Media Advisory: Berkeley College Leaders Join New York City and State Officials to Discuss Education in a COVID-19 Environment at City & State Virtual Summit
Friday, August 13, 2021
Senior Associate, Media Relations
973-200-1048
Chanel-Donaldso@BerkeleyCollege.edu
NEW YORK CITY AND STATE OFFICIALS
TO DISCUSS EDUCATION IN A COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT
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Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College, and Marsha A. Pollard, PhD, Provost, will be featured speakers at the virtual City & State Education Summit, taking place on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, from 1 to 4:20 p.m. Berkeley College is a sponsor of the event.
Smith will provide introductory remarks and Pollard will serve as a panelist in a session titled “Higher Education Plans for New York” at 2:35 p.m. The theme of the Summit is “New York’s Current and Future Education in a Post-COVID-19 Era,” and the event will offer attendees insights into remote learning, standardized testing, public school funding and more.
Keynote speakers include Lester W. Young, Jr., EdD, Chancellor, New York State Board of Regents; and Meisha Porter, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 17, 2021, from 1 to 4:20 p.m.
DETAILS: There is no cost to attend. Click here for the full agenda and to register.
INTERVIEWS: To speak with Smith or Pollard about current topics in higher education, contact Chanel Donaldson, Senior Associate, Media Relations, at chanel-donaldso@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
Berkeley College celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2021. The theme commemorating this milestone is “Empowering Lives for 90 Years!” Visit the 90th Anniversary webpage for more information.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has a campus in Midtown Manhattan, NY, as well as in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 4,900 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. The website address is http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.
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