Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Sarah Soanirina Ohmer’s organization
May 15, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Lehman College of the City University of New York Program Proposal 2027
This document proposes the establishment of a Bachelor of Arts degree program in Special Education Teacher Education at Lehman College, effective Fall 2027. The program aims to address the critical shortage of special education teachers in New York City by offering an accessible pathway to initial New York State teacher certification for Pre-K through 12th grade. Key components include a dual major in Special Education and a liberal arts discipline, rigorous curriculum with extensive supervised field experiences, and an emphasis on inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive instruction. The initiative seeks to prepare a new generation of knowledgeable educators, foster strong school-community partnerships, and contribute to workforce diversification.
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Lehman College Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Senate Meeting
The committee discussed and reviewed curriculum changes for three new experimental courses under the Leadership Studies subject area: EDL 401 Foundations of Organizational Leadership, EDL 404 Strategic Change in Organizations, and EDL 406 Financial Literacy for Leaders. These courses are intended to be part of a new cohort-based Bachelor's degree completion program offered by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies for working professionals.
May 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Library, Technology and Telecommunications Committee Senate Meeting
The committee report covered updates on library operations, including the reopening of the third floor and temporary closure of the second floor, along with extended hours for final exams. Technology updates included a maintenance freeze to support students during finals, the successful migration of student email, and progress on the Digital Signage Project. The LMS report detailed outcomes from the Bronx Ed Tech Showcase, progress on Blackboard archiving, and support services for Brightspace regarding summer and fall course preparation.
Apr 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lehman College Academic Freedom Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed CUNY's compliance with the ADA regarding student class recordings and the potential impact on professors' academic freedom, noting that new guidelines will be issued by the CUNY Accommodate system. Additionally, the committee addressed concerns regarding Title VI training and the use of anonymous reporting through the CUNY portal, with plans for University Faculty Senate committees to collaborate on revisions to this training in the upcoming academic year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
