Matthew Albanese

The City College of New York is developing a campus plan to align investments in facilities, buildings, spaces, and grounds to address future challenges. The plan focuses on four key areas: supporting student success, scholarship, and teaching; improving the campus experience; amplifying the institution's cultural impact; and fortifying a sustainable future for CCNY. The objective is to establish a vision that aligns future investments with the evolving needs of the CCNY community, with the plan's development expected to be completed by Summer 2025.

This annual report for the City College of New York details accomplishments and ongoing initiatives during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It highlights academic growth with new programs like Digital Game Design, significant achievements in research and creative scholarship, and enhanced student support through scholarships, mentorship, and emergency funds. The report also emphasizes the institution's commitment to community engagement, social mobility, and strengthening its financial foundation.

The strategic plan for the City College of New York focuses on academic journey, knowledge creation, and the holistic well-being of students, faculty, and staff. It aims to reshape the curriculum and advising structures to support students, increase support for research and creative work, and promote a caring community. The plan also addresses resource optimization, including modernizing the physical plant, improving financial stability and transparency, creating efficient business systems, and revamping the college website to maximize achievement and support the college's mission.

The meeting included a presentation on research resources available at the library, focusing on open-source journals. Discussions addressed the mandate and future vision of the CRC, its history, and its role in grant submissions and allocation. The meeting also covered updates on the Green Energy Initiative, which includes workforce training, research, and infrastructure components for a new research lab. The CRC's future direction was discussed, including the possibility of infrequent meetings for policy setting and working groups for interdisciplinary collaboration.

The meeting focused on defining the role and composition of the CRC in the fall, using the goals outlined in priority #2 of the strategic plan as a basis. Discussions emphasized the CRC's advisory role and the importance of maintaining bridges between STEM and SHAPE departments. The meeting also explored mechanisms to increase faculty recognition across divisions, suggesting approaches such as faculty "Ted Talks," a calendar of research-related talks, and social events to foster informal discussions.