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Chair Joseph asks about partnerships with NYC public schools

New York City Council · Sep 29, 2026 · starts 0:29:07 · 36 sec

Chair Joseph asks whether CUNY partners with New York City Public Schools to relay study abroad opportunities. Stephen Ferst says CSI admissions staff visit schools and he gives College Day lectures, where he also tells students he could send them abroad if they enroll.

Rita C. Joseph

Is there a partnership with New York City Public Schools to also relay that message?

Rita C. Joseph

As I know, sometimes they get automatic letters of acceptance.

Rita C. Joseph

I know that's something that's happening with New York City Public Schools.

Rita C. Joseph

Is there a way to...

Member of the Public - Stephen Ferst

I believe on the island, Staten Island, as we call it, my admissions team does do that.

Member of the Public - Stephen Ferst

I know that I get called to go out to some of the schools to give...

Member of the Public - Stephen Ferst

College Day lectures.

Member of the Public - Stephen Ferst

And the real purpose behind that, of course, is to recruit the students.

Member of the Public - Stephen Ferst

But I always slide in, if you do come to my campus, I can send you.

Rita C. Joseph

By the way, we can send you.

Member of the Public - Stephen Ferst

That's right.

Rita C. Joseph

Okay, wonderful.

Rita C. Joseph

I like that.