and professional readiness series led by 可乐视频 Associate Professor Ngoc (Cindy) Pham and focused on AI in enterprise consulting.

Matt Lentz, vice president at Monks and founder of the Enterprise Consulting Practice, speaks at an AI bootcamp hosted by NYU鈥檚 Tandon School of Engineering on March 12. The event was a part of the CUNY AI literacy and professional readiness series led by 可乐视频 Associate Professor Ngoc (Cindy) Pham and focused on AI in enterprise consulting. (Top photo) In February, guest lecturer Conor Grennan鈥擟EO of AI Mindset and New York Times bestselling author鈥攈eadlined a lecture titled, 鈥淎rtificial Intelligence & the Future of Work鈥 that drew 118 participants.

Expanding AI to Student Support: Addressing Food Insecurity

可乐视频鈥檚 AI initiatives also extend beyond the classroom, applying emerging technologies to one of the most pressing challenges facing students: food insecurity.

Led by Associate Professor of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Laura Rifkin and building on the human-centered work of the campus food pantry staff鈥攊ncluding Assistant Director of Student Support Services Nicole Cohen and Student Affairs鈥攖his effort will explore how AI can expand access to nutritious food in ways that are both practical and dignified. One approach under consideration is a smart vending system that would serve as an extension of the pantry, offering discreet, flexible access outside of traditional hours. By reducing barriers such as stigma, scheduling conflicts, and transportation challenges, the system could significantly broaden its reach while generating anonymized, real-time data on usage patterns and unmet need.

The initiative also examines how agentic AI can support pantry operations behind the scenes鈥攁nalyzing trends, anticipating demand, optimizing inventory, and improving coordination of donations and purchasing. Guided by principles of transparency, human oversight, and bias mitigation, the work builds on the college鈥檚 strong track record of student-centered support while introducing scalable, data-informed solutions.

The effort comes at a critical moment. Food pantry use has grown fourfold in recent years, reflecting both rising need and the extraordinary commitment of staff working with limited resources. Across CUNY, approximately 110,000 students鈥攁bout 40% of the system鈥攅xperience food insecurity, yet only a small percentage access available support, often due to stigma or administrative barriers. By integrating AI thoughtfully into these services, the college aims to close that gap by strengthening student well-being to support academic success.

AI-Supported Professional Preparation for Early Childhood Teachers Working With Dual Language Learners

In the School of Education, Associate Professor Lulu Song is addressing a critical need in early childhood teacher preparation. Her project integrates AI into coursework to support future educators working with dual language learners, a population that represents nearly half of young children in New York State. Through structured assignments, students will use AI tools for research and problem-solving while learning to critically evaluate outputs for accuracy, bias, and credibility.

Additional projects include AI-supported learning studios in mathematics, interdisciplinary minors linking computer science with writing and finance, and research on ethical design and decision-making. Collectively, these initiatives highlight 可乐视频鈥檚 holistic approach to AI鈥攐ne that blends innovation with responsibility, and technical skills with human insight.

Understanding AI: A Foundational Series for Faculty

Led by Karen Stern-Gabbay, professor of history and director of the Roberta S. Matthews Center for Teaching and Learning, and James T. Eaton, associate dean in the Provost鈥檚 Office, this workshop series will bring expert speakers to campus to guide faculty through key topics such as technological disruption, ethics, and curriculum design.

Open to both full- and part-time instructors, the program is designed to build confidence and shared understanding around AI in the classroom.

Faking It: A Global Workshop Series

AI鈥檚 cultural and creative implications are also a focus. Distinguished Professor of Film Alexandra Juhasz, in collaboration with filmmaker Nishant Shah, is leading 鈥淔aking It,鈥 a global workshop series examining questions of authenticity, knowledge, and human connection in an AI-mediated world. With sessions planned in New York and Hong Kong, the project will explore how emerging technologies reshape storytelling, perception, and social relationships.

You can see all the projects listed here.

  • Myles Bassell (Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship) – AI Literacy in Business Education: Scaling a Proven Model at the Koppelman School of Business.
  • April Bedford (Academic Affairs) – Faculty AI Bootcamp: Developing Critical AI Literacy, Course Policies, and Pedagogical Innovation.
  • Hui Chen (Computer and Information Science) – Human-in-the-Loop Just-in-Time AI Auto-Tutoring: A Pilot for CUNY Pathways Courses.
  • Carol Connell (Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship) – AI, Decision-Making, and Business Strategy Integrated Capstone.
  • James Eaton (Academic Affairs) – Understanding AI: A Foundational Series for Faculty.
  • Alexandra Juhasz (Film) – Faking It: AI Education and Literacy.
  • Devorah Kletenik – (Computer and Information Science) Designing With Ethics: Exploring AI-Enhanced Dark Patterns.
  • Swan Kim (English) – Critical AI Literacy for the Public Good: A CUNY-Scalable Ethical Foundations Module Reaching All Incoming Students.
  • Sandra Kingan (Mathematics) – AI-Supported Math Foundations Studio.
  • Anjali Krishnan (Psychology) – Promoting Responsible AI Use in Skill-Based and Writing-Intensive Courses.
  • Jennifer McCoy; Jonathan Zalben (Art, Conservatory of Music) – AI Initiative in the Arts.
  • Martha Nadell and Hui Chen (English, Computer and Information Science) – Writing For the Future: An Integrated English/Computer and Information Sciences Minor.
  • Hyuna Park and Katherine Chuang (Finance, Computer and Information Science) – Using AI Tools to Create Synergy Between Finance and Computer Science Education.
  • Ngoc (Cindy) Pham (Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship) – CUNY AI Literacy and Professional Readiness Micro-Credential Series With Global Expert Partners.
  • Laura Rifkin (Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship) – Addressing Food Insecurities.
  • Lulu Song (Early Childhood Education/Art Education) – AI-Supported Professional Preparation for Early Childhood Teachers Working With Dual Language Learners.

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Faculty Honored With CUNY Academy Research Awards /bc-news/faculty-honored-with-cuny-academy-research-awards/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:55:47 +0000 /?p=123665 Yoon鈥慗oo Lee and Dena Shottenkirk celebrated for influential academic work.

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Two 可乐视频 faculty members have been recognized with prestigious university-wide honors from the CUNY Academy for the Humanities and Sciences, which celebrates outstanding research by associate professors across the university.

Dena Shottenkirk, Department of Philosophy, received the Jerome Krase Award, and Yoon-Joo Lee, Department of Childhood, Bilingual, and Special Education, received the Sandi Cooper Award. Both awards are part of the Jerome Krase / Sandi Cooper Awards, presented annually by the CUNY Academy in recognition of exceptional scholarly contributions in the humanities and sciences, including social and life sciences.

听honor听associate professors from across CUNY who are selected from a large pool of nominees听representing听all campuses. Award recipients receive university-wide recognition for their research and are invited to present their work in a public research talk hosted by the CUNY Academy.

Shottenkirk was honored for her work in philosophy. She is widely recognized for her scholarship at the intersection of epistemology and aesthetics. She is among a select group of听faculty听across CUNY to receive the Jerome Krase Award this year, reflecting the strength of 可乐视频鈥檚 research community.

Lee received the Sandi Cooper Award for her contributions to the field of education. She has been recognized across CUNY for her leadership in inclusive education and disability studies. Her work emphasizes the importance of amplifying marginalized voices and supporting future educators through听scholarship听and mentorship.

Named in honor of Jerome Krase, a founding member of the CUNY Academy, and Sandi Cooper, a former University Faculty Senate president and longtime member of the academy鈥檚 board, the awards underscore CUNY鈥檚 commitment to advancing impactful research and public scholarship.

The recognition of Shottenkirk and Lee highlights 可乐视频鈥檚 continued leadership in faculty research and its contributions to scholarship that advances knowledge, equity, and public understanding across disciplines.

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Reflective Leadership Takes Center Stage at School of Education Symposium /bc-news/reflective-leadership-takes-center-stage-at-school-of-education-symposium/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:59:23 +0000 /?p=123655 The annual event spotlights executive coaching and mindfulness as tools for today鈥檚 school leaders.

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The School of Education鈥檚 Educational Leadership Program hosted its annual symposium earlier this month in the Woody Tanger Auditorium, bringing together students, faculty, and New York City public school leaders to explore reflective leadership in practice.

Centered on the theme 鈥淭he Reflective Educational Leader: Executive Coaching and Mindfulness in Practice,鈥 the symposium featured guest speakers Matthew Pearson and Talana Bradley from the New York City Public Schools鈥 Educational Leadership Executive Coaching Program. Their presentation, 鈥淐oaching Unlocked: Introduction to Leadership Coaching,鈥 introduced participants to leadership coaching practices and competencies, while outlining opportunities for 可乐视频 students and alumni to partner with them. The session underscored the college鈥檚 commitment to career preparation and professional growth for aspiring educational leaders.

The evening also included a moderated panel of NYCPS leaders, led by Assistant Professor Gerald Maraia. Panelists Crystal Davis, Lauren Keville, Robert Quinlan, and Hoa Tu reflected on how executive coaching supported their development as school leaders and continued to guide them as they advanced into district-level roles.

The symposium concluded with a workshop led by Assistant Professor Pedro De La Cruz titled 鈥淭he Inner Work of the School Leader.鈥 The session examined how mindfulness practices can strengthen clarity, judgment, and emotional steadiness under pressure. Participants engaged in guided exercises and reflected on how mindfulness could inform their future leadership practice.

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Faculty Member Publishes New Book on Heart-Centered Teaching /bc-brief/faculty-member-publishes-new-book-on-heart-centered-teaching/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:50:31 +0000 /?p=122026 "Ah! A Heartbook for Teaching | Learning with Love" invites educators to reconnect with love, presence, and compassion as essential foundations for teaching and learning.

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Linda M. Noble, an adjunct associate professor in the School of Education at 可乐视频, has published a new book, Ah! A Heartbook for Teaching | Learning with Love, a practical and poetic guide for educators navigating the emotional and spiritual dimensions of teaching in today鈥檚 classrooms.

and published author who brings more than three decades of public-school teaching experience to her work with pre-service and in-service educators at the college. Known for her deep commitment to justice-rooted, heart-centered pedagogy, Noble integrates contemplative practices, mindfulness, and equity-focused approaches into teacher education.

Ah! A Heartbook for Teaching | Learning with Love invites educators to reconnect with love, presence, and compassion as essential foundations for teaching and learning. Blending reflective practices with lived classroom wisdom, the book addresses educator well-being, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed teaching, and community care鈥攐ffering guidance for sustaining both teachers and students in complex educational environments.

Noble鈥檚 scholarship reflects 可乐视频鈥檚 mission to advance equity, educational leadership, and holistic learning. Her work contributes to ongoing conversations in teacher education around mindfulness, contemplative pedagogy, and the role of emotional and spiritual awareness in fostering just and humane classrooms.

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Beyond His Wildest Dreams /best-of-bc/beyond-his-wildest-dreams/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:37:03 +0000 /?p=119428 Through education, graduate student Luis Lucero-Tacuri 鈥22 has marked milestones he never imagined.

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Luis Lucero-Tacuri 鈥22 first thought he was in trouble when an administrator emailed him early in the semester asking to talk. The school counseling student and newly installed president of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO) figured he must have run afoul of some rule or other in the position he was still getting acquainted with.

Then came the ask: Will you give the opening remarks at an upcoming rally that Sen. Bernie Sanders was hosting on campus?

鈥淢y heart left my body,鈥 he recalled. 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 say yes immediately; I called my mom. She said, 鈥楧o it. You worked your whole life for opportunities like this.鈥欌

Still, Lucero-Tacuri had never dreamed of a moment like this.

He was born and raised in Brooklyn on the edge of Borough Park. His parents sold Ecuadorian food out of a truck, and because they couldn鈥檛 afford child care, Lucero-Tacuri and his older sister spent afternoons and nights with them doing homework in the food cart, translating, and taking small orders.

The experience taught him about hard work and kept him connected to a culture he didn鈥檛 see reflected at his school. It also sometimes led to friction with his teachers, many of whom never fathomed that the sleepy kid in class was up late because his parents didn鈥檛 have other options.

鈥淭o constantly get yelled at for being tired just made me feel embarrassed and ashamed,鈥 he said. 鈥淣obody thought to ask what was going on at home. Looking back, I think that鈥檚 a big part of what pushed me to work in education. I want to be the person who gets to know the whole child.鈥

The Counselor He Never Had

Lucero-Tacuri ended up following his older sister, now a teacher, to 可乐视频 and studied childhood education as an undergraduate. But during student teaching, something didn鈥檛 fit. He watched a student鈥攐ne of the only Black students in the classroom鈥攃onstantly get scolded for missing homework. It took him back to his own childhood.

鈥淚 realized I cared most about the social-emotional piece,鈥 he said. 鈥淭he why, the barriers at home, the resources students need.鈥

He added psychology as a second major and pivoted to school counseling for his graduate studies. He鈥檚 currently interning at both an elementary and a high school鈥攈e was awarded a Marge Magner internship stipend for the experience鈥攁nd frequently uses his Spanish to connect with students and families.

鈥淚 want to be the counselor I didn鈥檛 have鈥攖he adult who asks, 鈥楢re you okay? What do you need?鈥欌 he said. 鈥淪tudents aren鈥檛 checklists. They鈥檙e whole people with families and stories, and sometimes they鈥檙e carrying more than we can see. I want to meet them there.鈥

Work Ethic, Family First, Resilience

His college years have been full of new and exciting experiences: Presenting at a conference in Poland with three of his school counseling peers; working as a social media assistant at CUNY TV; participating in the NYC Men Teach program; being elected to lead the GSO, a perch that made him鈥攖he child of immigrants with an American dream story to tell鈥攁 great choice to introduce the political giant.

He wove his story into his remarks. On the ride to campus, he and his sister reflected on how far they were from those food truck days.

鈥淚 kept reminding myself: you鈥檙e not terrified; you鈥檙e excited. When I finally spoke, it felt like a blur,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 never imagined that one day I鈥檇 be introducing a sitting U.S. Senator in front of a huge crowd. It was a dream I didn鈥檛 know I had.鈥

His parents had always told him and his siblings that if they wanted a better life, education was key. 鈥淭hey would tell me, 鈥榮tudy hard so you don鈥檛 end up like us,鈥欌 he said. 鈥淚 thought about that a lot recently. The thing is, I want to be just like them: Strong work ethic, family first, resilient.鈥

It鈥檚 a realization that taught him that success isn鈥檛 just about titles and academic or career accomplishments. It鈥檚 about values. That鈥檚 a lesson he hopes to impart to the students he works with.

鈥淓ducation is about鈥reparing the next generation to lead with knowledge, integrity, and compassion,鈥 he said from the stage that night. 鈥淓ducation doesn鈥檛 just open doors, it transforms lives, families, and futures.鈥

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Nurturing Minds /magazine/nurturing-minds/ Wed, 14 May 2025 14:24:07 +0000 /?p=112266 How the college鈥檚 personal counseling services address mental health needs.

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In college, when many young people are first learning how to make their way in the broader world, accessible mental health services can mean the difference between resilience and crisis, between healing and isolation. These services are not just about managing stress or overcoming obstacles鈥攖hey are essential to students鈥 success.

At 可乐视频, the Personal Counseling Program provides free and confidential services, offering a range of support, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and workshops on stress and time management.

These services are not simply a convenience. Many students face very significant obstacles in accessing community services, including co-pays that are unaffordable for the student, insurance disclosures to families who oppose seeking help, and long waiting times for appointments. If they don’t have access to campus services, many become discouraged and drop out.

With demand for mental health services on the rise, the staff鈥攆our full-time licensed mental health professionals, along with several part-time staff comprised of master of social work and doctoral trainees鈥攑lays a vital role in supporting student well-being. The program provides more than 4,000 sessions annually to over 700 students, a number that has grown significantly in recent years.

Increasing Demand

鈥淏efore the pandemic, we were already seeing an increase in the severity of mental health issues among college students,鈥 says Gregory Kuhlman, the director of the program and a professor in the M.A. program in mental health counseling. 鈥淣ow, the impact is even greater.鈥

Kuhlman says that the demand for services has been 鈥渆lastic,鈥 meaning the more accessible and welcoming the services, the more students seek support.

In previous pandemics, studies showed that up to 7% of people experienced post-traumatic stress. The college鈥檚 diverse student population has felt this impact acutely. Many students come from communities heavily affected by the crisis, including health care and other frontline workers, and families who suffered significant losses.

The impact of social isolation is another post-pandemic concern.

鈥淐ollege is a time when students are supposed to build relationships, but the pandemic disrupted that,鈥 says Andy Hale, one of the program鈥檚 licensed clinicians. 鈥淣ow, many students struggle to connect and aren鈥檛 sure where to start.鈥

Kuhlman also notes a shift in the types of cases the program handles. Previously, only about a quarter of students seeking help exhibited significant risk factors such as suicidality or self-harm. Now, more than half present with serious concerns requiring close monitoring and intervention.

鈥淸While] we don鈥檛 have the resources to provide long-term individual therapy to every student,鈥 he says, 鈥渨e screen everyone who comes in for risk and prioritize care accordingly. Our goal is to ensure that students get the help they need, whether through in-house counseling or referrals to external providers.鈥

The Power of the Peer

One of the program鈥檚 most effective tools is group therapy, which the staff say is incredibly powerful but underutilized.

鈥淧eople assume individual therapy is better, but research shows that group therapy can sometimes be more effective,鈥 says Hale, pointing out that group sessions provide peer support and community.

鈥淭here is often someone in the group who is a step ahead in their healing journey. Watching peers navigate similar challenges can be incredibly powerful,鈥 he adds.

Prarthana Patelia, a second-year student in the mental health counseling M.A. program, says that the college years are an ideal time to engage in these services. 鈥淢ost students are juggling so many things鈥攑ersonal issues, career aspirations, choosing a major. These things can induce so much anxiety. When you have this type of service on campus, you don鈥檛 even have to go out of your way. It can be life-changing to have someone in the field who can listen to you and give you the right guidance.鈥

The program provides various group therapy options, including interpersonal process groups, cognitive behavioral therapy groups, coping skills workshops, and mindfulness-based sessions. Some groups have formed organically around shared experiences, such as grief support or navigating masculinity.

As mental health challenges continue to evolve, the staff will remain committed to adapting its services, Hale says.

鈥淪tudents are figuring out who they are, what they want, and how to navigate life鈥檚 challenges. If we can support them in that journey, it benefits not just the individual but the broader community as well.鈥

Broad Impact

To ensure that students know about available services, the program collaborates with various campus organizations, including the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Immigrant Student Success Office, and the Women鈥檚 Center. While they offer general workshops on things like time management and stress management, they sometimes create tailored supports for special populations.

鈥淭his might look like designing a specialized workshop, visiting a resource space in the wake of a painful or traumatic event for that community, or support at a campus event that the organizer anticipates may be emotionally charged,鈥 explains Hale.

Beyond individual well-being, mental health professionals at the college agree that mental health services are integral to student retention and success.

鈥淎cademic success is often accompanied by good attention, organizational, and study skills, and these skills can be impacted when facing mental health concerns,鈥 says Professor Paul McCabe, chair of the Department of School Psychology, Counseling, and Leadership.

鈥淪tudents who are struggling with mental health issues, stress, and trauma may not be able to fully attend to their studies and cope with life demands. Counseling can help students develop coping strategies and self-care so they are better able to focus on their studies, thus leading to increased academic success.鈥

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可乐视频 Hosts Inaugural Perinatal Mental Health Summit /bc-news/brooklyn-college-hosts-inaugural-perinatal-mental-health-summit/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:03:48 +0000 /?p=112357 The convening in Brownsville, a community deeply impacted by maternal health disparities, brings together perinatal health care professionals, policymakers, and educators.

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The maternal mortality rate for Black and Brown mothers in New York City, especially in Brooklyn and the Bronx, is alarmingly high鈥攁bout nine times greater than that of White mothers. And while many people associate maternal deaths with such physical complications as infections, hemorrhaging, embolism, or high blood pressure disorders, the most significant contributor is perinatal mental health issues.

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and 可乐视频 President Michelle J. Anderson at Borough Hall on April 3.

To raise public awareness and drive meaningful change, 可乐视频, in partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, the New York City Health Department, and United for Brownsville, hosted the Inaugural Perinatal Mental Health Summit on April 4. This landmark event featured more than a dozen interdisciplinary health and mental health experts and served as a crucial platform to address one of the most urgent health care challenges facing Brooklyn and the nation today.

The daylong event鈥攕pearheaded by 可乐视频 and led by Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education/Art Education Jacqueline Shannon and Clinical Professor Haroula Ntalla鈥攚as attended by more than 200 people and highlighted the growing crisis, discussed tangible solutions, and offered resources to support families and health care providers alike.

“The inaugural summit on perinatal mental health exemplifies the strength of partnerships united by a common cause,” said 可乐视频 President Michelle J. Anderson, who also participated in the event. 鈥淏rooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is a leader in tackling maternal health disparities and a vital ally in our mission to serve the community and improve health outcomes.”

可乐视频 Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education/Art Education Jacqueline Shannon.

鈥淲e were proud to host this important event and provide a platform for experts from Brooklyn鈥檚 diverse communities to share the latest research, best practices, and real-world experiences in perinatal mental health,鈥 Shannon said. 鈥淚t also served as a bridge, fostering crucial dialogue between academia and frontline community-based professionals to drive meaningful change through innovation and collaboration.鈥

As one of the speakers, Ntalla emphasized the deeply troubling and tragic reality that each year, 700 women in the United States lose their lives due to complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. As alarmingly, around one in seven women experience postpartum depression鈥攁 condition that can have devastating consequences, not only for the mother鈥檚 health but also for her entire family, leaving enduring emotional and psychological scars that too often become intergenerational.

President Michelle J. Anderson and Ashanda Saint-Jean

President Michelle J. Anderson and Summit keynote speaker Dr. Ashanda Saint-Jean

The event was ignited by thought-provoking discussions, spearheaded by a distinguished panel of experts. Among them was keynote speaker, Dr. Ashanda Saint-Jean, M.D., a board-certified OB/GYN, and Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Also a faculty member at New York Medical College’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-chair of the New York City Maternal Mortality Review Board, and appointed member of the New York State Maternal Mortality Review Board, Dr. Saint-Jean is known for her ground-breaking work as an advocate for equitable health care for underrepresented minority women that champions a holistic, patient-centered approach. During her lecture, she highlighted that perinatal mental health issues are now the leading cause of maternal deaths. She also emphasized the severe lack of support systems, particularly for women of color in Brooklyn, urging immediate action and a reevaluation of current approaches.

(Left to right) Two students who are enrolled in 可乐视频’s pilot Perinatal Mental Health program courses, Keema Wiley and Georgina Gooden, participated in the Summit.

A day earlier on April 3 at Brooklyn Borough Hall, President Anderson joined Reynoso to unveil New York State鈥檚 first 鈥攁n initiative overseen by Shannon and Ntalla 鈥攖o address the growing need for specialized training in perinatal mental health.

In collaboration with Reynoso鈥檚 Maternal Health Task Force and experts from the New York City Department of Health, a multidisciplinary team from 可乐视频 developed innovative coursework on perinatal mental health to ensure a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to this important area of education.

The 可乐视频 team included:

  • Associate Professor Rona Miles and Professor Laura Rabin, Psychology
  • Assistant Professor Garumma Feyissa, Health and Nutrition Sciences
  • Associate Professor Shannon and clinical professors Haroula Ntalla, Nina Newman, and Ira Glovinsky (鈥68, 鈥72 M.S.Ed.) Early Childhood Education/Art Education.听

This spring, two pilot courses are underway, with the first full cohort set to launch in fall 2025.

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可乐视频 Designated as a Leading Research Institution by the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education /bc-news/brooklyn-college-designated-as-a-leading-research-institution-by-the-carnegie-foundation-and-american-council-on-education/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:31:44 +0000 /?p=111228 New classification elevates institutions that contribute significantly to the academic landscape through innovative research without necessarily offering doctoral programs.

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可乐视频 has been officially recognized as a leading research institution by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education (ACE). The college鈥檚 inclusion in the new Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) category highlights its significant commitment to advancing research while making a profound impact in academia and beyond.

This new category acknowledges institutions that allocate at least $2.5 million annually to research, yet may not have historically received recognition for their research activities鈥攅specially those that do not confer doctoral degrees. 可乐视频鈥檚 inclusion, alongside other CUNY undergraduate colleges, demonstrates its pivotal role in producing ground-breaking research across its five schools.

鈥淭he recognition of 可乐视频 as a leading research institution is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our faculty and students,鈥 said President Michelle J. Anderson. 鈥淲e are proud to be part of this emerging category that reflects the valuable contributions of our research, which not only enriches our academic community but also addresses real-world challenges.鈥

可乐视频鈥檚 research spans a wide range of fields, from the humanities and social sciences to natural sciences and technology. Faculty members are at the forefront of their disciplines, fostering an environment that encourages new discoveries, supports student involvement in research, and promotes collaboration both locally and globally.

In April 2025, ACE and the Carnegie Foundation will publish their 2025 Institutional Classification, which categorizes higher education institutions by various characteristics, including the types of degrees they offer, the fields of study they emphasize, and the size of the institution.

 

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U.S. News & World Report Again Ranks 可乐视频 Among Best /bc-news/u-s-news-world-report-again-ranks-brooklyn-college-among-best-colleges-2/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:59:54 +0000 /?p=105324 College is no. 1 overall for ethnic diversity for seventh straight year and no. 8 for social mobility, among other key indicators.

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可乐视频 has been recognized for lifting its incredibly diverse students up the socioeconomic ladder and for its overall quality and value by听. Now in its 40th year, the rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 U.S. colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality and place an emphasis on social mobility and outcomes for graduating students.

Among Regional Universities North, 可乐视频 ranked:

  • 1 for Ethnic Diversity
  • 3 for Least Debt at Graduation
  • 6 for Economic Diversity
  • 8 for Social Mobility
  • 15 Top Public Schools
  • 15 Best Colleges for Veterans
  • 39 Overall
  • 46 for Freshman Retention Rate
  • 49 for Most International Students

鈥淥nce again, 可乐视频 has been ranked a top choice for students seeking an outstanding education free from a significant financial burden,鈥 said 可乐视频 President Michelle J. Anderson. 鈥淲e are proud of this recognition, which serves as a testament to our excellent students, staff, and faculty.鈥

It is the seventh straight year that the college鈥檚 ranked first among Regional Universities North. In its methodology, U.S. News & World Report explains that 鈥渢o identify colleges where students are most likely to encounter undergraduates from racial or ethnic groups different from their own, U.S. News factors in the total proportion of minority students, leaving out international students, and the overall mix of groups. The data is drawn from each institution’s fall 2023 total undergraduate student body. The ethnic categories used in the calculations are non-Hispanic African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian, Asian, non-Hispanic White, and multiracial (two or more races).鈥

, U.S. News groups institutions according to the degrees they offer and award, naming the top national universities, regional universities, regional colleges, and liberal arts colleges. The distinctions are based on the number of undergraduate, master鈥檚, and doctoral degree programs that are offered by a college or university as well as the institution鈥檚 geographic location (North, South, Midwest, West).

U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the programs at U.S. colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information of the institutions and data on factors such as outcome measures, including graduation rates, graduate indebtedness, and postgraduate earnings.

鈥淔or 40 years, Best Colleges has continued to evolve as a trusted companion to prospective students and their families during the decision-making process,鈥 said LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. 鈥淭he rankings and editorial content offer crucial data, as well as college advice and informed reporting, to all who seek a college education.鈥

The news follows 可乐视频 being named to Forbes鈥 鈥Colleges With the Highest Payoff鈥 list and being featured in The Princeton Review鈥檚 Best 390 Colleges for 2025.

More information about 可乐视频 accolades may be found here.

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可乐视频 Featured in The Princeton Review鈥檚 Best 390 Colleges for 2025 /bc-brief/brooklyn-college-featured-in-the-princeton-reviews-best-390-colleges-for-2025/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:24:22 +0000 /?p=104636 The college is cited for the 23rd consecutive year.

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可乐视频 was again ranked one of the country鈥檚 premier institutions of higher learning, in The Princeton Review鈥檚听Best 390 Colleges, 2025.

Only about 15% of the United States鈥 2,600 four-year colleges are profiled in the book. The Princeton Review chooses the colleges based on data it annually collects from surveys of 2,000 college administrators about their institutions鈥 academic offerings. The company also reviews data from its surveys of college students attending the schools who report on their experiences at their institutions.

可乐视频 also appears on The Princeton Review鈥檚 lists of , which uses a combination of institutional and student survey data, including academic rigor, affordability, and career outcomes for graduates, among others. The college was also included on The Princeton Review lists of , and .

The 2025 edition of the book, released on August 27, features student reviews. Some selected highlights about 可乐视频 include:

There are so many different options of choosing your own schedule.鈥 [There are] tons of resources and help throughout the semester provided by the Magner Career Center鈥. The administration also makes sure that students can find answers to possibly any and all questions you may have.

When asked about the student body, students wrote:

Students here come from all different countries, cultures and religions鈥.Everyone has a place to fit in…no matter what boxes you as a student may or may not tick off鈥.This diversity helps create an environment where students are constantly learning something new from everyone’s own perspectives and shared experiences鈥and are] welcoming, kind, and always willing to get together to study.

You can read more about how 可乐视频 is a nationally recognized institution of higher learning听here.

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