AGENCY TESTIMONY
CUNY's pivotal role in civic and social mobility
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Denise Maybank elaborates on CUNY's significance as a transformative engine of social mobility in New York City. She introduces the concept of 'civic mobility' and its importance in students' academic journeys.
- CUNY described as the largest urban university in the nation
- Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez's emphasis on civic mobility
- Connection between civic engagement and social/economic mobility for students, families, and communities
- Importance of CUNY students' participation in the democratic process
Denise Maybank
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To set the context, you know, when you hear something that's a great idea, you repeat it.
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So I'm going to say some of the things that chair person dinner it's already pointed to coming from chancellor Matos Rodriguez.
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But as the largest urban university in the nation, the City University of New York, is described as a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
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In a 2023 interview, chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez discussed the idea of civic mobility, referring to the importance of developing pathways for students to engage more intentionally with the world during their academic journeys.
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Given the CUNY commitment to the career success of its graduates, civic mobility is linked to social and economic mobility students, their families, and communities.
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CUNY plays a vital role in New York City.
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CUNY is New York City.
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Our students are everywhere.
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Helping to make the city vibrant and creating equity.
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Their participation is positive, contributing, and informed members of the democratic process is essential.