April is National Community College Month!
Dear Friends, April is National Community College Month, and it’s a time to celebrate and recognize the value community colleges bring to our world. Here are just a few reasons
HR Update: Interim Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
Dear friends, I am pleased to announce that, starting March 17, Emad Nassar will serve as the Interim Dean of Institutional Effectiveness in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
HR Update: Director of Archives
Dear Friends, I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Jensen will join LaGuardia as our new Director of the LaGuardia & Wagner Archives. Jennifer, who begins her role March 17,
Message to the LaGuardia Community
Dear Friends, I wanted to share an update with you on the college’s responses to recent actions by the Trump administration that impact our community. Yesterday, we had our monthly
Commemorating Black History and Heritage
Dear Friends, Let’s celebrate Black History Month! The origins of Black History Month date to the 1920s. President Gerald Ford formally recognized Black History Month in 1976, making it an
MLK Day Honors Civil Rights Leader and Value of Community Service
Dear LaGuardia Community, This week we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership in the Civil Rights Movement inspired justice, equality, and peace. Dr. King said,
Thank you to everyone who attended (in-person and online) last week’s Closing Sessions hosted by President Kenneth Adams. For those of you who missed it, take a look back on
LaGuardia Honors Veterans for Their Service
Dear LaGuardia Community, On November 11th, our nation celebrates Veterans Day and honors the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military. We recognize members of our college
Reaffirmation of Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
To: The LaGuardia Community From: Kenneth Adams, President Date: September 25, 2024 Re: Reaffirmation of Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action C: Sabine Rospide, Esq. Rebecca Jean, Esq. Helen Skirchak The City University
Dear LaGuardia Faculty and Staff, Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the horrific events of September 11, 2001, when almost 3,000 people were killed by the terrorist attacks carried out
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Juneteenth
Dear LaGuardia Community, On Wednesday, June 19th, we will observe the annual celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It
Dear LaGuardia Community, I am pleased to share some important news related to our Human Resources Department and our Office of Compliance and Diversity. We are pleased to announce that
Strategic Planning Underway — Save the Date: May 3, 2024
Dear LaGuardia Faculty and Staff: Our strategic planning process has officially begun. Led by our facilitator, Kimberly Wright, the Strategic Plan Steering Committee held its first meeting on April 5.
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Awards $116 Million Grant to Create the Cohen Career Collective
Dear LaGuardia Community – I am pleased to share some very exciting news. Today we announced a major new grant for LaGuardia. The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has made
Interim CDO and Title IX Coordinator
Dear LaGuardia Community, Starting today, Sabine Rospide, Esq., of LaGuardia’s Legal Affairs and Labor Relations Department, will begin serving as Interim Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and Title IX Coordinator. The
MLK Day Honors Civil Rights Leader and Value of Community Service
Dear LaGuardia Community, Today, we honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a Baptist minister and social activist, Dr. King led the U.S. civil
Good afternoon! Welcome to my Closing Sessions report for Fall 23. Special thanks to those of you who are here with us live in the Little Theatre. Thanks, as always
Dear LaGuardia Community, On November 11th, our nation celebrates Veterans Day and honors the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military. We recognize members of our college
Remarks at Mellon/ACLS Community College Faculty Fellowship Convening
Good evening, everyone. I’m Kenneth Adams, President of LaGuardia Community College. Congratulations to all of you who received Mellon/ACLS Fellowships. I believe that, in total, there are 110 fellowship recipients
Reaffirmation of Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 2023
The City University of New York and LaGuardia Community College are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work and learning environment, and I write to strongly reaffirm LaGuardia’s commitment, and
Supporting Earthquake Victims in Morocco
Dear LaGuardia Community, We continue to watch in sorrow as rescuers race to find survivors in the rubble after the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday, September 8. More
LaGuardia Community, This month we celebrate National Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Week and Hispanic Heritage Month. HSI Week, observed September 11 – 17, commemorates the contributions of more than 500
Dear LaGuardia Faculty and Staff, Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the horrific events of September 11, 2001, when almost 3,000 people were killed by the terrorist attacks carried out
Welcome to Fall Semester 2023!
Dear LaGuardia Faculty and Staff, Welcome to the start of the 2023-24 Academic Year! I hope your summer provided abundant opportunities to relax, reconnect, and recharge. LaGuardia Community College celebrates
Remarks for Opening Sessions Faculty Convocation Fall 2023
Thank you for inviting me to be a part of Opening Sessions. This event is a wonderful opportunity for faculty and staff to reconnect, share ideas, and gear up for
Message from the President: Jacksonville Shooting
LaGuardia Community, Over the weekend, Angela Michelle Carr, 52; Anolt Joseph Laguerre Jr., 19; and Jerrald De’Shaun Gallion, 29, lost their lives in Jacksonville, Fla., after a White male shot
Congratulations LAGCC Class of 2023!
Dear LaGuardia Community, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate this year’s graduates from LaGuardia Community College. Yesterday’s Commencement was a culmination of a lot of hard work and
LaGuardia Community College Celebrates Juneteenth
LaGuardia Community, On Monday, June 19th, we will observe the annual celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It is
Message from the President: Apology
Dear LaGuardia Community, On behalf of the LaGuardia Foundation Board and staff, Jay and I want to offer our sincere apology for the misrepresentation of our students on the LaGuardia
Helpful Tips and Reminders Offered When Filing for Taxes
Dear LaGuardia Community, When tax filing season rolls around I am always reminded about something unfortunate and frustrating – the fact that every year low-income and working-class New Yorkers fail
Message from the President and Provost
Dear LaGuardia faculty and staff, The Spring 23 semester is underway, and we are delighted to see the campus buzzing with energy and excitement as classes begin this week. We
Volunteers Needed for the First Week of Spring 2023 Semester
Dear LaGuardia Staff, The spring semester kicks off in just a few short weeks, and we are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students to campus. To ensure a
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Dear LaGuardia Community, Last week’s devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has created a humanitarian crisis in the region; as of this morning, the death toll has
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Dear LaGuardia community, Tomorrow, January 27, is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. This day was designated by the United Nations in 2005 to
Closing Sessions and Holiday Gathering
Dear LaGuardia Community, The holiday season is upon us and the end of the semester is fast approaching. I know you’re all busy, but I hope you will please take
LaGuardia Establishing Priority Initiatives Teams
Dear LaGuardia Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to invite you to participate in a new planning project for LaGuardia. After the holidays we will launch the Priority Initiative Planning
Dear LaGuardia Community, On Wednesday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m., I will be moderating a panel discussion with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in room E-500. I invite all LaGuardia students, faculty,
Dear College Community, I want all of you to know that we are appalled by the acts of violence against the LGBTQIA community in Colorado Springs and the threats of
Reaffirmation of Diversity Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
LaGuardia Community, The City University of New York and LaGuardia Community College are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work and learning environment, and I write to strongly reaffirm LaGuardia’s commitment, and my own commitment, to the principles of affirmative action,
Dear LaGuardia Community, Today, on November 11th, our nation celebrates Veterans Day and honors the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active-duty military. We recognize members of our
Gender Recognition: Public Facing Forms
LaGuardia Faculty and Staff, The Gender Recognition Act (GRA) requires all public-facing state agencies, including CUNY and SUNY colleges, that collect gender or sex information to provide an option for members of
Town Hall with Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost Wendy F. Hensel October 28, 2022
Dear LaGuardia Community, On Monday, October 31, LaGuardia Community College will welcome Dr. Wendy F. Hensel, Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost of CUNY, to our campus. We look forward to
President’s Town Hall – Registration Open
Dear LaGuardia faculty and staff, As a follow-up to my Fall Report on September 28, I would like to invite all of you to join Provost Billie Gastic Rosado and me on
Dear LaGuardia Community, As LaGuardia, we continue to welcome our diverse community to an environment designed to educate and inspire. Our mission to promote diversity, equity, and inclusiveness includes our
Important Update Regarding the Gender Recognition Act
LaGuardia Faculty and Staff, There are some important developments impacting our institution and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campus and beyond. In her 2022 State of the State
President’s Fall Report – Save the Date
Dear LaGuardia Community, We are now a few weeks into the Fall 2022 semester, and as you can imagine there are many things happening at LaGuardia. I would like to
Hispanic Heritage Month at LaGuardia
Dear LaGuardia Community, Latinx Heritage Month (also known as National Hispanic Heritage Month) is nationally celebrated from September 15 to October 15. These dates hold a special significance in the
Welcome LaGuardia Academic Chairs and Faculty
Dear Academic Chairs and Faculty, As we prepare for the start of Fall 2022, Billie and I wish to express our appreciation for all of the work that you have