The institution’s mission defines its purpose within the context of higher education, the students it serves, and what it intends to accomplish. The institution’s stated goals are clearly linked to its mission and specify how the institution fulfills its mission.
Working Group 1
- Kathleen M. Dreyer (Co-Chair), Chief Librarian
- Peter Hoontis (Co-Chair), Associate Professor and Chair, Business Management
- Julio Izquierdo (Liaison), Vice President of Finance and Administration
- Jean Amaral, Associate Professor, Library
- Abdoulaye Diallo, Student, Computer Science
- Judy Hampton, Student
- Jen Longley, Professor, Teacher Education
- Rosa Martinez, Senior Academic Advisor
- Nenette R. White, Lecturer, Business Management
- Igwe Williams, Writing Center Director
Ethics and integrity are central, indispensable, and defining hallmarks of effective higher education institutions. In all activities, whether internal or external, an institution must be faithful to its mission, honor its contracts and commitments, adhere to its policies, and represent itself truthfully.
Working Group 2
- Henry Bulley (Co-Chair), Associate Professor, Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice
- Ian Wentworth (Co-Chair), Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
- Gulen Zubizarreta (Liaison), Executive Director of Human Resources
- Nkechi Agwu, Professor, Mathematics
- NaRhee Ahn, Lecturer, Media Arts & Technology
- Cheryl Comeau-Kirschner, Associate Professor, Academic Literacy and Linguistics
- Jennifer Lauren, Learning Designer, Digital Education
- Eliza Osae-Kwapong, Associate Director, Data Analytics & Design, Digital Education
- Muhammad Shahzaib Qureshi, Student, Graphics and Animation
- Tatsiana Sokhar, Alumna and Current Student, Pre-Nursing and Cybersecurity Certificate
- Cynthia Wiseman, Associate Professor, Academic Literacy and Linguistics
An institution provides students with learning experiences that are characterized by rigor and coherence at all program, certificate, and degree levels, regardless of instructional modality. All learning experiences, regardless of modality, program pace/ schedule, level, and setting are consistent with higher education expectations.
Working Group 3
- John Beaumont (Co-Chair), Professor and Chair, Academic Literacy and Linguistics
- James Nadeau (Co-Chair), Associate Director of BMCC Learning Academy (BLA)
- Janice Zummo (Liaison), Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Academic Support Services
- Elizabeth Arestyl, Student Development Librarian
- Huda Ayyad, Academic Advisor, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center
- Jamar Brown, Student, Computer Science
- Tugba Cetin, Student, Psychology
- Keridiana (Kery) Chez, Associate Professor, English
- Thomas Harbison, Director of Digital Education
- Lesley Rennis, Professor and Chair, Health Studies
- Owen Roberts, Associate Professor, MEA
Across all educational experiences, settings, levels, and instructional modalities, the institution recruits and admits students whose interests, abilities, experiences, and goals are congruent with its mission and educational offerings. The institution commits to student retention, persistence, completion, and success through a coherent and effective support system sustained by qualified professionals, which enhances the quality of the learning environment, contributes to the educational experience, and fosters student success.
Working Group 4
- Mohammad K. Alam (Co-Chair), Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management
- Carei Thomas (Co-Chair), Director of Academic Advisement and Transfer Center
- Sanjay Ramdath (Liaison), Vice President for Enrollment Management
- Robert Earl, Director, Center for Career Development
- Diana (Kate) Kirtz, Lecturer, MEA
- Adele Kudish, Professor and Chair, English
- Jonathan Matamoros, Associate Director, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center
- Allison Park, Student, Economics
- Ivan Retamoso, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
- Oriel Straker, CTE Academic Support Specialist, LRC, OAA
Assessment of student learning and achievement demonstrates that the institution’s students have accomplished educational goals consistent with their program of study, degree level, the institution’s mission, and appropriate expectations for institutions of higher education.
Working Group 5
- Loida Vicki Cedeno (Co-Chair), Director of Assessment
- Satenik Margaryan (Co-Chair), Assistant Professor, Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice
- Gail H. Fernandez (Liaison), Associate Dean of Faculty
- Anthony Bishop, Associate Professor, Library
- Ruth Guirguis, Professor, Teacher Education
- Jamie Joseph, Lecturer, Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice
- Fatima Prioleau, Lecturer, Mathematics
- Trevor Rouse, Student, Science
- Babul Saha, Lecturer, Mathematics
- Eldar Sarajlic, Associate Professor, Academic Literacy and Linguistics
The institution’s planning processes, resources, and structures are aligned with each other and are sufficient to fulfill its mission and goals, to continuously assess and improve its programs and services, and to respond effectively to opportunities and challenges.
Working Group 6
- Sussie Gyamfi (Co-Chair), Scholarship Manager, Office of Scholarships and Special Services
- Corey Cush (Liaison), Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
- Karen Wilson-Stevenson (Liaison), Vice President of the Office for Institutional Advancement
- Judy Cheung, University Assistant Architect, Campus Planning and Facilities
- John Gallagher, Director of IRT (Technology)
- S. Deniz Gokcora, Associate Professor, Academic Literacy and Linguistics
- Eric Lugo, Chief Administrative Superintendent, Buildings & Grounds
- Robiul Karim Munna, Student, Health Information Technology
- Darin Soliman, Manager, Health and Wellness Services
- Sophia Wu, Student, Science
The institution is governed and administered in a manner that allows it to realize its stated mission and goals in a way that effectively benefits the institution, its students, and the other constituencies it serves. Even when supported by or affiliated with a related entity, the institution has education as its primary purpose, and it operates as an academic institution with appropriate autonomy.
Working Group 7
- Catarina Mata (Co-Chair), Associate Professor, Science
- Chris Stein (Co-Chair), Professor, Media Arts and Technology
- Joy B. Tolliver (Liaison), Assistant Vice President for Legal Affairs and Labor Relations
- Howard S. Meltzer, Professor, Music and Art
- Shari R. Mekonen, Professor & Chair, MEA
- Nathaniel Palmer, Academic Advisor, ASAP
- Lea Reimer, Student, Business Administration
- Lidia Rustamova, Mathematics
- Rifat Salam, Associate Professor, Social Science, Human Services and Criminal Justice
- Ronnie Ursin, Professor and Chair, Nursing
- Sevinch Yusupova, Student, Health Science
