The college’s 14 academic departments offer the following degree programs:
Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice.
Associate in Science
Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Chemistry, Community Health,
Computer Science, Early Childhood Education/Child Care, Earth & Planetary Studies, Education
Studies, Engineering Science, Exercise Science/Personal Training, Fine Arts, Journalism and
Print Media, Mathematics, Mental Health and Human Services, Physics, Science for Forensics,
Speech Communication, Theatre Arts.
Associate in Applied Science
Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Culinary Arts, Emergency
Medical Service/Paramedic, Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Illustration, Maritime
Technology, Media Technology and Management, Nursing, Office Administration and Technology,
Physical Education, Recreation and Recreation Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Retail
Merchandising, Surgical Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Website Development and
Administration.
Certificate Programs
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling, Culinary Arts, Maritime Technology: Deck
Specialty, Maritime Technology: Marine Mechanic.
ACCREDITATION
Kingsborough Community College is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education accredits
the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The Surgical Technology program is accredited by the
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. All
academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department.
COLLABORATIVE/INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS
College Now – Kingsborough is an acknowledged national leader in the development of
collaborative programs, particularly with the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE).
The campus pioneered the nationally acclaimed College Now, a transition to college program
for moderate-achieving high school juniors and seniors. Funded by the City and State,
Kingsborough’s College Now program serves 6,000 students in 35 high schools across New York
City. Virtually all of these students enroll in a college upon graduation. Noting the program’s
success, the City University expanded College Now throughout the City.
The Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences – Also in partnership with the NYCDOE,
Kingsborough houses and provides support for this on-campus public high school.
The Kingsborough Early College Secondary School (KECSS) – Part of the Early College Initiative
of the City University of New York, KECSS is a 6th through 12th grade public school that offers
its students the opportunity to take college courses at Kingsborough concurrently with their
high school studies. Some earn their high school diploma and an associate’s degree at the
same time. (Thirty-nine students – out of the 75 students in the inaugural class – did so in
2013.)
The Kingsborough Center for Economic and Workforce Development (CEWD) – CEWD’s mission
is to provide New York’s under- and unemployed residents with the training and skills necessary
to advance their careers or continue their educations. Through a series of initiatives in partner
ship with Kingsborough’s Office of Continuing Education and the Department of Tourism and
Hospitality, and other CUNY and non-CUNY partners, CEWD connects with local businesses to
develop trainings that meet the needs of New York’s continually changing economy. Most
notably, Kingsborough, through CEWD, was the lead institution in a seven-college consortium
that was awarded a three-year, $20 million dollar US Department of Labor Trade Adjustment
Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant.
Current CEWD programs include:
CareerPATH, which provides career and college-focused occupational training, with
integrated math skills instruction in culinary arts, food and beverage service/hospitality,
and community health. Participants can earn industry-recognized credentials needed to find
jobs, as well as translate their training into college credit and enter degree programs.
The KCC Urban Farm, an organic, year-round food production site providing students with
urban farming expertise and first-hand experience building a more sustainable food system.
SEARCH
FOR
Project Rise, a GED preparation program, enhanced with a comprehensive college and
career readiness component that includes credit bearing academic courses linked to
KCC’s Tourism and Hospitality department; employment placement assistance; and
supportive counseling and guidance.
Culinary Arts training offered in partnership with The Fortune Society, a non-profit whose
mission is to support successful reentry into society for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Northeast Resiliency Consortium, which will deliver career and college-focused
occupational training for frontline workers in healthcare and foodservice occupations.
New Start, which offers students who have been dismissed from partnering colleges for
academic reasons a second chance to succeed.
My Turn, which permits senior citizens to take classes tuition-free on a space available basis.
THE FACULTY
The college has a full-time faculty of 363, 82 percent of whom hold a doctorate or University
equivalent. Adjunct faculty, drawn from throughout the New York City metropolitan region, number
approximately 600. Professional staff and full-time and part-time support staff total 1,000.
THE STUDENTS
The college enrolls approximately 15,000 degree seeking students on campus. The student body
is racially and ethnically diverse. More than half of Kingsborough’s students were born outside the
U.S., representing 142 different countries and 73 different native languages. Sixty percent are the
first generation in their families to attend college. Fifty-eight percent are full time students, over
one-fifth are 25 years old or older and more than 40% come from households with annual incomes
of under $20,000. Half of the students work full-time or part-time while attending college, and one
in five supports children. A broad array of student services permits all students to succeed to the
maximum of their abilities.
Beyond their academic pursuits, Kingsborough students enjoy a wide range of co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities. There are over 50 active student clubs and organizations and 10
intercollegiate athletic teams in which students participate.
FINANCES
The College’s 2012-2013 annual operating budget was $94.6 million, funded through the
State of New York, the City of New York and tuition and fees. Tuition is $2,275 (including fees) per
semester for full-time students who are residents of the City of New York; $280/credit for nonresidents.
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Faculty, students, and staff participate in the governance of the college. The governing body
of Kingsborough is the College Council. With the president as its presiding officer, the 75-member
council consists of the chairperson of each academic department, one additional elected faculty
member from each department, faculty delegates at-large, twenty students, several college officers
who serve ex officio, two representatives of support staff, and one representative each of alumni and
retired faculty.
In addition to the Office of the President, the other major administrative units of the college
include the Provost’s Office/Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Finance and Administration,
College Advancement, Instructional Services, Enrollment Management, and Continuing Education.
The Professional Staff Congress/CUNY serves as the collective bargaining representative of the
instructional staff.
For more information, please visit www.kbcc.cuny.edu or www.cuny.edu
PRESIDENT OF
KINGSBOROUGH
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
The President Serves as the Chief Academic and Administrative Officer of the Institution
The Board of Trustees of The City University of New York and the Presidential Search Committee
invite nominations and applications for the position of President at Kingsborough Community College
of The City University of New York.
The President serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the college under the
general direction of the CUNY Chancellor and according to the policies set by the Board of Trustees.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION INCLUDE:
An earned doctorate or professional equivalent, college-level teaching experience, and a record
of scholarly and/or professional achievement.
Experience in senior-level management of an urban community college or institution and a
demonstrated commitment to creative, effective management.
A clear commitment to and passion for the unique, multiple roles a community college plays.
A leadership style that emphasizes consultation with faculty and senior administrators and
open communication with faculty, students and community members. Experience working in the
context of collective bargaining units for faculty and staff.
A commitment to student learning and a record of supporting high academic standards in
programs offering students a strong liberal arts education, as well as career development and
preparation for transfer.
An understanding of how technology can support learning, and a record of support for
technological advancements.
An ability to navigate successfully in a multi-layered political environment.
Openness to innovative programming to expand the college’s reach into the community.
A passion and commitment to enhance the quality of student life and strengthen the delivery
of services to a multi-cultural student body.
The capacity to persuasively communicate the college’s mission and programs to multiple
constituencies.
Experience in attracting external funding and in handling the complexities of city, state,
federal and private support.
HOW TO APPLY:
The position is available on or before September 1, 2014. Salary and benefits are competitive.
The review of applications will begin February 28, 2014 and submission of applications and/or
nominations are encouraged by that date. Applicants should send (1) a
letter expressing their interest in the position that addresses how they meet
the Search Committee’s preferred qualifications, (2) their curriculum vitae,
and (3) the names of eight references (two each: superiors, subordinates,
faculty members, and community/business leaders). References will not be
contacted without the applicant’s prior permission. Nominators should send a
letter of nomination and, if possible, the nominee’s curriculum vitae.
Applications and nominations should be sent electronically to:
Kingsborough Community College Presidential Search at
[email protected] AND [email protected]
For additional information: Please contact Dr. Robert Parilla, Senior
Consultant, AGB Search, at 301- 518-2071, [email protected]; or
Ms. Mahlet Tsegaye, Office of Executive Search/CUNY, executivesearch@cuny.
edu, or 205 East 42nd Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017. All inquiries,
nominations, and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.
KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE: ITS MISSION
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Kingsborough Community College remains firmly committed
to its stated mission of “providing both liberal arts and career education…[and] to promoting
student learning and development as well as strengthening and serving its diverse community.”
Kingsborough combines the best of what a college can offer. Its tranquil seaside location is a perfect
setting for reflective academic pursuits, yet the college’s active engagement in the community
provides students with exciting opportunities to become productive participants in a growing and
vital borough.
Kingsborough was named one of the top four community colleges in the country by the Aspen
Institute College Excellence Program in 2013. It has also earned national recognition for its creative
and effective use of learning communities, for the large number of degrees it confers, for the high
percentage of graduates who continue their studies, and for the innovative programs that draw
thousands of non-traditional students to its campus every year.
A comprehensive two-year college, Kingsborough offers 38 associate degree and certificate
programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and serves a widely diverse student population of
approximately 15,000. It consistently ranks among the leading community colleges in the country
in associate degrees awarded to minority students. Approximately 70% of Kingsborough’s students
are enrolled in a liberal arts or science degree program; the rest pursue degrees in more specialized,
career-oriented programs such as business, communications, culinary arts, nursing, journalism,
maritime technology, tourism and hospitality, and the visual arts. It also maintains one of the most
comprehensive adult and continuing education programs in New York City.
The college takes pride in its many support programs that enhance student success. All
students are offered individual, personal and academic counseling; workshops to improve basic
skills; and career planning and placement. Students enjoy the accessibility of Kingsborough faculty
and administrators.
Kingsborough is a major presence in the bustling borough of Brooklyn and has partnered
with dozens of schools borough-wide to create a seamless transition to college. Kingsborough also
sponsors numerous activities year-round to meet the professional, recreational and cultural needs of
the community, including lectures, concerts, art exhibits and theater productions.
Located in the Manhattan Beach section of Brooklyn, and surrounded by three bodies of
water-Sheepshead Bay, Jamaica Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean - Kingsborough enjoys a spectacular
ocean front natural setting. Striking modern architecture has added to the natural beauty.
Kingsborough boasts a number of special facilities on its 70 acre campus.
KINGSBOROUGH …
Was identified from the nation’s 1,200 public community colleges by the Aspen Institute College
Excellence Program as among the top 10% of community colleges in the country in
2011 and was selected as one of the top four community colleges in the country in 2013.
Has received national recognition for the success of its freshman year Opening Doors
Learning Communities program and has built on that initial success to expand the use of
learning communities in later semesters and additional disciplines. Kingsborough has shared
its learning communities model and methods with many institutions through workshops and at
professional conferences across the country.
Is demonstrating its leadership in civic learning by having established a college-wide civic
engagement graduation requirement and by participating in national civic engagement
organizations and research projects.
Employs an academic calendar that is divided into two semesters, each consisting of a 12-week
and a 6-week session. Full-time students who are NYC residents and attend the 12-week
session may attend the 6-week module without additional tuition. Advantages include the
ability to focus more intensively on developmental education programs or to accelerate
academic progress.
Is consistently ranked by Community College Week as one of the leaders among community
colleges in the number of associate degrees conferred in Business, Communications, and
Education, and in the total number of minority graduates. In 2013, it ranked 11th for AfricanAmerican graduates, 24th for Asian-American graduates, and 15th for all minorities.
Offers an Honors Program that affords high achieving students an opportunity to participate
in a rich menu of co-curricular activities on- and off-campus to enrich their education. The
college is also home to one of the largest chapters of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor
society of two-year colleges.
Offers continuing education programs to over 20,000 students each year from ages six to
seventy plus. Courses target occupational, academic, and personal development.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Kingsborough offers 38 associate degree and 4 certificate programs. Of the approximately
15,000 degree-seeking students, about 70% are enrolled in liberal arts or science degree programs
and the remainder pursue degrees in more specialized, career-oriented programs.
More than 70% of Kingsborough graduates go on to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The college
has articulation agreements with most City University and State University senior colleges, and
transfer agreements with several private colleges in the region.