Brooklyn College's values include intellectual rigor, fact-based analysis, respect for others, and engagement across differences. These principles are critical to meaningful civic discourse, responsible free expression, and a thriving democracy.
- Michelle Anderson
Activation Plan
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- Constitution Day & Voter Registration Drives: Promote democratic participation through campus-wide voter registration and educational events.
- Cultural Experience Festival: Celebrate Brooklyn’s cultural diversity with performances, food, and dialogue sessions to foster inclusion.
- L.E.A.D. for Change Student Retreat: Three-day leadership retreat to build collaboration and civic responsibility among student leaders.
- NYPIRG Democracy & Social Justice Campaigns: Brooklyn College’s NYPIRG chapter leads advocacy on voting rights, environmental justice, and higher education funding. Activities include:
1. Democracy Campaign: Daily voter registration and education efforts.
2. Environmental Justice Advocacy: Push for enforcement of Local Law 97 and climate-friendly policies.
3. Community Support: “Trick or Eat” food drive and free goods store for students in need. - Constructive Dialogue Institute Partnership: Brooklyn College participates in CUNY’s system-wide initiative with CDI to foster constructive dialogue across differences. Activities include:
1. Perspectives Online Learning Program: Equips students with skills for respectful, solution-oriented conversations.
2. Dialogue Facilitation Training: Prepares student leaders, faculty and staff to lead challenging conversations and promote campus belonging.
Michelle Anderson
President, Brooklyn College (CUNY)
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Michelle Anderson
President, Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- Constitution Day & Voter Registration Drives: Promote democratic participation through campus-wide voter registration and educational events.
- Cultural Experience Festival: Celebrate Brooklyn’s cultural diversity with performances, food, and dialogue sessions to foster inclusion.
- L.E.A.D. for Change Student Retreat: Three-day leadership retreat to build collaboration and civic responsibility among student leaders.
- NYPIRG Democracy & Social Justice Campaigns: Brooklyn College’s NYPIRG chapter leads advocacy on voting rights, environmental justice, and higher education funding. Activities include:
1. Democracy Campaign: Daily voter registration and education efforts.
2. Environmental Justice Advocacy: Push for enforcement of Local Law 97 and climate-friendly policies.
3. Community Support: “Trick or Eat” food drive and free goods store for students in need. - Constructive Dialogue Institute Partnership: Brooklyn College participates in CUNY’s system-wide initiative with CDI to foster constructive dialogue across differences. Activities include:
1. Perspectives Online Learning Program: Equips students with skills for respectful, solution-oriented conversations.
2. Dialogue Facilitation Training: Prepares student leaders, faculty and staff to lead challenging conversations and promote campus belonging.
Brooklyn College's values include intellectual rigor, fact-based analysis, respect for others, and engagement across differences. These principles are critical to meaningful civic discourse, responsible free expression, and a thriving democracy.
- Michelle Anderson