Kim Holland closes testimony on study abroad and workforce readiness
Holland thanks the committee and argues that study abroad gives CUNY students judgment, adaptability, and emotional intelligence employers seek. She says it prepares graduates to compete in New York City's economy and turns to Stephen Ferst for a campus perspective.
In closing, I would like to thank the committee for its interest in this important topic.
At a moment when AI and related technologies are reshaping labor markets, graduates applying for their first professional jobs are having to demonstrate judgment, adaptability, and emotional intelligence at the very beginning of their careers.
Study Abroad equips CUNY students with the professional maturity that employers are now demanding.
demanding of their most junior hires, and in so doing, prepares them to compete in and contribute to the economy of New York City.
My co-presenters will provide further context on how study abroad as a high-impact practice, like internships and other forms of experiential learning,
make a profound difference in the academic and professional trajectories of CUNY students and graduates.
That concludes my testimony.
Thank you for your time.
I turn now to Stephen First to share his perspective from the College of Staten Island.