Centers and Institutes
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Institute for Worker Education
The John F. Kennedy, Jr. Institute for Worker Education supports workforce development initiatives in health and human services. The institute works with colleges, public and private employers, organized labor, professional associations, advocacy groups, community organizations, foundations and government agencies to:
- Design and implement collaborative worker education programs
- Provide career mentoring and college scholarships for exemplary workers
- Advocate for career ladders, health and educational benefits, and a living wage for frontline workers
- Support the employment of people with disabilities
- Conduct workforce research in related areas
Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies
The Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies, named after a former CUNY Chancellor who was a strong proponent of organized labor, serves the educational, policy and research needs of unions and their members and increases access to higher education as well as retention and graduation of union members enrolled in CUNY colleges. The Institute provides a gateway to higher education by offering comprehensive information and academic support services that help union members attain their educational goals. The Institute’s commitment to revitalizing a strong and democratic labor movement is supported through research, leadership development programs, forums and national conferences, and publications such as the New Labor Forum.
Off-Campus College
The Off-Campus College (OCC) at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (SPS) offers working students access to a college education by providing workplace related, credit-bearing courses and certificates. Founded in 1980 as part of Cornell University's Institute for Women and Work, the Off-Campus College provides college courses for women and men in preparation for advancement in the work place. The OCC is continuing its mission of advancing the world of work by introducing students to the history, sociology and behavior of organizations through the study of related issues in Communication, Finance, Management, Leadership, Diversity, Education and Adult Learning. The OCC prides itself on working with students individually to help them successfully begin or restart college careers.
Paul A. Kaplan Center for Educational Drama
Created in 1993, the Paul A. Kaplan Center for Educational Drama is the outreach and professional development program of the Creative Arts Team (CAT). The Kaplan Center offers graduate level professional training opportunities in educational drama and theatre methodologies that focus on active approaches to student-centered learning. Classes are led by CAT's senior artistic staff as well as guest instructors who are internationally recognized for their contributions to the field of arts in education.
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