Berkeley College Provost Promotes Short-Term, Stackable Credentials at City & State Education Summit in New York
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Share the News: @CityAndStateNY @CSNY_Events #EdSummit2019 As colleges and universities search for ways to meet the needs of nontraditional and adult students, short-term, stackable credentials can ensure students graduate with the skills employers need, according to Marsha Pollard, PhD, Provost of Berkeley College. Dr. Pollard shared her remarks as part of a panel at the City & State Education Summit, held August 15, 2019, at Baruch College in New York City. Frances Bronet, President, Pratt Institute, moderated the panel, titled “Collaborative Strategies that Address Equity, Access and Affordability.” Panelists included Dr. Pollard; New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chairwoman, Higher Education Committee; Christopher Fernando, Supervisor of Education Programs, Office of Postsecondary Access, Support and Success, New York State Education Department; Brian L. Johnson, Vice President, Mercy College; Lesley A. Massiah-Arthur, Associate Vice President for Government Relations and Urban Affairs, Fordham University; and Ruth Taylor, National Educational Specialist, Edgenuity. “As adults, we are constantly redefining ourselves in our careers,” Dr. Pollard said. “There is increasingly a call for short-term, stackable credentials that prepare students for workforce entry and advancement.” The Summit, attended by more than 150 educators, administrators, legislators and industry leaders, shared ideas and debated critical issues such as equity and access, affordability, college readiness, school safety and STEM. Panelists addressed the importance of the New York State Tuition Assistance Program, known as TAP, a grant toward tuition for eligible New York residents, as well as the need to restart the K-16 education pipeline. “These programs are fundamentally important in preparing students for college,” Dr. Pollard said. Berkeley College offers a diverse learning environment where more than 50 percent of undergraduate students are of Hispanic or African-American descent. “We need to show these students there is a pathway to college for them,” Dr. Pollard added.
Photo Captions: (Top) Marsha Pollard, PhD, Provost, Berkeley College (fourth from left), speaks on a panel titled “Collaborative Strategies that Address Equity, Access and Affordability” at the City & State Education Summit, held August 15, 2019, at Baruch College in New York City. Frances Bronet, President, Pratt Institute, moderated the panel, which included Dr. Pollard; New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chairwoman, Higher Education Committee; Christopher Fernando, Supervisor of Education Programs, Office of Postsecondary Access, Support and Success, New York State Education Department; Brian L. Johnson, Vice President, Mercy College; Lesley A. Massiah-Arthur, Associate Vice President for Government Relations and Urban Affairs, Fordham University; and Ruth Taylor, National Educational Specialist, Edgenuity. (Above, left) Richard A. Carranza, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education, promotes “a children’s agenda” during the Summit. Richard A. Carranza, Chancellor, New York City Department of Education, opened the Summit by promoting “a children’s agenda,” that realizes the needs of students and meets them where they are. He said that 1 in 300 U.S. residents will be in a New York City classroom in September. “Lack of diversity is not good for our school system,” Chancellor Carranza said. “It’s not good for the City and it’s not good for our kids.” He also acknowledged that doing what is right for students may cause discomfort for adults. “We cannot stop advocating for our students in New York City,” he said. “If a system is not uncomfortable it cannot evolve and change and grow.” About Berkeley College A leader in providing career-focused education since 1931, Berkeley College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and enrolls more than 7,000 students – including more than 350 international students – in its Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs. Students can study in more than 20 career fields. Berkeley College is comprised of the Larry L. Luing School of Business®, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Health Studies and the School of Liberal Arts. The School of Graduate Studies offers an MBA in Management online and in Woodland Park, NJ. Berkeley College has three New York campuses – Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn and White Plains. In New Jersey there are four campuses – Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park. Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. For six consecutive years, 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. The website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu. - end - To view high-resolution versions of these photos, visit https://berkeleycollege.edu/newsroom/images/NYC_CityState1_081919.jpg https://berkeleycollege.edu/newsroom/images/NYC_CityState2_081919.jpg https://berkeleycollege.edu/newsroom/images/NYC_CityState3_081919.jpg |
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