Mid-Hudson Independent Higher Education Forum on August 19
News Date: 8/1/2012
CICU, in conjunction with Mid-Hudson private, not-for-profit colleges and universities, announce the “Mid-Hudson Independent Higher Education Forum: Brainpower, Partnerships and Resources for Our Region” on Monday, August 19 at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh.
The forum will highlight partnerships and provide an opportunity for exchanging ideas and networking for higher education, government, business and community leaders. Discussions will focus on further harnessing independent higher education’s community and workforce contributions for the economic and social good of the region.
More than 52,000 students enroll each year at independent, not-for-profit colleges and universities in the Mid-Hudson Valley. These campuses directly employ 12,500 individuals and contribute $4.3 billion to the New York State economy annually. Along with their role as anchor tenants, Independent Sector campuses also are talent magnets, workforce and innovation catalysts and community partners.
For registration and directions, visit: http://ishudsonvalleyforum.eventbrite.com/
Agenda
9:00 am – Networking Breakfast
9:30 am – Welcome and remarks from Father Kevin Mackin, O.F.M., president, Mount Saint Mary College and presidents of Mid-Hudson Independent colleges and universities.
10:15 am – “Think Globally, Hire Locally” Panel
Moderator: Aimee Vargas, Mid-Hudson Regional Director, Empire State Development
Panelists:
- Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, Executive Director,Children's Media Project
- Marsha Gordon, President/CEO, The Business Council of Westchester
- Judith Mills, Vice President of Human Resources, Mediacom Corporate Headquarters
- Al Samuels, President/CEO, Rockland Business Association
11:15 am - Questions & Discussion
11:30 am - Closing Remarks
Contact: Jennifer Miller, Director of Communications, CICU at 518-436-4781 or by email at jennifer@CICU.org
CICU Member Campuses in the Mid-Hudson Valley:
Bard College, Cochran School of Nursing, The College of New Rochelle,Concordia College, The Culinary Institute of America, Dominican College, Fei Tian College, Fordham University, Iona College, LIU Hudson, Manhattanville College, Marist College, Mercy College, Mount Saint Mary College, New York Medical College, New York University, Nyack College, Pace University, Sarah Lawrence College, St. Thomas Aquinas College, and Vassar College.
Forum Partners:
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The Business Council of Westchester
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Orange County Chamber of Commerce
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