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Center for Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities

Dr. Alejandra del Carmen Alonso, Director

Office: Biological Sciences/Chemical Sciences Building (6S), Room 229

The Center for Developmental Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities (CDNDD) is a CUNY Center that conducts, promotes, and sponsors research, education, and training in the developmental neurosciences with special emphasis on research and educational programs in the specific field of developmental disabilities. The Center serves as a hub for collaborative efforts between the College and other research institutions in offering a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities, and also partnering with the CUNY Doctoral programs in multiple disciplines in mentoring Ph.D. students. On the CSI campus, the Center has established research laboratories for investigations in cellular, molecular, behavioral, and clinical neuroscience and provides advanced research training for graduate and undergraduate students.

Center for Environmental Science

Dr. Alfred M. Levine, Director

Office: Biological Sciences/Chemical Sciences Building (6S), Room 310

The Center for Environmental Science, established in 1987, provides support for research and policy recommendations concerning environmental problems. One of the major purposes of the Center is to define and solve environmental problems on Staten Island and its environs through research that includes studies of respiratory diseases, toxic and carcinogenic chemicals in the air, and the population at risk for lung cancer.

Center for the Study of Staten Island: Staten Island Project (SIP)

Dr. Richard Flanagan and Dr. Jonathan Peters, Co-Directors

The Center for the Study of Staten Island is designed to integrate the work of the College with the public affairs concerns of the people of Staten Island. To that end, it mediates and facilitates the collaboration of the College's faculty, students, and staff with government, civic organizations, and businesses in order to identify and assist in finding solutions to the borough's pressing public issues. More specifically, the Center serves as an information and consultation resource to prepare citizens and leaders to make better informed decisions about public life; it fosters the development of faculty research and undergraduate and graduate education through engagement with the Staten Island community; and it builds bridges to other public affairs institutes and local communities as a spur to innovations in public life on Staten Island. Whenever possible, the Center seeks to partner with community groups and agencies in advancing initiatives of mutual interest and in fulfilling consonant missions.

While encouraging and facilitating debate that accommodates differing and sometimes conflicting positions on controversial issues crucial to the community, the Center is committed to maintaining a nonpartisan stance.

Center for Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

The Center for Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences brings together a wide range of research faculty and students with interests in interdisciplinary applications of mathematics and computational science.

The Center’s activities include the use of the campus super-computer, faculty collaboration, grant writing, student mentoring, undergraduate research, and sponsored lectures. More information can be found at www.math.csi.cuny.edu/ciamcs.

The City University of New York

The City University of New York (CUNY), of which the College of Staten Island is a part, traces its beginning to 1847 and a public referendum that provided tuition-free higher education for residents of New York City. The municipal college system grew rapidly and its various colleges were consolidated as The City University of New York by an act of the New York State Legislature in 1961. CUNY comprises 11 senior colleges, six community colleges, a graduate school, a law school, and a medical school. It is the largest municipal college system and the third largest university in the nation.

The Board of Trustees

CUNY is governed by the Board of Trustees composed of 17 members, ten of whom are appointed by the Governor of New York State, and five by the Mayor of New York City. The chairperson of the University Faculty Senate serves ex officio, without vote; the chairperson of the University Student Senate serves ex officio, with vote. The individual colleges of CUNY have considerable latitude in governing their own affairs through various bodies representing faculty, students, and administrators. The Board of Trustees decides overall University policy and approves major new collegiate plans and programs.

Board of Trustees

Benno Schmidt, B.A., J.D., Chairperson

Philip Alfonso Berry, M.B.A., M.S.W., B.A., A.A., Vice Chairperson

Valerie Lancaster Beal, B.A., M.B.A.

Wellington Z. Chen, B.S.

Rita DiMartino, A.A., B.A., M.P.A.

Freida D. Foster, B.A. M.S

Judah Gribetz, A.B., LL.B, LL.M

Joseph J. Lhota, B.S., B.A., M.B.A.

Hugo M. Morales, MD, DPN-P, F.A.P.A.

Peter S. Pantaleo, J.D., B.A.

Kathleen M. Pesile, A.A.S., B.B.A., M.P.A.

Carol A. Robles-Roman, B.A., J.D.

Charles A. Shorter, B.A., M.A.

Sam A. Sutton, B.A.

Jeffrey S. Wiesenfeld, B.A.

Kafui Kouakou, B.B.A., B.S.

Sandi E. Cooper, B.A., M.A., Ph.D

Secretary of the Board
Jay Hershenson

General Counsel
Frederick P. Schaffer

Council of Presidents

GRADUATE SCHOOLS, HONORS COLLEGE and PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS

The Graduate Center
William P. Kelly, President

The Graduate School of Journalism
Stephen B. Shepard, Dean

City University School of Law at Queens College
Michelle Anderson, Dean

School of Professional Studies
John Mogulescu, Dean

Macaulay Honors College
Ann Kirschner, Dean

City University School of Public Health
Kenneth Olden, Dean

THE SENIOR COLLEGES

Baruch College
Mitchel B. Wallerstein, President

Brooklyn College
Karen L. Gould, President

City College
Lisa Staiano-Coico, President

College of Staten Island
William J. Fritz, Interim President

Hunter College
Jennifer J. Raab, President

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Jeremy Travis, President

Lehman College
Ricardo R. Fernández, President

Medgar Evers College
William L. Pollard, President

New York City College of Technology
Russell K. Hotzler, President

Queens College
James L. Muyskens, President

York College
Marcia Keizs, President

THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Borough of Manhattan Community College
Antonio Pérez, President

Bronx Community College
Carole B. Joseph, President

Hostos Community College
Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, President

Kingsborough Community College
Regina S. Peruggi, President

LaGuardia Community College
Gail O. Mellow,President

The New Community College Initiative
Scott E. Evenbeck, President

Queensborough Community College
Diane Call, Interim President

University Administration

Chancellor
Matthew Goldstein

Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
Allan H. Dobrin

Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost
Alexandra W. Logue

Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Jay Hershenson

Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Frederick P. Schaffer

Senior Vice Chancellor for Budget, Finance and Financial Policy
Marc V. Shaw

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Frank D. Sanchez

Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations
Pamela S. Silverblatt

Vice Chancellor for Research
Gillian Small

Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Management
Gloriana B. Waters

Vice Chancellor for Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management
Iris Weinshall

Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges
Eduardo J. Marti

Associate Vice Chancellor and University CIO
Brian Cohen

Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance
Matthew Sapienza

Sponsorship and Accreditation

The College of Staten Island is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 215.662.5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

The Chemistry Program is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; 800.227.5558.
The Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET accredits the BS degree in Computer Science. The Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET accredits the BS degree in Engineering Science. The Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET accredits the AAS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. ABET is based at 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410.347.7700.
The Nursing Programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404.975.5000.
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488; 703.706.3245 accredits the Physical Therapy program.
The Education Programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, 202.466.7496.
The MA in Liberal Studies program is accredited by the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP), c/o Duke University, Box 90095, Durham, NC, 27708; 919.684.1987.
The Medical Technology program utilizes hospital affiliations accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119; 847.939.3597.

Copies of these accreditation documents, as well as the respective accreditation documents for the various academic disciplines, are available for review through the Office of Academic Affairs.

Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

Grounded in the Liberal Arts tradition, the College of Staten Island is committed to the highest standards in teaching, research, and scholarship. Drawing on the rich heritage of The City University of New York that has provided access to excellence in higher education since 1847, the College of Staten Island offers that same opportunity in New York City’s Borough of Staten Island. The College is dedicated to helping its students fulfill their creative, aesthetic, and educational aspirations through competitive and rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. We embrace the strength of our diversity, foster civic mindedness, and nurture responsible citizens for our city, country, and the world.

Vision

The College of Staten Island will enhance the quality of its student-centered programs, research, scholarship, and creative works. The College will provide models for initiatives on technology, community, and our environment, as well as effective integration of programs, projects, and methodologies. CSI will develop a richer array of rigorous undergraduate and graduate degree offerings to better meet students’ educational and professional aspirations. The College of Staten Island will expand its role in The Graduate Center and other cross-campus activities of The City University of New York. We will become an even more vibrant center of intellectual and cultural exchange. The College will be strengthened by increasing its ability to serve a diverse campus community. Through these accomplishments, the College of Staten Island will achieve greater regional, national and international recognition.

Values and Fundamental Principles

Our campus Community values:

Each Student

We nurture each student’s intellectual growth, curiosity, and excitement in order to prepare students to function in a complex and dynamic world.

Excellence in Research and Teaching
We set and meet high expectations in our academic programs through innovative and effective teaching, scholarship, and research. We strive to promote engagement among students and faculty.

Experiential Learning
We believe it is essential to provide transformational curricular and co-curricular opportunities, such as service learning, study abroad, leadership development, undergraduate research and scholarship, and internships.

Resourcefulness
We take pride in our work ethic, our ability to solve problems, and our stewardship of resources.

Community Engagement
We actively work to instill the value of civic participation and are proud of our leadership role for Staten Island and beyo nd. We foster partnerships to address public issues and encourage involvement in community affairs.

Our fundamental principles:

Diversity:

Drawing from the richness of our diverse community, we incorporate multiple approaches to developing and encouraging the inclusion of various world views, cultures, and experiences into the fabric of our institution.

Respect

In our relationships with each other, we insist on mutual respect and thoughtful dialogue. We provide forums for the exchange of ideas informed by the techniques of critical analysis and the traditions of scholarly discourse.