Q&A
Discussion on diversity in CUNY leadership, focusing on Jewish representation
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Council Member Eric Dinowitz inquires about the diversity of CUNY's leadership, particularly regarding Jewish representation in high-level positions. Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez responds to clarify the current state of diversity.
- Council Member Dinowitz mentions complaints about a lack of Jewish presidents, advisers, and vice chancellors at CUNY
- Chancellor Matos Rodriguez refutes these claims, stating that several campus presidents and cabinet members are Jewish
- The exchange highlights the importance of accurate information about diversity in leadership positions at CUNY
Eric Dinowitz
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Thank you.
2:54:16
I wanna go back very quickly to one other thing, about number 12, recruit and foster to hire for inclusiveness.
2:54:26
Just just very quickly, that also means I imagine hiring a diverse, workforce.
2:54:33
You spoke briefly about recruiting Jewish students.
2:54:36
And when we talk about diversity, we want people of all backgrounds in the room.
2:54:41
We've heard complaints in my office that there are no Jewish presidents, advisers, vice chancellors, things like that.
2:54:50
Can you just talk a little bit about that, please?
Kayla Aaron
2:54:52
Well,
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:54:52
again, I, candidly, I don't know where that information comes from.
2:54:57
Right?
2:54:59
I mean, speaking from memory, 4 of our campus presidents are are Jewish.
2:55:07
I'm not gonna out, or or mention names.
2:55:09
I don't think that that'll be appropriate.
2:55:11
Mhmm.
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There's at least 3 or 4 members of my cabinet.
2:55:13
Some of the people that I hire initially, are also Jewish, so I have really no idea where that, information is coming from.
Eric Dinowitz
2:55:22
Okay.
2:55:22
I just wanted to to clarify that because that way
Kayla Aaron
2:55:24
Thank you
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:55:24
for allowing me to clarify because I've been one of those things that, has been out there with with, no though basis on reality.