New Deal for CUNY Town Hall
Start: 2020-12-02 19:00:00 UTC Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00)
This is a virtual event
An online event to discuss the CUNY Rising Alliance and proposed legislation: New Deal for CUNY.
Elements of A NEW DEAL FOR CUNY
Make CUNY tuition-free: eliminate tuition for
in-state undergraduate students and replace tuition income with public
funds.
Increase the number of mental health counselors to meet the recommended national standards.
Increase the number of academic advisors to ensure student success.
Hire 5,000 additional full-time faculty to increase the ratio of full-time faculty to students. Professionalize adjunct compensation.
Invest in capital renewal plan to address urgent issues of health and safety, accessibility, energy and maintenance of CUNY buildings.