Tag: Community Integration
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“Black Studies at CUNY Tech looks to the future”
As in other Amsterdam News articles on CUNY and the arts and humanities, an emphasis is made on the connection between the newly robust programming and the local community that it is meant to serve. This is one of the earliest articles from the decade in this narrative thread. Read more.
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“Why Must English-as-a-Second-Language Be ‘Remedial’?”
An article from the president of CCNY objecting to the classification of ESL as “remedial” work. This piece also defends the strength of CCNY’s continued programs in the arts and humanities, rejecting the notion that ESL has somehow replaced the core curriculum. This is one of the only City College-centric pieces of news media during…
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“Hostos: At the Dawn of a New Decade”
This is one of the earliest articles from the decade that celebrates the efforts of a campus to integrate and serve a local community. The Amsterdam News frequently reports on these matters during the 80s, specifically drawing attention to campus efforts to foster connections between the arts and the surrounding communities. Read more.
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“Upgrade of Humanities Courses”
An article detailing efforts to upgrade humanities courses at the community colleges, making them more relevant for the students and providing opportunities for doctoral training. It’s a Mellon Foundation initiative reminiscent of the CUNY Humanities Alliance. Read more.
